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- Page 1 Freeway DSL User’s Manual ADSL2+ 4-Port Switch Wireless Router Freeway DSL Series User’s Manual Revision 0.2 Feb. 2009...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................1 ........................1 EATURES ....................1 YSTEM EQUIREMENT FREEWAY DSL OVERVIEW ................... 2 LED D ..................... 2 ESCRIPTION ....................3 ORTS AND UTTONS DSL................4 NSTALLING YOUR REEWAY SETTING UP YOUR FREEWAY DSL................5 DSL .................. - Page 3 Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.8.3 Password ......................40 4.8.4 Upgrade Firmware ..................... 41 4.8.5 ACL Configuration....................41 4.8.6 Time Zone ......................42 4.8.7 TR-069 Configuration..................43 ......................44 TATISTICS 4.9.1 Interfaces ......................44 4.9.2 ADSL........................44 APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................45 APPENDIX B.
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Page 4: Introduction
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Introduction The FREEWAY DSL is an ADSL2+ router which integrates a 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch, Wireless AP and File Server. FREEWAY DSL provides high speed ADSL2+ broadband connection and sharing it with up to four computers via the LAN ports and 32 computers via the WLAN. -
Page 5: Freeway Dsl Overview
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Freeway DSL Overview Your Freeway DSL has many ports, switches and LEDs. The features are listed below. LED Description Color Status Description Power on Green Power Power off Flashing Not bootable (POST failure) or Device malfunction DSL Good sync. -
Page 6: Ports And Buttons
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Ports and Buttons The rear panel contains the ports for the Freeway DSL's data and power connections. DSL: Connecter for accessing the Internet through ADSL line. LAN1-4: Connector for Ethernet network devices, such as a PC, hub, switch or router. USB: Connector for USB drive or Flash drive. -
Page 7: Installing Your Freeway Dsl
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Installing your Freeway DSL Locate an optimum location for the Freeway DSL. For connections to the Ethernet and DSL interfaces, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Connect the Power Adapter. Depending upon the type of network, you may want to put the power supply on an uninterruptible supply. -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Freeway Dsl
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Setting up Your Freeway DSL This section guides you through configuring your Freeway DSL. You should have your computers configured for DHCP mode and have proxies disabled on your browser. If you do not get the page as shown below, you may need to delete your temporary Internet files by flushing the cached web pages. -
Page 9: Web Configuration
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Web Configuration Status This page displays the firmware version, DSP version, interface status and Internet connection. This information will vary depending on the Internet connection status. This page is used to configure the LAN interface of your ADSL Router. Here you may change the setting for IP addresses, subnet mask, etc. -
Page 10: Wireless
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Wireless 4.3.1 Basic Settings This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your AP (Access Point). Here you may change wireless encryption settings as well as wireless network parameters. Field Description Disable Wireless... -
Page 11: Advanced Settings
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.3.2 Advanced Settings These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN. These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your AP. Field Description Authentication... - Page 12 Freeway DSL User’s Manual Beacon Specifies the interval between beacon packets, which IEEE 802.11 Interval systems use to synchronize clients. Beacon packets contain timing and other information that is broadcast over the airwaves. Any station that receives the beacon packet can then synchronize with the system broadcasting beacons.
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Page 13: Security
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.3.3 Security This page allows advanced users who have sufficient knowledge of wireless LAN to configure advanced settings for the wireless connection. The default settings shall not be changed unless you know exactly what will happen for the changes you made to your Freeway DSL. This screen allows you to setup the wireless security. - Page 14 Freeway DSL User’s Manual There are 2 types of authentication mode for WPA. Authentication Enterprise (WPA-RADIUS): WPA RADIUS uses an external RADIUS Mode server to perform user authentication. To use WPA RADIUS, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RADIUS server.
