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Technical Specifications

Standards:

IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b

WAN Interface:

10Base-T/100Base-TX

LAN Interfaces:

10Base-T/100Base-TX 3 RJ-45 ports LAN data transfer rate is up to 10/20Mbps (10BaseT half/full duplex) or 100/200Mbps (100BaseTX half/full duplex)

Management:

Web-based management

Protocol Support:

TCP/IP, PPTP/L2TP/IPSec Passthrough (VPN) DNS SNTP NAT HTTP DHCP Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Internet Control Protocol PPP Authentication Control

Internet Sharing Methods:

Static IP Dynamic IP PPPoE

Advanced Features:

Dynamic IP Address Configuration - DHCP, DNS Firewall - Client Privileges, hacker prevention, logging Virtual Server via NAT and NAPT Virtual Private Network - IPSec and PPTP pass-through Intrusion Detection, Email Alerting, Parental Control

Indicator Panel:

PWR (Power), WLAN (Wireless LAN), WAN (Wide Area Network) Link Lights - LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 (10/100 lights are solid when linked at 100, and off when linked at 10)

Wireless Data Rates (Auto-Sensing/Automatic Fall-back):

1/2/5.5/11/22Mbps

Data Modulation Techniques:

BPSK (1 Mbps), QPSK (2 Mbps), CCK (5.5/11 Mbps), PBCC (5.5/11/22 Mbps)

Media Access Protocol:

CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK

RF Frequency:

2471 MHz - 2497 MHz (Japan Band) 2400 MHz - 2483 MHz (North America, Europe, and extended Japan Band) 2455 MHz - 2475 MHz (Spain)

2446.5 MHz - 2483.5 MHz (France)

Operating Channel:

11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan)

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Algorithm:

64/128/256-bit RC4

Input Power:

5V 2.5A

Firmware Upgrade:

Via Web Interface

Warranty:

Limited Lifetime

Technical Support

You can download and upgrade to the latest version of software from SMC's Technical Support site,

http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_support_tools. For more

technical information, please refer to the link listed below or contact SMC Technical Support Department at 1-800-SMC-4YOU.

Complete warranty information for all SMC products is available on SMC's website. Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at www.smc.com

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Cable Modem

Most users who have cable modems are set up for DHCP. These include Internet Service Providers (ISP) such as Comcast, AT&T Broadband and Rogers Cable service. At most, your ISP may have contacted you to register the Media Access Control (MAC) address of your network interface card (NIC) in the machine. A cable modem is used to connect a computer to a cable service that provides Internet access. Cable modems can dramatically increase the bandwidth between the user's computer and the Internet service provider. However, cable service is a shared mode of Internet connectivity, and thus the speed will vary depending on how many people on that cable segment are using the Internet at the same time. The cable modem transmission system (CMTS) is responsible for converting radio frequency (RF) signals into data packets for the Internet.

Setup Wizard for Cable Connection

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DSL Modem

Most users with DSL modems require a username and password in order to log onto the Internet. These include Internet Service Providers (ISP) such as PacBell, Earthlink or Sympatico. The Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a technology that increases the digital capacity of PSTN lines. DSL is different from ISDN in that it provides an “always-on” connection. ADSL (Asymmetric-DSL) and SDSL (Symmetric-DSL) are the two main types of DSL service provided.

Setup Wizard for DSL Connection

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Static (Fixed) IP Address

If you have been provided a Fixed IP from your Internet Service Provider, they should have given you the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Addresses. In this case, you can configure your broadband router with a Static IP on the WAN interface. This IP address is constant and the ISP will not change it. If you are unsure of any of the necessary IP Addresses, please contact your ISP before proceeding with the installation of the router.

Setup Wizard for Static IP Connection

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Connecting To Your SMC2404WBR 11/22 Mbps Wireless Broadband

Router

There are 3 major segments that you will connect together: Modem to Router to Computer.

Figure 1.0 The picture above illustrates the hardware needed to set up your network. (Shown above from left to right is the SM8002CM and SMC2404WBR. The picture of the monitor symbolizes the connection coming from your router to your computer.)

Step 1: You must connect your computer to the router using the RJ45 cable that came with the router. Then connect the modem to the WAN port of the router using the cable that came with your modem. Make sure that the BNC connection to the cable modem is secure at all times. Plug the appropriate power adapter into the router.

