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SMC Networks Barricade SMC7004ABR User Manual

10/100 mbps broadband router
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Barricade
Broadband Router
10/100 Mbps Broadband Router
N Internet access via –
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10/100 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem, or
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RS-232 console port connection to ISDN/PSTN modem
N Home networking via –
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Four/Eight 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports
N Built-in Print Server
N Automatic IP configuration with DHCP
N Firewall – client privileges, hacker prevention, NAT
N Multi-user access (up to 253), single-user account
N Virtual server with network address translation
N Virtual Private Network using PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Barricade Broadband Router 10/100 Mbps Broadband Router N Internet access via – • 10/100 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem, or • RS-232 console port connection to ISDN/PSTN modem N Home networking via – • Four/Eight 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports N Built-in Print Server N Automatic IP configuration with DHCP N Firewall –...

  • Page 3: Broadband Router

    Barricade Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 T e s l a Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 ™ February 2002 Revision Number: R02...
  • 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 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 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.
  • Page 8 OMPLIANCES * Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV) * Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3: 1996 (80 - 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m) * Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995(AC/DC power supply: ±1kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5kV) * Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995(AC/DC Line to Line: ±1kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2kV )

  • Page 9: Safety Compliance

    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 120 Volts 240 Volts (Europe only) The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked on the rear panel.
  • Page 10 OMPLIANCES 11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden. 12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen. 13.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......1-1 About the Barricade ........1-1 Features and Benefits .
  • Page 12 ABLE OF ONTENTS Static IP Address – Fixed IP .....4-10 PPP over Ethernet – PPPoE ....4-11 Dial-up on Demand –...
  • Page 13 Configuring Printer Services ....6-1 Install the Printer Port Monitor ......6-1 Configure the Print Server .
  • Page 14 ABLE OF ONTENTS...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade 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. For those who want to surf on the Internet at the lowest possible cost, this Broadband Router provides a convenient and powerful solution.

  • 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 • Internet connection to ISDN TA or PSTN modem via an RS-232 console port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports •...

  • Page 17: Applications

    Applications Many advanced applications are provided by the Barricade, such as: • LAN Access The Barricade provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes. • Internet Access This device supports Internet access through an xDSL, Cable, ISDN or PSTN connection.
  • Page 18 PPLICATIONS • User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel You can define special applications that require multiple connections such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, and Internet telephony. The Barricade can then sense the application type and open a multi-port tunnel for it. • DMZ Host Support Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet.
  • Page 19 • Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol – Provides a secure tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs. • Layer Two Tunneling Protocol – Includes most of the features provided by PPTP, but has less overhead and is more suited for managed networks.
  • Page 20 PPLICATIONS...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Before installing the Barricade 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 Barricade. After installing the Barricade, refer to the Web-based configuration program in Chapter 4 for information on configuring the router.

  • Page 22: Description Of Hardware

    NSTALLATION Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or register on SMC’s Web site at www.smc.com. The Barricade Broadband Router is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Description of Hardware The Barricade Broadband Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port or RS-232 serial port.
  • Page 23 • 4 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 NSTALLATION The following figure shows the components of the Barricade: SMC7004ABR Power SMC7004ABR Reset PRINTER Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panels Item Description Reset Use this button to reset the power and restore the default Button factory settings. LEDs Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See Verify Port Status on page 2-10.) Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45).

  • Page 25: System Requirements

    System Requirements You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements: • Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using an xDSL modem, Cable modem, ISDN TA, or PSTN analog modem. You may also have access over the telephone system to an analog modem at another site.

  • Page 26: Basic Installation Procedure

    NSTALLATION 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 Barricade. Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Barricade to your PC, or to a hub or switch.

  • Page 27: Attach To Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling

    Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The 4 LAN ports on the Barricade can auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, as well as the transmission mode to half-duplex or full-duplex. The LAN ports on SMC7004ABR support auto-configuration for pin signals (auto-MDI/ MDI-X) that allows you to use straight-through cable for connecting the Barricade to any network device.

  • Page 28: Attach The Barricade To The Internet

    NSTALLATION 2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Figure 2-3. Making LAN Connections Attach the Barricade to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or Cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Barricade.

  • Page 29: Connect A Printer

    Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm Category 3, 4 or 5 shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all connections. Connect a Printer If you connect a printer to the Barricade, all the computer users connected to your LAN can have access to this printer.

  • Page 30: Verify Port Status

    NSTALLATION Verify Port Status Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table. Condition Power (Green) (Green) Flashing Link/Act (Green) Flashing 10/100 (Amber) 2-10 Status Barricade is receiving power. The WAN port has established a valid network connection.

