Barricade™ Broadband Router 10/100 Mbps Broadband Router ◆ Internet access via – • 10/100 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem, or • RS-232 console port connection to ISDN/PSTN modem ◆ Home networking via – ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ • Four/Eight 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports Built-in Print Server Automatic IP configuration with DHCP Firewall – client privileges, hacker prevention, NAT Multi-user access (up to 253), single-user account Virtual server with network address translation Virtual Private Network
Barricade™ Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 T e s l a Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 February 2002 Revision Number: R02
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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.
COMPLIANCES LVD: * Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000-4-2:1995 (Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air Discharge: ±8 kV) * Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN 61000-4-3: 1996 (80 - 1000MHz with 1kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3V/m) * Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN 61000-4-4:1995(AC/DC power supply: ±1kV, Data/Signal lines: ±0.
COMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
COMPLIANCES 11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine Beschädigung vermieden. 12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslösen. 13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden. 14.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 About the Barricade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Package Contents .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Static IP Address – Fixed IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 PPP over Ethernet – PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11 Dial-up on Demand – Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12 DNS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13 Configuring Client Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Firewall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 Configuring Printer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Install the Printer Port Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure the Network Printer in Windows 95/98/ME/ 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT . . . . . . . . Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade™ Broadband Router. SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf on the Internet at the lowest possible cost, this Broadband Router provides a convenient and powerful solution. About the Barricade The Barricade provides Internet access to multiple users by sharing a single-user account.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Features and Benefits 1-2 • Internet connection to xDSL or Cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Internet connection to ISDN TA or PSTN modem via an RS-232 console port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports • Built-in Print Server for any client attached to the LAN • DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping • Firewall with client privileges, hacker prevention, and NAT • NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-use
INTRODUCTION Applications Many advanced applications are provided by the Barricade, such as: • LAN Access The Barricade provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes. • Internet Access This device supports Internet access through an xDSL, Cable, ISDN or PSTN connection.
APPLICATIONS • User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel You can define special applications that require multiple connections such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, and Internet telephony. The Barricade can then sense the application type and open a multi-port tunnel for it. • DMZ Host Support Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet. This function is used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.
INTRODUCTION • Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol – Provides a secure tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs. • Layer Two Tunneling Protocol – Includes most of the features provided by PPTP, but has less overhead and is more suited for managed networks. • IP Security – Provides IP network-layer encryption.
APPLICATIONS 1-6
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Before installing the Barricade™ Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Barricade. After installing the Barricade, refer to the Web-based configuration program in Chapter 4 for information on configuring the router.
INSTALLATION Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or register on SMC’s Web site at www.smc.com. The Barricade Broadband Router is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Description of Hardware The Barricade Broadband Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port or RS-232 serial port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. It can also function as a print server.
INSTALLATION • 4 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). These ports can autonegotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/ full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X (i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network device with straight-through cable). These ports can be connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.
INSTALLATION The following figure shows the components of the Barricade: SMC7004ABR LAN SMC7004ABR Power Link/Act WAN 10/100 Reset 1 2 PRINTER 3 4 1 WAN 2 3 COM 4 12V 1A Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panels 2-4 Item Description Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. LEDs Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See Verify Port Status on page 2-10.) LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45).
INSTALLATION System Requirements You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements: • Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using an xDSL modem, Cable modem, ISDN TA, or PSTN analog modem. You may also have access over the telephone system to an analog modem at another site. • A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assignment via DHCP, as well as a Gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider.
INSTALLATION You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the Barricade. Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Barricade to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the front of the Barricade to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device. 2.
INSTALLATION Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The 4 LAN ports on the Barricade can auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, as well as the transmission mode to half-duplex or full-duplex. The LAN ports on SMC7004ABR support auto-configuration for pin signals (auto-MDI/ MDI-X) that allows you to use straight-through cable for connecting the Barricade to any network device. (See Appendix B for details on wiring.
INSTALLATION 2. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). LAN SMC7004ABR Power Link/Act WAN 10/100 Reset 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-3. Making LAN Connections Attach the Barricade to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or Cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Barricade.
