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Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual Copyright Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is bel ieved to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is as sumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents o r other rights of third parti es which may result from its use. No license is granted by impl[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Features and Benefits Package Contents Minimum Requirements CHAPTER 2 | Getting to know the Barricade g LED Indicator s Resetting the Barricade g CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected Basic Installation Procedur e 3-click Installation Wizard CHAPTER 4 | Conf[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Barrica de™ g Broadband Route r with USB Pri nt Server (SMC2804WBRP-G). SMC is proud to provide you wi th a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area ne twork (LAN) to the Internet and sharing a USB[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Barricade The SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade Cable/DSL Broadb and Router is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This full-featured router offers: • 1 - USB 1.1 Print Server port • 802.11g Wireless with Perf ormanc e Enhancing Nitro™ Technology [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected The SMC2804WBRP-G Barricad e g Router with USB Pr int Server is connected between the Ethernet Broadband Modem and your computers, either wi red or wireless. If you have more then one computer to connect, simply plug the other computer s into the LAN ports on the[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 4 | Configuring your Computer The information outlined in this chapte r will guid e you through the configuration for the following Operating Systems: • Windows 95/98 • Windows Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Apple Macintosh 4.1 | Configuring Windows 95/98/Me 1. Access your[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 5. From the TCP/IP Properties dial og box, click the [Obtain an IP address auto matically] option. 6. Next click on the [Gateway] tab and verify th e Gateway field is blank. If there are IP addresses listed in the Gat eway section, hig hlight each one and click [Remove] until the section is e[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 4.3 | Configuring Windows XP The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where th e icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 20 00 outlined above. 1. Ac[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 4.4 | Configuring a Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screenshot s were created using Mac OS 8. 5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 8.5. 1. Pull down the App[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the Barricade After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, use a web browser to configure the Barricade™ Broadband Router. The Barricade can be configured by any Java- supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or abo ve, or Netscape Nav igator 4.7 o[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 5.3 | Accessing the Barricade Management To access the Barric ade’s web-based management screens, f ollow the steps below: 1. Launch your web-browser. NOTE : Your computer does not have to be ON LINE to configure th e Barricade Router. 2. In the Address Bar, type: http://192.168.2.1 3. When[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration The Barricade’s manage ment interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advan ced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the Barricade for us e with a cable modem or DSL modem. Advanced setup supports more advanced f[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 7 | Setup Wizard Below is an outline of each option available from the Setup Wizar d section. This wizard takes 3 steps to complete an ISP configuration. 7.1 | Step One: Time Zone The first step is to configure the Time Z one you are located in. This setting i s used for accurate timi[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual PPPoE: This Internet conn ection method requires a username and password - typically used by xDSL Internet connections. PPTP: Point-to-Point Tunneli ng Protocol is a common connection metho d used for xDSL co nnections in Europe. BigPond®: The BigPond Internet service is used in Aust ralia a[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 8| Advanced Setup Below is an outline of the Advanced Setup section. This section is used to manually configure your ISP connection and also define the advanced syst em para meters, manage an d control the Barricade and its ports, or monitor network condi tions. 8.1 | System This sect[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.1.2 | Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a pa ssword. By default, the passw ord is “smcadmin”. NOTE : Passwords can contain up to 9 alphanumer ic characters and are case sensiti ve. 8.1.3 | Remote Manageme nt This feature allows a remote PC to c onfigure, manage[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.1.4 | Syslog Server Use this feature to export Barr icade Log information directly to a PC on your network. There are several shareware applications that yo u can use with this feature, such as the one available from www. kiwisoftware.com. 18[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.2 | WAN In this section you will specify the Internet connection type that you are using, once you choose Internet option you are using click [More Configur ation] button to enter detailed configurat ion parameters for the selected connectio n type. 8.2.1 | Dynamic (DHCP) IP The Default Int[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.2.2 | PPPoE Some DSL ISPs require a username and password to get online. This type of connection method is called PPPoE or Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethern et. If you have been assigned a username and password from your ISP then you will use this Internet connection option. Username and [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.2.3 | PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the secure remote access over t he Internet by simply dialing in a local p oint provided by an ISP. This Internet connection typ e is mostly used in Europe. IP Address : This is information will be provided by yo ur ISP. If you do n[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.2.4 | Static IP Address If your ISP has provided you wi th permanent IP Information, the you will use this option. IP Address : This is the IP Address assi gned to you from your ISP. Subnet Mask : This is the Subnet Mask as signed to you from your ISP. Gateway Address : This is the Gateway [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.2.6 | DNS The Domain Name Services is h ow the Internet translates domain or webs ite names into Internet addresses (IP Add ress). Primary Server: This is the IP Address of the first DNS se rver will be used first to translate the website name into an IP Address. Secondary Server: If there [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.3 | LAN From this section, you can config ure the Barricade g’s LAN interf ace and DHCP Server settings. LAN IP – IP Address: This is the IP A ddress of your Barricade Router. LAN IP – IP Subnet Mask: Default is 255.255.255.0. DHCP Server: DHCP is enabled by default, if you have anoth[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.4 | WIRELESS From this section, you can enable or disable th e wireless mode, configure wireless setting s, and enable or disable the wireless secu rity features like WEP and WPA. 8.4.1 | Wireless Settings (SSID and Channel) In this section you can configure all th e settings for your wirel[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual g Nitro: Leave this option enabled for i mproved performance with distance and throughput with your SMC 11g hardware. 