SMC Networks 5MC2671W manual Hardware Installation

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

1.Select the site – Choose a location for your Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, if possible within line-of-sight of all wireless devices.

2.Place the Wireless Ethernet Adapter in a position that gives it maximum coverage. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.

3.Position the antennas in the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position the antennas along different axes. For example, try positioning the antennas around 45 to 90 degrees apart. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along different axes.)

4.If used in Ethernet Adapter mode, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 socket of the device that will communicate over a wireless connection with an access point.

5.If used in Acces Point mode, connect the SMC2671W to an Ethernet network device such as a hub or a switch using category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet cable and an RJ-45 connector. (See “Hardware Description” on page 3 for MDI/ MDI-X cabling.)

6.Connect the power adapter cable to the 5 VDC power socket on the rear panel.

Warning: Use only the power adapter supplied with the SMC2671W.

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