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  • Page 1 Broadband Router User Manual F.Ver : V1.26 Doc.Ver : V1.0...
  • Page 2 Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission.
  • Page 3 CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class A, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.1.3 EZ Setup - WAN............. 22 3.1.4 EZ Setup - LAN............29 3.2 TELNET/CONSOLE CONFIGURATION....32 3.2.1 Device Information and Administration configuration in Broadband Router........33 3.2.2 WAN Setup............. 34 3.2.3 LAN Setup.............. 38 3.2.4 Advanced function..........40 CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED FIREWALL FUNCTION..42...
  • Page 5 4.1 ACCESS CONTROL..........42 4.2 SERVICE TIME ALLOCATION........44 4.3 URL KEYWORD BLOCKING........46 4.4 VIRTUAL SERVER............ 47 4.5 DMZ................48 4.6 MULTIPLE DMZ HOST..........49 4.7 COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS....52 4.8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....... 55 Appendix A TCP/IP Well-Known Port......57 Appendix B Illustrated Typical Application.......

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Broadband Router. This product is the perfect option to connect a group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet based Backbone (ETTH/ETTB: Ethernet To The Home/Building). Configurable as a DHCP server, this product is the only externally recognized server device on your local area network (LAN).

  • Page 7: Features

    1.1 Features * Connects to 10/100M Broadband (cable or DSL) modem or Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing. * Multiple WAN connection type: Static IP : for lease line or router-router interconnect. DHCP client : for most cable modem service. PPPoE : for Dial-up ADSL service, PPTP client : for some European Dial-up ADSL or L2- VPN application...
  • Page 8 * Allow/Deny remote administration through WAN connection by Web browser. * Support Telnet / Console administration from a networked computer in LAN. * Firewall capability to protect LAN PCs from outside intruder access/attack. Avoid unwanted packet from WAN and provide a system event log to record intrusion information.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Administrator could totally expose more host PCs in LAN to the Internet according to LAN/WAN IP address mapping. 1.2 Package Contents * One broadband router unit * One power adapter 1.3 System Requirement * One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection (like cable/ADSL modem or other router) * One PC with a NIC card and installed TCP/IP protocol stack.
  • Page 10 READY : The READY LED blink once per second when it is working normally,or it will blink faster or be off in case Broadband Router is something wrong. WAN Indicators Act/Link : Link ON means WAN (ADSL/Cable modem) is connected to Broadband Router.
  • Page 11 Act (activity): Blinking means data communication is in progress. If the LED is continuously illuminated, it means LAN device is successfully connected or Broadband Router port 1/2/3/4 is working. SPD100 Indicates 10 or 100Mbps wire speed corresponding to each port.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    collisions are normal condition. If the COL LED is light too often, there may be a problem with your connection. 1.4.2 Rear Panel Serial Serial port connector. It is used to connect with MODEM or console terminal The options could be configured via WEB browser.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation

    2.1 Hardware Connection to WAN Connect the network cable from the Cable/ DSL modem to the WAN port of Broadband Router (Figure 2-1). If the Link/Act LED is always off, please check the feeding power and the connection cable between the Cable/DSL modem and WAN port (Please refer to Appendix C for detailed cabling and pin assignment).

  • Page 14: Network Setting In Administrator Computer

    2.3 Network Setting in Administrator computer In order to configure the Broadband Router with a networked PC in LAN, it is necessary for administrator to have an accurate network setting in this PC, then the communication between Broadband Router and administrator' PC could be possible.
  • Page 15 Follow the procedures to set your computer as a DHCP Client. (If the fixed IP mode for administrator computer is desired, please refer to Appendix E.) Step1: Click Start button, select Settings, and then choose Control Panel. Double click Network icon. Choose configuration item.
  • Page 16 Step3: Press [ok] to continue. System may request to restart. After restart, the connection between Broadband Router & window is established. Please check it as follows. Windows 9x/Me : Start ->control panel->Run Type inicfg”, and then press [ok] button.
  • Page 17 All Ethernet adapter information is shown in this window. Check if you get an IP address like 192.16.8.x and the default gateway is the default IP of Broadband Router. If all the steps are finished, the network should be working now.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Device Administration

    If there is any other one intending to login, none could succeed to login at that time. Broadband Router will pop-up an alert message. The following description also assumes Broadband Router is on factory default condition.

