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SMC Networks Barricade Plus User Manual

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Barricade
Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN
Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN
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EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard
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IEEE 802.11b Compliant
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Wireless Operation at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps
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Internet Access via –
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10/100 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem
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Home Networking via –
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Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports with MDI/MDI-X
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Configuarable Parental Control by limiting access to
web sites with URL and keyword blocking
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Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Advanced Firewall
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Client Privileges, Intrusion Detection, NAT
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Built-in VPN Tunneling Capability
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Barricade Plus ™ Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard IEEE 802.11b Compliant Wireless Operation at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps Internet Access via – • 10/100 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem Home Networking via –...
  • Page 3 ™ Barricade Plus Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 May 2002 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Revision Number: R01...
  • Page 4 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan 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 IMITED ARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. 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 * 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. SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618...
  • Page 7 OMPLIANCES 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.
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council...
  • Page 9 OMPLIANCES Japan VCCI Class B Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class B SMC contact for products in Australia is: SMC Communications Pty. Ltd. Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road, Lindfield NSW2070, Phone: 61-2-94160437 Fax: 61-2-94160474...

  • Page 10: Safety Compliance

    OMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following: Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications 120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet...
  • Page 11 OMPLIANCES Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen. 13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden. 14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen: a.
  • Page 12 OMPLIANCES viii...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........1-1 About the Wireless Barricade Plus ......1-1 Features and Benefits .
  • Page 14 Windows 2000 ........5-3 Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Wireless Barricade Plus ..5-5 Windows 95/98/ME .

  • Page 15: Introduction

    About the Wireless Barricade Plus The Wireless Barricade Plus provides Internet access to multiple users by sharing a single-user account. It serves as a wireless Access Point, and includes a 10/100Mbps WAN port which allows you to connect to an xDSL or Cable modem.

  • Page 16: Features And Benefits

    EATURES AND ENEFITS Features and Benefits • Internet connection to xDSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 128 mobile users) •...

  • Page 17: Applications

    • Shared IP Address The Wireless Barricade Plus provides Internet access for up to 253 users with a shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, multiple users on your network can browse the Web at the same time.
  • Page 18 Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Stateful Packet Inspection is one of the firewall features provided by the Wireless Barricade Plus. The SPI ensures that the data coming into your network was requested by an end node computer on your network. The Wireless Barricade Plus examines the incoming data and compares it to a database of trusted information.
  • Page 19 • Virtual Private Network (VPN) The Wireless Barricade Plus supports two of the most commonly used VPN protocols – PPTP and IPSec. These protocols allow remote users to establish a secure connection to their corporate network. If your service provider supports VPNs, then any of these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet (i.e., a...
  • Page 20 PPLICATIONS...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Wireless Barricade Plus. After installing the Wireless Barricade Plus, refer to the Web-based configuration program in Chapter 4 for information on configuring the router. Package Contents...

  • Page 22: Description Of Hardware

    Description of Hardware The Wireless Barricade Plus can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the three Fast Ethernet LAN ports or through the wireless interface.
  • Page 23 NSTALLATION • Three 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).

  • Page 24: System Requirements

    NSTALLATION Item Description LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See Verify Port Status on page 2-11.) Wireless Dual antennas provide optimal reception by dynamically Antennas choosing the best antenna for each client. Reset Use this button to reset the power and restore the default Button factory settings.

  • Page 25: Connect The System

    • Keep the Wireless Barricade Plus away from any heating devices. • Do not place the Wireless Barricade Plus in a dusty or wet environment. You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the Wireless...

  • Page 26: Basic Installation Procedure

    LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless Barricade Plus to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device. You can also connect the Wireless Barricade Plus to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the back of the Wireless Barricade Plus into the desired positions.
  • Page 27 Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the three LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade Plus to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade Plus to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch.
  • Page 28 For more effective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis. Try to place the Wireless Barricade Plus in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.
  • Page 29 NSTALLATION computer to the same radio channel. However, the Wireless Barricade Plus can provide access to your wired/wireless LAN or to the Internet for all wireless workstations. Each wireless PC in this network infrastructure can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a...
  • Page 30 Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Wireless Barricade Plus. Use either straight through or crossover cabling depending on the port type provided by the modem (see Appendix B).

  • Page 31: Verify Port Status

    Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table. Condition Status Power Wireless Barricade Plus is receiving power. (Green) WLAN The Wireless Barricade Plus has established a valid (Green) wireless connection. The WAN port has established a valid network (Green) connection. Link...
  • Page 32 NSTALLATION 2-12...

