SMC Networks SMC2804WBRP-G User Manual

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Features and Benefits Package Contents Minimum Requirements

CHAPTER 2 | Getting to know the Barricade g

LED Indicators Resetting the Barricade g

CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected

Basic Installation Procedure 3-click Installation Wizard

CHAPTER 4 | Configuring your Computer

Configuring Windows 95/98/Me Configuring Windows 2000 Configuring Windows XP Configuring a Macintosh Computer

CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the Barricade g

Browser Configuration Disable Proxy Connection Accessing the Barricade Management

CHAPTER 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration

Making Configuration Changes

CHAPTER 7 | Setup Wizard

CHAPTER 8 | Advanced Setup

CHAPTER 9 | Setting up the Print Server

Install the SMC Printer Port Monitor Configure the Print Server using the SMC Printer Port Monitor Configure LPR port on Windows 2000/XP

APPENDIX A | PC Troubleshooting APPENDIX B | Internet Connection Troubleshooting APPENDIX C | Frequently Asked Questions APPENDIX D | Port List – Application / Games

APPENDIX E | Technical Specifications APPENDIX F | Compliances APPENDIX G | Technical Support

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CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Barricade™ g Broadband Router with USB Print Server (SMC2804WBRP-G). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet and sharing a USB printer on your network.

1.0 | Features and Benefits

• EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - A new and improved way to install your Barricade in seconds

• Built-in USB print Server to share your USB-enabled printer

• Internet connection to ethernet broadband modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port

• Local network connection via a 4-port auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch

• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping

• Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, hacker prevention, DoS, 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, mail, FTP, and Telnet)

• Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec pass-through

• User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple

connections

• Parental controls allows the user to block access to certain web sites

• Email alerts when the users network is being compromised

• Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP

• Compatible with various internet applications, including Peer-to-Peer file sharing, Online

Games, and Instant Message utilities.

1.1 | Package Contents

Before installing the Barricade™ g Broadband Router with USB Print Server, verify that you have the items listed under “Package Contents.” Also be sure that you have the necessary cabling. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor.

• Barricade g Broadband Router with USB Print Server

• Power adapter (9v/1a)

• One CAT-5 Ethernet cable

• CD with User Guide and EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard

• Quick Installation Guide

If possible, retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product.

1.2 | Minimum Requirements

• Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet connection and Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.

• A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or USB-to-Ethernet converter.

• Network adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) cabling and TCP/IP protocol installed per PC

• Internet Explorer 4.0 (or Higher) or Netscape Navigator 4.7 (or Higher) for Web-based

configuration of the Barricade

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CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Barricade

The SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade Cable/DSL Broadband Router is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This full-featured router offers:

• 1 - USB 1.1 Print Server port

• 802.11g Wireless with Performance Enhancing Nitro™ Technology

• 4 - 10/100 Mbps Auto-Sensing LAN ports with Auto-MDI MDIX feature

• 1 - 10/100 Mbps WAN port with Auto-MDI MDIX feature

• Comprehensive LEDs for network status and troubleshooting

• Reset Button

2.1 | LED Indicators

The Barricade includes LED indicators on the front panel that simplify installation and network troubleshooting.

LED ON OFF FLASHING PWR (POWER) Receiving power Not receiving power N/A SPD (WAN) 100Mbps WAN

connection detected

Link/ACT (WAN) Good WAN connection

detected

WLAN Wireless function is

enabled

Link/ACT (LAN) Good LAN connection

detected

Resetting the Barricade

The Reset button is located on the rear panel of the Barricade Broadband Router. Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to push the Reset button.

Reset

If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, simply unplug the router for 3 seconds then plug back in.

Restore Factory Defaults

If resetting the router does not resolve your issue, then you can follow these steps:

1. Leave power plugged into the router

2. Locate the reset button on the back panel, press and hold until WAN LED flashes off.

3. Release reset button.

10Mbps WAN connection detected No WAN connection detected Wireless function is disabled No LAN connection detected

N/A

Data transmitting through the WAN Data transmitting through wireless Data transmitting through the LAN

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CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected

The SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade g Router with USB Print Server is connected between the Ethernet Broadband Modem and your computers, either wired or wireless. If you have more then one computer to connect, simply plug the other computers into the LAN ports on the back of the router or connect via a wireless signal.

MODEM

connected

o WAN Portt

3.1 | Basic Installation Procedure

1. CONNECT the WAN Connect an Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Barricade g WAN port on the back on the router.

2. CONNECT the LAN Run an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the back of the Barricade g to your computer’s wired network adapter.

3. POWER on Connect the power cable to the Barricade.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you do you initial configuration from a wired connection.

Once you have completed connecting all of the hardware, simply insert the Barricade g CD-ROM and the EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard will automatically get you connected you to the Internet.

