SMC Networks Barricade User Manual

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User’s Guide

Table of Contents

1. About your Barricade 1

Barricade Features......................................................................................................1

Package Contents .......................................................................................................2

System Requirements................................................................................................. 2

Connections and Components....................................................................................3

Specifications .............................................................................................................5

2. Installation and Setup 7

Requirements.............................................................................................................. 7

LAN Installation.........................................................................................................7

Barricade Setup using Windows ................................................................................8

Barricade Setup using Macintosh.............................................................................11

Other LAN Devices..................................................................................................14

3. Administration 15

Overview.................................................................................................................. 15

Connecting to the Barricade..................................................................................... 16

Main Menu...............................................................................................................17

Managing Shares, Groups, and Users.......................................................................20

Common Administrative Tasks................................................................................22

4. Internet Access 25

Overview.................................................................................................................. 25

Basic Setup...............................................................................................................25

Filtering.................................................................................................................... 26

Special Applications.................................................................................................27

Virtual Servers.......................................................................................................... 28

5. Windows Client Setup 29

Overview.................................................................................................................. 29

TCP/IP Setup............................................................................................................29

Network Logon ........................................................................................................32

Using the Barricade's Storage...................................................................................33

Using the Barricade's Printer....................................................................................35

Internet Access via the Barricade............................................................................. 36

6. Macintosh Client Setup 39

Overview.................................................................................................................. 39

TCP/IP......................................................................................................................39

Accessing Disk Storage............................................................................................40

Using the Barricade's Printer....................................................................................40

Internet Access via the Barricade............................................................................. 41

Changing your Password.......................................................................................... 44

7. Troubleshooting 45

Windows...................................................................................................................45

Macintosh................................................................................................................. 48

Internet Access.........................................................................................................50

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Barricade. The Barricade provides shared storage, shared printer usage, and shared Internet access to both Macintosh and Windows users on your LAN.

Barricade Features

Create or Extend your LAN. The built-in 7-port switching hub supports

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10BaseT and 100BaseTX to allow connection of any existing devices, while the 10/100BaseT Uplink port provides for connection to another hub.

Supports Windows and Macintosh. Clients can be either Microsoft Win-

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dows PCs (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4.0, 2000), or Apple Macintoshes.

Built-in Print Server. LAN users - both Windows and Mac - can share the

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printer attached to the Barricade, converting it to a "Network Printer".

No Client Software. No software needs to be installed on either Windows or

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Macintosh clients.

File Management using OS tools. Once your PC has access to the Barri-

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cade, you can manage your folders and files using the familiar tools provided by your operating system. For example, Windows users will see the Barricade as an additional drive in Windows Explorer and My Computer.

DHCP Server Support. A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

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Server provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The requesting devices are called DHCP Clients. The Barricade can act as either a DHCP Server OR a DHCP Client.

Multi Segment LAN Support. If you have a Router, PCs on other LAN

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segments can also use the Barricade.

Easy Setup. A Quickset Windows program is provided to allow speedy con-

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figuration of the Barricade

Full Administrator Control over Disk Usage. The LAN Administrator can

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control usage of the Barricade's disk storage by the following means:

• Users: To control access to the Barricade, each user has a password

• Groups: Users are organized into Groups. A user can be in many Groups.

• Shares: A "Share" is a folder (directory) on the Barricade which a User

• Access Rights: Access to Shares can be Read-Only, Read-Write, or No Ac-

Remote Management. The Barricade can be managed from a workstation

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anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser.

The Administrator can also limit the Disk Storage available to a user.

Group can access. Only the Barricade Administrator can create Shares. (Users can create folders within the Share.)

cess. Conveniently, access to Shares is set by Group, not by individual user.

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Internet Access. The Internet Access feature allows all LAN users to share a

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single Internet Account, using either the serial port (for analog modem or ISDN TA) or the WAN port (for ADSL or Cable modems). The built-in firewall protects your LAN against external attacks.

Advanced Internet Features. The Barricade incorporates a number of ad-

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vanced features to add value to your Internet Access:

• Special Applications allows LAN users to use non-standard applications

• Virtual Servers allows Internet users to access Web, E-Mail, FTP and

• Filtering functions provide protection for LAN users. You can block high-

Package Contents

The following items should be included:

♦ The Barricade Unit. ♦ Power Adapter ♦ CD-ROM, containing this User Manual and the Barricade Utility program for

Windows 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000.

