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USER MANUAL 7904WBRA2 SMC

From SMC's line of award-winning connectivity solutions

Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by our company for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of our company. We reserve the right to change specifications at any time without notice.

Copyright © 2006 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

All rights reserved.

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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. ("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 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.

The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an "Active" SMC product. A product is considered to be "Active" while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an "Active" SMC product. A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at:

http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action customer_service_warranty.

All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.

Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at customer's expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our toll-free customer support number at (800) 762-4968. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN 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 WARRANTYES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTYES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZATION RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTYES OR THE LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

  • SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.

SMC Networks, Inc.

38 Tesla

Irvine, CA 92618

COMPLIANCES

EC Conformance Declaration C∈

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe,

Edificio Conata II,

Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8,2o,4a

08970 - Sant Joan Despi,

Barcelona, Spain.

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN 300 328-1 December 2001 V1.3.1

EN 300 328-2 December 2001 V1.2.1

EN 301 489-1 September 2001 V1.4.1

EN 301 489-17 September 2000 V1.2.1

EN 60950 January 2000

CSA Statement

This unit is to be used with an external power adaptor of a Class 2 or level 3 type and Approved type suitable for use in the North America of equipment installation, having an output voltage rating of 12V dc, and output current rating of 1.0A or equivalent.

Safety Compliance

About the Barricade 1-1
Features and Benefits 1-1
Applications 1-2

Installation 2-1

Package Contents 2-1
System Requirements 2-2
Hardware Description 2-2

LED Indicators 2-4

ISP Settings 2-5
Connect the System 2-5

Connecting the ADSL Line 2-5
Connecting the network 2-6
Connecting the Power Adapter 2-7
Wall Mounting 2-7

Configuring Client PC 3-1

TCP/IP Configuration 3-2
Windows 98/Me 3-2

Disable HTTP Proxy 3-4
Obtain IP Settings from Your ADSL Router 3-6

Windows NT 4.0 3-7

Disable HTTP Proxy 3-9
Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade 3-9

Windows 2000 3-11

Disable HTTP Proxy 3-12
Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade 3-12

Windows XP 3-14

Disable HTTP Proxy 3-14
Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade 3-14

Configuring Your Macintosh Computer 3-16

Disable HTTP Proxy 3-17

Configuring the ADSL Router 4-1

Navigating the Management Interface 4-2

Making Configuration Changes 4-3

Setup Wizard 4-4

Time Zone 4-4

Wireless Settings 4-5

ADSL Settings 4-6

Summary 4-7

ADSL Settings - Country or ISP Not Listed 4-9

Configuration Parameters 4-17

System 4-19

WAN 4-22

LAN 4-31

Wireless 4-34

NAT 4-45

Routing 4-50

Firewall 4-54

SNMP 4-67

UPnp 4-69

QOS 4-70

ADSL 4-73

DDNS 4-76

Tools 4-77

Status 4-82

Finding the MAC address of a Network Card 4-85

Windows NT4/2000/XP 4-85

Macintosh 4-85

Linux 4-85

Troubleshooting A-1

Cables B-1

Ethernet Cable B-1

Specifications B-1

Wiring Conventions B-1

RJ-45 Port Connection B-2

Pin Assignments B-3

Specifications C-1

Congratulations on your purchase of the ADSL2 Barricade™ g, hereafter referred to as the "Barricade". We are 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, the Barricade provides a convenient and powerful solution.

About the Barricade

The Barricade provides Internet access to multiple users by sharing a single-user account. Support is provided for both wired and wireless devices. New technology provides wireless security via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and MAC address filtering. It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes.

Features and Benefits

Built-in ADSL2/2+ modem - supports download speeds up to 24Mbps
- Local network connection via four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports
Built-in IEEE802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Access Point (AP)
- DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping

  • Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, intrusion detection, and NAT
  • NAT also enables multi-user Internet access via a single user account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as web, FTP, e-mail, and Telnet)
    VLAN and QoS (Quality of Service) support
  • User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections
  • Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP

Applications

Many advanced networking features are provided by the Barricade:

- Wireless and Wired LAN

The Barricade provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps devices, and wireless IEEE 802.11g compatible devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes.

- Internet Access

This device supports Internet access through an ADSL connection. Since many DSL providers use PPPoE or PPPoA to establish communications with end users, the Barricade includes built-in clients for these protocols, eliminating the need to install these services on your computer.

- Shared IP Address

The Barricade provides Internet access for up to 253 users via a single shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, multiple users on your network can browse the web at the same time.

Virtual Server

If you have a fixed IP address, you can set the Barricade to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users access various services at your site using a constant IP address. Then, depending on the requested service (or port number), the Barricade can route the request to the appropriate server (at another internal IP address). This secures your network from direct attack by hackers, and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network.

- DMZ Host Support

Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when NAT and firewall security prevent an Internet application from functioning correctly.

Security

The Barricade supports security features that deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific services that the administrator does not want to serve. The Barricade's firewall also blocks 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. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), SSID Broadcast disable, and MAC filtering provide security over the wireless network.

Before installing the ADSL2 Barricade™ g, verify that you have all the items listed under the Package Contents list. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Barricade. After installing the Barricade, refer to "Configuring the ADSL Router" on page 4-1.

Package Contents

After unpacking the Barricade, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following items:

SMC7904WBRA2 Barricade™ g 54Mbps ADSL2/2+ router
Power adapter
One RJ-45 Cat-5 Ethernet cable
- One RJ-11 patch cable for connecting ADSL modem to splitter/phone line
One Splitter for NE, UK and FR versions only
Printed quick installation guide
- Documentation CD
Warranty Registration Card

Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product.

System Requirements

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • ADSL Internet Service installed.
    2.4GHz Wireless adapter or Ethernet Adapter installed on each PC.
  • TCP/IP network protocols installed on each PC that will access the Internet.
  • A Java enabled web browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape 4.7 or above, Mozilla 1.7 or above and Firefox 1.0 or above.

Hardware Description

The Barricade contains an integrated ADSL modem and connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the four Fast Ethernet LAN ports.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL provides up to 8 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 kbps upstream. ADSL2+ provides up to 24Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream. However, you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits.

Data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run at up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports and 54 Mbps over the built-in wireless access point.

The Barricade includes an LED display on the top for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.

It also provides the following ports on the rear panel:

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Figure 2-1. Rear Panel

ItemDescription
ADSL PortWAN port (RJ-11). Connect your ADSL line to this port.
Power InletConnect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage the Barricade.
Reset ButtonUse this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. To reset without losing configuration settings, see “Reset” on page 4-81.
On/Off switchUse this switch to turn the Barricade ON and OFF.
LAN PortsFast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local area network to these ports (i.e., a PC, hub, or switch).

LED Indicators

The power and port LED indicators on the top are illustrated by the following figure and table.

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Figure 2-2. Top View

LEDStatusDescription
PWROnThe Barricade is receiving power. Normal operation.
OffPower off or failure.
ADSL SyncOnADSL connection is functioning correctly.
FlashingThe Barricade is establishing an ADSL link.
OffADSL connection is not established.
ADSL DataFlashingIndicates ADSL port is sending or receiving data.
OffNo data is being transferred.
WLANFlashingThe WLAN port is sending or receiving data.
LAN1 to LAN4OnEthernet connection is established.
FlashingThe indicated LAN port is sending or receiving data.
OffThere is no LAN connection on the port.