  • Page 31: Configuring Client Pcs

    ONFIGURING 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 network 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, but you must first configure at least one...

  • Page 32: Printer Client Installation

    RINTER LIENT NSTALLATION Printer Client Installation If you need to provide print services for devices attached to the Barricade, then install the Port Monitor program from the Barricade CD (for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000), and configure the Barricade’s print server on each network station. The Barricade printer server supports Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, and Unix platforms.
  • Page 33 ONFIGURING THE After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can use a Web browser to configure the Barricade Barricade 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 Barricade and view statistics to monitor network activity.
  • Page 34 AVIGATING THE Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Barricade’s management interface includes four key menus – Status, Help, Tools, and Setup. The Status and Help menus provide general information on the current settings and how to configure the Barricade. The Setup menu is used to configure the LAN and WAN interface, as well as other advanced functions.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Barricade

    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 “Enter” button at the bottom of the page to confirm the new setting. Note: 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...

  • Page 36: Main Menu

    Main Menu Using the Web management interface, you can define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table briefly describes the selections available from this program. Menu Setup Menu Change Password Set Time Zone Advanced Settings Status Menu...
  • Page 37 Menu DHCP Client Log Tools Menu Reset Barricade Restore Factory Settings Update Firmware Help Menu Logout Button ONFIGURING THE Description Displays information on all DHCP clients attached to your network. Contains options to reset the system, restore configuration settings, or update system firmware.

  • Page 38: Networking And Client Services

    ETWORKING AND Networking and Client Services Use the Setup menu to configure the LAN interface (including TCP/IP parameters for the Barricade’s gateway address, DHCP address pool for dynamic client address allocation), the WAN connection options, DNS domain name mapping, and other advanced services.

  • Page 39: Change Password

    Change Password Use this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. Anyone can access the Status and Help menus, but you must enter a password to access the configuration options provided by the Setup and Tools menus. By default, there is no password, so please assign a password to the Barricade as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place.

  • Page 40: Set Time Zone

    ETWORKING AND Set Time Zone Set the time zone for the Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings Configure the gateway address of the Barricade. To dynamically assign the IP address for client PCs, enable the DHCP Server, set the lease time, and then specify the address range.

  • Page 41: Wan Configuration

    the Barricade in the client address pool. WAN Configuration Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider, then click “More Configuration” to provide detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. Specify one of the first three options to configure a WAN connection through the RJ-45 port (i.e., a connection to an xDSL modem or Cable modem).

  • Page 42: Dynamic Ip Address - Dhcp

    ETWORKING AND Dynamic IP Address – DHCP 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 Barricade. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.

  • Page 43: Ppp Over Ethernet - Pppoe

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Note: You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a Web server or FTP server. PPP over Ethernet – PPPoE Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your ISP. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some providers.

  • Page 44: Dial-Up On Demand - Modem

    ETWORKING AND Dial-up on Demand – Modem If you are accessing the Internet via an ISDN TA or PSTN modem attached to the serial port on the Barricade, then you must specify your account information on this screen as described below. Check if you only use a dial-up modem to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 45: Dns Configuration

    Modem Initialization string – Enter the initialization string provided by your modem manufacturer. The following is a sample initialization string: “ATQ1S0=1&D0&K0&W” as defined below: : Inhibit result codes to DTE S0=1 : Auto answer on first ring : Don’t care DTR : Disables DTE/DCE flow control : Write command to modem memory Maximum Idle time –...

  • Page 46: Configuring Client Services

    ETWORKING AND Configuring Client Services The Barricade includes a broad range of client services, including firewall protection, network address translation, virtual server, connection support for special applications, and restricted Internet access for specified clients. You can configure these functions using the Setup Wizard by clicking “Enter” at the bottom of the Advanced Settings screen, or by selecting specific items from the menu on the left of the screen.

  • Page 47: Virtual Server

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 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. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the Barricade redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).

  • Page 48: Enabling Special Applications

    ETWORKING AND HTTP request from outside users will be transferred to 192.168.2.2. Therefore, by just entering the IP Address provided by the ISP, Internet users can access the service they need at the local address to which you redirect them. Some of the more common TCP service ports include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23 and POP3: 110.

  • Page 49: Client Filtering

    Specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. Note: If an application still cannot function correctly after enabling multiple ports via the Special Application screen, you may have to open the client PC for full Internet access using the DMZ Host option.

  • Page 50: Misc

    ETWORKING AND Misc Administrator Time-out – Enter time-out setting in minute for administration protection. Discard PING from WAN side – You can enhance your network security by preventing any host on the WAN to ping the Barricade. Remote Management – By default, management access is only available to users on your local network.

