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windows so that they overlap.

Tiling Windows

Fig. 101 Tiled windows.

The Tile command on the Window menu arranges the Device List View win- dows as non-overlapping tiles.

Arranging Minimized Windows

Fig. 102. Minimized windows put in order.

The Arrange Icons command on the Window menu arranges minimized Device List View windows so that they stay at the bottom.

Managing Devices

Except the Configure by Web Browser command, all other device manage- ment commands on the Device menu are “batch” commands that can be applied to several devices at a time. (Refer to Section 4.3.2.4.1 for more information about what “batch” means.)

Carrying out a Batch Management Command

The procedure for carrying out each batch device management command is described be-low:

1.Select one or more devices in the active device list.

2.Click a batch command on the Device menu.

3.If the Device Password List functionality is not enabled, you will be prompted to enter a user name and password for accessing the device (see Section 4.3.2.4.1 for more in-formation).

Fig. 103 User Name and Password dialog box.

4. Enter username and password when prompted.

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Contents C 2 5 8 6 W G Trademarks CopyrightFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIndustry Canada Class B EC Conformance Declaration CE Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise GermanyPage Features FeaturesPackage ContentsOverview Page Management Firmware ToolsLED Definitions To power the SMC2586W-G by the supplied power adapter Selecting a Power Supply MethodMounting the SMC2586W-G on a wall Mounting the SMC2586W-G on a WallConnecting the Managing Computer and the SMC2586W-G Preparing for ConfigurationChanging the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer Configuring the SMC2586W-GEntering the User Name and Password Status Selecting an Operational ModePage Configuring TCP/IP Settings Wireless Distribution System settings Configuring Ieee 802.11 SettingsSample wireless bridge network topology To enable a WDS linkReviewing and Applying Settings Deploying the SMC2586W-G To adjust the alignments of a pair of SMC high-gain antennasMenu Structure Link Status Slave modeSave, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands Log Off CommandAssociated Wireless Clients Home and Refresh CommandsViewing Status System Log Current Dhcp MappingsGeneral Operations Page Managing Firmware Changing PasswordBacking up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http To upgrade firmware of the SMC2586W-G by HttpUpgrading Firmware by Http To upgrade firmware of the SMC2586W-G by Tftp To restore configuration of the SMC2586W-G by HttpUpgrading Firmware by Tftp Choose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol To back up configuration of the SMC2586W-G by Tftp Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TftpTo restore configuration of the SMC2586W-G by Tftp Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP Related SettingsAddressing Dhcp Server Dhcp Mappings Configuring Ieee 802.11b/g-Related SettingsCommunication Link Integrity Wireless Distribution System To enable a WDS link Security Page Page To deny wireless clients’ access to the wireless network MAC-Address-Based Access ControlTo grant wireless clients’ access to the wireless network Click Download Set the Access control type to inclusiveTo delete an entry in the access control table To download a MAC ACL file from a Tftp serverIeee 802.1x and Radius Ieee 802.1x/RADIUSPacket Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsIP Protocol Filters Ethernet Type FiltersUPnP TCP/UDP Port FiltersSystem Log To specify a trap target SnmpFeatures What is the EliteConnect Management Utility?Introduction Project name Geographical Zone Firmware version Tutorial How Does It Work? Overview User InterfaceRunning SMC EliteConnect Management Utility Connecting the Managing PC and a Managed DeviceBuilding a Device List Adding a New Device Viewing and Editing Device Properties Viewing the Device List Viewing All Opened Device List Files Editing the Device ListSorting the Device List Filtering the Device ListShowing or Hiding Some Columns Rearranging the Column OrderChecking Whether Devices Are Alive Managing DevicesConfiguring a Device by Web Browser Using SMC EliteConnect Management UtilityUser Interface Overview Main User Interface Workspace Window Device List ViewFilter View File File ViewHistory Log View MenuDevice EditView InsertWindow ToolsHelp Shortcut Menu Command on the Device menu Customizing Your Working Environment Floating Workspace window Rearranging the Column Order of the Device List View Configuring the Application BehaviorShowing or Hiding the Columns of the Device List View General Options Tftp Server Options Sample Device Password ListPage Working with Device Lists Http OptionsSingle Selection Selecting DevicesMultiple Inconsecutive Selections Multiple Consecutive SelectionsViewing and Editing Properties of a Device Filter the Device List Sorting by IP address, in descending order Cascading Windows Arranging Device List WindowsTiling Windows Carrying out a Batch Management CommandArranging Minimized Windows Canceling Batch Command Execution Changing the Administration User Name Password of Devices Changing the Ssid Setting of DevicesUpgrading Device Firmware Changing the Radius Server Setting of DevicesBacking up Device Configuration Managing Device Firmware by TftpManaging Device Firmware by Http Restoring Device ConfigurationPrinting the Active Device List Sending the Active Device List to Others by E-mail Wireless Settings ProblemsTCP/IP Settings Problems Other Problems Appendix C Distances and Data Rates Data rate & modulation Transmission output PowerConfiguration and Management StandardsInput Power Requirements Power SupplyDimensions without antenna WeightFor Technical SUPPORT, Call
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