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Summary of Contents for Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525
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Page 1: User Manual
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525: 4 Port and Wireless Modem User Manual VERSION 2.0 Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage. This product is for use only with UL Listed computers. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ..................3 Safety Instructions—Please read............3 Front Panel View..................3 Back Panel View ..................3 L-525.............3 NSTALLING THE Connect the ADSL Line and Telephone..........3 Connect the PC to the Lynx L-525 ............3 Connect the Power Adapter ..............3 ..............3 NSTALLATION IAGRAM L-525..............3 OUNTING THE ............3... - Page 3 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem DNS......................3 DNS Server ...................3 Dynamic DNS..................3 ADSL ......................3 DSL Advanced Settings................3 Tone Settings ..................3 Port Mapping...................3 ....................3 IRELESS Basic......................3 Security.....................3 MAC Filter....................3 Wireless Bridge..................3 Advanced....................3 Station Info....................3 —D ..........3 ROUBLESHOOTING IAGNOSTICS ..................3...
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Page 4: General Information
• User Manual / Quick Guide Safety Instructions—Please read. • Place your Lynx L-525 on a flat surface close to the cables in a location with sufficient ventilation. • To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the ventilation openings of this equipment. -
Page 5: Front Panel View
An Alarm condition has occurred. Alarm No light Normal operation Lynx L-525 is powered on. Solid Lynx L-525 is not powered. Check if the Power No light Lynx L-525 is plugged in and if the power switch is turned on. Page 5 of 56... -
Page 6: Back Panel View
RJ-45 connects the unit to an Ethernet device such as a LAN1-LAN4 PC or a switch. NOTE: To be used by maintenance professionals Console only. If the Lynx L-525 needs repair, bring it to a service professional. Line RJ-11 cable connects to the splitter provided. Page 6 of 56... -
Page 7: Installing The Lynx L-525
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the ports labeled LAN on the rear panel of the Lynx L-525 and connect the other end to the Ethernet port of your computer. Attach any additional PCs to the Lynx L-525 using RJ-45 cables to the port labeled LAN on the rear panel of the Lynx L-525. -
Page 8: Installation Diagram
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Installation Diagram Page 8 of 56... -
Page 9: Mounting The Lynx L-525
Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Mounting the Lynx L-525 The Lynx L-525 can be mounted on the wall. Mounting can be done on wall material including concrete, wood, or drywall. Select an appropriate location free from obstructions or any possible interference. Make sure the cables can be easily attached to the Lynx L-525 without strain. -
Page 10: Configuring Your Computer
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Configuring Your Computer Prior to accessing the Lynx L-525 through the LAN port, note the following necessary configurations— • Your PC’s TCP/IP address: 192.168.1.X • The Lynx L-525’s default IP address: 192.168.1.1 •... -
Page 11: Windows Xp
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field. 11. Click on OK twice to save your changes and then close the Control Panel. -
Page 12: Logging Into The Lynx L-525
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Logging into the Lynx L-525 This section explains how to log in to your Lynx L-525 using the following steps— 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the URL http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar and click on Enter. -
Page 13: Device Info
Device Info. Summary Access the general status report from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on “Summary” under “Device Info”. It shows information about the Lynx L- 525 such as the version of the software, bootloader, etc. It also displays the current status of your DSL connection as shown below—... -
Page 14: Wan
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Access the WAN status report from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on “WAN” under “Device Info”. Statistics LAN Statistics Access the LAN statistics from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on the “LAN”... -
Page 15: Wan Statistics
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem WAN Statistics Access the WAN statistics from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on the “WAN” item under “Statistics”. The screen below shows a PPPoA WAN connection example. ATM Statistics Access ATM statistics from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on the “ATM” item under “Statistics”. -
Page 16: Adsl Statistics
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem ADSL Statistics You can view ADSL statistics by clicking on the “ADSL” item under “Statistics”. Information contained in this screen is useful for troubleshooting and diagnostics of connection problems. Page 16 of 56... -
Page 17: Adsl Ber Test
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem ADSL BER Test A Bit Error Rate Test (BER Test) is a test that reflects the ratio of error bits to the total number transmitted. If you click on the ADSL BER Test button at the bottom of the ADSL Statistics page, the following pop-up screen will appear allowing you to set the tested time and to begin the test. -
Page 18: Route
Access the routing status report from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on the “Route” item under “Device Info”. Access the ARP status report from the Lynx L-525 by clicking on the “ARP” item under “Device Info”. Page 18 of 56... -
Page 19: Quick Setup
Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Quick Setup This section will explain how to quickly configure the Lynx L-525 for the main purpose of connecting to the Internet. For information on how to configure any advanced functions, please go the Advanced Setup section... - Page 20 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem The next screen to appear will depend on the connection type that was selected in the previous screen. The next screen lets you decide if you want to enable NAT, firewall, IGMP multicast, and WAN service.