Step 2: Double-check to be sure that the RJ45 connection coming from the modem connects to the WAN port at the back of the router. Once the RJ45 connector is plugged into the WAN port, you should hear it click into the RJ45

port. This will indicate that the connection is firmly attached. Then look at the front of your router, and you will see a WAN LED. If this light is lit, it will indicate that you have a connection coming from your modem. This is vital to successfully establishing an internet connection through the router.

Troubleshooting Tip 1: If this light does not come on, you should check if your cables are firmly inserted. Also try switching cables as well. If the light still does not appear, try using a crossover RJ45 cable.

Step 3: You can plug from ports 1, 2, 3 or 4 into your network card. Doublecheck to be sure that the RJ45 connection coming from that particular port is firmly inserted into your network card. Once this connection is locked in, you will see a link light on the router indicating that there is a connection between your computer and router.

Troubleshooting Tip 2: If you do not see a link light, make sure that the connection coming from your computer is not loose. Try switching the cables as well.

Troubleshooting Tip 3: Try using a different port on the router if you continue to have problems getting a link light on the first port you have tried. Also check your operating system and verify that your network card is working properly. You can check this through the Device Manager.

Step 4: Now that the link lights indicate all connections are valid, you are ready to begin configuring your PC.

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Configuring your Personal Computer (PC)

This section will assist you in configuring your browser and

computer settings.

Before you start configuring your PC, make sure that you have

properly connected your Modem to the WAN port of the Wireless

Barricade Turbo router. The router should then be connected to

your computer.

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This section will allow you to configure your browser settings for:

Internet Explorer

If you use any other browser, please consult the help guide on how to configure your browser settings when using a router.

Netscape

Note: Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft and Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape.

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Configuring Internet Explorer

Configuring Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000:

This set up will allow you to set up your Internet Explorer (Note: Shown below is Internet Explorer version 5.5) to access SMC’s login page with the EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard software. (Note: When configuring your browser to connect to your router, initially, you are not online until you have configured the WAN connection on your router.)

Step 1: Launch your Internet Explorer Browser. Click on “Tools”.

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Step 2: Click on “Internet Options”.

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Step 3: This will bring up your Internet Options menu. Now, click on the

“Connections” tab.

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Step 4: Select “Never dial a connection”. Now, click on the “LAN Settings”

button.

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Step 5: In the “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” menu, uncheck all checkbox settings. (Note: Includes un-checking “Automatically detect settings”). Once everything is unchecked, click “OK” to close the “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window. This will bring you to the “Internet Options” window, click on “OK” to close that window also.

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Configuring Netscape

Step 1: Launch Netscape by double-clicking on the Netscape icon (Note: Shown

below is Netscape Navigator version 4.79):

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Click the Edit button on the top menu bar.

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Step 3: Go to the "Preferences" selection.

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Step 4: Click on “Advanced” section.

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Step 5: Click on the “Advanced” section and then click on "Proxies". Make sure that the proxies are disabled and direct connection is selected.

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Configuring Windows 9X and Millennium

Please click on the icon that corresponds to your Operating System:

Note: Windows 95, 98, and Millennium are registered trademarks of Microsoft.

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Installing TCP/IP Protocol: Windows 9x/Me

Step 1: Click on the "Start" button and choose "Settings", and then "Control Panel".

9x/Me

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Step 2: Double-click the "Network" icon and select the "Configuration" tab in the Network window.

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Step 3: Click the "Add" button to add the TCP/IP network component to your PC.

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Step 4: Double-click "Protocol" to add the TCP/IP protocol.

Step 5: Select the "Microsoft" item in the manufacturer’s list. Then choose

"TCP/IP" in the Network Protocols. Click the "OK" button to return the Network window.

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Step 6: The TCP/IP Protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click "OK" to complete the install procedure and restart your PC to enable the TCP/IP protocol.

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Dynamic IP on Windows 9x/Me

Step 1: Click on the "Start" button and choose "Settings", and then click on "Control Panel".

Figure 1.0 Step 2: Double-click the "Network" icon.

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Step 3: Select the TCP/IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to plug directly into the Wireless Broadband Router. Click "Properties".

Figure 1.2

Step 4: Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" in the IP Address tab. Make sure that there are no values set under the "Gateway" tab, and choose "Disable DNS" on the "DNS Configuration" tab. These settings will all be automatically configured by the DHCP Services that are built-into the router.

Figure 1.3 Step 5: Press "OK" to save the changes. The system should start copying files.

Then press "Yes" when prompted to reboot the system.