  • Page 19: Device Information

    3.1.1 Device Information After login, the first page is the Device Information of Broadband Router. This page, Show's the detailed status of Broadband Router, and display's the current WAN information about dial-up duration and traffic (bytes count)

  • Page 20: Administration

    You can press the [Clear] button to clear the WAN traffic counter. And you can press the [Refresh] button to refresh the last update. 3.1.2 Administration Press the Administration option on the left frame of this page to assign/change the setting.
  • Page 21 Restore the previous system setting from a saved backup file. When completed, Broadband Router restart's automatically. Broadband Router allow system setting Backup / Restore only when both firmware are of the same Version. Otherwise Broadband Router will deny the Restore operation for reliability consideration.
  • Page 22 Broadband Router firmware will be upgraded immediately. After a moment (about 20-30 second), Broadband Router will restart automatically. Miscellaneous Commands: [View system events log]: It records lost of system events such as system start , administrator log-in / log-out, dial/hang-up and hacker intrusion event …...

  • Page 23: Ez Setup - Wan

    You can press [Refresh] to upgrade these events and press [Back] to the Administration page. [Clone MAC]: Duplicate the MAC address of administrator PC into WAN MAC of Broadband Router. [Restart System]:Force Broadband Router to restart immediately. 3.1.3 EZ Setup - WAN Press the EZ Setup-WAN option in the left frame.
  • Page 24 Choose the tatic” option and fill in the blanks according to the ISP provided information. WAN IP Address: The IP Address of Broadband Router as seen by external user's on the Internet (including your ISP). WAN Subnet Mask: The Broadband Router WAN IP...
  • Page 25 Then press [Save&Restart] button. B. DHCP Client Connection DHCP Client connection means that ISP will dynamically assign Broadband Router IP address and other setting. For the [Domain Name] and [Host Name], they are unused for most ISP. Let it keep blank.
  • Page 26 'Device Info” page(refer to 3.1.1) C. PPPoE Connection If Broadband Router is connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check ISP if they use PPPoE for dial-up service. If they do, choose PPPoE option then fill in: * Your PPPoE account and PPPoE password.
  • Page 27 2. In case something wrong, please browse the system event log to check the dial/log-in activity.(refer to 3.1.2) D. PPTP Connection If Broadband Router is connected to the Internet with DSL modem (most likely is ALCATEL modem in west Europe), then choose PPTP/PPPoA connection type. Please check your ISP for details.
  • Page 28 The PPTP connection ID is left 0 for most application. Check with your ISP for correct setting if have some problems. Dial on Demand: Choose this option, Broadband Router will attempt to connect with ISP, if (1) there is at least one LAN user would like to access Internet and (2) the current WAN connection is on disconnected condition.
  • Page 29 speed. ( This work only for most Rockwell/Conexant V.90 modem) Press [Save&Restart] button to store. In case something wrong, please browse the system event log to check the dial/log-in activity.(refer to 3.1.2)

  • Page 30: Ez Setup - Lan

    3.1.4 EZ Setup - LAN Press the EZ setup-LAN option to setup LAN. * LAN IP Address: The IP address of Broadband Router as it is seen on the internal LAN user.DHCP Server is enabled by default. If LAN IP is changed, the administrator may have lost connection with Broadband Router when they are not in the same LAN subnet.
  • Page 31 DNS automatically. IP pool from 192.168.8.x to 192.168.8.x: Whenever there is a request, the DHCP server will offer unused IP from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. End address must greater start address. Lease time: the assigned IP will be valid during the lease interval.
  • Page 32 Please press [Save&Restart] button to save all those settings. 2. DHCP Server Disabled Disable DHCP Server function of Broadband Router. You just have to fill in LAN IP Address and then press [Save&Restart] button.

  • Page 33: Telnet/Console Configuration

    The telnet-based configuration is almost the same as console configuration. The difference is that console configuration need to connect Broadband Router with your computer by null modem cable (Please refer to Apendix C-2), then execute the terminal program. The terminal parameters should be set to 115200 8-N-1(baud rate 115200, 8 data bit, No parity,1 stop bit).

  • Page 34: Device Information And Administration

    3.2.1 Device Information and Administration configuration in Broadband Router After pressing 1 to enter the device information. You can see your device information as follows: Press Esc to exit. Then you can press choice 2 to enter administrator setup. 1. Change administrator password: Press 1 for this setting, then system will request you to enter your old password enter your new password enter confirm password.

