SMC Networks WBR14S-3GN,Barricade SMCWBR14S-3GN User Manual

USER GUIDE

BarricadeTM N
Draft 11n Wireless 3G Broadband Router

SMCWBR14S-3GN

Draft 11n Wireless 3G Broadband Router
User Guide

SMC Networks U.S.A
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]

SMC Networks Europe
C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2º, 2ª
Edificio Conata II
08970 Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: [phone]

March 2010

Pub. # 149100000029W

E032010-AP-R02

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.

Copyright © 2010 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

All rights reserved

Trade m ark s :

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.

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 20cm between the radiator and your
body. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

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OMPLIANCES

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

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency
bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory
to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible
by the end user.

Following three 3G cards have passed co-located EMC / RF exposure test
with this device and can be used with this device. Other 3G cards may or
may not comply with FCC rules, please consult the manufacturer before
purchase.

Interface Brand Name Model Name FCC ID NCC ID For Taiwan

USB port HUAWEI E220 QISE220 CCAC063G0260T0

NOVATEL MCD3000 PKRNVWMC

D3000

Novatel MC727 PKRNVWMC7

27

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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.

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

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

◆ EN 50385: 2002

Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and
electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)

o

, 2a,

◆ EN 300328 V1.7.1 (2006)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation
techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

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◆ EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) and EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-4)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and
services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband
transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver),
intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in
France and Italy where restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum
authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up
outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to
telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France
and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in
the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the
end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITY

Czech
Česky

Estonian
Eesti

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

Finnish
Suomi

Dutch
Nederlands

French
Français

Swedish
Svenska

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.

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.

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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

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 saistītajiem noteikumiem.

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 re

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.

levanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

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

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

頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

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。

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the wireless 3G Broadband

Router, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and
how to install the device and use its configuration software.

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:

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Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related

features or instructions.

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damage the system or equipment.

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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 The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use

the wireless 3G Broadband Router.

Quick Installation Guide

Also, as part of the wireless 3G Broadband Router’s software, there is
online help that describes all configuration related features

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

MARCH 2010 REVISION

This is the second revision of this guide. It includes the following changes:

◆ Updated back cover address information.

◆ Updated EU Conformance contact address.

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DECEMBER 2009 REVISION

This is the first revision of this guide.

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CONTENTS

1INTRODUCTION 15

Key Hardware Features 15

Package Contents 15

Hardware Description 16

Antennas 17

LED Indicators 17

Ethernet WAN Port 18

Ethernet LAN Port 18

3G Modem USB Port 18

Power Connector 19

WPS Button 19

Reset Button 19

2INSTALLING THE WIRELESS 3G BROADBAND ROUTER 20

System Requirements 20

Mounting the Device 21

Mounting on a Wall 21

Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 21

Router Mode Connections 22

Bridge Mode Connections 23

3NETWORK PLANNING 25

Internet Gateway Router 25

LAN Access Point 26

Wireless Client 27

Wireless Bridge 27

4INITIAL CONFIGURATION 29

ISP Settings 29

Connecting to the Login Page 29

Home Page and Main Menu 30

Common Web Page Buttons 31

Setup Wizard 32

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Step 1 -Operation Mode Configuration 32

Step 2 - Time Settings 32

Step 3 - WAN Settings - DHCP 33

Step 3 - WAN Settings - Static IP 34

Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPPoE 35

Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPTP 36

Step 3 - WAN Settings - L2TP 37

Step 3 - WAN Settings - 3G 39

Step 4 - Wireless Security 41

Completion 42

5OPERATION MODE 43

Logging In 44

Operation Mode 46

6NETWORK SETTINGS 47

WAN Setting 48

DHCP 49

Static IP 49

PPPoE 50

L2TP 51

PPTP 53

3G 54

LAN Setting 58

Advanced Routing 60

Advanced Routing Settings 60

Routing Table 61

Dynamic Route 62

ALG 63

7WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 64

Basic Settings 64

HT Physical Mode Settings 67

Other HT Settings 68

Advanced Settings 69

Advanced Wireless 69

Wi-Fi Multimedia 71

Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 74

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WLAN Security 75

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 76

WPA Pre-Shared Key 77

WPA Enterprise Mode 79

IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS 81

Access Policy 82

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 83

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 86

Station List 88

8FIREWALL CONFIGURATION 89

MAC/IP/Port Filtering 89

Current Filter Rules 91

Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding) 92

Current Virtual Servers in system 93

DMZ 93

System Security 94

Content Filtering 95

9ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS 97

System Management 98

Time Zone Settings 99

Green AP Settings 100

DDNS Settings 100

Firmware Upgrade 101

Configuration Settings 102

System Status 103

Statistics 105

DHCP Clients 106

System Log 107

3G Budget Status 108

Reboot 110

ATROUBLESHOOTING 111

Diagnosing LED Indicators 111

If You Cannot Connect to the Internet 111

Before Contacting Technical Support 112

BHARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 113

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CLICENSE INFORMATION 115

The GNU General Public License 115

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1 INTRODUCTION

The SMCWBR14S-3GN wireless 3G Broadband Router is an IEEE 802.11n
wireless gateway router that connects your Internet access device (cable
or ADSL modem) to your PC or local area network, or to its own secure
wireless network.

