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030-300198 Rev. D

Printed in the United States of America

March 2003

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router CONTENTS 1. Product Description ...1 2. Safety Instructions...1 3. Regulatory Information ...2 4. System Requirements ...4 5. Installation Information...5 6. Installing the USB Drivers ...11 7. Configuring the Router for Internet Connection ...24 8.
Page 3: Product Description
User Guide 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Westell’s WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router adds reliable, high-speed, Internet access to your existing home ™ or office phone line. Your ADSL connection is “always-on” ending the hassles of dial-up modems and busy signals. Installation is easy ... no tools ... no headaches. Simply connect the hardware, apply power, and perform the simple software configuration for your Dual Connect Router.
Page 4: Regulatory Information
User Guide 3. REGULATORY INFORMATION 3.1 FCC Compliance Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 5: Canada Certification Notice
User Guide The telephone company may make changes to their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the modifications necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that the installation of this equipment (Dual Connect Router) does not disable your alarm equipment.
Page 6: System Requirements
User Guide 4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Minimum System Requirements for 10/100 Base-T/Ethernet Installation The following system specifications are required for optimum performance of the Dual Connect Router via 10/100 Base-T installation: • Pentium or equivalent and above class machines, Macintosh ®...
Page 7: Installation Information
User Guide 5. INSTALLATION INFORMATION 5.1 Installation Requirements To install the Dual Connect Router, you will need the following: • A Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your PC or • An available USB port installed on your PC. • A DSL-ready line (provided by your Service Provider).
Page 8 User Guide NOTE: If you are using a Westell Dual Connect Router in conjunction with an Ethernet Hub or Switch, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and configuration. Westell recommends the use of a surge suppressor to protect equipment attached to the AC power supply. 5.4.1 Router Installation via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet NOTE: Before you connect the Dual Connect Router via 10/100 Base-T, you must have an available Ethernet card installed in your computer.
Page 9 User Guide 5.4.2 Router Installation via USB NOTE: The USB installation will not function for Macintosh computers. Macintosh computers must install the Router via Ethernet connection. See section 5.4.1. 1. Connect the power supply cord to the power connector marked other end of the power supply cord into a surge-protected AC wall socket.
Page 10 User Guide 5.4.3 Router Installation via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB (Simultaneous Installation) The Dual Connect Router supports simultaneous use of 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB ports. The following instructions explain how to install your Router using both Ethernet and USB ports. 1.
Page 11: Led Indicators
User Guide 5.5 LED Indicators The LED indicators are used to verify the unit’s operation and status. LED states are described in Table 1. State Solid Green POWER No Light Slow Flashing Green Moderate Flashing Green READY Solid Green Steady Red (less than 20 sec.) Flashing Yellow Solid Yellow No Light...
Page 12 User Guide SYMBOL 6-pin RJ-11 modular jack 4-pin USB Series B connector ∼ Power Barrel connector Ethernet 8-pin (RJ-45) modular jack 030-300198 Rev. D Table 2. Connector Descriptions Connects to an ADSL-equipped telephone jack or DSL connection of a POTS splitter. Connects the USB device to the PC.
Page 13: Installing The Usb Drivers
User Guide 6. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVERS This section explains how to install the USB modem drivers for the Dual Connect Router. If you are using only Ethernet ports, USB driver installation is not necessary. The Microsoft® Plug and Play auto-detect feature recognizes when new hardware has been installed.
Page 14 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Figure 6. Add New Hardware 2. Windows 98: Click the option button for Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). See Figure 7. Click Next. Figure 7. Windows 98 030-300198 Rev. D March 2003...
Page 15 User Guide 3. Windows 98: Select CD-ROM drive option. See Figure 8. Click Next. Windows will search for the driver. 4. Windows 98: Select the option button The updated driver (Recommended) Westell Dual Connect Modem. See Figure 9. Click Next. Note: If Figure 9 does not appear at this step, and Figure 10 appears with the text ‘USB Composite device’, ‘C:\Windows\Inf\USB.Inf,’, do not continue.
