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SMC Networks Barricade Plus SMC7004FW User Manual

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Barricade
Cable/DSL Broadband Broadband Router with VPN
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N EZ 3-click Installation Wizard
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Simple 3 step installation utility allows for easy configuration
N Configurable Parental Control
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Protect your family by limiting access to web sites with URL
and keyword blocking
N Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall
N Firewall – Client Privileges, Intrusion Detection, NAT
N Built-inVPN Tunneling capability
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Barricade Plus ™ Cable/DSL Broadband Broadband Router with VPN Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN N EZ 3-click Installation Wizard • Simple 3 step installation utility allows for easy configuration N Configurable Parental Control • Protect your family by limiting access to web sites with URL and keyword blocking N Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall N Firewall –...
  • Page 3 ™ Barricade Plus Broadband Router with VPN User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers Sept 2002 Revision Number: R01...
  • Page 4 • 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 5 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 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 Cord Set Specifications 120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set Minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord Maximum length of 15 feet...
  • Page 7 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 8: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ........1-1 About the Barricade Plus .
  • Page 9 ABLE OF ONTENTS Set Time Zone ........4-11 Setting a Password .
  • Page 10 AB LE OF ONTENTS Step 1. Configure TCP/ IP Settings ....5-15 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy ..... . . 5-18 Step 3.
  • Page 11 ABLE OF ONTENTS...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    HAPTER NTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade Plus Broadband ™ Router with VPN. 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 Broadband Router provides a convenient and powerful solution.

  • Page 13: 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 • DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping •...

  • Page 14: Applications

    NTRODUCTION Applications Many advanced applications are provided by the Barricade Plus, such • LAN Access The Barricade Plus 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, or Cable connection.
  • Page 15 PPLICATIONS • DMZ Host Support Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly. • Security The Barricade Plus supports security features that can deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific services the administrator does not want to serve.
  • Page 16 NTRODUCTION traditionally shared data network). The VPN protocols supported by the Barricade Plus are briefly described below. • 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.
  • Page 17 PPLICATIONS...

  • Page 18: Installation

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

  • Page 19: 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 Barricade Plus Broadband Router with VPN is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Description of Hardware The Barricade Plus can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port.
  • Page 20 NSTALLATION • 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 21: System Requirements

    NSTALLATION 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 2-9.) Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local Ports area network to these ports (such as a PC, hub or switch).

  • Page 22: Connect The System

    NSTALLATION • 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 Plus.

  • Page 23: Attach To Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling

    NSTALLATION 3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Barricade Plus. Internet Internet Access Device SMC7004FW Broadband Router SOHO Office or Residence Figure 2-2. Connecting the Barricade Plus Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The 4 LAN ports on the 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.
  • Page 24 NSTALLATION Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This may damage the Barricade Plus. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. Notes: 1. Use 100-ohm shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for all connections.

  • Page 25: Attach The Barricade Plus To The Internet

    NSTALLATION Attach the 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 Barricade Plus. Use either straight through or crossover cabling depending on the port type provided by the modem (see Appendix B).

  • Page 26: Verify Port Status

    NSTALLATION Verify Port Status Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table. Condition Status Power Barricade Plus is receiving power. (Green) The WAN port has established a valid network (Green) connection and operates at 10 Mbps. Flashing The WAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic at 100 Mbps.
  • Page 27 NSTALLATION 2-10...

  • Page 28: Configuring Client Pcs

    HAPTER ONFIGURING LIENT TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the Barricade Plus Broadband ™ Router with VPN, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Barricade Plus. The default network settings for the Barricade Plus are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: These settings can be changed to fit your network...
  • Page 29 TCP/IP C ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 30: Configuring The Barricade Plus

    HAPTER ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can use a Web browser to configure the Barricade Plus Broadband ™ Router with VPN. The 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 31: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    AVIGATING THE ROWSER NTERFACE The home page displays the “Setup Wizard” and “Advanced Setup” options. Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Barricade Plus’ management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the Barricade Plus for use with a cable modem or DSL modem.

  • Page 32: Making Configuration Changes

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the “Apply” or “Next” button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting. To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu “Tools/ Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings,”...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Fixed-Ip Xdsl

    ONFIGURING THE 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 Barricade. Click “Finish”...

  • Page 35: Pppoe

    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 (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

  • Page 36: Advanced Setup Menu

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 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.

  • Page 37: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    AVIGATING THE ROWSER NTERFACE as well as information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected on your network. Main Menu Using the Web management interface, you can define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade Plus and its ports, or monitor network conditions.
  • Page 38 ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Menu Description VPN Menu Provides three Virtual Private Network tunnels for secure Internet communication. IPsec Configures inbound and outbound Security Association (SA). PPTP • Authorizes remote users using the PPTP tunneling protocol. • Authenticates a PPTP tunnel to the destination host and authorizes the IP address range to assign to the client users.

  • Page 39: Making Configuration Changes

    AVIGATING THE ROWSER NTERFACE Menu Description Help Menu Contains information for product support, troubleshooting, and network terminology. Home Button Go to the overview page of this Web management interface Logout Button Exit the Barricade Plus system. Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the “APPLY”...