ISP Settings

Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Barricade:

  • ISP account user name and password
  • Protocol, encapsulation and VPI/VCI circuit numbers
    DNS server address
  • IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (for fixed IP users only)

Connect the System

The Barricade can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however, comply with the following guidelines:

  • Keep the Barricade away from any heating devices.
  • Do not place the Barricade in a dusty or wet environment.

You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the Barricade.

Connecting the ADSL Line

Connect the splitter to the phone line and the phone to the phone port of the splitter. Using the black RJ-11 cable provided connect the ADSL port of the Barricade to the ADSL port of the splitter. Refer to the below illustration.

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The splitter is required for connecting your Barricade and phone to the same phone line. If you have a dedicated phone line for ADSL connect the Barricade directly to the phone line.

Note: To prevent high frequency ADSL signals interfering with telephone calls, each phone must be connected to the same phone line through a splitter (also known as an ADSL microfilter).

Connecting the network

Using the grey RJ-45 cable provided connect LAN port of the Barricade to the network card of your computer or other network device, e.g., hub or switch. The corresponding LAN LED will illuminate green to indicate good link.

Connecting the Power Adapter

Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the rear of the Barricade, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the power indicator on the front panel is lit. If the power indicator is not lit, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page A-1.

In case of a power input failure, the Barricade will automatically restart and begin to operate once the input power is restored.

Wall Mounting

There are 2 slots on the underside of the Barricade that can be used for wall mounting. The distance between the 2 slots is 120mm .

You will need 2 suitable screws, the diameter would be 4.4mm , to wall mount the Barricade.

To wall mount the unit:

  1. Determine where you want to mount the Barricade.
  2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 120mm apart.
  3. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 5mm of its head exposed.
  4. Maneuver the Barricade so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.
  5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Barricade down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

Note: When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power outlet.

After completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to the Barricade.

See:

"Windows 98/Me" on page 3-2

"Windows NT 4.0" on page 3-7

"Windows 2000" on page 3-11

"Windows XP" on page 3-14

or

"Configuring Your Macintosh Computer" on page 3-16

depending on your operating system.

TCP/IP Configuration

To access the Internet through the Barricade, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Barricade. The default IP settings for the Barricade are:

IP Address: 192.168.2.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: These settings can be changed to fit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer to access the Barricade's web configuration interface in order to make the required changes. (See "Configuring the ADSL Router" on page 4-1 for instruction on configuring the Barricade.)

Windows 98/Me

You may find that the instructions in this section do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screen shots were created from Windows 98. Windows Millennium Edition is similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

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  1. In Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

  2. In the Network window, under the Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP item listed for your network card.

  3. In the TCP/IP window, select the IP Address tab. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option.

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  1. Windows may need your Windows 98/Me CD to copy some files. After it finishes copying, it will prompt you to restart

your system. Click Yes and your computer will restart.

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TCP/IP Configuration Setting

Primary DNS Server

Secondary DNS Server

Default Gateway

Host Name

Disable HTTP Proxy

You need to verify that the "HTTP Proxy" feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade's HTML configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer.
  2. Click the Stop button, then click Tools/Internet Options.

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  1. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab. Next, click the LAN Settings... button.

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  1. Clear all the check boxes.
  2. Click OK, and then click OK again to close the Internet Options window.

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Obtain IP Settings from Your ADSL Router

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Run...

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  1. Type "WINIPCFG" and click OK. It may take a second or two for the IP Configuration window to appear.

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  1. In the IP Configuration window, select your network card from the drop-down menu. Click Release and then click Renew. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1.

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These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window.

Windows NT 4.0

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

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  1. Double-click the Network icon.

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  1. In the Network window, Select the Protocols tab. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol.
  2. When the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window open, select the IP Address tab.
  3. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected.
  4. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option and click "Apply."

  5. Click the DNS tab to see the primary and secondary DNS servers. Record these values, and then click "Remove." Click "Apply", and then "OK."

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  1. Windows may copy some files, and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart.

TCP/IP Configuration Setting

Default Gateway

Primary DNS Server

Secondary DNS Server

Host Name

Disable HTTP Proxy

You need to verify that the "HTTProxy" feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade's HTML configuration pages. Determine which browser you use and refer to "Internet Explorer" on page 3-4.

Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you will verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/ Command Prompt.

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  1. In the Command Prompt window, type "IPCONFIG /RELEASE" and press the ENTER key.

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  1. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the ENTER key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning.

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  1. Type "EXIT" and press the ENTER key to close the Command Prompt window.

Your computer is now configured to connect to the Barricade.

Windows 2000

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Network and Dial-Up Connections.
  2. Click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade.
  3. The connection status screen will open. Click Properties.

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  1. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  2. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option.

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Disable HTTP Proxy

You need to verify that the "HTTProxy" feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade's HTML configuration pages. Determine which browser you use and refer to "Internet Explorer" on page 3-4.

Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/ Accessories/Command Prompt.

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  1. In the Command Prompt window, type "IPCONFIG/RELEASE" and press the ENTER key.

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  1. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the ENTER key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your ADSL Router is functioning.

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  1. Type "EXIT" and press the ENTER key to close the Command Prompt window.

Your computer is now configured to connect to the Barricade.

Windows XP

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Control Panel.
  2. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections.
  3. The Network Connections window will open. Double-click the connection for this device.
  4. On the connection status screen, click Properties.
  5. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  6. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option.

Disable HTTP Proxy

You need to verify that the "HTTP Proxy" feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade's HTML configuration pages. Determine which browser you use and refer to "Internet Explorer" on page 3-4.

Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt.

  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.xxxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your ADSL router is functioning.

Type "EXIT" and press the ENTER key to close the Command Prompt window.

Your computer is now configured to connect to the Barricade.

Configuring Your Macintosh Computer

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.

Follow these instructions:

  1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click System Preferences

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  1. Double-click the Network icon in the Systems Preferences window.

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  1. If "Using DHCP Server" is already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this Option.

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  1. Your new settings are shown on the TCP/IP tab. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning.
  2. Close the Network window.

Now your computer is configured to connect to the Barricade.

Disable HTTP Proxy

You need to verify that the "HTTProxy" feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade's HTML configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Stop button. Click Explorer/Preferences.
  2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies.

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3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK.

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CONFIGURING THE

ADSL ROUTER

After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can configure the Barricade using your web browser. Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, Firefox and Opera are supported.

To access the management interface, enter the default IP address of the Barricade in your web browser: http://192.168.2.1.

Enter the default password: "smcadmin", and click LOGIN.

Note: Passwords can contain from 3~12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive.

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On initial configuration the first screen is Country Selection. Select your country from drop down list. This configures the correct channels for the wireless AP.

Note: The Country Selection screen only appears on initial configuration or when the Barricade is reset to factory defaults.

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You will then see the Status screen appear. For details of this screen, please refer to page 4-82 of the manual.

