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  • Page 1 Internet Broadband Router XRT-411 User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Ce Mark Warning

    PLANET Technology. Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 Broadband Router Features ... 1 Package Contents ... 3 Physical Details... 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION... 6 Requirements ... 6 Procedure ... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ... 8 Overview ... 8 Configuration Program... 9 Setup Wizard ... 11 LAN Screen ...
  • Page 4 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING... 90 Overview ... 90 General Problems ... 90 Internet Access... 90 Printing... 91 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ... 94 Internet Broadband Router ... 94 Regulatory Approvals... 95...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the XRT-411 Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new XRT-411 Broadband Router. The Broad- band Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: Shared Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switch for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions Communication Applications. tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. Special Internet Applications. tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Internet access becomes unavailable. The Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: The XRT-411 Broadband Router Unit Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Print Port Driver.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs On - Power on. Off - No power. STATUS On - Error condition. (Red) Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. For each port, there are 2 LEDs LNK/ACT On - Connection to the broadband modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. USB Printer Port This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband Router. 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 either a DSL or Cable modem.
  • Page 11 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard USB printer cable to connect your printer to the USB Printer port on the Broadband Router.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Broadband Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: Internet Access LAN configuration 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 13: Configuration Program

    Configuration Program The Broadband Router 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 Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the Broadband Router, please ensure that:...
  • Page 14 Broadband Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: The Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" com- mand: Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run auto- matically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Broadband Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP.
  • Page 16 Broadband Router User Guide PPTP, L2TP Other Modems (e.g. Broadband) Type Dynamic IP Address Static (Fixed) IP Address Big Pond (Australia) For this connection method, the following data is required: User Name Password Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection method, the following data is required: User Name Password...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    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. Navigation & Data Input Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.

  • Page 18: Lan Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide 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 Broadband Router, as seen from the local IP Address LAN.
  • Page 19 DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

  • Page 20: Password Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Broadband Router. Once you have assigned a password to the Broadband Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 21: 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 Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Broadband Router.
  • Page 22 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 9: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 10: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 23 PC Configuration On the Gateway tab, enter the Broadband Router's IP address in the New Gate- way field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Broadband Router. Figure 11: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected.
  • Page 24 Broadband Router User Guide 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 13: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 25 Figure 14: 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 26 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 15 - 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 27 PC Configuration Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
  • Page 28 Broadband Router 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 17: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 29 Figure 18: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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 Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 30 Broadband Router 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 19: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 31 Figure 20: 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 Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 32: Internet Access

    Broadband Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Broadband Router 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 33: Printer Setup For Windows

    Printer Setup for Windows The Broadband Router provides printing support for 2 methods for printing from Win- dows: Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly to the Broadband Router. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC. The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
  • Page 34 Broadband Router User Guide 5. Select the desired device and port, and then click the "Add" button. Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the proce- dure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A.
  • Page 35 Items shown on this screen are as follows: If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Port Select Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work with multi-port models.) The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties. Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.
  • Page 36 Broadband Router User Guide LPD/LPR Printing LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000/2003. No software needs to be installed on client PCs. Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services.
  • Page 37 PC Configuration Windows 2000/2003 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: 1. In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. 2. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 23: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 38 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 24: Windows 2000: Select Port 4. In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the Broadband Router. 5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1 6.
  • Page 39 Figure 25: Network Path - Windows 98/ME Figure 26: Network Path - Windows XP 4. Browse the network, and locate the Server and Printer (or Print Queue) which your Network Administrator advised you to use. 5. Click OK, then Next. 6.

  • Page 40: Macintosh Clients

    Broadband Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Broadband Router. 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 41: Other Unix Systems

    Printing Setup on Linux The Broadband Router supports LPD Printing on Linux. The procedure to install a LPD printer is detailed below, but may vary according to your version of Linux and X - windows shell. 1. In your X Windows shell, select Control Panel, then Printer Configuration. 2.

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Broadband Router and use of the status screens. Operation Once both the Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection.
  • Page 43 Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method Broadband Modem Internet Connection Internet IP Address "Connection De- tails" Button IP Address Network Mask DHCP Server System Device Name Firmware Version Printer Printer Status "Abort Current Print Job" Button Buttons Connection Details This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 44: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Broadband Router User Guide System Data Abort Current Print Job Restart Refresh Screen Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be dis- played when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address...
  • Page 45 IP Address Network Mask PPPoE Link Status Connection Log Connection Log Buttons Connect Disconnect Clear Log Refresh Connection Log Messages Message Connect on Demand Manual connection Reset physical connec- tion Connecting to remote server Remote Server located Start PPP PPP up successfully devices on the Internet.
  • Page 46 Broadband Router User Guide Idle time-out reached Disconnecting Error: Remote Server not found Error: PPP Connection failed Error: Connection to Server lost Error: Invalid or un- known packet type The connection has been idle for the time period speci- fied in the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated.

  • Page 47: Connection Status - Pptp

    Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPTP Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote de- Physical Ad- vices on the Internet.

  • Page 48: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    Broadband Router User Guide Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Connect Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to Clear Log read new messages.

  • Page 49: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    This indicates whether or not the connection is currently Connection Status established. Connection Log Connection Log Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond. If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Disconnect Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to Clear Log read new messages.

