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Comtrend Corporation NexusLink 3241u User Manual

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261103-018
Version A1.0, May 17, 2017

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  • Page 1 NexusLink 3241u/3241eu Bonding IAD User Manual 261103-018 Version A1.0, May 17, 2017...
  • 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 Copyright Copyright©2017 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ......................7 2.1 H ........................... 7 ARDWARE ETUP 2.2 LED I ..........................9 NDICATORS CHAPTER 3 WEB USER INTERFACE .................... 11 3.1 D ........................11 EFAULT ETTINGS 3.2 IP C ........................
  • Page 5 5.8.4 RIP ..........................75 5.9 DNS .............................. 76 5.9.1 DNS Server ........................76 5.9.2 Dynamic DNS ......................... 77 5.10 DSL ............................. 79 5.11 DSL B ..........................81 ONDING 5.12 UP P............................82 5.13 DNS P ........................83 ROXY ELAY 5.14 P ..........................
  • Page 6 9.1.3 Restore Default ......................164 9.2 S ..........................166 YSTEM 9.3 SNMP A ..........................168 GENT 9.4 TR-069 C ........................... 169 LIENT 9.5 I ........................... 171 NTERNET 9.6 A ........................172 CCESS ONTROL 9.6.1 Passwords ......................... 172 9.6.2 Services ..........................173 9.6.3 IP Address .........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction NexusLink 3241u/3241eu is a Multi-DSL bonding IAD. It not only provides both ADSL and VDSL but also supports xDSL bonding for extend WAN access bandwidth. Integrated 5 Giga Ethernet ports and WLAN 802.11n 2.4GHz frequency band and 802.11ac 5GHz Frequency band.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    2.2 LED Indicators for details). NOTE: If pressed down for more than 60 seconds, the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu 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...
  • Page 9 Phone Ports For VoIP service, connect telephone(s) to these ports with RJ11 cables. ETH WAN PORT This port is designated to be used for Ethernet WAN functionality only. Use 1000-BASE-T RJ-45 cables to connect to Gigabit WAN server, or 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 cables for standard network usage.

  • Page 10: Led Indicators

    2.2 LED Indicators 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 11 The wireless module is ready. (i.e. installed and enabled). WiFi The wireless module is not ready. GREEN 2.4G (i.e. either not installed or disabled). Blink Data transmitting or receiving over WLAN. The wireless module is ready. (i.e. installed and enabled). WiFi The wireless module is not ready.

  • 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 Settings The factory default settings of this device are summarized below. ...

  • Page 13: Ip Configuration

    3.2 IP Configuration DHCP MODE When the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu powers up, the onboard DHCP server will switch on. Basically, 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. However, the general steps involved are similar for most operating systems (OS). Check your OS support documentation for further details.

  • Page 15: Login Procedure

    3.3 Login Procedure Perform the following steps to login to the web user interface. NOTE: The default settings can be found in section 3.1 Default Settings. 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 Device Information

    Chapter 4 Device Information The web user interface window is divided into two frames, the main menu (on the 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 18: Wan

    4.1 WAN Select WAN from the Device Info submenu to display the configured PVC(s). Heading Description Interface Name of the interface for WAN Description Name of the WAN connection Type Shows the connection type VlanMuxId Shows 802.1Q VLAN ID IPv6 Shows WAN IPv6 status Igmp Pxy Shows Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)

  • Page 19: Statistics

    4.2 Statistics This selection provides LAN, WAN, ATM and xDSL statistics. NOTE: These screens are updated automatically every 15 seconds. Click Reset Statistics to perform a manual update. 4.2.1 LAN Statistics This screen shows data traffic statistics for each LAN interface. Heading Description Interface...

  • Page 20: Wan Service

    4.2.2 WAN Service This screen shows data traffic statistics for each WAN interface. Heading Description Interface WAN interfaces Description WAN service label Received/Transmitted - Bytes Number of Bytes - Pkts Number of Packets - Errs Number of packets with errors Number of dropped packets Drops...

  • Page 21: Xtm Statistics

    4.2.3 XTM Statistics The following figure shows ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)/PTM (Packet Transfer Mode) statistics. XTM Interface Statistics Heading Description Port Number ATM PORT (0-1) In Octets Number of octets received over the interface Out Octets Number of octets transmitted over the interface In Packets Number of packets received over the interface Out Packets...

  • Page 22: Xdsl Statistics

    4.2.4 xDSL Statistics The xDSL Statistics screen displays information corresponding to the xDSL type. The two examples below (VDSL & ADSL) show this variation. VDSL...
  • Page 23 ADSL Click the Reset Statistics button to refresh this screen. Field Description Mode VDSL, VDSL2 Traffic Type ATM, PTM Status Lists the status of the DSL link Link Power State Link output power state phyR Status Shows the status of PhyR™ (Physical Layer Re-Transmission) impulse noise protection...
  • Page 24 Field Description Line Coding (Trellis) Trellis On/Off SNR Margin (0.1 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) margin Attenuation (0.1 dB) Estimate of average loop attenuation in the downstream direction Output Power Total upstream output power (0.1 dBm) Attainable Rate (Kbps) The sync rate you would obtain Rate (Kbps) Current sync rates downstream/upstream...
  • Page 25 Total ES Total Number of Errored Seconds Total SES Total Number of Severely Errored Seconds Total UAS Total Number of Unavailable Seconds xDSL BER TEST Click xDSL BER Test on the xDSL Statistics screen to test the Bit Error Rate (BER). A small pop-up window will open after the button is pressed, as shown below.
  • Page 26 xDSL TONE GRAPH Click Draw Graph on the xDSL Statistics screen and a pop-up window will display the xDSL statistics graph, including SNR, Bits per tone, QLN and Hlog of the xDSL line connection, as shown below.

  • Page 27: Route

    4.3 Route Choose Route to display the routes that the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu has found. Field Description Destination Destination network or destination host Gateway Next hop IP address Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of Destination Flag U: route is up !: reject route...

  • Page 28: Arp

    4.4 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...

  • Page 29: Dhcp

    4.5 DHCP Click DHCP to display all DHCP Leases. Field Description Hostname Shows the device/host/PC network name MAC Address Shows the Ethernet MAC address of the device/host/PC IP Address Shows IP address of device/host/PC Expires In Shows how much time is left for each DHCP Lease...
  • Page 30 Field Description IPv6 Address Shows IP address of device/host/PC MAC Address Shows the Ethernet MAC address of the device/host/PC Duration Shows leased time in hours Expires In Shows how much time is left for each DHCP Lease...

