Wireless Broadband Router User’s Guide From SMC’s line of award-winning connectivity solutions 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 October 2005 R01 F/W 1.
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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.
COMPLIANCES Industry Canada Statement 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 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
COMPLIANCES Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs.
COMPLIANCES Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
COMPLIANCES Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
COMPLIANCES Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. 2. 3. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. 5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen. 6.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 About the Barricade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cable Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 ADSL Settings - Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 ADSL Settings - PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 ADSL Settings - PPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Home Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-58 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade 54Mbps g Wireless Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-G2). We are 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 the Internet in the most secure way, this 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 • Local network connection via a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port • DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping • Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, intrusion detection, 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, email, and Telnet) • VPN pass-through (IPSec-ESP Tunnel mod
INTRODUCTION Applications Many advanced networking features are provided by this Barricade: • Wired and Wireless LAN The Barricade provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps devices, and wireless IEEE 802.11g compatible devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes. • Internet Access This device supports Internet access through an ADSL connection.
APPLICATIONS • 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 Barricade supports security features that deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific services that the administrator does not want to serve.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Before installing the Barricade, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Barricade. After installing the Barricade, refer to “Configuring the Barricade” on page 4-1.
INSTALLATION System Requirements You must meet the following minimum requirements: • Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem. • A computer with a CD-ROM drive • Windows (98 or later), MacOS (9.x) • An up to date web browser: • Internet Explorer 5.5 or later • Mozilla 1.7/Firefox 1.0 or later Hardware Description The Barricade connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its WAN RJ-45 port linked to a modem.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Figure 2-1. Front LED indicators The power and port LED indicators on the front panel are illustrated by the following table. LED Status Description Power On The Barricade is receiving power. Normal operation. Off Power off or failure. On WAN link. Off No WAN link. On PPPoE/DSL connection is functioning correctly. Flashing The Barricade is sending or receiving data via PPPoE/DSL link. Off PPPoE/DSL connection is not established. On WLAN link.
INSTALLATION LED Status Description LAN 1~4 On Ethernet link. Flashing The LAN port is sending or receiving data. Off No Ethernet link. The following figure and table shows the rear panel of the Barricade. 9V 1A Power Connector WAN LAN4 RJ-45 Port LAN3 LAN2 RJ-45 LAN Ports LAN1 Reset Button Antenna Figure 2-2. Rear Panel Item Description Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage.
ISP SETTINGS ISP Settings Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the Barricade: • ISP account user name and password • Protocol, encapsulation and VPI/VCI circuit numbers • DNS server address • IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (for fixed IP users only) Connect the System Desktop Installation The Barricade can be positioned on any convenient flat surface in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed.
INSTALLATION Wall-Mount Installation There are two wall-mount holes at the bottom of the Barricade. Before drilling two holes into the wall, make sure the holes are 112 mm apart. 112 mm 1. Choose a suitable location for the Barricade. Note: It should be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the device. 2. Measure the distance of the two wall-mount holes. 3. Drill two holes into the wall. 4. Insert a screw into each hole. Note: Leave 5 mm exposed of the screw head. 5.
CONNECT THE SYSTEM Connecting the Barricade to your LAN The four LAN ports on the Barricade 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. Use RJ-45 cables to connect any of the four LAN ports on the Barricade to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, cascade any of the LAN ports on the Barricade to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch.
INSTALLATION Application Example The following diagram shows a typical network application.
