AUGUST 2001 LRB500A Net Access Broadband Router with 4-Port Switch Quick Start Guide CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION and INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4.
NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15.
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CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2.1 Get Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2.2 Get the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 1. Introduction 1.1 Description The Net Access Broadband Router w/4-Port Switch connects a cable or DSL modem to an Ethernet LAN, providing high-speed broadband access to the Internet for up to 253 LAN clients using only one IP account. The Router features an integrated 4-port 10/100 switch for LAN access, an asynchronous port that acts as a backup resource for Internet access or serves as dial-in remote access for telecommuters or mobile users.
CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1.2.3 SAVE OR PRINT THE USER GUIDE Once the User Guide is displayed on-screen using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can save the .pdf file to your system or print a copy.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Safety Warnings 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. This product is to be used with UL and cUL listed computers. 4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 5.
CHAPTER 2: Hardware Installation 2.3 Cabling Your Router Proper cabling requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, a cable or DSL modem, an analog modem or ISDN TA (optional), AC power, and the router. Because this device also provides DHCP server functions, remote access, and routing and firewall protection, after your device is properly cabled, you’ll need to complete your configuration by following the instructions in Chapter 3.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 5. Connect a network cable from the DSL or cable modem to the WAN port. 6. Connect the provided power-supply cable to the 5-VDC power port on the back of the router. Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet as shown. 7. Power on your DSL or cable modem. 8. If you are using an analog modem or ISDN TA, power on the device. 9. Press and hold the Router’s Reset button for 3 seconds to restore the default settings. 10.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 3. Software Installation and Configuration Before beginning the installation process, make sure that your system meets all hardware and software requirements: • Intel® 486 or higher processor. • 10/100BASE-T cable to connect the Router to the network. • One DSL or cable modem. • A networked computer with Windows® 95/98/2000 or Windows NT® 3.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 3.1.3 BROADBAND MONITOR Broadband Monitor is a multi-purpose utility designed to let you know the status of your Router connection. The monitor offers the ability to point and click on an event to access context-sensitive troubleshooting procedures. Refer to the User Guide for more information about Broadband Monitor. 3.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration Figure 3-1. Setup Wizard dialog box. Click OK. 5. The Setup Wizard: Device List dialog box appears. The Setup Wizard automatically checks your network for available network devices and displays them on the screen (see Figure 3-2).
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE Figure 3-2. Setup Wizard: Device List dialog box. Select the device you want to configure from the Device Name list. Record the values presented in the Device Information panel for later reference. Device IP Address ______________________ Device MAC Address ____________________ Device Firmware Version _________________ Click Next>>.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 6. The Setup Wizard: Device IP Address dialog box appears (see Figure 3-3). Figure 3-3. Setup Wizard: Device IP Address dialog box. Enter your local internal network’s IP address for this device. The Setup Wizard will automatically detect the first three octets of your local IP address. You must enter the last octet only. If you wish, you can change the network name of your Router.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 7. The Select Function dialog box appears (see Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4. Select Function dialog box. Select the function of the WAN Ethernet port by selecting IP Routing (NAT Enabled) or IP Routing (NAT Disabled). If you are using NAT Enabled, you may also select Enable PPPoE. • Select IP Routing (NAT Enabled) to allow local LAN clients to share one external IP address for accessing the Internet.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 8. The External IP Assignment dialog box appears (see Figure 3-5). Figure 3-5. External IP Assignment dialog box. Enter the WAN Ethernet IP address information provided by your ISP or other external network administrator. • In the External IP Address box, enter the ISP or remote system’s IP address. • In the External IP Netmask box, enter the ISP or remote system’s IP segment netmask (for Class C networks, the Netmask is generally set to 255.255.255.0).
