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Prestige 310
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  • Page 1 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Prestige 310 User's Guide Version 2.30 ZyXEL OTAL NTERNET CCESS OLUTION...
  • Page 2 ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.
  • Page 3 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
  • Page 4 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction.
  • Page 5 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router...
  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Declaration of Conformity We, the Manufacturer/Importer ZyXEL Communications Corp. No. 6, Innovation Rd. II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300 R.O.C declare that the product Prestige 310 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
  • Page 8 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router • 1993 EN 61000-4-8 • Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity 1994 EN61000-4-11 tests ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 9 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Customer Support If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways: International North America Scandinavia Method support@zyxel.com support@zyxel.dk support@zyxel.com.tw E-Mail-Tech Support support@zyxel.co.at...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation & Initial Setup ..................2-1 2.1 Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports................2-1 2.1.1 Front Panel LEDs ....................2-1 2.2 Prestige 310 Rear Panel and Connections ..............2-2 2.3 Additional Installation Requirements................2-4 2.4 Stacking ZyXEL Routers ....................2-5 2.5 Power On Your Prestige ....................2-5 2.6 Navigating the SMT Interface ..................2-8...
  • Page 12 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 2.6.2 System Management Terminal Interface Summary ..........2-9 2.7 Changing the System Password..................2-10 2.8 General Setup......................2-11 2.9 WAN Setup .........................2-12 2.10 LAN Setup.......................2-13 2.10.1 LAN Port Filter Setup..................2-13 2.11 Protocol Dependent LAN Setup ................2-14 Chapter 3 Internet Access ......................3-1...
  • Page 13 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Multiple SUA Servers......................5-1 5.1 Multiple Servers behind SUA..................5-1 5.1.1 Configuring a Server behind SUA................. 5-1 Chapter 6..........................6-1 Filter Configuration ........................6-1 6.1 About Filtering.......................6-1 6.2 Configuring a Filter Set....................6-2 6.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu ................. 6-5 6.2.2 Configuring a Filter Rule ..................
  • Page 14 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 7.3.2 UNIX Syslog......................7-8 7.4 Diagnostic ........................7-9 7.5 Backup Configuration ....................7-10 7.6 Restore Configuration ....................7-11 7.7 Software Update ......................7-11 7.7.1 Uploading the Router Firmware................7-12 7.7.2 Uploading Router Configuration File ..............7-12 7.7.3 TFTP Transfer.....................7-13 7.8 Command Interpreter Mode..................7-15...
  • Page 15 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................A Appendix B ..........................C Hardware Specifications......................C Index............................E Table of Contents...
  • Page 17: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application ....................1-3 Figure 2-1 Front Panel........................... 2-1 Figure 2-2 Prestige 310 Rear Panel and Connections................2-3 Figure 2-3 Initial Screen ........................2-6 Figure 2-4 Login Screen ........................2-7 Figure 2-5 Prestige 310 Main Menu ....................... 2-9 Figure 2-6 Menu 23 - System Security ....................2-10...
  • Page 18 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 6-1 Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration ..................6-2 Figure 6-2 Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary ..................6-3 Figure 6-3 Menu 21.2 - Filter Rules Summary ..................6-3 Figure 6-4 Menu 21.3 - Filter Rules Summary ..................6-4 Figure 6-5 Protocol and Device Filter Sets....................
  • Page 19 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 7-15 Boot module commands....................7-16 Figure 8-1 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network ................8-1 List of Figures/Tables...
  • Page 20: List Of Tables

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router List of Tables ZyXEL Communications Corp........................ vii Science-Based Industrial Park, ........................ vii Table 2-1 LED functions ........................2-1 Table 2-2 Main Menu Commands ......................2-8 Table 2-3 Main Menu Summary ......................2-9 Table 2-4 General Setup Menu Field ....................2-11 Table 3-1 LAN DHCP Setup Menu Fields ....................
  • Page 21 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Table 9-1 Troubleshooting the Start-Up of your Prestige ................ 9-1 Table 9-2 Troubleshooting the LAN Interface..................9-2 Table 9-3 Troubleshooting the WAN interface..................9-2 List of Figures/Tables...
  • Page 22: Preface

