User manual

EE400-R GigaFast Ethernet.
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g
oes throu
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h its self-test, check to see if
y
ou now have an IP address.
Your ISP ma
y
require a Mac address. Check if it is correct.
5.2 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the EE400-R installed on the network?
T
y
picall
y
, the EE400-R is installed between the Cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plu
g
the EE400-R
WAN port into the Cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.
2. Does the WAN connection of the EE400-R support 100Mb Ethernet?
Yes, the EE400-R supports 100Mb Ethernet on its WAN port. Since the EE400-R WAN is an
auto-sensing 10/100 port, it is also compatible with 10Mb only WAN devices.
3. What is NAT (Network Address Translation) and what is it used for?
NAT translates multiple IP addresses in the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the
Internet. NAT has 2 functions:
- It adds a level of security since the IP address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never
transmitted on the Internet.
- It allows the EE400-R to be used with low cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems,
where onl
y
one IP address is provided b
y
the ISP. Users can have man
y
private addresses behind
a single address.
4. If installation fails, what can I do?
Reset your cable/DSL modem by powering the unit off for 20 seconds and then turn it back on. Once it
has completed its tests, reset the EE400-R by holding down the reset button for at least 5 seconds with the
power on and tr
y
installation a
g
ain.
5. What type of firewall is the EE400-R equipped with?
The EE400-R uses NAT and TCP/IP packet inspections.
6. What can I do i
f
I am unable to access the web configuration screen for this router?
You may have to remove proxy settings on your Internet browser or remove dial-up settings on your
browser.
(
If
y
ou use PPPoE or PPP WAN connection
)
7. What is DMZ (DeMilitarized zone) ?
DMZ allows one IP address
(
computer
)
to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require
multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that
y
ou set
y
our computer with a static IP if
y
ou
want to use DMZ.