SMC Networks ELITECONNECT SMC2582W-B - Manual

Enterprise Wireless SMC2582W-B
EliteConnect™ 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Bridge
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Designed to connect two or more separated Local Area
Networks (usually located in different buildings), the new
SMC EliteConnect
TM Wireless Bridge is the easiest alternative
to a traditional wired network. It delivers high data rate and
allows personnel in a corporate campus environment to
access all local and remote network resources. The Wireless
Bridge is also a cost-effective solution. It eliminates the
need for expensive cabling and difficult-to-install leased lines.
The new SMC2582W-B bridges two or more wired LANs.
Connected to the Ethernet backbone through an RJ-45
connector, the Wireless Bridge (Access Point/Bridge and
Bridge Master modes) can also function as an Access Point,
bridging between a wired LAN and one or more wireless
mobile PC-based stations. The wireless bridge connects
difficult-to-wire locations, branch offices, school or corporate
campus environments, frequently changing workplaces, tempo-
rary LANs, hospitals and warehouses. The Wireless Bridge also
allows multiple buildings to share a single Internet connection.
SMC2582W-B has three operational modes: Access
Point/Bridge, Bridge Master, and Bridge Slave. The Access
Point/Bridge mode provides both Access Point and Bridging
functionalities. The Bridging function is supported through
Wireless Distribution System (WDS). SMC2682W or
SMC2586W-G Wireless Bridges exist in the same Bridging
environment as the SMC2582W-B, Bridge Master or Bridge
Slave modes can be used.
SMC2582W-B EliteConnect TM Wireless Bridge supports
advanced wireless security features including 64-bit or 128-bit
key WEP wireless data encryption, disabled SSID broadcast,
wireless client isolation, and MAC address filtering to block
unauthorized wireless clients. In addition, the new
EliteConnect
TM Wireless Bridge provides multiple levels of proto-
col filtering (Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP) to ensure network security.
The new EliteConnect TM 2.4GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Bridge also
has flexible management features. Web based network man-
agement tools make configuration and remote management of
the network simple. IT professionals can also use Telnet or
TFTP to quickly and easily manage the device. In addition,
SMC2582W-B supports SNMP allowing easy integration of
your wireless LAN with your wired infrastructure. Other
management features include a system log, event log and syslog.
SMC2582W-B comes with a detachable antenna. If extend-
ed range is required, users can choose among the wide
selection of SMC 2.4GHz High Gain Antennas. The new
EliteConnect
TM Wireless Bridge also supports Power over
Ethernet that adheres to 802.3af standard (using optional
SMCPWR-INJ3). Power over Ethernet reduces installation
cost by using standard Category 5 cable to provide power to
the Wireless Bridge.
Combining all of the above features the SMC2582W-B
EliteConnect 2.4GHz Wireless Bridge is the best available,
fast, reliable, and cost-effective building-to-building solution
in the market.
FEATURES
IEEE802.11b compliant
Flexible access point and bridging functionalities
Flexible management features
Detachable antennas
Enterprise level of authentication and encryption security
Power over Ethernet support (optional)
IEEE802.11b compliance allows for seamless interoperation
among multiple vendors
Connects two separated LANs (usually located in different
buildings) without needing expensive cabling or leased lines
Flexible network management through CLI, Web, Telnet, TFTP,
SNMP make it simple and easy to monitor, troubleshoot, and
view event logging
Optional use of 2.4GHz High Gain Antenna for extended range
and coverage
Enterprise class security features including the new WPA, up to
128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x authentication and dynamic key
management, wireless client isolation, disabled SSID broadcast
Reduces installation cost by using standard Cat. 5 cable to
provide power to the Access Point
BENEFITS
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