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  • Page 1 BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 ....................1 ....................1 NTRODUCTION 1.1 An Overview of BIPAC 6600 ..................1 1.2 Package Contents .......................2 1.3 BIPAC 6600 Features ....................2 1.4 BIPAC 6600 Application ....................3 Chapter 2 ....................4 ..............4 SING ILLION ROADBAND OUTER 2.1 Cautions for Using Billion Broadband Router ..............4 2.2 The Front LEDs ......................4...
  • Page 4 How can I explore a local server to be visible to outside users? ........47 What is DMZ host?......................48 How to configure my MacOS to surf Internet through BIPAC 6600?.......48 How can I do if I forget the password for accessing Router? ..........48 How can I do if there is already a DHCP server in LAN? ..........48...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    Simply set local machines as a DHCP client to accept a dynamically assigned IP address from DHCP server. Each time local machine is powered up; BIPAC 6600 will recognize it and assign an IP address to instantly connect it to the LAN.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    One CAT-5 straight LAN cable One power adapter 1.3 BIPAC 6600 Features BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router provides the following features: Multi-Protocol to Establish A Connection: Supports PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516) and DHCP client to establish a connection with ISP.

  • Page 7: Bipac 6600 Application

    SNTP: An easy way to get the network real time information from an SNTP server. Web based GUI: Supports web based GUI for configuration and management. It is user- friendly and comes with on-line help. It also supports remote management capability for remote users to configure and manage this product. 1.4 BIPAC 6600 Application...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 Using Billion Broadband Router 2.1 Cautions for Using Billion Broadband Router Do not place the router under high humidity and high temperature. Do not use the same power source for the device with other equipment. Do not open or repair the case yourself. If the device is too hot, turn off the power immediately and have a qualified serviceman repair it.

  • Page 9: The Rear Ports

    Chapter 2 Using the Broadband Router 2.3 The Rear Ports Port Meaning Connect the supplied power adapter to this jack. After the device is powered on, press it to reset the device or restore to factory default settings. 0-3 seconds: reset the device RESET 6 seconds above: restore to factory default settings (this is used when you can not login to the router, e.g.

  • Page 10: Cabling

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 2.4 Cabling Through Ethernet Port Please refer to section 1.4 “BIPAC 6600 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.

  • 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 6600. 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 6600.
  • Page 12 Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons.

  • Page 13: Configuring Pc In Windows 2000

    Chapter 3 Configuration Configuring PC in Windows 2000 1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double- click on Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Double-click Local Area Connection. 3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties. 4.

  • Page 14: Configuring Pc In Windows 95/98/Me

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 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 15 Chapter 3 Configuration 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 configuration.
  • Page 16 Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 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.

  • Page 17: 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 6600 maintains the password only. It means BIPAC 6600 only checks the password even you enter characters in the User Name field.

  • Page 18: Lan And Wan Port Addresses

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 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 IP address 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 19: Configuring With Web Browser

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4 Configuring with Web Browser Open the web browser, enter the local port IP address of the Broadband 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 20: Status

    RESTART: In case the router stops responding correctly or in some other way stops functioning, you can perform the reboot. Your setting won’t be changed. Performing the reboot, click on the Restart button. 3.4.1.1 Routing Table Display the current routing paths of BIPAC 6600...

  • Page 21: Dhcp Table

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.1.2 DHCP Table If you enable the DHCP server function of this device, you can see the assigned IP addresses and their associated MAC addresses from this table.

  • Page 22: System Log

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 3.4.1.3 System Log Display the system logs cumulated till the present time. You can trace the historical information through this function. You can also save the log into a text file by clicking “here” and select “Save Target As…”.

  • Page 23: Upnp Portmap

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.1.5 UPnP Portmap Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of PCs and intelligent devices or appliances, particularly within the home. UPnP builds on Internet standards and technologies, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, and XML, to enable these devices to automatically connect with one another and work together to make networking - particularly home networking - possible for more people.

  • Page 24: Quick Start

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 3.4.2 Quick Start If you use this device to access the Internet through the ISP, this web page is enough for you to configure this router and access the Internet without a problem. Please check Chapter 3.3 (Information from the ISP), then enter the proper values into this web page, click the Apply button to save all of the configuration parameters to FLASH.

  • Page 25: Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.3 Configuration When you click this item, you get following sub-items to configure BIPAC 6600. LAN, WAN, System, Firewall, Virtual Server, and Advanced 3.4.3.1 LAN This screen contains settings for LAN interface attached to the LAN port.

  • Page 26: Dhcp Server

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 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.

  • Page 27: Wan

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.3.2 WAN The screens below contain settings for the WAN interface toward Internet. There are three kinds of protocols provided ─ Obtain an IP Address Automatically (DHCP Client), PPPoE, and Fixed IP ─ for the device to have a public IP address and then to access Internet.
  • Page 28 Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router The Router Name, Domain Name and MAC Address fields are needed for some ISPs. Please check it with your ISP. If you and your ISP do not know it, please leave it as default.

  • Page 29: Dns

    Chapter 3 Configuration Auto-disconnect if idle for more than minutes: Check this radio button if you want to establish a PPPoE session only when there is a packet requesting for going out to the Internet. The device will be auto-disconnected when there is no activity on the line for a predetermined period of time.

