ADSL Router with 4-Port LAN Switch and 802.
3100-4g V2 April 2008 R.01 f/w 0.
COMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 300 328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN 60950-1 Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1). this device may not cause interference and (2).
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COMPLIANCES FCC Part 68 statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: ACYDL02BAR4505NWB.If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 About the ADSL router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Package Contents .
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Configuring the ADSL Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Navigating the Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Set-up Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Selecting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Selecting a Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ADSL router. We are 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 the Internet in the most secure way, the ADSL router provides a convenient and powerful solution. About the ADSL router The ADSL router provides Internet access to multiple users by sharing a single-user account. Support is provided for both wired and wireless devices.
INTRODUCTION • Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges, intrusion detection, and NAT • NAT also enables multi-user Internet access via a single user account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as web, FTP, e-mail, and Telnet) • VLAN and QoS (Quality of Service) support • User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections • Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that
APPLICATIONS • Shared IP Address The ADSL router provides Internet access for up to 253 users via a single shared IP address. Using only one ISP account, multiple users on your network can browse the web at the same time. • Virtual Server If you have a fixed IP address, you can set the ADSL router to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users access various services at your site using a constant IP address.
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION Before installing the ADSL router, verify that you have all the items listed under the Package Contents list. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the ADSL router. After installing the ADSL router, refer to “Configuring the ADSL Router” on page 4-1.
INSTALLATION System Requirements You must meet the following minimum requirements: • ADSL Internet Service installed. • 2.4GHz Wireless adapter or Ethernet Adapter installed on each PC. • TCP/IP network protocols installed on each PC that will access the Internet. • A Java enabled web browser such as Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape 4.7 or above, Mozilla 1.7 or above and Firefox 1.0 or above.
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION LED Indicators The ADSL router includes an LED display on the top for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. Figure 2-1. Led indicators LED Status Description Power On The ADSL router is receiving power. Normal operation. Off Power off or failure. On ADSL connection is functioning correctly. Flashing The ADSL router is establishing an ADSL link. Off ADSL connection is not established. On WAN port connected.
INSTALLATION Rear Ports The ADSL router also provides the following ports on the rear panel: Figure 2-2. Rear Panel Item Description DSL Port WAN port (RJ-11). Connect your ADSL line to this port. Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage the router. Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings. To reset without losing configuration settings, see “Reset” on page 4-61.
ISP SETTINGS ISP Settings Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the ADSL router: • ISP account user name and password • Protocol, encapsulation and VPI/VCI circuit numbers • DNS server address • IP address, subnet mask and default gateway (for fixed IP users only) Connect the System The ADSL router can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed.
INSTALLATION Connecting the ADSL Line Connect the splitter to the phone line and the phone to the phone port of the splitter. Using the black RJ-11 cable provided connect the ADSL port of the ADSL router to the ADSL port of the splitter. The splitter is required for connecting your ADSL router and phone to the same phone line. If you have a dedicated phone line for ADSL connect the ADSL router directly to the phone line.
CONNECT THE SYSTEM Wall Mounting There are 2 slots on the underside of the ADSL router that can be used for wall mounting. The distance between the 2 slots is 120 mm. You will need 2 suitable screws, the diameter would be 5.0 mm to 7.0 mm, to wall mount the ADSL router. When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power outlet. To wall mount the unit: 1. Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and use the 2 screws holes which both are 120 mm apart. 2.
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING CLIENT PC After completing hardware setup by connecting all your network devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to the ADSL router. See: “Windows 2000” on page 3-3 “Windows XP” on page 3-6 or “Configuring Your Macintosh Computer” on page 3-8 depending on your operating system.
CONFIGURING CLIENT PC TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the ADSL router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the ADSL router. The default IP settings for the ADSL router are: IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.
WINDOWS 2000 Windows 2000 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your ADSL router. 3. The connection status screen will open. Click Properties. 4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this option.
CONFIGURING CLIENT PC Disable HTTP Proxy You need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your browser can view the ADSL router’s HTML configuration pages. Obtain IP Settings from Your ADSL router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your ADSL router, it needs to obtain new network settings.
WINDOWS 2000 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the ENTER 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 ADSL Router is functioning. 4. Close the Command Prompt window. Your computer is now configured to connect to the ADSL router.
CONFIGURING CLIENT PC Windows XP 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections. 3. The Network Connections window will open. Double-click the connection for this device. 4. On the connection status screen, click Properties. 5. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 6. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP.
WINDOWS XP 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the ENTER 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 ADSL router is functioning. 4. Close the Command Prompt window. Your computer is now configured to connect to the ADSL router.
