SMC Networks 7904WBRB2 - annexe 1 Manual

SMC Networks 7904WBRB2 - annexe 1 Manual

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  • Page 3 54 Mbps Wireless Router with built-in ADSL Modem From SMC’s line of award-winning connectivity solutions 38 Tesla May 2006 Irvine, CA 92618 R.01 f/w 0.07b Phone: (949) 679-8000...
  • Page 4 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 All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term.
  • Page 6 RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. * SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
  • Page 7 OMPLIANCES 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 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 9 OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance 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 10 OMPLIANCES...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ....... . . 1-1 About the Barricade ......... 1-1 Features and Benefits .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS Configuring the ADSL Router ....4-1 Navigating the Management Interface ......4-2 Making Configuration Changes .
  • Page 13 ABLE OF ONTENTS Troubleshooting ......A-1 Cables ........B-1 Ethernet Cable .
  • Page 14 ABLE OF ONTENTS...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ADSL2 Barricade g, hereafter referred to as the “Barricade.” We are 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 in the most secure way, the Barricade provides a convenient and powerful solution.
  • Page 16: Applications

    NTRODUCTION • Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, intrusion detection, and NAT • NAT also enables multi-user Internet access via a single user account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as web, FTP, email, and Telnet) •...
  • Page 17 PPLICATIONS • Shared IP Address The Barricade provides Internet access for up to 253 users via a single shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, multiple users on your network can browse the web at the same time. • Virtual Server If you have a fixed IP address, you can set the Barricade to act as a virtual host for network address translation.
  • Page 18 NTRODUCTION...
  • Page 19: Installation

    HAPTER NSTALLATION Before installing the ADSL2 Barricade g, verify that you have all the items listed under the Package Contents list. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Barricade. After installing the Barricade, refer to “Configuring the ADSL Router” on page 4-1. Package Contents After unpacking the Barricade, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following items:...
  • Page 20: System Requirements

    NSTALLATION System Requirements You must meet the following minimum requirements: • ADSL Internet Service installed. • 2.4 GHz Wireless adapter or Ethernet Adapter installed on each PC. • TCP/IP network protocols installed on each PC that will access the Internet. •...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION The Barricade includes an LED display on the top for system power and port indicators that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides the following ports on the rear panel: Figure 2-1. Rear Panel Item Description ADSL Port WAN port (RJ-45).
  • Page 22: Led Indicators

    NSTALLATION LED Indicators The power and port LED indicators on the top are illustrated by the following figure and table. Figure 2-2. Top View Status Description The Barricade is receiving power. Normal operation. Power off or failure. ADSL ADSL connection is functioning correctly. Sync Flashing The Barricade is establishing an ADSL link.
  • Page 23: Isp Settings

    ISP S ETTINGS ISP Settings Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Barricade: • ISP account user name and password • Protocol, encapsulation and VPI/VCI circuit numbers • DNS server address • IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (for fixed IP users only) Connect the System The Barricade can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Network

    NSTALLATION The splitter is required for connecting your Barricade and phone to the same phone line. If you have a dedicated phone line for ADSL connect the Barricade directly to the phone line. Note: To prevent high frequency ADSL signals interfering with telephone calls, each phone must be connected to the same phone line through a splitter (also known as an ADSL microfilter).
  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Adapter

    ONNECT THE YSTEM Connecting the Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the rear of the Barricade, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the power indicator on the front panel is lit. If the power indicator is not lit, refer to “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 26 NSTALLATION...
  • Page 27 HAPTER ONFIGURING LIENT After completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to the Barricade. See: “Windows 98/Me” on page 3-2 “Windows NT 4.0” on page 3-7 “Windows 2000” on page 3-11 “Windows XP”...
  • Page 28: Configuring Client Pc

    ONFIGURING LIENT TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the Barricade, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Barricade. The default IP settings for the Barricade are: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: These settings can be changed to fit your network requirements,...
  • Page 29 98/M INDOWS 2. In Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 3. In the Network window, under the Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP item listed for your network card. 4. In the TCP/IP window, select the IP Address tab. If “Obtain an IP address automatically”...
  • Page 30: Disable Http Proxy

