SMC Networks SMC2482W manual Getting Started

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Section 1 Getting Started

Site Location

Choose a location for your EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge. In Bridge mode, the best location for the SMC2482W is at the edge of your wireless coverage area. In Access Point mode, the best location is at the center of your wireless network.

Connect the Ethernet cable

The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge should be connected to a network switch or hub that is connected to a DHCP server, or connected to a Barricade Broadband Router. Use a standard Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector to con- nect the Bridge to one of router, hub, or switch.

Connect the power cable

Connect the power adapter cable to the 5V DC power socket on the rear panel.

Warning: Use only the power adapter supplied with the SMC2482W. Using another power adapter will cause damage to the unit and void the warranty.

Antennas

LED Indicator lights:

• Power

• Wireless Transmit/Receiver

• Ethernet Link/Activity

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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 Adjusting the Antennas Understanding Wireless ConnectionsRecommendations for Best Wireless Performance 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