Sceptre SR600W User Manual
Sceptre SR600W User Manual

Sceptre SR600W User Manual

Wireless broadband router

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Features.............................................................................................................................. 3
Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 3
Package Content................................................................................................................ 3
Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 4
Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 4
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5
Setup Diagram ................................................................................................................... 6
Getting started................................................................................................................... 7
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Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................... 14
Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................................................... 14
Step 2) Broadband Type ................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Cable Modem............................................................................................................. 17
1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 18
1.3 PPPoE......................................................................................................................... 19
1.4 PPTP........................................................................................................................... 21
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General Settings .............................................................................................................. 23
2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 25
2.1.1 Time Zone ............................................................................................................... 26
2.1.2 Password Settings................................................................................................... 27
2.1.3 Remote Management ............................................................................................. 29
2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 31
2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 32
2.2.2 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) .................................................................................. 32
2.2.3 PPTP........................................................................................................................ 32
2.2.4 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 32
2.2.5 Bridge ...................................................................................................................... 33
2.2.6 DNS.......................................................................................................................... 35
2.2.7 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 36
2.3 LAN............................................................................................................................ 37
2.3.1 Interface .................................................................................................................. 38
2.3.2 UPnP........................................................................................................................ 40
2.4 Wireless...................................................................................................................... 41
2.4.1 Channel and SSID.................................................................................................. 42
2.4.2 Encryption .............................................................................................................. 44
2.4.3 MAC Access Filtering ............................................................................................ 47
2.4.4 IEEE 802.1x ............................................................................................................ 48
2.5 NAT............................................................................................................................ 51
2.5.1 Address Mapping ................................................................................................... 52
2.5.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................................... 54
2.5.3 Special Applications ............................................................................................... 56
2.6 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 58
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 3 Features... 3 Minimum Requirements ... 3 Package Content... 3 Get to know the Broadband Router... 4 Back Panel ... 4 Front Panel ... 5 Setup Diagram ... 6 Getting started... 7 Chapter 1 ... 14 Quick Setup ... 14 Step 1) Time Zone ...
  • Page 2 2.6.1 Access Control... 59 2.6.2 URL Blocking ... 63 2.6.3 Schedule Rule ... 64 2.6.4 Intrusion Detection ... 66 2.6.5 DMZ ... 70 Chapter 3 ... 72 Status ... 72 3.1 Status and Information... 73 3.2 Internet Connection... 74 3.3 Device Status ... 75 3.4 Security Log...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router is an incredibly fast router with 20 Mbps LAN to WAN throughput. This Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem.
  • Page 4: Get To Know The Broadband Router

    Get to know the Broadband Router Back Panel The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’ s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset: 1) Local Area Network (LAN) The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc.
  • Page 5: Front Panel

    Front Panel On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description. Light Status (Port 1-4) WLAN Description Router’s power supply is on Green WAN port 100Mbps is connected Yellow...
  • Page 6: Setup Diagram

    Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 1.2...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet. 1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2). You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address.
  • Page 8 8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 (Page 11).
  • Page 9 6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 (Page 11).
  • Page 10 5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button. 6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. DNS: Let all fields are blank.
  • Page 11 3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Page 12: Chapter 1

    6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections, Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools. Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) If you only want to start using the broadband router as an Internet Access device then you ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.
  • Page 13 Menu Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) General Setup (Chapter 2) Status Information (Chapter 3) Tools (Chapter 4) Logout 7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor more advance features/information.
  • Page 14: Quick Setup

    Chapter 1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below. Step 1) Time Zone The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
  • Page 15: Step 2) Broadband Type

    End Daylight Savings Time Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type. Step 2) Broadband Type In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).
  • Page 16 1.4 PPTP Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub -section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.4). Click on Back to return to the previous screen. Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection.
  • Page 17: Cable Modem

    1.1 Cable Modem Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen below). Note: The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.
  • Page 18: Fixed-Ip Xdsl

    1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Parameters Gateway IP Subnet Mask Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection.
  • Page 19: Pppoe

    1.3 PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Parameter User Name Password Please retype your password Service Name Description Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection...
  • Page 20: Maximum Idle Time

