SMC Networks SMC2586W-G Arranging Minimized Windows, Carrying out a Batch Management Command

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The Tile command on the Window menu arranges the Device List View win- dows as non-overlapping tiles.

Arranging Minimized Windows

Fig. 102 Minimized windows put in order.

The Arrange Icons command on the Window menu arranges minimized Device List View windows so that they stay at the bottom.

Managing Devices

Except the Configure by Web Browser command, all other device manage- ment commands on the Device menu are “batch” commands that can be applied to several devices at a time. (Refer to Section 4.3.2.4.1 for more information about what “batch” means.)

Carrying out a Batch Management Command

The procedure for carrying out each batch device management command is described below:

1.Select one or more devices in the active device list.

2.Click a batch command on the Device menu.

3.If the Device Password List functionality is not enabled, you will be prompted to enter a user name and password for accessing the device (see Section 4.3.2.4.1 for more in-formation).

Fig. 103 User Name and Password dialog box.

4.Enter username and password when prompted.

5.Monitor the progress of the command in the History Log View.

6.See the results of the command in the History Log View and in the Status column of the Device List View.

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Contents C 2 5 8 6 W G Page Copyright TrademarksLimited Warranty Statement Warranties Exclusive Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure StatementIndustry Canada Class B Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany EC Conformance Declaration CEPage Table of Contents Page Features Package Contents FeaturesOverview Page Firmware Tools ManagementLED Definitions Selecting a Power Supply Method To power the SMC2586W-G by the supplied power adapterTo power the SMC2586W-G by SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector Mounting the SMC2586W-G on a Wall Preparing for Configuration Connecting the Managing Computer and the SMC2586W-GConfiguring the SMC2586W-G Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing ComputerEntering the User Name and Password Selecting an Operational Mode StatusPage Configuring TCP/IP Settings Configuring Ieee 802.11 Settings Wireless Distribution System settingsTo enable a WDS link Sample wireless bridge network topologyReviewing and Applying Settings To adjust the alignments of a pair of SMC high-gain antennas Deploying the SMC2586W-GLink Status Slave mode Menu StructureLog Off Command Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel CommandsHome and Refresh Commands Associated Wireless ClientsViewing Status Current Dhcp Mappings System LogGeneral Operations Page Changing Password Managing FirmwareTo upgrade firmware of the SMC2586W-G by Http Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by HttpUpgrading Firmware by Http To restore configuration of the SMC2586W-G by Http To upgrade firmware of the SMC2586W-G by TftpUpgrading Firmware by Tftp Choose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp To back up configuration of the SMC2586W-G by TftpTo restore configuration of the SMC2586W-G by Tftp Configuring TCP/IP Related Settings Resetting Configuration to Factory DefaultsAddressing Dhcp Server Configuring Ieee 802.11b/g-Related Settings Dhcp MappingsCommunication Link Integrity Wireless Distribution System To enable a WDS link Security Page Page MAC-Address-Based Access Control To deny wireless clients’ access to the wireless networkTo grant wireless clients’ access to the wireless network Set the Access control type to inclusive To delete an entry in the access control tableTo download a MAC ACL file from a Tftp server Click DownloadIeee 802.1x/RADIUS Ieee 802.1x and RadiusConfiguring Advanced Settings Packet FiltersEthernet Type Filters IP Protocol FiltersTCP/UDP Port Filters UPnPSystem Log Snmp To specify a trap targetWhat is the EliteConnect Management Utility? FeaturesIntroduction Project name Geographical Zone Firmware version Tutorial Overview User Interface How Does It Work?Connecting the Managing PC and a Managed Device Running SMC EliteConnect Management UtilityBuilding a Device List Adding a New Device Viewing and Editing Device Properties Editing the Device List Viewing the Device List Viewing All Opened Device List FilesFiltering the Device List Sorting the Device ListRearranging the Column Order Showing or Hiding Some ColumnsManaging Devices Checking Whether Devices Are AliveUsing SMC EliteConnect Management Utility Configuring a Device by Web BrowserUser Interface Overview Main User Interface Device List View Workspace WindowFilter View File View History Log ViewMenu FileEdit ViewInsert DeviceTools WindowHelp Shortcut Menu Command on the Device menu Customizing Your Working Environment Floating Workspace window Configuring the Application Behavior Rearranging the Column Order of the Device List ViewShowing or Hiding the Columns of the Device List View General Options Sample Device Password List Tftp Server OptionsPage Http Options Working with Device ListsSelecting Devices Single SelectionMultiple Consecutive Selections Multiple Inconsecutive SelectionsViewing and Editing Properties of a Device Filter the Device List Viewing all opened device list files Arranging Device List Windows Cascading WindowsTiling Windows Carrying out a Batch Management Command Arranging Minimized WindowsCanceling Batch Command Execution Changing the Ssid Setting of DevicesChanging Ssid dialog box Changing the Radius Server Setting of Devices Backing up Device ConfigurationRestoring Device Configuration Managing Device Firmware by TftpPrinting the Active Device List Sending the Active Device List to Others by E-mailAppendix a Default Settings Wireless Settings Problems TCP/IP Settings ProblemsPage Other Problems Appendix C Distances and Data Rates SMC2586W-G Wireless Bridge Standards Transmission output PowerConfiguration and Management Data rate & modulationPower Supply Dimensions without antennaWeight SMCPWR-INJ3 Power Injector Input Power RequirementsFor Technical SUPPORT, Call
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