The wireless 3G Broadband Router can be automatically configured with
other Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) devices by simply pressing its WPS
button. For more detailed configuration, the unit can also be set up through
its easy-to-use web interface.

KEY HARDWARE FEATURES

The following table describes the main hardware features of the wireless
3G Broadband Router

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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.

USB Port One USB slot for a 3G or 3.5G modem.

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

The wireless 3G Broadband Router package includes:

◆ 802.11b/g/n wireless 3G Broadband Router (

◆ RJ-45 Category 5 network cable

status.

shelf, or on a wall using two screws.

SMCWBR14S-3GN

)

◆ AC power adapter

◆ SMC Warranty Information Card

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◆ 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 wireless 3G Broadband Router, from herein refered to as wireless 3G
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 wireless 3G 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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Hardware Description

Figure 1: Rear Panel

Antennas

Reset Button

WPS Button

Ethernet WAN

RJ-45 Port

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3G USB

Slot

Power Socket

Ethernet LAN

RJ-45 Ports

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Hardware Description

ANTENNAS The access point includes integrated MIMO antennas for wireless

communications. A MIMO antenna system uses two or more identical
antennas to receive and transmit signals, helping to increase data
throughput and range. The antennas transmit the outgoing signal as a
toroidal sphere (doughnut shaped), with the coverage extending most in a
direction perpendicular to the antenna. The antenna should be adjusted to
an angle that provides the appropriate coverage for the service area.

LED INDICATORS The wireless 3G Broadband Router includes four status LED indicators, as

described in the following figure and table.

Figure 2: LEDs

Table 2: LED Behavior

LED Status Description

Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating normally.

Off There is no power currently being supplied to the

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

Off The 802.11n radio is disabled.

WPS On Blue Indicates the WPS authentication of a device has

Fast Blinking Blue Indicates the WPS authentication of a client device is

Slow Blinking

Off The WPS is not in progress.

unit.

transmitting or receiving data through wireless links.

been successfully completed.

in progress.
If the WPS authentication of a device does not

complete after 120 seconds, the LED changes to Slow
Blinking.

Blue Indicates the WPS authentication of a device did not

complete after 120 seconds. The LED status does not
change until the user restarts or disables the WPS
connection.

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Table 2: LED Behavior (Continued)

LED Status Description

WAN On Blue The Ethernet WAN port is aquiring an IP address.

Blinking The Ethernet WAN port is connected and is

Off The Ethernet WAN port is disconnected or has

LAN (4 LEDs) On Blue The Ethernet LAN port is connected to a PC or server.

Blinking The Ethernet port is connected and is transmitting or

Off The Ethernet port is disconnected or has

3G USB On Blue A 3G connection has been established.

Slow Blinking A 3G connection is in progress.

Ultra Fast Flashing
Green

Fast Blinking The wrong 3G PIN code has been entered, or the 3G

5 Blinks Cycle The 3G pre-limit budget has been reached.

Off There is no modem connected to the 3G USB port, or

transmitting/receiving data.

malfunctioned.

receiving data.

malfunctioned.

Indicates that 3G usage is already over the ISP
supplied limit.

budget limit has been reached.

the device has failed.

◆ Slow blinking is an on-off cycle of once every 2 seconds.

◆ Fast blinking is an on-off cycle of once of every 0.5 seconds.

◆ Untra Fast flashing is an on-off cycle of once of every 0.2 seconds.

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 wireless 3G Broadband Router has four 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports that

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

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

3G MODEM USB

P

The 3G Modem USB Port supports connection to a wireless cellular 3G or

3.5G modem for broadband Internet access.

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POWER CONNECTOR The wireless 3G 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 wireless 3G

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 wireless 3G Broadband Router.

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2 INSTALLING THE WIRELESS 3G

BROADBAND ROUTER

The wireless 3G 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 46

◆ Router Mode — A router 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
a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link to another wireless 3G
Broadband Router. These advanced configurations are not described in this
section. See “Network Planning” on page 25 for more information.

In a basic configuration, how the wireless 3G Broadband Router is
connected depends on the operating mode. The following sections 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 wireless 3G 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 wireless 3G 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.

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.

MOUNTING ON A

HORIZONTAL SURFACE

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 wireless 3G 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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ROUTER MODE CONNECTIONS

4.

Set up wireless
devices

Notebook PC

2.

Connect LAN port
to PC

3.

Connect AC power
adapter to
power source

Cable/DSL Modem

1.

Connect WAN port to
cable/DSL modem

Internet

In its default Router Mode, the wireless 3G Broadband Router forwards
traffic between an Internet connected cable or ADSL modem, and wired or
wireless PCs or notebooks. The basic connections are illustrated in the
figure below.

Figure 3: Router Mode Connection

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Router Mode Connections

To connect the wireless 3G Broadband Router in router mode for use as an
Internet gateway, follow these steps:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless 3G Broadband Router’s

WAN port to your Internet connected cable or DSL modem.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless 3G Broadband Router’s

LAN port to your PC. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup
switch to support more wired users. The wireless 3G Broadband Router
can support up to 253 wired and wireless users.

