EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router User Guide From SMC’s EZ-Stream line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 December 2003 Revision No: R01 F1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 | Introduction . . . . . . Features and Benefits . . . . . . Package Contents . . . . . . . . Minimum Requirements . . . . . .... .... .... .... ... ... ... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 1 2 2 CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the EZ-Stream Wireless Router . . . 3 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) . . . . . . . . . 30 BigPond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ADVANCED SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL 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. 1.0 | Features and Benefits • Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 108 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 253 mobile users) • 802.
Introduction 1.1 | Package Contents After unpacking the EZ-Stream Wireless Router, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: • EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router • Power adapter • One CAT-5 Ethernet cable • Installation CD containing this User Guide and EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard • Quick Installation Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts.
CHAPTER 2 | GETTING TO KNOW THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER 2.0 | Hardware Description The Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream.
Getting to Know the EZ-Stream Wireless Router The following figures show the components of the Router: 12 Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panels 4 Item Description LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN, and LAN ports status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 5.) LAN Ports Use this port to connect to your PC. Reset Button Use this button to reboot the router or restore the default factory settings. WAN Port Connect your ethernet cable, or xDSL modem to this port.
LED Indicators 2.1 | LED Indicators The EZ-Stream Wireless Router includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2-2. Status LED LED Status Description PWR (Green) On The EZ-Stream Wireless Router is receiving power. WLAN - 11a (Green) On The EZ-Stream Wireless Router has established a valid wireless connection. WLAN - 11b/g (Green) On The EZ-Stream Wireless Router has established a valid wireless connection.
CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLING THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER Before installing the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents” on page 2. 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 Router.
Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling 3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Router. Internet Internet Access Device SMC2304WBR-AG Wireless Gateway SOHO Office or Residence Figure 3-1. Connecting the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3.1 | Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The four LAN ports on the Router auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.
Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 12 Figure 3-2. Making the LAN Connections 3.2 | Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. SMC currently offers several wireless network cards, including the SMC2802W wireless PCI and SMC2835W wireless PC cards. Rotate both antennas on the back of the Router to the desired position.
Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also increases the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by retransmitting incoming radio signals through the Router.
Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3.3 | Attach the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 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 Router. 12 DSL/Cable Modem ISP (Primary) Figure 3-4.
CHAPTER 4 | CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols 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 Up TCP/ IP” on page 13. 4.0 | Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the Network window. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Double-click Protocol.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2.
Setting Up TCP/IP 4. Double-click Protocol. 5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 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 installation procedure. 4.1 | Setting Up TCP/IP To access the Internet through the Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Router. The default network settings for the Router are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the Router’s web configuration interface. See “Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router” on page 25 for information on configuring the Router.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 11. The IP address of the connected client PC should be 192.168.2.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. On the Network window Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. Click the “Obtain an IP address“ option. 6. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank. If there are IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one and click Remove until the section is empty. 7. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 8. On the Network Properties Window, click the OK button to save these new settings. Note: 9. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x. (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes button.
Setting Up TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Click on the Protocols tab. 4. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol. 5. Click on the IP Address tab. 6. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 7. Click on “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.” 8. Click OK to close the window. 9. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart. Obtain IP Settings From Your EZ-Stream Wireless Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the Router, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Setting Up TCP/IP 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 192.168.2.254. These values confirm that the Router is functioning 4. Type EXIT and press to close the Command Prompt window. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel. 2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Properties window. 6. Click the OK button again to save these new changes. 7. Reboot your PC. 8.
Setting Up TCP/IP 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Properties window. 5. Click the OK button again to save these new changes. 6. Reboot your PC.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 4.2 | Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) 1. Check Specify an IP address on the IP Address tab. 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. 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Router (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add.
Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Router and click Add. This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise, add specific DNS servers into the DNS Server Search Order field and click Add. 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.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 4.3 | Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the Router, use the ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the Router. The following example shows how the ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the ping command: ping 192.168.2.1 If a message similar to the following appears: Pinging 192.168.2.
CHAPTER 5 | CONFIGURING THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER The EZ-Stream Wireless Router can be configured by any Java-supported browser, i.e., Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. Using the web management interface, you can configure the Router and view statistics to monitor network activity. Note: Before you attempt to configure your Router, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.smc.com and download the latest firmware update to ensure your Router is running the latest firmware.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3. Click the LAN Settings button. 4. Clear all the check boxes and click OK to save these LAN settings changes. 5. Click OK again to close the Internet Options window. Internet Explorer (For Macintosh) 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences. 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK. 5.
