USER GUIDE EZ ConnectTM N Wireless N Universal Repeater SMCWEB-N2
Wireless Broadband Router User Guide No. 1, Creation Road III, Hsinchu Science Park, 30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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COMPLIANCES 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.
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SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual Contents 1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................- 19 - 2 Overview ......................................................................................................- 19 - 3 4 2.1 Product Introduction ........................................................................- 19 - 2.2 Packing List .....................................................................................
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual 7.3 7.4 Mode Setting ...................................................................................- 40 Network Settings .............................................................................- 41 7.4.1 7.4.2 7.5 8 DHCP Server...................................................................- 42 7.4.2.1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server .......................- 42 - 7.4.2.2 Using Address Reservation .....................................
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual 8.6 8.7 8.8 9 8.5.5.1 Using the WPS Button .............................................- 84 - 8.5.5.2 Using the Web Page................................................- 84 - Network Application .........................................................................- 86 8.6.1 Port Forwarding ...............................................................- 86 - 8.6.2 Port Triggering .................................................................
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual 9.5.2.2 9.5.3 9.6 10 Management Function ................................................................... - 117 9.6.1 Backup Settings ............................................................ - 118 - 9.6.2 Reboot Router ............................................................... - 119 - 9.6.3 Set Password ................................................................ - 119 - 9.6.4 Router Upgrade .....................................................
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless Router User Manual 11.5 Appendix A 11.4.1 WPS Setup ....................................................................- 139 - 11.4.2 Wireless Client Function ...............................................- 141 - Management Function .............................................................- 142 11.5.1 Backup Settings ............................................................- 142 - 11.5.2 Reboot Router ...............................................................
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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. Introduce network topologies and basic Chapter 3.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Chapter 10.: Web Configuration for the WDS Mode Chapter 11.: Web Configuration for the Client Mode Describes how to use to Web page to configure parameters for the WDS 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 2.2 Packing List Please check whether your packing list includes the following items: 3 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 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 Power Color Status Description Green On The device is working normally. Red On The system is in the process of self-inspection or fails the self-inspection.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual blink SMCWEB-N2 through WPS but fails. Quick blink Multiple terminals are connecting to the with a SMCWEB-N2 through WPS at the same certain time. WPS sessions conflict. interval Slow blink Off Ethernet Green On Blink Off WLAN Green On Blink The WPS session is up. The Ethernet port is in the non-communication state. The Ethernet port is in the communication state. The Ethernet port is transmitting and receiving data.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 6 Configuring SMCWEB-N2 Table 6.1 IP information of AP/Repeater/Client modes of SMCWEB-N2 Way of Mode On Mode Available Management IP Subnet MAC the Case In the Web Address Address DHCP connecting to PC Bridge (default) AP Repeater Disable 192.168.2.1 Ethernet cable /Wireless 255.255.255.0 Router Enable Wireless only Wireless Disable Ethernet cable Universal Repeater /Wireless 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Enter the account name provided by your ISP. Leave it blank if your ISP does not provide the account name.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Parameter configuration for PPPoE 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. Step 5 Click Next. Set the SSID and password and note them down. Click Finish to complete the settings. You can use the default SSID. However, we suggest modifying SSID. Set the wireless encryption mode and password. 6.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 Step 2 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 – Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the or Shared keys according to the request of the host.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual – 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual (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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual (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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 Step 2 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual – 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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”.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual – 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 Step 2 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual (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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 – Open: If selected, hosts in the wireless network can pass the or Shared keys according to the request of the host. authentication and connect to the wireless network without using a password.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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 Step 2 Click Add to enter the Address Reservation page.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual Appendix A 1 FAQ 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.
SMCWEB-N2 Wireless N Universal Repeater User Manual 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.
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