SMC Networks BR18VPN User manual

After unpacking the SMCBR18VPN, please check the contents of the box to be sure
you have received the following components:
•1Barricade™ VPN 8-Port Broadband Router (SMCBR18VPN).
•SMC EZ Installation and Documentation CD.
•Quick Installation Guide.
•1Ethernet Cable.
•1Power Supply.
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or
damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing
materials in case there is a need to return the product.
Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at the SMC's Web site:
www.smc.com or www.smc-europe.com.
To install and connect to the SMCBR18VPN, you must have:
•APC running Windows 9x/Me/2000/XP, MAC OS 8.X or above, or Linux/Unix.
•Each PC should have a wired network adapter correctly installed.
•Internet Explorer/Netscape Navigator 5.0 or higher.
•An external Cable, xDSL, ISDN, or Dial-Up modem.
•ACD-ROM drive*.
Note: A CD-ROM drive is only required if you want to use the EZ 3-Click Installation
Wizard application to configure your Barricade™ Router. The process can be
completed manually through the web interface.
The Barricade™ VPN 8-Port Broadband Router router is equipped with:
•1Auto-Sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 WAN connection.
•8Auto-Sensing 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 LAN connections.
•1Power connection.
•1Reset button.
•1COM connection for ISDN or external dial-up modem.
There are 6 Front Panel LED Indicators:
LED (Label)
Power (Power)
Status (Status)
WAN (100M)
WAN (10M)
LAN (100M)
LAN (10M)
Activity
Solid LED indicates that the unit is powered on.
No light indicates the unit is powered off.
Solid LED indicates the device is in process
of boot up or firmware upgrade.
Blinking LED indicates device is working correctly.
Solid LED indicates a LAN connection was
detected at 100Mbps.
Blinking LED indicates traffic is being transmitted
through the WAN connection.
No light indicates a WAN connection was not
detected or was detected at 10Mbps.
Solid LED indicates a LAN connection was detected.
Blinking LED indicates traffic is being transmitted
through the WAN connection.
No light indicates a WAN connection was not
detected or detected at 100Mbps.
Solid LED indicates a LAN connection is detected
at 100Mbps.
Blinking LED indicates traffic is being transmitted
through the WAN connection.
No light indicates a LAN connection was not
detected or detected at 10Mbps.
Solid LED indicates a LAN connection is detected
at 10Mbps.
Blinking LED indicates traffic is being transmitted
through the WAN connection.
No light indicates a LAN connection was not
detected or detected at 100Mbps.
Color
Green
Orange
Green
Orange
Green
Orange
Package contents Hardware description
System requirements
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:
From U.S.A. and Canada
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
(800) SMC-4-YOU;
Phn: [phone];
Fax: [phone]
From Europe: Contact details can be found
on www.smc-europe.com or www.smc.com.
INTERNET
E-mail addresses:
[email protected]
[e-mail]
World Wide Web:
http://www.smc.com/
http://www.smc-europe.com/
If you are looking for further contact
information, please visit www.smc.com
or www.smc-europe.com.
Model Number: SMCBR18VPN
Driver updates:
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=tech_support_drivers_downloads

BROADBAND
MODEM
Current Setup BarricadeTM Setup
COMPUTER
ETHERNET CABLE
CABLE
OR DSL
BROADBAND
MODEM
BARRICADE
ROUTER
ETHERNET CABLE
POWER CORD
ETHERNET CABLE
CABLE
OR DSL
COMPUTER
1
1
2
2
3
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4Finally, when you have connected
both your Broadband modem and
computer to the Router, you can
connect the BarricadeTM s power cord
into an available electrical outlet.
Unplug your existing Broadband
Modem s Ethernet cable from the
back of your computer.
Connect this same Ethernet
cable connector to the WAN/ port
on the BarricadeTM Router. Using the Ethernet cable
included in the box, connect one
end to LAN Port-1 on the
BarricadeTM Router and then
connect the other end to the
Ethernet port connection on your
computer.
BarricadeTM VPN
8-Port Broadband Router
EZ Installation CD Using The EZ 3-Click Wizard
Hardware installation
Congratulations on your purchase of the Barricade™ VPN 8-Port Broadband Router (SMCBR18VPN). This EZ Quick Installation Guide will guide you through a simple process
to get your new Barricade™ Router online in 3 mouse clicks. For additional information and advanced settings configurations please refer to the User Guide included on
the CD-ROM.
Before you can use the EZ 3-Click Wizard you need to connect your new Barricade™ Router to your Broadband Modem and to at least one computer. To setup your initial network,
follow the steps below:
When you have completed the network setup outlined in the previous section, put
the SMC EZ Installation and Documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
For initial setup, it is recommended that you use the EZ 3-Click Install Wizard on
the computer that was originally connected to your Broadband Internet connection.
The EZ 3-Click Wizard should auto-run to display the splash screen below. If it does not
browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the Router icon.
To begin the installation of your new Barricade™ Router, click the [Start EZ 3-Click
Wizard] button.
Note: The EZ 3-Click Installation wizard only works on a Windows-based computer.
If you are using any other operating system, please configure the Barricade™
through the web-based interface.
Macintosh / Linux Users!
If you are setting up this Router in a non-Windows network environment,
please refer to the User Guide located in the manual folder on the CD-ROM.
The EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard is not compatible with the Mac or Linux OS.
BarricadeTM Web Management:
You can access the web-based management tools using a java-enabled web browser
by typing http://192.168.2.1 in the Browser Address bar.
If you are unable to access the web-based management, please refer to the User Guide
to confirm your web-browser is configured correctly.
Default Settings:
Router IP Address: 192.168.2.1
Default Password: smcadmin
Quick Installation Guide
SMCBR18VPN
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However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of
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