Barricade Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 March 2003 Phone: (949) 679-8000 Pub. # 149100011600A...
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All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan Licensed Under U.S.Patent Nos.4,603,320, 4,686,506, 4,972,470 and 4,543,450 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.
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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.
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Compliances 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...
(LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf the Internet at the lowest possible cost, this Broadband Router provides a convenient and powerful solution. LED Indicators The SMC7004ABR includes four status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Power Link/Act...
About the Barricade Router Features and Benefits • Internet connection to DSL 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 •...
NSTALLING THE OUTER Before installing the Barricade™ Broadband 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 Barricade Router.
Installing the Router Hardware Description The Barricade Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port or RS-232 serial port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports.
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One parallel printer port that can be connected to a printer. This printer can then be shared by any LAN users. The following figure shows the components of the Barricade Router: Power Link/Act SMC7004ABR 10/100 Reset PRINTER Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels...
Installing the Router 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 “LED Indicators” on page 1.) Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a Ports PC, hub or switch) on your local area network to these ports.
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 Barricade Router.) Connect the System The Barricade Router can be positioned at any convenient...
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Barricade Router. 4. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Barricade Router. Internet Internet Access Device SMC7004ABR Broadband Router Lin k/A 10/1 WA N SM C70 SOHO Office or Residence Figure 2. Connecting the Barricade Router...
ONFIGURING TCP/IP LIENT If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols 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 Up TCP/IP” on page 11. Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/ME 1.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system.
Setting Up TCP/IP 4. Double-click Protocol. 5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 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 installation procedure. Setting Up TCP/IP To access the Internet through the Barricade Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Barricade Router.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the Barricade Router’s Web configuration interface.See “Configuring the Barricade Router” on page 25 for information on configuring the Barricade Router.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP”...
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Setting Up TCP/IP 3. On the Network window Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. Click the “Obtain an IP address “option. 6. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank.
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Configuring Client TCP/IP 8. On the Network Properties Window, click the OK button to save these new settings. Note: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x.
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Setting Up TCP/IP 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade Router is functioning. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window. Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon.
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Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Click on the IP Address tab. 6. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Click on “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”. 8. Click OK to close the window. 9.
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Setting Up TCP/IP 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 the Barricade Router is functioning. 4.
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Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
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Setting Up TCP/IP 2. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade Router. Next, click the Properties button. 3. the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that Ethernet is selected in the Connect Via: field. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure field. 4. Close the TCP/IP dialog box. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1.
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Setting Up TCP/IP 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 4. On the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
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Configuring Client TCP/IP Manual IP Configuration 1. Check Specify an IP address on the IP Address tab. Enter 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.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Barricade Router 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 field and click Add.
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Configuring Client TCP/IP Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. there may be something wrong in your installation procedure. Check the following items in sequence: 1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the Barricade Router and the computer? The LAN LED on the Barricade Router and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on.
ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE OUTER The Barricade Router 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 Router and view statistics to monitor network activity.
Configuring the Barricade Router Disable Proxy Connection You will also 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 Barricade configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
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Netscape (4 or above) 2. In the Preferences window, under Category, double-click Advanced, then select the Proxies option. 3. Check “Direct connection to the Internet.” 4. Click the OK button to save the changes. To access the Barricade Router’s management interface, enter the Barricade Router IP address in your Web browser http://192.168.2.1.
Configuring the Barricade Router Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Barricade Router’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Barricade Router for use with a cable modem or DSL modem.
Setup Wizard Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have. For a cable modem connection see the following page. For a Fixed-IP xDSL connection see “Fixed-IP xDSL” on page 30, and for a PPPoE xDSL connection, see “PPPoE” on page 31.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Cable Modem After selecting Cable Modem as the Broadband Type, a message will appear stating that your data has been successfully saved. Note: Select Home to return to the home page, then select Advanced Settings/WAN to configure the required parameters.
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Setup Wizard 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) at the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
Configuring the Barricade Router Advanced Setup Use the Web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade Router and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu Description System Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to...
Advanced Setup Menu Description Tools Contains options to backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system. Status Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password. For security you should assign one before exposing the Barricade Router to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive.
