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CT-5364A
802.11n ADSL2+ Router

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Version A2.1, June 18, 2010
261091-008

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    CT-5364A 802.11n ADSL2+ Router User Manual Version A2.1, June 18, 2010 261091-008...
  • Page 2 Preface This manual provides information related to the installation and operation of this device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts. If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for immediate service by email at INT-support@comtrend.com For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades,...
  • Page 3 --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user should not modify or change this equipment without written approval from Comtrend Corporation .Modification could void authority to use this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements,...
  • Page 4 Copyright Copyright©2010 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................6 1.1 F ............................6 EATURES 1.2 A ........................... 7 PPLICATION CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ......................8 2.1 H ........................... 8 ARDWARE ETUP 2.2 LED I ........................... 10 NDICATORS CHAPTER 3 WEB USER INTERFACE .................... 11 3.1 D ........................
  • Page 6 6.9 DSL ............................... 72 6.10 P ..........................73 RINT ERVER 6.11 I ......................... 74 NTERFACE ROUPING 6.12 IP S ............................76 6.13 C ..........................79 ERTIFICATE 6.13.1 Local ..........................79 6.13.2 Trusted CA ........................81 CHAPTER 7 WIRELESS ........................82 7.1 B ............................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The CT-5364A 802.11n ADSL2+ Router provides wired and wireless access for high-bandwidth applications in the home or office. It includes one ADSL port and five 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet ports, with one Ethernet port assigned to the Ethernet WAN and the other four supporting LAN traffic.

  • Page 8: Application

    1.2 Application The following diagram depicts the application of the CT-5364A.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    ON position (IN). If the Power LED displays as expected (see section 2.2 LED Indicators) then the CT-5364A is ready for use. Caution 1: If the device fails to power up, or it malfunctions, first verify that the power cords are connected securely and then power it on again.
  • Page 10 2.2 LED Indicators for details). NOTE: If pressed down for more than 20 seconds, the CT-5364A will go into a firmware update state (CFE boot mode). The firmware can then be updated using an Internet browser pointed to the default IP address.

  • Page 11: Led Indicators

    2.2 LED I ndicators The front panel LED indicators are shown below and explained in the following table. This information can be used to check the status of the device and its connections. Color Mode Function The device is powered up. Green The device is powered down.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Web User Interface

    Chapter 3 Web User Interface This section describes how to access the device via the web user interface (WUI) using an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer (version 5.0 and later). 3.1 Default S ettings The factory default settings of this device are summarized below. •...

  • Page 13: Ip Configuration

    3.2 IP C onfiguration DHCP MODE When the CT-5364A powers up, the onboard DHCP server will switch on. The DHCP server issues and reserves IP addresses for LAN devices, such as your PC. To obtain an IP address from the DCHP server, follow the steps provided below.
  • Page 14 STATIC IP MODE In static IP mode, you assign IP settings to your PC manually. Follow these steps to configure your PC IP address to use subnet 192.168.1.x. NOTE: The following procedure assumes you are running Windows XP. However, the general steps involved are similar for most operating systems (OS).

  • Page 15: Login Procedure

    3.3 Login P rocedure Perform the following steps to login to the web user interface. NOTE: The default settings can be found in section 3.1. STEP 1: Start the Internet browser and enter the default IP address for the device in the Web address field.
  • Page 16 STEP 3: After successfully logging in for the first time, you will reach this screen.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Quick Setup

    The selections available on the main menu are based upon the configured connection type and user account privileges. The Quick Setup screen allows the user to configure the CT-5364A for ADSL connectivity and Internet access. It also guides the user though the WAN network setup first and then the LAN interface setup.

  • Page 18: Auto Quick Setup

    NOTE: Up to sixteen PVC profiles can be configured and saved on the flash memory. To activate a particular PVC profile, you need to navigate all the Quick Setup pages until the last summary page, then click on the Finish button and reboot the system.

