SMC Networks SMC7004VBR - Manuals

7004VBR – Manual 6 CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected The SMC7004VBR Barricade Cable/DSL Broadband router is connected between the Cable/DSL Broadband Modem and your computers. If you have more then one computer to connect, simply plug the other computers into the LAN ports on the back of the router. 3.1...

7004VBR – Manual 7 CHAPTER 4 | Configuring your Computer The information outlined in this chapter will guide you through the configuration for the following Operating Systems: • Windows 95/98 • Windows Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Apple Macintosh 4.1 | Configuring Windows 95/98/Me 1. Access your...

7004VBR – Manual 8 5. From the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the [Obtain an IP address automatically] 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 secti...

7004VBR – Manual 10 CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the Barricade After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, 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 Navigat...

7004VBR – Manual 11 5.3 | Accessing the Barricade Management To access the Barricade’s web-based management screens, follow the steps below: 1. Launch your web-browser. NOTE : Your computer does not have to be ONLINE to configure the Barricade Router. 2. In the Address Bar, type: http://192.168.2.1 ...

7004VBR – Manual 12 CHAPTER 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration The Barricade’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the Barricade for use with a cable modem or DSL modem. Advanced setup supports more ad...

7004VBR – Manual 13 6.1 | Setup Wizard Below is an outline of each option available from the Setup Wizard section. This wizard takes 3 steps to complete an ISP configuration. 6.1.1 | Step One: Time Zone The first step is to configure the Time Zone you are located in. This setting is used for accurat...

7004VBR – Manual 14 • 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. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) on the default value (1492) unless you have a particular reason to cha...

7004VBR – Manual 17 6.2.2 | 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. • Dynamic IP The Host Name is optional, but it may be required by some ISPs. The de...

7004VBR – Manual 19 • Static IP Address If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address to you, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Barricade, and then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such ...

7004VBR – Manual 21 6.2.4 | NAT From this section, you can configure the Virtual Server and Special Application features that provide control over the port openings in the router’s firewall. This section can be used to support several Internet based applications such as VPN connections. • Virtual Se...

7004VBR – Manual 22 • Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony require multiple connections. These applications cannot work with Network Address Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections,...

7004VBR – Manual 23 Rule Description : Set a Rule Description so you know what this rule applies to. Ex. Jon’s Internet Access. DHCP Option : Apply this rule to a specific IP Address or range of IP’s on your network. You can use the DHCP client list to quickly add IP addresses that were provided via...

7004VBR – Manual 24 • MAC Filtering The MAC Filtering feature of the Barricade allows you to control access to your network based on the MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the client machine. This ID is unique to each network adapter. You can configure that MAC address to be allowed to access you...

7004VBR – Manual 25 • Website Blocking The Website Blocking feature of the Barricade limits access to website domains (i.e. www.somesite.com ) or by using keywords which will block any websites that have that keyword in the URL. This feature is an ideal way to protect your family members from questi...

7004VBR – Manual 26 • The following features can be set on this page: o Advanced Firewall Protection : Enable/Disable SPI section of firewall. o Discard Ping from WAN : When this feature is enabled, any host on the WAN cannot ping this product. This helps avoid unnecessary attacks from the WAN side ...

7004VBR – Manual 28 6.2.9 | Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included on this screen: 1. INTERNET Dis...

7004VBR – Manual 29 APPENDIX A | Troubleshooting The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and Barricade router online. A.1 | Verify you are connected to the Barricade Router If you are unable to access the Barricade’s web-based administration pag...

7004VBR – Manual 30 If you have another IP address listed, then the PC may not be configured for a DHCP connection. Please refer to Chapter 4 | Configure your Computer for information. Once you have confirmed your computer is configured for DHCP, then please follow the steps below. 1. Open a DOS win...

7004VBR – Manual 31 A.4 | I have a Dynamic IP connection and I can’t get online Most cable companies use a Dynamic IP configuration to provide Internet access. If you have this type of connection, and are unable to get connected, please follow the steps outlined below: 1. Unplug the power from your ...

7004VBR – Manual 32 APPENDIX B | Technical Specifications Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the Barricade 4-Port Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC7004VBR) Standards 802.3, 802.3u WAN Port 1 - 10/100Mbps RJ45, with Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Port 4 - 10/100Mbps RJ45, with Auto MDI/MDIX Sup...

7004VBR – Manual 34 APPENDIX D | Compliances FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a com...

7004VBR – Manual 35 APPENDIX E | Technical Support PHONE From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) • (800) SMC-4-YOU • (949) 679-8000 • Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) • 44 (0) 118 974 8700 • Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-mail addresses: • techsupport@s...