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ARESCOM AresGate 2560 Software User Manual

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Version 2.0
June 2002
ARESCOM, INC.
3541 Gateway Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
USA
http://www.arescom.com

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  • Page 1 So f tw are U se r’ s G u i d e So f tw are U se r’ s G u i d e So f tw are U se r’ s G u i d e Version 2.0 June 2002 ARESCOM, INC. 3541 Gateway Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 http://www.arescom.com...
  • Page 2 Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. ARESCOM, Inc. has the right to make revisions and to change the contents of this document without any obligation to provide prior notice of such revisions and changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW Introduction .........................1 Features ..........................1 Package Includes .........................1 Minimum System Requirements ..................1 Management Interface Options ...................2 1.5.1 HTML Interface (Web-based) ................2 1.5.2 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) ..........
  • Page 4 Table of Contents CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ ..........................29 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Specifications ....................31 Software Features ......................33 APPENDIX B SNMP SPECIFICATIONS Standard Bridge MIB ......................37 Private MIB Implememtation ...................38 B.2.1 Terminalogy ...................... 38 B.2.2 MIB Description ....................39 APPENDIX C CABLE AND CONNECTORS Connector Specifications ....................45 C.1.1...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

    • Configurable web page for new user's registration. • Inline power feature through RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port (optional). 1.3 Package Includes • ARESCOM AresGate 2560/2561 Wireless Gateway (x 1). • Power adapter and cord set (x 1). • RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable (x 1).

  • Page 6: Management Interface Options

    Management Interface Options 1.5 Management Interface Options Access the AresGate management system through two simple management interface options: 1.5.1 HTML Interface (Web-based) Through the built-in web-based GUI (Graphic User Interface), you can change the AresGate's settings, upgrade its firmware, and monitor other wireless clients on the network. To use this management sys- tem, please follow the steps below: Step 1.

  • Page 7: Network Scenario

    Network Scenario 1.6 Network Scenario Figure 1.1 Single AresGate Device Network Scenario AresGate provides a connection point to the wireless clients and the wired LAN (Figure 1.1). The WAN port indicates an ADSL interface connection to the DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplier) in a central office over an existing phone line.
  • Page 8 Network Scenario Figure 1.2 illustrates AresGate wireless application in a semi-public area in conjunction with ARES- COM’s MTU DSL broadband platform, the ARESCOM CDS 6000 DSL Service System. Figure 1.2 Multiple AresGate Devices Network Scenario Roaming When a wireless client moves from one coverage area to another, AresGate automatically performs cli- ent roaming within the same subnet and the service provided to the client is continuous and seamless.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION CHAPTER 2: This chapter describes the front/back panel layout and installation procedure for Ares- Gate. 2.1 Front Panel Information Figure 2.1 AG2500 Front Panel PWR (Power) A PWR LED is ON when power is supplied to the AresGate. DIAG (Diagnostic) The DIAG LED indicates the AresGate is in a self-diagnostic mode during boot-up.

  • Page 10: Back Panel Information

    Back Panel Information 2.2 Back Panel Information Figure 2.2 AG2500 Back Panel PHONE The PHONE port allows you to connect to an external telephone set. DSL LINE The DSL port is where you connect the AresGate to a telephone outlet. POWER (13.5V AC/1A) The POWER port is where you connect the 13.5V AC power adapter.

  • Page 11: Setup Instructions

    Setup Instructions 2.4 Setup Instructions Before you start the setup process, make sure you follow the instructions below: Step 1. Disconnect the broadband service. Make sure your DSL broadband connection is shut down properly. Step 2. Turn off the power. Make sure the DSL modem and AresGate equipment are all turned off. Step 3.
  • Page 12 Setup Instructions June, 2002 AG2500Series Software User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START CHAPTER 3: AresGate offers a platform-independent, HTML-based GUI (graphical user interface) to simplify the setup and configuration of your AresGate device by using web browser. All PCs on your LAN network need to be set up properly in order to commu- nicate with the AresGate device.
  • Page 14 3. Verify your PC’s IP address: It MUST be 192.168.10.X (where X is in the range of 2-254). To verify your PC’s IP address, please follow the instructions below: For Windows 95/98/ME users: Step 1. Click Start -> Run. Step 2. Enter winipcfg and click OK to prompt the IP Configuration window. Step 3.

