Wireless Settings Problems | SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G manual

B-2: Wireless Settings Problems

•The wireless client computer cannot associate with an SMCWHSG44-G.

•Is the wireless client set in infrastructure mode?

•Check the operating mode of the WLAN NIC.

•Is the SSID of the WLAN NIC identical to that of the prospective SMCWHSG44-G?

•Check the SSID setting of the WLAN NIC and of the SMCWHSG44-G.

•Is the Security functionality of the prospective SMCWHSG44-G enabled?

•Make appropriate Security settings of the client computer to match those of the SMCWHSG44-G.

•Is the prospective SMCWHSG44-G within range of wireless communication?

•Check the signal strength and link quality sensed by the WLAN NIC.

B-3: Other Problems

•My SMCWHSG44-G stops working and does not respond to Web management requests.

•The firmware of the SMCWHSG44-G may be stuck in an incorrect state.

•Unplug the power connector from the power jack, and then re-plug the connector to restart the SMCWHSG44-G.

•Contact our technical support representatives to report this problem, If this happens after a failed firmware upgrade process, the firmware of the SMCWHSG44-G may have been corrupted.

•If the SMCWHSG44-G still does not work after restarting, there may be hardware component failures in the SMCWHSG44-G.

•Contact our technical support representatives for repair.

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SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G manual Wireless Settings Problems, Other Problems

Contents

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