    Maximum Idle Time Auto-reconnect Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPPoE connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. This is optional.
  • Page 21: Pptp

    1.4 PPTP Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Parameter IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway User ID Password Description This is the IP add ress that your ISP has given you to establish a PPTP connection.
  • Page 22 PPTP Gateway Idle Time Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway IP address here.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 General Settings Once you click on the General Setup button at the Home Page, you should see the screen below. If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard you do NOT need to configure anything thing in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet. The General Setup contain advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Wireless, Bridge, Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control,...
  • Page 24 Below is a general description of what advance functions are available for this broadband router. Menu 2.1 System 2.2 WAN 2.3 LAN 2.4 Wireless 2.5 NAT 2.6 Firewall Select one of the above five General Setup selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub- section Description This section allows you to set the Broadband router’s system...
  • Page 25: System

    2.1 System The system screen allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password and to specify a remote management user for the broadband router. Parameters System Settings 2.1.1 Time Zone 2.1.2 Password Settings 2.1.3 Remote Management Select one of the above three system settings selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section Description...
  • Page 26: Time Zone

    2.1.1 Time Zone The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured here, which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings. Parameter Set Time Zone Enable Daylight Savings Start Daylight Savings Time End Daylight Savings Time Click <Apply>...
  • Page 27: Password Settings

    2.1.2 Password Settings You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web-based management. By default, there is no password. So please assign a password to the Administrator as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.
  • Page 28 Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) automatically disconnect the web-based management. Note: Idle time “0” means no time out, e.g. no time restriction...
  • Page 29: Remote Management

    2.1.3 Remote Management The remote management function allows you to designate a host in the Internet the ability to configure the Broadband router from a remote site. Enter the designated host IP Address in the Host IP Address field. Parameters Description Host Address This is the IP address of the...
  • Page 30 Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
  • Page 31: Wan

    2.2 WAN Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows you to specify the type of WAN port connect you want to establish with your ISP. In the WAN Settings screen you can also specify the router to act as a Bridge.
  • Page 32: Dynamic Ip

    2.2.7 DDNS Once you have made a selection, click <More Configuration> at the bottom of the screen and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section 2.2.1 Dynamic IP Choose the Dynamic IP selection if you r ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name, Domain Name and MAC address (see chapter 1 “Cable Modem”...
  • Page 33: Bridge

    2.2.5 Bridge The bridge mode screen allows you to set your Broadband router to bridge mode and allows you to assign an IP address for management purposes. When the bridge mode is selected, the router in effect becomes a switch, transferring packets from the WAN port to the LAN port and vice versa without any NAT involvement.
  • Page 34 Example: Bridge Mode The diagram below demonstrates how the Bridge mode can be used. The router basically becomes a hub/switch allowing you to connect LAN clients to your Local Area Network.
  • Page 35: Dns

    2.2.6 DNS A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will fi nd that name in its index and the matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience.
  • Page 36: Ddns

    2.2.7 DDNS DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router supports DynDNS and TZO. Parameters Default Enable/Disable Disable Provider...
  • Page 37: Lan

    2.3 LAN The LAN allows you to setup the LAN Interface IP, DHCP Server parameters and UPnP.
  • Page 38: Interface

    2.3.1 Interface The LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router’s LAN ports as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment. Parameters Default LAN IP IP address 192.168.2.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled...
  • Page 39: Ip Address Pool

    IP Address Pool Domain Name Lease Time Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) same subnet as this broadband router if you want the router to be your LAN client’...
  • Page 40: Upnp

    2.3.2 UPnP With UPnP, all PCs in you Intranet will discover this router automatically. So you do not have to do any configuration for your PC and can access the Internet through this router easily. Parameters Default UPnP Feature Disable Click <Apply>...
  • Page 41: Wireless

    2.4 Wireless Wireless Access Point builds a wireless LAN and can let all PCs equipped with IEEE 802.11b wireless network adaptor connect to your Intranet. It supports WEP encryption and MAC address filter to enhance the security of your wireless network. Parameters Default Enable or disable...
  • Page 42: Channel And Ssid

