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  • Page 2 Barricade Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps December 2004 Revision Number: R01...
  • Page 3 SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 5: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    OMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
  • Page 6 Compliances Industry Canada - Class B Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 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,”...

  • Page 7: Ec Conformance Declaration

    EC Conformance Declaration SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
  • Page 8 Compliances Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä...

  • Page 9: Safety Compliance

    è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está...
  • Page 10 Compliances Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF About the Wireless Barricade g Router ..1 LED Indicators ........1 Features and Benefits .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting ... . 75 Tools ........76 Status .

  • Page 13: About The Wireless Barricade G Router

    BOUT THE ARRICADE G Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless Barricade™ g 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 Wireless Barricade g Router includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

  • Page 14: Features And Benefits

    About the Wireless Barricade g Router Features and Benefits • Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 54 Mbps wireless interface • IEEE 802.11g Compliant – interoperable with multiple vendors •...

  • Page 15: Installing The Wireless Barricade G Router

    NSTALLING THE ARRICADE G Before installing the Wireless Barricade, 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.

  • Page 16: Hardware Description

    Installing the Wireless Barricade g Router Hardware Description The Wireless Barricade can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports.
  • Page 17 The following figure shows the components of the Wireless Barricade: Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels Item Description LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 1.) Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub Ports or switch) on your local area network to these ports.

  • Page 18: System Requirements

    Installing the Wireless Barricade g Router System Requirements • Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem. • A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider.

  • Page 19: Basic Installation Procedure

    Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: Connect the Wireless Barricade to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless Barricade to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device. You may also connect the Wireless Barricade to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals.
  • Page 20 Installing the Wireless Barricade g Router Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of the LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch.
  • Page 21 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, please visit www.smc.com for more details. Try to place the Wireless Barricade in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network.
  • Page 22 Installing the Wireless Barricade g Router Attach the Wireless Barricade g Router to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable CAT 5 with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Wireless Barricade.

  • Page 23: Configuring Client 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. The default network settings for the Wireless Barricade are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network...

  • Page 24: Configuring Your Computer In Windows 2000

    Configuring Client TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless...
  • Page 25 Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless Barricade g Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the Wireless Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the Wireless Barricade, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 26 Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the <ENTER> 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.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Computer In Windows Xp

    Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 outlined above.

  • Page 28: Configuring A Macintosh Computer

    Configuring Client TCP/IP Configuring a Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screen shots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.

  • Page 29: Manual Ip Configuration (For All Windows Os)

    Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) 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.
  • Page 30 Configuring Client TCP/IP 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.

  • Page 31: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    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.

  • Page 32: Configuring The Wireless Barricade G Router

    ONFIGURING THE The Wireless Barricade g Router can be configured by Internet Explorer 5.5 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 Wireless Barricade, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.smc.com...

  • Page 33: Disable Proxy Connection

    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. Internet Explorer 5.5 or above (For Windows) 1.

  • Page 34: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Navigating the Web Browser Interface 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. (Default password: smcadmin) Note: Login passwords are case sensitive. The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup options.

  • Page 35: Making Configuration Changes

    Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the APPLY or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting. Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, ensure that Internet Explorer 5.5 is configured as...

  • Page 36: Setup Wizard

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router 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.

  • Page 37: Broadband Type

    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 26, for a PPPoE xDSL connection, see “PPPoE” on page 27, and for BigPond connection, see “BigPond”...
  • Page 38 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Cable Modem Your Internet Service Provider may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into the field. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first setting up your broadband account, only connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the Wireless Barricade and click the Clone MAC Address button.

  • Page 39: Pppoe

    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.
  • Page 40 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router • Connect On Demand: When the connection is broken by the idle time, any trigger can make the connection alive. Note: If you are on a leased line or pay-per min. connection, please set your maximum idle time to 3 minutes. This will cause your Internet connection to drop after 3 minutes of idle time so you won’t be charged for extra online time from your ISP.
  • Page 41 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: 3 minutes) Connect Mode •...

  • Page 42: Advanced Setup

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Advanced Setup Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Barricade and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available. Menu System Wireless Firewall DDNS UPnP...
  • Page 43 Menu Description Tools Contains options to back up and 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.

