• If you have forgotten the password you can reset the SMC Routers
• How do I reset my router hardware to the default settings.
• What's with all the part numbers of ABR Series Barricades
• SMC7004ABR Barricade™4-Port 10/100Mbps Broadband Router
• SMC7004AWBR Barricade™ 4-Port 11 Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
• SMC2602W EZ Connect Wireless™ - 11MbpsWireless PCI Card
• SMC2632W EZ Connect Wireless™ -11Mbps Wireless PC card
• SMC7008BR Barricade? 8 Port 10/100 Mbps Broadband Router
• SMC2655W EZ Connect™ 11 Mbps Wireless Access Point.
• SMC2662W EZ Connect™ 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
• SMC2532W / SMC2512W-B Elite Connect™ 11 Mbps Highpower Wireless Adapter
• What are the differences between the 7004-ABR and the 7004-BR?
• What does the blue button on the front side of the ABR mean?
• Why does my router hiss at me?
• Where do I put the feet I found in bottom of shipping box
• SMC Wireless Products that supports WPA
• SMC2804WBRP-G Barricade™ G with Built-in USB Print Ser
• SMC2804WBR Barricade™ G
• SMC2835W / SMC2802W EZ Connect™ 54 Mbps Wireless Cardbus / PCI Adapter
• SMC2635W EZ Connect™ 11 Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter
• SMC2536W / SMC2512W-G Elite Connect™ 11/54 Mbps Highpower Cardbus Adapter

The Barricade Routers do NOT have an explicit Password Recovery procedure. You need to restore the Router to the Factory defaults. Restoring the unit to the default would erase all the setting you have configured.

Here are the default password for Barricade Router.

SMC7004BR, SMC7008BR, SMC7004WBR, SMC7004AWBR (part 750.5312) - 'admin'

SMC7004ABR, SMC7008ABR, SMC7004AWBR(part 750.5435), SMC7004VBR V1, SMC 7004VWBR, SMC2804WBR V1 - has blank password.

SMC7004VBR V2, SMC2804WBR V2, SMC2804WBRP-G, SMCBR14VPN, SMCBR18VPN - 'smcadmin'

Please follow the procedure in »SMC Forum Help »How do I reset my router hardware to the default settings. for Resetting to defaults settings.

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by Greywolf edited by inmuck
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The 7004 ABR, VBR, FW Series, 2404WBR and 2804 Series

To Reset the newer Barricade Router, use the RESET button on the Router. It is found on the rear panel (except 7004ABR/7008ABR, where it is found in the front). It's a small pinhole blue button. Use a paperclip / pen / pencil to hold in. Reset can be done in following ways. If you find Power LED blinking, then it indicates a successful RESET......

Procedure 1 -
Unplug all the cables except the power cord.
While the Barricade is powered ON, Hold the RESET button for 30 seconds or as long as you find the Power LED blinks.

Procedure 2 -
1 - Unplug all the cables except the power cord.
2 - While the Barricade is powered ON, Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds.
3- While holding the RESET, turn OFF the power to the Router.
4- Continue to hold it for 5 seconds, then turn ON the power to the Router.
5- Wait for another 5 seconds and then release the RESET button.

Procedure 3 -
1 - Unplug all the cables except the power cord and Power ON the Router.
2 - Hold the RESET button for 3 seconds.
3 - Release the RESET button for 2 seconds.
4 - Continue Steps 2 and 3 for Four more times.

Note: If the Procedure 2 and Procedure doesn't work, then try the same procedure with longer time. Use 10 seconds (instead of 5 seconds) for Procedure 2 and use 15 seconds (instead of 3 seconds) for Holding the RESET button for procedure 3.


The 7004BR and 7008BR series router.

Manual Pin Reset:

* Unplug all the cables, except for the power cord.
* Locate the COM port on the back of the unit. Reading left to right, find pins 3 and 8. (This would be the 3rd pin from the left on the top row, and 3rd pin from the left on the bottom row.)
* Turn off the Barricade.
* Using a paper clip, short (hold clip touching both) pins 3 and 8 (If reset is not successful, try pins 4 and 8).
* While holding the short (paper clip) in place, switch the Barricade to the "ON" position. When you turn the Barricade on, please watch the M1 light. To verify that you have a good reset, the M1 light will blink 8 times, and then will resume its normal once per second blinking pattern.
* Once you see the normal M1 light activity, then remove the paper clip.
* Turn the Barricade off.
* Plug in all the cables to the unit and power it back on.