    Your Prestige 310 is easy to install and to configure since you do not need to set any switches. The Prestige Network Commander (PNC) is a GUI based utility that allows you to access the Prestige’s management settings.
  • Page 23 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Regardless of your particular application, it is important that you follow the steps outlined in Chapters 1-2 to connect your Prestige to your LAN. You can then refer to the appropriate chapters of the manual, depending on your applications.
  • Page 24 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Syntax Conventions • “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and press the carriage return. “Select” or “Choose” means for you to select one from the predefined choices. • The SMT menu titles and labels are in Bold Times font. The choices of a menu item are in Bold Arial font.
  • Page 25 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Preface...
  • Page 27: Chapter 1

    This chapter describes the key features and applications of your Prestige. Prestige 310 Broadband Router The Prestige 310 is a high bandwidth Internet access router that connects your LAN to the Internet using the existing television cable and a cable modem. It is ideal for cable users with more than one PC and is an excellent alternative to the more expensive leased lines.
  • Page 28 The Prestige has the following features: ♦ Built-in message logging and packet tracing. ♦ Unix syslog facility support. Upgrade P310 Firmware via LAN The firmware of the Prestige 310 can be upgraded via the LAN. Getting to know your Prestige...
  • Page 29: Applications For Prestige 310

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Applications for Prestige 310 The following sections show you the possible applications for your Prestige. 1.3.1 Internet Access The Prestige is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol that the Internet uses exclusively. A typical Internet Access application is shown below.
  • Page 30 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Getting to know your Prestige...
  • Page 31: Chapter 2

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Initial Setup This chapter shows you how to connect the hardware and to perform the initial setup. Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports 2.1.1 Front Panel LEDs The LEDs on the front panel indicate the operational status of the Prestige.
  • Page 32: Prestige 310 Rear Panel And Connections

    The WAN Link is ok. Flashing The 100M LAN link is sending/receiving packets. Prestige 310 Rear Panel and Connections The figure below shows the rear panel of your Prestige 310 and the connection diagram. 10/100Mbps Ethernet SMT Management Cable Modem...
  • Page 33: Figure 2-2 Prestige 310 Rear Panel And Connections

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 2-2 Prestige 310 Rear Panel and Connections Hardware Installation and Setup...
  • Page 34: Additional Installation Requirements

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router This section outlines how to connect your Prestige 310 to the LAN and the WAN. Connecting the Cable Modem Step 1. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable service to the threaded coaxial cable connector on the back of the cable modem.
  • Page 35: Stacking Zyxel Routers

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 2. A computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters: ♦ VT100 terminal emulation. ♦ 9600 Baud. ♦ No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit. 3. A cable modem and an ISP account.
  • Page 36: Figure 2-3 Initial Screen

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 2-3 Initial Screen Hardware Installation and Setup...
  • Page 37: Figure 2-4 Login Screen

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Entering Password Step 2. The login screen appears after you press [Enter], prompting you to enter the password, as shown below. For your first login, enter the default password . As you type the password, the screen 1234 displays an (X) for each character you type.
  • Page 38: Navigating The Smt Interface

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Navigating the SMT Interface The SMT (System Management Terminal) is the interface that you use to configure your Prestige. Several operations that you should be familiar with before you attempt to modify the configuration are listed in the table below.
  • Page 39: Main Menu

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 2.6.1 Main Menu After you enter the password, the SMT displays the Prestige 310 Main Menu, as shown below. Copyright (c) 1994 - 1999 ZyXEL Communications Corp. Prestige 310 Main Menu Getting Started Advanced Management 1.
  • Page 40: Changing The System Password

