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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 TW100-BRF114 Features ....................1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................6 Requirements ........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ........................ 8 Overview ..........................8 Configuration Program ....................9 Setup Wizard ........................
  • Page 4 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................76 Overview .......................... 76 General Problems ......................76 Internet Access ......................... 77 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ..................78 TW100-BRF114 ....................... 78 Regulatory Approvals ..................... 78 P/N: 9560ML0037 Copyright © 2003. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the TW100-BRF114, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Ad- dress Translation).

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The TW100-BRF114 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Internet access becomes unavailable. The TW100- BRF114 incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: • The TW100-BRF114 Unit • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power On - Power on. (Green) Off - No power. Status On - Error condition. (Red) Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. For each port, there are 2 LEDs •...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. Keep holding the Reset Button down for five (5) seconds, until the Red Status LED has flashed TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The TW100-BRF114 is now using the factory default values. WAN port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    (for WAN port usage) Procedure Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the TW100-BRF114. Ensure the TW100-BRF114 and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. 2. Connect LAN Cables •...

  • Page 11: Check The Leds

    Installation 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the TW100-BRF114. Use the ca- ble supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Power Up •...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Confi- guration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the TW100-BRF114 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do this: Refer to: Configure PCs on your LAN.

  • Page 13: Configuration Program

    Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood). • Double - click the icon for the TW100-BRF114 (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process.

  • Page 14: Using Your Web Browser

    1. After installing the TW100-BRF114 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the TW100-BRF114, as in this example, which uses the TW100-BRF114 's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1...

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the TW100-BRF114, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the TW100-BRF114's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP.

  • Page 16: Singtel Ras

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide • PPTP Mainly used in Europe. PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only • when required. The IP address IP Address allocated to is usually allocated automati- you, if Static (Fixed).

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    Setup Home Screen After finishing or exiting the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 18: Lan Screen

    Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the TW100-BRF114, as seen from the local LAN. Use IP Address the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.

  • Page 19: What Dhcp Does

    You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the TW100-BRF114 's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the TW100-BRF114. This setting is on the LAN screen.

  • Page 20: Password Screen

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Firewall Router. Figure 7: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Firewall Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.)

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    BRF114. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The TW100-BRF114 uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using the default TW100-BRF114 settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

  • Page 22: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 9X/Me

    Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the TW100-BRF114 will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the TW100-BRF114.
  • Page 23 PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the TW100-BRF114 's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TW100-BRF114. Figure 11: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98/ME) •...

  • Page 24: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 13: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 25 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the TW100-BRF114. To set this: • Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
  • Page 26 TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Figure 15 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search...
  • Page 27 PC Configuration Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 28: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 17: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.

  • Page 29: Using Dhcp

    If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • Enter the TW100-BRF114 's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TW100- BRF114.) •...

  • Page 30: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 19: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 31 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • In the Default gateway field, enter the TW100-BRF114 's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TW100- BRF114.
  • Page 32 TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista From the Start menu, right-click Network, then click Properties. Now, the Network and Sharing Center displays. Under Tasks located on the left-hand side of the window, click Manage network connec- tions.
  • Page 33 PC Configuration 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. From the General tab, verify that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto- matically are selected. Click the OK button.

  • Page 34: For Windows Xp

    6. Select the Connection from the list and click on next. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the TW100-BRF114, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection.
  • Page 35 BRF114 ". • Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.) • Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete. • Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "TW100-BRF114 " location.

  • Page 36: Macintosh Clients

    • Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the TW100-BRF114, it is only necessary to set the TW100-BRF114 as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    This Chapter details the operation of the TW100-BRF114 and the status screens. Operation Once both the TW100-BRF114 and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection.

  • Page 38: Connection Status - Pppoe

    IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the Advanced menu. System Device Name This displays the current name of the TW100-BRF114. The current version of the firmware installed in the TW100- Firmware Version BRF114. "System Data"...
  • Page 39 Operation and Status Figure 22: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 40: Connection Log Messages

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. Reset physical connection Preparing line for connection attempt.

  • Page 41: Connection Status - Pptp

    Operation and Status Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 23: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.

  • Page 42: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 24: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Telstra Big Pond Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices.

  • Page 43: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    Operation and Status If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Disconnect Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read Clear Log new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Connection Details - SingTel RAS If using the SingTel RAS access method, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details"...

