Gigafast EE400-R User Manual

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  • Page 1 EE-400R Broadband Router User Manual...
  • Page 2 Trademarks All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice. Copyright© 2004, GigaFast Inc., All Right Reserved...
  • Page 3: Fcc Interference Statement

    FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content: Chapter 1 Features Package Content Requirement Panel Wire diagram Chapter 2 Quick install Chapter 3 Basic Configuration Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment Appendix B: Technical Information...
  • Page 5 Since all incoming data packets can be analyzed or monitored, all unwanted packets may be filtered-out and be recorded as an intrusion event. EE400-R can also be configured to block some internal LAN user’s access to the Internet for management purpose.
  • Page 6: Package Content

    One Warranty card One paper manual OR one manual CD Requirement One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection (Cable/ADSL modem or other router) One PC with a network card and TCP/IP protocol stack Installed Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (V.4.75 or above)
  • Page 7 • The modem should be connected to the router’s WAN port with an Ethernet cable(Cat 5/Cat 5e) • Power adapter should be connected to the power port on the router • Computers are to be connected to port 1-4 on the router (Typically with a straight through cable Cat 5/Cat 5e)
  • Page 8: Quick Install

    NOT required upon installation of this router. Any computer that is connected to the router’s port 1-4 is capable of changing the settings on the router. It does not have to be a designated port or computer to change the settings of the router.
  • Page 9 (your ISP). If you are able to get those numbers, most likely you’re on the internet. *Note* the next step is for those who can log onto the router page but cannot get an internet connection through the ISP. (WAN IP addresses all show 0’s)
  • Page 10 4. The page should look like this after you have logged onto the next page. The next step is to click on the ‘Administration’ to the left side of the screen.
  • Page 11 5. At the bottom of the ‘Administration’ section you should see a button says ‘Clone MAC’. Click on ‘Clone MAC’ (this will let the router copy the MAC address on the Ethernet adapter.) 6. There should be a confirmation after you click on the ‘Clone MAC’ button.
  • Page 12 4. At this point the ‘WAN IP’ addresses should show all 0’s. It is usual and common because the router hasn’t been setup to have a connection between your ISP and the EE-400r. Please click on ‘WAN’ under ‘EZ Setup’ and the page should look like this after: http://192.168.8.1...
  • Page 13 *Note* In case if the WAN IP addresses are listed, it means the router is getting a connection from the modem (your ISP). Try to see if you can go onto the internet by reopening your internet browser and input a website URL. If you still cannot get online, please see FAQ. If you do not get any numbers and they are all 0.0.0.0 please continue with the installation.
  • Page 14: Basic Configuration

    Chapter 3 – Basic Configuration The next chapter will explain in details of how each function on the router works. It will be split a total of 5 sections. Each section will tell you some of the most common and some advanced usages on a router.
  • Page 15 The ‘Device Status’ page tells you what are the current IP addresses you’re getting from: Your ISP (Internet Service Provider), your router, and the last log on that was the ‘Refresh’ button will reset it back to your current login. Press ‘Administration Password’ is where you enter the password to log into the router’s configuration page.
  • Page 16 It is similar with the previous page but with more options to choose from. On the left side is where you adjust/change settings for your router. The middle (Device Info) tells you exactly what the current version of firmware is running and if you are getting IP addresses from outside or within your network.
  • Page 17 This page allows you to change some of the most commonly used items on a router. Reset to Default – By clicking this it will give you a confirmation on whether or not the router should be reset back to the factory default setting. If you have accidentally changed a setting on a router and does not remember the setting you previously had, then it is suggested that you click on ‘Reset to Default’...
  • Page 18 Auto Logout, when Idle Time is over: - You can change the amount of time for the router to take before it automatically logs out itself if there is an idle occurred. Upgrade Firmware – This is the place to update the firmware on the router. Once the user...
  • Page 19 For example, each time when a user logs onto the ISP (Internet Service Provider) it will record it under the log. It will be erased every time the router is unplugged, and plugged back in. This function provides administrator a convenient diagnostic method for troubleshooting. It also records the detailed intruder information for analysis.
  • Page 20 LAN IP Address – This shows the current IP address on the LAN side. If a user is running a static IP and cannot log onto the router page, then changing the LAN IP Address might be needed. By default the LAN IP Address is 192.168.8.1 DHCP Server –...
  • Page 21: Advanced Configuration