  • Page 44: System

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router System Time Zone Set the time zone and time server for the Wireless Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client access control. • Set your local time zone settings Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and set the start and end dates if your area requires daylight savings.
  • Page 45 • Get date and time from online time servers (Network Time Protocol) Choose the online standard time server for your area from the drop-down menu, or enter the IP address of the time server on your network. • Set date and time using the PC's date and time Click on the radio button for synchronizing the Wireless Barricade’s internal clock with the host PC.
  • Page 46 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Password Settings For security you should assign your own password before exposing the Wireless Barricade to the Internet. (Default: smcadmin) Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive. Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the Reset button on the rear panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to...
  • Page 47 Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Wireless Barricade using a standard web browser. Check Enable and set the IP address (range) of the remote host. Click APPLY. (Default: Disable) Note: If you select Any IP Address in the Allow Access to field, any host can manage the Wireless Barricade.
  • Page 48 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router ZoneAlarm Pro Your Wireless Barricade now includes a new “Client Enforcement” feature from Zone Labs, Inc. Client Enforcement provides end to end security by ensuring that only protected endpoint PC’s have access to the network. Simply configure your Wireless Barricade to restrict the network access of endpoint PCs that are not in compliance with security requirements.
  • Page 49 • Privacy protection to keep your identity and web-surfing habits confidential with features such as cookie control, 3rd-party spy protection and cache cleaner to protect your privacy while you surf, and ad-blocking and parental control keep your surfing safe and distraction-free. By refusing Internet or WAN access to any workstation not running ZoneAlarm Pro, security of your network is greatly increased.
  • Page 50 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router • License Key The License Key field is optional. To input your ZoneAlarm Pro (ZAP) License Number, type in or paste the license number you received at the time of purchase. Note: Only licenses for ZoneAlarm Pro with Web Filtering 4.x and higher, purchased through http://smc.zonelabs.com, can be inserted directly into this field.
  • Page 51 ensure that users always run the most up-to-date version of the software. • ZoneAlarm Pro Security Level The overhead for communication between the router and Zone Alarm Pro with Web Filtering on your PCs is very minimal. The communication packets are small and infrequent. However, if you do feel it is causing a delay on your network, you have some control over the frequency the packets are sent to and from ZoneAlarm Pro and the Wireless Barricade.
  • Page 52 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router • From IP Address Input the last three digits of the first IP Address from the range of IP addresses that you would like to exempt from this policy enforcement. Note: The default IP address of the Wireless Barricade is 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 53: Syslog Server

    Advanced Setup Syslog Server The Syslog Server downloads the Wireless Barricade’s log file to the server with the IP address specified on this screen. Syslog servers offer the possibility to capture the live logs of the router on a PC. There are many shareware syslogs servers available on the web.

  • Page 54: Wan

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router 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.
  • Page 55 Advanced Setup 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.
  • Page 56 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router 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.
  • Page 57 • Connect On Demand: When the connection is broken by the idle time, any trigger can make the connection alive. Note: If you are on a leased line or pay-per min. connection, please set your maximum idle time to 3 minutes. This will cause your Internet connection to drop after 3 minutes of idle time so you won’t be charged for extra online time from your ISP.
  • Page 58 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1460) unless you have a particular reason to change it. Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the PPTP connection is maintained during inactivity.
  • Page 59 Advanced Setup 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. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a web server or FTP server.
  • Page 60 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router BigPond BigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat system to maintain the Internet connection. Configure the built-in client with your user name, password and service name to get on line.
  • Page 61 Advanced Setup 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.

  • Page 62: Lan

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router • LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the Wireless Barricade 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.

  • Page 63: Wireless

    Wireless The Wireless Barricade can easily be configured as a Wireless Access Point, so the wireless clients can connect directly to it to form a wireless network. The wireless PCs must be set to infrastructure mode to communicate with the Access Point. Channel and SSID To create a wireless network, the Wireless Barricade and wireless PCs must have the same Service Set ID (SSID),...
  • Page 64 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router SSID Broadcast: By default, the Wireless Barricade will transmit the SSID in the wireless beacons as part of the normal wireless protocol. To increase your wireless security the SSID Broadcast can be disabled. (Default: Enable) Wireless Mode: Set the communication mode for the Wireless Barricade.
  • Page 65 Security If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption security requires you to use the same protocol set (WPA or WEP) and encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless Barricade and all of your wireless clients.
  • Page 66 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the level of security required, the network and management resources available, and the software support provided on wireless clients. A summary of wireless security considerations is listed in the following table.
  • Page 67 WPA Encryption Type WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of authentication and broadcast/session keys. • Pre-Shared Key/Passphrase If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Key to the clients that connect to the Wireless Barricade.
  • Page 68 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router 3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your clients to type accurately, as you might forget it. 4. A Hex (hexadecimal) digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.
  • Page 69 Advanced Setup WEP Encryption Type You can choose between standard 40/64-bit or the more robust 128-bit encryption. To manually configure the keys, select the WEP Encryption Type option from the drop down menu. For 40/64-bit encryption enter 5 hexadecimal pairs for each key.
  • Page 70 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router To generate the keys automatically, select the Passphrase option from the drop down menu. For 40/64-bit encryption, 4 keys will be generated. For 128-bit encryption, 1 key is generated and repeated for the 4 keys. The Active Transmit Key determines which key is used to encrypt the transmit data.

  • Page 71: Wds (Wireless Distribution System)

    WDS (Wireless Distribution System) When repeater is enabled, this Wireless Barricade g Router functions as a wireless repeater and is able to wirelessly communicate with other access points or wireless gateways via WDS (Wireless Distribution System) links. You can specify up to six WDS links, where each link is defined by the MAC addresses of the other repeater capable access point or wireless gateway.
  • Page 72 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router To establish a WDS connection between access points, follow the steps below. 1. Check Enable Repeater radio button. 2. Enter the MAC address of the access point to which you want to connect. 3. Click Wireless/Channel and SSID of the navigation menu for configuring the operation mode (11b or 11g) and radio channel on the Wireless Barricade g Router.

