SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14T User Manual

SYSTEM
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Remote Management
By default, management access is only available to users on your local 
network. However, you can also manage the Barricade from a remote host 
by entering the IP address of a remote computer on this screen. Check the 
Enabled check box, and enter the IP address of the remote host and click 
Save Settings.
Note:If you check Enabled and specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any 
host can manage the Barricade.
For remote management via WAN IP address you need to connect using...

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SNMP
Community
Click SNMP and then Community to access the screen below.
Use the SNMP configuration screen to display and modify parameters for 
the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). A computer attached 
to the network, called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used 
to access this information. Access rights to the agent are controlled by 
community strings. To communicate with the Barricade, the NMS must 
first submit a valid community string for...

SNMP
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Trap
Click SNMP and then Tra p. This will load the SNMP trap screen shown 
below.
Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
Parameter Description
IP Address Traps are sent to this address when errors or specific events 
occur on the network.
Community A community string (password) specified for trap 
management. Enter a word, something other than public or 
private, to prevent unauthorized individuals from reading 
information on your system.
Version Sets the trap...

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UPnP
Universal Plug and Play technology makes home networking simple and 
affordable. This architecture offers pervasive peer-to-peer network 
connectivity of PCs of all form factors, intelligent appliances, and wireless 
devices. UPnP architecture leverages TCP/IP and the web to enable 
seamless proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer 
among networked devices in the home, office, and everywhere in between.
Click Enable to turn on the Universal Plug...

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Routing
This section defines routing related parameters, including static routes and 
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters.
Static Route
Click Add to add a new static route to the list.
Click Save Settings to save the configuration.
Parameter Description
Index Index number of the route.
Network Address Enter the IP address of the remote computer for which to set 
a static route.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the remote network for which to set 
a static route.
Gateway Enter...

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RIP
RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the 
network topology changes.
Parameter Description
General RIP 
Parameters
RIP Mode Globally enables or disables RIP.
Auto summary If Auto summary is disabled, then RIP packets will include 
sub-network information from all subnetworks connected to 
the router. If enabled, this sub-network information will be 
summarized to one piece of information covering all 
subnetworks.
Table of current 
Interface...

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When a router receives a routing update that includes changes to an entry, 
it updates its routing table to reflect the new route. RIP routers maintain 
only the best route to a destination. After updating its routing table, the 
router immediately begins transmitting routing updates to inform other 
network routers of the change.
Click Save Settings to proceed, or Cancel to change your settings.
Authentication 
RequiredNone: No authentication.
Password: A password authentication key is...

CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE
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Routing Table
Click Routing Table to view the screen below.
Parameter Description
Flags Indicates the route status:
C = Direct connection on the same subnet.
S = Static route.
R = RIP (Routing Information Protocol) assigned route.
I = ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Redirect route.
Network Address Destination IP address.
Netmask The subnetwork associated with the destination.
This is a template that identifies the address bits in the 
destination address used for...

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APPENDIX A
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible 
solutions to them. The Barricade can be easily monitored through panel 
indicators to identify problems. 
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom Action
LED Indicators
Power LED is 
off• Check connections between the Barricade, the 
external power supply, and the wall outlet.
• If the power indicator does not turn on when the 
power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem 
with the power outlet, power cord, or...

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LED Indicators
LAN LED is 
Off• Verify that the Barricade and attached device are 
powered on. 
• Be sure the cable is plugged into both the Barricade 
and the corresponding device. 
• Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its 
length does not exceed the specified limits. 
• Be sure that the network interface on the attached 
device is configured for the proper communication 
speed and duplex mode.
• Check the adapter on the attached device and cable 
connections for...