Chapter 1 | introduction – SMC Networks Barricade SMC2804WBRP-G User Manual

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Barricade g Wireless Router with USB Print Server

Manual

CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Barricade™ g Broadband Router with USB Print Server

(SMC2804WBRP-G). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device
for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet and sharing a USB printer on your

network.

1.0 | Features and Benefits

EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard - A new and improved way to install your Barricade in

seconds

• Built-in USB print Server to share your USB-enabled printer
• Internet connection to ethernet broadband modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port

• Local network connection via a 4-port auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch
• DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping
• Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, hacker prevention, DoS, and NAT

• NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-user account, and virtual server

functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as web, mail, FTP, and

Telnet)

• Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec pass-through

• User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple

connections

• Parental controls allows the user to block access to certain web sites
• Email alerts when the users network is being compromised
• Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP

• Compatible with various internet applications, including Peer-to-Peer file sharing, Online

Games, and Instant Message utilities.


1.1 | Package Contents

Before installing the Barricade™ g Broadband Router with USB Print Server, verify that you have the
items listed under “Package Contents.” Also be sure that you have the necessary cabling. If any of

the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor.

• Barricade g Broadband Router with USB Print Server
• Power adapter (9v/1a)
• One CAT-5 Ethernet cable

• CD with User Guide and EZ 3-Click Installation Wizard
• Quick Installation Guide


If possible, retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the

product.

1.2 | Minimum Requirements

• Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet connection and Internet access from your local

telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.

• A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or

USB-to-Ethernet converter.

• Network adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) cabling and TCP/IP protocol installed per PC

• Internet Explorer 4.0 (or Higher) or Netscape Navigator 4.7 (or Higher) for Web-based

configuration of the Barricade


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