Hardware Installation Panel Layout 2.1.1. Front Panel LEDs monitor the status of each port. Figure 2-1 Front Panel LED Function Colour Status POWER Power indication Green System status 1 Orange Blinking System status 2 Orange Blinking WAN port activity Green Blinking W.LAN Wireless activity...
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2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation 1. Decide Where to Place Your Wireless Broadband Router: You can place your Wireless Broadband Router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven.
Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME 1. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button. Choose “Settings”, then “Control Panel.” 2. From “Control Panel” Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” that is listed with your network card.
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7. Click the “OK” button in the “Network” window. Windows may copy some files, then will prompt you to restart your system. Click “Yes” and your computer will shut down and restart. 8. Once your computer has restarted, click “Start”, and then “Run…” 9.
ii. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced”, then click “Proxies”. Select “Direct connection to the internet.” Click “OK” 13.Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/Me computer connected to your Barricade Configuring Your Barricade If you connect to the Internet using a: Cable Modem, turn to page 13 DSL Modem, turn to page 15 DSL Modem via PPP over Ethernet, turn to page 17...
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6. 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. 7. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button, then “Programs”, then “Accessories”, and then click “Command Prompt.”...
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ii. In the “Internet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Next, click the “LAN Settings…” button. iii. Clear all the checkboxes and click “OK.” Click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window. b. For Netscape Navigator: i. Click “Edit”, then click “Preferences…”...
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Configuring Your Barricade for a Cable Modem 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 2. In the “Location” field (for Netscape) or “Address” field (for Internet Explorer), type “http://192.168.123.254” and press <ENTER>. 3. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the...
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Configuring Your Barricade for a DSL Modem 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 2. In the “Location” field (for Netscape) or “Address” field (for Internet Explorer), type “http://192.168.123.254” and press <ENTER>. 3. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the “System Password”...
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Configuring Your Barricade for a DSL Modem with a Log-In Name and Password 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator). 2. In the “Location” field (for Netscape) or “Address” field (for Internet Explorer), type “http://192.168.123.254” and press <ENTER>. 3.
Wireless Setting Wireless settings allow you to set the wireless configuration items. 1. Network ID (SSID): Network ID is used to identify the WLAN. Client stations can roam freely on this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID. (The factory setting is “default”) 2.
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5. Click the “Details” tab. 6. Under “Print to the following port:”, select “PRTmate: (All-in-1).” 7. Click “Port Settings.” 8. Enter the Barricade IP Address (default is 192.168.123.254) and click “OK.” 9. Click “Spool Settings…” and, if available, select “Disable bi-directional support for this printer”...
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Troubleshooting Here are some things to try if, after following the steps in this guide, you still have problems with: Connecting to the Internet How do I find out which WAN type to select? Use the following general rules to determine which WAN type your ISP uses: A.
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6. Click “Save” and then click “Reboot.” 7. When prompted to reboot now, click “OK.” B. Your ISP may require a domain name. If your ISP does not require a domain name, you must leave this field blank. To enter your domain name: 1.
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4. In the ”System Status” page of the Barricade web console, type your password in the “System Password” field (default is “admin”) and click the “Log In” button. 5. Click “Toolbox”. 6. Click the “Clone MAC” button. 7. Click “Save” and then click “Reboot.”...
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4. Double-click the file “RS405ENG.EXE.” This will start the installation of the viewer software. Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. 5. When the installation program is finished, remove and reinsert the CD, and then click the “User’s Manual” button.
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