♦ Printed User Manual.

such as Video-conferencing, Instant Messaging, and other 2-way Internet applications.

other Servers on your LAN, while still sharing the IP Address provided by your ISP.

risk components such as ActiveX controls. Also, the Site Filter feature allows you to create your own lists of "Allowed" and "Banned" sites. And the "Log" function can record any attempted accesses which are blocked by the Site Filter.

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer as soon as possible.

System Requirements

♦ Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT or 100BaseTX. ♦ TCP/IP protocol.

The following client PCs are supported:

♦ PC using Windows 95/98/ME or later. ♦ PC using Windows NT4.0 or Windows 2000. ♦ Apple Macintosh with AppleShare and system 7.5 or later.

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Connections and Components

All connections and switches are on the rear panel. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your new Barricade.

Figure 1: Barricade Rear Panel

Power Switch

100Base LEDs

LAN (Hub) ports

Uplink Port

Link LEDs

Power Input

This is a spring-loaded "Soft Switch". If Off, press once to turn On. If On, press once to start the Disk Shutdown sequence. During Shutdown, the Ready LEDs will blink.

These LEDs match the LAN (Hub) connectors. If the matching LAN connector is using 100BaseT, the LED will be ON. If using 10BaseT, the LED will be OFF.

These Ethernet connectors are for the PCs and other devices on your LAN. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

Note: If Port 7 is used, then the "Uplink" port (see below) can NOT be used.

Use this port only to connect to a standard port on another Hub. The other Hub can be either 10BaseT or 100BaseT.

Note: If the "Uplink" port is used, then Port 7 can NOT be used.

These LEDs match the LAN (Hub) connectors. If the matching LAN connector is in use, the LED will be ON.

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Reset IP Button (IP/Password)

If the Barricade's IP Address or password is lost, press and release this button. The Barricade will beep once to indicate the reset has occurred.

The Barricade password will be cleared, and its IP Address set to the default value of 192.168.123.254, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0

You can then connect to the Barricade and set the correct IP Address and password.

WAN Port

Printer Port

Serial Port

LEDs (Front Panel)

There are five (5) status LEDs on the front panel, as follows:

Ready

Error (Amber)

Connect your ADSL or Cable modem here. This Ethernet port supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, and has

2 built-in LEDs. The amber LED (on the left) indicates a 100BaseT connection. The green LED (on the right) indicates a 10BaseT connection.

Standard parallel printer port. A printer connected here becomes a "network printer", and can be shared by Windows and Macintosh users.

Standard serial port. Connect an analog modem or ISDN TA here if you wish to provide shared Internet access to LAN users via the serial port.

Normally ON. This blinks during Startup or Shutdown, and turns OFF after the shutdown is completed.

Normally OFF. However, it will be On during the power-on self test. Once the self-test is completed, it will turn OFF. If it stays ON, there is a hardware error.

During a software upgrade, both the Ready and Error LEDs will blink.

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Disk Full

Disk

WAN

Normally OFF. Blinking indicates the disk is 98% full. ON indicates the disk is completely full.

Flashes during normal operation, when the Hard Disk is accessed.

Flashes when data is transmitted or received via the WAN (Internet Access) port

Buzzer

The buzzer will beep as follows:

♦ 1 Beep - Reset button or power switch is pressed. ♦ 2 Beeps (Repeated every 5 seconds for 1 minute) - Barricade is a DHCP client,

♦ 3 Beeps (Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes) - Hard disk usage exceeds

♦ 5 Beeps (Repeated every 15 seconds for 3 minutes) - Overheating; automatic

Specifications

but no DHCP Server responded to the DHCP client request.

98%.

shutdown will start 3minutes after 1

beep.

Dimensions

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Network Protocol Network Interface

WAN Interface

Printer Port Serial Port LEDs

Power

210mm (W) * 271mm (D) * 66mm (H) 8" (W) * 11" (D) * 3" (H)

5° C to 40° C

-10° C to 60° C

TCP/IP, AppleShare, SMB 7-port Switching hub

Auto-sensing Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseTX UTP, RJ45 connector

1 Auto-sensing Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseTX UTP, RJ45 connector

1 Centronic parallel port 1 RS232 serial port Rear: - 16 LAN connection status,

2 WAN port connection status.

Front: - 5 status/operation 12V DC , maximum 3.6 amps.

100- 240 V AC, 50-60Hz power adapter provided.

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FCC Statement:

This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Caution!

This device contains a battery. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incor-

rectly replaced. Dealer replacement of the battery is recommended. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Requirements

♦ Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT or 100BaseTX. ♦ TCP/IP protocol.

LAN Installation

1. Connect Network Devices

♦ Use standard LAN cables to connect any existing devices to the Barricade's

LAN (Hub) ports. The Barricade will accept 10BaseT or 100BaseTX, and full or half duplex. All types may be used simultaneously.

