Smc-networks SMCWBR14-G2 User Manual

COMPLIANCESviSwedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevan

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-54Virtual ServerUsing this feature, you can put PCs with public IPs and PCs with private IPs in the same LAN area.If you co

ADVANCED SETTINGS4-55Special ApplicationsSome applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multipl

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-56Popular applications requiring multiple ports are listed in the Popular Applications field. From the drop-down list, choo

ADVANCED SETTINGS4-57NAT Mapping TableThis page displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings.The NAT address mappings

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-58MaintenanceUse the Maintenance menu to back up the current settings, to restore previously saved settings, or to restore

MAINTENANCE4-59Firmware UpgradeUse this screen to update the firmware to the latest version.Go to www.smc.com to find the latest firmware. Download th

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-60ResetPerform a reset from this screen.To perform a system reset, click the Reboot Wireless Router button in the screen ab

SYSTEM4-61SystemThis section includes all the basic configuration tools for the Barricade, such as time settings, password settings, and remote manage

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-62• Enable Automatic Time Server MaintenanceCheck Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance to automatically maintain the Ba

SYSTEM4-63Password SettingsUse this page to restrict access based on a password. For security you should assign one before exposing the Barricade to t

COMPLIANCESviiSafety ComplianceUnderwriters Laboratories Compliance StatementImportant! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-64Remote ManagementBy default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also ma

SYSTEM4-65Syslog ServerThe Syslog Server downloads the Barricade log file to the server with the IP address specified on this screen. Syslog servers o

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-66UPnPUniversal Plug and Play technology makes home networking simple and affordable. This architecture offers pervasive pe

DNS (DOMAIN NAME SERVER)4-67DNS (Domain Name Server)Domain Name Servers are used to map a domain name (e.g., www.somesite.com) to the equivalent numer

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-68DDNS (Dynamic DNS)Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to the router

ROUTING4-69RoutingThis section defines routing related parameters, including static routes and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters.Static Ro

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-70RIPRIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the network topology changes.Parameter DescriptionGene

ROUTING4-71When a router receives a routing update that includes changes to an entry, it updates its routing table to reflect the new route. RIP route

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-72Routing TableClick Routing Table to view the screen below.Parameter DescriptionFlags Indicates the route status:C = Direc

A-1APPENDIX ATROUBLESHOOTINGThis section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Barricade can be easily monit

COMPLIANCESviiiWichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätere

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-2LED IndicatorsLAN LED is Off• Verify that the Barricade and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-3Management ProblemsCannot connect using the web browser• Be sure to have configured the Barricade with a valid IP address, subnet ma

TROUBLESHOOTINGA-4Wireless ProblemsA wireless PC cannot associate with the Barricade.• Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Bar

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

CABLESB-2Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethern

RJ-45 PORT ETHERNET CONNECTIONB-3Pin AssignmentsWith 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for rece

CABLESB-4Crossover WiringIf the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable. Crossover Cable Pin AssignmentsEnd

C-1APPENDIX CSPECIFICATIONSIEEE StandardsIEEE 802.3 10 BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100 BASE-TX Fast EthernetIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.1DITU G.d

SPECIFICATIONSC-2Advanced FeaturesDynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS, DDNSFirewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging, State

SPECIFICATIONSC-3RF Output Power Modulation Rate-Output Power (dBm)802.11b - 1Mbps 16802.11b - 2Mbps 16802.11b - 5.5Mbps 16802.11b - 11Mbps 16Modulati

ixTABLE OF CONTENTS1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1About the Barricade . . . . . . . . . . . .

SPECIFICATIONSC-4Standards ComplianceSafetyTÜVEnvironmentalCE MarkTemperatureOperating 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)Storage -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)Hu

TABLE OF CONTENTSxCable Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9ADSL Settings - Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . .

TABLE OF CONTENTSxiMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58Configuration Tools .

