SMC Networks Wireless Broadband Router User manual

Wireless Broadband Router
User Guide
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SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2000 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
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All rights reserved.

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Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark and Barricade is a registered trademark of SMC Networks,
Inc. Other products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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 commercial environment. This
equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures are necessary to correct such interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity:
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements
of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
member states relative to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................. 5
1.1 Functions and Features .................................................................. 5
1.2 Packing List ................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation............................................................... 7
2.1 Panel Layout.................................................................................. 7
2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation............................................ 10
Chapter 3 Network Settings and Software Installation........................... 13
3.1 Make Correct Network Settings of Your Computer .................... 13
3.2 Install the Software into Your Computers.................................... 14
Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Broadband Router ............................... 17
4.1 Startup and Login......................................................................... 17
4.2 Status............................................................................................ 18
4.3 Toolbox........................................................................................ 19
4.4 Primary Setup .............................................................................. 20
4.5 DHCP Server ............................................................................... 22
4.6 Virtual Server............................................................................... 23
4.7 Special AP.................................................................................... 24
4.8 Access Control............................................................................. 25
4.9 Misc. Items................................................................................... 26
4.10 Wireless Setting ......................................................................... 27
Chapter 5 Print Server............................................................................. 28
5.1 Configuring on Windows 95/98 Platforms.................................. 28
5.2 Configuring on Windows NT Platforms...................................... 30
5.3 Configuring on Windows 2000 Platforms................................... 31
5.4 Configuring on Unix-based Platforms......................................... 32

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Appendix A: TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 95/98........................... 33
A.1 Install TCP/IP Protocol into Your PC ......................................... 33
A.2 Set TCP/IP Protocol for Working with IP Sharer........................ 34

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding SMC Wireless Broadband Router.
This product is designed specifically for small office and home office needs. It provides a
complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for
non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product are included in
this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the manual carefully so
you may take full advantage of its functions.
1.1 Functions and Features
 High speed for wireless LAN connection
11Mbps data rate by incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).
 Roaming
Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11b WLAN infrastructure.
 IEEE 802.11b compatible
Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.
 Auto fallback
11Mbps, 5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps data rate with auto-fallback.
 Broadband modem and IPsharing
Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an
Ethernet router to surf the Internet.
 Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
Equipped with a 3-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
 VPN supported
Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows you to set up VPN server and VPN
clients.
 Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside sources and other intruders are blocked to
protect your Intranet.

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 DHCP server supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from
this product.
 Web-based configuring
Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape
or Internet Explorer.
 Access Control supported
Allows you to assign different access right for different users.
 Virtual Server supported
Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN for access
by Internet users.
 User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
User can define the attributes to support the special applications requiring
multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet
telephony, and so on. This product can then sense the application type and open
the correct multi-port tunnel for it.
 DMZ Host supported
Lets a networked computer be fully open to the Internet; this function is used
when the special application-sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an
application to function correctly.
1.2 Packing List
 One wireless broadband router unit
 One installation CD-ROM
 One power adapter
 One CAT-5 UTP Fast Ethernet cable

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Panel Layout
2.1.1. Front Panel
The front panel features three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, one Wide Area network
(WAN) port, and diagnostic LED indicators. The WAN port connects your DSL or cable
modem to the router. The LAN ports are used to connect to your computers or other
network devices. LEDs monitor the status of each port.
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
RESET: To reset system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps:
1. Power off the device,
2. Press the reset button and hold,
3. Power on the device,
4. Keep the button pressed for about 5 seconds,
5. Release the button,
6. Watch the M1 and M2 LEDs; they will flash 8 times and then M1 will flash
once per second.
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WAN: the port where you will connect your cable (or DSL) modem or Ethernet router.
Port 1-3: the ports where you will connect networked computers and other devices.

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LED:
LED Function Color Status Description
M1 System status 1 Orange Blinking This product is functioning
properly
On This product is working for a
specific service
M2 System status 2 Orange Blinking This product is being configured
or upgraded. Don’t turn it off !
On The WAN port is linked
WAN WAN port
activity Green Blinking The WAN port is sending or
receiving data
On The LAN port is linked
LAN LAN port
activity Green Blinking The LAN port is sending or
receiving data
W-Link Backbone
activity Green Blinking Sending or receiving data from wireless to wired backbone
W-Act Wireless activity Green Blinking Sending or receiving data via
wireless
On An active station is connected to
the corresponding LAN port
Link/Act.
1~3 Link status Green Blinking The corresponding LAN port is
sending or receiving data
10/100
1~3 Data Rate Green On Data is transmitting in 100Mbps
on the corresponding LAN port