  • Page 50: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Broadband Router User Guide Data - RAS Screen Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan which is currently used. The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote de- Physical Ad- vices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address dress seen by devices on the local LAN.) The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
  • Page 51 Figure 32: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote de- Physical Ad- vices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address dress seen by devices on the local LAN.) The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
  • Page 52 Broadband Router User Guide "Renew" Refresh Update the data shown on screen. Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. If an IP Address has been allocated to the Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release".

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Broadband Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. Access Control Dynamic DNS Advanced Internet Communication Applications Special Applications Multi-DMZ URL filter Virtual Servers WAN Port Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.

  • Page 54: Access Control Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Data - Access Control Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display Group the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "De- fault", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3"...
  • Page 55 Internet Access Select the desired options for the current group: Restrictions If Internet access is being blocked, you can choose to apply Block by Schedule the blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is not blocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has no effect.) Clicking this will open a sub-window where you can define or Define Schedule...

  • Page 56: Group Members Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group.

  • Page 57: Default Schedule Screen

    Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish"...

  • Page 58: Services Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 36: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Ser- vices Use this to delete any Service you have added.

  • Page 59: Access Control Log

    Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the Save "Add New Service" area on screen. Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for Cancel a new Service. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is pro- vided.

  • Page 60: Dynamic Dns

    Broadband Router User Guide Dynamic DNS 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. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
  • Page 61 DDNS Data Select the desired DDNS Service provider. DDNS Service Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. User Name Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. Password/Key Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. Domain Name If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

  • Page 62: Advanced Internet Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. Communication Applications Special Applications Multi-DMZ URL filter An example screen is shown below. Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Broadband Router. But some- times it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.

  • Page 63: Special Applications

    Communication Applications Select an Applica- tion Send incoming calls to Special Applications If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Broadband Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".
  • Page 64 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 39: Special Applications Screen...

  • Page 65: Using A Special Application

    Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive Incoming data from the special application or service.

  • Page 66: Url Filter

    Broadband Router User Guide The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site To use this feature, you must define "filter strings".

  • Page 67: Virtual Servers

    Buttons Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as Delete/Delete required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list. Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users.
  • Page 68 Broadband Router User Guide However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.

  • Page 69: Virtual Servers Screen

    Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers...

  • Page 70: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    Broadband Router User Guide The port number used by Internet users when connecting to External Port No. the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients use a different port address.

  • Page 71: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g.

  • Page 72: Wan Port Configuration

    Broadband Router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Data – WAN Port Screen Identification Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if Hostname your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here.
  • Page 73 IP Address Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the Automatic most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Broadband Router upon connection. Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allo- Specified IP cated you a fixed IP Address.
  • Page 74 Broadband Router User Guide The User Name (or account name) provided by your ISP. Login User Name Enter the password for the login name above. Login Password For SingTel customers only, select the RAS plan you are on. RAS Plan This is not required for PPPoE or SingTel RAS.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Config File

    Broadband Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Broadband Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Broadband Router, by uploading it to the Broadband Router. This screen also allows you to set the Broadband Router back to its factory default configuration.

  • Page 77: Logs

    Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Broadband Router. 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 Broadband Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 78 Broadband Router User Guide E-Mail Reports Send E-mail alert E-mail Logs Send E-Mail Address E-mail Address Subject SMTP Server Port No. If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address information must be provided.

  • Page 79: Network Diag

    Network Diag 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 46: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 80: Options

    Broadband Router User Guide 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 Backup DNS Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here.
  • Page 81 If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via Allow Internet this device. access to be If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via disabled this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g.

  • Page 82: Pc Database

    Broadband Router User Guide 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.
  • Page 83 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. If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this Name matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 84 Broadband Router User Guide PC Database (Admin) 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 - PC Database ( Admin) Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type.
  • Page 85 Select the appropriate option: IP Address Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Broadband Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't. DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the Broadband Router will always allocate the same IP Ad-...

  • Page 86: Remote Admin

    Broadband Router User Guide Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 50: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this Enable Remote device will ignore management connection attempts from the Management...

  • Page 87: Routing

    Routing Overview If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. If the Broadband Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g.
  • Page 88 Broadband Router User Guide Data - Routing Screen Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Broadband Router. The Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries Properties...

  • Page 89: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Buttons Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Save Table. Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data Update shown in the "Properties"...
  • Page 90 Broadband Router User Guide Static Routing - Example For the Broadband Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Broadband Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric...

  • Page 91: Security

    Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that Firewall this setting be left enabled.
  • Page 92 Broadband Router User Guide Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" pro- Respond to grams, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP The IPSec protocol is used to establish a secure connection, and Allow IPsec is widely used by VPN (Virtual Private Networking) programs.

  • Page 93: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Broadband Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 54: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 3.

  • Page 94: 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 Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Broadband Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 95: Printing

    ing correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Broad- band Router. The Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is Solution 2: not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.
  • Page 96 Broadband Router User Guide 4. The printer wizard will display a message stating that “The Network Printer is off-line”. This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard until finished. 5. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready.
  • Page 97 8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below. 9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Broadband Router, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer.

  • Page 98: Appendix B Specifications

    Management WAN Speed Power Requirement Dimension (W x L x H mm) Environmental Emission XRT-411 4 (10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X) 1 (10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X) 1 x USB 1 Type A interface System: PWR, STATUS Each LAN port: LNK/ACT, 100...

  • Page 99: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: EN301489-1/-17 EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Appendix B - Specifications...

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