Edgecore Networks SMCWEBN2 Wireless Router User Manual SMCWEB N2 UG R01
Edgecore Networks Corporation Wireless Router SMCWEB N2 UG R01
User Manual
USER GUIDE
EZ Connect
TM
N
Wireless N Universal Repeater
SMCWEB-N2
No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: +886 3 5770270
Fax: +886 3 5780764
Wireless Broadband Router
User Guide
October 2012
SMC-UG-1012-02
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 © 2012 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
No. 1 Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
All rights reserved
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and
TigerAccess are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to
the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.
CE MARK WARNING
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
NATIONAL RESTRICTIONS
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other
countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for
the countries mentioned below:
N
OTE
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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Country Restriction Reason/Remark
Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France Outdoor use
limited to 10 mW
e.i.r.p. within the
band 2454-2483.5
MHz
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow
current relaxed regulation. Full implementation
planned 2012
italy None If used outside of own premises, general
authorization is required
Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and
service supply(not for spectrum)
Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical
area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-
Ålesund
Russian
Federation None Only for indoor applications
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EUROPE - EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove
presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC:
◆EN 60950-1:2006 + A11: 2009Safety of Information Technology
Equipment.
◆EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006-10Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data
transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide
band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
◆EN 301 489-17 V1.8.1/ 2008-04EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1/ 2009-
05Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and
services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission
systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment.
◆EN 55022: 2006 + A1: 2007Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment.
◆EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003Information technology
equipment immunity characteristics limits and methods of measurement.
◆EN 62311: 2008Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related
to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300
GHz).
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended
for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy
where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum
authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up
outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications
and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in
some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency
range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should
contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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This equipment may be operated in:
The official CE certificate of conformity can be downloaded by selecting the
relevant model/ part number from www.smc.com -> support -> download.
Bulgarian
Български
С настоящето, SMC Networks декларира, че това безжично устройство е в съответствие
със съществените изисквания и другите приложими разпоредби на Директива 1999/5/EC.
Czech
Česky
SMC Networks tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Danish
Dansk
Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
Dutch
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met
de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de
overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Estonian
Eesti
Käesolevaga kinnitab SMC Networks seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Finnish
Suomi
Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
French
Français
Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE
German
Deutsch
Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/
5/EG. (Wien)
Greek
Ελληνική
με την παρουσα SMC Networks δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ
ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σχετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/εκ.
Hungarian
Magyar
Alulírott, SMC Networks nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Italian
Italiano
Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latvian
Latviski
Ar šo SMC Networks deklarē, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lithuanian
Lietuvių
Šiuo SMC Networks deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the following information carefully before operating the device. Please
follow the following precaution items to protect the device from risks and
damage caused by fire and electric power:
◆Use the power adapter that is included with the device package.
◆Pay attention to the power load of the outlet or prolonged lines. An
overburdened power outlet or damaged cords and plugs may cause
electric shock or fire. Check the power cords regularly, if you find any
damage, replace it at once.
◆Proper space for heat dissipation is necessary to avoid any damage caused
by device overheating. The ventilation holes on the device are designed
for heat dissipation to ensure that the device works normally. Do not cover
these ventilation holes.
◆Do not put this device close to a place where a heat source exits or high
temperature occurs. Avoid placing the device in direct sunshine.
◆Do not put this device close to a place which is damp or wet. Do not spill
any fluid on this device.
Maltese
Malti
Hawnhekk, SMC Networks, jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Polish
Polski
Niniejszym SMC Networks oświadcza, że Radio LAN device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Portuguese
Português
SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Romanian
Romană
SMC Networks declară că acest dispozitiv fără fir respectă cerinţele esenţiale precum şi alte
dispoziţii relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC.
Slovak
Slovensky
SMC Networks týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Slovenian
Slovensko
SMC Networks izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Spanish
Español
Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE
Swedish
Svenska
Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/
EG.
Turkish
Turk
SMC Networks bu kablosuz cihazın temel gereksinimleri ve 1999/5/EC yonergesindeki ilgili
koşulları karşıladığını beyan eder.
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◆Please follow the instructions in the user manual/quick install guide
carefully to connect the device to your PC or other electronic product. Any
invalid connection may cause a power or fire risk.
◆Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support.
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Lisez attentivement les informations suivantes avant d’utiliser votre appareil.
Respectez toutes les précautions afin de protéger l’appareil des risques et dégâts
provoqués par un incendie et l’alimentation électrique :
◆Utilisez exclusivement l’adaptateur d’alimentation fourni avec cet appareil.
◆Faites attention à la puissance de charge de la prise de courant ou des
rallonges électriques. Une prise surchargée ou des cordons et des fiches
endommagés peuvent provoquer une électrocution ou un incendie.
Vérifiez régulièrement votre câble électrique. Si vous constatiez le moindre
défaut, remplacez-le immédiatement.
◆Il est primordial de laisser suffisamment d’espace autour de l’appareil pour
permettre la dissipation de la chaleur et éviter les dégâts provoqués par
une surchauffe de l’appareil. Les orifices de ventilation de l’appareil sont
conçus pour permettre la dissipation thermique et garantir le bon
fonctionnement de l’appareil. Ne couvrez jamais ces orifices.
◆Ne placez pas cet appareil à proximité d’une source de chaleur ou dans un
endroit exposé à des températures élevées. Evitez également de l’exposer
à la lumière directe du soleil.
◆Ne placez pas cet appareil à proximité d’un lieu humide ou mouillé. Prenez
garde à ne renverser aucun liquide sur cet appareil.
◆Merci de suivre les instructions du manuel d'utilisateur / guide
d’installation rapide attentivement pour connecter l'appareil à votre PC ou
à tout autre produit électronique. Toute connexion non valide peut
provoquer un problème électrique ou un risque d'incendie.
◆Ne placez pas cet appareil sur une surface ou un support instable.
SICHERHEITSMAßNAHMEN
Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes aufmerksam die nachstehenden
Informationen. Bitte befolgen Sie die nachstehenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen,
damit das Gerät nicht beschädigt wird oder Gefahren durch Brand oder
elektrische Energie entstehen:
◆Verwenden Sie nur das beim Gerät mitgelieferte Netzteil.
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◆Achten Sie auf die Last der Steckdose oder des Verlängerungskabels. Eine
überlastete Steckdose oder beschädigte Kabel und Stecker können
Stromschläge und Brand verursachen. Prüfen Sie die Netzkabel
regelmäßig. Ersetzen Sie sie umgehend, falls sie beschädigt sind.
◆Achten Sie zur Vermeidung von Geräteschäden aufgrund von Überhitzung
darauf, dass genügend Freiraum zur Wärmeabfuhr vorhanden ist. Die
Belüftungsöffnungen am Gerät dienen der Wärmeabfuhr und damit der
Gewährleistung eines normalen Gerätebetriebs. Decken Sie diese
Belüftungsöffnungen nicht ab.
◆Stellen Sie dieses Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen oder an
Orten mit hohen Temperaturen auf. Platzieren Sie das Gerät nicht im
direkten Sonnenlicht.
◆Stellen Sie dieses Gerät nicht an feuchten oder nassen Orten auf. Achten
Sie darauf, keine Flüssigkeiten über dem Gerät zu verschütten.
◆Befolgen Sie die Hinweise im Benutzerhandbuch (bzw. in der
Kurzanleitung) zum Anschluß des Gerätes an einen PC oder ein anderes
Elektrogerät. Jegliche unzulässige Verbindung birgt die Gefahr von
Stromschlägen und Brandgefahr.
◆Platzieren Sie dieses Gerät nicht auf einer instabilen Oberfläche oder
Halterung.
PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
Lea la siguiente información detenidamente antes de utilizar el dispositivo. Siga
las indicaciones de precaución que se mencionan a continuación para proteger el
dispositivo contra riesgos y daños causados por el fuego y la energía eléctrica:
◆Utilice el adaptador de alimentación incluido en el paquete del dispositivo.
◆Preste atención a la carga de potencia de la toma de corriente o de los
alargadores. Una toma de corriente sobrecargada o líneas y enchufes
dañados pueden provocar descargas eléctricas o un incendio. Compruebe
los cables de alimentación con cierta frecuencia. Si detecta algún daño,
reemplácelos inmediatamente.
◆Deje un espacio adecuado para que se disipe el calor y evitar así cualquier
daño en el dispositivo causado por sobrecalentamiento. Los orificios de
ventilación del dispositivo están diseñados para disipar el calor y
garantizar que dicho dispositivo funciona con normalidad. No tape estos
orificios de ventilación.
◆No coloque este dispositivo cerca de un lugar donde haya una fuente de
calor o temperaturas elevadas. Evite exponer el dispositivo a la luz solar
directa.
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◆No coloque este dispositivo junto a un lugar húmedo o mojado. No
derrame ningún fluido sobre el dispositivo.
◆Por favor, siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones que figuran en el manual/
guía de instalación rápida para conectar el dispositivo a su PC o a cualquier
otro producto electrónico. Cualquier conexión no válida podría causar
riesgo de descarga o de incendio.
◆No coloque este dispositivo en una superficie o soporte inestable.
PRECAUÇÕES DE SEGURANÇA
Leia atentamente as seguintes informações antes de utilizar o dispositivo.
Respeite as seguintes indicações de segurança para proteger o dispositivo
contra riscos e danos causados por fogo e energia eléctrica:
◆Utilize o transformador incluído na embalagem do dispositivo.
◆Respeite a potência da tomada eléctrica e das extensões. Uma tomada
eléctrica sobrecarregada ou cabos e fichas danificadas podem causar
choques eléctricos ou fogo. Verifique regularmente os cabos de
alimentação. Caso algum se encontre danificado, substitua-o
imediatamente.
◆É necessário deixar algum espaço livre em volta do dispositivo para
dissipação de calor, de forma a evitar danos causados pelo
sobreaquecimento do dispositivo. Os orifícios de ventilação do dispositivo
foram concebidos para dissipar o calor e assegurar que o mesmo funciona
normalmente. Não bloqueie esses orifícios de ventilação.
◆Não coloque este dispositivo junto a fontes de calor ou em locais com
temperaturas elevadas. Evite colocar o dispositivo sob luz solar directa.
◆Não coloque este dispositivo junto a locais molhados ou com humidade.
Não derrame líquidos sobre o dispositivo.
◆Por favor siga atentamente as instruções do manual / guia de instalação
rápida para conectar o dispositivo ao seu PC ou a qualquer outro
dispositivo electrónico. Atenção que qualquer tipo de ligação inválida pode
originar risco de choque eléctrico ou de incêndio.
◆Não coloque este dispositivo numa superfície ou suporte instáveis.
