SMC7004ABR
BarricadeTM Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 March 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Barricade Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Address Translation (NAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABOUT THE BARRICADE ROUTER Congratulations on your purchase of the 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. For those who want to surf the Internet at the lowest possible cost, this Broadband Router provides a convenient and powerful solution. LED Indicators The SMC7004ABR includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.
About the Barricade Router Features and Benefits 2 • Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Internet connection to ISDN TA or PSTN modem via an RS-232 console port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports • Built-in print server for any client attached to the LAN • DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping • Firewall with client privileges, hacker prevention, and NAT • NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-u
INSTALLING THE ROUTER Before installing the 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 Barricade Router. After installing the Barricade Router, refer to the Web-based configuration program in “Configuring the Barricade Router” on page 25 for information on configuring the router.
Installing the Router Hardware Description The Barricade Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port or RS-232 serial port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. It can also function as a print server. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Mbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.
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 Router Item Description Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. LEDs Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 1.) LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub or switch) on your local area network to these ports. Printer Port Parallel port (25-pins, D-type, female). Connect the shared printer to this port. WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45).
Connect the System • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet. • A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Barricade Router.) Connect the System The Barricade Router can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed.
Installing the Router 3. Connect your printer: Use standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the printer port on the Barricade Router. 4. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Barricade Router. Internet Internet Access Device SMC7004ABR Broadband Router LAN Link/Act 1 2 3 4 10/100 WAN Power 1 2 3 4 ABR SMC7004 Reset SOHO Office or Residence Figure 2.
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 11. 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 Barricade Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Barricade Router.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 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 Barricade Router’s Web configuration interface.See “Configuring the Barricade Router” on page 25 for information on configuring the Barricade Router.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 9.
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 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade Router 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.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Click on the IP Address tab. 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.
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 Barricade Router 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 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 Barricade Router. 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. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel 2.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 4. On 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.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 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. 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Barricade Router (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Barricade Router 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. After that, set up other PCs on the LAN according to the procedures described above.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. there may be something wrong in your installation procedure. Check the following items in sequence: 1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the Barricade Router and the computer? The LAN LED on the Barricade Router and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on. 2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the Barricade Router is 192.168.2.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE ROUTER The Barricade Router can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you can configure the Barricade Router and view statistics to monitor network activity. Note: NOTE: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.smc.
Configuring the 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 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) 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 Barricade Router’s management interface, enter the Barricade Router IP address in your Web browser http://192.168.2.1. Then click LOGIN. (By default, there is no password.) The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup options.
Configuring the Barricade Router Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Barricade Router’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Barricade Router 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 . Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have. For a cable modem connection see the following page. For a Fixed-IP xDSL connection see “Fixed-IP xDSL” on page 30, and for a PPPoE xDSL connection, see “PPPoE” on page 31.
Configuring the Barricade Router Cable Modem After selecting Cable Modem as the Broadband Type, a message will appear stating that your data has been successfully saved. Note: Select Home to return to the home page, then select Advanced Settings/WAN to configure the required parameters. (See “WAN” on page 35.) Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address.
Setup Wizard 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. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
Configuring the Barricade Router Advanced Setup Use the Web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade Router and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu Description System Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Barricade Router remotely.
Advanced Setup Menu Description Tools Contains options to backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system. Status Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information.
Configuring the 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 Barricade Router 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 Barricade Router 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 Barricade Router. 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 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 Barricade Router. 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 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 Static IP Address If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Barricade Router, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a Web server or FTP server.
Configuring the Barricade Router 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.
Advanced Setup Dial-up If you are accessing the Internet via an ISDN TA or PSTN modem attached to the serial port on the Barricade Router, then you must specify your account information on this screen as described below. Note: If not checked, then this connection will only be used for backup access if the primary WAN link fails • Dial-Up Service Phone Number – Enter the phone number your service provider has given to you for Internet access.
Configuring the Barricade Router • Maximum Idle Time – Enter a maximum idle time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity (Default: 10). If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.
Advanced Setup • LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the Barricade Router and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. • Set a period for the lease time if required. For home networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease. • IP Address Pool – A dynamic IP start address may be specified by the user, e.g. 192.168.2.100 (default value).
Configuring the Barricade Router Address Mapping Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into the Global IP field. Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the global IP.
Advanced Setup Virtual Server If you configure the Barricade Router as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the Barricade Router redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).
Configuring the Barricade Router Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications cannot work with Network Address Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
Advanced Setup For a full list of ports and the services that run on them, see www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers. Firewall The Barricade Plus firewall can provide access control of connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
Configuring the Barricade Router Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen).