  • Page 31: Nat Session

    4.6 NAT Session This page displays all NAT connection session including both UPD/TCP protocols passing through the device. Click the “Show All” button to display the following. Field Description Source IP The source IP from which the NAT session is established Source Port The source port from which the NAT session is established Destination IP...

  • Page 32: Igmp Info

    4.7 IGMP Info Click IGMP Info to display the list of IGMP entries broadcasting through the IGMP proxy enabled WAN connection. Field Description Interface The Source interface from which the IGMP report was received The WAN interface from which the multicast traffic is received Groups The destination IGMP group address Member...

  • Page 33: Ipv6

    4.8 IPv6 4.8.1 IPv6 Info Click IPv6 Info to display the IPv6 WAN connection info. Field Description Interface WAN interface with IPv6 enabled Status Connection status of the WAN interface Address IPv6 Address of the WAN interface Prefix Prefix received/configured on the WAN interface Device Link-local Address The CPE's LAN Address Default IPv6 Gateway...

  • Page 34: Ipv6 Neighbor

    4.8.2 IPv6 Neighbor Click IPv6 Neighbor to display the list of IPv6 nodes discovered. Field Description IPv6 Address Ipv6 address of the device(s) found Flags Status of the neighbor device HW Address MAC address of the neighbor device Device Interface from which the device is located...

  • Page 35: Ipv6 Route

    4.8.3 IPv6 Route Click IPv6 Route to display the IPv6 route info. Field Description Destination Destination IP Address Gateway Gateway address used for destination IP Metric Metric specified for gateway Interface Interface used for destination IP...

  • Page 36: Cpu & Memory

    4.9 CPU & Memory Displays the system performance graphs. Shows the current loading of the CPU and memory usage with dynamic updates.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Advanced Setup

    Chapter 5 Advanced Setup 5.1 Layer 2 Interface The ATM interface screen is described here. 5.1.1 ATM Interface Add or remove ATM interface connections here. Click Add to create a new ATM interface (see Appendix F - Connection Setup). NOTE: Up to 16 ATM interfaces can be created and saved in flash memory.

  • Page 38: Eth Interface

    5.1.3 ETH Interface This screen displays the Ethernet WAN Interface configuration. Click Add to create a new connection (see Appendix F - Connection Setup). NOTE: One Ethernet WAN interface can be created and saved in flash memory. To remove a connection, select its Remove column radio button and click remove.
  • Page 39 5.2 WAN Service This screen allows for the configuration of WAN interfaces. Click the Add button to create a new connection. For connections on ATM or ETH WAN interfaces see Appendix F - Connection Setup. NOTE: In Default Mode, up to 16 WAN connections can be configured; while VLAN Mux Connection Mode supports up to 16 WAN connections.

  • Page 40: Lan

    5.3 LAN Configure the LAN interface settings and then click Apply/Save. 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 IGMP Snooping: Enable by ticking the checkbox .
  • Page 41 Standard Mode: In standard mode, multicast traffic will flood to all bridge ports when no client subscribes to a multicast group – even if IGMP snooping is enabled. Blocking Mode: In blocking mode, the multicast data traffic will be blocked and not flood to all bridge ports when there are no client subscriptions to any multicast group.
  • Page 42 LAN INTERFACE To configure a secondary IP address, tick the checkbox  outlined (in RED) below. IP Address: Enter the secondary IP address for the LAN port. Subnet Mask: Enter the secondary subnet mask for the LAN port. Ethernet Media Type: Configure auto negotiation, or enforce selected speed and duplex mode for each Ethernet port.

  • Page 43: Lan Ipv6 Autoconfig

    5.3.1 LAN IPv6 Autoconfig Configure the LAN interface settings and then click Save/Apply. Consult the field descriptions below for more details.
  • Page 44 LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address Configuration Heading Description EUI-64 Use EUI-64 algorithm to calculate link-local address from MAC address User Setting Use the Interface Identifier field to define a link-local address Static LAN IPv6 Address Configuration Heading Description Interface Address Configure static LAN IPv6 address and subnet prefix length (prefix length is required): IPv6 LAN Applications...
  • Page 45 To remove an entry, tick the corresponding checkbox  in the Remove column and then click the Remove Entries button, as shown below. Heading Description Enable RADVD Enable use of router advertisement daemon RA interval Min(sec): Minimum time to send router advertisement RA interval Max(sec): Maximum time to send router advertisement Reachable Time(ms):...
  • Page 46 Heading Description Enable MLD Snooping Enable/disable IPv6 multicast forward to LAN ports Enable MLD LAN to LAN Multicast Enable/Disable Multicast Listener Discovery between LAN ports for IPv6.

  • Page 47: Static Ip Neighbor

    5.3.2 Static IP Neighbor Click the Add button to display the following. Heading Description IP Version The IP version used for the neighbor device IP Address Define the IP Address for the neighbor device MAC Address The MAC Address of the neighbor device Associated Interface The interface where the neighbor device is located...

  • Page 48: Nat

    5.4 NAT To display this option, NAT must be enabled in at least one PVC shown in Chapter 5 Advanced Setup. NAT is not an available option in Bridge mode. 5.4.1 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 49 Consult the table below for field and header descriptions. Field/Header Description Choose All Interface Virtual server rules will be created for all WAN interfaces. Choose One Interface Select a WAN interface from the drop-down menu. Use Interface Use Interface Select a WAN interface from the drop-down box. Select a Service User should select the service from the list.

  • Page 50: Port Triggering

    Field/Header Description Internal Port Start Enter the internal port starting number (when you select Custom Server). When a service is selected the port ranges are automatically configured Internal Port End Enter the internal port ending number (when you select Custom Server). When a service is selected, the port ranges are automatically configured.
  • Page 51 Consult the table below for field and header descriptions. Field/Header Description Use Interface Select a 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 52: Dmz Host

    5.4.3 DMZ Host 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 53: Ip Address Map

    5.4.4 IP Address Map Mapping Local IP (LAN IP) to some specified Public IP (WAN IP). Consult the table below for field and header descriptions. Field/Header Description Rule The number of the rule Type Mapping type from local to public. Local Start IP The beginning of the local IP Local End IP...

  • Page 54: Alg/Pass-Through

    One to One: mapping one local IP to a specific public IP Many to One: mapping a range of local IP to a specific public IP Many to Many(Overload): mapping a range of local IP to a different range of public IP Many to Many(No Overload): mapping a range of local IP to a same range of public IP...

