Eicon 1550/1551 WAN Router Quickstart Guide www.eicon.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Eicon 1550/1551 WAN Router from Eicon Networks. Please read through this guide carefully, as it contains important and useful installation information. Package Contents Your package should include the following: To learn more about products from Eicon Networks, visit our web site at www.eicon.com.
Step 1: Connect the Cables This section will describe how to connect one computer to the Eicon 1550/1551. Once the setup is running correctly, you can connect up to three other LAN devices, such as other computers or a network-capable printer. 3 4 2 1 Blue Ethernet cable (Straight-through) VHSI VHSI cable To network adapter Power Adapter To power outlet To modem or leased line Leave your computer on during installation. 1. Connect the power adapter.
Step 2: Access the Configuration Pages Changes to settings are made through a web browser. The web pages reside on the Eicon 1550/1551 itself. 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Click ‘File’, ‘Open’, then enter the following IP address: 192.168.1.1 Step 3: Select the VHSI Protocol Settings for particular connections are contained in profiles on the Eicon 1550/1551.
Step 4: Create Connection Profiles Once the VHSI port protocol is verified, you can begin creating connection profiles. Creating a Profile 1. From the menu, click the ‘Connection’ link. The ‘Connection Profiles’ page appears. As no profiles yet exist, the only section on this page is an area to create a new profile. 4. Make the required changes to the profile. Be sure to scroll down and inspect all parameters. Note: Online help is available by clicking on the setting names (in blue). 5.
Step 5: Modify Other Settings Step 6: Reset and Test Changes that you have made thus far do not take effect until you reset the device. However, it is strongly recommended that you check other device settings to ensure that they correspond to your network situation. For your settings to take effect, you must reset the device by clicking the ‘Reset Device’ button at the top of the browser window. Specifically, you should inspect the following pages: • All VHSI Port settings.
Creating Backup Profiles Troubleshooting Any profile can act as a backup connection in case a primary connection fails. The following example demonstrates a simple scenario on the Eicon 1551. Two profiles have been created: VHSI-main and ISDNbackup. To obtain technical support for Eicon Networks Corporation products, visit our web site at www.eicon.com/support. For the latest information on the Eicon 1550/1551, visit www.eicon.com/wan1550 www.eicon.com/wan1551.
Indicator Lights The following diagram describes the behavior of the indicator lights on the Eicon 1550/1551. Note that the ISDN lights apply only to the Eicon 1551. B2 B1 Note: ISDN lights (B, ISDN, and Link) are available on the Eicon 1551 only. Power Light VHSI Light B Lights Solid green: Power adapter is properly connected. Flashing red only: Device firmware is being upgraded. Do not reset or unplug the power adapter. Flashing red/green: Device is in boot mode.
