SMC Networks SMCBR14UP User Manual

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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, (for 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 Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 5 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, SMC requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by SMC could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Attach unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP) to the RJ-45 port and shielded USB cable to the USB port.

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EC Conformance Declaration – Class B

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II Calle Fructuos Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a 08970 – Sant Joan Despi Barcelona, Spain

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility.

Important Safety Notices

• Unplug this product from the AC power before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

• Route the power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

• Situate the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other

products that produce heat.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not allow water or

any foreign objects to enter the interior. This may cause a fire or electric shock. In the event that water or other foreign objects get into the product, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and contact Customer Service for inspection and/or repair/replacement options.

• Do not take apart the equipment. This may cause fire, electric shock or other injuries.

• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock.

• This product is for use with the AC adapter that comes with it. Use with any other AC power is

strongly discouraged as it may cause fire, electric shock, or damage to the equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 | SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 8

2 | EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST 8

3 | FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES 9

4 | PANEL LAYOUT 10

5 | HARDWARE INSTALLATION 11

6 | NETWORK SETTINGS AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 12

6.1 | Installing TCP/IP 12

6.2 | Setting up TCP/IP 12

6.3 | Obtaining an IP Address 13

6.4 | Configuring a Macintosh Computer 13

6.5 | Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection 14

7 | CONFIGURING YOUR BROADBAND ROUTER 15

7.1 | Browser Configuration 15

7.2 | Web Management 15

7.3 | Setup Wizard 16

7.3.1 | Time Zone 16

7.3.2 | Broadband Type

7.3.4 | Cable Modem 17

7.3.5 | Fixed-IP xDSL 17

7.3.6 | PPPoE xDSL 18

7.3.7 | PPTP 19

7.3.8 | BigPond 19

7.3.9 | L2TP 20

7.4 | Advanced Setup – SYSTEM 21

7.4.1 | Time Zone 21

7.4.2 | Password Settings 22

7.4.3 | Remote Management 22

7.4.4 | Syslog Server 23

7.5 | Advanced Setup - WAN 24

7.5.1 | Dynamic IP 24

7.5.2 | PPPoE 25

7.5.3 | PPTP 26

7.5.4 | Static IP 27

7.5.6 | BigPond 27

7.5.7 | L2TP 28

7.6 | Advanced Setup - LAN 29

7.7 | Advanced Setup - NAT 30

7.7.1 | Virtual Server 30

7.7.2 | Special Applications

7.8 | Advanced Setup - FIREWALL 32

7.8.1 | Network Filters

7.8.2 | URL Blocking

7.8.3 | MAC Filter

7.8.4 | Schedule Rule

7.8.5 | Advanced

7.8.6 | DMZ

7.9 | Advanced Setup - SNMP 37

7.10 | Advanced Setup - ROUTING 38

7.11 | Advanced Setup - MISCELLANEOUS 39

7.12 | Advanced Setup – DISPLAY STATUS 40

7.13 | DDNS (Dynamic DNS) 40

7.14 | UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) 41

7.15 | Tools 41

7.16 | Status 42

8 | LPR PRINTING GUIDE 43

8.1 | Installing a LPR Print Server on Windows XP and Windows 2000 43

8.2 | Installing the Printe Server Monitor for Windows XP, 2000, NT 49

8.3 | Installing the Printer Server on Windows 98/SE/ME 53

8.4 | Installing an LPR Print Server on Linux 58

8.5 | Installing an LPR Print Server on Mac OS 9 62

8.6 | Installing an LPR Print Server on Mac OS X 10.3 64

9 | TROUBLESHOOTING 66

10 | TERMINOLOGY 68

11 | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 72

12 | COMPLIANCES 73

13 | LEGAL INFORMATION AND CONTACTS 75

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1 | System Requirements

• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem, cable modem, Dial-Up modem, or ISDN modem

• A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as well as a Gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider

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

• 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 router.

2 | Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband Router, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:

• 1 Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband Router

• 1 EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD

• 1 Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable

• 1 Power Adapter

• 1 Quick Installation Guide

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.

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at SMC's Web site:

http://www.smc.com

3 | Functions and Features

Broadband Modem and NAT Router

Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem, and/or Ethernet router to access the Internet.

10/100 Mbps Ethernet Interface

Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch Printer sharing

WAN type supported

Firewall

DHCP Server Supported

Web-based Configuration

Network Filter Supported

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Supported

Virtual Server Supported

Provides a 10/100 Base-TX interface to connect to a DSL or cable modem for broadband Internet access.

Equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

Embedded a print server to allow all of the networked computers to share one printer. Built-in USB(parallel) host to connect to USB (parallel)printer for printer sharing

The router supports some WAN types, Static ,Dynamic, PPPOE ,PPTP , Dynamic IP with Road Runner. All unwanted packets from outside sources are blocked to protect your intranet.

All networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this device.

Configurable by any networked computer’s Web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer.

The Packet Filter lets you control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing packets; this lets you pass or halt packets based on the IP address or the source and destination.

