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- Page 1 User’s Manual XRouter (MIH-120) acsense...
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Page 2: Fcc Notice
(such as translation or transforma- tion) without permission from Macsense Connectivity, Inc. Macsense Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content without obligation among Macsense Connectivity, Inc. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 3. Do not use or store this product in an environment that exceeds temperature and humidity specifications. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......1 INTRODUCTION ....... . .2 BEFORE YOU START . -
Page 5: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL This user manual describes how to connect a LAN to the Internet using the XRouter Internet Sharing Hub, MIH-120. This manual assumes you are familiar with the basics of personal computing and network environments. The material is organized as follows:... -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the XRouter MIH-120 Internet Sharing Hub. The XRouter functions as an easy-to-use communication device that allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet affordably. With the XRouter you can get as many as 252 Macintosh or PC users online simultaneously through just one cable line or DSL, and one ISP account. -
Page 7: Easy Configuration
Introduction 4-Port Ethernet Hub Inside In addition to providing Internet sharing capability, the XRouter also functions as an Ethernet hub, offering four 10BASE-T, RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers to form a small LAN. Easy Configuration The XRouter can be configured through a Web browser, and fea- tures Web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up. -
Page 8: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Package Overview Please check to make sure your XRouter package includes the items listed below before setting up your XRouter. __ an XRouter __ a power adapter __ this user manual __ a Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors Items Required __ an account from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) __ a cable line or DSL... -
Page 9: Easy Installation
EASY INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Before connecting the XRouter to your LAN please verify that your cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly. If you are expe- riencing difficulties with your cable or DSL service, please contact your service provider before proceeding with this installation. Connecting the XRouter to Your Modem After verifying that your cable or DSL service is functioning properly, connect your cable modem or DSL modem to the XRouter by following... - Page 10 Easy Installation Connecting Computers to the XRouter When you have finished connecting the XRouter to your DSL or cable modem, you can begin connecting the Macintosh or PC computers in your local area network to the XRouter. There are two common meth- ods for connecting the computers in your LAN to the XRouter: (1) plug- ging computers directly into the XRouter, and (2) connecting the XRouter to your LAN hub.
- Page 11 Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable) to the XRouter’s No. 4 LAN port. Plug the other end of this Ethernet cable into an available port on the network hub. (NOTE: Multiple network hubs can be connected to the XRouter’s LAN ports No.1-3 if these hubs are equipped with uplink ports.
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Page 12: Software Configuration
Easy Installation Software Configuration Setting Up the TCP/IP Congratulations on installing the XRouter’s hardware! In the next pages we will show you how to enable communication between the XRouter and its managing and client computers. Part of the process of enabling communication involves setting the IP addresses for the computer that will be directly managing the XRouter’s operations and the client computers that will be receiving Internet access from the XRouter. - Page 13 To install the TCP/IP protocol: a. Keep your copy of Windows 95/98 CD-ROM on hand. (You will need it for this installation.) b. Click the Add... button from the Configuration list of the Network window. A new window appears. c. Double-click Protocol. Then, in the Select Network Protocol window, choose Microsoft on the Manufacturers list, and select TCP/IP on the right side of the list.
- Page 14 Easy Installation After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP properties window appears. To let the computer’s TCP/IP values be automatically assigned by the XRouter’s DHCP server: a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window. b. Select the item Obtain IP address automatically. The XRouter automatically assigns values for the computer’s Gateway, DNS Configuration, and IP Address.
- Page 15 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not using the XRouter’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values auto- matically, you can input these values manually. To enter values for the managing computer’s address manually: Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window.
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Page 16: Mac Os Tcp/Ip Configuration
Easy Installation Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration Open the TCP/IP control panel. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is installed on your computer. In the Configure pull-down menu that appears, select Using DHCP Server to allow the built-in DHCP server of the XRouter to assign an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration infor- mation to the client automatically. - Page 17 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not using the XRouter’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values auto- matically, you can input these values manually. To enter values for the managing computer’s address manually: In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is installed on your computer.
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Page 18: Setting Up The Xrouter Through A Web Browser
Easy Installation Setting Up the XRouter Through a Web Browser Now that you have finished configuring the TCP/IP addresses of the client and managing computers, you can begin configuring the XRouter’s Internet settings. This can be done through a standard Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, or Microsoft Internet Explorer). - Page 19 The OnePage Setup window appears. Note that this page is divided into two basic sections -- Private IP Address, and Public IP Address. Host Name - This is an optional section. Some ISPs require a host name in order to be recognized by their systems. Your ISP should provide this if needed for their systems.
- Page 20 Easy Installation Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP in the field located immediately to the right of “Specify an IP Address.” Leave the Public Subnet Mask as the default setting. In the Default Gateway IP Address field, enter the information provided by your ISP.
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Page 21: Advanced Configuration
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web Management page of the XRouter. The Advanced Menu contains four sub-menus including DHCP Settings, Virtual Server, Device Admin, and Status Monitor. DHCP Server Settings To alter the starting IP Address range, the number of users that are automatically assigned IP adressses on the LAN, or to disable the DHCP server, you must enter the DHCP Settings page to make changes. -
Page 22: Virtual Server
Advanced Configuration Virtual Server It is possible to set up your own Web or FTP server on your net- work for external Internet users to access. Internet users simply need to enter the IP address that has been assigned to you. The XRouter will redirect the request of the Internet user to the specified internal hidden IP address of the TCP port request. -
Page 23: Device Administration
Device Administration This page displays information about the firmware version and MAC address of this XRouter. You can change the password or reset the device. Selecting Yes to the Factory defaults erases previously configured settings, returning the unit to its original default settings. Status Monitor This page provides information on the working status of the XRouter. -
Page 24: Firmware Upgrade
Advanced Configuration Firmware Upgrade Macsense is continually improving the firmware (software pro- grammed on a PROM) in each of its products. The XRouter is shipped with the most up to date software available at production time. If a firmware upgrade becomes available, it will be posted in the “Service and Support”... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
• Check the RJ-45 connectors at both ends of the cable to make sure there is no faulty wiring. 5. Can't connect to MIH-120 XRouter via Web browser . • Verify that the IP address 192.168.1.1 has been correctly entered in the URL field. -
Page 26: Appendix A Specifications
APPENDIX A - Specifications Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS WAN Interface One 10BASE-T RJ-45 port LAN Interface Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Web management LED Display Power, Link/Activity for WAN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN ports Environment Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Dimensions... -
Page 27: Appendix B Hardware Description
APPENDIX B - Hardware Description Power green Indicates that there is power to the unit. Ready/Test orange Flashes during boot up WAN Port Link green Indicates proper a connection with the Internet Ethernet connection. Activity orange Flashing LED indicates that data packets are flowing through the WAN port. -
Page 28: Rear Panel Description
Rear Panel Description LAN Ethernet Ports - Four 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) ports used for linking hub/computer in a Local Area Network to the XRouter. WAN Ethernet Port - One Wide Area Network port for connecting the XRouter to the Internet via a cable or DSL modem. Reset Button - Used for resetting the XRouter’s IP Address information and user password to the factory default settings. -
Page 29: Appendix C Glossary
APPENDIX C - Glossary DHCP DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Client side computer can get one IP from DHCP server automatically. Using DHCP can save the effort of setting IP for every LAN computers. Domain Name A name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For exam- ple, the domain name "microsoft.com"... - Page 30 Appendix C Short for Internet Service Provider, a company that provides access to the Internet. For a monthly fee, the service provider gives you a software package, username, password and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log on to the Internet and browse the World Wide Web and USENET, and send and receive e-mail.