User Manual BritePort 8120 CONTENTS Contents............................................................................................i 1. Introduction .................................................................................9 Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 10 Getting Started ................................................................................................ 11 Important Notes ...................................
User Manual BritePort 8120 Traffic Counter ........................................................................................ 46 Routing Table .......................................................................................... 46 DHCP Table ............................................................................................ 47 Advanced Setup .............................................................................................. 49 Administration .................................
User Manual BritePort 8120 User Manual Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Broadxent, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Notice for Canada This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations.
User Manual BritePort 8120 1. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Broadxent BritePort World! Your new Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 brings a secure high-speed data access to your home office or small office. The ease of installation and configuration of BritePort 8120 allows you to get connected quickly without a long setup process.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Important Safety Instructions This section provides basic safety information for your Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120. Prior to using BritePort 8120, carefully read and understand the safety instructions. These instructions must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 10 Make sure that the product, BritePort 8120, is not exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat radiation.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Getting Started This section provides you important information on what to prepare prior to configuring your DSL connection, where to locate important product registration information, the minimum system requirements, and package contents. Important Notes • You must sign up with a DSL service provider. • Make sure that your telephone line has been enabled for the DSL service.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Minimum System Requirements For a proper operation of your Broadxent BritePort 8120, refer to the minimum system requirements listed below: • • • • • • • Intel® Pentium®II 233 MHz or equivalent processor Microsoft Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP 20 MB of free hard disk space 32 MB of RAM Installed Network Interface Card with an RJ-45 port a DSL ready line CD-ROM drive Package Contents Before you begin hardware installation, check your BritePort 8120 package to ensure at least
User Manual BritePort 8120 Customer Information Record Use the following table to record the network configurations for your DSL service and BritePort 8120. Keep this form in a safe place for your future references, in case if re-configuration of PCs and/or networks are needed.
User Manual BritePort 8120 ** This information is to be entered only when you are requested to check your VCI/VPI settings by your DSL service provider. You must not change these values, unless specifically instructed by your DSL service provider.
User Manual BritePort 8120 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 is developed to bring you a three-in-one solution -DSL modem, gateway router, and/or Ethernet hub -- for your small office or home office. The build-in 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports allow you to directly connect up to four PCs without needing to install additional hubs or switches. With the carefully designed form factor, you can place your BritePort 8120 either vertically or horizontally.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8120 Located at the rear panel of your Broadxent BritePort 8120 are several connectors (see Figure 2-1) that allow you to connect DSL line, PCs, and/or a hub to your BritePort 8120. For details on connecting devices to BritePort 8120, refer to Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5.
User Manual BritePort 8120 10/100BASE-T port Using the RJ-45 Ethernet cable, the 10/100BASE-T port connects your BritePort 8120 to the Ethernet port on a PC. You can also use the Ethernet port on BritePort 8120 to connect multiple computers through a hub. (Note: Using a proper Ethernet cable ,crossed or straight, is required depending upon the type of port on the hub.) To support the configuration with a hub, it is recommended that you first consult your DSL service provider.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Connecting Microfilters Each analog device, such as a telephone equipment, fax machine, answering machine, and analog modem, linked to the phone line that shares with your DSL service requires installing to a microfilter (or a “blocker”). It prevents the analog devices being interfered by DSL signal. To ensure the quality of connection of your BritePort 8120 as well as the other analog devices that share the same line, There are two ways to connect microfilters: 1.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Figure 2-3 Note: If your service provider has installed a splitter, do not use the microfilters. Important Notes: • • • • If you have an outlet shared by two or more devices (such as a phone and Caller ID box), you only need to install one microfilter on this outlet. If you have a second phone line that is separate from the DSL line, generally, you do not need to install microfilter on those outlets.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Hardware Installation Figure 2-4 illustrates the basic hardware connections of your BritePort 8120. Refer to Figure 2-5 for a more in depth LAN connection. Figure 2-4: Connecting devices to BritePort 8120 Note: • Make sure your BritePort 8120 is powered on when you configure computers on your network for DSL connection.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Connecting Your LAN Figure 2-5 illustrates a more complex DSL network conntection. You may connect your LAN to BritePort 8120 as shown. It is recommended that you consult your DSL service provider prior to setting up your DSL network for a more complex LAN configuration.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8120 Indicator LEDs on Broadxent BritePort 8120 Your BritePort 8120 features indicator LEDs which provides you with your DSL connection status. Refer to the Figure 2-6 and Table 2-1 for the function of each LED. POWER DIAG LAN (1 to 4) DSL Figure 2-6: LEDs on BritePort 8120 Table 2-1: Description of LEDs LED 22 Description POWER On when BritePort 8120 is properly connected to a power source.
