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261095-017
Version A1.2, March 3, 2017

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  • Page 1 AR-5230 ADSL2+ Router User Manual 261095-017 Version A1.2, March 3, 2017...
  • Page 2 Preface This manual provides information related to the installation and operation of this device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts. If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for immediate service by email at INT-support@comtrend.com For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades, please visit our...
  • Page 3 User Information Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature. Tout changement ou modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation. This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................. 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............................7 2.1 H ..............................7 ARDWARE ETUP 2.2 F ................................9 RONT ANEL CHAPTER 3 WEB USER INTERFACE ........................10 3.1 D ..............................10 EFAULT ETTINGS 3.2 IP C ..............................
  • Page 6 6.4 R .................................. 74 OUTING 6.4.1 Default Gateway ............................74 6.4.2 Static Route ............................... 75 6.4.3 Policy Routing............................76 6.4.4 RIP ................................77 6.5 DNS ..................................78 6.5.1 DNS Server ............................... 78 6.5.2 Dynamic DNS ............................79 6.5.3 DNS Entries .............................. 81 6.5.4 DNS Proxy/Relay ............................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction AR-5230 is an ADSL2+ router comprising four 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports and provides many software features including Firewall, and VPN pass through. It is designed for both residential and business applications, wired connectivity to an ADSL broadband network. The AR-5230 is also designed with a TR-068 compliant color panel, which eases the installation of the modem making it more user-friendly.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    Front Panel for details). NOTE: If pressed down for more than 60 seconds, the AR-5230 will go into a firmware update state (CFE boot mode). The firmware can then be updated using an Internet browser pointed to the default IP address.
  • Page 9 Power ON Press the power button to the OFF position (OUT). Connect the power adapter to the power port. Attach the power adapter to a wall outlet or other AC source. Press the power button to the ON position (IN). If the Power LED displays as expected then the device is ready for setup (see section –...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    2.2 Front Panel The front panel LED indicators are shown below and explained in the following table. This information can be used to check the status of the device and its connections. Color Mode Function The device is powered up. Green The device is powered down.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Web User Interface

    3.2 IP Configuration DHCP MODE When the AR-5230 powers up, the onboard DHCP server will switch on. Basically, the DHCP server issues and reserves IP addresses for LAN devices, such as your PC. To obtain an IP address from the DCHP server, follow the steps provided below.
  • Page 12 STEP 4: Click OK to submit these settings. If you experience difficulty with DHCP mode, you can try static IP mode instead.
  • Page 13 STATIC IP MODE In static IP mode, you assign IP settings to your PC manually. Follow these steps to configure your PC IP address to use subnet 192.168.1.x. NOTE: The following procedure assumes you are running Windows. However, the general steps involved are similar for most operating systems (OS).

  • Page 14: Login Procedure

    3.3 Login Procedure Perform the following steps to login to the web user interface. NOTE: The default settings can be found in 3.1 Default Settings. STEP 1: Start the Internet browser and enter the default IP address for the device in the Web address field.
  • Page 15 You can also reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Device Information

    Chapter 4 Device Information You can reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen. The web user interface window is divided into two frames, the main menu (on the left) and the display screen (on the right).

  • Page 17: Wan

    4.1 WAN Select WAN from the Device Info submenu to display the configured PVC(s). Heading Description Interface Name of the interface for WAN Description Name of the WAN connection Type Shows the connection type VlanMuxId Shows 802.1Q VLAN ID IPv6 Shows WAN IPv6 status Igmp Pxy Shows Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) proxy status...

  • Page 18: Statistics

    4.2 Statistics This selection provides LAN, WAN, ATM and xDSL statistics. NOTE: These screens are updated automatically every 15 seconds. Click Reset Statistics to perform a manual update. 4.2.1 LAN Statistics This screen shows data traffic statistics for each LAN interface. Heading Description Interface...

  • Page 19: Wan Service

    4.2.2 WAN Service This screen shows data traffic statistics for each WAN interface. Heading Description Interface WAN interfaces Description WAN service label Received/Transmitted - Bytes Number of Bytes - Pkts Number of Packets - Errs Number of packets with errors - Drops Number of dropped packets...

  • Page 20: Xtm Statistics

    4.2.3 XTM Statistics The following figure shows ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)/PTM (Packet Transfer Mode) statistics. XTM Interface Statistics Heading Description Port Number ATM PORT (0-3) In Octets Number of octets received over the interface Out Octets Number of octets transmitted over the interface In Packets Number of packets received over the interface Out Packets...

  • Page 21: Xdsl Statistics

    4.2.4 xDSL Statistics The xDSL Statistics screen displays information corresponding to the xDSL type. The two examples below (ADSL2 & ADSL2+) show this variation. ADSL2...
  • Page 22 ADSL2+ Click the Reset Statistics button to refresh this screen. Field Description Mode ADSL2, ADSL2+ Traffic Type ATM, PTM Status Lists the status of the DSL link...
  • Page 23 Field Description Link Power State Link output power state. phyR Status Shows the status of PhyR™ (Physical Layer Re-Transmission) impulse noise protection Line Coding (Trellis) Trellis On/Off SNR Margin (0.1 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) margin Attenuation (0.1 dB) Estimate of average loop attenuation in the downstream direction.
  • Page 24 Total ES Total Number of Errored Seconds Total SES Total Number of Severely Errored Seconds Total UAS Total Number of Unavailable Seconds xDSL BER TEST Click xDSL BER Test on the xDSL Statistics screen to test the Bit Error Rate (BER). A small pop-up window will open after the button is pressed, as shown below.
  • Page 25 xDSL TONE GRAPH Click Draw Graph on the xDSL Statistics screen and a pop-up window will display the xDSL bits per tone status, as shown below.