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1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of the Barricade 54Mbps g Wireless Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-G2). We are proud to provide yo

FEATURES AND BENEFITS1-2Features and Benefits• Local network connection via a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS fo

INTRODUCTION1-3ApplicationsMany advanced networking features are provided by this Barricade:• Wired and Wireless LANThe Barricade provides connectivit

APPLICATIONS1-4• DMZ Host SupportAllows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when NAT and firewall security

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

INSTALLATION2-2System RequirementsYou must meet the following minimum requirements:• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Ser

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION2-3Figure 2-1. Front LED indicatorsThe power and port LED indicators on the front panel are illustrated by the following table. L

INSTALLATION2-4The following figure and table shows the rear panel of the Barricade.Figure 2-2. Rear PanelLAN 1~4 On Ethernet link.Flashing The LAN p

ISP SETTINGS2-5ISP SettingsPlease collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Barricade:• ISP account user name and password

INSTALLATION2-6Wall-Mount InstallationThere are two wall-mount holes at the bottom of the Barricade. Before drilling two holes into the wall, make sur

CONNECT THE SYSTEM2-7Connecting the Barricade to your LANThe four LAN ports on the Barricade auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet o

INSTALLATION2-8Application ExampleThe following diagram shows a typical network application.9V 1A WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4PhoneADSL

3-1CHAPTER 3CONFIGURING THECLIENT PCAfter completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, you need to configure your computer to con

38 TeslaIrvine, CA 92618Phone: (949) 679-8000Wireless Broadband Router User’s GuideFrom SMC’s line of award-winning connectivity solutionsOctober 2005

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-2TCP/IP ConfigurationTo access the Internet through the Barricade, you must configure the network settings of the computers on y

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-3Windows 2000DHCP IP Configuration1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Network and Dial-Up Connections.2. Click

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-44. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).5. If Obtain an IP address automatically and ObtainDNS server address automatically

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-5Obtain IP Settings From Your BarricadeNow that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-63. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the Enter key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.25

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-7Manual IP Configuration1. Follow steps 1-4 in “DHCP IP Configuration” on page 3-3.2. Select Use the following IP address.E

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-8Disable HTTP ProxyYou need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browse

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-9Windows XPDHCP IP Configuration1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Control Panel.2. In the Control Panel window, click

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-105. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).6. If Obtain an IP address automatically and ObtainDNS server address automatically

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-11Obtain IP Settings From Your BarricadeNow that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs t

Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by our company for its use, nor for any infringem

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-123. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the Enter key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.2

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-13Manual IP Configuration1. Follow steps 1-5 in “DHCP IP Configuration” on page 3-9.2. Select Use the following IP Address.

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION3-14Disable HTTP ProxyYou need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your brows

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-15Configuring Your Macintosh ComputerYou may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system. Th

CONFIGURING YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER3-163. If Using DHCP Server is already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already configured for DHC

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC3-17Disable HTTP ProxyYou need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your

CONFIGURING YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER3-18

4-1CHAPTER 4CONFIGURING THEBARRICADEAfter you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, use a web browser to configure the Barricade. The Barricade

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-2Navigating the Web Browser InterfaceThe Barricade’s management interface consists of a Setup Wizard, a Home Network Settin

NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE4-3Making Configuration ChangesConfigurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration

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

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-4Login ScreenThe Login screen automatically appears first. Enter the default password “smcadmin” and then click LOGIN.Note:

SETUP WIZARD4-5Setup WizardGetting StartedThe Setup Wizard automatically appears by clicking on the Setup Wizardbutton of the left-hand menu. The firs

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-6Wireless SettingsEnter your wireless network settings on this page. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Serv

SETUP WIZARD4-7Wi-Fi Channel NumberThe radio channel used by the Barricade and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the sa

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-8Internet SettingsSpecify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider. Specify Cable modem, Fixed-IP

SETUP WIZARD4-9Cable Modem SettingsIf the ISP requires you to input a Host Name, type it in the Host Name field. The MAC Address field will be filled

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-10ADSL Settings - Fixed-IP xDSLEnter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP address provided to you by your ISP in the

SETUP WIZARD4-11ADSL Settings - PPPoEEnter the User Name and Password required by your ISP in the appropriate fields. If your ISP has provided you wit

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-12ADSL Settings - PPTPEnter the User ID and Password required by your ISP in the appropriate fields. Enter the Idle Time Ou

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-13Home Network SettingsClicking the Home icon at any time, returns you to this home page. The Main Menu links are used to navig