  • Page 19: Manual Quick Setup

    4.2 Manual Quick Setup STEP 1: Click Quick Setup and un-tick the DSL Auto-connect checkbox to enable manual configuration of the connection type. Untick this checkbox to enable manual setup and display the following screen. STEP 2: Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) values.
  • Page 20 NOTE: Subsections 4.2.1 - 4.2.4 describe the PVC setup procedure further. Choosing different connection types pops up different settings requests. Enter settings as directed by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 21: Ppp Over Atm (Pppoa) And Ppp Over Ethernet (Pppoe)

    4.2.1 PPP over ATM (PPPoA) and PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) STEP 4: Select the PPP over ATM (PPPoA) or PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) radio button and click Next. The following screen appears. PPP Username/PPP Password: The PPP Username and the PPP password requirement are dependent on the particular requirements of the ISP or the ADSL service provider.
  • Page 22 • The public IP address assigned by the remote side using the PPP/IPCP protocol is actually not used on the WAN PPP interface. Instead, it is forwarded to the PC LAN interface through DHCP. Only one PC on the LAN can be connected to the remote, since the DHCP server within the device has only a single IP address to assign to a LAN device.
  • Page 23 Enable IGMP Multicast: Tick the checkbox to enable IGMP multicast (proxy). IGMP (Internet Group Membership Protocol) is a protocol used by IP hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any immediately neighboring multicast routers. Enable WAN Service: Tick this item to enable the ATM service. Untick it to stop the ATM service. Service Name: This is a user defined label.
  • Page 24 The Device Setup screen allows the user to configure the LAN interface IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP server. To enable DHCP, select Enable DHCP server and enter starting and ending IP addresses and the leased time Since the router occupies the first two IP addresses (192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2), the default private address range provided by the ISP server in the router is 192.168.1.3 through 192.168.1.254.
  • Page 25 Step 8: The WAN Setup-Summary screen presents the proposed configuration. Click Back to modify these settings. To apply these settings, click Save/Reboot. The router will save the configuration and reboot. After the router reboots, the Web UI will refresh to the Device Info screen.

  • Page 26: Mac Encapsulation Routing (Mer)

    4.2.2 MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER) Step 4: Select the MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER) radio button and click Next. Enter information provided to you by your ISP to configure the WAN IP settings. NOTE: DHCP can be enabled for PVC in MER mode if Obtain an IP address automatically is chosen.
  • Page 27 Enable NAT If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this checkbox. The NAT submenu will display after the next reboot. The user can then configure NAT-related features. If a private IP address is not used on the LAN side, this checkbox should not be selected so as to free up system resources.
  • Page 28 The Device Setup screen allows the user to configure the LAN interface IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP server. To enable DHCP, select Enable DHCP server and enter starting and ending IP addresses and the leased time. Since the router occupies the first two IP addresses (192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2), the default private address range provided by the ISP server in the router is 192.168.1.3 through 192.168.1.254.
  • Page 29 Step 8: The WAN Setup-Summary screen presents the proposed configuration. Click Back to modify these settings. To apply these settings, click Save/Reboot. The router will save the configuration and reboot. After the router reboots, the Web UI will refresh to the Device Info screen.

  • Page 30: Ip Over Atm

    4.2.3 IP Over ATM Step 4: Select the IP over ATM (IPoA) radio button and click Next. NOTE: DHCP is not supported over IPoA. The user must enter the IP address or WAN interface for the default gateway setup and the DNS server addresses provided by their ISP.
  • Page 31 Enable Firewall If the firewall checkbox is selected, the Security submenu will display after the next reboot. The user can then configure firewall features. If the firewall is not used, this checkbox should not be selected so as to free up system resources. Enable IGMP Multicast: Tick the checkbox to enable IGMP multicast (proxy).
  • Page 32 To configure a secondary IP address for the LAN port, click the checkbox shown. STEP 7: Click Next to continue. To enable the wireless function, select the radio button (as shown) and input a new SSID (if desired). Click Next to display the final setup screen. Step 8: The WAN Setup-Summary screen presents the proposed configuration.

  • Page 33: Bridging

    4.2.4 Bridging Step 4: Select the Bridging radio button and click Next. The following screen appears. S elect Enable Bridge Service and click Next. Step 5: On this screen, you can change the LAN IP address of the router. NOTE: In bridge mode, the router is not associated with a WAN IP address.
  • Page 34 STEP 6: Click Next to continue. To enable the wireless function, select the radio button (as shown) and input a new SSID (if desired). Click Next to display the final setup screen. Step 7: The WAN Setup-Summary screen presents the proposed configuration. Click Back to modify these settings.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Device Information

    Chapter 5 Device Information The web user interface window is divided into two frames, the main menu (at left) and the display screen (on the right). The main menu has several options and selecting each of these options opens a submenu with more selections. NOTE: The menu items shown are based upon the configured connection(s) and user account privileges.

