SMC 7004WFW User guide
™
Barricade
Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN
Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with VPN
◆ EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard
◆ IEEE 802.11b Compliant
◆ Wireless Operation at 11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps
◆ Internet Access via –
• 10/100 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem
◆ Home Networking via –
Plus
• Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports with MDI/MDI-X
auto-negotiation
◆ Configuarable Parental Control by limiting access to
web sites with URL and keyword blocking
◆ Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Advanced Firewall
Protection
◆ Client Privileges, Intrusion Detection, NAT
◆ Built-in VPN Tunneling Capability
User Guide
SMC7004WFW
Barricade
Plus Wireless
Cable/DSL Broadband Router
User Guide
From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers
™
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 679-8000
May 2002
Revision Number: R01
Copyright
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC 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 SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications
at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2002 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
38 Tesla
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
Tra dem ark s:
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.
L
IMITED
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.
W
ARRANTY
i
L
IMITED WARRANTY
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 WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES 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 AUTHORIZED
RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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
ii
COMPLIANCES
FCC - Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION STATEMENT:
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
iii
C
OMPLIANCES
EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain
voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the
compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:
RFI
Emission:
Immunity: * Product family standard according to EN 55024:1998
LVD: * EN60950(A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)
* Limit class B according to EN 55022:1998
* Limit class A for harmonic current emission according to EN 61000-3-2/
1995
* Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system
according to EN 61000-3-3/1995
* Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Contact Discharge:
±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV)
* Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3: 1996 (80
- 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m)
* Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995(AC/DC
power supply: ±1kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.5kV)
* Surge immunity test according to EN 61000-4-5:1995(AC/DC Line to Line:
±1kV, AC/DC Line to Earth: ±2kV )
* Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN
61000-4-6:1996(0.15 - 80MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m)
* Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN
61000-4-8:1993(1A/m at frequency 50Hz)
* Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test
according to EN 61000-4-11:1994(>95% Reduction @10ms, 30% Reduction
@500ms, >95% Reduction @5000ms)
o
, 4a,
Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils
Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications.
iv
Japan VCCI Class B
Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class B
SMC contact for products in Australia is:
SMC Communications Pty. Ltd.
Suite 18, 12 Tryon Road,
Lindfield NSW2070,
Phone: 61-2-94160437
Fax: 61-2-94160474
C
OMPLIANCES
v
C
OMPLIANCES
Safety Compliance
Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it
(read the label on the cable) against the following:
Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications
120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set
Minimum 18 AWG
Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord
Maximum length of 15 feet
Parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated
15A, 125V
240 Volts (Europe only) Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three conductors
The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional
adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage within the range marked
on the rear panel.
with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 10A, 250V
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallen
könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor Überhitzung
schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann. Es sollte auch
nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz
trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das
2
vi
C
OMPLIANCES
Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit
nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von
einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit
Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Stellen Sie sicher, da? die Stromversorgung dieses Ger‰tes nach der EN 60950 gepr¸ft
ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von AC 7,5-8V, 50-60Hz nicht
¸ber oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen Strom von 1A nicht unterschreiten..
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt 70dB(A) oder
weniger.
vii
C
OMPLIANCES
viii
T
ABLE OF CONTENTS
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
About the Wireless Barricade Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Description of Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Connect the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Basic Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Verify Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
3 Configuring Client PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
4 Configuring the Wireless Barricade Plus . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Advanced Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Set Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Networking and Client Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
WAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
DNS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
ix
T
ABLE OF CONTENTS
LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Configuring Client Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
5 Configuring Client TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Windows 95/98/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Wireless Barricade Plus . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Windows 95/98/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME . . . . . . 5-8
Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Configuring Your Computer with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . 5-29
Configuring Your Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Dynamic IP Allocation via a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Manual IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44
Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-45
A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
B Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Twisted-pair Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
D Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
x
C
HAPTER
I
NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade™ Plus Wireless Cable/
DSL Broadband Router. SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet
simple communication device for connecting your local area network
(LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf the Internet in the most
secure way, this Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router provides a
convenient and powerful solution.
About the Wireless Barricade Plus
The Wireless Barricade Plus provides Internet access to multiple users by
sharing a single-user account. It serves as a wireless Access Point, and
includes a
xDSL or Cable
Barricade Plus is
Network (VPN) services.
10/100Mbps WAN port which allows you to connect to an
modem.
The most outstanding feature of the Wireless
its extensive firewall protection and Virtual Private
1
This new Wireless Barricade Plus technology provides many secure and
cost-effective functions. It is simple to configure and can be up and
running in minutes.
