SMC Networks Barricade SMCWBR14S-N2, User Manual

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System Requirements
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Broadband (Cable/xDSL) Internet service and Modem with Ethernet
connection
• 2.4GHz 802.11n draft wireless adapter or 2.4GHz 802.11b/g wireless
adapter installed on each PC. Alternatively an Ethernet adapter can be
used.
• An up to date web browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 or above,
Netscape 4.7 or above, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or above.
Hardware Description
The Barricade connects to a cable or xDSL modem with Ethernet
connection using it’s RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected directly to your
PC or to a local area network using the Fast Ethernet LAN ports.
Data passing between devices connected to your local area network can
run at up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet port and up to 300 Mbps
over the built-in wireless access point.
The Barricade includes an LED display on the top panel for system power
and port indications that simplifies installation and network
troubleshooting.