  • Page 36: Wan

    5.1 WAN Select WAN from the Device Info submenu to display the configured PVC(s). Port/VPI/VCI Shows the values of the ATM VPI/VCI VLAN Mux Shows 802.1Q VLAN ID Con. ID Shows the connection ID Category Shows the ATM service classes Service Shows the name for WAN connection Interface...

  • Page 37: Statistics

    5.2 Statistics This selection provides LAN, WAN, ATM and ADSL statistics. NOTE: These screens are updated every 15 seconds. 5.2.1 LAN Statistics This screen shows data traffic statistics for each LAN interface. Heading Description Interface LAN interface(s) Received/Transmitted: - Bytes Number of bytes - Pkts Number of packets...

  • Page 38: Wan Statistics

    5.2.2 WAN Statistics This screen shows data traffic statistics for each WAN interface. Service Shows the service type VPI/VCI Shows the values of the ATM VPI/VCI Protocol Shows the connection type, such as PPPoE, PPPoA, etc. Interface Shows connection interfaces Received/Transmitted - Bytes Rx/TX (receive/transmit) packets in bytes - Pkts...

  • Page 39: Atm Statistics

    5.2.3 ATM Statistics The following figure shows Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) statistics. ATM Interface Statistics Heading Description In Octets Number of received octets over the interface Out Octets Number of transmitted octets over the interface In Errors Number of cells dropped due to uncorrectable HEC errors In Unknown Number of received cells discarded during cell header validation, including cells with unrecognized VPI/VCI values, and cells with...
  • Page 40 AAL5 Interface Statistics Heading Description In Octets Number of received AAL5/AAL0 CPCS PDU octets Out Octets Number of received AAL5/AAL0 CPCS PDU octets transmitted In Ucast Pkts Number of received AAL5/AAL0 CPCS PDUs passed to a higher-layer for transmission Out Ucast Pkts Number of received AAL5/AAL0 CPCS PDUs received from a higher layer for transmission In Errors...

  • Page 41: Adsl Statistics

    5.2.4 ADSL Statistics Field Description Mode Line Coding format, that can be selected G.dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2 Type Channel type Interleave or Fast Line Coding Trellis On/Off Status Lists the status of the DSL link Link Power State Link output power state. PhyR Status: A new impulse noise protection technology that uses to improve voice, data and video services.
  • Page 42 Output Power (dBm) Total upstream output power Attainable Rate (Kbps) The sync rate you would obtain. Rate (Kbps) Current sync rate. Super Frames Total number of super frames Super Frame Errors Number of super frames received with errors RS Words Total number of Reed-Solomon code errors RS Correctable Errors Total Number of RS with correctable errors...
  • Page 43 Within the ADSL Statistics window, a Bit Error Rate (BER) test can be started using the ADSL BER Test button. A small window will open when the button is pressed; it will appear as shown below. Click Start to start the test or Close. If the test is successful, the pop-up window will display as follows.

  • Page 44: Route

    5.3 Route Choose Route to display the routes that the CT-5364A has found. Field Description Destination Destination network or destination host Gateway Next hub IP address Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of Destination Flag U: route is up !: reject route...

  • Page 45: Arp

    5.4 ARP Click ARP to display the ARP information. Field Description IP address Shows IP address of host pc Flags Complete, Incomplete, Permanent, or Publish HW Address Shows the MAC address of host pc Device Shows the connection interface 5.5 DHCP Click DHCP to display all DHCP Leases.

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 Advanced Setup

    Chapter 6 Advanced Setup This chapter explains the following screens: 6.1 WAN 6.8 DNS 6.2 LAN 6.9 DSL 6.3 NAT 6.10 Print Server 6.4 Security 6.11 Interface Group 6.5 Parental Control 6.12 IP Sec 6.6 Quality of Service (QoS) 6.13 Certificate 6.7 Routing 6.1 WAN This screen allows for the advanced configuration of WAN interfaces.

  • Page 47: Vlan Mux

    Firewall Shows enable or disable Firewall Shows enable or disable QoS State Shows enable or disable WAN connection Remove Select or deselect the connection for removal Edit Click Edit to change connection settings 6.1.1 VLAN Mux VLAN Mux is a form of VLAN tagging that allows multiple protocols over a single connection.
  • Page 48 PVCs can be added using the regular procedure, however, now multiple protocols can exist over the same connection, as long as the 802.1Q VLAN IDs differ. The graphic below shows an example of three protocols over the same connection.