  • Page 33: Configuring Client Pcs

    If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to “Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC” on page 5-1. All PCs connected to the Wireless Barricade Plus must be set to the same IP subnet as the Wireless Barricade Plus. The default subnet address of the Wireless Barricade Plus is 192.168.2.X (where X means 2–254) and the...
  • Page 34 TCP/IP C ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Wireless Barricade Plus

    Web browser to configure the Barricade Plus Wireless Cable/DSL ™ Broadband Router. The Wireless Barricade Plus 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 Wireless Barricade Plus and view statistics to monitor network activity.

  • Page 36: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    The Wireless Barricade Plus’ management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the Wireless Barricade Plus 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, as well as other advanced functions.

  • Page 37: Making Configuration Changes

    ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box. 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. To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu “Tools/ Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings,”...

  • Page 38: Cable Modem

    ETUP IZARD Cable Modem Your ISP may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into this field. Click “Finish” to complete the setup. The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status, as well as other information. See “Status”...
  • Page 39 If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP, and DNS IP addresses for the Wireless Barricade Plus. Click “Finish” to complete the setup. The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status, as well as other information.
  • Page 40 ETUP IZARD 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) on the default value (1492) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

  • Page 41: Advanced Setup Menu

    – System, WAN, LAN, Wireless, NAT, Firewall, VPN, SNMP, Tools, and Status. The System menu provides general information on the current settings and how to configure the Wireless Barricade Plus. The WAN, LAN, Wireless, NAT, Firewall, VPN and SNMP menus are used to...

  • Page 42: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    While the Tools menu is used to backup the Wireless Barricade Plus, restore the factory settings, update the firmware, or reset the Wireless Barricade Plus. The Status menu is used to see the connection status for the Wireless Barricade Plus’ WAN/LAN interfaces, firmware, and...
  • Page 43 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Menu Description Firewall Menu Configures a variety of packet filtering and specialized functions, including: • Access Control • URL Blocking • Schedule Rule • Intusion Detection • DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) VPN Menu Provides Virtual Private Network tunneling capability for secure Internet communication.

  • Page 44: Making Configuration Changes

    Go to the overview page of this Web management interface. Logout Button Exit the Wireless Barricade Plus system. 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”...

  • Page 45: System Settings

    ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE System Settings Set Time Zone Set the time zone for the Wireless Barricade Plus. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. 4-11...

  • Page 46: Setting A Password

    ETTINGS Setting a Password If this is your first time to access the Wireless Barricade Plus, you should define a new password, record it and put it in a safe place. From the “Advanced Setup” menu, select “System” and click on “Password Settings”...

  • Page 47: Remote Management

    Remote Management By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the Wireless Barricade Plus from a remote host by adding the IP address of an administrator to this screen. Note: If you specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any host can manage the Wireless Barricade Plus.

  • Page 48: Networking And Client Services

    “Setup Wizard” screen. Use the “Advanced Setup” menu to configure the WAN connection options, the LAN interface (including TCP/IP parameters for the Wireless Barricade Plus’ gateway address, DHCP address pool for dynamic client address allocation), and other advanced services. WAN Configuration Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider, then click “More Configuration”...
  • Page 49 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 Plus. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 50 The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some providers. Specify the value of MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) for proper Internet access such as browsing web sites and using E-mail. (Default: 1492) Enter the maximum idle time for the Wireless Barricade Plus (in seconds). 4-16...
  • Page 51 Static IP Address – Fixed IP If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Wireless Barricade Plus, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. Note: You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a Web server or FTP server.

  • Page 52: Dns Configuration

    ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES DNS Configuration Domain Name Servers are used to map an IP address to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.smc.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address for one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses on this screen.

  • Page 53: Lan Gateway And Dhcp Settings

    ARRICADE LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings Configure the gateway address of the Wireless Barricade Plus. To dynamically assign the IP address for client PCs, enable the DHCP Server, set the lease time, and then specify the address range. Also remember to configure all of your client PCs for dynamic address allocation.

