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  • Page 1 ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router ADE-4300A/B, ADW-4300A/B User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyrightã 2004 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
  • Page 3 R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommu- nications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 Features... 1 Package Contents ... 5 Physical Details... 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION... 8 Requirements ... 8 Procedure ... 8 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ... 10 Overview ... 10 Configuration Program... 11 Setup Wizard ... 12 Home Screen ...
  • Page 6 Diagnostics... 98 Remote Administration... 99 Routing... 101 Upgrade Firmware... 105 CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE ... 106 Overview ... 106 Management Connections ... 106 Home Screen ... 107 Mode Screen... 108 Operation ... 108 Status Screen ... 109 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING... 111 Overview ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's fea- tures and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADE-4300/ADW-4300. The ADE- 4300/ADW-4300 is a multi-function device providing the following services: · ADSL 2/2+ Modem · Shared Broadband Internet Access ·...

  • Page 8: Advanced Internet Functions

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide · IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. 4300 supports all common connection methods. · Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP. · Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.

  • Page 9: Lan Features

    Introduction Wireless Features (ADW-4300 only) · Standards Compliant. specifications for Wireless LANs. · Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously. ·...
  • Page 10 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide tion and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. · Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server re- quests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. · The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 Unit · Quick Installation Guide · User’s Manual CD · Power Adapter · 1 RJ-45 Cable ·...

  • Page 12: Physical Details

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs of ADE-4300 Figure 2-1: Front Panel of ADE-4300 Front-mounted LEDs of ADW-4300 Figure 3-2: Front Panel of ADW-4300 PWR LED On - Power on. Off - No power. STATUS Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 5-2: Rear Panel of ADW-4300 This button will reset the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 to the factory RESET Button default settings. (Reset to De- To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) sec- faults) onds, until the Status LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 to restart using the factory default values.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADE-4300/ADW- 4300. Requirements · Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. · TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. · For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connec- tion.
  • Page 15 Installation 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the ADE- 4300/ADW-4300. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simulta- neously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: · Internet Access · LAN configuration · Wireless setup (ADW-4300 only) · Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

  • Page 17: Configuration Program

    Setup Configuration Program The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: · Netscape V4.08 or later ·...

  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide If you can't connect If the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 does not respond, check the following: · The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: ·...

  • Page 19: Common Connection Types

    Setup Common Connection Types Type Details Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated IP Address automatically, when you con- nect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a perma- IP Address nent IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Always on".

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced"...

  • Page 21: Lan Screen

    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, as seen from the local IP Address LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.

  • Page 22: Using Another Dhcp Server

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide · The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. · The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can act as a DHCP server. · Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.

  • Page 23: Wireless Screen (Adw-4300 Only)

    Setup Wireless Screen (ADW-4300 only) The ADW-4300's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the ADW-4300 will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connec- tions, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the ADW-4300's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 24 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Options Select the desired mode: Mode · · · · · · · · Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. Channel No. · · If enabled, the ADW-4300 will broadcast its SSID. This allows Broadcast PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access Point and SSID...
  • Page 25 Setup Allow access Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the Access Point. The options are: by … · · Click this button to manage the trusted PC database. Set Stations Button All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and secu- rity settings.

  • Page 26: Wireless Security (Adw-4300 Only)

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Wireless Security (ADW-4300 only) This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security: · Disabled - no data encryption is used. · WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. ·...
  • Page 27 Setup Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key. Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly.

  • Page 28: Trusted Wireless Stations (Adw-4300 Only)

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Trusted Wireless Stations (ADW-4300 only) This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Ac- cess Control screen.
  • Page 29 Setup Edit Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: 1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. 2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the 3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required. To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless Add (Update) Stations"...

  • Page 30: Password Screen

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. Enter the existing password in this field. Old Password Enter the new password here. New password Re-enter the new password here. Verify pass- word You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 31: Mode Screen

    Setup Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. Select the desired option, and click "Save". Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In Router this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Inter- nal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: · TCP/IP network settings · Internet Access configuration · Wireless configuration (ADW-4300 only) Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.

  • Page 33: Using Dhcp

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 5. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 16: Network Configuration 6. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 7. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 17: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 34 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide · On the Gateway tab, enter the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. · On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected.

  • Page 35: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 20: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 36 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Figure 21: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 37 PC Configuration Figure 22 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: · Click the DNS tab. · On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.