For manual configuration of the PCs, see Chapter 4.

For advanced configuration of the Barricade Broadband Router, see Chapter 5.

COMPUTER

connected to

LAN Port

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CHAPTER 4 | Configuring your Computer

The information outlined in this chapter will guide you through the configuration for the following Operating Systems:

• Windows 95/98

• Windows Me

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Apple Macintosh

4.1 | Configuring Windows 95/98/Me

1. Access your Network settings by clicking [Start], choose [Settings], and then select [Control Panel].

2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the [Network] icon.

3. Highlight the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card on the [Configuration] tab of the [Network] properties window.

4. Next, click the [Properties] button to view that adapter’s TCP/IP settings.

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5. From the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the [Obtain an IP address automatically] option.

6. Next click on the [Gateway] tab and verify the Gateway field is blank. If there are IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one and click [Remove] until the section is empty.

7. Click the [OK] button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.

8. On the Network Properties Window, click the [OK] button to save these new changes.

NOTE: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and check the correct file location, for example, D:\win98, D:\win9x. (assume “D” is your CD-ROM drive).

9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the [Yes] button. If Windows does not prompt you to restart your computer, do so anyways to ensure your settings.

4.2 | Configuring Windows 2000

1. Access your Network settings by clicking [Start], choose [Settings], and then select [Control Panel]

2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon

3. Locate and double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the [Properties] button.

4. On the [Local Area Connection] Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the [OK] button to save this change and close the Properties window.

6. Click the [OK] button again to save these new changes.

7. Reboot your PC.

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4.3 | Configuring Windows XP

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 outlined above.

1. Access your Network settings by clicking [Start], choose [Control Panel], select [Network and Internet Connections] and then click on the [Network Connections] icon.

2. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade Router. Next, click the [Properties] button.

3. On the [Local Area Connection] Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the [OK] button to save this change and close the Properties window.

5. Click the [OK] button again to save these new changes.

6. Reboot your PC.

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4.4 | Configuring a Macintosh Computer

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 8.5.

1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click [Control Panel] and select TCP/IP.

2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that [Ethernet] is selected in the [Connect Via:] field.

If [Using DHCP Server] is already selected in the [Configure] field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and skip to Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy (bottom of this page).

3. All the information that you need to record is on the [TCP/IP] dialog box. Use the space below to record the information.

4. Select [Using DHCP Server] in the [Configure] field and close the window.

5. Another box will appear asking whether you want to save your TCP/IP settings. Click [Save].

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CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the Barricade

After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, use a web browser to configure the Barricade™ Broadband Router. The Barricade can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or above. Using the web management interface, you may configure the Barricade and view statistics to monitor network activity.

NOTE: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet

please visit www.smc.com

and download the latest firmware update.

Before you attempt to log into the Barricade’s Web-based Administration, please verify the following:

1. Your browser is configured properly. (see below)

2. Disable any firewall or security software that may be running.

3. Confirm that you have a good “link” LED where your computer is plugged into the Barricade. If you don’t have a “link” light, try another cable until you get a good link.

5.1 | Browser Configuration

Confirm your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer. This is configured through the options/preference section of your browser.

5.2 | Disable Proxy Connection

You will also need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the Barricade configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.

Internet Explorer (5 or above)

1. Open Internet Explorer. Click [Tools], and then select [Internet Options].

2. In the [Internet Options] window, click the [Connections] tab.

3. Click the [LAN Settings] button.

4. Clear all the check boxes and click [OK] to save these LAN settings changes.

5. Click [OK] again to close the [Internet Options] window.

Netscape (4 or above)

1. Open Netscape. Click [Edit], and then select [Preferences].

2. In the [Preferences] window, under [Category], double-click [Advanced], then select the [Proxies] option.

3. Check [Direct connection to the Internet].

4. Click the [OK] button to save the changes.

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5.3 | Accessing the Barricade Management

To access the Barricade’s web-based management screens, follow the steps below:

1. Launch your web-browser.

NOTE: Your computer does not have to be ONLINE to configure the Barricade Router.

2. In the Address Bar, type: http://192.168.2.1

3. When the Barricade’s Login screen appears, enter the default password, and click the [Login] button to access the router.

NOTE: The Barricade g default password is “smcadmin”. The password is case sensitive.

4. Once you have logged into the Barricade web-based admin screens, you have 2 options which are outlined in Chapter 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration

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CHAPTER 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration

The Barricade’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the Barricade for use with a cable modem or DSL modem. Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, as well as other advanced functions.

6.1 | Making Configuration Changes

Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the “SAVE SETTINGS” or the appropriate button at the bottom of the page to save and enable the new settings.

Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu “Tools/Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings,” the setting for “Check for newer versions of stored pages” should be “Every visit to the page.”