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9x/Me

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Static IP for Windows 9x/Me

NOTE: Set up your machine statically ONLY if you have already tried the Dynamic IP addressing and you were unable to obtain an IP address. Also, some Windows 9x/ME systems will request that you insert your Windows CD in order to complete the following configuration. Please have this CD ready.

Step 1: Click the "Start" button and choose "Settings", then click "Control Panel".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Double-click the "Network" icon.

Figure 1.1

Step 3: Select the TCP/IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to plug directly into the Wireless Broadband Router. Click "Properties".

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Step 4: Select the Specify an IP option and insert an IP address that is not in the range of the DHCP LAN address. For example, you might want to insert

192.168.2.50 for the IP address if the DHCP LAN address pool is 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.199. Then insert 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.

Figure 1.3

Step 5: Click on the Gateway tab and then insert the Wireless Barricade Turbo’s IP address, 192.168.2.1, and then press the "Add" option. You should see the gateway IP appear in the “Installed Gateways” section at this point.

Figure 1.4

Step 6: Click on the DNS Configuration tab and check the Enable option. Insert a host name (it can be any name you choose). Then insert the Wireless Barricade Turbo's IP address, 192.168.2.1, where it says DNS Server Search Order and press "Add". Then click the “OK” button and you may have to click “OK” one more time to save the changes.

Figure 1.5

Step 7: Reboot the machine when prompted to do so.

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Configuring Windows NT/2000/XP

Please click on the icon that corresponds to your Operating System:

Note: Windows NT, 2000 and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft.

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Installing TCP/IP on Windows NT/2000/XP

In NT-based systems, the TCP/IP protocol is automatically configured during the installation of your network interface card (NIC). Simply confirm that this protocol is set up to obtain an IP from the router. See the steps below:

WINDOWS NT

Step 1: Right-click on the Network icon on your desktop, and click "Properties".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Go to the Protocols tab and verify that TCP/IP is showing in the window. Once your network adapter is installed correctly, this TCP/IP option will allow you to configure the adapter for DHCP or a fixed IP address.

Figure 1.1

WINDOWS 2K/XP

Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties".

Figure 1.2

Step 2: Right-click the "Local Area Connection" that refers to the Ethernet adapter that is plugged into the router, and click “Properties”.

Step 3: Make sure that there is an “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” option and that it has a check mark beside it. If it is not checked, then you do not have this protocol instead. Check the box and press the “Close” button.

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Dynamic IP on Windows NT

Step 1: Right-click the Network icon on your desktop and click "Properties".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Go to the Protocols tab and select the TCP/IP Protocol and then click on the "Properties" button. Make sure that they are set to obtain an IP address automatically.

Figure 1.1

Step 3: Go to the DNS tab and make sure that you are set up to obtain DNS automatically as well.

Figure 1.2

Step 4: Click "OK" to close the TCP/IP properties window. Click "OK" again to close the Network properties window.

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Static IP on Windows NT

Step 1: Right-click the Network icon on your desktop and click "Properties".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Click on the "Protocols" tab and check the properties of the TCP/IP. Select your adapter from the drop-down menu. Select the Specify an IP option and insert an IP address that is not in the range of the DHCP LAN address. For example, you might want to insert 192.168.2.50 for the IP address if the DHCP LAN address pool is 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.199. The subnet mask is

255.255.255.0 and the gateway is 192.168.2.1.

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Step 3: Click on "Specify an IP address" and then set a static IP address as previously directed. (Note: The IP address in this figure is for illustration purposes only.)

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Step 4: Go to the DNS tab and make sure that the router’s IP is listed,

192.168.2.1 and a Hostname is entered. (Note: Your hostname can be any naming scheme you chose your machine to be called unless specified by a System administrator or ISP.)

Figure 1.4

Step 5: Click "OK" and click "Close" to continue and save the changes.

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Dynamic IP on Windows 2000

Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Right-click the "Local Area Connection" that refers to the Ethernet adapter that is plugged into the router, and click "Properties".

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Step 3: Click the “Internet Protocol: TCP/IP” option and click “Properties”. Then make sure that everything is set to obtain an IP address automatically (including DNS).

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Static IP on Windows 2000

Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties".

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Step 2: Right-click your Local Area Connection and click "Properties".

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Step 3: Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties”. Select the "Use the following IP Address" option and insert an IP address that is not in the range of the DHCP LAN address. For example, you might want to insert 192.168.2.50 for the IP address if the DHCP LAN address pool is 192.168.2.100 to

192.168.2.199. The gateway and preferred DNS server will be 192.168.2.1.

Figure 1.2

Step 4: Click "OK" and click "Close" to continue and save the changes.