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The Setup Wizard is located on the top of the left hand side. Use the Setup Wizard for quick and easy configuration of your Internet connection and basic wireless settings. Go to "Setup Wizard" on page 4-4 for details.

MAKING CONFIGURATION CHANGES

Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down menu. Once a configuration change has been made on a screen, click the APPLY, SAVE SETTINGS or NEXT button on the screen to enable the new setting.

Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.5 is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting for "Check for newer versions of stored pages" should be "Every visit to the page."

Setup Wizard

TIME ZONE

Click on SETUP WIZARD and NEXT, then you will see the Time Zone screen. Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu. This information is used for log entries and client filtering.

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If you want to automatically synchronize the ADSL router with a public time server, check the box to Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance. Select the desired servers from the drop-down menu.

Click NEXT to continue.

Wireless Settings

This screen allows you to configure the SSID, wireless Mode and channel. Optionally you can disable broadcasting of SSID for added security. SSID is the name given to your wireless LAN. Wireless clients within the same network should be configured to use the same SSID.

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ParameterDescription
SSIDService Set ID. The SSID must be the same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
SSID BroadcastEnable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID.
Wireless ModeThis device supports both 11g and 11b wireless networks. Make your selection depending on the type of wireless network that you have.
ChannelThe radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
The Barricade will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually.

Click NEXT to continue.

ADSL Settings

Select your Country and Internet Service Provider. This will automatically configure the Barricade with the correct Protocol, Encapsulation and VPI/VCI settings for your ISP.

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If your Country or Internet Service Provider is not listed in this screen, you will need to manually enter the settings. Go to "ADSL Settings - Country or ISP Not Listed" on page 4-9 in the manual for details.

If your ISP uses Protocols PPPoA or PPPoE you will need to enter the username and password supplied by your ISP.

If your ISP uses Protocol RFC1483 Routed you will need to enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server address supplied by your ISP.

Click NEXT to continue.

Summary

This screen shows a summary of the configuration parameters that you have made using the Setup Wizard.

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ParameterDescription
Wireless Parameters
SSIDThis is the name of your wireless network.
SSID BroadcastBroadcasting of your SSID is on/off.
Wireless Mode802.11b only, 802.11g only or mixed mode.
ChannelThe radio channel used for wireless communication.
Time Zone Parameters
Time ZoneThe time zone that you selected.
NTPNetwork Time Protocol is enabled/disabled.
Primary ServerThe time server that you selected, when Automatic Time Server Maintenance is enabled.
Secondary ServerThe time server that you selected, when Automatic Time Server Maintenance is enabled.
ADSL Operation Mode (WAN)
ISPThe type of ISP you have selected.
ProtocolIndicates the protocol used.
VPI/VCIVirtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI).
AAL5 EncapsulationShows the packet encapsulation type. Go to page 4-23 for a detailed description.
Network Layer Parameters (WAN)
IP AddressWAN IP address (only displayed if you have static IP).
Subnet MaskWAN subnet mask (only displayed if you have static IP).
Default GatewayWAN gateway (only displayed if you have static IP).
DNS ServerThe IP address of the DNS server.
ISP Parameters
UsernameThe ISP assigned user name.
PasswordThe password (hidden).

If the parameters are correct, click Finish to save these settings.

Your Barricade is now set up. Go to "Troubleshooting" on page A-1 if you cannot make a connection to the Internet.

ADSL Settings - Country or ISP Not Listed

If your Country or Internet Service Provider is not listed select "Others". This will allow you to manually configure your ISP settings. For manual configuration you will need to know the Protocol, DNS Server,

Encapsulation and VPI/VCI settings used by your ISP. If you have a Static IP address you will also need to know the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway address. Please contact your ISP for these details.

After selecting "Others" you will need to select what Protocol your ISP uses from the drop-down menu.

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PPPoE

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ParameterDescription
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.
UsernameEnter user name.
PasswordEnter password.
Confirm PasswordConfirm password

Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

PPPoA

ParameterDescription
VPI/VCIMotorizedEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.
UsernameEnter user name.
PasswordEnter password.
Confirm PasswordConfirm password

Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

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ParameterDescription
DNS ServerDomain Name Servers are used to map a domain name (e.g., www.somesite.com) to the equivalent numerical IP address. Your ISP should provide the IP address of a Domain Name Server. Enter the address here.
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.

Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

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Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

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ParameterDescription
IP AddressEnter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP.
Default GatewayEnter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
DNS ServerEnter the Domain Name Server address.
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.

Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

Bridging

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ParameterDescription
Management IP AddressThis is the management IP address of the Barricade.
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down menu.

Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

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Click NEXT to continue.

Go to "Summary" on page 4-7 in the manual for details about the settings.

Configuration Parameters

The left-hand side displays the main menu and the right-hand side shows descriptive information. There are 14 main menu items as described in the following table.

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MenuDescription
SystemSets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Barricade remotely.
WANSpecifies the Internet connection settings.
LANSets the TCP/IP configuration for the Barricade LAN interface and DHCP clients.
WirelessConfigs the radio frequency, SSID, and security for wireless communications.
NATConfigs Address Mapping, virtual server and special applications.
RoutingSets the routing parameters and displays the current routing table.
FirewallConfigs a variety of security and specialized functions including: Access Control, URL blocking, Internet access control scheduling, intruder detection, and DMZ.
SNMPCommunity string and trap server settings.
UPnPEnables the Universal Plug and Play function.
QoSAllows you to prioritize your network traffic.
ADSLSets the ADSL operation type and shows the ADSL status.
DDNSConfigures Dynamic DNS function.
ToolsContains options to ping network connection, trace route, backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system.
StatusProvides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and firewall information. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, and the hardware version and serial number. Shows the security and DHCP client log.

SYSTEM

Time Zone

Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu. This information is used for log entries and client filtering.

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If daylight savings is applied in your area, check the box to Enable Daylight Savings. Select the start/end dates.

If you want to automatically synchronize the ADSL router with a public time server, check the box to Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance. Select the desired servers from the drop-down menu.

Password Settings

Use this screen to change the password for accessing the management interface.

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Passwords can contain from 3 12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive.

Note: If you lost the password, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the blue reset button on the rear panel, holding it down for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults. The default password is "smcadmin".

Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the maximum idle time, it will perform system logout, and you have to log in again to access the management interface. (Default: 10 minutes)

Remote Management

By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the Barricade from a remote host by entering the IP address of a remote computer on this screen. Check the Enabled check box, and enter the IP address of the remote host and click SAVE SETTINGS.

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Note: If you check Enabled and specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any remote host can manage the Barricade.

For remote management via WAN IP address you need to connect using port 8080. Simply enter WAN IP address followed by:8080, for example, 211.20.16.1:8080.

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WAN

Specify the WAN connection parameters provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

The following three items are configurable:

ATM PVC
- Clone MAC
DNS

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ATM PVC

Enter the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) virtual connection parameters here.

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ParameterDescription
VC1 - VC8Click on the desired VC to set the values for the connection. In most cases you ISP will provide a single VC. For single VC use VC1.
VPI/VCIDisplays Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) configured for corresponding VC.
EncapsulationDisplays Encapsulation configured for corresponding VC. • VC-MUX: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM Virtual Circuit Multiplexer (null encapsulation) allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit with less overhead. • LLC: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM Logical Link Control (LLC) allows multiple protocols running over one virtual circuit (using slightly more overhead).
ProtocolDisplays protocol configured for corresponding VC.

