Linkskey LKR-604 User Manual

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  • Page 2 LKR-604 4-Port Broadband Router User's Manual Revision C...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................... 4 Features ..........................4 Package Contents ........................4 Finding Your Way Around ....................5 1.3.1 Front Panel ..........................5 1.3.2 Rear Panel and Side Panel ....................5 PC Configuration ........................7 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows XP ............... 7 Setup Router Configurations via Web Browser ..............
  • Page 4 QoS ............................30 3.10 Misc ............................31 3.10.1 UPnP ............................ 31 3.10.2 DDNS ........................... 32 3.11 Status ............................ 32 3.11.1 Status ............................ 32 3.11.2 Log ............................33...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Supports packet filtering Simple Firewall protection Upgradeable firmware for future functions Easy configuration via Web Browser. 1.2 Package Contents One LKR-604 4-Port Broadband Router One external power adapter One CD-ROM with User’s Manual One Quick Installation Guide One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable...
  • Page 6: Finding Your Way Around

    1.3 Finding Your Way Around 1.3.1 Front Panel The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit. Color Indication POWER Green Power in on, otherwise, power is off Green The WAN port is connected to an xDSL/Cable modem successfully.
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Use a pin-shaped object to reset this device to factory default settings. RESET Resetting the device will also reset the login password to the default. LAN (1-4) Four RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX ports for connecting to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connections. On the 4 port broadband router, there is an RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX WAN port.
  • Page 8: Pc Configuration

    2 PC Configuration 2.1 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows XP a) Click “Start”, select “Control Panel → Network Connection” and right click “Local Area Connection” then select “Properties”, the window shown as below will appear. b) Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” for the network card on your system, then click “Properties”, the window below will appear.
  • Page 9: Setup Router Configurations Via Web Browser

    correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields. You'd better set the router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.  If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the  DNS address provided by your ISP, then click “OK”. 3 Setup Router Configurations via Web Browser The router comes with a web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 10: Quick Setup

    3.2 Quick Setup It is recommended that you use Quick Setup if you are a beginner. It will lead you through the configuration step-by-step. Step1: Select the appropriate Time Zone so your system clock can synchronize itself through the SNTP Server. Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default: router).
  • Page 11 Step3: The following window allows user to specify the WAN connection type, such as Dynamic IP Address, Static IP, or PPPoE. After you setup the connection settings, click Next to update the DNS settings. Dynamic IP Address: Automatic access to service provider offer dynamic IP addresses to network. Static-IP: If you are using fixed IP Internet connection method, click static-IP to enter the IP address and gateway address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 12: Admin

    3.3 Admin The Admin window configures the Management of the router basic settings, such as the router’s Management, System Settings, Firmware Configuration, Tools, Language, Log Settings and Logout. 3.3.1 Management Login Account Set a password if you wish to restrict management access to the Broadband Router. Remote Management To manage the Broadband Router from a remote location (outside of the local network), you must specify the IP address of the remote PC.
  • Page 13: System Settings

    3.3.2 System Settings NTP Server: Set the router to the Internet through the NTP protocol to obtain the correct time and maintained. Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are in. The router will set the time based on your selection.
  • Page 14: Configuration

    3.3.4 Configuration Use this window to restore or backup Broadband Router settings, such as Restore Factory Default, Backup Settings and Restore Settings. Restore Factory Default: Reset the settings of this device to the factory default values. Backup Settings: Save the settings of this device to a file. Restore Settings: Restore the settings of this device to the backup settings.
  • Page 15: Language

    3.3.6 Language You can choose English or Traditional Chinese. 3.3.7 Log Settings The log is very important for network safety, it recorded a variety things of system every day, you can check the error occurred, or track the Internet traffic. Remote Log: Allow remote login View Log.
  • Page 16: Logout

