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Broadband cable/dsl 4-port router
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  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY Network Everywhere guarantees that every Cable/DSL 4-Port Router will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Network Everywhere Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Table of Contents Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The Cable/DSL 4-Port Router Quick and Easy Router Administration Features Setup Package Contents Password Minimum Requirements Status An Introduction to LANs and WANs...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Crimping Your Own Network Cables Cable/DSL Router The Network Everywhere Cable/DSL 4-Port Router connects multiple PCs to Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address and IP your cable or DSL modem. And using the Setup Wizard, you can set up your Address for Your Ethernet Adapter network quickly—just enter your Internet connection settings and let the...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Package Contents An Introduction to LANs and WANs Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together. In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Wide Area Network (WAN), which is the Internet.

  • Page 6: Network Setup Overview

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact By default, the Router can act as a DHCP server for your LAN. If you already your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Cable/Dsl 4-Port Router

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ The Reset Button Chapter 2: Getting to Know the The Reset button can be used in one of two ways: Cable/DSL 4-Port Router 1. If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the Reset The Router’s Back Panel...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Connect The Router

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ The Internet Indicators Chapter 3: Connect the Router Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up when a successful con- Overview nection is made between the Router and your cable or DSL modem or WAN.

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Hardware Together And Booting Up

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 5. Connect the power adapter to the Power port, and then plug the power Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up adapter into a power outlet. 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your network’s hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and cable or DSL modem.

  • Page 10: Chapter 4: Configure The Pcs

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Chapter 4: Configure the PCs Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs 1. Go to the Network screen by clicking the Start button. Click Settings and Overview then Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network icon.

  • Page 11: Configuring Windows 2000 Pcs

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 3. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 1. Click the Start button. Click Settings and then Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

  • Page 12: Configuring Windows Xp Pcs

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Configuring Windows XP PCs Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface.

  • Page 13: Chapter 5: Configure The Router

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Chapter 5: Configure the Router Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your net- work and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 14 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 3. The Router configuration screen will appear with the Setup tab selected. DHCP or Obtain an IP Address Automatically Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the Host Name and Domain Name.
  • Page 15 7. Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings. access the Internet, perform these steps: If you need advanced setting information, please refer to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility” or the Network Everywhere support website at A. Select PPPoE as the WAN www.NetworkEverywhere.com. Connection Type.

  • Page 16: Chapter 6: The Router's Web-Based Utility

    • Firmware Version This entry shows the version and date of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the Router’s firmware will be posted and Figure 6-1 available for download on the Network Everywhere website at www.NetworkEverywhere.com. Note: If your PC’s Windows operating system supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), Windows will offer to create a desktop short- cut to the Router.
  • Page 17 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ • Device LAN IP Address and LAN Subnet Mask The values for the Static IP Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. The default values If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static (Fixed) are 192.168.1.1 for the Device IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet...

  • Page 18: Password

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ PPPoE Password This screen allows you to set up a password and UPnP Services. You can also Some DSL-based restore default settings on the Router. ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to estab- lish Internet con- nections.

  • Page 19: Status

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ LAN These fields display the Router’s current MAC Address, IP Address, and Status Subnet Mask, as seen by users on your local area network. The DHCP Server field shows the status of the Router’s DHCP server function, which is either This screen displays the Router’s current status;...

  • Page 20: Dhcp

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain DHCP or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, type that IP Address in one of these fields.

  • Page 21: Log

    Access Log To access activity logs, select the Enable option next to Access Log. This function can be disabled by clicking the Disable radio button. Network Everywhere Website Clicking this link will take you to Network Everywhere’s website, www.NetworkEverywhere.com, provided you are con- Temporary logs can be accessed from the Log screen by clicking either the nected to the Internet.

  • Page 22: Advanced

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ To upgrade the Router’s firmware: IP Filtering Note: By upgrading the Router’s firmware, you may lose the Router’s configuration settings. 1. Download the firmware upgrade file from www.NetworkEverywhere.com, and extract the file using WinZip.
  • Page 23 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Filtered Private Port Range • Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN • To filter users by network port number, enter a network port number or a sessions. PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default.

