SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14-N User Manual

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Admin Password   
Enter a password for the user admin, who will have full access to the Web-based 
management interface.   
User Password   
Enter a password for the user user, who will have read-only access to the Web-based 
management interface.   
Gateway Name   
The name of the router can be changed here.   
Enable Remote Management   
Enabling Remote Management allows you to manage the router from anywhere on the Internet. 
Disabling Remote Management allows you to manage the router only from...

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Tools_Time 
The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the 
routers internal system clock. From this section you can set the time zone that you are in and set the 
Time Server. Daylight saving can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed.   
 
 
 
 
 
Time Configuration   
Current Router Time   
Displays the time currently maintained by the router. If this is not correct, use the following 
options to configure the time...

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Check this option if your location observes daylight saving time.   
Daylight Saving Offset   
Select the time offset, if your location observes daylight saving time.   
DST Start and DST End   
Select the starting and ending times for the change to and from daylight saving time. For 
example, suppose for DST Start you select Month=Oct, Week=3rd, Day=Sun and 
Time=2am. This is the same as saying: Daylight saving starts on the third Sunday of 
October at 2:00 AM.   
Automatic Time Configuration...

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Tools_Syslog 
This section allows you to archive your log files to a Syslog Server. 
 
 
Enable Logging to Syslog Server   
Enable this option if you have a syslog server currently running on the LAN and wish to send 
log messages to it.   
Syslog Server IP Address   
Enter the LAN IP address of the Syslog Server.    

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Tools_Email Settings 
The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware 
update notification to your email address. 
 
Enable  
Enable Email Notification   
When this option is enabled, router activity logs or firmware upgrade notifications can be 
emailed to a designated email address, and the following parameters are displayed.   
Email Settings   
From Email Address   
This email address will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or firmware...

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Verify Password   
Re-type the password associated with the account.   
Email Log When Full or on Schedule   
On Log Full   
Select this option if you want logs to be sent by email when the log is full.   
On Schedule   
Select this option if you want logs to be sent by email according to a schedule.   
Schedule  
If you selected the On Schedule option, select one of the defined schedule rules. If you do 
not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the Tools -> Schedules 
screen and...

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Tools_System 
This section allows you to manage the routers configuration settings, reboot the router, and restore 
the router to the factory default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all 
settings, including any rules that youve created. 
 
 
Save Settings To Local Hard Drive   
This option allows you to save the routers configuration to a file on your computer. Be sure to 
save the configuration before performing a firmware upgrade.   
Load Settings From Local...

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Tools_Firmware 
The Firmware Upgrade section can be used to update to the latest firmware code to improve 
functionality and performance. To check for the latest firmware, click the Check Online Now button. If 
you would like to be notified when new firmware is released, place a checkmark in the box next to 
Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version. 
 
To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:   
1. Click the Browse button to locate the upgrade file on your computer.   
2.  Once you have found...

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Firmware upgrade cannot be performed from a wireless device. To perform an 
upgrade, ensure that you are using a PC that is connected to the router by wire.   
 
 Some firmware upgrades reset the configuration options to the factory defaults. 
Before performing an upgrade, be sure to save the current configuration from 
the Tools -> Admin screen.   
 
Upload  
Once you have a firmware update on your computer, use this option to browse for the file 
and then upload the information into the router....

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Tools_Dynamic DNS 
The Dynamic DNS feature allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc.) using a domain 
name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP 
address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. When 
you use a Dynamic DNS service provider, your friends can enter your host name to connect to your 
server, no matter what your IP address is. 
 
 
Enable Dynamic DNS   
Enable this option only if you...