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Contents............................................................................................i
Copyright & License ...................................................................... 1
1. Introduction .................................................................................9
Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................... 10
Getting Started ................................................................................................ 11
Important Notes ....................................................................................... 11
Model and Serial Numbers ...................................................................... 11
Minimum System Requirements............................................................... 12
Package Contents .................................................................................... 12
Customer Information Record ........................................................................ 13
2. Hardware Installation................................................................15
Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8120 .................................................. 16
Connecting Microfilters .................................................................................. 18
Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 20
Connecting Your LAN.................................................................................... 21
Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8120 .................................................................. 22
3. Briteport Setup Wizard .............................................................23
Before You Begin ........................................................................................... 24
Configuring Your Computer........................................................................... 25
Configuring Your BritePort for PPPoE .......................................................... 30
Configuring Your BritePort for Static IP........................................................ 34
Configuring Your BritePort for DHCP........................................................... 38
4. Briteport Configuration Tool....................................................41
Wizard Setup................................................................................................... 42
Status............................................................................................................... 43
System Status ........................................................................................... 43
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Minimum System Requirements............... 12 Package Contents ..................12 Customer Information Record ................ 13 2. Hardware Installation..............15 Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8120 ..........16 Connecting Microfilters .................. 18 Hardware Installation..................20 Connecting Your LAN..................21 Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8120 ..............22 3.
  • Page 2 User Manual BritePort 8120 Diagnostic Test ..................44 DSL Connection..................44 WAN Connection ..................45 Traffic Counter ..................46 Routing Table ..................46 DHCP Table .................... 47 Advanced Setup ....................49 Administration ..................49 DSL Configuration (DSL)................ 51 LAN Configuration (LAN) ............... 51 WAN Configuration (WAN) ..............

  • Page 3: Copyright & License

    Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Broadxent, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement.
  • Page 4 Software is originally or subsequently recorded or fixed; but, as between you and Broadxent (and, to the extent applicable, its licensors), Broadxent retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    Software to obtain such information, and you agree to request such information from Broadxent at the address listed below. Upon receiving such a request, Broadxent shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimate purpose and, if so, Broadxent will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT RETURNS If you must ship the software to Broadxent or an authorized Broadxent distributor or dealer, you must prepay shipping and either insure the software or assume all risk of loss or damage...
  • Page 7 For questions concerning this Agreement, please contact Broadxent at the address stated above. For questions on product or technical matters, contact the Broadxent technical support center nearest you.
  • Page 8 Software to obtain such information, and you agree to request such information from Broadxent at the address listed earlier. Upon receiving such a request, Broadxent shall determine whether you require such information for a legitimate purpose and, if so, Broadxent will provide such information to you within a reasonable time and on reasonable conditions.
  • Page 9 Software acquired in the EU. This Agreement is the entire agreement between us, and you agree that Broadxent will not have any liability for any untrue statement or representation made by it, its agents or anyone else (whether innocently or negligently) upon which you relied upon entering this Agreement, unless such untrue statement or representation was made fraudulently.
  • Page 10 User Manual BritePort 8120 Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device. Notice for Canada This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations.

  • Page 11: Contents

    1 Mbps upstream, depending upon your subscription with your DSL service provider. BritePort 8120 is equipped with four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports that allows you to directly connect up to four PCs without needing to install additional hubs or switches. The built-in switch router features also provide a NAT firewall function protecting your LAN environment from any unauthorized access.

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    Prior to using BritePort 8120, carefully read and understand the safety instructions. These instructions must be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. • Make sure that the product, BritePort 8120, is not exposed to direct sunlight or exces- sive heat radiation. •...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    If you face any problem or for any clarification, you should go through Appendixes on Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions. Model and Serial Numbers Your BritePort 8120 has model and serial numbers. You may locate them on the bottom of the unit. Note down the model and serial numbers for future reference.

  • Page 14: Minimum System Requirements

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Minimum System Requirements For a proper operation of your Broadxent BritePort 8120, refer to the minimum system requirements listed below: ® ® • Intel Pentium II 233 MHz or equivalent processor ® • Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and XP •...

  • Page 15: Customer Information Record

    Customer Information Record Use the following table to record the network configurations for your DSL service and BritePort 8120. Keep this form in a safe place for your future references, in case if re-configuration of PCs and/or networks are needed.
  • Page 16 User Manual BritePort 8120 ** This information is to be entered only when you are requested to check your VCI/VPI settings by your DSL service provider. You must not change these values, unless specifically instructed by your DSL service provider.

