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Page 1: Internet Broadband Router
Networking & Communication Internet Broadband Router XRT-711A User’s Guide... -
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
ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................1 XRT-711A Features ......................1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................7 Requirements ........................7 Procedure ........................... 7 CHAPTER 3 SETUP......................... 9 Overview ..........................9 Configuration Program....................10 Setup Wizard ........................ - Page 4 General Problems ......................68 Internet Access......................... 68 Printing..........................69 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ..................72 XRT-711A ........................72...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Internet ADSL/Cable Modem Broadband Router Figure 1: Broadband Router XRT-711A Features The Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. Internet Access Features • Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Broadband Router, using only a single external IP Address. -
Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions
Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Conferencing & Telephony Applications. Internet Telephony and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, are supported. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections 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
Introduction Security Features • Password - protected Configuration . Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. -
Page 8: Physical Details
Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power ON - power on OFF - no power Status (Red) Blinks during start up. ON indicates an error condition. WAN: Link ON - WAN connection is established. OFF - no WAN connection. WAN: Act Flashing - data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Introduction Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port (9V) Connect the supplied power adapter here. Switching Hub Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to (10/100BaseT) your PCs. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. -
Page 10: Dip Switches
Broadband Router User Guide DIP Switches DIP Switch Setting Description 1=off Normal Operation 2=off 1=off DHCP Server function disabled. 2=on 1=on Used to restore Default IP Address 2=off and clear Password (See below) 1=on Normal Operation. 2=on Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If the Broadband Router's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband Router. Requirements • DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP, for shared Internet access. • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. •... -
Page 12: Check The Leds
Broadband Router User Guide • If required, use a standard LAN cable to connect the "Uplink" port to a standard port on another hub. Note: If the "Uplink" port is used, port 7 can NOT be used. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband Router. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process. 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 14: Configuration Program
Broadband Router User Guide 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: •... - Page 15 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: •...
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Page 16: 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.) Step through the Wizard until finished. •... -
Page 17: Home Screen
Setup Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated None. IP Address automatically, while connecting to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address allocated to you. IP Address IP Address to you. -
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. 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 19 Setup 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.
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Page 20: Password Screen
Broadband Router User Guide 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 21: 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 to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Printer configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for: •... -
Page 22: Using Dhcp
Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 8: Network Configuration Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 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 23 PC Configuration Figure 10: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
- Page 24 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 12: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
- Page 25 PC Configuration Figure 13: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address Select the network card for your LAN. 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 14 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 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 15: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
- Page 28 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 16: Network Configuration (Win 2000) Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
- Page 29 PC Configuration Figure 17: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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 settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
- Page 30 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP: Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Network Configuration (Windows XP) Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button.
- Page 31 PC Configuration Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 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 settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") •...
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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
PC Configuration Printer Setup for Windows XRT-711A provides printing support for 2 methods for printing from Windows: • 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. -
Page 34: Port Options
Broadband Router User Guide Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the Windows Add Printer wizard will start. - Page 35 PC Configuration Figure 21: Print Port Configuration Items shown on this screen are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The 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.
- Page 36 Broadband Router User Guide LPD/LPR Printing LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000. 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.
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Page 37: Windows 2000 Server Configuration
PC Configuration Windows 2000 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 22: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000) Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK. -
Page 38: Client Pc Setup For Lpd/Lpr Printing
Broadband Router User Guide Figure 23: Windows 2000: Select Port In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the Broadband Router. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1 Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard. -
Page 39: Macintosh Clients
PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Broadband Router. The procedure is as follows. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. -
Page 40: Other Unix Systems
Broadband Router User Guide Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog. Field Data Example Name Enter a name for this printer gw_prn Spool Directory /var/spool/lpd/printer_name /var/spool/lpd/gw_prn Where printer_name is the "Name" entry above. -
Page 41: 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 42 Broadband Router User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Internet IP Address Provider). Connection Status Current connection status: •...
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Page 43: Connection Status - Pppoe
Operation and Status • Printing • Off-line • Out of paper "Abort Current Print Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button Job" Button should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly. Buttons Connection Details View the details of the current Internet connection. -
Page 44: Connection Log Messages
Broadband Router User Guide Data - PPPoE Status Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. - Page 45 Operation and Status Idle time-out reached The connection has been idle for the time period specified in the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated. Disconnecting The current connection is being terminated, due to either the "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked. Error: Remote Server not ISP's Server did not respond.
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Page 46: Connection Status - Pptp
Broadband Router User Guide 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 26: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Status Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the... - Page 47 Operation and Status Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Connect 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.
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Page 48: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address
Broadband Router User Guide Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 27: Connection Screen Data - Connection Details Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the... - Page 49 Operation and Status Buttons This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated Release/Renew automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has Button will display no effect. EITHER • If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for "Release"...
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Page 50: 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. • Special Applications • • Virtual Servers • Dynamic DNS • Remote Management This chapter contains details of the configuration and use of each of these features. Advanced Menu Screen This screen provides access to the advanced features. -
Page 51: Advanced Internet Screen
Advanced Features Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Conferencing and Telephony • Special Applications • • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 29: Internet Screen Conferencing & Telephony Most applications are supported transparently by the Broadband Router. -
Page 52: Special Applications
Broadband Router User Guide Conferencing & Telephony Select an Application This lists applications which may generate incoming connections, where the destination (on your local LAN) is unknown. This lists the PCs on your LAN. Send incoming calls to • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the PC Database option on the advanced menu. -
Page 53: Using A Special Application
Advanced Features Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service. -
Page 54: Dmz
Broadband Router User Guide This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". •... - Page 55 Advanced Features Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g.
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Page 56: Virtual Servers
Broadband Router User Guide 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 57: Virtual Servers Screen
Advanced Features 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 33: 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 58: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers
Broadband Router User Guide 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. -
Page 59: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)
Advanced Features 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. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. - Page 60 Broadband Router User Guide Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service • You must sign up first to create a new account before using the DDNS Service service. The service is free. • Click this link to connect to the www.dyndns.org Web site. •...
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Page 61: Remote Management
Advanced Features Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 35: Remote Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device Management will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet. -
Page 62: 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 63 Advanced Configuration • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required. • By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The Broadband Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address.
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Page 64: 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. Figure 37: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS... - Page 65 Advanced Configuration • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. Allow • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. Configuration... • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this Allow Internet device. access to be •...
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Page 66: Printer Port
Broadband Router User Guide Printer Port Printer Port configuration is only required if using LPD printing under Linux or Unix. Otherwise, these settings are ignored. Under LPD, the Broadband Router supports 3 "Logical Printers". Figure 38: Printer Port Screen Logical Printers No (L1, L2, L3) There are 3 Logical Printers (Ports), named L1, L2, and L3. -
Page 67: Mac Address
Advanced Configuration MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "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 68: Routing
Broadband Router User Guide 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 69 Advanced Configuration Figure 40: Routing Screen 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 Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...
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Page 70: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan
Broadband Router User Guide 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 71: Broadband Router
Advanced Configuration 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 41: 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. -
Page 72: 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 73: Printing
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Broadband Router. Solution 2: The Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. - Page 74 Broadband Router User Guide 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. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties.
- Page 75 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Multi-function Broadband Router, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer.
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Page 76: Appendix B Specifications
Appendix B Specifications XRT-711A Model XRT-711A Dimensions 250mm(W) * 180mm(D) * 40mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: NAT, PPPoE, HTTP, DHCP client/server, TCP/IP Network Interface: 9 Ethernet: 7 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) auto-Switching Hub ports for LAN devices 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) "uplink"...