  • Page 40: System Settings

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

  • Page 41: Setting A Password

    YSTEM ETTINGS Setting a Password If this is your first time to access the 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 42: Remote Management

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

  • Page 43: Network Settings

    ETWORK ETTINGS Network Settings 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. (Refer to Quick Installation Guide for configuring basic settings using the “Setup Wizard”.) Use the “Advanced Setup”...

  • Page 44: Dynamic Ip Address - Dhcp

    ONFIGURING THE 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 Barricade Plus. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.

  • Page 45: Ppp Over Ethernet - Pppoe

    ETWORK ETTINGS 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. Specify the value of MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) for proper Internet access such as browsing web sites and using E-mail.

  • Page 46: Static Ip Address - Fixed Ip

    ONFIGURING THE 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 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 47: Dns Configuration

    ETWORK ETTINGS 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. 4-18...

  • Page 48: Lan Gateway And Dhcp Settings

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings Configure the gateway address of the 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 49: Configuring Client Services

    ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES Configuring Client Services The Barricade Plus includes a broad range of client services, including firewall protection, VPN tunneling , 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 50: Address Mapping

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 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. 4-21...

  • Page 51: Virtual Server

    ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES Virtual Server If you configure the 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. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the Barricade Plus redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).

  • Page 52: Firewall Protection

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Some of the more common TCP service ports include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23 and POP3: 110. Firewall Protection The 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 53: Access Control

    ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES Access Control Using this option allows you to specify different privileges for the client PCs. The following items are included in the “Access Control” screen: Field Description Normal Filtering Table Displays the IP address and filtering status of the connected client PC MAC Filtering Table Displays the MAC address of the client PC...
  • Page 54 ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 4-25...

  • Page 55: Url Blocking Sites

    ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES URL Blocking Sites Using the above screen to block access to the Web sites specified in the table. 4-26...

  • Page 56: Schedule Rule

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Schedule Rule You can filter Internet access for local clients based on the “Rule Name,” and time of day. 1. Click on “Add Schedule Rule” 2. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule (as shown in the following screen). 4-27...
  • Page 57 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES 3. Click “OK” and then the “APPLY” button to save your settings. (as shown on previous page) 4-28...

  • Page 58: Intrusion Detection

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Intrusion Detection The Intrusion Detection feature of the 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 59 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES • Stateful Packet Inspection This option allows you to select different application types that are using dynamic port numbers. If you need to use the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for blocking packets, click on the “Yes” radio button in the “Enable SPI and Anti-DoS firewall protection” field and then check the inspection type that you need, such as Packet Fragmentation, TCP Connection, UDP Session, FTP Service, H.323 Service and TFTP Service.
  • Page 60 ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Enter your E-mail address for alerting hacker access. Specify your E-mail servers, user name and password. • Connection Policy Enter the appropriate values for TCP/UDP sessions • DoS Criteria and Port Scan Criteria Setup DoS and port scan criteria in the spaces provided. 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...

  • Page 61: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn) Tunnel

    ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES 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. 4-32...
  • Page 62 ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 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 63 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES 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. Click “Edit”...
  • Page 64 ONFIGURING THE AR RICAD E 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 on PPTP contact your local SMC support team. 4-35...

  • Page 65: Snmp

    ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES 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 66 ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Community Community: A community name authorized for management access. Access: Management access is restricted to Read only or Read/ Write. Valid: Sets administrative status of entry to enabled or disabled. Note: Up to 5 community names may be entered. 4-37...
  • Page 67 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES Trap IP Address: IP address of the trap manager. Community: A community specified for trap management. Version: Sets trap status of entry to disabled, or enabled with V1 or V2c. 4-38...

  • Page 68: Tools

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE Tools You can use the “Tools” menu to restore factory settings, update firmware, or reboot the Barricade Plus. 4-39...
  • Page 69 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES Configuration Tools The “Backup” option allows you to save your Barricade Plus’ configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC. You can then click on the “Restore” radio button to restore the saved backup configuration file. Selecting the “Restore to Factory Defaults”...
  • Page 70 ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 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 4-41...
  • Page 71 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES Reset If the Barricade Plus stops responding, you can click on the “Apply” button to refresh the gateway. The saved configurations of the Barricade Plus will not be changed back to factory default settings after resetting the gateway.

  • Page 72: Status

    ONFIGURING THE ARRICADE 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. 4-43...
  • Page 73 ONFIGURING LIENT ERVICES The following items are included in this screen: Field Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, PPTP Client and PPTP Server Firewall. INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the hardware version and serial number.

  • Page 74: Configuring Client Tcp/Ip

    HAPTER ONFIGURING LIENT 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 Barricade Plus”...
  • Page 75 TCP/IP P NSTALLING ROTOCOL ON 4. Double click “Protocol” to add the TCP/IP protocol. 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.

  • Page 76: Windows 2000

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Windows 2000 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2. Double click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon, then “Local Area Connection” icon, and press the “Properties” button in the “General” tab. 3.
  • Page 77 TCP/IP P NSTALLING ROTOCOL ON 5. Choose “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the Network Protocols. Click the “OK” button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click “OK” to complete the install procedure.

