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USER GUIDE
Barricade™ N
SMCWBR14-N
2.4GHz Draft 11n
Wireless 4-port Broadband Router
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LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable
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Compliances Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference t
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Table of Contents Getting Started with the SMCWBR14-N 3 Package Contents 4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Wireless LAN Networking 5 Introduction 9 Features 9 Hardware Overview 10 Rear Panel 10 LEDs 11 Installation Considerations 12 Getting Started 12 Using the Configuration Menu 13 Basic 14 Advanced 24 Tools 53 Status 70 Glossary 79 2
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Getting Started with the SMCWBR14-N Congratulations on purchasing the SMCWBR14-N. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the SMCWBR14-N. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. The following conventions are used in this manual: THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT HAND. THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. THE CAUTION SYMBOL ALERTS Y
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Package Contents Barricade™ N Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N) Yellow RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.5A) Documentation CD Quick Installation Guide Warranty registration card Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Minimum System Requirements Broadband (Cable/xDSL) Internet service and Modem with Ethernet connection. 2.4GHz 802.11n draft wireless a
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Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult the Glossary for definitions of the terminology used in this section. THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CHANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) The SMCWBR14-N provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. In most netwo
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When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network. 7
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In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the WLAN client devices automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2). Roaming in an ESS network diagram 8
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Introduction The SMCWBR14-N is a high-performance, wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most routers, the SMCWBR14-N provides data transfers at up to 300Mbps when using 11n (Draft) connection. This router is also backwards compatible with 802.11g or 11b devices. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 11n’s (Draft) speed when you mix 11n (Draft)
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Hardware Overview Back Panel POWER The Power input connector is a single jack socket to supply power to the SMCWBR14-N. Please use the Power Adapter provided in the SMCWBR14-N package. RESET Pressing the reset button restores the router to its original factory default settings. WLAN ON/OFF The WLAN ON/OFF slide switch can be used to turn the wireless AP function ON/OFF WAN (Auto MDI/MDIX) The WAN port is used to connect to an Ethernet Cable or xDSL modem LAN1-4 (Auto MDI/MDIX)
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Front Panel LED’s POWER A solid green LED indicates the SMCWBR14-N is receiving power – normal operation. If the LED is off there is no power to device or failure. LAN1-4 A solid green LED indicates the corresponding LAN port connection is established. The LED blinks when data is transmitted. If the LED is off there is no link for corresponding LAN port. WAN A solid green LED indicates the WAN port connection is established. The LED blinks when data is transmitted. If the LED i
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Installation Considerations The SMCWBR14-N lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow
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Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your SMCWBR14-N, you can access the Configuration Menu through your PC by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the SMCWBR14-N. The SMCWBR14-N default IP address is: http://192.168.2.1 Open the Web browser. Type in the IP Address of the Router (http://192.168.2.1). If you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the SMCWBR14-N, make sure you enter the correct IP Address. Select Adm
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Basic The Basic tab provides the following configuration options: INTERNET, WIRELESS and NETWORK SETTINGS. Basic_Internet Setup Wizard If you are new to networking and have never configured a router before, click on Setup Wizard and the router will guide you through a few simple steps to get your network up and running. Manual Configure If you consider yourself an advanced user and have configured a router before, click Manual Configure to input all the settings manually.
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Basic_Wireless The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your router. Note that changes made in this section may also need to be duplicated on wireless clients that you want to connect to your wireless network. To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features. This device supports three wireless security modes including: WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA-Enterprise. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA-
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Enable Wireless This option allows you to enable/disable the wireless AP function. The wireless can also be turned ON/OFF by the slide switch on the back panel. When the wireless is enabled, the following parameters are in effect. Wireless Network Name When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as the SSID. For security purposes, it is highl
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WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a str
