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  • Page 1 Broadband Router DC-202 User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................... 1 Broadband Router Features................... 1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details........................ 3 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION..................... 5 Requirements........................5 Procedure ......................... 5 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ......................7 Overview .......................... 7 Configuration Program ....................8 Setup Wizard .........................
  • Page 3 Broadband Router User Guide General Problems ......................73 Internet Access....................... 73 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS..................75 Broadband Router - DC-202 ..................75 FCC Statement ......................75 P/N: 9560J600B4 Copyright  2002. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
  • Page 5 Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Installation • Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much band- width and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: •...
  • Page 7 Uplink Power button port Connectors Button Input Figure 2: DC-202 This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Broadband Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) Procedure Figure 3: Installation Diagram - DC-202 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the Broadband Router.
  • Page 9 Broadband Router User Guide 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband Router. Use the ca- ble supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4.

  • Page 10: 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 Con- figuration.

  • Page 11: Configuration Program

    Broadband Router User Guide Configuration Program The Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and con- figure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: •...
  • Page 12 Setup 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" command: •...

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Broadband Router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Broadband Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. •...
  • Page 14 Setup • PPTP Mainly used in Europe. PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address • IP Address allocated to is usually allocated automati- you, if Static (Fixed). cally, but may be Static (Fixed).
  • Page 15 Broadband Router 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. Figure 4: Home Screen Navigation &...

  • Page 16: Lan Screen

    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 17 Broadband Router User Guide 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). •...

  • Page 18: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Broadband Router. Figure 6: Password Screen 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. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 7: Password Dialog •...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") 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 20 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 8: 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 9: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 21 Broadband Router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Broadband Router'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 Broadband Router. Figure 10: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...
  • Page 22 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 12: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 23 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 13: 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 24 PC Configuration Figure 14 - 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 25 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
  • Page 26 PC Configuration 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 16: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 27 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 17: 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 28 PC Configuration 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 18: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 29 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 19: 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 30 PC Configuration 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 31: 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 32: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Broadband Router and 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: •...
  • Page 33 Broadband Router User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Connection Method Wizard. Broadband Modem This shows the connection status of the modem. Current connection status: Internet Connection • Active •...

  • Page 34: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Operation and Status Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 21: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
  • Page 35 Broadband Router User Guide fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. 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 36: Connection Status - Pptp

    Operation and Status 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. Figure 22: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on Physical Address the Internet.

  • Page 37: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    Broadband Router User Guide Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Update the data on screen. Refresh Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below.

  • Page 38: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    Operation and Status required" is disabled. Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection. • The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond.
  • Page 39 Broadband Router User Guide IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the Default Gateway IP Address above.

  • Page 40: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 25: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Internet Physical Address...
  • Page 41 Broadband Router User Guide the Broadband Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking "Renew" 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 42: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Broadband Router's "Ad- vanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • • URL filter • Access Control •...

  • Page 43: 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 • • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 27: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Broadband Router.
  • Page 44 Advanced Features 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". Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen.
  • Page 45 Broadband Router User Guide 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 data Incoming from the special application or service.
  • Page 46 Advanced Features URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log.

  • Page 47: Access Control

    Broadband Router User Guide Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access avail- able to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. To use this feature: 1.
  • Page 48 Advanced Features Data - Access Control Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the Group settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re- named.
  • Page 49 Broadband Router User Guide Edit Service List If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. Save Save the data on screen. Reverse any changes made since the last "Save". Cancel View Log Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the "Access...
  • Page 50 Advanced Features 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" times.) •...
  • Page 51 Broadband Router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 33: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. Use this to delete any Service you have added.
  • Page 52 Advanced Features Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided.

  • Page 53: Remote Management

    Broadband Router User Guide Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 34: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device Enable Remote Management will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.

  • Page 54: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Virtual Servers This feature 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 55 Broadband Router User Guide Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 36: Virtual Servers Screen 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"...
  • Page 56 Advanced Features Buttons This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- Defaults defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in Add as New Server the "Properties"...

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Broadband Router User Guide 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. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
  • Page 58 Advanced Features Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 37: DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service • DDNS Service You must sign up first to create a new account before using the service.

  • Page 59: Firmware Upgrade

    Broadband Router User Guide Firmware Upgrade 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 Advanced menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 38: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" 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 61: 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 elimi- nates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
  • Page 62 Advanced Configuration Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. Known PCs 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 63 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. Figure 40: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen This lists all current entries.
  • Page 64 Advanced Configuration IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Ob- tain 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.

  • Page 65: Options

    Broadband Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 41: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS...
  • Page 66 Advanced Configuration • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this Allow Internet device. access to be • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this disabled device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP.

  • Page 67: Security

    Broadband Router User Guide Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 42: Security Screen 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 this Firewall setting be left enabled.
  • Page 68 Advanced Configuration Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP • If checked, the Broadband Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored.

  • Page 69: Logs

    Broadband Router User Guide 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 70 Advanced Configuration E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes. If enabled, the Log will sent to the specified E-mail address. The interval between E-mails is deter- mined by the "Send" setting. Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail.

  • Page 71: Mac Address

    Broadband Router User Guide MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Ad- dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.

  • Page 72: Routing

    Advanced Configuration 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 73 Broadband Router User Guide Figure 45: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature Enable RIP of the Broadband Router. The Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...
  • Page 74 Advanced Configuration Buttons Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Save 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.
  • Page 75 Broadband Router User Guide Static Routing - Example Router A (192.168.1.80) (192.168.0.100) Segment 1 Segment 0 (192.168.1.xx) (192.168.0.xx) Broadband Router B Router (192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70) (192.168.0.1) Segment 2 (192.168.2.xx) Figure 46: Routing Example For the Broadband Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Broadband Router re- quires 2 entries as follows.

  • Page 76: 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 Broad- band 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 77 Broadband Router User Guide The Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not Solution 2: transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: •...
  • Page 78 Appendix B Specifications Broadband Router - DC-202 Model DC-202 Dimensions 140mm(W) * 85mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection...
  • Page 79 Broadband Router User Guide FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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