  • Page 54: Wireless Configuration

    LIENT ERVICES Wireless Configuration To configure the Wireless Barricade Plus as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set identifier (SSID), and encryption options.
  • Page 55 Channel and SSID You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless Barricade Plus and all of your wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values.
  • Page 56 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Channel: The radio channel through which the Wireless Barricade Plus communicates to PCs in its BSS. (Default: “Auto”) Note: The available channel settings are limited to local regulations, which determine the number of channels that are available. Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should...
  • Page 57 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE You can automatically generate encryption keys or you can manually enter the keys. For automatic 64-bit security, you enter a passphrase that is used to create four keys (as shown below). The automatic 128-bit security generates a single key by entering a passphrase. 4-23...
  • Page 58 ERVICES If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the Wireless Barricade Plus on each of your wireless clients. Note that the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet.

  • Page 59: Configuring Client Services

    IRELESS ARRICADE Configuring Client Services The Wireless Barricade Plus includes a broad range of client services, including firewall protection, VPN tunneling capability, network address translation, virtual server, address mapping, DMZ, and restricted Internet access for specified clients. You can configure these functions by selecting specific items from the menu on the left of the screen.
  • Page 60 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Address Mapping Use the “Address Mapping” option to limit the number of public IP addresses required from the ISP and maintain the privacy and security of the local network. 4-26...
  • Page 61 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Virtual Server 4-27...
  • Page 62 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES If you configure the Wireless Barricade Plus 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 63 IRELESS ARRICADE Firewall Protection The Wireless Barricade Plus’ firewall can provide the 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 64 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Access Control Using this option allows you to specify different privileges for the client PCs (up to 32 computers). The following items are included in the “Access Control” screen: Field Description Normal Filtering Table Displays the IP address and filtering status of the connected client PC MAC Filtering Table Displays the MAC address of the client PC...
  • Page 65 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Note: Click on “Add PC” and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen). 4-31...
  • Page 66 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES URL Blocking Using the above screen to block access to the Web sites specified in the table. 4-32...
  • Page 67 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Schedule Rule You can filter Internet access for local clients based on the “Rule Name,” and time of day. 4-33...
  • Page 68 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES 1. Click on “Add Schedule Rule” 2. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule (as shown in the following screen). 3. Click “OK” and then the “APPLY” button to save your settings. (as shown on previous page) 4-34...
  • Page 69 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Intrusion Detection 4-35...
  • Page 70 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES The Intrusion Detection feature of the Wireless Barricade Plus limits the access of the incoming traffic from the WAN port. When the SPI feature is turned on, all the incoming packets will be blocked unless certain types of traffic types are checked by the users.
  • Page 71 ARRICADE By using the above inspected information and timeout/threshold critieria, the Wireless Barricade Plus provides the following DoS attack preventions: Ping of Death (Ping flood) attack, SYN flood attack, IP fragment attack (Teardrop Attack), Brute-force attack, Land Attack, IP Spoofing attack, IP with zero length, TCP null scan (Port Scan Attack), UDP port loopback, Snork Attack etc..
  • Page 72 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES 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 73 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Tunnel VPN provides a flexible and secure network to the authenticate users through IPsec (IP Security) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) sessions. 4-39...
  • Page 74 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES IPsec IPsec is a set of protocols that offers more secure security services in the extranet VPNs. On the IPsec screen, select “Yes” in the “Enable IPsec” field for using the IPsec service, and choose the appropriate tunnel (Tunnel 1 - 3) as required. Then you have to define the authentication algorithms of the Security Association (SA) by entering appropriate values in the “Inbound SA”...
  • Page 75 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the secure remote access over the Internet by simply dialing in a local point provided by an ISP. The following screen display the account information of the authorized remote users and the IP address range to assign to those users 4-41...
  • Page 76 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Click “Edit” on the screen to setup a PPTP session. 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. 4-42...
  • Page 77 Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this information. Access rights to the agent are controlled by community strings. To communicate with the Wireless Barricade Plus, the NMS must first submit a valid community string for authentication. The options for configuring community strings and related trap functions are described in the following sections.
  • Page 78 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Community Community: A community name authorized for management access. Access: Management access is restricted to Read only or Read/ Write. Valid: Sets administrative status of entry to enabled or disabled. Note: Up to 5 community names may be entered. 4-44...
  • Page 79 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Trap IP Address: IP address of the trap manager. Community: A community specified for trap management. Version: Sets trap status of entry to disabled, or enabled with V1 or V2c. 4-45...
  • Page 80 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Tools You can use the “Tools” menu to restore factory settings, update firmware, or reboot the Wireless Barricade Plus. 4-46...
  • Page 81 IRELESS ARRICADE Configuration Tools The “Backup” option allows you to save your Wireless Barricade Plus’ configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC. You can then click on the “Restore” radio button to restore the saved backup configuration file. Selecting the “Restore to Factory Defaults” can restore the factory settings.
  • Page 82 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the latest firmware using a file provided by SMC. Note: For latest firmware version information, visit SMC’s Web site at http://www.smc.com. 4-48...
  • Page 83 IRELESS ARRICADE Reset If the Wireless Barricade Plus stops responding, you can click on the “Apply” button to refresh the gateway. The saved configurations of the Wireless Barricade Plus will not be changed back to factory default settings after resetting the gateway.
  • Page 84 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES Status You can use the following screen to display WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, as well as information on all DHCP clients connected to your network. 4-50...
  • Page 85 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE The following items are included in this screen: Field Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, PPTP Client and PPTP Server Firewall. 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.
  • Page 86 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES 4-52...