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC After completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to the Barricade. You can either configure your computer to automatically obtain IP settings (DHCP) or manually configure IP address settings (Static IP). Depending on your operating system see: “Windows 2000” on page 3-3, “Windows XP” on page 3-9, or “Configuring Your Macintosh Computer” on page 3-15.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the Barricade, 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.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC Windows 2000 DHCP IP Configuration 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/ Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade. 3. The connection status screen will open. Click Properties.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION 4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5. If Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select these options now and click OK.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC 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 old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/ Accessories/Command Prompt. 2. In the Command Prompt window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the Enter key.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the Enter key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning correctly. 4. Type “EXIT” and press the Enter key to close the Command Prompt window.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC Manual IP Configuration 1. Follow steps 1-4 in “DHCP IP Configuration” on page 3-3. 2. Select Use the following IP address. Enter 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. Use 192.168.2.1 for the Default gateway field. 3. Select Use the following DNS server addresses. 4. Enter the IP address for the Barricade in the Preferred DNS server field.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION Disable HTTP Proxy You need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade’s HTML configuration pages. 1. To disable the proxy in Internet Explorer, click Tools. Click Internet Options... and then the Connections tab, shown on the right. In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings section, click LAN Settings... to display the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings pop-up window below. 2.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC Windows XP DHCP IP Configuration 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections. 3. The Network Connections window will open. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade. 4. In the connection status screen, click Properties.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION 5. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 6. If Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select these options now and click OK.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC 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 old DHCP IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Accessories/ Command Prompt. 2. In the Command Prompt window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the Enter key.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the Enter key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning correctly. 4. Type “EXIT” and press the Enter key to close the Command Prompt window. Your computer is now configured to connect to the Barricade.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC Manual IP Configuration 1. Follow steps 1-5 in “DHCP IP Configuration” on page 3-9. 2. Select Use the following IP Address. 3. Enter 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. Use 192.168.2.1 for the Default gateway field. 4. Select Use the following DNS server addresses. 5. Enter the IP address for the Barricade in the Preferred DNS server field.
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION Disable HTTP Proxy You need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade’s HTML configuration pages. 1. To disable the proxy in Internet Explorer, click Tools. Click Internet Options... and then the Connections tab, shown on the right. In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings section, click LAN Settings... to display the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings pop-up window below. 2.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system. This is because these steps and screen shots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2. Follow these instructions: 1. Pull down the Apple Menu System Preferences. . Click 2. Double-click the Network icon in the Systems Preferences window.
CONFIGURING YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER 3. If Using DHCP Server is already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option. 4. Your new settings are shown in the TCP/IP tab. 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. 5. Close the Network window. Now your computer is configured to connect to the Barricade.
CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC Disable HTTP Proxy You need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the Barricade’s HTML configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Stop button. Click Explorer/Preferences. 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK.
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CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, use a web browser to configure the Barricade. The Barricade can be configured by any Java-supported browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or above. Using the web management interface, you can configure the Barricade and view statistics to monitor network activity. To access the Barricade’s management interface, enter the IP address of the Barricade in your web browser: http://192.168.2.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Navigating the Web Browser Interface The Barricade’s management interface consists of a Setup Wizard, a Home Network Settings section, a Security section and an Advanced Settings section. Setup Wizard: Use the Setup Wizard for quick and easy configuration of your Internet connection and basic LAN settings. Go to “Setup Wizard” on page 4-5. Home Network Settings: Use the Home Network Settings section to configure your LAN, WAN and wireless settings.
NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE 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 Apply or Save Settings or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting. Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.5 is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options.../General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings...
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Login Screen The Login screen automatically appears first. Enter the default password “smcadmin” and then click LOGIN. Note: Your password is case sensitive.
SETUP WIZARD Setup Wizard Getting Started The Setup Wizard automatically appears by clicking on the Setup Wizard button of the left-hand menu. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Getting Started. Simply click NEXT to proceed to the following screen and configure your Wireless Settings.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Wireless Settings Enter your wireless network settings on this page. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Barricade and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same value. For security purposes, you should change the default SSID immediately. 4-6 Parameter Description Wireless Network Name (SSID) The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless network.
SETUP WIZARD Parameter Description Wi-Fi Channel Number The radio channel used by the Barricade and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients. The Barricade will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually. (Default channel: 6) Extend Range Increases the range of the Barricade.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Internet Settings Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider. Specify Cable modem, Fixed-IP xDSL, PPPoE xDSL or PPTP. Select your connection type to proceed. Click BACK to go back and change your settings.