- Page 21 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem The following is the Device Setup screen where you enter the IP address / subnet mask as well as enable or disable DHCP server. The last screen under the Quick Start section allows you to set up the wireless feature of the Lynx L-525.
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Page 22: Advanced Setup Wan
Advanced Setup This section of the user manual covers the advanced configurations of the Lynx L-525. The topics under Advanced Setup are WAN, LAN, NAT, firewall, QoS, routing, DNS, ADSL, and port mapping Configure the WAN settings as provided by your ISP. -
Page 23: Connection Type
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem o UBR Without PCR o UBR With PCR o CBR o Non Realtime VBR o Realtime VBR Enabling QoS for a PVC improves performance for selected classes of applications. However, since QoS also consumes system resources, the number of PVCs is reduced. - Page 24 Finish button. To remove any settings, click on the Remove button. After selecting the Finish button, the following screen will appear. At this point, the Lynx L-525 will reboot automatically to save the changes made. Page 24 of 56...
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Page 26: Virtual Servers
Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem LAN Local Area Network (LAN) Setup You can configure the DSL Lynx L-525 IP address and Subnet Mask for the LAN interface to correspond to your LAN’s IP Subnet. The Save button only saves the LAN configuration data, but does not apply the configurations. - Page 27 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem A virtual server allows you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side to a specific IP address on the LAN side. Select the virtual server from the drop- down list and complete the server IP address, then click on the Save / Apply button.
- Page 28 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Port Triggering Click on the Add button to add Port Triggering to your Internet application. The screen below appears when you click on Add, allowing you to select the application, which requires port setting. After a selection has been made, click on the Save / Apply button.
- Page 29 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem The screen below appears after you save your selections. You will be able to add or remove selections made, by clicking on the Add and Remove buttons. DMZ Host You can define the IP address of the DMZ Host on this screen. Enter the IP address and click on Save / Apply.
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Page 30: Application Layer Gateway (Alg)
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Application Layer Gateway (ALG) The application layer is a window between various application processes to allow open information exchange. To use the Application Layer Gateway (ALG), the appropriate Application Layer Gateway definition was selected in the service configuration item. -
Page 31: Ip Filtering—Incoming
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem The screen below will appear when you click on Add. Input the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and destination information (from the WAN side). Then click on Save / Apply. - Page 32 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem If you click on Change Policy, a confirmation dialog allows you to verify your change. If you want to add a setting to the MAC filtering table, enter the Source and Destination MAC address, and select protocol type, frame direction, and WAN interface.
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Page 33: Parental Control
In a home setting, parents can also restrict the day of the week certain computers can access the Lynx L-525. Click on Add to set up the restrictions. After you click on Add, you will see the screen below. You will be able to enter the MAC address of the PC that you wish to place on a time-of-day restriction. -
Page 34: Quality Of Service (Qos)
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Quality of Service (QoS) You can configure the Quality of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the Lynx L-525 On this screen you can view and delete QoS settings... -
Page 35: Routing
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Routing Default Gateway You can enable automatic assigned default gateway on the Routing – Default Gateway screen. As default, the box is checked for automatic assigned default gateway to be enabled. Click the Save / Apply button to enable or disable this feature. -
Page 36: Dns
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem If RIP is enabled, the Lynx L-525 operation can be configured as active or passive. DNS Server Use the DNS Server screen to request automatic assignment of a DNS or to specify a primary and secondary DNS. -
Page 37: Dynamic Dns
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem If the automatic assigned DNS checkbox is not selected, then enter the primary and secondary DNS Server IP addresses as illustrated below: Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS (D-DNS) allows you to have your own permanent domain name linked to your dynamic IP address. -
Page 38: Adsl
ISP. Phone Line Pair The Lynx L-525 supports phone lines on pins 2 and 3 or pins 1 and 4 to connect your ADSL line. If your phone system uses pins 2 and 3, attach a normal RJ11 cable to the Lynx L-525 and select “Inner pair” on the screen; if your phone system uses pins 1 and 4, attach the phone with the supplied RJ11 cable and select “Outer pair”... -
Page 39: Tone Settings
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Test modes are as follows— • Normal • Reverb • Medley • No retrain • L3 Tone Settings The frequency band of ADSL is split up into 256 separate tones, each spaced 4.3125 kHz apart. -
Page 40: Port Mapping
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Port Mapping Port mapping is a feature that allows you to open ports to allow certain Internet applications on the WAN side to pass through the firewall and enter your LAN. To use this feature, mapping groups need to be created. To do —... -
Page 41: Wireless
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Wireless This section allows you to configure wireless settings on your Lynx L-525. Basic The Wireless – Basic screen lets you enable or disable wireless. The default setting for wireless is enabled. You can also hide the access point so others cannot see your ID on the network. - Page 42 “upgraded” and users not yet “upgraded” to access the network via the Lynx L-525. RADIUS server information must be entered for WPA and a as well as a group re-key interval time. Both TKIP and AES are used.