Page 16 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 5. Windows 98: Windows will display the location of the driver. See Figure 10. Click Next. Note: The drive “letter” may vary. Figure 10. Loading Device Driver 6. Windows 98: Remove the Westell CD from the CD-ROM Drive. Next, insert the Windows operating system CD into the CD-ROM Drive.
Page 17 User Guide 8. Windows 98: Figure 13 may pop up, depending on how Windows 98 was installed on the computer. The installation of the Westell modem requires files that are supplied by Microsoft for Windows 98. If Figure 14 pops up, insert the Windows 98 Operating System CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive, wait a moment for the CD to be recognized by the system, and then click on OK.
Page 18 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 9. Windows 98: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers. See Figure 15. Click on Finish. Figure 15. Windows 98 10. Windows 98: Click Yes to restart your computer. See Figure 16. Figure 16.
Page 19: Installing The Usb Drivers For Windows Me
User Guide 6.3 Installing the USB Drivers for Windows ME 1. Windows ME: After you have connected the Dual Connect Router to your PC, the Found New Hardware window appears. See Figure 17. In a few moments, the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears. See Figure 18.
Page 20 User Guide 3. Windows ME: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers. See Figure 20. Click Finish. 4. Windows ME: When the System Settings Change screen appears, the USB drivers are installed properly. See Figure 21. Click Yes. Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers.
Page 21 User Guide 6.4 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 2000 1. After you have connected the Westell Dual Connect Router to your PC, the Found New Hardware window appears. See Figure 22. In a few moments, the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. See Figure 23. Click Next.
Page 22 User Guide 2. Windows 2000: The Install Hardware Device Drivers window appears. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). See Figure 24. Click Next. 3. Windows 2000: The Driver Files Search Results window appears. Select the CD-ROM drives option. See Figure 25.
Page 23 User Guide 4. Windows 2000: The Driver Files Search Results window appears. See Figure 26. Click Next. Note: The drive “letter” may vary. 5. Windows 2000: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers See Figure 27. Click Finish.
Page 24: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows Xp
User Guide 6. Windows 2000: When the System Settings Change screen appears, the USB drivers are installed properly. See Figure 28. Click Yes. Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers. After your computer has restarted, the Router is ready for use. Refer to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) installation manual to install the software required for your Internet connection.
Page 25 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 2. Windows XP: The window below confirms that the PC has finished loading the drivers. See Figure 30. Click Finish. Figure 30. Windows XP Congratulations! You have completed the software installation for the USB drivers. The Router is now ready for use.
Page 26: Configuring The Router For Internet Connection
User Guide 7. CONFIGURING THE ROUTER FOR INTERNET CONNECTION To surf the Internet using your Westell Dual Connect Router, you must set up your account profile, confirm your DSL sync, and establish a PPP session with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). After you have connected to the Internet, you may use the Router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) feature to configure your Router for a specific NAT service, details discussed later in this section.
Page 27 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router When you enter your account parameters into the User Name screen, they will be displayed (as shown in the screen below). Click on next if you want your account parameters to take affect. Click on reset if you do not want the account parameters that you entered to take affect, or if you want to re-enter the parameters.
Page 28 User Guide Enter the VPI and VCI values that you obtained from your Internet Service Provider. Click on next. NOTE: Depending on your Internet Service Provider, the VPI/VCI screen may come pre- configured and it will be displayed here. In this case, you will not be able to change any values in this screen.
Page 29 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router When the SET-UP COMPLETE screen appears, you have successfully completed your Account Profile setup. Click on done. You must reset your Router in order to capture your new settings. (If you click on Cancel, your new settings will not take affect.) Click on OK, this will reset your Router and your new settings will take affect.
Page 30 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 7.2 Establishing a DSL Sync Remember, you must have active DSL service before the Router can synchronize with your ISP’s equipment. To determine if your Router has a DSL sync, view the DSL Connection Rate at the Connection Overview section (see the following homepage screen).
Page 31: Establishing A Ppp Session
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 7.3 Establishing a PPP Session If you select the connect button in the Connection Overview screen, the screen below will appear briefly. When the PPP Status displays Connecting…, this indicates that you are establishing a PPP session. NOTE: The Router will handle transmission rates up to 8 Mbps.
