SMC Networks SMC2404WBR manual

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BACK - Introduction NEXT - Cable Modem - WAN Type Technical Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b WAN Interface: 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN Interfaces: 10Base-T/100Base-TX 3 RJ-45 ports LAN data transfer rate is up to 10/20Mbps (10BaseT half/full duplex) or 100/200Mbps (100BaseTX half/fu[...]

Internet Sharing Methods: Static IP Dynamic IP PPPoE Advanced Features: Dynamic IP Address Configuration - DHCP, DNS Firewall - Client Privileges, hacker prevention, logging Virtual Server via NAT and NAPT Virtual Private Network - IPSec and PPTP pass-through Intrusion Detection, Email Alerting, Parental Control Indicator Panel: PWR (Power), WLAN ([...]

Operating Channel: 11 Channels (US, Canada) 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Algorithm: 64/128/256-bit RC4 Input Power: 5V 2.5A Firmware Upgrade: Via Web Interface Warranty: Limited Lifetime Technical Support You can download and upgrade to the latest version of software from SMC's Technical Support site,[...]

BACK - Technical Specifications NEXT - Router Connection Type - DSL Cable Modem Most users who have cable modems are set up for DHCP. These include Internet Service Providers (ISP) such as Comcast, AT&T Broadband and Rogers Cable service. At most, your ISP may have contacted you to register the Media Access Control (MAC) address of your network[...]

BACK – Router Connection Type - Cable NEXT - Router Connection Type - Static IP DSL Modem Most users with DSL modems require a username and password in order to log onto the Internet. These include Internet Service Providers (ISP) such as PacBell, Earthlink or Sympatico. The Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a technology that increases the digital[...]

BACK – Router Connection Type - DSL NEXT - Connect Your Barricade Static (Fixed) IP Address If you have been provided a Fixed IP from your Internet Service Provider, they should have given you the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Addresses. In this case, you can configure your broadband router with a Static IP on the WAN interface. This [...]

BACK – Router - Static IP Connection NEXT – Computer Configuration - Configuring your PC Connecting To Your SMC2404WBR 11/22 Mbps Wireless Broadband Router There are 3 major segments that you will connect together: Modem to Router to Computer. Figure 1.0 The picture above illustrates the hardware needed to set up your network. (Shown above from[...]

port. This will indicate that the connection is firmly attached. Then look at the front of your router, and you will see a WAN LED. If this light is lit, it will indicate that you have a connection coming from your modem. This is vital to successfully establishing an internet connection through the router. Troubleshooting Tip 1: If this light does [...]

BACK - Connect Your Barricade NEXT – Browser Settings - Main Page Configuring your Personal Computer (PC) This section will assist you in configuring your browser and computer settings . Before you start configuring your PC, make sure that you have properly connected your Modem to the WAN port of the Wireless Barricade Turbo router. The router sh[...]

BACK - Configuring your PC NEXT - Configuring Internet Explorer This section will allow you to configure your browser settings for: Internet Explorer Netscape If you use any other browser, please consult the help guide on how to configure your browser settings when using a router. Note: Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft and N[...]

BACK – Browser Settings NEXT - Browser Settings - Configuring Netscape See also: Configure TCP/IP - Windows 9x/Me Configure TCP/IP - Windows NT Configure TCP/IP - Windows 2000 Configure TCP/IP - Windows XP Configuring Internet Explorer Configuring Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000: This set up will allow you to set up your Internet Explorer (Note: Shown belo[...]

Step 2: Click on “Internet Options”. Figure 1.1 Step 3: This will bring up your Internet Options menu. Now, click on the “Connections” tab.[...]

Figure 1.2 Step 4: Select “Never dial a connection”. Now, click on the “LAN Settings” button. Figure 1.3 Step 5: In the “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” menu, uncheck all checkbox settings. (Note: Includes un-checking “Automatically detect settings”). Once everything is unchecked, click “OK” to close the “Local Area Network[...]

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BACK – Browser Settings - Internet Explorer Settings NEXT - Configuring Your Computer See also: Configure TCP/IP - Windows 9x/Me Configure TCP/IP - Windows NT Configure TCP/IP - Windows 2000 Configure TCP/IP - Windows XP Configuring Netscape Step 1: Launch Netscape by double-clicking on the Netscape icon (Note: Shown below is Netscape Navigator v[...]

