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Diamond SupraMax DSL642WLG User Manual

802.11g/802.11b wireless access point, adsl modem, nat router, vpn gateway, 4-port switching hub
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  • Page 1 SupraMax DSL642WLG 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point ADSL Modem NAT Router VPN Gateway 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION... 1 Wireless ADSL Router Features ... 1 Package Contents ... 4 Physical Details ... 5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ... 7 Requirements ... 7 Procedure ... 7 CHAPTER 3 SETUP... 9 Overview ... 9 Configuration Program... 10 Setup Wizard ... 11 Home Screen ...
  • Page 4 Upgrade Firmware ... 96 CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE... 97 Overview ... 97 Management Connections... 97 Home Screen ... 98 Mode Screen... 99 Operation ... 99 Status Screen... 100 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ... 102 Overview ... 102 General Problems ... 102 Internet Access...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

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

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide • IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. supports all common connection methods. • Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP. •...

  • Page 7: Lan Features

    Introduction • WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP. • Wireless MAC Access Control. MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • The Wireless ADSL Router Unit • 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable • 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable •...

  • Page 9: Physical Details

    Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs On - Power on. Power LED (Green) Off - No power. Status LED Off - Normal operation. (Yellow) Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Up- grade. For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed (10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Rear Panel This button will reset the Wireless ADSL Router to the factory Reset Button default settings. (Reset to Defaults) To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until the Status LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the Wireless ADSL Router to restart using the factory default values.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL 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 12 DSL642WLG User’s Guide 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless ADSL 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 14: Configuration Program

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Configuration Program The Wireless ADSL Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: •...

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

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

  • Page 16: Common Connection Types

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Common Connection Types Type Details Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated IP Address automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP IP Address Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Al- ways on".

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    Setup 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. Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced"...

  • Page 18: Lan Screen

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as seen from the local LAN.
  • Page 19 Setup • The Wireless ADSL 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 20: Wireless Screen

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Wireless Screen The Wireless ADSL Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless ADSL Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 21 Setup Options Mode Select the desired mode: • 802.11G-plus (TI) This allows clients to use any of the following modes: • Standard 802.11b • 802.11B+ (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode) • Standard 802.11g • 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode). This mode can increase throughput by up to 50%, but will only work between compatible TI wireless stations.
  • Page 22 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Allow access Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the by … Access Point. The options are: • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.

  • 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 DSL642WLG User’s 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 Control screen.
  • Page 26 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Edit Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Ad- dress" field, and the Add button will change to Update.

  • Page 27: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless ADSL Router. Enter the existing password in this field. Old Password New password Enter the new password here. Verify password Re-enter the new password here. Figure 11: Password Screen...

  • Page 28: Mode Screen

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. 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 Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 30: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 9X/Me

    DSL642WLG User’s 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.
  • Page 31 PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router. Figure 16: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...

  • Page 32: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    DSL642WLG User’s 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 DSL642WLG User’s 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 DSL642WLG User’s 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 Wireless ADSL 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 DSL642WLG User’s 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 39: Internet Access

    PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL 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

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL Router. The proce- dure 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 Wireless ADSL Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless ADSL Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
  • Page 42 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Figure 27 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL 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 To connect: • Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. • The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be established. If using WEP Data Encryption If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following.
  • Page 44 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Figure 30: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: Figure 31: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: •...
  • Page 45 PC Configuration • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless ADSL Router. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) • The Key index must match the default key index on the Wireless ADSL Router. The default value is 1.
  • Page 46 DSL642WLG User’s Guide If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. Figure 33: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below.
  • Page 47 PC Configuration Figure 35: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. • For Data Encryption, select TKIP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 48 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Figure 36: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below.
  • Page 49 PC Configuration Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below. 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: •...
  • Page 50 DSL642WLG User’s Guide • If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the Wireless ADSL Router. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK. • Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer- to-computer (ad hoc) network.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless ADSL Router and the status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode. Operation - Router Mode Once both the Wireless ADSL Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required.
  • Page 52 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Data - Status Screen System The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" Device Name for users with an "@Home" type connection. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. ADSL This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component.
  • Page 53 Operation and Status MAC Address This shows the MAC Address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as seen on the LAN interface. Wireless If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access Name (SSID) points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identi- fier).