Page 32: Disconnecting A Ppp Session
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 7.4 Disconnecting a PPP Session If you are ready to disconnect from your Internet service provider, click the disconnect button in the Connection Overview screen. The following pop-up screen will appear. Click OK to disconnect the PPP session. The PPP Status in the Connection Overview screen, allows you to view the state of your ISP connection.
Page 33 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router 7.5 Configuring NAT Service (optional) The Westell Dual Connect Router features Network Address Translation (NAT), which supports protocols for applications, games and VPN-specific programs. To use an application that utilizes NAT protocol, you must configure your Router’s NAT settings.
Page 34 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on OK in the Host Service? screen, the Host Device screen will be displayed. The Host Device screen will allow you to select which device will host the NAT service you selected on your local area network. Select a device from the Host Device pull-down arrow and click on done.
Page 35 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you select details, the screen below will be displayed. It contains the service name, type, protocol, and port information for the NAT service you selected. Click on close to continue. 030-300198 Rev. D March 2003...
Page 36: Setting Up Macintosh Os X
User Guide 8. SETTING UP MACINTOSH OS X This section provides instructions on how to use your Westell Dual Connect Router with Macintosh Operating System 10. Follow the instructions in this section to create a new network configuration for Macintosh OS X. NOTE: The USB installation will not function for Macintosh Computers.
Page 37: Creating A New Location
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Creating a New Location After selecting the Network icon at the System Preferences screen, the Network screen will be displayed. Select New Location from the Location field. Naming the New Location After selecting New Location from the Network screen, the following screen will be displayed. In the field labeled Name your new location:, change the text from “Untitled”...
Page 38: Selecting The Ethernet Configuration
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Selecting the Ethernet Configuration After clicking on OK in the previous step, the Network screen will be displayed. The Network screen shows the settings for the newly created location. From the Configure field in the Network screen, select Built-in Ethernet. Click Save.
Page 39 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Creating a User Account In the address window of your Internet Explorer web browser, type Http://dslrouter/. Press enter on your keyboard. The Getting Started screen will be displayed. You may now set up your Account Profile. Refer to section 7 of this User Guide to configure your Router.
Page 40: Setting Up Advanced Configuration
User Guide 9. SETTING UP ADVANCED CONFIGURATION STOP! The following section assumes that you have active DSL and Internet service. The Advanced Configuration section of your Westell Router allows you to make changes to features like your firewall settings. The following sections will explain each feature of your Router and how to make changes to your configuration.
Page 41: Adding Account Profiles
User Guide Connect/Disconnect CONNECT = Establish a PPP session DISCONNECT = Disconnect a PPP session Profile Editor This allows you to make changes to the profile that you created in section 7. Adding Account Profiles If you select the Profile Editor button from your Home page, the Advanced Home screen will appear, as show below.
Page 42: Connection Summary
User Guide Connection Name Account ID Account Password NAT Profile Manual On Demand Always On Time Out Enable Save Password Minutes for Connection Time Out Status Connection Summary The following settings will be displayed if you select Connection Summary from the Status menu. The actual information displayed in this screen may vary.
Page 43 User Guide Connection Rate This field will let you know if you have a DSL Sync (UP/DOWN) and the DSL rate at which you are connected. Connection Status This field will display how much information was received (IN) or sent (OUT) in packets.
Page 44 User Guide Model Number Serial Number MAC Address Software Version Software Model Description Boot Loader Configuration VC Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select VC Configuration from the Configuration menu. NOTE: Westell strongly recommends that you do not change any values in this section. If you experience any problems, please reset your Router via the external hardware re-set button or via the procedure defined under the Maintenance menu.
Page 45 User Guide Status Protocol NOTE: The configuration specified by your Service Provider will determine which Protocols are available to you. Bridge Broadcast Bridge Multicast Spanning Tree Protocol 030-300198 Rev. D Allows you to enable or disable your VC (Virtual Connection) Displays the VPI (Virtual Path Indicator) value for a particular VC, which is defined by your Service Provider.