Figure 1.2 Step 4: Click on “Advanced” section. Figure 1.3[...]

Step 5: Click on the “Advanced” section and then click on "Proxies". Make sure that the proxies are disabled and direct connection is selected. Figure 1.4[...]

BACK – Configuring Netscape Settings NEXT - Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 9x/Me Configuring Windows 9X and Millennium Please click on the icon that corresponds to your Operating System: Note: Windows 95, 98, and Millennium are registered trademarks of Microsoft.[...]

BACK – Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 9x/Me NEXT - Configuring Dynamic on Windows 9x/Me Installing TCP/IP Protocol: Windows 9x/Me Step 1: Click on the "Start" button and choose "Settings", and then "Control Panel". Figure 1.0 Step 2: Double-click the "Network" icon and select the "Configuration" ta[...]

Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2 Step 3: Click the "Add" button to add the TCP/IP network component to your PC.[...]

Figure 1.3 Step 4: Double-click "Protocol" to add the TCP/IP protocol. Step 5: Select the "Microsoft" item in the manufacturer’s list. Then choose "TCP/IP" in the Network Protocols. Click the "OK" button to return the Network window. Figure 1.4 Step 6: The TCP/IP Protocol will be listed in the Network windo[...]

BACK - Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 9x/Me NEXT – Configuring Static for Windows 9x/Me Configuring TCP/IP: Dynamic IP on Windows 9x/Me Step 1: Click on the "Start" button and choose "Settings", and then click on "Control Panel". Figure 1.0 Step 2: Double-click the "Network" icon.[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 3: Select the TCP/IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to plug directly into the Wireless Broadband Router. Click "Properties". Figure 1.2[...]

Step 4: Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" in the IP Address tab. Make sure that there are no values set under the "Gateway" tab, and choose "Disable DNS" on the "DNS Configuration" tab. These settings will all be automatically configured by the DHCP Services that are built-into the router. Figure 1.[...]

BACK – Configuring Dynamic on Windows 9x/Me NEXT - Configuring Windows NT/2000/XP - Main Page Configuring TCP/IP: Static IP for Windows 9x/Me NOTE: Set up your machine statically ONLY if you have already tried the Dynamic IP addressing and you were unable to obtain an IP address. Also, some Windows 9x/ME systems will request that you insert your [...]

Step 2: Double-click the "Network" icon. Figure 1.1 Step 3: Select the TCP/IP that is bound to the network adapter that you are currently using to plug directly into the Wireless Broadband Router. Click "Properties".[...]

Figure 1.2 Step 4: Select the Specify an IP option and insert an IP address that is not in the range of the DHCP LAN address. For example, you might want to insert 192.168.2.50 for the IP address if the DHCP LAN address pool is 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.199. Then insert 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.[...]

Figure 1.3 Step 5: Click on the Gateway tab and then insert the Wireless Barricade Turbo’s IP address, 192.168.2.1, and then press the "Add" option. You should see the gateway IP appear in the “Installed Gateways” section at this point.[...]

Figure 1.4 Step 6: Click on the DNS Configuration tab and check the Enable option. Insert a host name (it can be any name you choose). Then insert the Wireless Barricade Turbo's IP address, 192.168.2.1, where it says DNS Server Search Order and press "Add". Then click the “OK” button and you may have to click “OK” one more ti[...]

Figure 1.5 Step 7: Reboot the machine when prompted to do so.[...]

BACK – Configuring Static on Windows 9x/Me NEXT - Configuring TCP/IP on NT/2000/XP Configuring Windows NT/2000/XP Please click on the icon that corresponds to your Operating System: Note: Windows NT, 2000 and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft.[...]

BACK - Configuring Windows NT/2000/XP - Main Page NEXT – Configuring Dynamic for Windows NT Installing TCP/IP on Windows NT/2000/XP In NT-based systems, the TCP/IP protocol is automatically configured during the installation of your network interface card (NIC). Simply confirm that this protocol is set up to obtain an IP from the router. See the [...]

