Compliance • DSE XH1175 ADSL Router UTP 4x LAN – Telecom NZ Telepermit: PTC 272 / 04 / 037 PTC200 General Warning • The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network.
1 Introduction The XH1175 ADSL Router is optimised to address the growing demand for high-speed Internet access. With four IEEE 802.3-compliant Ethernet (UTP) ports, it aims to provide a wide array of connectivity options without relaying on host PC drivers.
Even though this router supports many other protocols, you will not be able to use them until Telecom NZ supports them. If Telecom NZ decides to support a new protocol, we will endeavour to post the correct settings for the router on our website http://adsl.dse.co.nz/. 2.3 Bridge / Router Protocols •...
IEEE 802.3 • 10/100 Mbps 2.6 Quality-of-Service (QoS) The DSE ADSL Router supports several types of (Quality-of-Service) QoS functions with two- level priority queues to improve multimedia or real-time networking applications. The QoS functions are based on: • Port-based priority •...
Hardware Installation 2.8 Front Panel Operation of the LED indicators, as shown in the figure, are described below. 2.9 Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router provides access to one WAN connection, the FACTORY RESET button, four LAN connections, DC power input and the power ON/OFF switch as indicated in the figure below.
You need to have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to enable your new ADSL line to connect to the Internet. • To connect with IHUG, simply call 0800 GET IHUG or visit www.ihug.co.nz/dse/adsl To connect with XTRA JetStream, simply call 0800 JET XTRA...
However should an adaptor be required between the plug on the modem cord and the jack point, or you wish to connect telephone equipment to the same jack point, the DSE ADSL filter can be used by plugging the router or modem into the “ADSL” socket.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router CAUTION: Failure to connect ALL telephone type equipment via a filter will result in loss of the data link whenever a call is made or answered. In many cases the link will also be lost when a call is received, even if it is not answered.
2.13 Connecting the Router to your PC 1. You must have an Ethernet network card or adaptor installed (See appendix for a list of compatible Ethernet Adaptors for PDA, Notebook or PC) 2. You must have the TCP/IP protocol installed. 3.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 3 Networking Settings 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 98 Use the following steps to configure the manager PC to be a DHCP client. These same steps must be performed for every host PC on your network if you use the DHCP function of the Router.
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4. You have two setting methods: A. Get an IP address from the Router (DHCP) – Make sure that you have the same settings as shown in the following 3 screens. You will need to check the DNS Configuration, Gateway, and IP Address tabs. B.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Router (default IP is 192.168.1.2) in the New gateway field and click the Add button. In the DNS Configuration tab, add the DNS values as provided by your ISP into the...
3.2 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 2000 Use the following steps to configure the manager PC to be a DHCP client. These same steps must be performed for every host PC on your network if you use the DHCP function of the Router.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router B. Configure IP Manually – Select Use the following IP address. The default IP address of the Router is 192.168.1.2. So please use 192.168.1.X (where X is between 1 and 253, except 2) for the IP Address field, 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask field and 192.168.1.2 for the Default Gateway field as shown below.
3.3 TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP Use the following steps to configure the manager PC to be a DHCP client. These same steps must be performed for every host PC on your network if you use the DHCP function of the Router.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router B. Configure IP Manually – Select Use the following IP address. The default IP address of the Router is 192.168.1.2. So please use 192.168.1.X (where X is between 1 and 253, except 2) for the IP Address field, 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask field and 192.168.1.2 for the Default Gateway field as shown below.
4 Configuring the ADSL Router The Router offers a web-based (HTML) graphical user interface allowing users to manage the Router using standard browser software such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. At the top of most HTML pages, you can click on a link that will open the help page relevant to the page you are currently viewing.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.2 Quick Setup The links under the Quick Setup heading are associated to the pages that allow you to quickly configure your router and connect to the Internet. 4.2.1 Automatic Setup The Automatic Setup allows you to quickly and easily configure your router. Simply select New Zealand from the drop-down country list and click Next.
4.2.4 Home The Home page shows general information about the router as well as the WAN and LAN interface status. You can even start a search with the Google search engine or search the DSE website.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.3 Basic The links under the Basic heading are associated to the pages that allow you to check the basic settings and current state of your router. 4.3.1 Home The Home page shows general information about the router as well as the WAN and LAN interface status.