SETUP WIZARD Cable Modem Settings If the ISP requires you to input a Host Name, type it in the Host Name field. The MAC Address field will be filled automatically. Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE ADSL Settings - Fixed-IP xDSL Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP address provided to you by your ISP in the appropriate fields below. Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings.
SETUP WIZARD ADSL Settings - PPPoE Enter the User Name and Password required by your ISP in the appropriate fields. If your ISP has provided you with a Service Name enter it in the Service Name field, otherwise, leave it blank. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it. Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet connection. After this time has been exceeded the connection will be terminated.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE ADSL Settings - PPTP Enter the User ID and Password required by your ISP in the appropriate fields. Enter the Idle Time Out for the Internet connection. This is the period of time for which the connection to the Internet is maintained during inactivity. The default setting is 10 minutes. If your ISP charges you by the minute, you should change the Idle Time Out to one minute. After the Idle Time Out has expired, set the action you wish the Barricade to take.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Home Network Settings Clicking the Home icon at any time, returns you to this home page. The Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus that display configuration parameters and statistics. The Barricade’s Home Network Settings interface contains four main menu items as described in the following table. Menu Description Status Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and firewall information.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. You can also view the Security Log.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS The security file, SMCWBR14G2_logfile.log, may be saved by clicking Save and choosing a location. The following items are included on the Status screen: Parameter Description Current Time Displays the current time. INTERNET Displays WAN connection status. Renew Home Network (LAN) Click on this button to establish a connection to the WAN. Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP Server, Firewall, UPnP and Wireless status.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE LAN Settings You can enable DHCP to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your client PCs, or configure filtering functions based on specific clients or protocols. The Barricade must have an IP address for the local network. The LAN Settings parameters are listed below. Parameter Description Wireless Router IP Address IP Address The IP address of the Barricade. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Parameter Description DHCP IP Address The DHCP IP Address Pool is the range of IP addresses set Pool aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network. Start IP This field indicates the first of the contiguous IP addresses in the IP address pool. End IP This field indicates the last of the contiguous IP addresses in the IP address pool. Domain Name The domain name is the name you assign to your network.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE WAN Settings Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider. Specify Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE, PPTP or Static IP Address. Select the connection type and click More Configuration.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Dynamic IP The Host name is optional, but may be required by some Service Provider’s. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface on the Barricade. If required by your Service Provider, you can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your PC to replace the WAN MAC address. If necessary, you can use the Renew button on the Status page to renew the WAN IP address.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE PPPoE Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, then it will be dropped.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS PPTP The PPTP screen displays the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of your Barricade. Enter the User ID and Password assigned by your ISP in the appropriate fields. Enter the Idle Time Out for the Internet connection. This is the period of time for which the connection to the Internet is maintained during inactivity. The default setting is 10 minutes. If your ISP charges you by the minute, you should change the Idle Time Out to one minute.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Static IP If your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and the gateway address on this screen. Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Wireless The Barricade can be quickly configured for roaming clients by setting the Service Set Identifier (SSID) and channel number. It supports data encryption and client filtering. To use the wireless feature, check the Enable check box and click Save Settings. After clicking Save Settings, you will be asked to log in again. See “Security” on page 4-27 for details on how to configure wireless security.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Channel and SSID Enter your wireless network settings on this screen. You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Barricade and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same value. For security purposes, you should change the default SSID immediately. 4-24 Parameter Description Wireless Network Name (SSID) The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless network.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS Parameter Description Wi-Fi Channel Number The radio channel used by the Barricade and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients. The Barricade will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually. (Default: 6) Extend Range Extends the range of the Barricade.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE WDS The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows the Barricade to establish a direct link to other wireless base stations and allows clients to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS. To carry out a site survey of available wireless base stations, click Scan. 4-26 Parameter Description SSID The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless network.
