SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14-N User Manual

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[Maltese] Dan it-tagħmir huwa LAN transreciever mingħajr fili ta’ 2.4 GHz maħsub biex 
jintuża fuq ġewwa fi djar u uffiċċini fil-pajjiżi notifikati tal-KE u   
l-Istati Membri ta’ l-EFTA. B’mod konformi ma’ Artikolu 6.4 tad-Direttiva R&TTE 
1999/5/KE l-Istati Membri tal-KE/EFTA li ġejjin ġew notifikati: L-Awstrija, 
Il-Belġju, Id-Danimarka, Il-Finlandja, Franza, Il-Ġermanja, L-Italja, 
Il-Lussemburgu, L-Olanda, In-Norveġja, Spanja, L-Iżveżja, L-Iżvizzera, Ir-Renju 
Unit, Il-Portugal, Il-Greċja,...

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utilização no exterior, contacte a autoridade local competente ou a SMC 
Networks. 
[Slovenian]  Ta naprava je oddajno-sprejemna enota za brezžično lokalno omrežje, 
namenjena uporabi na domu ali v pisarni v vseh priglašenih državah članicah 
ES in EFTA. Skladno s členom 6.4 Direktive 1999/5/ES o radijski opremi in 
telekomunikacijski terminalski opremi so bile obveščene naslednje države 
članice ES/EFTA: Avstrija, Belgija, Danska, Finska, Francija, Nemčija, Italija, 
Luksemburg, Nizozemska,...

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[Icelandic]  Þessi búnaður er 2,4 GHz þráðlaust LAN sendiviðtæki til notkunar innanhúss á 
heimili og skrifstofu í öllum tilkynntum aðildarríkjum EB og EFTA. Í samræmi 
við grein 6.4 í R&TTE tilskipuninni 1999/5/EB hefur eftirfarandi aðildarríkjum 
EB/EFTA verið tilkynnt þar um: Austurríki, Belgía, Danmörk, Finnland, 
Frakkland, Þýskaland, Ítalía, Lúxemborg, Holland, Noregur, Spánn, Svíþjóð, 
Sviss, Bretland, Portúgal, Grikkland, Írland, Ísland. Kröfur fyrir notkun 
utanhúss, svo sem kröfur um leyfi...

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canaux autorisés dans certains pays comme décrits ci-dessous: 
- En Belgique, linstallation extérieure est seulement autorisée sur la bande 2.46 - 2.4835 
GHz:: Canal 13 
- En France,    linstallation extérieure est seulement autorisée sur la bande 2.4 - 2.454 
GHz : Canal 1-7 

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Table of Contents 
 
Getting Started with the SMCWBR14-N2        3 
Package Contents        4 
Minimum System Requirements     4 
 
Wireless LAN Networking       5 
 
Introduction          9 
Features          9 
 
Hardware Overview        10 
Rear Panel         10 
LEDs          11 
Installation Considerations      12 
Getting Started         12 
 
Using the Configuration Menu      13 
Basic          14 
Advanced          24 
Tools          57 
Status          72 
 
Glossary           83 
  

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Getting Started with the 
SMCWBR14-N2 
Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWBR14-N2. This manual provides information for setting 
up and configuring the SMCWBR14-N2. This manual is intended for both home users and 
professionals. 
 
 
The following 
conventions are used 
in this manual: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE 
TOPIC AT HAND. 
THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO 
IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. 
THE...

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Package Contents 
 
z  Barricade™ N Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N2) 
z  Yellow RJ-45 Ethernet Cable   
z  Power Adapter (12V, 1A) 
z Documentation CD 
z  Quick Installation Guide 
z Warranty registration card 
 
 
Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your 
product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.   
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum System Requirements 
z  Broadband (Cable/xDSL) Internet service and Modem with Ethernet connection. 
z  2.4GHz 802.11n draft...

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Wireless LAN Networking 
This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult 
the Glossary for definitions of the terminology used in this section. 
T
HE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CHANGING 
NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY 
BE  DONE  BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. 
 
 
Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) 
The SMCWBR14-N2 provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. In most...

 6 channel for each station. 
  

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When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic 
Service Set (BSS). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data 
packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations 
can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network.