Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable ..........................6 Step 3. Attach the power connector ...........................7 Step 4. Turn on the M505 and power up your systems....................7 Step 5. Configure the M505 through the WEB interface....................7 Step 6. Save the configurations and Reboot.......................7 CONFIGURATION..............................8...
• TR-069 compliant for automatic modem update through your high speed Internet access This User’s Manual will guide you through the installation and configuration of your M505 modem. System Requirements Before installing your M505 modem, make sure that you have the following: •...
Manual Ver1.0 2. Installation In addition to this document, your M505 should arrive with the following: One power adapter and power cord • One Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector • • One USB A-B cable • One Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector “Visionnet DSL”...
Step 1. Connect the ADSL cable and optional telephone Connect one end of the phone cable to the RJ-11 connector on the rear panel of the M505. Connect the other end to the ADSL outlet provided by your service provider (normally MODEM port of the included splitter).
Manual Ver1.0 Step 3. Attach the power connector Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the M505 and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or power extension. Step 4. Turn on the M505 and power up your systems Press the Power switch on the back panel of the M505 to the ON position.
The default IP address of M505 is 192.168.1.254. 3.2 - Establish the Connection Enter the IP address (default: 192.168.1.254) of M505 in the address line of your web browser. A Dialogue Box will pop up to request the user to login. (Figure 1) Figure 1.
Manual Ver1.0 4. Quick Setup The system administrator can configure the M505 remotely or locally via a Web Browser. Network configuration needs to be planned and decided before starting the configuration procedure. Quick Setup allows system administrator to select the appropriate operation mode and configure the corresponding settings step by step to create a connection.
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Manual Ver1.0 PPP Username and Password This page is where you will enter the “PPP Username”, and “PPP Password”. Please contact you ISP for this information. Figure 4. Quick Setup – Username, Password and option forIP extension and Static IP WAN Setup –...
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Manual Ver1.0 Device Setup This page is where you can configure the modem’s IP address and Default DHCP server range. Default is 192.168.1.254 Figure 6. Quick Setup – Device Setup – LAN and DHCP Server Summary Figure 7. Quick Setup – WAN Setup – Summary - 12 -...
Manual Ver1.0 The last page displays a summary of your settings. Click on the “Save/Reboot” button to complete the configuration. 4.2 - PPP over ATM (PPPoA) Configuration Configuration of PPPoA is similar to PPPoE. Select “PPP over ATM (PPPoA)” in “Connection Type”.
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Figure 10. Quick Setup – Connection Type Quick Setup – WAN IP Settings This page is where you either select for the M505 to obtain the IP information automatically (sometime referred to as DHCP connection) or you can input the IP...
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Quick Setup – Network Address Translation and IGMP This page is where you either select to enable NAT (Please enable this option for the M505 to route private (Local) IP address to your LAN clients). Figure 12. Quick Setup – Network Address Translation and IGMP...
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Manual Ver1.0 Quick Setup - Device Setup This page is where you can configure the modem’s IP address and Default DHCP server range. Default is 192.168.1.254 Figure 13. Quick Setup – Device Setup – LAN and DHCP Server Quick Setup - Summary Figure 14.
Manual Ver1.0 4.4 - IP over ATM (IPoA) Configuration Click on “Quick Setup” in the left frame and follow the steps below to create an IPoA connection. Here you can either select DSL Autoconnect (Modem will attempt to find the correct VPI/VCI settings) or Uncheck the box to manually input the VPI/VCI settings.
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Figure 17. Quick Setup – WAN IP Settings Quick Setup – Network Address Translation and IGMP This page is where you either select to enable NAT (Please enable this option for the M505 to route private (Local) IP address to your LAN clients). - 18 -...
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 18. Quick Setup – Network Address Translation and IGMP Quick Setup - Device Setup This page is where you can configure the modem’s IP address and Default DHCP server range. Default is 192.168.1.254 Figure 19. Quick Setup – Device Setup – LAN and DHCP Server Quick Setup –...
Manual Ver1.0 The last page displays a summary of your settings. Click on the “Save” button to complete the configuration. 4.5 - Bridging (Transparent/Pass-through) Configuration Click on “Quick Setup” in the left frame and follow the steps below to create a Bridge connection.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 22. Quick Setup – Connection Type Quick Setup – Enabling Bridge Mode For this page, please check the box “Enabled Bridge Service” and click “Next” Figure 23. Quick Setup – Enabling Bridge Mode - 21 -...