3. Power on the wireless 3G Broadband Router by connecting the AC

power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

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Broadband Router. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

:

Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the wireless 3G

When you power on the wireless 3G Broadband Router, verify that the
Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning
as described under “LED Indicators” on page 17.

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4. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the wireless 3G

3.

Set up wireless
devices

Notebook PC

2.

Connect LAN port
to PC

2.

Connect AC power
adapter to
power source

1.

Connect LAN and WAN
ports to an Ethernet LAN
switch or PCs

Broadband Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial

Configuration” on page 29 for more information on accessing the web

interface.

BRIDGE MODE CONNECTIONS

In Bridge Mode, the wireless 3G Broadband Router operates as a wireless
access point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients
(PCs or notebooks with wireless capability). From any nearby location, you
can then make a wireless connection to the wireless 3G Broadband Router
and access the wired network resources, including local servers and the
Internet.

In Bridge Mode, the wireless 3G Broadband Router does not support
gateway functions on its WAN port. Both the LAN port and the WAN ports
can be connected to a local Ethernet LAN.

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Bridge Mode Connections

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Bridge Mode is not the factory default mode and must be manually

set using the web management interface.

Figure 4: Bridge Mode Connection

To connect the wireless 3G Broadband Router for use as an access point,
follow these steps:

1. Using Ethernet cable connect the wireless 3G Broadband Router’s LAN

and WAN ports to PCs. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup
switch to support more wired users.

2. Power on the wireless 3G Broadband Router by connecting the AC

power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

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Broadband Router. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

When you power on the wireless 3G Broadband Router, verify that the
Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning
as described under “LED Indicators” on page 17.

3. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the wireless 3G

Broadband Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial

Configuration” on page 29 for more information on accessing the web

interface.

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3 NETWORK PLANNING

Wireless AP/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

3G

Modem

3G Internet

Service
Provider

The wireless 3G 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
two wired LANs.

This chapter explains some of the basic features of the wireless 3G
Broadband Router and shows some network topology examples in which
the device is implemented.

INTERNET GATEWAY ROUTER

The wireless 3G 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 wireless 3G
Broadband Router either through a wired connection to a LAN port, or
though the device’s own wireless network. The wireless 3G 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)

SSID 1

(public)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

SSID 2

(private)

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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), static IP for
connection, L2TP and PPTP to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a
cable or DSL modem.

The 3G Modem link can provide a backup Internet connection with
automatic failover and fallback to the primary WAN connection.

The wireless 3G Broadband Router can provide an access point service for
an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network.
The wireless 3G 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 interface.

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. The wireless 3G
Broadband Router supports two separate wireless interfaces, that is two
SSIDs or Virtual Access Points (VAPs). The two VAP interfaces can be
configured separately to support different security settings or other
wireless functions.

Figure 6: Operating as an Access Point

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WIRELESS CLIENT

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet
Service
Provider

Wireless AP/Router

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

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Wireless Client

The wireless 3G Broadband Router can operate as a wireless client on one
VAP interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network. When
the wireless client option is enabled as a WAN connection, the client VAP
interface functions as an external gateway WAN port. When the wireless
client option is enabled as a LAN connection, the other VAP interface and
LAN ports all function as the local network within the same IP subnet.

Figure 7: Operating with a Wireless Client WAN Connection

WIRELESS BRIDGE

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
for bridge connections between access points. The wireless 3G Broadband
Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.

A single WDS bridge link can be specified for the WLAN1 interface. One end

of a link must be configured as the “WDS Parent” and the other as the
“WDS Child.”

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Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Bridge

Wireless AP/Router

(Gateway Mode)

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet
Service
Provider

WAN

(IP from ISP)

LAN

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

WDS Child

WDS Parent

WDS Link

Wireless AP/Router

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4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION

The wireless 3G Broadband Router offers a user-friendly web-based
management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any
PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using
a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above).

ISP SETTINGS

If you are not sure of your connection method, please contact your
Internet Service Provider. There are several connection types to choose
from: Static IP, DHCP (cable connection), PPPoE (DSL connection), PPTP,
L2TP and 3G.

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If using the PPPoE option, you will need to remove or disable any

PPPoE client software on your computers.

CONNECTING TO THE LOGIN PAGE

It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a
PC directly to the wireless 3G Broadband Router’s LAN port. The wireless
3G Broadband Router has a default IP address of 192.168.2.1 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0. You must set your PC IP address to be on the
same subnet as the wireless 3G Broadband Router (that is, the PC and
wireless 3G Broadband Router addresses must both start 192.168.2.x).

To access the wireless 3G Broadband Router’s management interface,
follow these steps:

1. Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using

the default IP address of 192.168.2.1.

2. Log into the interface by entering the default username “admin” and

password “smcadmin,” then click OK.

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It is strongly recommended to change the default password the first
time you access the web interface. For information on changing passwords,
See “System Management” on page 98.

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HOME PAGE AND MAIN MENU

After logging in to the web interface, the Home page displays. The Home
page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard.

Figure 10: Home Page

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