SMC Networks SMC7401BRA User Manual

2-Port Broadband Routerwith Built-in ADSL Modem◆ Compatible with all leading DSLAMs◆ Supports DMT line modulation◆ Supports full-rate ADSL (G.992.1

COMPLIANCESviTaiwan BSMI Class AAustralia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class B

GLOSSARYGlossary-2BridgingA device that connects two LANs, or two segments of the same LAN. Unlike routers, bridges are protocol-independent. They sim

GLOSSARYGlossary-3Dynamic RoutingDynamic routing uses a routing protocol to exchange routing information with neighboring routers on the network. It c

GLOSSARYGlossary-4G.liteA standard that defines the more economical splitterless ADSL connection that transmits data at up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and

GLOSSARYGlossary-5Media Access Control (MAC)A portion of the networking protocol that governs access to the transmission medium, facilitating the exch

GLOSSARYGlossary-6almost arbitrary number of connections is multiplexed using TCP port information. Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)A basic form

GLOSSARYGlossary-7Protocol MultiplexingSee Multiprotocol EncapsulationQuality of Service (QoS)A network protocol used to specify a guaranteed throughp

GLOSSARYGlossary-8RoutingRouting forwards incoming IP packets using statically defined routes or a dynamic routing protocol such as RIP 2.Routing Info

GLOSSARYGlossary-9Virtual HostA network device, such as this router, or a server configured to perform Network Address Translation (NAT).Virtual PathA

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viiTABLE OF CONTENTS1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLE OF CONTENTSviiiWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Asynchronous Transfer Mode

TABLE OF CONTENTSixWindows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10Step 1. Configure TCP/IP S

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1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the Barricade 2-Port Broadband Router with built-in ADSL Modem. We are proud to provide yo

INTRODUCTION1-2services requiring guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS). The Barricade enables true telecommuting for the first time. It also provides m

FEATURES AND BENEFITS1-3• Supports pass-through for three of the most commonly used Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols – PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec• S

INTRODUCTION1-4Networking ConceptsADSLDigital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology transmits both data and voice over ordinary telephone lines. Signals ab

NETWORKING CONCEPTS1-5Data flows are broken up into fixed length cells, each of which contains a Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) that identifies the pat

INTRODUCTION1-6RoutingIf ATM Protocol Encapsulation is set for PPP/ATM or IP/ATM, the router will forward incoming IP packets and use RIP 2 for routin

NETWORK APPLICATIONS1-7Network ApplicationsThe Barricade can be configured as a bridge for making a transparent connection to a remote site, or as a r

INTRODUCTION1-8Figure 1-1. Transparent Bridged NetworkAccessing the InternetTo access the Internet, which uses TCP/IP protocols exclusively, the Barr

NETWORK APPLICATIONS1-9When the system is powered on, the Barricade builds its own routing database according to previous static routing entries, and/

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2-1CHAPTER 2INSTALLATIONBefore installing the Barricade, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are m

INSTALLATION2-2Hardware DescriptionThe Barricade provides a high-speed Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) that connects to a remote site (via

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION2-3Slow blink: 1 second ON, 1 second OFFData blink: Cycle dependent on data being sent/receivedRear PanelThe rear panel provides t

INSTALLATION2-4System RequirementsYou must have access to an ADSL network that meets the following minimum requirements:• ADSL service from your local

CONNECT THE SYSTEM2-5Connect the SystemPhone Line ConfigurationInstalling a Full-rate ConnectionIf you are using a full-rate (G.dmt) connection, your

38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000ADSL RouterUser GuideFrom our line of ADSL solutionsMay 2002Part No: xxPub No: 150000014500E R01

INSTALLATION2-6Installing a Splitterless Connection If you are using a splitterless (G.lite) connection, then your service provider will attach the ou

CONNECT THE SYSTEM2-7Connect the ADSL LineRun standard telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on your Barricade. W

INSTALLATION2-8Notes: 1. Use 100-ohm straight-through shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all connections

