ADSL Router Quick Setup Guide RTA300
Important This Guide is intended to get you started quickly. The factory default profile of this Router is customised for New Zealand users. Please follow through the steps we describe here to install and set up your Router. This Guide should be read in conjunction with the RTA300 Series ADSL Router User’s Manual. This is provided as a PDF file on the enclosed Driver & Utility CD. For the remainder of this Quick Set Up Guide all references to the Users Manual refer to this PDF file.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide 1 Default Configuration for New Zealand This Router is shipped with the following factory default settings. Router IP address Subnet mask VPI VCI Encapsulation NAT DSL line mode WAN IP DHCP UPnP IGD 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.
Ethernet (connecting up to 4 networked computers, or to a LAN) Connect using the provided Ethernet cable to any of the Ethernet ports (LAN1 to LAN4) of the router. Up to four computers can be connected. If you have more than 4 computers or an existing LAN, connect one of the LAN ports of the router to your network hub. Extra Ethernet cables are not provided. 3 USB (for standalone Windows 98/ME/2000/XP computers) Connecting the Router via Ethernet is the preferred option.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide STEP 2 MANUALLY ASSIGN A FIXED IP ADDRESS TO YOUR COMPUTER If you prefer to assign an IP address manually, use 192.168.1.x (x is any number between 2 and 254) and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Specify the gateway as 192.168.1.1 and enter DNS server IP as 192.168.1.1. Windows specific instructions follow: Windows 95/98/ME: From Control Panel, double click Network. Scroll down and highlight TCP/IP (your network card). Click Properties. Select the IP Address tab. Enter 192.168.1.
Enter 192.168.1.x (x is any number between 2 and 254). This is the IP address assigned to your computer. Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Enter the Router’s IP 192.168.1.1 as the Default gateway, and Preferred DNS server. Click OK to finish. You have now finished configuring your computer. 5 Going On-line This requires only 3 simple steps. STEP 1 GO TO THE ROUTER’S QUICK START PAGE Start your web browser. Enter the address http://192.168.1.1. Enter user name and password if required to proceed.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide STEP 2 ENTER INTERNET ACCOUNT DETAILS First check on the front panel of the Router that the DSL light has turned solid indicating the link is up. Click the Connect button. Do not click "Apply & Save" as this button is intended for changing the pre-defined profile. Enter your Internet account User Name & Password. Click Connect. The Router will now connect to your ISP. At any time in the future if you wish to check that the Router is on-line, go to Quick Start.
STEP 3 SAVING USERNAME & PASSWORD INFORMATION If you want to save your Internet account user name & password into the Router, go to System - Save Configuration in the Router menu. Enter the Router’s administrative user name and password if required to proceed. By default, the Router administrative user name and password are both admin. Click Save. Wait for confirmation. From here the Router’s basic configuration is completed.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide 6 Important tips for security In order to benefit from the security features of this Router; Do: Change your Router’s administrative user name & password Enable firewall security on the Router Back up your Router’s configuration Don’t: Enable remote access to the Router unless you know how to handle security Send your Router away for repair or replacement without resetting to factory default or wiping out your Internet account login details To change the Router’s administrat
7 8 Backup the Router configuration It is desirable to keep copies of your configuration on disk. The Router can read from a saved configuration file and restore your customised configuration after events such as a reset to factory defaults. To backup or restore your Router’s configuration, go to System - Quick Configuration.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide 9 Indicator lights There are five indicators on the Router’s front panel. Every time the Router is powered on or reset, all the lights will come on indicating the self-test is in progress. Indicator Function Description PWR Power Off - No power. On - Power is on. DIAG Diagnosis Off - Self-test OK. Blinking – System updating. On - Self-test or system failure. LAN1 - LAN4 Ethernet Link Off - Ethernet link not present. Blinking – Data going through Ethernet port.
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. If you connect via Ethernet, check that the Ethernet cable we supplied is plugged directly into a stand-alone computer OR the uplink port of network hub. Should the cable be plugged into any other port on a hub, a crossover (or uplink) cable must be used. A crossover cable is not provided with the Router. 2.
ADSL Router Quick Set-up Guide 5. If previously you were using a dialup modem, check the browser configuration. For example in Internet Explorer, go to Tools–Internet options–Connections, and select Never dial a connection. Also check LAN Settings that the option Use a Proxy Server is not selected. 6. If the Router is connected to a network hub, try connecting the Router directly to the computer in a standalone setup to eliminate any possible hub problems. 7.
Q3. Browsing is fine but I cannot run certain applications, such as ICQ. Check that your firewall security setting is not too high. Try temporarily disabling the firewall. If the application now runs, you can either lower the security level setting, or tailor your firewall settings to allow traffic of the application through. Q4. My customised Router administrative password has been forgotten and the Router control panel is no longer accessible. Restore the Router to factory defaults.
Warranty Dynalink Modems Ltd 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 Modems Ltd within New Zealand.