    2.4.1 Channel and SSID You can set parameters that are used for the mobile stations to connect to this access point. The parameters include ESSID, Transmission Rate, Basic Rate and Channel. Parameters Default ESSID default Transmission Rate Fully Automatic Basic Rate 1, 2 Mbps Description This is the name of the wireless LAN.
  • Page 43 Channel Auto Hidden unchecked Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) The channel used by the wireless LAN. All devices in the same wireless LAN should use the same channel.
  • Page 44: Encryption

    2.4.2 Encryption By using Encryption, the data will be transmitted securely over the wireless network. You have to setup the same encryption key both on your router and wireless client devices. Parameters Default WEP Mode Disabled When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself and enter it.
  • Page 46 Parameters Default Passphrase Default Key Clear (All) Keys Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Description If you want the router to generate WEP keys for you, you can enter a passphrase and press <Generate>.
  • Page 47: Mac Access Filtering

    2.4.3 MAC Access Filtering MAC Access Filtering can let you permit/prohibit a list of MAC addresses to access your wireless LAN. Parameters Default Filtering Disable Setting Prohibition MAC address Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Description You can enable/disable the MAC Address...
  • Page 48: Ieee 802.1X

    2.4.4 IEEE 802.1x With IEEE 802.1x support, you can authenticate wireless client PCs before allowing them to access you wireless network. You have to assign an authentication server, for example RADIUS server, to authenticate the wireless clients that want to access your wireless network.
  • Page 49: General Parameters

    Parameter General Parameters Enable 802.1x Session Idle Timeout Re-Authentication Period Quiet Period Server Type TINY Server Users Profile Edit Delete Username Password Re-Type Password Clear RADIUS Server Parameters Description This allows you to enable/disable the 802.1x function If the wireless network device idle, not sending or receiving data, over the Session Idle Timeout, the access point will close the session for this wireless network device.
  • Page 50 Server IP Server Port Secret Key NAS-ID Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) The IP of RADIUS server that is used to authenticate wireless network devices.
  • Page 51: Nat

    2.5 NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT provides Firewall protection from hacker attac ks and has the flexibility to allow you to map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites and FTP.
  • Page 52: Address Mapping

    2.5.1 Address Mapping The Address Mapping function allows IP addresses used in a private Local Area Network (LAN) to be mapped (translated) to different Public IP Addresses used in the public/global Internet. This feature limits the number of Public IP addresses required from the ISP and also maintains the privacy and security of the Local Area Network.
  • Page 53 Example: Address Mapping The diagram below demonstrates how Address Mapping works. With the below configuration, LAN client A and B will use the global/public IP address 10.1.1.10. LAN client C will use 10.1.1.20. Internet...
  • Page 54: Virtual Server

    2.5.2 Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g. Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet. Computers use numbers called port numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application type.
  • Page 55 Public Port Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Example: Virtual Server The diagram below demonstrates one of the ways you can use the Virtual Server function. Use the Virtual Server when you want the web server located in your private LAN to be accessible to Internet users.
  • Page 56: Special Applications

    2.5.3 Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support multiple connections for these types of applications. Parameters Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Enabled...
  • Page 57 Note: Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time. Popular applications This section lists the more popular applications that require multiple connections. Select an application from the Popular Applications selection. Once you have selected an application, select a location (1-10) in the Copy to selection box and then click the Copy to button.
  • Page 58: Firewall

    2.6 Firewall The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common Internet attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
  • Page 59: Access Control

    2.6.1 Access Control If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.), then this is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows users to define the traffic type permitted or not permitted in your LAN. You can control which PC client uses what services and also the time period in which they can have access to these services.
  • Page 60 Add PC Parameters Client PC Description Client PC IP Addresses Description The description for this client PC rule. Enter the IP address range that you wish to apply this Access Control rule. This is the user’s IP address(es) that you wish to setup an Access Control rule. You can select a range of users simply by inputting the starting users’...
  • Page 61 Client PC Service Protocol Port Range Scheduling Rule Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) You can block the clients from accessing some Internet services by checking the services you want to block.
  • Page 62 Example: Access Control In the example below, LAN client B cannot access any websites ever (Websites uses Port 80). However, LAN client A is unable to access websites (and any other service that uses ports between 80 and 999) between Saturday 8am to Sunday 8pm.
  • Page 63: Url Blocking