    Access Control allows you to set some of the security features for the administrator. It also gives the ability to access from outside to the router. Once the changes are made, click on ‘Save & Restart’ to have the changes take effect.
  • Page 22 Response to Ping from WAN – If this option is allowed, others can do a direct ping to the router from outside of your network. Due to security reasons this option is set to ‘Deny’ by default. Web Management from WAN – Enable administrator to log in and configure the router remotely from internet.
  • Page 23 MAC Filter – Enable it to set which MAC addresses the administrator would like to block so the blocked clients can’t make changes on the router. The clients are still able to get onto the router, though without making any changes. This function is set at ‘Disable’ by default.
  • Page 24 Service Time Allocation – Administrator can now apply a limit on all the clients or computers that are connected to the router. For example: If it is set from 9:00AM~12:00PM that means the clients can only log onto the WAN/LAN from between those times. Administrator can choose either by continuous usage time or by time zone.
  • Page 25 LAN PC Service Time Management – By allowing/disallowing any particular computers to browse the WAN based on their MAC addresses and the computer names. MAC address can be found on the Ethernet adapters and the computer names are found under ‘My Computer’ under Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
  • Page 26 User can block all the way up to 8 URLs. Section 6 – Virtual Server Virtual Server can allow the administrator to open one or multiple ports on the router for a LAN...
  • Page 27 Virtual Server - If the user has a server behind the route he/she can open a particular port or ports to allow incoming and outgoing traffic through the router. This function is mainly for computers that are on the network. By default this setting is set at ‘Disable’ if you have trouble opening ports please read our FAQ section to understand more about Virtual Server.
  • Page 28 B. Multiple DMZ host – You can enable the Multiple DMZ host function, only when your current WAN connection is STATIC. This router allows 8 LAN PC at most in LAN to become DMZ hosts. The mechanism of multiple DMZ host is based on the mapping relation between WAN STATIC IP and LAN IP.
  • Page 29 Section 8 – Auto 2-Way Application This section can let a user open certain service ports for software. Because there is much internet software need 2-way access right and they open many TCP/UDP ports simultaneously such as online game or audio/video conference. They always connect to an outside server with a fixed destination port.
  • Page 30 PC should not use that trigger port until the first LAN PC has released it. Release means that the first PC doesn’t use that trigger port for more then 5-6 minutes. By default this option is set at ‘Disable’. Section 9 – Dynamic DNS This option will automatically translate your domain name to your WAN IP address for others to access your page.
  • Page 31 Device (IGD) could be discovered and detected by UPnP capable PCs. Thus IGD devices could be easily managed by windows system. It recognizes a hardware be plugged into the router and function as one. This function will only work under Microsoft Windows ME & XP based Operating Systems.
  • Page 32 FAQ guide or contact one of our lines listed below. Tech Support: techsupp@gigafast.com or 1(888)433-6788 RMA/Replacement: rma@gigafast.com or 1(866)964-2970 Customer Service: customerservice@gigafast.com Thank you for choosing GigaFast...
  • Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    2. Use a paper-clip or a pin to do hardware reset the router. On the router there should be a pin sized hole and that is where you insert the pin. Once the pin is inserted, hold it down for 5 seconds and you should see the lights on the router flash for a moment.
  • Page 34 2. Turn the router back on after few minutes 3. Turn the modem back on after few minutes 4. Use a paper-clip or pin and reset the router. Insert the pin and hold down the button for five seconds 5. Turn back on the computer(s) and see if you can go online Q: Does the router come with firewall protection? A: Yes, a built-in hardware firewall is placed inside of the router.
  • Page 35 If DMZ does not help that means the game server might need you to open some ports for the router to play. Get the port numbers and go to Part 2 of this FAQ to find out more information on how to fix this issue.
  • Page 36 A: You might have downloaded or received the wrong firmware. Check the bottom of the router and look for a serial number (it usually starts with an ‘A’ or a ‘B’). Then send us an e- mail and we will send you the correct firmware. If you are a MAC user, please always use IE browser to do the firmware update.
  • Page 37 A: First off you have to go to the router’s configuration page (http://192.168.8.1): 1. Go to ‘WAN’ section under easy setup on the router page and bubble in ‘Static IP’ 2. Input one of your static IP address in the box and click on ‘Save & Restart’...
  • Page 38: Appendix A: Cabling And Pin Assignment

    Category 3 is a good second choice. computers’ NIC cards to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub. (The router provides a built-in uplink/normal switch. Uplink mode is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead.)
  • Page 39 Connection between Hub and Hub In a crossover cable, the orders of the wires change from one end to the other. Wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. The crossover cable is used in connecting hubs directly. Table A-3 Crossover Cabling Wire Becomes...
  • Page 40: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B – Technical Information Operational WAN I/F : One RJ-45 port, IEEE 802.3 100BaseT, CSMA/CD WAN cabling : UTP category 5 (10/100 Mbps). LAN I/F : Four RJ-45 ports, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT, CSMA/CD LAN cabling : UTP category 5 (switched 10/100 Mbps). LED indication : Power, WAN Link/Act, 10/100 Button...

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