  • Page 26: Route

    4.3 Route Choose Route to display the routes that the AR-5230 has found. Field Description Destination Destination network or destination host Gateway Next hop IP address Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of Destination Flag U: route is up !: reject route...

  • Page 27: Arp

    4.4 ARP Click ARP to display the ARP information. Field Description IP address Shows IP address of host pc Flags Complete, Incomplete, Permanent, or Publish HW Address Shows the MAC address of host pc Device Shows the connection interface 4.5 DHCP Click DHCP to display all DHCP Leases.
  • Page 28 Field Description IPv6 Address Shows IP address of device/host/PC MAC Address Shows the Ethernet MAC address of the device/host/PC Duration Shows leased time in hours Expires In Shows how much time is left for each DHCP Lease...

  • Page 29: Nat Session

    4.6 NAT Session This page displays all NAT connection session including both UPD/TCP protocols passing through the device. Click the “Show All” button to display the following. Field Description Source IP The source IP from which the NAT session is established Source Port The source port from which the NAT session is established Destination IP...

  • Page 30: Igmp Info

    4.7 IGMP Info Click IGMP Info to display the list of IGMP entries broadcasting through the IGMP proxy enabled WAN connection. Field Description Interface The Source interface from which the IGMP report was received The WAN interface from which the multicast traffic is received Groups The destination IGMP group address Member...

  • Page 31: Ipv6

    4.8 IPv6 4.8.1 IPv6 Info Click IPv6 Info to display the IPv6 WAN connection info. Field Description Interface WAN interface with IPv6 enabled Status Connection status of the WAN interface Address IPv6 Address of the WAN interface Prefix Prefix received/configured on the WAN interface Device Link-local Address The CPE's LAN Address Default IPv6 Gateway...

  • Page 32: Ipv6 Neighbor

    4.8.2 IPv6 Neighbor Click IPv6 Neighbor to display the list of IPv6 nodes discovered. Field Description IPv6 Address Ipv6 address of the device(s) found Flags Status of the neighbor device HW Address MAC address of the neighbor device Device Interface from which the device is located...

  • Page 33: Ipv6 Route

    4.8.3 IPv6 Route Click IPv6 Route to display the IPv6 route info. Field Description Destination Destination IP Address Gateway Gateway address used for destination IP Metric Metric specified for gateway Interface Interface used for destination IP...

  • Page 34: Cpu & Memory

    4.9 CPU & Memory Displays the system performance graphs. Shows the current loading of the CPU and memory usage with dynamic updates. Note: This graph is unavailable for Internet Explorer users.

  • Page 35: Network Map

    4.10 Network Map The network map is a graphical representation of router’s wan status and LAN devices. The feature is only available using a non-IE browser.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Basic Setup

    Chapter 5 Basic Setup You can reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen. This will bring you to the following screen.

  • Page 37: Layer 2 Interface

    5.1 Layer 2 Interface Click WAN Setup on the on the left of your screen. Add or remove ATM, PTM and ETH WAN interface connections here. Click Add to create a new ATM interface (see Appendix E - Connection Setup). NOTE: Up to 3 ATM interfaces can be created and saved in flash memory.

  • Page 38: Wan Service Setup

    5.1.1 WAN Service Setup This screen allows for the configuration of WAN interfaces. Click the Add button to create a new connection. For connections on ATM or ETH WAN interfaces Appendix E - Connection Setup. To remove a connection, select its Remove column radio button and click Remove. Heading Description Interface...

  • Page 39: Nat

    5.2 NAT To display this option, NAT must be enabled in at least one PVC. NAT is not an available option in Bridge mode. 5.2.1 Virtual Servers Virtual Servers allow you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side (identified by Protocol and External port) to the internal server with private IP addresses on the LAN side.

  • Page 40: Port Triggering

    Field/Header Description Use Interface Select a WAN interface from the drop-down box. Select a Service User should select the service from the list. Custom Service User can enter the name of their choice. Server IP Address Enter the IP address for the server. Enable NAT Allows local machines to access virtual server via WAN IP Address Loopback...
  • Page 41 Click Save/Apply to save and apply the settings. Consult the table below for field and header descriptions. Field/Header Description Use Interface Select a WAN interface from the drop-down box. Select an Application User should select the application from the list. Custom Application User can enter the name of their choice.

  • Page 42: Dmz Host

    5.2.3 DMZ Host The DSL router will forward IP packets from the WAN that do not belong to any of the applications configured in the Virtual Servers table to the DMZ host computer. To Activate the DMZ host, enter the DMZ host IP address and click Save/Apply. To Deactivate the DMZ host, clear the IP address field and click Save/Apply.

  • Page 43: Ip Address Map

    5.2.4 IP Address Map Mapping Local IP (LAN IP) to some specified Public IP (WAN IP). Field/Header Description Rule The number of the rule Type Mapping type from local to public. Local Start IP The beginning of the local IP Local End IP The ending of the local IP Public Start IP...

  • Page 44: Alg/Pass-Through

    5.2.5 ALG/Pass-Through Support ALG Pass-through for the listed protocols. To allow/deny the corresponding ALG protocol, select Enable / Disable and then click the Save button. After reboot, the protocol will be added/removed from the system module.

  • Page 45: Lan

    5.3 LAN Configure the LAN interface settings and then click Apply/Save. Consult the field descriptions below for more details. GroupName: Select an Interface Group. LAN INTERFACE IP Address: Enter the IP address for the LAN port. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the LAN port.
  • Page 46 Enable IGMP Snooping: Standard Mode: In standard mode, multicast traffic will flood to all bridge ports when no client subscribes to a multicast group even if IGMP snooping is enabled. Blocking Mode: In blocking mode, the multicast data traffic will be blocked and not flood to all bridge ports when there are no client subscriptions to any multicast group.
  • Page 47 LAN INTERFACE To configure a secondary IP address, tick the checkbox  outlined (in RED) below. IP Address: Enter the secondary IP address for the LAN port. Subnet Mask: Enter the secondary subnet mask for the LAN port. Ethernet Media Type: Configure auto negotiation, or enforce selected speed and duplex mode for the Ethernet ports.

