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SMC2555W-AG
EliteConnect™ Universal
2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point
User Guide
The easy way to make all your network connections
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 679-8000
September 2003
Revision Number: R01, F2.0.5
Copyright
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents
or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by
implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to
change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2003 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved.
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EliteConnect are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc.
Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products
to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and
service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard
90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized
Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not
operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the
applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product
returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by
registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized
Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration
card or online via the SMC Web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard
limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of
that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an
“Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be “Active” while it is listed on
the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies
become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its
product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the
obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list
of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be
found at:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=customer_service_warranty.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement
products may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product
carries either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty,
whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware,
configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or
integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products
returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on
components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product
for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with
the product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to
returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product
returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at
customer’s expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our
toll-free customer support number at (800) 762-4968.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC
is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME
FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND
EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES
NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S
MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING,
UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND
THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING,
OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE,
OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from
the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and
external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year
warranty from date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
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COMPLIANCES
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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COMPLIANCES
Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables
aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial
brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical
equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/
EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following
standards were applied:
RFI
• Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998, IEC 60601-1-2
Emission:
(EMC, medical)
• Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to
EN 61000-3-2/1995
• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply
system according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
Immunity: • Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995
(Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to
EN 61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80%
Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995
(AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)
• Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995
(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2 kV)
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COMPLIANCES
• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by
radio-frequency fields: EN 61000-4-6:1996 (0.15 - 80 MHz with
1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)
• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to
EN 61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at frequency 50 Hz)
• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
test according to EN 61000-4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10
ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000 ms)
LVD:
• EN 60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
MDD: • IEC 60601-1
Safety Compliance
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes
Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor
Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt
werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine
Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag
auslösen.
COMPLIANCES
13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN
60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von
AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen
Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt
70dB(A) oder weniger.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Package Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-7
1-8
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Network Topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no AP or Bridge) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Infrastructure Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs
Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Initial Setup through the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Configuration Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Web-based Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
4-1
4-1
4-2
4-4
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
TCP / IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Filter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Radio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Radio Settings (802.11a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Radio Settings (802.11g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Access Point Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Station Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
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Event Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44
Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Using the Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Accessing the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Console Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Entering Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Keywords and Arguments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Minimum Abbreviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Command Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Getting Help on Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Partial Keyword Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Negating the Effect of Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Using Command History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Understanding Command Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Exec Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Command Line Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Command Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
General Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
show history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
show line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
System Management Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16
prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
system name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
username . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
ip http port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
ip http server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20
logging on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
logging host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
logging console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
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logging level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
logging facility-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sntp-server ip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sntp-server enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sntp-server date-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sntp-server daylight-saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sntp-server timezone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show sntp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNMP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
snmp-server community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
snmp-server contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
snmp-server enable server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
snmp-server host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
snmp-server location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show snmp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flash/File Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bootfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIUS Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
radius-server address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
radius-server port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
radius-server key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
radius-server retransmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
radius-server timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
802.1x Port Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
802.1x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
802.1x broadcast-key-refresh-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
802.1x session-key-refresh-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
802.1x session-timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
address filter default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
address filter entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
address filter delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-23
6-24
6-25
6-25
6-26
6-27
6-28
6-29
6-29
6-30
6-31
6-32
6-32
6-33
6-34
6-35
6-36
6-37
6-37
6-38
6-39
6-40
6-41
6-42
6-43
6-43
6-44
6-44
6-45
6-46
6-47
6-48
6-49
6-50
6-51
6-51
6-52
6-53
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mac-authentication server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-54
mac-authentication session-timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-55
show authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-56
Filtering Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-57
filter local-bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-57
filter ap-manage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-58
filter ethernet-type enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-59
filter ethernet-type protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-60
show filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-61
Interface Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-62
interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-65
dns server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-66
ip address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-67
ip dhcp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-68
shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69
speed-duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-70
show interface ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-71
description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-71
closed-system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-72
speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-73
channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-74
turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75
ssid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-76
beacon-interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-76
dtim-period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-77
fragmentation-length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-78
rts-threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-79
authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-80
encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-81
key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-82
transmit-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-83
transmit-power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-84
max-association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-85
multicast-cipher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-86
wpa-clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-87
wpa-mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89
wpa-preshared-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-90
wpa-psk-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-91
TABLE OF CONTENTS
shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show interface wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
show station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IAPP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VLAN Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
native-vlanid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-92
6-93
6-94
6-95
6-95
6-96
6-97
6-98
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Cables and Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Straight-Through Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Crossover Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Console Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Wiring Map for Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-9 Ports . . . . . . . . B-5
Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-25 Ports . . . . . . . B-5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Transmit Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Glossary
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Chapter 1
Introduction
SMC’s EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access
Point (SMC2555W-AG) is an IEEE 802.11a/g access point that
provides transparent, wireless high-speed data communications
between the wired LAN and fixed, portable or mobile devices
equipped with an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless adapter.
This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with
considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include
long-term maintenance overhead for cabling). Using 802.11a,
802.11b, and 802.11g technology, this access point can easily
replace a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection or seamlessly integrate
into a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN.
In addition, the access point offers full network management
capabilities through an easy to configure web interface, a
command line interface for initial configuration and
troubleshooting, and support for Simple Network Management
tools, such as SMC’s EliteView (available in Q4 of 2003).
Radio Characteristics – The IEEE 802.11a/g standard uses a
radio modulation technique known as Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and a shared collision domain
(CSMA/CA). It operates at the 5 GHz Unlicensed National
Information Infrastructure (UNII) band for connections to 802.11a
clients, and at 2.4 GHz for connections to 802.11g clients.
IEEE 802.11g includes backward compatibility with the IEEE
802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b also operates at 2.4 GHz, but
uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) modulation
technology to achieve a communication rate of up to 11 Mbps.
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The access point also supports a 54 Mbps half-duplex connection
to Ethernet networks for each active channel (up to 108 Mbps in
turbo mode on the 802.11a interface).
Package Checklist
The EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access Point
package includes:
•
One Wireless Dual-band Access Point (SMC2555W-AG)
•
One Category 5 network cable
•
One RS-232 console cable
•
One 5.1 VDC power adapter and power cord
•
Four rubber feet
•
Three mounting screws
•
One Documentation CD
•
This User Guide
Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged
parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing
materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a
need to return it.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at
www.smc.com
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Hardware Description
Hardware Description
Front Panel
Antennas
Indicator
Panel
Rear Panel
Security Slot
Console
Port
RJ-45 Port,
PoE Connector
Reset
Button
5 VDC
Power Socket
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Introduction
Component Description
Antennas
The access point includes two antennas for wireless
communications. The signal transmitted from both antennas is
identical, but only the best signal received on one of the antennas
is used. The antennas transmit the outgoing signal as a toroidal
sphere, so the antennas should be adjusted to different angles to
provide better coverage. For further information, see “Positioning
the Antennas” on page 2-2.
LED Indicators
The access point includes
four status LED indicators, as
described in the following
figure and table.
Power
Ethernet
Link/Activity
802.11a
Wireless
Link/Activity
802.11b/g
Wireless
Link/Activity
LED
Status
Description
PWR
On
Indicates that power is being supplied.
Flashing
Indicates • running a self-test
• loading software program
Ethernet
Link
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Flashing
(Prolonged)
Indicates system errors
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 your network
activity.
Hardware Description
LED
Status
Description
.11a
On
Indicates a valid 802.11a wireless link.
Very Slow
Flashing
Searching for network association.
Slow
Flashing
Associated with network but no activity.
Fast
Flashing
Indicates that the access point is
transmitting or receiving data through
wireless links. Flashing rate is
proportional to network activity.
On
Indicates a valid 802.11g or 802.11b
wireless link.
Very Slow
Flashing
Searching for network association.
Slow
Flashing
Associated with network but no activity.
Fast
Flashing
Indicates that the access point is
transmitting or receiving data through
wireless links. Flashing rate is
proportional to network activity.
.11g
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-4. The console device
can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator,
or a VT-100 terminal.
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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 uses an MDI (i.e., internal straight-through) pin
configuration. You can therefore use straight-through twisted-pair
cable to connect this port to most network interconnection
devices such as a switch or router that provide MDI-X ports.
However, when connecting the access point to a workstation or
other device that does not have MDI-X ports, you must use
crossover twisted-pair cable.
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).
Reset Button
This button is used to reset the access point or restore the factory
default configuration. If you hold down the button for less than 5
seconds, the access point will perform a hardware reset. If you
hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration
changes you may have made are removed, and the factory
default configuration is restored to the access point.
Power Connector
The access point does not have a power switch. It is powered on
when connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter
is connected to a power source. The access point automatically
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Features and Benefits
adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No
voltage range settings are required.
The access point may also receive Power over Ethernet (PoE)
from a switch or other network device that supplies power over
the network cable based on the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Note that if the access point is connected to a PoE source device
and also connected to a local power source through the AC
power adapter, PoE will be disabled.
Features and Benefits
•
Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or
54 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 64 mobile users)
•
IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant
•
Advanced security through 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent
Protection (WEP) encryption, IEEE 802.1x port
authentication, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), SSID
broadcast disable, remote authentication via RADIUS server,
and MAC address filtering features to protect your sensitive
data and authenticate only authorized users to your network
•
Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11a,
802.11b, and 802.11g WLAN environment
•
Scans all available channels and selects the best channel for
each client based on the signal-to-noise ratio
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Applications
The Wireless products offer a high speed, reliable, cost-effective
solution for 10/100 Mbps wireless Ethernet client access to the
network in applications such as:
•
Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer, and terminal emulation.
•
Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open
areas where wiring is difficult to employ.
•
Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers, and banks that frequently
rearrange the workplace or change location.
•
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak times
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites which need
temporary setup for a short time period. Retailers, airline and
shipping companies that need additional workstations for a
peak period. Auditors who require workgroups at customer
sites.
•
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Access to databases for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, or white-collar workers who need
access to databases while being mobile in a hospital, retail
store, or an office campus.
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
1. Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the access point. In
general, the best location is at the center of your wireless
coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. Try
to place the access point in a position that can best cover its
Basic Service Set (refer to “Infrastructure Wireless LAN” on
page 3-3). Normally, the higher you place the access point,
the better the performance.
2. Mount the Access Point – The access point can be mounted
on any horizontal surface or wall.
Mounting on a horizontal surface – To keep the access point
from sliding on the surface, attach the four rubber feet
provided in the accessory kit to the embossed circles on the
bottom of the access point.
Mounting on a wall – The access point should be mounted
only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood
or its equivalent. Mark the position of the mounting screws
(included) on the wall. Set the 5/8-inch number 12 wood
screws into the wall, leaving about 3 mm (0.12 in.) clearance
from the wall. And then slide the access point down onto the
screws.
3. Lock the Access Point in Place – To prevent unauthorized
removal of the access point, you can use a Kensington Slim
MicroSaver security cable (not included) to attach the access
point to a fixed object.
4. Connect the Power Cord – Connect the power adapter to
the access point, and the power cord to an AC power outlet.
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Otherwise, the access point can derive its operating power
directly from the RJ-45 port when connected to a device that
provides IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Note: If the access point is connected to both a PoE source device
and an AC power source, PoE will be disabled.
Warning: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with this access
point. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
5. Observe the Self Test – When you power on the access
point, verify that the PWR indicator stops flashing and
remains on, and that the other indicators start functioning as
described under “LED Indicators” on page 1-4.
If the PWR LED does not stop flashing, the self test has not
completed correctly. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page A-1.
6. Connect the Ethernet Cable – The access point can be
wired to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet through a network device
such as a hub or a switch. Connect your network to the RJ-45
port on the back panel with category 3, 4, or 5 UTP Ethernet
cable. When the access point and the connected device are
powered on, the Ethernet Link LED should light indicating a
valid network connection.
Note: The RJ-45 port on the access point uses an MDI pin
configuration, so you must use straight-through cable for
network connections to hubs or switches that only have
MDI-X ports, and crossover cable for network connections to
PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have MDI ports.
However, if the device to which you are connecting supports
auto-MDI/MDI-X operation, you can use either
straight-through or crossover cable.
7. Position the Antennas – The antennas emit signals along a
toroidal plane, and thus provide more effective coverage
when positioned along different axes. For example, you might
position the antennas around 45 to 90 degrees from each
other.
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Hardware Installation
The access point also compares the strength of an incoming
signal on both antennas, and uses the antenna receiving the
stronger signal to communicate with a wireless client.
8. Connect the Console Port – Connect the console cable
(included) to the RS-232 console port for accessing the
command-line interface. You can manage the access point
using the console port (Chapter 6), the web interface
(Chapter 5), or SNMP management software such as SMC’s
EliteView.
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Chapter 3
Network Configuration
The wireless solution supports a stand-alone wireless network
configuration as well as an integrated configuration with
10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
Wireless network cards, adapters, and access points can be
configured as:
•
Ad hoc for departmental, SOHO, or enterprise LANs
•
Infrastructure for wireless LANs
•
Infrastructure wireless LAN for roaming wireless PCs
The 802.11b and 802.11g frequency band which operates at
2.4 GHz can easily encounter interference from other 2.4 GHz
devices, such as other 802.11b or g wireless devices, cordless
phones and microwave ovens. If you experience poor wireless
LAN performance, try the following measures:
•
Limit any possible sources of radio interference within the
service area
•
Increase the distance between neighboring access points
•
Decrease the signal strength of neighboring access points
•
Increase the channel separation of neighboring access points
(e.g., up to 3 channels of separation for 802.11b, up to 4
channels for 802.11a, or up to 5 channels for 802.11g)
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Network Configuration
Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no AP or Bridge)
An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each
equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as
an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc
wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio
channel.
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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Network Topologies
Infrastructure Wireless LAN
The access point also provides access to a wired LAN for
wireless workstations. An integrated wired/wireless LAN is called
an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS)
consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point
that is directly connected to the wired LAN. Each wireless PC in
this BSS can talk to any computer in its wireless group via a radio
link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired
LAN infrastructure via the access point.
The infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility
of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also increases the effective
wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by passing their
signal through one or more access points.
A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central
database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in
the following figure.
Wired LAN Extension
to Wireless Adapters
File
Server
Desktop PC
Switch
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
Access Point
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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Network Configuration
Infrastructure Wireless LAN for Roaming Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communications domain for
each wireless access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to
support roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless
card to the SSID of the access point to which you want to
connect. Check with your administrator for the SSID of the access
point or bridge to which he wants you to connect.
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile
workers. More than one access point can be configured to create
an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so
that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within
this ESS can roam freely. All SMC wireless network cards and
adapters and SMC2555W-AG wireless access points within a
specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID.
File
Server
Desktop PC
Switch
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
Switch
Access Point
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
Access Point


Seamless Roaming
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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Chapter 4
Initial Configuration
The EliteConnect Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Access
Point SMC2555W-AG offers a variety of management options,
including a web-based interface, a direct connection to the
console port, or using SNMP software such as SMC’s EliteView.
The initial configuration steps can be made through the web
browser interface using the Setup Wizard (page 4-4). The default
IP address is 192.168.2.2. If this address is not compatible with
your network, you can first use the command line interface (CLI)
as described below to configure a valid address.
Initial Setup through the CLI
Required Connections
The SMC2555W-AG provides an RS-232 serial port that enables
a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuration.
Attach a VT100-compatible terminal, or a PC running a terminal
emulation program to the access point. You can use the console
cable provided with this package, or use a null-modem cable that
complies with the wiring assignments shown on page B-4.
To connect to the console port, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the console cable to the serial port on a terminal, or
a PC running terminal emulation software, and tighten the
captive retaining screws on the DB-9 connector.
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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 serial port
on the access point.
3. Make sure the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
• Select the appropriate serial port (COM port 1 or 2).
• Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
• Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
• Set flow control to none.
• Set the emulation mode to VT100.
• When using HyperTerminal, select Terminal keys, not
Windows keys.
Note: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, make
sure that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed.
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 fixes the problem of arrow keys not
functioning in HyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. See
www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000 service packs.
4. Once you have set up the terminal correctly, press the [Enter]
key to initiate the console connection. The console login
screen will be displayed.
For a description of how to use the CLI, see “Using the Command
Line Interface” on page 6-1. For a list of all the CLI commands
and detailed information on using the CLI, refer to “Command
Groups” on page 6-10.
Initial Configuration Steps
Logging In – Enter “admin” for the user name. The default
password is null, so just press [Enter] at the password prompt.
The CLI prompt appears displaying the access point’s model
number.
Username: admin
Password:
SMC Enterprise AP#
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Initial Setup through the CLI
Setting the IP Address – By default, the access point is
configured to obtain IP address settings from a DHCP server. You
will therefore have to use the command line interface (CLI) to
assign an IP address that is compatible with your network.
Type “configure” to enter configuration mode, then type “interface
ethernet” to access the Ethernet interface-configuration mode.
SMC Enterprise AP#configure
SMC Enterprise AP(config)#interface ethernet
SMC Enterprise AP(config-if)#
First type “no dhcp” to disable DHCP client mode. Then type “ip
address ip-address netmask gateway,” where “ip-address” is the
access point’s IP address, “netmask” is the network mask for the
network, and “gateway” is the default gateway router. Check with
your system administrator to obtain an IP address that is
compatible with your network.
SMC Enterprise AP(if-ethernet)#no dhcp
SMC Enterprise AP(if-ethernet)#ip address 192.168.2.2
255.255.255.0 192.168.2.254
SMC Enterprise AP(if-ethernet)#
After configuring the access point’s IP parameters, you can
access the management interface from anywhere within the
attached network. The command line interface can also be
accessed using Telnet from any computer attached to the
network.
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Using Web-based Management
Setup Wizard
There are only a few basic steps you need to complete to connect
the SMC2555W-AG to your corporate network, and provide
network access to wireless clients. The Setup Wizard takes you
through configuration procedures for the wireless Service Set
Identifier, the radio channel selection, IP configuration, and basic
WEP authentication for wireless clients.
The SMC2555W-AG can be managed by any computer using a
web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape
Navigator 6.2 or above). Enter the default IP address:
http://192.168.2.2
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Using Web-based Management
Logging In – Enter the username “smcadmin,” the password
“admin,” and click LOGIN. For information on configuring a user
name and password, refer to page 5-18.
The home page displays the Main Menu.
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Launching the Setup Wizard – To perform initial configuration,
click Setup Wizard on the home page, then click on the [Next]
button to start the process.
1. Service Set ID – Enter the service set identifier in the SSID
box which all wireless clients must use to associate with the
access point. The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of
up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
(Default: SMC)
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2. Radio Channel – You must enable radio communications for
802.11a and 802.11b/g, and set the operating radio channel.