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Manual Ver1.0 Quick Setup – Summary Figure 24. Quick Setup – WAN Setup – Summary The last page displays a summary of your settings. Please click the “Save” button to complete the configuration process. - 22 -...
Manual Ver1.0 5. Advanced Setup Advanced Setup allows system administrator to configure the following topics: Routing Security Port Mapping Internet Time Access Control Services IPSec Certificates 5.1 - WAN - 23 -...
Connections. 5.2 - LAN Figure 26. LAN Setup page Input the IP Address and Subnet Mask of your M505. (Default: 192.168.1.254) Check the box if you want to enable UPnP and/or IGMP Snooping. Disable/Enable DHCP Server, and change the starting and ending IP address of your server pool if needed.
Click on “Add” to enter configuration page to add your own rule(s). Some common used servers (Web, FTP, Mail, …etc.) are already pre-defined for the M505. User can simply select the desired server from the pull-down menu and assign the IP address of the local To delete the configured rule(s), check the “Remove”...
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 28. Advanced Setup – NAT – Virtual Servers Port Triggering Some applications require that specific ports in the Router's firewall be opened for access by the remote parties. Port Trigger dynamically opens up the “Open Ports” in the firewall when an application on the LAN initiates a TCP/UDP connection to a remote party using the “Triggering Ports”.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 29. Advanced Setup – NAT – Port Triggering Click on “Add” to enter the configuration page to add your own rule(s). Some games, video conferencing, remote access applications and other software might require that specific ports in the Router's firewall be opened for access. You can configure the port settings from this screen by selecting an existing application or creating your own (Custom application) and click “Save/Apply”...
There are three routing related settings: Routing – Default Gateway If the “Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway” checkbox is selected, the M505 will accept the first received default gateway assignment from one of the PPPoA, PPPoE or MER/DHCP enabled PVC(s). If the checkbox is not selected, enter the static default gateway AND/OR a WAN interface.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 32. Advanced Setup – Routing – Default Gateway Routing – Static Route Click on “Add” to create a new Static Route. Up to 32 entries can be configured. - 29 -...
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Place a check in the “Enabled” checkbox next to the interface to complete the configuration. Click the “Save/Apply” button to save the configuration. To start/stop RIP for the M505, select the “Enabled/Disabled” radio button for “Global RIP Mode”. - 30 -...
Manual Ver1.0 5.5 - Security Two functions are supported in Firewall: Outgoing IP Filtering and MAC Filtering. Firewall – Outgoing IP Filtering By default, all outgoing IP traffic from LAN is allowed, but some IP traffic can be BLOCKED by setting up filters. Choose “Add” to configure outgoing IP filters. To remove, check the item and click “Remove”.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 36. Advanced Setup – Security – Add new Outgoing IP Filter Security – WAN Access Control WAN Access Control allows users to create time of day restrictions to a specific LAN device connected to the Router. Click “Add” to configure restriction rules. To remove, check the item and click “Remove”.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 37. Advanced Setup – Security – WAN Access Control The MAC Address of the current “browser” will automatically display on the “Browser’s MAC Address” box. To restrict another LAN device, click the “Other MAC Address” button and enter the MAC address of that LAN device. To find out the MAC address of a Windows-based PC, go to the command prompt window and type “ipconfig /all”.
Manual Ver1.0 Figure 38. Advanced Setup – Security – Add new Parental Control restriction 5.6 - DNS DNS Server - 34 -...
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Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to give a dynamic IP address a static hostname in any of the domains. This function allows your M505 to be more easily accessible from various locations of the Internet. Choose “Add” to configure Dynamic DNS.
Figure 41. Advanced Setup – DNS – Add Dynamic DNS 5.7 - DSL This page allows you to choose which handshake protocols you want your M505 to look through when training. Uncheck any of the listed protocols that have “Enabled” at the end of it to have the modem skip that protocol when synchronizing with your ADSL line.
