Compal Broadband Networks CH7284E Wireless Gateway Series User Guide 1
Table of Contents Overview Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Standard Features ................................................................................................................ 4 CH7284E LAN Choices ......................................................................................................... 5 Wireless LAN .............................................................................
IP Filtering .................................................................................................................... 27 Port Filtering ................................................................................................................. 28 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................ 29 Port Triggering .......................................................................................................
1 Overview With integrating beamforming into the CH7284E 802.11ac EuroDOCSIS 3.0 Voice Gateway, customers can enjoy benefits from significant performance improvement and more stable connection, and increase satisfaction with the reduction of WiFi dead areas. For notebook, mobile, and Tablet devices enhanced 802.11ac, this will bring in better throughput for faster downloads and more smooth video streaming. The CBN CH7284E Wireless Gateway is the worldwide most compact EuroDOCSIS 3.
• One broadband connection for up to 253 computers to surf the web; all computers on the LAN communicate as if they were connected to the same physical network. • Two 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet uplink ports supporting half- or full-duplex connections with auto-MDIX capability. • An IEEE 802.11n/ac wireless access point to enable laptop users to remain connected while moving around the home or small office or to connect desktop computers without installing network wiring.
Sample Wireless Network Connections (CH7284E model shown) Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through which the signal must pass and the location of your CH7284E and clients (stations). CBN cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all environments. Note: To get better wireless coverage, please put your CH7284E wireless gateway vertically. Wired Ethernet LAN You can easily connect any PC with an Ethernet cable to the CH7284E Ethernet port.
Sample Ethernet to Computer Connection (CH7284E model shown) A wired Ethernet LAN with more than two computers requires one or more hubs, switches, or routers. You can: • • Connect a hub or switch to any Ethernet port on the CH7284E. Use Ethernet hubs, switches, or routers to connect up to any combination of 253 computers and wireless clients to the CH7284E. More detailed information on Ethernet cabling is beyond the scope of this document.
LED Flashing On connection connected Blue: Upstream channel is connected with bonded channels 4 ONLINE Scanning for Internet connection; transmitting or receiving data over the Internet Green: Connected to Internet 5 TEL Telephone is off-hook; dialing or call in progress Green: Telephone is connected and activated; on-hook 6 WIRELESS Amber: WPS function is enabled. Green: Wi-Fi wireless interface is active now.
2 Item Description LAN 1 2 Use any Ethernet port to connect an Ethernet-equipped computer, hub, bridge, or switch using an RJ-45 cable. Activity LED - Green LED defines the activity of the Ethernet connector. When LED is ON, this indicates that there is no data traffic and a connection is stabilized. When LED is FLASHING, this indicates that there is data being transmitted upstream or downstream. When LED is OFF, this indicates that the unit is not powered or there is no Ethernet connection.
2 Getting Started Inside the Box Before you install the CH7284E Wireless Gateway, verify that the following items are included in the box with the CH7284E: Item Description Power Adapter Connect the CH7284E to an AC electrical outlet Ethernet Cable Connect the CH7284E to PC or Notebook COAXIAL CABLE Connect the CH7284E to cable outlet CH7284E Install Sheet Provide basic information for setting up the CH7284E You must have the latest service packs and patches installed on your computer for your
Before You Begin Take the following precautions before installing the CH7284E: • Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderstorm or lightning activity in the area. • To avoid potential shock, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or other power source before disconnecting it from the CH7284E rear panel. • To prevent overheating the CH7284E, do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Do not open the unit. Refer all service to your Internet Service provider.
Connecting the CH7284E Before starting, be sure the computer is turned on and the CH7284E power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable outlet or splitter. 2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Cable connector on the CH7284E. Hand-tighten the connectors to avoid damaging them. 3. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the CH7284E. 4. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet. This automatically powers on the gateway.
LED Description RECEIVE Flashes while scanning for the downstream receive channel. Changes to solid green when single downstream channel is locked. Changes to solid blue when multiple downstream channels are locked. SEND Flashes while scanning for the upstream send channel. Changes to solid green when single upstream channel is locked. Changes to solid blue when multiple upstream channels are locked. ONLINE Flashes during CH7284E registration and configuration.
6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 7. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and exit the TCP/IP Properties window. 8. Close the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel. 9. When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, continue with Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP. Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Open the Control Panel.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista Do the following to verify the IP address: 1. On the Windows Desktop, click Start. 2. Click All Programs. 3. Click Accessories. 4. Click Command Prompt to open a command prompt window. 5. Type ipconfig and press Enter to display the IP address. If an Auto-configuration IP Address displays, this indicates an improper connection between your computer and the CH7284E, or there are possible cable network problems.
3 Status For normal operation, you do not need to change most default settings. Carefully consider the following caution statements: Starting the CH7284E Configuration Manager (CMGR) The CH7284E Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings on your CH7284E. In order to login CMGR, you should key in the correct Username and Password. By default, they should be admin and password.
After login management system, the home page shows the current status of CH7284E. Modem This item displays the status of cable modem, the red block means off-line state and the green means on-line. Users can press it to connect to the next page for more details of the cable modem's HFC and IP network connectivity.