4.3.2 PPP Status The PPP Status page shows the status of all PPP sessions. PPP: These fields display the Connection Name (user defined), Interface (PVC), Mode (PPPoA), Status (Connected or Not Connected), Packets Sent, Packets Received, Bytes Sent and Byte Received. Connect and Disconnect: This field allows users to manually connect/disconnect the PPP connection for each PVC interface.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.3.4 Diagnostic Test This page tests the connectivity of the physical and protocol layers for both LAN and WAN connections. ATM OAM F5 End to End Loop Back • This test sends ATM OAM F5 End to End loop back request cells to the central office equipments through your DSL connection.
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Check DSL Synchronization • This test checks your DSL modem to see if it can successfully negotiate and establish a DSL connection with your service provider. • The test returns "PASS" if a DSL connection is established. • If this test returns "FAIL", please try the test again in a few minutes. Your DSL modem needs a few minutes to establish the DSL connection depending on your phone line quality.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router Ping Gateway • This test checks if your gateway can be reached through a ping (ICMP) request. • This test returns "PASS" if the gateway can be reached through a ping request. The gateway is assigned by your service provider, or obtained from your service provider by PPP or DHCP negotiation.
4.3.5 System Log The System Log page shows the events triggered by the system. You can save a copy of the current system log by clicking the link provided at the bottom.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.4 Advanced Configuration The links under the Advanced Configuration heading are associated to the pages that represent the configuration of the system and interfaces. Note: When making any changes, you must click the Submit button on that page (where applicable).
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General Settings Virtual Circuit: This revision of firmware supports 10 Private Virtual Circuits (PVC). This option enables/disables the current PVC. Bridge: When enabled, the ADSL router is transparent to the network. It bridges the ADSL line to the Ethernet line, making both sides appear as a single subnet. Currently, this feature is not allowed on the Telecom ADSL service.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router Static IP Settings If you have been allocated a static IP by your DSL provider, please fill in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway as provided. Your ADSL will not function if a static IP is filled in when one has not been pre-assigned – please refer to your DSL provider for further information.
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Authentication: Allow you to choose which authentication scheme is employed when connecting to your DSL provider. When the AUTO option is chosen, PAP will be tried, then CHAP. Automatic Reconnect: When it is checked, it will maintain the PPP connection all the time.
DHCP client, e.g. a desktop computer, contacts a DHCP server for its TCP/IP parameters (specifically IP address, subnet mask, DNS servers and local gateway). This DSE ADSL Router features a built-in DHCP server which is enabled by default and will simplify many installations.
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System Allocated: The DHCP address pool is based on the LAN port IP address plus 12 IP addresses. For example, if the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.2, then the DHCP address pool range between 192.168.1.3 to 192.168.1.14. User Defined: The DHCP address pool range between the User Defined Start Address and the User Defined End Address.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.4.3 PPP Configuration The PPP Configuration page allows users to configure multiple PPP sessions for each PVC. The router can support multiple PPP sessions per PVC. To configure PPP sessions, you must go to the PPP Account Configuration page first to configure the Account ID, User Name and Password.
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MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit indicates the largest physical packet size, measured in bytes that a network can transmit. Any messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets before being sent. Trial and error is the only sure way of finding the optimal MTU but it has been set to 1492 by default.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.4.4 NAT Configuration The NAT Configuration page allows users to set the configuration options for Network Address Translation. The default setting is Dynamic NAPT. It provides dynamic Network Address Translation capability between LAN and multiple WAN connections, and the LAN traffic is routed to appropriate WAN connections based on the destination IP addresses and Route Table.
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Session Name: This field allows users to enter his/her own session name to distinguish different NAT sessions. Interface: This field allows users to choose a specific WAN Interface (PVC or PPP Session) for the NAT Session. NAT Session Name Status will be displayed at the bottom of this page to show all the Session Names with their WAN Interface.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.4.5 DNS Configuration Domain Name Service (DNS) is a service used on the Internet for resolving fully qualified domain names (FQDN) to their Internal Protocol (IP) address (i.e. www.dse.co.nz 210.55.51.153). The DNS Configuration page allows users to set the configuration of the DNS proxy.
4.4.6 ADSL Configuration The ADSL Configuration page allows users to set the configuration for ADSL protocols. It is recommended that you only change any of these options if specifically told to do so by your ADSL provider. To get ADSL detected and operating in New Zealand, none of these settings should be changed.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.4.7 Save Settings The Save Settings page allows users to save the new configuration to the routers flash (permanent) memory. It also allows the router to be rebooted. Note: Whenever you change a setting and submit it, you will be prompted (OK or CANCEL) to save.
