Wireless VPN Broadband Router User’s Manual 0
Introduction ......................................................................................... 3 Features................................................................................................ 3 Minimum Requirements ........................................................................ 3 Package Content .................................................................................. 3 Note ..................................................................................................
2.4.3.2 802.1x only.............................................................................. 44 2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key............................................................ 45 2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key............................................................... 45 2.4.3.5 WPA Radius............................................................................ 47 2.4.4 Access Control ........................................................................... 48 2.5 QoS....................
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet.
• One User Manual / One Power Adapter / Other Accessories Note The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP.
your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings) Front Panel On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.
Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 1.2 Getting started This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet. 1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2). 2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another.
Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) Windows NT. 2a) Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5.
8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note:Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 2b) Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear. 2. Double-click Local Area Connection icon.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 2c) Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button. 4.
2d) Windows NT 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window. 3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5. 4.
7. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note:Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3. 3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address.
6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections, Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Info. and System Tools. Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then input the configurations needed to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other functions to meet your LAN requirements. Status Info. (Chapter 3) In this section you can see the Broadband router's system information, Internet Connection, Device Status, System Log, Security Log and DHCP client information. System Tools (Chapter 4) This section contains the broadband router’s Tools - Tools include Configuration tools, Firmware upgrade and Reset.
Parameter Set Time Zone Description Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its time based on your selection. Time Server Address You can manually assign time server address if the default time server dose not work. Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration (below).
In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below). Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with your ISP as to the type of connection it requires. Menu Description 1.1 Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already 1.
Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6). Click on Back to return to the previous screen. 1.1 Cable Modem Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen below).
address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out the PC’s MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an explanation on MAC address) Click when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 1.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0) Click when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 1.3 PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet.
Service Name This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP requires it, otherwise leave it blank. MTU This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not wish to set a maximum packet size. Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.
connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 1.4 PPTP Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Parameter Description Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically before connecting to the PPTP server.
User ID Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway IP address here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP address above Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional. BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service provided by BEZEQ in Israel.
computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used. Click when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 1.
Type in this MAC address in this section or use the "Clone MAC Address" button to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out the PC's MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an explanation on MAC address) Use the following IP address The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the L2TP server. IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a L2TP connection.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only when you click “Connect” manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not be disconnected due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP. Idle Time Out The WAN "idle timeout" auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet.
Parameter Description User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big Pond connection Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big Pond connection User deside login server manually Select if you want to assign the IP of Telstra Big Pond’s login server manually. Login Server The IP of the Login Server. Click when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Telstra Big Pond connection.
If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard you do NOT need to configure anything thing in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet. The General Setup contains advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Wireless, Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, Special Applications, DMZ and other functions.
2.4 Wireless Setup the wireless LAN’s SSID, WEP key, MAC filtering. 2.5 QoS You can setup the QoS bandwidth control policy. 2.6 NAT You can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server and Special Applications functions in this section. This allows you to specify what user/packet can pass your router’s NAT. 2.7 Firewall The Firewall section allows you to configure Access Control, Hacker Prevention and DMZ.
2.1.1 Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its time based on your selection. 2.1.2 Password Settings Allows you to select a password in order to access the web-based management website. 2.1.3 Remote Management You can specify a Host IP address that can perform remote management functions. Select one of the above three system settings selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section 2.1.
Time Server Address The router default the “Time Server Address” is “192.43.244.18” Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration (below).
Parameters Current Password Description Enter your current password for the remote management administrator to login to your Broadband router.
Host Address This is the IP address of the host in the Internet that will have management/configuration access to the Broadband router from a remote site. This means if you are at home and your home IP address has been designated the Remote Management host IP address for this router (located in your company office), then you are able to configure this router from your home. If the Host Address is left 0.0.0.
Parameters 2.2.1 Wireless ISP Description Your wireless ISP will give you the wireless Internet broadband access 2.2.2 Dynamic IP address Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address 2.2.3 Static IP address Your ISP has given you an IP address already 2.2.4 PPPoE Your ISP requires PPPoE connection. 2.2.5 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. 2.2.6 L2TP Your ISP requires L2TP connection. 2.2.7 Telstra Big Pond connection.
