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  • Page 1 ™ Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router Getting Started Guide ™ AKING ROADBAND...
  • Page 2 This manual and any associated artwork, software, and product designs are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws such materials may not be copied, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of Netopia, Inc. Under the law, copying includes translation to another language or format.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What You Need ... 7 Important Safety Instructions ... 8 Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables ... 9 Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router Status Lights ... 11 Readying Computers on Your Local Network... 13 Connecting to an Ethernet Network ... 14 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers...
  • Page 4 User’s Reference Guide Easy Setup Profile ... 35 IP Easy Setup ... 36 Easy Setup Security Configuration ... 38 Appendix A — Technical Specifications and Safety Information ...41 Description... 41 Power requirements ... 41 Environment ... 41 Software and protocols... 41 Agency Approvals...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    The Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone DSL router for connecting diverse local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router uses a high performance SDSL or IDSL line to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the outside world.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Guide

    3-hole punched paper, so that you can put the pages in a binder for future reference. This guide is organized into chapters describing the Netopia 4652’s advanced features. You may want to read each chapter’s introductory section to familiarize yourself with the various features available.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Making The Physical Connections

    Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networks For small networks, install the Netopia 4652 near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the Netopia 4652 in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    2-8 Getting Started Guide You will need: A Windows–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for configuring the Netopia 4652. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and configured. See Connection” on page 4-17.

  • Page 9: Identify The Connectors And Attach The Cables

    Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables. The figure below displays the back of the Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router. Ethernet Computer Power Netopia Router...
  • Page 10 DSL port Port DSL port An RJ-48 jack labeled DSL for your SDSL or IDSL connection. The Netopia 4652 supports connections to either SDSL or IDSL lines. Ethernet ports Four RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet jacks. You will use any one of these to configure the Netopia 4652.

  • Page 11: Netopia 4652 Sdsl/Idsl Router Status Lights

    Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router Status Lights The figure below represents the Netopia 4652 status light (LED) panel. Netopia 4652 LED front panel The following table summarizes the meaning of the various LED states and colors: When this happens... The power is on...
  • Page 12 2-12 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Connecting To Your Local Area Network

    C C C C o o o o n n n n n n n n e e e e c c c c t t t t i i i i n n n n g g g g t t t t o o o o Y Y Y Y o o o o u u u u r r r r L L L L o o o o c c c c a a a a l l l l A A A A r r r r e e e e a a a a N N N N e e e e t t t t w w w w o o o o r r r r k k k k This chapter describes how to physically connect the Netopia 4652 to your local area network (LAN). Before you proceed, make sure the Netopia 4652 is properly configured.

  • Page 14: Connecting To An Ethernet Network

    3-14 Getting Started Guide Once the Netopia 4652 is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh computers that have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote IP networks.
  • Page 15 If you add devices connected through a hub or switch, connect the hub or switch to any Ethernet port on the Netopia 4652. If you have more than four devices to connect, you can attach additional devices using standard Category 5 Ethernet cables (not provided) connected to a 10- or 100Base-T Ethernet hub or switch.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 4 - Sharing The Connection

    Once you have set up your physical local area network, you will need to configure the TCP/IP stack on each client workstation connected to your Netopia 4652. This chapter describes how to configure TCP/IP for both Windows-based and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 18: Dynamic Configuration (Recommended)

    DNS will be assigned by the router with DHCP. Click OK in this window and the next window. When prompted, reboot the computer. Note: You can also use these instructions to configure other computers on your network to accept IP addresses served by the Netopia 4652.

  • Page 19: Static Configuration (Optional)

    Static configuration (optional) If you are manually configuring for a fixed or static IP address, perform the following: Go to Start Menu/Settings/Control Panels and double click the Network icon. From the Network components list, select the Configuration tab. Select TCP/IP-->Your Network Card. Then select Properties. In the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the IP Address tab.
  • Page 20 Click on the Gateway tab (shown below). Under “New gateway,” enter 192.168.1.1. Click Add. This is the Netopia 4652’s pre-assigned IP address. Click OK in this window and the next window. When prompted, reboot the computer. Note: You can also use these instructions to configure other computers on your network with manual or static IP addresses.

  • Page 21: Configuring Tcp/Ip On Macintosh Computers

    You must have either Open Transport or Classic Networking (MacTCP) installed. If you want to use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server built into your Netopia 4652 to assign IP addresses to your Macintoshes, you must be running Open Transport, standard in MacOS 8 and higher and optional in earlier system versions.

  • Page 22: Static Configuration (Optional)

    4-22 Getting Started Guide Static configuration (optional) If you are manually configuring for a fixed or static IP address, perform the following: Go to the Apple menu. Select Control Panels and then TCP/IP or MacTCP. With the TCP/IP window open, go to the Edit menu and select User Mode.
  • Page 23 Be sure each computer on your network has its own IP address. More information about configuring your Macintosh computer for TCP/IP connectivity through a Netopia 4652 can be found in Technote NIR_026, “Open Transport and Netopia Routers,” located on the Netopia Web site.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 5 - Console-Based Management

    C C C C o o o o n n n n s s s s o o o o l l l l e e e e - - - - B B B B a a a a s s s s e e e e d d d d M M M M a a a a n n n n a a a a g g g g e e e e m m m m e e e e n n n n t t t t Console-based management is a menu-driven interface for the capabilities built into the Netopia 4652.

