System Requirements; Connect The System - SMC Networks Barricade SMC7004ABR User Manual

System Requirements

You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum
requirements:
• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet
Service Provider (ISP) using an xDSL modem, Cable modem,
ISDN TA, or PSTN analog modem. You may also have access
over the telephone system to an analog modem at another site.
• A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assignment
via DHCP, as well as a Gateway server address and DNS server
address from your service provider.
• A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100
Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter.
• 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.

Connect the System

The 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 Barricade away from any heating devices.
• Do not place the Barricade in a dusty or wet environment.
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