8.4.2 | Wireless Security The Barricade g supports 3 modes of Wireless Se curity, including WPA, RADIUS, and WEP. These three modes are outlined in the following sect ions. ?[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.4.3 | WEP WEP is a basic encryption method wh ich is not as secure as WPA. However, fo r most home users, WEP is satisfactory. WEP Mode: The Barricade g suppo rts 2 WEP modes, 64-bit and 128-bit. Passphrase: Use this tool to generate a key from a common phras e. Static WEP Keys: Choose this[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.4.4 | WPA Wireless Protected Access or WPA is the latest wireless security enhancement that increases the level of data protection for communicating over wir eless networks. There are 2 modes of WPA, PSK (pre-shared key) or Radius (803.1.x). NOTE : To use WPA you must hav e a Wireless Clien[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.4.5 | Radius (802.1x) WEP or WPA can be used in coordina tion with a RADI US server is connected to the Router or on the same Network. Session Idle Timeout: This is the time (in seconds) that a session will be inactive before terminating. Set 0 if you do not want the ses sion to timeout. Re[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.5 | NAT From this section, you can configure the Virtual Server and Spec ial Application features that provide control over the port openings in the router’s firewall. This section can be used to support several Internet based applicat ions such as online games. 8.5.1 | Virtual Server The[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.5.2 | Special Applications This section allows you t o configure dynamic port forwarding rules by us ing an outgoing trigger port. Trigger Port: Enter in the outgoing port that wi ll be used to open the public ports Trigger Type: Choose the protocol type, TCP or UDP traffic. Public Port: Se[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6 | Firewall The firewall does not signifi cantly affect system performan ce, so we advise enabling it to p rotect your network users. To enable the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) fire wall, click on the [FIREWALL] link in the side navigation bar, select the [Enable] op tion and click the[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6.1 | Access Control Using this option allows you to specify d ifferent privileges for the client PCs. T his is an excellent tool to control a child’s acce ss to specific cont ent and/or general internet access for a specific time and/or date. To setup an Access Control Rule: Click on [Cl[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual Client PC Service: This is a section of p re-defined services . To block one of these services simply check the [Blocking] option next to the service name. For URL/Website blocking you will need to enter in the Websites and Keywords that you want to block in the URL Blocking section. User Def[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6.2 | MAC Filtering The MAC Filtering feature of the Barricade allows you to control access to your network based on the MAC (Media Access Control) Address of the clie n t machine. This ID is uniqu e to each network adapter. When this option is [ENABLED], ea ch MAC Address listed in the ta [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6.3 | URL Blocking The URL Blocking feature of the Barricade limits access to we bsite domains (i.e. www.somesite.com ) or by using keywords which will block any website s that have that keyword in the URL. This feature is an ideal way to protect y our family members from questionable conte[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6.4 | Schedule Rule This section allows you t o configure up to 10 sc hedule rules that can be used with the Access Control Rule feature. To create a Schedule Rule, click the [Add Schedule Rule] link to access the [Edit Schedule Rule] configuration page. Name: The Name of your schedule rule[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6.5 | Intrusion Detection The Barricade g inspects packet s at the applic ation layer, and maintains TCP and UDP session information, including timeouts and th e number of active sessions. The Bar ricade g also provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks such[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual Email Alert : Configure this option if you want the Ba rricade to email when hackers attempt to attack your network to a specific email addre ss. You will need to config ure your email address, username and password, as well as a SMTP se rver and POP3 t o send the mail through. NOTE : Some IS[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.6.6 | DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client PC up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. E nter the LAN IP address of a DMZ host and click “Enable”. NOTE : Adding a clien[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.7 | DDNS (Dynamic DNS) The Barricade has an integrated Dynami c DNS featur e that provides users on the Internet a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or server s. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your I[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.8 | UPnP The Barricade supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), a networking architec ture that provides compatibility amon gst networking equipment. This feature allow s an UPnP based operating syste m, like Windows XP to automatically communicate with the Barricade g and ope n the require[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8.10 | Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN c onnection st atus, firmware, and hardware vers ion numbers, illegal attempts to access your ne twork, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. INTERNET : Displays WAN connection type, status, and if required connectio[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual CHAPTER 9| Print Server Setup This chapter will outline the steps to configure th e built-in USB p rint server on the Barricad e g Router. NOTE : This print server will not support multi-functi on printer devices (ex. Printer, Copier, Fax machine all-in-one) Windows 98/ Me If you are running [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual Windows 2000/XP If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Home or Profes sional) you will need to setup the LPR port to redirect print er data to the Ba rricade g Router built-in USB Print Server. NOTE : The screen shots shown below were done wit h a Windows 2000 ma chine, the same steps[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 3. When the Printer Properties dialog box opens, cl ick the [Ports] tab at the top. In that section, click the [Add Port…] button. This w ill launch the [Printer Ports] dialog box. 4. In this dialog box, highlight the [Standard TCP/IP Port] option and click the [New Port…] button to launc[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 6. On the [Add Port] step, fill in the IP address of the Barricade g. The default IP is 192.168.2.1. This will automatically fill in the port name – but you can change this can be changed. Click the [Next] button to continue. 