• 802.11a
Turbo Mode – If you select Enable, the
access point will operate in turbo mode with
a data rate of up to 108 Mbps. Normal mode
support 13 channels, Turbo mode supports
only 5 channels. (Default: Disable)
802.11a Radio Channel – Set the operating
radio channel number. (Default: 64ch,
5.320GHz)
Auto Channel Select – Select Enable for automatic
radio channel detection. (Default: Enable)
• 802.11b/g
802.11g Radio Channel: Set the operating radio
channel number. (Default: 1)
Note: Available channel settings are limited by local
regulations which determine which channels are
available. (See “Maximum Channels” on page C-1.)
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3. IP Configuration – Either enable or disable (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for automatic IP configuration.
If you disable DHCP, then manually enter the IP address and
subnet mask. If a management station exists on another
network segment, then you must enter the IP address for a
gateway that can route traffic between these segments. Then
enter the IP address for the primary and secondary Domain
Name Servers (DNS) servers to be used for host-name to IP
address resolution.
DHCP Client – With DHCP Client enabled, the IP address,
subnet mask and default gateway can be dynamically
assigned to the access point by the network DHCP server.
(Default: Disable)
Note: If there is no DHCP server on your network, then the access
point will automatically start up with its default IP address,
192.168.2.2.
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4. Security – Set the Authentication Type to “Open System” to
allow open access without authentication, or “Shared Key” to
require authentication based on a shared key. Enable Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to encrypt data transmissions. To
configure other security features use the Advanced Setup
menu as described in Chapter 5.
Authentication Type – Use “Open System” to allow open
access to all wireless clients without performing
authentication, or “Shared Key” to perform authentication
based on a shared key that has been distributed to all
stations. (Default: Open System)
WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy is used to encrypt
transmissions passing between wireless clients and the
access point. (Default: Disabled)
Shared Key Setup – If you selected “Shared Key”
authentication type or enabled WEP, then you also need to
configure the shared key by selecting 64-bit or 128-bit key
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type, and entering a hexadecimal or ASCII string of the
appropriate length. The key can be entered as alphanumeric
characters or hexadecimal (0~9, A~F, e.g., D7 0A 9C 7F E5).
(Default: 128 bit, hexadecimal key type)
64-Bit Manual Entry: The key can contain 10 hexadecimal
digits, or 5 alphanumeric characters.
128-Bit Manual Entry: The key can contain 26 hexadecimal
digits or 13 alphanumeric characters.
Note: All wireless devices must be configured with the same Key ID
values to communicate with the access point.
5. Click Finish.
6. Click the OK button to restart the access point.
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System Configuration
Before continuing with advanced configuration, first complete the
initial configuration steps described in Chapter 4 to set up an IP
address for the SMC2555W-AG.
The SMC2555W-AG can be managed by any computer using a
web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape
Navigator 6.2 or above). Enter the default IP address:
http://192.168.2.2
To log into the SMC2555W-AG, enter the default user name
“smcadmin” and password “smc.” When the home page displays,
click on Advanced Setup. The following page will display.
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The information in this chapter is organized to reflect the structure
of the web screens for easy reference. However, we recommend
that you configure a user name and password as the first step
under advanced configuration to control management access to
this device (page 5-18).
Advanced Configuration
The Advanced Configuration pages include the following options.
Menu
Description
System
Configures basic administrative and client
access
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Specifies the host name and Service Set
Identifier (SSID)
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TCP / IP Settings Configures the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and domain name servers
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Radius
Configures the RADIUS server for wireless
client authentication
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Authentication
Configures 802.1x client authentication, with
an option for MAC address authentication
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Filter Control
Filters communications between wireless
clients, access to the management interface
from wireless clients, and traffic matching
specific Ethernet protocol types
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SNMP
Controls access to this access point from
management stations using SNMP, as well
as the hosts that will receive trap messages
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Administration
Configures user name and password for
management access; upgrades software
from local file, FTP or TFTP server; resets
configuration settings to factory defaults;
and resets the access point
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System Log
Controls logging of error messages; sets the
system clock via SNTP server or manual
configuration
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Identification
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Menu
Description
Radio Interface 1
Configures the IEEE 802.11a interface
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Radio Settings
Configures radio signal parameters, such as
radio channel, transmission rate, and
beacon settings
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Security
Configures data encryption with Wired
Equivalent Protection (WEP) or Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA)
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Configures the IEEE 802.11b/g interface
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Radio Settings
Configures radio signal parameters, such as
radio channel, transmission rate, and
beacon settings
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Security
Configures data encryption with Wired
Equivalent Protection (WEP) or Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA)
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Radio Interface 2
Page
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System Identification
The system information parameters for the SMC2555W-AG can
be left at their default settings. However, modifying these
parameters can help you to more easily distinguish different
devices in your network.
You should set a Service Set Identification (SSID) to identify the
wireless network service provided by the SMC2555W-AG. Only
clients with the same SSID can associate with the access point.
System Name – An alias for the access point, enabling the device
to be uniquely identified on the network. (Default: Enterprise AP;
Range: 1-22 characters)
SSID – The name of the basic service set provided by the access
point. Clients that want to connect to the network through the
access point must set their SSID to the same as that of the
access point. (Default: SMC; Range: 1-32 characters)
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TCP / IP Settings
Configuring the SMC2555W-AG with an IP address expands your
ability to manage the access point. A number of access point
features depend on IP addressing to operate.
Note: You can use the web browser interface to access IP addressing
only if the access point already has an IP address that is
reachable through your network.
By default, the SMC2555W-AG will be automatically configured
with IP settings from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server. However, if you are not using a DHCP server to
configure IP addressing, use the CLI to manually configure the
initial IP values (page 4-2). After you have network access to the
access point, you can use the web browser interface to modify
the initial IP configuration, if needed.
Note: If there is no DHCP server on your network, or DHCP fails, the
access point will automatically start up with a default IP address of
192.168.2.2.
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DHCP Client (Enable) – Select this option to obtain the IP
settings for the access point from a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server. The IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway, and Domain Name Server (DNS) address are
dynamically assigned to the access point by the network DHCP
server. (Default: Disable)
DHCP Client (Disable) – Select this option to manually configure
a static address for the access point.
•
IP Address: The IP address of the access point. Valid IP
addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255,
separated by periods.
•
Subnet Mask: The mask that identifies the host address bits
used for routing to specific subnets.
•
Default Gateway: The default gateway is the IP address of the
router for the access point, which is used if the requested
destination address is not on the local subnet.
If you have management stations, DNS, RADIUS, or other
network servers located on another subnet, type the IP
address of the default gateway router in the text field provided.
Otherwise, leave the address as all zeros (0.0.0.0).
•
Primary and Secondary DNS Address: The IP address of
Domain Name Servers on the network. A DNS maps
numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to
identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP
addresses.
If you have one or more DNS servers located on the local
network, type the IP addresses in the text fields provided.
Otherwise, leave the addresses as all zeros (0.0.0.0).
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Radius
Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an
authentication protocol that uses software running on a central
server to control access to RADIUS-aware devices on the
network. An authentication server contains a database of user
credentials for each user that requires access to the network.
A primary RADIUS server must be specified for the
SMC2555W-AG to implement IEEE 802.1x network access
control and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) wireless security. A
secondary RADIUS server may also be specified as a backup
should the primary server fail or become inaccessible.
Note: This guide assumes that you have already configured RADIUS
server(s) to support the access point. Configuration of RADIUS
server software is beyond the scope of this guide, refer to the
documentation provided with the RADIUS server software.
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Primary Radius Server Setup – Configure the following settings
to use RADIUS authentication on the access point.
•
IP Address: Specifies the IP address or host name of the
RADIUS server.
•
Port: The UDP port number used by the RADIUS server for
authentication messages. (Range: 1024-65535;
Default: 1812)
•
Key: A shared text string used to encrypt messages between
the access point and the RADIUS server. Be sure that the
same text string is specified on the RADIUS server. Do not
use blank spaces in the string. (Maximum length: 255
characters)
•
Timeout: Number of seconds the access point waits for a reply
from the RADIUS server before resending a request.
(Range: 1-60 seconds; Default: 5)
•
Retransmit attempts: The number of times the access point
tries to resend a request to the RADIUS server before
authentication fails. (Range: 1-30; Default: 3)
Note: For the Timeout and Retransmit attempts fields, accept the
default values unless you experience problems connecting to the
RADIUS server over the network.
Secondary Radius Server Setup – Configure a secondary
RADIUS server to provide a backup in case the primary server
fails. The access point uses the secondary server if the primary
server fails or becomes inaccessible. Once the access point
switches over to the secondary server, it periodically attempts to
establish communication again with primary server. If
communication with the primary server is re-established, the
secondary server reverts to a backup role.
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Authentication
Wireless clients can be authenticated for network access by
checking their MAC address against the local database
configured on the access point, or by using the IEEE 802.1x
network access authentication protocol to look up their MAC
addresses on a RADIUS server. The 802.1x protocol can also be
configured to check other user credentials such as a user name
and password.
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MAC Authentication – You can configure a list of the MAC
addresses for wireless clients that are authorized to access the
network. This provides a basic level of authentication for wireless
clients attempting to gain access to the network. A database of
authorized MAC addresses can be stored locally on the
SMC2555W-AG or remotely on a central RADIUS server.
(Default: Local MAC)
•
Local MAC: The MAC address of the associating station is
compared against the local database stored on the access
point. The Local MAC Authentication section enables the local
database to be set up.
•
Radius MAC: The MAC address of the associating station is
sent to a configured RADIUS server for authentication. When
using a RADIUS authentication server for MAC address
authentication, the server must first be configured in the
Radius window (page 5-7).
•
Disable: No checks are performed on an associating station’s
MAC address.
Local MAC Authentication – Configures the local MAC
authentication database. The MAC database provides a
mechanism to take certain actions based on a wireless client’s
MAC address. The MAC list can be configured to allow or deny
network access to specific clients.
•
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System Default: Specifies a default action for all unknown
MAC addresses (that is, those not listed in the local MAC
database).
Deny: Blocks access for all MAC addresses except those
listed in the local database as “allowed.”
Allow: Permits access for all MAC addresses except
those listed in the local database as “denied.”
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•
•
MAC Authentication Settings: Enters specified MAC
addresses and permissions into the local MAC database.
MAC Address: Physical address of a client. Enter six pairs
of hexadecimal digits separated by hyphens; for example,
00-90-D1-12-AB-89.
Permission: Select Allow to permit access or Deny to
block access. If Delete is selected, the specified MAC
address entry is removed from the database.
Update: Enters the specified MAC address and
permission setting into the local database.
MAC Authentication Table: Displays current entries in the local
MAC database.
802.1x Setup – IEEE 802.1x is a standard framework for network
access control that uses a central RADIUS server for user
authentication. This control feature prevents unauthorized access
to the network by requiring an 802.1x client application to submit
user credentials for authentication. The 802.1x standard uses the
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to pass user credentials
(either digital certificates, user names and passwords, or other)
from the client to the RADIUS server. Client authentication is then
verified on the RADIUS server before the access point grants
client access to the network.
The 802.1x EAP packets are also used to pass dynamic unicast
session keys and static broadcast keys to wireless clients.
Session keys are unique to each client and are used to encrypt
and correlate traffic passing between a specific client and the
access point. You can also enable broadcast key rotation, so the
access point provides a dynamic broadcast key and changes it at
a specified interval.
You can enable 802.1x as optionally supported or as required to
enhance the security of the wireless network.
•
Disable: The access point does not support 802.1x
authentication for any wireless client. After successful
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wireless association with the access point, each client is
allowed to access the network.
•
Supported: The access point supports 802.1x authentication
only for clients initiating the 802.1x authentication process (the
access point does not initiate 802.1x authentication). For
clients initiating 802.1x, only those successfully authenticated
are allowed to access the network. For those clients not
initiating 802.1x, access to the network is allowed after
successful wireless association with the access point.
•
Required: The access point enforces 802.1x authentication for
all associated wireless clients. If 802.1x authentication is not
initiated by a client, the access point will initiate authentication.
Only those clients successfully authenticated with 802.1x are
allowed to access the network.
When 802.1x is enabled, the broadcast and session key rotation
intervals can also be configured.
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•
Broadcast Key Refresh Rate: Sets the interval at which the
broadcast keys are refreshed for stations using 802.1x
dynamic keying. (Range: 0-1440 minutes; Default: 0 means
disabled)
•
Session Key Refresh Rate: The interval at which the access
point refreshes unicast session keys for associated clients.
(Range: 0-1440 minutes; Default: 0 means disabled)
•
802.1x Re-authentication Refresh Rate: The time period after
which a connected client must be re-authenticated. During the
re-authentication process of verifying the client’s credentials
on the RADIUS server, the client remains connected the
network. Only if re-authentication fails is network access
blocked. (Range: 0-65535 seconds; Default: 0 means
disabled)
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Filter Control
The access point can employ VLAN ID and network traffic frame
filtering to control access to network resources and increase
security.
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Native VLAN ID – The VLAN ID assigned to wireless clients that
are not assigned to a specific VLAN by RADIUS server
configuration.
VLAN – Enables or disables VLAN tagging support on the
SMC2555W-AG. If enabled, the access point will tag traffic
passing from wireless clients to the wired network with the VLAN
ID associated with each client on the RADIUS server. Up to 64
VLAN IDs can be mapped to specific wireless clients, allowing
users to remain within the same VLAN as they move around a
campus site. This feature can also be used to control access to
network resources from wireless clients, thereby improving
security.
A VLAN ID (1-4095) is assigned to a client after successful
authentication using IEEE 802.1x and a central RADIUS server.
The user VLAN IDs must be configured on the RADIUS server for
each user authorized to access the network. If a user does not
have a configured VLAN ID, the access point assigns the user to
its own configured native VLAN ID.
When setting up VLAN IDs for each user on the RADIUS server,
be sure to use the RADIUS attributes and values as indicated in
the following table.
Number
RADIUS Attribute
Value
64
Tunnel-Type
VLAN (13)
65
Tunnel-Medium-Type
802
81
Tunnel-Private-Group
VLANID
(1 to 4095 in
hexadecimal)
Note: The specific configuration of RADIUS server software is beyond
the scope of this guide. Refer to the documentation provided with
the RADIUS server software.
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When VLAN filtering is enabled, the access point must also have
802.1x authentication enabled and a RADIUS server configured.
Wireless clients must also support 802.1x client software to be
assigned to a specific VLAN.
When VLAN filtering is disabled, the access point ignores the
VLAN tags on any received frames.
Local Bridge Filter – Controls wireless-to-wireless
communications between clients through the SMC2555W-AG.
However, it does not affect communications between wireless
clients and the wired network.
•
Disable: Allows wireless-to-wireless communications between
clients through the access point.
•
Enable: Blocks wireless-to-wireless communications between
clients through the access point.
AP Management Filter – Controls management access to the
SMC2555W-AG from wireless clients. Management interfaces
include the web, Telnet, or SNMP.
•
Disable: Allows management access from wireless clients.
•
Enable: Blocks management access from wireless clients.
Ethernet Type Filter – Controls checks on the Ethernet type of all
incoming and outgoing Ethernet packets against the protocol
filtering table.
•
Disable: Access point does not filter Ethernet protocol types.
•
Enable: Access point filters Ethernet protocol types based on
the configuration of protocol types in the filter table. If a
protocol has its status set to “ON,” the protocol is filtered from
the access point.
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SNMP
You can use a network management application such as SMC’s
EliteView (EliteView v6.11, available in Q4 of 2003) to manage
the SMC2555W-AG via the Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) from a network management station. To
implement SNMP management, the SMC2555W-AG must have
an IP address and subnet mask, configured either manually or
dynamically. Once an IP address has been configured,
appropriate SNMP communities and trap receivers should be
configured.
Community names are used to control management access to
SNMP stations, as well as to authorize SNMP stations to receive
trap messages from the access point. To communicate with the
access point, a management station must first submit a valid
community name for authentication. You therefore need to assign
community names to specified users or user groups and set the
access level.
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SNMP – Enables or disables SNMP management access and
also enables the access point to send SNMP traps (notifications).
SNMP management is enabled by default.
Location – A text string that describes the system location.
(Maximum length: 20 characters)
Contact – A text string that describes the system contact.
(Maximum length: 255 characters)
Community Name (Read Only) – Defines the SNMP community
access string that has read-only access. Authorized management
stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects. (Maximum length:
23 characters, case sensitive)
Community Name (Read/Write) – Defines the SNMP community
access string that has read/write access. Authorized
management stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB
objects. (Maximum length: 23 characters, case sensitive)
Trap Destination IP Address – Specifies the recipient of SNMP
notifications. Enter the IP address or the host name. (Host Name:
1 to 20 characters)
Trap Destination Community Name – The community string sent
with the notification operation. (Maximum length: 23 characters)
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Administration
Changing the Password
Management access to the web and CLI interface on the
SMC2555W-AG is controlled through a single user name and
password. You can also gain additional access security by using
control filters (see “Filter Control” on page 5-13).
To protect access to the management interface, you need to
configure an Administrator’s user name and password as soon as
possible. If the user name and password are not configured, then
anyone having access to the access point may be able to
compromise access point and network security.
Note: Pressing the Reset button on the back of the SMC2555W-AG for
more than five seconds resets the user name and password to the
factory defaults. For this reason, we recommend that you protect
the access point from physical access by unauthorized persons.
Username – The name of the user. The default name is “admin.”
(Length: 3-16 characters, case sensitive.)
New Password – The password for management access.
(Length: 3-16 characters, case sensitive)
Confirm New Password – Enter the password again for
verification.
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Upgrading Firmware
You can upgrade new SMC2555W-AG software from a local file
on the management workstation, or from an FTP or TFTP server.
New software may be provided periodically on SMC’s web site
(http://www.smc.com).
After upgrading new software, you must reboot the
SMC2555W-AG to implement the new code. Until a reboot
occurs, the SMC2555W-AG will continue to run the software it
was using before the upgrade started. Also note that rebooting
the access point with new software will reset the configuration to
the factory default settings.
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Before upgrading new software, verify that the SMC2555W-AG is
connected to the network and has been configured with a
compatible IP address and subnet mask.
If you need to download from an FTP or TFTP server, take the
following additional steps:
•
Obtain the IP address of the FTP or TFTP server where the
access point software is stored.
•
If upgrading from an FTP server, be sure that you have an
account configured on the server with a user name and
password.
•
If VLANs are configured on the access point, determine the
VLAN ID with which the FTP or TFTP server is associated,
and then configure the management station with the same
VLAN ID. If you are managing the access point from a wireless
client, the VLAN ID for the the wireless client must be
configured on a RADIUS server.
Current version – Version number of runtime code.
Firmware Upgrade Local – Downloads an operation code image
file from the web management station to the access point using
HTTP. Use the Browse button to locate the image file locally on
the management station and click Start Upgrade to proceed.
•
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New firmware file: Specifies the name of the code file on the
server. The new firmware file name should not contain slashes
(\ or /), the leading letter of the file name should not be a period
(.), and the maximum length for file names is 32 characters for
files on the access point. (Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”,
“-”, “_”)
Advanced Configuration
Firmware Upgrade Remote – Downloads an operation code
image file from a specified remote FTP or TFTP server. After
filling in the following fields, click Start Upgrade to proceed.
