CheetahAccessTM Internet Gateway AC-IG1004/AC-IG1008 User Guide
User Guide CheetahAccessTM Internet Gateway with 4/8 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) LAN Ports, and 1 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) WAN Port
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Contents Contents Chapter 1: Introduction About the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Features and Benefits Applications 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 Chapter 2: Installation Package Contents Description of Hardware System Requirements Connect the System Basic Installation Procedure Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling Attach the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to the Internet Connect a Printer Connect the Power Adapter Verify Port Status 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-7 Chapter 3: Configuring Client
Contents Viewing Network and Device Status Using System Tools Chapter 5: Configuring Client TCP/IP Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC Setting TCP/IP to Work with the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy Step 3.
Contents DB-9 Port Pin Assignments Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Serial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Serial Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC Printer Port Pin Assignments DB-25 Printer Port Pin Assignments B-4 B-5 B-5 B-5 B-6 B-6 Appendix C: Specifications C-1 Appendix D: Ordering Information D-1 iii
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Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the CheetahAccessTM Internet Gateway. Accton is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf on the Internet at the lowest possible cost, this Internet Gateway provides a convenient and powerful solution.
Introduction Applications Many advanced applications are provided by the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, such as: • LAN Access The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps devices, making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes. • Internet Access This device supports Internet access through an xDSL, Cable, ISDN or PSTN connection.
Introduction • Security The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway supports security features that can deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all requests for specific services the administrator does not want to serve. The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s firewall can also block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
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Chapter 2: Installation Before installing the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local Accton distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. After installing the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, refer to the Web-based configuration program in Chapter 4 for information on configuring the router.
Installation The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides 4/8 RJ-45 LAN ports on the front panel, as well as one RJ-45 WAN port, one RS-232 serial port and one parallel printer port on the rear panel. These ports are described below. • 4/8 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN).
System Requirements Item Description Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. LEDs Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See “Verify Port Status” on page 2-7.) LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local area network (such as a PC, hub or switch) to these ports. Printer Port Parallel port (25-pins, D-type, female). Connect the shared printer to this port. WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45).
Installation outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the front of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device. 2.
Connect the System Uplink port making it convenient to connect straight-through cable from the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to a crossover port on another switch or hub. Port 8 on the AC-IG1008 Gateway offers an MDI-X or MDI option by way of separate RJ-45 sockets. (See Appendix B for details on wiring.) Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the 4/8 LAN ports on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to an Ethernet adapter on your PC.
Installation Attach the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or Cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. Use either straight-through or crossover cable depending on the port type provided by the modem (see Appendix B).
Connect the System Verify Port Status Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table. LED Condition Status Power (Green) On CheetahAccess Internet Gateway is receiving power. WAN (Green) On The WAN port has established a valid network connection. Flashing The WAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic. Link/Act (Green) On The indicated LAN port has established a valid network connection. Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.
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Chapter 3: Configuring Client PCs TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. The default network settings for the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway are: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask:255.255.255.
