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BiPAC 9800(N)
(802.11n) Fiber Optical Router

User Manual

Firmware Version 1.02c
Last revised Jan 2010

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BiPAC 9800(N) (802.11n) Fiber Optical Router User Manual Firmware Version 1.02c Last revised Jan 2010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product ................1 Introduction to your Router ............1 Features ..................4 Hardware Specifications ............. 5 Physical Interface ................5 Operating Environment ............... 5 Chapter 2: Installing the Router ............6 Package Contents ............... 6 Important note for using this router ..........7 Device Description ..............
  • Page 3 Factory Default Settings ............25 Information from your ISP ............26 Chapter 4: Configuration ..............27 Easy Sign-On (EZSO) ............... 27 Configuration via Web Interface ..........30 Quick Start ................31 Basic Configuration Mode ............38 Status ....................38 WAN ....................40 PPPoE ......................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Product

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction to your Router Thank you for purchasing BiPAC 9800(N) Router. Your new router is a point-to-point fiber gateway that allows you to experience very super fast broadband point-to-point connectivity for FTTH applications. The BiPAC 9800(N) is a point-to-point (P2P) Fiber Gateway – featuring a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, Firewall and Wi-Fi 802.11n access point.
  • Page 5 information easily which they get from their ISP, then surf the Internet immediately. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and UPnP NAT Traversal This protocol is used to enable simple and robust connectivity among stand-alone devices and PCs from many different vendors. It makes network simple and affordable for users. UPnP architecture leverages TCP/IP and the Web to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices.
  • Page 6 Rich Packet Filtering Not only filters the packet based on IP address, but also based on Port numbers. It will filter packets from and to the Internet, and also provides a higher level of security control. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Client and Server In the WAN site, the DHCP client can get an IP address from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) automatically.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features • Fiber interface supports up to 1000 Mbps downstream and 1000 Mbps upstream rates • 4-port Gigabit Switch • Supports 802.11n Wireless Access Point with WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (BiPAC 9800N Only) • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for Easy Setup (BiPAC 9800N Only) •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications Physical Interface Please refer to the instructions on the label of the outer box to get the specification of your device. • Optical SC-connector with options: - 100BASE-LX dual fiber single-mode WAN (Tx/Rx1310nm) - 100BASE-BX single-strand single-mode WAN (Tx1310nm/Rx1550nm) - 100BASE-FX dual fiber multimode WAN (Tx/Rx1310nm) - 1000BASE-LX dual fiber single-mode WAN (Tx/Rx1310nm) - 1000BASE-BX single-strand single-mode WAN (Tx1310nm/Rx1490nm)

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installing The Router

    Chapter 2: Installing the Router Package Contents • BiPAC 9800(N) (802.11n) Fiber Optical Router • Quick Start Guide • CD containing the online manual • Three 2dBi detachable antennae (BiPAC 9800N only) • Ethernet (RJ-45) cable • Power adapter...

  • Page 10: Important Note For Using This Router

    Important note for using this router...

  • Page 11: Device Description

    Device Description The Front LEDs Meaning Lit orange when WAN port fails to get IP address. Lit green when WAN port gets IP address successfully. Internet Lit off when the device is in bridge mode or when WAN connection absent. Lit green when the device is connected to a broadband connection device.

  • Page 12: The Rear Ports

    The Rear Ports Port Meaning Power Switch Power ON/OFF switch. Power Connect it with the supplied power adapter. Connect to a PC or an office/home network of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or Giga Ethernet 1000Mbps using the provided RJ-45 Ethernet cables. Press this button for more than 1 second to restore the device to its RESET default mode.
  • Page 13 The detail instruction in Reset Button Recovery procedures for non-working routers (e.g. after a failed firmware upgrade flash): Hold the Reset Button on the back of the modem in. Keep this button held in and turn on the modem. Once the Power LED lights orange, release the Reset Button. The modem's emergency- reflash web interface will then be accessible via http://192.168.1.254 where you can upload a firmware image to restore the modem to a functional state.

