Troubleshooting - SMC Networks Barricade SMC2404WBR User Manual

spoofing, a hacker must first use a variety of techniques to find an IP address
of a trusted port and then modify the packet headers so that it appears that the
packets are coming from that port.
Q. I have trouble logging into the router.
A. Disable/Uninstall ALL software firewalls. Then make sure that there
are NO proxy configurations in the browser. In Internet Explorer, you go to
Tools, click on Internet Options, click on the Connections tab, click on LAN
settings and make sure that nothing is checked. In Netscape, go to Edit, click
Preferences, go to Advanced, and make sure that Direct Connection to
Internet is checked. Be sure to upgrade the firmware on the unit.
Q. How do you reset the Barricade to factory defaults?
A. Power off the router for about 30 seconds and then turn it on. Depress
the RESET button for 5 seconds and release it. The RESET button is on the
left of the front panel. The power light will flash rapidly, all 8 port lights will
turn on shortly, and then the router will return to its normal state.
Q. How do I update the firmware?
A.
1. Turn on the router and plug it into your network adapter using port 1, 2, 3, or
4 on the router.
2. Connect to the web user interface by typing the Barricade's IP Address (ex:
192.168.2.1) in your browser. Leave the password field blank and login (or
enter your password if you created one)
3. Go to the Advanced section. Click on the "Tools" link, and then click the
"Firmware Upgrade" option.
4. Set the "Update Target" to Firmware. Click the "Browse" button and point

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