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Configuring TCP/IP:

Dynamic IP on Windows XP

Step 1: Click the "Start" button and choose "Control Panel".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Double-click the "Network and Internet Connections" option, and then click "Network Connections".

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Step 3: Then right-click the Local Area Connection and click "Properties".

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Step 4: Click the “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” option and make sure that the options for “Obtain IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS servers automatically” are checked.

Figure 1.4

Step 5: Click on “OK” to the Internet Protocol Properties to close that window. Click “OK” again to close the Network Connections window.

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Configure TCP/IP:

Static IP on Windows XP

Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties".

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Right-click your "Local Area Connection" and click "Properties".

Step 3: Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click "Properties". Select the "Use

the following IP Address" option and insert an IP address that is not in the range of the DHCP LAN address. For example, you might want to insert 192.168.2.50 for the IP address if the DHCP LAN address pool is 192.168.2.100 to

192.168.2.199. The gateway and preferred DNS server will be 192.168.2.1.

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Step 4: Click on the "Use the following IP address" option.

Figure 1.3 Step 5: Input a static IP.

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Step 6: Click "OK" and click "Close" to continue and save the changes.

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SMC Networks EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard

Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP

Step 1: Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

Step 2: The EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router

Setup” option to begin configuring the router for Internet access.

Figure 1.0

Cable Connection

Step 3: Choose your specific WAN type. The Barricade Turbo Wireless

Cable/DSL Broadband Router supports Cable/DSL. If you subscribe to a DSL connection, then normally you are using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection to get online. If you have a dynamic connection, then most likely you are using a Cable modem connection.

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Step 4: If you selected the Cable option, the router will automatically begin to establish a connection with your ISP as shown in Figure 1.2. If you selected the DSL option, skip to Step 5. If you selected the Static IP option, please skip to

Step 6.

Figure 1.2

DSL Connection

Step 5: Almost all DSL connections require a username and password. Please

input this information in the specified boxes. If you do not have a username/password but still use a DSL connection, please leave these fields blank and click the "Next" button. Go to Step 7 after clicking "Next".

Figure 1.3

Static (Fixed) IP Connection

Step 6: If your ISP has given you a Static (Fixed) IP, then you should have the

information concerning your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server addresses in your possession. Please input that data carefully and correctly in the appropriate fields. If you do not have this information or are uncertain about your connection, please contact your Internet Service Provider.

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Step 7: The application will begin configuring the router after you have filled in the appropriate information. Click on "Next" to continue to the “Status” window, which will display what process is being performed.

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Step 8: Once the router has been successfully configured, please click the "Finish" button and register your Wireless Barricade Turbo router. (Note: When registering your product, the Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can get the Serial Number from the bottom of your Wireless Barricade Turbo. Thank you for choosing SMC Networks.

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SMC Networks EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard

Cable Connection:

Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP

Step 1: Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

Step 2: The EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router

Setup” option to begin configuring the router for Internet access.

Figure 1.0

Step 3: Choose the “Cable” option and press the “Next” button.

Figure 1.1

Step 4: The Setup Wizard will now configure the router to establish a connection with your ISP as shown below. If you receive any error messages regarding a failure to connect, please start over and try again or view the Help files for more troubleshooting steps.

Figure 1.2

Step 5: After the router has been successfully configured, you will receive a

“Congratulations” message in the Status window. At this point, your Wireless Barricade Turbo router is now online. Please click the “Finish” button.

Figure 1.3

Step 6: Once you click on the “Finish” button, you will be asked to register your product.

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Step 7: Once you click “Yes”, you will be automatically directed to the online SMC Product Registration site so that you can register your new purchase. (Note: When registering your product Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can obtain the Serial Number from the bottom of your Wireless Barricade Turbo unit. Thank you for choosing SMC Networks.

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SMC Networks EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - Quick Install Guide

DSL Connection:

Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP

Step 1: Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

Step 2: The Setup Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router Setup” option to

begin configuring the router for Internet access.

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Step 3: Choose the "DSL” option and then press the "Next" button.

Figure 1.1

Step 4: Almost all DSL connections require a username and password. Please input this information. If you do not have a username/password but still use a DSL connection, please leave these fields blank and click the “Next” button.

Figure 1.2

Step 5: The Setup Wizard will now configure the router to establish a connection with your ISP as shown below. If you receive any error messages regarding a failure to connect, please start over and try again or view the Help files for more troubleshooting steps.