  • Page 38: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 24: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 39 PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADE- 4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 40: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 26: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 41 PC Configuration Figure 27: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADE- 4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 42: Internet Access

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 for Internet access: · Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. · Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 43: Macintosh Clients

    PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 44: Wireless Station Configuration (Adw-4300 Only)

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Wireless Station Configuration (ADW-4300 only) This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the ADW-4300's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the ADW-4300, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
  • Page 45 PC Configuration Figure 29 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADW-4300 has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. 4.
  • Page 46 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide To connect: · Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. · The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be established.
  • Page 47 PC Configuration Figure 32: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the ADW-4300, and click Configure, to see a screen like the fol- lowing: Figure 33: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: · Set Network Authentication to match theADW-4300. (If the setting on the ADW- 4300 is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.) ·...
  • Page 48 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide · For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the ADW-4300. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) · The Key index must match the default key index on the ADW-4300. The default value is 1.
  • Page 49 PC Configuration If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the ADW-4300, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. Figure 35: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below.
  • Page 50 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Figure 37: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows: · Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. · For Data Encryption, select TKIP. · For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the ADW-4300.
  • Page 51 PC Configuration Figure 38: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4300. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADW-4300 has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below. Figure 39: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this procedure:...
  • Page 52 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Figure 40: Unlisted Wireless Network 2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below. 3. Configure this screen as follows: · Enter the correct SSID, as used on the ADW-4300. Remember the SSID is case- sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.
  • Page 53 PC Configuration · If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the ADW- 4300. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK. · Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a com- puter-to-computer (ad hoc) network.

  • Page 54: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 and the status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode. Operation - Router Mode Once both the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
  • Page 55 Operation and Status Data - Status Screen System Device Name Firmware Version ADSL Modem Status DownStream Connection Speed UpStream Connection Speed VC 1 Status VC 2 Status VC 3 Status VC 4 Status Figure 43: Status Screen The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname"...
  • Page 56 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide ADSL Details Internet (VC1) Connection Method Connection Status Internet IP Address Connection Details IP Address Network Mask DHCP Server MAC Address Wireless (ADW-4300 only) Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Buttons ADSL Details Connection Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit).
  • Page 57 Operation and Status Attached Devices VPN Status Refresh Screen description of the current connection. This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless devices currently on the network. View details of each current VPN Tunnel is a sub-window. You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log. For further details about VPN, see the VPN section in Chapter 6 - Advanced Features.

  • Page 58: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen Connection Time PPPoE Link Status Negotiation...

  • Page 59: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 45: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Dynamic IP address Internet The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet...

  • Page 60: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 464: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the ADE-4300/ADW- 4300's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: · Access Control · Internet Access · Trusted PCs · Internet: · DMZ · Special Applications ·...
  • Page 62 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Data - Access Control Screen Internet Access Select the desired options for Internet access control: Access control · · · The administrator can choose Default Schedule to apply the Schedule blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is not blocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has no effect.) ·...

  • Page 63: Internet

    Advanced Features Data - Trusted PCs Trusted PCs This lists any PCs which you have designated as “Trusted”. Trusted PCs This list any PCs detected by the router, which you have not Other PCs designated as "Trusted". Buttons Add a Trusted PC to the list (move from the "Other PCs" list). <<...

  • Page 64: Special Applications

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. · This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". · The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. ·...
  • Page 65 Advanced Features Figure 48: Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name · Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive Incoming data from the special application or service.

  • Page 66: Using A Special Application

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Using a Special Application · Configure the Special Applications screen as required. · On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can use each Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Application, there may need to be a "Time-out"...
  • Page 67 Advanced Features Note: It is necessary to click the Save button in the Access Control page for activation of Trusted PCs if you add/delete any entry of Trusted PCs page. Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter The list contains the current list of items to block.

  • Page 68: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Ad- dress. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address.
  • Page 69 Advanced Features DDNS Data Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. Host Name If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use. Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses User Name your E-mail address.) Enter your current password for the DDNS Service.

  • Page 70: Firewall Rules

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. By default: · All Outgoing traffic is permitted. · All Incoming traffic is denied. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 71 Advanced Features Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged. Use the Add button to create a new rule. Buttons The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the desired rule.
  • Page 72 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 52: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are Service covered by this rule.
  • Page 73 Advanced Features desired values in the "Single/Start" and "Finish" fields to de- termine the address range. · Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin- gle/Start" fields. This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. ·...
  • Page 74 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide · ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block Note: · Any outbound traffic which is not blocked by rules you create will be allowed by the Default rule. · ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule.

  • Page 75: Firewall Services

    Advanced Features Firewall Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Service" list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created, these services will be listed in the "Service"...
  • Page 76 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Data - Add/Edit Service Services If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. Name If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name.

  • Page 77: Options

    Advanced Features Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Data - Options Screen Internet ·...

