SMC Networks SMCWBR14-N2 manual Wireless LAN Networking, AD-HOCIBSS Network

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Wireless LAN Networking

This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult the Glossary for definitions of the terminology used in this section.

THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CHANGING

NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY

BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR.

Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate)

The SMCWBR14-N2 provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. In most networking scenarios, the factory default Best (automatic) setting proves the most efficient. This setting allows your SMCWBR14-N2 to operate at the maximum transmission (data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a certain level, the SMCWBR14-N2 automatically switches to a lower transmission (data) rate. Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable. However, when the communication quality improves again, the SMCWBR14-N2 gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate.

Types of Wireless Networks

Wireless LAN networking works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. In infra- structure mode, wireless devices communicate to a wired LAN via access points. Each access point and its wireless devices are known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An Extended Service Set (ESS) is two or more BSSs in the same subnet. In ad hoc mode (also known as peer-to-peer mode), wireless devices communicate with each other directly and do not use an access point. This is an Independent BSS (IBSS).

To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points, set the operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). To set up an independent wireless workgroup without an access point, use Ad-hoc (IBSS) mode.

AD-HOC(IBSS) NETWORK

Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).

To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID and

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Contents User Guide Limited Warranty Page CE Mark Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety EEC Important NoteFCC Radiation Exposure Statement IiiTable of Contents SMCWBR14-N2 Package Contents Wireless LAN Networking AD-HOCIBSS NetworkChannel for each station Page Roaming in an ESS network diagram Introduction Hardware Overview Front Panel LED’s Getting Started Using the Configuration Menu ¾ Click LogBasic BasicInternetBasicWireless Enable Wireless Wireless Network NameEnable Auto Channel Scan Wireless ChannelWEP ExampleWPA-Personal and WPA-Enterprise WPA-PersonalAdvanced Optional Backup Radius Server BasicNetwork Settings Router Settings Enable RIPRIP Operating mode IP AddressAct as default router Allow RIP updates from WANRIP Password Dhcp Server SettingsDhcp Lease Time Always BroadcastAdd/Edit Dhcp Reservation Computer NameDhcp Reservations List Number of Dynamic Dhcp ClientsRevoke ReserveAdvanced AdvancedVirtual ServerVirtual Server Parameters Name ProtocolPrivate Port Public PortEnable ScheduleAdd/Edit Virtual Server SaveApplication AdvancedSpecial ApplicationsParameters for an Application Rule Example Trigger Port Range Trigger ProtocolInput Port Range Input ProtocolAdvancedGaming Port Forwarding Fields Name TCP Ports To OpenUDP Ports To Open Edit/Add Game RuleStreamEngine Setup Enable StreamEngine AdvancedStreamEngineAutomatic Classification Dynamic FragmentationAutomatic Uplink Speed Measured Uplink SpeedAdd/Edit StreamEngine Rule Enable PrioritySource IP Range Source Port RangeAdvancedRouting Add/Edit RouteRoutes List Add Policy AdvancedAccess ControlPolicy Wizard Policy Table Add/Edit Web Site AdvancedWEB FilterWeb Filter Parameters Web Site Allowed Web Site List Enable MAC Address Filter Filter Settings ModeFilter Wireless Clients AdvancedMAC Address FilterMAC Address List Filter Wired ClientsAdd/Edit MAC Address AdvancedFirewall Firewall Settings Enable SPI NAT Endpoint FilteringEndpoint Independent Address RestrictedDMZ IP Address Enable DMZDMZ Host Pptp RtspFTP NetmeetingSIP Wake-On-LANAdvancedInbound Filter Add/Edit Inbound Filter Rule ActionInbound Filter Rules List Allow AllAdvancedAdvanced Wireless 802.11d Enable WMM EnableExtra Wireless Protection WDS EnableEnable UPnP Enable WAN Ping RespondAdvancedNetwork UPnPEnable Multicast Streams AdvancedWISHWAN Port Speed Multicast StreamsWish HttpSave/Update Host 1 IP RangeHost 1 Port Range Host 2 IP RangeAdvancedWi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup EnableLock Wireless Security Settings PIN SettingsReset PIN to Default Add Wireless Device WizardCurrent PIN Generate New PINToolsAdmin ToolsAdmin Password User PasswordEnable Remote Management Remote Admin PortTime Configuration Current Router Time Enable Daylight SavingToolsTime Time ZoneAutomatic Time Configuration Enable NTP Server Daylight Saving OffsetDST Start and DST End NTP Server UsedSyslog Server IP Address Enable Logging to Syslog ServerToolsSyslog ToolsEmail Settings On Schedule Verify PasswordEmail Log When Full or on Schedule On Log Full Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard DriveRestore To Factory Default Settings Reboot The DeviceFirmware Upgrade ToolsFirmwareFirmware Information Check OnlineUpload ToolsDynamic DNS Timeout ToolsSystem Check ToolsSchedules Schedule Rules List StatusDevice info Statistics and Active SessionsDhcp Connection PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP ConnectionBigPond Connection LAN ComputersRate StatusWirelessSignal StatusRouting Apply Log Settings Now StatusLogsWhat to View View LevelsSave Log RefreshEmail Now StatusStatistics StatusActive Sessions InternalExternal NATStatusWISH Sessions DirOut Time OutOriginator TargetEstablished or closing TCP connections Adsl AsciiBootp CAT Dhcp DMZEAP DNSDSL GUI Https IcmpIeee IgmpIPX ISPLAN LEDLPR/LPD L2TPMdix MIBMppe MTUNIC NTPOfdm OSIRIP PPPRadius RSA SmtpSnmp SohoSsid TCPTCP/IP TftpURL USBUTP VlanWDS WispWlan WPAYagi antenna 802.11Technical Support