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6218 Wireless Router

User's Guide
Document No. 6218-A2-GB20-00
February 2005

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  • Page 1: Wireless Router

    6218 Wireless Router User’s Guide Document No. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 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 If the site has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the modem does not disable the alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your Telephone Company or a qualified installer. February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 5 Largo, FL 33773-1502 Date of Issue: Paradyne Corporation, located at the above address, hereby certifies that the Model Number 6218-AX-XXX (where X may be any numeric character) bearing labeling identification number US:AW2DL04B6388-AX complies with: the Federal Communications Commission's ("FCC") Rules and Regulations 47 CFR Part 68, the Administrative Council on Terminal Attachments ("ACTA")-adopted technical criteria TIA-968-A, "Telecommunications - Telephone Terminal...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Definitions ..........Features of the 6218 Wireless Router ......
  • Page 8 Modem Test......... . February 2005 3-10 3-11 3-13 3-13 3-14 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-21 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-25 3-26 3-27 3-27 3-28 3-30 3-30 3-31 3-31 3-33 3-33 3-36 3-38 3-38 3-39 3-40 3-41 3-42 3-43 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 9 What is a Router? ........Index 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005...
  • Page 10 Contents February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    Technical 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. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Description Describes the features of the router.
  • Page 12 About This Guide February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    (“downstream”) than it does for information going to the Internet from your PC (“upstream”). The Model 6218 is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem that may be set by you to run in bridge or router mode. Because it is most frequently used as a router, that is how it is referred to in this manual.

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    Link LED: The Activity LED shows the state of the PPPoA or PPPoE connection. Off: no PPP connection is established or the connection is not used. Blinking: a PPP connection is being attempted. Solid green: a PPP February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 15: Packing List

    WLAN: Solid green: the wireless LAN is enabled. Flickering: there is activity on the wireless LAN. Packing List Your router is shipped with the following: Power adapter Ethernet cable (RJ45, straight-through wiring) Phone cable (RJ11) CD-ROM containing this manual 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 1. Introduction...
  • Page 16 1. Introduction February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation And Pc Setup

    4. Connect the cylindrical power plug into the POWER connector on the back of the device. Next: — If you have a wall-mount adapter, plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Chapter 3, Using the Web Interface February 2005 for router configuration...
  • Page 18 The supplied power adapter may look different than the one illustrated here. Figure 2-1. 5. Configure your router and your wireless devices to communicate with each other. Turn on your PC any other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches. Hardware Installation February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 19: Configuring Your Pc's Ip Address

    (NIC) and select Properties. (Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection). The Local Area Connection dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network items. 6218-A2-GB20-00 2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup February 2005...
  • Page 20 4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked, and click on Properties. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. Network Connections in Windows XP Local Area Connection Properties in Windows XP February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 21: Windows 2000

    The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has already been enabled, in which case you can skip Step 6218-A2-GB20-00 TCP/IP Properties in Windows XP February 2005 2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup...

  • Page 22: Windows Me

    5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click on Add. 6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box. 7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click on OK. February 2005 Step 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 23: Windows 95

    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. 6218-A2-GB20-00 2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup Step February 2005...

  • Page 24: Windows Nt 4.0

    Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) in the IP Address field. Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. 11. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel. Step February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 25: Using The Web Interface

    If you see a login redirection screen when you access the web interface, verify that JavaScript support is enabled in your browser. Also, if you do not get the screen shown in Internet files. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Login Screen Setup. You should have your PCs Figure...

  • Page 26: Home Page

    To set up LAN and WAN options, select Setup from the Home page. shows the Setup page. The menu is broken into two sections: the WAN configuration and the LAN configuration. (Figure 3-2) that appears after the log in screen is the Home page. Home Page February 2005 Figure 3-3 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 27: Wide Area Network Connection

    Note that the Apply button temporarily saves changes you make. To make changes permanent, click on Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Setup Options February 2005...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Wan

    Since multiple users can use the router, the router can simultaneously support multiple connection types. You must set up different profiles for each connection. The router supports the following protocols: DHCP PPPoA (RFC 2364) PPPoE (RFC 2516) Static Bridged February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 29: New Connection

    Username - The username for the PPPoE access. This is provided by your DSL service provider or your ISP. Password - The password for the PPPoE access. This is provided by your DSL service provider or your ISP. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Firewall/NAT Services February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...
  • Page 30 PPP Unnumbered – Specifies that the calling and answering routers will not request IP addresses. Figure 3-4. To complete the connection you must now click the Apply button. The Apply button will temporarily save this connection. To make the change permanent, click on PPPoE Connection Setup February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 31: Pppoa Connection Setup

    — CDVT (Cell Delay Variation Tolerance) Following is a description of the different options: Username – The username for the PPPoA access. This is provided by your DSL service provider or your ISP. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Firewall/NAT Services February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...
  • Page 32 Default Gateway – Specifies whether a default gateway is used. Debug – Enables PPPoA connection debugging facilities. PPP Unnumbered – Specifies that the calling and answering routers will not request IP addresses. Figure 3-5. PPPoA Connection Setup February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 33: Static Connection Setup

    DSL service provider or your ISP will supply these. 10. Select the quality of service (QOS). Leave the default value if your ISP did not provide this information. 11. Set the mode to Bridged or Routed as instructed by your ISP. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Firewall/NAT Services Firewall/NAT Services February 2005 3.