CONFIGURING CLIENT PC Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your operating system. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2. Follow these instructions: 1. Pull down the Apple Menu System Preferences . Click 2. Double-click the Network icon in the Systems Preferences window.
CONFIGURING YOUR MACINTOSH COMPUTER 3. If “Using DHCP Server” is already selected in the Configure field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. If not, select this Option. 4. Your new settings are shown on the TCP/IP tab. 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 ADSL router is functioning. 5. Close the Network window. Now your computer is configured to connect to the ADSL router.
CONFIGURING CLIENT PC 3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK.
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can configure the ADSL router using your web browser. Internet Explorer 5.5 or above, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, Firefox and Opera are supported. To access the management interface, enter the default IP address of the ADSL router in your web browser: http://192.168.2.1. Enter the default login ID: “administrator”, leave the password blank, and click LOGIN.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Navigating the Management Interface On initial configuration the first screen is Country Selection. Select your country from the drop-down list. This configures the correct channels for the wireless AP. The Country Selection screen only appears on initial configuration or when the ADSL router is reset to factory defaults. Two items are available on the following screen: Set-up Wizard, and Advanced Set-up.
NAVIGATING THE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE Use the Setup Wizard for quick and easy configuration of your Internet connection and basic wireless settings. Go to “Set-up Wizard” on page 4-4 for details. For Advanced set-up, refer to section “Advanced setup” on page 4-11. Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down menu. Once a configuration change has been made on a screen, click the APPLY, SAVE SETTINGS or NEXT button on the screen to enable the new setting.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Set-up Wizard The set-up wizard is designed to help you to quickly and easily configure your ADSL router. Follow the instruction on the screen, and click Begin set-up.
SET-UP W IZARD Selecting a Password By default, the ADSL router comes with no password. For security reasons, you should set up a new password. • The user name is “administrator” by default. • Current password: by default, there is no password. • New password: enter the new password in this field. • Enter the new password again in the re-enter the password field.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Selecting a Time Zone To keep the time on the router correct, select your local time zone from the drop-down menu. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. Click NEXT to continue.
SET-UP W IZARD Setting up Wireless Security This screen allows you to configure the wireless security. The ADSL router supports WEP and WPA. • Select Disable/Enable wireless configuration, if you disable wireless configuration, there is no need to setup the security function. If you select Enable wireless configuration, then select the security settings from the drop-down menu. For WEP security function, go to next page. For WPA security function, go to page 4-9. Click NEXT to continue.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER WEP_Security Choosing WEP as the wireless security for your wireless network. Enter a string in the passphrase field, then click Generate Key. Click Next to continue. The Set-up complete screen will then appear.
SET-UP W IZARD WPA_Security Choosing WPA as the security mechanism for your wireless network. you can select to use the passphrase function or encryption key as the security method, then enter the string in the corresponding field. Click Next to complete this setup.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Wizard_Setup Complete This screen shows that you have configured your ADSL router using the Setup Wizard. • Connect to the Internet: select this option, and then click Finish to connect to the internet. • Continue to Advanced Settings: select this option, and then click Finish to continue with more configurations for the ADSL router.
ADVANCED SETUP Advanced setup The left-hand side displays the main menu and the right-hand side shows descriptive information. There are 13 main menu items as described in the following table. Menu Description System Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the ADSL router remotely. WAN Specifies the Internet connection settings. LAN Sets the TCP/IP configuration for the ADSL router LAN interface and DHCP clients.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Menu Description QoS Allows you to prioritize your network traffic. DDNS Configures Dynamic DNS function. Tools Contains options to ping network connection, trace route, backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system. Status Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and firewall information.
ADVANCED SETUP System Time Settings Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu. This information is used for log entries and client filtering. If you want to automatically synchronize the ADSL router with a public time server, check the Enable Automatic Time Server Maintenance check box.Then select the desired servers from the drop-down menus.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Password Settings Use this screen to change the password for accessing the management interface. Passwords can contain from 3~12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive. Note: If you lost the password, or you cannot gain access to the user interface, press the blue reset button on the rear panel, holding it down for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults. By default, there is no password.
ADVANCED SETUP Remote Management By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you can also manage the ADSL router from a remote host by entering the IP address of a remote computer on this screen. Check the Enabled check box, and enter the IP address of the remote host and click SAVE SETTINGS. Note: If you check Enabled and specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any remote host can manage the ADSL router.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER DNS A Domain Name Server (DNS) is an index of IP addresses and web addresses. Most ISPs provide a DNS server as part of the Internet access service. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you will need to specify the IP address here.