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Changing the System Password The first thing your should do before anything else is to change the default system password by following the steps below. Enter 23 in the Main Menu to open Menu 23 - System Password as shown below.
  • Page 41: General Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router General Setup Menu 1 - General Setup contains administrative and system-related information. To enter Menu 1 and fill in the required information, follow these steps: Step 1. Enter 1 in the Main Menu to open Menu 1 – General Setup.
  • Page 42: Wan Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router WAN Setup This section describes how to configure the WAN using Menu 2 – WAN (10Mbps Ethernet) Setup. From the Main Menu, enter 2 to open Menu 2. Menu 2 - WAN Setup Link Mode= Half Duplex...
  • Page 43: Lan Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 2.10 LAN Setup This section describes how to configure the LAN using Menu 3 – LAN Setup (10/100Mbps Ethernet). From the Main Menu, enter 3 to open Menu 3. Menu 3 - LAN Setup 1.
  • Page 44: Protocol Dependent Lan Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 2.11 Protocol Dependent LAN Setup For TCP/IP LAN Setup, refer to Chapter 3 - Internet Access. Hardware Installation and Setup 2-14...
  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Internet Access

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 3 ernet Access This chapter shows you how to configure the LAN as well as the WAN of your Prestige for Internet access. TCP/IP and DHCP for LAN The Prestige has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to systems that support DHCP client capability.
  • Page 46: Rip Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router If the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number, then most likely you have a single user account and the ISP will assign you a dynamic IP address when the connection is established.
  • Page 47: Dhcp Configuration

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router not receive the RIP packets. However, if one router uses multicasting, then all routers on your network must use multicasting, also. By default, RIP direction is set to Both and the Version set to RIP-1.
  • Page 48: Tcp/Ip And Dhcp Ethernet Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup From the Main Menu, enter 3 to open Menu 3 - LAN Setup (10/100Mbps Ethernet) to configure TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet setup. Menu 3 – LAN Setup LAN Port Filter Setup...
  • Page 49: Figure 3-2 Menu 3.2 - Tcp/Ip And Dhcp Ethernet Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 3-2 Menu 3.2 – TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup Internet Access...
  • Page 50: Table 3-1 Lan Dhcp Setup Menu Fields

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Follow the instructions in the following table on how to configure the DHCP fields. Table 3-1 LAN DHCP Setup Menu Fields Field Description Example DHCP= This field enables/disables the DHCP server. If it is set to None Server, your Prestige will act as a DHCP server.
  • Page 51: Table 3-2 Lan Tcp/Ip Setup Menu Fields

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Follow the instructions in the following table to configure TCP/IP parameters for the LAN port. Table 3-2 LAN TCP/IP Setup Menu Fields Field Description Example TCP/IP Setup IP Address Enter the IP address of your Prestige in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.1...
  • Page 52: Internet Access Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Internet Access Setup Menu 4 allows you to enter the Internet Access information in one screen. From the Main Menu, enter 4 to go to Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup, as displayed below.
  • Page 53: Table 3-3 Internet Access Setup Menu Fields

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router The following table contains instructions on how to configure your Prestige for Internet access. Table 3-3 Internet Access Setup Menu Fields Field Description ISP’s Name Enter the name of your Internet Service Provider, e.g., myISP. This information is for identification purposes only.
  • Page 54: Wan Port Filter

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router WAN Port Filter Use Menu 4.1 – WAN Port Filter to specify the filter set(s) to apply to the incoming and outgoing traffic between the Internet and the Prestige. You can specify up to 4 filters separated by comma, e.g., 1, 5, 9, 12, in each filter field.
  • Page 55: Single User Account

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Single User Account Typically, if there are multiple users on the LAN wanting to concurrently access the Internet, you will have to lease a block of legal, or globally unique, IP addresses from the ISP.
  • Page 56: Advantages Of Sua

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router If you do not define any server, SUA offers the additional benefit of firewall protection. If no server is defined, incoming inquiries will be filtered out by your Prestige and thus preventing intruders from probing your network.
  • Page 57: Single User Account Configuration

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 3.5.2 Single User Account Configuration The steps for configuring your Prestige for Single User Account are identical to the conventional Internet access with the exception that you need to fill in one extra fields in Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup, as shown below;...
  • Page 59: Chapter 4

