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- Page 2 Creative Broadband Blaster DSL Router 8015U Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction DSL Router information..........................v Package Contents............................v System requirements............................ vi Using Ethernet connection ....................... vi Using USB connection........................vi Using this document............................ vii 1 Installing your DSL Router Setting up your DSL Router........................1-3 Using the Ethernet port......................... 1-3 Using the USB port ......................... - Page 5 In Windows Me..........................3-7 In Windows 98 SE ........................... 3-9 4 Configuring your DSL Router Understanding DSL Router configurations..................4-1 Connecting to your DSL Router’s Home Page ................4-2 Configuring your DSL Router........................ 4-3 PPPoA/PPPoE Configuration......................4-3 RFC 1483 Routed..........................4-6 RFC 1483 Bridged IP Configuration ..................
- Page 6 Appendixes A Technical Specifications B Troubleshooting Connection to your DSL Router’s home page................B-1 Connection to the Internet........................B-2 LED Status..............................B-3 Normal Setup Status........................B-3 Difficulties In Windows XP ........................B-5 C Frequently Asked Questions D Glossary...
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Page 8: Dsl Router Information
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Creative Broadband Blaster DSL Router 8015U. Developed with the most advanced Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) today, the DSL Router provides you with high-speed broadband Internet connection using an existing phone line. Enjoy speedy file transfers, watch Internet movies, video- conference, and view videos without any long waits. -
Page 9: System Requirements
In order for your DSL Router to operate properly, be sure that your computer System meets the following minimum system requirements: requirements You will need a hub if you wish to connect more than 2 computers to your DSL Router. ❑... -
Page 10: Using This Document
Using this These icons highlight useful or urgent information: document ❍ Tip. This tells you about shortcuts or hints relating to a feature. ❍ Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature. ❍ Caution! This highlights proper usage of your device. Use this information to avoid situations involving risk. -
Page 11: Installing Your Dsl Router
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Page 12: Led Indication
Installing your DSL Router This section will guide you through the process of setting up your DSL Router. Place your DSL Router in front of you as you go through this section to help you to identify the various components of your modem. Power Ready Link... - Page 13 Ethernet Power Phone DSL LINE port connector port port port Reset button Figure 1-2: Back view of your DSL Router Port/Connector Indication Connects to the telephone via a microfilter. PHONE PORT Connects to the telephone wall outlet using the DSL LINE PORT provided RJ-11 phone cable.
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Page 14: Setting Up Your Dsl Router
Setting up your Depending on your computer’s configurations, you can choose to install your DSL Router using the Ethernet or USB port on the same computer. Do not install your DSL Router DSL Router using both connections on the same computer. Before setting up your DSL Router, be sure that the Network Interface Card in your Using the Ethernet computer is installed and functioning properly. - Page 15 Locate a telephone wall outlet and unplug any telephone cable that is connected to it. Connect one end of the RJ-11 phone cable provided into the telephone wall outlet. Connect the other end into the DSL LINE port of your DSL Router. Connect the small round plug of the power adapter provided to the DSL Router’s power connector and plug your power adapter into a power outlet.
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Page 16: Using The Usb Port
Use Figure 1-5 as a reference when following these instructions to set up your DSL Using the USB Router. port Connect the USB cable to the USB ports on your computer and DSL Router. USB port Ethernet port Power connector DO NOT use the Ethernet port on your DSL LINE port... - Page 17 Connect the small round plug of the power adapter provided to the DSL Router’s power connector and plug your power adapter into a power outlet. Turn on the power supply. If you have telephones and fax machines sharing the same phone line, connect them to the telephone wall outlet or DSL modem phone port with microfilters as shown below.
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Page 18: Configuring Your Network Interface Card
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Page 19: Before You Begin
Configuring Your Network Interface Card Before using your DSL Router, you need to configure your Network Interface Card. Before You Begin If you are connecting your DSL Router using the USB port, skip this chapter and go to "Installing the USB Driver"... - Page 20 When the dialog box similar to Figure 2-2 appears, be sure that the name of your network card is displayed in the first box. In the list below the box, click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box to select it. Click the Properties button.