  • Page 34: Dhcp Connection Setup

    VLAN ID and priority. 6. Select NAT and Firewall if you want them active for this connection. Firewall and NAT services must be enabled. See 3-10 Static IP Connection Setup Firewall/NAT Services February 2005 on page 3-17. 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 35: Bridged Connection

    A pure bridged connection does not assign an IP address to the WAN interface. This connection method makes the router act as a hub that passes packets across the WAN interface to the LAN interface. 6218-A2-GB20-00 DHCP Connection Setup February 2005 3.
  • Page 36 — CDVT (Cell Delay Variation Tolerance) Figure 3-8. To complete the connection you must now click the Apply button. The Apply button will temporarily save this connection. To make the change permanent, click on 3-12 3-8). Bridged Connection Setup February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 37: Modify An Existing Connection

    2. Under WAN Setup, select Modem. This will bring up the Modem Setup screen. Leave the default value if your ISP did not provide this information. For most cases, this screen should not be modified. Figure 3-9. 6218-A2-GB20-00 Modem Setup February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...

  • Page 38: Configuring The Lan

    DHCP server running on your network, do not enable a second DHCP server. To enable DHCP: Procedure 1. From the Home screen, click on Setup. 2. Under LAN Setup, select LAN Configuration. The LAN Group 1 Configuration screen appears. Figure 3-10. LAN Group 1 Configuration 3-14 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 39: Changing The Router's Ip Address

    The Hostname can be any alphanumeric word beginning with a letter and containing no spaces. The domain name is used to in conjunction with the host name to uniquely identify the router. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Switch

    The Apply button will temporarily save the Ethernet Switch settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-11. Ethernet Switch 3-16 Figure 3-10, LAN Group 1 February 2005 Configuration. 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 41: Firewall/Nat Services

    The Apply button will temporarily save this setting. To make the change permanent, click on Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-12. Firewall/NAT Services 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-17...

  • Page 42: Advanced

    2. Enable UPnP and then select which connection will utilize UPnP. 3. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-13. UPnP 3-18 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 43: Sntp

    WAN IP address into a LAN IP address. You can use the LAN Clients screen to reserve an IP address for a DHCP client. LAN Clients 6218-A2-GB20-00 on page 3-22. February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...
  • Page 44 WAN IP address, users can call you. 5. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-15. Port Forwarding: Netmeeting 3-20 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 45: Ip Filters

    5. Click on Apply. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-16. IP Filters 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-21...

  • Page 46: Lan Clients

    VLAN IDs to the LAN ports. To configure VLANs: Procedure 1. From the Home screen, click on Advanced. 2. Under Advanced, select VLAN. The VLAN screen appears. 3. Click the appropriate buttons to assign VLAN IDs to the LAN ports. 3-22 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 47: Bridge Filters

    To delete a filter rules, select the filter rule entry to delete in the Delete selection box. Note that multiple deletions are possible. Once all the desired filter rules are selected for deletion, click on the Apply button. The Select All select box can also 6218-A2-GB20-00 Figure 3-19, Bridge Filters.
  • Page 48 Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. Note: On a windows based machine, you can find a MAC address with the ipconfig program. At a command prompt, type: ipconfig /all 3-24 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 49: Web Filters

    4. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-20. Web Filters 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-25...

  • Page 50: Multicast

    2. Under Advanced, select Muliticast. 3. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-21. Multicast 3-26 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 51: Igmp Snooping

    IP domain users to access the Internet through the router. To enable Static Routing: Procedure 1. From the Home screen, click on Advanced. 2. Under Advanced, select Static Routing. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-27...

  • Page 52: Dynamic Routing

    The RIP protocol regularly broadcasts routing information to other routers on the network. To enable Dynamic Routing: Procedure 1. From the Home screen, click on Advanced. 2. Under Advanced, select Dynamic Routing. 3-28 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 53 5. The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-24. Dynamic Routing 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-29...

