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CastleNet CBW500 User Manual

802.11g wireless cable residential gateway
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CBW500/501
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 CBW500/501 User’s Manual For 1 Port and 4 Ports Model...
  • Page 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION....................2 FEATURES ......................2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.................3 HARDWARE CONNECTION ...............3 LED INDICATORS ..................2 Mode ........................2 GETTING STARTED ..................3 CONFIGURATION MENU................4 7.1 S ........................4 TATUS 7.1.1 Software ......................4 7.1.2 Connection ....................5 7.1.3 Security ......................6 7.1.4 Diagnostics ....................7 7.2 B ........................8 ASIC 7.2.1 Setup......................8 7.2.2 DHCP......................9...
  • Page 4 7.3.3 MAC Filtering.....................13 7.3.4 Port Filtering ....................14 7.3.5 Forwarding ....................15 7.3.6 Port Triggers....................16 7.3.7 DMZ Host....................17 7.3.8 RIP Setup ....................18 7.4 F ......................19 IREWALL 7.4.1 ToD Filter ....................19 7.4.2 Web Filter ....................20 7.4.3 Local Log ....................21 7.4.4 Remote Log ....................22 7.5 P .....................23 ARENTS...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    802.11g also backward-compatible with 802.11b WLAN equipment, preserving existing network investments. The CBW500 can work as DHCP server to assigns an IP Address to every PC on the LAN automatically and/or work as DHCP client to get an IP address dynamically assigned by ISP.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    LAN via Ethernet cables. Reset: Click RESET button to restart the system while press in and hold RESET button for about three seconds to reset the CBW500 to the factory default settings. Antenna: These connection ports are reverse polarity.

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Color Mode Status Power Green O.K. Cable Green Connected WLAN Green WLAN interface has data transmitting USB (optional) Green Connected Activity Green/Orange Blinking Data transmitting 10/100Linked Green/Orange Green as 10Mbps LAN1~4 Orange as 100Mbps...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    You can access the Configuration Page by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the CBW500. The default IP Address of the CBW500 is shown as right. Leave the User name as blank and the password as cable and then press OK button.

  • Page 9: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu 7.1 Status 7.1.1 Software This page displays information of current system software.

  • Page 10: Connection

    7.1.2 Connection This page displays information of status of cable modem’s HCF and IP network connectivity.

  • Page 11: Security

    Administrator can change the logging password in this page. It is recommended that you change the password once you have accessed the CBW500 for the first time. The password can be up to 64 characters. This page also provides an easy way to restore the factory defaults settings if...

  • Page 12: Diagnostics

    7.1.4 Diagnostics This page provides ping diagnostics function to help user solve IP connectivity problems. PING is a utility, which is used to determine whether a device is active at the specified IP address. PING is normally used to test the physical connection between two devices, to ensure that everything is working correctly.

  • Page 13: Basic

    7.2 Basic 7.2.1 Setup This page allows configuration of the basic features of the broadband gateway related to your ISP’s connection. There are three options of obtaining a WAN IP address. Obtain WAN IP Address by DHCP Static WAN IP Address (for most leased line users) Obtain WAN IP Address by PPPoE (for most dial-up users) Select the item according to your situation and enter the information required by your ISP.

  • Page 14: Dhcp

    Local Address for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses and the number of CPEs (clients). Starting Local Address Because the CBW500’s default IP address is 192.168.0.1.the Starting Local address must be 192.168.0.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.0.253. The default Starting Local Address is 192.168.0.10.

  • Page 15: Advanced

    The DHCP Client Lease Info table displays the PCs that are given IP addresses by the CBW500. For each PC, the list shows the MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Duration and Expires. 7.3 Advanced 7.3.1 Options This page allows configuration of advanced features of the CBW500.
  • Page 16 PPTP PassThrough PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) is the method used to enable VPN* sessions to a Windows NT4.0, 2000 server. To allow tunnels to pass through the CBW500. The default setting is enable. *VPN (Virtual Private Networking) is a security measure that basically creates a secure connection between two remote locations.

  • Page 17: Ip Filtering

    7.3.2 IP Filtering This page allows configuration of IP address filters in order to block Internet traffic to specific network on the LAN. Tick Enable check box and enter the IP address or IP address range you want to block and then click Apply button.

  • Page 18: Mac Filtering

    7.3.3 MAC Filtering This page allows configuration of MAC address filters in order to block Internet traffic to specific network on the LAN. Enter the MAC address you want to block and then click Apply button.

  • Page 19: Port Filtering

    7.3.4 Port Filtering This page allows configuration of port address filters in order to block Internet traffic to specific network on the LAN. Tick Enable check box and enter the port or port range you want to block. Select Protocol type and then click Apply button.

  • Page 20: Forwarding

    7.3.5 Forwarding This allows for incoming requests on specific port numbers to reach web, FTP server and mail servers, etc. so they can be accessed from the public Internet. The table on the right is commonly used port numbers. Tick Enable check box and enter the Local IP address, port or port range you want to block.

  • Page 21: Port Triggers

    7.3.6 Port Triggers This page allows configuration of dynamic triggers to specific devices on the LAN. It allows special applications that require specific port number with bi0directional traffic of function properly. Applications such as video conferencing, video, gaming, and some messenging program features may require these special settings.

