User Manual

that version contains new features that you would like to use. Downloading a more current version
of Router
firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may disrupt your
current
connection stability.
Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?
Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape
Navigator 4.0 or
higher for Macintosh.
I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do?
You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or
Internet
Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on your browser. Check with your browser documentation,
and make
sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. Make sure that
your browser is
set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet
Options, and
then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For
Netscape
Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is
set to Direct
connection to the Internet.
What is DMZ Hosting?
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some
applications
require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a
static IP if you
want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see “Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address
for Your Ethernet Adapter.”
If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router?
No.
Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through.
Is the Router cross-platform compatible?
Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router.
How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?
Theoretically, the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10
ranges of
ports.
What are the advanced features of the Router?
The Router’s advanced features include Advanced Wireless settings, Filters, Port Forwarding,
Routing, and DDNS.
What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?
The maximum number depends on many factors. At least one IPSec session will work through the
Router;
however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be possible, depending on the specifics of your
VPNs.
How can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP Addresses?
Consult your ISP to obtain this information.
How do I get mIRC to work with the Router?
Under the Port Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using
mIRC.
Can the Router act as my DHCP server?
Yes. The Router has DHCP server software built-in.