2.2.1 Wireless ISP Choose the the “WAN Type”, “Wireless ISP” and “Apply” button for connecting to the wireless Access Point and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section. Once you have made a selection, click at the bottom of the screen and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section 2.2.2 Dynamic IP Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.
matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your Service Provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.
2.2.9 DDNS DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router supports DynDNS, TZO and other common DDNS service providers.
Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.3 LAN The LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router’s LAN ports as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment. Parameters Default LAN IP IP address 192.168.2.1 IP Subnet Mask Description This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IP address) 255.
DHCP Server Enabled You can enable or disable the DHCP server. By enabling the DHCP server the router will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. If the DHCP is not enabled then you’ll have to manually set your LAN client’s IP addresses; make sure the LAN Client is in the same subnet as this broadband router if you want the router to be your LAN client’s default gateway Lease Time The DHCP when enabled will temporarily give your LAN clients an IP address.
Intranet. It supports WEP and WPA2 encryption to enhance the security of your wireless network. Parameters Default Description Enable or disable Enable You can select to enable or disable the wireless access point module of this router. Wireless module function Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.4.
Parameters Default Description Mode It allows you to set the AP to AP, Station, Bridge or WDS mode. Band It allows you to set the AP fix at 802.11b or 802.11g mode. You also can select B+G mode to allow the AP select 802.11b and 802.11g connection automatically. ESSID default Channel Number 11 This is the name of the wireless LAN. All the devices in the same wireless LAN should have the same ESSID. The channel used by the wireless LAN.
Clone MAC Click the “Clone MAC” button will copy the MAC address of your PC, that you are using to configure the AP, to the WLAN MAC. MAC address If you want to bridge more than one networks together with wireless LAN, you have to set this access point to “AP Bridge-Point to Point mode”, “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode” or “AP Bridge-WDS mode”. You have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work.
Parameters Description Authentication Type There are two authentication types: "Open System" and "Shared Key". When you select "Open System", wireless stations can associate with this wireless router without WEP encryption. When you select "Shared Key", you should also setup WEP key in the "Encryption" page and wireless stations should use WEP encryption in the authentication phase to associate with this wireless router.
Data Rate The “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets. The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets. Preamble Type The “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the “Short Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN performance. Broadcast ESSID If you enable “Broadcast ESSID”, every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily.
2.4.3.1 WEP only When you select 64-bit or128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You can enter four WEP keys and select one of them as default key. Then the router can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys Parameters Default Key Length 64-bit Description You can select the WEP key length for encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower.
Key 1 - Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules : 64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. 128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN.
encryption key frequently. So the encryption key is not easy to be broken by hackers. This can improve security very much. Parameters Description WPA(TKIP) TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security. WPA2(AES) This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently. AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security. WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer automatically.
range) or at least 8 character pass phrase as the preshared keys. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.4.3.5 WPA Radius Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during communication.
high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security. WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other communication peer automatically. RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
Enable wireless access control Enable wireless access control Add MAC address into the list Fill in the "MAC Address" and "Comment" of the wireless station to be added and then click "Add". Then this wireless station will be added into the "Current Access Control List" below. If you find any issues before adding it and want to retype again. Just click "Clear" and both "MAC Address" and "Comment" fields will be cleared.
Note: If the total assigned bandwidth of higher priority applications is larger than the maximum bandwidth provided by the WAN port, the other applications will not get any bandwidth. Parameters Enable/Disable QoS Description You can check “Enable QoS” to enable QoS function for the WAN port. You also can uncheck “Enable QoS” to disable QoS function for the WAN port. Add a QoS rule into the table Click “Add” then you will enter a form of the QoS rule.
Edit a QoS rule Select the rule you want to edit and click “Edit”, then you will enter the detail form of the QoS rule. Click “Apply” after editing the form and the rule will be saved. Adjust QoS rule priority You can select the rule and click “Move Up” to make its priority higher. You also can select the rule and click “Move Down” to make its priority lower.