  • Page 51: Viewing Network And Device Status

    Viewing Network and Device Status You can use the following screen to display WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on all DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included in this screen: Field INTERNET...

  • Page 52: Using System Tools

    SING YSTEM OOLS Clear DHCP Client Log Release Renew Using System Tools You can use the “Tools” menu to reboot the Barricade, restore factory settings, or update firmware. The “Backup Settings” button allows you to save your Barricade’s configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC. You can then click on the “Restore Settings”...

  • Page 53: Configuring Client Tcp/Ip

    ONFIGURING If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocol on your client 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 Barricade” on page 5-3. Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC 1.
  • Page 54 TCP/IP P NSTALLING 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 to complete the install procedure and restart your PC to enable the TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 55: Setting Tcp/Ip To Work With The Barricade

    Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Barricade 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double click the Network icon. Select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the Configuration tab of the Network window.

  • Page 56: Configuring Your Computer With Windows 95/98/Me

    TCP/IP ETTING Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.
  • Page 57 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. ONFIGURING LIENT TCP/IP...

  • Page 58: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ETTING 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." 5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask.
  • Page 59 7. Click the "DNS Configuration" tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under "DNS Server Search Order." Record the listed addresses. 8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have recorded them correctly. Click the "IP Address" tab and then click "Obtain an IP address automatically."...
  • Page 60 TCP/IP ETTING 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. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK"...

  • Page 61: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade

    Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK." 3. Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/Me computer connected to your Barricade.
  • Page 62 TCP/IP ETTING 1. Click "Start," then "Run..." 2. Type "WINIPCFG" and click "OK." It may take a minute or two for the "IP Configuration" window to appear. 3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click "Release" and then "Renew."...

  • Page 63: Configuring Your Computer With Windows 2000

    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 Barricade. 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 Control Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 64 TCP/IP ETTING 2. Double-click the "Network & Dial-Up Connections" icon. 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade. 4. Click "Properties." 5-12 ORK WITH THE ARRICADE...
  • Page 65 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 66: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ETTING TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Default Gateway Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy 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 Barricade.
  • Page 67 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 68: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade

    TCP/IP ETTING 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK." Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings.
  • Page 69 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 (2-255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1.

  • Page 70: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Nt 4.0

    TCP/IP ETTING 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 Barricade. 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 Control Protocol, or DHCP.

  • Page 71: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    3. Select the "Protocols" tab. 4. Double-click "TCP/ IP Protocol." 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.
  • Page 72 TCP/IP ETTING 7. In the "TCP/IP Properties" dialog box, click the IP address tab to locate your IP address, subnet Mask, and default gateway. Record these values in the space provided below. 8. Click the "DNS" tab to see the primary and secondary DNS servers.
  • Page 73 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy 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 Barricade. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 74 TCP/IP ETTING 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. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category"...

  • Page 75: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade

    Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  • Page 76: Configuring Your Macintosh Computer

    TCP/IP ETTING 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. 4. Type "EXIT" and press <ENTER> to close the "Command Prompt"...
  • Page 77 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. ONFIGURING LIENT TCP/IP 5-25...

  • Page 78: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ETTING If "Using DHCP Server" is already selected in the "Configure" field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy." 3. All the information that you need to record is on the "TCP/IP" dialog box.
  • Page 79 Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences." 2. In the Internet Explorer Preference s window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck checkboxe s and click Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button.

  • Page 80: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade

    TCP/IP ETTING 2. In the "Preferences" dialog box, In the left-hand column labeled "Category," select "Advanced." Under the "Advanced" category, select "Proxies." 3. Select "Direct Connection to the Internet" and click OK. Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings.
  • Page 81 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click "Control Panels" and select TCP/IP. 2. In the TCP/IP window, your new settings will be shown. 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 82: Dynamic Ip Allocation Via A Dhcp Server

    TCP/IP ETTING 3. Close the TCP/IP window. 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 83: Manual Ip Configuration

    Manual IP Configuration 1. Select Specify an IP address in the IP Address tab. Select 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. 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Barricade (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add.

  • Page 84: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    TCP/IP ETTING 4. After finishing TCP/IP setup, click OK, and then reboot the computer. After that, set up other PCs on the LAN according to the procedures described above. Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocol and configuring an IP address in the same network with the Barricade, you can use the Ping command to check if your computer is successfully connected to the Barricade.
  • Page 85 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT If you can successfully Ping the Barricade, then you are now ready to connect to the Internet! 5-33...
  • Page 86 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 5-34...
  • Page 87 ONFIGURING If you want to use the print server built into the Barricade, then you must first install the Port Monitor program as described in the following section for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000. To configure the Barricade Print Server for Windows 95/98/ME/ NT/2000, or Unix, see “Configure the Print Server”...
  • Page 88 NSTALL THE RINTER 2. The next screen indicates that the print client uses TCP/IP network protocol to monitor print requests. Click “Next.” 3. Select the destination folder and click on the “Next” button. The setup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder.