  • Page 44: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the TW100-BRF114 (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
  • Page 45 IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the TW100-BRF114 (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 Internet Features

    Chapter 6 Internet Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the TW100-BRF114's "Internet" Features. Overview The following advanced features are covered in this Chapter: • Advanced Internet • Dynamic DNS • MAC Address • Virtual Servers Advanced Internet Screen Figure 27: Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access.

  • Page 47: Communication Applications

    If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the TW100-BRF114 's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".

  • Page 48: Using A Special Application

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Figure 28: Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.
  • Page 49 Internet Features If an application still cannot function correctly, try using the "DMZ" feature. This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers.
  • Page 50 TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide URL Filter Screen Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Advanced Internet screen to access the URL Filter screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 29: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Domain name. 3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the TW100-BRF114 's DDNS screen. 4. The TW100-BRF114 will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org 5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
  • Page 52 TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide DDNS Data Enter the "User name" specified at the www.dyndns.org Web site User Name when you registered. Password Enter your current password for www.dyndns.org • Enter your domain name, as allocated at www.dyndns.org. Domain Name • The name should consist only of letters and the hyphen (dash).

  • Page 53: Mac Address

    Internet Features MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Ad- dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.

  • Page 54: Virtual Servers

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.

  • Page 55: Virtual Servers Screen

    Internet Features Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Internet menu. An example screen is shown below. Figure 33: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 56: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Buttons This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- Defaults defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF.

  • Page 57: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    Internet Features Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.

  • Page 58: Chapter 7 Other Features And Settings

    Internet Access avail-able to PCs on your LAN. With the default set- tings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. Remote This feature allows you to manage the TW100-BRF114 via the Internet. Management This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC", "Virtual PC Database Server", or "Internet Application".

  • Page 59: Access Control

    Other Features and Settings Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access avail- able to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. To use this feature: 1.
  • Page 60 TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Data - Access Control Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the Group settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re- named.

  • Page 61: Group Members Screen

    Other Features and Settings If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the Service Edit Service List list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. View Log Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the "Access Control"...

  • Page 62: Default Schedule Screen

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish"...

  • Page 63: Services Screen

    Other Features and Settings Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 37: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. Use this to delete any Service you have added.

  • Page 64: Access Control Log

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function.

  • Page 65: Remote Management

    Other Features and Settings Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the TW100-BRF114 via the Internet. Figure 38: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Enable to allow Management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.

  • Page 66: Pc Database

    By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The TW100-BRF114 uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card or adapter.
  • Page 67 Other Features and Settings Delete Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situa- tions: • The PC has been removed from your LAN. • The entry is incorrect. Update the data on screen. Refresh Generate Report Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database.
  • Page 68 • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Ob- tain an IP address automatically"). The TW100-BRF114 will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
  • Page 69 MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the TW100-BRF114 contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...

  • Page 70: Upgrade Firmware

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the TW100-BRF114 can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Other menu. You will see a screen like the following.

  • Page 71: Options

    Other Features and Settings Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. Figure 42: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here.

  • Page 72: Security

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 43: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this Firewall setting be left enabled.
  • Page 73 Other Features and Settings The IPSec protocol is used to establish a secure connection, and is Allow IPsec widely used by VPN (Virtual Private Networking) programs. • If checked, IPSec connections are allowed. • If not checked, IPSec connections are blocked. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) is widely used by VPN Allow PPTP (Virtual Private Networking) programs.

  • Page 74: Logs

    TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Firewall Router. This data is useful for troub- leshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Firewall Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 75 Other Features and Settings E-Mail Logs If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Send E-mail alert Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address infor- mation must be provided. E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes.

  • Page 76: Routing

    If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the TW100-BRF114 is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. •...
  • Page 77 For class "C" networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.0 • Gateway IP Address - The IP Address of the Gateway or Router which the TW100-BRF114 must use to communicate with the destination above. (NOT the router attached to the re- mote segment.) •...

  • Page 78: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the TW100- BRF114, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the TW100-BRF114 as the Default Route or Default Gateway.
  • Page 79 Static Routing - Example Figure 46: Routing Example For the TW100-BRF114 's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the TW100-BRF114 requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0...

  • Page 80: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the TW100- BRF114 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the TW100-BRF114 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the TW100-BRF114 to configure it.

  • Page 81: Internet Access

    • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the TW100-BRF114. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.) •...

  • Page 82: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications TW100-BRF114 Model TW100-BRF114 Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN...
  • Page 83 Appendix B - Specifications...

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