  • Page 48: Lan Ipv6 Autoconfig

    5.3.1 LAN IPv6 Autoconfig Configure the LAN interface settings and then click Save/Apply. Consult the field descriptions below for more details.
  • Page 49 LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Configuration Heading Description EUI-64 Use EUI-64 algorithm to calculate link-local address from MAC address User Setting Use the Interface Identifier field to define a link-local address Static LAN IPv6 Address Configuration Heading Description Interface Address Configure static LAN IPv6 address and subnet prefix length (prefix length is required): IPv6 LAN Applications Heading...
  • Page 50 Heading Description Enable RADVD Enable use of router advertisement daemon RA interval Min(sec): Minimum time to send router advertisement RA interval Max(sec): Maximum time to send router advertisement Reachable Time(ms): The time, in milliseconds that a neighbor is reachable after receiving reachability confirmation Default Preference: Preference level associated with the default router MTU (bytes):...

  • Page 51: Static Ip Neighbor

    5.3.2 Static IP Neighbor Click the Add button to display the following. Click Apply/Save to apply and save the settings. Heading Description IP Version The IP version used for the neighbor device IP Address Define the IP Address for the neighbor device MAC Address The MAC Address of the neighbor device Associated Interface...

  • Page 52: Upnp

    5.3.3 UPnP Select the checkbox  provided and click Apply/Save to enable UPnP protocol.

  • Page 53: Parental Control

    5.4 Parental Control This selection provides WAN access control functionality. 5.4.1 Time Restriction This feature restricts access from a LAN device to an outside network through the device on selected days at certain times. Make sure to activate the Internet Time server synchronization as described in section 8.5 Internet Time, so that the scheduled times match your local time.

  • Page 54: Url Filter

    5.4.2 URL Filter This screen allows for the creation of a filter rule for access rights to websites based on their URL address and port number. Select URL List Type: Exclude or Include. Tick the Exclude radio button to deny access to the websites listed. Tick the Include radio button to restrict access to only those listed websites.

  • Page 55: Home Networking

    A maximum of 100 entries can be added to the URL Filter list. 5.5 Home Networking 5.5.1 Print Server This page allows you to enable or disable printer support. Please reference Appendix F to see the procedure for enabling the Printer Server.

  • Page 56: Dlna

    5.5.2 DLNA Enabling DLNA allows users to share digital media, like pictures, music and video, to other LAN devices from the digital media server. Insert USB drive to the USB host port on the back of router. Modify media library path to the corresponding path of the USB drive and click Apply/Save to enable the DLNA media server.

  • Page 57: Storage Service

    5.5.3 Storage Service This page displays storage devices attached to USB host. Display after storage device attached (for your reference).

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Advanced Setup

    Chapter 6 Advanced Setup You can reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen. 6.1 Auto-detection setup The auto-detection function is used for CPE to detect WAN service for either ETHWAN or xDSL interface.
  • Page 59 Enter the PPP username/password given by your service provider for PPP service detection. Select a LAN-as-WAN Ethernet port for auto-detect: Select the Ethernet Port that will be used as ETHWAN during auto-detection.
  • Page 60 WAN services list for ATM mode: A maximum of 7 WAN services with corresponding PVC are required to be configured for ADSL ATM mode. The services will be detected in order. Users can modify the 7 pre-configured services and select disable to ignore any of those services to meet their own requirement and also reduce the detection cycle.
  • Page 61 Options for each WAN service: These options are selectable for each WAN service. Users can pre-configure both WAN services and other provided settings to meet their deployed requirements. Auto Detection status and Restart The Auto-detection status is used to display the real time status of the Auto-detection feature. The Restart button is used to detect all the WAN services that are either detected by the auto-detection feature or configured manually by users.
  • Page 62 3) For cases in which both the DSL port and ETHWAN port are plugged in at the same time, the DSL WAN will have priority over ETHWAN. For example, the ETHWAN port is plugged in with a WAN service detected automatically and then the DSL port is plugged in and linked up. The Auto Detection feature will clear the WAN service for ETHWAN and re-detect the WAN service for DSL port.

  • Page 63: Security

    6.2 Security To display this function, you must enable the firewall feature in WAN Setup. For detailed descriptions, with examples, please consult Appendix A - Firewall. 6.2.1 IP Filtering This screen sets filter rules that limit IP traffic (Outgoing/Incoming). Multiple filter rules can be set and each applies at least one limiting condition.
  • Page 64 Consult the table below for field descriptions. Field Description Filter Name The filter rule label IP Version Select from the drop down menu. Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP, UDP, or ICMP. Source IP address Enter source IP address. Source Port (port or port:port) Enter source port number or range.
  • Page 65 Consult the table below for field descriptions. Field Description Filter Name The filter rule label. IP Version Select from the drop down menu. Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP, UDP, or ICMP. Policy Permit/Drop packets specified by the firewall rule. Source IP address Enter source IP address.
  • Page 66 Denial of Service Denial of Services currently provides Syn-flood protection, furtive port scanner protection and Ping of death protection. This web page allows you to activate/de-activate them and to set the maximum average limit (packet per second) and the maximum burst (packet amount) for each protection.