Note: The ABR model cannot be reset using the serial port! DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!

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by Greywolf
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Here are the different part numbers. The main difference is Canadian, US and European. Physically, there are two models, SMC7004ABR V1 and SMC7004ABR V2

SMC7004ABR V1

Part No. 750.5432, 5Volt, 10/100Mbps WAN US
Part No. 750.5648, 5Volt, 10/100Mbps WAN CANADA

Part No. 750.5702, 12Volt, 10/100Mbps WAN US
Part No. 750.5703, 12Volt, 10/100Mbps WAN EUROPE
Part No. 750.5756, 12Volt, 10/100Mbps WAN CANADA

SMC7004ABR V2

Part No. 750.9818, 10/100Mbps WAN US with SPI Firewall.
Part No. 751.0156, 10/100Mbps WAN CANADA with SPI Firewall.

SMC7008ABR are similar to SMC7004ABR. However it has 8 LAN ports.

Part No. 750.805. 750.5653 - Similar to SMC7004ABR V1 but with direct power supply
Part No. 750.9814 751.0106 - Similar to SMC7004ABR V2 but with direct power supply

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Barricade™, the best-of-class broadband router is the ideal all-in-one networking solution for home and small business users.This platform-independent, multi-functional broadband router combines a 4-port 10/100 Mbps for fast network throughput, a built-in print server for sharing valuable resources, an RS232 COM port for fail-over dial-up or modem connections, NAT firewall for bullet-proof security against hackers and other unauthorized users. Barricade fully supports VPN tunneling via L2TP, PPTP, and IPSec pass-through allowing remote users secure access to their corporate infrastructure.

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by Greywolf

The Barricade™ wireless broadband router is designed specifically for the SOHO user. Combining a 3-port 10/100 Mbps switch, with an 11Mbps wireless access point, firewall security, and a built-in print server.

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The SMC2602W PCI card provides true 11 Mbps wireless LAN performance at a range of up to 1,500 feet. Ideal for use with modems and SOHO applications, it supports up to 128 users on a peer to peer basis, or connected an existing network using the optional Access Point.

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The SMC 11 Mbps PC Card provides true wireless LAN networking for your notebook PC. The Card supports up to 128 users on a peer to peer basis or connected through an existing network using the optional Access Point. Its operating range is up to 1,500 feet. The new Card is ideal for use with cable modems, DSL or SOHO applications, and provides guaranteed broadband compatibility with the optional Access Point.

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The Barricade? is an ideal all-in-one networking solution for small-to-mid-size businesses. A multi-functional broadband router combined with a 7-port 10/100 Mbps dual-speed switch, it integrates a built-in print server and Internet firewall for extra security. Barricade? provides a WAN port, and extends simultaneous Internet access for up to 253 PCs on the LAN via Network Address Translation.

This unit is now discontinued and replaced by the 7008ABR

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last modified: 2002-05-29 21:54:37

The SMC 11 Mbps wireless Access Point supports up to 64 simultaneous users with a maximum operating range of 1,800 feet. It acts as a bridge between the wired network and the wireless clients. The Wireless. Designed for both business and home users, the Access Point enables wireless nodes to instantly connect to the wired network backbone.

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The 11 Mbps wireless USB adapter is an easy to use, cost-effective, high-speed and secure wireless networking device for the networked SOHO environment.

(direct from SMC Networks web site)

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The SMC2532W-B 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card provides 802.11b connectivity with up to 200 milliWatts (mW) of transmit power nearly four times the power of standard PC Cards and excellent receive sensitivity. Fully IEEE 802.11b-compliant, the SMC2532W-B operates in Ad-hoc (Peer-to-Peer) or Infrastructure (Access Point) mode. Profile management software lets you save multiple wireless profiles, the office, home, and coffee shop so that moving around is easy. A built-in scanning utility detects and displays available Access Points on the network. Connections are secured via 64-/128-bit WEP encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). It also supports advanced level security and RADIUS authentication through 802.1x, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and LEAP for user authentication to ensure that only authorized users access the resources of the wireless network.
The SMC2512W-B provides wireless LAN access to desktop computers with an available PCI slot, it incorporates the SMC2532W-B on a PCBA.