  • Page 14: Cabling

    Cabling One of the most common causes of problem is bad cabling line(s). Make sure that all connected devices are turned on. On the front panel of your router is a bank of LEDs. Verify that the LAN and WAN link LEDs are lit. If they are not, verify if you are using the proper cables. Make sure that all devices (e.g.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Basic Installation

    Chapter 3: Basic Installation The router can be configured through your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard application in the following operating systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Me/Vista/7, etc. The product provides an easy and user-friendly interface for configuration. Please check your PC network components.

  • Page 16: Applications Of The Device

    Applications of the device...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation It is easy to connect BiPAC 9800(N) simply by performing the following instructions: Power Connection Plug the supplied power adapter into the wall jack and the other side to the router. Please note that the plug type may differ according to country.

  • Page 18: Fiber Connection

    Fiber Connection Please follow the illustrations below to connect the fiber cable or module and the router. Insert the single fiber cable into the BX jack of the router.

  • Page 19: Lx/ Fx

    LX/ FX Insert the dual fiber cable into the LX/FX TX and RX jacks separately of the router. Set the M-GBIC module in the SFP port of your device, and then connect the fiber cable to the module.

  • Page 20: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration Configuring PC in Windows 7 1. Go to Start. Click on Control Panel. 2. Then click on Network and Internet. 3. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Change adapter settings on the left window panel. 4.
  • Page 21 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 6. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window, select the Obtain an IP address au- tomatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio but- tons. Then click OK to exit the set- ting.

  • Page 22: Configuring Pc In Windows Vista

    Configuring PC in Windows Vista 1. Go to Start. Click on Network. 2. Then click on Network and Sharing Center at the top bar. 3. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Manage network connec- tions on the left window column.
  • Page 23 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 6. In the TCP/IPv4 properties window, select the Obtain an IP address au- tomatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically radio but- tons. Then click OK to exit the set- ting.

  • Page 24: Configuring Pc In Windows Xp

    Configuring PC in Windows XP 1. Go to Start > Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double-click on Network Connections 2. Double-click Local Area Connection. 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 25: Configuring Pc In Windows 2000

    Configuring PC in Windows 2000 1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Double-click Local Area Connection. 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 26: Configuring Pc In Windows 95/98/Me

    Configuring PC in Windows 95/98/Me 1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network and choose the Configuration tab. 2. Select TCP/IP > NE2000 Compatible, or the name of your Network Interface Card (NIC) in your PC. 3.

  • Page 27: Configuring Pc In Windows Nt4.0

    Configuring PC in Windows NT4.0 1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network and choose the Protocols tab. 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Prop- erties. 3. Select the Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server radio button and click...

  • Page 28: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings Before configuring your router, you need to know the following default settings. Web Interface (Username and Password) Username: admin Password: admin The default username and password are “admin” and “admin” respectively. Device LAN IP settings IP Address: 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 ISP setting in WAN site PPPoE...

  • Page 29: Information From Your Isp

    Information from your ISP Before configuring this device, you have to check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to find out what kind of service is provided such as DHCP (Obtain an IP Address Automatically, Static IP (Fixed IP Address) or PPPoE. Gather the information as illustrated in the following table and keep it for reference.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4: Configuration

    GUI for any detail configuration. This configuration method is usually auto initiated if user is to connect to the internet via Billion's router for the first time. After setting up the router with all the appropriate cables plugged-in, open up your IE browser, the EZSO WEB GUI will automatically pop up and request that you enter some basic information that you have obtained from your ISP.
  • Page 31 6. Select Enable and enter the necessary information in the blanks provided for the Wireless LAN setting (wireless setting is only available for BiPAC 9800(N)) if you would like to use this feature and then click Continue.
  • Page 32 7. The system will save your new configuration and complete the setup. You can test the connection by clicking on the URL link provided. If the setup is successful you will be redirected to website.

