SMC Networks SMC2582W-B manual Lowing table Operational modes vs. wireless link types

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The SMC2582W-B supports 3 operational modes for meeting various wireless connectivity require- ments:

Access Point (AP). The AP mode enables IEEE 802.11 Stations (STAs) to automatically associate with it via the standard IEEE 802.11 association process. In addition, the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) technology can be used to manually establish wireless links between two APs or between an AP and a Bridge Master.

Bridge Master (BM). Use this mode to provide the Bridge Master functionality of the SMC2682W.The Bridge Master mode is designed to work in those networks where SMC2682W Wireless Bridge Slaves are already installed.The Bridge Master enables Bridge Slaves to automatically associate with it. It also enables IEEE 802.11 Stations, which are on the same LAN as the Bridge Master, to automatically associate with it via the standard IEEE 802.11 association process. In addition, the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) technology can be used to manually establish wireless links between two Bridge Masters or between a Bridge Master and an AP.

Bridge Slave (BS). Use this mode to provide the Bridge Slave functionality of the SMC2682W. The Bridge Slave mode is designed to work in those networks where SMC2682W Wireless Bridge Masters are already installed.

In any mode, the SMC2582W-B forwards packets between its Ethernet interface and wireless inter- face for wired hosts on the Ethernet side and wireless host(s) on the wireless side.

There are 2 types of wireless links between two SMC2582W-Bs or between an SMC2582W-B and another wireless device.

WDS. This type of wireless link is specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard for communication between two IEEE 802.11 APs.Wireless packets transmitted along the WDS link comply with the IEEE 802.11 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) format at the link layer.

BM-BS. This type of wireless link is used in the SMC2682W for providing LAN-to-LAN bridging services.To establish this type of wireless link between two SMC2682W, one SMC2682W must be in Bridge Master (BM) mode and the other must be in Bridge Slave (BS) mode.The SMC2582W-B provides this type of wireless link for backward compatibility with the SMC2682W.

The relationships among the operational modes and the wireless link types are shown in the fol

lowing table:

Table 1. Operational modes vs. wireless link types.

From the table, a WDS link can be establish between two APs, a BM-BS link can be established be- tween a Bridge Master and a Bridge Slave, but no wireless link can be established between a Bridge Slave and an AP.

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Contents C 2 5 8 2 W B Trademarks CopyrightTesla FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementIndustry Canada Class B Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany EC Conformance Declaration Class BEdificio Conata Page Introduction Features Ieee 802.11b Operational modesOverview Page Management LED Definitions To power the SMC2582W-B by SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector To power outletMounting the SMC2582W-B on a Wall Hang the SMC2582W-B on the screwsPreparing for Configuration Mounting the SMC2582W-B on a wallChanging the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer Configuring the SMC2582W-B Entering the User Name and PasswordSelecting an Operational Mode StartLowing table Operational modes vs. wireless link types Configuring TCP/IP Settings Configuring Ieee 802.11 SettingsWireless Distribution System settings To enable a WDS link Select the corresponding Enabled check boxReviewing and Applying Settings Settings changes are highlighted in redDeploying the SMC2582W-B Fix the alignment of the antenna on one sideOverview Using Web-Based ManagementMenu Structure Advanced. Advanced settings of the SMC2582W-B Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel CommandsManagement. UPnP, System Log, and Snmp settings Home and Refresh Commands Viewing Status Associated Wireless ClientsCurrent Dhcp Mappings System LogGeneral Operations Selecting an Operational Mode Changing Password Managing FirmwareConfiguration restore by Http Upgrading Firmware by HttpTo restore configuration of the SMC2582W-B by Http Trigger the firmware upgrade process by clicking UpgradeUpgrading Firmware by Tftp Choose Tftp as the Firmware management protocolBacking up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp Choose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings AddressingDhcp Server Basic Static Dhcp MappingsBasic Ieee 802.11b communication settings Wireless Distribution System Link IntegrityWireless Distribution System settings To enable a WDS link Security Network topology containing a loopPage MAC-Address-Based Access Control MAC-address-based access control settingsMAC ACL download settings Click DownloadEthernet Type Filters Configuring Advanced Settings Packet FiltersIP Protocol Filters Management Basic TCP/UDP Port FiltersUPnP System log settings SnmpPage Appendix a Default Settings Appendix B Troubleshooting Wireless Settings ProblemsTCP/IP Settings Problems Check the following firstPage Other Problems SMC2582W-B Configuration UtilityDistances and Data Rates Contact our technical support representatives for repairPage Syslog Event Logging LEDs Power Configuration and Management Web-browser TelnetWeight 80 lbs SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector Storage TemperaturePin Assignments and Polarity + 4/5 7/8 Output Voltage Storage HumidityFor Technical SUPPORT, Call
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