  • Page 87: Configuring Client Tcp/Ip

    PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Wireless Barricade Plus” on page 5-5. Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC Windows 95/98/ME 1.
  • Page 88 TCP/IP P NSTALLING ROTOCOL IN 5. Select the “Microsoft” item in the manufacturers list. And choose “TCP/IP” in the Network Protocols. Click the “OK” button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click “OK”...

  • Page 89: Windows 2000

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Windows 2000 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2. Double click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon, then “Local Area Connection” icon, and press the “Properties” button in the “General” tab. 3.
  • Page 90 TCP/IP P NSTALLING ROTOCOL IN 5. Choose “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the Network Protocols. 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 install procedure.

  • Page 91: Setting Tcp/Ip To Work With The Wireless Barricade Plus

    4. You can dynamically assign TCP/IP address settings to a client, or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements. (Note that the default IP address of the Wireless Barricade Plus is 192.168.2.1.)

  • Page 92: Windows 2000

    5. You can dynamically assign TCP/IP address settings to a client, or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements. (Note that the default IP address of the Wireless Barricade Plus is 192.168.2.1.)

  • Page 93: Windows Xp

    6. You can dynamically assign TCP/IP address settings to a client, or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements. (Note that the default IP address of the Wireless Barricade Plus is 192.168.2.1.)

  • Page 94: Configuring Your Computer With Windows 95/98/Me

    After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 95 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 2. From "Control Panel," double-click the "Network" icon. 3. In the "Network" window, under the "Configuration" tab, double-click the "TCP/IP" entry that is listed with your network card.
  • Page 96 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 4. Select the "IP Address" tab. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy."...
  • Page 97 You will 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 configuration pages inside your Wireless Barricade Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 98 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Tools," then "Internet Options." 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes.
  • Page 99 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Wireless Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 100 "Renew." 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 Wireless Barricade Plus is functioning. Click "OK" to close the "IP Configuration" window. 5-14...

  • Page 101: Configuring Your Computer With Windows 2000

    Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 102 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 2. Double-click the "Network & Dial-Up Connections" icon. 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Wireless Barricade Plus. 4. Click "Properties." 5-16...
  • Page 103 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 5. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)." 6. All the information that you need to record is on the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically"...

  • Page 104: Internet Explorer

    You will 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 configuration pages inside your Wireless Barricade Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 105 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button.
  • Page 106 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Wireless Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Wireless Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 107 3. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2-255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Wireless Barricade Plus is functioning. Type "EXIT" and press <ENTER> to close the "Command Prompt"...

  • Page 108: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Xp

    Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 109 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 2. Select the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, then click the “Network Connections” icon. 3. Double click on the “LAN or High-Speed Internet.” 4. Click "Properties." 5-23...
  • Page 110 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 5. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)." 6. All the information that you need to record is on the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If "Obtain an IP address automatically"...
  • Page 111 You will 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 configuration pages inside your Wireless Barricade Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 112 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window.
  • Page 113 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Wireless Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Wireless Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 114 3. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2-255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Wireless Barricade Plus is functioning. Type "EXIT" and press <ENTER> to close the "Command Prompt"...

