SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14-G2 User Manual

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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
Before installing the Barricade, verify that you have all the items listed 
under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, 
contact your local distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary 
cabling before installing the Barricade. After installing the Barricade, refer 
to “Configuring the Barricade” on page 4-1.
Package Contents
After unpacking the Barricade, check the contents of the box to be sure 
you have received the following...

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System Requirements
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service 
Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.
• A computer with a CD-ROM drive
• Windows (98 or later), MacOS (9.x)
• An up to date web browser:
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
• Mozilla 1.7/Firefox 1.0 or later
Hardware Description 
The Barricade connects to the Internet or to a remote site using its WAN 
RJ-45 port linked to a modem. It also...

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
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Figure 2-1.  Front LED indicators
The power and port LED indicators on the front panel are illustrated by 
the following table. 
LED Status Description
Power On The Barricade is receiving power. Normal 
operation.
Off Power off or failure.
WAN On WAN link.
Off No WAN link.
PPPoE/DSL On PPPoE/DSL connection is functioning 
correctly.
Flashing  The Barricade is sending or receiving data via 
PPPoE/DSL link.
Off PPPoE/DSL connection is not established.
WLAN On WLAN link.
Flashing...

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The following figure and table shows the rear panel of the Barricade.
 
Figure 2-2.  Rear Panel
LAN 1~4 On Ethernet link.
Flashing The LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Off No Ethernet link.
Item Description
Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause 
damage.
WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your WAN line to this port.
LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local 
area network to...

ISP SETTINGS
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ISP Settings
Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up 
the Barricade:
• ISP account user name and password
• Protocol, encapsulation and VPI/VCI circuit numbers
•DNS server address
• IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (for fixed IP users only)
Connect the System
Desktop Installation
The Barricade can be positioned on any convenient flat surface in your 
office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You 
should, however,...

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Wall-Mount Installation
There are two wall-mount holes at the bottom of the Barricade. Before 
drilling two holes into the wall, make sure the holes are 112 mm apart. 
1. Choose a suitable location for the Barricade.
Note:It should be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the 
device.
2. Measure the distance of the two wall-mount holes.
3. Drill two holes into the wall.
4. Insert a screw into each hole. 
Note:Leave 5 mm exposed of the screw head.
5. Attach the Barricade to...

CONNECT THE SYSTEM
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Connecting the Barricade to your LAN
The four LAN ports on the Barricade auto-negotiate the connection speed 
to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, as well as the 
transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.
Use RJ-45 cables to connect any of the four LAN ports on the Barricade 
to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, cascade any of the LAN 
ports on the Barricade to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect 
your PC or other network equipment to the hub or...

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Application Example
The following diagram shows a typical network application.
9V 1AWAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
Phone
ADSL 

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CHAPTER 3
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ONFIGURING THE
CLIENT PC
After completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, 
you need to configure your computer to connect to the Barricade. You can 
either configure your computer to automatically obtain IP settings 
(DHCP) or manually configure IP address settings (Static IP).
Depending on your operating system see:
“Windows 2000” on page 3-3,
“Windows XP” on page 3-9,
or
“Configuring Your Macintosh Computer” on page 3-15. 

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION
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TCP/IP Configuration
To access the Internet through the Barricade, you must configure the 
network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet 
as the Barricade. The default network settings for the Barricade are:
IP Address: 192.168.2.1 
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note:These settings can be changed to fit your network requirements, 
but you must first configure at least one computer to access the 
Barricade’s web configuration interface in order to make the...