INSTALLATION Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm Category 3, 4 or 5 shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all connections. Connect a Printer If you connect a printer to the Barricade, all the computer users connected to your LAN can have access to this printer. Connect a standard parallel printer cable to the Printer port on the Barricade, and configure the printer server as described on page 6-1.
INSTALLATION Verify Port Status Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table. LED Condition Status Power (Green) On Barricade is receiving power. WAN (Green) On The WAN port has established a valid network connection. Flashing The WAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic. On The indicated LAN port has established a valid network connection. Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic. On The indicated LAN port is operating at 100 Mbps.
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING CLIENT PCS TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the Barricade™ Broadband Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Barricade. The default network settings for the Barricade are: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.
PRINTER CLIENT INSTALLATION Printer Client Installation If you need to provide print services for devices attached to the Barricade, then install the Port Monitor program from the Barricade CD (for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000), and configure the Barricade’s print server on each network station. The Barricade printer server supports Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, and Unix platforms. Refer to Chapter 6: “Configuring Printer Services.
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can use a Web browser to configure the Barricade™ Broadband Router. The Barricade can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you can configure the Barricade and view statistics to monitor network activity.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Barricade’s management interface includes four key menus – Status, Help, Tools, and Setup. The Status and Help menus provide general information on the current settings and how to configure the Barricade. The Setup menu is used to configure the LAN and WAN interface, as well as other advanced functions. While the Tools menu is used to reset the Barricade, restore the factory settings, or upgrade firmware.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the “Enter” button at the bottom of the page to confirm the new setting. Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.
MAIN MENU Main Menu Using the Web management interface, you can define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table briefly describes the selections available from this program. Menu Description Setup Menu Configures TCP/IP settings and client services. Change Password Set Time Zone Sets the local time zone. LAN Sets the TCP/IP configuration for the Barricade LAN interface and all DHCP clients.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Menu DHCP Client Log Tools Menu Description Displays information on all DHCP clients attached to your network. Contains options to reset the system, restore configuration settings, or update system firmware. Reset Barricade Reboots the system and retains all of your configuration settings. Restore Factory Settings Restores all configuration settings to the factory defaults Update Firmware Upgrades the system with the latest firmware obtained from SMC’s website at www.smc.
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES Networking and Client Services Use the Setup menu to configure the LAN interface (including TCP/IP parameters for the Barricade’s gateway address, DHCP address pool for dynamic client address allocation), the WAN connection options, DNS domain name mapping, and other advanced services.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Change Password Use this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. Anyone can access the Status and Help menus, but you must enter a password to access the configuration options provided by the Setup and Tools menus. By default, there is no password, so please assign a password to the Barricade as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters, and are not case sensitive.
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES Set Time Zone Set the time zone for the Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings Configure the gateway address of the Barricade. To dynamically assign the IP address for client PCs, enable the DHCP Server, set the lease time, and then specify the address range. Also remember to configure all of your client PCs for dynamic address allocation.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE the Barricade in the client address pool. WAN Configuration Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider, then click “More Configuration” to provide detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. Specify one of the first three options to configure a WAN connection through the RJ-45 port (i.e., a connection to an xDSL modem or Cable modem).
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES Dynamic IP Address – DHCP 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 Barricade. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP. You can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP (in your PC) and replace the WAN MAC address with this MAC address.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Note: You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a Web server or FTP server. PPP over Ethernet – PPPoE Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your ISP. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some providers.
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES Dial-up on Demand – Modem If you are accessing the Internet via an ISDN TA or PSTN modem attached to the serial port on the Barricade, then you must specify your account information on this screen as described below. Check if you only use a dial-up modem to connect to the Internet. – If the serial port is used for primary Internet access, then mark this item. If not marked, then this connection will only be used for backup access if the primary WAN link fails.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Modem Initialization string – Enter the initialization string provided by your modem manufacturer. The following is a sample initialization string: “ATQ1S0=1&D0&K0&W” as defined below: Q1 S0=1 D0 K0 W : Inhibit result codes to DTE : Auto answer on first ring : Don’t care DTR : Disables DTE/DCE flow control : Write command to modem memory Maximum Idle time – Enter the maximum idle time for the Barricade (in second).