  • Page 49: Msp

    6.1.2 Multi-Service over PVC (MSP) supports multiple protocols over a single connection. As with the VLAN Mux function, PPPoE, Bridge and MER protocols can coexist, while IPoA and PPPoA are not supported. This function supports remote management by bridge protocol in addition to multimedia applications over a single PVC. Configuring MSP is a two-part process: Part 1 - Create multiple PVCs (One Bridge + multiple PPPoE / One MER) Part 2 - Use Port Mapping to connect LAN / WAN interfaces...
  • Page 50 Part 2 Go to Advanced Setup – Interface Group screen and select the Enable Virtual Ports checkbox. The screen will display as follows. NOTE: Only the Bridge PVC is shown on the Port Mapping configuration. It is in the format of “nas_x_y_z” where x=port, y=vpi, and z=vci. To continue, click the Add button at the bottom of the screen shown above.
  • Page 51 NOTE: If you wish to maintain local access to the web user interface, avoid grouping the Ethernet interface that is attached to the host PC.

  • Page 52: Lan

    6.2 LAN Configure local area network (LAN) settings here. Consult the field descriptions below for more details. GroupName: Select an Interface Group. LAN INTERFACE IP Address: Enter the IP address for the LAN port. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for the LAN port. Enable UPnP: Tick the box to enable Universal Plug and Play.
  • Page 53 Force IGMP Proxy version on WAN side: V2 is selected by default. Select V3 if required. Enable IGMP Snooping: Enable by ticking the checkbox . Standard Mode: In standard mode, multicast traffic will flood to all bridge ports when no client subscribes to a multicast group –...
  • Page 54 DHCP Server Relay: Enable with checkbox and enter DHCP Server IP address. This allows the Router to relay the DHCP packets to the remote DHCP server. The remote DHCP server will provide the IP address. This option is hidden if NAT is enabled LAN INTERFACE To configure a secondary IP address, tick the checkbox ...

  • Page 55: Nat

    6.3 NAT To display this option, NAT must be enabled in at least one PVC shown on the Advanced Setup - WAN screen. (NAT is not an available option in Bridge mode) 6.3.1 Virtual Servers Virtual Servers allow you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side (identified by Protocol and External port) to the Internal server with private IP addresses on the LAN side.

  • Page 56: Port Triggering

    Field/Header Description Select a Service User should select the service from the list. Custom Server User can enter the name of their choice. Server IP Address Enter the IP address for the server. External Port Start Enter the starting external port number (when you select Custom Server).
  • Page 57 Consult the table below for field and header descriptions. Field/Header Description Use Interface Select the WAN interface from the drop-down box. Select an Application User should select the application from the list. Custom Application User can enter the name of their choice. Trigger Port Start Enter the starting trigger port number (when you select custom application).

  • Page 58: Dmz Host

    6.3 DMZ H ost The DSL router will forward IP packets from the WAN that do not belong to any of the applications configured in the Virtual Servers table to the DMZ host computer. To Activate the DMZ host, enter the DMZ host IP address and click Save/Apply. To Deactivate the DMZ host, clear the IP address field and click Save/Apply.

  • Page 59: Security

    6.4 Security To display this function, you must enable the firewall feature in WAN Setup. For detailed descriptions, with examples, please consult Appendix A - Firewall. 6.4.1 IP Filtering This screen sets filter rules that limit IP traffic (Outgoing/Incoming). Multiple filter rules can be set and each applies at least one limiting condition.
  • Page 60 Consult the table below for field descriptions. Field Description Filter Name The filter rule label Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP, UDP, or ICMP. Source IP address Enter source IP address. Source Subnet Mask Enter source subnet mask. Source Port (port or port:port) Enter source port number or range.

  • Page 61: Mac Filtering

    Each network device has a unique 48-bit MAC address. This can be used to filter (block or forward) packets based on the originating device. MAC filtering policy and rules for the CT-5364A can be set according to the following procedure. The MAC Filtering Global Policy is defined as follows. FORWARDED means that all MAC layer frames will be FORWARDED except those matching the MAC filter rules.

  • Page 62: Parental Control

    Consult the table below for detailed field descriptions. Field Description Protocol Type PPPoE, IPv4, IPv6, AppleTalk, IPX, NetBEUI, IGMP Destination MAC Address Defines the destination MAC address Source MAC Address Defines the source MAC address Frame Direction Select the incoming/outgoing packet interface WAN Interfaces Applies the filter to selected WAN interfaces in bridge mode.
  • Page 63 Click Add to display the following screen. See below for field descriptions. Click Save/Apply to add a time restriction. User Name: A user-defined label for this restriction. Browser's MAC Address: MAC address of the PC running the browser. Other MAC Address: MAC address of another LAN device. Days of the Week: The days the restrictions apply.