User Manual BritePort 8120 3. BRITEPORT SETUP WIZARD Your BritePort 8120 provides a web-based configuration tool that allows you to configure your network with BritePort 8120 for a high-speed Internet access. The setup wizard in the web tool is designed to take you through the initial configuration process with no confusion details. It is quick and simple.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Before You Begin The web-based configuration tool of BritePort 8120 can be accessed through any web browser. Prior to access the web tool, please check to ensure the followings are ready: 24 • Make sure you have all the setup information ready. The setup information, including IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address, should be provided by your DSL service provider at the time that your DSL line connection is established.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Configuring Your Computer This section shows you how to setup your computer Network Properties to obtain an IP address automatically. This is a very important step for you to access the BirtePort 8120 web-based configuration tool; it is also a crucial step to get your network computers configured to obtain DSL connection for a high-speed Internet access. Configuring Windows 95/98/Me for Dynamic IP Address 1.
User Manual BritePort 8120 3. When the “Network” dialog box similar to Figure 3-3 appears, click the Configuration tab. Under the list box of “The following network components are installed”, highlight the TCP/IP->[your Ethernet card], for example, TCP/IP>Realtek RTL8139(A) PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter, as shown in Figure 33. Then click the Properties button to bring out the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box. Figure 3-3 4.
User Manual BritePort 8120 6. At this time, Windows may prompt you to reboot your computer to make the changes taken effect (Figure 3-5). Click Yes to proceed. Figure 3-5 Your system is now ready to communicate with your BritePort 8120. Configuring Windows 2000/XP for Dynamic IP Address 1. From your Windows 2000 or XP desktop, click Start -> Settings -> Network and Dial-up Connections -> Local Area Connection, as shown in Figure 3-6.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Note: If you do not see Local Area Connection, then go to Start -> Settings -> Network and Dial-up Connections. Click on Network and Dial-up Connections will bring out the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, select and right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the Perperties option will open the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box. 2.
User Manual BritePort 8120 3. Then the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box appears, similar to the one shown in Figure 3-8. Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and Click OK to confirm the setting. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box appears active again. Click OK to close the dialog box. 4. At this time, Windows may prompt you to reboot your computer to make the changes taken effect.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Configuring Your BritePort for PPPoE This is the most common setup. Your DSL service provider should have provided you with the PPPoE username and password. Logging On To The Configuration Tool 1. Start the Web browser. In the URL Address field of the browser window, type 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. This will take you to the login screen of the Web-based configuration tool for your BritePort 8120.
User Manual BritePort 8120 3. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-11. Select I have a PPPoE username and password, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-11 4. The “PPPoE Configuration” page appears, similar to Figure 3-12. In the corresponding fields, type the username and password that provided by your DSL service provider. Click Next to continue. Figure 3-12 5.
