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Sercomm IP815VGA User Manual

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  • Page 1 IP 805/815 VGA/VGB ADSL VoIP Router 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point ADSL VoIP Modem NAT Router User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................1 ADSL VoIP Router Features ......................1 Package Contents ..........................4 Physical Details ..........................5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................... 8 Requirements ............................ 8 Procedure............................8 CHAPTER 3 SETUP..........................10 Overview............................10 Configuration Program.........................11 Setup Wizard...........................12 Home Screen............................14 LAN Screen .............................15 Wireless Screen ..........................17...
  • Page 4 Upgrade Firmware ..........................87 CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE.......................88 Overview............................88 Management Connections ......................88 Home Screen............................89 ADSL Screen...........................90 Operation............................90 Status Screen ..........................91 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING....................93 Overview............................93 General Problems ...........................93 Internet Access ..........................93 Wireless Access ..........................94 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ..................95 Modes ..............................95 BSS/ESS............................95 Channels............................96 WEP..............................96...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the ADSL VoIP Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADSL VoIP Router. The ADSL VoIP Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • ADSL Modem •...

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide • Built-in ADSL Modem. The ADSL VoIP Router has a built-in ADSL modem, support- ing all common ADSL connections. • IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The ADSL VoIP Router sup- ports all common connection methods. •...

  • Page 7: Lan Features

    Introduction • Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Voice Features Ø One FXS analogue phone. Support with switches over to PSTN when power down or ADSL link failed (Life line support) Ø One FXS analogue phone. S upport with switches over to PSTN when power down or ADSL link failed (Life line support) •...

  • Page 9: Physical Details

    Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. (Green) Off - No power. Status LED Off - Normal operation. (Yellow) Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade. For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed (10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port.
  • Page 10 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to LAN connections these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the ADSL VoIP Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADSL VoIP Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection. •...

  • Page 13: Check The Leds

    Installation 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the ADSL VoIP Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the ADSL VoIP Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the ADSL VoIP Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration.

  • Page 15: Configuration Program

    Setup Configuration Program The ADSL VoIP Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and con- figure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: •...

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide If you can't connect If the ADSL VoIP Router does not respond, check the following: • The ADSL VoIP Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 17: Common Connection Types

    Setup Common Connection Types Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) IP Address automatically, when you connect may be required, if they cannot be to you ISP. detected automatically. b) Some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname or Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen.

  • Page 19: Lan Screen

    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the ADSL VoIP Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.

  • Page 20: Using Another Dhcp Server

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide • The ADSL VoIP Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".

  • Page 21: Wireless Screen

    Setup Wireless Screen The ADSL VoIP Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the ADSL VoIP Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connec- tions, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the ADSL VoIP Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 22 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Options Mode Select the desired mode: • g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the ADSL VoIP Router. • g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the ADSL VoIP Router.

  • Page 23: Wireless Security

    Setup Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. •...
  • Page 24 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key. Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly.

  • Page 25: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Setup Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Con- trol screen.
  • Page 26 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide To change an exis ting entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, Edit select it and click this button. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Ad- dress"...

  • Page 27: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the ADSL VoIP Router. Figure 11: Password Screen Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. New password Enter the new password here. Verify password Re-enter the new password here. You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 28: Mode Screen

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. Figure 13: Mode Screen Select the desired option, and click "Save". Router Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the ADSL VoIP Router.
  • Page 30 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 14: Network Configuration Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 15: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 31 PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the ADSL VoIP Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the ADSL VoIP Router. Figure 16: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...
  • Page 32 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 33 PC Configuration Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address Select the network card for your LAN. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 34 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 20 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
  • Page 35 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 22: Network Configuration (Win 2000) Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
  • Page 36 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADSL VoIP Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 37 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 24: Network Configuration (Windows XP) Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button.
  • Page 38 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADSL VoIP Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 39: For Windows Xp

    PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the ADSL VoIP Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 40: Macintosh Clients

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the ADSL VoIP Router. The procedure is as follows. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 41: Wireless Station Configuration

    PC Configuration Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the ADSL VoIP Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the ADSL VoIP Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
  • Page 42 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 27 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADSL VoIP Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation.
  • Page 43 PC Configuration • The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few sec- onds for the connection to be established. If using WEP Data Encryption If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the ADSL VoIP Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following.
  • Page 44 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 30: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the ADSL VoIP Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the follow- ing: Figure 31: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: •...
  • Page 45 PC Configuration • Ensure the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-to- computer (ad hoc) network are unchecked. • Click OK to save and close this dialog. • This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 32: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the ADSL VoIP Router.
  • Page 46 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 34: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the ADSL VoIP Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the follow- ing: Figure 35: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows: •...
  • Page 47 PC Configuration Figure 36: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the ADSL VoIP Router. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADSL VoIP Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below.
  • Page 48 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 38: Unlisted Wireless Network Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 39: Add Wireless Network Configure this screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the ADSL VoIP Router. Remember the SSID is case- sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.
  • Page 49 PC Configuration This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 40: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the ADSL VoIP Router.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the ADSL VoIP Router and the status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode. Operation - Router Mode Once both the ADSL VoIP Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required.
  • Page 51 Operation and Status Data - Status Screen System Device Name The current name of the ADSL VoIP Router. This is also the "hostname" provided to ISPs who request this information. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. Modem Modem Status This indicates the status of the ADSL modem comp onent.

  • Page 52: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Wireless Name (SSID) If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). Region The region can not be changed by users. Channel This shows the Channel currently used, as set on the Wireless screen.

