SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14-G2 User Manual

							SETUP WIZARD
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Setup Wizard
Getting Started
The Setup Wizard automatically appears by clicking on the Setup Wizard 
button of the left-hand menu. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Getting 
Started.
Simply click NEXT to proceed to the following screen and configure your 
Wireless Settings. 
						

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Wireless Settings
Enter your wireless network settings on this page. 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 the Barricade 
and all of its wireless clients. (Default: SMC)
Broadcast Wireless 
Network NameEnable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID. If you 
disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the 
correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless 
network “discovery” feature of some products such as 
Windows XP. (Default: Enable)
Wireless Mode This device supports the following modes: 11g only, 11b 
only, and 11b/g mixed mode. 
(Default: 11b/g Mixed mode) 
						

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Wi-Fi Channel 
NumberThe radio channel used by the Barricade and its clients to 
communicate with each other. This channel must be the 
same on the Barricade and all of its wireless clients.
The Barricade will automatically assign itself a radio 
channel, or you may select one manually. (Default 
channel: 6)
Extend Range Increases the range of the Barricade. (Default: Disable) Parameter Description 
						

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Internet Settings
Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service 
Provider. Specify Cable modem, Fixed-IP xDSL, PPPoE xDSL or PPTP.
Select your connection type to proceed. Click BACK to go back and 
change your settings. 
						

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Cable Modem Settings
If the ISP requires you to input a Host Name, type it in the Host Name 
field. The MAC Address field will be filled automatically.
Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings. 
						

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ADSL Settings - Fixed-IP xDSL
Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP address provided to 
you by your ISP in the appropriate fields below.
Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings. 
						

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ADSL Settings - PPPoE
Enter the User Name and Password required by your ISP in the 
appropriate fields. If your ISP has provided you with a Service Name enter 
it in the Service Name field, otherwise, leave it blank. Leave the Maximum 
Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1454) unless you have a 
particular reason to change it. Enter the maximum idle time for the 
Internet connection. After this time has been exceeded the connection will 
be terminated. Check Keep session to keep the session alive. Check the 
Auto-connect check box to automatically re-establish the connection as 
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Check the Manual-
connect check box to manually re-establish the connection.
Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings.
Note:Clicking NEXT will not automatically connect the Barricade to 
the Internet. The Barricade will only connect when you explicitly 
request it to, for example, by launching your web browser. 
						

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ADSL Settings - PPTP
Enter the User ID and Password required 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 Out has expired, set the action you wish the Barricade to 
take. You can tell the device to connect manually or automatically as soon 
as you try to access the Internet again, or to keep the session alive.
Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings. 
						

							HOME NETWORK SETTINGS
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Home Network Settings
Clicking the Home icon at any time, returns you to this home page. The 
Main Menu links are used to navigate to other menus that display 
configuration parameters and statistics.
The Barricade’s Home Network Settings interface contains four main 
menu items as described in the following table.
Menu Description
Status Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware 
version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and firewall 
information.
Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the 
physical MAC address for each media interface, and the hardware version 
and serial number.
Shows the security and DHCP client log.
LAN 
SettingsSets the TCP/IP configuration for the Barricade LAN interface and 
DHCP clients.
WAN 
SettingsSpecifies the Internet connection settings.
Wireless Configures the radio frequency, SSID, and security for wireless 
communications. 
						

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Status
The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and 
hardware version numbers, as well as information on DHCP clients 
connected to your network. You can also view the Security Log.