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Contents
1Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... - 19 -
2Overview ...................................................................................................... - 19 -
2.1Product Introduction ........................................................................ - 19 -
2.2Packing List ..................................................................................... - 20 -
3Mode Introduction ........................................................................................ - 20 -
3.1Bridge Mode .................................................................................... - 20 -
3.2Router Mode .................................................................................... - 20 -
3.3Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS Mode........................................ - 20 -
3.4Client Mode ..................................................................................... - 20 -
4Hardware Description and Installation ......................................................... - 21 -
4.1Hardware Description ...................................................................... - 21 -
4.1.1Front Panel and LED Status ............................................ - 21 -
4.1.2Side Panel and Interface Description .............................. - 22 -
4.2Hardware Installation ....................................................................... - 23 -
4.2.1System Requirements ..................................................... - 23 -
4.2.2Before You Begin............................................................. - 23 -
4.3Operation Range ............................................................................. - 24 -
5Configuring Your Computer and Wireless Connection ................................. - 24 -
5.1Configuring Your Computer ............................................................. - 24 -
5.2Configuring Wireless Configuration ................................................. - 27 -
6Configuring SMCWEB-N2 ............................................................................ - 28 -
6.1Bridge Mode Configuration .............................................................. - 29 -
6.2Router Mode Configuration ............................................................. - 29 -
6.3Repeater Mode Configuration ......................................................... - 31 -
6.4WDS Mode Configuration ................................................................ - 33 -
6.4.1Repeater Configuration in the WDS Mode ...................... - 33 -
6.4.2Central Base Station Configuration in the WDS Mode .... - 35 -
6.4.3WDS Application.............................................................. - 35 -
6.5Client Mode Configuration ............................................................... - 37 -
7Web Configuration for the Bridge Mode ....................................................... - 38 -
7.1Running Status ................................................................................ - 38 -
7.1.1Router Status ................................................................... - 39 -
7.1.2Clients List ....................................................................... - 40 -
7.2Setup Wizard ................................................................................... - 40 -
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7.3Mode Setting ................................................................................... - 40 -
7.4Network Settings ............................................................................. - 41 -
7.4.1LAN Interface Settings .................................................... - 41 -
7.4.2DHCP Server ................................................................... - 42 -
7.4.2.1Using the Router as a DHCP Server ....................... - 42 -
7.4.2.2Using Address Reservation ..................................... - 43 -
7.5Wireless Settings ............................................................................. - 44 -
7.5.1Wireless Basic Settings ................................................... - 44 -
7.5.2Guest Network................................................................. - 48 -
7.5.3Wireless Advanced Settings ............................................ - 50 -
7.5.4WPS Setup ...................................................................... - 53 -
7.5.4.1Using the WPS Button ............................................. - 53 -
7.5.4.2Using the Web Page................................................ - 53 -
7.6Management Function ..................................................................... - 55 -
7.6.1Backup Settings .............................................................. - 55 -
7.6.2Reboot Router ................................................................. - 56 -
7.6.3Set Password .................................................................. - 57 -
7.6.4Router Upgrade ............................................................... - 57 -
8Web Configuration for the Router Mode ...................................................... - 59 -
8.1Running Status ................................................................................ - 59 -
8.1.1Router Status ................................................................... - 59 -
8.1.2Clients List ....................................................................... - 62 -
8.2Setup Wizard ................................................................................... - 62 -
8.3Mode Setting ................................................................................... - 62 -
8.4Network Settings ............................................................................. - 63 -
8.4.1LAN Interface Settings .................................................... - 63 -
8.4.2WAN Interface Settings ................................................... - 64 -
8.4.3DHCP Server ................................................................... - 72 -
8.4.3.1Using the Router as a DHCP Server ....................... - 72 -
8.4.3.2Using Address Reservation ..................................... - 73 -
8.4.4NAT ALG ......................................................................... - 74 -
8.5Wireless Settings ............................................................................. - 74 -
8.5.1Wireless Basic Settings ................................................... - 75 -
8.5.2Guest Network................................................................. - 79 -
8.5.3Wireless Advanced Settings ............................................ - 80 -
8.5.4WDS Function ................................................................. - 83 -
8.5.5WPS Setup ...................................................................... - 84 -
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8.5.5.1Using the WPS Button ............................................. - 84 -
8.5.5.2Using the Web Page................................................ - 84 -
8.6Network Application ......................................................................... - 86 -
8.6.1Port Forwarding ............................................................... - 86 -
8.6.2Port Triggering ................................................................. - 88 -
8.6.3UPnP ............................................................................... - 89 -
8.6.4IGMP Proxying ................................................................ - 90 -
8.6.5DMZ Server ..................................................................... - 90 -
8.6.6Dynamic DNS .................................................................. - 91 -
8.6.7Static Routes ................................................................... - 92 -
8.7Security Options .............................................................................. - 93 -
8.7.1Block Sites ....................................................................... - 94 -
8.7.2Block Services ................................................................. - 95 -
8.7.3Protection ........................................................................ - 97 -
8.8Management Function ..................................................................... - 98 -
8.8.1Backup Settings .............................................................. - 98 -
8.8.2Remote Management ...................................................... - 99 -
8.8.3Schedules...................................................................... - 101 -
8.8.4SNTP ............................................................................. - 102 -
8.8.5Reboot Router ............................................................... - 103 -
8.8.6Set Password ................................................................ - 103 -
8.8.7Router Upgrade ............................................................. - 104 -
9Web Configuration for the Wireless Universal Repeater Mode.................. - 105 -
9.1Running Status .............................................................................. - 105 -
9.1.1Router Status ................................................................. - 105 -
9.1.2Clients List ..................................................................... - 106 -
9.2Setup Wizard ................................................................................. - 106 -
9.3Repeater Mode Setting.................................................................. - 106 -
9.4Network Settings ........................................................................... - 107 -
9.4.1LAN Interface Settings .................................................. - 107 -
9.4.2DHCP Server ................................................................. - 108 -
9.4.2.1Using the Router as a DHCP Server ..................... - 108 -
9.4.2.2Using Address Reservation ................................... - 109 -
9.5Wireless Settings ........................................................................... - 110 -
9.5.1Wireless Universal Repeater ......................................... - 110 -
9.5.2WPS Setup .................................................................... - 111 -
9.5.2.1Using the WPS Button ........................................... - 111 -
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9.5.2.2Using the Web Page.............................................. - 112 -
9.5.3Wireless Client Function ............................................... - 116 -
9.6Management Function ................................................................... - 117 -
9.6.1Backup Settings ............................................................ - 118 -
9.6.2Reboot Router ............................................................... - 119 -
9.6.3Set Password ................................................................ - 119 -
9.6.4Router Upgrade ............................................................. - 120 -
10Web Configuration for the WDS Mode ....................................................... - 121 -
10.1Running Status ......................................................................... - 121 -
10.1.1Router Status ................................................................. - 121 -
10.1.2Clients List ..................................................................... - 122 -
10.2Setup Wizard ............................................................................ - 122 -
10.3Mode Setting ............................................................................ - 123 -
10.4Network Settings ...................................................................... - 123 -
10.4.1LAN Interface Settings .................................................. - 123 -
10.4.2DHCP Server ................................................................. - 124 -
10.4.2.1Using the Router as a DHCP Server ................... - 125 -
10.4.2.2Using Address Reservation ................................. - 125 -
10.5Wireless Settings ..................................................................... - 126 -
10.5.1WDS Function ............................................................... - 126 -
10.5.2Wireless Basic Settings ................................................. - 127 -
10.6Management Function ............................................................. - 130 -
10.6.1Backup Settings ............................................................ - 131 -
10.6.2Reboot Router ............................................................... - 132 -
10.6.3Set Password ................................................................ - 132 -
10.6.4Router Upgrade ............................................................. - 133 -
11Web Configuration for the Client Mode ...................................................... - 134 -
11.1Running Status ......................................................................... - 134 -
11.1.1Router Status ................................................................. - 134 -
11.1.2Clients List ..................................................................... - 135 -
11.2Setup Wizard ............................................................................ - 135 -
11.3Network Settings ...................................................................... - 136 -
11.3.1LAN Interface Settings .................................................. - 136 -
11.3.2DHCP Server ................................................................. - 137 -
11.3.2.1Using the Router as a DHCP Server ................... - 137 -
11.3.2.2Using Address Reservation ................................. - 138 -
11.4Wireless Settings ..................................................................... - 139 -
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11.4.1WPS Setup .................................................................... - 139 -
11.4.2Wireless Client Function ............................................... - 141 -
11.5Management Function ............................................................. - 142 -
11.5.1Backup Settings ............................................................ - 142 -
11.5.2Reboot Router ............................................................... - 143 -
11.5.3Set Password ................................................................ - 144 -
11.5.4Router Upgrade ............................................................. - 144 -
Appendix AFAQ .......................................................................................... - 146 -
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About User Manual
This user manual describes how to install and configure SMCWEB-N2.
Organization
This user manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Description
Chapter 1.: Safety Precautions Provides safety precaution information.
Chapter 2.: Overview Provides a general overview of SMCWEB-N2,
and the packing list.
Chapter 3.: Mode Introduction
Introduce network topologies and basic
wireless connection settings for the Bridge,
Router, Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS,
and Client modes.
Chapter 4.: Hardware
Description and Installation
Describes the front and rear panels of
SMCWEB-N2 and hardware installation.
Chapter 5.: Configuring Your
Computer and Wireless
Connection
Describes how to set the TCP/IP for your
computer and how to connect to
SMCWEB-N2 wirelessly.
Chapter 6.: Configuring
SMCWEB-N2
Describes how to configure SMCWEB-N2 for
the Bridge, Router, Wireless Universal
Repeater, WDS, and Client modes in a quick
and basic way.
Chapter 7.: Web Configuration
for the Bridge Mode
Describes how to use to Web page to
configure parameters for the Bridge mode.
Chapter 8.: Web Configuration
for the Router Mode
Describes how to use to Web page to
configure parameters for the Router mode.
Chapter 9.: Web Configuration
for the Wireless Universal
Repeater Mode
Describes how to use to Web page to
configure parameters for the Wireless
Universal Repeater mode (URM).
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Chapter 10.: Web
Configuration for the WDS
Mode
Describes how to use to Web page to
configure parameters for the WDS mode.
Chapter 11.: Web
Configuration for the Client
Mode
Describes how to use to Web page to
configure parameters for the Client mode.
Features
Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,
IEEE802.11i, and IEEE802.11e
Provide wireless transmission rate up to 300 Mbps
Support WEP and WPA for secure data transmission
Support DHCP server
Support manually configuring static routing
Support software upgrade through Web pages
Support restoring factory default settings
Support demilitarized zone (DMZ)
Support DNS proxy and forwarding
Support UPnP
Support WPS
Support port forwarding
Support port triggering
Support wireless repeater
Support guest network
Support filtering by keyword and domain name
Support wireless security authentication
Support 5 types of WAN connection modes, including static IP, dynamic IP,
PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP
Support remote access control
Support firewall
Support system status display
Support backing up and restoring configuration files
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1 Safety Precautions
Before operating SMCWEB-N2, read the following precaution information carefully:
Leave proper space for heat dissipation to avoid damage caused by device
overheating. Heat dissipation holes enable the device to work normally. Do
not cover heat dissipation holes.
Keep the device away from heat outlets or high temperature places. Prevent
the device from direct sunlight.
Keep the device in dry places. Do not spill any liquid on this device.
Do not connect the device to any PC or electronic product unless our
customer engineer or your broadband provider instructs you to do this,
because any wrong connection may cause power or fire risks.
Do not place this device on an unstable surface.
2 Overview
2.1 Product Introduction
Thank you for choosing the SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater.
SMCWEB-N2, a pocket router, is case-shaped, easy to carry, and easy to install.
Its wireless transmission rate is up to 300 Mbps. It is a high-performance and
IEEE802.11b/g/n-compatible network access device that can provide reliable and
convenient network access service for individual users and SOHO (Small Office,
Home Office). It features Web-based GUI, allowing users to easily modify settings
to connect the device to ISP (Internet Service Provider) and conveniently perform
upgrade using the WEB page.
In addition, SMCWEB-N2 has a three-way switch on the side panel that enables
users to change the device’s working mode among AP, Repeater, and Client. In the
AP mode, the device functions as a wireless router to achieve wireless connection
for the wired LAN. In the Repeater mode, the device provides the URM (Universal
Repeater Mode) function for users to expand wireless coverage of the existing AP
in a quick and easy way. In the Client mode, the device functions as a wireless
network adapter but it can provide a better transmission and connection
performance.
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2.2 Packing List
Please check whether your packing list includes the following items:
Wireless N Universal Repeater
1 RJ-45 Cable
CD with user manual, Source code, GPL license(s), GPL disclaimer
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty/Support card
GPL Disclaimer
3 Mode Introduction
3.1 Bridge Mode
In the Bridge mode, SMCWEB-N2 works as a wireless router to achieve wireless
connection for the wired LAN.
3.2 Router Mode
In the Router mode, SMCWEB-N2 works as a domestic gateway.
3.3 Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS Mode
In the Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS mode, SMCWEB-N2 expands wireless
coverage of the existing AP. Computers can connect to SMCWEB-N2 in either a
wired or wireless way.
3.4 Client Mode
In the Client mode, SMCWEB-N2 provides Internet access for a set-top box or a
computer with a network adapter.
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4 Hardware Description and Installation
4.1 Hardware Description
4.1.1 Front Panel and LED Status
There are 4 LED indicators on the front panel of SMCWEB-N2. By observing their
status, you can check whether the device runs normally.
Table 4.1 SMCWEB-N2 indicator status
Indicator Color Status Description
Power
Green On The device is working normally.
Red On
The system is in the process of
self-inspection or fails the self-inspection. Or
it is in the process of software upgrade.
WPS Green
Off The WPS session is down.
On
The WPS indicator keeps on for 5 minutes
after WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
connection succeeds.
Quick A terminal is attempting to connect to the
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blink SMCWEB-N2 through WPS but fails.