LIMITED WARRANTYiiWARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT O

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-14StatusThe Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, as well as information

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-15The security file, SMCWBR14G2_logfile.log, may be saved by clicking Save and choosing a location.The following items are incl

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-16LAN SettingsYou can enable DHCP to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your client PCs, or configure filtering functions

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-17DHCP IP Address PoolThe DHCP IP Address Pool is the range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers o

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-18WAN SettingsSpecify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider. Specify Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-19Dynamic IPThe Host name is optional, but may be required by some Service Provider’s. The default MAC address is set to the WA

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-20PPPoEEnter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-21PPTPThe PPTP screen displays the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of your Barricade. Enter the User ID and Passwor

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-22Static IPIf your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and the gat

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-23WirelessThe Barricade can be quickly configured for roaming clients by setting the Service Set Identifier (SSID) and channel

iiiCOMPLIANCESFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-24Channel and SSIDEnter your wireless network settings on this screen. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Se

HOME NETWORK SETTINGS4-25Wi-Fi Channel NumberThe radio channel used by the Barricade and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-26WDSThe Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). W

SECURITY4-27SecurityThe first menu item in the Security section is Firewall. The Barricade provides a stateful inspection firewall which is designed t

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-28FirewallThe Barricade’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information inc

SECURITY4-29Schedule RuleThe first item listed in the Firewall section is Schedule Rule. You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rul

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-30Edit Schedule Rule1. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule (as shown on the following screen).2. Upon compl

SECURITY4-31Access ControlUsed in conjunction with the Schedule Rule screen, the Access Control screen allows users to define the outgoing traffic per

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-32Access Control Add PCDefine the access control list in this page. The settings in the screen shot below will block all em

SECURITY4-33MAC FilterUse this page to block access to your network using MAC addresses.The Barricade can also limit the access of hosts within the lo

COMPLIANCESivIndustry Canada StatementOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1. this device may not cause interference and2. this device

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-34Parental ControlThe Barricade allows the user to block access to web sites from a particular PC by entering either a full

SECURITY4-35Intrusion DetectionThe Barricade’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information including

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-36Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called DoS attacks. DoS attacks are aimed at devices and network

SECURITY4-37The table below lists the Intrusion Detection parameters and their descriptions.Parameter Defaults DescriptionIntrusion Detection FeatureS

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-38Stateful Packet InspectionEnabled This option allows you to select different application types that are using dynamic por

SECURITY4-39Password Enter your email account password.Connection PolicyFragmentationhalf-open wait10 secs Configures the number of seconds that a pac

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-40Note: We do not recommend modifying the default parameters shown above.Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to chang

SECURITY4-41DMZIf you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrest

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-42WirelessThe Barricade can be quickly configured for roaming clients by setting the Service Set Identifier (SSID) and chan

SECURITY4-43Wireless EncryptionThe Barricade can transmit your data securely over a wireless network. Matching security mechanisms must be set up on y

COMPLIANCESvCountries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European CommunityThis device is intended to be operated in all countries of the Eur

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-44Access ControlFor a more secure wireless network you can specify that only certain wireless clients can connect to the Ba

SECURITY4-45WEPWEP is the basic mechanism to transmit your data securely over a wireless network. Matching encryption keys must be set up on your Barr

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-46You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. To generate the key automatically with passphr

SECURITY4-47WPA/WPA2WPA/WPA2 is a security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing wireless L

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-48WPAWPA addresses all known vulnerabilities in WEP, the original, less secure 40 or 104-bit encryption scheme in the IEEE

SECURITY4-49802.1XIf 802.1X is used in your network, then you should enable this function for the Barricade. This screen allows you to set the 802.1X

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-50The use of IEEE 802.1X offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected netwo

ADVANCED SETTINGS4-51Advanced SettingsTo configure the advanced settings such as NAT, Maintenance, System settings and UPnP, click Advanced Settings.N

CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE4-52NATThe first menu item in the Advanced Settings section is Network Address Translation (NAT). This process allows all of

ADVANCED SETTINGS4-53Address MappingNetwork Address Translation (NAT) allows IP addresses used in a private local network to be mapped to one or more