Step 2: Go to the Protocols tab and verify that TCP/IP is showing in the window. Once your network adapter is installed correctly, this TCP/IP option will allow you to configure the adapter for DHCP or a fixed IP address. Figure 1.1 WINDOWS 2K/XP Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties"[...]

Step 2: Right-click the "Local Area Connection" that refers to the Ethernet adapter that is plugged into the router, and click “Properties”. Step 3: Make sure that there is an “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” option and that it has a check mark beside it. If it is not checked, then you do not have this protocol instead. Check the box an[...]

BACK – Configuring TCP/IP on Windows NT/2000/XP NEXT – Configuring Static for Windows NT Configuring TCP/IP: Dynamic IP on Windows NT Step 1: Right-click the Network icon on your desktop and click "Properties". Figure 1.0 Step 2: Go to the Protocols tab and select the TCP/IP Protocol and then click on the "Properties" button[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 3: Go to the DNS tab and make sure that you are set up to obtain DNS automatically as well.[...]

Figure 1.2 Step 4: Click "OK" to close the TCP/IP properties window. Click "OK" again to close the Network properties window.[...]

BACK – Configuring Dynamic on Windows NT NEXT – Configuring Dynamic on Windows 2000 Configuring TCP/IP: Static IP on Windows NT Step 1: Right-click the Network icon on your desktop and click "Properties". Figure 1.0 Step 2: Click on the "Protocols" tab and check the properties of the TCP/IP. Select your adapter from the drop[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 3: Click on "Specify an IP address" and then set a static IP address as previously directed. (Note: The IP address in this figure is for illustration purposes only.) Figure 1.2[...]

Figure 1.3 Step 4: Go to the DNS tab and make sure that the router’s IP is listed, 192.168.2.1 and a Hostname is entered. (Note: Your hostname can be any naming scheme you chose your machine to be called unless specified by a System administrator or ISP.)[...]

Figure 1.4 Step 5: Click "OK" and click "Close" to continue and save the changes.[...]

BACK – Configuring Static for Windows NT NEXT – Configuring Static for Windows 2000 Configuring TCP/IP: Dynamic IP on Windows 2000 Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties". Figure 1.0[...]

Step 2: Right-click the "Local Area Connection" that refers to the Ethernet adapter that is plugged into the router, and click "Properties". Figure 1.1 Step 3: Click the “Internet Protocol: TCP/IP” option and click “Properties”. Then make sure that everything is set to obtain an IP address automatically (including DNS).[...]

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BACK- Configuring Dynamic on Windows 2000 NEXT – Configuring Dynamic on Windows XP Configuring TCP/IP: Static IP on Windows 2000 Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties". Figure 1.0[...]

Step 2: Right-click your Local Area Connection and click "Properties" . Figure 1.1 Step 3: Click “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” and click “Properties”. Select the "Use the following IP Address" option and insert an IP address that is not in the range of the DHCP LAN address. For example, you might want to insert 192.168.2.50[...]

Figure 1.2 Step 4: Click "OK" and click "Close" to continue and save the changes.[...]

BACK – Configuring Static IP for Windows 2000 NEXT – Configuring Static IP for Windows XP Configuring TCP/IP: Dynamic IP on Windows XP Step 1: Click the "Start" button and choose "Control Panel". Figure 1.0[...]

Step 2: Double-click the "Network and Internet Connections" option, and then click "Network Connections". Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2[...]

Step 3: Then right-click the Local Area Connection and click "Properties". Figure 1.3 Step 4: Click the “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” option and make sure that the options for “Obtain IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS servers automatically” are checked.[...]

Figure 1.4 Step 5: Click on “OK” to the Internet Protocol Properties to close that window. Click “OK” again to close the Network Connections window.[...]

BACK – Configuring Dynamic on Windows XP NEXT – 3 Clicks Setup Wizard Configure TCP/IP: Static IP on Windows XP Step 1: Right-click the "Network Places" icon on your desktop and click "Properties". Figure 1.0 Step 2: Right-click your "Local Area Connection" and click "Properties" . Step 3: Click “Intern[...]

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Step 4: Click on the "Use the following IP address" option. Figure 1.3 Step 5: Input a static IP.[...]