Quick
blink
with a
certain
interval
Multiple terminals are connecting to the
SMCWEB-N2 through WPS at the same
time. WPS sessions conflict.
Slow
blink The WPS session is up.
Ethernet Green
Off The Ethernet port is in the
non-communication state.
On The Ethernet port is in the communication
state.
Blink The Ethernet port is transmitting and
receiving data.
WLAN Green
Off The WLAN connection is in the
non-communication state.
On The WLAN connection is in the
communication state.
Blink Data is being transmitted and received in the
WLAN.
4.1.2 Side Panel and Interface Description
Side Panel
Table 4.2 SMCWEB-N2 interface and button status
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Interface/Button Description
WAN/LAN If SMCWEB-N2 is set to the AP mode, the interface is a
WAN interface which connects SMCWEB-N2 to WAN or
uplink network devices.
If SMCWEB-N2 is set to the Repeater/Client mode, the
interface is an LAN interface.
Reset Press the Reset button gently for 3-6 seconds and then
release it. The system restores to the factory default
settings.
AP/Repeater/Client It is used for setting SMCWEB-N2 to the AP, Repeater,
or Client mode.
AP mode—including the Bridge and router modes
Repeater mode—to expand wireless network coverage
Client mode—equivalent to a wireless network adapter
WPS For enabling WPS PBC mode. For more information,
refer to WPS descriptions for each mode.
4.2 Hardware Installation
4.2.1 System Requirements
Before installing the device, please ensure that the following items are available:
At least one Ethernet RJ45 cable (10BASE-T/100BASE-T)
One SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater
A PC is already installed with the TCP/IP protocol and the PC can access
the Internet.
4.2.2 Before You Begin
Before you install the device, please pay attention to the following items:
The Ethernet cables that are used to connect the device to a computer, hub,
router, or switch should be less than 100 meters.
Do not place this device on an uneven or unstable surface. Do not put this
device on the ground.
Keep the device clean. Prevent the device from direct sunlight. Avoid any
metal in the device.
Place the device in the center of the area to optimize the wireless coverage.
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4.3 Operation Range
The operation range of SMCWEB-N2 depends on the actual environment. The
path and effect of signal transmission vary with the deployment in a house or an
office. For example, the outdoor straight transmission distance for a certain device
can reach 300 meters and the indoor transmission distance can reach 100 meters.
5 Configuring Your Computer and Wireless
Connection
5.1 Configuring Your Computer
The following takes Windows XP as an example. Do as follows to manually set the
network adapter:
Step 1 Right-click the icon of My Network Places and choose Properties to
display the Network Connections window.
Step 2 Right-click the icon of a network interface card or wireless network
adapter and choose Properties. (Note: In the Client mode, computers
can connect to SMCWEB-N2 through an Ethernet cable only.)
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Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Step 4 (1) When SMCWEB-N2 is set to the Router mode, select Obtain an IP
address automatically.
(2) When SMCWEB-N2 is set to other modes, set the IP address of your
computer to 192.168.2.X (X is an integer in the range of 2 to 253), and
the MAC address to 255.255.255.0. Set the gateway and the IP address
of the DNS server. You can leave them blank if you do not know
information about the gateway and DNS server. Click OK.
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Note:
After you finish configuring SMCWEB-N2, the domestic gateway can set
the Internet protocol for the PC’s network adapter. Set the IP address and
DNS server to Obtain an IP address automatically as shown in the figure
above.
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5.2 Configuring Wireless Configuration
The following takes Windows XP as an example. Do as follows to connect the
wireless network adapter of your PC to SMCWEB-N2:
Step 1 Click the icon displayed at the right bottom corner of the desktop
(Note: Ensure that your PC is installed with a wireless network adapter).
Step 2 In the Wireless Network Connection page, double-click the desired
wireless network.
Step 3 Your computer successfully connects to the wireless network when
Connected is displayed on the right upper corner.
Note:
The default SSID of SMCWEB-N2 is SMC_0.
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6 Configuring SMCWEB-N2
Table 6.1 IP information of AP/Repeater/Client modes of SMCWEB-N2
Mode On
the Case
Mode Available
In the Web
Management IP
Address
Subnet MAC
Address
DHCP
Way of
connecting to
PC
AP
Bridge (default)
192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
Disable Ethernet cable
/Wireless
Router Enable Wireless only
Repeater Wireless
Universal
Repeater
(default)
192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
Disable Ethernet cable
/Wireless
WDS
Client Client (default) 192.168.2.1
255.255.255.0 Disable Ethernet cable
only
Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the case of SMCWEB-N2 to the mode you
want.
Run the Internet Explorer (IE). Enter the management IP address of
192.168.2.1 and press Enter. In the login window that is displayed, enter
the user name admin and password smcadmin, and click Login.
Step 2 Configure parameters for the mode you selected. Terminal devices can
access the network through SMCWEB-N2 after you finish configuration
by following procedures in the sections below.
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6.1 Bridge Mode Configuration
Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to AP after SMCWEB-N2 is
powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started.
Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
Set the SSID and encryption password and note them down. Click
Finish to complete the settings.
6.2 Router Mode Configuration
Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to AP after SMCWEB-N2 is
powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the system is started.
Step 2 Click Mode Settings and select Router Mode. (The default mode is
Bridge Mode.)
Step 3 Connect your PC to SMCWEB-N2 using a wireless network adapter
after SMCWEB-N2 is restarted successfully. Log in to the configuration
page. Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the
page. Select Yes and click Next. SMCWEB-N2 will automatically detect
the broadband type.
Step 4 SMCWEB-N2 can detect three types of broadband: DHCP, Static IP, and
PPPoE. Perform configurations according to the broadband type you are
using.
Parameter configuration for DHCP
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Parameter configuration for static IP
Enter the account name
provided by your ISP. Leave it
blank if your ISP does not
p
rovide the account name.
Re
q
uired
Optional
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Parameter configuration for PPPoE
Step 5 Click Next. Set the SSID and password and note them down. Click
Finish to complete the settings.
6.3 Repeater Mode Configuration
Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to Repeater after
SMCWEB-N2 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the
system is started.
Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
Select Wireless Universal Repeater Mode and click Next.
Enter the account name and
password for Internet
connection
Enter the DNS address
provided by your ISP. If your
ISP does not provide it, select
Get Automatically From ISP.
You can use the default SSID.
However, we suggest modifying SSID.
Set the wireless encryption
mode and
p
assword.
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Step 3 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to connect.
Select a desired network. Click Next.
Step 4 Configure the repeater with the same security option as its uplink
network. (The following figure takes the security option of None as an
example.) Set the encryption password and note it down. Click Next.
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Step 5 SMCWEB-N2 provides the wireless roaming function if you select
Synchronize Wireless Universal Repeater's And Uplink AP's SSID
And Security Options. Otherwise, manually configure the SSID and
security options for the repeater. Click Finish to complete setup wizard.
6.4 WDS Mode Configuration
6.4.1 Repeater Configuration in the WDS Mode
Step 1 Set the three-way switch on the side panel to Repeater after
SMCWEB-N2 is powered on. Log in to the configuration page after the
system is started.
Step 2 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
Select WDS Mode and click Next. (Note: The WDS function cannot be
used if the channel is set to Auto) Manually set all WDS devices to the
same channel.
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Step 3 Set the IP address of the LAN port of the repeater and enter the MAC
address of the basic station. Click Next.
Step 4 Set the SSID, channel, and security encryption for the repeater. The
channel cannot be set to Auto. It is recommended to configure the
repeater with the same security option as its base station. Set the
encryption password and note it down. Click Finish to complete the
settings.
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6.4.2 Central Base Station Configuration in the WDS Mode
Step 1 Set SMCWEB-N2 to the Router mode.
Step 2 Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function, select Enable WDS
Function, and enter the MAC address of the Repeater (Note: One basic
station can connect to a maximum of 4 repeaters).
6.4.3 WDS Application
The following figure shows a wireless network for Humans Resource Department
(marked as A in the figure), Finance Department (marked as B), and Marketing
Department (marked as C) in an enterprise. If the three departments share one
Wireless N Universal Repeater, signals searched by computers may be rather
weak or even no signals are available. However, if each of the three departments
uses a Wireless N Universal Repeater, we can use WDS to connect the three
routers to provide perfect wireless coverage for the whole areas.
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Configure the three routers in this way:
Wireless N Universal Repeater B functions as the wireless basic station; Wireless
N Universal Repeaters A and C connect to Wireless N Universal Repeater B by
using WDS.
(1) Configuring Wireless N Universal Repeater B as the wireless
basic station
Step 1 Log in to the Web management page of Wireless N Universal Repeater
B. Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Basic Settings and set the
SSID, channel, and wireless encryption information. Write down the
SSID, channel, and wireless encryption information that are required
when you are configuring wirelss router A and C.
Step 2 Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function and enable the WDS
function. Enter MAC addresses of repeaters (that is, Wireless N
Universal Repeaters A and C in this example). Click Apply to save the
settings.
(2) Configuring Wireless N Universal Repeater A
Do as follows to establish WDS connection between Wireless N Universal
Repeaters A and B:
Step 1 Set Wireless N Universal Repeater A with the same channel and
encryption information as Wireless N Universal Repeater B.
Step 2 Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function and enable the WDS
function. Set the IP address of Wireless N Universal Repeater B different
from that of Wireless N Universal Repeater B to avoid IP address conflict
(for example, change the IP address to 192.168.2.20 in the LAN
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Interface Settings page and log in to the Web management page
again). Enter the MAC address of the wireless basic station.
Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings.
Then, WDS connection is established between Wireless N Universal Repeaters A
and B.
(3) Configuring Wireless N Universal Repeater C
Configure Wireless N Universal Repeater C in the same way as Wireless N
Universal Repeater A. Note that the IP address of the LAN interface must be
changed to an IP address that does not conflict with IP addresses of existing
computers or devices in the network.
6.5 Client Mode Configuration
Step 1 Click Setup Wizard in the navigation bar on the left pane of the page.
Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to
connect.
Step 2 Enter encryption information of the selected wireless network. Click
Finish to complete the settings.
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7 Web Configuration for the Bridge Mode
7.1 Running Status
Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page.
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7.1.1 Router Status
Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is
displayed.
In this page, you can view information about the current running status of
SMCWEB-N2, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless network
status.
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7.1.2 Clients List
Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.
This page displays information of computers connected to the router, including the
IP adress, and MAC address of each computer.
7.2 Setup Wizard
For settings, refer to section 6.1 “Bridge Mode Configuration”.
7.3 Mode Setting
Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed.
Bridge Mode: The interface on its case is an LAN interface. Users can
connect SMCWEB-N2 and the PC using an RJ45 cable or a wireless
network card.
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Router Mode: Computers can connect to SMCWEB-N2 in a wireless way
only.
7.4 Network Settings
Click LAN Interface Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
7.4.1 LAN Interface Settings
Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface
Settings page is displayed.
You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.
Note:
If you change the default IP address, you must use the new IP address to
log in to the Web configuration page of the router and the default gateway
of all hosts in the LAN must be set to the new IP address for Internet
access.
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The subnet mask of all hosts in the LAN must be the same as the subnet
mask specified in the LAN Interface Settings page.
7.4.2 DHCP Server
Choose Network Settings > DHCP Server and the DHCP Server page is
displayed.
DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP
Service is selected, SMCWEB-N2 automatically assigns IP addresses to
comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters
such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server
information for computers connected to the router’s LAN.
7.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server
Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP
Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically
assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.
Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP
addresses to specify a pool of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP
server. After you set Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address, hosts in the
LAN obtain IP addresses that are in the range of the starting and ending IP
addresses.
DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically
assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign
the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.
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7.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer
always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP
server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that
require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP
address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server
(Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified,
for example 192.168.2.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of
the computer or server.
Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
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7.5 Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
7.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Basic Settings and the Wireless Basic
Settings page is displayed.
Region: Select the region where you are located.
Enable SSID Broadcast: If enabled, the router broadcasts its SSID in the
wireless network. Wireless clients can scan the SSID and access the
wireless network under the SSID.
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Enable Wireless Isolation: If selected, wireless clients connected to the
network of the same SSID can access the Internet only, but cannot
communicate with each other.
Name (SSID): Set the name for the wireless network. The SSID can contain
up to 32 characters and can be letters, numerals, underlines, and any
combinations of them. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Mode: Select the wireless mode. Mixed 802.11b/g/n is recommended.
Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. The default channel
is Auto. When you select Auto, SMCWEB-N2 automatically selects the best
channel from the available channels according to actual situations.
Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
Max Transmission Rate: The maximum transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.
Security Options: Set the security encryption of the wireless network, to
prevent unauthorized access and listening.
Security Options
- None
Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can
access the network. This option is not recommended.
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- WEP
Wired equivalent privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption.
Authentication Type: Select the authentication type that the system adopts.
Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and Shared
keys.
– Automatic: If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open
or Shared keys according to the request of the host.
– Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the
authentication and connect to the wireless network without using a
password. However, the password is required if you want to transmit
data.
– Shared keys: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass
authentication only when the correct password is entered. Otherwise,
the hosts cannot connect to the wireless network.
Encryption Type: The type of the key to be set. Hexadecimal and ASCII
code are available.
– Hex: Valid characters for keys contain 0–9 and A–F.
– ASCII: Valid characters for keys contain all characters of the key board.
Encryption Strength: The encryption strength determines the length of the
key.
– If Encryption Strength is set to 64 bits, set the key to 10 hexadecimal
digits or 5 ASCII characters.
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– If Encryption Strength is set to 128 bits, set the key to 26 hexadecimal
digits or 13 ASCII characters.
Key 1/2/3/4: Set the key based on the selected encryption type and
encryption strength.
- WPA-PSK[TKIP] or WPA2-PSK[TKIP]
WPA-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access
WPA2-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access version 2
TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
Note that the 802.11n mode does not support the TKIP algorithm.
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
- WPA-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]
WPA-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access.
WPA2-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access version 2.
AES: Advanced Encryption Standard
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
- WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK+[TKIP]/[AES]
It allows the client to use either WPA-PSK[TKIP]/[AES] or WPA2-PSK
[TKIP]/[AES].
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PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
Note:
After you complete configuring wireless settings for SMCWEB-N2, only
hosts that have the same wireless settings (for example, the SSID) as
SMCWEB-N2 can connect to it. If you configure security settings for
SMCWEB-N2, hosts must have the same security settings (for example, the
password) as SMCWEB-N2 in order to connect to SMCWEB-N2.
7.5.2 Guest Network
If you do not want visitors to know your wireless security key, you can use the guest
network to allow them to use your Internet without knowing your wireless
connection password.
Choose Wireless Settings > Guest Network and the Guest Network page is
displayed.
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Network Profiles: Brief description of the created guest network. You can
create up to four guest networks. A network profile contains the SSID and
encryption mode, whether to use the guest network, and whether to
broadcast SSID. You can click the radio button of a profile to view detailed
information or modify settings.
Enable Guest Network: If enabled, both you and visitors can connect to the
network by using the SSID of the guest network.
Enable SSID Broadcast: If enabled, SMCWEB-N2 broadcasts its SSID to
all wireless stations.
Allow Guest to access My Local Network: If enabled, visitors using the
SSID of a guest network can access not only the Internet but also the LAN of
SMCWEB-N2, like users using the primary SSID of the network. If disabled,
visitors using the SSID of a guest network cannot access the LAN of
SMCWEB-N2.
Enable Wireless Isolation: If selected, wireless clients connected to the
guest network of the same SSID can access the Internet only, but cannot
communicate with each other.
Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID): Set the name of the guest network.
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Security Options: Refer to security option descriptions in section 8.5.2
“Wireless Basic Settings”.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
7.5.3 Wireless Advanced Settings
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Advanced Settings and the Wireless
Advanced Settings page is displayed.
Enable Wireless Router Radio: If you disable the wireless router radio,
wireless devices cannot connect to the SMCWEB-N2 router. If you do not
use your wireless network for a period of time, you can clear this check box
and disable all wireless connectivity.
Fragmentation Length (256-2346): Set the threshold of fragmentation
length. If the length of a packet exceeds the set value, the packet is
automatically fragmented into several packets. The value of Fragmentation
Length cannot be too small because excessive packets reduce wireless
network performance. The default value is 2346.
DTIM (1-255): Set the interval for sending DTIM frames.
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Beacon Interval (20-1000): The beacon interval is the frequency of sending
Beacon frames. Set the interval for sending Beacon frames. The unit is
millisecond (ms). The default value is 100 ms.
MAX Clients (0-12): Set the maximum number of clients. 0 indicates the
number of connected clients is not limited.
CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a
packet is greater than the specified RTS value, SMCWEB-N2 sends an RTS
frame to the destination station to negotiate. After receiving an RTS frame,
the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to
SMCWEB-N2, notifying that they can communicate with each other.
Preamble Mode: A preamble (especially the 802.11b High Rate/DSSS PHY
field; 56 digits synchronized field for short preamble) defines the length of
the CRC correction block for communication between wireless devices.
Short preamble should be applied in a network with intense traffics. It helps
improve the efficiency of a wireless network responding to applications that
have high requirement of real-time, such as streaming video and
voice-over-IP telephony.
Guard Interval:
– Short GI: The interval is 400 ns. When short GI is enabled,
SMCWEB-N2 can receive and send short-frame-interval packets. This
helps improve the transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.
– Long GI: The interval is 800 ns.
Transmit Power Control: Set the transmit power of the wireless network. It
is recommended to use the default setting of 100%.
Router’s PIN: Display the PIN to be used for the wireless client when
wireless settings of the router are configured through WPS.
Enable WPS: Functions in the WPS Setup page are available only after the
Enable WPS check box is selected. If the check box is not selected, the
WPS Setup menu item is greyed out.
Disable Router’s PIN: The PIN mode function in the WPS Setup page is
available only when the Disable Router’s PIN check box is not selected. If
the check box is selected, the PIN mode option is unavailable.
Restricting wireless access by MAC address
When a wireless card access list is configured and enabled, the router checks the
MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection and allows only
connections to computers identified on the trusted computer list.
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The MAC address is a network device’s unique 12-character physical address,
containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only. The MAC address is
in the format of XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.
To restrict wireless access by MAC address:
Step 1 Click Setup Access List button in the Wireless Advanced Settings
page to display the Wireless Card Access List page.
Step 2 Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list.
The Wireless Card Access Setup page is displayed.
Step 3 If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list,
you can select the radio button of that computer to obtain its MAC
address. Otherwise, you can manually enter a name and MAC address
of the computer to be authorized. Generally, the MAC address is labeled
on the bottom of the wireless device.
Step 4 Click Add to add this wireless device to the wireless card access list.
The page jumps to the list page.
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Step 5 Select Turn Access Control On. If selected, you can restrict PCs’
access to the wireless network, only allowing specified PCs to access
your network according to their MAC addresses.
Step 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings.
Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the SMCWEB-N2 router.
7.5.4 WPS Setup
WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
You can use WPS to establish wireless connection in a quick and secure way if the
uplink AP or terminal (for example, the network adapter) has the WPS function. It is
suggested to first configure wireless encryption for the uplink AP. If you change the
wireless encryption mode after having establishing wireless connection using WPS,
you must use WPS to establish wireless connection again. Note that if the wireless
client does not support WPS you must manually configure the wireless client (such
as SSID, security mode, and password) to make it have the same SSID and
wireless security settings as the router.
The following describes how to configure WPS for the AP mode.
7.5.4.1 Using the WPS Button
In the AP mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of
SMCWEB-N2 and the WPS button on the client device. SMCWEB-N2 can perform
WPS encrypted connection to the downlink client device.
7.5.4.2 Using the Web Page
You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page.
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PBC mode
Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection
starts.
Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in
the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS
connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is
displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
PIN mode
Step 1 Select PIN, enter the PIN code of the network adapter (refer to the client
of the network adapter), and click Start PIN to start WPS connection.
Step 2 Click the PIN button on the network adapter within 2 minutes to start
WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following
page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
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7.6 Management Function
Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows.
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
7.6.1 Backup Settings
Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings
page is displayed.
In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer
in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration
file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.
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Backup
Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file.
Note:
Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password
to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it
again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the
password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
Restore
The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings page let you save and
retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.
Click Browse… to select the configuration file restored in your computer and click
Restore to load the file to the router.
Erase
Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different
network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the
configuration and restore the factory default settings.
Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has
the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.
7.6.2 Reboot Router
Choose Management Function > Reboot Router and the Reboot Router page is
displayed.
Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to
the login page.
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7.6.3 Set Password
Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is
displayed.
In this page, you can change the login password.
Note:
For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of
the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to
the default settings. The default password is admin.
7.6.4 Router Upgrade
Choose Management Function > Router Upgrade and the Router Upgrade
page is displayed.
To upgrade the software of the router:
Step 1 Click Browse… to navigate to the latest software.
Step 2 Select the correct upgrade file. If you select Clear Config, the router
restores to the default settings after upgrade is finished. If you do not
select it, the current settings remain.
Step 3 Click Upload to start upgrade.
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After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots.
Note:
After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default
settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please
save settings before updating the software.
Do not power off the router during the upgrade.
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8 Web Configuration for the Router Mode
8.1 Running Status
Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page.
8.1.1 Router Status
Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is
displayed.
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In this page, you can view information about the current running status of
SMCWEB-N2, including system information, connection status of the Internet port,
LAN port status, and wireless network status.
Click Show Statistics and the Statistic Information page as shown in the
following figure is displayed:
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In this page, you can view performance statistics information of SMCWEB-N2,
including the numbers of sent and received packets at each port.
Set Interval: Set the interval for traffic statistics.
Stop: If you click this button, this page always displays statistics information
that was refreshed for the last time and it is not refreshed any more.
Click Connection Status in the Router Status page, and the Connection Status
page is displayed. This page displays current connection information of
SMCWEB-N2.
The following takes WAN connection of DHCP as an example.
Release: Click the button and SMCWEB-N2 sends a request to the ISP for
releasing the IP address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and DNS
server settings.
Renew: Click the button and SMCWEB-N2 dynamically obtains an IP
address, a subnet mask, the default gateway, and DNS server settings from
the ISP. The information will be displayed in this page.
For details of WAN connection modes, refer to section 8.4.2 “WAN Interface
Settings”.
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8.1.2 Clients List
Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.
This page displays information of computers connected to SMCWEB-N2, including
the IP adress and MAC address of each computer.
8.2 Setup Wizard
For settings, refer to section 6.2 “Router Mode Configuration”.
8.3 Mode Setting
Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed.
Bridge Mode: The interface on its case is an LAN interface. Users can
connect SMCWEB-N2 and the PC using an RJ45 cable or a wireless
network card.
Router Mode: Computers can connect to SMCWEB-N2 in a wireless way
only.
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8.4 Network Settings
Click Wired Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
8.4.1 LAN Interface Settings
Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface
Settings page is displayed.
You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.
Note:
If you change the default IP address, you must use the new IP address to
log in to the Web configuration page of the router and the default gateway
of all hosts in the LAN must be set to the new IP address for Internet
access. The subnet mask of all hosts in the LAN must be the same as the
subnet mask specified in the LAN Interface Settings page.
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8.4.2 WAN Interface Settings
Choose Network Settings > WAN Interface Settings and the WAN Interface
Settings page is displayed.
The router supports 5 modes of WAN connection, including Dynamic IP (DHCP),
Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP. Select the WAN connection you use. Contact
your ISP if you do not know your WAN connection mode.
(1) Dynamic IP (DHCP)
If you select dynamic IP (DHCP), SMCWEB-N2 automatically obtains the IP
address from the ISP automatically. Select DHCP when the ISP does not provide
any IP network parameters. See the following figure:
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Account Name: The account name is provided by your ISP. If the ISP does
not provide it, you can leave the item blank.
Domain Name Service (DNS) Address: Select Use These DNS Servers if
you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to
the router during login. And enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS
server. Enter a secondary DNS server address if available.
MTU Size: Set the maximum transmission unit. The default value is
recommended.
Router MAC Address: Physical address of the router.
– Generally, select Use Default Address.
– If the ISP requires MAC address authentication, Select Use Computer
MAC Address or Use This MAC Address. If you select Use
Computer MAC Address, the MAC address of the current computer
serves as the MAC address of the router. If you select Use This MAC
Address, you need to enter the MAC address of another computer. The
format of an MAC address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
(2) Static IP
If the ISP provides the IP address, subnet mask, and information about the
gateway and DNS server, select Static IP. Contact your ISP if you do not know the
information.
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Account Name: The account name is provided by your ISP. If the ISP does
not provide it, you can leave the item blank.
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by the ISP. The parameter
must be entered.