  • Page 115: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Nt 4.0

    Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 116 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 2. Double-click the "Network" icon. 3. Select the "Protocols" tab. 4. Double-click "TCP/ IP Protocol." 5-30...
  • Page 117 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 5. Select the "IP Address" tab. 6. In the "Adapter" drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy."...
  • Page 118 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 9. After writing down your IP settings, click the IP address tab. Select "Obtain IP address automatically" and click OK. Click OK again to close the "Network" window. 10. Windows may copy some files, and will then prompt you to restart your system.
  • Page 119 You will 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 configuration pages inside your Wireless Barricade Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 120 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." 2.
  • Page 121 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Wireless Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Wireless Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  • Page 122: Configuring Your Macintosh Computer

    Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 123 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Here is what to do: 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click "Control Panels" and select TCP/IP. 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that "Ethernet" is selected in the "Connect Via:" field. 5-37...
  • Page 124 You will 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 configuration pages inside your Wireless Barricade Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 125 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences." 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck checkboxes and click 5-39...
  • Page 126 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences." 2. In the "Preferences" dialog box, In the left-hand column labeled "Category," select "Advanced." Under the "Advanced" category, select "Proxies."...
  • Page 127 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Wireless Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Wireless Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 128 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 Wireless Barricade Plus is functioning. 3. Close the TCP/IP window. 5-42...

  • Page 129: Dynamic Ip Allocation Via A Dhcp Server

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Dynamic IP Allocation via a DHCP Server Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” in the IP Address tab. Do not input any values under the “Gateway” tab, and choose “Disable DNS” in the “DNS Configuration” tab. These settings will be automatically configured by the DHCP server.

  • Page 130: Manual Ip Configuration

    Plus (default: 192.168.2.1) in the “New gateway” field and click “Add.” 3. In the “DNS Configuration” tab, add the IP address for the Wireless Barricade Plus 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”...

  • Page 131: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocol and configuring an IP address in the same network with the Wireless Barricade Plus, you can use the “Ping” command to check if your computer is successfully connected to the Wireless Barricade Plus. The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window.
  • Page 132 IRELESS ARRICADE 2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the Wireless Barricade Plus is 192.168.2.1, the IP address of your PC must be from 192.168.2.2 - 192.168.2.254 and the Default Gateway must be 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 133 PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Wireless Barricade Plus can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. If you cannot resolve any connection problems after checking the indicators, then refer to the other sections in the following table.

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting

    IP addresses on the LAN, verify that the same network address (network component of the IP address) and subnet mask are used for both the Wireless Barricade Plus and any attached LAN devices. • Be sure the device you want to Ping (or from which you are Pinging) has been configured for TCP/IP.
  • Page 135 IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the Wireless Barricade Plus and that the port you are using has not been disabled. • Check the network cabling between the management station and the Wireless Barricade Plus.
  • Page 136 ROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 137 PPENDIX ABLES Ethernet Cable 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. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Twisted-pair Cable Caution: DO-NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.
  • Page 138 ABLES Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the 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. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Straight-through Cable Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (TD+)

  • Page 139: B Cables

    ABLES RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments All LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade Plus support automatic MDI/ MDI-X configuration. This means that the pin signals in use will depend on whether the LAN port is operating in MDI or MDI-X mode. However, the WAN port is configured only for MDI-X mode.
  • Page 140 ABLES...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS LAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 3 RJ-45 ports WAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 1 RJ-45 port WLAN Interface Standard: IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission Rate: 11 Mbps, automatic fallback to 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps Maximum Channels: US/Canada: 11, Europe (ETSI): 13 Range: Up to 304.8m (1000 ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz, Japan: 2.471-2.497 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -80 dBm;...
  • Page 142 PECIFICATIONS Maximum Current 0.04A RMS max.@110V/240V Power Consumption 5 Watts max. @ 100-240 VAC Management Web management Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging Virtual Private Network – PPTP, IPSec, VPN tunneling Stateful Packet Inspection Internet Standards ARP (RFC 826), IP (RFC 791), ICMP (RFC 792), UDP (RFC 768),...
  • Page 143 PECIFICATIONS 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 Safety UL 1950 EN60950 (TÜV) CSA 22.2 No. 950 Warranty Limited Lifetime...
  • Page 144 PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 145: Ordering Information

    PPENDIX RDERING NFORMATION Barricade Plus Broadband Firewall Router Products SMC7004FW 4-port Cable/DSL Broadband Router - WAN/LAN SMC7004WFW 4-port Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router - WAN/LAN/WLAN...
  • Page 146 RDERING NFORMATION...
  • Page 148 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) 44 (0) 118 974 8700; Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-m ail addresses: techsupport@s mc.com...

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