  • Page 54: Access Control

    Tools and select System Commands. On the System Commands page, click on Save All. Figure 3-25. Access Control Log Out Click on Log Out to close the session. 3-30 Firewall/NAT Services on page 3-17) and enabled on that WAN February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 55: Wireless

    Figure 3-26. Wireless Setup Screen Table 3-1. Parameter Enable AP SSID Hidden SSID 6218-A2-GB20-00 Wireless Setup (1 of 2) Description Enabling the Access Point (AP) turns on the router’s wireless capability. To use wireless devices, verify that the box is checked.
  • Page 56 802.11g (54 Mbps) clients, or all. To allow any client to connect, select Mixed. Enable 4X mode only if all clients that will connect to the wireless LAN support 802.11b+. Select if you want to forbid communication between users on the wireless LAN. February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 57: Configuration

    The Wireless Security screen contains the settings for applying security to your wireless LAN. To change Wireless Security: Procedure 1. From the Home screen, click on the Wireless tab. 2. From the Wireless menu, click on Security. The Wireless Security screen appears. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-33...
  • Page 58 An Authentication Type of Open is recommended. Figure 3-29. Wireless Security WEP Screen — 802.1x. This security level uses a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) authentication server to manage network access. Specify 3-34 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 59 Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. Then turn off and turn on the router to put the settings into effect. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...

  • Page 60: Management

    3. Select: — Access List – To allow or deny access to the wireless LAN by MAC address. Enable the access list, then add allowed or denied MAC addresses. Figure 3-32. Wireless Management Access List Screen 3-36 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 61 Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. Then turn off and turn on the router to put the settings into effect. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface...

  • Page 62: Tools

    Connectivity to the unit will be lost. You can reconnect after the unit reboots. Restore Defaults: Use this button to restore factory default configuration. Connectivity to the unit will be lost. You can reconnect after the unit reboots. 3-38 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 63: Remote Log

    Panic Alert Citical Error Warning Notice Info Debug 6218-A2-GB20-00 defines the different severity levels. Severity Levels Description System panic or other condition that causes the router to stop functioning. Conditions that require immediate correction, such as a corrupted system database.

  • Page 64: User Management

    The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click on Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, click on Save All. 3-40 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 65: Update Gateway

    The firmware upgrade should take less that 5 minutes to complete. If it takes longer than 5 minutes, something has gone wrong. Caution: Do not remove power from the router during the firmware upgrade procedure. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-41...

  • Page 66: Ping Test

    3-40, the router passed the Ping Test; this basically means that the TCP/IP protocol is up and running. If this first test does not pass, the TCP/IP protocol is not loaded. In this case, restart the router. 3-42 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 67: Modem Test

    Before running this test, make sure you have a valid DSL link; if the DSL link is not connected, this test will always fail. Also, the DSLAM must support this feature. Not all DSLAMs have OAM F4 and F5 support. Figure 3-41. Modem Test 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3. Using the Web Interface 3-43...

  • Page 68: Status

    DHCP Clients – Select to view the list of DHCP clients. Modem Status – Select to view the Status and Statistics of your broadband (DSL) connection, as shown in Figure 3-43. Modem Status 3-44 Figure 3-42. Figure 3-43. February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 69 Figure 3-44. Figure 3-44. Product Information System Log – Select to view all logged information. Depending upon the severity level, this logged information will generate log reports to a remote host (if remote logging is enabled). 3-45 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005...
  • Page 70 3. Using the Web Interface 3-46 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 71: The Router Is Not Functional

    2. Make sure that your PC and the router are on the same network segment. The router's default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If you are running a Windows-based 6218-A2-GB20-00 Connecting the Hardware February 2005 in Chapter 2, Hardware...

  • Page 72: Leds Blink In A Sequential Pattern

    2. Verify that the phone line is connected directly to the wall and to the line input on the router. If the phone line is connected to the phone side of the router or you have a splitter installed on the phone line, the DSL light will not come on. February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

  • Page 73: What Is A Firewall

    Normal servers like these are blocked from working by the NAT functionality. The solution is to isolate the single local computer into a DMZ. This makes the single computer look like it is directly on the Internet, and others can access this machine. 6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005...

  • Page 74: What Is A Router

    If your machine can reach all stations on the same subnet (usually a building or a sector within a building), but cannot communicate outside of this area, it is usually because of an incorrectly configured default gateway. February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 75 DMZ, Explained, A-1 DoC, D Document Feedback, A Purpose and Intended Audience, v Summary, v duplex mode, 3-16 Dynamic Routing, 3-28 6218-A2-GB20-00 EMI Notice Canada, D Japan, D Enable/Disable DHCP, 3-14 ending session, 3-30 end-to-end test, 3-43 Ethernet cable, 2-1...
  • Page 76 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, D switch configuration, 3-16 System Commands, 3-38 Requirements, 1-2 Terminology, A-1 Tests OAM F4 and F5, 3-43 Ping, 3-42 Tools, 3-38 TOS byte, 3-42 Trademarks, A Troubleshooting, 4-1 Update Gateway, 3-41 Upgrade Firmware, 3-41 UPnP, 3-18 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...
  • Page 77 User Management, 3-40 Username, 3-1 VLAN, 3-22 Configuring, 3-4 Connection, 3-3 6218-A2-GB20-00 Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information, A Web filters, 3-25 Web Interface, using, 3-1 Wide Area Network Connection, 3-3 Windows 2000, 2-5 95, 98, 2-7 ME, 2-6 NT 4.0, 2-8...
  • Page 78 Index IN-4 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00...

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