SMC Networks SMC7004WFW User manual

Wireless Barricade
Plus
Quick Start Guide
SMC7004WFW
V1.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Indicator LEDs
Chapter 3 Configuring your Computer
Chapter 4 Configuring your Barricade
Chapter 5 About SMC
For wireless operation of the SMC7004WFW please refer to the Full Manual
found on CD-rom (included in this package) or on www.smc-europe.com. Also
refer to the documentation provided with your wireless PCI or PCMCIA cards.
For VPN configuration please refer to the Full Manual found on CD-rom
(included in this package). For additional information visit www.smc-
europe.com.
For Full Manuals in other languages please refer either to the included CD-rom
or to www.smc-europe.com.
Chapter 1. Introduction
The SMC Barricade is a Broadband Router designed to share Internet
Access, provide security, and to network multiple devices for a variety
of users. The Barricade’s simple installation and setup can be carried
out by the least experienced of users, while providing networking
professionals with easy to configure advanced features. Please read
the User Guide for advanced features of this product.
This Package Contains
•One SMC Barricade
•One Power Adapter
•This Quick Installation Guide
•One CD with Complete Documentation
•One Category 5 Fast Ethernet Cable
Confirm That You Meet Installation Requirements
Before proceeding with the installation of your Barricade, please be
sure you have the following:
•A computer with an Ethernet network card installed
•Your Windows CD, if your computer is running Win 95, 98, or ME
•An Internet connection through a cable or xDSL modem
•An additional Ethernet network cable
•A Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape
Chapter 2. Indicator LEDs
Front Panel
Rear Panel
The front panel of the Barricade provides indicator LEDs (Light
Emitting Diodes) for easy monitoring. The following table defines
the function of each LED.
Item Description
LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
Wireless Dual antennas provide optimal reception by dynamically
Antennas choosing the best antenna for each client.
Reset Use this button to reset the power and restore the default
Button factory settings.
WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your Cable modem, xDSL modem,
or an Ethernet router to this port.
LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your
local area network to these ports (such as a PC, hub
or switch).
Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may
cause damage.
LED Condition Status
Power (Green) On Wireless Barricade Plus is receiving power.
WLAN (Green) On The Wireless Barricade Plus has
established a valid wireless connection.
WAN (Green) On The WAN port has established a valid
network connection.
LAN Link (Green) On The indicated LAN port has established a
valid network connection.
Activity (Amber) Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting
or receiving traffic.
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RESET 9V
2A MAX
WAN 123
RESET
RESET
9V
2A MAX
9V
2A MAX
WA
WA
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known as a static IP address. How your ISP assigns your IP address
determines how you will configure your computer.
Here is what to do:
1. From the Windows desktop, click the "Start" button. Choose
"Settings," then click "Control Panel."
2. From "Control Panel," double-click the "Network" icon.
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1. Connecting Computers: Connect computers directly to the
Barricade on ports 1-3 on the rear panel. If you have more than 3
computers to plug in, connect a hub or a switch (using its uplink
port) and connect additional computers to that device.
2. Connecting a Cable Modem or DSL Modem: Connect your Cable or
DSL modem to the WAN port on the rear panel.
3. Power: Plug the power cord into the power jack.
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Computer
This Quick Installation Guide provides configuration instructions for
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP, and for Macintosh OS 7.x
and above. Please be sure that you are following the proper
instruction set for your operating system.
•Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/Me.
•Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000.
•Configuring Your Computer with Windows XP.
•Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0.
•Configuring Your Macintosh Computer.
Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Millennium Edition
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were
created from Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Me are very
similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.
Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings
After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your
devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to your
Barricade. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP
address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a
networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify your IP address and
associated numbers, which you must enter manually. This is also