•
New firmware file: Specifies the name of the code file on the
server. The new firmware file name should not contain slashes
(\ or /), the leading letter of the file name should not be a period
(.), and the maximum length for file names on the FTP/TFTP
server is 255 characters or 32 characters for files on the
access point. (Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”, “-”, “_”)
•
IP Address: IP address or host name of FTP or TFTP server.
•
Username: The user ID used for login on an FTP server.
•
Password: The password used for login on an FTP server.
Restore Factory Settings – Click the Restore button to reset the
configuration settings for the SMC2555W-AG to the factory
defaults and reboot the system. Note that all user configured
information will be lost. You will have to re-enter the default user
name (admin) to re-gain management access to this device.
Reset Access Point – Click the Reset button to reboot the system.
Note: If you have upgraded system software, then you must reboot the
SMC2555W-AG to implement the new operation code.
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System Log
The SMC2555W-AG can be configured to send event and error
messages to a System Log Server. The system clock can also be
synchronized with a time server, so that all the messages sent to
the Syslog server are stamped with the correct time and date.
Enabling System Logging
The SMC2555W-AG supports a logging process that can control
error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The
logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating access
point and network problems.
System Log Setup – Enables the logging of error messages.
Logging Host – Enables the sending of log messages to a Syslog
server host.
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Server Name/IP – The IP address or name of a Syslog server.
Logging Console – Enables the logging of error messages to the
console.
Logging Level – Sets the minimum severity level for event
logging.
The system allows you to limit the messages that are logged by
specifying a minimum severity level. The following table lists the
error message levels from the most severe (Alert) to least severe
(Debug). The message levels that are logged include the
specified minimum level up to the Alert level.
Error Level
Description
Alerts
Immediate action needed
Critical
Critical conditions (e.g., memory allocation, or free
memory error - resource exhausted)
Error
Error conditions (e.g., invalid input, default used)
Warning
Warning conditions (e.g., return false, unexpected
return)
Notice
Normal but significant condition, such as cold start
Informational
Informational messages only
Debug
Debugging messages
Note: The access point error log can be viewed using the Event Logs
window in the Status section (page 5-44).The Event Logs window
displays the last 128 messages logged in chronological order,
from the newest to the oldest. Log messages saved in the access
point’s memory are erased when the device is rebooted.
Configuring SNTP
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) allows the
SMC2555W-AG to set its internal clock based on periodic
updates from a time server (SNTP or NTP). Maintaining an
accurate time on the access point enables the system log to
record meaningful dates and times for event entries. If the clock is
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not set, the access point will only record the time from the factory
default set at the last bootup.
The SMC2555W-AG acts as an SNTP client, periodically sending
time synchronization requests to specific time servers. You can
configure up to two time server IP addresses. The access point
will attempt to poll each server in the configured sequence.
SNTP Server – Configures the access point to operate as an
SNTP client. When enabled, at least one time server IP address
must be specified.
•
Primary Server: The IP address of an SNTP or NTP time
server that the access point attempts to poll for a time update.
•
Secondary Server: The IP address of a secondary SNTP or
NTP time server. The access point first attempts to update the
time from the primary server; if this fails it attempts an update
from the secondary server.
Note: The SMC2555W-AG also allows you to disable SNTP and set the
system clock manually using the CLI.
Set Time Zone – SNTP uses Coordinated Universal Time (or
UTC, formerly Greenwich Mean Time, or GMT) based on the time
at the Earth’s prime meridian, zero degrees longitude. To display
a time corresponding to your local time, you must indicate the
number of hours your time zone is located before (east) or after
(west) UTC.
Enable Daylight Saving – The access point provides a way to
automatically adjust the system clock for Daylight Savings Time
changes. To use this feature you must define the month and date
to begin and to end the change from standard time. During this
period the system clock is set back by one hour.
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Radio Interface
The IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g interfaces include configuration
options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security
features. The configuration options are nearly identical, and are
therefore both covered in this section of the manual.
The access point can operate in three modes, IEEE 802.11a only,
802.11b/g only, or a mixed 802.11a/b/g mode. Also note that
802.11g is backward compatible with 802.11b. These interfaces
are configured independently under the following web pages:
•
•
Radio Interface 1: 802.11a
Radio Interface 2: 802.11b/g
Note: The radio channel settings for the SMC2555W-AG are limited by
local regulations, which determine the number of channels that
are available.
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Radio Settings (802.11a)
The IEEE 802.11a interface operates within the 5 GHz band, at
up to 54 Mbps in normal mode or up to 108 Mbps in Turbo mode.
Enable – Enables radio communications on the SMC2555W-AG.
(Default: Enabled)
Turbo Mode – The normal 802.11a wireless operation mode
provides connections up to 54 Mbps. Turbo Mode is an enhanced
mode (not regulated in IEEE 802.11a) that provides a higher data
rate of up to 108 Mbps. Enabling Turbo Mode allows the
SMC2555W-AG to provide connections up to 108 Mbps.
(Default: Disabled)
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Note: In normal mode, the access point provides a channel bandwidth
of 20 MHz, and supports the maximum number of channels
permitted by local regulations (e.g., 11 channels for the United
States). In Turbo Mode, the channel bandwidth is increased to 40
MHz to support the increased data rate. However, this reduces
the number of channels supported (e.g., 5 channels for the United
States).
Radio Channel – The radio channel that the
Normal Mode
access point uses to communicate with
wireless clients. When multiple access points
are deployed in the same area, set the channel
on neighboring access points at least four
channels apart to avoid interference with each
other. For example, in the United States you
can deploy up to four access points in the
same area (e.g., channels 36, 56, 149, 165).
Also note that the channel for wireless clients
is automatically set to the same as that used by Turbo Mode
the access point to which it is linked. (Default:
Channel 60 for normal mode, and channel 42
for Turbo mode)
Auto Channel Select – Enables the access
point to automatically select an unoccupied
radio channel. (Default: Enabled)
Transmit Power – Adjusts the power of the radio signals
transmitted from the access point. The higher the transmission
power, the farther the transmission range. Power selection is not
just a trade off between coverage area and maximum supported
clients. You also have to ensure that high-power signals do not
interfere with the operation of other radio devices in the service
area. (Options: 100%, 50%, 25%, 12%, minimum; Default: 100%)
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Maximum Supported Rate – The maximum data rate at which a
client can connect to the access point. The maximum
transmission distance is affected by the data rate. The lower the
data rate, the longer the transmission distance.
(Options: 54, 48, 36, 24 Mbps; Default: 54 Mbps)
Beacon Interval – The rate at which beacon signals are
transmitted from the access point. The beacon signals allow
wireless clients to maintain contact with the access point. They
may also carry power-management information.
(Range: 20-1000 TUs; Default: 100 TUs)
Data Beacon Rate – The rate at which stations in sleep mode
must wake up to receive broadcast/multicast transmissions.
Known also as the Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) interval,
it indicates how often the MAC layer forwards broadcast/multicast
traffic, which is necessary to wake up stations that are using
Power Save mode. The default value of 2 indicates that the
access point will save all broadcast/multicast frames for the Basic
Service Set (BSS) and forward them after every second beacon.
Using smaller DTIM intervals delivers broadcast/multicast frames
in a more timely manner, causing stations in Power Save mode to
wake up more often and drain power faster. Using higher DTIM
values reduces the power used by stations in Power Save mode,
but delays the transmission of broadcast/multicast frames.
(Range: 1-255 beacons; Default: 2 beacons)
RTS Threshold – Sets the packet size threshold at which a
Request to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to a receiving station
prior to the sending station starting communications. The access
point sends RTS frames to a receiving station to negotiate the
sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS frame, the station
sends a CTS (clear to send) frame to notify the sending station
that it can start sending data.
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If the RTS threshold is set to 0, the access point never sends RTS
signals. If set to 2347, the access point always sends RTS
signals. If set to any other value, and the packet size equals or
exceeds the RTS threshold, the RTS/CTS (Request to Send /
Clear to Send) mechanism will be enabled.
The access points contending for the medium may not be aware
of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden
Node Problem.” (Range: 0-2347 bytes: Default: 2347 bytes)
Radio Settings (802.11g)
The IEEE 802.11g standard operates within the 2.4 GHz band at
up to 54 Mbps. Also note that because the IEEE 802.11g
standard is an extension of the IEEE 802.11b standard, it allows
clients with 802.11b wireless network cards to associate to an
802.11g access point.
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Enable – Enables radio communications on the SMC2555W-AG.
(Default: Enabled)
Radio Channel – The radio channel that the access point uses to
communicate with wireless clients. When multiple access points
are deployed in the same area, set the channel on neighboring
access points at least five channels apart to avoid interference
with each other. For example, in the United States you can deploy
up to three access points in the same area (e.g., channels 1, 6,
11). Also note that the channel for wireless clients is automatically
set to the same as that used by the access point to which it is
linked. (Range: 1-11; Default: 1)
Auto Channel Select – Enables the access point to automatically
select an unoccupied radio channel. (Default: Enabled)
Maximum Supported Rate – The maximum data rate at
which a client can connect to the access point. The
maximum transmission distance is affected by the data
rate. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission
distance. (Default: 54 Mbps)
For a description of the remaining configuration items, see
“Radio Settings (802.11a)” on page 5-26.
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Security
The SMC2555W-AG is configured by default as an “open
system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the
configured SSID. Wireless clients can read the SSID from the
beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate
connection to the nearest access point.
To improve wireless network security, you have to implement two
main functions:
•
Authentication: It must be verified that clients attempting to
connect to the network are authorized users.
•
Traffic Encryption: Data passing between the access point and
clients must be protected from interception and evesdropping.
For a more secure network, the access point can implement one
or a combination of the following security mechanisms:
•
•
•
•
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
IEEE 802.1x
Wireless MAC address filtering
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
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The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the
level of security required, the network and management
resources available, and the software support provided on
wireless clients. A summary of wireless security considerations is
listed in the following table.
Security
Mechanism
Client
Support
Implementation Considerations
WEP
Built-in support on all
802.11a, 802.11b and
802.11g devices
• Provides only weak security
• Requires manual key management
WEP with
802.1x
Requires 802.1x client • Provides dynamic key rotation for
support in system or by
improved WEP security
add-in software
• Requires configured RADIUS server
(native support provided • 802.1x EAP type may require
in Windows XP)
management of digital certificates for
clients and server
MAC Address Uses the MAC address • Provides only weak user
Filtering
of client network card
authentication
• Management of authorized MAC
addresses
• Can be combined with other methods
for improved security
• Optionally configured RADIUS server
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WPA
Enterprise
Mode
Requires WPA-enabled • Provides robust security in WPA-only
system and network
mode
card driver
• Offers support for legacy WEP clients,
but with increased security risk
(native support provided
• Requires configured RADIUS server
in Windows XP)
• 802.1x EAP type may require
management of digital certificates for
clients and server
WPA PSK
Mode
Requires WPA-enabled • Provides good security in small
system and network
networks
card driver
• Requires manual management of
pre-shared key
(native support provided
in Windows XP)
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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
WEP provides a basic level of security, preventing unauthorized
access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between
wireless clients and the access point. WEP uses static shared
keys (fixed-length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings) that are
manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network.
WEP is the security protocol initially specified in the IEEE 802.11
standard for wireless communications. Unfortunately, WEP has
been found to be seriously flawed and cannot be recommended
for a high level of network security. For more robust wireless
security, the SMC2555W-AG provides Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) for improved data encryption and user authentication.
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Setting up shared keys enables the basic IEEE 802.11 Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) on the access point to prevent
unauthorized access to the network.
If you choose to use WEP shared keys instead of an open
system, be sure to define at least one static WEP key for user
authentication and data encryption. Also, be sure that the WEP
shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless network.
Authentication Type Setup – Sets the access point to
communicate as an open system that accepts network access
attempts from any client, or with clients using pre-configured
static shared keys.
•
Open System: Select this option if you plan to use WPA or
802.1x as a security mechanism. If you don’t set up any other
security mechanism on the access point, the network has no
protection and is open to all users. This is the default setting.
•
Shared Key: Sets the access point to use WEP shared keys.
If this option is selected, you must configure at least one key
on the access point and all clients.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Setup – Enable or disable the
access point to use WEP shared keys for data encryption. If this
option is selected, you must configure at least one key on the
access point and all clients. (Default: Disable)
Shared Key Setup – Select 64 Bit, 128 Bit, or 152 Bit key length.
Note that the same size of encryption key must be supported on
all wireless clients. (Default: 128 Bit)
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Key Type – Select the preferred method of entering WEP
encryption keys on the access point and enter up to four keys:
•
Hexadecimal: Enter keys as 10 hexadecimal digits (0 to 9 and
A to F) for 64 bit keys, 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys,
or 32 hexadecimal digits for 152 bit keys.
•
Alphanumeric: Enter keys as 5 alphanumeric characters for 64
bit keys, 13 alphanumeric characters for 128 bit keys, or 16
alphanumeric characters for 152 bit keys.
•
Transmit Key Select: Selects the key number to use for
encryption. If the clients have all four keys configured to the
same values, you can change the encryption key to any of the
four settings without having to update the client keys.
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Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
WPA employs a combination of several technologies to provide
an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks.
The SMC2555W-AG supports the following WPA components
and features:
IEEE 802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP):
WPA employs 802.1x as its basic framework for user
authentication and dynamic key management. The 802.1x client
and RADIUS server should use an appropriate EAP type—such
as EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security), EAP-TTLS (Tunneled
TLS), or PEAP (Protected EAP)—for strongest authentication.
Working together, these protocols provide “mutual authentication”
between a client, the access point, and a RADIUS server that
prevents users from accidentally joining a rogue network. Only
when a RADIUS server has authenticated a user’s credentials will
encryption keys be sent to the access point and client.
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Note: To implement WPA on wireless clients requires a WPA-enabled
network card driver and 802.1x client software that supports the
EAP authentication type that you want to use. Windows XP
provides native WPA support, other systems require additional
software.
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP): WPA specifies TKIP as
the data encryption method to replace WEP. TKIP avoids the
problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data
encryption keys. Basically, TKIP starts with a master (temporal)
key for each user session and then mathematically generates
other keys to encrypt each data packet. TKIP provides further
data encryption enhancements by including a message integrity
check for each packet and a re-keying mechanism, which
periodically changes the master key.
WPA Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Mode: For enterprise deployment,
WPA requires a RADIUS authentication server to be configured
on the wired network. However, for small office networks that may
not have the resources to configure and maintain a RADIUS
server, WPA provides a simple operating mode that uses just a
pre-shared password for network access. The Pre-Shared Key
mode uses a common password for user authentication that is
manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients. The
PSK mode uses the same TKIP packet encryption and key
management as WPA in the enterprise, providing a robust and
manageable alternative for small networks.
Mixed WPA and WEP Client Support: WPA enables the access
point to indicate its supported encryption and authentication
mechanisms to clients using its beacon signal. WPA-compatible
clients can likewise respond to indicate their WPA support. This
enables the access point to determine which clients are using
WPA security and which are using legacy WEP. The access point
uses TKIP unicast data encryption keys for WPA clients and WEP
unicast keys for WEP clients. The global encryption key for
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multicast and broadcast traffic must be the same for all clients,
therefore it restricts encryption to a WEP key.
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Support: WPA specifies
AES encryption as an optional alternative to TKIP and WEP. AES
provides very strong encryption using a completely different
ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP. The developing IEEE
802.11i wireless security standard has specified AES as an
eventual replacement for TKIP and WEP. However, because of
the difference in ciphering algorithms, AES requires new
hardware support in client network cards that is currently not
widely available. The access point includes AES support as a
future security enhancement.
The WPA configuration parameters are described below:
WPA Configuration Mode – The access point can be configured
to allow only WPA-enabled clients to access the network, or also
allow clients only capable of supporting WEP.
WPA Key Management – WPA can be configured to work in an
enterprise environment using IEEE 802.1x and a RADIUS server
for user authentication. For smaller networks, WPA can be
enabled using a common pre-shared key for client authentication
with the access point.
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•
WPA authentication over 802.1x: The WPA enterprise mode
that uses IEEE 802.1x to authenticate users and to
dynamically distribute encryption keys to clients.
•
WPA Pre-shared Key: The WPA mode for small networks that
uses a common password string that is manually distributed.
If this mode is selected, be sure to also specify the key string.
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Multicast Cipher Mode – Selects an encryption method for the
global key used for multicast and broadcast traffic, which is
supported by all wireless clients.
•
WEP: WEP is the first generation security protocol used to
encrypt data crossing the wireless medium using a fairly short
key. Communicating devices must use the same WEP key to
encrypt and decrypt radio signals. WEP has many security
flaws, and is not recommended for transmitting
highly-sensitive data.
•
TKIP: TKIP provides data encryption enhancements including
per-packet key hashing (that is, changing the encryption key
on each packet), a message integrity check, an extended
initialization vector with sequencing rules, and a re-keying
mechanism.
•
AES: AES has been designated by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology as the successor to the Data
Encryption Standard (DES) encryption algorithm, and will be
used by the U.S. government for encrypting all sensitive,
nonclassified information. Because of its strength, and
resistance to attack, AES is also being incorporated as part of
the 802.11 standard.
WPA Pre-Shared Key Type – If the WPA pre-shared-key mode is
used, all wireless clients must be configured with the same key to
communicate with the access point.
•
Hexadecimal: Enter a key as a string of 64 hexadecimal
numbers.
•
Alphanumeric: Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of
letters and numbers. The string must be from 8 to 63
characters, which can include spaces.
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Status Information
The Status page includes information on the following items:
Menu
Description
AP Status
Displays configuration settings for the basic
system and the wireless interface
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Station Status
Shows the wireless clients currently
associated with the access point
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Event Logs
Shows log messages stored in memory
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Access Point Status
The AP Status window displays basic system configuration
settings, as well as the settings for the wireless interface.
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AP System Configuration – The AP System Configuration table
displays the basic system configuration settings:
•
System Up Time: Length of time the management agent has
been up.
•
MAC Address: The physical layer address for this device.
•
System Name: Name assigned to this system.
•
System Contact: Administrator responsible for the system.
•
IP Address: IP address of the management interface for this
device.
•
IP Default Gateway: IP address of the gateway router between
this device and management stations that exist on other
network segments.
•
HTTP Server: Shows if management access via HTTP is
enabled.
•
HTTP Server Port: Shows the TCP port used by the HTTP
interface.
•
Version: Shows the version number for the runtime code.
AP Wireless Configuration – The AP Wireless Configuration table
displays the wireless interface settings listed below. Note that
Radio 1 refers to the 802.11a interface and Radio 2 refers the
802.11b/g interface.
•
SSID: The service set identifier for this wireless group.
•
Radio Channel: The radio channel through which the access
point communicates with wireless clients.
