SMC Wireless Barricade™ Routers User Guide SMC7004AWBR V1.
Hardware Installation 2.1.2. Rear Panel 2.1 The rear panel features three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and one Wide Area network (WAN) port. The WAN port connects your DSL or cable modem to the router. The LAN ports are used to connect to your computers or other network devices. Panel Layout 2.1.1. Front Panel LEDs monitor the status of each port. LED Function Colour Status Description POWER Power indication Green On Power is being applied to this product.
2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation 1. Decide Where to Place Your Wireless Broadband Router: You can place your Wireless Broadband Router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to power and network connections. a.
Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME 4. Select the “IP Address” tab. Click “Obtain an IP address automatically.” 5. Click the “Gateway” tab. If there are any “Installed Gateways” listed, highlight each one and click “Remove.” 2. From “Control Panel” Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” that is listed with your network card. 6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab, and then select “Disable DNS.
7. Click the “OK” button in the “Network” window. Windows may copy some files, then will prompt you to restart your system. Click “Yes” and your computer will shut down and restart. a. For Internet Explorer: i. Click “Tools”, then “Internet Options.” ii.In the “Internet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Next, click the “LAN Settings…” button. iii. Clear all the checkboxes. 9. Type “WINIPCFG” and click “OK.” It may take a minute or two for the “IP Configuration” window to appear 10.
ii. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced”, then click “Proxies”. Select “Direct connection to the internet.” Click “OK” 13.Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/Me computer connected to your Barricade 2. Double-click the “Network & Dial-Up Connections” icon. 3.
6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and then select “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” Then click “OK.” Click “OK” or “Close” to close each window. 7. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button, then “Programs”, then “Accessories”, and then click “Command Prompt.” English English 9.Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the key. Your “IP Address” should now be similar to the Barricade (i.e. 192.168.123.xxx). 10.
iii. Clear all the checkboxes and click “OK.” Click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window. ii. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced”, then click “Proxies”. Select “Direct connection to the internet.” Click “OK.” 13.Repeat these steps for each computer connected to your Barricade. Configuring Your Barricade If you connect to the Internet using a: Cable Modem, turn to page 13 DSL Modem, turn to page 15 DSL Modem with a Log In name and Password, turn to page 17 b.
Configuring Your Barricade for a Cable Modem 5. Under “WAN Type” Click the “Change…” button. 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 3. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the “System Password” field (default is “admin”) and click the “Log In” button. 4. Click “Primary Setup” 6. Select “Dynamic IP Address” and click the “Save” button. English English 2.
Configuring Your Barricade for a DSL Modem 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 6. Select “Static IP Address” and click the “Save” button. 3. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the “System Password” field (default is “admin”) and click the “Log In” button. 7. In the spaces provided, key in the values provided to you by your ISP.
Configuring Your Barricade for a DSL Modem with a Log-In Name and Password 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 6. Select “PPP over Ethernet” and click the “Save” button. 3. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the “System Password” field (default is “admin”) and click the “Log In” button. 7. Key in your Account Name and Password in the appropriate fields.
Wireless Setting Installing and Configuring the Print Server If you are not connecting your printer to your Barricade, skip this section. Wireless settings allow you to set the wireless configuration items. 1. Network ID (SSID): Network ID is used to identify the WLAN. Client stations can roam freely on this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID. (The factory setting is “default”) 2. Click the “Install” button. Follow the prompts on the screen.
Using the CD 5. Click the “Details” tab. 6. Under “Print to the following port:”, select “PRTmate: (All-in-1).” Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen will automatically appear. (If it doesn’t, please click “Start”, and then “Run…” Then type “:\install.exe” and click “OK.”) 7. Click “Port Settings.” 8. Enter the Barricade IP Address (default is 192.168.123.254) and click “OK.” 9.
Troubleshooting Here are some things to try if, after following the steps in this guide, you still have problems with: A. If your ISP has given you a specific “IP Address”, select “Static IP.” B. If use a Username and a Password to log in to your service, select “PPP over Ethernet.” C. If you use an external dial-up modem connected to your Barricade, select “Dial-up Network.” D. If your ISP has given you a “host-name”, select “Dynamic IP Address.” 2.
6. Click “Save” and then click “Reboot.” 7. When prompted to reboot now, click “OK.” 5. In the “Domain Name” field, key in the domain name given to you by your ISP (i.e. xxx.yyy.home.com). B. Your ISP may require a domain name. If your ISP does not require a domain name, you must leave this field blank. To enter your domain name: 2. In the “Location” field (for Netscape) or “Address” field (for Internet Explorer), type “http://192.168.123.254” and press . 3.
4. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the “System Password” field (default is “admin”) and click the “Log In” button. D. If you use DSL, you may need to reconfigure your Barricade for a PPPoE connection (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet). To reconfigure, go to the section labeled “Configuring Your Barricade for a DSL Connection with a Log-In Name and Password” on page 19. E. If you use a totally plug and play ISP (i.e.
5. When the installation program is finished, remove and reinsert the CD, and then click the “User’s Manual” button. English English 4. Double-click the file “RS405ENG.EXE.” This will start the installation of the viewer software. Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation.
