SMC Networks Barricade SMCWBR 14-GM User manual

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SMCWBR14-GM
Wireless Broadband Router
with MIMO Technology
User’s Manual

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Copyright
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transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission.
Trademarks
All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.
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 the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.
Note. The content of user manual will be revised without notice.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Features
System Requirements
Package List
Hardware Ports and Buttons
LED Indicators
Getting Started
Configuring Wireless Broadband Router
System Settings
WAN Settings
LAN Settings
Wireless Settings
NAT
Firewall
Dynamic DNS Services
UPnP
System Tools

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Wireless Broadband Router. This product is
specifically designed 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 can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this
product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.
The SMCWBR14-GM is an ultra slim design and compact size of Wireless Broadband Router. It
is an ideal device for home and office users who need to efficiently and easily surf Internet anytime in
home or office. Additionally, Wireless Broadband Router and fully compliant IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g,
MIMO WLAN device functions let you connect to LocalArea Network or Internet easily.
The SMCWBR14-GM offers WLAN mobility for home user and business people to maintain
continuous network connectivity. Home users can stay connected to the network anywhere through a
building without being limited by LAN cables via SMCWBR14-GM’s AP functionality. This device
also has the additional advantage of providing high performance throughput and large coverage range
in wireless network. The SMCWBR14-GM supports the UPnP NAT traversal and users can use any
UPNP software easily without NAT unfriendly problem. Besides it also supports NetBIOS over TCP to
let computers share files in LAN.
Features
Router Basic functions
Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
Equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
WAN type supported
The router supports some WAN types, Static, Dynamic, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Dynamic IP with
Road Runner.
Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.
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.
Virtual Server supported

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Enable you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet
users.
User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
User can define the attributes to support the special applications requiring multiple connections,
like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and so on, then this product can
sense the application type and open multi-port tunnel for it.
DMZ Host supported
Lets a networked computer be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is used when special
application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.
Statistics of WAN Supported
Enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets
Wireless functions
High speed for wireless LAN connection
Up to 54Mbps data rate by incorporating Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM).
Roaming
Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11b (11M) and IEEE 802.11g (54M) WLAN
infrastructure.
IEEE 802.11b compatible (11M)
Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.
IEEE 802.11g compatible (54M)
Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.
Auto fallback
54M, 48M, 36M, 24M, 18M, 12M, 6M data rate with auto fallback in 802.11g mode.
11M, 5.5M, 2M, 1M data rate with auto fallback in 802.11b mode.
Security functions
Packet filter supported
Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing
packets and letting them pass or halting them based on the IP address of the source and
destination.
Domain Filter Supported
Let you prevent users under this device from accessing specific URLs.
URL Blocking Supported
URL Blocking can block hundreds of websites connection by simply a keyword.

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VPN Pass-through
The router also supports VPN pass-through.
802.1X supported
When the 802.1X function is enabled, the Wireless user must authenticate to this router first to
use the Network service.
Support WPA-PSK and WPA
When the WPA function is enabled, the Wireless user must authenticate to this router first to use
the Network service
SPI Mode Supported
When SPI Mode is enabled, the router will check every incoming packet to detect if this packet
is valid.
DoS Attack Detection Supported
When this feature is enabled, the router will detect and log the DoS attack comes from the
Internet.
Advanced functions
System time Supported
Allow you to synchronize system time with network time server.
E-mail Alert Supported
The router can send its info by mail.
Dynamic dns Supported
At present,the router has 3 ddns.dyndns,TZO.com and dhs.org.
Other functions
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)Supported
The router also supports this function. The applications: X-box, Msn Messenger.
System Requirements
To start to use the SMCWBR14-GM, your system must have the following minimum
requirements:
Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP.
An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100 BaseT) adapter for wired client.
At least one WLAN client adapter of 802.11g(54Mbps) or 802.11b(11Mbps) for wireless

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connection.
TCP/IP and NetBIOS network protocol installed.
Internet Browser installed.
The SMCWBR14-GM requires an external 12V, 1Apower supply which is included in the
SMCWBR14-GM package. For safe operation, please use only the power adapter provided by
SMCWBR14-GM.
Package List
Wireless broadband router
Installation CD-ROM
Power adapter
CAT-5 UTP Fast Ethernet cable
Hardware Ports and Buttons
Rear Panel
Figure 1-1 Rear Panel
Ports:
Port Description
PWR Power inlet

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WAN the port where you will connect your cable (or DSL) modem or
Ethernet router.
Port 1-4 the ports where you will connect networked computers and other
devices.
LED Indicators
Front Panel
Figure 1-2 Front Panel
LED:
LED Function Color Status Description
Power Power
indication
Green On Power is being applied to this product.
Status System
status
Green Blinking Status is flashed once per second to indicate system is alive.
WAN WAN port
activity
Green On The WAN port is linked.
Blinking The WAN port is sending or receiving data.
WLAN Wireless
activity
Green Blinking Sending or receiving data via wireless

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Link.
1~4
Link status Green On An active station is connected to the corresponding LAN
port.
Blinking The corresponding LAN port is sending or receiving data.Speed
10/100 Data Rate Green On Data is transmitting in 100Mbps on the corresponding LAN
port.
Reset To reset system settings to factory defaults
Getting Started
Procedure for Hardware Installation
Decide where to place your Wireless Broadband Router
You can place your Wireless Broadband Router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount
it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center of
your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference,
such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to power and network
connection.
Setup LAN connection
Wired LAN connection: connects an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of
the LAN ports of this product.
Wireless LAN connection: locate this product at a proper position to gain the best transmit
performance.