•
Radio Encryption: The key size used for data encryption.
•
Radio Authentication Type: Shows if open system or shared
key authentication is used.
•
802.1x: Shows if IEEE 802.1x access control for wireless
clients is enabled.
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Station Status
The Station Status window shows the wireless clients currently
associated with the SMC2555W-AG.
The Station Configuration page displays basic connection
information for all associated stations as described below. Note
that this page is automatically refreshed every five seconds.
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•
Station Address: The MAC address of the wireless client.
•
Authenticated: Shows if the station has been authenticated.
The two basic methods of authentication supported for 802.11
wireless networks are “open system” and “shared key.”
Open-system authentication accepts any client attempting to
connect to the access point without verifying its identity. The
shared-key approach uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to
verify client identity by distributing a shared key to stations
before attempting authentication.
•
Associated: Shows if the station has been successfully
associated with the access point. Once authentication is
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completed, stations can associate with the current access
point, or reassociate with a new access point. The association
procedure allows the wireless system to track the location of
each mobile client, and ensure that frames destined for each
client are forwarded to the appropriate access point.
•
Forwarding Allowed: Shows if the station has passed 802.1x
authentication and is now allowed to forward traffic to the
access point.
•
Key Type: Displays “Open System” or “Shared Key.”
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Event Logs
The Event Logs window shows the log messages generated by
the access point and stored in memory.
The Event Logs table displays the following information:
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•
Log Time: The time the log message was generated.
•
Event Level: The logging level associated with this message.
For a description of the various levels, see “logging level” on
page 5-22.
•
Event Message: The content of the log message.
Chapter 6
Command Line Interface
Using the Command Line Interface
Accessing the CLI
When accessing the management interface for the
SMC2555W-AG over a direct connection to the console port, or
via a Telnet connection, the access point can be managed by
entering command keywords and parameters at the prompt.
Using the access point’s command-line interface (CLI) is very
similar to entering commands on a UNIX system.
Console Connection
To access the access point through the console port, perform
these steps:
1. At the console prompt, enter the user name and password.
(The default user name is “smcadmin” and the default
password is “admin.”) When the user name is entered, the CLI
displays the “SMC Enterprise AP#” prompt.
2. Enter the necessary commands to complete your desired
tasks.
3. When finished, exit the session with the “exit” command.
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After connecting to the system through the console port, the login
screen displays:
Username: admin
Password:
SMC Enterprise AP#
Note: Command examples shown later in this chapter abbreviate the
console prompt to “SMC-AP” for simplicity.
Telnet Connection
Telnet operates over the IP transport protocol. In this
environment, your management station and any network device
you want to manage over the network must have a valid IP
address. Valid IP addresses consist of four numbers, 0 to 255,
separated by periods. Each address consists of a network portion
and host portion. For example, if the access point cannot acquire
an IP address from a DHCP server, the default IP address used
by the access point, 192.168.1.1, consists of a network portion
(192.168.1) and a host portion (1).
To access the access point through a Telnet session, you must
first set the IP address for the access point, and set the default
gateway if you are managing the access point from a different IP
subnet. For example:
SMC-AP#configure
SMC-AP(config)#interface ethernet
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#ip address 10.1.0.1 255.255.255.0
10.1.0.254
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
If your corporate network is connected to another network outside
your office or to the Internet, you need to apply for a registered IP
address. However, if you are attached to an isolated network,
then you can use any IP address that matches the network
segment to which you are attached.
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After you configure the access point with an IP address, you can
open a Telnet session by performing these steps.
1. From the remote host, enter the Telnet command and the IP
address of the device you want to access.
2. At the prompt, enter the user name and system password.
The CLI will display the “SMC Enterprise AP#” prompt to
show that you are using executive access mode (i.e., Exec).
3. Enter the necessary commands to complete your desired
tasks.
4. When finished, exit the session with the “quit” or “exit”
command.
After entering the Telnet command, the login screen displays:
Username: admin
Password:
SMC-AP#
Note: You can open up to four sessions to the device via Telnet.
Entering Commands
This section describes how to enter CLI commands.
Keywords and Arguments
A CLI command is a series of keywords and arguments.
Keywords identify a command, and arguments specify
configuration parameters. For example, in the command “show
interfaces ethernet,” show and interfaces are keywords, and
ethernet is an argument that specifies the interface type.
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You can enter commands as follows:
•
To enter a simple command, enter the command keyword.
•
To enter commands that require parameters, enter the
required parameters after the command keyword. For
example, to set a password for the administrator, enter:
SMC Enterprise AP(config)#username smith
Minimum Abbreviation
The CLI will accept a minimum number of characters that
uniquely identify a command. For example, the command
“configure” can be entered as con. If an entry is ambiguous, the
system will prompt for further input.
Command Completion
If you terminate input with a Tab key, the CLI will print the
remaining characters of a partial keyword up to the point of
ambiguity. In the “configure” example, typing con followed by a
tab will result in printing the command up to “configure.”
Getting Help on Commands
You can display a brief description of the help system by entering
the help command. You can also display command syntax by
following a command with the “?” character to list keywords or
parameters.
Showing Commands
If you enter a “?” at the command prompt, the system will display
the first level of keywords for the current configuration mode
(Exec, Global Configuration, or Interface). You can also display a
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list of valid keywords for a specific command. For example, the
command “show ?” displays a list of possible show commands:
SMC-AP#show ?
authentication
bootfile
filters
hardware
history
interface
line
logging
radius
snmp
sntp
station
system
version
SMC-AP#show
Show Authentication parameters
Show bootfile name
Show filters
Show hardware version
Display the session history
Show interface information
TTY line information
Show the logging buffers
Show radius server
Show snmp statistics
Show sntp statistics
Show 802.11 station table
Show system information
Show system version
The command “show interface ?” will display the following
information:
SMC-AP#show
ethernet
wireless

SMC-AP#show
interface ?
Show Ethernet interface
Show wireless interface
interface
Partial Keyword Lookup
If you terminate a partial keyword with a question mark,
alternatives that match the initial letters are provided. (Remember
not to leave a space between the command and question mark.)
For example “s?” shows all the keywords starting with “s.”
SMC-AP#show s?
snmp
sntp
SMC-AP#show s
station
system
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Negating the Effect of Commands
For many configuration commands you can enter the prefix
keyword “no” to cancel the effect of a command or reset the
configuration to the default value. For example, the logging
command will log system messages to a host server. To disable
logging, specify the no logging command. This guide describes
the negation effect for all applicable commands.
Using Command History
The CLI maintains a history of commands that have been
entered. You can scroll back through the history of commands by
pressing the up arrow key. Any command displayed in the history
list can be executed again, or first modified and then executed.
Using the show history command displays a longer list of
recently executed commands.
Understanding Command Modes
The command set is divided into Exec and Configuration classes.
Exec commands generally display information on system status
or clear statistical counters. Configuration commands, on the
other hand, modify interface parameters or enable certain
functions. These classes are further divided into different modes.
Available commands depend on the selected mode. You can
always enter a question mark “?” at the prompt to display a list of
the commands available for the current mode. The command
classes and associated modes are displayed in the following
table:
Class
Mode
Exec
Privileged
Configuration
Global
Interface-ethernet
Interface-wireless
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Exec Commands
When you open a new console session on access point, the
system enters Exec command mode. Only a limited number of
the commands are available in this mode. You can access all
other commands only from the configuration mode. To access
Exec mode, open a new console session with the user name
“admin.” The command prompt displays as “SMC Enterprise AP#”
for Exec mode.
Username: admin
Password: [system login password]
SMC-AP#
Configuration Commands
Configuration commands are used to modify access point
settings. These commands modify the running configuration and
are saved in memory.
The configuration commands are organized into three different
modes:
•
Global Configuration - These commands modify the system
level configuration, and include commands such as
username and password.
•
Interface-Ethernet Configuration - These commands modify
the Ethernet port configuration, and include command such as
dns and ip.
•
Interface-Wireless Configuration - These commands modify
the wireless port configuration, and include command such as
ssid and authentication.
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To enter the Global Configuration mode, enter the command
configure in Exec mode. The system prompt will change to
“SMC Enterprise AP(config)#” which gives you access privilege
to all Global Configuration commands.
SMC-AP#configure
SMC-AP(config)#
To enter Interface mode, you must enter the “interface ethernet,”
or “interface wireless a,” or “interface wireless g” command
while in Global Configuration mode. The system prompt will
change to “SMC Enterprise AP(if-ethernet)#,” or SMC Enterprise
AP(if-wireless)” indicating that you have access privileges to the
associated commands. You can use the end command to return
to the Exec mode.
SMC-AP(config)#interface ethernet
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
Command Line Processing
Commands are not case sensitive. You can abbreviate
commands and parameters as long as they contain enough
letters to differentiate them from any other currently available
commands or parameters. You can use the Tab key to complete
partial commands, or enter a partial command followed by the “?”
character to display a list of possible matches. You can also use
the following editing keystrokes for command-line processing:
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Keystroke
Function
Ctrl-A
Shifts cursor to start of command line.
Ctrl-B
Shifts cursor to the left one character.
Ctrl-C
Terminates a task and displays the command prompt.
Ctrl-E
Shifts cursor to end of command line.
Ctrl-F
Shifts cursor to the right one character.
Ctrl-K
Deletes from cursor to the end of the command line.
Ctrl-L
Repeats current command line on a new line.
Entering Commands
Keystroke
Function
Ctrl-N
Enters the next command line in the history buffer.
Ctrl-P
Shows the last command.
Ctrl-R
Repeats current command line on a new line.
Ctrl-U
Deletes the entire line.
Ctrl-W
Deletes the last word typed.
Esc-B
Moves the cursor backward one word.
Esc-D
Deletes from the cursor to the end of the word.
Esc-F
Moves the cursor forward one word.
Delete key or
backspace key
Erases a mistake when entering a command.
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Command Groups
The system commands can be broken down into the functional
groups shown below.
Command
Group
Description
Page
General
Basic commands for entering configuration
mode, restarting the system, or quitting the CLI
6-11
System
Management
Controls user name, password, system logs,
browser management options, clock settings,
and a variety of other system information
6-16
SNMP
Configures community access strings and trap
managers
6-32
Flash/File
Manages code image or access point
configuration files
6-37
RADIUS
Configures the RADIUS client used with 802.1x
authentication
6-42
Authentication Configures IEEE 802.1x port access control and
address filtering
6-47
Filtering
Filters communications between wireless clients,
controls access to the management interface
from wireless clients, and filters traffic using
specific Ethernet protocol types
6-57
Interface
Configures connection parameters for the
Ethernet port and wireless interface
6-62
IAPP
Enables roaming between multi-vendor access
points
6-95
VLANs
Configures VLAN membership
6-96
The access mode shown in the following tables is indicated by
these abbreviations: GC (Global Configuration), and IC (Interface
Configuration.
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General Commands
Command
Function
Mode
Page
configure
Activates global configuration mode
Exec
6-11
end
Returns to Exec mode
GC, IC
6-12
exit
Returns to the previous configuration
mode, or exits the CLI
any
6-12
ping
Sends ICMP echo request packets to
another node on the network
Exec
6-13
reset
Restarts the system
Exec
6-14
show history
Shows the command history buffer
Exec
6-14
show line
Shows the configuration settings for the
console port
Exec
6-15
configure
This command activates Global Configuration mode. You must
enter this mode to modify most of the settings on the access
point. You must also enter Global Configuration mode prior to
enabling the context modes for Interface Configuration. see
“Using the Command Line Interface” on page 6-1
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#configure
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
end (page 6-12)
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end
This command returns to the previous configuration mode.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration, Interface Configuration
Example
This example shows how to return to the Configuration mode
from the Interface Configuration mode:
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#end
SMC-AP(config)#
exit
This command returns to the Exec mode or exits the
configuration program.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Any
Example
This example shows how to return to the Exec mode from the
Interface Configuration mode, and then quit the CLI session:
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#exit
SMC-AP#exit
CLI session with the Access Point is now closed
Username:
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ping
This command sends ICMP echo request packets to another
node on the network.
Syntax
ping 
• host_name - Alias of the host.
• ip_address - IP address of the host.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Command Usage
• Use the ping command to see if another site on the network
can be reached.
• The following are some results of the ping command:
– Normal response - The normal response occurs in one to
ten seconds, depending on network traffic.
– Destination does not respond - If the host does not
respond, a “timeout” appears in ten seconds.
– Destination unreachable - The gateway for this destination
indicates that the destination is unreachable.
– Network or host unreachable - The gateway found no
corresponding entry in the route table.
• Press  to stop pinging.
Example
SMC-AP#ping 10.1.0.19
192.168.1.19 is alive
SMC-AP#
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Command Line Interface
reset
This command restarts the system or restores the factory default
settings.
Syntax
reset 
• board - Reboots the system.
• configuration - Resets the configuration settings to the
factory defaults, and then reboots the system.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Command Usage
When the system is restarted, it will always run the Power-On
Self-Test.
Example
This example shows how to reset the system:
SMC-AP#reset board
Reboot system now? : y
show history
This command shows the contents of the command history
buffer.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
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Command Usage
• The history buffer size is fixed at 10 commands.
• Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the
commands in the history buffer.
Example
In this example, the show history command lists the contents of
the command history buffer:
SMC-AP#show history
config
exit
show history
SMC-AP#
show line
This command displays the console port’s configuration settings.
Command Mode
Exec
Example
The console port settings are fixed at the values shown below.
SMC-AP#show line
Console Line Information
======================================================
databits
: 8
parity
: none
speed
: 9600
stop bits : 1
======================================================
SMC-AP#
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System Management Commands
These commands are used to configure the user name,
password, system logs, browser management options, clock
settings, and a variety of other system information.
6-16
Command
Function
Device
Designation
Configures information that uniquely
identifies this device
Mode
Page
prompt
Customizes the command line prompt GC
6-17
system name
Specifies the host name for the access GC
point
6-18
snmp-server
contact
Sets the system contact string
GC
6-33
snmp-server
location
Sets the system location string
GC
6-36
User Access
Configures the user name and
password for management access
username
Configures the user name for
management access
GC
6-19
password
Specifies the password for
management access
GC
6-19
Web Server
Enables management access via a
web browser
ip http port
Specifies the port to be used by the
web browser interface
GC
6-20
ip http server
Allows the access point to be
monitored or configured from a
browser
GC
6-20
Event Logging
Controls logging of error messages
logging on
Controls logging of error messages
GC
6-21
logging host
Adds a syslog server host IP address GC
that will receive logging messages
6-22
logging console
Initiates logging of error messages to
the console
6-22
GC
System Management Commands
Command
Function
logging level
Defines the minimum severity level for GC
event logging
Mode
Page
6-23
logging
facility-type
Sets the facility type for remote logging GC
of syslog messages
6-24
show logging
Displays the state of logging
Exec
6-25
System Clock
Sets the system clock via an NTP/
SNTP server
sntp-server ip
Specifies one or more time servers
GC
6-25
sntp-server
enable
Accepts time from the specified time
servers
GC
6-26
sntp-server
date-time
Manually sets the system date and
time
GC
6-27
sntp-server
daylight-saving
Sets the start and end dates for
daylight savings time
GC
6-28
sntp-server
timezone
Sets the time zone for the access
point’s internal clock
GC
6-29
show sntp
Shows current SNTP configuration
settings
Exec
6-29
System Status
Displays system configuration and
version information
show system
Displays system information
Exec
6-30
show version
Displays version information for the
system
Exec
6-31
prompt
This command customizes the CLI prompt. Use the no form to
restore the default prompt.
Syntax
prompt string
no prompt
string - Any alphanumeric string to use for the CLI prompt.
(Maximum length: 255 characters)
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Default Setting
SMC Enterprise AP
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC Enterprise AP(config)#prompt RD2
RD2(config)#
system name
This command specifies or modifies the system name for this
device. Use the no form to restore the default system name.
Syntax
system name name
no system name
name - The name of this host.
(Maximum length: 32 characters)
Default Setting
Enterprise AP
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#system name SMC-AP
SMC-AP(config)#
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username
This command configures the user name for management
access.
Syntax
username name
name - The name of the user.
(Length: 3-16 characters, case sensitive)
Default Setting
smcadmin
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#username bob
SMC-AP(config)#
password
After initially logging onto the system, you should set the
password. Remember to record it in a safe place. Use the no
form to reset the default password.
Syntax
password password
no password
password - Password for management access.
(Length: 3-16 characters, case sensitive)
Default Setting
admin
Command Mode
Global Configuration
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#password smc
SMC-AP(config)#
ip http port
This command specifies the TCP port number used by the web
browser interface. Use the no form to use the default port.
Syntax
ip http port port-number
no ip http port
port-number - The TCP port to be used by the browser
interface. (Range: 1024-65535)
Default Setting
80
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#ip http port 769
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
ip http server (page 6-20)
ip http server
This command allows this device to be monitored or configured
from a browser. Use the no form to disable this function.
Syntax
ip http server
no ip http server
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System Management Commands
Default Setting
Enabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#ip http server
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
ip http port (page 6-20)
logging on
This command controls logging of error messages; i.e., sending
debug or error messages to memory. The no form disables the
logging process.
Syntax
logging on
no logging on
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The logging process controls error messages saved to
memory. You can use the logging level command to control
the type of error messages that are stored in memory.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#logging on
SMC-AP(config)#
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logging host
This command specifies a syslog server host that will receive
logging messages. Use the no form to remove syslog server
host.
Syntax
logging host 
no logging host
• host_name - The name of a syslog server.
(Range: 1-20 characters)
• host_ip_address - The IP address of a syslog server.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#logging host 10.1.0.3
SMC-AP(config)#
logging console
This command initiates logging of error messages to the console.
Use the no form to disable logging to the console.
Syntax
logging console
no logging console
Default Setting
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#logging console
SMC-AP(config)#
logging level
This command sets the minimum severity level for event logging.
Syntax
logging level 
Default Setting
Error
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
Messages sent include the selected level down to Alert level.
Level Argument
Description
Alerts
Immediate action needed
Critical
Critical conditions (e.g., memory allocation, or
free memory error - resource exhausted)
Error
Error conditions (e.g., invalid input, default used)
Warning
Warning conditions (e.g., return false, unexpected
return)
Notice
Normal but significant condition, such as cold start
Informational
Informational messages only
Debug
Debugging messages
* There are only Critical, Notice, and Informational messages for the current
firmware.
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#logging level alert
SMC-AP(config)#
logging facility-type
This command sets the facility type for remote logging of syslog
messages.
Syntax
logging facility-type 
type - A number that indicates the facility used by the syslog
server to dispatch log messages to an appropriate service.
(Range: 16-23)
Default Setting
16
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The command specifies the facility type tag sent in syslog
messages. (See RFC 3164.) This type has no effect on the
kind of messages reported by the access point. However, it
may be used by the syslog server to sort messages or to store
messages in the corresponding database.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#logging facility 19
SMC-AP(config)#
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System Management Commands
show logging
This command displays the logging configuration.