User Manual BritePort 8120 6. Once your user information are verified by your DSL service provider, the “DSL Gateway Setup Complete” page (see Figure 3-14) appears to confirm that your setup is successful. Click Done to complete the setup, and the Wizard Setup will start updating your BritePort 8120. Figure 3-14 Note: Do not click Configure IP Information unless you have subscribed multiple IP addresses. 7.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Congratulations! You have successfully configured your BritePort 8120. If you have already configure your network computers for DSL connections, you may test the setup by opening your Web browser from any computer on the network to access your favorite website. Important Notes: • For instructions on how to configure your network computers to obtain an IP address automatically for DSL connections, please refer to the section, Configuring Your Computer, in this chapter.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Configuring Your BritePort for Static IP Depending on your LAN settings and public services that you are hosting, your DSL service may be connected through one or multiple static or fixed IP addresses. In that case, you are required to configure your BritePort 8120 using all the information provided by your DSL service providers, including IP addresses, Subnet Mask, Gateway addresses, etc.
User Manual BritePort 8120 3. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-18. Select I have a static IP address, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-18 4. 5. Another “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-19, appears for you to enter the static IP address. In the corresponding fields, based on the information provided by your DSL service provider, enter Local WAN IP Address, Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS. Once complete, click Next to continue.
User Manual BritePort 8120 6. In the “Configure IP Information” page, similar to Figure 3-21, enter the LAN IP Address & Subnet Mask, and DHCP IP Address range. Once complete, click Next to continue. Figure 3-21 7. The Wizard Setup, at this time, shows the summary page listing all your settings. (see Figure 3-22) Carefully go through all the information and verify their accuracy. Click Save Settings to confirm the configurations, and BritePort 8120 will start saving the settings. 8.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Congratulations! You have successfully configured your BritePort 8120. If you have already configure your network computers for DSL connections, you may test the setup by opening your Web browser from any computer on the network to access your favorite website. Important Notes: • For instructions on how to configure your network computers to obtain an IP address automatically for DSL connections, please refer to the section, Configuring Your Computer, in this chapter.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Configuring Your BritePort for DHCP As some DSL service provider only offers DSL connection using dynamic IP addresses, you can also simply configure your BritePort 8120 to support the setting. Logging On To The Configuration Tool 1. Start the web browser. In the URL Address field of the browser window, type 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. This will take you to the login screen of the web-based configuration tool for your BritePort 8120.
User Manual BritePort 8120 3. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-26. Select the My ISP assigns an address automatically option, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-26 4. At this time, the “DSL Gateway Setup Complete” page (see Figure 3-27) appears to inform the completion of your setup.
User Manual BritePort 8120 5. Finally, a dialog box appears, similar to Figure 3-28, to prompt you to close your browser window. Click Yes to close the window, or click No to proceed for more configurations in Advanced Setup. Figure 3-28 Congratulations! You have successfully configured your BritePort 8120. If you have already configure your network computers for DSL connections, you may test the setup by opening your Web browser from any computer on the network to access your favorite website.
User Manual BritePort 8120 4. BRITEPORT CONFIGURATION TOOL Your BritePort 8120 features a comprehensive but user-friendly web-based configuration tool. Besides the Wizard Setup, taking you through the initial setup process, the rest of the web tool not only provides the device and connection status, but also allows you to configure your BritePort 8120 for an advanced network configuration and management.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Wizard Setup The Wizard Setup (see Figure 4-1) takes you through the basic configuration process, based on the information that your DSL service provider supplied to you at the time of subscription. For most cases, going through the Wizard Setup is all you need to get your network connected for a high-speed Internet access. The configuration process is simple and user-friendly. For detail information, please refer to Chapter 3: BritePort Setup Wizard.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Status The Status provides valuable information about your BritePort 8120 and your DSL service setup. It is consisted of System Status, Diagnostic Test, DSL Connection, WAN (Wide Area Network) Connection, Traffic Counter, Routing Table, and DHCP Table. Besides the main “System Status” page, while you are in the Status section, all pages are automatically refreshed approximately every 30 seconds.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Diagnostic Test The Diagnostic Test allows you to ping the Default Gateway and Primary DNS as well as testing the connections of your BritePort 8120 to both LAN and WAN networks. This feature provides the convenience for troubleshooting when you work with a complex LAN environment and/or are required to manage your DSL network at a remote location. Running the Diagnostic Test will help you to identify the possbile causes of your DSL network problems.
