SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N User Manual

USER GUIDE

BarricadeTM N 150Mbps Wireless-N Mini Broadband Router

SMCWBR11S-N

Barricade

User Guide

SMCWBR11S-N

SMC Networks U.S.A 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

SMC Networks Europe C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 Edificio Conata II 08970 Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain Phone: +34 93 477 4920

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March 2010

Pub. # 149100000057W

E032010-CS-R01

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.

SMC Networks, Inc.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks:

SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http:// www.smc.com.

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COMPLIANCES

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. However, there is no guarantee that 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 of the following measures:

◆ Reorient or relocate 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

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 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 minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

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ACN 066 352010

OMPLIANCES

IC STATEMENT

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.35 dBi. Antennas having a higher gain are strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND AS/NZS 4268

TAIWAN NCC

根據國家通信傳播委員會低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法規定：

第十二條　經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更

頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條　低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

EC CONFORMANCE DECLARATION

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:

SMC Networks Europe, C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 Edificio Conata II, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.

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Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

◆ EN 60950-1: 2006 (IEC 60950-1) — Product Safety

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OMPLIANCES

◆ EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007, Class B — ITE EMC

◆ EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 — ITE EMC

◆ EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) — Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz

radio equipment

◆ EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) — EMC requirements for radio

equipment

◆ EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04) — EMC requirements for radio

equipment

◆ 50385 (2002) — Country-specific SAR requirements

This device is intended for use in the following European Community and EFTA countries:

◆ Austria ◆ Belgium ◆ Bulgaria ◆ Cyprus ◆ Czech Republic

◆ Denmark ◆ Estonia ◆ Finland ◆ France ◆ Germany

◆ Greece ◆ Hungary ◆ Iceland ◆ Ireland ◆ Italy

◆ Latvia ◆ Lithuania ◆ Luxembourg ◆ Malta ◆ Netherlands

◆ Norway ◆ Poland ◆ Portugal ◆ Romania ◆ Slovakia

◆ Slovenia ◆ Spain ◆ Sweden ◆Switzerland ◆ United Kingdom

OTE

The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.

◆ This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined

by the current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN

OMMUNITY

Czech Česky

Estonian Eesti

English Hereby, Manufacturer, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the

Finnish Suomi

Manufacturer tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Käesolevaga kinnitab Manufacturer seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/ 5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Valmistaja Manufacturer vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

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OMPLIANCES

Dutch Nederlands

French Français

Swedish Svenska

Danish Dansk

German Deutsch

Greek

Ελληνική

Hungarian Magyar

Italian Italiano

Latvian Latviski

Lithuanian Lietuvių

Maltese Malti

Spanish Español

Polish Polski

Portuguese Português

Slovak Slovensky

Slovenian Slovensko

Hierbij verklaart Manufacturer dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Bij deze Manufacturer dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

Par la présente Manufacturer déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

Härmed intygar Manufacturer att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede Manufacturer erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Hiermit erklärt Manufacturer, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Hiermit erklärt Manufacturer die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

με την παρουσα Manufacturer δηλωνει οτι radio LAN device συμμορφωνεται προσ τισ ουσιωδεισ απαιτησεισ και τισ λοιπεσ σχετικεσ διαταξεισ τησ οδηγιασ 1999/5/εκ.

Alulírott, Manufacturer nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Con la presente Manufacturer dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Ar šo Manufacturer deklarē, ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistī

Šiuo Manufacturer deklaruoja, kad šis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Hawnhekk, Manufacturer, jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Por medio de la presente Manufacturer declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

Niniejszym Manufacturer oświadcza, że Radio LAN device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Manufacturer declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Manufacturer týmto vyhlasuje, že Radio LAN device spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Manufacturer izjavlja, da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

tajiem noteikumiem.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE This guide gives specific information on how to install the Mini Broadband

Router and its physical and performance related characteristics. It also gives information on how to operate and use the management functions of the Mini Broadband Router.

AUDIENCE This guide is for users with a basic working knowledge of computers. You

should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.

CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show

information:

OTE

Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.

AUTION

damage the system or equipment.

ARNING

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or

Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS As part of the Mini Broadband Router’s software, there is an online web-

based help that describes all management related features.

REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

MARCH 2010 REVISION

This is the first revision of this guide.