ATM Interface

1483 Bridging

Enter the Bridging settings provided by your ISP.

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ATM Interface

ParameterDescription
VLANSelect VLAN group from the drop-down menu. New VLAN groups can be created from the LAN menu.
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu.
QoS ClassATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR
PCR/SCR/MBSQoS Parameters - PCR (Peak Cell Rate), SCR (Sustainable Cell Rate) and MBS (Maximum Burst Size) are configurable.

PPP_0A

ATM Interface

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ParameterDescription
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu.
QoS ClassATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR.
PCR/SCR/MBSQoS Parameters - PCR, SCR and MBS are configurable.
IP assigned by ISPSelect Yes if you have a dynamic IP address. Select No if you have a static IP address.
IP AddressEnter the IP address provided by your ISP. For dynamic IP leave this field blank.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP. For dynamic IP leave this field blank.
Connect TypeSets connection mode to Always connected, Auto-Triggered by traffic or Manual connection. For flat rate services use Always connected.
Idle Time (Minute)Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet connection. After this time has been exceeded the connection will be terminated. This setting only applies when the Connect Type is set to Auto-Triggered by traffic.
UsernameEnter user name provided by your ISP.
PasswordEnter password provided by your ISP.
Confirm PasswordConfirm password.
MTULeave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value unless instructed by your ISP.

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ATM Interface

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ParameterDescription
IP AddressEnter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP.
Default GatewayEnter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu.
QoS ClassATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR
PCR/SCR/MBSQoS Parameters - PCR, SCR and MBS are configurable.
DHCP ClientCheck the box if your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically.

PPP0E

ATM Interface

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ParameterDescription
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu.
QoS ClassATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR.
PCR/SCR/MBSQoS Parameters - PCR, SCR and MBS are configurable.
IP assigned by ISPSelect Yes if you have a dynamic IP address. Select No if you have a static IP address.
IP AddressEnter the IP address provided by your ISP. For dynamic IP leave this field blank.
Subnet MaskEnter the Subnet Mask address provided by your ISP. For dynamic IP leave this field blank.
Connect TypeSets connection mode to Always connected, Auto-Triggered by traffic or Manual connection. For flat rate services use Always connected.
Idle Time (Minute)Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet connection. After this time has been exceeded the connection will be terminated. This setting only applies when the Connect Type is set to Auto-Triggered by traffic.
UsernameEnter user name provided by your ISP.
PasswordEnter password provided by your ISP.
Confirm PasswordConfirm password.
MTULeave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value unless instructed by your ISP.

IP over RFC 1483 bridged

ATM Interface

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ParameterDescription
IP AddressEnter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP.
Default GatewayEnter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
VPI/VCIEnter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
EncapsulationSelect the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu.
QoS ClassATM QoS classes including CBR, UBR and VBR.
PCR/SCR/MBSQoS Parameters - PCR, SCR and MBS are configurable.
DHCP ClientCheck the box if your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically.

Clone MAC Address

Some ISPs require you to register your MAC address with them. If this is the case, the MAC address of the Barricade must be changed to the MAC address that you have registered with your ISP.

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DNS

Domain Name Servers (DNS) are used to map a domain name (e.g., www.smc.com) with the IP address (e.g., 64.147.25.20). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more Domain Name Servers. Enter those addresses on this screen, and click SAVE SETTINGS.

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LAN

Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address, VLAN binding and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation.

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ParameterDescription
LAN IP
IP AddressThe IP address of the Barricade.
IP Subnet MaskThe subnet mask of the network.
DHCP ServerEnable or Disable the DHCP server function. By default the DHCP server is enabled for automatic IP address assignment to client devices.
VLAN Binding
LAN1 to LAN4Select VLAN group for the corresponding LAN port. By default all ports members of the Default VLAN.
Lease TimeSet the IP lease time. For home networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease.
IP Address Pool
Start IP AddressSpecify the start IP address of the DHCP pool. Do not include the ip address of the Barricade in the client address pool. If you change the pool range, make sure the first three octets match the gateway's IP address, i.e., 192.168.2.xxx.
End IP AddressSpecify the end IP address of the DHCP pool.
Domain NameIf your network uses a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.

VLAN

VLANs are organized and controlled by VLAN Profiles. Up to 4 VLAN profiles can be created. Once a VLAN profile is created, you should add interfaces into the VLAN by changing the VLAN setting of that interface. Please note that only those interfaces of IEEE 802 bridging type (ex. LAN ports and 1483 Bridging PVCs) can be added to a VLAN.

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Click Add VLAN to setup the profile.

VLAN Profile

Enter parameters of the profile to define a VLAN.

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Description: enter a name or description for the VLAN.
IP Address: enter the IP address.
- Subnet Mask: enter the subnet mask.
- NAT Domain: select private or public.
- IGMP Snooping: Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping is a method by which Layer 2 devices can "listen in" on IGMP conversations between hosts and routers. When a switch hears a group join message from a host, it notes which switch interface it heard the message on, and adds that interface to the group. Similarly, when a Layer 2 switch hears a group leave message or a response timer expires, the switch will remove that host's switch interface from the group.
- IGMP Querier: if the IGMP Querier is enabled, then the router will periodically query all multicast group members on the specified VLAN.

WIRELESS

The Barricade also operates as a wireless access point, allowing wireless computers to communicate with each other. To configure this function, all you need to do is enable the wireless function, define the radio channel, the SSID, and the security options. Check Enable and click SAVE

SETTING.

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Channel and SSID

You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Barricade and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same values.

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ParameterDescription
SSIDService Set ID (SSID) is the name given to the wireless network. TheSSID must be the same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
SSID BroadcastEnable or disable the broadcasting of theSSID. Disabling broadcasting of theSSID provides added security by hiding your wireless network.
Wireless ModeThis device supports both 11g and 11b wireless networks. Make your selection depending on the type of wireless network that you have.
ChannelThe radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
The Barricade will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually.

Access Control

Using the Access Control functionality, you can restrict access based on MAC address. Each PC has a unique identifier known as a Medium Access Control (MAC) address. With MAC filtering enabled, the computers whose MAC address you have listed in the filtering table will be able to connect (or will be denied access) to the Barricade.

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  • Enable MAC Filtering: select to turn on/off this feature.
  • Access Rule for registered MAC address: select to allow/deny access for the registered MAC addresses. Selecting Allow means only MAC addresses registered here will be able to connect to the router. Selecting Deny means only the MAC addresses registered here will be denied access to the router.
  • MAC Address Filtering List: you can use the drop-down menu to select and quickly copy the entry to the MAC Filtering table.

Security

To make your wireless network safe, you should turn on the security function. The Barricade supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected) and WPA2 security mechanisms.

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Three options are available:

No WEP, No WPA
WEP only
WPA only

WEP

If you want to use WEP to protect your wireless network, you need to set the same parameters for the Barricade and all your wireless clients.