User Manual BritePort 8120 WAN Connection The Wan Connection provides information about the type of WAN data encapsulation is used between your BritePort 8120 and the DSL service provider. The page, refer to Figure 4-6, also provides other information such as Local WAN IP and VPI/VCI values. Similar to other pages under Status, all data on the “WAN Connection” page are periodically auto-refreshed, about every 30 seconds. You can also manually click Refresh to view the updated information.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Traffic Counter The Traffic Counter provides the data access statistic of your BritePort 8120. It shows the transmitted and received packets and bytes over the LAN and WAN connections. The data shown on the “Traffic Counter” page (see Figure 4-8) are read-only, and similar to other pages under Status, the information are automatically refreshed about every 30 seconds. You can also manually click Refresh to update the data.
User Manual BritePort 8120 DHCP Table The DHCP Table lists all client computers that currently getting DSL connections through your BritePort 8120 via DHCP. The table, similar to Figure 4-10, provides information on Host Name, MAC Address, IP Address, and Lease Time for each Figure 4-10 client computer. The Host Name is the name of the client computer on your DSL LAN. The Lease Time shows the duration of the dynamic IP address being assigned to the client computer.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 Advanced Setup The Advanced Setup provides features allowing you to further configure your BritePort 8120 as well as the DSL connections for a more complex network environment. Functions available under the Advanced Setup include Administration, DSL Configuration (DSL), LAN Configuration (LAN), WAN Configuration (WAN), IP Route, DNS, Application Control, Internet Security, NAT Application, and UPnP.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Remote Management Control This function allows you to establish access to manage your DSL network while you are at a remote location. (see Figure 4-12) Depending on your remote managment needs, you can define the time for each remote session, the access protocol, as well as the authorized remote IP for a secure remote access.
User Manual BritePort 8120 DSL Configuration (DSL) DSL Configuation allows you to change the Current DSL Line Mode. The default line mode is G.dmt. To change the setting, click and select a different Line Mode from the drop-down box. Click Apply to confirm the new setting. Once the DSL Line Mode is changed, information in the “DSL Configuration” table, Figure 4-14 similar to Figure 4-14, such as the DS Speed (Downstream Speed) and US Speed (Upstream Speed) will also change reflecting the new setting.
User Manual BritePort 8120 LAN, will be used. That is, you only need the Primary IP Address, which is the default IP address 192.168.1.1, to access your BritePort 8120. Assigning the Secondary IP Address to your BritePort 8120 only if you have two subnets set up on your LAN. DHCP Server This page allows you to configure the DHCP Server. (see Figure 4-16) You can select the DHCP Server to be either Disabled or Enabled. If you wish to define its Relay Agent, your default DHCP Server is set to be enabled.
User Manual BritePort 8120 To create a new PVC, click Create a new PVC to open the “Create ATM PVC Connection” page similar to Figure 4-18, select the Data Mode, and click Next to further configure the new PVC’s properties. Finally, click Apply to complete and confirm all the settings. Figure 4-18 Note: Information on this page should not be altered unless instructed by your DSL service provider; otherwise, your DSL connection will be interrupted.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Dynamic Routing The “Dynamic Routing” page provides the routing table that lists the current settings, including Interface Name, Receive Mode, and Transmit Mode. The default mode is set to have RIP disabled. Refer to Figure 4-20, use the drop-down boxe to select the Interface Name and the desired RIP settings for each interface. Finally, click Apply to confirm all the settings.
User Manual BritePort 8120 In the “DNS Relay” configuration page, type the DNS server IP address in the corresponding fields (see Figure 4-22), and click Apply to complete the changes. Your DSL service provider should provide you at least one DNS Server IP address if your DSL connection is via a static or fixed IP address. BritePort 8120 supports up to 3 DNS Server IP addresses. Figure 4-22 DNS Server Refer to Figure 4-23, this “DNS Server” page allows you to Disable or Enable the DNS server.
