Page 2 - Copyright; All rights reserved.
7004VBR – Manual 2 Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted...
Page 4 - CHAPTER 1 | Introduction
7004VBR – Manual 4 CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband Router (SMC7004VBR). 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 ...
Page 5 - CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Barricade; Comprehensive LEDs for network status and troubleshooting
7004VBR – Manual 5 CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Barricade The SMC7004VBR Barricade Cable/DSL Broadband Router is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This full-featured router offers: • 4 - 10/100 Mbps Auto-Sensing LAN ports with Auto-MDI MDIX feature • 1 - 10/100 Mbps WAN port w...
Page 6 - CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected; Connect the LAN; Connect the power cable to the Barricade.; EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard; will automatically connect you to the Internet.
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...
Page 7 - CHAPTER 4 | Configuring your Computer; Windows Me
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...
Page 8 - [OK] button to save this change and close the Properties window.
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...
Page 10 - CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the Barricade; NOTE; please visit
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...
Page 11 - button to access the router.
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 ...
Page 12 - CHAPTER 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration; Note
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...
Page 13 - Select the type of broadband connection you have.; Cable Modem; Your ISP may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into this field.
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...
Page 14 - The BigPond Internet service is used in Australia.
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...
Page 17 - Dynamic IP
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...
Page 19 - Use this section to configure the built-in client.
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 ...
Page 21 - Virtual Server
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...
Page 22 - Click on “Click here to configure a new Parental
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,...
Page 23 - Rule Description; : Set a Rule Description so you know what this rule applies to. Ex. Jon’s; DHCP Option
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...
Page 24 - MAC Filtering
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...
Page 25 - Website Blocking; ) or by using keywords which will block any websites that have that; Advanced Settings
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...
Page 26 - When this feature is enabled, any host on the WAN; Email Alert; variety of security risks. Only use this option as a last resort.
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 ...
Page 28 - INTERNET; Displays WAN connection type and status.; GATEWAY; Displays illegal attempts to access your network.; DHCP Client Log; Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network.
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...
Page 29 - APPENDIX A | Troubleshooting; A.1 | Verify you are connected to the Barricade Router; information displayed:; A.3 | I have another IP Address displayed
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...
Page 30 - Chapter 4 | Configure your Computer
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...
Page 31 - A.4 | I have a Dynamic IP connection and I can’t get online; router to confirm that you are online.
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 ...
Page 32 - APPENDIX B | Technical Specifications; NAT firewall and SPI firewall
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...
Page 33 - APPENDIX C | Warranty
Page 34 - APPENDIX D | Compliances; FCC Interference Statement
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...
Page 35 - APPENDIX E | Technical Support; PHONE
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...
