ADSL Router/Modem Quick Setup Guide RTA770
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Important This Guide is intended to get you started quickly. We have made the factory default setting of this router suitable for Australia1. All you need is to follow through the steps we describe here. This Guide should be read in conjunction with the RTA77x Series ADSL Router User’s Manual 2. It is provided as a PDF file on this CD. To view or print the User’s Manual, go to the previous menu ADSL Router (RTA770) and click the View User Manual button.
1 Default Configuration for Australia This router is shipped with the following factory default settings. Router IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 VPI 8 VCI 35 Connect mode PPPoA VC-MUX NAT enabled DSL line mode auto select G.DMT / T1.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Choose from your connection options: 1. Ethernet (for standalone computer or multiple computers, Operating System independent) The router comes with a built-in 4-port network switch. Up to 4 computers can be connected to the router directly. If you require more connections to more computers, purchase another network hub and connect it to the router to provide for more connections. Only one Ethernet cable is provided.
4 Get your computer ready for networking The description below assumes you are connecting the router via Ethernet. If you are connecting the router via USB, refer to Chapter 2 - USB Driver Installation on page 4 of the User’s Manual on CD. You have two options. Following option (1) is simplest. This is the Windows default network setting. OPTION 1. CONFIGURE COMPUTER TO GET IP ADDRESS FROM DHCP If your computer is already configured to obtain an IP address automatically (from a DHCP server), do nothing.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Windows 98/ME: 1. From Control Panel, double click Network. Scroll down to highlight TCP/IP -> (your network card). Click Properties. 2. Select the IP Address tab. Specify 192.168.1.x (x is a number you pick between 2 and 254). This is the IP address you assign to the computer. Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. 3. Select Gateway tab. Enter the router’s IP address 192.168.1.1. Click Add. If your ISP specifies DNS server addresses, go to the tab DNS Configuration.
STEP 2 ENTER INTERNET ACCOUNT DETAILS Enter your Internet account User Name & Password in the exact format as specified by the ISP. Make sure the page displays "Your DSL router is ready to connect" before clicking Connect. See Q2 in Section 10 – Troubleshooting, if after several minutes the message "Your DSL router is not ready to connect" still shows. Once connected the screen changes to display the on-line time. Click Disconnect only if you wish to disconnect manually.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide 6 Configuration for PPPoE service Follow this procedure ONLY if your ISP specifies the service as PPPoE. Caution - do not set your router to PPPoE mode if your ADSL service is PPPoA. It will not connect. Reset to factory default will restore router to PPPoA mode. From the Quick Start menu click on Quick Setup to configure for PPPoE. 1. Untick the Auto Scan Internet Connection box. VPI and VCI shall be set to 8 and 35 respectively. Click Next for the next page. 2.
7 Some advanced functions of your router Firewall, port forwarding, DMZ & traffic restrictions By default a preset firewall is invoked to block all incoming requests including Ping from the Internet to your private network. In the reverse direction all requests sent from your network can freely pass through to the Internet. If you want servers on your network accessible to Internet users, set up port forwarding in Advanced > Virtual Servers > Port Forwarding.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide To set up IP extension, go to Advanced > Internet. Click on the "modify icon" under Edit: The next screen displays VPI and VCI as 8 and 35. Do not change these numbers. Go Next. Select PPPoA VC MUX or PPPoE LLC/SNAP. If your ISP did not specify PPPoE you can assume it is PPPoA. Go Next. On the next screen untick Enable NAT, and tick PPP IP extension as illustrated. Go Next.
Enter your Internet account user name and password. Go Next. The new configuration is displayed. Click Apply to confirm changes. The router will restart itself to activate the new setting. You will notice all NAT or firewall settings disappear from the Advanced menu hereafter. Now follow Step 2 of Section 5 – Getting On-line.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide Don’t: Enable any form of remote access to the router unless you are confident in handling the security implications. Beware that an attacker may compromise the router and attempt to exploit the system without your knowledge. Remote administration of the router opens up the opportunity to breach the security of your router and network. Use the built in access control list to restrict access to only authorised Internet hosts.
10 Troubleshooting Q1. Cannot open the router control panel from my browser. 1. Check that the router’s LAN (or USB) light is on. If not, check your Ethernet (or USB) cable. 2. Perform a PING test. Go to Start–Programs–MS DOS/Command Prompt (In Windows XP or 2000 you may click Start-Run. Enter cmd then OK). Type ping 192.168.1.1 then press Enter. The response should be: Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=4ms TTL=30 ….
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide If there is no designated ADSL jackpoint, any jackpoints may be used. Connect the router directly into a jackpoint, or through the port marked MODEM on a filter. 2. If the router’s DSL light is already on, check if router is on line. Go to the Quick Start menu as described in Section 5 – Getting On-line. If the router reports "Your DSL router is ready to connect", you are not on line.
Q6. I need to know the dynamically assigned WAN IP when the router goes on line Go to Status > Internet Connection, the WAN IP is displayed here. Q.7 How to get information update This Quick Guide and User’s Manual on CD are the primary source of information about the product. Please check the Dynalink website http://www.dynalink.com.au regularly for updates, links, or to download a more current version of this Quick Set-up Guide.
Warranty Dynalink warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the original date of purchase. We will, at our discretion, repair or replace the faulty unit, free of charge, provided it is returned to us with proof of purchase from an authorised dealer within the warranty period. Return delivery after repair will be paid for by Dynalink.