    ONFIGURING LIENT 5. Windows may need your Windows 98/Me CD to copy some files. After it finishes copying, it will prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will restart. TCP/IP Configuration Setting Primary DNS Server ____.____.____.____ Secondary DNS Server ____.____.____.____ Default Gateway...
  • Page 31 98/M INDOWS 3. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab. Next, click the LAN Settings... button. 4. Clear all the check boxes. 5. Click OK, and then click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
  • Page 32: Obtain Ip Settings From Your Adsl Router

    ONFIGURING LIENT Obtain IP Settings from Your ADSL Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 33: Windows Nt 4.0

    NT 4.0 INDOWS Windows NT 4.0 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/ Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon.
  • Page 34 ONFIGURING LIENT 3. In the Network window, Select the Protocols tab. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol. 4. When the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window open, select the IP Address tab. 5. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. 6.
  • Page 35: Disable Http Proxy

    NT 4.0 INDOWS 8. Windows may copy some files, and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart. TCP/IP Configuration Setting Default Gateway ____.____.____.____ Primary DNS Server ____.____.____.____ Secondary DNS Server ____.____.____.____ Host Name ____.____.____.____...
  • Page 36 ONFIGURING LIENT 2. In the Command Prompt window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press ENTER. 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 your Barricade is functioning.
  • Page 37: Windows 2000

    2000 INDOWS Windows 2000 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade. 3. The connection status screen will open. Click Properties. 4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5.
  • Page 38: Disable Http Proxy

    ONFIGURING LIENT Disable HTTP Proxy You need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade’s HTML configuration pages. Determine which browser you use and refer to “Internet Explorer”...
  • Page 39 2000 INDOWS 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 your ADSL Router is functioning. 4. Close the Command Prompt window. Your computer is now configured to connect to the Barricade.
  • Page 40: Windows Xp

    ONFIGURING LIENT Windows XP 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections. 3. The Network Connections window will open. Double-click the connection for this device. 4. On the connection status screen, click Properties. 5.
  • Page 41 INDOWS 2. In the Command Prompt window, type “IPCONFIG/RELEASE” and press the ENTER key. 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 your ADSL router is functioning.
  • Page 42: Configuring Your Macintosh Computer

    ONFIGURING LIENT Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.
  • Page 43: Disable Http Proxy

    ONFIGURING ACINTOSH OMPUTER 3. If “Using DHCP Server” is already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this Option. 4. Your new settings are shown on the TCP/IP tab. 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.
  • Page 44 ONFIGURING LIENT 3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK. 3-18...
  • Page 45: Configuring The Adsl Router

    HAPTER ONFIGURING THE ADSL R OUTER After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can configure the Barricade using your web browser. Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, Firefox and Opera are supported. To access the management interface, enter the default IP address of the Barricade in your web browser: http://192.168.2.1.
  • Page 46: Navigating The Management Interface

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Navigating the Management Interface On initial configuration the first screen is Country Selection. Select your country from drop down list. This configures the correct channels for the wireless AP. Note: The Country Selection screen only appears on initial configuration or when the Barricade is reset to factory defaults.
  • Page 47: Making Configuration Changes

    AVIGATING THE ANAGEMENT NTERFACE The Setup Wizard is located on the top of the left hand side. Use the Setup Wizard for quick and easy configuration of your Internet connection and basic wireless settings. Go to “Setup Wizard” on page 4-4 for details. MAKING CONFIGURATION CHANGES Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down menu.
  • Page 48: Setup Wizard

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Setup Wizard TIME ZONE Click on SETUP WIZARD and NEXT, then you will see the Time Zone screen. Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. If you want to automatically synchronize the ADSL router with a public time server, check the box to Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance.
  • Page 49: Wireless Settings