  • Page 55: Security

    5.5 Security To display this function, you must enable the firewall feature in WAN Setup. For detailed descriptions, with examples, please consult Appendix A - Firewall. 5.5.1 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 56 Consult the table below for field descriptions. Field Description Filter Name The filter rule label. IP Version IPv4 selected by default. Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP, UDP, or ICMP. Source IP address Enter source IP address. Source Port (port or port:port) Enter source port number or range. Destination IP address Enter destination IP address.
  • Page 57 Consult the table below for field descriptions. Field Description Filter Name The filter rule label IP Version IPv4 selected by default. Protocol TCP, TCP/UDP, UDP, or ICMP. Policy Permit/Drop packets specified by the firewall rule. Source IP address Enter source IP address. Source Port (port or port:port) Enter source port number or range.
  • Page 58 Denial of Service Denial of Services currently provides Syn-flood protection, furtive port scanner protection and Ping of death protection. This web page allows you to activate/de-activate them and to set the maximum average limit (packet per second) and the maximum burst (packet amount) for each protection. Click the Apply/Save button to save and (de)activate the protection.

  • Page 59: Mac Filtering

    5.5.2 MAC Filtering NOTE: This option is only available in bridge mode. Other modes use 5.5.1 IP Filtering to perform a similar function. 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 AR-5381u can be set according to the following procedure.
  • Page 60 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 the selected bridge interface...

  • Page 61: Parental Control

    5.6 Parental Control This selection provides WAN access control functionality. 5.6.1 Time Restriction This feature restricts access from a LAN device to an outside network through the device on selected days at certain times. Make sure to activate the Internet Time server synchronization as described in 9.5 Internet Time, so that the scheduled...

  • Page 62: Url Filter

    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. Start Blocking Time: The time the restrictions start. End Blocking Time: The time the restrictions end.
  • Page 63 A maximum of 100 entries can be added to the URL Filter list.

  • Page 64: Quality Of Service (Qos)

    5.7 Quality of Service (QoS) NOTE: QoS must be enabled in at least one PVC to display this option. (See Appendix F - Connection Setup for detailed PVC setup instructions). 5.7.1 Queue Management Configuration To Enable QoS tick the checkbox  and select a Default DSCP Mark. Click Apply/Save to activate QoS.

  • Page 65: Qos Queue

    5.7.2 QoS Queue 5.7.2.1 Queue Configuration This function follows the Differentiated Services rule of IP QoS. You can create a new Queue entry by clicking the Add button. Enable and assign an interface and precedence on the next screen. Click Save/Reboot on this screen to activate it.
  • Page 66 Click Enable to activate the QoS Queue. Click Add to display the following screen.
  • Page 67 Name: Identifier for this Queue entry. Enable: Enable/Disable the Queue entry. Interface: Assign the entry to a specific network interface (QoS enabled).
  • Page 68 5.7.2.2 Wlan Queue Displays the list of available wireless queues for WMM and wireless data transmit priority.

  • Page 69: Qos Classification

    5.7.3 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 70 Field Description Traffic Class Name Enter a name for the traffic class. Rule Order Last is the only option. Rule Status Disable or enable the rule. Classification Criteria Ingress Interface Select an interface: (i.e. LAN, WAN, local, eth1, eth2, eth3, eth4, eth5, wl0, wl1) Ether Type Set the Ethernet type (e.g.
  • Page 71 Field Description Destination MAC This is the mask used to decide how many bits are checked Mask in Destination MAC Address. Classification Results Specify Egress Choose the egress interface from the available list. Interface Specify Egress Queue Choose the egress queue from the list of available for the specified egress interface.

  • Page 72: Qos Port Shaping

    5.7.4 QoS Port Shaping QoS port shaping supports traffic shaping of the Ethernet interface. Input the shaping rate and burst size to enforce QoS rule on each interface. If "Shaping Rate" is set to "-1", it means no shaping and "Burst Size" will be ignored. Click Apply/Save to apply and save the settings.

  • Page 73: Routing

    5.8 Routing These following routing functions are accessed from this menu: Default Gateway, Static Route, Policy Routing and RIP. NOTE: In bridge mode, the RIP menu option is hidden while the other menu options are shown but ineffective. 5.8.1 Default Gateway Default gateway interface list can have multiple WAN interfaces served as system default gateways but only one will be used according to the priority with the first being the highest and the last one the lowest priority if the WAN interface is...

  • Page 74: Static Route

    5.8.2 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. After clicking Add the following screen will display. Input the Destination IP Address, select the interface type, Input the Gateway IP, (and the Metric number if required).

  • Page 75: Policy Routing

    5.8.3 Policy Routing This option allows for the configuration of static routes by policy. Click Add to create a routing policy or Remove to delete one. On the following screen, complete the form and click Apply/Save to create a policy.

  • Page 76: Rip

    Field Description Policy Name Name of the route policy Physical LAN Port Specify the port to use this route policy Source IP IP Address to be routed Use Interface Interface that traffic will be directed to Default Gateway IP IP Address of the default gateway 5.8.4 To activate RIP, configure the RIP version/operation mode and select the Enabled checkbox ...

  • Page 77: Dns

    5.9 DNS 5.9.1 DNS Server Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. DNS Server Interfaces can have multiple WAN interfaces served as system dns servers but only one will be used according to the priority with the first being the highest and the last one the lowest priority if the WAN interface is connected.

  • Page 78: Dynamic Dns

    If is no IPv6 WAN interface is configured, a warning message system will pop up when accessing DNS Server. 5.9.2 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 AR-5381u to be more easily accessed from various locations on the Internet.
  • Page 79 Make your settings and click the Apply/Save button. Consult the table below for field descriptions. Field Description D-DNS provider Select a dynamic DNS provider from the list Hostname Enter the name of the dynamic DNS server Interface Select the interface from the list Username Enter the username of the dynamic DNS server Password...

  • Page 80: Dsl

    5.10 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.
  • Page 81 DSL Mode Data Transmission Rate - Mbps (Megabits per second) G.Dmt Downstream: 12 Mbps Upstream: 1.3 Mbps G.lite Downstream: 4 Mbps Upstream: 0.5 Mbps T1.413 Downstream: 8 Mbps Upstream: 1.0 Mbps ADSL2 Downstream: 12 Mbps Upstream: 1.0 Mbps AnnexL Supports longer loops but with reduced transmission rates ADSL2+ Downstream: 24 Mbps Upstream: 1.0 Mbps...

  • Page 82: Dsl Bonding

    5.11 DSL Bonding This page displays the bonding status of the connected xDSL line.

  • Page 83: Upnp

    5.12 UPnP Select the checkbox  provided and click Apply/Save to enable UPnP protocol.

  • Page 84: Dns Proxy/Relay

    5.13 DNS Proxy/Relay DNS proxy receives DNS queries and forwards DNS queries to the Internet. After the CPE gets answers from the DNS server, it replies to the LAN clients. Configure DNS proxy with the default setting, when the PC gets an IP via DHCP, the domain name, Home, will be added to PC’s DNS Suffix Search List, and the PC can access route with “Comtrend.Home”.