Page 46 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router The following settings will be displayed if you select edit from your VC Configuration menu on any of your existing VC (Virtual Connections) settings. If you change any of your existing VC settings, click on Set VC. NOTE: Westell strongly recommends that you do not change any values in this section.
Page 47 User Guide This setting allows you to change your VPI (Virtual Path Indicator) value for a particular VC, which is defined by your Service Provider. This setting allows you to change your VCI (Virtual Channel Indicator) value for a particular VC, which is defined by your Service Provider. Factory Default = 100% Peak Cell Rate (PCR)-The maximum rate at which cells can be transmitted across a virtual circuit, specified in cells per second and defined by the interval between the...
Page 48: Dns Configuration
User Guide DNS Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select DNS Configuration from the Configuration menu. Enable Factory Default = CHECKED Displays the status of the DNS Server. If you disable this feature, the router will not automatically resolve the host name. Domain Name This field allows you to enter a Domain Name for your Router.
Page 49 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Adding a New Host Name and IP Address If you want to add a new Host Name and IP address to your DNS server, enter your Router’s Host Name and IP Address in the fields provided in the Static Host Assignment section. Click on add. Host Name IP Address If you clicked on add, the following screen will be displayed, showing that the Host Name and IP Address have...
Page 50: Dhcp Configuration
User Guide DHCP Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select DHCP Configuration from the Configuration menu. The actual information displayed in this screen may vary. DHCP Server This setting allows the ADSL router to automatically assign IP addresses to local devices connected on the LAN.
Page 51: Disabling The Dhcp Server
User Guide DHCP Lease Time Factory Default = 01:00:00:00 Displays the amount of time the provided addresses will be valid, after which the DHCP client will usually re-submit a request. NOTE: DHCP Lease Time is displayed in the format (dd:hh:mm:ss)*. (This value must be greater than 10 seconds.) The default = 01:00:00:00.
Page 52: Enabling The Dhcp Server
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on save in the preceding DHCP Configuration screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click on OK. Enabling the DHCP Server If you want to enable your DHCP Server settings, select Private LAN at the DHCP Server pull-down arrow. 030-300198 Rev.
Page 53: Private Lan Configuration
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you select Private LAN, the following screen will be displayed. Click on save to save your DHCP Server setting. If you click on reset, your DHCP Server setting will be reset to factory default. (Private LAN is the factory default for DHCP Server.) If you clicked on save in the preceding DHCP Configuration screen, the following pop-up screen will appear.
Page 54 User Guide If you made changes and clicked on save, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click on OK. This will save your Private LAN Configuration settings. If you click Cancel, your new settings will not take affect. Private LAN DHCP Server Enable Private LAN Enable Modem IP Address Subnet Mask...
Page 55: Public Lan Configuration
User Guide If the settings you have entered in the Private LAN Configuration screen are incorrect, the following warnings messages may be displayed via pop-up screens. If this occurs, check the settings in the Private LAN Configuration screen. Warning Message Start Address is not part of the Subnet End Address is not part of the Subnet End Address is below the Start Address...
Page 56 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on the Public LAN DHCP Server Enable box, the following screen will be displayed. Click on the Public LAN Enable box to enable Public LAN. NOTE: By enabling the Public DHCP Server, you automatically disable the Private LAN DHCP Server on your Router.
Page 57 User Guide If you selected Public LAN Enable, or if you made other changes in the Public LAN Configuration screen and clicked on save, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click on OK to save the new settings. If you click on Cancel, your new settings will not take affect.
Page 58: Single Static Ip Configuration
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on OK in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. This screen shows that the Router is being reset. Single Static IP Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select Single Static IP Configuration from the Configuration menu.
Page 59 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on enable, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click on OK to enable this device for Single Static IP. Click on Cancel to abort. If you clicked on OK in the pop-up screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. The Router must be reset in order for the new configuration to take affect.
Page 60 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on OK in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. This screen shows that the Router is being reset. You must now re-establish your PPP session. To do this you must first go to your homepage and click on connect. Next select Single Static IP from the Configuration menu, and confirm that the Single Static IP is currently enabled for the device you selected.