SETUP WIZARD This next generation Barricade has a new web-based interface that is easier to use and is faster. Each option is accessible from the new side navigation section. If you want to setup the Router using the built-in Setup Wizard, simply click on the SETUP WIZARD option to start the process. 5.2 | SETUP WIZARD Time Zone Click on SETUP WIZARD. The first item is Time Zone.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Check Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance to automatically maintain the Router’s system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Then configure two different time servers by selecting the options in the Primary Server and Secondary Server fields, and click NEXT.
SETUP WIZARD Cable Modem After selecting Cable Modem as the Broadband Type, a message will appear stating that your data has been successfully saved. Note: Select Home to return to the home page, then select Advanced Settings/WAN to configure the required parameters. (See “WAN” on page 38.) Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 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, it will be dropped. (Default: 10) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click NEXT to complete the setup.
ADVANCED SETUP BigPond If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter your Username, Password, and Authentication Service Name for BigPond authentication. Click NEXT to complete the setup. 5.3 | ADVANCED SETUP Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Router and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 32 Menu Description Wireless Configures the radio frequency, SSID, encryption, and 802.1x for wireless communications. NAT Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual servers. Firewall Configures a variety of security and specialized functions, including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ. DDNS Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server.
ADVANCED SETUP STATUS The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included on this screen: Section Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. Release Renew Click on this button to disconnect to the WAN. Click on this button to establish a connection to the WAN.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Section Security Log Description Displays illegal attempts to access your network. Save Click on this button to save the security log file. Clear Click on this button to delete the access log. Refresh Click on this button to refresh the screen. DHCP Client Log Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network. SYSTEM Time Zone Set the time zone and time server for the Router. This information is used for log entries and client access control.
ADVANCED SETUP Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. (Default: smcadmin) For security you should assign your administration password before exposing the Router to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive. Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the Reset button on the rear panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Router using a standard web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click SAVE SETTINGS. Note: 36 If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the Router.
ADVANCED SETUP Syslog Server The Syslog Server tool will automatically download the Barricade log to the server IP address specified by the user. Enter the Server LAN IP Address and check the Enabled box to enable this function.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router WAN Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider, then click More Configuration to enter detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type.
ADVANCED SETUP Dynamic IP 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 Router. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first setting up your broadband account, only connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the Router and click the Clone MAC Address button.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (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. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
ADVANCED SETUP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. Using the above screen allows client PCs to establish a normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on each client PC. Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and default gateway IP address (usually supplied by your ISP), and then the PPTP User ID, Password and PPPTP Gateway IP address.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Auto-connect: This option will re-connect when you attempt to access the Internet. Keep session: This option keeps your PPTP online by having the Router continually check your internet connection. If you are disconnected, it will automatically reconnect to the WAN. Static IP If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Router, then enter the gateway address of your ISP.
ADVANCED SETUP BigPond BigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat system to maintain the Internet connection. On this page you can configure the user settings including, User Name, Password, and the Authentication Service Name.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router DNS Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.smc.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen. Primary Server: This is the IP Address of the first DNS server will be used first to translate the website name into an IP Address.
ADVANCED SETUP LAN • LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the Router and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. • Set a period for the lease time if required. For home networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease. • IP Address Pool – A dynamic IP address range may be specified (192.168.2.2–254). IP addresses running from 192.168.2.100–199 are the default value. Once the IP addresses, e.g. 192.168.2.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router WIRELESS To configure the Router as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set identifier (SSID), and security options.
ADVANCED SETUP Channel and SSID You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Router and all of your wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values. SSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as the other wireless devices in your network. (Default: SMC) SSID Broadcast: Broadcasting the SSID on the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs. For security reasons, you should disable SSID broadcast.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Wireless Mode: • 802.11a Set the communication mode for the Router. (Default: 11a Standard - Enabled) • 802.11b/g Set the communication mode for the Router. Default: Mixed (11b and 11g clients) Channel: The radio channel through which the Router communicates with PCs in its BSS. • 802.11a (Default: Auto) Note: • 802.11b/g (Default: 6) The available channel settings are limited by local regulations.
ADVANCED SETUP Security If you are transmitting sensitive data across radio channels, you should enable wireless security.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/decryption keys for the Router and all of your wireless clients. WEP mode: You can choose disabled, 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Key Provisioning: Select a key type of static key or dynamic key. Static WEP Key Setting You may manually enter the keys or automatically generate encryption keys.
ADVANCED SETUP If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the Router on each of your wireless clients. Note that Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) combines Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and 802.1x mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and 802.1x authentication service.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Field Default Parameter Description Cypher suite TKIP One of the security mechanism used by WPA for frame body and CRC frame encryption Authentication 802.1X Select the authentication mode. • 802.1X: It is for an enterprise network with a RADIUS server installed. • Pre-shared Key: It is for a SOHO network without any authentication server installed.
ADVANCED SETUP 802.1X Management access will be checked against the authentication database stored on the Router. If an authentication RADIUS server is used, you must specify the secret key of the Message-Authenticator attribute, i.e., Message Digest-5 (MD5), and the corresponding parameters in the RADIUS Server Parameters field for the remote authentication protocol.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router • • 54 General Parameters Field Default Parameter Description Enable 802.1X Yes Starts using 802.1x security control. Session Idle Timeout 300 seconds Defines a maximum period of time for which the connection is maintained during inactivity. Re-Authentication 3600 seconds Period Defines a maximum period of time for which the RADIUS server will dynamically re-assign a session key to a connected client station.
ADVANCED SETUP WDS (Wireless Distribution System) The WDS provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows an access point to establish a direct link to other access points, and stations to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS. (Default: Enable WDS - No) To establish a WDS connection between access points, follow the steps below. Notes: 1. Be sure that all access points with the same WDS links should use the same operation “Mode” (802.11a or 802.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 1. Click WIRELESS/Channel and SSID of the navigation menu for configuring the operation “Mode” (11a as example) and radio “Channel” on the first access point. 2. Go to WIRELESS/WDS page of the first access point, enter the (11a) WLAN MAC address of the peer (2nd, 3rd, 4th or the 5th) access point, and select the operation “Mode” (11a). 3.
ADVANCED SETUP Virtual Server If you configure the Router 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 Router redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 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.
ADVANCED SETUP 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. Example: ID Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Comment 1 28800 UDP 6667, 2300-2400, 47624, 28800-29000 TCP MSN Game Zone 2 6112 TCP 6112 UDP Battle.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router FIREWALL The Router firewall can provide access control of connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding. The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise enabling it to protect your network users.
ADVANCED SETUP Access Control Add PC Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not permitted for the WAN interface. The EZ-Stream Wireless Router can also limit the access of PCs within the network by blocking specific ports as defined in the “User Define Service” field. Each access control rule can be activated at a pre-defined time. (See “Schedule Rule” on page 64.) The defined “Rule Name” on the “Schedule Rule” page applies to the “Scheduling Rule” on the following screen.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router MAC Filter This section provides MAC filtering configuration information. To use MAC address filtering, you must enter a list of allowed/denied client MAC addresses into the filtering table. You can define up to 32 clients using the MAC address filtering table. When enabled only the MAC addresses entered will have access to your network. All other devices will be denied access to your network.
ADVANCED SETUP URL Blocking To configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to specify the web sites (www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you want to filter on your network. To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify an access rule in “Access Control” on page 60. To modify an existing rule, click the Edit option next to the rule you want to modify. To create a new rule, click on the Add PC option.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule allows you to configure access times to the Internet based on time and date. These rules will display on the Access Control-Add PC page, and can be used to configure more specific access control.
ADVANCED SETUP Add Schedule Rule Enables Schedule-based Internet access control. 1. Click Add Schedule Rule. 2. Define the settings for the schedule rule (as shown on the following screen). 3. Click OK and then click the SAVE SETTINGS button to save your settings.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Intrusion Detection The Intrusion Detection feature limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port.
ADVANCED SETUP • SPI and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default: Enabled) – When the SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked except for those types marked with a check in the Stateful Packet Inspection section. • RIP Defect (Default: Enabled) – If an RIP request packet is not acknowledged to by the Router, it will stay in the input queue and not be released.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Stateful Packet Inspection allows you to select different application types that are using dynamic port numbers. If you wish to use the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to block 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, H.323 Service, and TFTP Service.