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    Internet connection. This chapter provides information about your BritePort 8120, as well as the installation. Before you begin connecting the cables and devices to the BritePort 8120, carefully go through the following sections to ensure proper setup and performance:...

  • Page 18: Backside View Of Broadxent Briteport 8120

    Located at the rear panel of your Broadxent BritePort 8120 are several connectors (see Figure 2-1) that allow you to connect DSL line, PCs, and/or a hub to your BritePort 8120. For details on connecting devices to BritePort 8120, refer to Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5.
  • Page 19 BritePort 8120 RESET button Allow you to restore your BritePort 8120 to the default password. If you forgot your login information, this RESET feature will allow you to access the Web-based configuration tool of BritePort 8120 using the manufacturer default username and password. It will not reset your configuration.

  • Page 20: Connecting Microfilters

    (or a “blocker”). It prevents the analog devices from being interfered by DSL signal. To ensure the quality of connection of your BritePort 8120 as well as the other analog devices that share the same line, There are two ways to connect microfilters: Plug one end of the microfilter, the end that has a RJ-11 connector, into a telephone wall outlet.
  • Page 21 User Manual BritePort 8120 Figure 2-3 Note: If your service provider has installed a splitter, do not use the microfilters. Important Notes: • If you have an outlet shared by two or more devices (such as a phone and Caller ID box), you only need to install one microfilter on this outlet.

  • Page 22: Hardware Installation

    DSL connection. • You should always power on your BritePort 8120 first before you turn on your computers; otherwise, for Windows 95/98/Me systems, you would need to reboot the computers in order to detect the dynamic IP address for Internet connection.

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Lan

    Figure 2-5 illustrates a more complex DSL network conntection. You may connect your LAN to BritePort 8120 as shown. It is recommended that you consult your DSL service provider prior to setting up your DSL network for a more complex LAN configuration.

  • Page 24: Indicator Leds On Briteport 8120

    Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8120 Indicator LEDs on Broadxent BritePort 8120 Your BritePort 8120 features indicator LEDs which provides you with your DSL connection status. Refer to the Figure 2-6 and Table 2-1 for the function of each LED. POWER...

  • Page 25: Briteport Setup Wizard

    Your BritePort 8120 provides a web-based configuration tool that allows you to configure your network with BritePort 8120 for a high-speed Internet access. The setup wizard in the web tool is designed to take you through the initial configuration process with no confusion details.

  • Page 26: Before You Begin

    • Make sure your DSL service is established and the line is connected, using a RJ-11 phone cable, to the BritePort 8120 DSL port located at the back of the unit. • Before starting the web tool, make sure the computer that connected to your BritePort 8120 has Network Properties configured to obtain an IP address automatically.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Computer

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Configuring Your Computer This section shows you how to setup your computer Network Properties to obtain an IP address automatically. This is a very important step for you to access the BirtePort 8120 web-based configuration tool; it is also a crucial step to get your network computers configured to obtain DSL connection for a high-speed Internet access.
  • Page 28 User Manual BritePort 8120 When the “Network” dialog box similar to Figure 3-3 appears, click the Configuration tab. Under the list box of “The following network components are installed”, highlight the TCP/IP->[your Ethernet card], for example, TCP/IP- >Realtek RTL8139(A) PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter, as shown in Figure 3- 3.

  • Page 29: Configuring Windows 2000/Xp For Dynamic Ip Address

    (Figure 3-5). Click Yes to proceed. Figure 3-5 Your system is now ready to communicate with your BritePort 8120. Configuring Windows 2000/XP for Dynamic IP Address From your Windows 2000 or XP desktop, click Start -> Settings -> Network and Dial-up Connections ->...
  • Page 30 User Manual BritePort 8120 Note: If you do not see Local Area Connection, then go to Start -> Settings -> Network and Dial-up Connections. Click on Network and Dial-up Connections will bring out the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, select and right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the Properties option will open the “Local Area...
  • Page 31 Click Yes to proceed with the Figure 3-8 system reboot. Your system is now ready to communicate with your BritePort 8120. Important Note: • To manually specify the IP address and Subnet Mask of your computer Network Properties in order to access your BritePort 8120 web-based configuration tool, please refer to Appendix B: Troubleshooting -- A.

