SMC Networks SMC2404WBR User Manual

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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”.

Figure 1.0

Step 2: Click on “Internet Options”.

Figure 1.1

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

“Connections” tab.

Figure 1.2

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

button.

Figure 1.3

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.

Figure 1.4

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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.

Figure 1.1

Step 3: Go to the "Preferences" selection.

Figure 1.2

Step 4: Click on “Advanced” section.

Figure 1.3

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

Figure 1.4

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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

Figure 1.0

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

Figure 1.1

Figure 1.2

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

Figure 1.3

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.

Figure 1.4

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.

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".

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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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".

Figure 1.2

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.

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