  • Page 64: Url Filter

    6.5.2 URL Filter This screen allows for the creation of a filter rule for access rights to websites based on their URL address and port number. Click Add to display the following screen. Enter the URL address and port number then click Save/Apply to add the entry to the URL filter.

  • Page 65: Quality Of Service (Q O S)

    6.6 Quality of Se rvice ( QoS) NOTE: QoS must be enabled in at least one PVC to display this option. 6.6.1 Queue Management Configuration To Enable QoS tick the checkbox  and select a Default DSCP Mark. Click Save/Apply to activate QoS. QoS and DSCP Mark are defined as follows: Quality of Service (QoS): This provides different priority to different users or data flows, or guarantees a certain level of performance to a data flow in accordance with...
  • Page 66 Click Add to display the following screen. Queue Configuration Status: Select Enable or Disable the Queue entry. Queue: Assign queue to a specific network interface with QoS enabled. Queue Precedence: Configure precedence for the Queue entry. Lower integer values for precedence imply higher priority for this entry relative to others.

  • Page 67: Qos Classification

    6.6.3 QoS Classification The network traffic classes are listed in the following table. Click Add to configure a network traffic class rule and Enable to activate it. To delete an entry from the list, click Remove. This screen creates a traffic class rule to classify the upstream traffic, assign queuing priority and optionally overwrite the IP header DSCP byte.
  • Page 68 Field Description Rule Order Last or null are the only options. Rule Status Disable or enable the rule. Assign Classification The queue configurations are presented in this format: Queue “Interfacename&Prece P&Queue Q” where P and Q are the Precedence and Queue Key values for the corresponding Interface as listed on the Queue Config screen.

  • Page 69: Routing

    6.7 Routing This option controls Default Gateway, Static Route, Policy Routing and RIP. NOTE: In bridge mode, the RIP screen is hidden while the other configuration screens are shown but ineffective. 6.7.1 Default Gateway If Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway checkbox is selected, this router will accept the first received default gateway assignment from one of the PPPoA, PPPoE or MER/DHCP enabled PVC(s).

  • Page 70: Static Route

    6.7.2 Static Route This option allows for the configuration of static routes by destination IP. Click Add to create a static route or click Remove to delete a static route. Click the Add button to display the following screen. Enter Destination Network Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and/or WAN Interface.

  • Page 71: Rip

    6.7.3 To activate RIP, configure the RIP version/operation mode and select the Enabled checkbox  for at least one WAN interface before clicking Save/Apply. 6.8 DNS 6.8.1 DNS Server If 'Enable Automatic Assigned DNS' checkbox is selected, this router will accept the first received DNS assignment from one of the PPPoA, PPPoE or MER/DHCP enabled PVC(s) during the connection establishment.

  • Page 72: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS service allows you to map a dynamic IP address to a static hostname in any of many domains, allowing the CT-5364A to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet. To add a dynamic DNS service, click Add. The following screen will display.

  • Page 73: Dsl

    6.9 DSL The DSL Settings screen allows for the selection of DSL modulation modes. For optimum performance, the modes selected should match those of your ISP. DSL Mode Data Transmission Rate - Mbit/s (Megabits per second) G.Dmt Downstream: 12 Mbit/s Upstream: 1.3 Mbit/s G.lite Downstream:...

  • Page 74: Print Server

    6.10 Print Server The CT-5364A provides printer support through a high-speed USB2.0 host port. Please refer to Appendix E for detailed installation instructions.

  • Page 75: Interface Grouping

    6.11 Interface G rouping Interface Grouping supports multiple ports to PVC and bridging groups. Each group performs as an independent network. To use this feature, you must create mapping groups with appropriate LAN and WAN interfaces using the Add button. The Remove button removes mapping groups, returning the ungrouped interfaces to the Default group.
  • Page 76 DHCP Vendor IDs Add support to automatically map LAN interfaces using DHCP vendor ID (option 60). The local DHCP server will forward these types of requests to a remote DHCP server. For example, imagine there are 4 PVCs (0/33, 0/36, 0/37, 0/38), VPI/VCI=0/33 is for PPPoE while the other PVCs are for IP set-top box use, and the LAN interfaces are ENET1, ENET2, ENET3, and ENET4.

  • Page 77: Ip Sec

    6.12 IP S ec You can add, edit or remove IPSec tunnel mode connections from this page. Click Add New Connection to add a new IPSec termination rule. The following screen will display. IPSec Connection Name User-defined label Remote IPSec Gateway Address The location of the Remote IPSec Gateway.
  • Page 78 Tunnel access from local IP Specify the acceptable host IP on the local addresses side. Choose Single or Subnet. IP Address/Subnet Mask for VPN If you chose Single, please enter the host IP address for VPN. If you chose Subnet, please enter the subnet information for VPN.
  • Page 79 The Manual key exchange method options are summarized in the table below. Manual Key Exchange Method Encryption Algorithm DES / 3DES / AES (aes-cbc) Encryption Key DES: 16 digit Hex, 3DES: 48 digit Hex Authentication Algorithm MD5 / SHA1 Authentication Key MD5: 32 digit Hex, SHA1: 40 digit Hex SPI (default is 101) Enter a Hex value from 100-FFFFFFFF...

  • Page 80: Certificate

    6.13 Certificate A certificate is a public key, attached with its owner’s information (company name, server name, personal real name, contact e-mail, postal address, etc) and digital signatures. There will be one or more digital signatures attached to the certificate, indicating that these entities have verified that this certificate is valid.
  • Page 81 The following table is provided for your reference. Field Description Certificate Name A user-defined name for the certificate. Common Name Usually, the fully qualified domain name for the machine. Organization Name The exact legal name of your organization. Do not abbreviate. State/Province Name The state or province where your organization is located.

  • Page 82: Trusted Ca

    6.13.2 Trusted CA CA is an abbreviation for Certificate Authority, which is a part of the X.509 system. It is itself a certificate, attached with the owner information of this certificate authority; but its purpose is not encryption/decryption. Its purpose is to sign and issue certificates, in order to prove that these certificates are valid.

  • Page 83: Chapter 7 Wireless

    Chapter 7 Wireless The Wireless menu provides access to the wireless options discussed below. 7.1 Basic The Basic option allows you to configure basic features of the wireless LAN interface. Among other things, you can enable or disable the wireless LAN interface, hide the network from active scans, set the wireless network name (also known as SSID) and restrict the channel set based on country requirements.
  • Page 84 Option Description Disable WMM Stops the router from ‘advertising’ its Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Advertise functionality, which provides basic quality of service for time-sensitive applications (e.g. VoIP, Video). Enable Not supported. Wireless Multicast Forwarding SSID Sets the wireless network name. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier.

  • Page 85: Security

    7.2 Security The following screen appears when Wireless Security is selected. The options shown here allow you to configure security features of the wireless LAN interface. Click Save/Apply to implement new configuration settings. WIRELESS SECURITY Wireless security settings can be configured according to Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or Manual Setup.
  • Page 86 The settings for WPA authentication are shown below. The settings for WPA-PSK authentication are shown next. WEP Encryption This option specifies whether data sent over the network is encrypted. The same network key is used for data encryption and network authentication. Four network keys can be defined although only one can be used at any one time.

  • Page 87: Wps

    Every WPS c ertified d evice h as b oth a P IN number and a push button, located on the device or accessed through device software. The CT-5364A has both a WPS button on the side panel and a virtual button accessed from the web user interface (WUI).
  • Page 88 Note: The WSC AP mode is Configured by default. Step 2: For the Pre-Shared Key (PSK) modes, enter a WPA Pre-Shared Key (The WPA Pre-Shared Key is set by default). Step 3: Click the Save/Apply button at the bottom of the screen. IIIa.
  • Page 89 Now go to Step 8 (part IV. Check Connection) to check the WPS connection. IIIb. WPS – PIN CONFIGURATION Using this method, security settings are configured with a personal identification number (PIN). The PIN can be found on the device itself or within the software. The PIN may be generated randomly in the latter case.
  • Page 90 Proceed to Step 8 to check the connection. III. CHECK CONNECTION Step 8: If the WPS setup method was successful, you will be able access the wireless AP from the client. The client software should show the status. The figure below shows an example of a successful connection. Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon from the Network Connections window (or the system tray) to confirm the new connection.

  • Page 92: Mac Filter

    7.3 MAC Fil ter This option allows access to the router to be restricted based upon MAC addresses. To add a MAC Address filter, click the Add button shown below. To delete a filter, select it from the MAC Address table below and click the Remove button. Option Description Select...

  • Page 93: Wireless Bridge

    7.4 Wireless B ridge This screen allows for the configuration of wireless bridge features of the WLAN interface. See the table beneath for detailed explanations of the various options. Click Save/Apply to implement new configuration settings. Feature Description AP Mode Selecting Wireless Bridge (aka Wireless Distribution System) disables Access Point (AP) functionality, while selecting Access Point enables AP functionality.

  • Page 94: Advanced

    7.5 Advanced The Advanced screen allows you to configure advanced features of the wireless LAN interface. You can select a particular channel on which to operate (In the U.S only channel 1-11 can be selected), force the transmission rate to a particular speed, set the fragmentation threshold, set the RTS threshold, set the wakeup interval for clients in power-save mode, set the beacon interval for the access point, set XPress mode and set whether short or long preambles are used.
  • Page 95 Field Description Bandwidth Select 20GHz or 40GHz bandwidth. 40GHz bandwidth uses two adjacent 20GHz bands for increased data throughput. Control Sideband Select Upper or Lower sideband when in 40GHz mode. 802.11n Rate Set the physical transmission rate (PHY) from 6.5 to 130 Mbps. 802.11n Turn Off for maximized throughput.
  • Page 96 Field Description Global Max Clients The maximum number of clients that can connect to the router. Xpress Xpress Technology is compliant with draft specifications of two Technology planned wireless industry standards. Afterburner Afterburner technology is an enhancement for the 54g™ Technology platform and can achieve optimal speeds when all network devices include the new technology.

  • Page 97: Station Info

    7.6 Station In fo This page shows authenticated wireless stations and their status. Click the Refresh button to update the list of stations in the WLAN. Consult the table below for descriptions of each column heading. Heading Description Lists the MAC address of all the stations. Associated Lists all the stations that are associated with the Access Point, along with the amount of time since packets were transferred...

  • Page 98: Chapter 8 Diagnostics

    Bridge Connection PPPoE Connection The Diagnostics menu provides feedback on the connection status of the CT-5364A. If a test displays a fail status, click the Test button to retest and confirm the error. If the test continues to fail, click...

  • Page 99: Chapter 9 Management

    Chapter 9 Management The Management menu has the following maintenance functions and processes: 9.1 Settings 9.5 Internet Time 9.2 System Log 9.6 Access Control 9.3 SNMP Agent 9.7 Update Software 9.4 TR-069 Client 9.8 Reboot 9.1 Settings This includes Backup Settings, Update Settings, and...

  • Page 100: Restore Default

    PC IP configuration to match your new settings. NOTE: This entry has the same effect as the Reset button. The CT-5364A board hardware and the boot loader support the reset to default. If the Reset button is continuously pressed for more than 5 seconds, the boot loader...

  • Page 101: System Log

    9.2 System L og This function allows a system log to be kept and viewed upon request. Follow the steps below to configure, enable, and view the system log. STEP 1: Click Configure System Log, as shown below (circled in Red). STEP 2: Select desired options and click Apply/Save.
  • Page 102 “Emergency” down to this configured level will be recorded to the log buffer on the CT-5364A SDRAM. When the log buffer is full, the newer event will wrap up to the top of the log buffer and overwrite the old event.

  • Page 103: Snmp Agent

    9.3 SNMP Agent Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows a management application to retrieve statistics and status from the SNMP agent in this device. Select desired values and click Save/Apply to configure SNMP options. 9.4 TR-069 C lient WAN Management Protocol (TR-069) allows an Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics to this device.
  • Page 104 Option Description Inform Disable/Enable TR-069 client on the CPE. Inform Interval The duration in seconds of the interval for which the CPE MUST attempt to connect with the ACS and call the Inform method. ACS URL URL for the CPE to connect to the ACS using the CPE WAN Management Protocol.

  • Page 105: Internet Time

    9.5 Internet T ime This option automatically synchronizes the router time with Internet timeservers. To enable time synchronization, tick the corresponding checkbox , choose your preferred time server(s), select the correct time zone offset, and click Save/Apply. NOTE: Internet Time must be activated to use Parental Control (page 61).

  • Page 106: Access Control

    9.6 Access C ontrol The Access Control option under Management menu bar configures the access-related parameters, including three parts: Services, IP Address, and Passwords. 9.6.1 Services The Services option limits or opens the access services over the LAN or WAN. These services are provided FTP, HTTP, ICMP, SSH (Security Socket Share), TELNET, and TFTP.

  • Page 107: Ip Addresses

    9.6.2 IP Addresses The IP Addresses option limits the access by IP address. If the Access Control Mode is enabled, only the allowed IP addresses can access the router. Before you enable it, configure the IP addresses by clicking the Add button. Enter the IP address and click Apply to allow the PC with this IP address managing the DSL Router.

  • Page 108: Passwords

    9.6.3 Passwords This screen is used to configure the user account access passwords for the device. Access to the CT-5364A is controlled through the following three user accounts: • root - has unrestricted access to change and view the configuration.

  • Page 109: Update Software

    9.7 Update Software This option allows for firmware upgrades from a locally stored file. STEP 1: Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP. STEP 2: Enter the path and filename of the firmware image file in the Software File Name field or click the Browse button to locate the image file.

  • Page 110: Reboot

    9.8 Reboot To save the current configuration and reboot the router, click Save/Reboot. NOTE: You may need to close the browser window and wait for 2 minutes before reopening it. It may also be necessary, to reset your PC IP configuration.

  • Page 111: Appendix A - Firewall

    Appendix A - Firewall STATEFUL PACKET INSPECTION Refers to an architecture, where the firewall keeps track of packets on each connection traversing all its interfaces and makes sure they are valid. This is in contrast to static packet filtering which only examines a packet based on the information in the packet header.
  • Page 112 Example 1: Filter Name : In_Filter1 Protocol : TCP Policy : Allow Source IP Address : 210.168.219.45 Source Subnet Mask : 255.255.0.0 Source Port : 80 Dest. IP Address : NA Dest. Subnet Mask : NA Dest. Port : NA Selected WAN interface : br0 This filter will ACCEPT all TCP packets coming from WAN interface “br0”...
  • Page 113 DAYTIME PARENTAL CONTROL This feature restricts access of a selected LAN device to an outside Network through the CT-5364A, as per chosen days of the week and the chosen times. Example: User Name : FilterJohn Browser's MAC Address : 00:25:46:78:63:21...

  • Page 114: Appendix B - Pin Assignments

    Appendix B - Pin Assignments ETHERNET Ports (RJ45) Definition Definition Transmit data+ Transmit data- Receive data- Receive data+...

  • Page 115: Appendix C - Specifications

    Appendix C - Specifications Hardware Interface RJ-11 X 1 for ADSL, RJ-45 X 1 for ETH WAN, RJ-45 X 4 for LAN, USB Host, Power Switch X 1, Reset Button X 1, WPS X 1, Wi-Fi Antenna X 2 WAN Interface ADSL standard ITU-T G.992.5, ITU-T G.992.3, ITU-T G.992.1, ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 G.992.5 (ADSL2+) Downstream : 24 Mbps...
  • Page 116 Relative humidity ........5 ~ 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions ........205 mm (W) x 48 mm (H) x 145 mm (D) Kit Weight (1*CT-5364A, 1*RJ11 cable, 1*RJ45 cable, 1*power adapter, 1*CD-ROM) = 0.9 kg Certifications .................. CE, FCC NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice...

  • Page 117: Appendix D - Ssh Client

    Appendix D - SSH Client Unlike Microsoft Windows, Linux OS has a ssh client included. For Windows users, there is a public domain one called “putty” that can be downloaded from here: http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html To access the ssh client you must first enable SSH access for the LAN or WAN from the Management ...

  • Page 118: Appendix E - Printer Server

    Appendix E - Printer Server These steps explain the procedure for enabling the Printer Server. STEP 1: Enable Print Server from Web User Interface. Select Enable on-board print server checkbox  and enter Printer name and Make and model NOTE: The Printer name can be any text string up to 40 characters.
  • Page 119 STEP 2: Go to the Printers and Faxes application in the Control Panel and select the Add a printer function (as located on the side menu below). STEP 3: Click Next to continue when you see the dialog box below.
  • Page 120 STEP 4: Select Network Printer and click Next. STEP 5: Select Connect to a printer on the Internet and enter your printer link. (e.g. http://192.168.1.1:631/printers/hp3845) and click Next. NOTE: The printer name must be the same name entered in the ADSL modem WEB UI “printer server setting”...
  • Page 121 STEP 6: Click Have Disk and insert the printer driver CD. STEP 7: Select driver file directory on CD-ROM and click OK. STEP 8: Once the printer name appears, click OK.
  • Page 122 STEP 9: Choose Yes or No for default printer setting and click Next. STEP 10:Click Finish.
  • Page 123 STEP 11:Check the status of printer from Windows Control Panel, printer window. Status should show as Ready.

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