Syntax
show logging
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show logging
Logging Information
============================================
Syslog State
: Disabled
Logging Host State
: Enabled
Logging Console State
: Disabled
Server Domain name/IP
: none
Logging Level
: Error
Logging Facility Type
: 16
=============================================
SMC-AP#
sntp-server ip
This command sets the IP address of the servers to which SNTP
time requests are issued. Use the this command with no
arguments to clear all time servers from the current list.
Syntax
sntp-server ip <1 | 2> 
• 1 - First time server.
• 2 - Second time server.
• ip - IP address of an time server (NTP or SNTP).
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Default Setting
137.92.140.80
192.43.244.18
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
When SNTP client mode is enabled using the sntp-server
enable command, the sntp-server ip command specifies the
time servers from which the access point polls for time
updates. The access point will poll the time servers in the
order specified until a response is received.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#sntp-server ip 10.1.0.19
SMC-AP#
Related Commands
sntp-server enable (page 6-26)
show sntp (page 6-29)
sntp-server enable
This command enables SNTP client requests for time
synchronization with NTP or SNTP time servers specified by the
sntp-server ip command. Use the no form to disable SNTP
client requests.
Syntax
sntp-server enable
no sntp-server enable
Default Setting
Disabled
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System Management Commands
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The time acquired from time servers is used to record
accurate dates and times for log events. Without SNTP, the
access point only records the time starting from the factory
default set at the last bootup (i.e., 00:14:00, January 1, 1970).
Example
SMC-AP(config)#sntp-server enable
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
sntp-server ip (page 6-25)
show sntp (page 6-29)
sntp-server date-time
This command sets the system clock.
Default Setting
00:14:00, January 1, 1970
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
This example sets the system clock to 17:37 June 19, 2003.
SMC-AP#sntp-server date-time
Enter Year<1970-2100>: 2003
Enter Month<1-12>: 6
Enter Day<1-31>: 19
Enter Hour<0-23>: 17
Enter Min<0-59>: 37
SMC-AP#
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Command Line Interface
Related Commands
sntp-server enable (page 6-26)
sntp-server daylight-saving
This command sets the start and end dates for daylight savings
time. Use the no form to disable daylight savings time.
Syntax
sntp-server daylight-saving
no sntp-server daylight-saving
Default Setting
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The command sets the system clock back one hour during the
specified period.
Example
This sets daylight savings time to be used from July 1st to
September 1st.
SMC-AP(config)#sntp-server daylight-saving
Enter Daylight saving from which month<1-12>: 6
and which day<1-31>: 1
Enter Daylight saving end to which month<1-12>: 9
and which day<1-31>: 1
SMC-AP(config)#
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System Management Commands
sntp-server timezone
This command sets the time zone for the access point’s internal
clock.
Syntax
sntp-server timezone 
hours - Number of hours before/after UTC.
(Range: -12 to +12 hours)
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
This command sets the local time zone relative to the
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC, formerly Greenwich Mean
Time or GMT), based on the earth’s prime meridian, zero
degrees longitude. To display a time corresponding to your
local time, you must indicate the number of hours and minutes
your time zone is east (before) or west (after) of UTC.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#sntp-server timezone +8
SMC-AP(config)#
show sntp
This command displays the current time and configuration
settings for the SNTP client.
Command Mode
Exec
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Command Line Interface
Example
SMC-AP#show sntp
SNTP Information
=========================================================
Service State
: Enabled
SNTP (server 1) IP
: 137.92.140.80
SNTP (server 2) IP
: 192.43.244.18
Current Time
: 08 : 04, Jun 20th, 2003
Time Zone
: +8 (TAIPEI, BEIJING)
Daylight Saving
: Enabled, from Jun, 1st to Sep, 1st
=========================================================
SMC-AP#
show system
This command displays basic system configuration settings.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
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System Management Commands
Example
SMC-AP#show system
System Information
===========================================================
Serial Number
: A252014354
System Up time
: 0 days, 1 hours, 28 minutes, 9
seconds
System Name
: Enterprise AP
System Location
System Contact
: Contact
System Country Code : 99 - NO_COUNTRY_SET
MAC Address
: 00-30-F1-71-D6-40
IP Address
: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask
: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
: 0.0.0.0
VLAN State
: DISABLED
IAPP State
: ENABLED
DHCP Client
: ENABLED
HTTP Server
: ENABLED
HTTP Server Port
: 80
Slot Status
: 802.11g only
Software Version
: v2.0.0
===========================================================
SMC-AP#
show version
This command displays the software version for the system.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show version
Version v2.0.0
SMC-AP#
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SNMP Commands
Controls access to this access point from management stations
using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), as well
as the hosts that will receive trap messages.
Command
Function
Mode Page
snmp-server
community
Sets up the community access string GC
to permit access to SNMP
commands
6-32
snmp-server
contact
Sets the system contact string
GC
6-33
snmp-server
enable server
Enables SNMP service and traps
GC
6-34
snmp-server host Specifies the recipient of an SNMP
notification operation
GC
6-35
snmp-server
location
Sets the system location string
GC
6-36
show snmp
Displays the status of SNMP
communications
Exec
6-37
snmp-server community
This command defines the community access string for the
Simple Network Management Protocol. Use the no form to
remove the specified community string.
Syntax
snmp-server community string [ro | rw]
no snmp-server community string
• string - Community string that acts like a password and
permits access to the SNMP protocol. (Maximum length: 23
characters, case sensitive)
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SNMP Commands
• ro - Specifies read-only access. Authorized management
stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.
• rw - Specifies read/write access. Authorized management
stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Default Setting
• public - Read-only access. Authorized management
stations are only able to retrieve MIB objects.
• private - Read/write access. Authorized management
stations are able to both retrieve and modify MIB objects.
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
If you enter a community string without the ro or rw option, the
default is read only.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#snmp-server community alpha rw
SMC-AP(config)#
snmp-server contact
This command sets the system contact string. Use the no form to
remove the system contact information.
Syntax
snmp-server contact string
no snmp-server contact
string - String that describes the system contact.
(Maximum length: 255 characters)
Default Setting
Contact
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Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#snmp-server contact Paul
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
snmp-server location (page 6-36)
snmp-server enable server
This command enables SNMP management access and also
enables this device to send SNMP traps (i.e., notifications). Use
the no form to disable SNMP service and trap messages.
Syntax
snmp-server enable server
no snmp-server enable server
Default Setting
Enabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
• This command enables both authentication failure
notifications and link-up-down notifications.
• The snmp-server host command specifies the host device
that will receive SNMP notifications.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#snmp-server enable server
SMC-AP(config)#
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SNMP Commands
Related Commands
snmp-server host (page 6-35)
snmp-server host
This command specifies the recipient of an SNMP notification.
Use the no form to remove the specified host.
Syntax
snmp-server host 

no snmp-server host
• host_ip_address - IP of the host (the targeted recipient).
• host_name - Name of the host. (Range: 1-20 characters)
• community-string - Password-like community string sent
with the notification operation. Although you can set this
string using the snmp-server host command by itself, we
recommend that you define this string using the
snmp-server community command prior to using the
snmp-server host command. (Maximum length: 23
characters)
Default Setting
Host Address: None
Community String: public
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The snmp-server host command is used in conjunction with
the snmp-server enable server command to enable SNMP
notifications.
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#snmp-server host 10.1.19.23 batman
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
snmp-server enable server (page 6-34)
snmp-server location
This command sets the system location string. Use the no form
to remove the location string.
Syntax
snmp-server location text
no snmp-server location
text - String that describes the system location.
(Maximum length: 20 characters)
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#snmp-server location WC-19
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
snmp-server contact (page 6-33)
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Flash/File Commands
show snmp
This command displays the SNMP configuration settings.
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show snmp
SNMP Information
============================================
Service State : Enable
Community (ro) : *****
Community (rw) : *****
Location
: WC-19
Contact
: Paul
Traps
: Enabled
Host Name/IP
: 10.1.19.23
Trap Community : *****
=============================================
SMC-AP#
Flash/File Commands
These commands are used to manage the system code or
configuration files.
Command
Function
Mode Page
bootfile
Specifies the file or image used to
start up the system
GC
copy
Copies a code image or configuration Exec
between flash memory and a FTP/
TFTP server
6-39
delete
Deletes a file or code image
Exec
6-40
dir
Displays a list of files in flash memory Exec
6-41
6-38
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Command Line Interface
bootfile
This command specifies the image used to start up the system.
Syntax
bootfile 
filename - Name of the image file.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Command Usage
• The file name should not contain slashes (\ or /), the leading
letter of the file name should not be a period (.), and the
maximum length for file names is 32 characters. (Valid
characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”, “-”, “_”)
• If the file contains an error, it cannot be set as the default file.
Example
SMC-AP#bootfile smc-img.bin
SMC-AP#
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Flash/File Commands
copy
This command copies a boot file, code image, or configuration file
between the access point’s flash memory and a FTP/TFTP
server. When you save the configuration settings to a file on a
FTP/TFTP server, that file can later be downloaded to the access
point to restore system operation. The success of the file transfer
depends on the accessibility of the FTP/TFTP server and the
quality of the network connection.
Syntax
copy  file
copy config 
• ftp - Keyword that allows you to copy to/from an FTP server.
• tftp - Keyword that allows you to copy to/from a TFTP
server.
• file - Keyword that allows you to copy to/from a flash
memory file.
• config - Keyword that allows you to upload the configuration
file from flash memory.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Command Usage
• The system prompts for data required to complete the copy
command.
• Only a configuration file can be uploaded to an FTP/TFTP
server, but every type of file can be downloaded to the
access point.
• The destination file name should not contain slashes (\ or /),
the leading letter of the file name should not be a period (.),
and the maximum length for file names on the FTP/TFTP
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server is 255 characters or 32 characters for files on the
access point. (Valid characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, “.”, “-”, “_”)
• Due to the size limit of the flash memory, the access point
supports only two operation code files.
• The system configuration file must be named “syscfg” in all
copy commands.
Example
The following example shows how to upload the configuration
settings to a file on the TFTP server:
SMC-AP#copy config tftp
TFTP Source file name:syscfg
TFTP Server IP:192.168.1.19
SMC-AP#
The following example shows how to download a configuration
file:
SMC-AP#copy tftp file
1. Application image
2. Config file
3. Boot block image
Select the type of download<1,2,3>:
TFTP Source file name:syscfg
TFTP Server IP:192.168.1.19
SMC-AP#
[1]:2
delete
This command deletes a file or image.
Syntax
delete filename
filename - Name of the configuration file or image name.
Default Setting
None
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Flash/File Commands
Command Mode
Exec
Caution: Beware of deleting application images from flash memory. At
least one application image is required in order to boot the
access point. If there are multiple image files in flash memory,
and the one used to boot the access point is deleted, be sure
you first use the bootfile command to update the application
image file booted at startup before you reboot the access
point.
Example
This example shows how to delete the test.cfg configuration file
from flash memory.
SMC-AP#delete test.cfg
Are you sure you wish to delete this file? :
SMC-AP#
Related Commands
bootfile (page 6-38)
dir (page 6-41)
dir
This command displays a list of files in flash memory.
Command Mode
Exec
Command Usage
File information is shown below:
Column Heading
Description
File Name
The name of the file.
Type
(2) Operation Code and (5) Configuration file
File Size
The length of the file in bytes.
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Example
The following example shows how to display all file information:
SMC-AP#dir
File Name
-------------------------dflt-img.bin
syscfg
syscfg_bak
zz-img.bin
Type
---2
File Size
----------1044140
16860
16860
1044140
1048576 byte(s) available
SMC-AP#
RADIUS Client
Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is a logon
authentication protocol that uses software running on a central
server to control access for RADIUS-aware devices to the
network. An authentication server contains a database of
credentials, such as users names and passwords, for each
wireless client that requires access to the access point.
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Command
Function
Mode Page
radius-server
address
Specifies the RADIUS server
GC
6-43
radius-server port Sets the RADIUS server network port GC
6-43
radius-server key Sets the RADIUS encryption key
GC
6-44
radius-server
retransmit
Sets the number of retries
GC
6-44
radius-server
timeout
Sets the interval between sending
authentication requests
GC
6-45
show radius
Shows the current RADIUS settings
Exec
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radius-server address
This command specifies the primary and secondary RADIUS
servers.
Syntax
radius-server address [secondary] 
• secondary - Secondary server.
• host_ip_address - IP address of server.
• host_name - Host name of server. (Range: 1-20 characters)
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#radius-server address 192.168.1.25
SMC-AP(config)#
radius-server port
This command sets the RADIUS server network port.
Syntax
radius-server [secondary] port 
• secondary - Secondary server.
• port_number - RADIUS server UDP port used for
authentication messages. (Range: 1024-65535)
Default Setting
1812
Command Mode
Global Configuration
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#radius-server port 181
SMC-AP(config)#
radius-server key
This command sets the RADIUS encryption key.
Syntax
radius-server [secondary] key 
• secondary - Secondary server.
• key_string - Encryption key used to authenticate logon
access for client. Do not use blank spaces in the string.
(Maximum length: 20 characters)
Default Setting
DEFAULT
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#radius-server key green
SMC-AP(config)#
radius-server retransmit
This command sets the number of retries.
Syntax
radius-server [secondary] retransmit number_of_retries
• secondary - Secondary server.
• number_of_retries - Number of times the access point will
try to authenticate logon access via the RADIUS server.
(Range: 1 - 30)
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Default Setting
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#radius-server retransmit 5
SMC-AP(config)#
radius-server timeout
This command sets the interval between transmitting
authentication requests to the RADIUS server.
Syntax
radius-server [secondary] timeout number_of_seconds
• secondary - Secondary server.
• number_of_seconds - Number of seconds the access point
waits for a reply before resending a request. (Range: 1-60)
Default Setting
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#radius-server timeout 10
SMC-AP(config)#
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show radius
This command displays the current settings for the RADIUS
server.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show radius
Radius Server Information
========================================
IP
: 192.168.1.25
Port
: 181
Key
: *****
Retransmit
: 5
Timeout
: 10
========================================
Radius Secondary Server Information
========================================
IP
: 0.0.0.0
Port
: 1812
Key
: *****
Retransmit
: 3
Timeout
: 5
========================================
SMC-AP#
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802.1x Port Authentication
The access point supports IEEE 802.1x access control for
wireless clients. This control feature prevents unauthorized
access to the network by requiring a 802.1x client application to
submit a user name and password for authentication. Client
authentication is then verified via by a RADIUS server using
EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol Over LAN) before the
access point grants client access to the network.
Command
Function
Mode Page
802.1x
Configures 802.1x as disabled,
supported, or required
GC
6-48
802.1x
broadcast-keyrefresh-rate
Sets the interval at which the primary GC
broadcast keys are refreshed for
stations using 802.1x dynamic keying
6-49
802.1x
session-keyrefresh-rate
Sets the interval at which unicast
session keys are refreshed for
associated stations using dynamic
keying
GC
6-50
802.1x
session-timeout
Sets the timeout after which a
connected client must be
re-authenticated
GC
6-51
address filter
default
Sets filtering to allow or deny listed
addresses
GC
6-51
address filter
entry
Enters a MAC address in the filter
table
GC
6-52
address filter
delete
Removes a MAC address from the
filter table
GC
6-53
macauthentication
server
Sets address filtering to be performed GC
with local or remote options
6-54
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Command
Function
Mode Page
macauthentication
session-timeout
Sets the interval at which associated GC
clients will be re-authenticated with
the RADIUS server authentication
database
6-55
show
authentication
Shows all 802.1x authentication
settings, as well as the address filter
table
6-56
Exec
802.1x
This command configures 802.1x as optionally supported or as
required for wireless clients. Use the no form to disable 802.1x
support.
Syntax
802.1x 
no 802.1x
• supported - Authenticates clients that initiate the 802.1x
authentication process. Uses standard 802.11
authentication for all others.
• required - Requires 802.1x authentication for all clients.
Default Setting
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
• When 802.1x is disabled, the access point does not support
802.1x authentication for any station. After successful
802.11 association, each client is allowed to access the
network.
• When 802.1x is supported, the access point supports
802.1x authentication only for clients initiating the 802.1x
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authentication process (i.e., the access point does NOT
initiate 802.1x authentication). For stations initiating 802.1x,
only those stations successfully authenticated are allowed
to access the network. For those stations not initiating
802.1x, access to the network is allowed after successful
802.11 association.
• When 802.1x is required, the access point enforces 802.1x
authentication for all 802.11 associated stations. If 802.1x
authentication is not initiated by the station, the access point
will initiate authentication. Only those stations successfully
authenticated with 802.1x are allowed to access the
network.
• 802.1x does not apply to the 10/100Base-TX port.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#802.1x supported
SMC-AP(config)#
802.1x broadcast-key-refresh-rate
This command sets the interval at which the broadcast keys are
refreshed for stations using 802.1x dynamic keying.
Syntax
802.1x broadcast-key-refresh-rate 
rate - The interval at which the access point rotates broadcast
keys. (Range: 0 - 1440 minutes)
Default Setting
0 (Disabled)
Command Mode
Global Configuration
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Command Usage
• The access point uses EAPOL (Extensible Authentication
Protocol Over LANs) packets to pass dynamic unicast
session and broadcast keys to wireless clients. The 802.1x
broadcast-key-refresh-rate command specifies the
interval after which the broadcast keys are changed. The
802.1x session-key-refresh-rate command specifies the
interval after which unicast session keys are changed.
• Dynamic broadcast key rotation allows the access point to
generate a random group key and periodically update all
key-management capable wireless clients.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#802.1x broadcast-key-refresh-rate 5
SMC-AP(config)#
802.1x session-key-refresh-rate
This command sets the interval at which unicast session keys are
refreshed for associated stations using dynamic keying.
Syntax
802.1x session-key-refresh-rate 
rate - The interval at which the access point refreshes a session
key. (Range: 0 - 1440 minutes)
Default Setting
0 (Disabled)
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
Session keys are unique to each client, and are used to
authenticate a client connection, and correlate traffic passing
between a specific client and the access point.
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#802.1x session-key-refresh-rate 5
SMC-AP(config)#
802.1x session-timeout
This command sets the time period after which a connected client
must be re-authenticated. Use the no form to disable 802.1x
re-authentication.
Syntax
802.1x session-timeout 
no 802.1x session-timeout
seconds - The number of seconds. (Range: 0-65535)
Default
0 (Disabled)
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#802.1x session-timeout 300
SMC-AP(config)#
address filter default
This command sets filtering to allow or deny listed MAC
addresses.
Syntax
address filter default 
• allowed - Only MAC addresses entered as “denied” in the
address filtering table are denied.
• denied - Only MAC addresses entered as “allowed” in the
address filtering table are allowed.
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Default
allowed
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#address filter default denied
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
address filter entry (page 6-52)
show authentication (page 6-56)
address filter entry
This command enters a MAC address in the filter table.