♦ If required, use a standard LAN cable to connect the Barricade's "Uplink" port

to a standard port on another Hub. The other Hub can be either 10BaseT or 100BaseT. Note that if using the "Uplink" port, port 7 on the Barricade can NOT be used.

2. Connect Printer and Modem

♦ If you wish to share a printer, use a standard printer cable to connect the printer

to the Barricade's parallel port.

♦ If you wish to provide shared Internet access via the Barricade, connect your

modem:

• If using an Analog Modem or ISDN TA, use a standard serial cable to con-

nect your modem to the Barricade's serial port.

• If using an ADSL Modem or Cable modem, connect the modem to the Bar-

ricade's WAN port. Use the cable supplied with your Modem. If no cable was provided, use a standard LAN cable.

3. Connect Power

♦ Connect the supplied power adapter to a power outlet and the Barricade. ♦ Press and release the rear-mounted power switch to begin the start-up proce-

dure.

4. Check the boot process

♦ During the self-test (2 or 3 seconds), ALL of the LEDs will be ON. ♦ During the boot process, the Ready, Error and Disk Full LEDs will be ON. ♦ Once the boot process is completed, the Ready LED should be ON and the

Error LED should be OFF. If the Error LED stays On, there is a hardware problem. Repeated beeps also indicate a failure to boot correctly.

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Barricade Setup using Windows

♦ For basic operation, only the following setup is required. ♦ For the full range of options available to the Network Administrator, refer to

Chapter 3 - Administration.

Software Installation

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the drive of your Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT4.0/2000 system.

2. If the Setup program does not start, run SETUP.EXE in the root directory.

3. Click the Barricade Utility button.

4. Follow the prompts to install the Barricade U tility.

Using the Barricade Utility

1. Start the program. Normally, the program will start immediately after installation. Otherwise, use the Start Menu option created by the installation.

2. The screen will look like the example below. The left section displays a list of all Barricades. The right section displays data about the currently-selected Barricade. (If no Barricades are listed, see the Troubleshooting section.)

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Figure 2: Barricade Utility

3. Ensure that the desired Barricade is selected in the left panel, then click the Setup Wizard icon.

4. If you are prompted for a User Name and Password, enter admin for the user name, and the password you have assigned to the admin user (By default, there is no password, so the Password field can be left blank.)

5. The Setup Wizard will then start. Step through the Wizard and complete each screen. The following data will be required:

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Server Name: Comment:

Time Zone Date/Time

Microsoft Networking

Workgroup Name:

WINS

TCP/IP

Obtain an IP Address automatically (DHCP Client)

The Default Name is shown. Change this if you wish. Comments (e.g. Location of the Barricade) are op-

tional. Select your time zone from the list. Enter the local date (mm/dd/yyyy format) and time.

Normally, this name should match the Workgroup name used by PCs on your LAN.

If your LAN has a WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) Server, check the box and enter the IP Address of the WINS Server.

If you have a DHCP or Bootp server on your LAN, you can enable this setting. The Barricade will then obtain its IP Address from the DHCP or Bootp server.

However, because this is a Server, it is preferable to use a Fixed IP Address.

Fixed IP Address:

Also, the "DHCP Client" setting will disable Internet Access via the Barricade.

If your LAN does not have a DHCP server, then you must select Fixed IP Address.

This option is required if you wish to use the DHCP Server function. It is also necessary to allow the Barricade to act as an Internet Gateway, providing shared Internet access to LAN clients.

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IP Address: The current value will be displayed. If this is not

valid for the current location, a warning message will displayed.

You can enter a new value, or use the "Suggest New Values" button to get the Wizard to select an unused value from the Address range used on your LAN.

Network Mask: The must match the value used by PCs on your LAN.

The default Barricade value is 255.255.255.0

Gateway: If you have a Router, enter its IP Address here.

Otherwise, leave this at the default value.

Enable DHCP Server: If checked, the Barricade will provide an IP Address

and related data to PCs on request. PCs will only make such as request if they are set to act as DHCP

clients. (See Windows Client Setup and Macintosh Client Setup for details of DHCP Client configura-

tion.)

Start IP Address: The first value for the range of IP Addresses to be

allocated by the DHCP Server.

Finish IP Address: The last value for the range of IP Addresses to be

allocated by the DHCP Server Ensure that the range is large enough for the number

of DHCP clients (the PCs and other devices making DHCP requests).

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Internet Access

Access Method

Select the appropriate setting. If Internet access via this Server is not required, select None.