User Manual BritePort 8120 LAN to WAN Firewall Refer to Figure 4-24, select the firewall level for your DSL network, and click Apply to confirm your selection. If you select the Advanced (User Define) option, the page will be refreshed and appears with the options for you to further configure the packet filtering rules between WAN and Primary LAN or between WAN and Secondary LAN. Figure 4-24 Note: This feature is for advanced users who have in-depth knowledge about network configuring.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Intrusion Detection The “Intrusion Detection” page (see Figure 4-26) allows you to either Disable or Enable the function. Simply click your desired option and click Apply to confirm your selection. Enabling the Intrusion Detection will Figure 4-26 protect your DSL network from unauthorized access. If you are not sure how this function works, please contact your DSL service provider for more information.
User Manual BritePort 8120 NAT Application The “NAT Applications” page, similar to Figure 4-28, provides a table for you to set up public services on your network, such as Web servers, FTP servers, e-mail servers, and/or other specialized Internet applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing.
User Manual BritePort 8120 UPnP Your BritePort 8120 supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) IGD (Internet Gateway Device) function. It uses standardized protocols and provides you the convenience to integrate your DSL connection with other applications or devices such as Figure 4-29 Windows Messenger with voice & video function. Refer to Figure 4-29, the default setting for UPnP IGD is disabled. To enable the function, simply click the Enable UPnP IGD Function option.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 Maintenance The Maintenance section provides basic to advanced supporting features to your BritePort 8120. It is consisted of Backup Configuration, Save Configuration, Upgrade Firmware, and Reset Router. Backup Configuration Refer to Figure 4-30, you can simply backup and restore your BritePort 8120 configuration to your computer. To backup, click the Backup button once. A “File Download” dialog box will appear to notify you for the file download.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Save Configuration Click Save to save the current configuration of your BritePort 8120 to the unit’s memory. (see Figure 4-31) You should always perform Save Configuration everytime when you change the settings to properly update your BritePort 8120. Figure 4-31 Note: It is very important that you do NOT turn off your BritePort 8120 while the saving is in progress. Upgrade Firmware This page displays the current firmware version of your BritePort 8120.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Reset Router This function allows you to set your BritePort 8120 back to the factory default settings; that is, all the current settings of your BritePort 8120 will be erased. You can not undo this function; therefore, please ensure you definitely need to do so. Figure 4-33 To reset, check the Reset to factory default settings box and click Restart. (see Figure 4-33) This will reset your BritePort 8120 configuration to the factory default.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 A. SPECIFICATIONS This section provides basic technical specifications for the Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120: Data Encapsulation Protocol: - RFC 1483 Bridged Ethernet over ATM over DSL - NAT + RFC 1483/RFC 2684 Bridged - RFC 2364 PPP-over-ATM Routed (PPPoA) - RFC 2516 PPP-over-Ethernet Routed (PPPoE) ADSL Line Interface: - ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 - ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT) - ITU G.992.2 (G.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 B. TROUBLESHOOTING This appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems that you may encounter while setting, installing, or using Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120: A. Possible Problems 1) BritePort 8120 is not recognized by the Ethernet port on my computer Cause 1. The Ethernet card on your computer may be faulty or the driver is not properly installed. 2. BritePort 8120 is not connected properly or the Ethernet configuration is improper.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Solution Try the following: Ensure that each analog device such as a telephone, fax machine, and answering machine, sharing the same telephone line as your BritePort 8120, is connected to the telephone wall socket via an independent microfilter. Check if you have connected the microfilters properly. If your service provider has installed a splitter, do not use the microfilters.
User Manual BritePort 8120 a cache memory on your computer. Next time when you access a recently visited website, your browser immediately delivers the cached date on to the screen. You should always empty the cache on a regular basis and after a session of heavy web browsing. Delete temporary Internet files: On the Internet Explorer go to the Internet Options window and click the General tab. Under “Temporary Internet files,” click Delete Files and click Yes to delete all temporary Internet files.