Manual Ver1.0 Figure 42. Advanced Setup – DSL Settings 5.8 – Port Mapping Use this page to set up Port Mapping and Virtual Port groups. These are used when ISPs or Telcos are running different PVCs (or connection profiles) on the same DSL line.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 43. Advanced Setup – Port Mapping To properly configure a new port mapping, follow the instructions provided on screen. It is recommended that an experienced telephone company technician configure these settings for you. In most cases, this will already be configured for you, so no change or modification is necessary.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 44. Advanced Setup – Port Mapping – Add new port map - 39 -...
Manual Ver1.0 5.8 - Internet Time The M505 can synchronize its internal time with an Internet time server when available. To enable this function, check “Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers”. Select First and Second NTP time server from the pull down menu. Or select “Other” and define your preferred NTP server.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 46. Advanced Setup - Access Control - Service IP Addresses The IP Address Access Control mode, if enabled, permits access to local management services from IP addresses contained in the Access Control List. If the Access Control mode is disabled, the system will not validate IP addresses for incoming packets.
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Access to your router is controlled through three user accounts: admin, support, and user. admin: has unrestricted access to change and view the M505 configuration. support: is used to allow an ISP technician to access the M505 for maintenance and to run diagnostics.
Figure 48. Advanced Setup - Access Control – Passwords 5.10 - IPSec The M505 also have the ability to create a VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunnel using IPSec as the security measure. VPN allows user to remotely connect to a network using their Broadband connection.
Manual Ver1.0 Click the “Add” button create a new VPN connection Figure 50. Advanced Setup – IPSec Add 5.11 - Certificate This page allows user to authenticate their VPN session using certificate. Some VPN network requires this. There are two sections: Local and Trusted CA. LOCAL option: A maximum of 4 certificates are supported.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 51. Advanced Setup - Certificates Figure 52. Advanced Setup – Local – Create Certificate Figure 53. Advance Setup – Certificates – Local Import Trusted CA option: This is used to verify peer certificates. Please click on “Import Certificate”...
LAN environment. However, be aware that only 802.11g compliant wireless clients are able to gain full profit of the 54 Mb/s (Max) bandwidth delivered by the M505. It is highly recommended to use only wireless client adapters that are Wi-Fi™ certified to ensure smooth interoperability with the M505’s WLAN.
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SSID after a negotiation process takes place. By default the M505 broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it. Many wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points.
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1 to 11 Wireless Security Various security options are available on the M505 including open or WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 and WPA2-PSK. Authentication may use an open system or a shared key. For details on these methods and how to use them, please read the wireless LAN configuration information in Section 3.5.3 (Wireless Security Configuration).
Manual Ver1.0 6.1 - Basic This page allows you to configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. You can enable or disable the wireless LAN interface, hide the network from active scans (no broadcasting of your network name), set the wireless network name (also know as SSID), and restrict the channels based on nation’s requirements.
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Manual Ver1.0 Encryption Strength: 128-bit (recommended for better security) or 64-bit Click “Set Encryption Key” to enter your WEP keys. Figure 57. Wireless Setup – Security – WEP Four keys for both encryption strengths can be stored here. Enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-bit encryption keys.
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Figure 58. Wireless Setup – Security – 802.1X WPA/WPA2 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is the strongest wireless security provided by the M505. Like 802.1X, WPA must co-work with RADIUS server as well. To enable WPA, select the following items step by step: Network Authentication: WPA/WPA2 WPA Group Rekey Interval: in seconds.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 59. Wireless Setup – Security – WPA WPA/WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK lets you take advantage of WPA without the hassle of setting up your own RADIUS server. To enable WPA-PSK, select “WPA-PSK” in “Network Authentication”. Enter 8 to 63 ASCII codes or 64 hexadecimal (0~9, A~F) digits in “WPA Pre-Shared Key”. Click “Save/Apply”...
When you select “Allow” in “MAC Restrict Mode”, only data from devices with matching MAC addresses in filter table can access the M505. If you select “Deny” in “MAC Restrict Mode”, every device can access the M505 except those which have matching MAC addresses in the filter table.
Bridge Restrict: Disabled- any AP will be granted access Enabled- only selected APs (Max. 4) with specified MAC address will be granted access Enabled (Scan)- as above, but the M505 will scan available AP for you to select. Refresh: re-scan the available AP Save/Apply: save the configuration Figure 62.
