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* SMC Networks, INC *
* Barricade Broadband Router *
* SMC7004VBR *
* FIRMWARE version 1.231 *
* 01/05/04 *
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This document contains three sections:
A) The upgrade procedure
B) The release history for SMC7004VBR
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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(7004VBR_FW_v1231.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 7004VBR 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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V1.231 .Fix BellSouth ISP problem
.Enlarge MTU of PPPoE from 576 to 1492
v1.23 .Upgrade firewall module
.Upgrade UPnP function
v1.21a .Fix "NTP server not found" bug
.Add new NTP configuration tool
v1.20a .Fix alert e-mail issue
.Fix DNS setting for Static IP mode.
.Fix the PPPoE stress issue
v1.20 .Add PlayStaton (tm) II online support
.Add Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support
.Resolve Virutal Loopback
.Resolve DHCP WAN/LAN Settings Bug
.Add DDNS Support for TZO.com
v1.10 .Added MAC filter function for firewall
.Add PPTP WAN connection option
.Resolve Motorola cable modem connection issue
(To fix this connection problem you will need to reset the cable modem after you upgrade and reset the router)
v1.05 .Add Audio/Video/File Transfer/Remote Desktop pass-through support for MSN Messenger
v1.03 .L2TP pass through
v1.02 .Disable PPTP server, and port 1723
v1.01 .Add disableCPUport function to chipReset()
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.