1-1
F
EATURES AND BENEFITS
Features and Benefits
• Internet connection to xDSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps
WAN port
• Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or
11 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 128 mobile users)
• 802.11b Compliant – interoperable with multiple vendors
• Provides seamless roaming within 802.11b WLAN environment
• Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name
mapping
• Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, intrusion
detection, VPN, and NAT
• NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-user account,
and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to
Internet services such as Web, FTP, mail and Telnet)
• Supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunneling, IPSec and PPTP
• Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system
that supports TCP/IP
• Compatible with all popular Internet applications
1-2
Applications
Many advanced applications are provided by the Wireless Barricade Plus,
such as:
• Flexible LAN Access
The Wireless Barricade Plus provides connectivity to 10/
100 Mbps wired devices as well as 11 Mbps wireless mobile users.
The wireless interface makes it easy to create a network in
difficult-to-wire environments, or to provide quick access to
databases for mobile workers.
• Internet Access
This device supports Internet access through an xDSL, or Cable
connection. Since many DSL providers use PPPoE to establish
communications with end users, the Wireless Barricade Plus includes
a built-in client for this protocol, eliminating the need to install this
service on your computer.
• Shared IP Address
I
NTRODUCTION
The Wireless Barricade Plus provides Internet access for up to 253
users with a shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, multiple
users on your network can browse the Web at the same time.
1-3
A
PPLICATIONS
•Virtual Server
If you have a fixed IP address, you can set up the Wireless Barricade
Plus to act as a virtual host using network address translation (NAT).
Remote users access various services at your site using a constant
IP address. Then, depending on the requested service (or port
number), the Wireless Barricade Plus 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.
• Security
The Wireless Barricade Plus supports security features that can deny
Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific
services the administrator does not want to serve. The Wireless
Barricade Plus’ firewall can also block 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.
• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Stateful Packet Inspection is one of the firewall features provided
by the Wireless Barricade Plus. The SPI ensures that the data coming
into your network was requested by an end node computer on your
network. The Wireless Barricade Plus examines the incoming data and
compares it to a database of trusted information. As traffic leaves
the network, it is defined by certain characteristics. Incoming
information is then compared to these sets of characteristics. If
the incoming data matches the predefined set of characteristics,
1-4
I
NTRODUCTION
the incoming traffic is allowed. If no match is found, the
incoming traffic is discarded.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The Wireless Barricade Plus supports two of the most commonly
used VPN protocols – PPTP and IPSec. These protocols allow
remote users to establish a secure connection to their corporate
network. If your service provider supports VPNs, then any of these
protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted
tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet (i.e., a
traditionally shared data network). The VPN protocols
supported by the Wireless Barricade Plus are briefly described below.
• Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) – Provides a secure
tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP
includes provisions for call origination and flow control required
by ISPs.
• IP Security (IPSec) – Provides IP network-layer encryption. IPSec
can support large encryption networks (such as the Internet) by
using digital certificates for device authentication.
1-5
A
PPLICATIONS
1-6
C
HAPTER
I
NSTALLATION
Before installing the Barricade™ Plus Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband
Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.”
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC
distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling
before installing the Wireless Barricade Plus. After installing the Wireless
Barricade Plus, refer to the Web-based configuration program in Chapter 4
for information on configuring the router.
Package Contents
After unpacking The Wireless Barricade Plus Wireless Cable/DSL
Broadband Router, check the contents of the box to be sure you have
received the following components:
• Barricade Plus Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
• Power adapter 9V 1A
2
• One CAT-5 Ethernet cable
• Four rubber feet
• Installation CD with EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard, FAQ,
Troubleshooting Tips and complete User Guide
• Quick Installation Guide
• SMC 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.
2-1
I
NSTALLATION
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or
register on SMC’s Web site at www.smc.com. The Wireless Barricade Plus
Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router is covered by a limited lifetime
warranty.
Description of Hardware
The Wireless Barricade Plus can be connected 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 three Fast Ethernet
LAN ports or
Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type.
Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640
Mbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5
Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. Cable modems can
provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. However,
you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service
providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits.
through the wireless interface.
Although access speed to the Internet is determined by the modem
type connected to your Wireless Barricade Plus, data passing between
devices connected to your local area network can run up to
100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports.
The Wireless Barricade Plus includes an LED display on the front
panel for system power and port indications that simplifies
installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides three RJ-45
LAN ports, one RJ-45 WAN port, as well as two detachable antennas
on the rear panel.
2-2
I
9 V
2A MAX
NSTALLATION
• Three RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). These ports can autonegotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to
half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X (i.e.,
allowing these ports to be connected to any network device
with straight-through cable). These ports can be connected
directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet
network interface card, or to a networking device such as an
Ethernet hub or switch.
• One RJ-45 port for connection to an xDSL or cable modem. This
port is fixed at 10/100 Mbps, full duplex. This port only
supports MDI-X pin signals, so you will have to use either
straight- through or crossover cable depending on the port type
used on the modem.
• Two detachable antennas (dipole, omni-directional).
The following figure shows the components of the Wireless Barricade
Plus:
RESET
Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panels
WAN
1
2 3
9V
2A MAX
2-3
I
NSTALLATION
Item Description
LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
(See Verify Port Status on page 2-11.)