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WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4

OMPLIANCES 5

BOUT THIS GUIDE 9

ONTENTS 10

IGURES 14

ABLES 17

SECTION I GETTING STARTED 18

1INTRODUCTION 19

Key Hardware Features 19

Description of Capabilities 19

Applications 20

Package Contents 21

Hardware Description 21

LED Indicators 23

Ethernet WAN Port 24

Ethernet LAN Port 24

Power Connector 24

WPS Button 24

Reset Button 24

2NETWORK PLANNING 25

Internet Gateway Router 25

LAN Access Point 26

Wireless Bridge 27

Wireless Client 28

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ONTENTS

3INSTALLING THE MINI ROUTER 29

System Requirements 29

Mounting the Device 30

Mounting on a Wall 30

Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 30

Router Mode Connections 31

Bridge Mode Connections 32

4INITIAL CONFIGURATION 34

ISP Settings 34

Connecting to the Login Page 34

Home Page and Main Menu 35

Common Web Page Buttons 36

Setup Wizard 36

Step 1 - Language Selection 36

Step 2 - Time Settings 37

Step 3 - WAN Settings - DHCP 38

Step 3 - WAN Settings - Static IP 39

Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPPoE 40

Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPTP 41

Step 3 - WAN Settings - L2TP 43

Step 4 - Wireless Security 44

Completion 45

SECTION II WEB CONFIGURATION 46

5OPERATION MODE 47

Logging In 48

Operation Mode 50

6NETWORK SETTINGS 51

WAN Setting 51

DHCP 52

Static IP 53

PPPoE 54

PPTP 55

L2TP 57

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ONTENTS

LAN Setting 59

DHCP Clients 61

Advanced Routing 62

Advanced Routing Settings 62

Routing Table 63

Dynamic Route 64

7WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 65

Basic Settings 65

HT Physical Mode Settings 68

Advanced Settings 69

Advanced Wireless 69

Wi-Fi Multimedia 71

Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 74

WLAN Security 75

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 76

WPA Pre-Shared Key 77

WPA Enterprise Mode 78

IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS 80

Access Policy 82

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 82

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 85

Station List 88

8 AP CLIENT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 89

Profile 89

Profile Configuration 90

Security Policy 92

WEP Shared-Key Security 93

WPA/WPA2-Personal Security 94

Link Status 95

Site Survey 97

Statistics 98

9FIREWALL CONFIGURATION 100

MAC/IP/Port Filtering 100

Current Filter Rules 102

Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding) 103

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ONTENTS

Current Virtual Servers in system 104

DMZ 104

System Security 105

Content Filtering 106

10 ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS 108

System Management 109

Time Zone Settings 110

DDNS Settings 111

Firmware Upgrade 112

Configuration Settings 113

System Status 114

Statistics 116

System Log 117

SECTION III APPENDICES 118

ATROUBLESHOOTING 119

Diagnosing LED Indicators 119

If You Cannot Connect to the Internet 119

Before Contacting Technical Support 120

BHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 121

ABLES AND PINOUTS 123

Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 123

10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 124

Straight-Through Wiring 124

Crossover Wiring 125

DLICENSE INFORMATION 126

The GNU General Public License 126

GLOSSARY 130

NDEX 134

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FIGURES

Figure 1: Top Panel 22

Figure 2: Rear Panel 22

Figure 3: LEDs 23

Figure 4: Bottom Panel 24

Figure 5: Operating as an Internet Gateway Router 25

Figure 6: Operating as an Access Point 26

Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Bridge 27

Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Repeater 27

Figure 9: Operating as a Wireless Client 28

Figure 10: Wall Mounting 30

Figure 11: Router Mode Connection 31

Figure 12: Bridge Mode Connection 32

Figure 13: Login Page 35

Figure 14: Home Page 35

Figure 15: Wizard Step 1 - Language Selection 36

Figure 16: Wizard Step 2 - Time and SNTP Settings 37

Figure 17: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - DHCP 38

Figure 18: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - Static IP 39

Figure 19: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPPoE 40

Figure 20: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPTP 41

Figure 21: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - L2TP 43

Figure 22: Wizard Step 4 - Wireless Security 44

Figure 23: Logging On 48

Figure 24: Home Page 49

Figure 25: Operation Mode 50

Figure 26: DHCP Configuration 52

