SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14S-N2 User Manual

ISP SETTINGS
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The Barricade contains the following ports and buttons:
ISP Settings
If you are not sure of your connection method, please contact your 
Internet Service Provider. There are several connection types to choose 
from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. 
Note:If using the PPPoE option, you will need to remove or disable any 
PPPoE client software on your computers. 
Item Description
LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local 
area network to these ports (i.e.,...

INSTALLATION
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Connect the System
The Barricade can be positioned at any convenient location in your office 
or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You 
should, however, comply with the following guidelines:
• Keep the Barricade away from any heating devices.
• Do not place the Barricade in a dusty or wet environment.
You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord 
from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the Barricade.
Connect the...

CONNECT THE SYSTEM
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Connect the Power Adapter
Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the back panel of the 
Barricade, and the other end into a power outlet.
Check the power indicator on the front panel is lit. If the power i
ndicator is 
not lit, refer to 
“Troubleshooting” on page A-1.
In case of a power input failure, the Barricade will automatically restart and 
begin to operate once the input power is restored. 

INSTALLATION
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CHAPTER 3
C
ONFIGURING THE
CLIENT PC
After completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, 
you need to configure your computer to connect to the Barricade. You can 
either configure your computer to automatically obtain IP settings 
(DHCP) or manually configure IP address settings (Static IP).
Depending on your operating system see:
“Windows 2000” on page 3-3,
“Windows XP” on page 3-9,
or
“Configuring Your Macintosh Computer” on page 3-15. 

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION
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TCP/IP Configuration
To access the Internet through the Barricade, you must configure the 
network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet 
as the Barricade. The default network settings for the Barricade are:
IP Address: 192.168.2.1 
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note:These settings can be changed to fit your network requirements, 
but you must first configure at least one computer to access the 
Barricade’s web configuration interface in order to make the...

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC
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Windows 2000
DHCP IP Configuration
1. On the Windows desktop, 
click Start/Settings/
Network and Dial-Up 
Connections. 
2. Click the icon that 
corresponds to the 
connection to your 
Barricade.
3. The connection status 
screen will open. Click 
Properties. 

TCP/IP CONFIGURATION
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4. Double-click Internet 
Protocol (TCP/IP).
5. If Obtain an IP address 
automatically  and Obtain 
DNS server address 
automatically are already 
selected, your computer is 
already configured for 
DHCP. If not, select these 
options now and click OK.
  

CONFIGURING THE CLIENT PC
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Obtain IP Settings From Your Barricade
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your 
Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old DHCP 
IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Barricade, you can 
verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
1. On the Windows desktop, 
click Start/Programs/
Accessories/Command 
Prompt.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /release and press 
the Enter key.
  

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3. Type ipconfig /renew and press the Enter key. Verify that your IP 
Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and 
your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your 
Barricade is functioning correctly.
4. Type exit and press the Enter key to close the Command Prompt 
window.