SMC Networks Router SMCWBR14T User Manual

							NAVIGATING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE
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Making Configuration Changes
Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a 
configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the Apply 
or Save Settings or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to enable 
the new setting.
Note:To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure 
that Internet Explorer 5.5 is configured as follows: Under the 
menu Tools/Internet Options.../General/Temporary Internet 
Files/Settings..., the setting for Check for newer versions of 
stored pages should be Every visit to the page. 
						

							CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE
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Login Screen
The Login screen automatically appears first. 
Enter the default password “smcadmin” and then click LOGIN. 
						

							SETUP WIZARD
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Setup Wizard
Getting Started
The Setup Wizard automatically appears next. The first item in the Setup 
Wizard is Getting Started.
Simply click NEXT to proceed to the following screen and configure your 
Wireless Settings. 
						

							CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE
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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.
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, 11b/g mixed mode, Super G-
Dynamic Turbo and Super G-Static Turbo.
Wi-Fi  Channel  Number This device supports the following modes 11g only, 
11b only, 11b/g mixed mode, Super G-Dynamic 
Turbo and Super G-Static Turbo.
Extend Range Increases the range of the Barricade. 
(Default: Disable) 
						

							SETUP WIZARD
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Super G
Atheros’ Super G is a series of intelligent mechanisms that engage when 
additional bandwidth is available and/or needed. It increases the actual end 
user throughput of an 802.11a/b/g network. These features include 
bursting, compression, fast frames and Dynamic Turbo. These four 
features are described briefly below.
Super G Feature Summary
Feature Characteristics Benefit
Bursting •More data frames per given 
time period
•Standards-based
•Relevant to STA•Increase throughput via 
overhead reduction
•802.11e subset
•Advantage applies to any AP
Compression •Real-time hardware data 
compression
•Standards-based (Lempel Ziv)•Increased data throughput using 
compressed frames
•No impact on host processor
Fast Frames •Utilizes frame aggregation 
and timing modifications•Increases throughput by 
transmitting more data per 
frame
Dynamic  Turbo •Similar to trunking techniques 
used in Fast Ethernet 
networks, utilizes dual 
channels to “double” 
transmission rates
•Analyzes environment and 
adjusts bandwidth 
utilization accordingly•Maximizes bandwidth using 
multiple channels
•Environment-aware 
						

							CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE
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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. 
						

							SETUP WIZARD
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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. 
						

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

							SETUP WIZARD
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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 the Auto-reconnect check box to automatically re-
establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet 
again.
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. 
						

							CONFIGURING THE BAR RICADE
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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.