Figure 27: Static IP Configuration 53

Figure 28: PPPoE Configuration 54

Figure 29: PPTP Configuration 55

Figure 30: L2TP Configuration 57

Figure 31: LAN Configuration 59

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IGURES

Figure 32: DHCP Clients 61

Figure 33: Advanced Routing (Router Mode) 62

Figure 34: Basic Settings 66

Figure 35: HT Physical Mode Settings 68

Figure 36: Advanced Wireless Settings 69

Figure 37: Wi-Fi Multimedia Settings 72

Figure 38: WMM Configuration 73

Figure 39: Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 74

Figure 40: Security Mode Options 75

Figure 41: Security Mode - WEP 76

Figure 42: Security Mode - WPA-PSK 77

Figure 43: Security Mode - WPA 79

Figure 44: Security Mode - 802.1X 81

Figure 45: Access Policy 82

Figure 46: Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration 83

Figure 47: WDS Configuration Example 83

Figure 48: WDS Configuration 84

Figure 49: Enabling WPS 86

Figure 50: WPS Configuration 86

Figure 51: Station List 88

Figure 52: Station Profile 89

Figure 53: Profile—System Configuration (Infrastructure) 90

Figure 54: Profile—System Configuration (Ad Hoc) 90

Figure 55: Add Profile-Security Policy 92

Figure 56: WEP Security 93

Figure 57: WPA Security 94

Figure 58: Station Site Survey 97

Figure 59: Station Statistics 98

Figure 60: MAC/IP/Port Filtering 101

Figure 61: Virtual Server 103

Figure 62: DMZ 104

Figure 63: System Security 105

Figure 64: Content Filtering 106

Figure 65: System Management 109

Figure 66: Time Zone Settings 110

Figure 67: DDNS Settings (Router Mode) 111

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IGURES

Figure 68: Firmware Upgrade 112

Figure 69: Configuration Settings 113

Figure 70: System Status (Router Mode) 114

Figure 71: Statistics 116

Figure 72: System Log 117

Figure 73: RJ-45 Connector 123

Figure 74: Straight-through Wiring 125

Figure 75: Crossover Wiring 125

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TABLES

Table 1: Key Hardware Features 19

Table 2: LED Behavior 23

Table 3: WMM Access Categories 72

Table 4: LED Indicators 119

Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 124

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ECTION

GETTING STARTED

This section provides an overview of the Mini Broadband Router, and describes how to install and mount the unit. It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface and run the setup Wizard.

This section includes these chapters:

◆ “Introduction” on page 19

◆ “Network Planning” on page 25

◆ “Installing the Mini Router” on page 29

◆ “Initial Configuration” on page 34

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1 INTRODUCTION

The Barricade 150Mbps Wireless-N Mini Broadband Router (SMCWBR11S-N) supports routing from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection (DSL or cable modem) to a local network. It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes.

KEY HARDWARE FEATURES

The following table describes the main hardware features of the Mini Broadband Router.

Table 1: Key Hardware Features

Feature Description

WAN Port One 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port for connecting to the Internet.

LAN Port One 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port for local network connections.

WPS Button To set up a secure connection to a wireless device.

Reset Button For resetting the unit and restoring factory defaults.

LEDs Provides LED indicators for Power, WAN port, LAN port, and WLAN

Mounting Options Can be mounted on any horizontal surface such as a desktop or

DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES

◆ Internet connection through an RJ-45 WAN port.

◆ Local network connection through one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.

◆ DHCP for dynamic IP configuration.

◆ Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, and NAT.

◆ NAT also enables multi-user Internet access via a single user account,

and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as Web, FTP, e-mail, and Telnet).

status.

shelf, or on a wall using two screws.

◆ VPN passthrough (IPsec, PPTP, or L2TP).

◆ User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications

requiring multiple connections.

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Description of Capabilities

| Introduction

◆ Easy setup and management through an easy-to-use web browser

interface on any operating system that supports TCP/IP.

◆ Compatible with all popular Internet applications.

APPLICATIONS Many advanced networking features are provided by the Mini Broadband

Router:

◆ Wired LAN — The Mini Broadband Router provides connectivity to

wired Ethernet devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes.