  • Page 54: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 42: PPPoE Status Screen...

  • Page 55: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 43: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Dynamic IP address Internet IP Address...

  • Page 56: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

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  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

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

  • Page 58: Special Applications

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks.

  • Page 59: Url Filter

    Advanced Features • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use Ports different 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 60 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings The list contains the current list of items to block. Current Filter Strings • To add to the list, use the "Add" option below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.

  • Page 61: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Advanced Features 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. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
  • Page 62 DSL642WLG User’s Guide User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your E- mail address.) Password Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com calls this a key.) Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you Domain Name have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

  • Page 63: Firewall Rules

    Advanced Features Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted. • All Incoming traffic is denied. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incom- ing rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 64 DSL642WLG User’s Guide 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. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the desired rule.
  • Page 65 Advanced Features Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) 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 66 DSL642WLG User’s Guide 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.) •...
  • Page 67 Advanced Features • 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 68: User-Defined Services

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide 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 69 Advanced Features Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Data - Add/Edit Service Services If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. Name If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name.

  • Page 70: Options

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 71: Schedule

    Advanced Features Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. 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 72 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Use this NTP If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary NTP Server server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided.. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used.

  • Page 73: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features 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: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •...

  • Page 74: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Figure 57: Virtual Servers Screen Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Server Servers type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.

  • Page 75: Vpn Setup

    Advanced Features VPN Setup The VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature in the Wireless ADSL Router allows you to create a VPN connection between 2 Wireless ADSL Routers, or a remote PC to establish a VPN connection to the Wireless ADSL Router. To establish a VPN connection from a remote PC to the Wireless ADSL Router, you need suitable (IPSec) VPN client software on your PC.
  • Page 76 DSL642WLG User’s Guide VPN Policies Screen This screen is displayed when you select VPN on the Advanced menu. It allows you to create, modify and manage your VPN Policies. If you have not created any policies, the Policy Table will be empty.
  • Page 77 Advanced Features VPN Status View details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection) in a sub- window. You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log. VPN Auto Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Auto Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Auto Policy.
  • Page 78 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Remote VPN End- If the remote endpoint has a dynamic IP address, select "Dynamic point IP address". No "Address Data" input is required. Otherwise, select the desired option (IP address or Domain Name) and enter the address of the remote VPN endpoint you wish to connect to.
  • Page 79 Advanced Features Exchange Mode IPSec has 2 possibilities - "Main Mode" and "Aggressive Mode". Currently, only "Main Mode" is supported. Ensure the remote VPN endpoint is set to use "Main Mode". The Diffie-Hellman algorithm is used when exchanging keys. The Diffie-Hellman (DH) DH Group setting determines the number of bit size used in the Group...
  • Page 80 DSL642WLG User’s Guide VPN- Manual Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Manual Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Manual Policy. It allows you to define or edit a "Manual"...
  • Page 81 Advanced Features Local LAN Local LAN This identifies which PCs on your LAN are covered by this policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows: • Single address Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field. Typically, this set- ting is used when you wish to make a single Server on your LAN available to remote users.

  • Page 82: Vpn Status Screen

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide VPN Status Screen This screen is displayed when you click the VPN Log button on the VPN Policies screen, or on the Status screen. This screen allows you to view details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection). If there are no current connections, the status table will be empty.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Pc Database

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 85 Advanced Features 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 86 DSL642WLG User’s Guide PC Database - Advanced 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 63: PC Database (Admin) Data - Advanced PC Database Known PCs This lists all current entries.
  • Page 87 Advanced Features MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless ADSL Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only pos- sible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...

  • Page 88: Config File

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless ADSL Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless ADSL Router, by uploading it to the Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 89: Logging

    Advanced Features Logging The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 90 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Logs Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in Include (Checkboxes) 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 91: E-Mail

    Advanced Features E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Turn E-mail Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address Notification on information (below) must be provided.
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  • Page 93: Diagnostics

    Advanced Features 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 67: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 94: Remote Administration

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless ADSL Router via the Internet. Figure 68: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To...
  • Page 95 Advanced Features 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 Wireless ADSL Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":"...