SECURITY Security The first menu item in the Security section is Firewall. The Barricade provides a stateful inspection firewall which is designed to protect against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks when activated. Its purpose is to allow a private local area network (LAN) to be securely connected to the Internet. The second menu item is Wireless. This section allows you to configure wireless security settings according to your environment and the privacy level required.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Firewall The Barricade’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information including time-outs and the number of active sessions, and provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks. Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called Denial-ofService (DoS) attacks. DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet.
SECURITY Schedule Rule The first item listed in the Firewall section is Schedule Rule. You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. First, define the schedule on the Schedule Rule page, then apply the rule on the Access Control page. To add a new rule, click Add Schedule Rule. Proceed to the following page.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Edit Schedule Rule 1. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule (as shown on the following screen). 2. Upon completion, click OK to save your schedule rules, and then click Save Settings to make your settings to take effect.
SECURITY Access Control Used in conjunction with the Schedule Rule screen, the Access Control screen allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not-permitted. The default is to permit all outgoing traffic. The Barricade can also limit the access of hosts within the local area network (LAN). The MAC Filtering Table allows the Barricade to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are not allowed access to the WAN port. 1. Click Add PC on the Access Control screen. 2.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Access Control Add PC Define the access control list in this page. The settings in the screen shot below will block all email sending and receiving during weekdays (except Friday). See “Schedule Rule” on page 4-29. Define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown above). At the bottom of this screen, you can set the scheduling function. You can set this function to Always Blocking or to whatever schedule you have defined in the Schedule Rule screen.
SECURITY MAC Filter Use this page to block access to your network using MAC addresses. The Barricade can also limit the access of hosts within the local area network (LAN). The MAC Filtering Table allows the Barricade to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are allowed access to the WAN port. All other devices will be denied access. By default, this feature is disabled. Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Parental Control The Barricade allows the user to block access to web sites from a particular PC by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or pornographic web sites. You can define up to 30 sites or keywords here. To configure the Parental Control feature, use the table to specify the web sites (www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you want to block on your network.
SECURITY Intrusion Detection The Barricade’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information including timeouts and number of active sessions, and provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks such as Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called DoS attacks. DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet. Their goal is not to steal information, but to disable a device or network so users no longer have access to network resources.
SECURITY The table below lists the Intrusion Detection parameters and their descriptions. Parameter Defaults Description Intrusion Detection Feature SPI and Anti-DoS No firewall protection The Intrusion Detection feature of the Barricade limits the access of incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) feature is turned on, all incoming packets are blocked except those types marked with a check in the SPI section at the top of the screen.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Parameter Defaults Description Stateful Packet Inspection Enabled This option allows you to select different application types that are using dynamic port numbers. If you wish to use Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for blocking packets, click on the Yes radio button in the “Enable SPI and Anti-DoS firewall protection” field and then check the inspection type that you need, such as Packet Fragmentation, TCP Connection, UDP Session, FTP Service and TFTP Service.
SECURITY Parameter Defaults Description Password Enter your email account password. Connection Policy Fragmentation half-open wait 10 secs Configures the number of seconds that a packet state structure remains active. When the timeout value expires, the router drops the unassembled packet, freeing that structure for use by another packet. TCP SYN wait 30 secs Defines how long the software will wait for a TCP session to reach an established state before dropping the session.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Parameter Defaults Description Incomplete TCP/UDP sessions detect sensitive time period 300 msecs Length of time before an incomplete TCP/UDP session is detected as incomplete. Maximum half-open fragmentation packet number from same host 30 sessions Maximum number of half-open fragmentation packets from the same host. Half-open fragmentation detect sensitive time period 1 sec Length of time before a half-open fragmentation session is detected as half-open.