  • Page 32: Configuring Your Briteport For Pppoe

    192.168.1.1 and press Enter. This will take you to the login screen of the Web-based configuration tool for your BritePort 8120. (Figure 3-9) To login for the first time, your default username is “admin”, and the corresponding password is also “admin”, with all in lowercase letters.
  • Page 33 User Manual BritePort 8120 Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-11. Select I have a PPPoE username and password, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-11 The “PPPoE Configuration” page appears, similar to Figure 3-12.
  • Page 34 User Manual BritePort 8120 Once your user information are verified by your DSL service provider, the “DSL Gateway Setup Complete” page (see Figure 3-14) appears to confirm that your setup is successful. Click Done to complete the setup, and the Wizard Setup will start updating your BritePort 8120.
  • Page 35 DSL service provider for assistance. • To further customize the settings of your BritePort 8120 using the web-based tool in order to meet the specific requirements of your LAN environment, please refer to Chapter 4: BritePort Configuration Tool for information...

  • Page 36: Configuring Your Briteport For Static Ip

    IP addresses. In that case, you are required to configure your BritePort 8120 using all the information provided by your DSL service providers, including IP addresses, Subnet Mask, Gateway addresses, etc. Make sure you have all the information ready before you start configuring your BritePort 8120.
  • Page 37 User Manual BritePort 8120 Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-18. Select I have a static IP address, and click Next to continue. Figure 3-18 Another “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-19, appears for you to enter the static IP address.
  • Page 38 (see Figure 3-22) Carefully go through all the information and verify their accuracy. Click Save Settings to confirm the configurations, and BritePort 8120 will start saving the settings. Figure 3-22 Finally, a dialog box appears, similar to Figure 3-23, to prompt you to close your browser window.
  • Page 39 DSL service provider for assistance. • To further customize the settings of your BritePort 8120 using the web-based tool in order to meet the specific requirements of your LAN environment, please refer to Chapter 4: BritePort Configuration Tool for information...

  • Page 40: Configuring Your Briteport For Dhcp

    Configuring Your BritePort for DHCP As some DSL service providers only offer DSL connection using dynamic IP addresses, you can also simply configure your BritePort 8120 to support the setting. Logging On To The Configuration Tool Start the web browser. In the URL Address field of the browser window, type 192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
  • Page 41 Configure IP Information will open the Figure 3-27 “Wizard Setup” page allowing you to further configure your BritePort 8120 for multiple IP addresses. (see Figure 3-21) Otherwise, click Done to complete the setup, and the Wizard Setup will start updating your...
  • Page 42 DSL service provider for assistance. • To further customize the settings of your BritePort 8120 using the web-based tool in order to meet the specific requirements of your LAN environment, please refer to Chapter 4: BritePort Configuration Tool for information...

  • Page 43: Briteport Configuration Tool

    Maintenance Note: Please review this chapter before you start to configure the Advanced Setup of your BritePort 8120. It is also strongly recommended that you have a good understanding about your network environment. Knowing your goals for setting up the DSL connection on your network would help you to determine what to do beyond...

  • Page 44: Wizard Setup

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Wizard Setup The Wizard Setup (see Figure 4-1) takes you through the basic configuration process, based on the information that your DSL service provider supplied to you at the time of subscription. For most cases, going through the Wizard Setup is all you need to get your network connected for a high-speed Internet access.

  • Page 45: Status

    BritePort 8120 Status The Status provides valuable information about your BritePort 8120 and your DSL service setup. It is consisted of System Status, Diagnostic Test, DSL Connection, WAN (Wide Area Network) Connection, Traffic Counter, Routing Table, and DHCP Table. Besides the main “System Status”...

  • Page 46: Diagnostic Test

    The Diagnostic Test allows you to ping the Default Gateway and Primary DNS as well as testing the connections of your BritePort 8120 to both LAN and WAN networks. This feature provides the convenience for troubleshooting when you work with a complex LAN environment and/or are required to manage your DSL network at a remote location.

  • Page 47: Wan Connection

    The WAN Connection provides information about the type of WAN data encapsulation is used between your BritePort 8120 and the DSL service provider. The page, similar to Figure 4-6, also provides other information such as Local WAN IP and VPI/VCI values.