  • Page 67: Mac Filtering

    Each network device has a unique 48-bit MAC address. This can be used to filter (block or forward) packets based on the originating device. MAC filtering policy and rules for the AR-5230 can be set according to the following procedure.
  • Page 68 Click Save/Apply to save and activate the filter rule. Consult the table below for detailed field descriptions. Field Description Protocol Type PPPoE, IPv4, IPv6, AppleTalk, IPX, NetBEUI, IGMP Destination MAC Address Defines the destination MAC address Source MAC Address Defines the source MAC address Frame Direction Select the incoming/outgoing packet interface WAN Interfaces...

  • Page 69: Quality Of Service (Qos)

    6.3 Quality of Service (QoS) NOTE: QoS must be enabled in at least one PVC to display this option. (See Appendix E - Connection Setup for detailed PVC setup instructions). To Enable QoS tick the checkbox and select a Default DSCP Mark. Click Apply/Save to activate QoS.

  • Page 70: Qos Queue Configuration

    6.3.1 QoS Queue Configuration Configure queues with different priorities to be used for QoS setup. In ATM mode, maximum 16 queues can be configured. In PTM mode, maximum 8 queues can be configured. For each Ethernet interface, maximum 4 queues can be configured. To add a queue, click the Add button.
  • Page 71 Click Apply/Save to apply and save the settings. Name: Identifier for this Queue entry. Enable: Enable/Disable the Queue entry. Interface: Assign the entry to a specific network interface (QoS enabled).

  • Page 72: Qos Classification

    6.3.2 QoS Classification The network traffic classes are listed in the following table. Click Add to configure a network traffic class rule and Enable to activate it. To delete an entry from the list, click Remove. This screen creates a traffic class rule to classify the upstream traffic, assign queuing priority and optionally overwrite the IP header DSCP byte.
  • Page 73 Click Apply/Save to save and activate the rule. Field Description Traffic Class Name Enter a name for the traffic class. Rule Order Last is the only option. Rule Status Disable or enable the rule. Classification Criteria Ingress Interface Select an interface (i.e. Local, eth0-4, wan) Ether Type Set the Ethernet type (e.g.
  • Page 74 Field Description Destination MAC Mask This is the mask used to decide how many bits are checked in Destination MAC Address. Classification Results Specify Egress Interface Choose the egress interface from the available list. Specify Egress Queue Choose the egress queue from the list of available for the specified egress interface.

  • Page 75: Routing

    6.4 Routing The following routing functions are accessed from this menu: Default Gateway, Static Route, Policy Routing and RIP. NOTE: In bridge mode, the RIP menu option is hidden while the other menu options are shown but ineffective. 6.4.1 Default Gateway Default gateway interface list can have multiple WAN interfaces served as system default gateways but only one will be used according to the priority with the first being the highest and the last one the lowest priority if the WAN interface is connected.

  • Page 76: Static Route

    6.4.2 Static Route This option allows for the configuration of static routes by destination IP. Click Add to create a static route or click Remove to delete a static route. After clicking Add the following will display. IP Version: Select the IP version to be IPv4. ...

  • Page 77: Policy Routing

    6.4.3 Policy Routing This option allows for the configuration of static routes by policy. Click Add to create a routing policy or Remove to delete one. On the following screen, complete the form and click Apply/Save to create a policy. Field Description Policy Name...

  • Page 78: Rip

    6.4.4 RIP To activate RIP, configure the RIP version/operation mode and select the Enabled checkbox  for at least one WAN interface before clicking Save/Apply.

  • Page 79: Dns

    6.5 DNS 6.5.1 DNS Server Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. DNS Server Interfaces can have multiple WAN interfaces served as system dns servers but only one will be used according to the priority with the first being the highest and the last one the lowest priority if the WAN interface is connected.

  • Page 80: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to map a dynamic IP address to a static hostname in any of many domains, allowing the AR-5230 to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. To add a dynamic DNS service, click Add. The following screen will display.
  • Page 81 Field Description D-DNS provider Select a dynamic DNS provider from the list Hostname Enter the name of the dynamic DNS server Interface Select the interface from the list Username Enter the username of the dynamic DNS server Password Enter the password of the dynamic DNS server...

  • Page 82: Dns Entries

    6.5.3 DNS Entries The DNS Entry page allows you to add domain names and IP address desired to be resolved by the DSL router. Choose Add or Remove to configure DNS Entry. The entries will become active after save/reboot. Enter the domain name and IP address that needs to be resolved locally, and click the Add Entry button.

  • Page 83: Dns Proxy/Relay

    6.5.4 DNS Proxy/Relay DNS proxy receives DNS queries and forwards DNS queries to the Internet. After the CPE gets answers from the DNS server, it replies to the LAN clients. Configure DNS proxy with the default setting, when the PC gets an IP via DHCP, the domain name, Home, will be added to PC’s DNS Suffix Search List, and the PC can access route with “Comtrend.Home”.

  • Page 84: Dsl

    6.6 DSL The DSL Settings screen allows for the selection of DSL modulation modes. For optimum performance, the modes selected should match those of your ISP. DSL Mode Data Transmission Rate - Mbps (Megabits per second) G.Dmt Downstream: 12 Mbps Upstream: 1.3 Mbps G.lite Downstream: 4 Mbps...

  • Page 85: Interface Grouping

    6.7 Interface Grouping Interface Grouping supports multiple ports to PVC and bridging groups. Each group performs as an independent network. To use this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate LAN and WAN interfaces using the Add button. The Remove button removes mapping groups, returning the ungrouped interfaces to the Default group.
  • Page 86 Automatically Add Clients With Following DHCP Vendor IDs: Add support to automatically map LAN interfaces to PVC's using DHCP vendor ID (option 60). The local DHCP server will decline and send the requests to a remote DHCP server by mapping the appropriate LAN interface.
  • Page 87 1. Default: ETH1, ETH2, ETH3, and ETH4. 2. Video: nas_0_36, nas_0_37, and nas_0_38. The DHCP vendor ID is "Video". If the onboard DHCP server is running on "Default" and the remote DHCP server is running on PVC 0/36 (i.e. for set-top box use only). LAN side clients can get IP addresses from the CPE's DHCP server and access the Internet via PPPoE (0/33).