  • Page 89: Configuring Printer Services

    4. Select the Program Folder that will contain the program icon for uninstalling the port monitor, and then click “Next.” 5. Enter the printer port name that will be used to identify the port monitor in your system, and press “Next.” 6.

  • Page 90: Configure The Print Server

    ONFIGURE THE RINT Configure the Print Server The Barricade’s print server supports Microsoft Windows 95/98/ ME/NT/2000, and Unix. If you are using Windows 95/98/ME/NT/ 2000, first install the port monitor as described in the previous section before adding the Barricade’s print server to your operating system. Configure the Network Printer in Windows 95/98/ME/ 2000 1.
  • Page 91 3. Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 4. Select the monitored port (the default port name is “SMC100”) and then click the “Configure Port” button. 5. Enter the IP address of the Barricade and click “OK,” and then click “Next”...

  • Page 92: Configure The Network Printer In Windows Nt

    ONFIGURE THE RINT Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT 1. On a Windows NT platform, open the “Printers” window in the My Computer menu, and double-click the “Add Printer” icon. 2. Follow the prompts to add a local printer to your system. ERVER...
  • Page 93 3. Select the monitored port. The default port name is “SMC100.” Then click the “Configure Port” button. 4. Enter the IP address of the Barricade and click “OK,” and then click “Next” in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. 5. Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 6.

  • Page 94: Configure The Network Printer In Unix Systems

    ONFIGURE THE RINT Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems Follow the traditional configuration procedure on Unix platforms to set up the Barricade print server. The printer name is “lpt1.” ERVER...
  • Page 95 This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Barricade 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. Symptom LED Indicators Power LED is Off...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom LED Indicators Link LED is Off Network Connection Problems Cannot Ping the Barricade from the attached LAN, or the Barricade cannot Ping any device on the attached LAN Troubleshooting Chart Action • Verify that the Barricade and attached device are powered on.
  • Page 97 Symptom Management Problems Cannot connect using the Web browser Forgot or lost the password Printer Server The printer cannot print or prints garbage Troubleshooting Chart Action • Be sure to have configured the Barricade with a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
  • Page 98 ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 99: Ethernet Cable

    Ethernet Cable Specifications Cable 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP Twisted-pair 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. For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.

  • Page 100: Straight-Through Cable

    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 1 (TD+) 2 (TD-)

  • Page 101: Rj-45 Port Pin Assignments

    RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments All LAN ports on the Barricade 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. MDI Signal Name* Transmit Data (TD+) Transmit Data (TD-)

  • Page 102: Serial Port Pin Assignments

    ABLES Serial Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the rear panel is used to connect the Barricade to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem. The pin assignments used to connect to this port are provided in the following tables. Figure B-2.

  • Page 103: Serial Port To 9-Pin Com Port On Pc

    Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Barricade’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Serial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Barricade’s 9-Pin Serial Port Serial Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Barricade’s 9-Pin...

  • Page 104: Printer Port Pin Assignments

    ABLES Printer Port Pin Assignments The DB-25 parallel port on the Barricade’s rear panel is used to connect the Barricade to a printer. When a printer is attached to this port, any PCs attached to the Barricade’s LAN ports can pass files to the printer.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    LAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 4 RJ-45 ports WAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 1 RJ-45 port Serial, 1 RS-232 DB-9 connector Printer Interface Parallel 1 DB-25 printer port Management Web management Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging Virtual Private Network –...
  • Page 106 PECIFICATIONS Input Power 12V (1A) Maximum Current 0.04A RMS max.@110V/240V Power Consumption 5 Watts max. @ 100-240 VAC Internet Standards ARP (RFC 826), IP (RFC 791), ICMP (RFC 792), UDP (RFC 768), TCP (RFC 793), Telnet (RFC 854-859), MD5 (RFC 1321), BOOTP Extension (RFC 1497), PPP LCP Extension (RFC 1570), PPPoE (RFC 2516), NAT (RFC 1631), PPP (RFC 1661), HTML (RFC 1866), HTTP (RFC 1945), CHAP (RFC 1944), DHCP (RFC 2131), PPTP...
  • Page 107 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 PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 108 PECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 109 RDERING Barricade Broadband Router Products SMC7004ABR 4-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/Print Server SMC7004AWBR 4-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/WLAN/Print Server PPENDIX NFORMATION...

  • Page 110: Ordering Information

    RDERING NFORMATION...
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