ADVANCED SETUP DoS Detect Criteria Set up DoS (Denial-of-Service) and port scan criteria in the spaces provided (as shown below). Parameter Defaults Description Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions HIGH 300 sessions Defines the rate of newly unestablished sessions that will cause the software to start deleting half-open sessions. Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions LOW 250 sessions Defines the rate of newly unestablished sessions that will cause the software to stop deleting half-open sessions.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
ADVANCED SETUP DDNS Provider – This DNS feature is powered by either DynDNS, or TZO.com. With a DDNS connection you can host your own web site, E-mail server, FTP site, and more at your own location even if you have a dynamic IP address. (Default: Disable) Domain Name – A series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods that maps to the address of a the Router network connection and identifies the owner of the address.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router The section also has a “Server Configuration” section that automatically opens the port options checked in the Virtual Server section. Simply enter in the IP Address of your server, such as a web server, and then click on the port option “HTTP Port 80” so users can access your server from the WAN connection (Internet). UPnP Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above.
ADVANCED SETUP TOOLS Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reboot the Router. Configuration Tools • Backup Router Configuration – Saves the Router’s configuration settings to a file. • Restore from saved Configuration file (2304WBR_backup.bin) – Restores the settings from a saved backup configuration file.
Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. Download the upgrade file from the SMC web site (www.smc.com) and save it to your hard drive. In the Upgrade Target field, choose Firmware. Then click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file. Click BEGIN UPGRADE. Click OK to continue with the upgrade process. Note that the Router may become unresponsive for as long as one minute after the firmware upgrade.
ADVANCED SETUP Reboot Click REBOOT ROUTER to reset the Router. Click OK to reboot. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If you use the Reset button on the rear panel, the Router performs a power reset. If the button is depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.
APPENDIX A | TROUBLESHOOTING The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and the Router online. A. Verify your connection to the Router If you are unable to access the Router’s web-based administration pages then you may not be properly connected or configured. The screen shots in this section were taken on a Windows 2000 machine, but the same steps will apply to Windows 95/98/Me/XP.
Troubleshooting B. I am getting an IP Address that starts with 169.254.xxx.xxx If you are getting this IP Address, then you need to check that you are properly connected to the Router. Confirm that you have a good link light on the Router for the port this computer is connected to. If not, please try another cable. If you have a good link light, please open up a DOS window as described in the previous section and type ipconfig/renew.
Troubleshooting 3. Then type ipconfig/renew. D. 1. The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made. Check that the host computer and the Router are both powered on. 2. Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices. 3. Verify that Category 5 cable is used if you are operating at 100 Mbps, and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft). 4. Check the network card connections. 5. The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port, network card, or cable may be defective.
APPENDIX B | SPECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the SMC2304WBR-AG. Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.
Specifications Weight 370 g (13.05 oz) Input Power 12 V, 1 A Maximum Current 0.04 ARMS max. @ 110 V/240 V Power Consumption 5 Watts max.
APPENDIX C | COMPLIANCES C.0 | 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 Wireless 2.4 Ghz and 5 GHz Band Statements: As the SMC2304WBR-AG can operate in the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band it is limited by the FCC, Industry Canada and some other countries to indoor use only so as to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz bands.
EC Conformance Declaration • EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety • EN 301 893 - Technical requirements for 5 GHz radio equipment • EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment • EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment 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 detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar. 84 • The 5 GHz Turbo Mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. The current setting for this feature is found in the 5 GHz 802.11a Radio Settings Window as described in the user guide. • The 5 GHz radio's Auto Channel Select setting described in the user guide must always remain enabled to ensure that automatic 5 GHz channel selection complies with European requirements.
EC Conformance Declaration Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community The user/installer must use the provided configuration utility to check the current channel of operation and make necessary configuration changes to ensure operation occurs in conformance with European National spectrum usage laws as described below and elsewhere in this document. Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country Allowed Frequency Bands Allowed Channel Numbers Countries 5.15 - 5.
Compliances Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
EC Conformance Declaration German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/ diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Compliances C.3 | Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
Safety Compliance Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. 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.
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) (800) SMC-4-YOU; Phn: (949) 679-8000; Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe : Contact details can be found on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com european.techsupport@smc-europe.com Driver updates: http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads World Wide Web: http://www.smc.com http://www.smc-europe.com FOR LITERATURE OR ADVERTISING RESPONSE, CALL: U.S.A.