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Chapter 4: Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can use a Web browser to configure the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you can configure the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and view statistics to monitor network activity.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Setting a Password If this is your first time to access the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, you should define a new password, record it and put it in a safe place. From the Main Menu, select “Setup,” click on “Change Password” and follow the instructions on the screen (see page 4-4). Note that passwords can consist of 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Menu Description INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the hardware version and serial number. Security Log Displays any illegal attempts to access your network. DHCP Client Log Displays information on all DHCP clients attached to your network. Tools Menu Contains options to reset the system, restore configuration settings, or update system firmware.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Change Password Use this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. Anyone can access the Status and Help menus, but you must enter a password to access the configuration options provided by the Setup and Tools menus. By default, there is no password, so please assign a password to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway LAN Gateway and DHCP Settings Configure the gateway address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. To dynamically assign the IP address for client PCs, enable the DHCP Server, set the lease time, and then specify the address range. Also remember to configure all of your client PCs for dynamic address allocation. Valid IP addresses consist of four numbers separated by periods.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway WAN Configuration Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider, then click “More Configuration” to provide detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. Specify one of the first three options to configure a WAN connection through the RJ-45 port (i.e., a connection to an xDSL modem or Cable modem). Specify the “Dial-up on Demand” option to configure a WAN connection through the serial port (i.e.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Dynamic IP Address – DHCP The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required to by your ISP.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway PPP over Ethernet – PPPoE Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your ISP. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some providers. Enter the maximum idle time for the Barricade Plus (in seconds). Also, you can check the “Auto-reconnect” for automatically connecting to your ISP server.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Dial-up on Demand – Modem If you are accessing the Internet via an ISDN TA or PSTN modem attached to the serial port on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, then you must specify your account information on this screen as described below. Check if you only use a dial-up modem to connect to the Internet. – If the serial port is used for primary Internet access, then check this item.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Maximum Idle time – Enter the maximum idle time for the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway (in seconds). Has your Internet Service Provider given you an IP address? – If you are assigned a dynamic IP address every time you dial up, select “No” for this item. However, if your ISP has assigned a fixed IP address for you to use, select “Yes” for this item and enter the IP address and subnet mask.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Configuring Client Services The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway includes a broad range of client services, including firewall protection, network address translation, virtual server, connection support for special applications, and restricted Internet access for specified clients.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Virtual Server If you configure the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Enabling Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications may not work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Client Filtering You can filter Internet access for local clients based on IP address, application type (i.e., HTTP port), and time of day. For example, this screen shows that clients in the address range 192.168.2.56-100 are permanently restricted from using FTP (Port 21), while clients in the address range 192.168.2.51-55 are blocked from browsing the Internet from Monday through Friday.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Remote Management – By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway from a remote host by adding the IP address of an administrator to this screen. Note: If you specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any host can manage the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Viewing Network and Device Status You can use the following screen to display WAN/LAN connection status, firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on all DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included in this screen: Field Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. Release Click on this button to confirm Internet settings.
Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Using System Tools You can use the “Tools” menu to reboot the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, restore factory settings, or update firmware. The “Backup Settings” button allows you to save your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC. You can then click on the “Restore Settings” button to restore the saved backup configuration file.
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Chapter 5: Configuring Client TCP/IP If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocol on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting TCP/IP to Work with the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway” on page 5-2. Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PC 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Setting TCP/IP to Work with the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway 1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2. Double click the “Network” icon. Select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the “Configuration” tab of the Network window. 3. Click the “Properties” button to set the TCP/IP protocol for the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. 4.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created from Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98. Step 1.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” entry that is listed with your network card. 4. Select the “IP Address” tab. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Record them in the spaces provided below. 6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.” 7. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under “DNS Server Search Order.” Record the listed addresses. 8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have recorded them correctly. Click the “IP Address” tab and then click “Obtain an IP address automatically.” Click OK.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Tools,” then “Internet Options.” 2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...” 2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK.” 3. Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/ Me computer connected to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. Step 3.