  • Page 88: Ip Tunnel

    6.8 IP Tunnel 6.8.1 IPv6inIPv4 Configure 6in4 tunneling to encapsulate IPv6 traffic over explicitly-configured IPv4 links. Click the Add button to display the following. Consult the table below for field descriptions.
  • Page 89 Options Description Tunnel Name Input a name for the tunnel Mechanism Mechanism used by the tunnel deployment Associated WAN Interface Select the WAN interface to be used by the tunnel Associated LAN Interface Select the LAN interface to be included in the tunnel Manual/Automatic Select automatic for point-to-multipoint tunneling / manual for point-to-point tunneling...

  • Page 90: Ipv4Inipv6

    6.8.2 IPv4inIPv6 Configure 4in6 tunneling to encapsulate IPv4 traffic over an IPv6-only environment. Click the Add button to display the following. Options Description Tunnel Name Input a name for the tunnel Mechanism Mechanism used by the tunnel deployment Associated WAN Interface Select the WAN interface to be used by the tunnel Associated LAN Interface Select the LAN interface to be included in the tunnel...

  • Page 91: Certificate

    6.9 Certificate A certificate is a public key, attached with its owner’s information (company name, server name, personal real name, contact e-mail, postal address, etc) and digital signatures. There will be one or more digital signatures attached to the certificate, indicating that these entities have verified that this certificate is valid.
  • Page 92 The following table is provided for your reference. Field Description Certificate Name A user-defined name for the certificate. Common Name Usually, the fully qualified domain name for the machine. Organization Name The exact legal name of your organization. Do not abbreviate. State/Province Name The state or province where your organization is located.
  • Page 93 IMPORT CERTIFICATE Click Import Certificate to paste the certificate content and the private key provided by your vendor/ISP/ITSP into the corresponding boxes shown below. Enter a certificate name and click the Apply button to import the certificate and its private key.

  • Page 94: Trusted Ca

    6.9.2 Trusted CA CA is an abbreviation for Certificate Authority, which is a part of the X.509 system. It is itself a certificate, attached with the owner information of this certificate authority; but its purpose is not encryption/decryption. Its purpose is to sign and issue certificates, in order to prove that these certificates are valid.

  • Page 95: Power Management

    6.10 Power Management This screen allows for control of hardware modules to evaluate power consumption. Use the buttons to select the desired option, click Apply and check the response.

  • Page 96: Multicast

    6.11 Multicast Input new IGMP or MLD protocol configuration fields if you want modify default values shown. Then click Apply/Save. Multicast Precedence: Select precedence of multicast packets. Multicast Strict Grouping Enforcement: Enable/Disable multicast strict grouping. Field Description Default Version Define IGMP using version with video server. Query Interval The query interval is the amount of time in seconds between IGMP General Query messages sent by the router (if the router is...
  • Page 97 Field Description Query Response Interval The query response interval is the maximum amount of time in seconds that the IGMP router waits to receive a response to a General Query message. The query response interval is the Maximum Response Time field in the IGMP v2 Host Membership Query message header.

  • Page 98: Chapter 7 Diagnostics

    Chapter 7 Diagnostics You can reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen. 7.1 Diagnostics – Individual Tests The first Diagnostics screen is a dashboard that shows overall connection status. Click the Diagnostics Menu item on the left side of the screen to display the individual connections.

  • Page 99: Ethernet Oam

    7.2 Ethernet OAM The Ethernet OAM page provides settings to enable/disable 802.3ah, 802.1ag/Y1.731 OAM protocols. To enable Ethernet Link OAM (802.3 ah), click Enabled to display the full configuration list. At least one option must be enabled for 802.1ah. WAN Interface Select layer 2 WAN interface for outgoing OAM packets OAM ID OAM Identification number...
  • Page 100 To enable Ethernet Service OAM (802.1ag/Y1731), click Enabled to display the full configuration list. WAN Interface Select from the list of WAN Interfaces to send OAM packets MD Level Maintenance Domain Level MD Name Maintenance Domain name MA ID Maintenance Association Identifier Local MEP ID Local Maintenance association End Point Identifier Local MEP VLAN ID...

  • Page 101: Uptime Status

    7.3 Uptime Status This page shows System, DSL, ETH and Layer 3 uptime. If the DSL line, ETH or Layer 3 connection is down, the uptime will stop incrementing. If the service is restored, the counter will reset and start from 0. A Bridge interface will follow the DSL or ETH timer. The "ClearAll"...

  • Page 102: Ping

    7.4 Ping Input the IP address/hostname and click the Ping button to execute ping diagnostic test to send the ICMP request to the specified host.

  • Page 103: Trace Route

    7.5 Trace Route Input the IP address/hostname and click the TraceRoute button to execute the trace route diagnostic test to send the ICMP packets to the specified host.

  • Page 104: Chapter 8 Management

    Chapter 8 Management You can reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen. The Management menu has the following maintenance functions and processes: 8.1 Settings This includes Backup Settings, Update Settings, and Restore Default screens.

  • Page 105: Update Settings

    8.1.2 Update Settings This option recovers configuration files previously saved using Backup Settings. Press Browse… to search for the file, or enter the file name (including folder path) in the Settings File Name box, and then click Update Settings to recover settings. 8.1.3 Restore Default Click Restore Default Settings to restore factory default settings.
  • Page 106 PC IP configuration to match any new settings. NOTE: This entry has the same effect as the Reset button. The AR-5230 board hardware and the boot loader support the reset to default. If the Reset button is continuously pressed for more than 10 seconds, the boot loader will erase the configuration data saved in flash memory.