IP Subnet Mask: Enter the WAN subnet mask provided by the ISP. It varies
with the network type. It is usually 255.255.255.0 (Class C).
Gateway IP Address: Enter the IP address of the gateway provided by the
ISP. It is the IP address used for connecting to the ISP.
Primary DNS: Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server if necessary.
Secondary DNS: Enter the IP address of that DNS server if the ISP
provides another DNS server.
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MTU Size: Set the maximum transmission unit. The default value is
recommended.
Router MAC Address: See descriptions on setting Router MAC Address
for DHCP.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
(3) PPPoE
If the ISP provides the user name and password for PPPoE (Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet) dialup, select PPPoE.
Login: Enter the user name for PPPoE dialup provided by the ISP.
Password: Enter the password for PPPoE dialup provided by the ISP.
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Service Name: If several PPPoE servers are available, specify one in this
field.
Connection Mode:
– Always On: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a
connection. If SMCWEB-N2 is disconnected from the network because
of external factors when you are using the Internet access service, the
system attempts connection in an interval of the specified time (for
example, 10 seconds) until the connection is established. If you pay for
Internet access monthly, we recommend you to use this connection
mode.
– Dial On Demand: If you select it, the system automatically establishes
a connection when a network access request from the LAN is received.
If no network access request is sent from the LAN within the specified
time of Idle Timeout, the system automatically interrupts the
connection. If you pay for Internet access by time, you are
recommended to use this connection mode, which effectively saves the
expense of Internet access.
– Manually Connect: If you select it, you need to manually set dialup
connection after startup.
Idle Timeout: If the system does not detect any Internet access behavior
within the specified time of Idle Timeout, the system interrupts the Internet
connection.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: Select Use These DNS Servers if
you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to
the router during login. And enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS
server. Enter a secondary DNS server address if available.
MTU Size: Set the maximum transmission unit. The default value is
recommended.
Router MAC Address: See descriptions on setting Router MAC Address
for DHCP.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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(4) PPTP
If the ISP provides the user name and password for PPTP dialup, select PPTP.
Login: Enter the user name for PPTP dialup provided by the ISP.
Password: Enter the password for PPTP dialup provided by the ISP.
Connection Mode:
– Always On: If you select it, the system automatically establishes a
connection. If SMCWEB-N2 is disconnected from the network because
of external factors when you are using the Internet access service, the
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system attempts connection in an interval of the specified time (for
example, 10 seconds) until the connection is established. If you pay for
Internet access monthly, we recommend you to use this connection
mode.
– Dial On Demand: If you select it, the system automatically establishes
a connection when a network access request from the LAN is received.
If no network access request is sent from the LAN within the specified
time of Idle Timeout, the system automatically interrupts the
connection. If you pay for Internet access by time, you are
recommended to use this connection mode, which effectively saves the
expense of Internet access.
– Manually Connect: If you select it, you need to manually set dialup
connection after startup.
Idle Timeout: If the system does not detect any Internet access behavior
within the specified time of Idle Timeout, the system interrupts the Internet
connection.
My IP Address: Enter your IP address. You can also leave this field blank.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask. You can also leave this field blank.
Sever Address: Enter the IP address of the server. You can also leave this
field blank.
Gateway IP Address: Enter the IP address of the gateway. You can also
leave this field blank.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: Select Use These DNS Servers if
you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to
the router during login. And enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS
server. Enter a secondary DNS server address if available.
MTU Size: Set the maximum transmission unit. The default value is
recommended.
Router MAC Address: See descriptions on setting Router MAC Address
for DHCP.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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(5) L2TP
If the ISP provides the user name and password for L2TP dialup, select L2TP.
For details of parameter settings for this page, refer to previous parameter
descriptions for PPTP.
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8.4.3 DHCP Server
Choose Network Settings > DHCP Server and the DHCP Server page is
displayed.
DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP
Service is selected, SMCWEB-N2 automatically assigns IP addresses to
comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters
such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server
information for computers connected to the router’s LAN.
8.4.3.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server
Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP
Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically
assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.
Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP
addresses to specify a pool of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP
server. After you set Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address, hosts in the
LAN obtain IP addresses that are in the range of the starting and ending IP
addresses.
DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically
assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign
the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.
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8.4.3.2 Using Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer
always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP
server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that
require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP
address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server
(Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified,
for example 192.168.2.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of
the computer or server.
Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
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8.4.4 NAT ALG
Choose Network Settings > NAT ALG and the NAT ALG page is displayed.
Disable SIP ALG: Certain SIP applications have special mechanisms for
passing through the NAT firewall and SIP ALG may have conflicts with these
mechanisms. In most cases, please disable SIP ALG.
Disable IPSEC/L2TP/PPTP Pass-Through: IPSEC/PPTP/L2TP
Pass-Through provides a secure communication method for remote
computers in the wide area network (WAN) (for example, the Internet).
Enable the corresponding VPN pass-through function if an intra-network
host needs to use a VPN protocol (such as the PPTP, L2TP, IPSEC) to
connect to a remote VPN network through the router.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
8.5 Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
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8.5.1 Wireless Basic Settings
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Basic Settings and the Wireless Basic
Settings page is displayed.
Region: Select the region where you are located.
Enable SSID Broadcast: If enabled, the router broadcasts its SSID in the
wireless network. Wireless clients can scan the SSID and access the
wireless network under the SSID.
Enable Wireless Isolation: If selected, wireless clients connected to the
network of the same SSID can access the Internet only, but cannot
communicate with each other.
Name (SSID): Set the name for the wireless network. The SSID can contain
up to 32 characters and can be letters, numerals, underlines, and any
combinations of them. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Mode: Select the wireless mode. Mixed 802.11b/g/n is recommended.
Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. The default channel
is Auto. When you select Auto, SMCWEB-N2 automatically selects the best
channel from the available channels according to actual situations.
Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
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Max Transmission Rate: The maximum transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.
Security Options: Set the security encryption of the wireless network, to
prevent unauthorized access and listening.
Security Options
- None
Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can
access the network. This option is not recommended.
- WEP
Wired equivalent privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption.
Authentication Type: Select the authentication type that the system adopts.
Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and Shared
keys.
– Automatic: If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open
or Shared keys according to the request of the host.
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– Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the
authentication and connect to the wireless network without using a
password. However, the password is required if you want to transmit
data.
– Shared keys: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass
authentication only when the correct password is entered. Otherwise,
the hosts cannot connect to the wireless network.
Encryption Type: The type of the key to be set. Hexadecimal and ASCII
code are available.
– Hex: Valid characters for keys contain 0–9 and A–F.
– ASCII: Valid characters for keys contain all characters of the key board.
Encryption Strength: The encryption strength determines the length of the
key.
– If Encryption Strength is set to 64 bits, set the key to 10 hexadecimal
digits or 5 ASCII characters.
– If Encryption Strength is set to 128 bits, set the key to 26 hexadecimal
digits or 13 ASCII characters.
Key 1/2/3/4: Set the key based on the selected encryption type and
encryption strength.
- WPA-PSK[TKIP] or WPA2-PSK[TKIP]
WPA-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access
WPA2-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access version 2
TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
Note that the 802.11n mode does not support the TKIP algorithm.
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
- WPA-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]
WPA-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access.
WPA2-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access version 2.
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AES: Advanced Encryption Standard
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
- WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK+[TKIP]/[AES]
It allows the client to use either WPA-PSK[TKIP]/[AES] or WPA2-PSK[TKIP]/[AES].
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
Note:
After you complete configuring wireless settings for SMCWEB-N2, only
hosts that have the same wireless settings (for example, the SSID) as
SMCWEB-N2 can connect to SMCWEB-N2. If you configure security
settings for SMCWEB-N2, hosts must have the same security settings (for
example, the password) as SMCWEB-N2 in order to connect to
SMCWEB-N2.
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8.5.2 Guest Network
If you do not want visitors to know your wireless security key, you can use the guest
network to allow them to use your Internet without knowing your wireless
connection password.
Choose Wireless Settings > Guest Network and the Guest Network page is
displayed.
Network Profiles: Brief description of the created guest network. You can
create up to four guest networks. A network profile contains the SSID and
encryption mode, whether to use the guest network, and whether to
broadcast SSID. You can click the radio button of a profile to view detailed
information or modify settings.
Enable Guest Network: If enabled, both you and visitors can connect to the
network by using the SSID of the guest network.
Enable SSID Broadcast: If enabled, SMCWEB-N2 broadcasts its SSID to
all wireless stations.
Allow Guest to access My Local Network: If enabled, visitors using the
SSID of a guest network can access not only the Internet but also the LAN of
SMCWEB-N2, like users using the primary SSID of the network. If disabled,
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visitors using the SSID of a guest network cannot access the LAN of
SMCWEB-N2.
Enable Wireless Isolation: If selected, wireless clients connected to the
guest network of the same SSID can access the Internet only, but cannot
communicate with each other.
Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID): Set the name of the guest network.
Security Options: Refer to security option descriptions in section 8.5.1
“Wireless Basic Settings”.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
8.5.3 Wireless Advanced Settings
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Advanced Settings and the Wireless
Advanced Settings page is displayed.
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Fragmentation Length (256-2346): Set the threshold of fragmentation
length. If the length of a packet exceeds the set value, the packet is
automatically fragmented into several packets. The value of Fragmentation
Length cannot be too small because excessive packets reduce wireless
network performance. The default value is 2346.
DTIM (1-255): Set the interval for sending DTIM frames.
Beacon Interval (20-1000): The beacon interval is the frequency of sending
Beacon frames. Set the interval for sending Beacon frames. The unit is
millisecond (ms). The default value is 100 ms.
MAX Clients (0-12): Set the maximum number of clients. 0 indicates the
number of connected clients is not limited.
CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a
packet is greater than the specified RTS value, SMCWEB-N2 sends an RTS
frame to the destination station to negotiate. After receiving an RTS frame,
the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to
SMCWEB-N2, notifying that they can communicate with each other.
Preamble Mode: A preamble (especially the 802.11b High Rate/DSSS PHY
field; 56 digits synchronized field for short preamble) defines the length of
the CRC correction block for communication between wireless devices.
Short preamble should be applied in a network with intense traffics. It helps
improve the efficiency of a wireless network responding to applications that
have high requirement of real-time, such as streaming video and
voice-over-IP telephony.
Guard Interval:
– Short GI: The interval is 400 ns. When short GI is enabled,
SMCWEB-N2 can receive and send short-frame-interval packets. This
helps improve the transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.
– Long GI: The interval is 800 ns.
Transmit Power Control: Set the transmit power of the wireless network. It
is recommended to use the default setting of 100%.
Router’s PIN: Display the PIN to be used for the wireless client when
wireless settings of the router are configured through WPS.
Enable WPS: Functions in the WPS Setup page are available only after the
Enable WPS check box is selected. If the check box is not selected, the
WPS Setup menu item is greyed out.
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Disable Router’s PIN: The PIN mode function in the WPS Setup page is
available only when the Disable Router’s PIN check box is not selected. If
the check box is selected, the PIN mode option is unavailable.
Restricting wireless access by MAC address
When a wireless card access list is configured and enabled, the router checks the
MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection and allows only
connections to computers identified on the trusted computer list.
The MAC address is a network device’s unique 12-character physical address,
containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only. The MAC address is
in the format of XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX.
To restrict wireless access by MAC address:
Step 1 Click Setup Access List button in the Wireless Advanced Settings
page to display the Wireless Card Access List page.
Step 2 Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list.
The Wireless Card Access Setup page is displayed.
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Step 3 If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list,
you can select the radio button of that computer to obtain its MAC
address. Otherwise, you can manually enter a name and MAC address
of the computer to be authorized. Generally, the MAC address is labeled
on the bottom of the wireless device.
Step 4 Click Add to add this wireless device to the wireless card access list.
The page jumps to the list page.
Step 5 Select Turn Access Control On. If selected, you can restrict PCs’
access to the wireless network, only allowing specified PCs to access
your network according to their MAC addresses.
Step 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings.
Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the SMCWEB-N2 router.
8.5.4 WDS Function
Wireless distribution system (WDS) enables interconnection between APs in an
IEEE 802.11 wireless network. It extends the wireless network through several APs,
without connection of the wired backbone network. If you want to use WDS to
achieve wireless repeating or bridging, enable WDS.
Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function and the WDS Function page is
displayed.