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. Type “WINIPCFG” and click “OK.” It may take a minute or two for the “IP Configuration” window to appear. 3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click “Release” and then “Renew.” Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway is functioning. Click “OK” to close the “IP Configuration” window.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. 4. Click “Properties.” 5. Double-click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Configuring Client TCP/IP 6. All the information that you need to record is on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 7.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the “Internet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Next, click the “LAN Settings...” button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window. Netscape 1. 5-12 Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK.” Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the key. 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx (2-255), your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway is functioning. 4. Type “EXIT” and press to close the “Command Prompt” window.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 3. Select the “Protocols” tab. 4. Double-click “TCP/IP Protocol.” 5. Select the “IP Address” tab. 6. In the “Adapter” drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 7. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box, click the IP address tab to locate your IP address, subnet Mask, and default gateway. Record these values in the space provided below. 8. Click the “DNS” tab to see the primary and secondary DNS servers. Record these values in the appropriate spaces below. 9. After writing down your IP settings, click the IP address tab. Select “Obtain IP address automatically” and click OK. Click OK again to close the “Network” window. 10.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Tools,” then “Internet Options.” 2.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...” 2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK.” Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the key. 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway is functioning. 4. Type “EXIT” and press to close the “Command Prompt” window.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 8.5. Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that “Ethernet” is selected in the “Connect Via:” field. If “Using DHCP Server” is already selected in the “Configure” field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 3. All the information that you need to record is on the “TCP/IP” dialog box. Use the space below to record the information. 4.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences.” 2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies. 3. Uncheck all checkboxes and click “OK.” Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 2. In the “Preferences” dialog box, In the left-hand column labeled “Category,” select “Advanced.” Under the “Advanced” category, select “Proxies.” 3. Select “Direct Connection to the Internet” and click “OK.” Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Configuring Client TCP/IP 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP.” 2. In the TCP/IP window, your new settings will be shown. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway is functioning. 3. Close the TCP/IP window.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Dynamic IP Allocation via a DHCP Server Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” in the IP Address tab. Do not input any values under the “Gateway” tab, and choose “Disable DNS” in the “DNS Configuration” tab. These settings will be automatically configured by the DHCP server. Click “OK” and reboot your system to implement the changes.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Manual IP Configuration 1. Select “Specify an IP address” in the “IP Address” tab. Select an IP address based on the default network 192.168.2.X (where X is between 2 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask. 2. In the “Gateway” tab, add the IP address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway (default: 192.168.2.1) in the “New gateway” field and click “Add.” 3. In the “DNS Configuration” tab, add the IP address for the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and click “Add.
Configuring Client TCP/IP Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection After installing the TCP/IP communication protocol and configuring an IP address in the same network with the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, you can use the “Ping” command to check if your computer is successfully connected to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the “Ping” command: ping 192.168.2.1 If the following messages appear: Pinging 192.
Chapter 6: Configuring Printer Services If you want to use the print server built into the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, then you must first install the Port Monitor program as described in the following section for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000. To configure the Internet Gateway Print Server for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, or Unix, see “Configure the Print Server” on page 6-5. Install the Printer Port Monitor Skip this section if you are using Unix.
Configuring Printer Services 6-2 3. Install Shield will guide you through the installation process. Click “Next” to continue installation. 4. Select the destination folder and click on the “Next” button. The setup program will then begin to install the programs into the destination folder.
Configuring Printer Services 5. Select the Program Folder that will contain the program icon for uninstalling the port monitor, and then click “Next.” 6. Enter the printer port name that will be used to identify the port monitor in your system, and press “Next.
Configuring Printer Services 6-4 7. When the setup program finishes installing the port monitor, select the item to restart your computer and then click “OK.” 8. After rebooting your computer, add the Internet Gateway print server to your system as described in the following section.
Configuring Printer Services Configure the Print Server The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s print server supports Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ME/NT/2000, and Unix. If you are using Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, first install the port monitor as described in the previous section before adding the Internet Gateway’s print server to your operating system. Configure the Network Printer in Windows 95/98/ME/2000 1.
Configuring Printer Services 6-6 3. Select the monitored port. The default port name is “AC-IG1004” and then click “Next.” 4. Specify the printer type attached to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, and press “Next” for each window and “Finish” when complete. 5. The printer type you specified will now be added to your “Printers” menu. 6. Open the Printers window in the “My Computer” menu, select the Internet Gateway printer icon, and click the right-mouse button of the printer icon.
Configuring Printer Services 7. Select “Properties” option and click “Configure Port...
Configuring Printer Services 6-8 8. Enter the IP address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and click “OK” in the dialog box. 9. Continue following the prompts to finish configuring the Internet Gateway print server.
Configuring Printer Services Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT 1. On a Windows NT platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer menu, and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. Follow the prompts to add a local printer to your system.