Figure 1.4 Step 6: Click "OK" and click "Close" to continue and save the changes.[...]

BACK – Configuring Static on Windows XP NEXT – 3 Clicks - Dynamic SMC Networks EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP Step 1 : Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive. Step 2 : The EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router Setup” option to begin configuring the router for Interne[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 4 : If you selected the Cable option, the router will automatically begin to establish a connection with your ISP as shown in Figure 1.2. If you selected the DSL option, skip to Step 5. If you selected the Static IP option, please skip to Step 6. Figure 1.2[...]

DSL Connection Step 5 : Almost all DSL connections require a username and password. Please input this information in the specified boxes. If you do not have a username/password but still use a DSL connection, please leave these fields blank and click the "Next" button. Go to Step 7 after clicking "Next". Figure 1.3 Static (Fixed[...]

Figure 1.4 Figure 1.5 Step 7 : The application will begin configuring the router after you have filled in the appropriate information. Click on "Next" to continue to the “Status” window, which will display what process is being performed.[...]

Figure 1.6 Step 8: Once the router has been successfully configured, please click the "Finish" button and register your Wireless Barricade Turbo router. (Note: When registering your product, the Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can get the Serial Number f[...]

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BACK - Connection Wizard - QIG NEXT – 3 Clicks - PPPoE SMC Networks EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard Cable Connection: Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP Step 1 : Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive. Step 2 : The EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router Setup” option to begin configuring the router for In[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 4 : The Setup Wizard will now configure the router to establish a connection with your ISP as shown below. If you receive any error messages regarding a failure to connect, please start over and try again or view the Help files for more troubleshooting steps. Figure 1.2 Step 5 : After the router has been successfully configured, you[...]

“Congratulations” message in the Status window. At this point, your Wireless Barricade Turbo router is now online. Please click the “Finish” button. Figure 1.3 Step 6: Once you click on the “Finish” button, you will be asked to register your product. Figure 1.4 Step 7: Once you click “Yes”, you will be automatically directed to the [...]

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BACK - 3 Clicks - Dynamic NEXT – 3 Clicks - Static SMC Networks EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - Quick Install Guide DSL Connection: Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP Step 1 : Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive. Step 2 : The Setup Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router Setup” option to begin configuring the router for Inte[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 4 : Almost all DSL connections require a username and password. Please input this information. If you do not have a username/password but still use a DSL connection, please leave these fields blank and click the “Next” button. Figure 1.2 Step 5 : The Setup Wizard will now configure the router to establish a connection with your [...]

Figure 1.3 Step 6 : After the router has been successfully configured, you will receive a “Congratulations” message in the Status window. At this point, your Wireless Barricade Turbo unit is now online. Please click the “Finish” button. Figure 1.4 Step 7: Once you click on the “Finish” button, you will be asked to register your product.[...]

Figure 1.5 Step 8: After clicking “Yes”, you will be automatically directed to the online SMC Product Registration site so that you can register your new purchase. (Note: When registering your product Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can obtain the Serial Numbe[...]

BACK - 3 Clicks - PPPoE NEXT – Advanced Settings - Main Page SMC Networks 3-Click Installation Wizard - Quick Install Guide Static (Fixed) IP Address Connection: Compatible with Windows 9x/Me/NT/2K/XP Step 1 : Insert the SMC2404WBR CD into your CD-ROM Drive. Step 2 : The Setup Wizard will auto-run. Choose the “Router Setup” option to begin co[...]

Figure 1.1 Step 4 : If your ISP has given you a Fixed or Static IP, then you should have the information concerning your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS addresses in your possession. Please input that data carefully and correctly in the appropriate fields. If you do not have this information or are uncertain about your connection, please [...]

failure to connect, please start over and try again or view the Help files for more troubleshooting steps. Figure 1.3 Step 6 : After the Wireless Barricade Turbo has been successfully configured, you will receive a “Congratulations” message in the Status window. At this point, your router is now online. Please click the “Finish” button. Fig[...]

product. Figure 1.5 Step 8: Once you click “Yes”, you will be automatically directed to the online SMC Product Registration site so that you can register your new purchase. (Note: When registering your product Model Number of your product will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the screen for your convenience). You can obtain the Ser[...]