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Page 15: Access Control
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.3.4 Access Control This page allows you to manage whether a wireless client is allowed to access the AP or not based on the MAC address of device. If you choose “Allowed Listed”, only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to the AP. -
Page 16: Wps
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.3.5 WPS This page is used to configure the settings for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). It uses a push- button or a 4- or 8-digit personal identification number (PIN) to simplify the secure network setup. The PIN can be generated by software or preprogrammed into a client device and printed on an included card. -
Page 17: Mbssid (Multiple Base Service Set Identifier)
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.3.6 MBSSID (Multiple Base Service Set Identifier) This page allows you to configure one AP as several Basic Service Sets (BSSs) simultaneously. You can then assign different levels of privilege to different SSIDs (Service Set IDentifiers). Wireless clients can use different BSSIDs to associate with the same AP. Field Description VAP0-3... -
Page 18: Wan
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.4.1 Channel Configuration This page is used to configure the parameters for the channel operation modes of your ADSL Router. Field Description Enter the PVC identifier (VPI and VCI) provided by your ISP. VPI/VCI Encapsulation Select the encapsulation mode for the connection. Your ISP should inform you which mode to use. -
Page 19: Atm Settings
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.4.2 ATM Settings This page is used to configure the parameters for the ATM of your ADSL Router. You may change the setting for VPI, VCI, QoS, etc. Field Description VPI/VCI Enter the PVC identifier (VPI and VCI) provided by your ISP. Select the QoS from the drop-down list. -
Page 20: Adsl Settings
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.4.3 ADSL Settings This page allows you to select the modulation, phone line type and capability specified by your ISP. The default configuration in this page can work with most ADSL implementations. DO NOT change any setting unless you are instructed to do so. -
Page 21: Services
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Services 4.5.1 DHCP Settings The Freeway DSL supports the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This page is used to configure the Freeway DSL to be a DHCP server or a DHCP Relay agent. When acting as DHCP server, you can setup the server parameters at the DHCP Server page, while acting as DHCP Relay, you can setup the relay at the DHCP Relay page. - Page 22 Freeway DSL User’s Manual This pop-up page is used to configure the static IP base on MAC address. You can assign or delete the static IP. Input a string in hex number format, such as 00-d0-59-c6-12-43 to be the assigned IP address; input a string in digit format, such as 192.168.1.100, to be the Host MAC address.
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Page 23: Usb Storage
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.2 USB Storage This page shows the information of USB mass storage. Open a file explorer window and type in the address field: \\192.168.1.1\DeviceName where “DeviceName” is the name that was assigned to the storage device. 4.5.3 DNS 4.5.3.1 DNS Server... -
Page 24: Dynamic Dns
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.3.2 Dynamic DNS Each time your device connects to the Internet, your ISP assigns a different IP address to your device. In order for you or other users to access your device from the WAN-side, you need to manually track the IP that is currently used. -
Page 25: Firewall
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.4 Firewall 4.5.4.1 IP/Port Filtering This page allows you to create entries to identify outgoing and incoming IP traffic by specifying the source and destination IP addresses. Entries in the below table are used to restrict certain types of data packets through the ADSL Router. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. -
Page 26: Mac Filtering
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.4.2 MAC Filtering This page allows you to manage whether a LAN client is allowed to access the ADSL Router or not based on the MAC address of device. Entries in the below table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the ADSL Router. -
Page 27: Port Forwarding
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.4.3 Port Forwarding This page is used to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind your ADSL Router's NAT firewall. -
Page 28: Url Blocking
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.4.4 URL Blocking This page is used to configure the blocked FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name, such as http://www.yahoo.com) or filtered keywords. If you want to prevent computers in local network from accessing certain website (like pornography, violence, or anything you want to block), you can use this function to stop computers in local network from accessing the site you configured in this page. -
Page 29: Domain Blocking
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.4.5 Domain Blocking This page is used to configure the blocked domain. Here you can add or delete the blocked domain. Field Description Domain Blocking Select the radio button to enable/disable domain blocking function. Capability Domain Enter the domain you want to block. -
Page 30: Dmz
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.4.6 A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. -
Page 31: Igmp Proxy
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.5 IGMP Proxy The page allows you to enable or disable the IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) proxy. IGMP is used to establish the multicast groups to forward the multicast packet to the member ports. It can very effectively reduce multicast traffic from streaming and other bandwidth intensive IP applications. -
Page 32: Upnp
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.6 UPnP The Freeway DSL supports a control point for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) version 1.0, and supports two key features: NAT Traversal and Device Identification. This feature requires one active WAN interface. In addition, the host should support this feature. In the presence of multiple WAN interfaces, select an interface on which the incoming traffic is present. -
Page 33: Rip (Routing Information Protocol)
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.5.7 RIP (Routing Information Protocol) Enable the RIP if you are using this device as a RIP-enabled router to communicate with others using the Routing Information Protocol. This page is used to select the interfaces on your device that uses RIP, and the version of the protocol used. -
Page 34: Advanced