Syntax
address filter entry  
• mac-address - Physical address of client. (Enter six pairs of
hexadecimal digits separated by hyphens; e.g.,
00-90-D1-12-AB-89.)
• allowed - Entry is allowed access.
• denied - Entry is denied access.
Default
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Mode
• The access point supports up to 1024 MAC addresses.
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• An entry in the address table may be allowed or denied
access depending on the global setting configured for the
address entry default command.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#address filter entry 00-70-50-cc-99-1a
allowed
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
address filter default (page 6-51)
show authentication (page 6-56)
address filter delete
This command deletes a MAC address from the filter table.
Syntax
address filter delete 
mac-address - Physical address of client. (Enter six pairs of
hexadecimal digits separated by hyphens.)
Default
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#address filter delete 00-70-50-cc-99-1b
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
show authentication (page 6-56)
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mac-authentication server
This command sets address filtering to be performed with local or
remote options. Use the no form to disable MAC address
authentication.
Syntax
mac-authentication server [local | remote]
• local - Authenticate the MAC address of wireless clients
with the local authentication database during 802.11
association.
• remote - Authenticate the MAC address of wireless clients
with the RADIUS server during 802.1x authentication.
Default
local
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#mac-authentication server remote
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
address filter entry (page 6-52)
radius-server address (page 6-43)
show authentication (page 6-56)
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mac-authentication session-timeout
This command sets the interval at which associated clients will be
re-authenticated with the RADIUS server authentication
database. Use the no form to disable reauthentication.
Syntax
mac-authentication session-timeout 
seconds - Re-authentication interval. (Range: 0-65535)
Default
0 (disabled)
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#mac-authentication session-timeout 1
SMC-AP(config)#
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show authentication
This command shows all 802.1x authentication settings, as well
as the address filter table.
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show authentication
Authentication Information
=========================================================
MAC Authentication Server
: REMOTE
MAC Auth Session Timeout Value : 1 secs
802.1x
: SUPPORTED
Broadcast Key Refresh Rate
: 5 min
Session Key Refresh Rate
: 5 min
802.1x Session Timeout Value
: 300 secs
Address Filtering
: DENIED
System Default : DENY addresses not found in filter table.
Filter Table
MAC Address
Status
-------------------------00-70-50-cc-99-1a
DENIED
00-70-50-cc-99-1b
ALLOWED
=========================================================
SMC-AP(config)#
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Filtering Commands
The commands described in this section are used to filter
communications between wireless clients, control access to the
management interface from wireless clients, and filter traffic using
specific Ethernet protocol types.
Command
Function
Mode Page
filter local-bridge
Disables communication between
wireless clients
GC
6-57
filter ap-manage
Prevents wireless clients from
GC
accessing the management interface
6-58
filter
ethernet-type
enable
Checks the Ethernet type for all
incoming and outgoing Ethernet
packets against the protocol filtering
table
GC
6-59
filter
ethernet-type
protocol
Sets a filter for a specific Ethernet
type
GC
6-60
show filter
Shows the filter configuration
Exec
6-61
filter local-bridge
This command disables communication between wireless clients.
Use the no form to disable this filtering.
Syntax
filter local-bridge
no filter local-bridge
Default
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
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Command Usage
This command can disable wireless-to-wireless
communications between clients via the access point.
However, it does not affect communications between wireless
clients and the wired network.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#filter local-bridge
SMC-AP(config)#
filter ap-manage
This command prevents wireless clients from accessing the
management interface on the access point. Use the no form to
disable this filtering.
Syntax
filter ap-manage
no filter ap-manage
Default
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
SMC-AP(config)#filter ap-manage
SMC-AP(config)#
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filter ethernet-type enable
This command checks the Ethernet type on all incoming and
outgoing Ethernet packets against the protocol filtering table. Use
the no form to disable this feature.
Syntax
filter ethernet-type enable
no filter ethernet-type enable
Default
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
This command is used in conjunction with the filter
ethernet-type protocol command to determine which
Ethernet protocol types are to be filtered.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#filter ethernet-type enable
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
filter ethernet-type protocol (page 6-60)
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filter ethernet-type protocol
This command sets a filter for a specific Ethernet type. Use the
no form to disable filtering for a specific Ethernet type.
Syntax
filter ethernet-type protocol 
no filter ethernet-type protocol 
protocol - An Ethernet protocol type. (Options: ARP, RARP,
Berkeley-Trailer-Negotiation, LAN-Test, X25-Level-3, Banyan,
CDP, DEC XNS, DEC-MOP-Dump-Load, DEC-MOP,
DEC-LAT, Ethertalk, Appletalk-ARP, Novell-IPX(old),
Novell-IPX(new), EAPOL, Telxon-TXP, Aironet-DDP,
Enet-Config-Test)
Default
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
Use the filter ethernet-type enable command to enable
filtering for Ethernet types specified in the filtering table, or the
no filter ethernet-type enable command to disable all filtering
based on the filtering table.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#filter ethernet-type protocol ARP
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
filter ethernet-type enable (page 6-59)
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show filters
This command shows the filter options and protocol entries in the
filter table.
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show filters
Protocol Filter Information
=========================================================
Local Bridge
:ENABLED
AP Management
:ENABLED
Ethernet Type Filter :ENABLED
Enabled Protocol Filters
--------------------------------------------------------Protocol: ARP
ISO: 0x0806
=========================================================
SMC-AP#
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Interface Commands
The commands described in this section configure connection
parameters for the Ethernet port and wireless interface.
Command
Function
Mode Page
Enters specified interface
configuration mode
GC
6-65
dns primary-server
Specifies the primary name
server
IC-E
6-66
dns secondary-server
Specifies the secondary
name server
IC-E
6-66
ip address
Sets the IP address for the
Ethernet interface
IC-E
6-67
ip dhcp
Submits a DHCP request for IC-E
an IP address
6-68
shutdown
Disables the Ethernet
interface
IC-E
6-69
speed-duplex
Configures speed and duplex IC-E
operation
6-70
show interface ethernet
Shows the status for the
Ethernet interface
Exec
6-71
description
Adds a description to the
wireless interface
IC-W
6-71
closed-system
Closes access to clients
without a pre-configured
SSID
IC-W
6-72
General Interface
interface
Ethernet Interface
Wireless Interface
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Command
Function
Mode Page
speed
Configures the maximum
data rate at which a station
can connect to the access
point
IC-W
6-73
channel
Configures the radio channel IC-W
6-74
turbo
Configures turbo mode to use IC-W
faster data rate
6-75
ssid
Configures the service set
identifier
IC-W
6-76
beacon-interval
Configures the rate at which
beacon signals are
transmitted from the access
point
IC-W
6-76
dtim-period
Configures the rate at which
stations in sleep mode must
wake up to receive
broadcast/multicast
transmissions
IC-W
6-77
fragmentation-length
Configures the minimum
packet size that can be
fragmented
IC-W
6-78
rts-threshold
Sets the packet size
IC-W
threshold at which an RTS
must be sent to the receiving
station prior to the sending
station starting
communications
6-79
authentication
Defines the 802.11
authentication type allowed
by the access point
IC-W
6-80
encryption
Defines whether or not WEP IC-W
encryption is used to provide
privacy for wireless
communications
6-81
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6-64
Command
Function
Mode Page
key
Sets the keys used for WEP
encryption
IC-W
6-82
transmit-key
Sets the index of the key to
be used for encrypting data
frames sent between the
access point and wireless
clients
IC-W
6-83
transmit-power
Adjusts the power of the radio IC-W
signals transmitted from the
access point
6-84
turbo
Configures turbo mode to use IC-W
faster data rate
max-association
Configures the maximum
IC-W
number of clients that can be
associated with the access
point at the same time
6-85
multicast-cipher
Defines the cipher algorithm
used for multicasting
IC-W
6-86
wpa-clients
Defines whether WPA is
required or optionally
supported for client stations
IC-W
6-87
wpa-mode
Specifies dynamic keys or a
pre-shared key
IC-W
6-89
wpa-preshared-key
Defines a WPA
preshared-key value
IC-W
6-90
wpa-psk-type
Defines the type of the
preshared-key
IC-W
6-91
shutdown
Disables the wireless
interface
IC-W
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Command
Function
Mode Page
show interface wireless
Shows the status for the
wireless interface
Exec
6-93
show station
Shows the wireless clients
associated with the access
point
Exec
6-94
interface
This command configures an interface type and enters interface
configuration mode.
Syntax
interface >
• ethernet - Interface for wired network.
• wireless - Interface for wireless clients.
• a - 802.11a radio interface.
• g - 802.11g radio interface.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
To specify the 10/100Base-TX network interface, enter the
following command:
SMC-AP(config)#interface ethernet
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
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dns server
This command specifies the address for the primary or secondary
domain name server to be used for name-to-address resolution.
Syntax
dns primary-server 
dns secondary-server 
• primary-server - Primary server used for name resolution.
• secondary-server - Secondary server used for name
resolution.
• server-address - IP address of domain-name server.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The primary and secondary name servers are queried in
sequence.
Example
This example specifies two domain-name servers.
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#dns primary-server 192.168.1.55
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#dns secondary-server 10.1.0.55
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
Related Commands
show interface ethernet (page 6-71)
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ip address
This command sets the IP address for the (10/100Base-TX)
Ethernet interface. Use the no form to restore the default IP
address.
Syntax
ip address   
no ip address
• ip-address - IP address
• netmask - Network mask for the associated IP subnet. This
mask identifies the host address bits used for routing to
specific subnets.
• gateway - IP address of the default gateway
Default Setting
IP address: 192.168.1.1
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet)
Command Usage
• DHCP is enabled by default. To manually configure a new
IP address, you must first disable the DHCP client with the
no ip dhcp command.
• You must assign an IP address to this device to gain
management access over the network or to connect the
access point to existing IP subnets. You can manually
configure a specific IP address using this command, or
direct the device to obtain an address from a DHCP server
using the ip dhcp command. Valid IP addresses consist of
four numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. Anything
outside this format will not be accepted by the configuration
program.
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Example
SMC-AP(config)#interface ethernet
Enter Ethernet configuration commands, one per line.
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
192.168.1.253
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
Related Commands
ip dhcp (page 6-68)
ip dhcp
This command sets the IP address for the currently selected
VLAN interface. Use the no form to restore the default IP
address.
Syntax
ip dhcp
no ip dhcp
Default Setting
Enabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet)
Command Usage
• You must assign an IP address to this device to gain
management access over the network or to connect the
access point to existing IP subnets. You can manually
configure a specific IP address using the ip address
command, or direct the device to obtain an address from a
DHCP server using this command.
• When you use this command, the access point will begin
broadcasting DHCP client requests. The current IP address
(i.e., default or manually configured address) will continue to
be effective until a DHCP reply is received. Requests will be
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broadcast periodically by this device in an effort to learn its
IP address. (DHCP values can include the IP address,
subnet mask, and default gateway.)
Example
SMC-AP(config)#interface ethernet
Enter Ethernet configuration commands, one per line.
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#ip dhcp
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
Related Commands
ip address (page 6-67)
shutdown
This command disables the Ethernet interface. To restart a
disabled interface, use the no form.
Syntax
shutdown
no shutdown
Default Setting
Interface enabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet)
Command Usage
This command allows you to disable the Ethernet port due to
abnormal behavior (e.g., excessive collisions), and reenable it
after the problem has been resolved. You may also want to
disable the Ethernet port for security reasons.
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Example
The following example disables the Ethernet port.
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#shutdown
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
speed-duplex
This command configures the speed and duplex mode of a given
interface when autonegotiation is disabled. Use the no form to
restore the default.
Syntax
speed-duplex 
•
•
•
•
•
auto - autonegotiate speed and duplex mode
10MH - Forces 10 Mbps, half-duplex operation
10MF - Forces 10 Mbps, full-duplex operation
100MH - Forces 100 Mbps, half-duplex operation
100MF - Forces 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation
Default Setting
Auto-negotiation is enabled by default.
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet)
Command Usage
If autonegotiation is disabled, the speed and duplex mode
must be configured to match the setting of the attached
device.
Example
The following example configures the Ethernet port to 100 Mbps,
half-duplex operation.
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#speed-duplex 100mf
SMC-AP(if-ethernet)#
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show interface ethernet
This command displays the status for the Ethernet interface.
Syntax
show interface [ethernet]
Default Setting
Ethernet interface
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show interface ethernet
Ethernet Interface Information
========================================
IP Address
: 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask
: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
: 192.168.1.253
Primary DNS
: 192.168.1.55
Secondary DNS
: 10.1.0.55
Speed-duplex
: 100Base-TX Half Duplex
Admin status
: Up
Operational status : Up
========================================
SMC-AP#
description
This command adds a description to a the wireless interface. Use
the no form to remove the description.
Syntax
description 
no description
string - Comment or a description for this interface.
(Range: 1-80 characters)
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Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Example
SMC-AP(config)#interface wireless g
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#description RD-AP#3
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
closed-system
This command closes access to clients without a pre-configured
SSID. Use the no form to disable this feature.
Syntax
closed-system
no closed-system
Default Setting
Disabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
When closed system is enabled, the access point will not
include its SSID in beacon messages. Nor will it respond to
probe requests from clients that do not include a fixed SSID.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#closed-system
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
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speed
This command configures the maximum data rate at which a
station can connect to the access point.
Syntax
speed 
speed - Maximum access speed allowed for wireless clients.
(Options: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps)
Default Setting
54 Mbps
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
The maximum transmission distance is affected by the data
rate. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission
distance. Please refer to the table for maximum distances on
page A-4.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#speed 6
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
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channel
This command configures the radio channel through which the
access point communicates with wireless clients.
Syntax
channel 
• channel - Manually sets the radio channel used for
communications with wireless clients. (Range: 802.11a 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 for
normal mode, and 42, 50, 58, 152, 160 for turbo mode;
802.11g - 1 to 11)
• auto - Automatically selects an unoccupied channel (if
available). Otherwise, the lowest channel is selected.
Default Setting
Automatic channel selection
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• The available channel settings are limited by local
regulations, which determine the number of channels that
are available.
• When multiple access points are deployed in the same area,
be sure to choose a channel separated by at least four
channels for 802.11a to avoid having the channels interfere
with each other, and at least five channels for 802.11g. You
can deploy up to four access points in the same area for
802.11a (e.g., channels 36, 56, 149, 165) and three access
points for 802.11g (e.g., channels 1, 6, 11).
• For most wireless adapters, the channel for wireless clients
is automatically set to the same as that used by the access
point to which it is linked.
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Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#channel 1
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
turbo
This command sets the access point to an enhanced mode (not
regulated in IEEE 802.11a) that provides a higher data rate of up
to 108 Mbps.
Default Setting
Disabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless - 802.11a)
Command Usage
• The normal 802.11a wireless operation mode provides
connections up to 54 Mbps. Turbo Mode is an enhanced
mode (not regulated in IEEE 802.11a) that provides a higher
data rate of up to 108 Mbps. Enabling Turbo Mode allows
the access point to provide connections up to 108 Mbps.
• In normal mode, the access point provides a channel
bandwidth of 20 MHz, and supports the maximum number
of channels permitted by local regulations (e.g., 11 channels
for the United States). In Turbo Mode, the channel
bandwidth is increased to 40 MHz to support the increased
data rate. However, this reduces the number of channels
supported (e.g., 5 channels for the United States).
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless a)#turbo
SMC-AP(if-wireless a)#
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ssid
This command configures the service set identifier (SSID).
Syntax
ssid string
string - The name of a basic service set supported by the
access point. (Range: 1 - 32 characters)
Default Setting
smc
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
Clients that want to connect to the wireless network via an
access point must set their SSIDs to the same as that of the
access point.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#ssid RD-AP#3
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
beacon-interval
This command configures the rate at which beacon signals are
transmitted from the access point.
Syntax
beacon-interval 
interval - The rate for transmitting beacon signals.
(Range: 20-1000 milliseconds)
Default Setting
100
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Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
The beacon signals allow wireless clients to maintain contact
with the access point. They may also carry
power-management information.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#beacon-interval 150
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
dtim-period
This command configures the rate at which stations in sleep
mode must wake up to receive broadcast/multicast
transmissions.
Syntax
dtim-period 
interval - Interval between the beacon frames that transmit
broadcast or multicast traffic. (Range: 1-255 beacon frames)
Default Setting
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• The Delivery Traffic Indication Map (DTIM) packet interval
value indicates how often the MAC layer forwards
broadcast/multicast traffic. This parameter is necessary to
wake up stations that are using Power Save mode.
• The DTIM is the interval between two synchronous frames
with broadcast/multicast information. The default value of 2
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indicates that the access point will save all broadcast/
multicast frames for the Basic Service Set (BSS) and
forward them after every second beacon.
• Using smaller DTIM intervals delivers broadcast/multicast
frames in a more timely manner, causing stations in Power
Save mode to wake up more often and drain power faster.
Using higher DTIM values reduces the power used by
stations in Power Save mode, but delays the transmission
of broadcast/multicast frames.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#dtim-period 100
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
fragmentation-length
This command configures the minimum packet size that can be
fragmented when passing through the access point.
Syntax
fragmentation-length 
length - Minimum packet size for which fragmentation is
allowed. (Range: 256-2346 bytes)
Default Setting
2346
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• If the packet size is smaller than the preset Fragment size,
the packet will not be segmented.
• Fragmentation of the PDUs (Package Data Unit) can
increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases
the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller
frame size. If there is significant interference present, or
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collisions due to high network utilization, try setting the
fragment size to send smaller fragments. This will speed up
the retransmission of smaller frames. However, it is more
efficient to set the fragment size larger if very little or no
interference is present because it requires overhead to send
multiple frames.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#fragmentation-length 512
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
rts-threshold
This command sets the packet size threshold at which a Request
to Send (RTS) signal must be sent to the receiving station prior to
the sending station starting communications.
Syntax
rts-threshold 
threshold - Threshold packet size for which to send an RTS.
(Range: 0-2347 bytes)
Default Setting
2347
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• If the threshold is set to 0, the access point never sends
RTS signals. If set to 2347, the access point always sends
RTS signals. If set to any other value, and the packet size
equals or exceeds the RTS threshold, the RTS/CTS
(Request to Send / Clear to Send) mechanism will be
enabled.
• The access point sends RTS frames to a receiving station
to negotiate the sending of a data frame. After receiving an
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RTS frame, the station sends a CTS frame to notify the
sending station that it can start sending data.
• Access points contending for the wireless medium may not
be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can
solve this “Hidden Node” problem.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#rts-threshold 256
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
authentication
This command defines the 802.11 authentication type allowed by
the access point.
Syntax
authentication 
• open - Accepts the client without verifying its identity using
a shared key.
• shared - Authentication is based on a shared key that has
been distributed to all stations.
Default Setting
open
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• Shared key authentication can only be used when WEP is
enabled with the encryption command, and at least one
static WEP key has been defined with the key command.
