SMC Networks Router SMC7004VBR V.2 User Manual

SMC7004VBR V.2 

Cable/DSL Broadband Router
Built-in 4-Port 10/100Mbps Switch
User Guide
From SMCs Barricade™ line of Broadband Routers
November 2003 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and Benefits   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Minimum Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting to Know the Barricade™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED Indicators   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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DDNS (Dynamic DNS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
UPnP   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Tools   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53...

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Barricade™ Cable/DSL 
Broadband Router (SMC7004VBR). SMC is proud to provide you 
with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting 
your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. 
Important Information!
This information is addressed to the DSL-Users without 
a flat rate contract**.
With your DSL-router you have received a device of high quality, 
which allows you fast and easy access to the Internet.
The factory default settings of this...

Introduction
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This disconnect only happens if there are no more open requests 
received from either the LAN or the WAN side (here this can be 
requests from the internet, i.e. initiated through the use of so called 
file sharing programs like eMule, eDonkey, etc.) that keep the 
router active.
In order to counter such incalculable activity and protect yourself 
from higher than expected on-line costs we therefore recommend 
again a flat-rate contract for your DSL-connection.
The only safe alternative:...

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Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP, 
or IPSec pass-through.
User-definable application sensing tunnel supports 
applications requiring multiple connections.
Parental controls allows the user to block access to certain 
web sites.
Email alerts when the users network is being compromised.
Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system 
that supports TCP/IP.
Compatible with all popular Internet applications.
Package Contents
Before installing the Barricade™...

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Minimum Requirements
Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet connection and Internet 
access from your local telephone company or Internet Service 
Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.
A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or USB-to-Ethernet converter.
Network adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) cabling and 
TCP/IP protocol installed per PC.
Internet Explorer 4.0 (or Higher) or Netscape Navigator 4.7 
(or Higher) for Web-based...

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GETTING TO KNOW
THE
 BARRICADE™
The SMC7004VBR Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband Router 
is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This 
fullfeatured router offers:
4 – 10/100 Mbps Auto-Sensing LAN ports with Auto-MDI 
MDIX feature.
1 – 10/100 Mbps WAN port with Auto-MDI MDIX feature.
Comprehensive LEDs for network status and troubleshooting.
[Reset] Button.  

Getting to Know the Barricade™
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LED Indicators
The Barricade™ includes LED indicators on the front panel that 
simplify installation and network troubleshooting.
LED ON OFF FLASHING
PWRReceiving power Not receiving power N/A
WANGood WAN 
connection detectedNo WAN connection 
detectedTransmitting or 
receiving traffic
LINK/ACTGood LAN 
connection detectedNo LAN connection 
detectedTransmitting or 
receiving traffic
10/100 MbpsLAN port operating 
at 100 MbpsLAN port operating 
at 10 MbpsN/A
Resetting the...