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6212-I1 4-Port Router
User's Guide
Document No. 6212-A2-GB23-00
September 2005

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  • Page 1 6212-I1 4-Port Router User’s Guide Document No. 6212-A2-GB23-00 September 2005...
  • Page 2 Paradyne worldwide office locations, use one of the following methods: Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. (Be sure to register your warranty at www.paradyne.com/warranty.) Telephone: Call our automated system to receive current information by fax or to speak with a company representative.
  • Page 3 Conformity. FCC Part 15 Declaration An FCC Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. Select Support -> Technical Manuals -> Declarations of Conformity. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5 Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience ....Document Summary ........Product-Related Documents .
  • Page 8 Contents ARP ........... 4 Quick Setup Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Enabled .
  • Page 9 6 Diagnostics Testing the DSL Connection ....... . 7 Management Saving and Restoring the Configuration .
  • Page 10 Contents September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience This guide contains detailed information about the 6212-I1 router. It is intended for all users of the router. Document Summary Section Chapter 1, Introduction Chapter 2, Hardware Installation and PC Setup Chapter 3, Device Information...

  • Page 12: Product-Related Documents

    About This Guide Product-Related Documents Complete documentation for Paradyne products is available online at www.paradyne.com. Select Support → Technical Manuals. To order a paper copy of a Paradyne document, or to speak with a sales representative, please call 1-727-530-2000. September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6212 ADSL router. This User’s Guide will show you how to set up the router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product. Features The 6212 router has the following features: Built-in ADSL modem which offers G.Dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2, Annex L, and ADSL2+ to meet different linking speeds from your ISP.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    1. Introduction — For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later. Netscape is not supported. Parts List In addition to this document, your 6212 ADSL router should come with the following: 6212 ADSL router Power adapter...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Front Panel The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit. Figure 1-1. Table 1-1. Label xDSL LNK xDSL ACT LAN 1–4 ALARM POWER 6212-A2-GB23-00 Front Panel LEDs Front Panel Label and LEDs Color Green Green Green Green September 2005...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    1. Introduction Rear Panel Figure 1-2. The rear panel contains the ports for the router's data and power connections. Table 1-2. Label LINE LAN 1–4 RESET/DEFAULT POWER Back Panel Rear Panel Labels and Connectors Function Connects to your ADSL line Connects the router to Ethernet devices on your LAN, such as your PC's Ethernet port, or the uplink port on a hub or switch...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation And Pc Setup

    Hardware Installation and PC Setup Overview This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or a LAN and to the Internet using DSL. The first part provides instructions to set up the hardware, and the second part describes how to prepare your PC for use with the router.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Hardware

    2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup Connecting the Hardware Shut down your PC and any other equipment before connecting it to the router. To connect your router: Procedure 1. Verify that the router’s power switch is in the Off (outward) position. Verify that any PCs and other LAN devices you will attach (such as hubs or switches) are turned off.
  • Page 19 Figure 2-1. 5. Turn on your PC and any other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches. 6. Turn on the router using its power switch. 7. Verify that the router's LEDs are illuminated as shown in Table 2-1. This LED . . . POWER STATUS ACTIVITY...

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Computer

    2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup Configuring Your Computer Before you can access the router over the LAN you have to configure your PC's TCP/IP address to be 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 3 and 254), with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Your router's default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

  • Page 21: Windows Xp

    Windows XP 1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, and then click on Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. 3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your network interface card (NIC), and select Properties. (Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection).
  • Page 22 2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup Figure 2-5. 5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field (192.168.1.20 is shown here as an example) and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

  • Page 23: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area Connection icon, and then select Properties.

  • Page 24: Windows 95 And Windows 98

    2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup 4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click on Add. 5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click on Add. 6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box. 7.

  • Page 25: Windows Nt 4.0

    8. After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then click on the Network icon. 9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click on Properties. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.