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Step 6: After the router has been successfully configured, you will receive a “Congratulations” message in the Status window. At this point, your Wireless Barricade Turbo unit is now online. Please click the “Finish” button.

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Step 7: Once you click on the “Finish” button, you will be asked to register your product.

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Step 8: After clicking “Yes”, you will be automatically directed to the online SMC Product Registration site so that you can register your new purchase. (Note: When registering your product Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can obtain the Serial Number from the bottom of your Wireless Barricade Turbo unit. Thank you for choosing SMC Networks.

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SMC Networks 3-Click Installation Wizard - Quick Install Guide

Static (Fixed) IP Address Connection:

Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP

Step 1: Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

Step 2: The Setup Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router Setup” option to

begin configuring the router for Internet access.

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Step 3: Choose the "Static IP” option and then click the “Next” button to continue.

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Step 4: If your ISP has given you a Fixed or Static IP, then you should have the information concerning your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS addresses in your possession. Please input that data carefully and correctly in the appropriate fields. If you do not have this information or are uncertain about your connection, please contact your Internet Service Provider.

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Step 5: The Setup Wizard will now configure the router to establish a connection with your ISP as shown below. If you receive any error messages regarding a

failure to connect, please start over and try again or view the Help files for more troubleshooting steps.

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Step 6: After the Wireless Barricade Turbo has been successfully configured, you will receive a “Congratulations” message in the Status window. At this point, your router is now online. Please click the “Finish” button.

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Step 7: Once you click on the finish button, you will be asked to register your

product.

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Step 8: Once you click “Yes”, you will be automatically directed to the online SMC Product Registration site so that you can register your new purchase. (Note: When registering your product Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can obtain the Serial Number from the bottom of your Wireless Barricade Turbo unit. Thank you for choosing SMC Networks.

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Advanced Settings - Main Page

This section will discuss the advanced firewall features of the SMC2404WBR Broadband Router. This will also cover, in detail, how to configure Remote Management, SPI, Virtual Servers, Access Control and other features.

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Advanced Settings - Wireless

This section will allow you to configure your SMC2404WBR for use with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security.

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❍ To configure the Wireless Barricade Turbo as a wireless access point for

wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set ID (SSID), and encryption options. On the main page, you can also disable the wireless function altogether.

❍ You need to open up your web browser and go to http://192.168.2.1, log

into the router and go into the Advanced Setup. Click on the "Wireless" link on the left in order to configure the wireless settings. Please make sure that the Wireless functions are enabled before proceeding. You should specify a common radio channel and service domain (i.e., Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless Barricade Turbo and all of your wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values. By default, the Wireless Channel is set to "6" and the SSID is "default". The WEP is also disabled.

Figure 1.1

❍ Once you have established a wireless connection to the router, you can

configure WEP encryption if you are transmitting sensitive data via the wireless network.

❍ The standard 64bit/128bit/256bit encryption requires you to use the

same set of encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless Barricade Turbo and all of your wireless clients.

❍ You must have a 10-digit key for 64bit WEP, a 26-digit key for 128bit

WEP and a 58-digit key for 256bit WEP.

❍ To manually configure the keys, enter 5 hexadecimal pairs for your

chosen 64-bit key, enter 13 pairs for the 128bit key or enter 29 pairs for the 256bit key. (A hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or AF) Also note that the fields are filled in by default. You need to delete these characters/asterisks before entering your WEP key (For example: To configure WEP using Key 1, first delete the character entries you see for Key 1, then enter your desired hex pairs. Do not delete any asterisks from the other Keys)

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❍ Note that you are given the option of choosing between four keys. The

keys are displayed as Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, and Key 4. Normally, Key 1 is recommended. However, you can also enter keys under Key 2, 3, and/or 4. Once the same key is configured for Key 2, 3, or 4 of your wireless card, the wireless connection will be established.

Figure 1.3

❍ Also note that the WEP protects data transmitted between wireless

nodes, but it does not secure any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet.

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Advanced Settings - Virtual Server

The Virtual Server portion is designed to allow traffic from the WAN side that is destined for a particular port to be specifically directed to the desired machine/server on the LAN side of the router. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the Wireless Barricade Turbo redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).