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES Configuring Client Services The Barricade includes a broad range of client services, including firewall protection, network address translation, virtual server, connection support for special applications, and restricted Internet access for specified clients. You can configure these functions using the Setup Wizard by clicking “Enter” at the bottom of the Advanced Settings screen, or by selecting specific items from the menu on the left of the screen.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Virtual Server If you configure the Barricade as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the Barricade redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES HTTP request from outside users will be transferred to 192.168.2.2. Therefore, by just entering the IP Address provided by the ISP, Internet users can access the service they need at the local address to which you redirect them. Some of the more common TCP service ports include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23 and POP3: 110. Enabling Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. Note: If an application still cannot function correctly after enabling multiple ports via the Special Application screen, you may have to open the client PC for full Internet access using the DMZ Host option.
NETWORKING AND CLIENT SERVICES Misc Administrator Time-out – Enter time-out setting in minute for administration protection. Discard PING from WAN side – You can enhance your network security by preventing any host on the WAN to ping the Barricade. Remote Management – By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the Barricade from a remote host by adding the IP address of an administrator to this screen.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Viewing Network and Device Status You can use the following screen to display WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on all DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included in this screen: Field Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, Firewall and Printer status.
USING SYSTEM TOOLS Clear DHCP Client Log Click on this button to delete the access log. Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network. Release Click on this button to confirm DHCP settings. Renew Click on this button to refresh DHCP settings. Using System Tools You can use the “Tools” menu to reboot the Barricade, restore factory settings, or update firmware. The “Backup Settings” button allows you to save your Barricade’s configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC.
CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocol on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Barricade” on page 5-3. Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the Network window. 3.
INSTALLING TCP/IP PROTOCOL IN YOUR PC 5. Select the Microsoft item in the manufacturers list. And choose TCP/IP in the Network Protocols. 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 install procedure and restart your PC to enable the TCP/IP protocol.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Setting TCP/IP to Work with the Barricade 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double click the Network icon. Select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the Configuration tab of the Network window. 3. Click the Properties button to set the TCP/IP protocol for the Barricade. 4.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE Configuring Your Computer with 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 from Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98. Step 1.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 2. From "Control Panel," double-click the "Network" icon. 3. In the "Network" window, under the "Configuration" tab, double-click the "TCP/IP" entry that is listed with your network card.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 4. Select the "IP Address" tab. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy." 5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Record them in the spaces provided below. 6. Click the "Gateway" tab and record the numbers listed under "Installed gateways.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 7. Click the "DNS Configuration" tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under "DNS Server Search Order." Record the listed addresses. 8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have recorded them correctly. Click the "IP Address" tab and then click "Obtain an IP address automatically." Click OK. 9. Windows may need your Windows 95/98/ ME CD to copy some files. After it finishes copying, it will then prompt you to restart your system.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Tools," then "Internet Options." 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK." 3. Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/Me computer connected to your Barricade. Step 3.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 1. Click "Start," then "Run..." 2. Type "WINIPCFG" and click "OK." It may take a minute or two for the "IP Configuration" window to appear. 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 your Barricade is functioning. Click "OK" to close the "IP Configuration" window.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Barricade. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers, which you must enter manually.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 2. Double-click the "Network & Dial-Up Connections" icon. 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade. 4. Click "Properties.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 5. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)." 6. All the information that you need to record is on the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy." 7.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Default Gateway ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will 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 configuration pages inside your Barricade.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences...