  • Page 33: Configuration Via Web Interface

    Configuration via Web Interface Open your web browser, enter the IP address of your router, which by default is 192.168.1.254, and click “Go”, a login window prompt will appear. The default username and password are “admin” and “admin” respectively. Congratulations! You are now successfully logon to the Router! If the authentication succeeds, the homepage Status will appear on the screen.

  • Page 34: Quick Start

    Quick Start Whether on the Basic or Advanced Configuration Mode, click Quick Start link to WAN Port setup pages. Step 1: This screen displays some information for WAN port. Press Continue to go to the next configuration page. Step 2: There are 3 types of connection protocols available for WAN connect mode. Each type of connection mode is described in the following sections of WAN Connect mode.
  • Page 35 Step 3: After finishing configuring the WAN port connection, click Continue to proceed. The system will upload and apply the new WAN port configuration to the device. Note: If the WAN line is not ready, a page will display as below and your new configuration can not be saved.
  • Page 36 Step 4: After the configuration is successful, click Next to Weireless button and you may proceed to configure the Wireless setting. There are 4 types of security mode: WPA, WPA2, WPA/ WPA2 Pre-Shared Key and WEP. Please refer to the Wireless Setting Mode section for detail description of each security mode.
  • Page 37 WAN Connect Mode PPPoE connection Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. You can input up to 256 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. You can input up to 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Service Name: This item is for identification purposes.
  • Page 38 Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this protocol enables the device to automatically retrieve IP address. Fixed IP Address IP Address: Enter your fixed IP address. Netmask: User can change it to others such as 255.255.255.128. Type the netmask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).
  • Page 39 Wireless Setting Mode (BiPAC 9800N Only) WPA / WPA2 / WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key WPA and WPA2 pre-shared keys are an authentication mechanism in which users provide some form of credentials to verify that they should be allowed access to a network. This requires a single password entered into each WLAN node (Access Points, Wireless Routers, client adapters, bridges).
  • Page 40 WLAN Service: Default setting is set to Enable. If you want to use wireless, you can select Enable. ESSID: The ESSID is the unique name of a wireless access point (AP) used to distinguish one from another. For security propose, change to a unique ID name which is already built into the router wireless interface.

  • Page 41: Basic Configuration Mode

    Basic Configuration Mode Status 9800 9800N Device Information Model Name: Provide a name for the router for identification purposes. System Up-Time: Record system up-time. Software Version: Firmware version. Port Status Port Status: User can look up to see if they are connected to Ethernet, WAN and Wireless (BiPAC 9800N only).
  • Page 42 Operation: Current status in WAN interface. Connection: Current connection status. IP Address: WAN port IP address. Netmask: WAN port IP subnet mask. Gateway: IP address of the default gateway. Primary DNS: IP address of the primary DNS server.

  • Page 43: Wan

    A WAN (Wide Area Network) is an outside connection to another network or the Internet. PPPoE PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) provides access control in a manner which is similar to dial-up services using PPP. Protocol: Select the protocol you will use in the device. Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.

  • Page 44: Obtain Ip Address Automatically

    Obtain IP Address Automatically By configuring these settings, the device is able to obtain IP settings automatically from the ISP. Protocol: Select the protocol you will use in the device. Click Apply to confirm the settings.

  • Page 45: Fixed Ip Address

    Fixed IP Address A Static WAN connection will be configured according to the IP properties defined by your ISP. Protocol: Select the protocol you will use in the device. IP Address: Enter your fixed IP address. Netmask: User can change it to others such as 255.255.255.128. Type the netmask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).

  • Page 46: Wlan (Bipac 9800N Only)

    WLAN (BiPAC 9800N only) Wireless Parameters WLAN Service: Default setting is set to Enable. If you do not have any wireless, select Disable. ESSID: The ESSID is a unique name of a wireless access point (AP) used to distinguish one from another.
  • Page 47 Security Mode WPA / WPA2 / WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Security Mode: You can disable or enable with WPA or WEP for protecting wireless network. WPA Shared Key: The key for network authentication. The input format is in character style and key size should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters.