  • Page 15: Software Configuration

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION CHAPTER 4: 4.1 Open Your Browser Follow the steps below to open your web browser: Step 1. Launch a web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) from your com- puter. Enter the default URL http://192.168.10.1 and press Enter. Figure 4.1 Opening an Internet Web Browser The Web browser may take a minute or two to log on to your AresGate for first time...

  • Page 16: Basic - Setup

    Basic - SETUP 4.2 Basic - SETUP Figure 4.1 SETUP Page Consult your ISP and use the SETUP page to configure AresGate’s ATMPVC WAN interface. Encapsulation: Allows you to choose the following encapsulation types at the ATM interface: Not in Use SNAP/IP PPPoA VC MUX PPPoA LLC...
  • Page 17 Basic - SETUP NAT: Network Address Translation allows the AresGate to perform IP-sharing, which means multiple PCs on your LAN with private IP addresses can share Internet access using one public IP address. Remote IP: The IP address of the remote server provided by your ISP. WAN IP: AresGate’s WAN IP address provided by your ISP.

  • Page 18: Basic - Wireless

    Basic - WIRELESS 4.3 Basic - WIRELESS Figure 4.2 WIRELESS Page The WIRELESS page provides the configuration parameters for AresGate's wireless feature. It con- tains the following settings: SSID (Service Set ID) The SSID is an unique identifier that AresGate and wireless clients use to associate with each other. The SSID can be any alphanumeric entry up to 32 characters long and is case sensitive.
  • Page 19 Basic - WIRELESS Wireless Channel Number A wireless channel number is a specific frequency band at which AresGate communicates with a cli- ent. You can select one of the 11 channels from the drop-down menu for the AresGate to use. However, if you enable the Auto-Channeling feature, the channel you selected here will be ignored by the sys- tem.

  • Page 20: Basic - Authentication

    Basic - AUTHENTICATION 4.4 Basic - AUTHENTICATION Figure 4.3 AUTHENTICATION Page The AUTHENTICATION page allows you to configure AresGate to establish communication with a RADIUS server for the purpose of user authentication and accounting. If the user passes the authentica- tion, then the user is allowed access to the network and service that AresGate provides.
  • Page 21 Basic - AUTHENTICATION MAC address authentication is performed first. If the MAC address is not in the RADIUS server or local SOHO profile, then EAP authentication is performed. The user is REQUIRED to input the user- name and password for authentication purpose. There are three options for you to choose: If you select No Authentication, AresGate will not perform the authentication process.

  • Page 22: Basic - Dhcp

    Basic - DHCP 4.5 Basic - DHCP Figure 4.4 DHCP Page The DHCP page allows you configure the DHCP feature and assign or reserve IP addresses. At default, the DHCP feature is set to On. There are three options for you to choose: If you select Relay On, then you have activated AresGate’s DHCP relay feature.

  • Page 23: Reserved Ip Table

    Basic - DHCP Step 4. If you wish to specify a pool of IP addresses that can be dynamically assigned as private IP addresses, you can enter an IP address in the Start IP field as the beginning and another IP address in the End IP field as the end of the IP range.

  • Page 24: Basic - User Status

    Basic - USER STATUS 4.6 Basic - USER STATUS Figure 4.5 USER STATUS Page The USER STATUS page displays the current logon user status and contains the following informa- tion: 4.6.1 Current Log-on User Status Index: A serial ID number, which is assigned by the system, for logon users. User: It displays user’s identification as MAC address for MAC authenticated user or username for EAP authenticated user.

  • Page 25: Basic - Status

    Basic - STATUS 4.7 Basic - STATUS Figure 4.6 STATUS Page The Status page displays AresGate’s network statistics and general system information. System System Name: AresGate device name used for identification purpose. Location: The location name where AresGate is installed. Firmware Version: Current installed firmware version number.