4.5.1 Home The Home page shows general information about the router as well as the WAN and LAN interface status. You can even start a search with the Google search engine or search the DSE website.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.5.2 System Log The System Log page shows the events triggered by the system. You can save a copy of the current system log by clicking the link provided at the bottom. 4.5.3 PPP Status The PPP Status page shows the PPP status.
4.5.4 ADSL Status The ADSL Status page shows the ADSL physical layer status. The page shows the showtime firmware version, line state, modulation used, annex mode, number of startup attempts, maximum transmission power, CO vendor, elapsed time, signal to noise ratio margin, line attenuation, errored seconds, loss of signal, loss of frame, CRC errors, data rate and the latency.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.5.5 WAN Status The WAN Status page shows the information and status of WAN PVCs. The DHCP Release and Renew allows users to release and renew the WAN IP address in the WAN DHCP Client Enabled (dynamic) mode.
4.5.7 Learned MAC Table The Learned MAC Table page shows the current learned Bridge MAC table. The Aging Timeout is used to determine the update period (in seconds) for the MAC table.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.6 Advanced System Management The links under the Advanced System Management heading are associated with the pages that represent the configuration of the router itself. 4.6.1 Complete Status This status page gives a complete breakdown of the status of the router and it’s interfaces.
4.6.4 Reset to Defaults The Reset to (Factory) Default page allows users to reset the router to its original factory default configuration (factory.reg). If you are unable to access this page, holding down the RESET button located on the rear of the router for approximately 10 seconds will also restore the router to its factory defaults.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router To upload a DLF file click the Prepare for Image Download button. • A page will appear informing you that the router is preparing itself to receive the file. During this process, you may lose your Ethernet connection briefly.
4.6.6 Password Configuration The Password Configuration pages allow users to set the passwords for user and administrator. This router ships with default passwords to enable new owners and authorised users to set it up. It is very important that the default Admin and User passwords are changed. Failing to do so may lead to unauthorised access of the router.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.7 Advanced Advanced Features The links under the Advanced Advanced Features heading are associated with the pages that represent configuration of the advanced features of the router. 4.7.1 Virtual Server The Virtual Server Configuration page allows users to set the configuration of the Virtual Server.
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Follow these steps to set up a pinhole: Set up a private network computer to act as a server (e.g. FTP Server on Port 21) Configure this computer so that it has a fixed IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.10) On the Virtual Server Configuration page, enter the service public and private port number.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.7.2 Bridge Filtering The Bridge Filtering Configuration page allows users to set the configuration of IP filtering. Source MAC: When bridge filtering is enabled, enter the Source MAC address, select Block and click Add. Then all incoming WAN and LAN Ethernet packets matched with this source MAC address will be filtered out.
4.7.3 Miscellaneous Configuration The Miscellaneous Configuration page allows users to set all the miscellaneous configurations. HTTP Server Access All: When this option is selected, it allows both WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) access to the built-in webserver that is used to configure the router. (i.e.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router HTTP server port: The built-in HTTP server’s port can be changed to another port number for added security. For example, when it is changed to 1001, the HTTP server address for the LAN side is http://192.168.1.2:1001/.
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PPP Options PPP Half Bridge: When the PPP Half Bridge is enabled, the DHCP server will duplicate the WAN IP address from the ISP to the (single) local client PC. Only the PC with the WAN IP address can access the Internet. PPP Half-Bridge mode is most commonly used to connect a dedicated firewall to the Internet.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.7.4 Route Table The Route Table page displays the routing table and allows users to manually enter entries in the routing table. The route table displays the Destination, Netmask, Gateway and associated Interface. br0 is the Ethernet interface and lo0 is the loopback interface.
4.7.5 RIP Configuration The RIP Configuration page allows users to set the system wide configuration of RIP (Routing Information Protocol). Routing Information Protocol (RIP v1: RFC1058; RIP v2: RFC1723) is designed for exchanging routing information within a small to medium-size inter- network.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.7.6 RIP per Interface Configuration The RIP Per Interface Configuration page allows users to set the configuration for each Interface (PVCs, PPP Sessions, USB and LAN). You can access this page by clicking on the Advanced Configuration link.
4.8 Firewall The links under the Firewall heading are associated with the pages that represent configuration of the built-in firewall. 4.8.1 Firewall In computing, a firewall is a piece of hardware or software which functions in a networked environment to prevent some communications forbidden by the network policy, analogous to the function of firewall's in building construction.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router Basic Protection IP Spoofing: Checks if the header of incoming IP packets have a forged (spoofed) source IP address. By forging the header, so it contains a different address, an attacker can make it appear that the packet was sent by a different machine.