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 4 IP Static Route Setup This chapter shows you how to configure Static routes of your Prestige. Static routes tell the Prestige routing information that it cannot learn automatically through other means. This can arise in cases where RIP is disabled on the LAN.
  • Page 60: Figure 4-2 Menu 12 - Ip Static Route Setup

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router IP Static Route Setup You configure IP static routes in Menu 12. 1, by selecting one of the IP static routes as shown below. Menu 12 - IP Static Route Setup 1. ________ 2. ________ 3.
  • Page 61: Figure 4-3 Menu 12. 1 - Edit Ip Static Route

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 4-3 Menu 12. 1 - Edit IP Static Route `The following table describes the IP Static Route Menu. Table 4-1 IP Static Route Menu Fields Field Description Route # The static route. (1~8) Route Name Enter a descriptive name for this route .
  • Page 62 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router IP Static Route Setup...
  • Page 63: Chapter 5

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 5 Multiple SUA Servers The Chapter describes how to set-up multiple servers when SUA is enabled. Multiple Servers behind SUA If you wish, you can make inside servers for different services, e.g., web or FTP, visible to the outside users, even though SUA makes your whole inside network appear as a single machine to the outside world.
  • Page 64: Figure 5-1 Multiple Server Configuration

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 1. Enter 15 in the main menu to go to Menu 15 - Multiple Server Configuration. 2. Enter the service port number in the Port # field and the inside IP address of the server in...
  • Page 65: Table 5-1 Services Vs. Port Number

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Table 5-1 Services vs. Port number Services Port Number FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Telnet POP3 (Post Office Protocol, version 3) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) DNS (Domain Name System) HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer protocol or WWW, Web)
  • Page 67: Chapter 6

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 6 Filter Configuration About Filtering Your Prestige uses filters to decide whether to allow passage of a data packet. Data filters screen the data to determine if the packet should be allowed to pass. Data filters are further divided into incoming and outgoing filters, depending on the direction of the packet relative to a port.
  • Page 68: Configuring A Filter Set

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Configuring a Filter Set To configure a filter sets, follow the procedure below: Step 1. Select option 21. Filter Set Configuration from the Main Menu to open Menu 21. Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration...
  • Page 69: Figure 6-2 Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary # A Type Filter Rules M m n - - ---- -------------------------------------------- --------- - - - 1 Y IP Pr=6, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=137 N D N 2 Y IP Pr=6, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=138...
  • Page 70: Figure 6-4 Menu 21.3 - Filter Rules Summary

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 6-4 Menu 21.3 - Filter Rules Summary Filter Configuration...
  • Page 71: Filter Rules Summary Menu

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 6.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu This screen shows the summary of the existing rules in the filter set. The following tables contain a brief description of the abbreviations used in Menu 21.1 and Menu 21.2.
  • Page 72: Configuring A Filter Rule

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router The protocol dependent filter rules abbreviation are listed as follows: If the filter type is IP, the following abbreviations listed in the following table will be used. Table 6-2 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP...
  • Page 73: Filter Types And Sua

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Filter Types and SUA There are two types of filter rules, Device Filter (Generic) rules and Protocol Filter (TCP/IP) rules. Device Filter rules act on the raw data from/to LAN and WAN. Protocol Filter rules act on the IP and IPX packets.
  • Page 74: Figure 6-6 Menu 21.1.1 - Tcp/Ip Filter Rule

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router To configure a TCP/IP rules, select TCP/IP Filter Rule from the Filter Type field and press Enter to open Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule, as shown below. Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule...
  • Page 75: Table 6-4 Tcp/Ip Filter Rule Menu Fields

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router The following table describes how to configure your TCP/IP filter rule. Table 6-4 TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields Field Description Option Active This field activates/deactivates the filter rule. Yes/No IP Protocol Protocol refers to the upper layer protocol, e.g., TCP is 6, 0-255 UDP is 17 and ICMP is 1.
  • Page 76 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Field Description Option according to the action fields. If More is Yes, then Action Matched and Action Not Matched will be N/A. Select the logging option from the following: None – No packets will be logged.
  • Page 77: Generic Filter Rule

