User manual SMC SMC2304WBR-AG

EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router User Guide From SMC's EZ-Stream line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 December 2003 Revision No: R01 F1.0 COPYRIGHT Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2003 by SMC Networks, Inc. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; EZ-Stream and Barricade is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 | Introduction . . . . . . Features and Benefits . . . . . . Package Contents . . . . . . . . Minimum Requirements . . . . . .... .... .... .... ... ... ... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 1 2 2 CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the EZ-Stream Wireless Router . . . 3 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CHAPTER 3 | Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router . . . . . . . . 6 Basic Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . 7 Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Attach the EZ-Stream Wireless Router to the Internet . . . . 10 Connecting the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CHAPTER 4 | Configuring Client TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me . . . Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 . . . . . . Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP . . . . . . . . Configuring a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) . . . . . . . . . . Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router . . . . . Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disable Proxy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internet Explorer 5 or above (For Windows) . . . . . . . Internet Explorer (For Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SETUP WIZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 12 13 14 17 19 20 21 22 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 29 i TABLE OF CONTENTS Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) . . . . . . . . . 30 BigPond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ADVANCED SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 WIRELESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 FIREWALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 DDNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 CHAPTER 6 | Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 CHAPTER 7 | Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 CHAPTER 8 | Compliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 81 Industry Canada - Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 EC Conformance Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 ii CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/ 5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router. SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. 1.0 | 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 ports or 108 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 253 mobile users) 802.11a/b/g compliant ­ interoperable with multiple vendors Advanced security through 64/128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x, SSID broadcast disabled, and MAC address filtering features to protect your sensitive data and authenticate only authorized users to your network Provides seamless roaming within 802.11a/b/g WLAN environment 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) Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec pass-through User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections Parental controls allow the user to restrict web browsing Automatic E-mail alerts when the network is being attacked Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP Compatible with all popular Internet applications · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Introduction 1.1 | Package Contents After unpacking the EZ-Stream Wireless Router, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: · · · · · EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router Power adapter One CAT-5 Ethernet cable Installation CD containing this User Guide and EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard Quick Installation Guide 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 on SMC's web site at www.smc.com The EZ-Stream Wireless Router is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. 1.2 | Minimum Requirements You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements: · · Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem. A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider. A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter. TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet. A Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the Router. · · · 2 CHAPTER 2 | GETTING TO KNOW THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER 2.0 | Hardware Description The Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. Cable modems can provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. ISDN can provide up to 128 Kbps when using two bearer channels. PSTN analog connections can now run up to 56 Kbps. However, you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits. Although access speed to the Internet is determined by the modem type connected to the Router, data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports. The Router includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides four RJ-45 LAN ports and one RJ-45 WAN port on the rear panel. · 4 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). These ports can auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X (i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network device with straight-through cable). These ports can be connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch. One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem (WAN). This port also auto-negotiates operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X. · 3 Getting to Know the EZ-Stream Wireless Router The following figures show the components of the Router: 12 Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panels Item LEDs LAN Ports Reset Button WAN Port Power Inlet Description Power, WLAN, WAN, and LAN ports status indicators. (See "LED Indicators" on page 5.) Use this port to connect to your PC. Use this button to reboot the router or restore the default factory settings. Connect your ethernet cable, or xDSL modem to this port. Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage your router. 4 LED Indicators 2.1 | LED Indicators The EZ-Stream Wireless Router includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2-2. Status LED LED PWR (Green) WLAN - 11a (Green) WLAN - 11b/g (Green) WAN (Green) Status On On On Flashing Description The EZ-Stream Wireless Router is receiving power. The EZ-Stream Wireless Router has established a valid wireless connection. The EZ-Stream Wireless Router has established a valid wireless connection. The EZ-Stream Wireless Router is transmitting or receiving data on the WAN port. Flashing rate is proportional to your network activity. LAN - 1, 2, 3, 4 Link/ACT (Green) On Flashing Speed (Orange) Off On The indicated LAN port has established a valid network connection. The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic. The indicated LAN port has established a valid 10 Mbps network connection. The indicated LAN port has established a valid 100 Mbps network connection. 5 CHAPTER 3 | INSTALLING THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER Before installing the EZ-Stream Universal 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under "Package Contents" on page 2. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Router. After installing the Router, refer to the web-based configuration program in "Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router" on page 25 for information on configuring the Router. The Router can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the following guidelines: · · Keep the Router away from any heating devices. Do not place the Router in a dusty or wet environment. You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the Router. 3.0 | Basic Installation Procedure 1. 2. Connect the WAN: Connect an Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port on the back on the Router. Connect the LAN: Connect the Router to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Router to your computer's network adapter or to another network device. You may also connect the Router to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the back of the Router into the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position the antennas along different axes. For example, try positioning the antennas around 45 to 90 degrees apart. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane ­ and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along different axes.) 6 Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling 3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Router. Internet Internet Access Device SMC2304WBR-AG Wireless Gateway SOHO Office or Residence Figure 3-1. Connecting the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3.1 | Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The four LAN ports on the Router auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex. Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the Router to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of the LAN ports on the Router to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This may damage the Router. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. 7 Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 12 Figure 3-2. Making the LAN Connections 3.2 | Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. SMC currently offers several wireless network cards, including the SMC2802W wireless PCI and SMC2835W wireless PC cards. Rotate both antennas on the back of the Router to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position the antennas around 45 to 90 degrees apart. Try to place the Router in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. Ensure that the Router's location provides optimal reception throughout your home or office. Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate with each other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring each computer to the same radio channel. However, the Router can provide access to your wired/wireless LAN or to the Internet for all wireless workstations. Each wireless PC in this network infrastructure can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure or over the Internet via the Router. 8 Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also increases the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by retransmitting incoming radio signals through the Router. A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure: Wired to Wireless Network Extension Internet Internet Access Device Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter Wired LAN PC with Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 3-3. Making the WLAN Connections 9 Installing the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3.3 | Attach the EZ-Stream Wireless Router to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Router. 12 DSL/Cable Modem (Primary) ISP Figure 3-4. Making the WAN Connection Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm Category 3, 4, or 5 shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all connections. 3.4 | Connecting the Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the Router, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the indicator marked "PWR" on the front panel to be sure it is on. If the power indicator does not light, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 76. 10 CHAPTER 4 | CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to "Setting Up TCP/ IP" on page 13. 4.0 | Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. 3. 4. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the Network window. Click the Add button. Double-click Protocol. 11 Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart. Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. 3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the Properties button on the General tab. Click the install... button. 12 Setting Up TCP/IP 4. Double-click Protocol. 5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to return to the Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK to complete the installation procedure. 4.1 | Setting Up TCP/IP To access the Internet through the Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Router. The default network settings for the Router are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 13 Configuring Client TCP/IP Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the Router's web configuration interface. See "Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router" on page 25 for information on configuring the Router.) If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to"Configuring Client TCP/IP" on page 11. The IP address of the connected client PC should be 192.168.2.x (where x means 2­254). You can set the IP address for client PCs either by automatically obtaining an IP address from the Router's DHCP service or by manual configuration. The information outlined here will guide you through the configuration for the following operating systems: · · · · · · Windows 95/98 Windows Me Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Apple Macintosh Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created in Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98. 1. 2. From the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network icon. 14 Setting Up TCP/IP 3. On the Network window Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card. 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. 6. Click the "Obtain an IP address" option. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank. If there are IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one and click Remove until the section is empty. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window. 7. 15 Configuring Client TCP/IP 8. On the Network Properties Window, click the OK button to save these new settings. Note: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x. (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes button. If Windows does not prompt you to restart your computer, do so to insure your settings. Obtain IP Settings from Your EZ-Stream Wireless Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Router, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. 2. Click Start/Run. Type WINIPCFG and click OK. 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 the Router is functioning. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window. 16 Setting Up TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. 4. Click on the Protocols tab. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol. 5. 6. Click on the IP Address tab. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. 17 Configuring Client TCP/IP 7. 8. 9. Click on "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Click OK to close the window. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart. Obtain IP Settings From Your EZ-Stream Wireless Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the Router, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. 2. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, type IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press the key. 18 Setting Up TCP/IP 3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.254. These values confirm that the Router is functioning 4. Type EXIT and press to close the Command Prompt window. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel. 2. 3. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Router. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 19 Configuring Client TCP/IP 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Properties window. Click the OK button again to save these new changes. Reboot your PC. To obtain new network settings see "Obtain IP Settings from Your EZ-Stream Wireless Router" on page 16. 5. 6. 7. 8. Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 outlined above. 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, choose Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and then click on the Network Connections icon. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Router. Next, click the Properties button. 2. 20 Setting Up TCP/IP 3. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Properties window. Click the OK button again to save these new changes. Reboot your PC. 4. 5. 6. Configuring a Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screen shots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2. 1. 2. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click System Preferences and select Network. Make sure that Built-in Ethernet is selected in the Show field. On the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure field. Close the TCP/IP dialog box. 3. 4. 21 Configuring Client TCP/IP 4.2 | Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) 1. Check Specify an IP address on the IP Address tab. Enter an IP address based on the default network 192.168.2.x (where x is between 2 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. 2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Router (default: 192.168.2.1) in the New gateway field and click Add. 22 Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the Router and click Add. This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise, add specific DNS servers into the DNS Server Search Order field and click Add. After finishing TCP/IP setup, click OK, and then reboot the computer. After that, set up other PCs on the LAN according to the procedures described above. 4. 23 Configuring Client TCP/IP 4.3 | Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the Router, use the ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the Router. The following example shows how the ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the ping command: ping 192.168.2.1 If a message similar to the following appears: Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64 a communication link between your computer and the Router has been successfully established. If you get the following message, Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. there may be something wrong in your installation procedure. Check the following items in sequence: 1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the Router and the computer? The LAN LED on the Router and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on. 2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the Router is 192.168.2.1, the IP address of your PC must be from 192.168.2.2 - 254 and the default gateway must be 192.168.2.1. If you can successfully ping the Router you are now ready to connect to the Internet! 24 CHAPTER 5 | CONFIGURING THE EZ-STREAM WIRELESS ROUTER The EZ-Stream Wireless Router can be configured by any Java-supported browser, i.e., Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. Using the web management interface, you can configure the Router and view statistics to monitor network activity. Note: Before you attempt to configure your Router, if you have access to the Internet please visit www.smc.com and download the latest firmware update to ensure your Router is running the latest firmware. Before you attempt to log into the web-based administration, please verify the following. 1. 2. 3. Your browser is configured properly (see below). Disable any firewall or security software that may be running. Confirm that you have a good link LED where your computer is plugged into the Router. If you don't have a link light, then try another cable until you get a good link. 5.0 | Browser Configuration Confirm your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer. This is configured through the Tools/Internet Options section of your browser. Disable Proxy Connection You will also 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 Router configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 5 or above (For Windows) 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options. 2. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab. 25 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router 3. 4. 5. Click the LAN Settings button. Clear all the check boxes and click OK to save these LAN settings changes. Click OK again to close the Internet Options window. Internet Explorer (For Macintosh) 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences. 2. 3. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK. 5.1 | Navigating the Web Browser Interface To access the Router's management interface, enter the Router IP address in your web browser http://192.168.2.1. Then click LOGIN. (Default password: smcadmin) Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the SAVE SETTINGS or the appropriate button at the bottom of the page to save and enable the new settings. Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, ensure that Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/ General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting for "Check for newer versions of stored pages" should be "Every visit to the page." 26 SETUP WIZARD This next generation Barricade has a new web-based interface that is easier to use and is faster. Each option is accessible from the new side navigation section. If you want to setup the Router using the built-in Setup Wizard, simply click on the SETUP WIZARD option to start the process. 5.2 | SETUP WIZARD Time Zone Click on SETUP WIZARD. The first item is Time Zone. 27 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list. Check Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance to automatically maintain the Router's system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Then configure two different time servers by selecting the options in the Primary Server and Secondary Server fields, and click NEXT. Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have. For a cable modem connection see the following page. For a Fixed-IP xDSL connection see "Fixed-IP xDSL" on page 29, for a PPPoE xDSL connection, see "PPPoE" on page 29, and for BigPond connection, see "BigPond" on page 31. 28 SETUP WIZARD Cable Modem After selecting Cable Modem as the Broadband Type, a message will appear stating that your data has been successfully saved. Note: Select Home to return to the home page, then select Advanced Settings/WAN to configure the required parameters. (See "WAN" on page 38.) Fixed-IP xDSL Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, gateway IP address, DNS IP addresses, and subnet mask. Click NEXT to complete the setup. PPPoE Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it. 29 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click NEXT to complete the setup. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. If you have been provided with the information as shown on the screen, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP address, user ID and password, and PPTP Gateway. Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Idle Time Out, it will be dropped. (Default: 10) Click NEXT to complete the setup. (Refer to "Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)" on page 41 for details.) 30 ADVANCED SETUP BigPond If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter your Username, Password, and Authentication Service Name for BigPond authentication. Click NEXT to complete the setup. 5.3 | ADVANCED SETUP Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Router and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu Status Description Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, and the hardware version and serial number. Shows the security and DHCP client log. System WAN Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Router remotely. Specifies the Internet connection type: · Dynamic IP host configuration and the physical MAC address of each media interface · PPPoE configuration · PPTP configuration · Static IP and ISP gateway address · BigPond (Internet service available in Australia) · Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name resolution. LAN Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Router's LAN interface and all DHCP clients. 31 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Menu Wireless NAT Firewall DDNS UPnP Description Configures the radio frequency, SSID, encryption, and 802.1x for wireless communications. Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual servers. Configures a variety of security and specialized functions, including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ. Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically and dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. Devices can then directly communicate with each other. This further enables peer-to-peer networking. Contains options to back up & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system. Tools 32 ADVANCED SETUP STATUS The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included on this screen: Section INTERNET Release Renew GATEWAY INFORMATION Description Displays WAN connection type and status. Click on this button to disconnect to the WAN. Click on this button to establish a connection to the WAN. Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP and Firewall status. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the hardware version and serial number. 33 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Section Security Log Save Clear Refresh DHCP Client Log Description Displays illegal attempts to access your network. Click on this button to save the security log file. Click on this button to delete the access log. Click on this button to refresh the screen. Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network. SYSTEM Time Zone Set the time zone and time server for the Router. This information is used for log entries and client access control. Check Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance to automatically maintain the Router's system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Then configure two different time servers by selecting the options in the Primary Server and Secondary Server fields. 34 ADVANCED SETUP Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. (Default: smcadmin) For security you should assign your administration password before exposing the Router to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3­12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive. Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the Reset button on the rear panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults. Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the maximum idle time, it will perform system logout, and you have to log into the web management system again. (Default: 10 minutes) 35 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Remote Management Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the Router using a standard web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click SAVE SETTINGS. Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the Router. 36 ADVANCED SETUP Syslog Server The Syslog Server tool will automatically download the Barricade log to the server IP address specified by the user. Enter the Server LAN IP Address and check the Enabled box to enable this function. 37 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router WAN Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider, then click More Configuration to enter detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. 38 ADVANCED SETUP Dynamic IP The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface on the Router. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first setting up your broadband account, only connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the Router and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will replace the current Router MAC address with the already registered Ethernet card MAC address. If you are unsure of which PC was originally set up by the broadband technician, call your ISP and request that they register a new MAC address for your account. Register the default MAC address of the Router. 39 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE) Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10 minutes) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. 40 ADVANCED SETUP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. Using the above screen allows client PCs to establish a normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on each client PC. Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and default gateway IP address (usually supplied by your ISP), and then the PPTP User ID, Password and PPPTP Gateway IP address. Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the PPTP connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10 minutes) Manual-connect: This option will require that you click the "Renew" button on the status page after the connection has timed out. 41 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router Auto-connect: This option will re-connect when you attempt to access the Internet. Keep session: This option keeps your PPTP online by having the Router continually check your internet connection. If you are disconnected, it will automatically reconnect to the WAN. Static IP If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Router, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a web server or FTP server. 42 ADVANCED SETUP BigPond BigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat system to maintain the Internet connection. On this page you can configure the user settings including, User Name, Password, and the Authentication Service Name. 43 Configuring the EZ-Stream Wireless Router DNS Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.smc.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen. Primary Server: This is the IP Address of the first DNS server will be used first to translate the website name into an IP Address. Secondary Server: If there is a problem with getting the information from the first server, the Barricade will try this alternative server. Note: This feature provides 2 configuration options, Static IP DNS Settings and Alternative DNS Settings. 1.Static IP: If you are using the Static IP Internet connection option, you will need to enter in the DNS Server IP Addresses that your ISP provided you. 2.Alternative DNS: With any of the other Internet connection types, you can setup the Router to use a custom DNS server that you want to. 44