  • Page 73: Nat - Network Address Translation

    Advanced Setup NAT - Network Address Translation From this section you can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server, and Special Application features that provide control over the TCP/UDP port openings in the router’s firewall. This section can be used to support several Internet based applications such as web, email, FTP, and Telnet.

  • Page 74: Virtual Server

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Virtual Server If you configure the Wireless Barricade 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 Wireless Barricade redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP...
  • Page 75 Advanced Setup 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.
  • Page 76 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Popular applications requiring multiple ports are listed in the Popular Applications field. From the drop-down list, choose the application and then choose a row number to copy this data into. Note: Choosing a row that already contains data will overwrite the current settings.

  • Page 77: Firewall

    Advanced Setup Firewall The Wireless Barricade 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.
  • Page 78 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen).
  • Page 79 Advanced Setup MAC Filtering Table The MAC Filtering feature of the Wireless Barricade allows you to control access to your network for 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.
  • Page 80 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router URL Blocking To configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to specify the web sites (e.g. www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you want to filter on your network. To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify an access rule in “Access Control”...
  • Page 81 Advanced Setup 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.
  • Page 82 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Enable 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.
  • Page 83 Intrusion Detection • SPI and Anti-DoS (Denial-of-Service) firewall protection (Default: Enable) – The Intrusion Detection Feature limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be inspected. •...
  • Page 84 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) 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.

  • Page 85: Ddns (Dynamic Dns) Settings

    Advanced Setup DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings...
  • Page 86 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to the router or server. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes.

  • Page 87: Upnp (Universal Plug And Play) Setting

    UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above. UPnP allows the device to automatically: • dynamically join local network • obtain an IP address • convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.

  • Page 88: Tools

    Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Tools Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the Wireless Barricade. Tools - Configuration Tools • Backup Router Settings – Saves the Wireless Barricade’s configuration to a file.
  • Page 89 Advanced Setup 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 Firmware File field, click Browse to look for the downloaded file. Click APPLY.
  • Page 90 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Tools - Reset Click APPLY to reset the Wireless Barricade. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If you use the Reset button on the rear panel, the Wireless Barricade performs a power reset. If the button is depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.

  • Page 91: Status

    Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included on this screen: Section INTERNET Release (Disconnect) Renew...
  • Page 92 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Section Security Log Save Clear Refresh DHCP Client Log Description Displays illegal attempts to access your network. Click on this button to save the security log file. Click on this button to delete the access log. Click on this button to refresh the screen.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and the Wireless Barricade online. A. Verify your connection to the Wireless Barricade. If you are unable to access the Wireless Barricade’s web-based administration pages, then you may not be properly connected or configured.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 C. B. 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 Wireless Barricade.
  • Page 95 2. Type ipconfig/release. 3. Then type ipconfig/renew. D. The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made. 1. Check that the host computer and the Wireless Barricade are both powered on. 2. Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices. 3.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting 4. Check the network card connections. 5. The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port, network card, or cable may be defective. E. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: 1. Be sure the Wireless Barricade and the wireless clients are configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID).
  • Page 97 F. If you forgot or lost the password: Set the Wireless Barricade to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds or more. There is no password by default. G. If all other recovery measures fail, and the Wireless Barricade is still not functioning properly, take any of these steps: 1.

  • Page 98: Maximum Distance Table

    Troubleshooting Maximum Distance Table Important Notice Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier composition and construction and local environmental interference that may impact your actual distances and cause you to experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMCWBR14-G. Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX FastEthernet IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g WAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN Interfaces 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 4 RJ-45 ports: LAN data transfer rate is up to 10/20 Mbps (10BASE-T half/full duplex) or 100/200 Mbps (100BASE-TX half/full duplex) Data Rates...
  • Page 100 Specifications Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan) Antenna Antenna Type 1 Dipole antenna with RP-SMA connector Antenna Gain 1.43 dBi Sensitivity Modulation Rate Modulation Rate 802.11b - 1Mbps 802.11b - 2Mbps 802.11b - 5.5Mbps 802.11b- 11Mbps 802.11g - 6Mbps...
  • Page 101 RF Output Power Modulation Rate 802.11b - 1Mbps 802.11b - 2Mbps 802.11b - 5.5Mbps 802.11b- 11Mbps 802.11g - 6Mbps 802.11g - 9Mbps 802.11g - 12Mbps 802.11g - 18Mbps 802.11g - 24Mbps 802.11g - 36Mbps 802.11g - 48Mbps 802.11g - 54Mbps Management Browser-based management Both DHCP Server and Client provided...
  • Page 102 Specifications Indicator Panel Power, WLAN, WAN (Link, Activity), LAN (Link/Activity, Speed - 10/100 Mbps) Dimensions 155 x 130 x 26 mm (6.10 x 5.12 x 1.02 in.) Weight 410 g (14.46 oz) Input Power 9 VDC, 1 A US: DV-91A EU: DV-91AUP Power Consumption 5 Watts max.
  • Page 103 Compliances CE Mark Emissions FCC Class B VCCI Class B 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 DGT LP0002: 2004 Safety CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.950) GS (EN60950) CB (IEC60950) Specifications...
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