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SMC Networks SMC Barricade Plus SMC7004WFW User Manual

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Barricade
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 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 Sept 2002 Revision Number: R01...
  • Page 4 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 5 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 6: 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 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 7 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 8 OMPLIANCES viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........1-1 About the Wireless Barricade Plus ......1-1 Features and Benefits .
  • Page 10 AB LE OF ONTENTS LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings ..... . 4-19 Wireless Configuration ....... . 4-20 Configuring Client Services .

  • Page 11: Introduction

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade Plus Wireless Cable/ ™ DSL 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 the Internet in the most secure way, this Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router provides a convenient and powerful solution.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Applications

    Applications Many advanced applications are provided by the Wireless Barricade Plus, such as: • Flexible LAN Access The Wireless Barricade Plus provides connectivity to 10/ 100 Mbps wired devices as well as 11 Mbps wireless mobile users. The wireless interface makes it easy to create a network in difficult-to-wire environments, or to provide quick access to databases for mobile workers.
  • Page 14 PPLICATIONS • Virtual Server If you have a fixed IP address, you can set up the Wireless Barricade Plus to act as a virtual host using network address translation (NAT). Remote users access various services at your site using a constant IP address.
  • Page 15 the incoming traffic is allowed. If no match is found, the incoming traffic is discarded. • 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.
  • Page 16 PPLICATIONS...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Before installing the Barricade Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Wireless Barricade Plus.

  • Page 18: 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-europe.com. The Wireless Barricade Plus Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Description of Hardware The Wireless Barricade Plus can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port.
  • Page 19 • 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 20: 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 21: Connect The System

    • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet. • A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Wireless Barricade Plus.

  • Page 22: Basic Installation Procedure

    NSTALLATION Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Wireless Barricade Plus to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless Barricade Plus to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device.
  • Page 23 Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The three LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade Plus 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. These LAN ports also support auto-configuration for pin signals (auto-MDI/MDI-X) that allows you to use straight-through cable for connecting the Wireless Barricade Plus to any network device.
  • Page 24 NSTALLATION Notes: 1. Use 100-ohm shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for all connections. Use Category 3, 4 or 5 for connections that operate at 10 Mbps, and Category 5 for connections that operate at 100 Mbps. 2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
  • Page 25 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 radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure or over the Internet via the Wireless Barricade Plus.
  • Page 26 NSTALLATION Attach the Wireless Barricade Plus 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 Wireless Barricade Plus.

  • Page 27: Verify Port Status

    Verify Port Status Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table. Condition Power (Green) WLAN (Green) (Green) Link (Green) Activity Flashing (Amber) Status Wireless Barricade Plus is receiving power. The Wireless Barricade Plus has established a valid wireless connection.
  • Page 28 NSTALLATION 2-12...

  • Page 29: Configuring Client Pcs

    ONFIGURING TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the Barricade Broadband Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Wireless Barricade Plus. The default network settings for the Wireless Barricade Plus are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 30 TCP/IP C ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 31: Configuring The Wireless Barricade Plus

    IRELESS After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can use a Web browser to configure the Barricade 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.

  • Page 32: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    AVIGATING THE The home page displays the “Setup Wizard” and “Advanced Setup” options. 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.

  • Page 33: Making Configuration Changes

    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 34: 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 35 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address for your gateway. 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.
  • Page 36 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 ser vice providers. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) on the default value (1492) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

  • Page 37: Advanced Setup Menu

    Advanced Setup Menu Selecting the “Advanced Setup” displays the main menu on the left-hand side of the screen and descriptive information on the right-hand side. The Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus that display configuration parameters and statistics. Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Wireless Barricade Plus’...

  • Page 38: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    AVIGATING THE 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 hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected on your network.
  • Page 39 Menu Firewall Menu VPN Menu IPsec PPTP SNMP Menu Community Trap Tools Menu Configuration Tools Firmware Upgrade Reset ONFIGURING THE Description Configures a variety of packet filtering and specialized functions, including: • Access Control • URL Blocking • Schedule Rule •...

  • Page 40: Making Configuration Changes

    AVIGATING THE Menu Status Menu Help Button Home Button Logout Button 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” button at the bottom of the page to confirm the new settings.

  • Page 41: System Settings

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

  • Page 42: Setting A Password

    YSTEM 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” and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 43: Remote Management

    Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the management interface, press the Reset button on the front panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults. Remote Management By default, management access is only available to users on your local network.

  • Page 44: Networking And Client Services

    ETWORKING AND LIENT Networking and Client Services You can use the “Setup Wizard” to change the required settings, or you can select the basic configuration items you need to change from the “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’...
  • Page 45 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE 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 Wireless Barricade Plus. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 46 ETWORKING AN D LIE NT PPP over Ethernet - PPPoE Enter the PPP oE user name and password assigned by your ISP. The Service Name is nor mally optional, but may be required by some providers . Specify the value of MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) for pro per Internet access such as browsing web s ites and using E-mail.
  • Page 47 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE 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 48: Dns Configuration

    ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 49: Lan Gateway And Dhcp Settings

    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 50: Wireless Configuration

    ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 51 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE 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. ESSID: The Service Set ID.
  • Page 52 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 53 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 54 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 55: Configuring Client Services

    ONFIGURING THE 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 56 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 ERVICES...
  • Page 57 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Virtual Server 4-27...
  • Page 58 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 59: Firewall Protection