  • Page 85: Print Server

    5.14 Print Server The AR-5381u can provide printer support through an optional USB2.0 host port. If your device has this port, refer to Appendix E - Printer Server for detailed setup instructions.

  • Page 86: Dlna

    5.15 DLNA Enabling DLNA allows users to share digital media, like pictures, music and video, to other LAN devices from the digital media server.

  • Page 87: Storage Service

    5.16 Storage Service Enabling Samba service allows the user to share files on the storage device. Different levels of user access can be configured after samba security mode is enabled. This page also displays storage devices attached to USB host. Display after storage device attached (for your reference).

  • Page 88: Interface Grouping

    5.17 Interface Grouping 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 89 Automatically Add Clients With Following DHCP Vendor IDs: Add support to automatically map LAN interfaces to PVC's using DHCP vendor ID (option 60). The local DHCP server will decline and send the requests to a remote DHCP server by mapping the appropriate LAN interface. This will be turned on when Interface Grouping is enabled.
  • Page 90 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 (video). The LAN interfaces are ENET1, ENET2, ENET3, and ENET4. The Interface Grouping configuration will be: 1.

  • Page 91: Ip Tunnel

    5.18 IP Tunnel 5.18.1 IPv6inIPv4 Configure 6in4 tunneling to encapsulate IPv6 traffic over explicitly-configured IPv4 links. Click the Add button to display the following.
  • Page 92 Options Description Tunnel Name Input a name for the tunnel Mechanism Mechanism used by the tunnel deployment Associated WAN Interface Select the WAN interface to be used by the tunnel Associated LAN Interface Select the LAN interface to be included in the tunnel Manual/Automatic Select automatic for point-to-multipoint tunneling / manual for point-to-point tunneling...

  • Page 93: Ipv4Inipv6

    5.18.2 IPv4inIPv6 Configure 4in6 tunneling to encapsulate IPv4 traffic over an IPv6-only environment. Click the Add button to display the following.
  • Page 94 Options Description Tunnel Name Input a name for the tunnel Mechanism Mechanism used by the tunnel deployment Associated WAN Interface Select the WAN interface to be used by the tunnel Associated LAN Interface Select the LAN interface to be included in the tunnel Manual/Automatic Select automatic for point-to-multipoint tunneling / manual for point-to-point tunneling...

  • Page 95: Ipsec

    5.19 IPSec 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.
  • Page 96 IPSec Connection Name User-defined label. IP Version Select the corresponding IPv4 / IPv6 version for the IPSEC connection. Tunnel Mode Select tunnel protocol, AH (Authentication Header) or ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) for this tunnel. Local Gateway Interface Select from the list of wan interface to be used as gateway for the IPSEC connection.
  • Page 97 Tunnel access from remote IP Specify the acceptable host IP on the remote 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 98 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 99: Certificate

    5.20 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 100 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 101 IMPORT CERTIFICATE Click Import Certificate to paste the certificate content and the private key provided by your vendor/ISP/ITSP into the corresponding boxes shown below. Enter a certificate name and click Apply to import the local certificate.

  • Page 102: Trusted Ca

    5.20.2 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 103 Enter a certificate name and click Apply to import the CA certificate.

  • Page 104: Multicast

    5.21 Multicast Input new IGMP or MLD protocol configuration fields if you want modify default values shown. Then click Apply/Save. Multicast Precedence: Select precedence of multicast packets. Multicast Strict Grouping Enforcement: Enable/Disable multicast strict grouping.
  • Page 105 Field Description Default Version Define IGMP using version with video server. Query Interval The query interval is the amount of time in seconds between IGMP General Query messages sent by the router (if the router is the querier on this subnet). The default query interval is 125 seconds.

  • Page 106: Chapter 6 Wireless

    Chapter 6 Wireless 6.1 Basic 5GHz 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 107 Option Description Enable A checkbox  that enables or disables the wireless LAN interface. Wireless When selected, a set of basic wireless options will appear. Hide Access Select Hide Access Point to protect the access point from detection by Point wireless active scans.

  • Page 108: Security 5Ghz

    6.2 Security 5GHz The following screen appears when Wireless Security is selected. The options shown here allow you to configure security features of the wireless LAN interface. Please see for WPS setup instructions. Click Apply/Save to implement new configuration settings. WIRELESS SECURITY Setup requires that the user configure these settings using the Web User Interface (see the table below).
  • Page 109 Choosing 802.1X, enter RADIUS Server IP address, RADIUS Port, RADIUS key and Current Network Key. Also, enable WEP Encryption and select Encryption Strength. Select the Current Network Key and enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-bit encryption keys and enter 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit encryption keys.
  • Page 110 When data encryption is enabled, secret shared encryption keys are generated and used by the source station and the destination station to alter frame bits, thus avoiding disclosure to eavesdroppers. Under shared key authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.

  • Page 111: Wps 5Ghz

    3241u/3241eu. NOTES: Your client may or may not have the ability to provide security settings to the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu. If it does not, then you must set the WPS AP mode to Configured. Consult the device documentation to check its...
  • Page 112 IIa. PUSH-BUTTON CONFIGURATION The WPS push-button configuration provides a semi-automated configuration method. The WPS button on the front panel of the router can be used for this purpose. The WPS push-button configuration is described in the procedure below. It is assumed that the Wireless function is Enabled and that the router is configured as the Wireless Access Point (AP) of your WLAN.
  • Page 113 Enter STA PIN: a Personal Identification Number (PIN) has to be read from either a sticker or the display on the new wireless device. This PIN must then be inputted at representing the network, usually the Access Point of the network. B - For Unconfigured mode, click the Config AP button.

  • Page 114: Mac Filter 5Ghz

    6.4 MAC Filter 5GHz 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 115 Enter the MAC address in the box provided and click Apply/Save.

  • Page 116: Wireless Bridge 5Ghz

    6.5 Wireless Bridge 5GHz This screen allows for the configuration of wireless bridge features of the WiFi interface. See the table below for detailed explanations of the various options. Click Apply/Save to implement new configuration settings. Feature Description Bridge Restrict Selecting Disabled disables wireless bridge restriction, which means that any wireless bridge will be granted access.