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK." Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 2. In the "Command Prompt" window, type "IPCONFIG / RELEASE" and press the key. 3. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2-255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning. 4. Type "EXIT" and press to close the "Command Prompt" window.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Barricade. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers, which you must enter manually.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 3. Select the "Protocols" tab. 4. Double-click "TCP/ IP Protocol." 5. Select the "IP Address" tab. 6. In the "Adapter" drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 7. In the "TCP/IP Properties" dialog box, click the IP address tab to locate your IP address, subnet Mask, and default gateway. Record these values in the space provided below. 8. Click the "DNS" tab to see the primary and secondary DNS servers. Record these values in the appropriate spaces below. 9. After writing down your IP settings, click the IP address tab. Select "Obtain IP address automatically" and click OK. Click OK again to close the "Network" window. 10.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will 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 configuration pages inside your Barricade. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Tools," then "Internet Options." 2.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. From the Windows desktop, click the "Start" button, then "Programs," and then select "Command Prompt." 2.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 3. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the 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 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning. 4. Type "EXIT" and press to close the "Command Prompt" window. Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Here is what to do: 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click "Control Panels" and select TCP/IP. 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that "Ethernet" is selected in the "Connect Via:" field.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE If "Using DHCP Server" is already selected in the "Configure" field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and skip to Step 2 "Disable HTTP Proxy." 3. All the information that you need to record is on the "TCP/IP" dialog box. Use the space below to record the information. 4. After writing down your IP settings, select "Using DHCP Server" in the "Configure" field and close the window. 5.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences." 2. In the Internet Explorer Preference s window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck all checkboxe s and click OK. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit" and select "Preferences.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 2. In the "Preferences" dialog box, In the left-hand column labeled "Category," select "Advanced." Under the "Advanced" category, select "Proxies." 3. Select "Direct Connection to the Internet" and click OK. Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click "Control Panels" and select TCP/IP. 2. In the TCP/IP window, your new settings will be shown. 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 your Barricade is functioning.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 3. Close the TCP/IP window. Dynamic IP Allocation via a DHCP Server Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the IP Address tab. Do not input any values under the Gateway tab, and choose Disable DNS in the DNS Configuration tab. These settings will be automatically configured by the DHCP server. Click OK and reboot your system to implement the changes.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP Manual IP Configuration 1. Select Specify an IP address in the IP Address tab. Select an IP address based on the default network 192.168.2.X (where X is between 2 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Barricade (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add. 3. In the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Barricade and click Add.
SETTING TCP/IP TO WORK WITH THE BARRICADE 4. After finishing TCP/IP setup, click OK, and then reboot the computer. After that, set up other PCs on the LAN according to the procedures described above. Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocol and configuring an IP address in the same network with the Barricade, you can use the Ping command to check if your computer is successfully connected to the Barricade.
CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP If you can successfully Ping the Barricade, then you are now ready to connect to the Internet! 5-33
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CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING PRINTER SERVICES If you want to use the print server built into the Barricade, then you must first install the Port Monitor program as described in the following section for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000. To configure the Barricade Print Server for Windows 95/98/ME/ NT/2000, or Unix, see “Configure the Print Server” on page 6-4. Install the Printer Port Monitor Skip this section if you are using Unix.
INSTALL THE PRINTER PORT MONITOR 2. The next screen indicates that the print client uses TCP/IP network protocol to monitor print requests. Click “Next.” 3. Select the destination folder and click on the “Next” button. The setup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder.
CONFIGURING PRINTER SERVICES 4. Select the Program Folder that will contain the program icon for uninstalling the port monitor, and then click “Next.” 5. Enter the printer port name that will be used to identify the port monitor in your system, and press “Next.” 6. When the setup program finishes installing the port monitor, select the item to restart your computer and then click “OK.” 7. After rebooting your computer, add the Barricade print server to your system as described in the following section.
CONFIGURE THE PRINT SERVER Configure the Print Server The Barricade’s print server supports Microsoft Windows 95/98/ ME/NT/2000, and Unix. If you are using Windows 95/98/ME/NT/ 2000, first install the port monitor as described in the previous section before adding the Barricade’s print server to your operating system. Configure the Network Printer in Windows 95/98/ME/ 2000 1. On a Windows 95/98/ME/2000 platform, open the Printers window in the “My Computer” menu, and double-click the “Add Printer” icon.