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan

    Basic - STATUS Ethernet Port Statistics Received Packets: The total number of packets received on the Ethernet port. Transmit Packets: The total number of packets transmitted on the Ethernet port. Overrun Packets: The total number of receiver overruns. Underrun Packets: The total number of transmitter underruns.

  • Page 27: Advanced - Administration

    Advanced - ADMINISTRATION 4.8 Advanced - ADMINISTRATION Figure 4.7 ADMINISTRATION Page To ensure AresGate’s maximum administrative security, the ADMINISTRATION page in the advanced section allows you to enter a desired username and password. Reboot: Click this button to reboot AresGate remotely. It acts the same as the power switch on the back of the unit.
  • Page 28 Advanced - ADMINISTRATION Primary DNS: Allows you to assign the IP Address of the Primary DNS provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS: Allows you to assign the IP Address of the Secondary DNS provided by your ISP. When you are ready, click Save to save the values to your AresGate. If you do not wish to save the con- figuration, simply click Cancel.

  • Page 29: Advanced - Ip Routing

    Advanced - IP ROUTING 4.9 Advanced - IP ROUTING Figure 4.8 IP ROUTING Page Use the IP ROUTING page to create paths or routes for AresGate to forward data packets to their des- tinations. You need to create an IP route when there are other routers on your LAN. 4.9.1 Current IP Routing Table The Current IP Routing Table displays the index number (ID), Destination IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and Interface for each IP route entry.

  • Page 30: Advanced - Snmp

    Advanced - SNMP 4.10 Advanced - SNMP Figure 4.9 SNMP Page Use the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) page to add or delete SNMP entries. This page also lists all the SNMP entries in AresGate. If you select SNMP Off, then you are disabling the SNMP feature. If you select SNMP On, then you are enabling the SNMP feature, and you must enter a valid SNMP server IP address in the SNMP IP field.

  • Page 31: Add Snmp Entry

    Advanced - SNMP 4.10.2Add SNMP Entry Community: Allows you to enter the SNMP string. Read: Allows you to enable or disable the Read function on this community. Write: Allows you to enable or disable the Write function on this community. Click Add/Edit to add a new entry or edit an existing entry in the Current SNMP Table.

  • Page 32: Advanced - Upgrade

    Step 2. In the File Name field, enter the file name of the new firmware that you want to load and install. Please check ARESCOM website for the latest firmware filename. NOTE: The firmware image file must be placed in the root directory of the FTP file server.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5: 5.1 FAQ Symptom Possible Cause Resolution Make sure the RJ-11 phone RJ-11 phone cable loose or cable is plugged into the back not connected properly. panel of the unit and the other end into the phone wall jack. The DSL LED RJ-11 phone cable defective.
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  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A: A.1 Hardware Specifications WAN Interface ADSL Interface: • One ADSL port (RJ-11). • ADSL Line Code: Support ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.DMT), and ITU-T G.992.2 (G.Lite). ADSL Data Rate: • ANSI T1.413: Up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 1024 Kbps upstream operating at full rate connection.

  • Page 36: Operating Environment

    Mechanical • Dimensions: 8” (w) x 5.75” (d) x 1.5” (h). • Weight: 1.5 lbs. Operating Environment • Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Operating humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing. Power External AC Power Adapter • Input: 230V 85mA or 120V 155mA, 47-60 Hz. •...

  • Page 37: Software Features

    A.2 Software Features Authentication 802.1x Authentication • EAP/ MD5 (PPP Extensible Authentication Protocol, RFC 2284) mechanism for authentica- tion. • RADIUS server (RFC2865, RFC 2869). • RADIUS Accounting (RFC 2866). MAC Authentication • Authentication through the client's MAC address (RFC 2865). Web Re-direction •...