  • Page 117: Advanced 5Ghz

    6.6 Advanced 5GHz The Advanced screen allows you to configure advanced features of the wireless LAN interface. You can select a particular channel on which to operate, 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 119 Field Description Band Set to 2.4 GHz for compatibility with IEEE 802.11x standards. The new amendment allows IEEE 802.11n units to fall back to slower speeds so that legacy IEEE 802.11x devices can coexist in the same network. IEEE 802.11g creates data-rate parity at 2.4 GHz with the IEEE 802.11a standard, which has a 54 Mbps rate at 5 GHz.
  • Page 120 Field Description Fragmentation A threshold, specified in bytes, that determines whether Threshold packets will be fragmented and at what size. On an 802.11 WLAN, packets that exceed the fragmentation threshold are fragmented, i.e., split into, smaller units suitable for the circuit size. Packets smaller than the specified fragmentation threshold value are not fragmented.
  • Page 121 Field Description Regulatory Mode Configure the regulatory operation mode if needed. Select 802.11h for European regulations Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmit Power Control (TPC) and 802.11d if operates in country domains defined in IEEE 802.11d Pre-Network Radar The number of seconds to check for radar on a channel Check before establishing a network.

  • Page 122: Site Survey 5Ghz

    6.7 Site Survey 5GHz The graph displays wireless APs found in your neighborhood by channel.

  • Page 123: Station Info 5Ghz

    6.8 Station Info 5GHz 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 124: Basic 2.4Ghz

    6.9 Basic 2.4GHz 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 125 Option Description Hide Select Hide Access Point to protect the access point from detection by Access wireless active scans. To view and connect to available wireless Point networks in Windows, open Connect to a Network by clicking the network icon ( ) in the notification area.

  • Page 126: Security 2.4Ghz

    6.10 Security 2.4GHz The following screen appears when Wireless Security is selected. The options shown here allow you to configure security features of the wireless LAN interface. Please see 6.11 for WPS setup instructions. Click Apply/Save to implement new configuration settings. WIRELESS SECURITY Setup requires that the user configure these settings using the Web User Interface (see the table below).
  • Page 127 Different authentication type pops up different settings requests. Choosing 802.1X, enter RADIUS Server IP address, RADIUS Port, RADIUS key and Current Network Key. Also, enable WEP Encryption and select Encryption Strength. Select the Current Network Key and enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-bit encryption keys and enter 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit encryption keys.
  • Page 128 When data encryption is enabled, secret shared encryption keys are generated and used by the source station and the destination station to alter frame bits, thus avoiding disclosure to eavesdroppers. Under shared key authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.

  • Page 129: Wps 2.4Ghz

    3241u/3241eu. Then click the Apply/Save button. NOTES: Your client may or may not have the ability to provide security settings to the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu. If it does not, then you must set the WPS AP mode to Configured. Consult the device documentation to check its...
  • Page 130 IIa. PUSH-BUTTON CONFIGURATION The WPS push-button configuration provides a semi-automated configuration method. The WPS button on the front panel of the router can be used for this purpose. The WPS push-button configuration is described in the procedure below. It is assumed that the Wireless function is Enabled and that the router is configured as the Wireless Access Point (AP) of your WLAN.
  • Page 131 * Personal Identification Number (PIN) has to be read from either a sticker or the display on the new wireless device. B - For Unconfigured mode, select Unconfigured from the Set WPS AP mode drop-down menu and click the Apply/Save button. Input the Device PIN displayed to your wireless client to initiate the PIN connection.

  • Page 132: Mac Filter 2.4Ghz

    6.12 MAC Filter 2.4GHz 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 133 Enter the MAC address in the box provided and click Apply/Save.

  • Page 134: Wireless Bridge 2.4Ghz

    6.13 Wireless Bridge 2.4GHz This screen allows for the configuration of wireless bridge features of the WiFi interface. See the table below for detailed explanations of the various options. Click Apply/Save to implement new configuration settings. Feature Description Bridge Restrict Selecting Disabled disables wireless bridge restriction, which means that any wireless bridge will be granted access.

  • Page 135: Advanced 2.4Ghz

    6.14 Advanced 2.4GHz The Advanced screen allows you to configure advanced features of the wireless LAN interface. You can select a particular channel on which to operate, 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 136 Field Description Band Set to 2.4 GHz for compatibility with IEEE 802.11x standards. The new amendment allows IEEE 802.11n units to fall back to slower speeds so that legacy IEEE 802.11x devices can coexist in the same network. IEEE 802.11g creates data-rate parity at 2.4 GHz with the IEEE 802.11a standard, which has a 54 Mbps rate at 5 GHz.
  • Page 137 Field Description Fragmentation A threshold, specified in bytes, that determines whether Threshold packets will be fragmented and at what size. On an 802.11 WLAN, packets that exceed the fragmentation threshold are fragmented, i.e., split into, smaller units suitable for the circuit size. Packets smaller than the specified fragmentation threshold value are not fragmented.
  • Page 138 Field Description Beamforming Enable beamforming signal enhance for wireless reception. Reception (BFE) Band Steering Enable band steering for dual band traffic control if applicable. Enable Traffic Enable traffic scheduler to ensure wireless traffic is shared Scheduler based on scheduler scheme. Airtime Fairness Enable airtime fairness for varied wireless clients.

  • Page 139: Site Survey 2.4Ghz

    6.15 Site Survey 2.4GHz The graph displays wireless APs found in your neighborhood by channel.

  • Page 140: Station Info 5Ghz

    6.16 Station Info 5GHz 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 141: Wifi Passpoint

    6.17 WiFi Passpoint Note: This function is not supported on this release.

  • Page 142: Chapter 7 Voice

    Chapter 7 Voice This chapter first describes the various options for configuration of the SIP voice service. It then provides detailed instructions for making telephone calls using VoIP (Voice over IP) or PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a peer-to-peer protocol used for Internet conferencing, telephony, events notification, presence and instant messaging.
  • Page 143 The SIP standard defines the following agents/servers:  User Agents (UA) - SIP phone clients (hardware or software) Proxy Server – relays data between UA and external servers  Registrar Server - a server that accepts register requests from UA ...

  • Page 144: Sip Basic Setting

    7.1 SIP Basic Setting...

  • Page 145: Global Parameters

    7.1.1 Global Parameters A common parameter setting. Bound Interface Name: Select a WAN interface to send SIP control messages. IP Address Family: Select to use IPv4 or IPv6 for VoIP messages.

