SMC7004AWBR
BarricadeTM 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with Print Server User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 April 2003 Pub.
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COMPLIANCES 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.
Compliances Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications. EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.
TABLE CONTENTS OF About theWireless Barricade Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the Wireless Barricade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . Connect the System . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Network Address Translation (NAT) . . . . . Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings . . . . . . . . UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting . . Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... .... .... .... ... ... ... ... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . 50 . 61 . 62 . 62 Configuring the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Install the SMC Printer Port Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABOUT THE WIRELESS BARRICADE ROUTER Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade™ 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. LED Indicators The SMC7004AWBR includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Link/Act Speed LED Condition Status PWR (Green) On Wireless Barricade is receiving power.
About the Wireless Barricade Router LED Condition Status On The indicated LAN port has established a valid network connection. Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic. On The port is transmitting or receiving traffic ar 100 Mbps. Off The port is transmitting or receiving traffic at 10 Mbps.
Features and Benefits • Firewall with client privileges, hacker prevention, and NAT (Network Address Translation) • NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-user account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as Web, FTP, mail and Telnet) • Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP or IPSec pass-through • User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections • Supports CHAP authentication proto
INSTALLING THE WIRELESS BARRICADE Before installing the Wireless Barricade, 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. After installing the Wireless Barricade, refer to the Web-based configuration program in “Configuring the Wireless Barricade” on page 25 for information on configuring the router.
Hardware Description Hardware Description The Wireless Barricade may 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 three Fast Ethernet LAN ports or through the wireless interface. It also functions as a print server. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL provides up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Mbps upstream. G.
Installing the Wireless Barricade On the rear panel, the Wireless Barricade provides: 6 • 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).
Hardware Description The following figure shows the components of the Wireless Barricade: PWR WLAN WAN LAN 1 2 3 Link/Act SMC7004AWBR Speed RESET Printer COM WAN 1 2 3 9V 1 A MAX Figure 1.
Installing the Wireless Barricade Item Description LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 1.) Wireless Dual antennas provide optimal reception by dynamically Antennas choosing the best antenna for each client. Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. Printer Port Parallel port (25-pin, D-type, female). Connect the shared printer to this port. COM Port Serial port (9-pin, D-type, male).
Connect the System • For wired LAN connection, you need a computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card,or a USB-to-Ethernet converter. For wireless LAN connections, each computer must have an IEEE 802.11b compatible wireless adapter. • TCP/IP network protocols 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.
Installing the Wireless Barricade You may also connect the Wireless Barricade to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the back of the Wireless Barricade into the desired positions. For more effective coverage, you may want to position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other antenna along the horizontal axis. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along alternate axes.) 2.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 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 13. Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the Network window. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Double-click Protocol.
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. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2.
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 Wireless Barricade, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Wireless Barricade.
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 Wireless Barricade’s Web configuration interface.See “Configuring the Wireless Barricade” on page 25 for information on configuring the Wireless Barricade.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 11.
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. If there are IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one and click Remove until the section is empty. 7. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
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. (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes button.
Setting Up TCP/IP 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your Wireless Barricade 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. 3. Click on the Protocols tab. 4. Double-click TCP/ IP Protocol.
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. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the 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 Wireless Barricade is functioning. 4. Type EXIT and press to close the Command Prompt window. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel. 2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless 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. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP.
Setting Up TCP/IP 2. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless Barricade. Next, click the Properties button. 3. In 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. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP.
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. 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.
Setting Up TCP/IP 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Wireless Barricade (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add. 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Wireless Barricade 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. 4. After finishing TCP/IP setup, click OK, and then reboot the computer.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the Wireless Barricade, use the Ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the Wireless Barricade. The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the Ping command: ping 192.168.2.1 If a message similar to the following appears: Pinging 192.168.2.
CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS BARRICADE The Wireless Barricade can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 5.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you can configure the Wireless Barricade and view statistics to monitor network activity. Note: NOTE: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.smc.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade 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 Wireless Barricade configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer (5 or above) 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options. 2.
Netscape (4 or above) Netscape (4 or above) 1. Open Netscape. Click Edit, and then select Preferences. 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 Wireless Barricade’s management interface, enter the SMC Barricade Wireless Broadband Router IP address in your Web browser http:// 192.168.2.1. Then click LOGIN. (By default, there is no password.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Wireless Barricade’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Wireless Barricade for use with a cable modem or DSL modem. Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced functions.
Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Time Zone Click on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup. For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and click NEXT. . Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have. For a cable modem connection see the following page.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade 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. (See “WAN” on page 35.) Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address.
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 Wireless Barricade Advanced Setup Use the Web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Wireless Barricade 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 manage the Wireless Barricade remotely.
Advanced Setup Menu Description UPnP With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. Devices can then directly communicate with each other. This further enables peer to peer networking.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Sets the time zone for the Wireless Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client access control. Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password. For security reasons you should assign one before exposing the Wireless Barricade to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive.
Advanced Setup during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the maximum idle time, it will perform system logout, and you have to login to the Web management system again. (Default: 10 minutes) Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Wireless Barricade 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.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade 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 Wireless Barricade. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.
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. Leave this on the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade 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.
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 Wireless Barricade, 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.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade BigPond Enter your User Name and Password to configure the built-in client for the BigPond Internet service available in Australia.
Advanced Setup 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.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade then you must specify your account information on this screen as described below. Note: • Auto Backup/Failover – If this is enabled, then if the telephone connection goes down, the router will automatically redial. • MTU – Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Advanced Setup LAN • LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the Wireless Barricade 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. • IP Address Pool – A dynamic IP start address may be specified by the user, e.g. 192.168.2.100 (default value).
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Wireless Settings (Wireless) To configure the Wireless Barricade as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the service set identifier (ESSID), the rates of transmission of data and of commands, the radio channel, and the encryption options. Note that the radio channel and the service set identifier must be set to the same value for the Wireless Barricade and for all wireless clients.
Advanced Setup If set to Fully Automatic, the data rate will be automatically selected. If set to Automatic 1 to 2 Mbps the data rate will automatically be selected between these values. If manually set to a specific value then the data rate is fixed at that value. Basic Rate – The rate of transmission of commands. Channel – The radio channel. Encryption If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable encryption.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade 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 and click Generate (as shown below). A passphrase may consist of up to 32 alphanumeric digits. The automatic 128-bit security generates a single key by entering a passphrase. To manually configure the keys, enter five hexadecimal pairs for each 64-bit key, or enter 13 pairs for the single 128-bit key.
Advanced Setup 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.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Virtual Server If you configure the Wireless Barricade as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses (LAN IP Addresses).
Advanced Setup The more common TCP service ports include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23, and POP3: 110. Note: This tool can support both port ranges, multiple ports, and combinations of the two. For example: Port Ranges:100-150 Multiple Ports: 25,110,80 Combination: 25-50,80 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.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Specify the public port number normally associated with an application in the Trigger Port field. Set the protocol type to TCP or UDP, then enter the ports that the application requires. The ports may be in the format 7, 11, 57, or in a range, e.g., 72-96, or a combination of both, e.g., 7, 11, 57, 72-96. Popular applications requiring multiple ports are listed in the Popular Applications field.
Advanced Setup Access Control Using this option allows you to specify different privileges based on IP address for the client PCs.
Configuring the Wireless Barricade Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen).