Link for Drivers / Manuals on SMC Website -
Click Here for SMC2532W-B
Click Here for SMC2512W-B

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1. The ABR supports auto-failover from cable/DSL to dial-up/ISDN. If
the service from your broadband ISP was temporarily disabled, the
router would automatically sense the need to switch over to the
backup dial-up or ISDN modem.

2. Regarding VPN protocol support, the ABR model is compatible
with PPTP (point-to-point tunneling protocol), IP-Sec (IP-security),
and L2TP (layer-2 tunneling protocol).

3. The ABR model has integrated time in Client Filtering feature. You
can now filter outgoing ports on the LAN for a specific period of time
(in hours).

4. There is no need to soft-reboot the ABR after making changes in
the SETUP menus. The changes are saved in real-time.

5. The Virtual Server and Special Applications menus have the
option of routing ports according to port type (TCP or UDP).

6. The IP address of the ABR is 192.168.2.1 whereas the IP of the
BR is 192.168.123.254.

7. The ABR has a 32 bit ARM processor as opposed the 16 bit x86
processor in the BR.

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by Greywolf

This is the reset button. Simply push it and the power LED will start blinking after about 2 seconds, showing you that the router restarts. The restart itself takes about 20 seconds to complete.

If you hold this button for at least 5 seconds, then your unit will restart and all settings will be restored to factory defaults!

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If you can hear a faint hissing or buzzing sound from your router, wireless Access Point or other piece of networking gear, there's no cause for alarm! The noise is from a coil in the DC-to-DC converter in the product's power supply.

In the past, these circuits were designed to run at a fixed frequency outside the audio range (like 40 to 100 kHz) so that you wouldn't hear them. But newer (and cheaper) designs let them free run, i.e, change oscillation frequency, occasionally generating noise that you can hear.

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by Greywolf

On the bottom of router case. (picture to follow soon).

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Many of the SMC Wireless products supports WPA. Some of them by default Shipping Firmware / Drivers, while others require you to update the Firmware / Drivers.

Wireless Routers	SMC7004VWBR V2; SMC2804WBR; SMC2804WBRP-G; 2304WBR-AG
Access Points	SMC2870W; SMC2552W-G; SMC2555W-AG; SMC2586W-G, SMC2582W-B; SMC2671W
PCMCIA / Cardbus Adapters	SMC2835W; SMC2536W-AG; SMC2532W-B; 2335W; 2336W-AG
PCI Adapters	SMC2802W; SMC2602W V2 / V3; SMC2512W-B; SMC2512W-AG
Wireless USB Adapters	SMC2862W-G; SMC2662W V3 / V4; SMCUSB32
Ethernet Bridges	SMC2870W; SMC2671W
Adapters that support WPA with Beta drivers	SMC2635W
Adapters that support WPA with SMC Utility	SMC2536W-AG; SMC2862W-G; SMC2802W V2; SMC2835W V2.

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The SMC2804WBRP-G is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless broadband router that provides the ability to share a broadband connection and print server functions. The SMC2804WBRP-G allows a DSL or cable modem connection to be shared by up to 253 PCs through either its four local 10/100 Ethernet ports or its integrated wireless Access Point. The SMC2804WBRP-G is equipped with a USB 1.1 printer port for sharing a directly connected printer across your network. Additional features include Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall security, 802.1x for authentication, Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), disable SSID broadcast, MAC address filtering, 64-/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and network management. The SMC2804WBRP-G also provides special pass-through functions for common VPN implementations including Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), and IPSec. It also has two detachable antennas that can be replaced with SMC high-gain antennas for added performance and coverage.