  • Page 146: Service Provider

    7.1.2 Service Provider Enter the SIP parameters and click Start/Stop to save the parameters and start/stop the voice application. Once settings are configured click Apply to begin using the service. Field Description Locale Selection Sets tone, ring type and physical characteristics for specific countries.
  • Page 147 Field Description SIP domain name Provided by your VoIP provider. VoIP Dialplan Setting A dial plan establishes the expected sequence of digits dialed on subscriber premises equipment, such as telephones, in private branch exchange (PBX) systems, or in other telephone switches to effect access to specific telephone networks for telephone calls, and to effect or activate specific telephone system features.
  • Page 148 Field Description Enable the SIP outbound proxy by selecting the checkbox  and setting outbound proxy Use SIP Outbound Proxy parameters. It forwards the requests if you cannot reach SIP proxy directly. SIP Outbound Proxy port This value is set by your VoIP provider. Enable the SIP Registrar proxy by selecting Use SIP Registrar the checkbox ...

  • Page 149: Sip Advanced Setting

    7.2 SIP Advanced Setting...

  • Page 150: Global Parameters

    7.2.1 Global Parameters This screen contains the advanced SIP configuration settings.

  • Page 151: Service Provider

    7.2.2 Service Provider Configure your settings based on your service provider. These settings are described in the tables below. Once configuration is complete, click Apply to begin using the service. NOTE: Some of these options can also be set using telephone keypad commands, as described in the call command list in section 7.5 Telephone Calls.
  • Page 152 Line 1 & 2 Ports FXS1 & FXS2 Tick the checkbox  to enable this option. Call waiting Call forwarding number Enter the forwarding phone number. Forward unconditionally Tick the checkbox  to enable this option. Forward on “busy” Tick the checkbox  to enable this option. Tick the checkbox ...
  • Page 153 Registration Retry The time interval between re-registration attempts. Interval DSCP for SIP Diff Serv Code Point (DSCP) for SIP. DSCP for RTP Diff Serv Code Point (DSCP) for RTP. Dtmf Relay setting Set the special use of RTP packets to transmit digit events.

  • Page 154: Sip Debug Setting

    7.3 SIP Debug Setting This screen contains SIP configuration settings used for debugging.

  • Page 155: Global Parameters

    7.3.1 Global Parameters A common parameter setting. Vodsl Console Log Level: The log level allows users select what message will be shown in the log. It is separated into 3 levels (Error, Notice and Debug).

  • Page 156: Service Provider

    7.3.2 Service Provider Configure your settings based on your service provider. Once settings are configured, click Apply to begin using the service. Checkbox  Description SIP log server Enter the IP address and port of the SIP log server. IP address & port Enable Vad Support Select the checkbox ...

  • Page 157: Sip Cctk Setting

    7.4 SIP CCTK Setting The CCTK WEB setting allows the user to set up a digitmap for dialing number rule.

  • Page 158: Telephone Calls

    7.5 Telephone Calls To make a call, simply dial the number. The dial plan (i.e. the dialed digits) is normally customized for each installation. The default dial plan allows for dialing of 4-digit extensions or direct IP addresses. For shorter extension numbers (e.g. 3-digits) adding a “#”...
  • Page 159 Call Waiting If call waiting is enabled on a line, and you hear the call waiting tone during a call, press flash to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. To switch between calls, press flash again. ...

  • Page 160: Chapter 8 Diagnostics

    Chapter 8 Diagnostics You can reach this page by clicking on the following icon located at the top of the screen. 8.1 Diagnostics – Individual Tests The first Diagnostics screen is a dashboard that shows overall connection status. Click the Diagnostics Menu item on the left side of the screen to display the individual connections.

  • Page 161: Ethernet Oam

    8.2 Ethernet OAM The Ethernet OAM (Operations, Administration, Management) page provides settings to enable/disable 802.3ah, 802.1ag/Y1.731 OAM protocols. To enable Ethernet Link OAM (802.3 ah), click Enabled to display the full configuration list. At least one option must be enabled for 802.1ah. WAN Interface Select layer 2 WAN interface for outgoing OAM packets OAM ID...
  • Page 162 To enable Ethernet Service OAM (802.1ag/Y1731), click Enabled to display the full configuration list. Click Apply/Save to implement new configuration settings. WAN Interface Select from the list of WAN Interfaces to send OAM packets MD Level Maintenance Domain Level MD Name Maintenance Domain name MA ID Maintenance Association Identifier...

  • Page 163: Uptime Status

    8.3 Uptime Status This page shows System, DSL, ETH and Layer 3 uptime. If the DSL line, ETH or Layer 3 connection is down, the uptime will stop incrementing. If the service is restored, the counter will reset and start from 0. A Bridge interface will follow the DSL or ETH timer.

  • Page 164: Chapter 9 Management

    Chapter 9 Management 9.1 Settings This includes Backup Settings, Update Settings, and Restore Default screens. 9.1.1 Backup Settings To save the current configuration to a file on your PC, click Backup Settings. You will be prompted for backup file location. This file can later be used to recover settings on the Update Settings screen, as described below.

  • Page 165: Update Settings

    9.1.2 Update Settings This option recovers configuration files previously saved using Backup Settings. Press Browse… to search for the file, or enter the file name (including folder path) in the File Name box, and then click Update Settings to recover settings. 9.1.3 Restore Default Click Restore Default Settings to restore factory default settings.
  • Page 166 After Restore Default Settings is clicked, the following screen appears. Close the browser and wait for 2 minutes before reopening it. It may also be necessary, to reconfigure your PC IP configuration to match any new settings. NOTE: This entry has the same effect as the Reset button. The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu board hardware and the boot loader support the reset to default.

  • Page 167: System Log

    9.2 System Log 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 168 The events ranging from the highest critical level “Emergency” down to this configured level will be recorded to the log buffer on the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu 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 169: 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 the Enable radio button, configure options, and click Save/Apply to activate SNMP.

  • Page 170: Client

    9.4 TR-069 Client WAN Management Protocol (TR-069) allows an Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics to this device. Select desired values and click Apply/Save to configure TR-069 client options. The table below is provided for ease of reference. Option Description Inform...
  • Page 171 Option Description ACS User Name Username used to authenticate the CPE when making a connection to the ACS using the CPE WAN Management Protocol. This username is used only for HTTP-based authentication of the CPE. ACS Password Password used to authenticate the CPE when making a connection to the ACS using the CPE WAN Management Protocol.

  • Page 172: Internet Time

    9.5 Internet Time 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 Apply/Save. NOTE: Internet Time must be activated to use. See 5.6 Parental Control The internet time feature will not operate when the router is in bridged mode, since the router would not be able to connect to the NTP timeserver.

  • Page 173: Access Control

    9.6 Access Control 9.6.1 Passwords This screen is used to configure the user account access passwords for the device. Access to the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu is controlled through the following user accounts:  The root account has unrestricted access to view and change the configuration of your Broadband router.

