SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14-G2 User Manual
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HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 4-15 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 clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface and for the Barricade, as well as the hardware version and serial number. DHCP Client Log Displays information on DHCP clients on your network. Security Log Displays illegal attempts to access your network. Save Click on this button to save the security log file. Clear Click on this button to delete the access log. Refresh Click on this button to refresh the screen.
CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE 4-16 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 TCP/IP configuration at startup from a centralized DHCP server. To dynamically assign an IP address to a client PC, enable the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) function. DHCP Server ID Enter the DHCP Server ID here.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 4-17 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 each computer. Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time. This also means that a particular computer’s IP address may change over time. If you have set any advanced features such as DMZ, this is dependent on the IP address. For this reason, you will not want the IP address to change. Parameter Description
CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE 4-18 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.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 4-19 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 the MAC address that you clone, so that if you lose your settings you will be able to re-connect to the Internet. Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE 4-20 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 the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 4-21 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 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 Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE 4-22 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.
HOME NETWORK SETTINGS 4-23 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.
CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE 4-24 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 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)