SMC Networks Router SMC7004VBR V.2 User Manual
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7 GETTING CONNECTED The SMC7004VBR Barricade™ Cable/DSL Broadband router is connected between the Cable/DSL Broadband Modem and your computers. If you have more then one computer to connect, simply plug the other computers into the LAN ports on the back of the router. Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN Run an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the back of the Barricade™ to your computers network adapter. 2. Connect the WAN Connect an Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem...
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9
CONFIGURING YOUR
COMPUTER
The information outlined in this chapter will guide you through
the configuration for the following Operating Systems:
Windows 95/98
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Apple Macintosh
Configuring Windows 95/98/Me
1.Access your network settings by clicking [Start],
choose [Settings], and then select [Control Panel].
2.In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the
[Network] icon.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-11.png "Page 12
9
CONFIGURING YOUR
COMPUTER
The information outlined in this chapter will guide you through
the configuration for the following Operating Systems:
Windows 95/98
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Apple Macintosh
Configuring Windows 95/98/Me
1.Access your network settings by clicking [Start],
choose [Settings], and then select [Control Panel].
2.In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the
[Network] icon.")
9 CONFIGURING YOUR COMPUTER The information outlined in this chapter will guide you through the configuration for the following Operating Systems: Windows 95/98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Apple Macintosh Configuring Windows 95/98/Me 1.Access your network settings by clicking [Start], choose [Settings], and then select [Control Panel]. 2.In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the [Network] icon.
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Configuring your Computer
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3.Highlight the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your
network card on the [Configuration] tab of the [Network]
properties window.
4.Next, click the [Properties] button to view that adapters
TCP/IP settings.
5.From the [TCP/IP Properties] dialog box, click the
[Obtain an IP address automatically] option.
6.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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-12.png "Page 13
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3.Highlight the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your
network card on the [Configuration] tab of the [Network]
properties window.
4.Next, click the [Properties] button to view that adapters
TCP/IP settings.
5.From the [TCP/IP Properties] dialog box, click the
[Obtain an IP address automatically] option.
6.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...")
Configuring your Computer 10 3.Highlight the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card on the [Configuration] tab of the [Network] properties window. 4.Next, click the [Properties] button to view that adapters TCP/IP settings. 5.From the [TCP/IP Properties] dialog box, click the [Obtain an IP address automatically] option. 6.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...
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Configuring Windows 2000
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7.Click the [OK] button to close the [TCP/IP Properties]
dialog box.
8.On the [Network Properties] window, click the [OK] button
to save these new changes.
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 CD-ROM drive and check the
correct file location, for example, D:\win98, D:\win9x.
(assume D is your CD-ROM drive).
9.Windows may prompt...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-13.png "Page 14
Configuring Windows 2000
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7.Click the [OK] button to close the [TCP/IP Properties]
dialog box.
8.On the [Network Properties] window, click the [OK] button
to save these new changes.
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 CD-ROM drive and check the
correct file location, for example, D:\win98, D:\win9x.
(assume D is your CD-ROM drive).
9.Windows may prompt...")
Configuring Windows 2000 11 7.Click the [OK] button to close the [TCP/IP Properties] dialog box. 8.On the [Network Properties] window, click the [OK] button to save these new changes. 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 CD-ROM drive and check the correct file location, for example, D:\win98, D:\win9x. (assume D is your CD-ROM drive). 9.Windows may prompt...
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Configuring your Computer
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3.Locate and double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon
for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade™.
When the [Status] dialog box window opens, click the
[Properties] button.
4.On 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.
5.Select [Obtain an IP address automatically] to configure your
computer for DHCP....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-14.png "Page 15
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3.Locate and double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon
for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade™.
When the [Status] dialog box window opens, click the
[Properties] button.
4.On 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.
5.Select [Obtain an IP address automatically] to configure your
computer for DHCP....")
Configuring your Computer 12 3.Locate and double-click the [Local Area Connection] icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade™. When the [Status] dialog box window opens, click the [Properties] button. 4.On 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. 5.Select [Obtain an IP address automatically] to configure your computer for DHCP....
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Configuring Windows XP
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Configuring 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.
2.Locate and double-click the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-15.png "Page 16
Configuring Windows XP
13
Configuring 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.
2.Locate and double-click the...")
Configuring Windows XP 13 Configuring 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. 2.Locate and double-click the...
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Configuring your Computer
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4.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.
5.Click the [OK] button again to save these new changes.
6.Reboot your PC.
Configuring a Macintosh Computer
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match
your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were
created using Mac OS 8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very
similar, but may not be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-16.png "Page 17
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4.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.
5.Click the [OK] button again to save these new changes.
6.Reboot your PC.
Configuring a Macintosh Computer
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match
your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were
created using Mac OS 8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very
similar, but may not be...")
Configuring your Computer 14 4.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. 5.Click the [OK] button again to save these new changes. 6.Reboot your PC. Configuring a Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be...
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15 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 above, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or above. Using the web management interface, you may configure the Barricade™ and view statistics to monitor network activity. Note: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet...
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Configuring the Barricade™
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Disable Proxy Connection
You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your
web browser is disabled. If it is disabled, your web browser will
be able to view the Barricade™ 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)
1.Open Internet Explorer. Click [Tools], and then select
[Internet Options].
2.In the [Internet Options]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-18.png "Page 19
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Disable Proxy Connection
You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your
web browser is disabled. If it is disabled, your web browser will
be able to view the Barricade™ 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)
1.Open Internet Explorer. Click [Tools], and then select
[Internet Options].
2.In the [Internet Options]...")
Configuring the Barricade™ 16 Disable Proxy Connection You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. If it is disabled, your web browser will be able to view the Barricade™ 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) 1.Open Internet Explorer. Click [Tools], and then select [Internet Options]. 2.In the [Internet Options]...
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Accessing the Barricade™ Management
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Accessing the Barricade™ Management
To access the Barricade™s web-based management screens,
follow the steps below:
1.Launch your web-browser.
Note:
Your computer does not have to be ONLINE
to configure the Barricade™ Router.
2.In the Address Bar, type: http://192.168.2.1
3.When the Barricade™s Login screen appears, enter the default
password, and click the [Login] button to access the router.
Note:
The Barricade™ default password is smcadmin.
The password...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/4438/102914/w300_index.html@nav=null&now=get&message=Downloading&file=MN_SMC7004vbr_v2-19.png "Page 20
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Accessing the Barricade™ Management
To access the Barricade™s web-based management screens,
follow the steps below:
1.Launch your web-browser.
Note:
Your computer does not have to be ONLINE
to configure the Barricade™ Router.
2.In the Address Bar, type: http://192.168.2.1
3.When the Barricade™s Login screen appears, enter the default
password, and click the [Login] button to access the router.
Note:
The Barricade™ default password is smcadmin.
The password...")
Accessing the Barricade™ Management 17 Accessing the Barricade™ Management To access the Barricade™s web-based management screens, follow the steps below: 1.Launch your web-browser. Note: Your computer does not have to be ONLINE to configure the Barricade™ Router. 2.In the Address Bar, type: http://192.168.2.1 3.When the Barricade™s Login screen appears, enter the default password, and click the [Login] button to access the router. Note: The Barricade™ default password is smcadmin. The password...