  • Page 107: System Log

    8.2 System Log This function allows a system log to be kept and viewed upon request. Follow the steps below to configure, enable, and view the system log. STEP 1: Click Configure System Log, as shown below (circled in Red). STEP 2: Select desired options and click Apply/Save.
  • Page 108 The events ranging from the highest critical level “Emergency” down to this configured level will be recorded to the log buffer on the AR-5230 SDRAM. When the log buffer is full, the newer event will wrap up to the top of the log buffer and overwrite the old event.

  • Page 109: Snmp Agent

    8.3 SNMP Agent Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows a management application to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in this device. Select the Enable radio button, configure options, and click Save/Apply to activate SNMP.

  • Page 110: Client

    8.4 TR-069 Client WAN Management Protocol (TR-069) allows an Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics to this device. Select desired values and click Apply/Save to configure TR-069 client options. The table below is provided for ease of reference. Option Description Enable TR-069...
  • Page 111 Option Description ACS Password Password used to authenticate the CPE when making a connection to the ACS using the CPE WAN Management Protocol. This password is used only for HTTP-based authentication of the CPE. WAN Interface used Choose Any_WAN, LAN, Loopback or a configured connection. by TR-069 client Connection Request Authentication...

  • Page 112: Internet Time

    8.5 Internet Time This option automatically synchronizes the router time with Internet timeservers. To enable time synchronization, tick the corresponding checkbox , choose your preferred time server(s), select the correct time zone offset, and click Save/Apply. NOTE: Internet Time must be activated to use Parental Control.

  • Page 113: Access Control

    8.6.1 Accounts This screen is used to configure the user account access passwords for the device. Access to the AR-5230 is controlled through the following user accounts:  The root account has unrestricted access to view and change the configuration of your Broadband router.
  • Page 114 Note: Passwords may be as long as 16 characters but must not contain a space. Click Save/Apply to continue.

  • Page 115: Services

    8.6.2 Services The Services option limits or opens the access services over the LAN or WAN. These access services available are: HTTP, SSH, TELNET, SNMP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP and ICMP. Enable a service by selecting its dropdown listbox. Click APPLY/SAVE to activate.

  • Page 116: Ip Address

    8.6.3 IP Address The IP Address Access Control mode, if enabled, permits access to local management services from IP addresses contained in the Access Control List. If the Access Control mode is disabled, the system will not validate IP addresses for incoming packets. The services are the system applications listed in the Service Control List beside ICMP.

  • Page 117: Wake-On-Lan

    8.7 Wake-on-LAN This tool allows you to wake up (power on) computers connected to the Broadband Router LAN interface by sending special "magic packets". The network interface card in the computer or device that is going to be woken up must support Wake-on-LAN.

  • Page 118: Update Software

    8.8 Update Software This option allows for firmware upgrades from a locally stored file. STEP 1: Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP. STEP 2: Select the configuration from the drop-down menu. Configuration options: No change – upgrade software directly. Erase current config –...

  • Page 119: Reboot

    8.9 Reboot To save the current configuration and reboot the router, click Reboot. NOTE: You may need to close the browser window and wait for 2 minutes before reopening it. It may also be necessary, to reset your PC IP configuration.

  • Page 120: Chapter 9 Logout

    Chapter 9 Logout To log out from the device simply click the following icon located at the top of your screen. When the following window pops up, click the OK button to exit the router. Upon successful exit, the following message will be displayed.

  • Page 121: Appendix A - Firewall

    Appendix A - Firewall STATEFUL PACKET INSPECTION Refers to an architecture, where the firewall keeps track of packets on each connection traversing all its interfaces and makes sure they are valid. This is in contrast to static packet filtering which only examines a packet based on the information in the packet header.
  • Page 122 INCOMING IP FILTER Helps in setting rules to Allow or Deny packets from the WAN interface. By default, all incoming IP traffic from the WAN is Blocked, if the Firewall is Enabled. By setting up one or more filters, specific packet types coming from the WAN can be Accepted. Example 1: Filter Name : In_Filter1 Protocol...
  • Page 123 MAC Address of 00:12:34:56:78 and Source MAC Address of 00:34:12:78:90:56. All other frames on this interface are dropped. DAYTIME PARENTAL CONTROL This feature restricts access of a selected LAN device to an outside Network through the AR-5230 , as per chosen days of the week and the chosen times. Example:...

  • Page 124: Appendix B - Pin Assignments

    Appendix B - Pin Assignments ETHERNET Ports (RJ45) ETHERNET LAN Ports (10/100Base-T) Table 1 Definition Definition Transmit data+ Transmit data- Receive data- Receive data+ DSL Port Table 2 Signal definition LINE2 TIP LINE1 TIP LINE1 RING LINE2 RING...

  • Page 125: Appendix C - Specifications

    Appendix C – Specifications Hardware Interface RJ-11 X 1 for ADSL  RJ-45 X 4 for LAN (10/100 Base-T auto-sense)  On/Off Button X 1  Reset Button X 1  USB Host X 1  WAN Interface Downstream up to 12M for ADSL, 24 Mbps for ADSL2+; Upstream up to 1.3 Mbps, ...
  • Page 126 Humidity…………………….5 ~ 90% (non-condensing, standard operating) Dimensions ........173 mm (W) x 39 mm (H) x 135.8 mm (D) Certifications........FCC, IC Kit Weight (1*AR-5230, 1*RJ11 cable, 1*RJ45 cable, 1*power adapter, 1*CD-ROM) NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice...