Page 61 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Disabling Single Static IP The following screen displays that Single Static IP is enabled for device you selected. Click on disable if you want to disable the Single Static IP for this device. STOP! After you enable Single Static IP, you must reboot your computer and establish your PPP session.
Page 62 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on OK in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. This screen shows that the Router is being reset. You must now re-establish your PPP session. Go to your homepage and click on connect. 030-300198 Rev.
Page 63: Service Configuration
User Guide Service Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select Service Configuration from the Configuration menu. Westell has developed an extensive list of NAT services and you may select any service from this list. By selecting your specific NAT service and setting up a NAT profile, you will ensure that the appropriate ports on your Router are open and that the required application traffic can pass through your LAN.
Page 64 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you selected “A New Service Profile #1” from the Current Profile pull-down arrow, the screen below will be displayed. This screen shows that you have chosen to create a new NAT profile. You may create up to four NAT profiles and attach an unlimited number of services to each profile.
Page 65 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Editing a Service Profile Once you have created a Service profile, you may edit the profile. If you select edit from the Service Configuration screen, the following screen will be displayed. By selecting the edit feature, you can make changes to your Service profile by adding or deleting NAT applications that will work with your Router.
Page 66 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router The following screen shows that a new profile name called ‘My NAT Profile’ was entered into the Profile Name field. If you want save the new NAT profile, click on save. If you do not want to save the new NAT profile, click on close.
Page 67 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Adding a NAT Service to a Profile The following screens show you how to add NAT services to your profile. Remember, you may attach an unlimited number of services to your profile. NOTE: Westell has developed an extensive list of NAT services and you may select any service from this list. By selecting your specific NAT service and setting up a NAT profile, you will ensure that the appropriate ports on your Router are open and that the required application traffic can pass through your LAN.
Page 68 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you clicked on OK in the preceding pop-up screen, the Host Device screen will be displayed. The Host Device screen will allow you to select which device will host the NAT service you selected on your local area network. Select the device from the Host Device pull-down arrow and click on done.
Page 69: Firewall Configuration
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you select details in the previous screen, the screen below will appear, displaying the details of the selected NAT service. If you select delete, you will remove that NAT service profile from your Router. Click on close in the Service Details screen to continue.
Page 70 User Guide High High security level only allows basic Internet functionality. Only Mail, News, Web, FTP, and IPSEC are allowed. All other traffic is prohibited. Medium Factory Default = MEDIUM Like High security, Medium security only allows basic Internet functionality by default. However, Medium security allows customization through NAT configuration so that you can enable the traffic that you want to pass.
Page 71 User Guide If you want to save your new firewall settings, click on save in the screen labeled User Define Firewall Rules. The information in this screen depends on the level of security you have selected. NOTE: Westell recommends that you do not change the settings in the User Defined Firewall Rules screen. If you need to reset the Router to factory default settings, push the reset button on the rear of the Router.
Page 72: Atm Loopbacks
User Guide If you select Help in the screen labeled User Defined Firewall Rules, the following screen will be displayed. This screen gives a detailed explanation of the Firewall Rules. ATM Loopbacks If you select ATM Loopbacks from the Configuration menu, the following settings will be displayed. Enable ATM 0/21 Loopback: Factory Default = ENABLED This option enables the 0/21 loopback, which is used by your ISP.
Page 73: Advanced Service Configuration
User Guide Advanced Service Configuration You can set up additional Service Configuration options for your Dual Connect Router that allow you to enter the port forwarding and trigger ports ranges of your choice. Go to Configuration at the homepage menu and select Service Configuration.
Page 74: Port Forwarding Ranges Of Ports
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Port Forwarding Ranges of Ports To select Port Forwarding Ranges of Ports, click on define custom service from the Service Configuration screen, and then select Port Forwarding Ranges of Ports from the Custom Service screen. Click on next. The follow settings will be displayed in the Port Range screen.
Page 75: Port Forwarding Trigger Ports
User Guide Service Name The NAT service you selected. Local IP Address If a static IP address has been assigned, it will be displayed here. Global Port Range The Global Port Range will be mapped to host the device beginning at the base host port.
