SMC Networks SMCBR14VPN manual

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    After unpacking the SMCBR14VPN, please ch eck the conten ts of the bo x to be sure you have received the f ollowing componen ts: •1 Barricade™ VPN 4-Port Br oadband Router (SMCBR14VPN). •S MC EZ Installation an d Documentati on CD. • Quick Installati on Guide . •1 Ethernet Cable. •1 P ower Supply . Immediately inf orm your dealer in the[...]

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    BRO ADBAND MODEM Current Setup Barricade TM Setup C OMPUTER ETHERNET CABLE C ABLE OR D SL BRO ADBAND MODEM BARRICADE ROUTER ETHERNET CABLE POWER CORD ETHERNET CABLE CABLE OR D SL COMPUTER 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Finally , when you have connected both your Broadband modem and computer to the Router, you can connect the Barricade TM s power cord into an avai[...]