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 6.3.2 Generic Filter Rule This section shows you how to configure a generic filter rule. The purpose of generic rules is to allow you to filter non-IP packets. For IP, it is generally easier to use the IP rules directly.
  • Page 78: Table 6-5 Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router The following table describes the fields in the Generic Filter Rule Menu. Table 6-5 Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields Field Description Option Filter # This is the filter set, filter rule co-ordinates, i.e., 2,3 refers to the second filter set and the third rule of that set.
  • Page 79: Applying A Filter And Factory Defaults

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Action Not Check Next Select the action for a packet not matching the rule. Matched Rule Forward Drop Once you have completed filling in Menu 21.4.1 - Generic Filter Rule, press [Enter] at the message [Press Enter to Confirm] to save your configuration, or press [Esc] to cancel.
  • Page 80: Figure 6-8 Filtering Ethernet Traffic

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 6-8 Filtering Ethernet traffic 6-14 Filter Configuration...
  • Page 81: Wan Port Filters

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 6.4.2 WAN Port Filters Go to Menu 4.1 (shown below) and enter the number(s) of the filter set(s) as appropriate. You can cascade up to four filter sets by entering their numbers separated by commas. The factory default filter set, NetBIOS_WAN, is inserted in protocol filters field under Output Filter Sets in Menu 4.1 to block NetBIOS traffic from the WAN Port to the Prestige (see Figure 6-1 and 6-2).
  • Page 83: Chapter 7

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 7 System Maintenance This chapter covers the diagnostic tools that help you to maintain your Prestige. These tools include updates on system status, port status, log and trace capabilities and upgrades for the system software.
  • Page 84: System Status

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router System Status The first selection, System Status, gives you information on the version of your system firmware and the status and statistics of the ports, as shown in below. System Status is a tool that can be used to monitor your Prestige.
  • Page 85: Table 7-1 System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router The following table describes the fields present in Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status. Table 7-1 System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields Field Description Port The WAN or LAN port. Status Shows the port's speed and duplex setting.
  • Page 86: System Information And Console Port Speed

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router System Information and Console Port Speed This section describes your system and allows you to choose different console port speeds. To get to the System Information and Console Port Speed, Enter 24 to go to Menu 24 – System Maintenance.
  • Page 87: Figure 7-4 Menu 24.2.1 System Maintenance - Information

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 7-4 Menu 24.2.1 System Maintenance - Information Telnet Configuration and Capabilities...
  • Page 88: Console Port Speed

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Table 7-2 Fields in System Maintenance Field Description Name Displays the system name of your Prestige. This information can be modified in Menu 1 – General Setup. Routing Refers to the routing protocol used.
  • Page 89: Log And Trace

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 7.3 Log and Trace There are two logging facilities in the Prestige. The first is the error logs and trace records that are stored locally. The second is the UNIX syslog facility for message logging.
  • Page 90: Unix Syslog

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router 7.3.2 UNIX Syslog The Prestige uses the UNIX syslog facility to log the messages to a syslog server. Syslog can be configured in Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance – UNIX Syslog, as shown below.
  • Page 91: Diagnostic

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Your Prestige sends two types of syslog messages: error information messages and session information messages. Diagnostic The diagnostic facility allows you to test the different aspects of your Prestige to determine if it is working properly.
  • Page 92: Backup Configuration

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Field Description Ping Host This diagnostic test pings the host, which determines the functionality of the TCP/IP protocol on both systems and the links in between. Reboot System This option reboots the Prestige. Backup Configuration Option 5 from Menu 24 - System Maintenance allows you to backup the current Prestige configuration to your workstation.
  • Page 93: Restore Configuration

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Restore Configuration Menu 24.6 -- System Maintenance - Restore Configuration allows you to restore the configuration via the console port. Note that this function erases the current configuration before restoring to the previous back up configuration; please do not attempt to restore unless you have the a backup configuration stored on disk.
  • Page 94: Uploading The Router Firmware