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Standard Ports

FTP 21

SSH 22 Telnet 23 SMTP 25

DNS 53 (UDP)

HTTP 80

POP3 110

IDENT 113

NNTP 119

PPTP 1723

RDP/Terminal Services 3389

The "Private IP" is the IP address of the computer that you are using:

§ To find out what IP address your computer has:

o Click on Start, select Run, and type “command” o At the DOS prompt, type “ipconfig” o This will bring up what IP scheme your computer is on o For example

1. IP: 192.168.2.55

2. Subnet: 255.255.255.0

3. Default Gateway: 192.168.2.1

§ Now input the IP address in the "Private IP" portion

§ “Private Port” is the port that sends data, commonly known as the outbound port.

§ “Type” refers to have type of data this port will use. Please select the “Type” based on

your software requirements

§ “Public Port” is the port that receives data or inbound traffic from the WAN

§ Click on “Enter” to save the changes.

Troubleshooting: Virtual Server

Example: Web Server

The web server should be set to "Private Port" 80 and "Public Port" 80:

■ The web server can be accessed internally using the LAN IP, and externally using the WAN IP.

o Check the IP address on your configuration software. Make sure the configuration software is not set to the WAN IP. The server is now on a private network, so it must be configured with its correct LAN

IP. When clients wish to access your web server, they will need to type the WAN IP address in their browser. a) If you own a web domain and are hosting the server on a machine behind the router, users can access

your web server using its domain name (for example: www.smc.com) b) You must have the domain name translate to the WAN IP of the router c) When plugged directly into the router, you must use the internal private IP of the server in order to access its web resources

■ If you still cannot access your web server through the router after opening port 80, change the

"Public Port" option to 50 instead. Then have your clients try to connect to the server using the http://WAN_IP:50

❍ Basically the client would enter your WAN IP as usual, however, since the public

port is now 50, they must also enter a colon, and then type in 50.

■ If you still cannot access your web server after changing to a non-standard port, connect your

machine directly into the modem and then see if your server works.

■ If you cannot access the web server through a direct connection from the modem to the computer: ❍ Check with your ISP regarding info on port 80. They are most likely blocking all

traffic through this port a) This is due to some viruses that use port 80. b) You can set up the Virtual Server in the router to forward your web server to a different public port (i.e. – 50). This way, your WAN users can access the web domain by typing in http://www.smc.com:50 (note: some domain hosting sites will automatically route the domain to port 50 for you – check with their Help Desk for more info)

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Advanced Settings - Special Applications

Special Applications is a feature that allows your entire LAN or all the computers on your network to use the range of ports specified. The Trigger Port is the outbound port. It is the port through which your program begins communication. The Public Ports are the inbound ports that are open while your application is running.

Step 1: Input the outbound data port and then select the type of data that port uses. Step 2: The Public Port are the incoming ports that must remain open while your program is in use.

Step 3: Input the inbound data port and then select the type of data that port uses. Step 4: Click on the “Enable” check box and then click “Apply” to save the

changes. Step 5: Once all the settings have taken effect, click “Log Out”.

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Games:

Make sure that you have the necessary ports to play your games.

● These ports refer to:

● Trigger port (Outbound data port): You can only enter one trigger in each column.

● Public port (Inbound data port): You can enter one single port or a large range if necessary.

❍ For example: ❍ Trigger port: 200 ❍ Public port: 300, 400-500, 650

Messengers & Voice/Video Conferencing:

Make sure that you have the necessary ports to use your software.

● These ports refer to:

● Trigger port (Outbound data port): Can be a single port or multiple ports.

● Public port (Inbound data port): Can be a single port or a range or ports.

❍ For example: ❍ Trigger port: 100, Trigger port 2: 2000, Trigger port 3: 5556 ❍ Public port: 340, 4040-5000, 650,756

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Advanced Settings - Access Control

Access Control is an extremely useful function provided so that Network Administrators can effectively manage or segment the networks. The features included here allow you to specify different privileges for your client PCs.

Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not permitted for the WAN interface. The default is to permit all the outgoing traffic. The rules defined under access control can limit the access of different types of traffic. The Wireless Barricade Turbo can also limit the access of hosts within the Local Area Network (LAN). The MAC Filtering Table allows the router to define up to 32 hosts which are not allowed to access to the WAN port.

By default, you will see the following in Access Control:

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Click on the "Add PC" link in order to define the appropriate settings for Client PC services.