WiFi This item shows current WiFi status and you can press it to connect to the next page for more details. Voice This item displays the status of voice, the red block means off-line state and the green means on-line. Users can press it to connect to the next page for more details of the telephony.
My Network This item shows how many CPEs connect to CH7284E.
4 Wireless Pages The CH7284E Wireless Pages allow you to configure your wireless LAN (WLAN). You can click WIFI submenu option to view or change the configuration information for that option.
Basic Settings CH7284E is a dual band product and all the basic settings of 2.4GHz and 5GHz can be changed in this page. You can configure basic features of your Wi-Fi wireless network, including to enable or to disable the wireless interface, to hide the network from active scans, to set the wireless network name (also known as SSID), to change security key for wireless connection and to select the working channel.
We suggest users to press Add Client button to start WPS directly. By default, that will be PBC (Push Button Configuration) and easy for users. Access Control This page allows users to specify those wireless clients that are allowed to connect to this device. This offers additional protection against unwanted connections. You can choose Allow or Deny rule at first, and then fill in the client MAC to enable access control function.
WMM CH7284E provides WMM page to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS. Actually, we suggest users to use default settings. Neighbor APs CH7284E supports Neighbor APs function and this page shows the details of all the nearby APs.
5 Router The CABLE MODEM pages provide the information of cable connection status, channel signals and channel configuration during the establishment of cable connection to cable service provider’s CMTS. Basic LAN Settings CH7284E allows users to configure private LAN IP for their home gateway. DHCP Server CH7284E provides DHCP server to manage IP addresses to CPEs and supports Reserved IP Address for users’ private and static clients.
WAN Settings This page displays WAN status after CH7284E gets online and provides users to change Operation Mode. Network Map This page shows how many CPEs connect to CH7284E. Users can browse here directly through the item at home index.
Advanced MAC Filtering This page allows configuration of MAC address filters in order to block Internet traffic to specific network devices on your local network. IP Filtering This page allows you to specify the IP packet filtering rules to prevent the service accessed from the Internet hosts or limit the Internet access for local hosts.
Port Filtering This page allows you to specify the IP packet filtering rules to prevent the service accessed from the Internet hosts or limit the Internet access for local hosts.
Port Forwarding This allows for incoming requests on specific port numbers to reach web servers, FTP servers, mail servers, etc. so they can be accessible from the public Internet. 1. Press Create IPv4 Rule button to add new rules.
2. Fill in needed information, and then press Apply button. 3. One rule is created. And also, you can Modify or Delete the existed rules. Port Triggering Port triggering function is a conditional port forwarding feature. When this device detects outbound traffic on a specific port (triggered ports), it will set up the port forwarding rules temporarily on the port ranges you specify to allow inbound traffic.
2. Fill in needed information and Apply. 3. One new Port Trigger is generated. And also, you can Modify or Delete the existed Port Trigger. URL Filtering This page is used to configure filtering of outbound connections and display configured filtering rule of firewall. 1. Press Create Rule button to add one filtering rule.
2. Configure outbound information and then press Apply button. 3. One rule is created. And also, you can Modify or Delete the existed rules. DMZ This page is for DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) configuration. You can fill in the exposed host and press Apply button.
DDNS This page is for DDNS (Dynamic DNS) configuration. You can fill in the registered DDNS information here, and then press Apply button to enable your DDNS function. Firewall This page is used to configure Firewall Protection level and display all allowed services.
Firewall Logs This page allows optional configuration of events to be sent to a local SysLog server.
Management The CH7284E support management for web browser login password including change password, CM even log, diagnostic tests and backup device current settings. Admin Account CH7284E allows changing admin password for web browser login. Configure Password and retype the Password again and then click Apply and when you login in next time, you must use this new password. For secure, we strongly suggest to change default password as soon as possible.
Remote Management Event Log CH7284E allows users to review critical system events in chronological order in the SNMP event log. Also, users can press Clear Log button to clean all records.
Diagnostics CH7284E allows users to ping diagnostics (LAN) and traceroute (WAN) to help with IP connectivity problems. And the FTP speed test tool can help to measure the bandwidth of your downstream Internet connection. You can fill in the IP to the Target and Start Test.
Ping Diagnostics Test (LAN) Backup Settings CH7284E allows users to save your current settings locally on your PC, or restore settings previously saved. 1. Press Backup button to save the current settings of CH7284E. 2. Browse button to select the valid configuration file and Restore button to restore the settings to CH7284E.
Cable Modem Device Information CH7284E allows a page to show current status of this home gateway. Connection This page shows information on the status of the cable modem's HFC and IP network connectivity.
Configuration This page provides information about the manually configurable settings of the Cable Modem.
Telephony Status This page displays the initialization status of the MTA.
6 Troubleshooting If the solutions listed here do not solve your problem, contact your service provider. Before calling your service provider, try pressing the Reset button on the rear panel of the CH7284E. Please note, if you press the Reset button, you will lose all your custom configuration settings, including Firewall and Advanced settings. Your service provider may ask for the front panel LED status; see Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions.
Problem Possible Solution with WPA enabled change the WPA Encryption to AES.
