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* SMC Networks, INC *
* Barricade Broadband Router *
* SMC2804WBR *
* FIRMWARE version V1.11a *
* 01/05/2004 *
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This document contains three sections:
A) The upgrade procedure
B) The release history for SMC2804WBR
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Section A: Upgrade Procedure
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1. Turn on the router and plug it into your network adapter using port 1 through 4 on the router.
2. Connect to the Web user interface by typing the Barricade's IP Address (ex: 192.168.2.1)in your
browser, then click the login button (if you have not already set a password - otherwise
enter in the correct password)
3. Click on the "Tools" link, then click the "Update Firmware" option. The "Update Firmware" screen will appear.
4. Click the "Browse" button and point it to the location of the firmware file(2804WBR_V1_FWv111a.bin).
5. Next click "Start" button and follow the prompts. You will notice the lights on the Barricade
will react in a certain sequence. Wait patiently while the Barricade performs the following
reboot sequence:
a. The Power light will flash rapidly.
b. The Link lights will come on solid.
c. The Link lights will all turn off.
d. The Link lights that have a cable connected to them will turn on and blink rapidly.
e. The Link lights will return to normal.
6. Your SMC2804WBR has now been successfully upgraded.
Note: It is recommended that once you upgrade your router with this f/w you reset the unit to factory defaults.
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Section B: Firmware History
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V1.11a .PPPoE MTU range changes to 576-1492
.supports BellSouth PPPoE
.Intersil 1.0.4.3 11g firmware
.Fixed Virtual Server loopback for HTTP sessions
.updated trigger-ports of popular applications in Special Applications
1.10 .11g update
v1.09 .fixed wep key bug
.updated wpa module
v1.08 .add Nitro support
.add WPA support
v1.04-.07
.beta releases
v1.03 .Email user account and password length change to 40 chars
.Modify NTP function
v1.02 .802.1X
.SSID Broadcast enable/disable
.Syslog client
.Bigpond WAN connection
.Add “Long Range Mixed (11b+11g)” and “11b only” wireless modes
v1.00a .shipping version
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.