  • Page 26: Logging In To Your Router

    2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup Logging in to Your Router This section shows how to connect to the router's web interface, configure settings, and observe some statistics of your Internet connection. 1. Open your Web browser, and type the following URL in the address/location box, and press Enter: http://192.168.1.1 This is the default IP address for the LAN port on the router.
  • Page 27 2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup The home page is shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8. Web Interface Home Page 2-11 6212-A2-GB23-00 September 2005...
  • Page 28 2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup 2-12 September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 29: Device Information

    Device Information Status Summary Display the general status report for the router by clicking on Summary under Device Info Figure 3-1. 6212-A2-GB23-00 (Figure 3-1). Status Summary September 2005...

  • Page 30: Wan

    3. Device Information Display the WAN status report from the by clicking on WAN under Device Info (Figure 3-3). Figure 3-2. When a WAN connection is configured, the screen looks like Figure 3-3. WAN Status WAN Status with WAN Connection September 2005 Figure 3-3.

  • Page 31: Lan Statistics

    LAN Statistics Display LAN statistics by clicking on LAN under Statistics Figure 3-4. WAN Statistics Display WAN statistics by clicking on WAN under Statistics Figure 3-5. 6212-A2-GB23-00 LAN Statistics WAN Statistics September 2005 3. Device Information (Figure 3-4). (Figure 3-5).

  • Page 32: Atm Statistics

    3. Device Information ATM Statistics Display ATM statistics by clicking on ATM under Statistics Figure 3-6. ADSL Statistics Display ADSL statistics by clicking on ADSL under Statistics Figure 3-7. ATM Statistics ADSL Status September 2005 (Figure 3-6). (Figure 3-7). 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 33: Adsl Ber Test

    ADSL BER Test The ADSL Bit Error Rate (BER) test determines the quality of the ADSL connection. The test is performed by transferring idle cells containing a known pattern and comparing the received data with this known pattern to check for any errors (Figure 3-8 Procedure...

  • Page 34: Route

    3. Device Information Route Obtain the Routing status report by clicking on the Route item under Device Info (Figure 3-10) Figure 3-10. Route Information Display the ARP status report by clicking on ARP under Device Info Figure 3-11. ARP Status September 2005 (Figure 3-11)

  • Page 35: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Enabled Auto-connect will automatically detect the first usable PVC and automatically detect PPPoE, PPPoA, and Bridge Protocol (with DHCP Server available). To use auto-connect: Procedure 1. Select Quick Setup. The Quick Setup initial screen appears. Figure 4-1.
  • Page 36 4. Quick Setup 2. Select DSL Auto-Connect, then click on Next. The progress information screen appears. Figure 4-2. Figure 4-3. Detecting Available PVC Detecting available PVC – Available PVC Detected September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 37: Quick Setup With Auto-Connect Disabled

    Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Disabled Procedure 1. Select Quick Setup. The Quick Setup initial screen appears. 2. Verify that DSL Auto-Connect is not selected. Entry boxes for VPI and VCI appear when DSL Auto-Connect is not selected. 3. Specify VPI and VCI as directed by your ISP. Figure 4-4.
  • Page 38 4. Quick Setup 6. Click on Next. Further parameters for the selected protocol are presented. For example, if you selected PPPoA, the PPP Username and Password screen appears. Figure 4-6. 7. Click on Next. The Network Address Translation Settings screen appears. Figure 4-7.
  • Page 39 8. Enter the settings specified by your ISP and click on Next. The Device Setup screen appears. Figure 4-8. 9. If desired, configure configure the DSL Router IP address and Subnet Mask for the LAN interface to correspond to your LAN's IP Subnet. If you want the DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses, then enable the DHCP server and enter the range of IP addresses that the DHCP server can assign to your computers.
  • Page 40 4. Quick Setup 10. Click on Next to continue. The WAN Setup Summary screen displays all WAN settings that you have made. Check that the settings are correct before clicking on the Save / Reboot button. Clicking on Save / Reboot saves your settings and restarts your router.

  • Page 41: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Set up WAN parameters as directed by your ISP. Figure 5-1. 6212-A2-GB23-00 WAN Setup Screen September 2005...