Enable WDS Function: Enable the WDS function if you want to use this
function. Note that the WDS function cannot be enabled if the channel is set
to Auto.
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Enable Wireless Clients Association: If not selected, the wireless basic
station does not transmit any signals to clients that are directly connected to
it.
Central Base Station: In this mode, the router serves as a basic station to
communicate with repeaters. The basic station forwards the data of
communication between repeaters to the destination repeaters. Repeaters
should be configured accordingly. Note that a wireless basic station can be
configured with up to four repeaters.
Repeater MAC Address 1/2/3/4: Enter the MAC address of the repeater.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
For WDS application description, refer to section 6.4.3 “WDS Application”.
8.5.5 WPS Setup
WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
You can use WPS to establish wireless connection in a quick and secure way if the
uplink AP or terminal (for example, the network adapter) has the WPS function. It is
suggested to first configure wireless encryption for the uplink AP. If you change the
wireless encryption mode after having establishing wireless connection using WPS,
you must use WPS to establish wireless connection again. Note that if the wireless
client does not support WPS you must manually configure the wireless client (such
as SSID, security mode, and password) to make it have the same SSID and
wireless security settings as the router.
The following describes how to configure WPS for the router mode.
8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button
In the Router mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel of
SMCWEB-N2 and the WPS button on the client device. SMCWEB-N2 can perform
WPS encrypted connection to the downlink client device.
8.5.5.2 Using the Web Page
You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page.
PBC mode
Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection
starts.
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Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in
the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS
connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is
displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
PIN mode
Step 1 Select PIN, enter the PIN code of the network adapter (refer to the client
of the network adapter), and click Start PIN to start WPS connection.
Step 2 Click the PIN button on the network adapter within 2 minutes to start
WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following
page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
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8.6 Network Application
Click Network Application and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
8.6.1 Port Forwarding
By default, the firewall function of the router hides your LAN. As a result, other
users on the Internet can detect only the router, but cannot access a certain PC in
the LAN directly. If you want to access a PC in an LAN, you need to configure port
forwarding for the router and map the desired port to the corresponding PC in the
LAN. The router forwards packets to the PC according to the port mapping rule
after receiving an access request from the Internet. In this way, communication is
successfully established between the Internet and the PC in the LAN.
Choose Network Application > Port Forwarding and the Port Forwarding page
is displayed.
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Service Name: Select a service type.
Service IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer that provides
services.
Click the Add Custom Service button and the Ports - Custom Service page is
displayed:
Service Name: Select a service type.
Protocol: The protocol used at the mapping port. You can select TCP/UDP,
TCP, or UDP. It is recommended to use TCP/UDP if you do not know which
protocol should be used.
Starting Port: After the connection to the mapping port is established, the
corresponding port is open and the application can initiate subsequent
connection requests to the open port.
Ending Port: Set the end port of the mapping port range.
Service IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer that provides
services.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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8.6.2 Port Triggering
Certain applications, such as WAN network games, video conferences, and
network calls, require multiple connections. Because of the firewall setting, these
applications cannot work on a simple NAT router. However, certain special
applications enable the applications to work on an NAT router. When an
application sends a connection request to a trigger port, the corresponding ports
are open for later connection and service provision.
Choose Network Application > Port Triggering and the Port Triggering page is
displayed.
Enable Port Triggering: If Enable Port Triggering box is not checked, all
port triggering function will be disabled.
Port Triggering Timeout: The timeout value controls the inactive timer at
the specified ingress port. Upon timeout of the inactive timer, the ingress port
is disabled.
Click the Add Service button and the Port Triggering – Services page is
displayed:
Service Name: Enter a service name.
Service User:
– Any: Allow everybody in the user network to use the service.
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– Single address: Enter the IP address of the network adapter on the PC.
Then, the service is applied only on the specific network adapter of the
PC.
Service Type: The protocol used at the triggering port. You can select
TCP/UDP, TCP, or UDP.
Triggering Starting Port: The first port to which an application sends a
connection request. All relevant ports can be open only after connection is
established at this starting port. Otherwise, other relevant ports are not open.
Triggering Ending Port: Set the end port of the triggering port range.
Starting Port: The starting port of the port range.
Ending Port: The ending port of the port range.
After finishing settings, click Apply to add a port triggering rule.
8.6.3 UPnP
By using the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol, a host in the LAN can ask
the router to perform specific port conversion, to enable an external host to access
resources on the internal host when necessary. For example, if MSN Messenger is
installed on Windows ME and Windows XP operating systems, UPnP can be used
for audio and video conversations. In this way, functions restricted by NAT can
work properly.
Choose Network Application > UPnP and the UPnP page is displayed.
Turn UPnP On: If selected, UPnP is enabled.
Advertisement Period (in minutes): Set the broadcast interval. It indicates
the interval for the router broadcasting its UPnP information. The value
should be in the range of 1 to 1440 minutes and the default is 30 minutes.
Advertisement Time To Live (in hops): The time for the broadcast to live. It
is the number of hops after each UPnP packet is sent. The number of hops is
the times that each packet can be broadcast before it vanishes. The value is
in the range of 1 to 255 hops and the default is 4 hops.
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UPnP Portable Table: This table shows the IP addresses of UPnP devices
that are connected to the router and open (internal and external) ports on the
devices. It also lists the types and status of the open ports.
Note:
Only applications that support UPnP can use the UPnP function.
The functionality of UPnP requires support by the application and
operating systems such as Windows ME, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.
8.6.4 IGMP Proxying
Click Network Application > IGMP Proxying and the IGMP Proxying page is
displayed.
Enable IGMP proxying: IGMP proxying enables a PC in the LAN to receive
desired multicast traffic from the Internet. Disable IGMP proxying if you do
not need this function.
After finishing the setting, click Apply to apply the setting.
8.6.5 DMZ Server
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), a special network zone that is different from the external
network or the internal network. Servers that are allowed to access the external
network, such as Web and e-mail, connect to the DMZ. The internal network is
protected behind the Trust Zone interface, and is not allowed any user to access.
Therefore, the internal and external networks are separated, which can meet user’s
secrecy demand. Usually, there are some public servers in DMZ, such as Web,
Mail, and FTP. Users from the external network can access services in DMZ, but
they cannot obtain the company’s secret information or personal information that is
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stored on the internal network. Even though servers in the DMZ are damaged, it
does not cause secret information loss on the internal network.
Choose Network Application > DMZ Server and the DMZ Server page is
displayed.
Default DMZ Server: Enter the IP address of a PC that serves as the DMZ
server.
Note:
When PC on the internal network is set to be the DMZ host, all interfaces of
the PC will be exposed to the Internet and the PC will risk great security.
Unless necessary, please do not set the DMZ casually.
After the DMZ host is set, mappings of all the interfaces will point to the
DMZ host and the port mappings that point to other hosts will be invalid.
8.6.6 Dynamic DNS
Dynamic domain name resolution (DDNS) is mainly used to achieve resolution
between fixed domain names and dynamic IP addresses. For a user that uses a
dynamic IP address, after the user obtains a new IP address in the Internet access,
the dynamic domain name software installed in the host sends the IP address to
the DDNS server provided by the DDNS service provider and updates the domain
name resolution database. When another user on the Internet tries accessing the
domain name, the dynamic domain name resolution server returns the correct IP
address.
Choose Network Application > Dynamic DNS and the Dynamic DNS page is
displayed.
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Use a Dynamic DNS Service: If you have registered with a DDNS service
provider, select Use a Dynamic DNS Service.
Service Provider: Select your DDNS service provider.
Host Name: Enter the host name or domain name provided by your DDNS
service provider.
User Name: Enter the name of your DDNS account.
Password: Enter the password of the DDNS account.
After finishing the settings, click Apply to apply the settings.
8.6.7 Static Routes
Static routing is a special type of routing that can be applied in a network to reduce
the problem of routing selection and data flow overload caused by routing selection
so as to improve the packets forwarding speed. You can set the destination IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway to specify a routing rule. The destination IP
address and subnet mask determine a destination network or host to which the
router sends packets through the gateway.
Choose Network Application > Static Routes and the Static Routes page is
displayed.
Click Add to add a static routing rule.
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Active: The static routing rule can take effect only if the Active check box is
selected.
Route Name: Enter the name of the static route.
Destination IP Address: The destination address or network that you want
to access. This IP address cannot be in the same network segment as the IP
address of the WAN or LAN interface of SMCWEB-N2.
IP Subnet Mask: This IP subnet mask together with the destination IP
address identify the target network.
Gateway IP Address: The IP address of the next node to which packets are
sent. The gateway IP address must be in the same network segment as the
IP address of the WAN or LAN interface of SMCWEB-N2.
Metric: The number of other routers in the user network. The value ranges
from 2 to 15. Usually, the value of 2 or 3 leads to the best performance. If the
route is direct connection, set Metric to 2.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
8.7 Security Options
Click Security Options and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
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8.7.1 Block Sites
SMCWEB-N2 allows you to restrict access based on WEB addresses and WEB
address keywords. When a user tries accessing a restricted website, a message is
displayed, indicating that the firewall restricts access to the website.
Choose Security Options > Block Sites and the Block Sites page is displayed.
To block access to Internet sites:
Step 1 Select Per Schedule or Always to enable keyword blocking.
To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule page. For
more information about scheduling, refer to section 8.8.3 “Schedules”.
Step 2 Enter keywords or domain names that you want to block in the keyword
field and click Add Keyword. The keyword or domain name then
appears in the Block Sites Containing these Keywords or Domain
Names list.
Keyword application examples:
– If the keyword XXX is specified, the URL www.aabbcc.com/xxx.html is
blocked.
– If the keyword .com is specified, only websites with other domain
suffixes (such as .edu, .org, or .gov) can be accessed.
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Step 3 You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that has no
restriction in network access. To specify a trusted user, enter the
computer’s IP address in the Trusted IP Address field and select the
Allow Trusted IP Address To Visit Blocked Sites check box. Since the
trusted user is identified by IP address, you should configure that
computer with a fixed IP address.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
8.7.2 Block Services
SMCWEB-N2 allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers
on your network.
Choose Security Options > Block Services and the Block Services page is
displayed.
To specify a service for blocking:
Step 1 Select Per Schedule or Always to enable keyword blocking. To block by
schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule page. For
more information about scheduling, refer to section 8.8.3 “Schedules”.
– Black List: Indicates to prevent service that complies with the rule in
the Block Service Rules Table-Black List area from being used.
– White List: Indicates to allow only service that complies with the rule in
the Block Service Rules Table-White List area to be available for use.
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Step 2 Click Add to specify a service for blocking. The Block Services Setup
page is displayed:
Step 3 Set the parameters in this page.
Service Type: Select a service type. If your desired type is not in the list,
select User defined. Then, you need to select the protocol, enter the service
name, and specify the port range. For services that exist in the drop-down list,
the corresponding information is already preset.
Protocol: Set the protocol used at service ports. If you are not sure about the
protocol that the application uses, select TCP/UDP.
Starting Port/Ending Port: The starting and ending ports of the port range
where the specified service is blocked. If the application uses a single port
number, enter the number in both fields.
Service Type/User Defined: Enter the service name.
Filter Service For: You can block the specified service for a single computer,
computers within an IP address range, or all computers.
After finishing settings, click Add to add a new rule. Then, click Apply to save the
settings.
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8.7.3 Protection
Choose Security Options > Protection and the Protection page is displayed.
Disable port scan and DoS protection: Denial of service (DoS) protection
protects your LAN against DOS attacks. Generally, please enable the port
scanning and DOS protection function.
Respond to Ping on Internet Port: If enabled, the router responds to ping
commands from the Internet. However, like the DMZ server, enabling this
function can bring about security risks. Generally, please disable this
function.
NAT Filtering: NAT filtering determines the way that the router deals with
incoming traffic.
– Secured: This option provides a secured firewall to protect PCs on LAN
from attacks from the Internet, but it may not allow some Internet games,
point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications to work.
– Open: This option provides a less secure firewall that allows almost all
Internet applications to work.
After finishing the settings, click Apply to apply the settings.
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8.8 Management Function
Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows.
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
8.8.1 Backup Settings
Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings
page is displayed.
In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer
in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration
file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.
Backup
Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file.
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Note:
Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password
to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it
again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the
password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
Restore
The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings page let you save and
retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.
Click Browse… to select the configuration file restored in your computer and click
Restore to load the file to the router.