Configuring Printer Services 6-10 3. Specify the printer type attached to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, and press “Next” for each window and “Finish” when complete. 4. The printer type you specified will now be added to your “Printers” menu. 5. Open the Printers window in the My Computer menu, select the Internet Gateway printer icon, and click the right-mouse button of the printer icon. 6. Select the monitored port. The default port name is “AC-IG1004.
Configuring Printer Services 7. Enter the IP address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and click “OK,” and then click “Next” in the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. 8. Continue following the prompts to finish configuring the Internet Gateway print server. Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems Follow the traditional configuration procedure on Unix platforms to set up the Internet Gateway print server. The printer name is “lpt1.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. If you cannot resolve any connection problems after checking the indicators, then refer to the other sections in the following table. Symptom Action LED Indicators Power LED is Off • • • Link LED is Off • • • • • External power supply has failed or is disconnected.
Troubleshooting Symptom Action Management Problems Cannot connect using the Web browser • • • Forgot or lost the password Be sure you have configured the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway with a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Check that you have a valid network connection to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and that the port you are using has not been disabled. Check the network cabling between the management station and the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway.
Appendix B: Cables Ethernet Cable Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 Twisted-pair Cable Caution: DO-NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards. For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
Cables Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins. Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Straight-through Cable Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (TD+) 1 (TD+) 2 (TD-) 2 (TD-) 3 (RD+) 3 (RD+) 6 (RD-) 6 (RD-) Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not connected.
RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments All LAN ports on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway support automatic MDI/ MDI-X configuration. This means that the pin signals in use will depend on whether the LAN port is operating in MDI or MDI-X mode. However, the WAN port is configured only for MDI-X mode.
Cables Serial Port Pin Assignments The DB-9 serial port on the rear panel is used to connect the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem. The pin assignments used to connect to this port are provided in the following tables. Figure B-2. DB-9 Serial Port Pin Numbers DB-9 Port Pin Assignments EIA Circuit CF BB BA CD AB CC CA CB CE B-4 CCITT Signal 109 104 103 108.
Serial Port Pin Assignments Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Gateway’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 SGND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI CCITT Signal ----------<----------------------------------------------------------<------------------- PC’s 9-Pin COM Port DCD -----------TXD -----------RXD ----------> DSR ----------> SGND ---------DTR -----------CTS -----------> RTS ------------RI --------------- 1 3 2 6 5 4 8 7 9 Serial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem Gateway’s 9-Pin Serial Port 1 2 3 4 5
Cables Printer Port Pin Assignments The DB-25 parallel port on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s rear panel is used to connect the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to a printer. When a printer is attached to this port, any PCs attached to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s LAN ports can pass files to the printer. The pin assignments used to connect to the printer port are provided in the following table. 25 Figure B-3.
Appendix C: Specifications WAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 1 RJ-45 port Serial, 1 RS-232 DB-9 connector Printer Interface Parallel 1 DB-25 printer port Management Web management Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging Virtual Private Network – PPTP, L2TP, IPSec pass-through Backup Internet Connection – Dial-on-demand via secondary WAN port Print server Internet Standards ARP (RFC 826), IP (RFC 791), ICMP (RFC 792), UDP (RF
Specifications Warranty Limited Lifetime AC-IG1004 LAN Interface 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 4 RJ-45 ports Indicator Panel LAN (Link, Activity), WAN (Link, Activity), Power Dimensions 19.5 x 11.25 x 2.55 cm (7.68 x 4.43 x 1.00 in.) Weight 0.61 kg (1.34 lbs) Input Power 12 V (1 A) Maximum Current 0.04 A RMS max.@110/240 V Power Consumption 5 Watts max.
Appendix D: Ordering Information CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Products AC-IG1004 4-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/Print Server AC-IG1008 8-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/Print Server D-1
Ordering Information D-2
AC-IG0004 AC-IG0008 E022002-R01 P/N: 650.