Page 76: Adding Local Trigger Ports
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Adding Local Trigger Ports If you made changes in the Local ‘Trigger’ Port Range screen and clicked next, the following screen will be displayed. You may either click on close to accept the changes, or click on add to go back to the Trigger Ports screen, enter additional port range values, and click on next.
Page 77: Enabling Static Nat
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Enabling Static NAT At the Service Configuration screen, select the Router’s default account profile from the Current Profile pull- down box. Click on the static NAT button. NOTE: In the following screen, the default account profile is labeled Default. However, if you have renamed default account profile, you must select the name you created as the default.
Page 78: Disabling Static Nat
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you click on enable in the Static NAT screen, the Service Configuration screen will be displayed, showing that Static NAT is enabled for the device you selected. Disabling Static NAT If you want to disable Static NAT, click on the static NAT button in the Service Configuration screen. Remember, only the Router’s default account profile can be enabled or disable for Static NAT.
Page 79 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router If you click on the static NAT button in the Service Configuration screen, the following screen will be displayed, select a device from the Static NAT Device pull-down box and click on disable. This will automatically disable Static NAT for the device you select.
Page 80 User Guide Maintenance Backup/Store The following settings will be displayed if you select Backup/Restore from the Maintenance menu. Current configuration Select this button if you want to store all of the current configuration data so becomes Backup that it can be recalled later. Configuration Backed up configuration Select this button if you want to retrieve the last back up copy of all...
Page 81: Firewall Log
User Guide Firewall Log The following settings will be displayed if you select Firewall Log from the Maintenance menu. This screen is an advanced diagnostics screen. It alerts you of noteworthy information sent to your Router from the Internet. The screen can contain 1000 entries, but a maximum of 50 entries are displayed at a time. Once 1000 entries have been logged, the oldest entry is removed to make space for the new entries as they occur.
Page 82: Change Password
User Guide Change Password The following settings will be displayed if you select Change Password from the Maintenance menu. After you enter your data into the appropriate settings, click on change. Enter Administrative Name NOTE: This changes the Systems Administrator password not the PPP password.
Page 83: Remote Access
User Guide Remote Access The following screen will appear if you select Remote Access from the Maintenance menu. To enable Remote Access, type in a password and click on the enable remote access button. Enabling Remote access allows your Internet service provider to access your Router via HTTP web screens. This feature can be activated only when the user wants to grant access rights to the Internet service provider NOTE: The password should be at least 4 characters long and should not exceed 32 characters.
Page 84: Update Device
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Update Device The following screen will be displayed if you click on Update Device from the Maintenance menu. This screen is used to update the firmware that controls the operation of the DSL Router. The updated firmware may be loaded from either a file that is located on your PCs hard drive or from update files stored on an Internet server.
Page 85 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router The actual information displayed in this screen may vary. Click on the local update now button in the Update Device screen to select the upgrade file from your PC’s hard drive. This screen allows you to upgrade the software on your Router. Click Browse… and go to the location where the upgrade file is stored.
Page 86 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Select the appropriate upgrade file from your browser. The file name will appear in the field labeled Upgrade File. Click on upload file. This screen shows that the file is being uploaded to your Router. 030-300198 Rev.
Page 87 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router The screens below show that the file upload has completed and that the Programming Flash is being erased to prepare the Flash storage area for upload of the new file. (Programming Flash is a temporary storage area for uploaded files.) The screen below shows that the upload was successful.
Page 88 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router The screen below shows that the Router is being reset. 030-300198 Rev. D March 2003...
Page 89: Troubleshooting
User Guide Troubleshooting System Self Tests The following settings will be displayed if you select System Self Tests from the Troubleshooting menu. Click on test to run a diagnostic test on your Router’s connection. The Router checks the status of the Router connection. Possible responses are: UP: The Router is operating correctly and has obtained synchronization with the opposing network device.
Page 90 User Guide Authorization Failure: The user name or password is incorrect. Link Control Protocol Failed: Re-establish the session (from the home page). Self Test Performs an integrity check of certain internal components of the Router. PING ISP’s Router Performs an IP network check (i.e., an IP Ping) of the Service Provider’s Router. This test verifies that the Router can exchange IP traffic with an entity on the other side of the DSL line.