  • Page 48: Advanced Configuration Mode

    Advanced Configuration Mode Status 9800 9800N Device Information Model Name: Displays the model name. Host Name: Provide a name for the router for identification purposes. Host Name lets you change the router name. System Up-Time: Records system up-time. Current time: Set the current time. See the Time Zone section for more information. Software Version: Firmware version.
  • Page 49 Port Status Port Status: User can look up to see if they are connected to Ethernet, WAN and Wireless (BiPAC 9800N only). Port: Name of the WAN connection. Protocol VPI/VCI: Virtual Path Identifier and Virtual Channel Identifier Operation: The current status in WAN interface. Connection: The current connection status.

  • Page 50: Arp Table

    ARP Table This table stores mapping information that the device uses to find the Layer 2 Media Access Control (MAC) address that corresponds to the Layer 3 IP address of the device via the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) feature. IP Address: Shows the IP Address of the device that the MAC address maps to. MAC Address: Shows the MAC address that is corresponded to the IP address of the device it is mapped to.

  • Page 51: Dhcp Table

    DHCP Table The DHCP Table lists the DHCP lease information for all IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server in the device. IP Address: The IP address which is assigned to the host with this MAC address. MAC Address: The MAC Address of internal dhcp client host. Client Host Name: The Host Name of internal dhcp client.

  • Page 52: System Log

    System Log Display system logs accumulated up to the present time. You can trace its historical information with this function. Refresh: Click to update the system log. Clear: Click to clear the current log from the screen.

  • Page 53: Configuration

    Configuration When you click this item, the column will expand to display the sub-items that will allow you to further configure your GPON router. LAN, WAN, System, Firewall, QoS, Virtual Server, Time Schedule and Advanced. The function of each configuration sub-item is described in the following sections.

  • Page 54: Lan - Local Area Network

    LAN - Local Area Network A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system network where many computers are connected. This type of network is area defined and is usually limited to a confined region within a building or just within the same storey of a building. There are 6 items within the LAN section: Ethernet, Alias, Wireless...
  • Page 55 Wireless (PiBAC 9800N Only) Parameters WLAN Service: Default setting is set to Enable. If you do not have any wireless, select Disable. Mode: The default setting is 802.11g+n. If you do not know or have both 11g and 11b devices in your network, then keep the default in mixed mode.
  • Page 56 Regulation Domain: There are seven Regulation Domains for you to choose from, including North America (N.America), Europe, France, etc. The Channel ID will be different based on this setting. Channel ID: Select the wireless connection channel ID that you would like to use. Note: Wireless performance may degrade if the selected channel ID is already being occupied by other AP(s).
  • Page 57 Wireless Security (PiBAC 9800N Only) You can disable or enable wireless security function using WPA or WEP for protecting wireless network. The default mode of wireless security is disabled. WPA / WPA2 / WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Security Mode: You can choose the type of security mode you want to apply from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 58 Security Mode: Choose the type of security mode WEP from the drop-down menu. WEP Authentication: To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the router offers secure data encryption, known as WEP. There are 3 options to select from: Open System, Shared Key or Both.
  • Page 59 WPS (PiBAC 9800N Only) WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) feature is a standard protocol created by Wi-Fi Alliance. This feature greatly simplifies the steps needed to create a Wi-Fi networks for a residential or an office setting. WPS supports 2 types of configuration methods which are commonly known among consumers: PIN Method &...
  • Page 60 Wi-Fi Network Setup PIN Method: Configure AP as Registrar 1. Jot down the client’s Pin (eg. 16837546). 2. Enter the Enrollee’s PIN number and then press Start. 3. Launch the wireless client’s WPS utility (eg. Ralink Utility). Set the Config Mode as Enrollee, press the WPS button on the top bar, select the AP (eg.
  • Page 61 4. The client’s SSID and security setting will now be configured to match the SSID and security setting of the registrar.
  • Page 62 PIN Method: Configure AP as Enrollee 1. In the WPS configuration page, change the Role to Enrollee. Then press Start. 2. Jot down the WPS PIN (eg. 25879810). 3. Launch the wireless client’s WPS utility (eg. Ralink Utility). Set the Config Mode as Registrar. Enter the PIN number in the PIN Code column then choose the correct AP (eg.
  • Page 63 4. The router’s (AP’s) SSID and security setting will now be configured to match the SSID and security setting of the registrar. 5. Now to make sure that the setup is correctly done, cross check to see if the SSID and the secu- rity setting of the registrar setting match with the parameters found on both Wireless Configura- tion and Wireless Security Configuration page.
  • Page 66 PBC Method: 1. Press the PBC button of the AP. 2. Launch the wireless client’s WPS Utility (eg. Ralink Utility). Set the Config Mode as Enrollee. Then press the WPS button and choose the correct AP (eg. wlan-ap) from the WPS AP List section before pressing the PBC button to run the scan.
  • Page 67 3. When the PBC button is pushed, a wireless communication will be established between your router and the PC. The client’s SSID and security setting will now be configured to match the SSID and security setting of the router.
  • Page 68 Wi-Fi Network Setup with Windows Vista WCN: 1. Jot down the AP PIN from the Web (eg. 25879810). 2. Access the Wireless configuration of the web GUI. Enable WPS service, set the WPS State to Unconfigured and then click Apply. 3.
  • Page 69 4. Enter the AP SSID then click Next. 5. Enter the passphrase then click Next.
  • Page 70 6. When you have come to this step, you will have comleted the Wi-Fi network setup using the built-in WCN feature in Windows Vista.