  • Page 96: Routing

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless ADSL Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...

  • Page 97: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Advanced Features Data - Routing Screen Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Direction Choose the RIP Version for the Server. RIP Version Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries • This area shows details of the selected item in the list. •...
  • Page 98 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Wireless ADSL Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the Wireless ADSL Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows.
  • Page 99 Advanced Features Gateway IP Address Metric Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Wireless ADSL Router's local...

  • Page 100: Upgrade Firmware

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless ADSL 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.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Home Screen

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 72: 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 103: Mode Screen

    Advanced Administration Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Data - Mode Screen Device Name This field displays the current name of this device. Device Mode Select the desired device mode for the router: • Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are opera- tional.

  • Page 104: Status Screen

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 74: Status Screen - Bridge Mode Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode) System The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname"...
  • Page 105 Advanced Administration VC 1 Status For each VC (Virtual Circuit), the current status is displayed. This VC 2 Status will be either "Enabled" or "Disabled". VC 3 Status VC 4 Status ADSL Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit).

  • Page 106: 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 Wireless ADSL Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless ADSL Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 107: Wireless Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless ADSL Router. The Wireless ADSL Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not Solution 2: transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Page 108 DSL642WLG User’s Guide stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Channels

    DSL642WLG User’s 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 111: Wireless Lan Configuration

    Appendix B - About Wireless LANs 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: On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". Mode (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure"...

  • Page 112: Appendix C About Vpns

    Appendix C About VPNs Overview A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure connection between 2 points, over an insecure network - typically the Internet. This secure connection is called a VPN Tunnel. There are many standards and protocols for VPNs. The standard implemented in the Wireless ADSL Router is IPSec.

  • Page 113: Vpn Configuration

    Appendix C - VPNs Because the IKE and IPsec connections are separate, they have different SAs (security associa- tions). Policies VPN configuration settings are stored in Policies. Note that different vendors use different terms. Generally, the terms "VPN Policy", "IPSec Policy", and "IPSec Proposal"...

  • Page 114: Common Vpn Situations

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide Common VPN Situations VPN Pass-through Here, a PC on the LAN behind the Router/Gateway is using VPN software, but the Router/Gateway is NOT acting as a VPN endpoint. It is only allowing the VPN connection. • The PC software can use any VPN protocol supported by the remote VPN.

  • Page 115: Vpn Example

    Appendix C - VPNs Connecting 2 LANs via VPN Figure 77: Connecting 2 VPN Gateways This allows two (2) LANs to be connected. PCs on each endpoint gain secure access to the remote LAN. • The 2 LANs MUST use different IP address ranges. •...
  • Page 116 DSL642WLG User’s Guide Configuration Settings - Gateway A Gateway A should be configured as shown below. Figure 79: Gateway A Configuration...
  • Page 117 Appendix C - VPNs Configuration Settings - Gateway B Gateway B should be configured as shown below. Figure 80: Gateway B Configuration Settings Setting LAN A Gateway Policy Name Example Remote VPN Fixed IP Address Endpoint 205.17.11.43 LAN B Gateway Notes Example Name does not affect...
  • Page 118 DSL642WLG User’s Guide NetBIOS Enable Local LAN 192.168.0.0 IP address 255.255.255.0 Mask Remote LAN 192.168.1.0 IP address 255.255.255.0 Mask Direction Initiator & re- sponder Exchange mode Main Mode DH Group Group 2 (1024 bit) Local Identity IP address Remote Identity...

  • Page 119: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications Multi-Function Wireless ADSL Router Model Wireless ADSL Router ADSL Interface T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, multi-mode Dimensions 153mm(W) * 102mm(D) * 35.5mm(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 120: Regulatory Approvals

    DSL642WLG User’s Guide 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 121: Appendix E Support Contact Information

    Appendix E Support Contact Informa- tion Do Not Contact Your DSL Service Provider For Technical Help Until You Have Spoken To One Of Our Support Rep- resentatives First Louis Kokenis Diamond Multimedia Product Support Manager Phone: (818) 534-1414 Ext. 141 Email: louis@diamondmm.com Note: Please provide the following information before contacting support:...

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