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MaxGate UGate 3200P User Manual

Internet sharing router 7-port switch & 1-port print server
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Internet Sharing Router
7-Port Switch & 1-Port Print Server
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 U G a t e 3 2 0 0 P Internet Sharing Router 7-Port Switch & 1-Port Print Server User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............... 1 Features....................2 Package Contents ................. 4 Physical Details ..................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ................ 6 Requirements..................6 Procedure ....................6 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION..............8 Overview....................8 Configuration Program ................. 9 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION............11 Overview....................
  • Page 4 DMZ ....................... 46 CHAPTER 11 ACCESS CONTROL ............48 Overview....................48 Security Groups Screen..............49 Workstations ..................51 Administrator Defined Filters ............. 53 CHAPTER 12 DYNAMIC DNS: - GET YOUR OWN DOMAIN....54 Overview....................54 To use Dynamic DNS ................54 Examples ....................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the UGate-3200P’s and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new UGate-3200P. The UGate- 3200P is a multi-function device providing the following services: • 7-Port Switch (10/100Mbps) • Shared Internet access via DSL or Cable modem. •...

  • Page 6: Features

    UGate-3200P User Guide Features The UGate-3200P incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. LAN Features • 7-Port Switch. The UGate-3200P incorporates a 7-port Switch. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. •...
  • Page 7 Introduction • Special Internet Applications. Internet applications such as Inter- net Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other special- purpose Servers are supported. • DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unre- stricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    UGate-3200P User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • The UGate-3200P Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Warranty Card • CD-ROM containing the User’s Guide and Print server Driver. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 9 Introduction There are 7 LEDs - one for each LAN port, and each LED LAN: could be OFF, Yellow, or Green. Link/Act • OFF - No LAN connection on this port. (Green/Oran • Orange – 10Mbps link. • Green – 100Mbps link. •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter explains how to install the Ugate-3200P. Requirements • Ethernet LAN (10/100Mbps) and the TCP/IP protocol. • For Internet Access, DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP. Procedure Figure 4 Installation Diagram 1.
  • Page 11 Installation 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the UGate-3200P. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard LAN cable. 4. Connect the Printer Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect the printer to the parallel port on the Ugate-3200P.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration This Chapter provides details of the configuration process. Overview To make your UGate-3200P operational, only Basic Setup , as described in Chapter 5, is required. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration .

  • Page 13: Configuration Program

    Configuration Configuration Program The UGate-3200P contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms. Preparation Before attempting to configure the UGate-3200P, please ensure that: •...
  • Page 14 UGate-3200P User Guide If you can't connect If the UGate-3200P does not respond, check the following: • The UGate-3200P is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. • Ensure that your PC and the UGate-3200P are on the same network segment.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required to work with the UGate-3200P. Overview For each PC, the following may to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Network printer This chapter covers Windows system only. Macintosh users should refer to Appendix B.
  • Page 16 UGate-3200P User Guide 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 7: IP Address (Win 95/98) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button “ Obtain an IP Address automati- cally .”...
  • Page 17 PC Configuration Figure 8: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, and then click Add . Figure 9: DNS Tab (Win 95/98) If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-configure the Router itself.

  • Page 18: Internet Access Configuration

    UGate-3200P User Guide Internet Access Configuration If you are using the UGate-3200P for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent con- nection 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 19: Printing Setup

    PC Configuration Printing Setup The UGate-3200P provides printing support for 2 methods of printing from Windows: • Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly to the UGate-3200P. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC. The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows NT4.0, Windows Me, and Windows 2000.
  • Page 20 UGate-3200P User Guide • Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if appropriate. • We recommend changing the Printer name to indicate which device is on. (e.g. HP2100 on SCA43600_P1) 7. Installation is now complete. You can now print using this printer. •...
  • Page 21 PC Configuration If desired, click Browse to select a different device. Port Note that the Select Device Port will not work on this model. The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Proper- ties . Check this option to print a banner page before each Banner print job.
  • Page 22 UGate-3200P User Guide PC Configuration for LPD Printing The following procedure is for Windows 95/98, Windows NT4.0, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. 1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard. 2. When prompted, select Network Printer . 3.