4.8.3 Firewall / Hacker Log This page allows you to set which events will be logged by the Firewall. SYN Flooding, Ping-of-Death, IP Spoofing and WinNuke attacks can all be set to trigger an event individually. You can also set an event to be logged when the conditions found in your deny or allow policies are triggered.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router Allow Ping: Allows ICMP "ping" packets through - your router will respond to valid ICMP packets. Allow Telnet: Allows Telnet traffic through - your router will allow (unsecured) telnet sessions - opens port 23. Allow FTP: Allows FTP traffic through - your router will allow FTP sessions - opens port 21.
In the previous image, we have created three entries in the IP Group Database. Marketing: Contains the IP address range of the Marketing department. TradeMe: Contains the IP address for www.trademe.co.nz. NZHerald: Contains the IP address for www.nzherald.co.nz. Note: The simplest way to determine the IP Address of a “host” on the Internet is to use the PING utility as it is provided with all major operating systems.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router This page allows you to edit the Service Group Database. This database is in-turn used when creating Inbound / Outbound Firewall Policies. Name: Allows you to enter a name for the Service Group entry. TCP/UTP: Allows you to select if the service uses TCP/UTP data packets.
4.8.7 Time Window This page allows you to edit the Time Window Database. This database is in-turn used when creating Inbound / Outbound Firewall Policies. Name: Allows you to enter a name for the Time Window entry. Time Period: Allows you to enter the Start (from) and End (to) time for the Time Window.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.8.8 Inbound Policy Inbound Firewall Policies are applied to all incoming traffic. They can range from simple deny rules to complex time-window based, service rules. Please be careful when entering a new Inbound policy as an incorrectly defined rule could block all traffic to your router. If this occurs, either delete the rule or reset to factory defaults.
Destination IP: This is where the packet is being sent (i.e. 210.55.51.153 www.dse.co.nz (The web-site being visited.)) Source Port: The port number that was used to send the packet (i.e. 3056 - Pseudo random port used by Internet Explorer) Destination Port: The pot number that the packet was sent to (i.e.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 4.8.10 Inbound Policy Example Suppose you want to block all Gnutella peer-to peer traffic. Gnetella is a popular peer-to-peer, file-sharing program. (e.g. The Gnutella network operates on ports 6000 ~ 7000) 1. Open the Firewall | Outbound Policy page.
4.8.11 Outbound Policy Example Suppose you want to block access to www.trademe.co.nz (202.21.128.2) between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM on Weekdays. Open the Firewall | Time-Window Database page. Enter a name for the time-window. (e.g. "Work_Hours") Select the from/starting day and time (e.g. Mon 08:00 AM) Select the to/end day and time (e.g.
– Phone: 09-414-2836 – Email: support@dse.co.nz – or call into your nearest Dick Smith Electronics store Please visit our website http://www.dse.co.nz from time to time as the most up-to-date firmware, manuals and FAQ will be posted there. 5 Warranty This router is supplied with a 12 month, non-transferable end user warranty. In the unlikely event that this router should fail within the warranty period, please return it, along with your purchase receipt, to your nearest Dick Smith Electronics store.
6 Glossary of terms Analog - A continuously varying signal or wave. Telephone transmission and/or switching that is not digital. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line - A group of DSL technologies that are asymmetric, thereby reserving more downstream bandwidth (coming to the user from the Internet) than upstream bandwidth (going from the user to the Internet).
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A TCP/IP protocol that allows servers to assign IP addresses dynamically to PCs and workstations. The PC or workstation "borrows" the IP address for a period of time, then the IP address returns to the DHCP server for reassignment.
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MAC Address - Media Access Control address - a hardware address that has been embedded into the network interface card (NIC) by its vendor to uniquely identify each node, or point of connection, of a network. Modem (MOdulator-DEModulator) - A device that converts digital data into analog signals and vice-versa for transmission over a telephone or cable line.
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XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router URL - Uniform Resource Locator - A text-based address used to identify specific resources on the Internet, such as web pages. URLs are arranged in a hierarchical form that specifies the name of the server on which a resource is located (such as www.2Wire.com) and the name of the file on that server (www.2Wire.com/index.html).
7 Appendix Two links are available at the bottom left hand side corner of the web interface. Clicking on one of the links will open one of the pages discussed below. 7.1 Router Help This page has been designed to provide help on the various settings and features of this router.
XH1175 - DSE ADSL Router 7.2 DSE PC Online Store page This page is part of the Dick Smith Electronics website where you can find anything related to PCs. You can have access to it by clicking on the link from the web interface or by going to...