  • Page 24: Port Range Forwarding

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 2. Next to the name of the application, enter the number or range of the Port Range Forwarding external port(s) used by the server or Internet application in the Ext. Port column. Check with the Internet application software documentation for more information.
  • Page 25 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ • HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the client web browser.

  • Page 26: Dynamic Routing

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 5. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able Dynamic Routing to access. For information about finding the IP address, go to “Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.”...

  • Page 27: Static Routing

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 2. Enter the following data to create a new static route. Static Routing Destination LAN IP: The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Enter the IP address of the host for which you wish to create a static route here.

  • Page 28: Dmz Host

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ DMZ Host MAC Address Clone Figure 6-20 Figure 6-21 The DMZ Hosting feature exposes one local user to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. The Router’s MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number.

  • Page 29: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    If you can’t find an answer here, check the following IP address option. the Network Everywhere website at www.NetworkEverywhere.com. D. Enter an IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network 1.
  • Page 30 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ For Windows XP: 4) Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window. The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the 5) Restart the computer when asked.
  • Page 31 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ C. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key. F. Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, • If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
  • Page 32 DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application. This would require that Check the Network Everywhere website for more information at you set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific com- www.NetworkEverywhere.com.
  • Page 33 In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the A. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP Network Everywhere website and download the latest firmware at address of the Router. Enter the default password admin, and click the www.NetworkEverywhere.com.
  • Page 34 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 13. The firmware upgrade failed and/or the Diag LED is flashing. 15. I can't access my email, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted data from the The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons. Follow these steps to Internet.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows • There may be interference with other network devices. Try removing 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows XP? Yes, but Network Everywhere other PCs or network devices to see if the problem persists. Eliminate does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or each network device one at a time to determine the cause.
  • Page 36 All Network I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you Everywhere firmware upgrades are posted on the Network Everywhere web- need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports site at www.NetworkEverywhere.com, where they can be downloaded for free.

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Glossary

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the Router can Appendix B: Glossary establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports. 10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.
  • Page 38 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. Using the Internet’s set of and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web or PC. The word protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a “browser”...
  • Page 39 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Dynamic IP Address - An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client ations can be performed by typing commands at a command prompt or via an station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server. Network devices that FTP utility running under a graphical interface such as Windows.
  • Page 40 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (IP) mIRC - mIRC runs under Windows and provides a graphical interface for log- today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or ging onto IRC servers and listing, joining, and leaving channels.
  • Page 41 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Notebook (PC) - A notebook computer is a battery-powered personal comput- POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the er generally smaller than a briefcase that can easily be transported and conve- Internet.
  • Page 42 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. Subnet Mask - The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub- Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet- groups, or subnets.

  • Page 43: Appendix C: How To Ping Your Isp's E-Mail & Web Addresses

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ TX Rate – Transmission Rate. Appendix C: How to Ping Your UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with the IP ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units (datagram) between network devices over a LAN or WAN.
  • Page 44 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ Step One: Pinging an IP Address Step Two: Pinging for a Web Address The first step to determining your ISP’s web and e-mail server address is to While the IP address returned above would work as your e-mail server address, ping its IP address.

  • Page 45: Appendix D: Installing The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right (see Figure D-2). Appendix D: Installing the T C P/ I P Protocol Follow these instructions to install the TCP/IP protocol on one of your PCs only after a network card (also called an Ethernet adapter) has been successfully installed inside the PC.

  • Page 46: Appendix E: Twisted-Pair Cabling

    Network Everywhere ™ Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router Appendix E: Twisted-Pair Crimping Your Own Network Cables Cabling • Straight-Through Cabling There are different grades, or “categories,” of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and most highly recommended. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub.

  • Page 47: Appendix F: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 3. Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see Appendix F: Finding the MAC Figure F-3). This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and will be shown as a series of numbers and letters.
  • Page 48 Network Everywhere Series Cable/DSL 4-Port Router ™ 2. In the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all press the Enter key. Your PC’s Enter the 12-digit MAC address that you wrote down from the Physical information will be displayed as shown in Figure F-5.

  • Page 49: Appendix G: Specifications

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  • Page 50: Appendix I: Contact Information

    ™ Appendix I: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of the Cable/DSL 4-Port Router, con- tact Network Everywhere Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Technical Support 949-271-5470, M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (PST)

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