    ETUP IZARD Wireless Settings This screen allows you to configure the SSID, wireless Mode and channel. Optionally you can disable broadcasting of SSID for added security. SSID is the name given to your wireless LAN. Wireless clients within the same network should be configured to use the same SSID.
  • Page 50: Adsl Settings

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER ADSL Settings Select your Country and Internet Service Provider. This will automatically configure the Barricade with the correct Protocol, Encapsulation and VPI/VCI settings for your ISP. If your Country or Internet Service Provider is not listed in this screen, you will need to manually enter the settings.
  • Page 51: Summary

    ETUP IZARD Summary This screen shows a summary of the configuration parameters that you have made using the Setup Wizard. Parameter Description Wireless Parameters SSID This is the name of your wireless network. SSID Broadcast Broadcasting of your SSID is on/off. Wireless Mode 802.11b only, 802.11g only or mixed mode.
  • Page 52 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Parameter Description ADSL Operation Mode (WAN) The type of ISP you have selected. Protocol Indicates the protocol used. VPI/VCI Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI). AAL5 Encapsulation Shows the packet encapsulation type. Go to page 4-23 for a detailed description.
  • Page 53: Adsl Settings - Country Or Isp Not Listed

    ETUP IZARD ADSL Settings - Country or ISP Not Listed If your Country or Internet Service Provider is not listed, select Others. This will allow you to manually configure your ISP settings. For manual configuration you will need to know the Protocol, DNS Server, Encapsulation and VPI/VCI settings used by your ISP.
  • Page 54 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER PPPoE Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu. Username Enter user name. Password Enter password.
  • Page 55 ETUP IZARD PPPoA Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu. Username Enter user name. Password Enter password. Confirm Password Confirm password Click NEXT to continue.
  • Page 56 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER 1483 Bridging-DHCP Parameter Description DNS Server Domain Name Servers are used to map a domain name (e.g., www.somesite.com) to the equivalent numerical IP address. Your ISP should provide the IP address of a Domain Name Server. Enter the address here. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
  • Page 57 ETUP IZARD 1483 Bridging-Static Parameter Description IP Address Enter your ISP supplied static IP address here. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP. Default Gateway Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP. DNS Server Enter the Domain Name Server address. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
  • Page 58 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER 1483 Routing Parameter Description IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP. Default Gateway Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP. DNS Server Enter the Domain Name Server address.
  • Page 59 ETUP IZARD Bridging Parameter Description Management IP Address This is the management IP address of the Barricade. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 60 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER 1483 Routing-DHCP Parameter Description DNS Server Enter the Domain Name Server address. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 61: Configuration Parameters

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Configuration Parameters The left-hand side displays the main menu and the right-hand side shows descriptive information. There are 14 main menu items as described in the following table. 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 remotely.
  • Page 62 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Menu Description Allows you to prioritize your network traffic. ADSL Sets the ADSL operation type and shows the ADSL status. DDNS Configures Dynamic DNS function. Tools Contains options to ping network connection, trace route, backup &...
  • Page 63: System

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS SYSTEM Time Zone Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. If daylight savings is applied in your area, check the box to Enable Daylight Savings. Select the start/end dates. If you want to automatically synchronize the ADSL router with a public time server, check the box to Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance.
  • Page 64 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Password Settings Use this screen to change the password for accessing the management interface. Passwords can contain from 3~12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive. Note: If you lost the password, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the blue reset button on the rear panel, holding it down for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults.
  • Page 65 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Remote Management By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the Barricade from a remote host by entering the IP address of a remote computer on this screen. Check the Enabled check box, and enter the IP address of the remote host and click SAVE SETTINGS.
  • Page 66: Wan

