SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14-G2 User Manual

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The security file, SMCWBR14G2_logfile.log, may be saved by clicking 
Save and choosing a location.
The following items are included on the Status screen:
Parameter Description
Current Time Displays the current time.
INTERNET Displays WAN connection status.
Renew Click on this button to establish a connection to the WAN.
Home Network 
(LAN)Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP Server, Firewall, 
UPnP and Wireless status.
INFORMATION Displays the number of attached...

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LAN Settings
You can enable DHCP to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your client 
PCs, or configure filtering functions based on specific clients or protocols. 
The Barricade must have an IP address for the local network.
 
The LAN Settings parameters are listed below.
Parameter Description
Wireless Router IP 
Address
IP Address The IP address of the Barricade.
IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask.
DHCP Server
DHCP Server DHCP allows individual computers to obtain the...

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DHCP IP Address 
PoolThe DHCP IP Address Pool is the range of IP addresses set 
aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your 
network.
Start IP This field indicates the first of the contiguous IP addresses in 
the IP address pool.
End IP This field indicates the last of the contiguous IP addresses in 
the IP address pool.
Domain Name The domain name is the name you assign to your network.
Lease Time The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP 
address for...

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WAN Settings
Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service 
Provider. Specify Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE, PPTP or Static IP 
Address.
 
Select the connection type and click More Configuration. 

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Dynamic IP
The Host name is optional, but may be required by some Service 
Provider’s. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface 
on the Barricade.
If required by your Service Provider, you can use the Clone MAC 
Address button to copy the MAC address of the Network Interface Card 
(NIC) installed in your PC to replace the WAN MAC address.
If necessary, you can use the Renew button on the Status page to renew 
the WAN IP address.
Note:Make sure you record...

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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. 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, then it will be dropped. You can enable the 
Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish...

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PPTP
The PPTP screen displays the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default 
Gateway of your Barricade. Enter the User ID and Password assigned by 
your ISP in the appropriate fields. Enter the Idle Time Out for the Internet 
connection. This is the period of time for which the connection to the 
Internet is maintained during inactivity. The default setting is 10 minutes. 
If your ISP charges you by the minute, you should change the Idle Time 
Out to one minute. After the Idle Time...

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Static IP
If your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned 
IP address, subnet mask and the gateway address on this screen.
Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings. 

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Wireless
The Barricade can be quickly configured for roaming clients by setting the 
Service Set Identifier (SSID) and channel number. It supports data 
encryption and client filtering.
 
To use the wireless feature, check the Enable check box and click Save 
Settings. After clicking Save Settings, you will be asked to log in again.
See “Security” on page 4-27 for details on how to configure wireless 
security. 

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Channel and SSID
Enter your wireless network settings on this screen. You must specify a 
common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the 
Barricade and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its 
clients to the same value. For security purposes, you should change the 
default SSID immediately.
Parameter Description
Wireless Network 
Name (SSID)The Service Set ID (SSID) is the name of your wireless 
network. The SSID must be the same on...