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Using the Configuration Menu

Whenever you want to configure your SMCWGBR14-N, you can access the Configuration Menu

through your PC by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the SMCWGBR14-N.

The SMCWGBR14-N default IP address is:

¾

Open the Web browser.

¾

Type in the

IP Address

of the Router (

).

If you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the SMCWGBR14-N, make sure

you enter the correct IP Address.

¾

Select

Admin

in the

User Name

field.

¾

Enter

Password:

smcadmin (default).

¾

Click

Log In.

If you have changed the default password assigned to the SMCWGBR14-N, make sure you

enter the correct password.

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Basic

The Basic tab provides the following configuration options: INTERNET, WIRELESS and NETWORK

SETTINGS.

Basic_Internet

Setup Wizard

If you are new to networking and have never configured a router before, click on

Setup Wizard

and the router will guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running.

Manual Configure

If you consider yourself an advanced user and have configured a router before, click

Manual

Configure

to input all the settings manually.

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Basic_Wireless

The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your router. Note that changes made

in this section may also need to be duplicated on wireless clients that you want to connect to your

wireless network.

To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security

features. This device supports three wireless security modes including: WEP, WPA-Personal,

and WPA-Enterprise. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA-Enterprise

provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server.

The WPA-Enterprise option requires a RADIUS authentication server.

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Enable Wireless

This option allows you to enable/disable the wireless AP function. The wireless can also be

turned ON/OFF by the slide switch on the back panel. When the wireless is enabled, the

following parameters are in effect.

Wireless Network Name

When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in the

list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as the

SSID. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change from the pre-configured

network name.

Enable Auto Channel Scan

If you select this option, the router automatically finds the channel with least interference and

uses that channel for wireless networking. If you disable this option, the router uses the

channel that you specify with the following

Wireless Channel

option.

Wireless Channel

A wireless network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication

between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic

devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your

wireless network.

802.11 Mode

If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same

transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate "Only"

mode. If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode, choose the

appropriate "Mixed" mode.

Channel Width

The "Auto 20/40 MHz" option is usually best. The other options are available for special

circumstances. Note that when 20/40MHz option is selected, an extended channel will be used

to extend the data rate.

Transmission Rate

By default the fastest possible transmission rate will be selected. You have the option of

selecting the speed if necessary.

Visibility Status

The Invisible option allows you to hide your wireless network. When this option is set to Visible,

your wireless network name is broadcast to anyone within the range of your signal. If you're not

using encryption then they could connect to your network. When Invisible mode is enabled,

you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the

network.

Security Mode (NONE, WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise)

Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your

wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users.

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WEP

A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of

privacy as a wired network. WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a

WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When

using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the

key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by

entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American

Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is

provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to

HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A

default key is selected for use on the network.

Example:

64-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 10 characters in length. (12345678FA is a valid string

of 10 characters for 64-bit encryption.)

128-bit hexadecimal keys are exactly 26 characters in length.

(456FBCDF123400122225271730 is a valid string of 26 characters for 128-bit

encryption.)

64-bit ASCII keys are up to 5 characters in length (DMODE is a valid string of 5

characters for 64-bit encryption.)

128-bit ASCII keys are up to 13 characters in length (2002HALOSWIN1 is a valid string of

13 characters for 128-bit encryption.)

Note that, if you enter fewer characters in the WEP key than required, the remainder of the key

is automatically padded with zeros.

WPA-Personal and WPA-Enterprise

Both of these options select some variant of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) -- security

standards published by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The

WPA Mode

further refines the variant that the

router should employ.

WPA Mode:

WPA is the older standard; select this option if the clients that will be used with

the router only support the older standard. WPA2 is the newer implementation of the stronger

IEEE 802.11i security standard. With the "WPA or WPA2" option, the router tries WPA2 first,

but falls back to WPA if the client only supports WPA. The strongest cipher that the client

supports will be used. With the "WPA2 Only" option, the router associates only with clients that

also support WPA2 security. If the clients support the AES cipher, it will be used across the

wireless network to ensure best security.

Group Key Update Interval:

The amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and

multicast data is changed.

WPA-Personal

This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK).

Pre-Shared Key:

The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric characters in

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the

wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters, although for proper security it

needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used

to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client.