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Specify the WAN connection parameters provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The following three items are configurable: • ATM PVC • Clone MAC • 4-22...
  • Page 67 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS ATM PVC Enter the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) virtual connection parameters here. Parameter Description VC1 - VC8 Click on the desired VC to set the values for the connection. In most cases you ISP will provide a single VC. For single VC use VC1.
  • Page 68 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER ATM Interface 1483 Bridging Enter the Bridging settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description VLAN Select VLAN group from the drop-down menu. New VLAN groups can be created from the LAN menu. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
  • Page 69 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS PPPoA Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu. QoS Class ATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR. PCR/SCR/MBS QoS Parameters - PCR, SCR and MBS are configurable.
  • Page 70 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Parameter Description Confirm Password Confirm password. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value unless instructed by your ISP. 1483 Routing Parameter Description IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 71 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS PPPoE Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu. QoS Class ATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR. PCR/SCR/MBS QoS Parameters - PCR, SCR and MBS are configurable.
  • Page 72 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Parameter Description Password Enter the password provided by your ISP. Confirm Password Confirm password. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value unless instructed by your ISP. IP over RFC 1483 bridged Parameter Description IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 73 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Clone MAC Address Some ISPs require you to register your MAC address with them. If this is the case, the MAC address of the Barricade must be changed to the MAC address that you have registered with your ISP. 4-29...
  • Page 74 OUTER Domain Name Servers (DNS) are used to map a domain name (e.g., www.smc.com) with the IP address (e.g., 64.147.25.20). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more Domain Name Servers. Enter those addresses on this screen, and click SAVE SETTINGS.
  • Page 75: Lan

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address, VLAN binding and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. Parameter Description LAN IP IP Address The IP address of the Barricade. IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the network. DHCP Server Enable or Disable the DHCP server function.
  • Page 76 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Parameter Description IP Address Pool Start IP Address Specify the start IP address of the DHCP pool. Do not include the IP address of the Barricade in the client address pool. If you change the pool range, make sure the first three octets match the gateway’s IP address, i.e., 192.168.2.xxx.
  • Page 77 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Click Add VLAN to setup the profile. • Description: enter a name or description for the VLAN. • IP Address: enter the IP address. • Subnet Mask: enter the subnet mask. • NAT Domain: select private or public. •...
  • Page 78: Wireless

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER WIRELESS The Barricade also operates as a wireless access point, allowing wireless computers to communicate with each other. To configure this function, all you need to do is enable the wireless function, define the radio channel, the SSID, and the security options.
  • Page 79 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Channel and SSID You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Barricade and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same values. Parameter Description SSID...
  • Page 80 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Access Control Using the Access Control functionality, you can restrict access based on MAC address. Each PC has a unique identifier known as a Medium Access Control (MAC) address. With MAC filtering enabled, the computers whose MAC address you have listed in the filtering table will be able to connect (or will be denied access) to the Barricade.
  • Page 81 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Security To make your wireless network safe, you should turn on the security function. The Barricade supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected) and WPA2 security mechanisms. Three options are available: • No WEP, No WPA • WEP only •...
  • Page 82 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER If you want to use WEP to protect your wireless network, you need to set the same parameters for the Barricade and all your wireless clients. Parameter Description WEP Mode Select 64-bit or 128-bit key to use for encryption. Key Entry Method Select Hex or ASCII to use for encryption key Key Provisioning...
  • Page 83 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS key before saving settings. This is so you can configure your wireless client with the correct key. To manually configure the encryption key, enter five hexadecimal pairs of digits for each 64-bit key, or enter 13 pairs for the single 128-bit key. (A hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.) Note that WEP protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the...
  • Page 84 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) combines temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) and 802.1X mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and 802.1X authentication service. The Barricade supports both WPA and WPA2. WPA/WPA2 is a security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing wireless LAN.
  • Page 85 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Parameter Description Authentication Choose 802.1X or Pre-shared Key to use as the authentication method. •802.1X: for the enterprise network with a RADIUS server. •Pre-shared key: for the SOHO network environment without an authentication server. Pre-shared Select the key type to be used in the Pre-shared Key. key type Pre-shared Key Type in the key here.
  • Page 86 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER 802.1X If 802.1X is used in your network, then you should enable this function for the Barricade. Management access will be checked against the authentication database stored on the Barricade. If an authentication RADIUS server is used, you must specify the secret key of the Message-Authenticator attribute, i.e., Message Digest-5 (MD5), and the corresponding parameters in the RADIUS Server Parameters field for the remote authentication protocol.
  • Page 87 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Parameter Description RADIUS Server Parameters Server IP The IP address of your authentication server. Server Port The port used for the authentication service. Secret Key The secret key shared between the authentication server and its clients. NAS-ID Defines the request identifier of the Network Access Server.
  • Page 88 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Advanced Setting To change the settings on this screen is recommended for experienced user only. It is advised to leave the parameters at the default value. • Beacon Interval: this represents the amount of time between beacon transmissions.
  • Page 89 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS • Fragmentation Threshold: this is the maximum size for directed data packets transmitted. Larger frames fragment into several packets this size or smaller before transmission. The receiving station then reassembles the transmitted fragments. • RTS Threshold: RTS stands for “Request to Send”. This parameter controls what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet.
  • Page 90: Nat