ADVANCED SETUP WAN Specify the WAN connection parameters provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER ATM Interface 1483 Bridging Enter the Bridging settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description VLAN Select VLAN group from the drop-down menu. New VLAN groups can be created from the LAN menu. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu.
ADVANCED SETUP PPPoE Enter the PPPoE settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by ISP from the drop-down menu. IP assigned by ISP Select Yes if you have a dynamic IP address. Select No if you have a static IP address. IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. For dynamic IP, leave this field blank.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Parameter Description Idle Time (Minute) Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet connection. After this time has been exceeded the connection will be terminated. This setting only applies when the Connect Type is set to Auto-Triggered by traffic. Username Enter user name provided by your ISP. Password Enter password provided by your ISP. Confirm Password Confirm password.
ADVANCED SETUP LAN Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address, VLAN binding and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. Parameter Description LAN IP IP Address The IP address of the router. IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the network. VLAN Binding LAN1 to LAN4 Select VLAN group for the corresponding LAN port. By default all ports members of the Default VLAN. DHCP Server DHCP Server Enable or Disable the DHCP server function.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Parameter Lease Time Description Set the IP lease time. For home networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease. IP Address Pool Start IP Address Specify the start IP address of the DHCP pool. Do not include the IP address of the ADSL router in the client address pool. If you change the pool range, make sure the first three octets match the gateway’s IP address, i.e., 192.168.2.xxx.
ADVANCED SETUP VLAN VLANs are organized and controlled by VLAN Profiles. Up to 4 VLAN profiles can be created. Once a VLAN profile is created, you should add interfaces into the VLAN by changing the VLAN setting of that interface. Please note that only those interfaces of IEEE 802 bridging type (ex. LAN ports and 1483 Bridging PVCs) can be added to a VLAN. Click Add VLAN to setup the profile. • Description: enter a name or description for the VLAN. • IP Address: enter the IP address.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER • NAT Domain: select private or public. • IGMP Snooping: Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping is a method by which Layer 2 devices can “listen in” on IGMP conversations between hosts and routers. When a switch hears a group join message from a host, it notes which switch interface it heard the message on, and adds that interface to the group.
ADVANCED SETUP Wireless The ADSL router also operates as a wireless access point, allowing wireless computers to communicate with each other. To configure this function, all you need to do is enable the wireless function, define the radio channel, the SSID, and the security options. • Enable or disable Wireless module function: check Enable and then click SAVE SETTINGS.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Channel and SSID You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the ADSL router and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of its clients to the same values. Parameter Description SSID Service Set ID (SSID) is the name given to the wireless network. The SSID must be the same on the ADSL router and all of its wireless clients. SSID Broadcast Enable or disable the broadcasting of the SSID.
ADVANCED SETUP WLAN MAC Filter Using this MAC filter functionality, you can restrict wireless access based on MAC address. Each PC has a unique identifier known as a Medium Access Control (MAC) address. With MAC filtering enabled, the computers whose MAC address you have listed in the filtering table will be able to connect (or will be denied access) to the ADSL router. • Enable MAC Filtering: select to turn on/off this feature.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Security To make your wireless network safe, you should turn on the security function. The ADSL router supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected).
ADVANCED SETUP WEP If you want to use WEP to protect your wireless network, you need to set the same parameters for the ADSL router and all your wireless clients. Parameter Description WEP Mode Select 64 bit or 128 bit key to use for encryption. Key Entry Method Select Hex or ASCII to use for encryption key Key Provisioning Select Static if there is only one fixed key for encryption. If you want to select Dynamic, you would need to enable 802.1X function first.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Before saving settings the key is shown in clear text. If your wireless client does not have a passphrase utility, make a note of the default key before saving settings. This is so you can configure your wireless client with the correct key. To manually configure the encryption key, enter five hexadecimal pairs of digits for each 64-bit key, or enter 13 pairs for the single 128-bit key. (A hexadecimal digit is a number or letter in the range 0-9 or A-F.
ADVANCED SETUP WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) combines temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) and 802.1X mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and 802.1X authentication service. Parameter Description Cypher suite TKIP is the security mechanism used in WPA for encryption. Authentication Pre-shared key: for the SOHO network environment without an authentication server. Pre-shared key type Select the key type to be used in the Pre-shared Key. Pre-shared Key Type in the key here.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER NAT Network Address Translation allows multiple users to access the Internet sharing one public IP. • Enable or disable NAT module function: select to turn on/turn off this function.
ADVANCED SETUP Address Mapping Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. This also hides the internal network for increased privacy and security. Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into the Global IP field. Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the global IP into the “from” field.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Virtual Server If you configure the ADSL router 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. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the ADSL router redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).
