SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G manual Wireless Distribution System

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client can associate with the SMCWHSG44-G.

The Policy setting allows you to run in mode, B only or G only. In mixed mode both 802.11b and 802.11g clients are able to connect. In B only mode only 802.11b clients can connect, and in G only mode only 802.11g clients will be able to connect wirelessly to the gateway.

The number of available RF channels depends on local regulations; therefore you have to choose an appropriate regulatory domain to comply with local regulations.

An SSID is the name in which wireless clients will use to associate to your wireless LAN. The SSID of a wireless client computer and the SSID of the SMCWHSG44-G must be identical for them to communicate with each other Since the IEEE 802.11g-based SMCWHSG44-G is also IEEE 802.11b compati- ble, you can configure the Data rate setting to meet your backwards compat- ibility needs. If there is RF interference, you may want to reduce the Data rate for more reliable wireless transmission. In most cases, leave the setting to Auto.

NOTE: The Regulatory domain setting of the SMCWHSG44-G sold in the U.S. and Canada is not configurable. It's set to FCC by default. As a result, only channels from 1 to 11 are available.

The transmit power of the RF module of the SMCWHSG44-G can be adjusted so that the RF cover-age of the SMCWHSG44-G can be changed. This is helpful when you only need to cover a certain area and do not want your signal to go beyond that point of coverage.

2.5.1.2. Wireless Distribution System

Fig. 72. Wireless Distribution System.

Traditionally, access points are connected by Ethernet. By Wireless Distribution System (WDS), APs can communicate with one another wirelessly. For example, in Fig. 72, the SMCWHSG44-G acts as an access point for the notebook computers and it forwards packets sent from the notebook computers to the AP/bridge through WDS. Then, the SMCWHSG44-G forwards the packets to the Ethernet LAN. Packets destined for the notebook computers follow a reverse path from the Ethernet LAN through the SMCWHSG44-G to the

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Contents SMCWHSG44-G Page Trademarks CopyrightLimited Warranty Page Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure StatementIndustry Canada Class B EC Conformance Declaration Power Cord Safety Safety ComplianceSchuko Page Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany Schuko Page Table of Contents System Page SMCWHSG44-G SMCWHS-POS Introduction Overview Features User Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting AAAIeee 802.11b/g Compliant Wireless Operation Internet Connection Sharing Network Security Firmware Tools Package Checklist LED DefinitionRear Panel POE enabled LAN Port Position Selecting a Power Supply MethodMounting the SMCWHSG44-G on a Wall Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer Preparing for ConfigurationEntering the Password Configuring the SMCWHSG44-GHome Setup Wizard Selecting an Operational ModePage Router with a Static-IP DSL/Cable Connection Router with a DHCP-Based DSL/Cable ConnectionRouter with Multiple DSL/Cable Connections Setup Wizard Configuring Ieee 802.11 Settings Setup Wizard Configuring Dhcp Server SettingsWeb Redirection Configuring User Authentication SettingsAuthentication protocol Local Authentication SeverPage Account Table List How to Setup the Mini-POS Ticket PrinterIeee Radius Settings Allowable Authentication Modes Configuring Radius SettingsDeploying the SMCWHSG44-G Setting up Client ComputersConfiguring Ieee 802.11-Related Settings To establish a wireless link to an APConfiguring TCP/IP-Related Settings Page Authentication Success Overview Menu StructureLogout Page Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands Home and Refresh CommandsStatus Associated Wireless Clients Account Table Authenticated UsersManaged LAN Devices Session ListSystem Specifying Operational ModeManaging Firmware Changing PasswordBacking up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http To upgrade firmware of the SMCWHSG44-G by HttpUpgrading Firmware by Http Upgrading Firmware by Tftp To upgrade firmware of the SMCWHSG44-G by TftpTo back up configuration of the SMCWHSG44-G by Tftp Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by TftpTo restore configuration of the SMCWHSG44-G by Tftp Resetting Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings AddressTime Zone Router with a DHCP-Based DSL/Cable Connection Router with a Static-IP DSL/Cable Connection DNS DNS Proxy NAT Basic Host Address ResolutionTo expose preset internal servers Virtual Server MappingsDhcp Server Ii. Static Dhcp Mappings Dhcp Server BasicDhcp Relay Load BalancingTo always assign an IP address to a specific Dhcp client Configuring Ieee 802.11-Related Settings Wireless Basic Zero Client ReconfigurationWireless Distribution System To enable a WDS link Wireless Distribution System SettingsNetwork Topology Containing a Loop SecurityPage MAC-Address-Based Access Control Settings MAC-Address-Based Access ControlTo deny wireless clients access to the wireless network To grant wireless clients access to the wireless networkIeee 802.1x/RADIUS Ieee 802.1x/RADIUS Settings Configuring Authentication Settings AAA Basic Default Authentication Failure Warning To specify an uncontrolled computer by MAC address Unrestricted ClientsRadius Basic Walled GardenRobustness Log-On Page Customization Settings Authentication Session ControlAuthentication Success Page Customization Settings Ddns Advertisement Links SettingsIcmp TCP UDP Vlan FirewallTo set a rule for packet filtering URL Filters Management BasicTo block Http traffic to an unwelcome Web site System Log UPnPSnmp Access RulesLAN Device Management Unrestricted Host MAC Address SettingsTo specify a LAN device to manage Example for LAN Device ManagementAppendix a Default SettingsLED Definitions TCP/IP Setting Problems Page Other Problems Wireless Settings ProblemsAppendix C Distances and Data Rates Standards Network ConfigurationTransmission output Power Configuration and ManagementKeypad Ad Hoc Access PointAuthentication Basic Service Set BSSEncryption Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpExtended Service Set ESS Extensible Authentication Protocol EAPLocal Area Network LAN Inter Access Point Protocol IappPower over Ethernet PoE InfrastructureSession Key Service Set Identifier SsidWireless Distribution System WDS Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA Pre-shared Key PSK Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPPage For Technical SUPPORT, Call