************************************************************************* * SMC Networks, INC * * Wireless Access Point * * SMC2655W * * FIRMWARE version 1.4i.4 * * UTILITY version 1.71 * * April 12, 2002 * * * ************************************************************************* ============ Introduction ============ This release package contains new firmware (v1.4i.4) the Management Utility Program (APMG v1.71) of SMC2655W Wireless Access Point (AP). Installation wizard of InstallShield could install the APMG Utility program easily. ======= Purpose ======= This release extends the Management Program (APMG) functionality and bug fixed. - Hardware and Software Supported - Hardware support revision: T1.3 - Firmware Rev: 1.4i.4 - AP Manager Rev: 1.71 ======================== Operating System Support ======================== The WLAN AP Manager program can be used in Windows 98, ME, NT4.0 (SP3 above) and Windows 2000. ========================== Limitations & Known Issues ========================== AP Firmware: ----------- - The AP firmware with version 1.4 or above can’t support the old hardware T1.0, which embedded with the AP firmware version V1.3h (V1.3x series version). - The AP supports the DHCP client function and it has been configured as the default setting. If the AP power on the network without the DHCP server, then the AP will work within the default IP address after approximate 20 seconds. - The AP can then be found via AP Manager after the AP starts with the IP Address. - In wireless client, The AP Scan (discovery) function via AP Manager can’t be used to find the associated/linked AP that is located in different IP subnet. AP Manager: ---------- The AP Scan (discovery) function can’t be used to find the APs that are located in different IP subnet (segment by router) *************** Release History *************** **1.9 – March 12, 2002 ** Files Release AP14i4-2.rom - AP Firmware - V 1.4i.4 AP Firmware (V1.4i.4): - The AP is not reset in the case of the WEP Settings modification. - The user can set the IP address of the Access Point with the arp –s method only during the first 3 minutes from the moment it starts up - Fix “ power LED Flash ‘ problem. APMG Manager (V1.71): Add the number of supported SMC2655W Access Point up to 128 units ** 1.8 – January 8, 2002 ** Files Release AP14h9.rom - AP Firmware - V 1.4h.9 AP Firmware (V1.4h.9): - Fix “password” problem, after the firmware upgrade but they cannot get connected into the AP to change parameters unless the use the password "Public". - Fix the “Loss connection” problem, the AP would drop the connection of wireless clients after a couple of hours and the clients need to reboot to connect AP again. ** 1.7 – September 20, 2001 ** Files Release APMG.exe - SNMP management - V 1.7 AP Manager (V1.7): - Update the revision to 1.7 - Extend the Mac Address Filter table to 64. - Add the feature “Backup Settings” and “Restore Settings” to/from a file. The feature function didn’t contain the Encryption (WEP) settings because the security concerns. ** 1.6 – August 14, 2001 ** Files Release AP14g7.rom - AP Firmware - V 1.4g.7 APMG.exe - SNMP management - V 1.6 AP Firmware (V1.4g.7): - Update the revision to 1.4g.7 - Fix the TCP/IP stack bug that will cause the AP to dynamically change its IP address sometimes. - Addition of the SSID broadcasting feature (i.e. Accept “ANY” SSID). This feature function will enhance the security in the wireless LAN. If user disabled this function, then the AP won’t respond the request of link while the client using the NULL (ANY) SSID. AP Manager (V1.6): - Update the revision to 1.6 - Add the function <Accept “ANY” SSID> in AP setting page to support the “SSID broadcasting feature” with APFW. - Fine tuning the capability of discovery <Scan> the AP function to find the multiple APs in the same LAN. ** 1.5 – June 18, 2001 ** Files Release AP14f4.rom - AP Firmware - V 1.4f.4 AP Firmware (V1.4f.4): Update the revision to 1.4f.4 - Fix the bug that AP will hang up both in Ethernet and Radio sometimes. This is causing the code bug while handling the re-Association request frame. The power circle is the only way to recover the AP. - Fix the display bug in the “Subnet Mask” field. Now, AP will correctly display the “Subnet Mask” which gets from the Ethernet (DHCP) server. - Add the management feature via the Radio path. Now, the AP firmware will respond the own BSSID clients’ “Scan” request via the wireless port (Radio), if the client and AP have the same IP segment. ** 1.4 – June 6, 2001 ** Files Release APMG.exe - SNMP management - V 1.4 AP Manager (V1.4): Update the revision to 1.4 - Add the On-line help. - Force to rescan and renew the list table after all the modified commands, which will cause the AP to have a reset. Such as, “Reset AP”, “Reload Default”, … - Fix the bug, for supporting the previous version firmware V1.3, during the connection and configuration. - Support the MKK (Channel 1~14) regulation setting. Now, the APMG will retrieve the MKK setting from AP firmware and display the available channel setting in “Channel” field. ** 1.3 – May 11, 2001 ** Files Release APMG.exe - SNMP management - V 1.3 AP Manager (V1.3): - Update the revision to 1.3 - Fix the bug of cursor abnormal busy in the MAC Address Filter enable function. - Fix the bug of RTS/CTS field setting (No check the error input by character) - Fix the bug of “Apply” button can’t correctly enable, during the mode change, under the tab of Encryption (WEP) - Add the manual IP input dialogue for the remote connect and configure Access Point feature via default gateway. - Add the OS detection support for non-support operating system (Win95) during the installation - Add the “Wait.avi” to report the busy state during the AP reset. ** 1.2 – April 30, 2001 ** Files Release AP14.rom - AP firmware image - V 1.4 APMG.exe - SNMP management - V 1.2 AP Firmware (V1.4): - Update the revision to 1.4 - Add the reload default function support (via hardware or software) - Add the alias name support with “AP Name” field. - Add the security (Password) control with the SNMP interface. - Add the DHCP client function - Add the Default Gateway function for remote control. - Add the WEP 128 bits, MAC address filter support AP Manager (V1.2): - Update the revision to 1.2 - Add the correspondence fields support as the AP firmware V1.4. Such as, AP Name, WEP 128, MAC Address filter, DHCP client switch option, Default Gateway field, Password, Reload default. - Add the Passphrase function support for WEP 64 bits and WEP 128 bits setting - Force rescanning to renew the AP table after the modification of Access Point ** 1.0 – January 17, 2001 ** First release.Download Driver Pack
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