BACK - 3 Clicks - Static NEXT – Advanced Settings - Wireless Advanced Settings - Main Page This section will discuss the advanced firewall features of the SMC2404WBR Broadband Router. This will also cover, in detail, how to configure Remote Management, SPI, Virtual Servers, Access Control and other features.[...]

BACK - Advanced Settings - Main Page NEXT - Advanced Settings - Virtual Server Advanced Settings - Wireless This section will allow you to configure your SMC2404WBR for use with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security. Figure 1.0 ❍ To configure the Wireless Barricade Turbo as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roam[...]

Figure 1.1 ❍ Once you have established a wireless connection to the router, you can configure WEP encryption if you are transmitting sensitive data via the wireless network. ❍ The standard 64bit/128bit/256bit encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless Barricade Turbo and all of your wireless clien[...]

Figure 1.2 ❍ Note that you are given the option of choosing between four keys. The keys are displayed as Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, and Key 4. Normally, Key 1 is recommended. However, you can also enter keys under Key 2, 3, and/or 4. Once the same key is configured for Key 2, 3, or 4 of your wireless card, the wireless connection will be established. F[...]

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BACK - Advanced Settings - Wireless NEXT - Advanced Settings - Special Applications Advanced Settings - Virtual Server The Virtual Server portion is designed to allow traffic from the WAN side that is destined for a particular port to be specifically directed to the desired machine/server on the LAN side of the router. In other words, depending on [...]

Standard Ports FTP 21 SSH 22 Telnet 23 SMTP 25 DNS 53 (UDP) HTTP 80 POP3 110 IDENT 113 NNTP 119 PPTP 1723 RDP/Terminal Services 3389 The "Private IP" is the IP address of the computer that you are using: § To find out what IP address your computer has: o Click on Start, select Run, and type “command” o At the DOS prompt, type “ipco[...]

your web server using its domain name (for example: www.smc.com) b) You must have the domain name translate to the WAN IP of the router c) When plugged directly into the router, you must use the internal private IP of the server in order to access its web resources ■ If you still cannot access your web server through the router after opening port[...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - Virtual Server NEXT - Advanced Settings - Access Control Advanced Settings - Special Applications Special Applications is a feature that allows your entire LAN or all the computers on your network to use the range of ports specified. The Trigger Port is the outbound port. It is the port through which your program begins[...]

Games: Make sure that you have the necessary ports to play your games. ● These ports refer to: ● Trigger port (Outbound data port): You can only enter one trigger in each column. ● Public port (Inbound data port): You can enter one single port or a large range if necessary. ❍ For example: ❍ Trigger port: 200 ❍ Public port: 300, 400-500,[...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - Special Applications NEXT - Advanced Settings - URL Blocking Advanced Settings - Access Control Access Control is an extremely useful function provided so that Network Administrators can effectively manage or segment the networks. The features included here allow you to specify different privileges for your client PCs. [...]

Click on the "Add PC" link in order to define the appropriate settings for Client PC services. Figure 1.1 You can set a "Client PC Description". This should help you identify which PC or group of PCs that specific filtering rule applies to. The "Client PC Description" will be listed on the main Access Control Page in t[...]

Figure 1.2 The above image shows that you have an option to manually configure the port ranges and the type of ports you which to block as well. This is called the "User Define Service". The user can select either the TCP or UDP protocol. Then you must enter the exact port ranges you which to filter. In this section, you are also given th[...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - Access Control NEXT - Advanced Settings - Intrusion Detection Advanced Settings - URL Blocking The Wireless Barricade Turbo allows users to block access to certain Internet sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword of the Internet site. User can enter the full URL address or some keywords of the Web [...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - URL Blocking NEXT - Advanced Settings - DMZ Advanced Settings - Intrusion Detection Figure 1.0 The Intrusion Detection feature of the Barricade limits the access of the incoming traffic from the WAN side. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) functionality is enabled by default. You can also configure the router to disca[...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - Intrusion Detection NEXT - Advanced Settings - Miscellaneous Advanced Settings - DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to the screen shown below. Yo[...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - DMZ NEXT – Troubleshooting - Main Page Advanced Settings - Miscellaneous Administrator Idle Time-Out: Allows you to set the specified time of inactivity which will command the router to automatically log out the administrator. Figure 1.0 Remote Management Remote management allows you to log into your router from a rem[...]

