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• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to
access the Internet.
• A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or
above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the
Barricade Router.)
Connect the System
The Barricade Router can be positioned at any convenient
location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling
requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the
following guidelines:
• Keep the Barricade Router away from any heating devices.
• Do not place the Barricade Router in a dusty or wet
environment.
You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you
install the Barricade Router.
Basic Installation Procedure
1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the Barricade Router to
your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one
of the LAN ports on the front of the Barricade Router to your
computer’s network adapter or to another network device.
2. Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting
the Barricade Router to a cable/DSL modem or Ethernet
router. Prepare a serial cable for connecting the Barricade
Router to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem.