Wireless Barricade Plus Quick Start Guide SMC7004WFW V1.0 Table of Contents Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Indicator LEDs Configuring your Computer Configuring your Barricade About SMC Chapter 2. Indicator LEDs Front Panel Rear Panel RESET WAN WA 1 2 3 9V 2 A MAX ! English 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.smceurope.com. For Full Manuals in other languages please refer either to the included CD-rom or to www.smc-europe.com. The front panel of the Barricade provides indicator LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED. RESET WAN 1 2 3 9V 2 A MAX 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 Item LEDs Wireless Antennas Reset Button WAN Port LAN Ports Description Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators. Dual antennas provide optimal reception by dynamically choosing the best antenna for each client. Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your Cable modem, xDSL modem, or an Ethernet router to this port. Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local area network to these ports (such as a PC, hub or switch). Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage. English Power Inlet LED Power (Green) WLAN (Green) WAN (Green) LAN Link (Green) Activity (Amber) Condition On On On On Flashing Status Wireless Barricade Plus is receiving power. The Wireless Barricade Plus has established a valid wireless connection. The WAN port has established a valid network connection. The indicated LAN port has established a valid network connection. The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic. 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. 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." 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. English English 2. From "Control Panel," double-click the "Network" icon. 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, doubleclick the "TCP/IP" entry that is listed with your network card. 6. Click the "Gateway" tab and record the numbers listed under "Installed gateways." 4. Select the "IP Address" tab. English 7. Click the "DNS Configuration" tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under "DNS Server Search Order." Record the listed addresses. English 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. 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. 2. In the "Internet Options" window click the "Connections" tab. Next, click the "LAN Settings..." button. TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. English Subnet Mask English 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 "Tools," then "Internet Options." button. Click Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." 1. Click "Start," then "Run..." 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK." 2. Type "WINIPCFG" and click "OK." It may take a minute or two for the "IP Configuration" window to appear. English English 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. 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. Now that your computer is configured to connect to your Barricade, please skip to "Configuring Your Barricade". 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. 3. Click "Properties." 4. Double-click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). " English English 2. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your Barricade. 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. Internet Explorer 6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and then select "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Click "OK" or "Close" to close each window 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. English English TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ ____.____.____.____ 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 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. Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Default Gateway ____.____.____.____ Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade 4. Click "OK," and then click "OK" again to close the "Internet Options" window. 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." Netscape English 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click "Edit," then click "Preferences..." English 2. In the "Command Prompt" window, type "IPCONFIG /RELEASE" and press the key. 2. In the "Preferences" window, under "Category" double-click "Advanced," then click "Proxies." Select "Direct connection to the Internet." Click "OK." 3. Type "IPCONFIG /RENEW" and press the 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. 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: 4. Type "EXIT" and press to close the "Command Prompt" window. 1. From the Windows desktop, click the "start" button. Choose "Control Panel." English Now that your computer is configured to connect to your Barricade, please skip "Configuring Your Barricade". English 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. 3. Click "Properties." 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 Step 2. Disa ...