- Page 21 When the dialog box similar to Figure 2-3 appears, click Obtain an IP address automatically option, and then click the OK button. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears, click the OK button. After configuring your Network Interface Card, you need to configure your DSL Router.
- Page 22 In Windows After setting up your DSL Router, turn on your computer. Me/Windows Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 98 SE When the dialog box similar to Figure 2-4 appears, double-click the Network icon. Figure 2-4 When the dialog box similar to Figure 2-5 appears, click the Configuration tab.
- Page 23 When the dialog box similar to Figure 2-6 appears, click the IP Address tab. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically option, and then click the OK button. In the Network window, click the OK button. 10. Restart your computer to let the changes take effect.
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Page 24: Installing The Usb Driver
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Page 25: In Windows Xp
Installing the USB Driver Before using your DSL Router, you need to install the USB driver. Installing the USB Driver If you are connecting your DSL Router using the Ethernet port, skip this chapter and go to "Configuring Your Network Interface Card"... - Page 26 When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box (Figure 3-1) appears, click the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option, and then click the Next button. Figure 3-1 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-2 appears, click the Include this location in the search check box to select it.
- Page 27 10. If the dialog box similar to Figure 3-3 appears, click the Continue Anyway button. For more information, refer to "Difficulties In Windows XP" on page B-5. 11. Click the Finish button. 12. If prompted, restart your computer. After installing the USB driver, you need to configure your DSL Router.
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Page 28: In Windows 2000
After you have set up your DSL Router, as described on page 1-5, turn on your In Windows 2000 computer. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows Autoplay mode and starts running automatically. If the Autoplay window If you want to install appears, click the Yes button to accept the Software License Agreement. - Page 29 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-5 appears, click the Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) option, and then click the Next button. Figure 3-5 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-6 appears, click the Specify a location check box to select it, and then click the Next button.
- Page 30 11. If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box (Figure 3-7) appears, click the Yes button. 12. In the next dialog box that appears, click the Finish button. 13. If prompted, restart your computer. After installing the USB driver, you need to configure your DSL Router.
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Page 31: In Windows Me
After you have set up your DSL Router, as described on page 1-5, turn on your In Windows Me computer. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows Autoplay mode and starts running automatically. If the Autoplay window If you want to install appears, click the Yes button to accept the Software License Agreement. - Page 32 Click the Browse button to locate the driver file in d:\Drivers\WinMe (replace d:\ with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), and then click the OK button. Click the Next button. In the dialog box that appears, click the Next button. 10.
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Page 33: In Windows 98 Se
After you have set up your DSL Router, as described on page 1-5, turn on your In Windows 98 SE computer. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The disc supports Windows Autoplay mode and starts running automatically. If the Autoplay window If you want to install appears, click the Yes button to accept the Software License Agreement. - Page 34 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-11 appears, click the Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option, and then click the Next button. Figure 3-11 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-12 appears, click the Specify a location check box to select it.
- Page 35 11. When the dialog box similar to Figure 3-13 appears, click the The Updated driver (Recommended) option, and then click the Next button. 12. Click the Next button. Windows 98 users 13. Click the Finish button. may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 14.
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Page 37: Configuring Your Dsl Router
Configuring your DSL Router Your DSL Router can be configured in several ways. Consult your Internet Service Understanding Provider for the configuration that best suits you. DSL Router You need to configure your DSL Router just once, unless your Internet Service configurations Provider changes the configuration settings. -
Page 38: Connecting To Your Dsl Router's Home Page
Connecting to Before proceeding, make sure that you have configured your Network Interface Card or installed the USB device drivers successfully. your DSL You need to connect to your DSL Router’s home page to configure your DSL Router’s Home Router. Page If your DSL Router is connected using the Ethernet or USB port, the Link... -
Page 39: Configuring Your Dsl Router
Configuring your DSL Router After connecting to your DSL PPPoA/PPPoE Router’s home page, move your Configuration mouse over Configuration on the left pane and select System Settings. When the window similar to Figure 4-2 appears, select PPPoA or If your DSL connection PPPoE in the encapsulation mode. - Page 40 When the window similar to Figure 4-3 appears, type in the user name and password provided by your DSL service provider. Click the Next button. Figure 4-3 When the window similar to Figure 4-4 appears, select the DHCP server Enable option. Click the Next button.
