SMC Networks SMC2482W manual

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is modulated with a narrowband carrier signal that "hops" in a random but predictable sequence from frequency to frequency as a function of time over a wide band of frequencies. The signal energy is spread in time domain rather than chopping each bit into small pieces in the frequency domain. This technique reduces interference because a signal from a narrowband system will only affect the spread spectrum signal if both are transmitting at the same frequency at the same time. If synchronized properly, a single logical channel is maintained.

Firmware - Code that is written onto read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM). Once firmware has been written onto the ROM or PROM, it is still new settings remain even when the device is turned off.

Fragmentation Threshold- This specifies the maximum size a data packet will be before splitting and creating a new packet and should remain at its default setting of 2,346. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.

IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, pro- nounced I-triple-E, is an organization that develops standards that often become national and international standards.

IP Address - An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers sep- arated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 192.168.2.25 is a valid an IP address.

IPCONFIG - A utility that provides for querying, defining and managing IP addresses within a network. This utility is usually run from the DOS prompt and is the perfect tool for trou- bleshooting connection issues.

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Contents SMC2482W Copyright Page Compliances Page Supports a maximum of 253 users Page Getting Started EZ Connect Turbo 11/22 Mbps Wireless Bridge LED Indicators WlanPage Page Recommendations for Best Wireless Performance Understanding Wireless ConnectionsAdjusting the Antennas Page Setup Understanding Wireless Security WEPVerify Equipment and Permissions Installing the Utility Software Page Accessing the SMC2482W Using the Windows UtilityUsing the Web-based Utility Page Configure Configure the Wireless Bridge using Windows-based UtilitySsid Channel Operating Mode Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Page Page Page Ssid SMC2482W Operating Modes Security HEXConfigure WEP using Windows-based Utility Configure WEP using Web-based Utility Page EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge Information View Wireless Bridge information using Windows-based Utility View Wireless Bridge information using Web-based Utility Changing the Password on the SMC2482W Upgrading the SMC2482W Page Backing up and Restoring the Wireless Bridge Back-up the SMC2482W configurationClick the Restore button to begin the restoration process Uninstalling the SMC2482W Windows Utility Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Glossary Page Page Page Page Page For Technical SUPPORT, Call