  • Page 127: Appendix D - Ssh Client

    Appendix D - SSH Client Unlike Microsoft Windows, Linux OS has a ssh client included. For Windows users, there is a public domain one called “putty” that can be downloaded from here: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html To access the ssh client you must first enable SSH access for the LAN or WAN from the Management ...

  • Page 128: Appendix E - Connection Setup

    Appendix E - Connection Setup Creating a WAN connection is a two-stage process. 1 - Setup a Layer 2 Interface (ATM, PTM or Ethernet). 2 - Add a WAN connection to the Layer 2 Interface. The following sections describe each stage in turn. E1 ~ Layer 2 Interfaces Every layer2 interface operates in Multi-Service Connection (VLAN MUX) mode, which supports multiple connections over a single interface.
  • Page 129 Heading Description DSL Latency {Path0}  portID = 0 Category ATM service category Peak Cell Rate Maximum allowed traffic rate for the ATM PCR service connection Sustainable Cell The average allowable, long-term cell transfer rate on the VBR service Rate connection Max Burst Size The maximum allowable burst size of cells that can be transmitted...
  • Page 130 STEP 2: Click Add to proceed to the next screen. NOTE: To add WAN connections to one interface type, you must delete existing connections from the other interface type using the remove button. There are many settings here including: VPI/VCI, DSL Link Type, Encapsulation Mode, Minimum Cell Rate, Service Category and Queue Weight.
  • Page 131 STEP 3: Click Apply/Save to confirm your choices. On the next screen, check that the ATM interface is added to the list. For example, an ATM interface on PVC 0/35 in Default Mode with an EoA Link type is shown below. To add a WAN connection go to E2 ~ WAN Connections.
  • Page 132 E1.2 PTM Interfaces Follow these procedures to configure a PTM interface. STEP 1: Go to Basic Setup  WAN Setup  Select PTM Interface from the drop-down menu. This table is provided here for ease of reference. Heading Description Interface WAN interface name.
  • Page 133 Default PTM interface Quality of Service can be configured here, including Scheduler, Queue Weight and Rate Limit. STEP 3: Click Apply/Save to confirm your choices. On the next screen, check that the PTM interface is added to the list. For example, an PTM interface in Default Mode is shown below. To add a WAN connection go to section E2 WAN Connections.
  • Page 134 E1.3 ETHERNET Interfaces Follow these procedures to configure a PTM interface. STEP 1: Go to Basic Setup  WAN Setup  Select ETHERNET Interface from the drop-down menu. This table is provided here for ease of reference. Heading Description Interface/ (Name) WAN interface name.
  • Page 136 E2 ~ WAN Connections The AR-5230 supports one WAN connection for each interface, up to a maximum of 8 connections. To setup a WAN connection follow these instructions. STEP 1: Go to Basic Setup  WAN Setup. STEP 2: Click Add to create a WAN connection. The following screen will display.
  • Page 137 STEP 3: Choose a layer 2 interface from the drop-down box and click Next. The WAN Service Configuration screen will display as shown below. NOTE: The WAN services shown here are those supported by the layer 2 interface you selected in the previous step. If you wish to change your selection click the Back button and select a different layer 2 interface.
  • Page 138 E2.1 PPP over ETHERNET (PPPoE) – IPv4 STEP 1: Select the PPP over Ethernet radio button and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For VLAN tag Q-in-Q service, select the TPID from the list.
  • Page 139 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. The settings shown above are described below. PPP SETTINGS The PPP Username, PPP password and the PPPoE Service Name entries are dependent on the particular requirements of the ISP.
  • Page 140 ENABLE FULLCONE NAT This option becomes available when NAT is enabled. Known as one-to-one NAT, all requests from the same internal IP address and port are mapped to the same external IP address and port. An external host can send a packet to the internal host, by sending a packet to the mapped external address.
  • Page 141 When Enabled, this creates local PPPoE connections to the WAN side. Enable this option only if all LAN-side devices are running PPPoE clients, otherwise disable it. The AR-5230 supports pass-through PPPoE sessions from the LAN side while simultaneously running a PPPoE client from non-PPPoE LAN devices.
  • Page 142 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 143 E2.2 IP over ETHERNET (IPoE) – IPv4 STEP 1: Select the IP over Ethernet radio button and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For VLAN Mux Connections only, you must enter Priority &...
  • Page 144 STEP 2: The WAN IP settings screen provides access to the DHCP server settings. You can select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button to enable DHCP (use the DHCP Options only if necessary). However, if you prefer, you can instead use the Static IP address method to assign WAN IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway manually.
  • Page 145 ENABLE NAT If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this checkbox . The NAT submenu will appear in the Advanced Setup menu after reboot. On the other hand, if a private IP address is not used on the LAN side (i.e. the LAN side is using a public IP), this checkbox ...
  • Page 146 Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. STEP 6: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them.
  • Page 147 E2.3 Bridging– IPv4 NOTE: This connection type is not available on the Ethernet WAN interface. STEP 1: Select the Bridging radio button and click Next. Allow as IGMP Multicast Source Click to allow use of this bridge WAN interface as IGMP multicast source. Allow as MLD Multicast Source Click to allow use of this bridge WAN interface as MLD multicast source.
  • Page 148 After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen. To activate it you must reboot. Go to Management  Reboot and click Reboot. NOTE: If this bridge connection is your only WAN service, the AR-5230 will be inaccessible for remote management or technical support from the WAN.
  • Page 149 E2.4 PPP over ATM (PPPoA) – IPv4 STEP 1: Click Next to continue. STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step.
  • Page 150 PPP SETTINGS The PPP username and password are dependent on the requirements of the ISP. The user name can be a maximum of 256 characters and the password a maximum of 32 characters in length. (Authentication Method: AUTO, PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAP.) ENABLE FULLCONE NAT This option becomes available when NAT is enabled.
  • Page 151 DIAL ON DEMAND The AR-5230 can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 152 ENABLE IGMP MULTICAST PROXY Tick the checkbox  to enable Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP) multicast. This protocol is used by IPv4 hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any neighboring multicast routers. ENABLE IGMP MULTICAST SOURCE Enable the WAN interface to be used as IGMP multicast source. STEP 3: Choose an interface to be the default gateway.