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 9. The Asynchronous Port Function dialog box appears (see Figure 3-6). Select from Remote Access, IP Routing (NAT Enabled), or IP Routing (NAT Disabled). Figure 3-6. Asynchronous Port Function dialog box. • Select Remote Access to allow remote users to dial-in to the network to access resources as if the remote user is connected to the network locally. Continue with the Remote Access instructions on the next page.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 1.) Remote Access You must define the location of your remote user account database by selecting Use Local Client List or Use RADIUS Server. Follow the instructions for the user database your system will use. NOTE The Local Client List allows you to add a maximum of 64 users. a.) Use Local Client List Local Client List allows you to create an authentication database consisting of user names, passwords and dial-in options for each remote user.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE Callback Type: Select one of the following three callback options for each remote client: • No Callback: Select this option to allow the remote user to immediately connect to the network after being authenticated. No Callback is the default setting. • Fixed Callback: This option allows you to specify a fixed callback telephone number for the user.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration b.) Use RADIUS Server Select this option if you would like your remote clients to be authenticated on a RADIUS server. You must enter the following RADIUS Server Settings: Figure 3-8. Enter RADIUS Server Settings. • RADIUS Access Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Access Server. • RADIUS Access Accounting Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS Accounting Server. • Secret: Enter your Secret RADIUS code or password.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 2.) IP Routing (NAT Enabled) or 3.) IP Routing (NAT Disabled) If you select IP Routing for the asynchronous port, the Setup Wizard: IP Routing dialog box appears (see Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9. Setup Wizard: IP Routing dialog box. Enter the information required to dial up and log into your ISP’s remote server: • Telephone Number: Enter the phone number used to dial your remote server (ISP).
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration Click Next>>. 10. The Setup Wizard: DNS IP Address dialog box appears (see Figure 3-10). Figure 3-10. Setup Wizard: DNS IP Address dialog box. Enter your ISP’s DNS Server IP Address. If you are not sure of the IP address, contact your ISP. Refer to the Glossary in the User Guide for more information about the DNS Server. Click Next>>.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 11. The Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box appears (see Figure 3-11). Figure 3-11. Setup Wizard: Modem Settings dialog box. The final step in configuring your Router for basic operations is to enter the model and DTE baud rate of the modem you are using. This is an important setting that determines the DTE baud rate or speed of communication between the Router’s async port and your modem or ISDN TA.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 13. The Modem Initial Command dialog box appears (see Figure 3-12). Figure 3-12. Modem Initial Command dialog box. Select your modem manufacturer and model and click OK. NOTE This setting configures the initial string of the asynchronous port on the Router so that it will know how to communicate with your modem. If you are using an analog modem and your modem is not included in the selection list, in most cases, Standard Modem will work.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE NOTE You may need to set a lower baud rate since the theoretical maximum connection speed may not be attainable due to variations in quality of phone line and ISP connection. Click Next>> to complete the basic configuration. 15. The Check List dialog box will appear. It summarizes your configuration selections. Make sure that all values have been correctly entered.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 16. The Note dialog box appears (see Figure 3-14). It indicates that you have completed the Setup Wizard. Figure 3-14. Note dialog box. Read the “IMPORTANT!” information contained in the dialog box. Click Run Monitor (recommended), Run Manager, or Exit. 3.3 Testing Your Connection When you select Run Monitor, the Broadband Monitor program loads. 1. To test your current settings, select Test Connection. Select Connect Port 1 to test the WAN port.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE NOTE If a problem occurs while testing your connection, or you need to configure advanced options such as filtering, DHCP or routing, use Broadband Manager by selecting Programs, then Broadband Manager, then Broadband Manager. 3.4 Using Telnet to Configure Your Router Telnet is a telecommunications software utility which allows you to access a remote device.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration 3. The Router Telnet Server Menu appears (see Figure 3-16). Figure 3-16. Telnet Server Menu screen. To use the menu, select the letter corresponding to the value you’d like to change. Depending on the value you are changing, you are presented with either an open field into which you may type new information or a list of options from which you may select a value. Refer to the User Guide’s Telnet chapter for complete descriptions of each option.
NET ACCESS BROADBAND ROUTER W/4-PORT SWITCH QUICK START GUIDE 2. Select WAN Ethernet Settings to select the function of the WAN port as Internet Access or LAN-to-LAN Access. Complete the External IP Port Address, External Port IP Netmask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS IP Address fields using the IP addresses provided by your ISP or remote network administrator. 3.
CHAPTER 3: Software Installation and Configuration NOTE IP Mapping is available only when NAT is enabled. 7. Select Routing Table and use the menu options to enter the necessary information to route IP packets from one network to another. See the User Guide for more information about Routing. 8. You may define packet filtering options using the Client Filter Settings menu. Refer to the User Guide for more information on Filtering options. 9.
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