ADVANCED SETUP Special Application Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video-conferencing, and Internet telephony. These applications may not work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use these screens to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER NAT Mapping Table This screen displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings.
ADVANCED SETUP Routing These screens define routing related parameters, including static routes and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters. Static Route Parameter Description Index Check the box of the route you wish to delete or modify. Network Address Enter the IP address of the remote computer for which to set a static route. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the remote network for which to set a static route. Gateway Enter the WAN IP address of the gateway to the remote network.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER RIP RIP sends routing-update messages at regular intervals and when the network topology changes. When a router receives a routing update that includes changes to an entry, it updates its routing table to reflect the new route. RIP routers maintain only the best route to a destination. After updating its routing table, the router immediately begins transmitting routing updates to inform other network routers of the change.
ADVANCED SETUP Parameter Operation Mode Description Disable: RIP disabled on this interface. Enable: RIP enabled on this interface. Silent: Listens for route broadcasts and updates its route table. It does not participate in sending route broadcasts. Version Sets the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) version to use on this interface. Poison Reverse A method for preventing loops that would cause endless retransmission of data traffic.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Routing Table Parameter Description Flags Indicates the route status: C = Direct connection on the same subnet. S = Static route. R = RIP (Routing Information Protocol) assigned route. I = ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Redirect route. Network Address Destination IP address. Netmask The subnetwork associated with the destination. This is a template that identifies the address bits in the destination address used for routing to specific subnets.
ADVANCED SETUP Firewall The ADSL router’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information including time-outs and the number of active sessions, and provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks. Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Access Control Access Control allows users to define the outgoing traffic permitted or not-permitted through the WAN interface. Parameter Description Enable Filtering Function Click Yes to turn on the filtering function. Normal Filtering Table Displays a summary of the filtering rules configured.
ADVANCED SETUP To add the PC to the filtering table: 1. Click Add PC on the Access Control screen. 2. Define the appropriate settings for client PC services. 3. Click OK and then click SAVE SETTINGS to save your settings.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER MAC Filter The ADSL router can also limit the access of hosts within the local area network (LAN). The MAC Filtering Table allows the ADSL router to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are not allowed access to the WAN port. Please note that this filter only applies to ethernet clients. • Click Yes to enable, or No to disable this function. • Enter the MAC address in the space provided.
ADVANCED SETUP URL Blocking The ADSL router allows the user to block access to web sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or pornographic web sites. You can define up to 30 sites here.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Time Scheduling Rule You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the schedule on the Time Scheduling Rule screen, and apply the rule on the Access Control screen.
ADVANCED SETUP Follow these steps to add a schedule rule: 1. Click Add Scheduling Rule on the Time schedule rule screen. 2. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule. 3. Click OK and then click SAVE SETTINGS to save your settings.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Intrusion Detection • Intrusion Detection Feature Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default: enabled) — The Intrusion Detection Feature of the ADSL router limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked except for those types marked in the Stateful Packet Inspection section.
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CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER • Stateful Packet Inspection This is called a “stateful” packet inspection because it examines the contents of the packet to determine the state of the communications; i.e., it ensures that the stated destination computer has previously requested the current communication. This is a way of ensuring that all communications are initiated by the recipient computer and are taking place only with sources that are known and trusted from previous interactions.
ADVANCED SETUP • Connection Policy Enter the appropriate values for TCP/UDP sessions as described in the following table. Parameter Defaults Description Fragmentation half-open wait 10 sec Configures the number of seconds that a packet state structure remains active. When the timeout value expires, the router drops the unassembled packet, freeing that structure for use by another packet.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER • DoS Criteria and Port Scan Criteria Set up DoS and port scan criteria in the spaces provided (as shown below). Parameter Defaults Description Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions HIGH 300 sessions Defines the rate of new unestablished sessions that will cause the software to start deleting half-open sessions. Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions LOW 250 sessions Defines the rate of new unestablished sessions that will cause the software to stop deleting halfopen sessions.
ADVANCED SETUP DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host on this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER UPnP The Universal Plug and Play architecture offers pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of PCs of all form factors, intelligent appliances, and wireless devices. UPnP enables seamless proximity network in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the office, home and everywhere within your network.
ADVANCED SETUP QoS The QoS (Quality of Service) function allows you to differentiate traffic types and provide high-priority forwarding service for applications such as VoIP or gaming. Parameter Description Enable or disable QoS module function Check to enable or disable this function. Diffserv Forwarding Groups BE Best Effort forwarding, set the percentage for this type od Qos. AF1x AF2x AF3x AF4x Set the percentage for four different types of Assured Forwarding.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Traffic Mapping Use this screen to classify traffic into Diffserv forwarding groups and outgoing VCs. Click Add traffic class to add a new rule for traffic class.