  • Page 30: System

    Backup/Restore Settings, Default Settings, Restart and User Management. 3.4.3.3.1 Time Zone BIPAC 6600 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 Submit.

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrade

    Daylight Saving: It is optional for different time zone area. 3.4.3.3.2 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of BIPAC 6600, 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: Backup/Restore Settings

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 3.4.3.3.3 Backup/Restore Settings Backup Setting: Backup configuration to your computer. Restore Setting: “Restore” will overwrite the current configuration and restart the device. If you want to keep the current configuration, please use “Backup” first to save current configuration.

  • Page 33: Restart

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.3.3.5 Restart In case the router stops responding correctly or in some other way stops functioning, you can perform the restart. Your setting won’t be changed. Performing the restart, click on the Apply button.

  • Page 34: User Management

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 3.4.3.3.6 User Management 3.4.3.4 Firewall User can decide to enable this firewall function including Packet Filtering, URL Filtering, MAC Address Filtering, Intrusion Detection, and Block WAN Request features for better security control or not. But be noted, it wastes network processor computation power. The performance will be lower about 10% to 15%.
  • Page 35 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. Active: Choose “Yes”...

  • Page 36: Url Filtering

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router IP Address: Enter the incoming or outgoing packet’s source/destination IP address(es). Port: Check the TCP or UDP packet’s source/destination port number(s). If the DHCP server option is enabled, you have to be very careful in assigning the IP addresses of filtered private IP range in order to avoid conflicts because you do not know which PC in LAN is assigned to which IP address.

  • Page 37: Mac Address Filtering

    Chapter 3 Configuration Active: Select “Yes” and proceed to the IP address settings. IP: specify the IP address in terms of ranges you want. URL: enter the URL string you would like to block. 3.4.3.4.3 MAC Address Filtering MAC address filtering function enables you to configure your router to block specified internal user (MAC address) from Internet access.

  • Page 38: Intrusion Detection

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router Active: Check “Yes” radio button to make the following settings activated. MAC Select: Select “Manual Setting” to enter MAC address and Comment you need, or select default MAC address. MAC: Enter the MAC address you want to configure. Then, click the “Apply” button to save your setting.

  • Page 39: Block Wan Request

    Chapter 3 Configuration Check “Enable” if you want to detect invader sneak in your computer without permitted .The Broadband Router 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 40: Port Forwarding

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router server with specific port number that stands for the service, e.g. Web (80), FTP (21), 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: Port Mapping

    Chapter 3 Configuration Type: Select TCP if you want to scope for the connection-based application service on 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. Private IP: Enter the IP address of certain internal server to which requests from the specified port is forwarded.

  • Page 42: Dmz

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router 3.4.3.5.3 DMZ DMZ IP Address: Regarding the DMZ Host, it is a local computer exposed to the Internet. Therefore, an incoming packet will be checked by Firewall and NAT algorithms in the router, then passed to the DMZ host when packet is not sent from hacker and not matched by virtual server list.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Configuration Add: Click this button to add a new static routing. When you click this button, the next figure appears. Edit: Check the item you want to edit. Then, click the “Edit” button. Delete: Check the item you want to delete. Then, click the “Delete” button. Destination / Netmask / Gateway Address: Fill in these fields required by this Static Routing function.

  • Page 44: Dynamic Dns

    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 6600 will take the same action automatically whenever the assigned IP changes.

  • Page 45: Device Management

    Chapter 3 Configuration 3.4.3.6.3 Device Management 3.4.3.6.4 HELP After click on the hyperlink of “HELP” in the left pane, the following html page will jump out. This page would be a good reference for your preceding the configuration.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 4

    Please run the “winipcfg” utility to release all current configurations first, and then renew all if your computer is set to get an IP address automatically. BIPAC 6600 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 48: 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 6600 has DNS relay function. It will relay your DNS request to real DNS server and send the result back to sender.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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. It cannot be used to dynamically adjust TCP/IP connections. You can also renew leases (if allowed by the network), and get the current IP address assignments through this program.

  • Page 50: 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 6600) that assigns IP addresses to computers on the network.

  • Page 51: 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 6600 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 52: What Is Dmz Host

    Virtual Server and then DMZ. For example, the incoming packet will be checked with Firewall rules, Virtual Server rules and then DMZ host. How to configure my Mac OS to surf Internet through BIPAC 6600? Please make sure the Mac OS open transport networking protocols is installed.

  • Page 53: How Many Pcs Can Share This Single Bipac 6600 Simultaneously

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting How many PCs can share this single BIPAC 6600 simultaneously? Basically, it is depended on your subnet mask setting in router. For example, if you set 255.255.255.0 for subnet mask, router will allow up to 253 users to share the outgoing bandwidth.

  • Page 54: Appendix

    Billion BIPAC 6600 Broadband Firewall Router APPENDIX Product Support and Contact Information Most problems can be solved by referring to the Troubleshooting section in the User’s Manual. If you cannot resolve the problem with the Troubleshooting chapter, please contact the dealer where you purchased this product.

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