    2.6.2 URL Blocking You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL address or just keyword of the Web site. To specify particular PCs, go to the Access Control page and check the box for “WWW with URL Blocking” in the “Client PC service”...
  • Page 64: Schedule Rule

    2.6.3 Schedule Rule You can assign time ranges for schedule. The schedule can be used by other functions, for example Access Control. Parameters Edit Delete Add Schedule Rule Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Description Click Edit to modify the time range of the rule...
  • Page 65 Edit Schedule Rule Parameters Name Comment Activate Time Period Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations and go back to the previous page of Schedule Rule setting. Description The name of the schedule rule. You can enter comment for the schedule rule.
  • Page 66: Intrusion Detection

    2.6.4 Intrusion Detection The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, and RIP defect. If Internet attacks occur the router can also alert you by email.
  • Page 68 Parameters Intrusion Detection Feature DoS Protection Discard Ping From WAN Description Protections from any Denial of Service Attacks The router’s WAN port will not respond to any Ping requests...
  • Page 69: Stateful Packet Inspection

    RIP defect Stateful Packet Inspection When hackers attempt to enter your network, we can alert you by e-mail Email Address SMTP Server Address POP3 Server Address User Name Password Connection Policy DoS Detect Criteria Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Protection from RIP defect The router will analyze all packets of...
  • Page 70: Dmz

    2.6.5 DMZ If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.
  • Page 71 Public IP Address Client PC IP Address Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) The IP address of the WAN port or any other Public IP addresses given to you by your ISP Input the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP...
  • Page 72: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's WAN/LAN interfaces, the current firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network.
  • Page 73: Status And Information

    3.1 Status and Information The Status and Information section allows you to view the router’s system information Parameters Information Description You can see the router’s system information such as the router’s: LAN MAC Address, WAN MAC Address, Hardware version, Serial Number, Boot code Version, Runtime code Version...
  • Page 74: Internet Connection

    3.2 Internet Connection View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status and other related information Parameters Internet Connection Description This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router’s WAN port: WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being used.
  • Page 75: Device Status

    3.3 Device Status View the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. The Device Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Quick Setup Wizard/General Setup section. Parameters Device Status Description This page shows the Broadband router’s current device settings. This page displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask.
  • Page 76: Security Log

    3.4 Se curity Log View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access to your network. Parameters Security Log Description This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router. It displays any illegal attempts to access your network. At the bottom of the page, the security log can be saved <Save>...
  • Page 77: Dhcp Client Log

    3.5 DHCP Client Log View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server Parameters DHCP Client Log Description This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. Number of DHCP Clients displays the number of LAN clients that are currently linked to the Broadband router’s DHCP server.
  • Page 78: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 Tool This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore configuration settings), Firmware Upgrade (upgrade system firmware) and Reset. Parameters 4.1 Configuration Tools 4.2 Firmware Upgrade 4.3 Reset Select one of the above three Tools Settings selection and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section Description You can save the router’s current configuration, restore the...
  • Page 79: Configuration Tools

    4.1 Configuration Tools The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore selection.
  • Page 80: Firmware Upgrade

    4.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware Parameters Firmware Upgrade Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to start the upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete). Once the upgrade is complete you can start using the router.
  • Page 81: Reset

    4.3 Reset You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially Re-boots your router’ s system Parameters Reset Description In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed.
  • Page 82: Appendix A

    Appendix A How to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address 1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and <enter> Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.1.77) The router’s IP address is the one entitled Default Gateway (192.168.1.254) Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address (00-50-FC-FE-02-DB)
  • Page 83: Glossary

    Glossary Bridge: A bridge is an intelligent, internetworking device that forwards or filters packets between different networks based on data link layer (MAC) address information. Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 84 ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office. ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
  • Page 85 Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

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