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  • Page 1 BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router with 4-port 10/100M Switch User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1 ..........................1 1.1 An Overview of BIPAC 6500 ........................1 1.2 Package Contents ............................2 1.3 BIPAC 6500 Features........................... 2 1.4 BIPAC 6500 Application ..........................4 Chapter 2 ..........................5 2.1 Cautions for Using BIPAC 6500 ........................5 2.2 The Front LEDs ............................
  • Page 4 How can I explore a local server to be visible to outside users?..............53 What is DMZ host? ............................54 How to configure my MacOS to surf Internet through BIPAC 6500? ............... 54 How can I do if I forget the password for accessing Router?................54 How can I do if there is already a DHCP server in LAN? .................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    Simply set local machines as a DHCP client to accept a dynamically assigned IP address from DHCP server and reboot. Each time local machine is powered up; BIPAC 6500 will recognize it and assign an IP address to instantly connect it to the LAN.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 1.2 Package Contents BIPAC 6500 One CD containing the on-line manual and application program One Quick Start Guide One CAT5 cable One power adapter 1.3 BIPAC 6500 Features BIPAC 6500 provides the following features: Network Protocols and Features •...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Introduction • Packet filtering – port, source IP address, destination IP address, MAC address • URL filtering – string or domain name detection in URL string Virtual Private Network (VPN) • Embedded IPSec & PPTP client • Embedded L2TP and L2TP over IPSec (future release) •...

  • Page 8: Bipac 6500 Application

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 1.4 BIPAC 6500 Application Be noted, BIPAC 6500 provides a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port (10Base-T) in the WAN site, it will not detect MDI and MDIX automatically. Therefore, an Ethernet cross-over cable should be used to connect to DSL/CABLE modem.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2

    Do not place BIPAC 6500 under high humidity and high temperature. Do not use the same power source for BIPAC 6500 with other equipment. Do not open or repair the case yourself. If BIPAC 6500 is too hot, turn off the power immediately and have a qualified serviceman repair it.

  • Page 10: The Rear Ports

    A Power ON/OFF switch Switch 2.4 Cabling Please refer to section 1.4 “BIPAC 6500 Application” first; it gives a clear cable connection diagram. The most common problem associated with Ethernet is bad cabling. Make sure that all connected devices are turned on. On the top of the product is a bank of LEDs, as a first check, verifies that the LAN Link and WAN Link LEDs are lit.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3

    TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address which must be in the same subnet of BIPAC 6500. The default IP address of router is 192.168.1.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. The best and easy way is to configure the PC to get an IP address from BIPAC 6500.
  • Page 12 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 13: Configuring Pc In Windows 2000

    Chapter 3 Configuration 5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. 6. Click OK to finish the configuration. Configuring PC in Windows 2000 1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel.
  • Page 14 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

  • Page 15: Configuring Pc In Windows 95/98/Me

    Chapter 3 Configuration 5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. 6. Click OK to finish the configuration. Configuring PC in Windows 95/98/ME 1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel.
  • Page 16 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 4. Select the IP Address tab. In this page, click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. 5. Then select the DNS Configuration tab. 6. Select the Disable DNS radio button and click OK to finish the...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Configuration 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 Properties. 3. Select the Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server radio button and click OK.

  • Page 18: Factory Default Settings

    “OK”, and then you are logged in for the first time. It is recommended that you set a password for security and management purpose. BIPAC 6500 maintains the password only. It means BIPAC 6500 only checks the password even you enter characters in the User Name field.

  • Page 19: Lan And Wan Port Addresses

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.2.2 LAN and WAN Port Addresses The parameters of LAN and WAN ports are pre-set in the factory. The default values are shown below. LAN Port WAN Port 192.168.1.254 Obtain an IP address IP address automatically. This IP 255.255.255.0 address is assigned by Subnet Mask...

  • Page 20: Configuring With Web Browser

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 3.4 Configuring with Web Browser Open the web browser, enter the local port IP address of this router, which default at 192.168.1.254, and click “Go” to get the login page. No user name is required. The default password is left blank. If you have set a password, enter that and click “OK”...

  • Page 21: Main Navigation Pane

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.1 Main Navigation Pane Save Config : After configuring this network router, you have to save all of the configuration parameters to FLASH. Restart : In case the router stops responding correctly or in some other way stops functioning, you can perform the reboot.

  • Page 22: Configuration

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 3.4.3 Configuration When you click this item, you get following sub-items to configure BIPAC 6500. LAN, WAN, Firewall, System, VPN, Virtual Server, Advanced and Help 3.4.3.1 LAN This screen contains settings for LAN interface attached to the LAN port.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Configuration IP Address: Default at 192.168.1.254. This is the device IP address in LAN site. If you plan to change it to another IP address to a different range of IP subnet. Please make sure your PC is also located at the same IP subnet. Otherwise, you may not be able to access the router.