Erase
Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different
network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the
configuration and restore the factory default settings.
Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has
the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.
8.8.2 Remote Management
The remote management function allows you to configure the router from the WAN
through the Web browser. In this way, you can manage the router on a remote
host.
Choose Management Function > Remote Management and the Remote
Management page is displayed.
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Turn Remote Management On: If selected, you can perform remote Web
management for the router from the WAN.
Remote Management Address: IP address that is used to access the
router from the Internet. The default is http://0.0.0.0:8080. When accessing
the router, you need to enter an address in the form of “the WAN IP address
of the router”+ “:” + “the port number” in the IE address bar. For example,
if your external address is 10.0.0.123 and the used port number is 8080,
enter 10.0.0.123:8080 in your browser.
Port Number: The port number for accessing the router through remote
Web management.
Allow Remote Access By: Set the IP address of the computer on which
remote Web management is carried out to access the router.
– Only This Computer: Only the specified IP address can access the
router.
– IP Address Range: A range of IP addresses on the Internet can access
the router. You need to enter the starting and ending IP addresses to
specify a range.
– Everyone: Everyone on the Internet can access the router.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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8.8.3 Schedules
Choose Management Function > Schedules and the Schedule page is
displayed.
If you already set site filtering in the Block Sites page or set sevice filtering in the
Block Services page, you can set a schedule to specify the time and mode of
restricting Internet access.
Days to Block: Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting
the appropriate check boxes. Select Every Day to select the check boxes for
all days.
Time of Day to Block:
– All Day: To perform 24-hour blocking.
– Start Blocking/End Blocking: If you want to restrict access in a fixed
period during the days you specify, enter the start and end time in
24-hour format.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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8.8.4 SNTP
Choose Management Function > SNTP and the SNTP page is displayed.
SNTP refers to Simple Network Time Protocol. In this page, you can set time
information of your router. It is strongly recommended to set the correct time on the
router first. This ensures proper functioning of log, site blocking, and schedule
because their time settings are based on time information in this page.
Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers: If selected
automatic synchronization with the network time server is enabled.
First NTP time server: Enter the IP address of the primary NTP server. The
NTP server is a network time server that is used to synchronize the time of
computers on the Internet. When you set the first NTP time server, the router
obtains GMT time from the specified NTP server with priority after it is
connected to the Internet.
Second NTP time server: Enter the IP address of the secondary NTP
server if available.
Current Router Time: Display the current system time of the router.
Time Zone: Select the time zone where you are located.
Enable Daylight Saving: Enable or disable daylight saving time (DST).
Daylight Saving Offset: Select a proper offset. If it is set to +1:00, 10:00 in
the morning in standard time becomes 11:00 in the morning in DST.
Daylight Saving Dates: Set the starting time and ending time of DST.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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8.8.5 Reboot Router
Choose Management Function > Reboot Router and the Reboot Router page is
displayed.
Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to
the login page.
8.8.6 Set Password
Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is
displayed.
In this page, you can change the login password and set the page timeout time.
Note:
For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of
the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to
the default settings. The default password is admin.
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8.8.7 Router Upgrade
Choose Management Function > Router Upgrade and the Router Upgrade
page is displayed.
Upgrade the software of the router in the following steps:
Step 1 Click Browse… to navigate to the latest software.
Step 2 Select the correct upgrade file. If you select Clear Config, the router
restores to the default settings after upgrade. If you do not select it, the
current settings remain.
Step 3 Click Upload to start upgrade.
After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots.
Note:
After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default
settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please
save settings before updating the software.
Do not power off the router during the upgrade.
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9 Web Configuration for the Wireless Universal
Repeater Mode
9.1 Running Status
Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page.
9.1.1 Router Status
Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is
displayed.
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In this page, you can view information about the current running status of
SMCWEB-N2, including system information, LAN port status, wireless client
information, and wireless universal repeater status.
9.1.2 Clients List
Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.
This page displays information of devices connected to SMCWEB-N2, including
the IP adress, device name, and MAC address of each device.
9.2 Setup Wizard
For settings, refer to section 6.1 “Repeater Mode Configuration”.
9.3 Repeater Mode Setting
Click Repeater Mode Settings and the Repeater Mode Settings page is
displayed. Select Wireless Universal Repeater Mode.
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9.4 Network Settings
Click Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
9.4.1 LAN Interface Settings
Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface
Settings page is displayed.
You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.
Note:
If you change the default IP address, you must use the new IP address to
log in to the Web configuration page of the router and the default gateway
of all hosts in the LAN must be set to the new IP address for Internet
access.
The subnet mask of all hosts in the LAN must be the same as the subnet
mask specified in the LAN Interface Settings page.
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9.4.2 DHCP Server
Choose Network Settings > DHCP Server and the DHCP Server page is
displayed.
DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP
Service is selected, SMCWEB-N2 automatically assigns IP addresses to
comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters
such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server
information for computers connected to the router’s LAN.
9.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server
Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP
Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically
assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.
Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP
addresses to specify a pool of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP
server. After you set Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address, hosts in the
LAN obtain IP addresses that are in the range of the starting and ending IP
addresses.
DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically
assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign
the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.
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9.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer
always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP
server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that
require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP
address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server
(Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified,
for example 192.168.2.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of
the computer or server.
Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
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9.5 Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
9.5.1 Wireless Universal Repeater
In universal repeater mode, SMCWEB-N2 acts as the AP and client
simultaneously.
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Universal Repeater and the Wireless
Universal Repeater page is displayed.
SSID of Extended Interface: Set the SSID of the repeater.
Security Options: Set the security encryption mode for the repeater. It is
recommended to configure the repeater with the same encryption mode as
that of its uplink AP.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
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9.5.2 WPS Setup
WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
You can use WPS to establish wireless connection in a quick and secure way if the
uplink AP or terminal (for example, the network adapter) has the WPS function. It is
suggested to first configure wireless encryption for the uplink AP. If you change the
wireless encryption mode after having establishing wireless connection using WPS,
you must use WPS to establish wireless connection again. Note that if the wireless
client does not support WPS you must manually configure the wireless client (such
as SSID, security mode, and password) to make it have the same SSID and
wireless security settings as the router.
In the Repeater mode with WDS disabled, SMCWEB-N2 can perform WPS
encrypted connection to both the uplink AP and the downlink client device.
The following describes how to configure WPS for the Repeater mode.
9.5.2.1 Using the WPS Button
WPS connection to the uplink AP
In the Repeater mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel
of SMCWEB-N2 in 3 seconds and release it. And press the WPS button on the
uplink AP. Then they can start WPS session.
WPS connection to the downlink client device
In the Repeater mode with WDS disabled, press the WPS button on the side panel
of SMCWEB-N2 for 3-10 seconds and release it. And press the WPS button on the
client device. Then they can start WPS session.
Note:
The SSID, authentication and pre-shared key for SMCWEB-N2 will
automatically change to the same as those of its uplink AP after
SMCWEB-N2 succeeds in connecting to the uplink AP through the WPS
button mode.
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9.5.2.2 Using the Web Page
You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page.
- As an AP
You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS page.
PBC mode
Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection
starts.
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Step 2 Press the WPS button on the network adapter or click the PBC button in
the network adapter configuration tool within 2 minutes to start WPS
connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page is
displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
PIN mode
Step 1 Select PIN, enter the PIN code of the network adapter (refer to the client
of the network adapter), and click Start PIN to start WPS connection.
Step 2 Click the PIN button on the network adapter within 2 minutes to start
WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following
page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
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- As a client
You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
Choose Wireless Settings > WPS to display the WPS page.
PBC mode
Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection
starts.
Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process. After WPS connection is established, the
following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is
completed.
PIN mode
Step 1 Select PIN, click Generate New PIN, and click Start PIN to start WPS
connection.
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Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process within 2 minutes to start WPS connection.
After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed,
indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
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9.5.3 Wireless Client Function
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Client Function and the Wireless Client
Function page is displayed.
Step 1 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to
connect.
Step 2 Enter encryption information of the selected wireless network. Configure
the client with the same security settings as the selected network. Click
Next.
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Step 3 SMCWEB-N2 provides the wireless roaming function if you select
Synchronize Wireless Universal Repeater's And Uplink AP's SSID
And Security Options. Click Finish. Then, the client can communicate
with the selected network.
9.6 Management Function
Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows.
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
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9.6.1 Backup Settings
Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings
page is displayed.
In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer
in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration
file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.
Backup
Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file.
Note:
Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password
to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it
again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the
password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
Restore
The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings page let you save and
retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.
Click Browse… to select the configuration file restored in your computer and click
Restore to load the file to the router.
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Erase
Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different
network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the
configuration and restore the factory default settings.
Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has
the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.
9.6.2 Reboot Router
Choose Management Function > Reboot Router and the Reboot Router page is
displayed.
Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to
the login page.
9.6.3 Set Password
Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is
displayed.
In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page
timeout time.
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Note:
For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of
the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to
the default settings. The default password is admin.
9.6.4 Router Upgrade
Choose Management Function > Router Upgrade and the Router Upgrade
page is displayed.
Upgrade the software of the router in the following steps:
Step 1 Click Browse… to navigate to the latest software.
Step 2 Select the correct upgrade file. If you select Clear Config, the router
restores to the default settings after upgrade. If you do not select it, the
current settings remain.
Step 3 Click Upload to start upgrade.
After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots.
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Note:
After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default
settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please
save settings before updating the software.
Do not power off the router during the upgrade.
10 Web Configuration for the WDS Mode
10.1 Running Status
Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page.
10.1.1 Router Status
Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is
displayed.
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In this page, you can view information about the current running status of
SMCWEB-N2, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless
repeating information.
10.1.2 Clients List
Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.
This page displays information of devices connected to SMCWEB-N2, including
the IP adress and MAC address of each device.
10.2 Setup Wizard
For settings, refer to section 6.4 “WDS Mode Configuration”.
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10.3 Mode Setting
Click Mode Settings and the Mode Settings page is displayed.
Select WDS Mode. Note that WDS function cannot be used if the channel is set to
Auto.
10.4 Network Settings
Click Wired Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
10.4.1 LAN Interface Settings
Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface
Settings page is displayed.
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You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.
Note:
If you change the default IP address, you must use the new IP address to
log in to the Web configuration page of the router and the default gateway
of all hosts in the LAN must be set to the new IP address for Internet
access.
The subnet mask of all hosts in the LAN must be the same as the subnet
mask specified in the LAN Interface Settings page.
10.4.2 DHCP Server
Choose Network Settings > DHCP Server and the DHCP Server page is
displayed.
DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP
Service is selected, SMCWEB-N2 automatically assigns IP addresses to
comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters
such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server
information for computers connected to the router’s LAN.
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10.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server
Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP
Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically
assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.
Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP
addresses to specify a pool of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP
server. After you set Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address, hosts in the
LAN obtain IP addresses that are in the range of the starting and ending IP
addresses.
DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically
assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign
the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.
10.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer
always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP
server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that
require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP
address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server
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(Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified,
for example 192.168.2.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of
the computer or server.
Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
10.5 Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
10.5.1 WDS Function
Wireless distribution system (WDS) enables interconnection between APs in an
IEEE 802.11 wireless network. It extends the wireless network through several APs,
without connection of the wired backbone network. Enable WDS if you want to use
WDS to achieve wireless repeating or bridging.
Choose Wireless Settings > WDS Function and the WDS Function page is
displayed.
Disable Wireless Clients Association: If selected, the repeater does not
transmit any signals to clients that are connected to it. Generally, clear this
check box. Generally, select this check box.
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Repeater IP Address: Set the repeater’s IP address different from the
wireless basic station and other repeaters to avoid IP address conflict. We
suggest setting IP addresses of the same network segment for the wireless
basic station and repeaters.
Basic Station MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the wireless basic
station.
After finishing settings, click Apply to save the settings.
For WDS application description, refer to section 6.4.3 “WDS Application”.
10.5.2 Wireless Basic Settings
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Basic Settings and the Wireless Basic
Settings page is displayed.
Region: Select the region where you are located.
Enable SSID Broadcast: If enabled, the router broadcasts its SSID in the
wireless network. Wireless clients can scan the SSID and access the
wireless network under the SSID.
Enable Wireless Isolation: If enabled, wireless clients using the SSID can
access the Internet only, but cannot communicate with other wireless clients.