◆ Internet Access — This device supports Internet access through a

WAN connection. Since many DSL providers use PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP to establish communications with end users, the Mini Broadband Router includes built-in clients for these protocols, eliminating the need to install these services on your computer.

◆ Shared IP Address — The Mini Broadband Router provides Internet

access for up to 253 users using a single shared IP address account.

◆ Virtual Server — If you have a fixed IP address, you can set the Mini

Broadband Router to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users access various services at your site using a static IP address. Then, depending on the requested service (or port number), the Mini Broadband Router 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. This function is used when NAT and firewall security prevent an Internet application from functioning correctly.

◆ Security — The Mini Broadband Router supports security features that

deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific services. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and MAC filtering provide security over the wireless network.

◆ Virtual Private Network (VPN) Passthrough — The Mini Broadband

Router supports the passthrough of three of the most commonly used VPN protocols – IPsec, PPTP, and L2TP. These protocols allow remote users to establish a secure connection to another network. If your service provider supports VPNs, then these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet (that is, a traditionally shared data network). The VPN-passthrough protocols supported by the Barricade are briefly described below.

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IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) — Encrypts and authenticates entire IP packets and encapsulates them into new IP packets for secure communications between networks.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

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PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) — Provides a secure

| Introduction

Package Contents

tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs.

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L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) — Merges the best features of PPTP and the Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) protocol. Like PPTP, L2TP requires that the ISP’s routers support the protocol.

The Barricade 150Mbps Wireless-N Mini Broadband Router package includes:

◆ Barricade Mini Broadband Router (SMCWBR11S-N)

◆ RJ-45 Category 5 network cable

◆ AC power adapter

◆ SMC Warranty Information Card

◆ Quick Installation Guide

◆ EZ Installation & Documentation CD

Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The Barricade 150Mbps Wireless-N Mini Broadband Router, from herein refered to as Mini Broadband Router, connects to the Internet through its RJ-45 WAN port. It connects directly to your PC or to a local area network using its RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN port.

The Mini Broadband Router includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting.

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Figure 1: Top Panel

LED Indicators

WPS Button

RJ-45 WAN Port

RJ-45 LAN Port

DC Power Socket

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Hardware Description

Figure 2: Rear Panel

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WLAN LAN WAN Power

WPS SET

LAN

WLAN

Power

WAN

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Hardware Description

LED INDICATORS The Mini Broadband Router includes four status LED indicators, as

described in the following figure and table.

Figure 3: LEDs

Table 2: LED Behavior

LED Status Description

Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating

Off There is no power currently being supplied to

WLAN On/Blinking Blue The 802.11n radio is enabled and

Off The 802.11n radio is disabled.

WAN On Blue The Ethernet WAN port is aquiring an IP

Blinking The Ethernet WAN port is connected and is

Off The Ethernet WAN port is disconnected or has

LAN On Blue The Ethernet LAN port is connected to a PC or

Blinking The Ethernet port is connected and is

Off The Ethernet port is disconnected or has

normally.

the unit.

transmitting or receiving data through wireless links.

address.

transmitting/receiving data.

malfunctioned.

server.

transmitting/receiving data.

malfunctioned.

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Reset Button

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Hardware Description

ETHERNET WAN PORT A 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached to an Internet access

device, such as a DSL or Cable modem.

ETHERNET LAN PORT The Mini Broadband Router has one 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be

attached directly to a PC or 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments.

This port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.

POWER CONNECTOR The Mini Broadband Router must be powered with its supplied power

adapter. Failure to do so results in voiding of any warrantly supplied with the product. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100~240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz, and supplies 12 volts DC power to the unit. No voltage range settings are required.

WPS BUTTON Press the WPS button to automatically configure the Mini Broadband

Router with other WPS devices in the WLAN.

RESET BUTTON The Reset button is used to restore the factory default configuration. If you

hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the Mini Broadband Router.

Figure 4: Bottom Panel

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2 NETWORK PLANNING

Mini Router

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet Service Provider

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

WAN (IP assigned from ISP)

LAN (IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

The Mini Broadband Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless bridge to connect up to four wired LANs, or as a wireless client to connect to another wireless network.

This chapter explains some of the basic features of the Mini Broadband Router and shows some network topology examples in which the device is implemented.

