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EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s EZ-Stream line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 December 2003 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Revision No: R01 F1.0
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COPYRIGHT Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2003 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 | Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the EZ-Stream Wireless Router . . . 3 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LED Indicators . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) . . . . . . . . . 30 BigPond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ADVANCED SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router. SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. 1.0 | Features and Benefits Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 108 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 253 mobile use
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Introduction 1.1 | Package Contents After unpacking the EZ-Stream Wireless Router, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router Power adapter One CAT-5 Ethernet cable Installation CD containing this User Guide and EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard Quick Installation Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please
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CHAPTER 2 | GETTING TO KNOW THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER 2.0 | Hardware Description The Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps
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Getting to Know the EZ-Stream Wireless Router The following figures show the components of the Router: 12 Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panels Item Description LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN, and LAN ports status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 5.) LAN Use this port to connect to your PC. Ports Reset Use this button to reboot the router or restore the default factory Button settings. WAN Connect your ethernet cable, or xDSL modem to this port. Port Power Connect the included power adapter to t
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LED Indicators 2.1 | LED Indicators The EZ-Stream Wireless Router includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2-2. Status LED LED Status Description PWR (Green) On The EZ-Stream Wireless Router is receiving power. WLAN - 11a On The EZ-Stream Wireless Router has established a (Green) valid wireless connection. WLAN - 11b/g On The EZ-Stream Wireless Router has established a (Green) valid wireless connection. WAN (Green) Flashing The EZ-Stream Wireless
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CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLING THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER Before installing the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents” on page 2. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Router. After installing the Router, refer to the web-based configuration program in “Configuring the EZ-Stream Wire
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Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling 3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Router. Internet Internet Access SMC2304WBR-AG Device Wireless Gateway SOHO Office or Residence Figure 3-1. Connecting the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3.1 | Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The four LAN ports on the Router auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex. Use twisted-pair cable to conne
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Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 12 Figure 3-2. Making the LAN Connections 3.2 | Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. SMC currently offers several wireless network cards, including the SMC2802W wireless PCI and SMC2835W wireless PC cards. Rotate both antennas on the back of the Router to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position
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Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also increases the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by retransmitting incoming radio signals through the Router. A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure: Wired to Wireless Network Extension Internet Internet
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Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3.3 | Attach the EZ-Stream Wireless Router to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Router. 12 DSL/Cable Modem ISP (Primary) Figure 3-4. Making the WAN Connection Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm Category 3, 4, or 5 shielded or unshield
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CHAPTER 4 | CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting Up TCP/ IP” on page 13. 4.0 | Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the Network window. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Double-click Protocol. 11
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Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. Double-click the Local
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Setting Up TCP/IP 4. Double-click Protocol. 5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK to complete the installation procedure. 4.1 | Setting Up TCP/IP To access the Internet through the Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Router. The default network settings for the Router are: Gateway IP Address: 192.
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Configuring Client TCP/IP Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the Router’s web configuration interface. See “Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router” on page 25 for information on configuring the Router.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 11. The IP address of the connected client PC should
