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Navigating the web browser interface, Making configuration changes – SMC Networks SMCWEBT-G User Manual

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Navigating the Web Browser Interface

The Wireless AP’s management interface consists of Setup
Wizard, Home Network Settings, a Security section and
Advanced Settings. Use the web management interface to define
system parameters, manage and control the Wireless AP, or
monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the
selections available from this program.

Making Configuration Changes

Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list.
Once a configuration change has been made on a screen, be
sure to click the SAVE SETTINGS button at the bottom of the
screen to enable the new setting.

Menu

Description

Setup Wizard

Use the Setup Wizard for quick and easy configuration of your
Internet connection and basic LAN settings. Go to “Setup
Wizard” on page 19 fo
r detailed information.

Home Network
Settings

Use the Home Network Settings section to configure your LAN,
WAN and wireless settings. Go to “Home Network Settings” on
page 25 for more information
.

Status

Displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware
version numbers, and security log information.

Network
Settings

Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless AP’s LAN
interface and DHCP setup.

Wireless

Configures the network operation mode and the wireless
channel.

Security

Sets SSID, and security encryption for wireless
communications.
Controls access to your network clients based on the MAC
(Media Access Control) address of the client machine.
Go to “Security” on page 32.

Advanced
Settings

Advanced Settings supports more advanced functions. Go to
“Advanced Settings” on page 38.

Maintenance

Contains options to backup and restore the current
configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory
defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system

System

Sets the password for administrator access