  • Page 48: Traffic Counter

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Traffic Counter The Traffic Counter provides the data access statistic of your BritePort 8120. It shows the transmitted and received packets and bytes over the LAN and WAN connections. The data shown on the “Traffic Counter” page (see...

  • Page 49: Dhcp Table

    DHCP Table The DHCP Table lists all client computers that are currently getting DSL connections through your BritePort 8120 via DHCP. The table, similar to Figure 4- 10, provides information on Host Name, MAC Address, IP Address, and Lease Time Figure 4-10 for each client computer.
  • Page 50 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 51: Advanced Setup

    User Name and Password in the corresponding field to change the login information. Click Figure 4-11 Apply to confirm the changes. To protect your BritePort 8120 settings, you should change the administrator’s username and passward after your first login.
  • Page 52 Subnet Mask. Click Apply to confirm the setup. Web Port The default web server port for your BritePort 8120 is Port 80. Refer to Figure 4-13, to change the port setting, simply type the new port number and click Apply to store the new setting.

  • Page 53: Dsl Configuration (Dsl)

    IP Address The “IP Address” page shows the current IP address assigned to access your BritePort 8120 web-based configuration tool. Refer to Figure 4-15, your BritePort 8120 supports up to two subnets -- the Primary and Secondary LAN.

  • Page 54: Wan Configuration (Wan)

    LAN, will be used. That is, you only need the Primary IP Address, which is the default IP address 192.168.1.1, to access your BritePort 8120. Assign the Secondary IP Address to your BritePort 8120 only if you have two subnets set up on your LAN. DHCP Server This page allows you to configure the DHCP Server.

  • Page 55: Ip Route

    DSL connection will be interrupted. IP Route The IP Route defines the routing rules of your BritePort 8120. You may need to configure the IP Route when you are working with more than one network groups.

  • Page 56: Dns

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Dynamic Routing The “Dynamic Routing” page provides the routing table that lists the current settings, including Interface Name, Receive Mode, and Transmit Mode. The default mode is set to have RIP disabled. Refer to Figure 4-20, use the...

  • Page 57: Application Control

    DNS Server IP address if your DSL connection is via a static or fixed IP address. BritePort 8120 supports up to Figure 4-22 3 DNS Server IP addresses. DNS Server Refer to Figure 4-23, this “DNS Server”...
  • Page 58 LAN to WAN or in between the two subnetworks on your LAN. To find out your BritePort 8120’s default policies of filtering rules for various security levels, click the The table of default policies for various security levels link located at the bottom of the “Application...

  • Page 59: Internet Security

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Intrusion Detection The “Intrusion Detection” page (see Figure 4-26) allows you to either Disable or Enable the function. Simply click your desired option and click Apply to confirm your selection. Enabling the Intrusion Detection will Figure 4-26 protect your DSL network from unauthorized access.

  • Page 60: Nat Application

    Finally, click Apply to confirm your settings. Activating your setup defined in the NAT Application table will trigger the port forwarding function of your BritePort 8120. That is, once your BritePort 8120 receives requests, via the DSL connection, for a specific NAT Application, your BritePort 8120 will automatically forward the requests to the appropriate hosting computer within your LAN.

  • Page 61: Upnp

    To execute and activate the new configuration, it is very important that you save all the changes. To do so, go to Maintenance, select Save Configuration, and click Save to save all the changes and restart your BritePort 8120 web configuration tool.
  • Page 62 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    This will save all the basic & Figure 4-30 advanced settings of your BritePort 8120 to the backup location. The default file name for the backup configuration is MyConfiguration.conf. You can change the file name if necessary.

  • Page 64: Save Configuration

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Save Configuration Click Save to save the current configuration of your BritePort 8120 to the unit’s memory. (see Figure 4-31) You should always perform Save Configuration everytime when you change the settings to properly update Figure 4-31 your BritePort 8120.

