SMC Networks SMC2552W-G2-17 manual Security Slot, Console Port, Ethernet Port, Status Description

1 Introduction

LED	Status	Description
PWR	On	Indicates that the system is working normally.
	Flashing	Indicates running a self-test or loading the software program.
	Flashing (Prolonged)	Indicates system errors.
Link	On	Indicates a valid 10/100 Mbps Ethernet cable link.
	Flashing	Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data
		on a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN. Flashing rate is proportional
		to network activity.
11g	On	Indicates that the 802.11b/g radio is enabled.
	Flashing	Indicates that the access point is transmitting or receiving data
		through wireless links. Flashing rate is proportional to network
		activity.
	Off	Indicates that the 802.11b/g radio is disabled.

Security Slot

The access point includes a Kensington security slot on the rear panel. You can prevent unauthorized removal of the access point by wrapping the Kensington security cable (not provided) around an unmovable object, inserting the lock into the slot, and turning the key.

Console Port

This port is used to connect a console device to the access point through a serial cable. This connection is described under “Console Port Pin Assignments” on page B-3.The console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal.

Ethernet Port

The access point has one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached directly to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments. These segments must conform to the IEEE 802.3 or 802.3u specifications.

This port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.

The access point appears as an Ethernet node and performs a bridging function by moving packets from the wired LAN to remote workstations on the wireless infrastructure.

Note: The RJ-45 port also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. Refer to the description for the “Power Connector” for information on supplying power to the access point’s network port from a network device, such as a switch, that provides Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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