  • Page 42: Add Function - Atm Pvc Configuration

    5. Advanced Setup Add Function – ATM PVC Configuration If you want to add a new rule for the WAN interface, click on the Add button. The ATM PVC Configuration screen appears. The ATM PVC Configuration screen allows you to configure an ATM PVC identifier (VPI and VCI) and select a service category.

  • Page 43: Connection Type Screen

    Connection Type Screen 1. Select the type of network protocol and encapsulation mode over the ATM PVC that your ISP has instructed you to use, then click on Next button. Figure 5-3. 2. Select a connection type and click on Next. In this example, the Bridge Service screen appears.

  • Page 44: Wan Setup - Summary

    5. Advanced Setup WAN Setup - Summary 1. Make sure that the settings on the WAN Setup - Summary screen match the settings provided by your ISP. If all settings are correct, click on the Save button to save these settings; if not, click on the Back button to make any modifications.

  • Page 45: Finish Function

    Finish Function After you change any item in WAN Setup, remember to click on the Finish button to apply the changes and reboot the system. Local Area Network (LAN) Setup You can configure the DSL Router IP address and Subnet Mask for the LAN interface to conform your LAN's IP Subnet.

  • Page 46: Nat

    5. Advanced Setup You can configure the Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ Host when NAT is enabled. Virtual Servers A virtual server allows you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side to a specific IP address on the LAN side. Click on the Add button to add a virtual server. Figure 5-8.

  • Page 47: Port Triggering

    On this screen you can view and delete servers. Click in the check box under Remove and click on the Remove button to delete selected virtual servers. Figure 5-10. Removing Selected Virtual Servers Port Triggering Click the on the Add button to add Port Triggering for your Internet application. Figure 5-11.
  • Page 48 5. Advanced Setup You can select an application every time or create new one for your application. Then click on Save/Apply to save your settings. Figure 5-12. Port Triggering Add Page On this screen you can view and delete applications. Click in the check box under Remove and click on the Remove button to delete selected applications.

  • Page 49: Dmz Host

    DMZ Host You can define the IP address of the DMZ Host on this screen. Enter the IP address and click on Save/Apply. Figure 5-14. DMZ Host Setup Firewall For security reasons, firewall options can be configured only from the LAN side of the router.
  • Page 50 5. Advanced Setup Input the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and Destination information (from the WAN side). Then click on Save/Apply. Figure 5-16. IP Filtering - Outgoing Filter Add Page You can view and delete the outgoing filter settings on this screen. Figure 5-17.

  • Page 51: Ip Filtering - Incoming

    IP Filtering – Incoming Incoming filter filters the traffic from the WAN side to the LAN side. Click on Add to add incoming filter settings. Figure 5-18. IP Filtering – Incoming Filter Setup Page Enter a filter name, information about the source address (from the WAN side), and information about the destination address ( to the LAN side).

  • Page 52: Firewall - Mac Filtering

    5. Advanced Setup Figure 5-20. IP Filtering - Incoming Filtering List Firewall – MAC Filtering MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address. You can change the policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering Setup screen.
  • Page 53 5. Advanced Setup If you want to add a setting to the MAC filtering table, enter the Source and Destination MAC address, and select protocol type, frame direction, and WAN interface. Then click on Save/Apply to save it. Figure 5-23. IP Filtering - MAC Filtering Add Page On this screen you can view and delete MAC filtering rules.

  • Page 54: Parental Control

    5. Advanced Setup Parental Control Use the Parental Control feature to restrict the days and times a particular device is allowed to access the Internet. Figure 5-25. Parental Control Screen To set up parental controls: 1. Click on Add. The Time of Day Restriction screen appears. Figure 5-26.

  • Page 55: Port Mapping

    Port Mapping Use the Port Mapping screen to map multiple ports to a PVC and create bridging groups. Each group will perform as an independent network. Figure 5-27. Port Mapping To create a new mapping group: 1. Click on Add. The Port Mapping Configuration screen appears. Figure 5-28.

  • Page 56: Quality Of Service

    5. Advanced Setup Quality of Service You can configure the Quality of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the router. Figure 5-29. Quality of Service Setup Click on Add and the Add Network Traffic Class Rule screen appears. To add a rule: 1.