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Name (SSID): Set the name for the wireless network. The SSID can contain
up to 32 characters and can be letters, numerals, underlines, and any
combinations of them. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Mode: Select the wireless mode. Mixed 802.11b/g/n is recommended.
Channel: The channel for transmitting wireless signals. Note that WDS
function cannot be used if the channel is set to Auto.
Band Width: The bandwidth occupied for wireless signal transmission.
Max Transmission Rate: The maximum transmission rate of SMCWEB-N2.
Security Options: Set the security encryption of the wireless network, to
prevent unauthorized access and listening.
Security Options
- None
Data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any stations can
access the network. This option is not recommended.
- WEP
Wired equivalent privacy. You can use WEP 64- or 128-bit encryption.
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Authentication Type: Select the authentication type that the system adopts.
Three authentication types are available: Automatic, Open, and Shared
keys.
– Automatic: If selected, the router uses an authentication type of Open
or Shared keys according to the request of the host.
– Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the
authentication and connect to the wireless network without using a
password. However, the password is required if you want to transmit
data.
– Shared keys: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass
authentication only when the correct password is entered. Otherwise,
the hosts cannot connect to the wireless network.
Encryption Type: The type of the key to be set. Hexadecimal and ASCII
code are available.
– Hex: Valid characters for keys contain 0–9 and A–F.
– ASCII: Valid characters for keys contain all characters of the key board.
Encryption Strength: The encryption strength determines the length of the
key.
– If Encryption Strength is set to 64 bits, set the key to 10 hexadecimal
digits or 5 ASCII characters.
– If Encryption Strength is set to 128 bits, set the key to 26 hexadecimal
digits or 13 ASCII characters.
Key 1/2/3/4: Set the key based on the selected encryption type and
encryption strength.
- WPA-PSK[TKIP]
WPA-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access
TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
Note that the 802.11n mode does not support the TKIP algorithm.
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
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- WPA2-PSK[AES]
WPA2-PSK: Preshared key Wi-Fi protection access version 2.
AES: Advanced Encryption Standard
PassPhrase: Enter 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal digits.
Note:
After you complete configuring wireless settings for SMCWEB-N2, only
hosts that have the same wireless settings (for example, the SSID) as
SMCWEB-N2 can connect to SMCWEB-N2. If you configure security
settings for SMCWEB-N2, hosts must have the same security settings (for
example, the password) as SMCWEB-N2 in order to connect to
SMCWEB-N2.
10.6 Management Function
Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows.
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
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10.6.1 Backup Settings
Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings
page is displayed.
In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer
in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration
file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.
Backup
Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file.
Note:
Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password
to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it
again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the
password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
Restore
The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings page let you save and
retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.
Click Browse… to select the configuration file restored in your computer and click
Restore to load the file to the router.
Erase
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Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different
network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the
configuration and restore the factory default settings.
Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has
the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.
10.6.2 Reboot Router
Choose Management Function > Reboot Router and the Reboot Router page is
displayed.
Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to
the login page.
10.6.3 Set Password
Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is
displayed.
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In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page
timeout time.
Note:
For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of
the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to
the default settings. The default password is admin.
10.6.4 Router Upgrade
Choose Management Function > Router Upgrade and the Router Upgrade
page is displayed.
Upgrade the software of the router in the following steps:
Step 1 Click Browse… to navigate to the latest software.
Step 2 Select the correct upgrade file. If you select Clear Config, the router
restores to the default settings after upgrade. If you do not select it, the
current settings remain.
Step 3 Click Upload to start upgrade.
After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots.
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Note:
After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default
settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please
save settings before updating the software.
Do not power off the router during the upgrade.
11 Web Configuration for the Client Mode
11.1 Running Status
Click Running Status and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click the submenu to enter a specific configuration page.
11.1.1 Router Status
Choose Running Status > Router Status and the Router Status page is
displayed.
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In this page, you can view information about the current running status of
SMCWEB-N2, including system information, LAN port status, and wireless client
status.
11.1.2 Clients List
Choose Running Status > Clients List and the Clients List page is displayed.
This page displays information of wireless devices connected to SMCWEB-N2,
including the IP adress and MAC address of each device.
11.2 Setup Wizard
For settings, refer to section 6.5 “Client Mode Configuration”.
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11.3 Network Settings
Click Wired Network Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
11.3.1 LAN Interface Settings
Choose Network Settings > LAN Interface Settings and the LAN Interface
Settings page is displayed.
You can modify the IP address and IP subnet mask of the LAN port as required.
Note:
If you change the default IP address, you must use the new IP address to
log in to the Web configuration page of the router and the default gateway
of all hosts in the LAN must be set to the new IP address for Internet
access.
The subnet mask of all hosts in the LAN must be the same as the subnet
mask specified in the LAN Interface Settings page.
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11.3.2 DHCP Server
Choose Network Settings > DHCP Server and the DHCP Server page is
displayed.
DHCP refers to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If Use Device as DHCP
Service is selected, SMCWEB-N2 automatically assigns IP addresses to
comupters in the LAN. Users do not need to configure TCP/IP protocol paramters
such as the IP address, the subnet mask, the gateway, and the DNS server
information for computers connected to the router’s LAN.
11.3.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server
Use Router as DHCP Server: If you select the Use Router as DHCP
Server check box, SMCWEB-N2 serves as a DHCP server to automatically
assign IP addresses to computers connected to it.
Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address: Set the starting and ending IP
addresses to specify a pool of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP
server. After you set Starting IP Address/Ending IP Address, hosts in the
LAN obtain IP addresses that are in the range of the starting and ending IP
addresses.
DHCP Lease Time: The valid time for an IP address that is automatically
assigned by the DHCP server to a host. The DHCP server does not assign
the IP address to other hosts within the specified time.
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11.3.2.2 Using Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer in the LAN, the computer
always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP
server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that
require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
Step 1 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
Step 2 Select one item from Address Reservation Table, or enter the IP
address in the IP Address field to assign to the computer or server
(Choose an IP address from the IP address pool that you have specified,
for example 192.168.2.x). Enter the MAC address and device name of
the computer or server.
Step 3 Click Add to add a new item into Address Reservation.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
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11.4 Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Settings and the extended navigation menu is shown as follows:
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
11.4.1 WPS Setup
WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
You can use WPS to establish wireless connection in a quick and secure way if the
uplink AP or terminal (for example, the network adapter) has the WPS function. It is
suggested to first configure wireless encryption for the uplink AP. If you change the
wireless encryption mode after having establishing wireless connection using WPS,
you must use WPS to establish wireless connection again. Note that if the wireless
client does not support WPS you must manually configure the wireless client (such
as SSID, security mode, and password) to make it have the same SSID and
wireless security settings as the router.
The following describes how to configure WPS for the Client mode.
- Using the WPS Button
In the Client mode, SMCWEB-N2 can perform WPS encrypted connection to either
the uplink AP or the repeater.
- Using the Web Page
You can perform WPS settings using the Web page for configuration.
Choose Wireless Settings > WPS Setup to display the WPS Setup page.
PBC mode
Step 1 Select Push Button and click Start PBC. WPS encrypted connection
starts.
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Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process. After WPS connection is established, the
following page is displayed, indicating that the WPS connection is
completed.
PIN mode
Step 1 Select PIN, click Generate New PIN, and click Start PIN to start WPS
connection.
Step 2 Start the WPS PBC process within 2 minutes to start WPS connection.
After WPS connection is established, the following page is displayed,
indicating that the WPS connection is completed.
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11.4.2 Wireless Client Function
Choose Wireless Settings > Wireless Client Function and the Wireless Client
Function page is displayed.
Step 1 Click Site Survey to search for the wireless network you want to
connect.
Step 2 Enter encryption information of the selected wireless network. Configure
the client with the same security settings as the selected network. Click
Finish. Then, the client can communicate with the selected network.
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11.5 Management Function
Click Management Function and the extended navigation menu is shown as
follows.
Click a submenu to perform specific parameter configurations.
11.5.1 Backup Settings
Choose Management Function > Backup Settings and the Backup Settings
page is displayed.
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In this page, you can export configuration information of the router to the computer
in the form of XML for later use, import a previously saved or a new configuration
file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.
Backup
Click Backup and save configuration information of the router as a local file.
Note:
Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password
to the default (admin) in case you forget your password. Then change it
again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the
password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
Restore
The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings page let you save and
retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.
Click Browse… to select the configuration file restored in your computer and click
Restore to load the file to the router.
Erase
Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different
network or if you have forgotten the password) you might want to erase the
configuration and restore the factory default settings.
Click Erase to restore the factory default settings of the router. This operation has
the same effect as pressing the Reset button on the side panel for 3-6 seconds.
11.5.2 Reboot Router
Choose Management Function > Reboot Router and the Reboot Router page is
displayed.
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Click Reboot to reboot the router. After the router is rebooted, the system jumps to
the login page.
11.5.3 Set Password
Choose Management Function > Set Password and the Set Password page is
displayed.
In this page, you can change the password of the administrator and set the page
timeout time.
Note:
For security, it is strongly recommended to change the default password of
the administrator. If you forget the password, you can restore the router to
the default settings. The default password is admin.
11.5.4 Router Upgrade
Choose Management Function > Router Upgrade and the Router Upgrade
page is displayed.
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Upgrade the software of the router in the following steps:
Step 1 Click Browse… to navigate to the latest software.
Step 2 Select the correct upgrade file. If you select Clear Config, the router
restores to the default settings after upgrade. If you do not select it, the
current settings remain.
Step 3 Click Upload to start upgrade.
After the upgrade is completed, the router automatically reboots.
Note:
After the software upgrade, SMCWEB-N2 returns to the factory default
settings. In case of losing the previous configuration information, please
save settings before updating the software.
Do not power off the router during the upgrade.
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Appendix A FAQ
1 The wireless network adapter fails to search out wireless signals from SMCWEB-N2.
When SMCWEB-N2 that is in the Client mode or in the Reaper mode but disconnected to
the uplink AP does not support wireless client access and can be connected to through an
Ethernet cable only. If the problem persists, causes may be that SMCWEB-N2 is far distant
from the terminal device or obstacles placed between them block wireless signals. You
can position SMCWEB-N2 in a closer distance from the terminal device, reduce obstacles
between them, or add a wireless repeater. In addition, place microwave ovens, Bluetooth
devices, and wireless phones that interrupt WLAN signals far away from WLAN devices.
2 The wireless network adapter fails to connect to SMCWEB-N2.
Some early-version wireless network adapters may not support WPA2 authentication. You
can set the authentication and encryption to WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, or WEP.
3
SMCWEB-N2 in the Repeater or Client mode fails to connect to the uplink AP, for
example, the domestic gateway, to access the Internet, or it frequently gets
disconnected from the Internet.
Check that SMCWEB-N2 is in the wireless signal coverage of its uplink device. Click Site
Survey in the Wireless Client Function page and check whether SMCWEB-N2 can
search out strong wireless signals from the uplink AP
4 Wired connection to SMCWEB-N2 is abnormal
Check status of the Ethernet indicator on the SMCWEB-N2. If the Ethernet indicator turns
off, check whether the Ethernet cable is connected properly. If the problem persists,
replace the Ethernet cable.
5 You cannot access the Internet.
Check whether the network adapter connected to the SMCWEB-N2 can automatically
obtain an IP address. If it fails, enable DHCP for the domestic gateway or manually set the
IP address of the network adaptor and DNS.
6 You fails to configure SMCWEB-N2 using the Web page.
Check whether the IP address of the network adapter and that of SMCWEB-N2 are in the
same network segment. Manually set the IP address of your network adapter in the
network segment of 192.168.2.2/253 according to procedures described in Chapter 5
“Configuring Your Computer and Wireless Connection”. Choose Network Settings > LAN
Interface Settings and set the IP address of SMCWEB-N2 in the same network address
as that of the domestic network gateway.
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7 WPS connection fails.
Ensure that one and the only WPS device connected to SMCWEB-N2 starts the WPS
session within 2 minutes. Note the WPS difference between SMCWEB-N2 serving as the
uplink AP and that as the downlink client device in the Repeater mode (see section 9.5.2
“WPS Setup”). Refer to Table 4.1 for description on WPS indicator status.
NOTE: 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 or more 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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:(1)This device may not canse harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any
interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC'S and IC'S RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed and operated
to provide a separation at distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers must ensure that 20cm
separation distance will be maintained between the device (excluding its handset) and users.
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