  • Page 22: Dmz Host

    7.3.7 DMZ Host This page allows configuration of a specific network device to be exposed or visible directly to the WAN (public Internet). This may be used when problem applications do not work with port triggers. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application.

  • Page 23: Rip Setup

    7.3.8 RIP Setup This page allows configuration of RIP parameters related to authentication, destination IP address/subnet mask, and reporting intervals. RIP automatically identifies and uses the best known and quickest route to any given destination address. You need to enable (default) RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature and configure its related settings and then click Apply.

  • Page 24: Firewall

    7.4 Firewall 7.4.1 ToD Filter This page allows configuration of web access filters to block all Internet traffic to and from specific network devices based on time of day settings. Follow the instructions below to create the Time of Day (ToD) filters: 1.

  • Page 25: Web Filter

    Denial of Service attacks. Go to the Parental Control page to block Internet access to specific web sites. Filter Proxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the CBW500’s security. Denying Filter Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers.

  • Page 26: Local Log

    Filter Java Applets Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java Applets, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Filter ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language.

  • Page 27: Remote Log

    7.4.4 Remote Log This page allows optional configuration of events to be sent to a local system log server. Tick the events you want to be sent to the system log server and indicate the system log server’s IP address and then click Apply to active remote log feature.

  • Page 28: Parents Control

    7.5 Parents Control 7.5.1 Basic This page allows basic selection of rules which block certain Internet content and Web sites. When you change your Parental Control settings, you must click on the appropriate “Apply”, “Add” or “Remove” button for your new settings to take effect.

  • Page 29: Wireless

    Network Name (SSID) SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a unique identifier for your wireless network. You must have the same SSID entered into the CBW500 and each of its wireless clients. The default SSID is CBW500. Network Type Select Open to indicate the network as an open network...
  • Page 30 Country/Channel Select your region and proper channel. Channel is a similar concept to any radio device. The CBW500 allows you to choose different radio channels in the wireless spectrum. Regional Channel North American 1-11 Japan 1-14 European (ETSI) 1-13 Spain...

  • Page 31: Security

    7.6.2 Security This page allows configuration of the WEP keys and/or passphrase. CBW500 is equipped with WPA (Wireless Protected Access), the latest security standard. It also supports the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). You must first determine which standard you want to use and then configure the related settings.
  • Page 32 There are two types of WPA security: WPA Pre Shared Key (without server) and WPA (with server). WPA Pre Shared Key uses a so-called pre-shared key as the security key. A pre-shared key is a password. Each client uses the same key to access the network.
  • Page 33 CBW500. In other words, Key 1 on the wireless computer must have the same Hexadecimal number as Network Key 1 on the CBW500, Key 2 on the wireless computer must match Network Key 2 on the CBW500 and so on.

  • Page 34: Access Control

    Access Control allows you to control which wireless-equipped PCs may communicate with the CBW500 according to their MAC addresses. The number is up to a maximum of 80 MAC addresses. Select the MAC Restrict Mode (Allow or Deny) and indicate the MAC address...

  • Page 35: Advanced

    This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 54g clients in your network, we recommend you set the CBW500 to 54g-Auto mode. This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.
  • Page 36 1 or 2 Mbps. Otherwise, you do not have to limit the basic transfer rates of faster adapters. CBW500 adaptively selects the highest possible rate for transmission. The system will step down in case of obstacles or interference.
  • Page 37 If the packet size is smaller than the setting RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS (Clear to Send) mechanism will not be enabled. The CBW500 sends RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving a RTS, the station responds with a CTS frame to acknowledge their right of transmission.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    CBW500 is OK. Ensure that you have configured your computer correctly (refer to chapter 6). Reboot your computer while it is connected to the CBW500 to ensure your computer receives an IP address. Ensure that you include the full URL including the prefix http:// (eg.

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Internet

    ISP. Forgotten Password You need to reset the CBW500 to its factory default settings if you do not know or have forgotten the logging password. And all your configuration changes will be lost if you reset the CBW500. Your may need to reinstall the USB driver before you can perform a connection to Internet if you connect the CBW500 to PC via USB interface.
  • Page 40 Place one antenna vertically and the other horizontally to improve the coverage. In addition, moving the wireless computer closer to the CBW500 to confirm that the building structure or fittings are not adversely affecting the connectivity. If this resolves the problem, consider relocating the wireless computer or the CBW500 or try a different channel on the CBW500.

  • Page 41: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Hardware Specifications Cable F-type Connector 1 or 4 Ethernet 10/100 Mbps auto-MDI/MDIX, RJ-45 ports WLAN 802.11g module as AP in MiniPCI Interface LED (1-Port Model) Power / Cable / WLAN / USB / LAN1-4 LED (4-Port Model) Power / Cable / WLAN / USB / LAN WLAN 802.11g Host Interface MiniPCI TYPE III B...
  • Page 42 Software Specifications Routing DNS relay / DHCP server / RIP I&II Internet Sharing NAT / NAPT / DHCP server / DNS relay SNMP v1/v2/v3, TELNET, TFTP, DHCP Server / Client Application protocol (up to 253 CPEs) Network PPPoE, ARP, TCP/IP, DNS proxy, RIP I&II, NAT, NAPT protocols Ping tool via ICMP Speed test tool via UDP...

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