Wireless
Antennas
Reset
Button
WAN
Port
LAN
Ports
Power
Inlet
Dual antennas provide optimal reception by dynamically
choosing the best antenna for each client.
Use this button to reset the power and restore the default
factory settings.
WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your Cable modem, xDSL modem,
or an Ethernet router to this port.
Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local area
network to these ports (such as a PC, hub or switch).
Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may
cause damage.
System Requirements
You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum
requirements:
• Internet access from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) using an
xDSL modem, or cable modem.
• A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assignment
via DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and DNS server
address from your service provider.
• For wired LAN connection, you need a computer equipped with
a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a
USB-to-Ethernet converter. For wireless LAN connections, each
computer must have an 11 Mbps wireless adapter.
2-4
• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to
access the Internet.
• A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 or above or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above
installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Wireless
Barricade Plus.
Connect the System
The Wireless Barricade Plus 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 Wireless Barricade Plus away from any heating devices.
• Do not place the Wireless Barricade Plus 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 Wireless
Barricade Plus.
I
NSTALLATION
2-5
I
NSTALLATION
Basic Installation Procedure
1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Wireless Barricade Plus to
your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable
LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless Barricade Plus to
computer’s
network adapter or to another network device.
You can also connect the Wireless Barricade Plus to your PC (using a
wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas
on the back of the Wireless Barricade Plus into the desired positions.
For more effective coverage, you may want to position one antenna
along the vertical axis and the other antenna along the horizontal
axis. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane – and
thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along
alternate axes.)
2. Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting the
Wireless Barricade Plus to a cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet router.
3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Wireless Barricade Plus.
from one of the
your
2-6
Internet
Internet
Access
Device
SMC7004WFW
Wireless
Broadband
Cable/DSL
3
2
1
LAN
WAN
WLAN
PWR
SMC7004AWBR
Router
Link
Activity
SOHO Office or Residence
Figure 2-2. Connecting the Wireless Barricade Plus
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
I
NSTALLATION
Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling
The three LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade Plus can auto-negotiate
the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, as
well as the transmission mode to half-duplex or full-duplex. These
LAN ports also support auto-configuration for pin signals
(auto-MDI/MDI-X) that allows you to use straight-through cable for
connecting the Wireless Barricade Plus to any network device. (See
Appendix B for details on wiring.)
Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the three LAN ports on the
Wireless Barricade Plus to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise,
you can cascade any of LAN ports on the Wireless Barricade Plus to an
Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network
equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the
tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port.
This may damage the Wireless Barricade Plus. Instead, use only
twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform
with FCC standards.
2-7
I
9V
2A MAX
NSTALLATION
Notes: 1. Use 100-ohm shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable
with RJ-45 connectors for all connections. Use Category 3,
4 or 5 for connections that operate at 10 Mbps, and
Category 5 for connections that operate at 100 Mbps.
2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100
meters (328 feet).
RESET
1
WAN
2 3
9V
2A MAX
Figure 2-3. Making LAN Connections
Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals
Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be
connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals.
SMC currently offers several wireless network cards, including the
SMC2602W Wireless PCI card and the SMC2632W Wireless PC card.
Rotate both antennas on the back of the Wireless Barricade Plus to the
desired position. For more effective coverage, position one antenna along
the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis. Try to place the
Wireless Barricade Plus in a position that is located in the center of
wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna,
your
the
better the performance. Ensure that the Wireless Barricade Plus’ location
provides optimal reception throughout your home or office.
Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate with
each other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring each
2-8
I
NSTALLATION
computer to the same radio channel. However, the Wireless Barricade Plus
can provide access to your wired/wireless LAN or to the Internet for all
wireless workstations. Each wireless PC in this network
infrastructure can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a
radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the
wired LAN infrastructure or over the Internet via the Wireless Barricade
Plus.
The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the
accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also doubles the
effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by
retransmitting incoming radio signals through the Wireless Barricade Plus.
A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database,
or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the
following figure:
Wired to Wireless
Network Extension
Internet
Figure 2-4. Making WLAN Connections
Internet
Access
Device
SMC7004WFW
Wireless
Broadband
Cable/DSL
Router
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
3
2
Link
1
LAN
Activity
WAN
WLAN
PWR
SMC7004AWBR
Wired LAN
2-9
I
9V
2AMAX
NSTALLATION
Attach the Wireless Barricade Plus to the Internet
If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem,
use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or
greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly
to the WAN port on the Wireless Barricade Plus. Use either straight
through or crossover cabling depending on the port type provided by the
modem (see Appendix B).
RESET
DSL/Cable
Modem
WAN12 3
9V
2AMAX
ISP
(Primary)
Figure 2-5. Making WAN Connection
Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm Category 3,
4 or 5 shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45
connectors at both ends for all connections.
Connecting the Power Adapter
Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the Wireless Barricade
Plus, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the indicator marked
Power on the front panel to be sure it is on. If the Power i
does not light up, refer to Troubleshooting in Appendix A
ndicator
.
2-10
Loading...