7. When the [Additional Port Information Required] dialog box ope[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 8. At the [Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor] dialog box, select [LPR] for the protocol and enter [LPT1] for the Queue name. Click on the [OK] button to save the sett ings can close this dialog box. 9. This brings you back to the [Additional Port Information Required] screen. Click the [[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 12. On the [Properties] dialog box click the [Ports] tab at the t op and then ch eck or confirm that you have the new LPR port selected (ex. IP_192.168.2.1). 13. Click on the [Advanced] tab c lick the [Spool print documents so program finishe s printing faster] and [Start printing after last [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual Installing a new Printer with LPR port 1. Open the [Printers] window – Click [Start] bu tton, choose [Settings], and then click [Printers] option. On Windows XP you will select t he [Printers and Faxes] option. 2. In the [Printers] window, click the [Add Prin ter] icon to launch the [Add Pr[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 4. On the [Select the Printer Port] step, c hoose the [Create a new port] option and choose [Standard TCP/IP Port] from the drop-down menu. 5. This will launch the [Add Standard TCP/IP Pr inter Port Wizard], click [Next] to start the wizard. 6. On the [Add Port] step, fill in the IP address o[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 7. When the [Additional Port Information Required] dialog box opens, select the [Custom] option and click the [Settings…] button. 8. At the [Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor] dialog box, select [LPR] for the protocol and enter [LPT1] for the Queue name. Click on the [OK] button to sav[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 11. Next, you will need to install the latest dr iver for your Printer. Using the [Add Printer Wizard], choose your printers manufacturer and model then click the [Next] button. NOTE : If your printer is not listed, contact your printer manufacture for help on getting it installed. 12. On the[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 13. At the [Printer Sharing] screen, select th e [Do not share this Printer] option and click the [Next] button to continue. 14. At the [Print Test Page] screen, select the [No] option and click the [Next} button to continue. 54[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 15. At this point you have finished the installation of your printer, click the [Finish] button to save these new settings. 16. When you have finished creating the LPR port an d installing the latest printer driv ers, then you are ready to configure the printer settings . To access the p rint[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual 17. On the [Properties] dialog box click the [Ports] tab at the t op and then ch eck or confirm that you have the new LPR port selected (ex. IP_192.168.2.1). 18. Click on the [Advanced] tab c lick the [Spool print documents so program finishe s printing faster] and [Start printing after last [...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX A | Troubleshooting The information outlined in this se ction describe s some useful steps for getting your computer and Barricade router online. A.1 | Verify you are connected to the Barricade Router If you are unable to access the Barricade’s web-ba sed administration pages, then[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual A.3 | I have another IP Address displayed If you have another IP address listed, then the PC may not be configured for a DHCP connection. Please refer to Chapter 4 | Configure your Computer for in formation. Once you have confirmed your co mputer is configured for DHCP, and then please follow[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual A.4 | I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmi ssion Unit (MTU) setting may n eed to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1454. For most DSL users, it is st rongly recommended to use MTU 149 2. If you are having some difficult[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX B | Troubleshooting Internet Connections Put information here about specific ISP tricks and how t o avoid those basic setup calls. B.1 | I have a Dynamic IP connectio n and I can’t get online Most cable companies u se a Dynamic IP configuration to prov ide Internet access. If you h[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX C | Frequently Asked Questions Put some of the information that we are find ing out with NoHold here – for examples the following information is i n the linksys manual. Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> pr eference -> connec[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exac t range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will cr eate signal loss. Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls will inhibi t the signal and re[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX D | SMC Port List for Games and Applications I need to set up online game hostin g or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online game s or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be c a ses when you want t[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual Server ====== TCP 7002: Outgoing connectivity to this port on re mote destinations. U sed for WON auth. UDP 27010: Outgoing connectivity to this port on remote de stinat ions. Used for advertising a ser ver on the master lists for server bro wsers. UDP 27011: Communicating with the BanList Se[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX E | Technical Specifications Below is an outline of the Technical Sp ecificat ions for the Barricade g 2.4 GH z 54 Mbps Wireless Broadband Router with USB Pr int Server (SMC2804WBRP-G) Standards 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1 1b, 802.11g, USB 1.1 WAN Port 1 - 10/100Mbps RJ45, wit h Auto MDI/MD[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX F | Compliances FCC STATMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation.[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a, 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information techn ology equipment complie s with the requirements of the Council D[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual SAFTEY COMPLIANCE: Underwriters La boratories Compliance Statement Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set. Check it (read the label on th e cable) against the following: The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no additional[...]

Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server Manual APPENDIX G | Technical Support PHONE From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) • (800) SMC-4-YOU • (949) 679-8000 • Fax: (949) 6 79-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) • 44 (0) 118 974 870 0 • Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-mail addresses: • techsupport@[...]

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