CONFIGURING THE BARRICADE

The following table briefly describes the “Advanced Setup” menu items.

Menu

Description

System

Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access,

 

the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the

 

Barricade remotely, and the IP address of a Domain Name

 

Server.

WAN

Specifies the Internet connection settings.

LAN

Sets the TCP/IP configuration for the Barricade LAN interface

 

and DHCP clients.

Wireless

Sets wireless parameters and encryption settings.

NAT

Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual

 

servers.

Routing system

Sets routing parameters and displays the current routing table.

Firewall

Configures a variety of security and specialized functions

 

including: Access Control, URL blocking, Internet access control

 

scheduling, Intruder detection, and DMZ.

SNMP

Community string and trap server setting.

ADSL

Sets the ADSL operation type and shows the ADSL status.

Tools

Contains options to backup & restore the current configuration,

 

restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update

 

system firmware, or reset the system.

Status

Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and

 

hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP,

 

NAT, 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.

 

 

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 “APPLY” or “NEXT” button at the bottom of the page to make the new settings active.

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SMC Networks SMC7404WBRA manual Making Configuration Changes, Menu Description

SMC7404WBRA specifications

The SMC Networks SMC7404WBRA is a versatile and robust device designed to meet the demands of home and small office networking. This ADSL2+ router modem combines high-speed internet access with advanced routing capabilities, making it a preferred choice for users seeking reliable connectivity.

One of the key features of the SMC7404WBRA is its ability to support ADSL2+ technology, which enables faster internet speeds and more stable connections. With download speeds reaching up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1 Mbps, users can enjoy seamless browsing, streaming, and online gaming. This capability ensures that multiple devices can connect and operate efficiently without compromising performance.

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