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You can set a "Client PC Description". This should help you identify which PC or group of PCs that specific filtering rule applies to. The "Client PC Description" will be listed on the main Access Control Page in the "Normal Filtering Table". You can also specify the "Client PC Address". This allows you to segment a range of PCs and limit the services they have access to. The "Client PC Service" lists the plethora of protocols/services that the Wireless Barricade Turbo can effectively and completely block access to. (Note: This is solely port based)

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The above image shows that you have an option to manually configure the port ranges and the type of ports you which to block as well. This is called the "User Define Service". The user can select either the TCP or UDP protocol. Then you must enter the exact port ranges you which to filter. In this section, you are also given the option to set up the particular "Schedule" of when you want this filter to take effect.

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Advanced Settings - URL Blocking

The Wireless Barricade Turbo allows users to block access to certain Internet sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword of the Internet site. User can enter the full URL address or some keywords of the Web site, The router will examine all the HTTP packets to block the access to those particular sites. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing certain violent or sexual content.

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To specify a particular PC or group of PCs, go back to the "Access Control" page, edit the appropriate Filtering rule and select the box for "WWW with URL Blocking".

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Advanced Settings - Intrusion Detection

NEXT - Advanced Settings - DMZ

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The Intrusion Detection feature of the Barricade limits the access of the incoming traffic from the WAN side. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) functionality is enabled by default. You can also configure the router to discard pings from the WAN side.

When hackers attempt to enter your network, the Barricade can alert you via email. You simply need to enter your email address and the SMTP mail server address. The Wireless Barricade Turbo inspects packets at the application layer and maintains TCP and UDP session information, including timeouts and number of active sessions, thus providing the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks such as DoS attacks.

Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Denial of Service (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 resource. By using the appropriate inspected information and timeout/threshold criteria, the Wireless Barricade Turbo prevents these types of attacks.

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Advanced Settings - DMZ

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

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Advanced Settings - Miscellaneous

Administrator Idle Time-Out: Allows you to set the specified time of inactivity which will command the router to automatically log out the administrator.

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Remote Management

Remote management allows you to log into your router from a remote location. By default, it is set to

0.0.0.0 which would allow any computer on the WAN side to log into the router If specified to 24.45.34.12 for example, only a machine with that specific public IP will be able to remotely administer the router To remotely administrate the router: 1) Open a web browser and 2) Type http://WAN_IP:8080 in the address bar

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Configuration Tools: Allows you to backup/restore all your settings. Also gives you the option of restoring the router to factory defaults.

Simply select the "Backup" radio button and click "More Configuration. Click "Save" and choose the location where you want the file to be saved.

To restore your settings, select the "Restore" radio button and click "More Configuration". Then click "Browse", find the location where you previously saved the backup file and then click "Apply".

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■ Troubleshooting: Remote Management

Q) I set 0.0.0.0 as the Remote Mgmt. IP and still cannot access the router remotely.

1)Check for firmware updates from http://www.smc.com. Once updated, reset and reconfigure your router.

2) Check your permissions with your network administrator. Make sure that you have access to port 8080.

Q) I set the IP address to a specific WAN IP and still cannot access the router. A)

1) Go into the browser and type in http://WAN_IP:8080.

2) Check for firmware updates from http://www.smc.com. Once updated, reset and reconfigure your router. Note: Check your permissions with your network administrator. Make sure that you have access to port 8080.

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Troubleshooting Section: SMC2404WBR

This section will provide some common troubleshooting guides for your Wireless

Barricade Turbo

SMC2404WBR Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router –

Types of Connections

Cable DSL Static (Fixed IP)

Frequently Asked Questions

Disable Dial-up and Proxy Ethernet Adapter (Network Interface Card) Software Conflicts VPN Connections General Information

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Types of WAN Connections

A common WAN type is DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(commonly known as Dynamic IP addressing). This is for Internet Service Providers (ISP) that provide you with an IP address dynamically. For example, if you do not need a username and password to get online, then you most likely have a provider that is using DHCP.

There are also providers that supply Static IP addresses. This means that

your ISP has given you a list of numbers to manually configure your network connections. By selecting a Static IP Address setup, you have indicated that you will manually enter your IP address information. For example, you should a list of numbers similar to the following format:

§ IP: 24.34.67.129

Subnet Mask: 255.255.254.0

Default Gateway: 24.34.67.1

DNS:

Primary: 24.34.68.126

Secondary: 24.34.68.127

Another equally common WAN type is Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet

or simply PPPoE. This is for DSL connections that have provided you with a username and password in order for you to use the internet.

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Cable Modem Troubleshooting

Most Cable services are very simple to configure. You simply need to clone

the MAC address of the network card that was registered by your ISP. To do so, you MUST run the SMC Connection Wizard software from the machine that is usually plugged directly into the modem. You can also manually log into the router to clone the MAC address. The directions are shown below.