SECURITY DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Wireless The Barricade can be quickly configured for roaming clients by setting the Service Set Identifier (SSID) and channel number. It supports data encryption and client filtering. To use the wireless feature, check the Enable check box and click Save Settings. To begin configuring your wireless security settings, click Wireless Encryption.
SECURITY Wireless Encryption The Barricade can transmit your data securely over a wireless network. Matching security mechanisms must be set up on your Barricade and your wireless client devices. Select the most suitable security mechanism from the drop-down list on this screen. Parameter Description No WEP, No WPA/WPA2 Disables all wireless security. To make it easier to set up your wireless network, we recommend enabling this setting initially. By default, wireless security is disabled.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Access Control For a more secure wireless network you can specify that only certain wireless clients can connect to the Barricade. Up to 32 MAC addresses can be added to the MAC Filtering Table. When enabled, all registered MAC addresses are controlled by the Access Rule. By default, this MAC filtering feature is disabled.
SECURITY WEP WEP is the basic mechanism to transmit your data securely over a wireless network. Matching encryption keys must be set up on your Barricade and and each of your wireless client devices. Parameter Description WEP Mode Select 64-bit or 128-bit key to use for encryption. Key Entry Method Select hexadecimal (Hex) or ASCII for the key entry method. Key Provisioning Select Static if there is only one fixed key for encryption. If you want to select Dynamic, you need to enable 802.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. To generate the key automatically with passphrase, check the Passphrase box, and enter a string of characters. Select the default key from the drop-down menu. Click APPLY. Note: The passphrase can consist of up to 63 alphanumeric characters. Hexadecimal Keys A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers.
SECURITY WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2 is a security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing wireless LAN. Matching authentication and encryption methods must be set up on your Barricade and wireless client devices to use WPA/WPA2. To use WPA, your wireless network cards must be equipped with software that supports WPA. A security patch from Microsoft is available for free download (for XP only).
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE WPA WPA addresses all known vulnerabilities in WEP, the original, less secure 40 or 104-bit encryption scheme in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WPA also provides user authentication, since WEP lacks any means of authentication. Designed to secure present and future versions of IEEE 802.11 devices, WPA is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i specification. WPA replaces WEP with a strong new encryption technology called Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) with Message Integrity Check (MIC).
SECURITY 802.1X If 802.1X is used in your network, then you should enable this function for the Barricade. This screen allows you to set the 802.1X parameters. 802.1X is a method of authenticating a client wireless connection. Enter the parameters below to connect the Barricade to the Authentication Server. Parameter Description 802.1X Authentication Enable or disable the authentication function. Session Idle Timeout This is the time (in seconds) that a session will sit inactive before terminating.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Parameter Description Server Port Set the connection port that is configured on the radius server. Secret Key The 802.1X secret key used to configure the Barricade. NAS-ID Defines the request identifier of the Network Access Server. The use of IEEE 802.1X offers an effective framework for authenticating and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as dynamically varying encryption keys. 802.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced Settings To configure the advanced settings such as NAT, Maintenance, System settings and UPnP, click Advanced Settings. Note: Changing some of the device settings in the Advanced Settings mode may cause the Barricade to become unresponsive. The Barricade’s advanced management interface contains 6 main menu items as described in the following table. Menu Description NAT Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual servers.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE NAT The first menu item in the Advanced Settings section is Network Address Translation (NAT). This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Barricade, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. To use the NAT feature, check the Enable radio button and click Save Settings.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Address Mapping Network Address Translation (NAT) allows IP addresses used in a private local network to be mapped to one or more addresses used in the public, global Internet. This feature limits the number of public IP addresses required from the ISP and also maintains the privacy and security of the local network. We allow one public IP address to be mapped to a pool of local addresses. Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Virtual Server Using this feature, you can put PCs with public IPs and PCs with private IPs in the same LAN area. 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications cannot work with Network Address Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application. Click the List of well known special applications link for more information.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Popular applications requiring multiple ports are listed in the Popular Applications field. From the drop-down list, choose the application and then choose a row number to copy this data into. Note: Choosing a row that already contains data will overwrite the current settings. For a full list of ports and the services that run on them, see www.iana.