Advanced Setup Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Barricade Router using a standard Web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click APPLY. Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the Barricade Router.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Dynamic IP 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 Router. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.
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Advanced Setup Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (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. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. 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.
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Advanced Setup Static IP Address If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Barricade Router, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a Web server or FTP server.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.smc.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen.
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Advanced Setup Dial-up If you are accessing the Internet via an ISDN TA or PSTN modem attached to the serial port on the Barricade Router, then you must specify your account information on this screen as described below. Note: If not checked, then this connection will only be used for backup access if the primary WAN link fails •...
Configuring the Barricade Router • Maximum Idle Time – Enter a maximum idle time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity (Default: 10). If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped.
Advanced Setup • LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the Barricade Router and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. • Set a period for the lease time if required. For home networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Address Mapping Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into the Global IP field. Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the global IP.
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Advanced Setup Virtual Server If you configure the Barricade Router 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 Router redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).
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Configuring the Barricade Router Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications cannot work with Network Address Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
Advanced Setup For a full list of ports and the services that run on them, see www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers. Firewall The Barricade Plus firewall can provide 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.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen). MAC Filtering Table...
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Advanced Setup The MAC Filtering feature of the Barricade allows you to control access to your network to up to 32 clients based on the MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the client machine. This ID is unique to each network adapter. If the MAC address is listed in the table, that client machine will have access to the network.
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Configuring the Barricade Router Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules based on Time and Date. These rules can then be used to configure more specific Access Control. Enables Schedule-based Internet access control. 1. Click Add Schedule Rule. 2.
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Configuring the Barricade Router • SPI and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default: Enabled) –The Barricade Router Intrusion Detection Feature limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked except for those types marked with a check in the Stateful Packet Inspection section.
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Advanced Setup • Stateful Packet Inspection – This is called a “stateful” packet inspection because it examines the contents of the packet to determine the state of the communications; i.e., it ensures that the stated destination computer has previously requested the current communication.
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Configuring the Barricade Router • Connection Policy – Enter the appropriate values for TCP/ UDP sessions as described in the following table. Parameter Defaults Description Fragmentation 10 sec Configures the number of seconds half-open wait that a packet state structure remains active.
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Advanced Setup Parameter Defaults Description Total incomplete TCP/ 250 sessions Defines the rate of newly UDP sessions LOW unestablished sessions that will cause the software to stop deleting half-open sessions. Incomplete TCP/UDP 250 sessions Maximum number of sessions (per min.) HIGH allowed incomplete TCP/ UDP sessions per minute.
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Configuring the Barricade Router 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. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
Advanced Setup DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings Domain Name – A series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods, that is the address of a the Barricade Router network connection and that identifies the owner of the address. Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or servers.
Configuring the Barricade Router This DNS feature is powered by TZO.com. With a DDNS connection you can host your own web site, email server, FTP site, and more at your own location even if you have a dynamic IP address. (Default: Disable) UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above.
Advanced Setup Tools Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the Barricade Router. Tools - Configuration Tools • Backup – saves the Barricade’s configuration to a file. •...
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Configuring the Barricade Router Tools - Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. Download the upgrade file from the SMC Web site (www.smc.com) and save it to your hard drive. In the Upgrade Target field, choose Firmware.
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Advanced Setup Tools - Reset Click APPLY to reset the Barricade Router. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If you use the Reset button on the front panel, the Barricade Router performs a power reset. If the button is held depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.
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Configuring the Barricade Router The following items are included on this screen: Section Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP and Firewall status. 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.
ONFIGURING THE RINT ERVER If you want to use the print server built into the Barricade Router, 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”...
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Configuring the Print Server 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. 4. Select the Program Folder that will contain the program icon for uninstalling the port monitor, and then click Next.
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Install the SMC Printer Port Monitor 5. Enter the printer port name that will be used to identify the port monitor in your system, and press Next. 6. When the setup program finishes installing the port monitor, check the radio button to restart your computer and then click 7.
Configuring the Print Server 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.