    3.3.8 Logout If want to logout, please click OK.
  • Page 17: Wan

    3.4 WAN 3.4.1 WAN Connection Mode Select properly Internet Connection type. Dynamic IP Address The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface on the router. Use this address when registering for configuration parameters for the selected connection type.
  • Page 18 Static IP If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed address, enter the assigned IP address and subnet mask, then enter the gateway and DNS address.
  • Page 19 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, and may be required by some service providers. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained when it is inactive.
  • Page 20 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol) The PPTP window allows user to configure basic PPTP settings for the router. PPTP is dial-up used to establish a virtual private network (VPN) approach, which needs three parts of information. First is the WAN port's IP address and subnet mask. The second is to connect back to the PPTP server IP address.
  • Page 21 L2TP The L2TP window allows user to configure basic L2TP settings for the router. Big Pond The Big Pond window allows user to configure basic BigPond settings for the router. ( BigPond is an ISP in Australia)
  • Page 22: Lan

    3.5 LAN 3.5.1 LAN Settings Configure the gateway address of the router. To dynamically assign the IP address for clients' PCs, enable the DHCP Server, set the lease time, and then specify the address range. Valid IP addresses consist of four numbers, which are separated by periods. The first three fields are the network portion ranging from 0 to 255, while the last field is the host portion ranging from 1 to 254.
  • Page 23: Igmp Snooping

    DHCP Client List: This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. It displays the IP address and the MAC address and Remaining Time of each LAN client. Use the Refresh button to get the lately updated situation. 3.5.3 IGMP Snooping Allowing switched Ethernet to check and make correct forwarding decisions.
  • Page 24: Port Triggering

    Enabled: Enable Virtual Server. Private IP: This is the LAN client/host IP address being used by the virtual server within your local network. Private Port: This is the LAN client/host port number being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Public Port: Enter the service (service/Internet application) port number that will be re-directed to the virtual server on your local network.
  • Page 25: Port Mapping

    3.6.3 Port Mapping This function allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. Enter the Public IP address you desire to share into the Global IP field. Enter a range of internal IP that will share the global IP.
  • Page 26: Passthrough

    3.6.4 Passthrough VPN: VPN including PPTP, IPSEC and L2TP, if checked, the internal network and external network can directly establish a corresponding VPN services, without NAT affect FTP: FTP server with non-standard port, can prevent the conflict which has established a connection with fit data channel NetMeeting: The internal network NetMeeting services establish connections directly with external network NetMeeting services, without NAT affect...
  • Page 27: Firewall

    3.7 Firewall 3.7.1 Firewall Options The router provides extensive firewall protect by restricting connections to reduce the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. However for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a demilitarized zone.
  • Page 28: Url Filtering

    IP Address: Enter the starting/ending IP address. Port: Enter the port range based over the protocol for access policy. Type: Select one protocol (TCP/UDP/Both) from the drop-down menu. Block Time: Always or manually set the filter time. Day: Select the day(s) to run the access policy. Time: Select the time range of client filter.
  • Page 29: Mac Filtering

    3.7.4 MAC Filtering The MAC address filter enables you to allow or restrict specified nodes from communicating with other nodes. MAC Address Control: The device's MAC address that you want to filter. Comment: You can add some comment for this item. 3.8 Routing 3.8.1 Routing Table The Routing Table window displays the current routing information in the system.
  • Page 30: Static Routing

    3.8.2 Static Routing A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Destination Network IP: The network address of destination network. Subnet Mask: the subnet mask of destination network. Gateway IP: The next stop gateway of the path toward the destination network. This is the IP of the neighbor router that this router should communicate with on the path to the destination network.
  • Page 31: Qos

    Working Mode: Select the router acts as router of gateway. Listen Mode: Enable this mode to allow RIP server to receive routing information and update the routing information. Supply Mode: Enable this mode to allow RIP server to send out routing information and update the routing information.
  • Page 32: Misc

    3.10 Misc 3.10.1 UPnP UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. It provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals of over 400 vendors the cooperate in the Plug and Play forum. You can Enable or Disable UPnP feature here.
  • Page 33: Ddns

    3.10.2 DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) provides you on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP address changes. 3.11 Status This section displays the basic configuration parameters of your router, such as System Status, System Settings, Administrator Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration Tools and System Log.
  • Page 34: Log

    3.11.2 Log The System Log window displays the router’s system activities, such as System Log and Security Log.

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