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Performance for the fastest performance. Select 54g LRS if you are experiencing difficulty with legacy 802.11b equipment. 54g protection: In Auto mode, M505 will use RTS/CTS to improve 802.11g performance in mixed 802.11g/802.11b network. Turn off protection to maximize 802.11g throughput under most conditions.
System Administrator can do the M505 settings backup, update, and restore default here. The settings can be saved from M505 to PC. The saved setting file can also be loaded from PC to M505. These 2 functions can help the system administrator to manage large amount of M505 efficiently.
Figure 65. Management Utilities – Backup Settings – File Download 7.2 - Update Backup Settings To update the configuration, click on “Browse” and a Choose-File-window will pop up. Locate the saved file and click on “Update Backup Settings”. The M505 will modify its - 60 -...
Manual Ver1.0 settings based on the update file. Figure 66. Management Utilities – Update Settings 7.3 - Restore Settings To restore the router to its factory default settings, click on “Restore Default Settings”. - 61 -...
Figure 67. Management Utilities– Restore Default Settings 7.4 - Update Firmware The new software could be updated from the Local PC connected to M505 via Ethernet cable. Click on “Browse” to locate the new software image file in the PC. And then Click on “Update Software”...
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7.5 - TR069 Server This feature allows your Internet Service Provider’s ACS (Auto Configuration Server) to provision your M505 remotely. Actions such as configuring the modem settings, diagnostic, and collecting data can be accomplish with this feature. The information for the settings to be entered in the fields must be provided by your Internet Service Provider.
Manual Ver1.0 7.6 - Save/Reboot Click “Reboot Router” to reboot M505. The M505 would automatically save the configuration before reboot, so that modified settings would take effect after reboot. Figure 70. Management Utilities – Save / Reboot 7.7 - System Log This allows System Administrator to view the System Log and configure the System Log options.
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Manual Ver1.0 Figure 71. Management Utilities – System Log Click on “Configure System Log” to configure the log options. There are 8 events of “Log Level” and “Display Level”: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. If the log mode is enabled, the system will begin to log all the selected events.
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1. Connection – Information concerning the WAN protocol currently in used by the M505 to connect to the Internet. In the figure below: The modem is currently in PPPoE mode, IGMP option is disabled, No Quality of Service is used, the PPPoE connection is Up and the WAN IP address that the modem receives from the Internet Service Provider Equipment.
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This page displays the M505 ADSL connection information and status, such as Rate (Kbps), SNR, ES (Error Second)…etc. This information is useful when there are problems with your ADSL connection (The M505 DSL LED light does not stay solid for example) - 69 -...
Manual Ver1.0 Figure 78. Connection Status – Route 8.6 - ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) This page displays the M505 ARP table. Figure 79. Connection Status – ARP 8.7 - DHCP This page displays the lease time for PC’s or devices connected to the router...
Line Rate shows the speed that you are currently connected to your ISP. In the figure below the M505 is currently connected at a Download speed of 3000 Kbps or 3 Mbps with an Upload speed of 512 Kbps or 0.5 Mbps. MAC address and LAN IP address of the M505.
Manual Ver1.0 9. Diagnostics and Help This page allows users to test the Ethernet port connection, DSL port connection, and connection to the Internet Service Provider. If a test displays a fail status, click “Return Diagnostic Tests” at the bottom of the page to make sure the fail status is consistent. If the test continues to show fail, click “Help”...
10. Appendix A – Specifications A1. Hardware Specifications Local Interface Four 10/100BaseT Ethernet port (IEEE 802.3, RJ-45 connector) • • One USB 1.1 port (M505 only) Wireless Antenna (Supports both B/G mode) • WAN ADSL Line Interface Complies with G.dmt (G.992.1) Annex A •...
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Manual Ver1.0 • RFC2684 (RFC1483) Routed • DNS relay • UPnP • IGMP-Proxy Configuration and Network Management • DHCP server for IP management • HTTP (Web Server) for configuration and firmware upgrade • TFTP Server • FTP Server Firewall • NAT ALGs •...
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Manual Ver1.0 Appendix C – Regulations C1. FCC Part 15 Notice Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 to the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
Manual Ver1.0 Contact Information You can help us to serve you better by sending us your comments and feedback. Listed below are the addresses, and telephone and fax numbers of our offices. You can also visit us on the World Wide Web at www.dqusa.com for more information.
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