- Page 41 When the window similar to Figure 4-5 appears, click the Next button. Figure 4-5 10. When the window similar to Figure 4-6 appears, check that all settings are correct. Click the Finish button. 11. Click the OK button. 12. Wait for your DSL Router to connect to the Internet.
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Page 42: Rfc 1483 Routed
After connecting to your DSL RFC 1483 Routed Router’s home page, click Configuration on the left pane and select System Settings. When the web page similar to Figure 4-7 appears, select RFC 1483 Routed in Encapsulation Mode. Type in the VPI and VCI values provided by your Internet Service Provider in their respective boxes. - Page 43 When the LAN Settings web page (Figure 4-9) appears, select the DHCP Server Enable option and click the Next button. Figure 4-9 When the web page similar to Figure 4-10 appears, click the Next button. Figure 4-10 Configuring your DSL Router 4-7...
- Page 44 When the web page similar to Figure 4-11 appears, click the Finish button. DO NOT turn off the Click the OK button. computer or DSL Router when the DSL 10. Wait for your DSL Router to connect Router configuration is to the Internet.
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Page 45: Rfc 1483 Bridged Ip Configuration
After connecting to your DSL Router’s home page, click Configuration on the RFC 1483 Bridged left pane and select System Settings. IP Configuration When the window similar to Figure 4-12 appears, select Bridge in Encapsulation Mode. Type in the VPI and VCI values DO NOT turn off the provided by your Internet Service computer or DSL... - Page 46 In the web page that appears (Figure 4-14), click the Finish button. Click the OK button. Wait for your DSL Router to connect to the Internet. You can now start surfing the Internet at high speed! Figure 4-14 Configuring your DSL Router 4-10...
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Page 47: Disabling The Proxy Server
Disabling the You need to disable any proxy server in use before accessing the DSL Router home page. Proxy Server Start Internet Explorer. Using Internet From the Tools menu, click Internet Explorer Options. When the dialog box similar to Figure 4-15 appears, click the Connections tab. -
Page 48: Using Netscape Communicator
Start Netscape Communicator. Using Netscape From the Edit menu, click Communicator Preferences. When the dialog box similar to Figure 4-17 appears, double-click Depending on your Advanced on the left pane and click computer’s settings, Proxies. you may need to reset the proxy settings after accessing the DSL Router’s home... -
Page 49: Disconnecting From The Internet
Disconnecting When you reconnect your DSL Router to the Internet, always make sure that you turn on your DSL Router before you turn on your computer. Wait at least 30 - 60 from the seconds for your DSL Router to connect to the Internet. Internet If you are using PPPoA or PPPoE configurations for your DSL router, you can In PPPoA and... -
Page 50: Configuring Advanced Features
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Page 51: Upgrading Firmware
Configuring Advanced Features This chapter tells you how to configure your DSL Router’s advanced settings. To upgrade your DSL Router firmware, Upgrading click the Firmware Upgrade link on the Firmware left pane. When the web page similar to Figure 5-2 appears, click the Browse button. -
Page 52: Changing Password
Connect to your DSL Router’s home Changing page. See "Connecting to your DSL Password Router’s Home Page" on page 4-2. Click Configuration -> Advanced Settings -> Change Password. When the web page similar to Figure 5-2 appears, type in your new password, and then click the Submit button. -
Page 53: Ip Address Filter
IP Address IP Address Filter allows you to filter out specified IP addresses. Filter Connect to your DSL Router’s home page. See "Connecting to your DSL Router’s Home Page" on page 4-2. Click Configuration -> Advanced Settings -> IP Address Filter. When the web page similar to Figure 5-3 appears, type the LAN Client Name and IP Address that you want... -
Page 54: Dmz
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a computer host or small network inserted as a "neutral zone" between a company's private network and the outside public network. It allows access from the Internet to the host computer. Connect to your DSL Router’s home Enabling DMZ will page. -
Page 55: Port Forwarding
Port Port forwarding, also known as port mapping, allows you to direct TCP/UDP ports to computers on your LAN. This allows access from the Internet to your LAN. Forwarding Connect to your DSL Router’s home page. See "Connecting to your DSL Router’s Home Page"... -