  • Page 24: Wan

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router DHCP Server Check DHCP Server to enable the router to distribute IP Addresses, subnet mask and DNS setting to computers. Hence, the following fields will be activated. If you check this selection, Disable, remember to specify a static IP address, subnet Mask, and DNS setting for each of your local computers.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Configuration Obtain an IP Address Automatically Configure this WAN interface to use DHCP client protocol to get an IP address from ISP automatically. In other words, the ISP provides an IP address to the router dynamically when logon. Host Name: Enter the host name provided by your ISP.
  • Page 26 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is known as a dial-up DSL or cable service. It is designed to integrate the broadband services into the current widely deployed, easy-to-use, and low-cost dial-up-access networking infrastructure. Therefore, users can get greater access speed without changing the operation concept, sharing the same ISP account and paying for one access account.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 Configuration Configure this WAN interface with a specific IP address. This IP address should be given from ISP directly. IP Address: Enter the information provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the information provided by your ISP. Gateway Address: Enter the information provided by your ISP. NAT: The NAT feature allows multiple users to access Internet through a single IP account, sharing the single IP address.
  • Page 28 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Some DSL/Cable modems only support PPTP tunnel method to access Internet such as Alcatel’s DSL modem. Therefore, configure this WAN interface to use PPTP client carrying PPP information to make a tunnel with the DSL modem, then DSL modem will forward PPP information to ISP to establish a connection.

  • Page 29: System

    Reboot and Logout. 3.4.3.3.1 Password In factory setting, there is no password protection when user accesses BIPAC 6500. It is recommended that you change the default password <BLANK> to ensure that someone cannot adjust your settings without your permission. <BLANK> means there is no password. Every...

  • Page 30: Time Zone

    Caps Lock is off. 3.4.3.3.2 Time Zone BIPAC 6500 does not have a real time clock on board; instead, it uses the simple network time protocol (SNTP) to get the current time from the SNTP server in outside network. Please choose your local time zone and click Apply button.

  • Page 31: Upgrade

    SNTP Server IP Address: Specify the IP address if you want to use your familiar SNTP server. 3.4.3.3.3 Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of BIPAC 6500, you should download or copy the firmware to your local environment first. Press the “Browse…” button to specify the path of the firmware file.

  • Page 32: Firewall

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 3.4.3.4 Firewall User can decide to enable this firewall function including Packet Filter, Block Hacker Attack, and Block WAN request features for better security control or not. But be noted, it wastes network processor computation power.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Configuration Add: Click this button to add a new packet filter rule. After click, next figure will appear. Edit: Check the Rule No. you want to edit. Then, click the “Edit” button. Delete: Check the Rule No. you want to delete. Then, click the “Delete” button. Incoming: Determine whether the rule is for outgoing packets or for incoming Outgoing packets.

  • Page 34: Mac Filter

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Select TCP if you want to scope for the connection-based application service on the remote server using the port number. Or select UDP if you want to scope for the connectionless application service on the remote server using the port number.

  • Page 35: Block Hacker Attack

    MAC address listed in the list. 3.4.3.4.3 Block Hacker Attack BIPAC 6500 can automatically detect and block the DoS (Denial of Service) attack if user enables this function. This kind of attack is not to achieve the confidential data of this network; instead, it aims to crush specific equipment or the entire network.

  • Page 36: Block Wan Request

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Alert Mail: Check if you want to be informed by emails when hackers attack the router. E-mail address: The alert mail will be sent to this address. SMTP server: Enter the SMTP server of the above E-mail address.

  • Page 37: Url Blocking

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.3.4.5 URL Blocking URL blocking function enables you to avoid your LAN PCs from accessing some URLs. You must check the “Enable” radio button to make the following figure appear for further configuration. Always Block Check this button, if you wish not to access this website through out the entire time. Block ( From Check this button, if you only wish to block a URL in a specific time interval.
  • Page 38 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Domains Filter If the router is configured to allow internal users to access only certain specified domains, check the Disable all web traffic except for Trusted Domains and add domain name into the domain list.

  • Page 39: Vpn

    Chapter 3 Configuration Keywords Filter BIPAC 6500 allows the administrator to block some WEB URLs containing certain keywords in this page. For example, if the keyword “xxx” is listed, the URL http://www.new-site.com/xxx.html would be blocked, even if it is not included in the domain filtering list. Keywords presented as site name are also blocked;...
  • Page 40 Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Telnet (23), SMTP (25), POP3 (110), DNS (53), ECHO (7), NNTP (119). When an incoming access request to the router for specified port is received, it will be forwarded to the corresponding internal server.

  • Page 41: Advanced

    System Status. 3.4.3.7.2 Dynamic Routing The dynamic routing function of BIPAC 6500 can be used to allow the router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout. BIPAC 6500 uses the dynamic RIP protocol. It regularly broadcasts routing information to other routers on the network. Choose the protocol...

  • Page 42: Static Routing

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router ─ RIP1 or RIP1+RIP2 ─ you want the router to use to transmit / receive data on / from the network. 3.4.3.7.3 Static Routing If you have another router with a LAN-to-LAN connection, you may create a static routing on the router that is the gateway to Internet.

