SMC Networks Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

Wireless Broadband Router

User Guide

The 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.

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Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark and Barricade is a registered trademark of SMC Networks,

Inc. Other products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct such interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity:

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 relative to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................. 5

1.1 Functions and Features .................................................................. 5

1.2 Packing List ................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation............................................................... 7

2.1 Panel Layout.................................................................................. 7

2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation............................................ 10

Chapter 3 Network Settings and Software Installation........................... 13

3.1 Make Correct Network Settings of Your Computer .................... 13

3.2 Install the Software into Your Computers.................................... 14

Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Broadband Router ............................... 17

4.1 Startup and Login......................................................................... 17

4.2 Status............................................................................................ 18

4.3 T oolbox........................................................................................ 19

4.4 Primary Setup .............................................................................. 20

4.5 DHCP Server ............................................................................... 22

4.6 V irtual Server............................................................................... 23

4.7 Special AP.................................................................................... 24

4.8 Access Control............................................................................. 25

4.9 Misc. Items................................................................................... 26

4.10 Wireless Setting......................................................................... 27

Chapter 5 Print Server............................................................................. 28

5.1 Configuring on Windows 95/98 Platforms.................................. 28

5.2 Configuring on Windows NT Platforms...................................... 30

5.3 Configuring on Windows 2000 Platforms................................... 31

5.4 Configuring on Unix-based Platforms......................................... 32

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Appendix A: TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 95/98........................... 33

A.1 Install TCP/IP Protocol into Your PC ......................................... 33

A.2 Set TCP/IP Protocol for Working with IP Sharer........................ 34

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulati ons on your purchase of t his outstanding SMC Wireless B roadband Router. This product is designed specifically for small office and home office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product are included in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the manual carefully so you may take full advantage of its functions.

1.1 Functions and Features

 High speed for wireless LAN connection

11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).

 Roaming

Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11b WLAN infrastructure.

 IEEE 802.11b compatible

Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.

 Auto fallback

11Mbps, 5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps data rate with auto-fallback.

 Broadband modem and IP sharing

Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router to surf the Internet.

 Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch

Equipped with a 3-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

 VPN supported

Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows you to set up VPN server and VPN clients.

 Firewall

All unwanted packets from outside sources and other intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.

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 DHCP server supported

All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this product.

 Web-based configuring

Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer.

 Access Control supported

Allows you to assign different access right for different users.

 Virtual Server supported

Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN for access by Internet users.

 User-Definable Application Sensing T unnel

User can define the attributes to support the special applications requiring multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony, and so on. This product can then sense the application type and open the correct multi-port tunnel fo r it.

 DMZ Host supported

Lets a networked computer be fully open to the Internet; this function is used when the special application-sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.

1.2 Packing List

 One wireless broadband router unit  One installation CD-ROM  One power adapter  One CAT-5 UTP Fast Ethernet cable

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Panel Layout

2.1.1. Front Panel

The front panel features three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, one Wide Area network (WAN) port, and diagnostic LED indicators. The WAN port connects your DSL or cable modem to the router. The LAN ports are used to connect to your computers or other network devices. LEDs monitor the status of each port.

Figure 2-1 Front Panel

RESET: To reset system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps:

1. Power off the device,

2. Press the reset button and hold,

3. Power on the device,

4. Keep the button pressed for about 5 seconds,

5. Release the button,

6. Watch the M1 and M2 LEDs; they will flash 8 times and then M1 will flash once per second.

Port:

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WAN: the port where you will connect your cable (or DSL) modem or Ethernet router. Port 1-3: the ports where you will connect networked computers and other devices.

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LED:

LED Function Color Status Description

M1 System status 1 Orange Blinking

M2 System status 2 Orange

Blinking

WAN

LAN

W-Link

W-Act Wireless activity Green Blinking

Link/Act.

1~3

10/100

1~3

WAN port

activity

LAN port

activity

Backbone

activity

Link status Green

Data Rate Green On

Green

Green Blinking

On The WAN port is linked

Blinking

On The LAN port is linked

Blinking

This product is functioning properly

This product is working for a specific service

This product is being configured or upgraded. Don’t turn it off !

The WAN port is sending or receiving data

The LAN port is sending or receiving data

Sending or receiving data from wireless to wired backbone

Sending or receiving data via wireless

An active station is connected to the corresponding LAN port

The corresponding LAN port is sending or receiving data

Data is transmitting in 100Mbps on the corresponding LAN port

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2.1.2. Rear Panel

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel

Ports:

Port Description

ON/OFF DC IN COM

Power switch Power inlet (DC 5V) Serial port (connect analog modem or console cable)

PRINTER

Printer Port

2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation

1. Decide where to place your Wireless Broadband Router:

Yo u can place your Wireless Broadband Router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to power and network connections.

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2. Set up LAN connection:

a. Wired LAN connection: connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet

port to one of the LAN ports of this product.

b. Wireless LAN connection: make sure the antennas are in a vertical position (if not,

rotate them more than 90 degrees).

Figure 2-3 Setup of LAN and WAN connections for this product.

3. Set up WAN connection: prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting this product to

your cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet backbone. Figure 2-3 illustrates the WAN

connection.

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4. Power on:

By connecting the power cord to the power inlet and turning the power switch on, this

product will automatically enter the self-test phase. W hen it is in the self-test phase,

the indicators M1 and M2 will be lighted ON for about 10 seconds, and then M1 and

M2 will be flashed 3 times to indicate that the self-test operation has finished. Finally,

the M1 will be continuously flashed once per second to indicate that this product is in

normal operation.

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