Page 91: Diagnostic Logs
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Diagnostic Logs The diagnostic log file provides a detailed list of the Router’s connection status and system information. You can view this information, and then save it to the directory of your choice. Running a Diagnostic To run a diagnostic, select Diagnostic Logs from the Troubleshooting menu.
Page 92 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Select an option from the LOGS drop-down box. If you select ALL, the following screen will display the logged results of the diagnostic test. You can click on the clear diagnostic log button to clear the contents of the diagnostic log, or you can save the diagnostic log file to your desktop.
Page 93 User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router Saving the Diagnostic Log File If you want to save a diagnostic log file to your desktop, go to your Browser’s menu and select File, then select Save As from the drop-down menu. At the Save Web Page dialog box, select your computer’s desktop as the destination to save the log file.
Page 94: Wan Vc Statistics
User Guide WAN VC Statistics The following settings will be displayed if you select WAN VC Stats from the Troubleshooting menu. VPI/VCI Displays the VPI/VCI values obtained from your Internet Service Provider. In Errors The number of error packets received on the ATM port. In Discard Packets The number of discarded packets received.
Page 95 User Guide Ethernet Port Statistics The following settings will be displayed if you select Ethernet Port Stats from the Troubleshooting menu. In Errors The number of error packets received on the Ethernet interface. In Discard Packets The number of discarded packets received. In Non Unicast Packets The number of non-Unicast packets received on the Ethernet interface.
Page 96: Transceiver Statistics
User Guide Transceiver Statistics The following settings will be displayed if you select Transceiver Stats from the Troubleshooting menu. Transceiver Revision The transceiver software version number. Vendor ID Code The CPE Vendor’s ID code for their chipset. Line Mode The operational mode. Modes supported are No Mode, Multi Mode, T.1413 Mode, G.DMT Mode, and G.LITE Mode.
Page 97: Usb Port Statistics
User Guide USB Port Statistics The following settings will be displayed if you select USB Port Stats from the Troubleshooting menu. Number of Resets The number of times the Host PC reset the USB interface. Number of Isrs The number of times the Host PC requested communication with the Router. In Unicast Packets The number of packets received that did not have a Multicast or Broadcast class destination IP address.
Page 98: Lan Statistics
User Guide LAN Statistics The following settings will be displayed if you select LAN Stats from the Troubleshooting menu. Device IP Address Displays the IP address of the devices on the LAN. DHCP NetMask Displays the Subnet Mask, which determines what portion of an IP address that is controlled by the network and what portion is controlled by the host.
Page 99: Atm Loopback
User Guide Help If you select Help from the menu bar, a message from the help screens will be displayed. The type of message displayed depends on the menu that you are viewing. If you are viewing a pop-up screen, click the help link in the pop-up screen to obtain help messages.
Page 100 User Guide Backup/Restore This option allows the Router configuration to be backed up to or restored from a secure location in flash. The following options are displayed. Current becomes Back-up Selecting this command button will backup the current active configuration to the secure flash location.
Page 101 User Guide Diagnostics Help This screen provides tools for diagnosing PPP connection problems. Some tests depend on the Router status and the capabilities exercised by previous tests, which may prevent other types of testing. Beginning of Diagnostics Help screens The Router status checks the Router connection. The following is a list of the possible responses: The Router is operating correctly and has obtained synchronization with the opposing modem.
Page 102 User Guide This field displays the PPP Connection status. A PPPoE or PPPoA session must already be established. The following is a list of the possible responses: Connection up The Router has established a PPP connection. no connection There is no PPP connection. A PPP session must be connected from the homepage screen.
Page 103 User Guide The DNS test issues a request to try to resolve the name of a particular host. The host name is entered in the input box. The following is a list of the possible responses: Success The Router has successfully obtained the resolved address. The IP address is shown below the host name input box No Response Explanation: The Router has failed to successfully obtain the resolved address.