  • Page 38: Network Management

    DHCP • DHCP server (RFC 2131,RFC2132): automatic to assign IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS to workstations. • DHCP relay. • DHCP pass-through. Bridging • IEEE 802.1d-compliant transparent bridging between wireless interface and wired LAN inter- face. • Bridge Filters – Up to 32 filter entries, MAC address criteria setup. •...
  • Page 39 Functions • Device configuration. • Firmware upgrade available via FTP or locally. • Real time status display and event report and Syslog. • Remote reboot (hardware) and reset. NOTE: Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AG2500Series Software User’s Guide June, 2002...
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  • Page 41: Snmp Specifications

    SNMP SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B: AresGate device follows the IETF standard RFC1213. Currently the standard MIB-II is implemented in all but the following three groups: • OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= {mib-2 8} • Transmission OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= {mib-2 10} • snmp OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= {mib-2 11} B.1 Standard Bridge MIB AresGate supports standard bridge MIB (root: 1.3.6.1.2.1.17) as specified in RFC1493.

  • Page 42: Private Mib Implememtation

    5.1.1.2 Dot1DSTATICReceivePort, Integer, Read Only 5.1.1.3 Dot1DSTATICAllowedToGoto, String, Read Only 5.1.1.4 Dot1DSTATICStatus, Integer, Read Only NOTE: ADSL and ATM stand MIBs will be supported in later version. B.2 Private MIB Implememtation AresGate also supports wireless MIB (IEEE 802dot11) and private MIB. B.2.1 Terminalogy This section presents the syntax and access type categories used to describe each variable.

  • Page 43: Mib Description

    TimeStamp TimeStamp is defined in RFC 1443 as the value of the MIB-II sysUpTime object at which a specific event occurred. IP address The variable indicates the IP address. Timeticks Timeticks is a nonnegative integer that counts the hundredths of a second since an event. Max-Access This variable, which applies to SNMPv2, can represent one of the following four states: •...
  • Page 44 SysModel SYNTAX: String ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: Specifies the model name for this unit SysVersion SYNTAX: String ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: The version number of firmware and boot-code or hardware SysDate, string, Read Only SYNTAX: String ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: System firmware Built Date DNSEnable SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-Write...
  • Page 45 DHCPEnable SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-Write DESCRIPTION: Enable(1) or disable(0) the DHCP server function on this unit DHCPLeaseTime SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-Write DESCRIPTION: DHCP IP address leased time ReservedIPNum SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: Number of reserved IP addresses 3.4.1.1ReservedIPAddr SYNTAX: IP address ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: IP address reserved IPPoolNum...
  • Page 46 3.6.1.2PoolEndIP SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: The last IP address of the IP pool Reserved Reserved Reserved SysRIPEnable SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-Write DESCRIPTION: Global RIP status 0: disable 1: enable Interface Group (1.3.6.1.4.1.5139.2.2) IfNumber SYNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: Number of System Interface 1.2.1.1IfIndex YNTAX: Integer ACCESS: Read-only...
  • Page 47 1.2.1.2IfName SYNTAX: String ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: Interface Name of each individual system interface as shown by "show interface sum- mary" command 1.2.1.3PrimaryIP SYNTAX: IP address ACCESS: Read-only DESCRIPTION: An interface may have multiple IP addresses, this is the primary IP address of each interface.
  • Page 48 1.2.1.8NATIP SYNTAX: IP address ACCESS: Read-Write DESCRIPTION: The designated IP address used to execute the NAT on the interface June, 2002 AG2500Series Software User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Cable And Connectors

    CABLE AND CONNECTORS APPENDIX C: C.1 Connector Specifications C.1.1 10/100 Ports The 10/100 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts with internal crossovers, as shown by an X in the port name. These ports have their trans- mit (Tx) and receive (Rx) signals internally crossed so that a straight-through Ether- net cable and an adapter can be attached to the port.
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  • Page 51: Glossary

    DNS (Domain Name A mechanism that translates host domain names into its System) numeric IP Address and vice-versa. A domain name is an easy-to-remember nickname for numerical IP addresses required by a computer, such as janedoe@arescom.com. AG2500Series Software User’s Guide June, 2002...
  • Page 52 The encapsulating or enclosing data within a particular IP header. Sometimes Encapsulation the entire frame from one network is placed in the header used by the data link layer protocol of another network. A specific algorithm used to encrypt or encode the data so that it becomes Encryption unreadable to unauthorized users that do not know the decryption key.

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