  • Page 23: Chapter5 Basic Setup

    &KDSWHU %DVLF6HWXS This Chapter describes the Basic Setup required to make your UGate-3200P operational. Connecting to the UGate-3200P Use your Web browser to connect to the UGate-3200P, as described in Chapter 3 - Configuration . Basic Setup Screen The Basic Setup screen, like the example below, will be displayed when you first connect.
  • Page 24 UGate-3200P User Guide Local LAN For most users, the default values for these fields should be satisfactory, and no changes will be required. Data – Local LAN IP address for the UGate-3200P. Use the default value of IP Address 192.168.0.1 unless it is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 25 Basic Setup 4. You will then see either the WAN Port - Direct Connection screen or the WAN Port - PPPoE screen. WAN Port - Direct Connection Figure 13: WAN - Direct Connection Data - WAN (Direct Connection) Used for identification. Normally, there is no need to Device change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you Name...
  • Page 26 UGate-3200P User Guide gateway associated with the IP address above.) DNS (Domain Name Server) If your ISP uses a “Dynamic IP Address”, then the DNS DNS (Domain is also provided dynamically. Any DNS values entered Name Server) here will be used instead of the dynamically obtained IP Addresses DNS addresses.
  • Page 27 Basic Setup Data – WAN (PPPoE) The name of the Internet account provided by your Account/ User ISP. Name Enter the password for the above account. Re-enter Password the password in the Verify field, to ensure it is correct. & Verify Normally, this is Dynamic ;...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6 Device Administration

    Chapter 6 Device Administration This Chapter details the settings available on the UGate- 3200P's "Device Admin" screen. Overview The Device Administration screen is accessed via the Device Admin menu option. An example screen is shown below. Figure 15: Device Administration Screen Password Once a password is entered, it is required in order to change the device configuration.

  • Page 29: Nat (Network Address Translation)

    Device Administration NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT allows PCs on your LAN to share a single external (Internet) IP Ad- dress. This IP Address is supplied by your ISP. Use the following to determine whether or nor you need NAT. •...

  • Page 30: Chapter 7 Url Filter

    Chapter 7 URL Filter This Chapter explains how to use the UGate-3200P's "URL Filter" feature. Overview The URL Filter provides a means to block access to undesirable Web sites. If a site address is entered on the URL Filter screen, access to that site is blocked when the URL Filter is enabled.

  • Page 31: Url Filter Screen

    URL Filter URL Filter Screen This screen is reached via the URL Filter menu option. An example screen is shown below. Figure 16: URL Filter Screen Enable This must be checked for the URL Filter to be active. This window lists all the Filter strings you have URL Filter list entered.

  • Page 32: Chapter 8 Routing

    Chapter 8 Routing This Chapter explains the Routing features of the UGate- 3200P. Overview While the UGate-3200P includes a standard (static) routing table, this fea- ture can be completely ignored if you do not have a router in your LAN. If you DO have a router, it is necessary to configure BOTH the Router and the Routing table in the UGate-3200P correctly, as described in the following sections.
  • Page 33 Routing Routing Table Data An entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached. The data in the Routing Table is as follows. Destination The network address of the remote LAN segment. For standard class "C"...

  • Page 34: Router Configuration

    UGate-3200P User Guide Router Configuration It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the UGate-3200P, so that they can be forwarded to the WAN or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the UGate-3200P as the Default Route or Default Gateway .

  • Page 35: Routing Example

    Routing Routing Example R o u te r A 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .0 .1 0 0 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 .8 0 S e g m e n t 0 S e g m e n t 1 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .0 .1 D C 9 V U P - L I N K...

  • Page 36: Chapter 9 Status Screens

    &KDSWHU 6WDWXV6FUHHQV This Chapter details the various status screens provided by the 3200P. WAN Status Clicking Connection Status on the menu bar will take you to the WAN Status screen. The screen shown will depend on whether you are using a Direct Connection or PPPoE.
  • Page 37 Status Screens Buttons Use this button if the connection seems to have Renew been lost, and no data is being transferred. (This button has no effect unless acting as a DHCP Client.) Refresh Update the data on screen. List the access requests made from the WAN Access Log –...
  • Page 38 UGate-3200P User Guide This indicates whether or not the connection is PPPoE Link Status currently established. If the connection does not exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection. If the connection currently exists, the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection. The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
  • Page 39 Status Screens Start PPP Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection. PPP up success- Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP fully connection. Idle time-out The connection has been idle for the time period reached specified in the "Idle Time-out"...

