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CHAPTER 5 | Configuring the Barricade

After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, use a web browser to configure the

Barricade™ Broadband Router. The Barricade can be configured by any Java-supported browser

including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or above. Using the web

management interface, you may configure the Barricade and view statistics to monitor network

activity.

NOTE

: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet

please visit

www.smc.com

and download the latest firmware update.

Before you attempt to log into the Barricade’s Web-based Administration, please verify the

following:

1.

Your browser is configured properly. (see below)

2.

Disable any firewall or security software that may be running.

3.

Confirm that you have a good “link” LED where your computer is plugged into the

Barricade.

If you don’t have a “link” light, try another cable until you get a good link.

5.1 | Browser Configuration

Confirm your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable

that is installed in the computer. This is configured through the options/preference section of your

browser.

5.2 | Disable Proxy Connection

You will also need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so

that your web browser will be able to view the Barricade configuration pages. The following steps

are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the

appropriate steps.

Internet Explorer (5 or above)

1.

Open Internet Explorer. Click [Tools], and then select [Internet Options].

2.

In the [Internet Options] window, click the [Connections] tab.

3.

Click the [LAN Settings] button.

4.

Clear all the check boxes and click [OK] to save these LAN settings changes.

5.

Click [OK] again to close the [Internet Options] window.

Netscape (4 or above)

1.

Open Netscape. Click [Edit], and then select [Preferences].

2.

In the [Preferences] window, under [Category], double-click [Advanced], then select the

[Proxies] option.

3.

Check [Direct connection to the Internet].

4.

Click the [OK] button to save the changes.

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5.3 | Accessing the Barricade Management

To access the Barricade’s web-based management screens, follow the steps below:

1.

Launch your web-browser.

NOTE

: Your computer does not have to be ONLINE to configure the Barricade Router.

2.

In the Address Bar, type:

3.

When the Barricade’s Login screen appears, enter the default password, and click the

[Login] button to access the router.

NOTE

: The Barricade g default password is “

smcadmin

”. The password is case sensitive.

4.

Once you have logged into the Barricade web-based admin screens, you have 2 options

which are outlined in

Chapter 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration

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CHAPTER 6 | Navigating the Web-based Administration

The Barricade’s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section.

Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the Barricade for use with a cable modem or DSL

modem. Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and

MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, as well as other

advanced functions.

6.1 | 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 “SAVE SETTINGS” or the appropriate button at the

bottom of the page to save and enable the new settings.

Note

: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, be sure that Internet Explorer 5.0 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.”

This next generation Barricade has a new web-based interface that

is easier to use and is faster. Each option is accessible from the

new side navigation section.

If you want to setup the Router using the built-in Setup Wizard,

simply click on the SETUP WIZARD option to start the process.

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CHAPTER 7 | Setup Wizard

Below is an outline of each option available from the Setup Wizard section. This wizard takes 3

steps to complete an ISP configuration.

7.1 | Step One: Time Zone

The first step is to configure the Time Zone you are located in. This setting is used for accurate

timing of client filtering and log events.

7.2 | Step Two: Broadband Type

Select the type of broadband connection you have.

Cable Modem:

This is a Dynamic or DHCP Internet connection type – typically used by Cable Modem

Internet connections.

Fixed-IP xDSL:

This is a Static IP Internet connection type – choose this option if you ISP has

provided you with all the correct static IP info.

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PPPoE:

This Internet connection method requires a username and password - typically used by

xDSL Internet connections.

PPTP:

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections

in Europe.

BigPond®:

The BigPond Internet service is used in Australia and uses a Heartbeat client to stay

online.

7.3 | Step Three: Finish Configuration

Once you have configured your type of ISP connection, simply click the [Finish] button and the

Barricade g will automatically configure your Internet connection.

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