  • Page 78: Setting Tcp/Ip To Work With The Barricade Plus

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Setting TCP/IP to Work with the 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 79: Windows 2000

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE Windows 2000 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2. Double click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon, then “Local Area Connection” icon, and press the “Properties” button in the “General” tab. 3.

  • Page 80: Windows Xp

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 81: Configuring Your Computer With Windows 95/98/Me

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 82 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 2. From "Control Panel," double-click the "Network" icon. 3. In the "Network" window, under the "Configuration" tab, double-click the "TCP/IP" entry that is listed with your network card.
  • Page 83 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 4. Select the "IP Address" tab. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy." 5.

  • Page 84: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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"...
  • Page 85 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Tools," then "Internet Options." 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes.

  • Page 86: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade Plus

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 Plus.
  • Page 87 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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"...

  • Page 88: Configuring Your Computer With Windows 2000

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 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 89 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 2. Double-click the "Network & Dial-Up Connections" icon. 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade Plus. 4. Click "Properties." 5-16...
  • Page 90 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 5. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)." 6. All the information that you need to record is on the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically"...

  • Page 91: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 ____.____.____.____...
  • Page 92 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button.

  • Page 93: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade Plus

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings.
  • Page 94 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 95: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Xp

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 Barricade Plus. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address.
  • Page 96 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 2. Select the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, then click the “Network Connections” icon. 3. Double click on the “LAN or High-Speed Internet.” 4. Click "Properties." 5-23...
  • Page 97 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 5. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)." 6. All the information that you need to record is on the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If "Obtain an IP address automatically"...

  • Page 98: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 ____.____.____.____...
  • Page 99 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window.

  • Page 100: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade Plus

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 101 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 102: Configuring Your Computer With Windows Nt 4.0

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 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 103 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 2. Double-click the "Network" icon. 3. Select the "Protocols" tab. 4. Double-click "TCP/ IP Protocol." 5-30...
  • Page 104 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 5. Select the "IP Address" tab. 6. In the "Adapter" drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy."...
  • Page 105 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 9. After writing down your IP settings, click the IP address tab. Select "Obtain IP address automatically" and click OK. Click OK again to close the "Network" window. 10. Windows may copy some files, and will then prompt you to restart your system.

  • Page 106: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 Plus. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
  • Page 107 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." 2. In the "Preferences"...

  • Page 108: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade Plus

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

  • Page 109: Configuring Your Macintosh Computer

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 Plus is functioning. 4.
  • Page 110 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Here is what to do: 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click "Control Panels" and select TCP/IP. 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that "Ethernet" is selected in the "Connect Via:" field. 5-37...

  • Page 111: Step 2. Disable Http Proxy

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 112 TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences." 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck checkboxes and click 5-39...
  • Page 113 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences." 2. In the "Preferences" dialog box, In the left-hand column labeled "Category," select "Advanced." Under the "Advanced" category, select "Proxies." 3.

  • Page 114: Step 3. Obtain Ip Settings From Your Barricade Plus

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Plus Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade Plus, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade Plus, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 115 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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 Barricade Plus is functioning. 3.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Manual Ip Configuration

    TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 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.

  • Page 118: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT 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 Plus, you can use the “Ping”...
  • Page 119 TCP/IP ETTING ORK WITH THE ARRICADE 2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the 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 Barricade Plus, then you are now ready to connect to the Internet! 5-46...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The 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. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action...

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting Chart

    ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Link LED is Off • Verify that the Barricade Plus and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the Barricade Plus and the corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits.
  • Page 122 ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Management Problems Cannot connect using • Be sure to have configured the Barricade Plus with the Web browser a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the Barricade Plus and that the port you are using has not been disabled.
  • Page 123 ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 124: Ethernet Cable

    PPENDIX ABLES Ethernet Cable Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Twisted-pair Cable Caution: DO-NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.

  • Page 125: 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 End 2 1 (TD+)

  • Page 126: Rj-45 Port Pin Assignments

    ABLES RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments All LAN ports on the 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. MDI Signal Name* MDI-X Signal Name* Transmit Data (TD+)
  • Page 127 ABLES...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS LAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 4 RJ-45 ports WAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 1 RJ-45 port Indicator Panel LAN (Link, Activity), WAN (Link, Activity), Power Dimensions 19.5 x 11.25 x 2.55 cm Weight 0.61 kg Input Power 12V (1A) Maximum Current 0.04A RMS max.@110V/240V Power Consumption 5 Watts max.
  • Page 129 PECIFICATIONS 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), HTML (RFC 1866), HTTP (RFC 1945), DHCP (RFC 2131), PPTP (RFC 2637) Temperature Operating 0 to 40°C...
  • Page 130 PPENDIX RDERING NFORMATION Barricade Plus Broadband Router Products 4-port Broadband Router with VPN SMC7004FW - WAN/LAN 4-port Wireless Broadband Router with VPN SMC7004WFW - WAN/LAN/WLAN...

  • Page 131: Ordering Information

    RDERING NFORMATION...
  • Page 132 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 133 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 134 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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