Configuring the Barricade™ Router

Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup.

Advanced Setup

Use the Web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the Barricade™ Router and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program.

Menu

Description

System

Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator

 

access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to

 

manage the Barricade™ Router remotely.

 

 

WAN

Specifies the Internet connection type:

 

• Dynamic IP host configuration and the physical MAC

 

 

address of each media interface

 

PPPoE configuration

 

PPTP

 

• Static IP and ISP gateway address

 

• Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name

 

 

resolution.

 

 

LAN

Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Barricade™

 

Router’s LAN interface and all DHCP clients.

 

 

NAT

Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up

 

virtual servers.

 

 

Firewall

Configures a variety of security and specialized

 

functions, including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention,

 

and DMZ.

 

 

DDNS

Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a

 

method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or

 

servers.

 

 

 

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SMC Networks SMC7004ABR V.2 manual Advanced Setup, Menu Description

SMC7004ABR V.2 specifications

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