  • Page 35: Wan Setup

    A. Date/Time need to be initialized every times whenever Broadband Router is powered-on. Whenever administrator log-in by web browser, the date/time is calibrated automatically according to the login PC. 4. Reset to factory default and restart 5. Restart system 3.2.2 WAN Setup Select WAN setup to choose the feasible configuration.
  • Page 36 ISP provided information. WAN IP Address: The IP Address of Broadband Router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). WAN Subnet Mask: The Broadband Router WAN IP addres ranges.(eg.255.255.255...
  • Page 37 2. DHCP Client: DHCP Client connection means that ISP will dynamically assign the IP address to Broadband Router. No other settings is needed, ISP will assign all values autoatically. If your Internet connection type is DHCP client type, like Cable modem, you should choose this option...
  • Page 38 My IP address and My Server IP address for Broadband Router (PPTP client) and DSL modem (PPTP server) IP address respectively. Input PPTP account and PPTP password according to the ISP assignment Dial on Demand: Choose this option, Broadband Router...

  • Page 39: Lan Setup

    will attempt to connect with ISP, if (1) there is at least one LAN user would like to access Internet and (2) the current WAN connection is on disconnected condition. Auto disconnect when idled over sec: fill in a time period in seconds if you want to disconnect automatically when your Internet connection is idle more than a period of time.
  • Page 40 2. LAN DHCP Server: Choose this option if you want Broadband Router to assign IP to LAN computers automatically. DHCP Server enabled A. Enable/Disable DNS Proxy: LAN computers get their DNS server from Broadband Router first. Broadband Router will search the DNS automatically.

  • Page 41: Advanced Function

    MAC address. DHCP Server disabled Select 1 to togglel between disable and enable DHCP Server function of Broadband Router. 3.2.4 Advanced function 1. Access control Under the main menu of telnet 192.168.8.1, type A to enter into access control.
  • Page 42 Router from the outside Internet with browser directly. In order to reserve HTTP service (port 80) used for virtual server function. This remote web administration function utilizes another port 64511 instead. (e.g. http://211.79.244.45:64511 ). 2. User command: This is reserved for diagnostic purpose !

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Advanced Firewall Function

    Router provide lots of advanced functions which are popular in most firewall devices such as deny PING, block service port, URL keyword blocking, virtual server, DMZ and intrusion event log. (It is recorded in Broadband Router internal buffer, please refer to 3.1.2) 4.1 Access Control ccess control”...
  • Page 44 4. Filter Packets from LAN: This function allow administrator to inhibit LAN user from using some Internet services for management purpose. For example, if Broadband Router is used in SOHO environ-...

  • Page 45: Service Time Allocation

    Broadband Router could auto-disconnect at normal condition. Otherwise the periodical e-Mail checking from LAN user will cause Broadband Router to keep WAN connection alive for- ever! Certainly, at this situation the LAN user can only use e- Mail server inside (if POP3 server exist in LAN).
  • Page 46 This is primarily used for parental control in home/family application. It could protect children from surfing Internet con- tinuously for more than a pre-defined period X.meanwhile, Broadband Router will still stop service until period Y is expired. The other mechanism is simply dependent on a daily time zone.

  • Page 47: Url Keyword Blocking

    4.3 URL Keyword Blocking In order to prevent LAN user from several access specific websites, Broadband Router provide this function to perform such filtering mechanism. Administrator could enter the URL keywords for which website to be rejected. Then Broadband Router will reject all kind of websites which URL names are matched or partially matched.

  • Page 48: Virtual Server

    Internet. As a result, Broadband Router provide Virtual Server functions to meet this demand. In addition, Broadband Router also protect the servers and all other computers in LAN simultaneously. Since all the Internet servers always handle the fixed TCP/UDP service port number.

  • Page 49: Dmz

    There are more and more Internet applications that need 2- way access right (like video and/or audio conference, on-line game..). Broadband Router provide the similar features to make some computers in LAN to have unrestricted 2-way access privilege. As a result, all computers in DMZ are most...