Page 56: Lan Client Table
LAN Client The feature allows you to add LAN clients. Table Connect to your DSL Router’s home page. See "Connecting to your DSL Router’s Home Page" on page 4-2. Click Configuration -> Advanced Settings -> LAN. When the web page similar to Figure 5-6 appears, type in the LAN Client Name and IP address. -
Page 57: Mac Address Filtering
MAC Address Media Access Control (MAC) filtering is used to block data transfer on your LAN. The MAC address of a Network Interface device is a 12 digit hexadecimal number Filtering that is unique. Connect to your DSL Router’s home page. See "Connecting to your DSL Router’s Home Page"... -
Page 58: A Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications... - Page 59 Technical Specifications This section provides certain technical specifications for your Creative Broadband Blaster DSL Router 8015U. ❑ RFC 2684/1483 Bridge/Routed, PPPoA, PPPoE Data Encapsulation Protocol ❑ ADSL Line Interface ANSI T1.413 issue 2 ❑ ITU-T G.992.1 (G.DMT) ❑ ITU-T G.992.2 (G.LITE) ❑...
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Page 61: Connection To Your Dsl Router's Home Page
If you have a technical problem with this product, you may wish to consult our self-help tool "Knowledgebase" for online troubleshooting and solutions. Go to www.creative.com and select your region. The Web browser does not connect to the DSL Router home page. -
Page 62: Connection To The Internet
My DSL Router does not connect to the Internet. Connection to You did not set up your DSL Router correctly. the Internet Try the following: ❑ Be sure that if your DSL Router is connected to your computer through a hub, you are using a crossed Ethernet cable. -
Page 63: Led Status
LED Status Observe the LEDs on your DSL Router to check if the device is functioning properly. When your DSL Router is turned on, the Power LED lights up. After several Normal Setup seconds, all the LEDs will go into their correct states. See "Installing your DSL Status Router"... - Page 64 The Ready LED on the DSL Router keeps flashing. There is no DSL service subscription. There is too much noise on your telephone line. Your Internet Service Provider may be experiencing problems. Check on the following: ❑ Be sure that the telephone cable is connected correctly to your DSL Router. ❑...
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Page 65: Difficulties In Windows Xp
You may see this message when installing this driver or update. If you do, you may choose to click the Continue Anyway button. Creative has tested this driver on Windows XP, and it does not impair or destablize your computer. -
Page 66: C Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions... - Page 67 Frequently Asked Questions Can my DSL Router work with Operating Systems other than Windows? Yes, if you are connecting your DSL Router using the Ethernet port. Ethernet port connection is operating system independant. Currently, Technical Support only provides support for Windows-based operating systems. If you are, however, connecting your DSL Router using the USB port, your DSL Router will only work with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98 SE.
- Page 68 Glossary...
- Page 69 Glossary This section offers a short explanation of some of the common networking and DSL terminologies. Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line — A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology ADSL that allows digital data to be sent over existing telephone lines. Though many different DSL technologies have been developed, ADSL is the most popular among individuals and small businesses because it offers higher downstream (or download) than upstream (or upload) data rates.
- Page 70 Digital Subscriber Line — A technology that transforms ordinary telephone lines into high-speed digital lines for fast Internet access. This technology uses a digital coding technique to get large capacity out of existing phone lines without interfering with regular services — one can use the phone and surf the Internet at the same time.
- Page 71 The address for a computer on a TCP/IP network. An IP address identifies a IP Address particular machine on a network. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255, for example, 11.160.10.240 is an IP address.
- Page 72 A standard method for linking different devices across networks and which assures RFC 1483 “interoperability”. A connector/socket for two pairs (four wires) of twisted pair cables that is used RJ-11 primarily to connect telephone equipment. A hardware device connecting two separately functional networks that use the Router same or different protocols.
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