SMC Networks EZ Networking SMC7004VBR V.2 User manual

SMC7004VBR V.2

Cable/DSL Broadband Router
Built-in 4-Port 10/100Mbps Switch
User Guide
From SMC's Barricade™ line of Broadband Routers
November 2003

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting to Know the Barricade™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Configuring your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Configuring Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuring Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Configuring a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Configuring the Barricade™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Disable Proxy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessing the Barricade™ Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Navigating the Web-based Administration . . . . . 19
Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step One: Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Step Two: Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Step Three: Finish Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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DDNS (Dynamic DNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Legal Information and Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

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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.
Important Information!
This information is addressed to the DSL-Users without
a flat rate contract**.
With your DSL-router you have received a device of high quality,
which allows you fast and easy access to the Internet.
The factory default settings of this router have been done
in a way to provide you with uninterrupted access and use
of the Internet. With this background for cost reasons we
recommend that you enter into a "flat rate" – contract with
your DSL-line provider.
Why should you do that?
Please consider that a router, an entirely independent working
device, does not switch off automatically when shutting off your PC !
You may trigger such an automatic shut-off by setting a so called
"idle-time" (for details consult your manual at PPPoE or PPTP
WAN access configuration). Depending at the set time (1 to 5 min)
the router cuts the DSL-link when idle, indeed. But this still does
not provide for 100% security.

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This disconnect only happens if there are no more open requests
received from either the LAN or the WAN side (here this can be
requests from the internet, i.e. initiated through the use of so called
file sharing programs like eMule, eDonkey, etc.) that keep the
router active.
In order to counter such incalculable activity and protect yourself
from higher than expected on-line costs we therefore recommend
again a flat-rate contract for your DSL-connection.
The only safe alternative: Pull the plug!
That is to disconnect your router from the mains.
Please feel free to contact our SMC-hotline if you have further
questions.
** Flat-rate is an offer of your DSL-line provider, which gives you
timely unlimited access to the Internet at a defined (flat-) rate.
Features and Benefits
•Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via
a 10/100 Mbps WAN port.
•Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
switch ports.
•DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain
name mapping.
•Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges,
hacker prevention, DoS, and NAT.
•NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-user
account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected
access to Internet services such as web, mail, FTP, and Telnet) .

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•Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP,
or IPSec pass-through.
•User-definable application sensing tunnel supports
applications requiring multiple connections.
•Parental controls allows the user to block access to certain
web sites.
•Email alerts when the users network is being compromised.
•Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system
that supports TCP/IP.
•Compatible with all popular Internet applications.
Package Contents
Before installing the Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband Router,
verify that you have the items listed under Package Contents.
Also be sure that you have the necessary cabling. If any of
the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC
distributor.
•Barricade™ Broadband Router.
•Power adapter.
•One CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
•Four rubber feet.
•One CD-ROM.
If possible, retain the carton and original packing materials
in case there is a need to return the product.

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Minimum Requirements
•Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet connection and Internet
accessfromyourlocaltelephonecompanyorInternetService
Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.
•A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernetcard, or USB-to-Ethernetconverter.
•Network adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) cabling and
TCP/IP protocol installed per PC.
•Internet Explorer 4.0 (or Higher) or Netscape Navigator 4.7
(or Higher) for Web-based configuration of the Barricade™.

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GETTING TO KNOW
THE BARRICADE™
The SMC7004VBR Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband Router
is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This
fullfeatured router offers:
•4 – 10/100 Mbps Auto-Sensing LAN ports with Auto-MDI
MDIX feature.
•1 – 10/100 Mbps WAN port with Auto-MDI MDIX feature.
•Comprehensive LEDs for network status and troubleshooting.
•[Reset] Button.

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LED Indicators
The Barricade™ includes LED indicators on the front panel that
simplify installation and network troubleshooting.
LED ON OFF FLASHING
PWR Receiving power Not receiving power N/A
WAN Good WAN
connection detected NoWANconnection detected Transmitting or receiving traffic
LINK/ACT Good LAN
connection detected No LAN connection detected Transmitting or receiving traffic
10/100 Mbps LAN port operating
at 100 Mbps LAN port operating at 10 Mbps N/A
Resetting the Barricade™
The [Reset] button is located on the rear panel of the Barricade™
Broadband Router. Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to push the
Reset button.
Reset
If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet,
simply unplug the router for 3 seconds then plug back in.
Restore Factory Defaults
If resetting the router does not resolve your issue, then you
can follow these steps:
1. Leave power plugged into the router.
2. Locate the [Reset] button on the back panel, press and
hold until WAN LED flashes off.
3. Release [Reset] button.