ADVANCED SETTINGS NAT Mapping Table This page displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings. The NAT address mappings are listed 20 lines per page, click the control buttons to move forwards and backwards. As the NAT mapping is dynamic, a Refresh button is provided to refresh the NAT Mapping Table with the most updated values. The content of the NAT Mapping Table is described as follows: • Protocol - protocol of the flow.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Maintenance Use the Maintenance menu to back up the current settings, to restore previously saved settings, or to restore the factory default settings. Configuration Tools Check Backup Wireless Router Configuration and click NEXT to save your Barricade’s configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC. You can then check the Restore from saved Configuration file (SMCWBR14-G2_backup.bin) radio button and click NEXT to restore the saved backup configuration file.
MAINTENANCE Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware to the latest version. Go to www.smc.com to find the latest firmware. Download the firmware to your hard drive first. Click Browse... to locate the saved file. After locating the new firmware file, click BEGIN UPGRADE. Follow the instructions to complete the upgrade. After restarting, check the Status page to make sure the device is running the new code.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Reset Perform a reset from this screen. To perform a system reset, click the Reboot Wireless Router button in the screen above. The configurations that you have set previously will not be changed back to the factory default settings. Note: You may also use the blue Reset button on the rear panel of the Barricade to perform a reset. Push for one second to perform a reboot. All of your settings will remain upon restarting.
SYSTEM System This section includes all the basic configuration tools for the Barricade, such as time settings, password settings, and remote management. Time Settings Set the time zone and time server for the Barricade. This information is used for log entries and client access control. • Set Time Zone Select your time zone from the drop-down list • Enable Daylight Savings Check Enable Daylight Savings, and set the start and end dates if your area requires daylight savings.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE • Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance Check Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance to automatically maintain the Barricade’s system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. • Configure Time Server (NTP): Configure two different time servers by selecting the options in the Primary Server and Secondary Server fields.
SYSTEM Password Settings Use this page to restrict access based on a password. For security you should assign one before exposing the Barricade to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3 to12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive. Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the Reset button (colored blue) on the rear panel (holding it down for at least six seconds) to restore the factory defaults. The default password is “smcadmin”.
CONFIGURING 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 entering the IP address of a remote computer on this screen. Check the Enabled check box, and enter the IP address of the remote host and click Save Settings. Note: If you check Enabled and specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any host can manage the Barricade.
SYSTEM Syslog Server The Syslog Server downloads the Barricade log file to the server with the IP address specified on this screen. Syslog servers offer the possibility to capture the live logs of the router on a PC. There are many shareware syslogs servers available on the web.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE UPnP Universal Plug and Play technology makes home networking simple and affordable. This architecture offers pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of PCs of all form factors, intelligent appliances, and wireless devices. UPnP architecture leverages TCP/IP and the web to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the home, office, and everywhere in between.
DNS (DOMAIN NAME SERVER) DNS (Domain Name Server) Domain Name Servers are used to map a domain name (e.g., www.somesite.com) to the equivalent numerical IP address (e.g., 64.147.25.20). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more Domain Name Servers. Enter those addresses on this page.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to the router or server. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes. (Default: Disabled) The DDNS service dynamically updates DNS information to a static hostname, provided by the DDNS service provider, as clients’ IP addresses change.
ROUTING Routing This section defines routing related parameters, including static routes and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters. Static Route Click Add to add a new static route to the list. Parameter Description Index Index number of the route. Network Address Enter the IP address of the remote computer for which to set a static route. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the remote network for which to set a static route.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE RIP RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the network topology changes. Parameter Description General RIP Parameters RIP mode Globally enables or disables RIP. Auto summary If Auto summary is disabled, then RIP packets will include sub-network information from all subnetworks connected to the router. If enabled, this sub-network information will be summarized to one piece of information covering all subnetworks.