3. In the "Network" window, under the "Configuration" tab, double-
click the "TCP/IP" entry that is listed with your network card.
4. Select the "IP Address" tab.
If "Obtain an IP address automatically" is already selected, your
computer is already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each
window, and skip to Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy.
5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Record them in the
spaces provided after step 9 in this section.
6. Click the "Gateway" tab and record the numbers listed under
"Installed gateways."
7. Click the "DNS Configuration" tab. Locate the DNS servers listed
under "DNS Server Search Order." Record the listed addresses.
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8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have
recorded them correctly. Click the "IP Address" tab and then
click "Obtain an IP address automatically." Click OK.
9. Windows may need your Windows 95/98/ME CD to copy some files.
After it finishes copying, it will then prompt you to restart your
system. Click "Yes" and your computer will shut down and restart.
TCP/IP Configuration Setting
IP Address ____.____.____.____
Subnet Mask ____.____.____.____
Primary DNS Server ____.____.____.____
Secondary DNS Server ____.____.____.____
Default Gateway ____.____.____.____
Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy
You will need to verify that the "HTTP Proxy" feature of your Web
browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able
to view the configuration pages inside your Barricade. The
following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click
"Tools," then "Internet Options."
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2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab.
Next, click the "LAN Settings…" button.
3. Clear all the checkboxes.
4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet
Options" window.

Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then
click "Preferences…"
2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click
"Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to
the Internet." Click "OK."
3. Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/Me computer
connected to your Barricade.
Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your
Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing
any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your
Barricade, you will also verify that you have configured your
computer correctly.
1. Click "Start," then "Run…"
2. Type "WINIPCFG" and click "OK." It may take a minute or two
for the "IP Configuration" window to appear.
3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click
"Release" and then "Renew." Verify that your IP address is now
192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your
Default Gateway is 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your
Barricade is functioning. Click "OK" to close the "IP
Configuration" window.
Now that your computer is configured to connect to your
Barricade, please skip to "Configuring Your Barricade".
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Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000
Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings
After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to
configure your computer to connect to your Barricade. You also need
to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue
these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known
as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify
your IP address and associated numbers, which you must enter
manually. This is also known as a static IP address. How your ISP
assigns your IP address determines how you will configure your
computer.
Here is what to do:
1. From the Windows desktop, click the "Start" button. Choose
"Settings," then click "Network and Dial-Up Connections" icon.
2. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to
your Barricade.
3. Click "Properties."
4. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
"
5. All the information that you need to record is on the "Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box. Use the spaces below
to record the information.
If "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically" are already selected, your computer is
already configured for DHCP. Click "Cancel" to close each window,
and skip to to Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy.
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6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and then select
"Obtain DNS server address automatically." Click "OK" or "Close"
to close each window
TCP/IP Configuration Setting
IP Address ____.____.____.____
Subnet Mask ____.____.____.____
Primary DNS Server ____.____.____.____
Secondary DNS Server ____.____.____.____
Default Gateway ____.____.____.____
Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy
You will need to verify that the "HTTP Proxy" feature of your Web
browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able
to view the configuration pages inside your Barricade. The
following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.
Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click "Tools,"
then "Internet Options."
2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab.
Next, click the "LAN Settings…" button.
3. Clear all the checkboxes.
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4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet
Options" window.
Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then
click "Preferences…"
2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click
"Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to
the Internet." Click "OK."
Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your
Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing
any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your
Barricade, you will also verify that you have configured your
computer correctly.
1. From the Windows desktop, click the "Start" button, then
"Programs," then "Accessories," and then click "Command Prompt."
2. In the "Command Prompt" window, type "IPCONFIG /RELEASE"
and press the <ENTER> key.
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3. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that
your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2-254), your Subnet Mask
is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1.
These values confirm that your Barricade is functioning.
4. Type "EXIT" and press <ENTER> to close the "Command Prompt"
window.
Now that your computer is configured to connect to your
Barricade, please skip "Configuring Your Barricade".
Configuring Your Computer with Windows XP
Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings
After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure
your computer to connect to your Barricade. You also need to
determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these
numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify
your IP address and associated numbers, which you must enter
manually. This is also known as a static IP address. How your ISP
assigns your IP address determines how you will configure your
computer.
Here is what to do:
1. From the Windows desktop, click the "start" button. Choose
"Control Panel."
2. Select the "Network and Internet Connections" icon ,then
click the "Network Connections" icon ,and and double-click
on the adapter you will use for this connection.
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