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ParameterDescription
WEP ModeSelect 64 bit or 128 bit key to use for encryption.
Key Entry MethodSelect Hex or ASCII to use for encryption key
Key ProvisioningSelect Static if there is only one fixed key for encryption. If you want to select Dynamic, you would need to enable 802.1X function first.

You can automatically generate encryption keys using the passphrase or manually enter the keys. To generate the keys automatically enter a passphrase and click GENERATE. Select the default key from the drop-down menu and click SAVE SETTINGS.

Note: Before saving settings the key is shown in clear text. If you wireless client does not have a passphrase utility make a note of the default

key before saving settings. This is so you can configure your wireless client with the correct key.

To manually configure the encryption key, enter five hexadecimal pairs of digits for each 64-bit key, or enter 13 pairs for the single 128-bit key.

(A hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F)

Note that WEP protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet.

Note: The passphrase can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) combines temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) and 802.1X mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and 802.1X authentication service. The Barricade supports both WPA and WPA2.

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ParameterDescription
WPA modeSelect WPA or WPA2 or mixed mode.
Cypher suiteThe security mechanism used in WPA for encryption.
AuthenticationChoose 802.1X or Pre-shared Key to use as the authentication method.
•802.1X: for the enterprise network with a RADIUS server.
•Pre-shared key: for the SOHO network environment without an authentication server.
Pre-shared key typeSelect the key type to be used in the Pre-shared Key.
Pre-shared KeyType in the key here.
Group KeyThe period of renewing broadcast/multicast key.
Re_Keying

802.1X

If 802.1X is used in your network, then you should enable this function for the Barricade.

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ParameterDescription
802.1XAuthenticationEnable or disable this authentication function.
Session Idle timeoutDefines a maximum period of time for which the connection is maintained during inactivity.
Re-AuthenticationPeriodDefines a maximum period of time for which the authentication server will dynamically re-assign a session key to a connected client.
Quiet PeriodDefines a maximum period of time for which the Barricade will wait between failed authentications.
Server TypeSelect RADIUS as the authentication server.
RADIUS Server Parameters
Server IPThe IP address of your authentication server.
Server PortThe port used for the authentication service.
Secret KeyThe secret key shared between the authentication server and its clients.
NAS-IDDefines the request identifier of the Network Access Server.

WDS

The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows an Access Point (AP) to establish a direct link to other APs and to allow stations to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS.

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To refresh the list of available access points, Click Rescan.

Available access points will show up on the AP MAC Address Table, check the box to add that particular access point to the WDS.

Advanced Setting

To change the settings on this screen is recommended for experienced user only. It is advised to leave the parameters at the default value.

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  • Beacon Interval: this represents the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn whether there are buffered frames at the access point).
  • DTIM Interval: Delivery Traffic Indication Message, indicates when the DTIM occurs. A DTIM interval is a count of the number of beacon frames that must occur before the access point sends the buffered multicast frames. For example, a DTIM interval of one means that the multicast frames are sent after each beacon frame. A DTIM interval of two indicates that multicast frames are sent after every two beacon frames, and so on. Because each beacon frame includes a field that identifies the DTIM interval, all stations know when to wake up and receive multicast frames if they're implementing power saving.

  • Fragmentation Threshold: this is the maximum size for directed data packets transmitted. Larger frames fragment into several packets this size or smaller before transmission. The receiving station then reassembles the transmitted fragments.

  • RTS Threshold: RTS stands for "Request to Send". This parameter controls what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. Using a small value causes RTS packets to be sent more often, consuming more of the available bandwidth, therefore reducing the apparent throughput of the network packet. However, the more RTS packets that are sent, the quicker the system can recover from interference or collisions.
    CTS Protection Mode: CTS stands for "Clear to Send". If this value is set to Auto. The AP will automatically use CTS Protection Mode when the 802.11g products are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the AP in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the AP's ability to catch all 802.11g transmissions but will decrease the performance.
  • WMM Mode: Wireless Multimedia support. WMM prioritizes traffic according to 4 AC (Access Categories) - voice, video, best effort, and background. However, it does not provide guaranteed throughput. It is suitable for simple applications that require QoS, such as Wi-Fi Voice over IP (VoIP) phone.

NAT

Network Address Translation allows multiple users to access the Internet sharing one public IP.

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Address Mapping

Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. This also hides the internal network for increased privacy and security. 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 into the "from" field.

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Virtual Server

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

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For example, if you set Type/Public Port to TCP/80 (HTT or web) and the Private IP/Port to 192.168.2.2/80, then all HTTP requests from outside users will be transferred to 192.168.2.2 on port 80. Therefore, by just entering the IP address provided by the ISP, Internet users can access the service they need at the local address to which you redirect them.

The more common TCP service ports include:
HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23, and POP3: 110.

A list of ports is maintained at the following link: http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers.

Special Application

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video-conferencing, and Internet telephony. These applications may not work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use these screens to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.

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NAT Mapping Table

This screen displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings.

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ROUTING

These screens define routing related parameters, including static routes and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters.

Static Route

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ParameterDescription
IndexCheck the box of the route you wish to delete or modify.
Network AddressEnter the IP address of the remote computer for which to set a static route.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet mask of the remote network for which to set a static route.
GatewayEnter the WAN IP address of the gateway to the remote network.

Click Add to add a new static route to the list, or check the box of an already entered route and click Modify. Clicking Delete will remove an entry from the list.

RIP

RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the network topology changes. When a router receives a routing update that includes changes to an entry, it updates its routing table to reflect the new route. RIP routers maintain only the best route to a destination. After updating its routing table, the router immediately begins transmitting routing updates to inform other network routers of the change.

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ParameterDescription
General RIP Parameters
RIP modeGlobally enables or disables RIP.
Auto summaryIf Auto summary is disabled, then RIP packets will include sub-network information from all sub-networks connected to the router. If enabled, this sub-network information will be summarized to one piece of information covering all sub-networks.
Table of current Interface RIP parameter
InterfaceThe WAN interface to be configured.
Operation ModeDisable: RIP disabled on this interface. Enable: RIP enabled on this interface. Silent: Listens for route broadcasts and updates its route table. It does not participate in sending route broadcasts.
VersionSets the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version to use on this interface.
Poison ReverseA method for preventing loops that would cause endless retransmission of data traffic.
Authentication RequiredNone: No authentication. Password: A password authentication key is included in the packet. If this does not match what is expected, the packet will be discarded. This method provides very little security as it is possible to learn the authentication key by watching RIP packets. MD5: An algorithm that is used to verify data integrity through the creation of a 128-bit message digest from data input (which may be a message of any length) that is claimed to be as unique to that specific data as a fingerprint is to a specific individual.
Authentication CodePassword or MD5 Authentication key.

Routing Table

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Parameter Description

FlagsIndicates the route status: C = Direct connection on the same subnet. S = Static route. R = RIP (Routing Information Protocol) assigned route. I = ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Redirect route.
Network AddressDestination IP address.
NetmaskThe subnetwork associated with the destination. This is a template that identifies the address bits in the destination address used for routing to specific subnets. Each bit that corresponds to a “1” is part of the subnet mask number; each bit that corresponds to “0” is part of the host number.
GatewayThe IP address of the router at the next hop to which frames are forwarded.
InterfaceThe local interface through which the next hop of this route is reached.
MetricWhen a router receives a routing update that contains a new or changed destination network entry, the router adds 1 to the metric value indicated in the update and enters the network in the routing table.