Page 104 User Guide DHCP Configuration This screen contains the settings which control how the ADSL router interacts with the local devices connected to the router. Westell does not recommend that you change these settings. The following settings are displayed. DHCP Server DHCP Start Address (If DHCP is enabled) DHCP End Address (If DHCP is...
Page 105: Firewall Settings
User Guide setting requires that this connection must be manually established through the “homepage” connection button. When this is set to auto, the Router will monitor the network traffic and determine when a connection needs to be made. The connection process will happen automatically the “Always ON” selection causes the Router to aggressively establish a connection with your ISP.
Page 106: Lan Configuration
User Guide defined by the Router. A connection profile is information that the Router needs to establish a connection to your ISP. The “PPP Status” columns will show a status of “UP” if the Router is currently using that profile to communicate. The command button allows you to control the connection state.
Page 107 User Guide Private LAN This page contains the settings that control how the ADSL router interacts with the local devices connected to the router. It is not recommended that these settings be changed. The following settings are displayed. Private LAN DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an Internet standard that Enable allows the ADSL router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices...
Page 108: Software Upgrade
User Guide DHCP Start Address (If This setting specifies the start of the IP address pool that the modem uses to DHCP is enabled for assign IP addresses to local devices. Public LAN) DHCP End Address (If This setting specifies the end address of the IP address pool used for automatic DHCP is enabled for configuration of local devices.
Page 109: User Name
User Guide User Name This screen asks for information that will allow the Router to make a connection to the ISP on your behalf. The Router will need to know your Account ID and Account Password. This information is stored in the Router. Connection Name This is a description of the default connection profile, which the Router will use.
Page 110: Nat Services
User Guide NAT Services For your convenience, the Westell Router supports protocols for Applications, Games, and VPN-specific programs. Table 6 provides protocol information for the services that are supported by your Router. NOTE: To configure your Router for a service or application, follow the steps from the Advanced Service Configuration section.
Page 111 User Guide Application/Game Fighter Ace II Fighter Ace II for DX play GameSpy Online Ghost Recon GNUtella Half Life Server Heretic II Server Hexen II Hotline Server HTTPS ICMP Echo ICQ OLD ICQ 2001b ICUII Client ICUII Client Version 4.xx IMAP IMAP v.3 Internet Phone...
Page 112 User Guide Application/Game mIRC Chat Motorhead Server MSN Game Zone MSN Game Zone (DX 7 & 8 play) MSN Messenger Napster Need for Speed 3, Hot Pursuit Need for Speed, Porsche Net2Phone NNTP Operation FlashPoint Outlaws Pal Talk pcAnywhere host Phone Free Quake 2 Quake 3...
Page 113 User Guide Application/Game Starcraft Starfleet Command SOF/SOFII (Soldier of Fortune / Soldier of Fortune II) Telnet Tiberian Sun & Dune 2000 Tribes2 Ultima Online Unreal Tournament server USENET News Service VNC, Virtual Network Computing Westwood Online, C&C World Wide Web (HTTP) Yahoo Messenger Chat Yahoo Messenger Phone VPN Protocol...
Page 114: Technical Support Information
User Guide 10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Westell Technical Support If technical assistance is required, contact Westell by using one of the following options: Phone: 1-630-375-4500 email: global_support@westell.com Visit Westell at www.westell.com to obtain additional information, view frequently asked questions, and enter on- line service requests.
Page 115: Product Specifications
User Guide 12. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications for the Dual Connect Router are listed in this section. ADSL • DSL Line Code: Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) • DSL Rates: 32 kbps to 8 Mbps downstream and 32 kbps to 800 Kbps upstream •...
Page 116 User Guide Power Supply • 120 VAC to 12 VAC wall-mount power supply Power Consumption • Less than 8 watts typical, from 120 VAC Connectors • DSL/LINE: 6-pin modular jack • Power connector • PC: USB Series B connector • Ethernet: 8-pin RJ-45 modular jack EMC Compliance •...
Page 117: Software License Agreement
AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, YOU SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TO WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT REPRESENTS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE SOFTWARE BETWEEN YOU AND WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Page 118: Publication Information
User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router AND THE SOFTWARE CONTAINED THEREIN, ARE LICENSED "AS IS," AND LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 6.

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