Enables devices such as PCs, routers and printers to be plugged into a network and ensure automatic recognition.

Lets you make your Website, FTP site, and other services on your LAN accessible to Internet users.

User Defined Application Sensing Tunnel

DMZ Host Supported

SNMP Supported

System Time Supported

Virtual Computers Supported

URL Blocking Supported

Schedule Rule

Lets you define the attributes to support special applications that require multiple connections like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony, and so on. This device can sense the application type and opens a multi-port tunnel for it.

Enables a computer to be fully accessible to the Internet. This function is used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol that lets users remotely manage a computer network by polling and setting terminal values, and monitoring network events.

Lets you synchronize system time with the network time server.

The virtual computer lets you use the original NAT feature, which lets you setup the one-to-one mapping of multiple global and local IP addresses.

Lets you block hundreds of Website connections by simply entering a keyword.

Lets you set a time schedule for different services.

Routing Table Supported

Allows you to determine which physical interface address to use for outgoing IP data grams. If you have more than one router and subnet, enable the routing table to allow packets to find the proper routing path and the different subnets to communicate with each other.

4 | Panel Layout

The following figure shows the front panel layout, which is followed by a table describing in detail the status and function of each LED.

SMCBR14UP

LED Function Color Status Description

Power Power

indicator

M1 System

status indicator

activity

Link/Act. 1–4 Link status Green

Speed 10/100 Data rate Green Steady Data is transmitted at 100 Mbps

Green Steady Power is being applied to this

device

Orange Blinking

Green

Steady The WAN port is connected WAN Wan port

Blinking Steady An active station is connected to

Blinking

M1 is flashing once every second to indicate that the system has power

The WAN port is sending or receiving data

the LAN port The corresponding LAN port is

sending of receiving data

USB USB port

activity

SMCBR14UP Rear Panel: 4 LAN, 1 WAN, 1 USB, 1 PRINTER

Green

On The USB port is linked.

The USB port is sending or

Blinking

receiving data.

Port Type Description 5 VDC Receptor for power adapter:

5 VDC, 2 A (minimum)

WAN This is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the

Ethernet port on the cable or DSL modem

Port 1–4 These are the connections for Ethernet cables to your

Ethernet enabled computers

USB USB Ports for USB printer

PRINTER DB25 Printer Port

5 | Hardware Installation

The router can be placed anywhere in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are necessary. However, you should comply with the following guidelines:

• Place your router on a flat, horizontal surface

• Be sure to place your router away from any heating devices

• Avoid dusty and/or humid areas

1) Setup LAN Connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of

the LAN ports of the router.

2) Step WAN Connection: Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the WAN port on the back panel

of your router, and the other end to the cable/DSL modem. You may connect an analog modem (optional) to function as a backup connection.

3) Power Up: The router automatically enters the self-testing phase once the power cord is plugged

into a wall outlet. When in self-testing phase, the M1 indicator LED illuminates for about five seconds to indicate proper connection. The M1 LED flashes twice as soon as the self-testing phase is completed. After the completion of the self-testing phase, the M1 LED should flash once per second to indicate that the router is functioning properly.

6 | Network Settings and Software Installation

IP Address Subnet Mask Administrator Password User Password

You must first verify that the TCP/IP communication protocol is properly installed and the computer is configured to get its IP address via the DHCP Server that is built-into this router. If you have not previously installed TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs, refer to the following section.

Default Settings

192.168.2.1

255.255.255.0 smcadmin password

6.1 Installing TCP/IP

Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

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

3. Click the Add button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window.

6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window.

7. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart.

Windows 2000/XP

1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

2. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the Properties button on the General tab.

3. Click the install button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to return to the Network window.

6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK to complete the installation procedure.

6.2 | Setting up TCP/IP

Windows 95/98/Me

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created in Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

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

3. On the Network window Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card.

4. Click the IP Address tab.

5. Click the “Obtain an IP address” 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 settings. 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 CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x. (if D: is the letter of 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 to insure your settings.

Windows NT

1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

3. Click on the Protocols tab.

4. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol.

5. Click on the IP Address tab.

6. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected.

7. Click on “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.”

8. Click OK to close the window.

9. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart.

Windows 2000/XP

1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then 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 Router. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button.

4. In 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.

6.3 | Obtaining an IP Address

Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click Start/Run.

2. Type WINIPCFG and click OK.

3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click Release and then Renew. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that the Router is functioning. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window.

Windows 2000/XP

1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Command Prompt.

2. In the Command Prompt window, type IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press the <ENTER> key.

3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that your IP Address is now

192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.254. These values confirm that the Router is functioning

4. Type EXIT and press <ENTER> to close the Command Prompt window.

6.4 | Configuring a Macintosh Computer

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screen shots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.

1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click System Preferences and select Network.

2. Make sure that Built-in Ethernet is selected in the Show field.

3. On the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure field.

4. Close the TCP/IP dialog box.

6.5 | Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection

After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the Router, use the ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the Router. The following example shows how the ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the ping command:

Ping 192.168.2.1

If a message similar to the following appears:

Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64

…a communication link between your computer and the Router has been successfully established.