FIREWALL

The Barricade Router's firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information including time-outs and the number of active sessions, and provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks.

Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet. Their goal is not to steal information, but to disable a device or network so users no longer have access to network resources.

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The Barricade protects against the following DoS attacks: 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. (For details see page 4-61.)

The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network. Select Enable and click the SAVE SETTINGS button to open the Firewall submenus.

Access Control

Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not-permitted through the WAN interface. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic.

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ParameterDescription
Enable Filtering FunctionClick Yes to turn on the filtering function.
Normal Filtering TableDisplays a summary of the filtering rules configured.

To add the PC to the filtering table:

  1. Click Add PC on the Access Control screen.
  2. Define the appropriate settings for client PC services.
  3. Click OK and then click SAVE SETTINGS to save your settings.

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MAC Filter

The Barricade can also limit the access of hosts within the local area network (LAN). The MAC Filtering Table allows the Barricade to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are not allowed access to the WAN port. Please note that this filter only applies to ethernet clients.

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Click Yes to enable, or No to disable this function.

Enter the MAC address in the space provided.

URL Blocking

The Barricade allows the user to block access to web sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or pornographic web sites.

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You can define up to 30 sites here.

Schedule Rule

You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the schedule on the Schedule Rule screen, and apply the rule on the Access Control screen.

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Follow these steps to add a schedule rule:

  1. Click Add Schedule Rule on the Schedule Rule screen.
  2. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule.

Click OK and then click SAVE SETTINGS to save your settings.

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Intrusion Detection

Intrusion Detection Feature

Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default:Enabled) — The Intrusion Detection Feature of the Barricade Router 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 in the Stateful Packet Inspection section.

RIP Defect (Default: Enabled) — If an RIP request packet is not acknowledged to by the router, it will stay in the input queue and not be released. Accumulated packets could cause the input queue to fill, causing severe problems for all protocols. Enabling this feature prevents the packets from accumulating.

Discard Ping to WAN (Default: Disabled) — Prevent a ping on the Barricade's WAN port from being routed to the network.

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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. This is a way of ensuring that all communications are initiated by the recipient computer and are taking place only with sources that are known and trusted from previous interactions. In addition to being more rigorous in their inspection of packets, stateful inspection firewalls also close off ports until connection to the specific port is requested.

When particular types of traffic are checked, only the particular type of traffic initiated from the internal LAN will be allowed. For example, if the user only checks "FTP Service" in the Stateful Packet Inspection section, all incoming traffic will be blocked except for FTP connections initiated from the local LAN.

Stateful Packet Inspection allows you to select different application types that are using dynamic port numbers. If you wish to use the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to block 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, or TFTP Service.

- When hackers attempt to enter your network, we can alert you by e-mail

Enter your email address. Specify your SMTP and POP3 servers, user name, and password.

- Connection Policy

Enter the appropriate values for TCP/UDP sessions as described in the following table.

ParameterDefaultsDescription
Fragmentation half-open wait10 secConfigs the number of seconds that a packet state structure remains active. When the timeout value expires, the router drops the unassembled packet, freeing that structure for use by another packet.
TCP SYN wait30 secDefines how long the software will wait for a TCP session to synchronize before dropping the session.
TCP FIN wait5 secSpecifies how long a TCP session will be maintained after the firewall detects a FIN packet.
TCP connection idle timeout3600 seconds (1 hour)The length of time for which a TCP session will be managed if there is no activity.
UDP session idle timeout30 secThe length of time for which a UDP session will be managed if there is no activity.
H.323 data channel idle timeout180 secThe length of time for which an H.323 session will be managed if there is no activity.

DoS Criteria and Port Scan Criteria

Set up DoS and port scan criteria in the spaces provided (as shown below).

ParameterDefaultsDescription
Total incomplete300Defines the rate of new unestablished sessions
TCP/UDP sessionssessionsthat will cause the software to start deleting half-open sessions.
HIGH
Total incomplete250Defines the rate of new unestablished sessions
TCP/UDP sessionssessionsthat will cause the software to stop deleting half-open sessions.
LOW
Incomplete250Maximum number of allowed incomplete
TCP/UDP sessionssessionsTCP/UDP sessions per minute.
(per min) HIGH
Incomplete200Minimum number of allowed incomplete
TCP/UDP sessionssessionsTCP/UDP sessions per minute.
(per min) LOW
Maximumincomplete10Maximum number of incomplete TCP/UDP sessions from the same host.
TCP/UDP sessions
number from same host
Incomplete300Length of time before an incomplete
TCP/UDP sessionsmsecTCP/UDP session is detected as incomplete.
detect sensitive time period
Maximum half-open30Maximum number of half-open fragmentation
fragmentation packetpackets from the same host.
number from same
host
Half-open10000Length of time before a half-open
fragmentation detectmsecfragmentation session is detected as half-open.
sensitive time period
Flooding cracker300Length of time from detecting a flood attack to
block timesecondblocking the attack.

Note: The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise enabling the prevention features, and leaving them at the default settings to protect your network.

DMZ

If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.

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SNMP

Use the SNMP configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

Community

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. To communicate with the Barricade, the NMS must first submit a valid community string for authentication.

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Note: Up to five community names may be entered.

Trap

Specify the IP address of the NMS to notify when a significant event is detected by the agent. When a trap condition occurs, the SNMP agent sends an SNMP trap message to any NMS specified as a trap receiver.

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Parameter Description

IP AddressTraps are sent to this address when errors or specific events occur on the network.
CommunityA community string (password) specified for trap management. Enter a word, something other than public or private, to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing information on your system.
VersionSets the trap status to disabled, or enabled with V1 or V2c. The v2c protocol was proposed in late 1995 and includes enhancements to v1 that are universally accepted. These include a get-bulk command to reduce network management traffic when retrieving a sequence of MIB variables, and a more elaborate set of error codes for improved reporting to a Network Management Station.

UPNP

The Universal Plug and Play architecture offers pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of PCs of all form factors, intelligent appliances, and wireless devices. UPnP enables seamless proximity network in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the office, home and everywhere within your network.

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UPnP allows the device to automatically:

  • join a network
  • obtain an IP address
  • convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.

Check the Enable radio button to activate the function.

QOS

The QoS (Quality of Service) function allows you to differentiate traffic types and provide high-priority forwarding service for applications such as VoIP or gaming.

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ParameterDescription
Enable or disable QoS module functionCheck to enable or disable this function.
Diffserv Forwarding Groups
BEBest Effort forwarding, set the percentage for this type od Qos.
AF1xSet the percentage for four different types of Assured Forwarding.
AF2x
AF3x
AF4x
EFExpedited Forwarding, is intended to provide low delay, low jitter and low loss delivery of packets.

Traffic Mapping

Use this screen to classify traffic into Diffserv forwarding groups and outgoing VCs.

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Click Add traffic class to add traffic class.

