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VisionNet 202ER User Manual

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VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User's Guide
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Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the VisionNet 202ER
ADSL Ethernet bridge/router. Your LAN (local area network) will
now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed ADSL
connection.
This User Guide will show you how to install and set up the
VisionNet 202ER ADSL Bridge/Router, and how to customize its
configuration to get the most out of your new product.
Features
Internal ADSL modem for high-speed Internet access
10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet
connectivity to all computers on your LAN
Network address translation (NAT), Firewall, and IP filtering
functions to provide security for your LAN
Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP
Relay
Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP,
and IP and DSL performance monitoring
Configuration program you access via an HTML browser
System Requirements
In order to use the VisionNet 202ER ADSL/Ethernet router, you
must have the following:
ADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with
at least one public Internet address for your LAN
One or more computers each containing an Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC)
An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to
more than one computer on an Ethernet network.
For system configuration using the supplied web-based
program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer v5.0 or
later, or Netscape v6.2 or later
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  • Page 1 IP and DSL performance monitoring Configuration program you access via an HTML browser System Requirements In order to use the VisionNet 202ER ADSL/Ethernet router, you must have the following: ADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with...

  • Page 2: Typographical Conventions

    Notational conventions Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the glossary (Appendix D). For brevity, the VisionNet 202ER is referred to as “the router.” The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
  • Page 3 VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Getting to Know the VisionNet 202ER Parts Check In addition to this document, your VisionNet 202ER should arrive with the following (in picture, clockwise from upper left): VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router Power adapter and power cord...

  • Page 4: Front Panel

    VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Front Panel The front panel contains lights called LEDs that indicate the status of the unit. Figure 2. Front Panel and LEDs Label When On Solid green when using PPPoE or PPPoA, if the user has authenticated to the ISP’s server.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guid Rear Panel The rear panel contains the ports for the unit's data and power connections. Figure 3. Rear Panel Connections Label Function POWER Switches the unit on and off DC INPUT Connects to the supplied power converter cable...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Quick Start This Quick Start provides basic instructions for connecting the VisionNet 202ER to a computer or LAN and to the Internet. Part 1 describes setting up the hardware. Part 2 shows you how to configure basic settings on the VisionNet 202ER to get your LAN connected to the Internet.
  • Page 7 VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Figure 4. Overview of Hardware Connections Step 1. Connect the ADSL cable and optional telephone. Connect one end of the provided phone cable to the port labeled ADSL on the rear panel of the device. Connect the other end to your wall phone jack.
  • Page 8 Ethernet cable to your PC and the other to the Ethernet port on the VisionNet 202ER. If you are using the VisionNet 202ER with a hub/switch, you must use a “crossover” Ethernet cable (not provided) to attach directly to the device.

  • Page 9: Part 2 - Configuring Your Computers

    VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide Part 2 — Configuring Your Computers Part 2 of the Quick Start provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your computers to work with the VisionNet 202ER. Before you begin By default, the VisionNet 202ER automatically assigns all required Internet settings to your PCs.
  • Page 10 VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guid 8. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon. 9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.
  • Page 11 VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 8. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab. 9. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click 10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
  • Page 12 VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guid automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically. 12. Click twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel. Windows Me PCs 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  • Page 13 In some cases, you may want to assign Internet information to some or all of your PCs directly (often called “statically”), rather than allowing the VisionNet 202ER to assign it. This option may be desirable (but not required) if: You have obtained one or more public IP addresses that...
  • Page 14 Quick Start page. To access the Configuration Manager Quick Start page, open the Web browser on any PC connected to the VisionNet 202ER. Type the following URL in the address/location box and press <Return>: 10.0.0.2/hag/pages/home.ssi Figure 5 shows the Quick Start page: Figure 5.

  • Page 15: Operation Mode

    ISP: Operation Mode Enable? This setting enables or disables the VisionNet 202ER. When set to “No”, the device cannot be used to provide Internet connectivity for your network. Set it to “Yes” now, if necessary. Encapsulation: This setting determines the type of data link used to communicate with your ISP: LLC muxed or VC.
  • Page 16 Default Router Settings In addition to handling the DSL connection to your ISP, the VisionNet 202ER ADSL/Ethernet router can provide a variety of services to your network. The device is preconfigured with default settings for use with a typical home or small office network.

  • Page 17: Testing Your Installation

    Testing Your Installation The Quick Start process you just completed should enable any computer on your LAN to use the VisionNet 202ER’s ADSL connection to access the Internet. To test the connection, turn on the device, wait about 30 seconds, and then verify that its LEDs are illuminated as shown in Table 2.
  • Page 18 Using VisionNet’s Diagnostic Utilities If the LEDs do not illuminate as expected or you cannot connect to the Internet, you can use utilities on the VisionNet 202ER while working with your ISP to diagnose any problems. You can access these diagnostic utilities, which are shown in Figure 6, from your Web browser on any computer connected to the device.

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