CONFIGURING PRINTER SERVICES 3. Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 4. Select the monitored port (the default port name is “SMC100”) and then click the “Configure Port” button. 5. Enter the IP address of the Barricade and click “OK,” and then click “Next” in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. 6. Continue following the prompts to finish installing the Barricade print server. The printer type you specified will now be added to your “Printers” menu.
CONFIGURE THE PRINT SERVER Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT 1. On a Windows NT platform, open the “Printers” window in the My Computer menu, and double-click the “Add Printer” icon. 2. Follow the prompts to add a local printer to your system.
CONFIGURING PRINTER SERVICES 3. Select the monitored port. The default port name is “SMC100.” Then click the “Configure Port” button. 4. Enter the IP address of the Barricade and click “OK,” and then click “Next” in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. 5. Specify the printer type attached to the Barricade. 6. Continue following the prompts to finish installing the Barricade print server. The printer type you specified will now be added to your “Printers” menu.
CONFIGURE THE PRINT SERVER Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems Follow the traditional configuration procedure on Unix platforms to set up the Barricade print server. The printer name is “lpt1.
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Barricade can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. If you cannot resolve any connection problems after checking the indicators, then refer to the other sections in the following table. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Power LED is Off • External power supply has failed or is disconnected.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Link LED is Off • Verify that the Barricade and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the Barricade and the corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits. • Be sure that the network interface on the attached device is configured for the proper communication speed and duplex mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Management Problems Cannot connect using the Web browser Forgot or lost the password • Be sure to have configured the Barricade with a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the Barricade and that the port you are using has not been disabled. • Check the network cabling between the management station and the Barricade.
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APPENDIX B CABLES Ethernet Cable Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP Twisted-pair Cable Caution: DO-NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
CABLES Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins. Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Straight-through Cable Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (TD+) 1 (TD+) 2 (TD-) 2 (TD-) 3 (RD+) 3 (RD+) 6 (RD-) 6 (RD-) Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not connected.
CABLES RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments All LAN ports on the Barricade support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration. This means that the pin signals in use will depend on whether the LAN port is operating in MDI or MDI-X mode. However, the WAN port is configured only for MDI-X mode.
CABLES Serial Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the rear panel is used to connect the Barricade to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem. The pin assignments used to connect to this port are provided in the following tables. Figure B-2. DB-9 Serial Port Pin Numbers DB-9 Port Pin Assignments EIA CCITT Circuit Signal CF BB BA CD AB CC CA CB CE B-4 109 104 103 108.
CABLES Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Barricade’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI CCITT Signal ----------<----------------------------------------------------------<------------------- DCD -----------TXD -----------RXD ----------> DSR ----------> SGND ---------DTR -----------CTS -----------> RTS ------------RI --------------- PC’s 9-Pin COM Port 1 3 2 6 5 4 8 7 9 Serial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Barricade’s 9-Pin Serial Port CCITT Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CABLES Printer Port Pin Assignments The DB-25 parallel port on the Barricade’s rear panel is used to connect the Barricade to a printer. When a printer is attached to this port, any PCs attached to the Barricade’s LAN ports can pass files to the printer. The pin assignments used to connect to the printer port are provided in the following table. 25 Figure B-3.
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS LAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 4 RJ-45 ports WAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 1 RJ-45 port Serial, 1 RS-232 DB-9 connector Printer Interface Parallel 1 DB-25 printer port Management Web management Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging Virtual Private Network – PPTP, L2TP, IPSec pass-through Backup Internet Connection – Dial-on-demand via secondary WAN port Print server Indicator Panel LAN (Li
SPECIFICATIONS Input Power 12V (1A) Maximum Current 0.04A RMS max.@110V/240V Power Consumption 5 Watts max.
SPECIFICATIONS Compliances CE Mark Emissions FCC Class B VCCI Class B Industry Canada Class B EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class B C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class B Immunity EN 61000-3-2/3 EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 Safety UL 1950 EN60950 (TÜV) CSA 22.2 No.
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APPENDIX D ORDERING INFORMATION Barricade Broadband Router Products SMC7004ABR 4-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/Print Server SMC7004AWBR 4-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/WLAN/Print Server D-1
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