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Network Address Translation allows multiple users to access the Internet sharing one public IP. 4-46...
  • Page 91 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Address Mapping Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. This also hides the internal network for increased privacy and security. Enter the public IP address you wish to share into the Global IP field.
  • Page 92 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Virtual Server If you configure the 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.
  • Page 93 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Special Application Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video-conferencing, and Internet telephony. These applications may not work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use these screens to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
  • Page 94 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER NAT Mapping Table This screen displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings. 4-50...
  • Page 95: Routing

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS ROUTING These screens define routing related parameters, including static routes and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters. Static Route Parameter Description Index Check the box of the route you wish to delete or modify. Network Address Enter the IP address of the remote computer for which to set a static route.
  • Page 96 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the network topology changes. When a router receives a routing update that includes changes to an entry, it updates its routing table to reflect the new route.
  • Page 97 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Parameter Description Operation Mode Disable: RIP disabled on this interface. Enable: RIP enabled on this interface. Silent: Listens for route broadcasts and updates its route table. It does not participate in sending route broadcasts. Version Sets the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version to use on this interface.
  • Page 98 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Routing Table Parameter Description Flags Indicates the route status: C = Direct connection on the same subnet. S = Static route. R = RIP (Routing Information Protocol) assigned route. I = ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Redirect route. Network Destination IP address.
  • Page 99: Firewall

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS FIREWALL The Barricade Router’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information including time-outs and the number of active sessions, and provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks. Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks.
  • Page 100 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Access Control Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not-permitted through the WAN interface. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic. Parameter Description Enable Filtering Click Yes to turn on the filtering function. Function Normal Filtering Table Displays a summary of the filtering rules configured.
  • Page 101 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS To add the PC to the filtering table: 1. Click Add PC on the Access Control screen. 2. Define the appropriate settings for client PC services. 3. Click OK and then click SAVE SETTINGS to save your settings. 4-57...
  • Page 102 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER MAC Filter The Barricade can also limit the access of hosts within the local area network (LAN). The MAC Filtering Table allows the Barricade to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are not allowed access to the WAN port. Please note that this filter only applies to Ethernet clients.
  • Page 103 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS URL Blocking The Barricade allows the user to block access to web sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or pornographic web sites. You can define up to 30 sites here.
  • Page 104 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Schedule Rule You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the schedule on the Schedule Rule screen, and apply the rule on the Access Control screen. 4-60...
  • Page 105 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Follow these steps to add a schedule rule: 1. Click Add Schedule Rule on the Schedule Rule screen. 2. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule. Click OK and then click SAVE SETTINGS to save your settings. 4-61...
  • Page 106 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Intrusion Detection • Intrusion Detection Feature Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default: Enabled) — The Intrusion Detection Feature of the Barricade Router 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 in the Stateful Packet Inspection section.
  • Page 107 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS 4-63...
  • Page 108 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER • 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.
  • Page 109 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS • Connection Policy Enter the appropriate values for TCP/UDP sessions as described in the following table. Parameter Defaults Description Fragmentation 10 sec Configures the number of seconds that a packet half-open wait state structure remains active. When the timeout value expires, the router drops the unassembled packet, freeing that structure for use by another packet.
  • Page 110 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER • DoS Criteria and Port Scan Criteria Set up DoS and port scan criteria in the spaces provided (as shown below). Parameter Defaults Description Total incomplete Defines the rate of new unestablished sessions TCP/UDP sessions sessions that will cause the software to start deleting HIGH...
  • Page 111 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two- way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on this screen.
  • Page 112: Snmp