Bandwidth You can assign the download or upload bandwidth by the unit of Kbps (1024 bit per second). You can limit the maximum bandwidth consumed by this rule by selecting “Maximum”. You also can reserve enough bandwidth for this rule by selecting “Guarantee”. Local IP Address Enter the local IP address range of the packets that this rule will apply to. If you assign 192.168.2.3 – 192.168.2.5, it means 3 IP addresses: 192.168.2.3, 192.168.2.4 and 192.168.2.
Reset Clear the content of this form. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.6 NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses.
2.6.2 Virtual Server You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your LAN. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN IP address and its service port number. 2.6.3 Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others.
Parameter Description Enable Port Forwarding Enable Port Forwarding Private IP This is the private IP of the server behind the NAT firewall. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to work properly. Type This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You can choose to forward “TCP” or “UDP” packets only or select “both” to forward both “TCP” and “UDP” packets. Port Range The range of ports to be forward to the private IP.
retype again, just click "Clear" and the fields will be cleared. Remove Port Forwarding If you want to remove some Port Forwarding settings from the " Current Port Forwarding Table", select the Port Forwarding settings you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all Port Forwarding settings from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
Parameters Description Enable Virtual Server Enable Virtual Server. Private IP This is the LAN client/host IP address that the Public Port number packet will be sent to. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for Virtual Server to work properly.
settings from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Example: Virtual Server The diagram below demonstrates one of the ways you can use the Virtual Server function.
Parameters Description Enable Trigger Port Enable the Special Application function. Trigger Port This is the out going (Outbound) range of port numbers for this particular application Trigger Type Select whether the outbound port protocol is “TCP”, “UDP” or both. Public Port Enter the In-coming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of application (e.g. 2300-2400, 47624) Note: Individual port numbers are separated by a comma (e.g. 47624, 5775, 6541 etc.).
Select an application from the Popular Applications selection. Once you have selected an application, select a location (110) in the Copy to selection box and then click the Copy to button. This will automatically list the Public Ports required for this popular application in the location (1-10) you’d specified. Add Special Application Fill in the "Trigger Port", "Trigger Type”, “Public Port”, "Public Type", "Public Port" and "Comment" of the setting to be added and then click "Add".
ID Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Comment 1 28800 UDP 2300-2400, 47624 TCP MSN Game Zone 2 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net In the example above, when a user trigger’s port 28800 (outbound) for MSN Game Zone then the router will allow incoming packets for ports 2300-2400 and 47624 to be directed to that user. Note: Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time. 2.6.
provided by UPnP can let applications that support UPnP smoothly connect to Internet sites without any incompatibility problem due to the NAPT port translation. Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.6.5 ALG Settings You can select applications that need “Application Layer Gateway” to support.
Click at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.6.6 Static Routing This router provides Static Routing function when NAT is disabled. With Static Routing, the router can forward packets according to your routing rules. The IP sharing function will not work any more in Static Routing mode. Note: The DMZ function of firewall will not work if static routing is enabled.
Hop Count The number of hops (routers) to pass through to reach the destination LAN. Interface The interface that go to the next hop (router). Add a Rule Fill in the "Destination LAN IP", "Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”, "Hop Count" and "Interface" of the rule to be added and then click "Add". Then this rule of Static Routing will be added into the "Static Routing Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the fields will be cleared.
Parameters Description 2.6.1 Access Control Access Control allows you to specify which hosts users can or cannot have access to certain Internet applications 2.6.2 URL Blocking URL Blocking allow you to specify which URLs can not be accessed by users. 2.6.3 DoS The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks and can log the attack activities. 2.6.4 DMZ The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.
Parameters Description Deny If select “Deny” then all PCs will be allowed to access Internet accept for the PCs in the list below. Allow If select “Allow” then all PCs will be denied to access Internet accept for the PCs in the list below. Filter client PCs by IP Fill “IP Filtering Table” to filter PC clients by IP. Add PC You can click Add PC to add an access control rule for users by IP addresses.