  • Page 174: Services

    9.6.2 Services The Services option limits or opens the access services over the LAN or WAN. The access services available are: HTTP, SSH, TELNET, SNMP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP and ICMP. Enable a service by selecting its dropdown listbox. Click Apply/Save to activate.

  • Page 175: Ip Address

    9.6.3 IP Address The IP Address Access Control mode, if enabled, permits access to local management services from IP addresses contained in the Access Control List. If the Access Control mode is disabled, the system will not validate IP addresses for incoming packets.

  • Page 176: Wake-On-Lan

    9.7 Wake-on-LAN This tool allows you to wake up (power on) computers connected to the Broadband Router LAN interface by sending special "magic packets". The network interface card in the computer or device that is going to be woken up must support Wake-on-LAN.

  • Page 177: Update Software

    9.8 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: Press Browse… to search for the file, or enter the file name (including folder path) in the File Name box to locate the image file.

  • Page 178: Reboot

    9.9 Reboot To save the current configuration and reboot the router, click 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 179: 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 180 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 181 DAYTIME PARENTAL CONTROL This feature restricts access of a selected LAN device to an outside Network through the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu, 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 182: Appendix B - Pin Assignments

    Appendix B - Pin Assignments Giga ETHERNET Ports (RJ45) Name Description BI_DA+ Bi-directional pair A + BI_DA- Bi-directional pair A - BI_DB+ Bi-directional pair B + BI_DC+ Bi-directional pair C + BI_DC- Bi-directional pair C - BI_DB- Bi-directional pair B - BI_DD+ Bi-directional pair D + BI_DD-...

  • Page 183: Appendix C - Specifications

    Appendix C – Specifications Hardware Interface RJ-14 X 1 for ADSL2+ bonding/VDSL2, 17a bonding, RJ-45 X 4 for LAN, RJ-45 X 1 for WAN, FXS X 2, Reset Button X 1, WiFi on/off button X 1, Internal Wi-Fi Antennas X 1, External Wi-Fi Antennas X 2, Power Switch X 1, USB 2.0 Host X 1 WAN Interface ADSL2+ (Annex B): single line and bonding (NL-3241eu)
  • Page 184 Relative humidity ........5 ~ 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions ........280 mm (W) x 35 mm (H) x 210 mm (D) Kit Weight (1* NexusLink 3241u/3241eu, 1*RJ11 cable, 1*RJ45 cable, 1*power adapter) = 1.2 kg NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 185: 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 186: Appendix E - Printer Server

    Appendix E - Printer Server These steps explain the procedure for enabling the Printer Server. NOTE: This function only applies to models with a USB host port. STEP 1: Enable Print Server from Web User Interface. Select the Enable on-board print server checkbox ...
  • Page 187 STEP 2: Click the Windows start button.  Then select Control Panel.
  • Page 188 STEP 3: Select Devices and Printers. STEP 4: Select Add a printer.
  • Page 189 STEP 5: Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. STEP 6: Click the Stop button.  Select The printer that I want isn’t listed.
  • Page 190 STEP 7: Choose Select a shared printer by name. Then input the printer link and click Next. http://LAN IP:631/printers/the name of the printer NOTE: The printer name must be the same name inputted in the WEB UI “printer server settings” as in step 1. STEP 8: Select the manufacturer ...
  • Page 191 STEP 9: The printer has been successfully installed. Click the Next button. STEP 10: Click Finish (or print a test page if required).
  • Page 192 STEP 11: Go to  Control Panel  All Control Panel Items  Devices and Printers to confirm that the printer has been configured.