  • Page 40: Access Logs

    UGate-3200P User Guide Access Logs The Access Log buttons allow you to view incoming and outgoing requests. Access Log – Incoming This displays the access requests made from the WAN (Internet) interface to devices on your LAN. Access Log- Incoming Displays the IP address of the remote computer access- IP Address ing your LAN...

  • Page 41: Device/Lan Status

    Status Screens Device/LAN Status The LAN Status link on the menu will result in a screen like the example below. Figure 21: Status Screen Data – Device/LAN Status Device Version of the firmware (embedded software, Firmware Version including this program) which is currently installed. The hardware ID of this device, used by the manu- Hardware ID facturer.
  • Page 42 UGate-3200P User Guide Possible Status values are "Leased" (the IP Ad- Status dress is allocated to the device shown) or "Reserved" (the IP Address is not available). Note: The DHCP table will be empty unless the DHCP Server function is being used.

  • Page 43: Chapter 10 Advanced Internet

    &KDSWHU $GYDQFHG,QWHUQHW This Chapter explains how to use the UGate-3200P's "Ad- vanced Internet" features. Overview For situations where the UGate-3200P is being used to provide shared Internet access, the following advanced features are provided. • Special Applications • Virtual Servers •...

  • Page 44: Special Applications

    UGate-3200P User Guide Special Applications This feature is only required if you wish to use Internet applications which require 2-way communication, multiple connections, or combined TCP/UDP connections. Examples of such applications are Internet Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other special-purpose Servers. Generally, you will become aware of the need for this feature when an Internet application is unable to function correctly.
  • Page 45 Advanced Internet • To Disable a defined Application As above, but uncheck the Enable checkbox. • To Delete a defined Application Select it from the drop-down list, Click "Delete" • To Modify (Edit) a defined Application Select it from the drop-down list, Click "Get Data"...

  • Page 46: Virtual Servers

    UGate-3200P User Guide Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make a server 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 47 Advanced Internet Types of Virtual Servers The UGate-3200P supports two (2) types of Virtual Servers: • Pre-defined - Standard server types. The only data required is the IP Address of the server on your LAN. • User-defined - Non-standard servers. You must provide additional information about the server.
  • Page 48 UGate-3200P User Guide User Defined Virtual Servers If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Server screen, you can define it using this feature. The screen for this function is reached by selecting Advanced Internet - User Defined Virtual Servers .
  • Page 49 However, by using the Dynamic DNS feature, users can connect using your MaxGate-supplied domain name, rather than the IP Address. See Chapter 12 for details of the Dynamic DNS feature. Using this Device as a Virtual Web Server It is possible to configure the UGate-3200P itself as a Virtual Web Server.

  • Page 50: Dmz

    UGate-3200P User Guide This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ" and other Internet users or Servers. • Internet users will see the PC as having the IP Address allocated by your ISP (as shown on the Connection Status screen).
  • Page 51 Advanced Internet Data The only data required is the LAN IP Address . Enter the IP Address of the PC on your LAN, which will become the "DMZ".

  • Page 52: Chapter 11 Access Control

    Chapter 11 Access Control This Chapter explains how to configure and use the UGate- 3200P's "Access Control" feature. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual workstations. The process uses "Packet Filtering" to block or discard data packets.

  • Page 53: Security Groups Screen

    Access Control Security Groups Screen The Security Groups screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 28: Security Groups Screen Note that the Security groups are pre-named "Everyone", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3", and "Group 4".
  • Page 54 UGate-3200P User Guide Data The following data is required. Internet Access for this Group No packets are blocked. Use this to create an No restrictions "Unlimited Access" group, or to temporarily re- move restrictions from a group. Group members cannot access the Internet at all. Block all Access Use this to create the most restrictive group.

  • Page 55: Workstations

    Access Control Workstations The Workstations screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 29: Workstations Screen Note that the drop-down box lists all Workstations previously entered. If none have been entered, this box will be empty. Operations •...
  • Page 56 UGate-3200P User Guide Check this if you wish to reserve an IP address for Reserve entry in this workstation. This is useful if you have to provide DHCP Table the IP Address for other programs or users. If this is left unchecked, the following entry can be ignored.

  • Page 57: Administrator Defined Filters

    Access Control Administrator Defined Filters The Filters screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 30: Filters Screen This screen allows you to define packet filters. When you define security groups, on the "Security Groups"...