    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 60 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 Normal Filtering Table MAC Filtering Table 4-30 ERVICES Description Displays the IP address and filtering status of...
  • Page 61 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 62 ETWORKING AND LIENT URL Blocking Using the above screen to block access to the Web sites specified in the table. 4-32 ERVICES...
  • Page 63 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 64 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 ERVICES...
  • Page 65 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE Intrusion Detection 4-35...
  • Page 66 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 67 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 68 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 69 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 70 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 71 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 72 ETWORKING AN D LIE NT 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. For detailled information contact your local SMC support team.
  • Page 73 ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE SNMP Use the SNMP configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 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 74 ETWORKING AND LIENT Community Community: Access: Valid: Note: Up to 5 community names may be entered. 4-44 ERVICES A community name authorized for management access. Management access is restricted to Read only or Read/ Write. Sets administrative status of entry to enabled or disabled.
  • Page 75 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. ONFIGURING THE IRELESS ARRICADE 4-45...
  • Page 76 ETWORKING AND LIENT Tools You can use the “Tools” menu to restore factory settings, update firmware, or reboot the Wireless Barricade Plus. 4-46 ERVICES...
  • Page 77 ONFIGURING THE 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.
  • Page 78 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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-europe.com. 4-48 ERVICES...
  • Page 79 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. Note: If you use the reset button on the rear panel, the Wireless Barricade Plus performs a power reset and restores the factory settings.
  • Page 80 ETWORKING AND LIENT 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 ERVICES...
  • Page 81 The following items are included in this screen: Field INTERNET GATEWAY INFORMATION Release Renew Security Log DHCP Client Log ONFIGURING THE Description Displays WAN connection type and status. Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, PPTP Client and PPTP Server Firewall. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the...
  • Page 82 ETWORKING AND LIENT ERVICES 4-52...

  • Page 83: Configuring Client Tcp/Ip

    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 Wireless Barricade Plus” on page 5-5. Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC Windows 95/98/ME 1.
  • Page 84 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”...

  • Page 85: Windows 2000

    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. Click the “install...” button to add the network component to your 4.
  • Page 86 TCP/IP P NSTALLING 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. ROTOCOL IN...

  • Page 87: Setting Tcp/Ip To Work With The Wireless Barricade Plus

    Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Wireless Barricade Plus Windows 95/98/ME 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 88: Windows 2000

    TCP/IP ETTING 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. Select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the “Local Area Connection Properties”...

  • Page 89: Windows Xp

    Windows XP 1. Click the “start” button and choose “Control Panel.” 2. Select the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, then click the “Network Connections” icon, and double click on the “LAN or High-Speed Internet.” 3. Press the “Properties” button in the “General” tab. 4.

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 Wireless Barricade Plus.
  • Page 96 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 97: 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 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 98 TCP/IP ETTING 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 ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE...
  • Page 99 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 100: Internet Explorer

    TCP/IP ETTING 7. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and then select "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Then click "OK." Click "OK" or "Close" to close each window. TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Default Gateway Step 2.
  • Page 101 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 102 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 Wireless Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings.
  • Page 103 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 104: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Xp

    TCP/IP ETTING 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 105 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." ONFIGURING LIENT TCP/IP 5-23...
  • Page 106 TCP/IP ETTING 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 107 7. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and then select "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Then click "OK." Click "OK" or "Close" to close each window. TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Default Gateway Step 2.
  • Page 108 TCP/IP ETTING 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. 5-26 ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE...
  • Page 109 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 110 TCP/IP ETTING 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 111: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Nt 4.0

    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 112 TCP/IP ETTING 2. Double-click the "Network" icon. 3. Select the "Protocols" tab. 4. Double-click "TCP/ IP Protocol." 5-30 ORK WITH THE IRELESS ARRICADE...
  • Page 113 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 114 TCP/IP ETTING 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 115 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 Wireless Barricade Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 116 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 117 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 118: 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 Wireless Barricade Plus is functioning. 4.
  • Page 119 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 5-37...
  • Page 120 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 121 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 ONFIGURING LIENT TCP/IP 5-39...
  • Page 122 TCP/IP ETTING 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." 3. Select "Direct Connection to the Internet" and click OK. 5-40 ORK WITH THE IRELESS...
  • Page 123 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 124 TCP/IP ETTING 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. These values confirm that your Wireless Barricade Plus is functioning. 3.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Manual Ip Configuration

    TCP/IP ETTING 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 1 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 2.

  • Page 127: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    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 Wireless Barricade Plus, you can use the “Ping”...
  • Page 128 TCP/IP ETTING 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. If you can successfully Ping the Wireless Barricade Plus, then you are now ready to connect to the Internet! 5-46...
  • Page 129 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. Symptom LED Indicators Power LED is Off...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom LED Indicators Link LED is Off Network Connection Problems Cannot Ping the Wireless Barricade Plus from the attached LAN, or the Wireless Barricade Plus cannot Ping any device on the attached LAN Mobile users cannot access the Wireless Barricade Plus Troubleshooting Chart Action...
  • Page 131 Symptom Management Problems Cannot connect using the Web browser Forgot or lost the password Troubleshooting Chart Action • Be sure to have configured the Wireless Barricade Plus with a valid 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.
  • Page 132 ROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 133 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 134 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 135: B Cables

    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 136 ABLES...

  • Page 137: Specifications

    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 138 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 139 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 140 PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 141: Ordering Information

    RDERING 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 PPENDIX NFORMATION...
  • Page 142 RDERING NFORMATION...
  • Page 143 ARRANTY SMC's Limited Warranty Statement Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks Europe ("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 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
  • Page 144 IMITED ARRANTY WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...
  • Page 145 SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of...

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