ADVANCED SETUP Traffic Statistics This screen shows the WAN outbound traffic statistics of all the Diffserv forwarding groups in the last 12 hours. Click Refresh to renew the list.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes. This DDNS feature is powered by: • DynDNS.org • TZO.com With a DDNS connection you can host your own web site, email server, FTP site, and more at your own location even if you have a dynamic IP address.
ADVANCED SETUP Tools Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the ADSL router. Configuration Tools • Backup allows you to save the ADSL router’s configuration to a file. • Restore can be used to restore the previously saved backup configuration file. • Restore to Factory Defaults resets the ADSL router back to the original settings. Choose a function and click Next.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Firmware Upgrade Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. 1. Download the upgrade file from the SMC web site first, and save it to your hard drive. 2. In the Firmware file field, click “Browse...” to look for the downloaded file. Click BEGIN UPGRADE. 3. Check the Status screen Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.
ADVANCED SETUP Reset Click REBOOT ROUTER to reset the ADSL router. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. If you perform a reset from this screen, the configurations will not be changed back to the factory default settings. Note: If you use the Reset button on the back panel, the ADSL router performs a power reset. If the button is pressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory default settings will be restored.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Status The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The security log may be saved to a file by clicking “Save” and choosing a location. Scroll down to view more information.
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ADVANCED SETUP Diagnostics The diagnostics screen provides a quick view for you to troubleshoot the connection status for LAN ports, WAN port, and Internet access.
CONFIGURING THE ADSL ROUTER Finding the MAC address of a Network Card Windows 2000/XP Click Start/Programs/Command Prompt. Type “ipconfig /all” and press “ENTER”. The MAC address is listed as the “Physical Address.” Macintosh Click System Preferences/Network. The MAC address is listed as the “Ethernet Address” on the TCP/IP tab. Linux Run the command “/sbin/ifconfig.” The MAC address is the value after the word “HWaddr.
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The ADSL router can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Power LED is Off • Check connections between the ADSL router, the external power supply, and the wall outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action LED Indicators Link LED is Off • Verify that the ADSL router and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the ADSL router and the corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits. • Be sure that the network interface on the attached device is configured for the proper communication speed and duplex mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Management Problems Cannot connect using the web browser Forgot or lost the password • Be sure to have configured the ADSL router with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the ADSL router and that the port you are using has not been disabled. • Check the network cabling between the management station and the ADSL router.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Wireless Problems A wireless PC cannot associate with the ADSL router. • Make sure the wireless PC has the same SSID settings as the ADSL router. See “Channel and SSID” on page 4-26. • You need to have the same security settings on the clients and the ADSL router. See “Security” on page 4-28. The wireless network is often interrupted. • Move your wireless PC closer to the ADSL router to find a better signal.
APPENDIX B CABLES Ethernet 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. Specifications Cable Types and Specifications Cable Type Max. Length Connector 10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP Wiring Conventions For Ethernet connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires.
CABLES Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation. The following figure illustrates how the pins on an Ethernet 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 Ethernet Connector Pin Numbers RJ-45 Port Connection Use the straight-through CAT-5 Ethernet cable provided in the package to connect the ADSL router to your PC.
ETHERNET CABLE Pin Assignments With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving data. RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number Assignment1 1 Tx+ 2 Tx- 3 Rx+ 6 Rx- 1: The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair. Straight-Through Wiring If the port on the attached device has internal crossover wiring (MDI-X), then use straight-through cable.
CABLES Crossover Wiring If the port on the attached device has straight-through wiring (MDI), use crossover cable.
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports Four 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ports One ADSL RJ-11 ADSL Features Supports DMT line modulation Supports Annex A Full-Rate ADSL: up to 8 Mbps downstream, up to 1 Mbps upstream (G.992.1 &T1.413, Issue 2) Supports G.Lite ADSL: up to 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Security Features Password protected configuration access User authentication (PAP/CHAP) with PPP Firewall NAT NAPT VPN pass through LAN Features IEEE 802.1D (self-learning transparent Bridging) DHCP Server DNS Proxy Static Routing, RIPv1 and RIP Applications Netmeeting, ICQ, Real Player, QuickTime, DialPad, PC Anywhere, Telnet, SNTP, NNTP Modulation Type OFDM, CCK Operating Channels IEEE 802.
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 159.3 x 133.4 x 32.1 (mm) Weight 290 g Input Power 12 V 1 A IEEE Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11g, 802.1D ITU G.dmt ITU G.Handshake ITU T.