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Figure 7-11 Menu 24.7 - System Maintenance - Upload Firmware 7.7.1 Uploading the Router Firmware Menu 24.7.1 shows you the instructions for uploading the router firmware. Follow the procedure below to upload the file: Enter “y”...
  • Page 95: Tftp Transfer

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Step 3. Wait for the “Starting XMODEM upload” message before activating Xmodem upload on your terminal. Step 4. After successful firmware upload, enter “atgo” to restart the Prestige. If you replace the current configuration file with the default configuration file, i.e., p310.rom, you will lose all configurations that you had before and the speed of the console port will be reset to the default of 9600 bps with 8 data bit, no parity and 1 stop bit (8n1).
  • Page 96 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router To use TFTP, your workstation must have both telnet and TFTP clients. To transfer the firmware and the configuration file, follow the procedure below: Use telnet from your workstation to connect to the Prestige and log in. Because TFTP Step 1.
  • Page 97: Command Interpreter Mode

    Restore Configuration Software Update Command Interpreter Mode Enter Menu Selection Number: 8 Copyright (c) 1994 - 1999 ZyXEL Communications Corp. ras> ZyXEL Web site or send e-mail to the ZyXEL Support Group. Figure 7-14 Command mode Telnet Configuration and Capabilities...
  • Page 98: Boot Commands

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Boot commands In Debug mode enter ATHE to view Prestige boot module commands as shown below and then enter ATGO to continue booting the system. For ATBAx, x denotes the number preceding the colon to give the baud rate following the colon in the list of numbers that follows; e.g., ATBA3 will give a baud of 9.6 Kbps.
  • Page 99: Chapter 8

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 8 Telnet Configuration and Capabilities This chapter covers the Telnet Configuration and Capabilities of the Prestige. About Telnet Configuration Before the Prestige is properly setup for TCP/IP, the only option for configuring it is through the console port.
  • Page 100: Telnet Under Sua

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Telnet Under SUA When Single User Account (SUA) is enabled and an inside server is specified, telnet connections from the outside will be forwarded to the inside server. So to configure the Prestige via telnet from the outside, you must first telnet to the inside server, and then telnet from the server to the Prestige using its inside LAN IP address.
  • Page 101: Chapter 9

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the potential problems you may run into and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem.
  • Page 102: Problems With The Lan Interface

    Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Problems with the LAN Interface Table 9-2 Troubleshooting the LAN Interface Problem Corrective Action Can’ t ping any workstation on the Check the 10M/100M LEDs on the front panel. One of these LEDs should be on. If they are both off, check the cables between your Prestige and hub or the station.
  • Page 103 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations Data Communications Equipment DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System Data Terminal Equipment File Transfer Protocol HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol IANA Internet Assigned Number Authority ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol...
  • Page 104 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router (IPX) Service Advertising Protocol SNAP Sub-Network Access Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SOHO Small Office / Home Office System Management Terminal SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Single User Account (ISDN) Terminal Adapter TFTP...
  • Page 105 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Appendix B Hardware Specifications Power Specification I/P AC 120V / 60Hz ; O/P DC 12V 1200 mA MTBF 100000 hrs Operation Temperature 0º C ~ 40º C Ethernet Specification for 10Mbit Half / Full Manual Setting...
  • Page 106 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router WAN/LAN Cable Pin Layout: Straight-Through Crossover (Switch) (Adapter) (Switch) (Switch) IRD + OTD + IRD + IRD + IRD - OTD - IRD - IRD - OTD + IRD + OTD + 3 OTD +...
  • Page 107 Prestige 310 Broadband Internet Access Router Index backup, 7-9 power adapter, 2-3 console port, 2-3 RIP, 3-2, DHCP, 3-2 ROM File, 7-11 diagnostic, 7-8 Single User Account, 3-8 DNS, 3-3, 3-5 SMT, 2-6 filter, 2-11, 6-1 software update, 7-10 General Setup, 2-9...

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