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER SNMP Use the SNMP configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Community A computer attached to the network, called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this information. Access rights to the agent are controlled by community strings.
  • Page 113 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Trap Specify the IP address of the NMS to notify when a significant event is detected by the agent. When a trap condition occurs, the SNMP agent sends an SNMP trap message to any NMS specified as a trap receiver. Parameter Description IP Address Traps are sent to this address when errors or specific events occur on...
  • Page 114: Upnp

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER UPNP The Universal Plug and Play architecture offers pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of PCs of all form factors, intelligent appliances, and wireless devices. UPnP enables seamless proximity network in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the office, home and everywhere within your network.
  • Page 115: Qos

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS The QoS (Quality of Service) function allows you to differentiate traffic types and provide high-priority forwarding service for applications such as VoIP or gaming. Parameter Description Enable or disable QoS Check to enable or disable this function. module function Diffserv Forwarding Groups Best Effort forwarding, set the percentage for this type of QoS.
  • Page 116 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Traffic Mapping Use this screen to classify traffic into Diffserv forwarding groups and outgoing VCs. Click Add traffic class to add a new forwarding rule. 4-72...
  • Page 117 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Traffic Statistics This screen shows the WAN outbound traffic statistics of all the Diffserv forwarding groups in the last 12 hours. Click Refresh to renew the list. 4-73...
  • Page 118: Adsl

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER ADSL ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is designed to deliver more bandwidth downstream (from the central office to the customer site) than upstream. This section is used to configure the ADSL operation type and shows the ADSL status. ADSL Parameters Parameter Description...
  • Page 119 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS ADSL Status The Status screen displays information on connection line status, data rate, operation data and defect indication, and statistics. Parameter Description Status Line Status Shows the current status of the ADSL line connection. Link Type Shows the type of link. Data Rate Upstream Maximum upstream data rate.
  • Page 120 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Parameter Description Fast Path FEC There are two latency paths that may be used: fast and Correction interleaved. For either path, a forward error correction (FEC) scheme is employed to ensure higher data integrity. For maximum noise immunity, an interleaver may be used to supplement FEC.
  • Page 121: Ddns

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes. This DDNS feature is powered by: •...
  • Page 122: Tools

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER TOOLS Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the Barricade. Ping Utility This tool allows you to test network connection status. You can specify a domain name or a valid IP address of the remote host for ping test.
  • Page 123 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS Trace Route Utility Traceroute is a program that shows you the route over the network between two systems, listing all the intermediate routers that a connection must pass through to get to its destination. It can help you determine why your connections to a given server might be poor, and can often help you figure out where exactly the problem is.
  • Page 124 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Configuration Tools • Backup allows you to save the Barricade’s configuration to a file. • Restore can be used to restore the previously saved backup configuration file. • Restore to Factory Defaults resets the Barricade back to the original settings.
  • Page 125 Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. 1. Download the upgrade file from the SMC web site first, and save it to your hard drive. 2. In the Firmware file field, click “Browse...” to look for the downloaded file.
  • Page 126 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Reset Click REBOOT ROUTER to reset the Barricade. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. If you perform a reset from this screen, the configurations will not be changed back to the factory default settings. Note: If you use the Reset button on the back panel, the Barricade performs a power reset.
  • Page 127: Status

    ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS 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 security log may be saved to a file by clicking “Save” and choosing a location. Scroll down to view more information.
  • Page 128 ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER 4-84...
  • Page 129 ONFIGURATION ARAMETERS The following items are included on the Status screen: Parameter Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, DHCP Server, UPnP and Firewall status. INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface and for the Barricade, as well as the hardware version and serial number.
  • Page 130: Finding The Mac Address Of A Network Card

