CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Barricade
The SMC7004VBR Barricade Cable/DSL Broadband Router is the perfect solution for the home/office
environment. This full-featured router offers:
• 4 - 10/100 Mbps Auto-Sensing LAN ports with Auto-MDI MDIX feature
• 1 - 10/100 Mbps WAN port with Auto-MDI MDIX feature
• Comprehensive LEDs for network status and troubleshooting
• Reset Button
2.1 | LED Indicators
The Barricade includes LED indicators on the front panel that simplify installation and network
troubleshooting.
LED ON OFF FLASHING
POWER Receiving power Not receiving power N/A
WAN Good WAN connection
detected
No WAN connection
detected
Transmitting or receiving
traffic
LINK/ACT Good LAN connection
detected
No LAN connection
detected
Transmitting or receiving
traffic
10/100 Mbps LAN port operating at
100 Mbps
LAN port operating at 10
Mbps
N/A
Resetting the Barricade
The Reset button is located on the rear panel of the Barricade Broadband Router. Use a paper clip or
a pencil tip to push the Reset button.
Reset
If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, simply unplug the router for 3 seconds
then plug back in.
Restore Factory Defaults
If resetting the router does not resolve your issue, then you can follow these steps:
1. Leave power plugged into the router
2. Locate the reset button on the back panel, press and hold until WAN LED flashes off.
3. Release reset button.