  • Page 153 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 154 E2.5 IP over ATM (IPoA) – IPv4 STEP 1: Click Next to continue. STEP 2: Enter the WAN IP settings provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue. STEP 3: This screen provides access to NAT, Firewall and IGMP Multicast settings. Enable each by selecting the appropriate checkbox .
  • Page 155 ENABLE FULLCONE NAT This option becomes available when NAT is enabled. Known as one-to-one NAT, all requests from the same internal IP address and port are mapped to the same external IP address and port. An external host can send a packet to the internal host by sending a packet to the mapped external address.
  • Page 156 STEP 5: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 157 STEP 6: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen. To activate it you must reboot.
  • Page 158 E2.6 PPP over ETHERNET (PPPoE) – IPv6 STEP 1: Select the PPP over Ethernet radio button. Then select IPv6 only from the drop-down box at the bottom off the screen and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID.
  • Page 159 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. The settings shown above are described below.
  • Page 160 DIAL ON DEMAND The AR-5230 can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 161 USE STATIC IPv6 ADDRESS Unless your service provider specially requires it, do not select this checkbox . If selected, enter the static IP address in the IPv6 Address field. Don’t forget to adjust the IP configuration to Static IP Mode as described in section 3.2 IP Configuration.
  • Page 162 When Enabled, this creates local PPPoE connections to the WAN side. Enable this option only if all LAN-side devices are running PPPoE clients, otherwise disable it. The AR-5230 supports pass-through PPPoE sessions from the LAN side while simultaneously running a PPPoE client from non-PPPoE LAN devices.
  • Page 163 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. Select the configured WAN interface for IPv6 DNS server information OR enter the static IPv6 DNS server Addresses.
  • Page 164 STEP 5: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 165 E2.7 IP over ETHERNET (IPoE) – IPv6 STEP 1: Select the IP over Ethernet radio button and click Next. Then select IPv6 only from the drop-down box at the bottom off the screen and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID.
  • Page 166 STEP 2: The WAN IP settings screen provides access to the DHCP server settings. You can select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button to enable DHCP (use the DHCP Options only if necessary). However, if you prefer, you can use the Static IP address method instead to assign WAN IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway manually.
  • Page 167 DHCP6C FOR ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT (IANA) The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is a department of ICANN responsible for coordinating some of the key elements that keep the Internet running smoothly. Whilst the Internet is renowned for being a worldwide network free from central coordination, there is a technical need for some key parts of the Internet to be globally coordinated, and this coordination role is undertaken by IANA.
  • Page 168 STEP 3: This screen provides access to NAT, Firewall and IGMP Multicast settings. Enable each by selecting the appropriate checkbox . Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. ENABLE NAT If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this checkbox . The NAT submenu will appear in the Advanced Setup menu after reboot.
  • Page 169 STEP 4: To choose an interface to be the default gateway. Also, select a preferred WAN interface as the system default IPv6 gateway (from the drop-down box). Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step.
  • Page 170 STEP 5: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter Static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. Select the configured WAN interface for IPv6 DNS server information OR enter the static IPv6 DNS server Addresses.
  • Page 171 STEP 6: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 172 E2.8 PPP over ATM (PPPoA) – IPv6 STEP 1: Select IPv6 Only from the drop-down box at the bottom of this screen and click Next.
  • Page 173 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. PPP SETTINGS The PPP username and password are dependent on the requirements of the ISP. The user name can be a maximum of 256 characters and the password a maximum of 32 characters in length.
  • Page 174 DIAL ON DEMAND The AR-5230 can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 175 ENABLE IPv6 UNNUMBERED MODEL The IP unnumbered configuration command allows you to enable IP processing on a serial interface without assigning it an explicit IP address. The IP unnumbered interface can "borrow" the IP address of another interface already configured on the router, which conserves network and address space.
  • Page 176 ENABLE MLD MULTICAST PROXY Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) is a component of the Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) suite. MLD is used by IPv6 routers for discovering multicast listeners on a directly attached link, much like IGMP is used in IPv4. The protocol is embedded in ICMPv6 instead of using a separate protocol.
  • Page 177 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter Static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. Select the configured WAN interface for IPv6 DNS server information OR enter the static IPv6 DNS server Addresses.
  • Page 178 STEP 5: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.

  • Page 179: Appendix F - Printer Server

    Appendix F – Printer Server These steps explain the procedure for enabling the Printer Server. NOTE: This function only applies to models with a USB host port. STEP 1: Enable Print Server from Web User Interface. Select the Enable on-board print server checkbox ...
  • Page 180 STEP 2: Click the Windows start button.  Then select Control Panel.
  • Page 181 STEP 3: Select Devices and Printers. STEP 4: Select Add a printer.
  • Page 182 STEP 5: Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. STEP 6: Click the Stop button.  Select The printer that I want isn’t listed.
  • Page 183 STEP 7: Choose Select a shared printer by name. Then input the printer link and click Next. http://LAN IP:631/printers/the name of the printer NOTE: The printer name must be the same name inputted in the WEB UI “printer server settings” as in step 1. STEP 8: Select the manufacturer ...
  • Page 184 STEP 9: The printer has been successfully installed. Click the Next button. STEP 10: Click Finish (or print a test page if required).
  • Page 185 STEP 11: Go to  Control Panel  All Control Panel Items  Devices and Printers to confirm that the printer has been configured.

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