User Manual BritePort 8120 configuration tool of BritePort 8120, please refer to the following steps: 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. In the “Control Panel” window, double-click the Network icon. In Windows 2000/XP, doubleclick the Network and Dial-up Connections, and you also need to double-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click the Properties button to see the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box. 2.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Note: For Windows 2000/XP users, instead of the “Network” dialog box, you will see the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box similar to Figure B-2. Under the list box of “Components checked are used by this connection:”, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Figure B-2 3. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box (Figure B-3), click the IP Address tab and make sure that IP Address is 192.
User Manual BritePort 8120 B. BritePort LED Status Observe the LEDs on your BritePort to check if the device is functioning properly. Normal Setup Status When your BritePort is powered up, after a few seconds, all the LEDs go into their correct states: POWER - ON when your BritePort is connected to a power source and is switched ON. DIAG - OFF during normal operation. The LED will be ON only when BritePort 8120 performs self-test at the initial power up.
User Manual BritePort 8120 If all LEDs remain on for longer than 10 seconds, initial power up self-test has failed. Please contact technical support for assistance. 3. LAN LED on BritePort is OFF Cause Your BritePort is not properly connected to a computer. Solution Try the corresponding solutions: Ensure that both ends of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable are plugged in securely — one end to the Ethernet port of 8120 and other end to the Network Interface Card on the computer.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 C. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section of appendix provides you answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 as well as the DSL communications in general. 1 What is DSL? DSL is a Digital Subscriber Line technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into high-speed digital lines for fast Internet access.
User Manual BritePort 8120 on the line must plug into low-pass filters (microfilters) to isolate them from the higher ADSL frequencies. 3 What does a microfilter do? A microfilter is installed in series with an analog device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, and analog modem. It filters the regular voice band signals, i.e., the analog signals and blocks the higher frequency digital signals.
User Manual BritePort 8120 8 How do I connect to the Internet? DSL provides you a permanent, always-on, connection to the Internet. On your DSL connection, once you have installed the BritePort, you no longer need to ‘dial-up’ in order to get online. Simply plug your BritePort 8120 into a DSL-ready phone outlet in you home, and you are ready to receive the high-speed Internet connection.
User Manual BritePort 8120 12 How can I find the IP address and the Subnet Mask? In Windows 95/98/Me, click the Start button and click Run. The “Run” dialog box appears. In the Open field, type winipcfg and click OK. The “IP Configuration” window appears, which provides you information about your network including IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. In Windows 2000/XP, click the Start button and click Run. Type cmd and click OK to open the “Command Prompt” window.
User Manual BritePort 8120 17 • Protect your passwords. Do not divulge passwords to anyone and be especially careful if someone asks you for the password online or over the phone. • Protect your online transactions by using a secure browser. • Before typing your credit card and other important information online, make sure that the website is secure and trustworthy. • On your computer, for the folders that contain confidential and financial information, turn off the “File Sharing” option.
User Manual BritePort 8120 20 Can I have multiple static IP addresses for BritePort 8120? Yes. You should contact your DSL service provider for fees and details on how to obtain more static IP addresses. 21 What should I do if I forgot my login information to access the Web-based configuration tool of BritePort 8120? Refer to the Chapter 2: Hardware Installation section of this User Manual, if you forgot your login information, press the RESET button located on the backside of your BritePort 8120.