  • Page 43: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 3 Configuration Delete: Check the item you want to delete. Then, click the “Delete” button. Destination Subnet / Dest. Subnet Mask / Gateway Address: Fill in these fields required by this Static Routing function. 3.4.3.7.4 Dynamic DNS With Dynamic DNS service, a domain name can be translated into a dynamic IP address, which is often issued by ISP for dial-up service.

  • Page 44: Check Email

    Password: Enter the password used for sign-up. Period: Set the time period for the Router to exchange information with the DDNS server. In addition to update periodically according to this period setting, BIPAC 6500 will take the same action automatically whenever the assigned IP changes.

  • Page 45: Help

    Chapter 3 Configuration devices to automatically connect with one another and work together to make networking - particularly home networking - possible for more people. The UPnP aware applications such as MSN Messenger will discover that they are behind a NAT router, learn the external IP address and configure port mappings on the router to forward packets from the external ports of the router to the internal ports used by the application.

  • Page 46: Status

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router 3.4.4 Status The Status section provides and contains many items including device H/W and S/W information, LAN, WAN, Port status and all defined interfaces. It also provides useful information for users to review the status of the device.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Configuration As for “PPPoE” protocol, its right column seems some kind different. When the PPPoE status is disconnected, you can click the “Connect” button to logon your ISP. You will see the system status changing from connecting, authenticating to connected if the procedure of connecting works smoothly.

  • Page 48: Device Info

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router This page will refresh automatically every 15 seconds, which enables you to get the most updated status of your system. You can also click the “Refresh” button to get the latest information of system status manually.

  • Page 49: System Logs

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.4.3 System Logs Display the system logs cumulated till the present time. You can trace the historical information through this function. Refresh: Click “Refresh” to get the latest information of system logs. 3.4.4.4 Security Logs Display the information of security logs. If hacker attacks your sever, he will be isolated by the firewall function and the router will record related information.

  • Page 50: Arp Cache Table

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Refresh: Click “Refresh” to get the latest information of system logs. 3.4.4.5 ARP Cache Table From this table, you can see the IP address of each PC in your LAN as well as its associated MAC address.

  • Page 51: Routing Table

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.4.7 Routing Table Display the current routing paths of BIPAC 6500. 3.4.4.8 VPN Connect Status Display the current VPN connection status.
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  • Page 53: Chapter 4

    Please run the “winipcfg” utility to release all current configuration first, and then renew all if your computer is set to get an IP address automatically. BIPAC 6500 will assign a new IP address to your computer if DHCP server is enabled in the router. Furthermore, please double check each workstation’s IP address from duplicate IP.

  • Page 54: Why Won't My Internet Application Work

    192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.199) and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0. Next, in the DNS Configuration tab, enter your ISP DNS addresses or router’s IP address (192.168.1.254). BIPAC 6500 has DNS relay function. It will relay your DNS request to real DNS server and send the result back to sender.

  • Page 55: Is There A Tool To Check My Pc's Tcp/Ip Settings In Ms Windows

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Is there a tool to check my PC’s TCP/IP settings in MS Windows? There are two programs we can use to display your current PC’s TCP/IP settings. WINIPCFG.EXE For Win95, 98, ME, the WINIPCFG program is used to gather information about the TCP/IP connections that are active on your system.

  • Page 56: How Can I Test The Whole Path (Pc←→Router←→Outside World) To Make Sure It Works Fine

    4. On the top, the “Host Name” and “DNS server” of the computer are configured to call when it is looking for a named resource. The default gateway is the server through which the client connects to the Internet. The DHCP Server identifies the network server (i.e. BIPAC 6500) that assigns IP addresses to computers on the network.

  • Page 57: How Can I Check The Active Ip Settings For My Wan Port

    How can I explore a local server to be visible to outside users? When being a natural Internet firewall (NAT + Advanced Firewall), BIPAC 6500 protects your network from being accessed by outside users. There is only one IP address visible to outside users who are not able to access the specific server in your LAN.

  • Page 58: What Is Dmz Host

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router Web (80), FTP (21), Telnet (23), SMTP (25), POP3 (110), DNS (53), ECHO (7), NNTP (119). Details are described in section 3.4.3.6 “Virtual Server”. When an incoming access request to the router for specified port is received, it will be forwarded to the corresponding internal server.

  • Page 59: How Can I Do If There Is Already A Dhcp Server In Lan

    In this situation, we suggest to disable DHCP server in router and configure your PC manually as described in Question 5 “Can I set a fixed IP address on my PC?”. How many PCs can share this single BIPAC 6500 simultaneously? Basically, it is depended on your subnet mask setting in router.

  • Page 60: Appendix A

    Billion BIPAC 6500 Broadband VPN Firewall Router APPENDIX A Internet Applications There are many popular Internet applications, we list some of them here to configure the port numbers in NAT and virtual server functions to enable the services, please refer below for details.

  • Page 61: Appendix B

    Most problems can be solved by using the Troubleshooting in Chapter 4. If you continue to have problems, you should contact the dealer where you bought this product. For further assistances with the product, please feel free to http://www.billion.com/T contact and visit us at:...

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