Figure 1.1 Configuration Tools: Allows you to backup/restore all your settings. Also gives you the option of restoring the router to factory defaults. Simply select the "Backup" radio button and click "More Configuration. Click "Save" and choose the location where you want the file to be saved. To restore your settings, sel[...]

■ Troubleshooting: Remote Management Q) I set 0.0.0.0 as the Remote Mgmt. IP and still cannot access the router remotely. A) 1)Check for firmware updates from http://www.smc.com. Once updated, reset and reconfigure your router. 2) Check your permissions with your network administrator. Make sure that you have access to port 8080. Q) I set the IP [...]

BACK – Advanced Settings - Miscellaneous NEXT – Troubleshooting - Types of Connections Troubleshooting Section: SMC2404WBR This section will provide some common troubleshooting guides for your Wireless Barricade Turbo SMC2404WBR Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router – Types of Connections Cable DSL Static (Fixed IP) Frequently Asked Questions D[...]

BACK - Troubleshooting - Main Page NEXT - Troubleshooting - Cable Types of WAN Connections Ø A common WAN type is DHCP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (commonly known as Dynamic IP addressing). This is for Internet Service Providers (ISP) that provide you with an IP address dynamically. For example, if you do not need a username and passwor[...]

BACK – Troubleshooting - Types of Connections NEXT – Troubleshooting - DSL Cable Modem Troubleshooting Ø Most Cable services are very simple to configure. You simply need to clone the MAC address of the network card that was registered by your ISP. To do so, you MUST run the SMC Connection Wizard software from the machine that is usually plugg[...]

the top of the page. On the left “Internet” column, it should say Cable/DSL Connected at this point. If so, then you are online. If it still says Disconnected, then go back to the "Dynamic IP" section and click on the “CloneMAC Address” button. Then press “Apply” again and go back to “Status”. Ø If you still cannot get a [...]

BACK - Troubleshooting - Cable NEXT - Troubleshooting - Static IP DSL Modem Troubleshooting Ø Most DSL services provide DHCP to their customers, however, they require a username and password in order to log into the service. This is called PPP over Ethernet. You need to verify exactly what your login and password is for your service. Ø Then log i[...]

a) Mindspring (username@mindspring.com) b) Ameritech (username@ameritech.net) c) MTS Sympatico Business (username@res.mts.net) d) Bell Canada (username@on.aibn.com or username@qc.aibn.com) e)Pacific Bell (username@pacbell.net) f) SBC (username@sbcglobal.net) If you continue to have problems, download the latest firmware available for download from [...]

BACK – Troubleshooting - DSL NEXT - FAQ - Main Page Static IP Address Troubleshooting Ø This should be the simplest of all the different types of WAN configurations. You need to be sure that you have ALL 5 numbers from your ISP: § IP Address § Subnet Mask § Default Gateway § Primary DNS § Secondary DNS (in some special cases, the ISP may no[...]

BACK – Troubleshooting - Static IP NEXT - FAQ - Disable Dial-up and Proxy Frequently Asked Questions - Main Page This section will show common troubleshooting guides that may be very helpful when configuring your router. You will also find the General FAQ section extremely useful as it includes several networking definitions, MAC OS info and Linu[...]

BACK - FAQ - Main Page NEXT - FAQ - Network Interface Card Disabling Dial-up and Proxy 1. Usually you can determine if you are running firewall software by looking in the systems tray. This is located in your lower right-hand side of your screen. Most common firewall software applications are Zone Alarm, Black Ice Defender, Norton, and McAfee. If y[...]

BACK - FAQ - Disable Dial-up and Proxy NEXT - FAQ - Software Conflicts Network Interface Cards - What adapter are you using? The following section is very helpful in the event that you cannot connect to the router interface. This will show you how to change the actual speed of your adapter and properly identify its Make/Model. You will also want to[...]