    ADSL R ONFIGURING THE OUTER Finding the MAC address of a Network Card WINDOWS NT4/2000/XP Click Start/Programs/Command Prompt. Type “ipconfig /all” and press “ENTER”. The MAC address is listed as the “Physical Address.” MACINTOSH Click System Preferences/Network. The MAC address is listed as the “Ethernet Address” on the TCP/IP tab. LINUX Run the command “/sbin/ifconfig.”...
  • Page 131 PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Barricade can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Power LED is • Check connections between the Barricade, the external power supply, and the wall outlet.
  • Page 132 ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Link LED is Off • Verify that the Barricade and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the Barricade and the corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits.
  • Page 133 ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Management Problems Cannot connect • Be sure to have configured the Barricade with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default using the web browser gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the Barricade and that the port you are using has not been disabled.
  • Page 134 ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Wireless Problems A wireless PC • Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Barricade. See “Channel and cannot associate with the SSID” on page 4-35. Barricade. • You need to have the same security settings on the clients and the Barricade.
  • Page 135: Cables

    PPENDIX ABLES Ethernet Cable Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat.
  • Page 136: Rj-45 Port Connection

    ABLES Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins. Figure B-1.
  • Page 137: Pin Assignments

    THERNET ABLE Pin Assignments With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment 1: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.
  • Page 138 ABLES Crossover Wiring If the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable. Crossover Cable Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (Tx+) 3 (Rx+) 2 (Tx-) 6 (Rx-) 3 (Rx+) 1 (Tx+) 6 (Rx-) 2 (Tx-)
  • Page 139 PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports Four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports One ADSL RJ-45 port One external dipole antenna ADSL Features Supports DMT line modulation Supports Annex A Full-Rate ADSL: up to 8 Mbps downstream, up to 1 Mbps upstream (G.992.1 & T1.413, Issue 2) Supports G.Lite ADSL: up to 1.5 Mbps downstream, up to 512 Kbps upstream Supports ADSL2/2+: up to 24 Mbps downstream, up to 1 Mbps...
  • Page 140 PECIFICATIONS Network Ping Security Features Password protected configuration access User authentication (PAP/CHAP) with PPP Firewall NAT NAPT VPN pass through WEP, WPA/WPA2, 802.1X LAN Features IEEE 802.1D (self-learning transparent Bridging) DHCP Server DNS Proxy Static Routing, RIPv1 and RIP Applications NetMeeting, ICQ, Real Player, QuickTime, DialPad, PC Anywhere, Telnet, SNTP, NNTP Radio Features...
  • Page 141 PECIFICATIONS Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b compliant: 11 channels (US, Canada) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan) Operating Channels IEEE 802.11g compliant: 13 channels (Europe, Japan) 11 channels (US, Canada) RF Output Power Modulation Rate-Output Power (dBm) 802.11b - 1 Mbps 16 802.11b - 2 Mbps 16 802.11b - 5.5 Mbps 16 802.11b - 11 Mbps 16...
  • Page 142 PECIFICATIONS Modulation Rate-Receiver Sensitivity Typical (dBm) 802.11g - 6 Mbps -88 802.11g - 9 Mbps -87 802.11g - 12 Mbps -84 802.11g - 18 Mbps -82 802.11g - 24 Mbps -79 802.11g - 36 Mbps -75 802.11g - 48 Mbps -68 802.11g - 54 Mbps -68 Environmental SMC7904WBRB2 complies with the following standards:...
  • Page 143 PECIFICATIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY R&TTE ETSI FCC part 15 Class B FCC part 68 RoHS Safety UL 60950-1 CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EN 60950-1 & IEC 60950-1 Internet Standards RFC 826 ARP RFC 791 IP RFC 792 ICMP RFC 768 UDP RFC 793 TCP RFC 783 TFTP RFC 1483 AAL5 Encapsulation...
  • Page 144 PECIFICATIONS...

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