  • Page 57: Routing - Default Gateway

    Figure 5-30. Quality of Service Add Screen Routing – Default Gateway You can change the Default Gateway on the Routing - Default Gateway screen. By default the Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway box is checked. Figure 5-31. Default Gateway Setup 6212-A2-GB23-00 September 2005 5.

  • Page 58: Routing - Static Route

    5. Advanced Setup If you want to specify the default gateway address, then uncheck the box as seen below. Enter the default gateway address and, optionally, the WAN interface you will use. Click on Save / Apply to save the settings. If you add or change the default gateway address, you must reboot the router to put the new default gateway IP address into effect.

  • Page 59: Routing - Rip

    Enter the route information and click on Save/Apply to make it active. No reboot is required. Figure 5-34. Static Route Add Routing – RIP If RIP is enabled, the router operation can be configured as Active or Passive. Figure 5-35. RIP Setup 6212-A2-GB23-00 September 2005 5.

  • Page 60: Dns Server

    5. Advanced Setup DNS Server Use the DNS Server screen to request automatic assignment of a DNS or to specify a primary and secondary DNS. Figure 5-36. DNS Setup Dynamic DNS Use the Dynamic DNS screen to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname, allowing your router to be easily accessed from anywhere on the Internet.

  • Page 61: Adsl

    To set up a Dynamic DNS entry: 1. Click on Add. The Add Dynamic DNS screen appears. Figure 5-38. Adding a Dynamic DNS Entry 2. Select a D-DNS Provider from the drop-down list. 3. Enter the Hostname you have selected for the interface. 4.

  • Page 62: Modulation Methods

    5. Advanced Setup Modulation Methods The following modulation methods are supported by the 6212 ADSL router: G.dmt Enabled G.lite Enabled T1.413 Enabled ADSL Enabled Annex L Enabled ADSL2+ Enabled. Do not change this setting unless so directed by your ISP. Phone Line Pair The 6212 ADSL router supports phone lines on pins 2 and 3 or pins 1 and 4 to connect your ADSL line.

  • Page 63: Dsl Advanced Settings

    DSL Advanced Settings Do not change the DSL Advanced Settings unless so directed by your ISP. To view the DSL Advanced Settings screen, click on the Advanced Settings button on the DSL Settings screen (see There are five test modes between the router and your ISP: Normal test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a Normal signal.

  • Page 64: Tone Selection

    5. Advanced Setup Tone Selection To view the ADSL Tone Settings screen, click on the Tone Selection button of the DSL Advanced Settings screen (see The frequency band of ADSL is split up into 256 separate tones, each spaced 4.3125 kHz apart. With each tone carrying separate data, the technique operates as if 256 separate modems were running in parallel.

  • Page 65: Testing The Dsl Connection

    Diagnostics Testing the DSL Connection The diagnostics screen allows you to run diagnostic tests to check your DSL connection. The screen shows test results for three connections: Connection to your local network Connection to your DSL service provider Connection to your Internet service provider Use the Test and Test with OAM F4 buttons to retest if necessary.
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  • Page 67: Saving And Restoring The Configuration

    Management Saving and Restoring the Configuration The configuration of your router can be backed up to a file, and also can be restored from a file. You can also restore the router to its factory default configuration. Backing Up Configuration Settings To back up your settings, select Management ->...
  • Page 68 7. Management Verify that you would like to save the file. Figure 7-2. Select the location where you want to save the file. Figure 7-3. Backup Settings Upload Confirmation Backup Settings File Location September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 69: Restoring Configuration Settings

    Restoring Configuration Settings To restore saved settings, select Management -> Settings -> Restore User Settings. Figure 7-4. Select the backup file you want to restore and click on Update Settings. Figure 7-5. 6212-A2-GB23-00 Restore User Settings Screen Restore Settings File Location September 2005 7.
  • Page 70 7. Management The router will restore settings and reboot to activate the restored settings. Figure 7-6. Upload in Progress Screen September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 71: Restoring Default Settings

    Restoring Default Settings Restore Default will erase all current settings and restore the router to factory default settings. To restore the router to factory default settings, select Management -> Settings -> Restore Default. Figure 7-7. Reply OK to the confirmation dialog. Figure 7-8.