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Page 43: Mac Filter
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem MAC Filter The MAC filter screen allows you to manage MAC address filters. Add the MAC addresses that you want to manage and then select the mode that you want to use to manage them. You can disable this feature or you can allow or deny access to the MAC addresses that you add to the list. -
Page 44: Wireless Bridge
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Wireless Bridge In this next screen, you can select the mode which you want the Lynx L-525 to be in, either access point or wireless bridge. Page 44 of 56... -
Page 45: Advanced
(RF) interference. • RTS Threshold (Request to Send Threshold)—determines the packet size of a transmission through the use of the Lynx L-525 to help control traffic flow. • DTIM Interval—sets the Wake-up interval for clients in power-saving mode. - Page 46 Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem • 54g Mode— 54g is a Broadcom Wi-Fi technology. • 54g Protection--the 802.11g standards provide a protection method so 802.11g and 802.11b devices can co-exist in the same network without “speaking” at the same time. Do not disable 54g Protection if there is a possibility that an 802.11b device may need to use your wireless...
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Page 47: Station Info
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Station Info The Station Info page shows stations that have been authorized access to the Lynx L-525 through its wireless function Page 47 of 56... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting-Diagnostics
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Troubleshooting—Diagnostics The diagnostics screen allows you to run diagnostic tests to check your DSL connection. In addition, you can test the connection to your DSL service provider. Page 48 of 56... -
Page 49: Management
Settings Backup Settings To save a copy of the configurations that you have made on your Lynx L-525, click on the Backup Settings button. The following pop-up screen will appear with a prompt to open or save the file to your computer. -
Page 50: Restore User Settings
The Lynx L-525 will restore settings and automatically reboot to activate the restored settings. Restore Default Restore Default will erase all current settings and restore the Lynx L-525 to factory default settings. To restore the Lynx L-525 to factory default settings, select Management→Settings→Restore Default. Reply OK to the confirmation dialog. -
Page 51: System Log
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem The Lynx L-525 will restore the default settings and automatically reboot. System Log The System Log dialog allows you to view the System Log and configure the System Log options. To view the System Log click on the View System Log button to check the log file. -
Page 52: Configure System Log
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Configure System Log If the log is enabled, the system will log selected events: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. All events above or equal to the selected log level will be logged and displayed. -
Page 53: Internet Times
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Internet Time The Time Settings page allows you to automatically synchronize your time with a timeserver on the Internet. If you choose to automatically synchronize with Internet time servers, then click on the box and the fields below appear. -
Page 54: Access Control
Starbridge Networks Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Access Control You can enable or disable some services of your Lynx L-525 by LAN or WAN. If no WAN connection is defined, only the LAN side can be configured. Services Services that can be enabled / disabled on the LAN / WAN are FTP, HTTP, ICMP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, and TFTP. -
Page 55: Passwords
Control section. Select an account and enter the current password and the new password and then click on the Save / Apply button. Update Software If your ISP releases new software for this Lynx L-525, follow these steps to perform an upgrade. 1. Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP. -
Page 56: Reboot Lynx L-525
Lynx L-525 4 Port and Wireless Modem Reboot Lynx L-525 Select Management→Reboot Router to reboot the Lynx L-525 using the web interface. The Lynx L-525 will save the current configuration and reboot itself using the new configuration. Page 56 of 56...
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