Wireless Distribution System | SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G specs

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 Copyright Limited Warranty Page Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure StatementIndustry Canada Class B EC Conformance Declaration Power Cord Safety Safety Compliance Schuko 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 Method Mounting the SMCWHSG44-G on a Wall Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer Preparing for Configuration Entering the Password Configuring the SMCWHSG44-G Home Setup Wizard Selecting an Operational ModePage Router with a Static-IP DSL/Cable Connection Router with a DHCP-Based DSL/Cable Connection Router with Multiple DSL/Cable Connections Setup Wizard Configuring Ieee 802.11 Settings Setup Wizard Configuring Dhcp Server Settings Web Redirection Configuring User Authentication Settings Authentication protocol Local Authentication SeverPage Account Table List How to Setup the Mini-POS Ticket Printer Ieee Radius Settings Allowable Authentication Modes Configuring Radius Settings Deploying the SMCWHSG44-G Setting up Client Computers Configuring 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 Users Managed LAN Devices Session List System Specifying Operational Mode Managing Firmware Changing Password Backing 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 Tftp To back up configuration of the SMCWHSG44-G by Tftp Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp To 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 Resolution To expose preset internal servers Virtual Server MappingsDhcp Server Ii. Static Dhcp Mappings Dhcp Server Basic Dhcp Relay Load BalancingTo always assign an IP address to a specific Dhcp client Configuring Ieee 802.11-Related Settings Wireless Basic Zero Client Reconfiguration Wireless Distribution System To enable a WDS link Wireless Distribution System Settings Network Topology Containing a Loop SecurityPage MAC-Address-Based Access Control Settings MAC-Address-Based Access Control To 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 Clients Radius Basic Walled Garden Robustness Log-On Page Customization Settings Authentication Session Control Authentication Success Page Customization Settings Ddns Advertisement Links Settings Icmp TCP UDP Vlan FirewallTo set a rule for packet filtering URL Filters Management BasicTo block Http traffic to an unwelcome Web site System Log UPnP Snmp Access Rules LAN Device Management Unrestricted Host MAC Address Settings To specify a LAN device to manage Example for LAN Device Management Appendix a Default Settings LED Definitions TCP/IP Setting Problems Page Other Problems Wireless Settings Problems Appendix C Distances and Data Rates Standards Network ConfigurationTransmission output Power Configuration and Management Keypad Ad Hoc Access PointAuthentication Basic Service Set BSS Encryption Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpExtended Service Set ESS Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Local Area Network LAN Inter Access Point Protocol IappPower over Ethernet PoE Infrastructure Session Key Service Set Identifier SsidWireless Distribution System WDS Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Pre-shared Key PSK Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPPage For Technical SUPPORT, Call