  • Page 58: Chapter 12 Dynamic Dns: - Get Your Own Domain

    Virtual Server feature. See Chapter 10 for details of using Virtual Servers. One (1) year of free service is provided, compliments of MaxGate. To use Dynamic DNS 1. Ensure the UGate-3200P is properly installed and configured, and Internet access is possible.
  • Page 59 Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS Screen Figure 31: Dynamic DNS Data – Dynamic DNS Preferred Domain Name Enter the domain name you wish to use. You can only apply for domain names in the format xxxx.ugate.net Your E-Mail Address Enter your email address here for contact information.

  • Page 60: Examples

    UGate-3200P User Guide Examples Running your own Web Server Running your own WEB server can have its advantages. You can give out your own web site address such as Yourname.Ugate.net! Having control of your own webserver means you can set up and configure the server to your liking, log into your server and get YOUR Website!, Now you don't need to use the web hosting services that is costing you Much More per month! To download Web Server software, go to www.winfiles.com or...
  • Page 61 Dynamic DNS Running your own Mail Server Running your own Mail server can have its advantages. You can give out your own email accounts like yourname@yourname.ugate.net! Having control of your own mail server means you can set up and configure the server to your liking, log into your server and get YOUR email!, Now you can give out email boxes to all your friends and family.
  • Page 62 UGate-3200P User Guide • For the “POP3 Account”, enter the user name you defined in your Mail Server program. • For the “Password”, enter the password you defined in your Mail Server program. 6. You should now be able to send and receive E-Mail using this account, whether you are connected to your LAN, or connected via the Internet.
  • Page 63 Dynamic DNS Running your own FTP Server Running your own FTP server can have its advantages. You can give out FTP accounts to your liking, log into your FTP server and get YOUR files from YOUR server, and don't need to use the ISP's FTP server anymore, you have YOURS! Now you can give out access to your FTP site to all your friends and family.
  • Page 64 UGate-3200P User Guide Running your own Internet Game Server Running your own Internet Game Server is fun! You can give out Your- name.Ugate.net and your friends can use that name to connect to your game server. You can forget about what IP address you are using, forget about emailing your IP to all your gaming buddies, and they can now con- nect directly to yourname.ugate.net The ugate.net Dynamic DNS service works with most popular TCP/IP Inter-...
  • Page 65 Dynamic DNS Using your Ugate.net name with other Internet products Ugate.net Dynamic DNS is also great for programs like Internet Phone, NetMeeting, CU-Seeme and other video conferencing/Internet phone related products. You can now give out yourname.ugate.net instead of an ever- changing IP address! When friends, family or other Internet users want to connect to a PC on your local LAN to conference with you, they simply have to connect using Yourname.ugate.net...

  • Page 66: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their so- lutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Ugate-3200P and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the UGate-3200P still does not function properly, contact technical support for further advice.

  • Page 67: Internet Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. A number of things could be causing this. Try the following Solution 1: troubleshooting steps. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstations IP settings are correct (IP address, Net- work Mask, Default gateway and DNS).

  • Page 68: Appendix B Tcp/Ip Configuration For Macintosh

    $SSHQGL[% 7&3,3&RQILJXUDWLRQIRU Š 0DFLQWRVK Note: If you currently use a static IP address, write down the existing IP settings including the IP address, Subnet Mask, Router ad- dress, and Name Server address before making any of the changes indicated below. Using the DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses 1.

  • Page 69: Manual Assignment Of Ip Addresses

    Appendix B - TCP/IP for Macintosh Manual Assignment of IP Addresses Note: If you have more than one Macintosh, please use different IP addresses on each computer. The IP address range can be from 192.168.0.52 to 192.168.0.254. (See Table 13: IP Ad- dresses and DHCP below.) 1.
  • Page 70 UGate-3200P User Guide Figure 35: Saving the Configuration 7. Restart your computer Remember: You must physically attach the MaxGate device and cable/DSL modem together. For how to put them to- gether, please refer to the main manual.

  • Page 71: Appendix C Specifications

    $SSHQGL[& 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Model No.: 3200P Dimensions 9.8in(L) / 8in(W) / 1.4in(H) 250mm(L) / 203mm(D) / 35mm(H) Operating 0° C to 40° C Temperature Storage -10° C to 70° C Temperature Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 9 Ethernet: 7 * 10/100Mbps (RJ45) auto-switching hub ports for LAN devices 1 * 10/100Mbps (RJ45) "uplink"...

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