Advanced Setup The MAC Filtering feature of the Barricade allows you to control access to your network to up to 32 clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the client machine. This ID is unique to each network adapter. If the MAC address is listed in the table, that client machine will have access to the network. URL Blocking To configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to specify the websites (www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you want to filter on your network.
Configuring the Barricade Router Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules based on Time and Date. These rules can then be used to configure more specific Access Control. Enables Schedule-based Internet access control. 1. Click Add Schedule Rule. 2. Define the settings for the schedule rule (as shown on the following screen). 3. Click OK and then click the APPLY button to save your settings.
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Configuring the Barricade Router 52 • SPI and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default: Enabled) –The Barricade Router Intrusion Detection Feature limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked except for those types marked with a check in the Stateful Packet Inspection section. • RIP Defect (Default: Enabled) – If an RIP request packet is not replied to by the router, it will stay in the input queue and not be released.
Advanced Setup • Stateful Packet Inspection – This is called a “stateful” packet inspection because it examines the contents of the packet to determine the state of the communications; i.e., it ensures that the stated destination computer has previously requested the current communication. This is a way of ensuring that all communications are initiated by the recipient computer and are taking place only with sources that are known and trusted from previous interactions.
Configuring the Barricade Router • Connection Policy – Enter the appropriate values for TCP/ UDP sessions as described in the following table. Parameter Defaults Description Fragmentation half-open wait 10 sec Configures the number of seconds that a packet state structure remains active. When the timeout value expires, the router drops the unassembled packet, freeing that structure for use by another packet.
Advanced Setup Parameter Defaults Description Total incomplete TCP/ UDP sessions LOW 250 sessions Defines the rate of newly unestablished sessions that will cause the software to stop deleting half-open sessions. Incomplete TCP/UDP 250 sessions sessions (per min.) HIGH Maximum number of allowed incomplete TCP/ UDP sessions per minute. Incomplete TCP/UDP 200 sessions sessions (per min.) LOW Minimum number of allowed incomplete TCP/ UDP sessions per minute.
Configuring the Barricade Router DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
Advanced Setup DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings Domain Name – A series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods, that is the address of a the Barricade Router network connection and that identifies the owner of the address. Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or servers. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes.
Configuring the Barricade Router This DNS feature is powered by TZO.com. With a DDNS connection you can host your own web site, email server, FTP site, and more at your own location even if you have a dynamic IP address. (Default: Disable) UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above.
Advanced Setup Tools Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the Barricade Router. Tools - Configuration Tools • • Backup – saves the Barricade’s configuration to a file. • Restore – restores settings from a saved backup configuration file. • Restore to factory defaults – restores the Barricade settings back to the factory default original.
Configuring the Barricade Router Tools - Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. Download the upgrade file from the SMC Web site (www.smc.com) and save it to your hard drive. In the Upgrade Target field, choose Firmware. Then click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file. Click APPLY. Check the Status page Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.
Advanced Setup Tools - Reset Click APPLY to reset the Barricade Router. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If you use the Reset button on the front panel, the Barricade Router performs a power reset. If the button is held depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.
Configuring the Barricade Router The following items are included on this screen: 62 Section Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP and Firewall status. INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the hardware version and serial number. Security Log Displays illegal attempts to access your network.
CONFIGURING THE PRINT SERVER If you want to use the print server built into the Barricade Router, then you must first install the Port Monitor program as described in the following section for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000. To configure the Barricade Print Server for Windows 95/98/Me/ NT/2000, or Unix, see “Configure the Print Server” on page 66. Install the SMC Printer Port Monitor Skip this section if you are using Unix.
Configuring the Print Server 3. Select the destination folder and click on the Next button. The setup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder. 4. Select the Program Folder that will contain the program icon for uninstalling the port monitor, and then click Next.
Install the SMC Printer Port Monitor 5. Enter the printer port name that will be used to identify the port monitor in your system, and press Next. 6. When the setup program finishes installing the port monitor, check the radio button to restart your computer and then click OK. 7. After rebooting your computer, add the Barricade print server to your system as described in the following section.
Configuring the Print Server Configure the Print Server The Barricade’s print server supports Microsoft Windows 95/98/ Me/NT/2000, and Unix. If you are using Windows 95/98/Me/NT/ 2000, first install the port monitor as described in the previous section before adding the Barricade’s print server to your operating system. Configure the Network Printer in Windows 95/98/Me/ 2000 1. On a Windows 95/98/Me/2000 platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer menu, and double-click the Add Printer icon.
Configure the Print Server 2. Follow the prompts to add a Local printer to your system.Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 3. Select the monitored port (the default port name is SMC100) and then click the Create a new port button. 4. Enter the IP address of the Barricade and click OK, and then click Next in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box.