Internet Access Setup

This screen will vary depending on the Internet Access method used. This data is available from your ISP.

6. When the Wizard is complete, the Barricade is operational, with the following limitations.

• All Windows users will be given "Guest" access rights. This allows Printer

usage, and access to the public folder.

• The advanced Internet-related features (Special Applications, Filterin g,

Virtual Servers) are not configured. See Chapter 4 for further details of the advanced Internet functions.

• Macintosh users can only access Barricade storage with the guest network

logon, or by logging on as admin with no password. (The admin user has access rights to ALL folders.)

• Macintosh users can only access the printer if it is a LaserWriter or com-

patible.

To overcome these limitations

♦ Use the Browser-based Administration interface to perform the required Barri-

cade configuration. This is invoked with the Administration icon on the Barricade Utility's main screen. See Chapter 3 for details on using the Administration interface.

♦ Configure the client PCs as required:

• Details on Client setup for Windows PCs are contained in Chapter 5.

• For Macintosh systems, refer to Chapter 6.

Barricade Setup using Macintosh

If your PC is not running Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000, you cannot use the SETUP program on the CD-ROM.

Instead, you must connect to the Barricade, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Web Browser must support JavaScript V1.1.

The interface has been tested to work on the following Browsers:

♦ Netscape Navigator 4.08 or later ♦ Internet Explorer 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5

Connecting to the Barricade

1. Ensure your system has a compatible IP Address and Network Mask (Subnet Mask).

• The Barricade's default values are 192.168.123.254 for the IP Address,

with a Network mask of 255.255.255.0. Your PC should use the same Network Mask, and an IP Address in the range 192.168.123.1 to

192.168.123.253.

• On the Macintosh, you can check using Apple - Control Panel - TCP/IP.

(If this option does not exist, then TCP/IP has not been installed. Use your Apple system disk to install TCP/IP.)

2. Connect to the Barricade using your Web Browser: a) Start your Browser b) In the Address box, enter the following:

HTTP://ip_address

Where ip_address is the IP Address of the Barricade, as in the following example:

HTTP://192.168.123.254

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c) You will be prompted for a name and password.

Enter admin for the name, and leave the password blank. Later, if you set a password for the admin user, you will be required to enter it here to gain access to the Barricade.

3. On the first screen, click the Administration button to continue. You will then see the main menu, as shown below.

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Figure 3: Web Interface - Main Menu

4. Select Network.

• Configure the TCP/IP tab. Use the on-line help as necessary.

• If desired, change the settings on the AppleTalk tab.

• Save your data.

5. Macintosh users can now access the Barricade, provided they use the Guest button on the Network login, or login as admin.

• As guest, they will have access to the public share. The Barricade Admin-

istrator can grant access to other shares by changing the access rights to the everyone group.

• The admin user has access rights to ALL folders. By default, the admin

user has no password, but one can and should be assigned.

• Internet Access is not enabled. Use the Web Administration interface to

configure the Barricade for shared Internet Access.

• For further details on using the Web Administration interface, refer to

Chapter 3 - Administration.

Printer Setup

♦ If using a LaserWriter, no setup is required. Just perform the client setup proce-

dure in Chapter 5 - Macintosh Client Setup.

♦ If not using a LaserWriter, Mac clients must install the printer driver for the

Barricade's printer. Also, the System - Printer Port screen (below) must be correct. Select "Other"

for Printer connected to Barricade and ensure the Printer Object Type is correct. Check your printer's documentation to find the Printer Object Type.

Once this is done, the procedure in Chapter 5 - Macintosh Client Setup can be performed.

Setup for Internet Access

See Chapter 4 for details on configuring and using the Internet Access function.

Figure 4: System - Printer tab

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Other LAN Devices

If you have a Router, or an existing DHCP Server, it may need to be configured.

Router and/or DHCP Server Configuration is required ONLY if using the Barricade to provide shared Internet Access.

Note:

If the Barricade is acting as a DHCP Client (rather than a DHCP Server), than it can NOT provide shared Internet Access.

If the Barricade has a fixed IP Address, it CAN provide shared Internet Access. So it is possible to use an existing DHCP Server on your LAN, provided the Barricade is not a DHCP Client.

Router Configuration

♦ If your LAN has a Router or Routers, it or they must be configured to pass

Internet packets to the Barricade.

♦ Generally, this is done by setting the “Default Route” to be the Barricade. If

necessary, check your Router’s documentation for details of this procedure.

Existing DHCP Server Configuration

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If your LAN is using another DHCP Server (rather than the Barricade’s), configure the DHCP Server to provide the Barricade's IP Address as the Gateway IP Address.

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