User manual SMC 2804WBRP-G

[. . . ] BarricadeTM g 2. 4 GHz 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router From SMC's Barricade line of Broadband Routers 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000 October 2003 Pub No: 149100026900ER01 COPYRIGHT Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. [. . . ] (Default: 10) Click NEXT to complete the setup. (Refer to "Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)" on page 41 for details. ) 32 ADVANCED SETUP BigPond If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter the host name and AMC address for BigPond authentication. Click NEXT to complete the setup. ADVANCED SETUP Use the web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Router and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program. Menu System Description Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the Router remotely. Specifies the Internet connection type: · Dynamic IP host configuration and the physical MAC address of each media interface · PPPoE configuration · PPTP configuration · Static IP and ISP gateway address · BigPond (Internet service available in Australia) · Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name resolution. WAN LAN Wireless Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Router's LAN interface and all DHCP clients. Configures the radio frequency, SSID, encryption, and 802. 1x for wireless communications. 33 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Menu NAT Firewall DDNS UPnP Description Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual servers. Configures a variety of security and specialized functions, including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ. Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically and dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. Devices can then directly communicate with each other. This further enables peer-to-peer networking. Contains options to back up & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system. Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, and the hardware version and serial number. Shows the security and DHCP client log. Tools Status 34 ADVANCED SETUP SYSTEM Time Zone Set the time zone and time server for the Router. This information is used for log entries and client access control. Check Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance to automatically maintain the Router's system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Then configure two different time servers by selecting the options in the Primary Server and Secondary Server fields. 35 Configuring the Wireless Barricade g Router Password Settings Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. For security you should assign one before exposing the Router to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3­12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive. Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the Reset button on the rear panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults. (The default password is smcadmin. ) Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained during inactivity. [. . . ] To determine your TCP/IP configuration status please follow the steps below: 1. Type cmd or command to open a DOS prompt. In the DOS window, type ipconfig and verify the information that is displayed. If your computer is set up for DHCP, then your TCP/IP configuration should be similar to the information displayed: · · · IP Address: 192. 168. 2. x (x is number between 100 and 199 by default. ) Subnet: 255. 255. 255. 0 Gateway: 192. 168. 2. 1 95 Troubleshooting If you have an IP address that starts with 169. 254. xxx. xxx then see the next section. [. . . ]