Configuring the Print Server 5. Continue following the prompts to finish installing the Barricade print server. The printer type you specified will now be added to your Printers menu. Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT 1. On a Windows NT platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer menu, and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. Follow the prompts to add a local printer to your system.
Configure the Print Server 3. Select the monitored port. The default port name is SMC100. Then click the Configure Port button. 4. Enter the IP address of the Barricade and click OK, and then click Next in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box.
Configuring the Print Server 5. Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 6. Continue following the prompts to finish installing the Barricade print server. The printer type you specified will now be added to your Printers menu. Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems Follow the traditional configuration procedure on Unix platforms to set up the Barricade print server. The printer name is lpt1.
Configure the Print Server 4. Click Next button to begin the printer installation process. 5. On the next dialog box, choose the Local Printer option and verify the “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” option is unchecked. Note: On Windows XP check the “Local printer attached to this computer.” 6. Click the Next button to create a new printer port. 7. Select the Create a New Port option and then select the Standard TCP/IP Port option in the drop down menu.
Configuring the Print Server 8. When you click the Next button the “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” will launch.
Configure the Print Server 9. To start this new installation wizard click the Next button. 10. Provide the appropriate IP and Port name information for your new Printer port. If you are using default settings on the router you can use the following information: Printer Name or IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Port Name: IP_192.168.2. Note: This is the IP that you use to administer your router with (for example: 192.168.2.1).
Configuring the Print Server 11. Click the Next button to continue 12. On the next dialog box, under the Device type choose the Custom option 13. Then click the Settings… button to input the Specific Barricade Printer port information.
Configure the Print Server 14. In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor dialog box you will need to configure some additional settings. Please confirm these settings below: • Port Name: IP_192.168.2.1* • Printer Name or IP Address: 192.168.2.1* * This should be the same information that was configured in Step 7.
Configuring the Print Server • The Queue Name is LPT1. • Verify the LPR Byte Counting Enabled and SNMP Status Enabled options are unchecked. 15. Once you have verified all of these settings, click the OK button to save these settings and close the “Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor” window. 16. Click Next to continue and view a summary of the configuration that you have just completed. 17. Click the Finish button to complete the configuration process of the TCP/IP port 18.
Configure the Print Server 20. Once you have your printer listed and selected in this dialog box click the Next button.
Configuring the Print Server 21. Name your printer. In this dialog box you will give your installed printer a name; this will be the name this printer is referred to in your Printer folder. 22. Once you have named your printer, click Next to continue. 23. Choose the Do not share this printer option and click the Next button. 24. Choose No to the Print Test Page option, and click the Next button. 25.
Configure the Print Server Once you have completed the printer installation, you will need to configure some properties on your printer. To do so, please follow the steps listed below: 1. If you closed out the Printers window, please re-open it from the control panel. 2. Locate the printer that you just installed and right-mouse click on it and choose Properties. 3.
Configuring the Print Server • All of the other options should be disabled or unchecked. 4. Click on the Ports tab and verify that you have the TCP/IP port that you just created selected and the Enable bidirectional support and Enable printer pooling options are unchecked. 5. Click the Apply button to save the settings. 6. Next click on the General tab and click on the Print Test Page button.
Configure the Print Server Confirm printer connection On the status page of the web-based login, you can confirm the printer connection to the Barricade.
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TROUBLESHOOTING The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and Barricade router online. Verify you are connected to the Barricade Router If you are unable to access the Barricade’s web-based administration pages then you may not be properly connected or configured. The screen shots in this section were taken on a Windows 2000 machine, but the same steps will apply to Windows 95/98/Me/XP.
Troubleshooting If you have any other IP address information listed see below. If you have an IP address that starts with 169.254.XXX.XXX then see the next section. If you have another IP address configured, then see section A.3 I am getting an IP Address that starts with 169.254.XXX.XXX If you are getting this IP Address, then you need to check that you are properly connected to the Barricade Router. Confirm that you have a good link light on the Barricade for the port this computer is connected to.
Troubleshooting 3. Then type ipconfig/renew. Symptom The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made. Possible Solutions • Check that the host computer and hub are both powered on. • Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices. • Verify that Category 5 cable is used if you are operating at 100 Mbps, and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).
Troubleshooting 86 • Check the network card connections. • The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX hub/switch port, network card, or cable may be defective.
SPECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the Barricade 4-Port Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC7004ABR) Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.
Specifications Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Dimensions 19.05 x 11.43 x 3.31 cm (7.5 x 4.5 x 1.3 in.) Weight 340 g (12 oz) Input Power 12 V (1 A) Power 12 Watts max.
Specifications Industry Canada Class B EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class B C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class B Immunity EN 61000-3-2/3 EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Safety UL 1950 EN60950 (TÜV) CSA 22.2 No.
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