  • Page 71: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server DHCP allows networked devices to obtain information on the parameter of IP, Netmask, Gateway as well as DNS through the Ethernet Address of the device. To configure the router’s DHCP Server, select DHCP Server from the DHCP Server Mode drop- down menu.

  • Page 72: Wan - Wide Area Network

    WAN - Wide Area Network A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area (eg. Internet) that is used to connect LAN and other types of network systems. WAN Profile PPPoE PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) provides access control in a manner which is similar to dial-up services using PPP.
  • Page 73 Idle Timeout: Auto-disconnect the broadband firewall gateway when there is no activity on the line for a predetermined period of time. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific headers) that IP will attempt to send through the interface. MAC Spoofing: This option is required by some service Providers.
  • Page 74 Obtain an IP Address Automatically By configuring DHCP settings, the device is able to obtain IP settings automatically from the ISP. Protocol: Select the protocol you will use in the device. NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through a single IP account by sharing the single IP address.
  • Page 75 Fixed IP Address A Static WAN connection will be configured according to the IP properties defined by your ISP. Protocol: Select the protocol you will use in the device. NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through a single IP account by sharing the single IP address.

  • Page 76: System

    System There are 5 items within the System section: Time Zone, Firmware Upgrade, Backup/Restore, Restart User Management. Time Zone The router does not have a real time clock on board; instead, it uses the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to get the most current time from an SNTP server outside your network. Choose your local time zone from the drop down menu.

  • Page 77: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Your router’s firmware is the software that enables it to operate and provides all its functionality. Think of your router as a dedicated computer, and the firmware as the software that runs in your router. Thus, by upgrading the newly improved version of the firmware allows you the advantage to use newly integrated features.
  • Page 78 Backup / Restore These functions allow you to save a backup of the current configuration of your router to a defined location on your PC, or to restore a previously saved configuration. This is useful if you wish to experiment with different settings, knowing that you have a backup in hand in case any mistakes occur.
  • Page 79 Restart There are 2 options for you to choose from before restarting the your device. You can either choose to restart your device to restore it to the Factory Default Settings or to restart the device with your current settings applied. Restarting your device to Factory Default Setting will be useful especially after you have accidentally changed your settings that may result in undesirable outcome.

  • Page 80: User Management

    User Management In order to prevent unauthorized access to your router configuration interface, it requires all users to login with a username and password. Therefore only system administrator can access the system. It is highly recommended that you change your password upon receiving your router. The default password is “admin”.

