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*			    SMC Networks, INC 				*
*		    	 Barricade Broadband Router			*
*			      SMC7004VWBR			        *
*			  FIRMWARE version 1.23				*
*				05/15/02				*
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This document contains three sections:

A) The upgrade procedure
B) The release history for SMC7004VWBR

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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(7004VWBR_FWv123.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 7004VWBR 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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v1.23	.Upgrade firewall module
	.Upgrade UPnP function

v1.21a	.Fix "NTP server not found" bug
	.Add new NTP configuration tool

v1.20a	.Fix the PPPoE stress issue
	.Fix wireless upload connection 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)
	.Resolve Enable/Disable Wireless Issue

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

v1.00	.Original shipping version