  • Page 193: Appendix F - Connection Setup

    F1.1 ATM Interfaces Follow these procedures to configure an ATM interface. NOTE: The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu supports up to 16 ATM interfaces. STEP 1: Go to Advanced Setup  Layer2 Interface  ATM Interface. This table is provided here for ease of reference.
  • Page 194 Heading Description Min Cell Min Cell Rate(cells/s) Rate(cells/s) Link Type Choose EoA (for PPPoE, IPoE, and Bridge), PPPoA, or IPoA. Connection Mode Default Mode – Single service over one connection Vlan Mux Mode – Multiple Vlan service over one connection IP QoS Quality of Service (QoS) status MPAAL...
  • Page 195 There are many settings here including: VPI/VCI, DSL Link Type, Encapsulation Mode, Service Category and Queue Weight. Here are the available encapsulations for each xDSL Link Type:  EoA- LLC/SNAP-BRIDGING, VC/MUX  PPPoA- VC/MUX, LLC/ENCAPSULATION  IPoA- LLC/SNAP-ROUTING, VC MUX STEP 3: Click Apply/Save to confirm your choices.
  • Page 196 STEP 2: Click Add to proceed to the next screen. NOTE: To add WAN connections to one interface type, you must delete existing connections from the other interface type using the remove button. Default PTM interface Quality of Service can be configured here, including Scheduler, Queue Weight and Rate Limit.
  • Page 197 F1.3 Ethernet WAN Interface The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu supports a single Ethernet WAN interface over the ETH WAN port. Follow these procedures to configure an Ethernet interface. STEP 1: Go to Advanced Setup  Layer2 Interface  ETH Interface. This table is provided here for ease of reference.
  • Page 198 F2 ~ WAN Connections The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu supports one WAN connection for each interface, up to a maximum of 16 connections. To setup a WAN connection follow these instructions. STEP 1: Go to the Advanced Setup  WAN Service screen.
  • Page 199 NOTE: The WAN services shown here are those supported by the layer 2 interface you selected in the previous step. If you wish to change your selection click the Back button and select a different layer 2 interface. STEP 4: For VLAN Mux Connections only, you must enter Priority & VLAN ID tags. Select a TPID if VLAN tag Q-in-Q is used.
  • Page 200 F2.1 PPP over ETHERNET (PPPoE) – IPv4 STEP 1: Select the PPP over Ethernet radio button and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID Select a TPID if VLAN tag Q-in-Q is used.
  • Page 201 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. The settings shown above are described below.
  • Page 202 DIAL ON DEMAND The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 203 When Enabled, this creates local PPPoE connections to the WAN side. Enable this option only if all LAN-side devices are running PPPoE clients, otherwise disable it. The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu supports pass-through PPPoE sessions from the LAN side while simultaneously running a PPPoE client from non-PPPoE LAN devices.
  • Page 204 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step.
  • Page 205 STEP 5: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 206 F2.2 IP over ETHERNET (IPoE) – IPv4 STEP 1: *Select the IP over Ethernet radio button and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID Select a TPID if VLAN tag Q-in-Q is used.
  • Page 207 STEP 2: The WAN IP settings screen provides access to the DHCP server settings. You can select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button to enable DHCP (use the DHCP Options only if necessary). However, if you prefer, you can use the Static IP address method instead to assign WAN IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway manually.
  • Page 208 STEP 3: This screen provides access to NAT, Firewall and IGMP Multicast settings. Enable each by selecting the appropriate checkbox . Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. ENABLE NAT If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this checkbox .
  • Page 209 STEP 4: Choose an interface to be the default gateway. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step.
  • Page 210 STEP 5: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 211 STEP 6: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 212 F2.3 Bridging – IPv4 STEP 1: *Select the Bridging radio button and click Next. Allow as IGMP Multicast Source Click to allow use of this bridge WAN interface as IGMP multicast source. Allow as MLD Multicast Source Click to allow use of this bridge WAN interface as MLD multicast source. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID.
  • Page 213 STEP 2: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to return to the previous screen. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen. NOTE: If this bridge connection is your only WAN service, the NexusLink 3241u/3241eu will be inaccessible for remote management or technical...
  • Page 214 F2.4 PPP over ATM (PPPoA) – IPv4 STEP 1: Click Next to continue.
  • Page 215 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. PPP SETTINGS The PPP username and password are dependent on the requirements of the ISP. The user name can be a maximum of 256 characters and the password a maximum of 32 characters in length.
  • Page 216 DIAL ON DEMAND The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 217 ENABLE IGMP MULTICAST PROXY Tick the checkbox  to enable Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP) multicast. This protocol is used by IPv4 hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any neighboring multicast routers. ENABLE IGMP MULTICAST SOURCE Enable the WAN interface to be used as IGMP multicast source. STEP 3: Choose an interface to be the default gateway.
  • Page 218 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 219 STEP 5: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 220 F2.5 IP over ATM (IPoA) – IPv4 STEP 1: Click Next to continue. STEP 2: Enter the WAN IP settings provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue. STEP 3: This screen provides access to NAT, Firewall and IGMP Multicast settings. Enable each by selecting the appropriate checkbox .
  • Page 221 ENABLE NAT If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this checkbox . The NAT submenu will appear in the Advanced Setup menu after reboot. On the other hand, if a private IP address is not used on the LAN side (i.e. the LAN side is using a public IP), this checkbox ...
  • Page 222 NOTE: If the DHCP server is not enabled on another WAN interface then the following notification will be shown before the next screen. STEP 5: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 223 STEP 6: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 224 F2.6 PPP over ETHERNET (PPPoE) – IPv6 STEP 1: *Select the PPP over Ethernet radio button. Then select IPv6 only from the drop-down box at the bottom off the screen and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID.
  • Page 225 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. The settings shown above are described below.
  • Page 226 DIAL ON DEMAND The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 227 USE STATIC IPv6 ADDRESS Unless your service provider specially requires it, do not select this checkbox . If selected, enter the static IP address in the IPv6 Address field. Don’t forget to adjust the IP configuration to Static IP Mode as described in section 3.2 IP Configuration.
  • Page 228 When Enabled, this creates local PPPoE connections to the WAN side. Enable this option only if all LAN-side devices are running PPPoE clients, otherwise disable it. The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu supports pass-through PPPoE sessions from the LAN side while simultaneously running a PPPoE client from non-PPPoE LAN devices.
  • Page 229 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered. Select the configured WAN interface for IPv6 DNS server information OR enter the static IPv6 DNS server Addresses.
  • Page 230 STEP 5: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 231 F2.7 IP over ETHERNET (IPoE) – IPv6 STEP 1: Select the IP over Ethernet radio button and click Next. *Then select IPv6 only from the drop-down box at the bottom off the screen and click Next. For tagged service, enter valid 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID. For untagged service, set -1 to both 802.1P Priority and 802.1Q VLAN ID Select a TPID if VLAN tag Q-in-Q is used.
  • Page 232 STEP 2: The WAN IP settings screen provides access to the DHCP server settings. You can select the Obtain an IPv6 address automatically radio button to enable DHCP (use the DHCP Options only if necessary). However, if you prefer, you can use the Static IPv6 address method instead to assign WAN IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway manually.
  • Page 233 DHCP6C FOR ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT (IANA) The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is a department of ICANN responsible for coordinating some of the key elements that keep the Internet running smoothly. Whilst the Internet is renowned for being a worldwide network free from central coordination, there is a technical need for some key parts of the Internet to be globally coordinated, and this coordination role is undertaken by IANA.
  • Page 234 STEP 3: This screen provides access to NAT, Firewall and IGMP Multicast settings. Enable each by selecting the appropriate checkbox . Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. ENABLE NAT If the LAN is configured with a private IP address, the user should select this checkbox .
  • Page 235 STEP 4: To choose an interface to be the default gateway. Also, select a preferred WAN interface as the system default IPv6 gateway (from the drop-down box). Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step.
  • Page 236 STEP 5: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 237 STEP 6: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.
  • Page 238 F2.8 PPP over ATM (PPPoA) – IPv6 STEP 1: Select IPv6 Only from the drop-down box at the bottom of this screen and click Next.
  • Page 239 STEP 2: On the next screen, enter the PPP settings as provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous step. PPP SETTINGS The PPP username and password are dependent on the requirements of the ISP. The user name can be a maximum of 256 characters and the password a maximum of 32 characters in length.
  • Page 240 DIAL ON DEMAND The NexusLink 3241u/3241eu can be configured to disconnect if there is no activity for a period of time by selecting the Dial on demand checkbox . You must also enter an inactivity timeout period in the range of 1 to 4320 minutes.
  • Page 241 ENABLE IPv6 UNNUMBERED MODEL The IP unnumbered configuration command allows you to enable IP processing on a serial interface without assigning it an explicit IP address. The IP unnumbered interface can "borrow" the IP address of another interface already configured on the router, which conserves network and address space.
  • Page 242 ENABLE PPP DEBUG MODE When this option is selected, the system will put more PPP connection information into the system log. This is for debugging errors and not for normal usage. ENABLE MLD MULTICAST PROXY Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) is a component of the Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) suite.
  • Page 243 STEP 4: Select DNS Server Interface from available WAN interfaces OR enter static DNS server IP addresses for the system. In ATM mode, if only a single PVC with IPoA or static IPoE protocol is configured, Static DNS server IP addresses must be entered.
  • Page 244 STEP 5: The WAN Setup - Summary screen shows a preview of the WAN service you have configured. Check these settings and click Apply/Save if they are correct, or click Back to modify them. After clicking Apply/Save, the new service should appear on the main screen.

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