  • Page 26: Connecting Through A Telnet Session

    The Quick View menu displays at a glance current real-time operating information about your router. Connecting through a Telnet Session Features of the Netopia 4652 can be configured through the console screens. Before you can access the console screens through Telnet, you must have: A network connection locally to the router or IP access to the router.

  • Page 27: Configuring Telnet Software

    NT on the PC, or ZTerm, included on the Netopia CD, for Macintosh computers. The Netopia 4652 back panel has a connector labeled “Console” for attaching the Router to either a PC or Macintosh computer via the serial port on the computer. (On a Macintosh computer, the serial port is called the Modem port or Printer port.

  • Page 28: Navigating Through The Console Screens

    Navigating through the Console Screens Use your keyboard to navigate the Netopia 4652’s configuration screens, enter and edit information, and make choices. The following table lists the keys to use to navigate through the console screens.

  • Page 29: Chapter 6 - Easy Setup

    E E E E a a a a s s s s y y y y S S S S e e e e t t t t u u u u p p p p This chapter describes how to use the Easy Setup console screens on your Netopia 4652. After completing the Easy Setup console screens, your router will be ready to connect to the Internet or another remote site.
  • Page 30 6-30 Getting Started Guide If you do not see the Main Menu, verify that: If you are using a serial connection, that your serial port speed is the same as the Netopia 4652’s default 9600 baud, for first use. The computer used to view the console screen has its serial port connected to the Netopia 4652’s Console port or an Ethernet connection to one of its Ethernet ports.

  • Page 31: Quick Easy Setup Connection Path

    Quick Easy Setup Connection Path This section may be all you need to do to configure your Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router. Your service provider will supply you with several parameter values. Below is a handy checklist: Line type Data Link Encapsulation...
  • Page 32 (192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 are defaults) Easy Setup Security Configuration Screen “Connecting through a Telnet Session” on page “Connecting a Console Cable to Your Router” on page Netopia 4652 Easy Setup... WAN Configuration... System Configuration... Utilities & Diagnostics... Statistics & Logs... Quick Menus...

  • Page 33: Dsl Line Configuration

    DSL Line Configuration Line Type... Operation Mode... Data Rate... Data Link Encapsulation... PPP Mode... Data Circuit VPI (0-255): Data Circuit VCI (0-65535): PREVIOUS SCREEN Return/Enter to select <among/between> ... Enter Information supplied to you by your telephone company. Select Line Type and, from the pop-up menu, choose the type of circuit to which you will be connecting: SDSL-ATM, SDSL-HDLC, or IDSL.

  • Page 34: Frame Relay Options

    6-34 Getting Started Guide If you chose the SDSL-ATM Line type, select Operation Mode and, from the pop-up menu, choose the type of DSL equipment that your service provider uses: Generic, Lucent, Nokia EOC Fast, Nokia Fixed, Paradyne, or Nortel UE IMAS. Note: Certain models are pre-configured for your service provider’s Operation Mode.

  • Page 35: Easy Setup Profile

    ISP or a corporate site. On a Netopia 4652 you can add up to 15 more connection profiles, for a total of 16, although you can only use one at a time, unless you are using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

  • Page 36: Ip Easy Setup

    Press the Down arrow key until you reach NEXT SCREEN. Press Return to bring up the next screen. IP Easy Setup The IP Easy Setup screen is where you enter information about your Netopia Router’s: Ethernet IP address Ethernet Subnet mask...
  • Page 37 Do not confuse the remote IP address and the Default IP Gateway’s address with the block of local IP addresses you may receive from your ISP. You use the local IP addresses for the Netopia 4652’s Ethernet port and for IP clients on your local network. The remote IP address and the default gateway’s IP address should point to your ISP’s router.

  • Page 38: Easy Setup Security Configuration

    PREVIOUS SCREEN Configure a Configuration Access Name and Password here. The final step in configuring the Easy Setup console screens is to restart the Netopia 4652, so that the configuration settings take effect. Select RESTART DEVICE. A prompt asks you to confirm your choice.
  • Page 39 Easy Setup 6-39 The Router will restart and your configuration settings will be activated. You can then Exit or Quit your Telnet application. Easy Setup is now complete.
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  • Page 41: Appendix A - Technical Specifications And Safety Information

    Dimensions: 124.0 cm (w) x 20.0 cm (d) x 5.3 cm (h) 9.4” (w) x 7.9” (d) x 2.1” (h) Communications interfaces: The Netopia 4652 SDSL/IDSL Router has an RJ-48 jack for the DSL connection; 4 RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports for your LAN connections; and a DB-9 Console port.

  • Page 42: Regulatory Notices

    It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be obtained at Netopia, Inc., 2470 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda, California, 94501. Important This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between system components.

  • Page 43: Important Safety Instructions

    The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.
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  • Page 45: Limited Warranty And Limitation Of Remedies-Revised January 2002

    J J J J a a a a n n n n u u u u a a a a r r r r y y y y 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 Netopia warrants to you, the end user, that the Netopia™ Router (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.

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