BarricadeTM 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 April 2003 Pub.
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COMPLIANCES FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Compliances Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Wireless Barricade Router . . . . . . . . . 1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Wireless Barricade Router . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Requirements .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Address Translation (NAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 51 59 60 61 64 Troubleshooting . . . . . .
ABOUT THE WIRELESS BARRICADE ROUTER Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless Barricade™ Broadband Router. SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. LED Indicators The SMC7004VWBR includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. 4 SMC7004VWBR Link/ACT Speed LED Status Description PWR (Green) On The Wireless Barricade is receiving power.
About the Wireless Barricade Router Features and Benefits 2 • Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 253 users) • • 802.
INSTALLING THE WIRELESS BARRICADE ROUTER Before installing the Wireless Barricade™ Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Wireless Barricade.
Installing the Wireless Barricade Router Hardware Description The Wireless Barricade can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port . It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream.
Hardware Description • 4 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). These ports can auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X (i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network device with straight-through cable). These ports can be connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.
Installing the Wireless Barricade Router Item Description Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub or switch) on your local area network to these ports. WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet router to this port. Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. LEDs Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
Connect the System Connect the System The Wireless Barricade can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the following guidelines: • Keep the Wireless Barricade away from any heating devices. • Do not place the Wireless Barricade in a dusty or wet environment.
Installing the Wireless Barricade Router 3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Wireless Barricade. Internet Internet Access Device Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router LAN PWR SMC700 WLAN WAN 1 2 3 Link Activity 4AWBR Notebook with Wireless PC Card SOHO Office or Residence Figure 2.
Connect the System Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. SMC currently offers several wireless network cards, including the SMC2602W and SMC2632W Wireless cards. Rotate both antennas on the back of the Wireless Barricade to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis.
Installing the Wireless Barricade Router Wired to Wireless Network Extension Internet Internet Access Device Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter LAN PWR SMC7004 WLAN WAN 1 2 3 Link Activity AWBR Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router Wired LAN PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 3.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 13. Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the Network window. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Double-click Protocol.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2.
Setting Up TCP/IP 4. Double-click Protocol. 5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK to complete the installation procedure. Setting Up TCP/IP To access the Internet through the Wireless Barricade, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Wireless Barricade.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the Wireless Barricade’s Web configuration interface.See “Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router” on page 25 for information on configuring the Wireless Barricade.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 11.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. On the Network window Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. Click the “Obtain an IP address “option. 6. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank. If there are IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one and click Remove until the section is empty. 7. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 8. On the Network Properties Window, click the OK button to save these new settings. Note: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x. (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes button.
Setting Up TCP/IP Barricade is functioning. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window. Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Click on the Protocols tab. 4. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol. 5. Click on the IP Address tab.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 6. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Click on “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”. 8. Click OK to close the window. 9. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart. Obtain IP Settings From Your Wireless Barricade Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the Wireless Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that the Wireless Barricade is functioning. 4. Type EXIT and press to close the Command Prompt window. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel. 2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless Barricade. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP.
Setting Up TCP/IP 2. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless Barricade. Next, click the Properties button. 3. the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that Ethernet is selected in the Connect Via: field. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure field. 4. Close the TCP/IP dialog box. Manual IP Configuration 1. Check Specify an IP address on the IP Address tab. Enter an IP address based on the default network 192.168.2.x (where x is between 2 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.
Setting Up TCP/IP 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Wireless Barricade (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add. 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Wireless Barricade and click Add. This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise, add specific DNS servers into the DNS Server Search Order field and click Add. 4. After finishing TCP/IP setup, click OK, and then reboot the computer.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the Wireless Barricade, use the Ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the Wireless Barricade. The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the Ping command: ping 192.168.2.1 If a message similar to the following appears: Pinging 192.168.2.
CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS BARRICADE ROUTER The Wireless Barricade Router can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you can configure the Wireless Barricade and view statistics to monitor network activity. Note: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.smc.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Disable Proxy Connection You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the Wireless Barricade configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer (5 or above) 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options. 2.
Netscape (4 or above) Netscape (4 or above) 1. Open Netscape. Click Edit, and then select Preferences. 2. In the Preferences window, under Category, double-click Advanced, then select the Proxies option. 3. Check “Direct connection to the Internet.” 4. Click the OK button to save the changes. To access the Wireless Barricade’s management interface, enter the Wireless Barricade IP address in your Web browser http://192.168.2.1. Then click LOGIN. (By default, there is no password.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Wireless Barricade’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Wireless Barricade for use with a cable modem or DSL modem. Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced functions.
Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Time Zone Click on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup. For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and click NEXT. . Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have. For a cable modem connection see the following page.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Cable Modem Your ISP may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into the field. Click Finish to complete the setup. The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status, as well as other information. See “Status” on page 64 for details.
Setup Wizard Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, gateway IP address, DNS IP addresses, and subnet mask. Click FINISH to complete the setup. PPPoE xDSL Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
Advanced Setup during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 0) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup. (Refer to “Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)” on page 40 for details.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Menu Description Firewall Configures a variety of security and specialized functions, including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ. DDNS Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or servers. UPnP With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.
Advanced Setup System Time Zone Select your time zone and time server from the drop-down list for the Wireless Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client access control.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password. For security you should assign one before exposing the Wireless Barricade to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive.
Advanced Setup Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Wireless Barricade using a standard Web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click APPLY. Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the Wireless Barricade. WAN Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider, then click More Configuration to enter detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Dynamic IP The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface on the Wireless Barricade. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.
Advanced Setup Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE) Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. Using the above screen allows client PCs to establish a normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on each client PC.
Advanced Setup longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10 minutes) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Static IP If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Wireless Barricade, then enter the gateway address of your ISP.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Router BigPond If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter the the user name, password and service name for BigPond authentication.
Advanced Setup DNS Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.smc.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen.