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  • Page 1 Kx ADSL Router User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ....................19 .......................... 19 ROUBLESHOOTING Factory Reset ............................19 “I can't find Kx ADSL Router using the GUI Setup Software” .............. 19 IP address conflict............................ 20 My Internet application won't work......................20 Can not access the Internet ........................22 Diagnosis ..............................23 APPENDIX A ....................26...
  • Page 3 Chapter 1 Introduction renew ............................... 29 user................................29 ping ................................30 session..............................30 filter ................................. 31 APPENDIX B ....................33 ..........................33 PECIFICATION APPENDIX C ....................34 .................... 34 UPPORTED NTERNET PPLICATIONS...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1

    No client software is required to connect to Kx ADSL Router so it will support any operating system that can connect to a network whether PC or Apple based. Telnet and Terminal setup are operating system independent.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Kx ADSL Router Virtual Service can also be used to re-task services to multiple servers. For instance, Kx ADSL Router can be set to allow separate FTP, Web, and Multiplayer game servers to share the same Internet-visible IP address while still protecting the servers and local users from hackers.

  • Page 6: Kx Adsl Router Application

    Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 Kx ADSL Router Application...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2

    Do not use the same power source for Kx ADSL Router with other equipment. Do not open or repair the case yourself. If the Kx ADSL Router is too hot, turn off the power immediately and have a qualified serviceman repair it.

  • Page 8: The Rear Ports

    The most common problem associated with Ethernet is bad cabling. Make sure that all connected devices are turned on. On the top of Kx ADSL Router is a bank of LEDs, as a first check verifies that the LAN Link and WAN Link LEDs are lit and green.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3

    If you ever forget the password to log in, you can only reset to the factory setting. Refer to the Factory Reset section in Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for details. 3.1.2 Local and Global Port Addresses The LAN parameters of Kx ADSL Router are pre-set in the factory. The default values are shown below. Local Port Global Port IP address 192.168.1.254...

  • Page 10: Configuring With Gui Program

    Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. When the setup program is installed, go to Start Programs Kortex Kx ADSL Router Configuration Program. When the opening screen appears, click Find to list all the recognized IP routers.
  • Page 11 3.3.2 Management Firmware Version: Read-only. Allow Management from Internet: Check if you want to manage your Kx ADSL Router from Internet. Change Administrator Password: In this dialog box, you can also change administrator’s password. Maximum: 6 alphanumeric characters long. Case sensitive.

  • Page 12: Local Port

    Checking this radio button to disable this Kx ADSL Router to distribute IP Addresses. Distribute IP addresses to local computers Checking this radio button to enable this Kx ADSL Router to distribute IP Addresses. And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address: Start IP Address The starting address of this local IP network address pool.

  • Page 13: Global Port

    PPPoE: If it is checked, the Kx ADSL Router is using PPPoE function. Adapter Address: It is necessary for some ISP to identify this Kx ADSL Router by its MAC address. IP Config: If you choose Dynamic, the Global port IP address is obtained through DHCP protocol on device boots up.

  • Page 14: Virtual Server

    You can set up a local server and specific port number that stand for the service, e.g. web (80), FTP (21), Telnet (23). When Kx ADSL Router receives incoming access request to specified port, it will be forwarded to the corresponding internal server.

  • Page 15: Packet Filters

    Kx ADSL Router 3.3.6 Packet Filters In the Packet Filters screen, you can block specified internal users from Internet access, or you can disable specific Internet services. You can set up the filters through the following three filter types. Each filter type can be set to filter (drop) or forward action.

  • Page 16: Configuring With Terminal Or Telnet Program

    Kx ADSL Router. 3.4.1 How to start HyperTerminal 1. Connect an RS-232 cable from one Serial COM port on your PC to your Kx ADSL Router’s Serial Console port.
  • Page 17 Kx ADSL Router 6. Press OK, you should see the following screen. 7. set the Bits per second rate at 38400, and Flow control at None. Click OK to complete the setting. 8. Power up the Kx ADSL Router.

  • Page 18: Changing Password

    3.4.2 How to start Telnet 1. Go to Start Run. 2. Type “telnet 192.168.1.254” and press Enter. If the local port of Kx ADSL Router is set to something other than the factory default (“192.168.1.254”), enter that one. 3.4.3 Starting Configured...
  • Page 19 Kx ADSL Router For GUI 1. Start this Kx ADSL Router by running setup.exe as described in the chapter titled “Configuration”. 2. Check “Change Administrator’s Password. 3. Enter the desired new Password, and confirm it in the following field. For Terminal Refer to the previous section titled “Configuration in Terminal Program”...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4

    Just launch any Internet program intuitively, the unit will login and get on-line automatically. Automatically disconnected from the Internet: Kx ADSL Router will get-off line automatically when idle. 4.2 How can I know I am using PPPoE? PPPoE client software provided by our ISP should be installed onto your computer first. Run the program to connect/disconnect to the Internet each time before/after you surf.
  • Page 21 Kx ADSL Router 4.3.2 Checking PPPoE status through terminal 1. Start Telnet or HyperTerminal as described in the previous section titled “Configuration in Terminal Program” for terminal emulation. 2. At the command prompt, type show command. command>show 3. If the string of IP address of global port is 0.0.0.0, it means you are disconnected, or if it is anything other than 0.0.0.0 (non-zero), it means the connection is good.

  • Page 22: Chapter 5

    “I can't find Kx ADSL Router using the GUI Setup Software” For the GUI Setup Software to find Kx ADSL Router, it has to be accessed from a client. This means that the computer you are trying to use to run the software must be setup as in Step 6. Additionally the computer should have been restarted to ensure that it is receiving its IP address from the device.

  • Page 23: Ip Address Conflict

    If you can't find the necessary information, call the software maker and ask what ports need to be opened for the software to work through a firewall. Once you have the necessary port information, it is a simple matter to actually open the ports on the Kx ADSL Router.
  • Page 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting D. Choose the computer that is using the application and press "Select": E. Press Add. Repeat this process for each individual port you need to open. F. Press Save. Your application should now work. It may be necessary to restart your application or your computer for the application to recognize the change.

  • Page 25: Can Not Access The Internet

    Otherwise, release and renew the current IP address of the Global port. Then type 'Show' command to see if the address is still under claiming or claimed. Go to next step if it shows "Claimed". Reboot Kx ADSL Router and check it again. If you get the same result, please contact with your ISP.

  • Page 26: Diagnosis

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Check the logical connectivity from your computer to the Internet. Refer to the section of "PING.EXE" in the chapter "TCP/IP Network diagnosis". Follow the steps to find the problem caused by. Diagnosis TCP/IP Network Diagnosis Execute WINIPCFG.EXE or PING.EXE for TCP/IP network diagnosis. WINIPCFG The WINIPCFG program is used to gather information about the TCP/IP connections that are active on your system.
  • Page 27 IP addresses to computers logging onto the network. If Kx ADSL Router is properly set up and working, the following should be apparent from this screen: The Client should have an address in the range set in Kx ADSL Router for local clients The DHCP and Default Gateway should list Kx ADSL Router’s local port address...

  • Page 28: Isp Connectivity Checkup

    If successful, you can reach your ISP server. If unsuccessful you may be having trouble connecting to your ISP, please verify that Kx ADSL Router is properly configured to connect to your ISP. Also verify that your Cable/DSL modem is functioning properly.

  • Page 29: Terminal Commands

    APPENDIX A Terminal Commands Type ? or help to list the main menu commands as below. command>help Dual Ethernet IP Share for Cable/xDSL Modem, version 3.20 ======================================================= Command Description ------------------------------------------------------- help Show this message session List active internet sessions show Display active configuration user List active local IP address leases...

  • Page 30: Show

    Appendix A Terminal Commands Example: command>passwd Please type old password : type new password (0 to 6 characters) : **** re-type new password (0 to 6 characters) : **** show Displays the current configuration. For first-time login, the current configuration is the factory default settings. Refer to section titled “Factory Default Setting”...

  • Page 31: Vserv

    Kx ADSL Router Obtain global port configuration from ISP ?(Yes/No) [Yes] : IP address of global port [0.0.0.0] : SubNetmask of global port [0.0.0.0] : Device name (0 to 20 characters) [Untitled] : Domain name (0 to 36 characters) [Domain] : Gateway [0.0.0.0] :...

  • Page 32: Release

    Appendix A Terminal Commands Nameport Number telnet pop3 smtp news gopher release Gives up the obtained global port configuration. Executing this command disables the device, unless the user types the “renew” command as described below to retrieve configurations. Example: command>release Give up the obtained global port configuration Note: if you choose NOT to obtain the global port configuration from your ISP, this command won’t be executed and the following message will appear.

  • Page 33: Ping

    Kx ADSL Router Example: command>user IP address Node address Remainder time Host name ----------------+---------------+---------------+--------- 192.168.10.1 0080-C8F8-8A64 5:47:17 Allen 192.168.10.2 0080-C8F8-8A64 expired Calvin 192.168.10.3 0080-C8F8-8A64 0:12:25 Edward 192.168.10.4 0080-C8F8-8A64 2:55:48 Victoria 192.168.10.5 0080-C8F8-8A64 expired Total 5 user, 3 active lease. Elapsed...

  • Page 34: Filter

    Appendix A Terminal Commands 192.168.10.31 1028 16385 168.95.192.1 GERNERAL 192.168.10.32 1726 16386 168.95.1.1 GERNERAL 192.168.10.32 1728 16387 168.95.192.1 GERNERAL Active >> TCP:5,UDP:3 (Maximum >> TCP:128,UDP:64) filter There are three filter types supported. Each filter type can be set to filter or forward (drop)action. There are six sets of filter totally.

  • Page 35: Port Filter

    Kx ADSL Router drop on match Action => 1)Forward 2)Filter 2 remote IP address IP Address (x.x.x.x): 203.66.99.100 Show Settings: Operations => 1)Show 2)Add 3)Del 0)Quit 1 Item Type Action From ==== ====== ======= ================ ================ Forward 192.168.0.25 192.168.0.32 Filter 203.66.99.100...

  • Page 36: Specification

    APPENDIX B Specification Protocols IP, NAT, ARP, ICMP, DHCP Management/Setup Locally via direct serial cable connection through Console port Options Locally via GUI for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME Remotely via Telnet Local Port RJ-45, 10/100 Dual Speed Ethernet Global Port RJ-45, 10Mb Ethernet to an external Cable/DSL Modem Console Port DB-9 female connector LED Indicators...

  • Page 37: Supported Internet Applications

    APPENDIX C Supported Internet Applications Settings for Outgoing Setting for Incoming Application Connection connection ICQ98a, 99b None None 1503 (tcp) Netmeeting 2.1 & 3.0 None 1720 (tcp) 2300-2400 (tcp) 2300-2400 (tcp) 2300-2400 (udp) 2300-2400 (udp) 47624 (tcp) 47624 (tcp) VDO Live None None mIRC...

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