If you get the following message:

Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out.

…there may be something wrong in your installation procedure.

Check the following items in sequence:

1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the Router and the computer? The LAN LED on the Router and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on.

2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the Router is 192.168.2.1, the IP address of your PC must be from 192.168.2.2 - 254 and the default gateway must be 192.168.2.1. If you can successfully ping the Router you are now ready to connect to the Internet!

7 | Configuring Your Broadband Router

Before you attempt to log into the 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 Router. If you don’t have a link light, then try another cable until you get a good link.

7.1 | 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.

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 Router 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 (For Windows)

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.

Internet Explorer (For Macintosh)

1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences.

2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies.

3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK.

7.2 | Web Management

To access the Router’s management interface, enter the Router IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.1.

Note that there are two different Web user interfaces, one for general users and one for the system administrator. To log on as an administrator, enter the system password (default password is smcadmin) and click the LOGIN button. If you typed the password correctly, the left panel of the Web user interface changes to the administrator configuration mode as shown in the following figures.

7.3 | Setup Wizard

7.3.1 Time Zone

After logging into the web management, click on SETUP WIZARD on the top left navigation panel. The first item is Time Zone. For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list.

7.3.2 Broadband Type

The following screen lets you select a WAN type. Click one of the five options and then click [Next].

7.3.4 Cable Modem

The cable modem option allows you to configure a host name and MAC Address. The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface on the Router. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first setting up your broadband account, only connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the Router and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will replace the current Router MAC address with the already registered Ethernet card MAC address. If you are unsure of which PC was originally set up by the broadband technician, call your ISP and request that they register a new MAC address for your account. Register the default MAC address of the Router.

7.3.5 Fixed-IP xDSL

Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, gateway IP address, DNS IP addresses, and subnet mask.

7.3.6 PPPoE xDSL

Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value unless you have a particular reason to change it. 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. (Default: 10) Configure the Connect mode option to the desired settings. “Always On Line” signifies that the broadband router will maintain your Internet connection consistently and automatically connect to the Internet after any disconnection. “Manual Connect” signifies that the broadband router will establish an Internet connection only when the administrator logs into the web management and manually presses the “Connect” button. While using the “Connect On Demand” option, if the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped and will automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

7.3.7 PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. If you have been provided with the information as shown on the screen, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP address, user ID and password, and PPTP Gateway. Configure the Connect mode option to the desired settings. “Always On Line” signifies that the broadband router will maintain your Internet connection consistently and automatically connect to the Internet after any disconnection. “Manual Connect” signifies that the broadband router will establish an Internet connection only when the administrator logs into the web management and manually presses the “Connect” button. While using the “Connect On Demand” option, if the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped and will automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

7.3.8 BigPond

If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter your username and password and apply the changes.

7.3.9 L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. If you have been provided with the information as shown on the screen, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP address, user ID and password, and L2TP Gateway. Configure the Connect mode option to the desired settings. “Always On Line” signifies that the broadband router will maintain your Internet connection consistently and automatically connect to the Internet after any disconnection. “Manual Connect” signifies that the broadband router will establish an Internet connection only when the administrator logs into the web management and manually presses the “Connect” button. While using the “Connect On Demand” option, if the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped and will automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

7.4 | Advanced Setup – SYSTEM

7.4.1 Time Zone

Use the section below to configure the Barricade's system time. Select your time zone and configure the daylight savings option based on your location. This information is used for the time/date parental rules you can configure with the Barricade's Advanced Firewall. This information is also used for your network logging.

Once you set you time zone, you can automatically update the Barricade's internal clock by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. To configure this setting, choose one of the options below - each option allows a different method of updating.

7.4.2 Password Settings

Use this section to configure the 2 password accounts and idle time-out setting for your Barricade Router. There are 2 levels of admin access for this Router:

The Administrator account has Read/Write permission to view and change any settings. The default password for this account is "smcadmin".

The User account has Read-Only permissions to view but not change the settings. The default password for this account is "password".

7.4.3 Remote Management

Use this section to configure the remote management feature of your Barricade Router so the webmanagement can be accessed from the Internet (WAN). You can restrict access to a single IP or a range of IP addresses. If the specified IP address is 0.0.0.0, any host can connect to the router to perform these tasks. You can use the subnet mask bits’ /nn notation to specify a group of trusted IP addresses. For example,

10.1.2.0/24. You can also change the remote port that the administrator uses to gain access to the web management.

7.4.4 Syslog Server

The Syslog Server tool will automatically download the Barricade log to the server IP address specified by the user. Enter the Server LAN IP Address and select the Enable radio button to enable this function. The broadband router is also able to send the log files to a specific email address. Simply enter the IP address of your mail server in the SMTP Server box, enter the email addresses of the recipients who will receive the email log, and put in your username and password. Note that you can also customize the subject title of the email! Check to be sure the radio button for Enable is checked and then submit the changes.

7.5 | Advanced Setup - WAN

7.5.1 Dynamic IP

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