  • Page 72: System Log

    7. Management The router will restore the default settings and reboot. Figure 7-9. System Log The System Log dialog allows you to view the System Log and configure the System Log options. Figure 7-10. System Log Restore Default Settings Reboot September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

  • Page 73: View System Log

    View System Log Click on the "View System Log" button to check the log file. Figure 7-11. View System Log 6212-A2-GB23-00 September 2005 7. Management...

  • Page 74: Configure System Log

    7. Management Configure System Log If the log is enabled, the system will log selected events: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. All events above or equal to the selected log levels will be logged (maintained in the system log file) and displayed.

  • Page 75: Snmp

    SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows a management application to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in the router. Use the SNMP screen to set up parameters for SNMP access. Figure 7-13. SNMP Screen Select the desired values and click on Save/Apply to configure the SNMP options. 6212-A2-GB23-00 September 2005 7.

  • Page 76: Internet Time

    7. Management Internet Time Use the Internet Time screen to specify whether the router uses Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to obtain the time of day from NTP servers on the Internet. To set up the router to obtain time from an NTP server: 1.

  • Page 77: Access Control – Services

    Access Control – Services You can enable or disable some services of your router by LAN or WAN. If no WAN connection is defined, only the LAN side can be configured. Figure 7-15. Services Setup Access Control – IP Addresses Web access to the router can be limited when Access Control Mode is enabled.

  • Page 78: Access Control – Passwords

    7. Management To assign the IP address of the management station that is permitted to access the local management services, enter the IP address in the box and click on the Save/Apply button. Figure 7-17. Access Control – IP Address Add Screen Access Control –...

  • Page 79: Update Software

    Update Software If your ISP releases new software for this router, follow these steps to perform an upgrade. 1. Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP. 2. Enter the path to the image file location or click on the "Browse" button to locate the image file.

  • Page 80: Reboot Router

    7. Management Reboot Router Select Management -> Reboot Router to reboot the router using the web interface. The router will save the current configuration and reboot itself using the new configuration. The rebooting process takes about two minutes to complete. Figure 7-20.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table A-1. 6212-I1 Specifications Specification Environment Interfaces Power Protocol Support Size Weight (Shipping) 6212-A2-GB23-00 Criteria Operating Temperature: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) Storage Temperature: –4° F to 149° F (–20° C to 65° C)
  • Page 82 A. Specifications September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...
  • Page 83 Index About This Guide, v Access Control IP Addresses, 7-11 Passwords, 7-12 Services, 7-11 ADSL, 5-21 BER Test, 3-5 Statistics, 3-4 Advanced Settings, DSL, 5-23 Advanced Setup, 5-1 ARP, 3-6 PVC Configuration, 5-2 Statistics, 3-4 Backing Up Configuration Settings, 7-1 BER Test, 3-5 Bridge Service, 5-4 Bridging groups, 5-15...
  • Page 84 Index IP Filtering Incoming, 5-11 Outgoing, 5-9 Japan Notices, D ports, connecting, 2-2 Local Area Network (LAN) Setup, 5-5 Statistics, 3-3 Logging In, 3-1 MAC Filtering, 5-12 Management, 7-1 Mapping ports, 5-15 Modulation Methods, 5-22 NAT, 5-6 Network Interface Card, 2-2 Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network, D to Users of the United States Telephone Network, C...
  • Page 85 Update Software, 7-13 User Name, Default, 2-10 View System Log, 7-7 Virtual Servers, 5-6 WAN, 3-2, 5-1 Setup, 5-4 Statistics, 3-3 Status, 3-2 6212-A2-GB23-00 Warranty, A Web Interface Home Page, 2-11 Using, 3-1 Weight, A-1 Windows 2000, 2-7 Windows 95, 2-8 Windows 98, 2-8 Windows ME, 2-7 Windows NT, 2-9...
  • Page 86 Index IN-4 September 2005 6212-A2-GB23-00...

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