  • Page 50: Multiple Dmz Host

    Internet applications. Certainly, they seem to be dangerous in comparison with those other computers in LAN. Broadband Router always allows a computer in LAN to be logically exposed to Internet with unrestricted 2-way commu- nication capability. This is very useful whenever you...
  • Page 51 IP address assigned to WAN interface instead of single IP only (please refer to section 3.1). Then Broadband Router allow 8 computers in LAN to become DMZ host. In general, the mechanism of multiple DMZ host is based the mapping relation between WAN IP and LAN IP.
  • Page 52 For example, the ISP provides 210.65.226.0 ~ 7 IP range (subnet mask is 255.255.255.248), then subscriber could have 5 computers at most to access Internet simultaneously. Surely additional computers are also able to access Internet via Broadband Router. (Please refer to Figure 4-1) Figure 4-1 Bridging mode...

  • Page 53: Common Problems & Solutions

    Troubleshooting 4.7 Common Problems & Solutions This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of Broadband Router. Try to find answers here if there is any problem while you...
  • Page 54 LAN connections. (Please check Link LED) Set Broadband Router into factory default condition. Ensure that your PC and Broadband Router are on the same network segment. If you are not sure, initiate the DHCP function to let PC get IP address from Broadband Router automatically.
  • Page 55 Subnet Mask, Default gateway and DNS.) If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check Broadband Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check it's settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check LAN and power connections.)

  • Page 56: Frequently Asked Questions

    2. Does the WAN connection of Broadband Router support 100Mb Ethernet? Yes, Broadband Router does support 10/100Mb Ethernet on its WAN port. Since Broadband Router WAN is an auto-sensing 10/100 port, it is also compatible with 10Mb only WAN devices.
  • Page 57 ISP. 4. If all fails in the installation, what can I do for it? Reset Broadband Router by holding down the reset button for at lest 5 seconds and reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on.

  • Page 58: Appendix A Tcp/Ip Well-Known Port

    PPTP sessions? Yes, this router allows PPTP packets to pass through. 9. Is Broadband Router cross-platform compatible? Yes, any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with Broadband Router. 10. Can I use my own public IP's and Domain or I have to...

  • Page 59: Appendix B Illustrated Typical Application

    (IANA) and do not change, Following is a short list of some well-known port numbers. Table A-1 Well-Known TCP ports Port No. Name (TCP) Description FTP-DATA FTP(data) FTP(command) TELNET Terminal Connection SMTP SMTP DOMAIN Name Domain Name Server FINGER Finger HTTP POP3 POP3...

  • Page 60: Soho Environment Application

    Figure B-4 Home user application – ISDN/V.90 Modem B-2 SOHO environment Application Figure B-5 SOHO environment application – Simple IP sharing Figure B-6 SOHO environment application - DHCP Server in Broadband Router...

  • Page 61: Appendix C Cabling And Pin Assignment

    NIC card to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub. (Broadband Router provides a built-in uplink/normal switch. uplink mode is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight- through cable instead.)
  • Page 62 Table C-1 RJ-45 Color Chart Wire 1 White with an Orange stripe Wire 2 Orange Wire 3 White with a Green Stripe Wire 4 Blue Pin 1 Wire 5 White with a Blue Stripe Wire 6 Green Wire 7 White with a Brown Stripe Wire 8 Brown To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so...

  • Page 63: Rs232

    Its interface pre-supposes a common ground between the DTE and DCE. RS232 is used to connect both Broadband Router and PC or Modem in this case. With different pin specifications, pin assignments are...
  • Page 64 DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment, usually a modem) and DTE to DTE. C-2-1 Broadband Router serial port assignment The serial port of BROADBAND ROUTER is a D-Sub9, male type connector. Each pin has its own function. Table C-4...

  • Page 65: Appendix D Configure Ip Manually

    C-2-3 Connection between Broadband Router and Modem (DTE-DCE) Appendix D Configure IP manually Select IP Address tab and choose Specify an IP Address. Type in your customized IP address. (The default IP address of this product is 192.168.8.1. So you just can type in one IP Address like 192.168.8.xxx.
  • Page 66 Change to DNS configuration tab; enable DNS and add DNS values that is provided by your ISP into DNS Server Search Order. Click ok to finish.

  • Page 67: Appendix E Technical Information

    Appendix E Technical Information Operational WAN I/F : One RJ-45 port, IEEE 802.3 1 00BaseT, CSMA/CD WAN cabling : UTP category 5 (10/100 Mbps). LAN I/F : Four RJ-45 ports, IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT, CSMA/CD LAN cabling : UTP category 5 (switched 10/100 Mbps).

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