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Configure the Print Server 2. Follow the prompts to add a Local printer to your system.Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 3. Select the monitored port (the default port name is SMC100) and then click the Create a new port button. 4.
Configuring the Print Server 5. Continue following the prompts to finish installing the Barricade print server. The printer type you specified will now be added to your Printers menu. 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.
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Configure the Print Server 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.
Configuring the Print Server 5. Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 6. Continue following the prompts to finish installing the Barricade print server. The printer type you specified will now be added to your Printers menu. Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems Follow the traditional configuration procedure on Unix platforms to set up the Barricade print server.
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Configure the Print Server 4. Click Next button to begin the printer installation process. 5. On the next dialog box, choose the Local Printer option and verify the “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” option is unchecked. Note: On Windows XP check the “Local printer attached to this computer.”...
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Configuring the Print Server 8. When you click the Next button the “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” will launch.
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Configure the Print Server 9. To start this new installation wizard click the Next button. 10. Provide the appropriate IP and Port name information for your new Printer port. If you are using default settings on the router you can use the following information: Printer Name or IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Port Name: IP_192.168.2.
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Configuring the Print Server 11. Click the Next button to continue 12. On the next dialog box, under the Device type choose the Custom option 13. Then click the Settings… button to input the Specific Barricade Printer port information.
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Configure the Print Server 14. In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor dialog box you will need to configure some additional settings. Please confirm these settings below: • Port Name: IP_192.168.2.1* • Printer Name or IP Address: 192.168.2.1* * This should be the same information that was configured in Step 7.
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Configuring the Print Server • The Queue Name is LPT1. • Verify the LPR Byte Counting Enabled and SNMP Status Enabled options are unchecked. 15. Once you have verified all of these settings, click the OK button to save these settings and close the “Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor”...
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Configure the Print Server 20. Once you have your printer listed and selected in this dialog box click the Next button.
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Configuring the Print Server 21. Name your printer. In this dialog box you will give your installed printer a name; this will be the name this printer is referred to in your Printer folder. 22. Once you have named your printer, click Next to continue. 23.
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Configure the Print Server Once you have completed the printer installation, you will need to configure some properties on your printer. To do so, please follow the steps listed below: 1. If you closed out the Printers window, please re-open it from the control panel.
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Configuring the Print Server • All of the other options should be disabled or unchecked. 4. Click on the Ports tab and verify that you have the TCP/IP port that you just created selected and the Enable bidirectional support and Enable printer pooling options are unchecked. 5.
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Configure the Print Server Confirm printer connection On the status page of the web-based login, you can confirm the printer connection to the Barricade.
ROUBLESHOOTING The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and Barricade router online. Verify you are connected to the Barricade Router If you are unable to access the Barricade’s web-based administration pages then you may not be properly connected or configured.
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Troubleshooting If you have any other IP address information listed see below. If you have an IP address that starts with 169.254.XXX.XXX then see the next section. If you have another IP address configured, then see section A.3 I am getting an IP Address that starts with 169.254.XXX.XXX If you are getting this IP Address, then you need to check that you are properly connected to the Barricade Router.
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Troubleshooting 3. Then type ipconfig/renew. Symptom The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made. Possible Solutions • Check that the host computer and hub are both powered on. • Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices. •...
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Troubleshooting • Check the network card connections. • The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX hub/switch port, network card, or cable may be defective.
PECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the Barricade 4-Port Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC7004ABR) Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b LAN Interface 4 - RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X ports WAN Interface...
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Specifications Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F) Dimensions 19.05 x 11.43 x 3.31 cm (7.5 x 4.5 x 1.3 in.) Weight 340 g (12 oz) Input Power 12 V (1 A) Power 12 Watts max.
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Specifications 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...
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81-3-6545-5715 Fax 81-3-5645-5716 Australia: 61-2-8875-7887 Fax 61-2-8875-7777 India: 91-22-8204437 Fax 91-22-8204443 If you are looking for further contact information, please visit www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com. 38 Tesla Model Number: SMC7004ABR Irvine, CA 92618 Revision Number E03003-R01 F 1.0 Phone: (949) 679-8000...
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