You may need to obtain your exact HOST NAME from the ISP. Many

@home service NO LONGER use host names, however, this varies from ISP to ISP. You can contact your provider for more info or you can follow the directions below:

Windows 9x/ME

Go to the Control Panel

Double-click on Network

Go to the Identification tab and write down the computer name

(it will most likely be in a cc43567-a format)

Windows 2K/XP

Go to the Control Panel

Double-click on System

Go to the Network tab and write down the computer name

Now that you have the host name, you will be able to configure the router to

connect to your ISP. Simply log into the unit by going into http://192.168.2.1, click on “Advanced Setup”, and click on "WAN". Then go to the “Dynamic IP” section and type in the host name exactly as you wrote it down earlier. Then click the “Apply” button. Wait about 10 seconds and then click on the “Status” link on

the top of the page. On the left “Internet” column, it should say Cable/DSL Connected at this point. If so, then you are online. If it still says Disconnected, then go back to the "Dynamic IP" section and click on the “CloneMAC Address” button. Then press “Apply” again and go back to “Status”.

If you still cannot get a connection, recycle the power on all networked

devices (including the router, modem and PCs) If you continue to have problems, download the latest firmware available for download from our site: http://www.smc.com/

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DSL Modem Troubleshooting

Most DSL services provide DHCP to their customers, however, they require a

username and password in order to log into the service. This is called PPP over Ethernet. You need to verify exactly what your login and password is for your service.

Then log into the router at http://192.168.2.1, go to the “Advanced Setup”

section, click on "WAN", and then select "PPPoE". You will then see fields for your login and your password. Enter this information exactly as provided by the ISP. In most cases, you should leave the Service Name blank. Then press the “Apply” button. The router should automatically establish a connection to the WAN. Go to the “Status” section, and under the “Internet” column, it should say Cable/DSL Connected. If so, then you are online and can now open your web browser. If it still says Disconnected, then turn off the router and the DSL modem for about 5 minutes. Then turn them back on, log into the router again, and it should be connected.

■ Earthlink customers may need to enter their

full email address for the “User Name” or "Account". See examples below:

■ Below is a list of services that may require

the full email address for the “User Name” (much like Earthlink DSL).

a) ELN/username@earthlink.net

b) username@earthlink.net

c) you may also need to enter “Earthlink DSL” as the Service Name

a) Mindspring (username@mindspring.com)

b) Ameritech (username@ameritech.net)

c) MTS Sympatico Business (username@res.mts.net)

d) Bell Canada (username@on.aibn.com or username@qc.aibn.com)

e)Pacific Bell (username@pacbell.net)

f) SBC (username@sbcglobal.net)

If you continue to have problems, download the latest firmware available for download from our site: http://www.smc.com/. The instructions will be included in the download file.

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Static IP Address Troubleshooting

This should be the simplest of all the different types of WAN configurations.

You need to be sure that you have ALL 5 numbers from your ISP:

§ IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Primary DNS

Secondary DNS (in some special cases, the ISP may not

have provided a secondary DNS number)

Log into the router’s web interface at http://192.168.2.1 and then go to the

“Advanced Setup” section. Click on “Static IP” and input the data that your ISP has given you. Then go ahead and click the “Apply” button in the bottom righthand corner. It will then ask you to enter the DNS numbers. Click “Apply” again when finished. The router should instantly establish a connection to the WAN. To verify that you are connected, go to the “Status” section and under the INTERNET heading you should see Cable/DSL: Connected.

If the router shows that it is Disconnected, recycle the power on all networked

devices (including the router, modem and PCs). Then follow the steps above to log into the router, check the configuration and view the Connection Status. At that point, it should be online.

If you continue to have any technical difficulties, please download the latest

revision of firmware available for free download from http://www.smc.com. Once that is complete, go ahead and reset the router to defaults and then reconfigure it for internet access. Then you should be good to go.

You can also contact Technical Services through the online support form.

SMC 2404WBR User guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Technical Specifications

Configuring Internet Explorer

Configuring Netscape

Configuring Windows NT/2000/XP

Advanced Settings - Main Page

Advanced Settings - Wireless

Advanced Settings - Virtual Server

Advanced Settings - Access Control

Advanced Settings - URL Blocking

Advanced Settings - Intrusion Detection

Advanced Settings - DMZ

Advanced Settings - Miscellaneous