  • Page 65: Reset Router

    This function allows you to set your BritePort 8120 back to the factory default settings; that is, all the current settings of your BritePort 8120 will be erased. You can not undo this function; therefore, please ensure you definitely need to do so.
  • Page 66 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    User Manual BritePort 8120 A. SPECIFICATIONS This section provides basic technical specifications for the Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120: Data Encapsulation Protocol: - RFC 1483 Bridged Ethernet over ATM over DSL - NAT + RFC 1483/RFC 2684 Bridged - RFC 2364 PPP-over-ATM Routed (PPPoA)
  • Page 68 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    2) Telephone line is noisy Cause You may hear slight noise on your telephone while the BritePort 8120 is in operation. If the noise level becomes too loud and disrupts your telephone conversations, try the solutions as indicated below.
  • Page 70 Solution Try the following: Ensure that each analog device such as a telephone, fax machine, and answering machine, sharing the same telephone line as your BritePort 8120, is connected to the telephone wall socket via an independent microfilter. Check if you have connected the microfilters properly.
  • Page 71 Solution Try the following: Make sure that the RJ-45 Ethernet cable that used to connect your PC to BritePort 8120 is plugged in correctly and securely. In the URL field (Address field) of your Web browser, make sure that you have typed the correct IP address: 192.168.1.1.
  • Page 72 User Manual BritePort 8120 configuration tool of BritePort 8120, please refer to the following steps: 1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. In the “Control Panel” window, double-click the Network icon. In Windows 2000/XP, double- click the Network and Dial-up Connections, and you also need to double-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click the Properties button to see the “Local Area Connection Properties”...
  • Page 73 User Manual BritePort 8120 Note: For Windows 2000/XP users, instead of the “Network” dialog box, you will see the “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box similar to Figure B-2. Under the list box of “Components checked are used by this connection:”, select...
  • Page 74 DIAG - OFF during normal operation. The LED will be ON only when BritePort 8120 performs self-test at the initial power up. LAN 1 to 4 - ON when an Ethernet connection is detected with no data traffic detected. The LED will blink when data traffic is detected on the Ethernet port.
  • Page 75 4. DSL LED on BritePort is OFF or keeps on flashing Cause Your BritePort 8120 is not properly configured/setup or your DSL service is down. Solution Try the following solutions: Make sure that your telephone line has been activated for the DSL service.
  • Page 76 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 77: Frequently Asked Questions

    BritePort 8120 C. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section of appendix provides you answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 as well as the DSL communications in general. What is DSL? DSL is a Digital Subscriber Line technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into high-speed digital lines for fast Internet access.
  • Page 78 IP addresses and configuration, you should talk to your service provider. Can I connect a LAN to my BritePort 8100C? Yes, you can connect your LAN to the Ethernet port of BritePort 8120. You should talk to your service provider so that your DSL connection is configured accordingly.
  • Page 79 BritePort, you no longer need to ‘dial-up’ in order to get online. Simply plug your BritePort 8120 into a DSL-ready phone outlet in you home, and you are ready to receive the high-speed Internet connection.
  • Page 80 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard. Also, the BritePort’s Ethernet port speed is 10/100 Mbps. Which protocols does the BritePort 8120 support? BritePort 8120 supports TCP/IP — the suite of protocols for the Internet, which has become the global standard for communications. TCP/IP includes several protocols, the two main being TCP and IP.
  • Page 81 User Manual BritePort 8120 • Protect your passwords. Do not divulge passwords to anyone and be especially careful if someone asks you for the password online or over the phone. • Protect your online transactions by using a secure browser.
  • Page 82 Refer to the Chapter 2: Hardware Installation section of this User Manual, if you forgot your login information, press the RESET button located on the backside of your BritePort 8120. This will allow you to reset the username and password to the manufacturing default values without changing the existing configurations. For the default login information, refer to Chapter 3: BritePort Setup Wizard sections of this User Manual.
  • Page 83 User Manual BritePort 8120 6. Click the DNS Configuration tab to open the “DNS Configuration” dialog box. Select the option Enable DNS and then enter Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order provided by your DSL service provider. Click Add to apply the change, and click OK to confirm the settings.
  • Page 84 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    User Manual BritePort 8120 D. GLOSSARY In order to understand a new technology, it is important that you understand its terminology. This section offers basic explanation to some of the common networking and DSL terms. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line — A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology that allows digital data to be sent over existing telephone lines and the downstream data rates are appreciably higher than the upstream data rates.
  • Page 86 Bridge - A hardware device that links two or more local area networks (LANs) and manages the transfer of data between these LANs. BritePort - A term coined by Broadxent, Inc. that refer to a DSL equipment at customer’s premises.
  • Page 87 User Manual BritePort 8120 Digital - Having discrete values, for example the data represented by binary numbers (0’s and 1’s). Computers communicate using digital data. DMT - Discrete Multitone — A method of modulating digital signals over an analog carrier.
  • Page 88 User Manual BritePort 8120 Ethernet - A local-area network (LAN) protocol that supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards that operates over the twisted pair or coaxial cable. A version of Ethernet, called 100 Base-T (or fast Ethernet), supports data transfer rates of 100 Mbps.
  • Page 89 User Manual BritePort 8120 Interface - The physical arrangement that supports the attachment of a device to a connector or to another device. Internet - The world’s largest computer network, linking computers and networks all over the world, that communicate via a standard TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 90 User Manual BritePort 8120 Mac Address - Media Access Control — A unique address associated with an Ethernet card. Mbps - Megabits per second — A measure of data transfer speed. Megabits/Megabytes - One million bits/bytes. Modem - A device that allows a computer to transmit data to other computers via telephone lines.
  • Page 91 User Manual BritePort 8120 POTS Splitter - The POTS splitter box enables the telephone line — the plain old telephone service (POTS) — to carry voice signals and digital signals simultaneously. The DSL-enabled line is connected to the POTS splitter and the splitter provides two outputs —...
  • Page 92 User Manual BritePort 8120 Router - A hardware device that connects two separately functional networks that use same or different protocols. Routers look at the destination addresses on the packets passing through them and then decide the best route to send them on.
  • Page 93 User Manual BritePort 8120 10 Base-T - Wiring standard used for Ethernet networks that can transmit data at up to 10 Mbps transmission using baseband unshielded twisted pair cable. Maximum allowable cable length is 100 meters (330 feet). Twisted pair cable - A cable that consists of two wires twisted together. This cable is less expensive than coaxial, whereas it is thinner and can break more easily than a coaxial cable.
  • Page 94 User Manual BritePort 8120 World Wide Web - A vast resource of information stored on computers and servers connected to the Internet. xDSL - Various DSL technologies has been developed and the “x” indicates the type of technology being implemented.