3-1CHAPTER 3WEB-BASED MANAGEMENTWeb-Based Configuration and MonitoringThe ADSL Barricade provides an embedded HTTP Web agent. This agent can be access

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-2Navigating the Web Browser InterfaceThe Barricade’s management interface provides access to the three main menus – Status, Conf

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE3-3Making Configuration ChangesConfigurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-4Menu OverviewThe Web management interface allows you to define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade and its port

MENU OVERVIEW3-5Admin PrivilegeWAN Status Displays the IP address, subnet mask, and MAC address associated with each ATM Virtual Circuit (VC). Provid

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-6Configuration SettingsUse the Configuration menus to access the basic options for WAN and LAN connections, NAT, Virtual Server,

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-7Note: Only use values provided by your ISP to configure the WAN link.

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WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-8Parameter Default DescriptionSystem Wide SettingsDefault Gateway 0.0.0.0 This address is configured by the network administrato

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-9Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)ADSL provides a reliable connection to your service provider. Traffic is carried over the ADS

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-10• PPPoA LLC. Point to Point Protocol over ATM Logical Link Control allows multiple protocols running over one virtual circuit

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-11• PPPoE VC-Mux. Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Virtual Circuit Multiplexer uses PPP to bridge multiprotocol traffic o

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-12LANThis screen is used to configure parameters for the Ethernet port, including local IP address, enabling DHCP service, and s

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-13Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows hosts on a TCP/IP network to dynamically obtain basic configuration inform

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-14NAT ConfigurationNAT (Network Address Translation) and NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation) convert IP addresses on a p

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-15internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network. Parameter Default DescriptionNAT NAPT IP address ma

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-16NAT Session Name ConfigurationThis screen is used to assign a NAT session to a virtual circuit. Parameter Default DescriptionS

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-17Virtual Server This screen is used to redirect remote users requesting services (e.g., Web, FTP) on your local network from

iLIMITED WARRANTYLimited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, un

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-18Bridge FilteringTraffic from a node that presents a security risk or is functioning improperly can be filtered from the Barric

CONFIGURATION SETTINGS3-19DNSThis screen is used to specify the default gateway and domain name servers. RebootAfter making any changes, reboot the Ba

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-20Admin PrivilegeUse the Admin Privilege menus to display detailed information on WAN, PPP, and TCP status, or to configure the

ADMIN PRIVILEGE3-21PPP StatusThis screen displays the status of PPP connections configured for any permanent virtual circuit. Use this screen to disco

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-22TCP StatusThis screen displays statistics for all TCP traffic crossing the Barricade, as well as general statistics on the num

ADMIN PRIVILEGE3-23Route TableThis screen is used to manually configure static routes to other IP networks, subnetworks, or hosts. Parameter Descripti

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-24Learned MAC Addr.The MAC (Media Access Control) address is Ethernet hardware’s unique identification number. When you're

ADMIN PRIVILEGE3-25ADSL ConfigurationThis screen is used to configure ADSL connection options for encoding, handshaking, and wiring type. Parameter De

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-26RIP ConfigurationThis screen is used to configure the dynamic routing protocol used to learn new IP routes.Parameter Default D

ADMIN PRIVILEGE3-27Multicast False This field controls the way in which RIP 2 routing messages are sent to other routers. Multicast can be set to:True

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WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-28Password ConfigurationAdministrators have Read/Write access to all configuration parameters and statistics. You should therefo

ADMIN PRIVILEGE3-29DHCP relay, IGMP proxy, and allows you to enter SNMP communuty strings.

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-30Parameter Default DescriptionWAN side HTTP server Disabled Enables/disables HTTP server access.FTP server Enabled Enables/dis

ADMIN PRIVILEGE3-31Other Miscellaneous FunctionsThe Barricade also includes several basic system functions –• Reset to Factory Default – Resets the Ba

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-32StatusThe Status screen displays core and customer firmware versions and shows the connection status for the Barricade’s WAN a

STATUS3-33Customer Software VersionInterface customization version.WANIP Address The public IP address of the Barricade.Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-34ADSLThis screen shows the signal status on the ADSL line.