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Advanced 4.6.1 ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Table This table shows a list of learned MAC addresses (ARP table). 4.6.2 Bridging This page is used to configure the bridge parameters. A bridge is a device used to interconnect network segments and pass packets between those network segments. -
Page 35: Routing
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.6.3 Routing The Routing page enables you to define specific route for your Internet and network data. Most users do not need to define routes. On a typical small home or office LAN, the existing routes that set up the default gateways for your LAN hosts and for the Freeway DSL provide the most appropriate path for all your Internet traffic. -
Page 36: Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.6.4 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) This page is used to configure the SNMP protocol. Here you may change the setting for system description, trap IP address, community name, etc. Field Description System Description Specify a description for this system. System Contact Specify the system contact. -
Page 37: Port Mapping
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.6.5 Port Mapping This page allows you to configure various port mapping groups which contains specific Internet connections and LAN ports. The data will be only transmitted and received among the interfaces in the group. To manipulate a mapping group: To configure port mapping, please follow the following instructions: Select a group from the table. -
Page 38: Ip Qos (Quality Of Service)
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.6.6 IP QoS (Quality of Service) This page allows you to configure the data transmission priority based on layer three IP packets. Here you can assign the precedence to each incoming packet based on physical LAN port, TCP/UDP port number, and source/destination IP address/subnet masks. 4.6.7 Remote Access This page is used to enable or disable management services for the LAN and WAN. -
Page 39: Others Advanced Configuration
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.6.8 Others Advanced Configuration This page allows you to configure IP pass-through mode. Diagnostic 4.7.1 Ping This page is used to send ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network host. The diagnostic result will then be displayed. Field Description Host Address Enter the IP you want to PING and the press Go! Button to run ping... -
Page 40: Atm Loopback
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.7.2 ATM Loopback Connectivity verification is supported by the use of the OAM loopback capability for both VP ((Virtual Path) and VC (Virtual Channel) connections. This page is used to perform the VCC (Virtual Channel Connection) loopback function to check the connectivity of the VCC. Field Description Select PVC... -
Page 41: Diagnostic Test
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.7.4 Diagnostic Test The Freeway DSL is capable of testing your DSL connection. The individual tests are listed below. If a test displays a fail status, click "Run Diagnostic Test" button again to make sure the fail status is consistent. Admin 4.8.1 Commit/Reboot This page is used to commit changes to system memory and reboot your system. -
Page 42: Backup/Restore
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.8.2 Backup/Restore This page allows you to backup current settings to a file, or restores the settings from a file which was saved previously. Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factory default. This is the same function as you press the Reset button on the rear panel for more than 8 seconds. -
Page 43: Password
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.8.3 Password This page is used to set the account to access the web server of Freeway DSL. The first time you log into the system with default password and you may change it here. Empty user name and password will disable the protection. -
Page 44: Upgrade Firmware
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.8.4 Upgrade Firmware This page allows you upgrade the Freeway DSL firmware to newer version. Please note, do not power off the device during the upload because it may crash the system. To upgrade firmware, please follow the following instructions: Click the Browse button to select the firmware file. -
Page 45: Time Zone
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.8.6 Time Zone This page allows you to maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Simple Network Timing Protocol (SNTP) is a protocol used to synchronize the system time to the public SNTP servers. The Freeway DSL supports SNTP client functionality in compliance with IETF RFC2030. -
Page 46: Tr-069 Configuration
Freeway DSL User’s Manual 4.8.7 TR-069 Configuration This page is used to configure the TR-069 (WAN Management Protocol) CPE (Customer Premises Equipment). Here you may change the setting for the ACS's parameters. Field Description TR069 Enable or disable TR-069. Enter the URL of the Auto Configuration Server (ACS) ACS URL provided by the ISP. -
Page 47: Statistics
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Statistics 4.9.1 Interfaces This page shows the packet statistics for transmission and reception regarding to network interface. 4.9.2 ADSL This page shows the information of ADSL line status and statistics. -
Page 48: Appendix A. Troubleshooting
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Appendix A. Troubleshooting Below is a list of commonly asked questions. Before calling technical support, please look through these issues to see if they help solve your problem. The Freeway DSL is not functional. Check to see that the POWER LED is lit and than the network cables are installed correctly. - Page 49 Freeway DSL User’s Manual I cannot ping the Freeway DSL from the attached LAN. Verify that the IP addresses are properly configured. In most cases, you enable the Freeway DSL’s DHCP function to dynamically assign IP addresses to hosts on the attached LAN.
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Page 50: Appendix B. Specification
Freeway DSL User’s Manual Appendix B. Specification One ADSL port for WAN One USB 2.0 host port for USB mass storage or printer Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports for LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g Wireless AP ADSL Compliance Support Multi mode standard (ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, G.dmt, G.lite) ADSL2 G.dmt.bis (G.992.3) ADSL2 G.lite.bis (G.992.4) ADSL2+ (G.992.5) - Page 51 Freeway DSL User’s Manual Wireless Specification Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g for wireless LAN Frequency Band: 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band Modulations 802.11g: OFDM (64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK) 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps) Data Rate: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps Encryption Hardware-based IEEE 802.11i encryption / decryption engine Includes 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP and AES...