INTERNET GATEWAY ROUTER

The Mini Broadband Router can connect directly to a cable or DSL modem to provide an Internet connection for multiple users through a single service provider account. Users connect to the Mini Broadband Router either through a wired connection to a LAN port, or though the device’s own wireless network. The Mini Broadband Router functions as an Internet gateway when set to Router Mode.

An Internet gateway employs several functions that essentially create two separate Internet Protocol (IP) subnetworks; a private internal network with wired and wireless users, and a public external network that connects to the Internet. Network traffic is forwarded, or routed, between the two subnetworks.

Figure 5: Operating as an Internet Gateway Router

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LAN ACCESS POINT

Server (IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Mini Router

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| Network Planning

LAN Access Point

The private local network, connected to the LAN port or wireless interface, provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients, and Network Address Translation (NAT) for mapping the multiple "internal" IP addresses to one “external” IP address.

The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), and static IP for connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a cable or DSL modem.

The Mini Broadband Router can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network. The Mini Broadband Router functions as purely an access point when set to Bridge Mode. When used in this mode, there are no gateway functions between the WAN port and the LAN and wireless interfaces.

A Wi-Fi wireless network is defined by its Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. Wireless clients that want to connect to a network must set their SSID to the same SSID of the network service.

Figure 6: Operating as an Access Point

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WIRELESS BRIDGE

Desktop PC

Cable/DSL

Modem

Mini Router

(Bridge Mode)

WDS Link

Internet Service Provider

Mini Router

(Router Mode)

Desktop PC

Cable/DSL

Modem

Mini Router

(Bridge Mode)

WDS Link

Internet Service Provider

Notebook PC

Mini Router

(Router Mode)

Notebook PC

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Wireless Bridge

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Mini Broadband Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.

Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Mini Broadband Router.

The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the wireless network. Either a repeater function that extends the range of the wireless network, or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment to an Internet connection.

Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Bridge

Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Repeater

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WIRELESS CLIENT

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet Service Provider

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Wireless Client WAN

(IP from external network)

LAN Port

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Access Point

(External SSID)

Mini Router

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Wireless Client

The Mini Broadband Router can operate as a wireless client on one SSID interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network. When the wireless client option is enabled, the client SSID interface functions as an external gateway WAN port, and the other SSID interface and LAN ports all function as the local network within the same IP subnet.

Figure 9: Operating as a Wireless Client

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3 INSTALLING THE MINI ROUTER

The Mini Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web-based management interface. For information on setting the mode suitable for your network environment, see “Operation Mode” on

page 50.

◆ Router Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and

wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.

◆ Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to

wireless clients.

In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links to other Mini Broadband Routers, and a wireless AP Client Mode for a link to another wireless network. These advanced configurations are not described in this section, see “Network

Planning” on page 25 for more information.

In a basic configuration, how the Mini Broadband Router is connected depends on the operating mode. The sections in this chapter describe connections for basic Router Mode and Bridge Mode operation.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

◆ An Internet access device (DSL or Cable modem) with an Ethernet port

◆ An up-to-date web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above or Mozilla

connection.

Firefox 2.0 or above.

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Mounting the Device

MOUNTING THE DEVICE

The Mini Broadband Router can be mounted on any horizontal surface, or on a wall. The following sections describe the mounting options.

MOUNTING ON A WALL The Mini Broadband Router should be mounted only to a wall or wood

surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. To mount the unit on a wall, always use its wall-mounting slots.

Figure 10: Wall Mounting

MOUNTING ON A

HORIZONTAL SURFACE

To mount on a wall, follow the instructions below.

1. Mark the position of the two screw holes on the wall. For concrete or

brick walls, you will need to drill holes and insert wall plugs for the screws.

2. Insert two 20-mm M4 tap screws (not included) into the holes, leaving

about 2~3 mm (0.08~0.12 inches) clearance from the wall.

3. Line up the two mounting points on the unit with the screws in the wall,

then slide the unit down onto the screws until it is in a secured position.

To keep the Mini Broadband Router from sliding on the surface, the unit has four rubber feet on its base.

It is recommended to select an uncluttered area on a sturdy surface, such as a desktop or table. The unit can also be protected by securing all attached cables to a table leg or other nearby fixed structure.

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