Link for Firmware / Manuals on SMC Website -

Version 1 Click Here(Opens in a new window)
Version 2 Click Here(Opens in a new window)
List of all firmwares in DSLReports»SMC2804WBRP-G Firmware History

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by inmuck
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The SMC2804WBR 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router lets users share files and a broadband Internet connection among their computers without using cables. It features an integrated 4-port dual-speed 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch that lets you connect wired computers for all the advantages of networking. Each port supports automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover support, and auto-adjusts to the speed and duplex mode of the attached device. The SMC2804WBR includes a 54 Mbps wireless Access Point and two detachable antennas, which make sharing files and peripherals easier than ever. It offers advanced features for the highest level of flexibility. Using its Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, the SMC2804WBR protects your network from outside intrusions by hackers. Its Virtual Private Networking (VPN) pass-through allows you to work from another location. The SMC2804WBR also configures easily via your Web browser. This platform-independent router works with PCs and Macintosh computers, and offers interoperability with any 802.11b-compliant wireless device.



Link for Firmware / Manuals on SMC Website -

Version 1 Click Here(Opens in a new window)

Version 2 Click Here(Opens in a new window)

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The EZ Connect™ g 54Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter (SMC2835W) supports the latest and fastest standards for wireless connectivity to your notebook. Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the new EZ Connect g Wireless CardBus Adapter offers data rates up to 54 Mbps, 5 times faster than the widely used 802.11b devices, while maintaining 100% compatibility with existing 802.11b wireless networks. This adapter supports the highest level of security, supporting both 64/128-bit WEP encryption and the new Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). With the SMC EZ Installation Wizard, users can be up and running within minutes. The SMC proprietary profile management software provides intelligence to manage multiple locations with ease, saving the various wireless settings for each location. Operating up to 1,155 feet, the EZ Connect™ g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter provides the best of both worlds, maximum mobility with high performance, while still maintaining compatibility with existing networks.

The SMC2802W 54 Mbps Wireless PCI for Desktop computer, that incorporates SMC2835W chip on a PCI card.

Version Identification: SMC2835W has two version.

Version	Part Number	Physical Attribute
1	99-012084-163 99-012084-195	Label wth Red and Blue color
2	99-012084-337 99-012084-318	Label with Gray and Blue color

Version Identification: SMC2802W has two version.

Version	Part Number	Physical Attribute
1	99-012084-164 99-012084-196	Label wth Red and Blue color
2	99-012084-285 99-012084-317	Label with Gray and Blue color

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The SMC2635W is a 32-bit wireless CardBus adapter capable of transfer rates up to 11 Mbps, with auto-fallback to 5.5 and 2.1 Mbps. With an operating range up to 1,155 feet, the adapter gives you the ability to connect to a wireless network at home, at the office, or at wireless hotspots. Its EZ Installation Wizard gets you up and running in seconds. And its support for 64-/128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access, and 802.1x user authentication provide a high degree of security for information you send wirelessly. The SMC2635W includes a built-in program for scanning wireless Access Points on the network. It also comes with profile-management software that saves wireless settings for different locations and networks.

Version Identification: SMC2635W has two version.

Version	Part Number	Physical Attribute
1	99-012084-122 99-012084-217	Label wth Red and Blue color
2	99-012084-353	Label with Gray and Blue color

Note: Beta Drivers are available for support on WPA.

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last modified: 2005-02-20 08:00:09

The SMC2536W-AG is a versatile high-performance CardBus adapter, its tri-mode, dual-band operation lets notebook PCs connect wirelessly to any of three available wireless networks — 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g that operate in two discrete, non-interfering frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. With the SMC2536W-AG, you have the confidence of knowing you can access whatever wireless network is active. The SMC2536W-AG complies with the 802.11g standard. It is also backwards-compatible with 802.11b compliant devices. The 802.11a wireless standard on the 5 GHz band also transfers up to 108 Mbps in a frequency range that does not interfere with the other standards. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 64-/128-/152-bit WEP encryption, and 802.1x, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP user authentication offer enhanced security, so employees can communicate with colleagues confidentially or access sensitive data.
The SMC2512W-AG provides wireless LAN access to desktop computers with an available PCI slot, it incorporates the SMC2536W-AG on a PCBA.

Link for Drivers / Manuals on SMC Website -
Click Here for SMC2536W-AG
Click Here for SMC2512W-AG

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