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Traffic Statistics

This screen shows the WAN outbound traffic statistics of all the Diffserv forwarding groups in the last 12 hours.

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Click Refresh to renew the list.

ADSL

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is designed to deliver more bandwidth downstream (from the central office to the customer site) than upstream. This section is used to configure the ADSL operation type and shows the ADSL status.

ADSL Parameters

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This screen allows you to specify the ADSL standards to operate with. You may explicitly set a specific standard, or choose "Automatic" to automatically negotiate with remote DSLAM.

ADSL Status

The Status screen displays information on connection line status, data rate, operation data and defect indication, and statistics.

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ParameterDescription
Status
Line StatusShows the current status of the ADSL line connection.
Link TypeShows the type of link.
Data Rate
UpstreamMaximum upstream data rate.
DownstreamMaximum downstream data rate.
Operation Data/Defect Indication
Noise MarginMaximum upstream and downstream noise margin.
AttenuationMaximum reduction in the strength of the upstream and downstream signal.
Fast Path FEC CorrectionThere are two latency paths that may be used: fast and interleaved. For either path, a forward error correction (FEC) scheme is employed to ensure higher data integrity. For maximum noise immunity, an interleaver may be used to supplement FEC.
Interleaved Path FEC CorrectionAn interleaver is basically a buffer used to introduce a delay, allowing for additional error correction techniques to handle noise. Interleaving slows the data flow and may not be optimal for real-time signals such as video transmission.
Fast Path CRC ErrorThe number of Fast Path Cyclic Redundancy Check errors.
Interleaved Path CRC ErrorThe number of Interleaved Path Cyclic Redundancy Check errors.
Loss of Signal DefectMomentary signal discontinuities.
Fast Path HEC ErrorFast Path Header Error Concealment errors.
Interleaved Path HEC ErrorInterleaved Path Header Error Concealment errors.
Statistics
Received CellsNumber of cells received.
Transmitted CellsNumber of cells transmitted.

DDNS

Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes.

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This DDNS feature is powered by:

DynDNS.org
TZO.com
NO-IP.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.

TOOLS

Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the Barricade.

Ping Utility

This tool allows you to test network connection status. You can specify a domain name or a valid IP address of the remote host for ping test.

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Enter the destination domain name or the IP address in the Destination Address field, and click Execute.

Trace Route Utility

Traceroute is the program that shows you the route over the network between two systems, listing all the intermediate routers that a connection must pass through to get to its destination. It can help you determine why your connections to a given server might be poor, and can often help you figure out where exactly the problem is. It also shows you how systems are connected to each other.

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Enter the domain name or IP address in the IP Address or Domain Name field, and click Traceroute.

The Router keeps a log of the traceroute test, click Clear Log to delete the records.

Configuration Tools

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  • Backup allows you to save the Barricade's configuration to a file.
  • Restore can be used to restore the previously saved backup configuration file.
  • Restore to Factory Defaults resets the Barricade back to the original settings.

Choose a function and click Next.

Firmware Upgrade

Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions.

  1. Download the upgrade file from the SMC web site first, and save it to your hard drive.
  2. In the Firmware file field, click "Browse..." to look for the downloaded file. Click BEGIN UPGRADE.
  3. Check the Status screen Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.

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Reset

Click REBOOT ROUTER to reset the Barricade. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking.

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If you perform a reset from this screen, the configurations will not be changed back to the factory default settings.

Note: If you use the Reset button on the back panel, the Barricade performs a power reset. If the button is pressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory default settings will be restored.

STATUS

The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The security log may be saved to a file by clicking "Save" and choosing a location.

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The following items are included on the Status screen:

ParameterDescription
INTERNETDisplays WAN connection type and status.
GATEWAYDisplays system IP settings, DHCP Server, UPnP and Firewall status.
INFORMATIONDisplays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface and for the Barricade, as well as the hardware version and serial number.
ATM PVCDisplays ATM connection type and status.
DisconnectDisconnect the ATM connection.
ConnectClick on this button to establish a connection to the ATM connection.
Security LogDisplays attempts to access your network.
SaveClick on this button to save the security log file.
ClearClick on this button to delete the access log.
RefreshClick on this button to refresh the screen.
DHCP Client LogDisplays information on DHCP clients on your network.

Finding the MAC address of a Network Card

WINDOWS NT4/2000/XP

Click Start/Programs/Command Prompt. Type "ipconfig /all" and press "ENTER".

The MAC address is listed as the "Physical Address."

MACINTOSH

Click System Preferences/Network.

The MAC address is listed as the "Ethernet Address" on the TCP/IP tab.

LINUX

Run the command "/sbin/ifconfig."

The MAC address is the value after the word "HWaddr."

This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Barricade can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems.

Troubleshooting Chart
SymptomAction
LED Indicators
Power LED is Off·Check connections between the Barricade, the external power supply, and the wall outlet. ·If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or external power supply. However, if the unit powers off after running for a while, check for loose power connections, power losses, or surges at the power outlet. If you still cannot isolate the problem, then the external power supply may be defective. In this case, contact Technical Support for assistance.
Link LED is Off·Verify that the Barricade and attached device are powered on. ·Be sure the cable is plugged into both the Barricade and the corresponding device. ·Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits. ·Be sure that the network interface on the attached device is configured for the proper communication speed and duplex mode. ·Check the adapter on the attached device and cable connections for possible defects. Replace any defective adapter or cable if necessary.
Network Connection Problems
Cannot ping the Barricade from the attached LAN·Verify that the IP addresses are properly configured. For most applications, you should use the Barricade's DHCP function to dynamically assign IP addresses to hosts on the attached LAN. However, if you manually configure IP addresses on the LAN, verify that the same network address (network component of the IP address) and subnet mask are used for both the Barricade and any attached LAN devices. ·Be sure the device you want to ping (or from which you are pinging) has been configured for TCP/IP.
Management Problems
Cannot connect using the web browser• Be sure to have configured the Barricade with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the Barricade and that the port you are using has not been disabled. • Check the network cabling between the management station and the Barricade.
Forgot or lost the password• Press the Reset button on the rear panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults.
Wireless Problems
A wireless PC cannot associate with the Barricade.·Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Barricade. See “Channel and SSID” on page 4-35. ·You need to have the same security settings on the clients and the Barricade. See “Security” on page 4-37.
The wireless network is often interrupted.·Move your wireless PC closer to the Barricade to find a better signal. If the signal is still weak, change the angle of the antenna. ·There may be interference, possibly caused by a microwave ovens or wireless phones. Change the location of the interference sources or of the Barricade. ·Change the wireless channel on the Barricade. See “Channel and SSID” on page 4-35. ·Check that the antenna, connectors, and cabling are firmly connected.
The Barricade cannot be detected by a wireless client.·The distance between the Barricade and wireless PC is too great. ·Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID and security settings as the Barricade. See Barricade. See “Channel and SSID” on page 4-35 and “Security” on page 4-37.

Ethernet Cable

Caution: DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.

Specifications

Cable Types and Specifications
CableTypeMax. LengthConnector
10BASE-TCat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP100 m (328 ft)RJ-45
100BASE-TXCat. 5 100-ohm UTP100 m (328 ft)RJ-45

Wiring Conventions

For Ethernet connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be red and the other, red with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable.

Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins.

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Figure B-1. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Numbers

RJ-45 Port Connection

Use the straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cable provided in the package to connect the Barricade to your PC. When connecting to other network devices such as an Ethernet switch, use the cable type shown in the following table.

AttachedDevicePortTypeConnecting Cable Type
MDI-XStraight-through
MDICrossover

Pin Assignments

With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data.

RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin NumberAssignment1
1Tx+
2Tx-
3Rx+
6Rx-

1: The "+" and "-" signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

Straight-Through Wiring

If the port on the attached device has internal crossover wiring (MDI-X), then use straight-through cable.

Straight-Through Cable Pin Assignments
End 1End 2
1 (Tx+)1 (Tx+)
2 (Tx-)2 (Tx-)
3 (Rx+)3 (Rx+)
6 (Rx-)6 (Rx-)

Crossover Wiring

If the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable.

Crossover Cable Pin Assignments
End 1End 2
1 (Tx+)3 (Rx+)
2 (Tx-)6 (Rx-)
3 (Rx+)1 (Tx+)
6 (Rx-)2 (Tx-)

Physical Characteristics

Ports

Four 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ports

One ADSL RJ-11

One external dipole antenna

ADSL Features

Supports DMT line modulation

Supports Annex A Full-Rate ADSL: up to 8 Mbps downstream, up to

1 Mbps upstream (G.992.1 &T1.413, Issue 2)

Supports G.Lite ADSL: up to 1.5 Mbps downstream, up to 512 Kbps upstream

Supports ADSL2/2+: up to 24Mbps downstream, up to 1Mbps upstream

Dying GASP support

ATM Features

RFC1483 Encapsulation (IP, Bridging and encapsulated routing)

PPP over ATM (LLC &VC multiplexing) (RFC2364)

Classical IP (RFC1577)

Traffic shaping (UBR, CBR)

OAM F4/F5 support

PPP over Ethernet Client

Management Features

Firmware upgrade via WEB Based Management

WEB Based Management (configuration)

Power Indicators

Event and History logging

Network Ping

Security Features

Password protected configuration access

User authentication (PAP/CHAP) with PPP

Firewall NAT NAPT

VPN pass through

LAN Features

IEEE 802.1D (self-learning transparent Bridging)

DHCP Server

DNS Proxy

Static Routing, RIPv1 and RIP

Applications

Netmeeting, ICQ, Real Player, QuickTime, DialPad, PC Anywhere, Telnet, SNMP, NNTP

Radio Features

Wireless RF module Frequency Band

802.11g Radio: 2.4GHz

802.11b Radio: 2.4GHz

USA - FCC

2412\~2462MHz (Ch1\~Ch11)

Canada - IC

2412\~2462MHz (Ch1\~Ch11)

Europe - ETSI

2412~2472MHz (Ch1~Ch13)

Japan - STD-T66/STD-33

2412\~2484MHz (Ch1\~Ch14)

Modulation Type

OFDM, CCK

Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b compliant:

11 channels (US, Canada)
13 channels (ETSI)
14 channels (Japan)

Operating Channels IEEE 802.11g compliant:

13 channels (Europe, Japan)
11 channels (US, Canada)

RF Output Power Modulation Rate-Output Power (dBm)

802.11b - 1Mbps 16
802.11b - 2Mbps 16
802.11b - 5.5Mbps 16
802.11b - 11Mbps 16

Modulation Rate-Output Power (dBm)

802.11g - 6Mbps 15
802.11g - 9Mbps 15
802.11g - 12Mbps 15
802.11g - 18Mbps 15
802.11g- 24Mbps 15
802.11g - 36Mbps 15
802.11g-48Mbps 15
802.11g - 54Mbps 15

Sensitivity Modulation Rate-Receiver 2.412 ~ 2.484 HGz Sensitivity (dBm)

802.11b - 1Mbps -90
802.11b - 2Mbps -88
802.11b - 5.5Mbps -85
802.11b- 11Mbps -84

Modulation Rate-Receiver Sensitivity Typical (dBm)

802.11g - 6Mbps -88
802.11g - 9Mbps -87
802.11g - 12Mbps -84
802.11g-18Mbps-82
802.11g-24Mbps-79
802.11g-36Mbps-75
802.11g-48Mbps-68
802.11g-54Mbps-68

Environmental

SMC7904WBRA2 complies with the following standards:

Temperature: IEC 68-2-14

0 to 40 degrees C (Standard Operating)

-20 to 70 degree C (Non-operation)

Humidity: 10% to 95% (Noncondensing)

Vibration: IEC 68-2-36, IEC 68-2-6

Shock: IEC 68-2-29

Drop: IEC 68-2-32

Dimensions

159.3 x 133.4 x 32.1 (mm)

Weight

290 g

Input Power

12 V 1 A

IEEE Standards

IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.1D

ITU G.dmt

ITU G.Handshake

ITU T.413 issue 2 - ADSL full rate

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

CE

R&TTE

ETSI

FCC part 15 Class B

FCC part 68

RoHS

Safety

UL 60950-1

CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1

EN 60950-1 & IEC 60950-1

Internet Standards

RFC 826 ARP

RFC 791 IP

RFC 792 ICMP

RFC 768 UDP

RFC 793 TCP

RFC 783 TFTP

RFC 1483 AAL5 Encapsulation

RFC 1661 PPP

RFC 1866 HTML

RFC 2068 HTTP

RFC 2364 PPP over ATM

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT,CALL:

From U.S.A.and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

(800) SMC-4-YOU; Phm: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481

From Europe: Contact details can be found on

www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com

INTERNET

E-mail addresses:

techsupport@smc.com

european.techsupport@smc-europe.com

Driver updates:

http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action tech_support_

drivers downloads

World Wide Web:

http://www.smc.com/

http://www.smc-europe.com/

For Literature or Advertising Response, Call:

U.S.A.and Canada: (800)SMC-4-YOU Fax (949)679-1481

Spain: 34-91-352-00-40 Fax 34-93-477-3774

UK: 44 (0) 8712 779802 Fax 44 (0) 118 974 8701

France: 33 (0) 41 38 32 32 Fax 33 (0) 41 38 01 58

Italy: 39 (0) 3355708602 Fax 39 02 739 14 17

Benelux: 31 33 455 72 88 Fax 31 33 455 73 30

Central Europe: 49 (0) 89 92861-0 Fax 49 (0) 89 92861-230

Nordic: 46 (0) 868 70700 Fax 46 (0) 887 62 62

Eastern Europe: 34-93-477-4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774

Sub Saharan Africa: 216-712-36616 Fax 216-71751415

North West Africa: 34 93 477 4920 Fax 34 93 477 3774

CIS: 7 (095) 7893573 Fax 7 (095) 789 357

PRC: 86-10-6235-4958 Fax 86-10-6235-4962

Taiwan: 886-2-87978006 Fax 886-2-87976288

Asia Pacific: (65) 238 6556 Fax (65) 238 6466

Korea: 82-2-553-0860 Fax 82-2-553-7202

Japan: 81-45-224-2332 Fax 81-45-224-2331

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.

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