Enterprise Wireless SMC2582W-B

EliteConnect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Bridge

OVERVIEW

Designed to connect two or more separated Local Area Networks (usually located in different buildings), the new SMC EliteConnectTM Wireless Bridge is the easiest alternative to a traditional wired network. It delivers high data rate and allows personnel in a corporate campus environment to access all local and remote network resources. The Wireless Bridge is also a cost-effective solution. It eliminates the need for expensive cabling and difficult-to-install leased lines.

The new SMC2582W-B bridges two or more wired LANs. Connected to the Ethernet backbone through an RJ-45 connector, the Wireless Bridge (Access Point/Bridge and Bridge Master modes) can also function as an Access Point, bridging between a wired LAN and one or more wireless mobile PC-based stations. The wireless bridge connects difficult-to-wire locations, branch offices, school or corporate campus environments, frequently changing workplaces, tempo- rary LANs, hospitals and warehouses. The Wireless Bridge also allows multiple buildings to share a single Internet connection.

SMC2582W-B has three operational modes: Access Point/Bridge, Bridge Master, and Bridge Slave. The Access

Point/Bridge mode provides both Access Point and Bridging functionalities. The Bridging function is supported through Wireless Distribution System (WDS). SMC2682W or SMC2586W-G Wireless Bridges exist in the same Bridging environment as the SMC2582W-B, Bridge Master or Bridge Slave modes can be used.

SMC2582W-B EliteConnectTM Wireless Bridge supports advanced wireless security features including 64-bit or 128-bit key WEP wireless data encryption, disabled SSID broadcast, wireless client isolation, and MAC address filtering to block unauthorized wireless clients. In addition, the new EliteConnectTM Wireless Bridge provides multiple levels of proto- col filtering (Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP) to ensure network security.

The new EliteConnectTM 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Bridge also has flexible management features. Web based network man- agement tools make configuration and remote management of the network simple. IT professionals can also use Telnet or TFTP to quickly and easily manage the device. In addition, SMC2582W-B supports SNMP allowing easy integration of your wireless LAN with your wired infrastructure. Other management features include a system log, event log and syslog.

SMC2582W-B comes with a detachable antenna. If extend- ed range is required, users can choose among the wide selection of SMC 2.4GHz High Gain Antennas. The new EliteConnectTM Wireless Bridge also supports Power over Ethernet that adheres to 802.3af standard (using optional SMCPWR-INJ3). Power over Ethernet reduces installation cost by using standard Category 5 cable to provide power to the Wireless Bridge.

Combining all of the above features the SMC2582W-B EliteConnect 2.4GHz Wireless Bridge is the best available, fast, reliable, and cost-effective building-to-building solution in the market.

FEATURES	BENEFITS

IEEE802.11b compliant	IEEE802.11b compliance allows for seamless interoperation
	among multiple vendors
Flexible access point and bridging functionalities	Connects two separated LANs (usually located in different
	buildings) without needing expensive cabling or leased lines
Flexible management features	Flexible network management through CLI, Web, Telnet, TFTP,
	SNMP make it simple and easy to monitor, troubleshoot, and
	view event logging

Detachable antennas	Optional use of 2.4GHz High Gain Antenna for extended range
	and coverage
Enterprise level of authentication and encryption security	Enterprise class security features including the new WPA, up to
	128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x authentication and dynamic key
	management, wireless client isolation, disabled SSID broadcast

Power over Ethernet support (optional)	Reduces installation cost by using standard Cat. 5 cable to
	provide power to the Access Point