This next generation Barricade has a new web-based interface that is easier to use and is faster. Each option is accessible from the new side navigation section.

If you want to setup the Router using the built-in Setup Wizard, simply click on the SETUP WIZARD option to start the process.

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CHAPTER 7 | Setup Wizard

Below is an outline of each option available from the Setup Wizard section. This wizard takes 3 steps to complete an ISP configuration.

7.1 | Step One: Time Zone

The first step is to configure the Time Zone you are located in. This setting is used for accurate timing of client filtering and log events.

7.2 | Step Two: Broadband Type

Select the type of broadband connection you have.

Cable Modem: This is a Dynamic or DHCP Internet connection type – typically used by Cable Modem Internet connections.

Fixed-IP xDSL: This is a Static IP Internet connection type – choose this option if you ISP has provided you with all the correct static IP info.

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PPPoE: This Internet connection method requires a username and password - typically used by xDSL Internet connections.

PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe.

BigPond®: The BigPond Internet service is used in Australia and uses a Heartbeat client to stay online.

7.3 | Step Three: Finish Configuration

Once you have configured your type of ISP connection, simply click the [Finish] button and the Barricade g will automatically configure your Internet connection.

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CHAPTER 8| Advanced Setup

Below is an outline of the Advanced Setup section. This section is used to manually configure your ISP connection and also define the advanced system parameters, manage and control the Barricade and its ports, or monitor network conditions.

8.1 | System

This section is used to configure the local time zone, password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Barricade remotely.

8.1.1 | Time Zone Use this option to configure the time zone for the Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client access control.

In this section you can enable or disable the Automatic Time Server Maintenance feature. This features uses open-access NTP servers available on the internet to keep your Router Time/Date current.

For the best results, choose a Primary Server and Secondary Server. If the Barricade is unable to reach the Primary Server for any reason (i.e. busy) then it will default to the Secondary Server.

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8.1.2 | Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, the password is “smcadmin”.

NOTE: Passwords can contain up to 9 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive.

8.1.3 | Remote Management

This feature allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Barricade using a standard web browser.

The default port for WAN remote management is port 8080.

To access the Barricade remote management from the Internet you can use any web browser. To access it follow this format for the URL:

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080

(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx = your WAN IP address)

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8.1.4 | Syslog Server

Use this feature to export Barricade Log information directly to a PC on your network.

There are several shareware applications that you can use with this feature, such as the one available from www.kiwisoftware.com.

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8.2 | WAN

In this section you will specify the Internet connection type that you are using, once you choose Internet option you are using click [More Configuration] button to enter detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type.

8.2.1 | Dynamic (DHCP) IP The Default Internet Connection type is Dynamic or DHCP IP. Most cable modem ISPs use this type of connection.

Host Name: The Host Name is optional, but it may be required by some ISPs.

MAC Address: A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for

identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Barricade by clicking the [Clone MAC Address] button.

NOTE: If you are unsure of which PC the broadband connection originally set up, contact your ISP and request they register a new MAC address for your account. Register using the Barricade’s MAC address which can be found on the STATUS page.

Need some more help?

If you are having problems getting online with your Dynamic IP connection, please refer to Appendix B | Troubleshooting Internet Connections.

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8.2.2 | PPPoE Some DSL ISPs require a username and password to get online. This type of connection method is called PPPoE or Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. If you have been assigned a username and password from your ISP then you will use this Internet connection option.

Username and Password: Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Internet Service Provider.

Service Name: The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.

MTU: The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1492) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

Connect on Demand: Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped.

When checked, the [Auto-reconnect] option will automatically re-establish the connection when an application attempts to access the Internet again.

WARNING: If you are using an ISP that charges based on the amount of time that you are online,

disable the Auto-Reconnect option and set your Max Idle Time to 2 minutes.

Need some more help?

If you are having problems getting online with your PPPoE connection type, please refer to Appendix B | Troubleshooting Internet Connections.

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8.2.3 | PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the secure remote access over the Internet by simply dialing in a local point provided by an ISP. This Internet connection type is mostly used in Europe.

IP Address: This is information will be provided by your ISP. If you do not have it please contact them.

Subnet Mask: This is information will be provided by your ISP.

Default Gateway: This is information will be provided by your ISP.

Username ID and Password: Enter in the username and password information provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Idle Time Out. You can configure the Barricade to disconnect the connection

after it has been inactive for a defined amount of time.

Manual-connect: This option will require that you click the [Connect] button on the status page after the connection has timed out.

Auto-connect: This option will re-connect when you attempt to access the Internet.

Keep session: This option keeps your PPTP online by having the Barricade continually check your

internet connection. If you are disconnected – it will automatically reconnect you.

Need some more help?

If you are having problems getting online with your PPPoE connection type, please refer to Appendix B | Troubleshooting Internet Connections.

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