  • Page 78: Schedule

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session Session 1 2 can be left blank if not required.
  • Page 79 Advanced Features Use this NTP If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary NTP server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter Server the Server's IP address in the fields provided.. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used. This displays the current time on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, at Current Time the time the page is loaded.

  • Page 80: Virtual Servers

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: · Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. ·...

  • Page 81: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features namic IP addresses (IP address is allocated upon connection, so it may change each time you connect). Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.
  • Page 82 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP...

  • Page 83: Vpn Setup

    Advanced Features VPN Setup The VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 allows you to create a VPN connection between 2 ADE-4300/ADW-4300s, or a remote PC to estab- lish a VPN connection to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. To establish a VPN connection from a remote PC to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, you need suitable (IPSec) VPN client software on your PC.
  • Page 84 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide VPN Policies Screen This screen is displayed when you select VPN on the Advanced menu. It allows you to create, modify and manage your VPN Policies. If you have not created any policies, the Policy Table will be empty. Data - VPN Policies Screen The Policy Table contains the following data Policy Table...
  • Page 85 Advanced Features VPN Status View details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection) in a sub-window. You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log. VPN Auto Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Auto Policy button on the VPN Poli- cies screen, or when you edit an existing Auto Policy.
  • Page 86 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Data - VPN-Auto Policy Screen General Enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not Policy Name supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you manage the policies. If the remote endpoint has a dynamic IP address, select Remote VPN "Dynamic IP address".
  • Page 87 Advanced Features This setting is used when determining if the IKE policy Direction matches the current traffic. Select the desired option. · · IPSec has 2 possibilities - "Main Mode" and "Aggressive Exchange Mode Mode". Currently, only "Main Mode" is supported. Ensure the remote VPN endpoint is set to use "Main Mode".
  • Page 88 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide IPSec PFS (Per- If enabled, security is enhanced by ensuring that the key is changed at regular intervals. Also, even if one key is broken, fect Forward subsequent keys are no easier to break. (Each key has no Secrecy) relationship to the previous key.) This setting applies to both IKE and IPSec SAs.
  • Page 89 Advanced Features VPN- Manual Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Manual Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Manual Policy. It allows you to define or edit a "Manual" VPN policy. An "Manual"...
  • Page 90 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide NETBIOS Enable Check this if you wish NETBIOS traffic to be forwarded over the VPN tunnel. The NETBIOS protocol is used by Microsoft Networking. Local LAN This identifies which PCs on your LAN are covered by this Local LAN policy.
  • Page 91 Advanced Features Authentication Select the desired Authentication Algorithm, and enter the key in the field provided. · · For MD5, the key should be 16 ASCII characters (32 Hex characters). For SHA-1, the key should be 20 ASCII (40 Hex charac- ters).

  • Page 92: Vpn Status Screen

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide VPN Status Screen This screen is displayed when you click the VPN Log button on the VPN Policies screen, or on the Status screen. This screen allows you to view details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection). If there are no current connections, the status table will be empty.

  • Page 93: Snmp

    Advanced Features SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol which enable adminis- trator to monitor network and bandwidth usage as well as various other network parameters like system information and port usages, providing system administrators with live readings and periodical usage trends to optimize the network efficiency. Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then SNMP, to see a screen like the following: Data - SNMP Screen...

  • Page 94: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

  • Page 95: Pc Database

    Advanced Features PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). · It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. · Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
  • Page 96 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 97 Advanced Features PC Database - Advanced This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Data - Advanced PC Database This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type.
  • Page 98 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide MAC Address Select the appropriate option · · Buttons Add as New Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box. If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC Entry will be sent a "ping"...

  • Page 99: Config File

    Advanced Features Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the ADE-4300/ADW- 4300, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the ADE-4300/ADW- 4300, by uploading it to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. This screen also allows you to set the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 back to its factory default configuration.

  • Page 100: Logging

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Logging The Logs record various types of activity on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 101 Advanced Features Logs Include (Check- boxes) Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN Syslog Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required.

  • Page 102: E-Mail

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail Turn E-mail address information (below) must be provided. Notification on Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to.
  • Page 103 Advanced Features E-mail Alerts You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the Send E-mail desired checkboxes. The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can send an alerts immedi- immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident ately such as · ·...

  • Page 104: Diagnostics

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 70: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 105: Remote Administration

    Advanced Features Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 via the Internet. Figure 71: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To Enable Remote connect, see below). Management If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet.
  • Page 106 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also re- quired.

  • Page 107: Routing

    Advanced Features Routing Overview · If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. · If the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. ·...