• When using WPA or 802.1x for authentication and dynamic
keying, the access point must be set to open.
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Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#authentication shared
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
encryption (page 6-81)
key (page 6-82)
encryption
This command defines whether or not WEP encryption is used to
provide privacy for wireless communications. Use the no form to
disable encryption.
Syntax
encryption 
no encryption
key-length - Size of encryption key.
(Options: 64, 128, or 152 bits)
Default Setting
disabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this
device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless
network. For more secure data transmissions, enable WEP
with this command, and set at least one static WEP key with
the key command.
• The WEP settings must be the same on each client in your
wireless network.
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• Note that WEP protects data transmitted between wireless
nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your
wired network or over the Internet.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#encryption 128
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
key (page 6-82)
key
This command sets the keys used for WEP encryption. Use the
no form to delete a configured key.
Syntax
key    
no key index
•
•
•
•
index - Key index. (Range: 1-4)
size - Key size. (Options: 64, 128, or 152 bits)
type - Input format. (Options: ASCII, HEX)
value - The key string. For ASCII input, use 5/13
alphanumeric characters for 64/128 bit strings. For HEX
input, use 10/26 hexadecimal digits for 64/128 bit strings.
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• To enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), use the
authentication command to select the “shared key”
authentication type, use the encryption command to
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specify the key length, and use the key command to
configure at least one key.
• If WEP is enabled, all wireless clients must be configured
with the same shared keys to communicate with the access
point.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#key 1 64 hex 1234512345
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#key 2 128 ascii asdeipadjsipd
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#key 3 64 hex
12345123451234512345123456
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
authentication (page 6-80)
encryption (page 6-81)
transmit-key
This command sets the index of the key to be used for encrypting
data frames broadcast or multicast from the access point to
wireless clients.
Syntax
transmit-key 
index - Key index. (Range: 1-4)
Default Setting
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• If you use WEP key encryption, the access point uses the
transmit key to encrypt multicast and broadcast data signals
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that it sends to client devices. Other keys can be used for
decryption of data from clients.
• When using IEEE 802.1x, the access point uses a dynamic
WEP key to encrypt unicast and broadcast messages to
802.1x-enabled clients. However, because the access point
sends the WEP keys during the 802.1x authentication
process, these keys do not have to appear in the client’s
WEP key list.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#transmit-key 2
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
transmit-power
This command adjusts the power of the radio signals transmitted
from the access point.
Syntax
transmit-power 
signal-strength - Signal strength transmitted from the access
point. (Options: full, half, quarter, eighth, min)
Default Setting
full
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• The “min” keyword indicates minimum power.
• The longer the transmission distance, the higher the
transmission power required. But to support the maximum
number of users in an area, you must keep the power as low
as possible. Power selection is not just a trade off between
coverage area and maximum supported clients. You also
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have to ensure that high strength signals do not interfere
with the operation of other radio devices in your area.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#transmit-power half
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
max-association
This command configures the maximum number of clients that
can be associated with the access point at the same time.
Syntax
max-association 
count - Maximum number of associated stations.
(Range: 0-64)
Default Setting
64
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#max-association 32
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
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multicast-cipher
This command defines the cipher algorithm used for broadcasting
and multicasting when using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
security.
Syntax
multicast-cipher 
• AES - Advanced Encryption Standard
• TKIP - Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
• WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy
Default Setting
WEP
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• WPA enables the access point to support different unicast
encryption keys for each client. However, the global
encryption key for multicast and broadcast traffic must be
the same for all clients. This command sets the encryption
type that is supported by all clients.
• If any clients supported by the access point are not WPA
enabled, the multicast-cipher algorithm must be set to WEP.
• WEP is the first generation security protocol used to encrypt
data crossing the wireless medium using a fairly short key.
Communicating devices must use the same WEP key to
encrypt and decrypt radio signals. WEP has many security
flaws, and is not recommended for transmitting highly
sensitive data.
• TKIP provides data encryption enhancements including
per-packet key hashing (i.e., changing the encryption key
on each packet), a message integrity check, an extended
initialization vector with sequencing rules, and a re-keying
mechanism.
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• TKIP defends against attacks on WEP in which the
unencrypted initialization vector in encrypted packets is
used to calculate the WEP key. TKIP changes the
encryption key on each packet, and rotates not just the
unicast keys, but the broadcast keys as well. TKIP is a
replacement for WEP that removes the predictability that
intruders relied on to determine the WEP key.
• AES has been designated by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology as the successor to the Data
Encryption Standard (DES) encryption algorithm, and will
be used by the U.S. government for encrypting all sensitive,
nonclassified information. Because of its strength, and
resistance to attack, AES is also being incorporated as part
of the 802.11 standard.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#multicast-cipher TKIP
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
wpa-clients
This command defines whether Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is
required or optionally supported for client stations.
Syntax
wpa-clients 
• required - Supports only clients using WPA.
• supported - Support clients with or without WPA.
Default Setting
Supported
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
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Command Usage
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) provides improved data
encryption, which was weak in WEP, and user authentication,
which was largely missing in WEP. WPA uses the following
security mechanisms.
Enhanced Data Encryption through TKIP
WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP
provides data encryption enhancements including per-packet
key hashing (i.e., changing the encryption key on each
packet), a message integrity check, an extended initialization
vector with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.
Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x and EAP
To strengthen user authentication, WPA uses 802.1x and the
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Used together,
these protocols provide strong user authentication via a central
RADIUS authentication server that authenticates each user on
the network before they join it. WPA also employs “mutual
authentication” to prevent a wireless client from accidentally
joining a rogue network.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-client required
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
wpa-mode (page 6-89)
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wpa-mode
This command specifies whether Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
is to use 802.1x dynamic keys or a pre-shared key.
Syntax
wpa-mode 
• dynamic - WPA with 802.1x dynamic keys.
• pre-shared-key - WPA with a pre-shared key.
Default Setting
dynamic
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• When the WPA mode is set to “dynamic,” clients are
authenticated using 802.1x via a RADIUS server. Each
client has to be WPA-enabled or support 802.1x client
software. A RADIUS server must also be configured and be
available in the wired network.
• In the dynamic mode, keys are generated for each wireless
client associating with the access point. These keys are
regenerated periodically, and also each time the wireless
client is re-authenticated.
• When the WPA mode is set to “pre-shared-key,” the key
must first be generated and distributed to all wireless clients
before they can successfully associate with the access point.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-mode pre-shared-key
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
wpa-clients (page 6-87)
wpa-preshared-key (page 6-90)
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wpa-preshared-key
This command defines a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
preshared-key.
Syntax
wpa-preshared-key  
• type - Input format. (Options: ASCII, HEX)
• value - The key string. For ASCII input, use 5/13
alphanumeric characters for 64/128 bit strings. For HEX
input, use 10/26 hexadecimal digits for 64/128 bit strings.
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Command Usage
• To support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) for client
authentication, use the wpa-clients command to specify
the authentication type, use the wpa-mode command to
specify pre-shared-key mode, and use this command to
configure one static key.
• If WPA is used with pre-shared-key mode, all wireless
clients must be configured with the same pre-shared key to
communicate with the access point.
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#wpa-preshared-key ASCII agoodsecret
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
Related Commands
wpa-clients (page 6-87)
wpa-mode (page 6-89)
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wpa-psk-type
This command defines the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
preshared-key type.
Syntax
wpa-psk-type 
type - Input format. (Options: Alphanumeric, HEX)
Default Setting
HEX
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless a)#wpa-preshared-key ASCII agoodsecret
SMC-AP(if-wireless a)#
Related Commands
wpa-preshared-key (page 6-90)
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shutdown
This command disables the wireless interface. Use the no form to
restart the interface.
Syntax
shutdown
no shutdown
Default Setting
Interface enabled
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Wireless)
Example
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#shutdown
SMC-AP(if-wireless g)#
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show interface wireless
This command displays the status for the wireless interface.
Syntax
show interface wireless 
• a - 802.11a radio interface.
• g - 802.11g radio interface.
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show interface wireless g
Wireless Interface Information
=========================================================
----------------Identification--------------------------Description
: Enterprise 802.11g Access Point
SSID
: Enterprise Wireless AP
Channel
: 0 (AUTO)
Status
: Disable
----------------802.11 Parameters-----------------------Transmit Power
: FULL (5 dBm)
Max Station Data Rate
: 54Mbps
Fragmentation Threshold
: 2346 bytes
RTS Threshold
: 2347 bytes
Beacon Interval
: 100 TUs
DTIM Interval
: 2 beacons
Maximum Association
: 64 stations
----------------Security--------------------------------Closed System
: DISABLED
Multicast cipher
: WEP
Unicast cipher
: WEP
WPA clients
: SUPPORTED
Encryption
: DISABLED
Default Transmit Key
: 1
Static Keys :
Key 2: EMPTY
Key 3: EMPTY
Key 4: EMPTY
Authentication Type
: OPEN
=========================================================
SMC-AP#
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show station
This command shows the wireless clients associated with the
access point.
Command Mode
Exec
Example
SMC-AP#show station
802.11g Station Table
Station Address
: 00-04-E2-41-C2-9D
Authenticated
: TRUE
Associated
: TRUE
Forwarding Allowed
: TRUE
SMC-AP#
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IAPP Commands
The command described in this section enables the protocol
signaling required to ensure the successful handover of wireless
clients roaming between different 802.11f-compliant access
points. In other words, the 802.11f protocol can ensure
successful roaming between access points in a multi-vendor
environment.
iapp
This command enables the protocol signaling required to hand
over wireless clients roaming between different 802.11f-compliant
access points. Use the no form to disable 802.11f signaling.
Syntax
iapp
no iapp
Default
Enabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The current 802.11 standard does not specify the signaling
required between access points in order to support clients
roaming from one access point to another. In particular, this
can create a problem for clients roaming between access
points from different vendors. This command is used to enable
or disable 802.11f handover signaling between different
access points, especially in a multi-vendor environment.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#iapp
SMC-AP(config)#
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VLAN Commands
The access point can enable the support of VLAN-tagged traffic
passing between wireless clients and the wired network. Up to 64
VLAN IDs can be mapped to specific wireless clients, allowing
users to remain within the same VLAN as they move around a
campus site.
When VLAN is enabled on the access point, a VLAN ID (a
number between 1 and 4095) can be assigned to each client after
successful authentication using IEEE 802.1x and a central
RADIUS server. The user VLAN IDs must be configured on the
RADIUS server for each user authorized to access the network. If
a user does not have a configured VLAN ID, the access point
assigns the user to its own configured native VLAN ID.
Note: When VLANs are enabled, the access point’s Ethernet port drops
all received traffic that does not include a VLAN tag. To maintain
network connectivity to the access point and wireless clients, be
sure that the access point is connected to a device port that
supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tags.
The VLAN commands supported by the access point are listed
below.
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Command
Function
Mode Page
vlan
Enables a single VLAN for all traffic
GC
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native-vlanid
Configures the native VLAN for the
access point
GC
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vlan
This command enables VLANs for all traffic. Use the no form to
disable VLANs.
Syntax
vlan enable
no vlan
Default
Disabled
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Description
• When VLANs are enabled, the access point tags frames
received from wireless clients with the VLAN ID configured
for each client on the RADIUS server. If the VLAN ID has not
been configured for a client on the RADIUS server, then the
frames are tagged with the access point’s native VLAN ID.
• Traffic entering the Ethernet port must be tagged with a
VLAN ID that matches the access point’s native VLAN ID, or
with a VLAN tag that matches one of the wireless clients
currently associated with the access point.
Example
SMC-AP(config)#vlan enable
Reboot system now? : y
Related Commands
native-vlanid (page 6-98)
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native-vlanid
This command configures the native VLAN ID for the access
point.
Syntax
native-vlanid 
vlan-id - Native VLAN ID. (Range: 1-64)
Default Setting
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
When VLANs are enabled on the access point, a VLAN ID (a
number between 1 and 4095) can be assigned to each client
after successful authentication using IEEE 802.1x and a
central RADIUS server. If a wireless client does not have a
VLAN ID configured on the RADIUS server, the access point
assigns the user to its own configured native VLAN ID (a
number between 1 and 64).
Example
SMC-AP(config)#native-vlanid 3
SMC-AP(config)#
Related Commands
vlan (page 6-97)
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Troubleshooting
Check the following items before you contact local Technical
Support.
1. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the
following:
•
Be sure the access point and the wireless clients are
configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID).
•
If authentication or encryption are enabled, ensure that
the wireless clients are properly configured with the
appropriate authentication or encryption keys.
•
If authentication is being performed through a RADIUS
server, ensure that the clients are properly configured on
the RADIUS server.
•
If authentication is being performed through IEEE 802.1x,
be sure the wireless users have installed and properly
configured 802.1x client software.
•
If MAC address filtering is enabled, be sure the client’s
address is included in the local filtering database or on the
RADIUS server database.
•
If the wireless clients are roaming between access points,
make sure that all the access points and wireless devices
in the Extended Service Set (ESS) are configured to the
same SSID, and authentication method.
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2. If the access point cannot be configured using the Telnet, a
web browser, or SNMP software:
•
Be sure to have configured the access point with a valid
IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
•
If VLANs are enabled on the access point, the
management station should be configured to send tagged
frames with a VLAN ID that matches the access point’s
native VLAN (default VLAN 1, page 5-13). However, to
manage the access point from a wireless client, the AP
Management Filter should be disabled (page 5-13).
•
Check that you have a valid network connection to the
access point and that the Ethernet port or the wireless
interface that you are using has not been disabled.
•
If you are connecting to the access point through the wired
Ethernet interface, check the network cabling between the
management station and the access point. If you are
connecting to access point from a wireless client, ensure
that you have a valid connection to the access point.
•
If you cannot connect using Telnet, you may have
exceeded the maximum number of concurrent Telnet
sessions permitted (i.e, four sessions). Try connecting
again at a later time.
3. If you cannot access the on-board configuration program via a
serial port connection:
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•
Be sure you have set the terminal emulator program to
VT100 compatible, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and
9600 bps.
•
Check that the null-modem serial cable conforms to the
pin-out connections provided in Appendix B.
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4. If you forgot or lost the password:
•
Set the access point to its default configuration by
pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds
or more. Then use the default user name “smcadmin” with
the password “admin” to access the management
interface.
5. If all other recovery measure fail, and the access point is still
not functioning properly, take any of these steps:
•
Reset the access point’s hardware using the console
interface, web interface, or through a power reset.
•
Reset the access point to its default configuration by
pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds
or more. Then use the default user name “smcadmin” with
the password “admin” to access the management
interface.
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Maximum Distance Table
Important Notice
Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance
thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier
composition and construction and local environmental interference
that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience
distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.
802.11a Wireless Distance Table
Speed and Distance Ranges
Environment
72
Mbps
54
Mbps
48
Mbps
36
Mbps
24
Mbps
18
Mbps
12
Mbps
Mbps
Mbps
Outdoors1
40 m
131 ft
85 m
279 ft
250 m
820 ft
310 m
1016 ft
400 m
1311 ft
445 m
1459 ft
455 m
1492 ft
465 m
1525 ft
510 m
1672 ft
Indoors2
20 m
66 ft
25 m
82 ft
35 m
115 ft
40 m
131 ft
45 m
148 ft
50 m
164 ft
55 m
180 ft
66 m
216 ft
70 m
230 ft
802.11b Wireless Distance Table
Speed and Distance Ranges
Environment
11 Mbps
5.5 Mbps
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
Outdoors1
300 m
984 ft
465 m
1525 ft
500 m
1639 ft
515 m
1689 ft
Indoors2
60 m
197 ft
70 m
230 ft
83 m
272 ft
85 m
279 ft
802.11g Wireless Distance Table
Speed and Distance Ranges
Environment
54
48
36
24
18
12
11
Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps
Outdoors1
82 m 100 m 300 m 330 m 350 m 450 m 470 m 485 m 495 m 510 m 520 m 525 m
269 ft 328 ft 984 ft 1082 ft 1148 ft 1475 ft 1541 ft 1590 ft 1623 ft 1672 ft 1705 ft 1722 ft
Indoors2
20 m 25 m 35 m 43 m 50 m 57 m 66 m 71 m 80 m 85 m 90 m 93 m
66 ft 82 ft 115 ft 141 ft 164 ft 187 ft 216 ft 233 ft 262 ft 279 ft 295 ft 305 ft
Notes:
A-4
1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with no
interference or obstruction between the access point and clients.
2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home environment with floor
to ceiling obstructions between the access point and clients.
Appendix B
Cables and Pinouts
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments
Caution:
DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into the RJ-45 port.
Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that
conform with FCC standards.
For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have
two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different
colors. For example, one wire might be red and the other, red with
white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both
ends of the cable.
Caution:
Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a
specific orientation. (See “Straight-Through Wiring” on page
B-3 and “Crossover Wiring” on page B-3 for an explanation.)
The following figure illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45
connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the
same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins.
B-1
Cables and Pinouts
10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments
Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP)
cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable
for 10 Mbps connections, or 100-ohm Category 5 or better cable
for 100 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any
twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
The RJ-45 port on the access point is wired with MDI pinouts.
This means that you must use crossover cables for connections
to PCs or servers, and straight-through cable for connections to
switches or hubs. However, when connecting to devices that
support automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, you can use
either straight-through or crossover cable.
10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts
Pin
MDI-X Signal Name
MDI Signal Name
Receive Data plus (RD+)
Transmit Data plus (TD+)
Receive Data minus (RD-)
Transmit Data minus (TD-)
Transmit Data plus (TD+)
Receive Data plus (RD+)
Transmit Data minus (TD-)
Receive Data minus (RD-)
4,5,7,8 Not used
Not used
Note: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.
B-2
Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments
Straight-Through Wiring
Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the access point uses an MDI
pin configuration, you must use “straight-through” cable for
network connections to hubs or switches that only have MDI-X
ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting
supports auto-MDIX operation, you can use either
“straight-through” or “crossover” cable.
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable
White/Orange Stripe
Orange
End A
White/Green Stripe
Green
End B
Crossover Wiring
Because the 10/100 Mbps port on the access point uses an MDI
pin configuration, you must use “crossover” cable for network
connections to PCs, servers or other end nodes that only have
MDI ports. However, if the device to which you are connecting
supports auto-MDIX operation, you can use either
“straight-through” or “crossover” cable.
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard
10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable
White/Orange Stripe
Orange
End A
White/Green Stripe
Green
End B
B-3
Cables and Pinouts
Console Port Pin Assignments
The DB-9 DCE serial port on the front panel of the
SMC2555W-AG is used to connect to the access point for
out-of-band console configuration. The on-board menu-driven
configuration program can be accessed from a terminal, or a PC
running a terminal emulation program. The pin assignments used
to connect to the serial port are provided in the following tables.
