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* SMC Networks, INC *
* Barricade Broadband Router *
* SMC7004ABR *
* FIRMWARE version 1.011 *
* 01/05/04 *
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This document contains three sections:
A) The upgrade procedure
B) The release history for SMC7004ABR
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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(7004ABR_FW_v1011.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 7004ABR has now been successfully upgraded. Please log into the Barricade's management, reset
the unit to factory defaults, and configure the router according to your type of connection.
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Section B: Firmware History
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v1.011 .BellSouth ISP problem
.Enlarge MTU of PPPoE from 576 to 1492
.Dialup backup problem for DHCP mode
v1.01 .Add BigPond WAN type
.Fix Virtual Server Bug
v1.00 .Original 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.