  • Page 81: Firewall

    Firewall Packet Filter, MAC Filter Block WAN PING. Listed are the items under the Firewall section: Packet Filter Packet filtering enables you to configure your router to block specific internal / external users (IP address) from Internet access, or disable specific service requests (Port number) to / from the Internet.
  • Page 82 Add: Click this button to add a new packet filter rule and the added rule will appear at the bottom table. Edit: Check Edit next to the item you wish to edit, and then change parameters as desired. Complete it by press “Edit/Delete”. Delete: Check Edit next to the item you wish to delete, and press “Edit/Delete”...

  • Page 83: Mac Filter

    MAC Filter A MAC (Media Access Control) address is the unique network hardware identifier for each PC on your network’s interface (i.e. its Network Interface Card or Ethernet card). Using your router’s MAC Address Filter function, you can configure the network to block specific machines from accessing your LAN.

  • Page 84: Block Wan Ping

    Block WAN Ping This feature is to be enabled when you want the public WAN IP address on your router not to respond to any ping command. This feature is disabled by default. To activate the Block WAN PING feature, check the Enable box then click the Apply button.

  • Page 85: Qos - Quality Of Service

    QoS - Quality of Service QoS helps you to control the data upload traffic of each application from LAN (Ethernet and/ or Wireless) to WAN (Internet). It facilitates you the features to control the quality and speed of throughput for each application when the system is running with full upstream load. After clicking the QoS item, you can Add/Edit/Delete a QoS policy.
  • Page 86 Example 1: Optimize Your Home Network with QoS If you are actively engaged in using P2P and are afraid of slowing down internet access throughput of other users within your network, you can thus use QoS function to set different priorities for the different applications that members of your network will be using to avoid bandwidth traffic from getting overloaded.
  • Page 87 Example 2: Optimize Your Home Network with QoS If you are running a lot of standard applications you cn just create a QoS rule that has its port range set from 1 ~ 1024 and its priority set to High. This port range is defined in RFC and so it can be used by all standard applications like FTP, Telnet, HTTPS etc.

  • Page 88: Virtual Server

    Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to direct incoming traffic from WAN side (identified by Protocol and External port) to the Internal server with private IP address on the LAN side. The Internal port is required only if the external port needs to be converted to a different port number used by the server on the LAN side.
  • Page 89 Examples of well-known and registered port numbers are shown below, for further information, please see IANA’s website at: http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers. For help on determining which private port numbers are used by common applications on this list, please see the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) at http://www.billion.com. Well-known and Registered Ports Port Number Protocol...

  • Page 90: Port Mapping

    Port Mapping Application: Select the service you wish to configure. Protocol: A protocol is automatically applied when an Application is selected from the listbox or you may select a protocol type which you want. External Port & Internal Port: Enter the public port number & range you wish to configure. Internal IP Address: Enter the IP address of a specific internal server to which requests from the specified port is forwarded.
  • Page 91 The DMZ Host is a local computer exposed to the Internet. When setting a particular internal IP address as the DMZ Host, all incoming packets that do not use a port number which is already used by any other Virtual Server entries will first be checked by the Firewall and NAT algorithms before it is passed to the DMZ host.

  • Page 92: Advanced

    Advanced Configuration options within the Advanced section are for users who wish to take advantage of the more advanced features of the router. Users who do not understand the features should not attempt to reconfigure their router, unless advised to do so by support staff. Here are the items within the Advanced section: Static Route,...
  • Page 93 Delete: To remove a static route entry, check the Delete box of the selected entry then click the "Edit/Delete" button.

  • Page 94: Static Arp

    Static ARP This feature allows you to map the layer-2 MAC (Media Access Control) address that corresponds to the layer-3 IP address of the device. IP Address: Enter the IP of the device that the corresponding MAC address will be mapped to. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that corresponds to the IP address of the device.