  • Page 53: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. Negotiation This indicates the status of the PPPoE Server login. IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
  • Page 54 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Lease Expires long before this IP address allocation (the DCHP lease) expires. Buttons Release If an IP Address has been allocated to the ADSL VoIP Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.

  • Page 55: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 44: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet IP Address...

  • Page 56: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the ADSL VoIP Router's "Ad- vanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Internet: • • URL filter • Dynamic DNS • Firewall Rules • Firewall Services •...

  • Page 57: Special Applications

    Advanced Features The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. Special Applications If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Wireless Router's firewall.

  • Page 58: Using A Special Application

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use dif- Ports ferent protocols for outgoing and incoming data). • Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive.
  • Page 59 Advanced Features Figure 47: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter The list contains the current list of items to block. • Strings To add to the list, use the "Add" option below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.

  • Page 60: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Inter- net users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address.
  • Page 61 Advanced Features have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use. • DDNS Status This message is returned by the DDNS Server • Normally, this message should be "Update successful" • If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you.

  • Page 62: Firewall Rules

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted. • All Incoming traffic is denied. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 63 Advanced Features WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged. Buttons Use the Add button to create a new rule. The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first.
  • Page 64 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Incoming Rules This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 50: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered by Service this rule.
  • Page 65 Advanced Features fields. This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. • Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.) • Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not.
  • Page 66 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide • ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule. (That is, you wish to allow a subset of traffic which is currently blocked by another rule.) • To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule" screen.

  • Page 67: User-Defined Services

    Advanced Features User-defined Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Service" list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created, these services will be listed in the "Service"...
  • Page 68 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Figure 53 : Add/Edit Service Data - Add/Edit Service Services Name If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name.

  • Page 69: Options

    Advanced Features Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 54: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Internet •...

  • Page 70: Schedule

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 55: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can Session 2 be left blank if not required.
  • Page 71 Advanced Features...

  • Page 72: Virtual Servers

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: •...

  • Page 73: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Figure 57: Virtual Servers Screen Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.

  • Page 74: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

  • Page 75: Pc Database

    Advanced Features PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). • It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. • Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
  • Page 76 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 77 Advanced Features PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 59: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries.
  • Page 78 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the ADSL VoIP Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...

  • Page 79: Config File

    Advanced Features Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the ADSL VoIP Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the ADSL VoIP Router, by uploading it to the ADSL VoIP Router.

  • Page 80: Logging

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Logging The Logs record various types of activity on the ADSL VoIP Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the ADSL VoIP Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 81 Advanced Features Logs Include (Checkboxes) Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really re- quired.

  • Page 82: E-Mail

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Figure 62: E-mail Screen Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Turn E-mail Notifi- Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address cation on information (below) must be provided.
  • Page 83 Advanced Features E-mail Alerts Send E-mail alerts You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the immediately desired checkboxes. The Broadband ADSL Router can send an immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident such as •...

  • Page 84: Diagnostics

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 63: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this...

  • Page 85: Remote Admin

    Advanced Features Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the ADSL VoIP Router via the Internet. Figure 64: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To Management connect, see below).
  • Page 86 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide To connect from a remote PC via the Internet Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the ADSL VoIP Router.

  • Page 87: Routing

    Advanced Features Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the ADSL VoIP Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...

  • Page 88: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Figure 65: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Direction Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Version Choose the RIP Version for the Server. Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...
  • Page 89 Advanced Features Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the ADSL VoIP Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the ADSL VoIP Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows. Destination IP Address Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
  • Page 90 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Metric Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (ADSL Vo IP Router's IP Address) For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address...

  • Page 91: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Features Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the ADSL VoIP Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 67: Router Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.

  • Page 92: Chapter 8 Modem Mode

    Chapter 8 Modem Mode This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Modem" or "Bridge" mode.. Overview There are two modes available on the Mode screen. • Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.

  • Page 93: Home Screen

    Advanced Administration Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 68: Home Screen - Modem Mode Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not available. The screens available are: •...

  • Page 94: Adsl Screen

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide ADSL Screen This screen is used to set the ADSL parameter used by the modem. Figure 69: ADSL Screen Data - ADSL Screen Multiplexing Method Check with your ISP or DSL service provider to find whether your Multiplexing Method is VC-BASED or LLC-BASED.

  • Page 95: Status Screen

    Advanced Administration Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 70: Status Screen - Modem Mode Data - Status Screen (Modem Mode) System Device Name The current name of the ADSL VoIP Router. This is also the "hostname"...
  • Page 96 ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. MAC Address This shows the MAC Address for the ADSL VoIP Router, as seen on the LAN interface. Wireless Name (SSID) If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).

  • Page 97: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the ADSL VoIP Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the ADSL Vo IP Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 98: Wireless Access

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Solution 2: The ADSL VoIP Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic. You can also use the DMZ function.

  • Page 99: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Sta- tions (e.g.

  • Page 100: Channels

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.

  • Page 101: Wireless Lan Configuration

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure"...

  • Page 102: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function ADSL VoIP Router Model ADSL VoIP Router ADSL Interface T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, multi-mode Dimensions 189mm(W) * 122mm(D) * 33mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection Network Interface: 1 * RJ11 for ADSL line...

  • Page 103: Regulatory Approvals

    Appendix B - Specifications Regulatory Approvals FCC 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 protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 104: Ce Marking Warning

    ADSL VoIP Router User Guide Channel The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.

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