  • Page 108: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Data - Routing Screen Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Direction Choose the RIP Version for the Server. RIP Version Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries · · Buttons Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties"...
  • Page 109 Advanced Features 4300 itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows. Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's Local Router as the Default Route.
  • Page 110 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Metric Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address local Router) 192.168.2.0...

  • Page 111: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Features Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 112: Chapter 8 Modem Mode

    Chapter 8 Modem Mode This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Modem" or "Bridge" mode.. Overview There are two modes available on the Mode screen. · Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.

  • Page 113: Home Screen

    Advanced Administration Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 75: Home Screen - Modem Mode Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not avail- able.

  • Page 114: Mode Screen

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Data - Mode Screen This field displays the current name of this device. Device Name Select the desired device mode for the router: Device Mode ·...

  • Page 115: Status Screen

    Advanced Administration Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 77: Status Screen - Bridge Mode Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode) System Device Name Firmware Version ADSL Modem Status DownStream Connection Speed UpStream Connection Speed The current name of the Router.
  • Page 116 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide VC 1 Status VC 2 Status VC 3 Status VC 4 Status ADSL Details IP Address Network Mask MAC Address Wireless (ADW-4300 only) Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Associated Devices Buttons ADSL Details Associated Devices Refresh Screen For each VC (Virtual Circuit), the current status is displayed.

  • Page 117: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the sug- gested steps and the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 118: Wireless Access (Adw-4300 Only)

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the ADE- 4300/ADW-4300. The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 processes the data passing through it, so Solution 2: it is not transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Page 119 Appendix A - Troubleshooting wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possi- ble when close to the ADW-4300.

  • Page 120: Appendix B About Wireless Lans(Adw-4300 Only)

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: · Ad-hoc · Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g.

  • Page 121: Channels

    Appendix B - About Wireless LANs Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. · Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best perform- ance.

  • Page 122: Wireless Lan Configuration

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastruc- Mode ture".

  • Page 123: Appendix C About Vpns

    Appendix C About VPNs Overview A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure connection between 2 points, over an insecure network - typically the Internet. This secure connection is called a VPN Tunnel. There are many standards and protocols for VPNs. The standard implemented in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 is IPSec.

  • Page 124: Vpn Configuration

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Because the IKE and IPsec connections are separate, they have different SAs (secu- rity associations). Policies VPN configuration settings are stored in Policies. Note that different vendors use different terms. Generally, the terms "VPN Policy", "IPSec Policy", and "IPSec Proposal" have the same meaning. However, some ven- dors separate IKE Policies (Phase 1 parameters) from IPSec Policies (Phase 2 parameters).

  • Page 125: Common Vpn Situations

    Appendix C - VPNs Common VPN Situations VPN Pass-through Here, a PC on the LAN behind the Router/Gateway is using VPN software, but the Router/Gateway is NOT acting as a VPN endpoint. It is only allowing the VPN connec- tion. ·...

  • Page 126: Vpn Example

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Connecting 2 LANs via VPN Figure 80: Connecting 2 VPN Gateways This allows two (2) LANs to be connected. PCs on each endpoint gain secure access to the remote LAN. · The 2 LANs MUST use different IP address ranges. ·...
  • Page 127 Appendix C - VPNs Configuration Settings - Gateway A Gateway A should be configured as shown below. Figure 82: Gateway A Configuration...
  • Page 128 ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Configuration Settings - Gateway B Gateway B should be configured as shown below. Figure 83: Gateway B Configuration Settings Setting LAN A Gateway Policy Name Example LAN B Gateway Notes Example Name does not affect operation. Select a meaningful name.
  • Page 129 Appendix C - VPNs Remote VPN Fixed IP Address Endpoint 205.17.11.43 NetBIOS Enable Local LAN 192.168.0.0 IP address 255.255.255.0 Mask Remote LAN 192.168.1.0 IP address 255.255.255.0 Mask Direction Initiator & re- sponder Exchange mode Main Mode DH Group Group 2 (1024 bit) Local Identity IP address Remote Identity...

  • Page 130: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router Product Model Hardware Standard Protocol AAL and ATM Support Integrated ATM AAL5 support Ports Wire- less(ADW- 4300 only) LED Indicators Button Software Protocol Security VPN termination Management Environment Specification ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router, 802.11g Wireless ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router ADE-4300A/B, ADW-4300A/B Multi-Mode code support...

  • Page 131: Wireless Interface (Adw-4300 Only)

    Appendix D - Specifications Dimension (W x D x H) 199 mm x 150 mm x 33 mm Power Power Consumption Temperature: Humidity Emission Wireless Interface (ADW-4300 only) Standards IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g WLAN, 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode) Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation...

  • Page 132: Regulatory Approvals

    ADE-4300/ADW-4300 User Guide Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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