ROUTING Parameter Description Version Sets the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version to use on this interface. Poison Reverse A method for preventing loops that would cause endless retransmission of data traffic. Authentication Required None: No authentication. Authentication Code Password Authentication key. Password: A password authentication key is included in the packet. If this does not match what is expected, the packet will be discarded.
CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE Routing Table Click Routing Table to view the screen below. Parameter Flags Description Indicates the route status: C = Direct connection on the same subnet. S = Static route. R = RIP (Routing Information Protocol) assigned route. I = ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Redirect route. Network Address Destination IP address. Netmask The subnetwork associated with the destination.
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The Barricade can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Power LED is off • Check connections between the Barricade, the external power supply, and the wall outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators LAN 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Wireless Problems A wireless PC cannot associate with the Barricade. • Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the Barricade. See “Channel and SSID” on page 4-24. • You need to have the same security settings on the clients and the Barricade. See “Security” on page 4-27. The wireless network is often interrupted. • Move your wireless PC closer to the Barricade to find a better signal.
APPENDIX B CABLES Ethernet Cable Caution: Do not plug a phone jack connector into an RJ-45 port. For Ethernet connections, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards. 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 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Wiring Conventions For Ethernet connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
CABLES Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet 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 Ethernet Connector Pin Numbers RJ-45 Port Ethernet Connection Use the straight-through CAT -5 Ethernet cable provided in the package to connect the Barricade to your PC.
RJ-45 PORT ETHERNET CONNECTION Pin Assignments With 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment* 1 Tx+ 2 Tx- 3 Rx+ 6 Rx- * The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair. Straight-Through Wiring If the port on the attached device has internal crossover wiring (MDI-X), then use straight-through cable.
CABLES Crossover Wiring If the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable.
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS IEEE Standards IEEE 802.3 10 BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100 BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.1D ITU G.dmt ITU G.Handshake ITU T.413 issue 2 - ADSL full rate LAN Interface 4 RJ-45 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ports Auto-negotiates the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half-duplex or full-duplex WAN Interface 1 ADSL RJ-45 port Indicator Panel LAN 1~4, WLAN, PPPoE/DSL, WAN, Power Dimensions 145 x 95 x 36 mm (5.
SPECIFICATIONS Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS, DDNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging, Stateful Packet Inspection Virtual Private Network – PPTP, IPSec pass-through, VPN pass-through, VLAN Ping Internet Standards RFC 826 ARP, RFC 791 IP, RFC 792 ICMP, RFC 768 UDP, RFC 793 TCP, RFC 783 TFTP, RFC 1483 AAL5 Encapsulation, RFC 1661 PPP, RFC 1866 HTML, RFC 2068 HTTP, RFC 2364 PPP over ATM Radio Features Wireless RF module Frequency Band 802.11g Radio: 2.
SPECIFICATIONS RF Output Power Modulation Rate-Output Power (dBm) 802.11b - 1Mbps 16 802.11b - 2Mbps 16 802.11b - 5.5Mbps 16 802.11b - 11Mbps 16 Modulation Rate-Output Power (dBm) 802.11g - 6Mbps 15 802.11g - 9Mbps 15 802.11g - 12Mbps 15 802.11g - 18Mbps 15 802.11g- 24Mbps 15 802.11g - 36Mbps 15 802.11g- 48Mbps 15 802.11g - 54Mbps 15 Sensitivity Modulation Rate-Receiver 2.412 ~ 2.484 HGz Sensitivity (dBm) 802.11b - 1Mbps -90 802.11b - 2Mbps -88 802.11b - 5.5Mbps -85 802.
SPECIFICATIONS Standards Compliance Safety TÜV Environmental CE Mark Temperature Operating 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration IEC 68-2-36, IEC 68-2-6 Shock IEC 68-2-29 Drop IEC 68-2-32 C-4