Wiring Map for Serial Cable
Signal (serial port)
Pin
Signal (management console port)
Unused
Unused
TXD (transmit data)
RXD (receive data)
RXD (receive data)
TXD (transmit data)
Unused
Unused
GND (ground)
GND (ground)
Unused
Unused
CTS (clear to send)
RTS (request to send)
RTS (request to send)
CTS (clear to send)
Unused
Unused
Note: The left hand column pin assignments are for the female DB-9 connector on the access
point. Pin 2 (TXD or “transmit data”) must emerge on the management console’s end of
the connection as RXD (“receive data”). Pin 7 (CTS or “clear to send”) must emerge on
the management console’s end of the connection as RTS (“request to send”).
B-4
Console Port Pin Assignments
Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-9 Ports
DB-9 to DB-9 AP
Terminal or PC
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Serial Cable Signal Directions for DB-25 Ports
DB-9 to DB-25 AP
Terminal or PC
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
20
22
B-5
Cables and Pinouts
B-6
Appendix C
Specifications
General Specifications
Maximum Channels
802.11a:
US & Canada: 13 (normal mode), 5 (turbo mode)
Japan: 4 (normal mode), 1 (turbo mode)
ETSI: 11 channels (normal mode), 4 (turbo mode)
802.11g:
FCC/IC: 1-11, ETSI: 1-13, France: 10-13, MKK: 1-14
Maximum Clients
64
Operating Range
See “Maximum Distance Table” on page A-4
Data Rate
802.11a:
Normal Mode: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel
Turbo Mode: 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 108 Mbps per channel
802.11g: 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps per channel
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel
Modulation Type
802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
802.11g: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM
802.11b: CCK, BPSK, QPSK
Network Configuration
Infrastructure
C-1
Specifications
Operating Frequency
802.11a:
5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band) US/Canada, Japan
5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band) US/Canada
5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (upper band) US/Canada
5.50~ 5.70 GHz Europe
802.11b:
2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada, ETSI)
2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan)
Power supply
Input: 100-240 AC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 3.3 VDC, 4A
Power consumption: 13.2 watts
PoE (DC)
Input voltage: 48 volts, 0.27A, 12.96 watts
Note: Power can also be provided to the access point through the
Ethernet port based on IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
specifications. When both PoE is provided and the adapter is
plugged in, PoE will be turned off.
Physical Size
21.83 x 13.73 x 3.27 cm (8.60 x 5.40 x 1.29 in)
Weight
0.80 kg (1.76 lbs)
LED Indicators
PWR (Power), Ethernet Link (Ethernet Link/Activity), .11a
and .11g (Wireless Link/Activity)
Network Management
Web-browser, RS232 console, Telnet, SNMP
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage: 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F)
C-2
General Specifications
Humidity
15% to 95% (non-condensing)
Compliances
IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/11
EMC Compliance (Class B)
FCC Class B (US)
ICES-003 (Canada)
VCCI (Japan)
RCR STD-33A
Radio Signal Certification
FCC Part 15.247 (2.4GHz)
FCC part 15 15.407(b), CISPR 22-96
RSS-210 (Canada)
EN 55022, EN55024, EN 300.328
EN 300 826, EN 61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
ETSI300.328; ETS 300 826 (802.11b)
MPT RCR std.33 (D33 1~13 Channel, T66 Channel 14)
Safety
CSA/NTRL (CSA 22.2 No. 950 & UL 1950)
EN60950 (TÜV/GS), IEC60950 (CB)
LVD/EN 60950
Standards
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX,
IEEE 802.11a, b, g
C-3
Specifications
Sensitivity
IEEE 802.11a
Modulation/Rates
BPSK (6 Mbps)
Sensitivity (GHz - dBm)
5.15-5.250 5.25-5.350 5.50-5.700 5.725-5.825
-88
-88
-88
-88
BPSK (9 Mbps)
-87
-87
-87
-87
QPSK (12 Mbps)
-86
-86
-86
-86
QPSK (18 Mbps)
-84
-84
-84
-84
16 QAM (24 Mbps)
-82
-81
-81
-81
16 QAM (36 Mbps)
-80
-79
-78
-78
64 QAM (48 Mbps)
-73
-73
-73
-73
64QAM(54 Mbps)
-70
-70
-69
-67
IEEE 802.11g
Data Rate
Sensitivity (dBm)
6 Mbps
-88
9 Mbps
-87
12 Mbps
-86
17 Mbps
-85
24 Mbps
-81
36 Mbps
-77
48 Mbps
-72
54 Mbps
-70
IEEE 802.11b
Data Rate
C-4
Sensitivity (dBm)
1 Mbps
-93
2 Mbps
-90
5.5 Mbps
-90
11 Mbps
-87
General Specifications
Transmit Power
IEEE 802.11a
Data Rate
Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm)
5.15-5.250
5.25-5.350
6 Mbps
17
17
17
17
9 Mbps
17
17
17
17
12 Mbps
17
17
17
17
8 Mbps
17
17
17
17
24 Mbps
17
17
17
17
36 Mbps
17
17
17
17
48 Mbps
17
17
17
17
54 Mbps
12
17
17
16
IEEE 802.11g
Data Rate
5.50-5.700 5.725-5.825
Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm)
2.412
2.417~2.467
2.472
6 Mbps
20
20
18
9 Mbps
20
20
18
12 Mbps
20
20
18
18 Mbps
20
20
18
24 Mbps
20
20
18
36 Mbps
18
19
17
48 Mbps
17
16
15
54 Mbps
15
14
13
IEEE 802.11b
Maximum Output Power (GHz - dBm)
2.412
2.417~2.467
2.472
1 Mbps
Data Rate
15
16
15
2 Mbps
15
16
15
5.5 Mbps
15
16
15
11 Mbps
15
16
15
C-5
Specifications
C-6
Glossary
10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of
Category 3 or better UTP cable.
100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3u specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two
pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
Access Point
An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and
wireless networks. Access points attached to a wired network,
support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming
throughout a facility.
Ad Hoc
A group of computers connected as an independent wireless
network, without an access point.
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
An encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key
cryptography. AES provides very strong encryption using a
completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP.
Authentication
The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network
access. IEEE 802.11 specifies two forms of authentication: open
system and shared key.
Glossary-1
Glossary
Backbone
The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network
that transports information from one central location to another
central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.
Basic Service Set (BSS)
A set of 802.11-compliant stations and an access point that
operate as a fully-connected wireless network.
Beacon
A signal periodically transmitted from the access point that is
used to identify the service set, and to maintain contact with
wireless clients.
Broadcast Key
Broadcast keys are sent to stations using 802.1x dynamic keying.
Dynamic broadcast key rotation is often used to allow the access
point to generate a random group key and periodically update all
key-management capable wireless clients.
CSMA/CA
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Provides a framework for passing configuration information to
hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap
Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation
of reusable network addresses and additional configuration
options.
Encryption
Data passing between the access point and clients can use
encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping.
Glossary-2
Glossary
Extended Service Set (ESS)
More than one wireless cell can be configured with the same
Service Set Identifier to allow mobile users can roam between
different cells with the Extended Service Set.
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
An authentication protocol used to authenticate network clients.
EAP is combined with IEEE 802.1x port authentication and a
RADIUS authentication server to provide “mutual authentication”
between a client, the access point, and the a RADIUS server
Ethernet
A popular local area data communications network, which
accepts transmission from computers and terminals.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
HTTP is a standard used to transmit and receive all data over the
World Wide Web.
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
A network layer protocol that reports errors in processing IP
packets. ICMP is also used by routers to feed back information
about better routing choices.
IEEE 802.11a
A wireless standard that supports high-speed communications in
the 5 GHz band using Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM). The standard supports data rates of 6, 12,
24, and 54 Mbps.
Glossary-3
Glossary
IEEE 802.11b
A wireless standard that supports wireless communications in the
2.4 GHz band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).
The standard provides for data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps.
IEEE 802.11g
A wireless standard that supports wireless communications in the
2.4 GHz band using supports high-speed communications in the
5 GHz band using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM). The standard provides for data rates of 6, 9, 11, 12, 18,
24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps. IEEE 802.11g is also backward compatible
with IEEE 802.11b.
IEEE 802.1x
Port Authentication controls access to the switch ports by
requiring users to first enter a user ID and password for
authentication.
Infrastructure
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure
configuration.
Inter Access Point Protocol (IAPP)
A protocol that specifies the wireless signaling required to ensure
the successful handover of wireless clients roaming between
different 802.11f-compliant access points.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A group of interconnected computer and support devices.
MAC Address
The physical layer address used to uniquely identify network
nodes.
Glossary-4
Glossary
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
NTP provides the mechanisms to synchronize time across the
network. The time servers operate in a hierarchical-master-slave
configuration in order to synchronize local clocks within the
subnet and to national time standards via wire or radio.
Open System
A security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the
access point’s configured SSID. Wireless clients can read the
SSID from the beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to
allow immediate connection to the nearest access point.
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM)
OFDM/ allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by
dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
A specification for providing both power and data to low-power
network devices using a single Category 5 Ethernet cable. PoE
provides greater flexibility in the locating of access point’s and
network devices, and significantly decreased installation costs.
RADIUS
A logon authentication protocol that uses software running on a
central server to control access to the network.
Roaming
A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains
a continuous connection to the infrastructure network.
RTS Threshold
Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of
each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node
Glossary-5
Glossary
Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS
Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled.
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
An identifier that is attached to packets sent over the wireless
LAN and functions as a password for joining a particular radio
cell; i.e., Basic Service Set (BSS).
Session Key
Session keys are unique to each client, and are used to
authenticate a client connection, and correlate traffic passing
between a specific client and the access point.
Shared Key
A shared key can be used to authenticate each client attached to
a wireless network. Shared Key authentication must be used
along with the 802.11 Wireless Equivalent Privacy algorithm.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
The application protocol in the Internet suite of protocols which
offers network management services.
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
SNTP allows a device to set its internal clock based on periodic
updates from a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Updates
can be requested from a specific NTP server, or can be received
via broadcasts sent by NTP servers.
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
A data encryption method designed as a replacement for WEP.
TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically
changing data encryption keys.
Glossary-6
Glossary
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
A TCP/IP protocol commonly used for software downloads.
Virtual LAN (VLAN)
A Virtual LAN is a collection of network nodes that share the
same collision domain regardless of their physical location or
connection point in the network. A VLAN serves as a logical
workgroup with no physical barriers, and allows users to share
information and resources as though located on the same LAN.
Wi-Fi Protected Access
WPA employs 802.1x as its basic framework for user
authentication and dynamic key management to provide an
enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4
encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key
will be excluded from network traffic.
WPA Pre-shared Key (PSK)
PSK can be used for small office networks that may not have the
resources to configure and maintain a RADIUS server, WPA
provides a simple operating mode that uses just a pre-shared
password for network access.
Glossary-7
Glossary
Glossary-8
Index
Numerics
802.11g 6-65
Advanced Encryption Standard See
AES
AES 5-38
antennas, positioning 2-2
authentication 5-9, 6-80
configuring 5-9, 6-80
MAC address 5-10, 6-51, 6-52
type 4-9, 5-31, 6-72
Basic Service Set See BSS
beacon
interval 5-28, 6-76
rate 5-28, 6-77
BOOTP 6-67, 6-68
BSS 3-3
cable
assignments B-1
crossover B-3
straight-through B-3
channel 5-27, 6-74
channels, maximum C-1
Clear To Send See CTS
CLI 6-1
command modes 6-6
clients, maximum C-1
closed system 6-72
command line interface See CLI
community name, configuring 5-16,
6-32
community string 5-17, 6-32
configuration settings, saving or
restoring 5-21, 6-39
configuration, initial setup 4-1
console port 1-5
connecting 2-3
pin assignments B-4
required settings 4-2
crossover cable B-3
CSMA/CA 1-1
CTS 5-28, 6-79
data rate, options C-1
device status, displaying 5-40, 6-30
DHCP 4-8, 5-5, 5-6, 6-67, 6-68
distances, maximum A-4
DNS 5-6, 6-66
Domain Name Server See DNS
downloading software 5-19, 6-39
DTIM 5-28, 6-77
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
See DHCP
EAP 5-36, 6-88
encryption 5-31, 5-33, 5-36, 6-81
Ethernet
cable 2-2
port 1-6
event logs 5-44, 6-25
Extensible Authentication Protocol
See EAP
Index-1
Index
factory defaults
restoring 5-21, 6-14
filter 5-13, 6-51
address 5-9, 6-51
between wireless clients 5-15,
6-57
local bridge 5-15, 6-57
local or remote 5-9, 6-54
management access 5-15, 6-58
protocol types 5-15, 6-59
VLANs 5-14, 6-96
firmware
displaying version 5-20, 6-31
upgrading 5-19, 5-20, 6-39
fragmentation 6-78
gateway address 4-3, 5-6, 6-2, 6-67
IEEE 802.1x 5-36, 6-47
configuring 5-11, 6-47
initial setup 4-1
installation
hardware 2-1
mounting 2-1
IP address
BOOTP/DHCP 6-67, 6-68
configuring 4-3, 4-8, 5-5, 6-67,
6-68
LED indicators 1-4
lock, Kensington 2-1
log
messages 5-23, 5-44, 6-22
server 5-22, 6-22
login
CLI 6-1
web 4-5
logon authentication
RADIUS client 5-10, 6-42
hardware version, displaying 6-31
MAC address, authentication 5-10,
6-51, 6-52
maximum data rate 5-28, 5-30, 6-73
802.11a interface 5-28, 6-73
802.11g interface 5-30, 6-73
maximum distances A-4
MDI, RJ-45 pin configuration 1-6
mounting the access point 2-1
multicast cipher 5-39, 6-86
IAPP 6-95
IEEE 802.11a 1-1, 5-25, 6-65
configuring interface 5-26, 6-65
maximum data rate 5-28, 6-73
radio channel 5-27, 6-74
IEEE 802.11b 5-25
IEEE 802.11f 6-95
IEEE 802.11g 5-25
configuring interface 5-29, 6-65
maximum data rate 5-30, 6-73
radio channel 5-30, 6-74
Index-2
Index
network topologies
infrastructure 3-3
infrastructure for roaming 3-4
OFDM 1-1
open system 4-9, 5-31, 6-72
operating frequency C-2
package checklist 1-2
password
configuring 5-18, 6-19
management 5-18, 6-19
pin assignments
console port B-4
DB-9 port B-4
PoE 1-6
specifications C-2
power connection 2-1
Power over Ethernet See PoE
power supply, specifications C-2
PSK 5-37, 6-89
radio channel
802.11a interface 5-27, 6-74
802.11g interface 5-30, 6-74
configuring 4-7
RADIUS 5-7, 5-36, 6-42
RADIUS, logon authentication 5-10,
6-42
Remote Authentication Dial-in User
Service See RADIUS
Request to Send See RTS
reset 5-21, 6-14
reset button 1-6, 5-21
resetting the access point 5-21, 6-14
restarting the system 5-21, 6-14
RJ-45 port
configuring duplex mode 6-70
configuring speed 6-70
RTS
threshold 5-28, 5-29, 6-79
security, options 5-31, 5-32
session key 5-11, 5-12, 6-50
shared key 4-9, 5-34, 6-82
Simple Network Management
Protocol See SNMP
Simple Network Time Protocol See
SNTP
SNMP 5-16, 6-32
community name 5-16, 6-32
community string 6-32
enabling traps 5-17, 6-34
trap destination 5-17, 6-35
trap manager 5-17, 6-35
SNTP 5-23, 5-24, 6-25
enabling client 5-24, 6-26
server 5-24, 6-25
software
displaying version 5-19, 5-40, 6-31
downloading 5-20, 5-21, 6-39
specifications C-1
SSID 5-4, 6-76
configuring 4-6
startup files, setting 6-38
station status 5-42, 6-94
status
displaying device status 5-40, 6-30
displaying station status 5-42, 6-94
straight-through cable B-3
system clock, setting 5-24, 6-27
Index-3
Index
system log
enabling 5-22, 6-21
server 5-22, 6-22
system software, downloading from
server 5-19, 6-39
Telnet
for managenet access 6-2
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol See
TKIP
time zone 5-24, 6-29
TKIP 5-37, 6-86
transmit power, configuring 5-27,
6-84
trap destination 5-17, 6-35
trap manager 5-17, 6-35
troubleshooting A-1
upgrading software 5-19, 6-39
Index-4
user name, manager 5-18, 6-19
user password 5-18, 6-19
VLAN
configuration 5-14, 6-97
native ID 5-14, 6-98
WEP 5-33, 6-81
configuring 5-33, 5-34, 6-81
shared key 5-34, 6-82
Wi-Fi Protected Access See WPA
Wired Equivalent Protection See
WEP
WPA 5-36, 6-89
authentication over 802.11x 5-38,
6-88
pre-shared key 5-38, 5-39, 6-90,
6-91
WPA, pre-shared key See PSK
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:
From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
(800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481
From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time)
44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701
INTERNET
E-mail addresses:
techsupport@smc.com
european.techsupport@smc-europe.com
support@smc-asia.com
Driver updates:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads
World Wide Web:
http://www.smc.com
http://www.smc-europe.com
http://www.smc-asia.com
FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL:
U.S.A. and Canada:
(800) SMC-4-YOU;
Fax (949) 679-1481
Spain:
34-93-477-4935;
Fax 34-93-477-3774
UK:
44 (0) 1932 866553;
Fax 44 (0) 118 974 8701
France:
33 (0) 41 38 32 32;
Fax 33 (0) 41 38 01 58
Italy:
39 (0) 335 5708602;
Fax 39 02 739 14 17
Benelux:
31 33 455 72 88;
Fax 31 33 455 73 30
Central Europe:
49 (0) 89 92861-0;
Fax 49 (0) 89 92861-230
Nordic:
46 (0) 868 70700;
Fax 46 (0) 887 62 62
Eastern Europe:
34 -93-477-4920;
Fax 34 93 477 3774
Sub Saharian Africa:
27 0126610232;
Fax 27-11 314 9133
North West Africa:
216 71236616;
Fax 216 71751415
CIS:
7 (095) 789 35 73;
Fax 7 (095) 789 35 73
PRC (Beijing):
86-10-8251-1550;
Fax 86-10-8251-1551
PRC (Shanghai):
86-21-6485-9922;
Fax 86-21-6495-7924
Taiwan:
886-2-8797-8006;
Fax 886-2-8797-6288
Asia Pacific:
(65) 6 238 6556;
Fax (65) 6 238 6466
Korea:
82-2-553-0860;
Fax 82-2-553-7202
Japan:
81-3-5645-5715;
Fax 81-3-5645-5716
Australia:
61-2-8875-7887;
Fax 61-2-8875-7777
India:
91 22 5696 2790;
Fax 91 22 5696 2794
Middle East:
97 14 299 4466
Fax 97 14 299 4664
Thailand:
66 2 651 8733
Fax 66 2 651 8737
If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com,
www.smc-europe.com, or www.smc-asia.com.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 679-8000
Model Number: SMC2555W-AG
Pub. Number: 150000029500E, E092003-R01

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