User Manual BritePort 8120 6. Click the DNS Configuration tab to open the “DNS Configuration” dialog box. Select the option Enable DNS and then enter Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order provided by your DSL service provider. Click Add to apply the change, and click OK to confirm the settings. 7. At this time, the “System Setting Change” window appears and prompts you to restart your computer. Click Yes to proceed. In Windows 2000/XP, 1.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 D. GLOSSARY In order to understand a new technology, it is important that you understand its terminology. This section offers basic explanation to some of the common networking and DSL terms. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line — A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology that allows digital data to be sent over existing telephone lines and the downstream data rates are appreciably higher than the upstream data rates.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Backbone - The part of the communications network intended and designed to carry the bulk of the traffic. It provides connectivity between various sub-networks in an enterprise’s wide area network. Bandwidth - A measure of the maximum rate of data transfer. Greater bandwidth allows the transfer of more information in a given period of time. For digital services, the bandwidth is usually expressed in bits or bytes per second.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Digital - Having discrete values, for example the data represented by binary numbers (0’s and 1’s). Computers communicate using digital data. DMT - Discrete Multitone — A method of modulating digital signals over an analog carrier. DMZ - Demilitarized Zone — a computer host or small network inserted as a "neutral zone" between a company's private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Ethernet - A local-area network (LAN) protocol that supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards that operates over the twisted pair or coaxial cable. A version of Ethernet, called 100 Base-T (or fast Ethernet), supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbps. Ethernet card - A network interface card that plugs into a computer and allows the computer to send and receive data to and from a network.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Interface - The physical arrangement that supports the attachment of a device to a connector or to another device. Internet - The world’s largest computer network, linking computers and networks all over the world, that communicate via a standard TCP/IP protocol. Internet Explorer - A popular Web browser from Microsoft. IP Address - The address for a computer on a TCP/IP network. IP address refers to a particular machine on the network.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Mac Address - Media Access Control — A unique address associated with an Ethernet card. Mbps - Megabits per second — A measure of data transfer speed. Megabits/Megabytes - One million bits/bytes. Modem - A device that allows a computer to transmit data to other computers via telephone lines. Multiplexing - Sending multiple signals on one channel by dividing time or frequency intervals among them.
User Manual BritePort 8120 POTS Splitter - The POTS splitter box enables the telephone line — the plain old telephone service (POTS) — to carry voice signals and digital signals simultaneously. The DSL-enabled line is connected to the POTS splitter and the splitter provides two outputs — one containing both the POTS and DSL signals and the other containing only the POTS signals. To install a splitter box, a technician from your telephone company must visit your home.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Router - A hardware device that connects two separately functional networks that use same or different protocols. Routers look at the destination addresses on the packets passing through them and then decide the best route to send them on. SDSL - Symmetrical DSL — A DSL technology that provides the same amount of bandwidth (up to 1.5 Megabits) both upstream and downstream. Segment - A physical or logical portion of a network.
User Manual BritePort 8120 10 Base-T - Wiring standard used for Ethernet networks that can transmit data at up to 10 Mbps transmission using baseband unshielded twisted pair cable. Maximum allowable cable length is 100 meters (330 feet). Twisted pair cable - A cable that consists of two wires twisted together. This cable is less expensive than coaxial, whereas it is thinner and can break more easily than a coaxial cable.
User Manual BritePort 8120 World Wide Web - A vast resource of information stored on computers and servers connected to the Internet. xDSL - Various DSL technologies has been developed and the “x” indicates the type of technology being implemented.
User Manual BritePort 8120 E. WARRANTY INFORMATION Broadxent warrants that equipment furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the confirmed date of purchase of the product new from the retail location. Upon written notice of any such defect, the manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item under the terms of this warranty, subject to the provisions and specific exclusions listed herein.
User Manual BritePort 8120 FCC Registration Information for Users This product is compliant and registered with the CFR47-Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires us to provide you with the following information: •Connection to the nationwide telephone network should be made by using standard modular telephone jacks, type RJ-11. •This equipment may not be used with ‘Party Line’ services or with ‘Coin Telephone’ lines.
User Manual BritePort 8120 Registration Card Broadxent BritePort 8120 Product Registration Name: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: E-mail: Serial Number: Purchased from: Date of Purchase: Please cut out the above Product Registration Card and send in with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Broadxent, Inc.
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User Manual BritePort 8120 F. CONTACT INFORMATION Reach us by Phone: Technical Support Hotline: (408)719-5179 General Line: (408)719-5100 General Fax: (408)262-1390 Reach us by E-Mail: Send your questions and comments by e-mail to the following address: E-Mail: info@broadxent.com Reach us by Mail: Broadxent, Inc. - A Subsidiary of Creative Technology, Ltd. 188 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035 Reach us on the Web: http://www.broadxent.
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