§ To continue installing the router, click here. Windows 2000 § Click “Start”, click “Settings” and click on “Control Panel”. Then go ahead and double-click on “Network and Dial-up Connections”. You should see a list of Local Area Connections. If there are too many adapters and it is confusing to identify your LAN connection, plea[...]

hard-set the speed of the adapter. Click the “Configure” button and go to the “Advanced” tab. Look through each setting and change the “media type” or “link speed” to 10Mb Half Duplex/10BaseT. Then press OK to save the changes.[...]

BACK – FAQ - Network Interface Card NEXT – FAQ - VPN Connections Third Party Software Routing Software: You may have installed programs that allow you to route information from one network to another. You may need to uninstall/disable this software in order to successfully access the router. This would include popular proxy applications such as[...]

BACK – FAQ - Software Conflicts NEXT - FAQ - General Questions Making VPN Connections Ø Overview § IPSec stands for IP Security. It provides authentication and encryption over the Internet. It functions at Layer 3 and thus secures everything on the network. It has become a standard protocol used for virtual private networks (VPNs). § PPTP stan[...]

Ø CheckPoint VPN § Update firmware to latest version, reset to defaults. § Try forwarding ports 256, 564, and 500, in the Virtual Server screen of the Barricade. § There also may be a "Use Through NAT Transparency Mode", "Use through Firewall", or similar setting in the client software; if so, select it. § Open port 500 in [...]

§ Two modes of UDP Encapsulation are available: o Automatic mode in which UDP encapsulation is performed only when the Secure Remote client is behind a dynamic Network Address Translation device configured for Hide mode. In other cases, IPSec packets are transmitted in the standard manner. The server determines how to transmit IPSec packets accord[...]

BACK – FAQ - VPN Connections NEXT – Glossary SMC2404WBR: 11/22 Mbps Auto-Sensing Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router F.A.Q. TERMINOLOGY Q. What is a LAN? A. A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. It is made up of servers, workstations, a network operating system and a communications link. Servers are hig[...]

Q. What is MDI / MDI-X? A. M edium D ependent I nterface - Also called an "uplink port," it is a port on a network hub or switch used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. The MDI port does not cross the transmit and receive lines, which is done by the regular ports (MDI-X ports) that connect to end sta[...]

PPP protocol, commonly used for dial-up Internet connections, over Ethernet. Used by DSL and some cable modem providers, PPPoE supports the protocol layers and authentication widely used in PPP and enables a point- to-point connection to be established in the normally multipoint architecture of Ethernet. A discovery process in PPPoE determines the [...]

A. SYN Flood Attack - An assault on a network that prevents a TCP/IP server from servicing other users. It is accomplished by not sending the final acknowledgment to the server's SYN-ACK response (SYNchronize- ACKnowledge) in the handshaking sequence, which causes the server to keep signaling until it eventually times out. The source address f[...]

spoofing, a hacker must first use a variety of techniques to find an IP address of a trusted port and then modify the packet headers so that it appears that the packets are coming from that port. Troubleshooting Q. I have trouble logging into the router. A. Disable/Uninstall ALL software firewalls. Then make sure that there are NO proxy configurati[...]

it to the location of the firmware file. Click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. You will notice the lights on the Barricade will react in a certain sequence. Wait patiently while the Barricade performs its reboot sequence. 5. Your 2404WBR has now been successfully upgraded. Please log into the Barricade's management and con[...]

Connections. 2) Double-click on Local Area Network and click Properties. Double-click where you see Internet Protocol TCP/IP. 3) Click use the following IP address and type in 192.168.2.55 4) Where it says subnet mask, type in 255.255.255.0 5) For the gateway, type in 192.168.2.1. 6) Set the preferred DNS to 192.168.2.1. Leave alternate blank. Then[...]

A. You need to enter the IP address of the WAN location from where you plan to remotely administer the router. If you do not know the IP beforehand, then you can set the remote management value to 0.0.0.0 and this will command the router to allow ANY machine access to the router (of course the user must know the password in order to log in and chan[...]