  • Page 95: Warranty Information

    Print and fill out the "Registration Card" on Page 95. Please fax or mail it to Broadxent, Inc. for product registration.

  • Page 96: Fcc Registration Information For Users

    User Manual BritePort 8120 FCC Registration Information for Users This product is compliant and registered with the CFR47-Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires us to provide you with the following information: • Connection to the nationwide telephone network should be made by using standard modular telephone jacks, type RJ-11.

  • Page 97: Registration Card

    User Manual BritePort 8120 Registration Card Table 1: Broadxent BritePort 8120 Product Registration Name: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: E-mail: Serial Number: Purchased from: Date of Pur- chase: Please print and fill out the above Product Registration Card and send it to: Broadxent, Inc.
  • Page 98 User Manual BritePort 8120...

  • Page 99: Contact Information

    Reach us by E-Mail: Send your questions and comments by e-mail to the following address: E-Mail: adslsupport@broadxent.com Reach us by Mail: Broadxent, Inc. - A Subsidiary of Creative Technology, Ltd. 188 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035 Reach us on the Web:...
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  • Page 101: Index

    User Manual BritePort 8120 INDEX 61–63 maintenance 30–40 setup wizard 43–47 status administration troubleshooting account remote management web port ADSL 11, 24 DHCP defintion specification definition what is DHCP server advanced setup configure administration disabled application control enabled DHCP table...
  • Page 102 User Manual BritePort 8120 DSL configuration definition front panel DSL connection 20–21 installation DSL line mode 9, 21, 76, 86 setup specification dynamic IP 84, 85 definition 26, 29 network properties interface dynamic routing internet definition internet security intrusion detection...
  • Page 103 User Manual BritePort 8120 log on login (definition) troubleshooting remote management reset configuration router restore Mac address routing table definition status maintenance backup configuration reset router save configuration save configuration serial number upgrade firmware specification microfilter 11, 77, 80 static IP 18–19...
  • Page 104 User Manual BritePort 8120 traffic counter upgrade firmware 59, 91 UPnP upstream definition status user name change configuration tool hardware reset PPPoE VPI/VCI configuring WAN connection web port 30, 42 wizard setup dynamic IP PPPoE static IP...

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