Add PC Fill in “Client PC MAC Address” and “Comment” of the PC that is allowed to access the Internet, and then click “Add”. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the fields will be cleared. Remove PC If you want to remove some PC from the "MAC Filtering Table", select the PC you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all PCs from the table, just click "Delete All" button.
Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for the Access Control rule to work properly. Client PC Service You can block the clients from accessing some Internet services by checking the services you want to block. Protocol This allows you to select UDP, TCP or both protocol type you want to block. Port Range It can be assign up to five port ranges. The router will block clients from accessing Internet services that use these ports.
2.7.2 URL Blocking You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL address or just keyword of the Web site. Parameters Description Enable URL Blocking Enable/disable URL Blocking Add URL Keyword Fill in “URL/Keyword” and then click “Add”. You can enter the full URL address or the keyword of the web site you want to block. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the field will be cleared.
2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service) The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, Port Scan and Sync Flood. If Internet attacks occur the router can log the events. Parameters Description Intrusion Detection Feature Ping of Death Protections from Ping of Death attack Discard Ping From WAN The router’s WAN port will not respond to any Ping requests Port Scan Protection the router from Port Scan.
2.7.4 DMZ If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.
2.8 VPN Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a secure, private communication tunnel between `two or more devices across the Internet. These VPN devices can be either a computer running VPN software or a special device like a VPN enabled router. It allows your home computer to be connected to your office network or can allow two home computers in different locations to connect to each over the Internet. Note: To enable the VPN settings select Enable and click Apply Parameters Description 2.8.
Chapter 3 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's WAN/LAN interfaces, the current firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network. Parameters Description 3.1 Status and Information Shows the router’s system information 3.
3.6 Active DHCP Client View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server 3.7 Statistics Shows the statistics Select one of the above five Status selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section 3.
Parameters Information Description You can see the router’s system information such as the router’s: LAN MAC Address, WAN MAC Address, Hardware version, Serial Number, Boot code Version, Runtime code Version 3.2 Internet Connection View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status and other related information Parameters Internet Connection Description This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection.
3.3 Device Status View the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. The Device Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Quick Setup Wizard/General Setup section. Parameters Device Status Description This page shows the Broadband router’s current device settings. This page displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask. It also shows whether the DHCP Server function is enabled/disabled..
3.4 System Log View the operation log of the system. Parameters System Log Description This page shows the current system log of the Broadband router. It displays any event occurred after system start up. At the bottom of the page, the system log can be saved to a local file for further processing or the system log can be cleared or it can be refreshed to get the most updated situation. When the system is powered down, the system log will disappear if not saved to a local file.
3.5 Security Log View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access to your network. Parameters Security Log Description This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router. It displays any illegal attempts to access your network. At the bottom of the page, the security log can be saved to a local file for further processing or the security log can be cleared or it can be refreshed to get the most updated situation.
3.6 Active DHCP Client View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server Parameters Active DHCP Client Description This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. The “Active DHCP Client Table” displays the IP address and the MAC address and Time Expired of each LAN Client.
3.7 Statistics View the statistics of packets sent and received on WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN. Parameters Statistics Description Shows the counters of packets sent and received on WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN.
Chapter 4 Tool This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore configuration settings), Firmware Upgrade (upgrade system firmware) and Reset. Parameters Description 4.1 Configuration Tools You can save the router’s current configuration, restore the router’s saved configuration files and restore the router’s factory default settings 4.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware 4.
4.1 Configuration Tools The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore selection.
4.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware Parameters Firmware Upgrade Description This tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC.
4.3 Reset You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially Re-boots your router’s system Parameters Reset Description In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the button. You will be asked to confirm your decision. The reset will be complete when the power light stops blinking.
Appendix A How to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address 1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and • Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.1.77) • The router’s IP address is the one entitled Default Gateway (192.168.1.
Glossary Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.
1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID. For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 11011001.10110000.10010000.
Application Telnet FTP SMTP POP3 H.323 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP PC Anywhere PC Anywhere Protocol TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP UCP UDP TCP TCP TCP UDP Port Number 23 21 25 110 1720 161 162 80 1723 5631 5632 PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and the Point-to-Point Protocol.
WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