  • Page 95: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS function lets you alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname, so if your ISP does not assign you a static IP address you can still use a domain name. This is especially useful when hosting servers via your WAN connection, so that anyone wishing to connect to you may use your domain name, rather than the dynamic IP address which is assigned to you by ISP.
  • Page 96 VLAN VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a group of devices on different physical LAN segments that can communicate with each other as if they were all on the same physical LAN segment. Type: Select the VLAN type from the drop-down menu. Port Based...
  • Page 97 Tag Based...

  • Page 98: Device Management

    Device Management The Device Management advanced configuration settings allow you to control your router’s security options and device monitoring features. Device Host Name Host Name: Assign it a name. (The Host Name cannot be used with one word only. There are two words should be connected with a ‘.’...
  • Page 99 Installing UPnP in Windows Example Follow the steps below to install the UPnP in Windows Me. Step 1: Click Start and Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Step 2: Click on the Windows Setup tab and select Communication in the Components selection box.
  • Page 100 Step 4: Click OK to go back to the Add/Remove Programs Properties window. Click Next. Step 5: Restart the computer when prompted. Follow the steps below to install the UPnP in Windows XP. Step 1: Click Start and Control Panel. Step 2: Double-click Network Connections.
  • Page 101 Step 6: Click OK to go back to the Windows Optional Networking Component Wizard window and click Next. Auto-discover Your UPnP-enabled Network Device Step 1: Click start and Control Panel. Double-click Network Connections. An icon displays under Internet Gateway. Step 2: Right-click the icon and select Properties. Step 3: In the Internet Connection Properties window, click Settings to see the port mappings that were automatically created.
  • Page 102 Step 4: You may edit or delete the port mappings or click Add to manually add port mappings. Step 5: Select Show icon in notification area when connected option and click OK. An icon displays in the system tray.
  • Page 103 Step 3: Select My Network Places under Other Places. Step 4: An icon describing each UPnP-enabled device shows under Local Network. Step 5: Right-click on the icon of your BiPAC 9800(N) and select Invoke. The web configuration login screen displays.
  • Page 104 IGMP IGMP, known as Internet Group Management Protocol, is used to manage hosts from multicast group. IGMP Proxy: IGMP proxy enables the system to issue IGMP host messages on behalf of the hosts that the system has discovered through standard IGMP interfaces. The system acts as a proxy for its hosts.

  • Page 105: Snmp Access Control

    SNMP Access Control Software on a PC within the LAN is required in order to utilize this function – Simple Network Management Protocol. Parameters SNMP: Select Enable/Disable to activate/inactivate this function. SNMP V1 and V2 Read Community: Specify a name to be identified as the Read Community, and an IP address. This community string will be checked against the string entered in the configuration file.
  • Page 106 TR-069 Client Please contact your ISP for the information of TR069. Inform: You may enable or disable the periodic inform feature. Inform Interval: Enter the length of the periodic inform interval (unit: seconds). ACS URL: Enter the ACS URL address. ACS Username: Enter the ACS server login name.

  • Page 107: Remote Access

    Remote Access Remote Access Control: Select Enable to allow management access from remote side (mostly from internet). Click Apply to confirm the settings.

  • Page 108: Save Configuration To Flash

    Save Configuration to Flash After changing the router’s configuration settings, you must save all of the configuration parameters to FLASH to avoid losing them after turning off or resetting your router. Click “Save Config“ and click “Apply” to write your new configuration to FLASH.

  • Page 109: Restart

    Restart Click “Restart” with option Current Settings to reboot your router (and restore your last saved configuration). If you wish to restart the router using the factory default settings (for example, after a firmware upgrade or if you have saved an incorrect configuration), select Factory Default Settings to reset to factory default settings...

  • Page 110: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    If your router is not functioning properly, please refer to the suggested solutions provided in this chapter. If your problems persist or the suggested solutions do not meet your needs, please kindly contact your service provider or Billion for support. Problems with the router...

  • Page 111: Appendix: Product Support & Contact

    Appendix: Product Support & Contact If you come across any problems please contact the dealer from where you purchased your prod- uct. Contact Billion Worldwide: http://www.billion.com MAC OS is a registered Trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are...

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