STATUS3-35Parameter Description ADSL Line State Shows ADSL line status – Activation, Training, Channel Analysis, Showtime, or Down.ADSL Startup Attemp

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT3-36LANThis screen shows LAN settings for the Barricade and DHCP clients. Parameter DescriptionIP Address The IP address of the lo

4-1CHAPTER 4CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IPWindows 95/98/MeYou may find that the instructions in this chapter do not exactly match your version of Windows.

iiiCOMPLIANCESFCC - Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-22. From “Control Panel” double-click the “Network” icon.3. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-

WINDOWS 95/98/ME4-36. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.” 7. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Locate t

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-4Step 2. Disable HTTP ProxyYou need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so tha

WINDOWS 95/98/ME4-5Netscape1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...”2. In the “Preferences” window, under

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-62. Type “WINIPCFG” and click “OK.” It may take a minute or two for the “IP Configuration” window to appear.3. From the dro

WINDOWS 20004-7Follow these instructions:1. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button. Click “Settings,” and then click “Control Panel.”2. Do

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-85. Double-click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).”6. All the information you need to record is on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/I

WINDOWS 20004-9Step 2. Disable HTTP ProxyYou need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your browse

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-10that your IP address is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.1.1. The

WINDOWS NT 4.04-11Follow these instructions:1. From the Windows desktop click “Start,” then “Settings,” and click “Control Panel.”2. Double-click the

COMPLIANCESivThe telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that will provide advance notice in order

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-12under the IP address tab, locate your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Record these values in the spaces pro

WINDOWS NT 4.04-13Step 2. Disable HTTP ProxyYou need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your bro

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-143. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet

CONFIGURING YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER4-15.Follow these instructions:1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP.”2. In the T

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-16Use the space below to record the information.5. After writing down your IP settings, select “Using DHCP Server” in the “

CONFIGURING YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER4-173. Uncheck all checkboxes and click “OK.”Netscape1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit” and s

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP4-18Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your BarricadeNow that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it

A-1APPENDIX ATROUBLESHOOTINGDiagnosing LED IndicatorsThe Barricade can be easily monitored through the front panel indicators to identify problems. Th

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-2LED IndicatorsUSB Activity or Ethernet Activity LED is Off• Verify that the Barricade and attached device are powered on. • Be sure

DIAGNOSING LED INDICATORSA-3Network Connection ProblemsCannot Ping the Barricade from the attached LAN, or the router cannot Ping any device on the at

COMPLIANCESvEC Conformance Declaration - Class BThis information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/E

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-4

B-1APPENDIX BCABLESEthernet CableCaution:Do NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. For Ethernet connections, use only twisted-pair cable

CABLESB-2RJ-45 PortThe Ethernet port on this router uses a crossover pin arrangement (MDI-X). Therefore, you can use the crossover cable provided in t

RJ-45 PORTB-3Straight-Through WiringIf the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover (MDI-X), the tw

CABLESB-4ADSL CableUse standard telephone cable to connect the RJ-11 telephone wall outlet to the RJ-11 ADSL port on the ADSL Router.Caution: Do NOT p

C-1APPENDIX CSPECIFICATIONSInterface SpecificationsADSLStandards ConformanceBasic ADSL: ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 (full rate ADSL), RADSL, ITU G.992.1 (G.dm

SPECIFICATIONSC-2Media TypeSimultaneous data/voiceMedia ConnectionRJ-11 phone wire connection to ADSL providerService Provider EquipmentDigital Subscr

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSC-3ManagementSystem ConfigurationWeb-based managementvia HTTP protocol to access embedded management agentPhysical Characteris

SPECIFICATIONSC-4C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class BImmunityIEC 1000-4-2/3/4/6SafetyUL 1950EN60950 (TÜV)CSA 22.2 No. 950WarrantyThree years

Glossary-1APPENDIX DGLOSSARY10BASE-TIEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable.100BASE-TXIEEE 802.3