(Where the "XXX" refers to the IP Address of the server doing the Hosting and the space in-between the # and the name is made by hitting the "tab" key.) Q. How does the Barricade determine the time? A. The Barricade is obtaining the correct time from the internet using SNTP protocol. So the gateway can get the time from NTP serv[...]

1) Go to the Control Panel 2) Double-click on Network 3) Go to the Identification tab and write down the computer name (it will most likely be in a cc43567-a format) Windows 2K/XP 1) Go to the Control Panel 2) Double-click on System 3) Go to the Network tab and write down the computer name Now that you have the host name, you will be able to config[...]

minutes. Then turn them back on, log into the router again, and see if it says connected. If not, then you may require a host name. Follow the procedures shown for @Home customers to determine exactly what your host name is. Then enter this name in the "Dynamic IP" section and that should get you connected. If you continue to have problem[...]

called PPP over Ethernet. You need to verify exactly what your login and password is for your service. Then log into the router at http://192.168.2.1, go to the "Advanced Setup" section and click on "WAN". Then click on "PPPoE". You will then see fields for your login and your password. Enter this information exactly a[...]

download from our site: http://www.smc.com/ Troubleshooting: Third Party Applications Q. Why can't I access my ISP's resources, such as their mail and news servers? A. If the servers have simple names like 'mail' or 'news', then you will need to replace those server names with the IP addresses. You can find these serve[...]

If you want to setup more than one PC Anywhere host on your LAN, then you would need to configure your PC Anywhere host to listen to different port numbers, (i.e.: 5641/5642). You can find out how to change these ports in the program’s Help wizard are on Symantec's web site. Q. How do I set up the router to work with Netmeeting? A. MS Netmee[...]

OUT TCP 100 IN TCP 101 IRC Fserve OUT TCP 110 IN TCP 111 IRC IDENT IN UDP 113 IRC Send OUT TCP 120 IN TCP 121 IRC Get OUT TCP 130 IN TCP 131 You need to open the appropriate ports in the router's firewall and you will be able to operate IRC as you usually do. You can put this information in Virtual Server and/or Special Applications. Try setti[...]

triggers. You can also try putting your machine in the DMZ (go into Misc. Items). Make sure that you have upgraded the firmware as well. Q. How do I configure ICQ to work through the firewall? A. Here is all the info we have on ICQ: ICQ In ICQ under "Preferences & security", "Preferences" and Connections, click on "I am[...]

Try setting 2000, 2050, 2069, 2085, 3010, and 2019 as triggers. Then set the public ports to 2000-3030. If you still experience problems, set the public ports to 1-64535 (note: this opens a WIDE range of ports). You can also try putting your machine in the DMZ (go into Misc. Items) and make sure that you have the latest firmware. Q. How do I get an[...]

work. So you will not be able to test the server yourself by putting in the WAN IP. ID Service IP Private Port Public Port 1 192.168.2.7* 20 TCP 20 TCP 2 192.168.2.7* 21 TCP 21 TCP * This is the LAN IP address of your machine that you are using the FTP application on. Q. If I set the FTP server to any port besides 21, clients cannot connect to my s[...]

ports). You can also try putting your machine in the DMZ (go into Misc. Items) and make sure that you have the latest firmware. Support Info: http://www.paltalk.com/paltalk/support/network/index.htm Q. How do I set up windows file sharing on my LAN? A. Note that this is a Windows configuration issue and is not supported by SMC Networks. The site sh[...]

BACK – FAQ - General Questions NEXT - Featured Products Glossary Access Point - A device that is able to receive wireless signals and transmit them to the wired network, and vice versa - thereby creating a connection between the wireless and wired networks. Adapter - A device used to connect end-user nodes to the network; each contains an interfa[...]

Fixed IP – (see Static IP) Full-Duplex - Transmitting and receiving data simultaneously. In pure digital networks, this is achieved with two pairs of wires. In analog networks, or digital networks using carriers, it is achieved by dividing the bandwidth of the line into two frequencies, one for sending, one for receiving. Hub - Central connection[...]

allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network. NAT must be enabled to provide multi-user access to the Internet or to use the Virtual Server function. Packet Binary Convulational Code(tm) (PBCC) - A modulation technique developed by Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) that offers data rates of up to 22Mbit/s [...]

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