Model : RF10 User Manual V5.0 User Manual v5.0 1 / 161 RF10 User's Manual (Updated December 14, 2005) Copyright Information © 2005 Cometlabs Electric Corporation, Ltd. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, transcribed, stored, translated, or transmitted in any form or any means, without the prior written consent of Cometlabs Electric Corporation. Published by Cometlabs Electric Corporation. All rights reserved. Cometlabs does not assume any liability arising out of the application of use of any products or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. Cometlabs reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice. Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. User Manual v5.0 2 / 161 Safety Warnings Your RF10 is built for reliability and long service life. For your safety, be sure to read and follow the following safety warnings. Read this installation guide thoroughly before attempting to set up your RF10. Your RF10 is a complex electronic device. DO NOT open or attempt to repair it yourself. Opening or removing the covers can expose you to high voltage and other risks. In the case of malfunction, turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center. Contact your vendor for details. Connect the power cord to the correct supply voltage. Carefully place connecting cables to avoid people from stepping or tripping on them. DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and DO NOT place the power cord in an area where it can be stepped on. DO NOT use the RF10 in environments with high humidity or high temperatures. DO NOT use the same power source for the RF10 as other equipment. DO NOT use your RF10 and any accessories outdoors. If you wall mount your RF10, make sure that no electrical, water or gas pipes will be damaged during installation. DO NOT install or use your RF10 during a thunderstorm. DO NOT expose your RF10 to dampness, dust, or corrosive liquids. DO NOT use your RF10 near water. Be sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. DO NOT obstruct the ventilation slots on your RF10 or expose it to direct sunlight or other heat sources. Excessive temperatures may damage your device. DO NOT store anything on top of your RF10. Only connect suitable accessories to your RF10. Keep packaging out of the reach of children. If disposing of the device, please follow your local regulations for the safe disposal of electronic products to protect the environment. User Manual v5.0 3 / 161 Table of content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.............................................................................10 1.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................10 1.2 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS ...................................................................................10 1.2.1 VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK SUPPORT ......................................................10 1.2.2 ADVANCED FIREWALL SECURITY...............................................................10 1.2.3 INTELLIGENT BANDWIDTH MANAGEMENT ................................................ 11 1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................12 1.3.1 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................12 1.3.2 REAR PANEL ..............................................................................................13 1.3.3 RACK MOUNTING ......................................................................................14 1.3.4 CABLING ...................................................................................................14 ......................................15 2.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................15 2.2 BANDWIDTH MANAGEMENT WITH QOS .........................................................15 2.2.1 QOS TECHNOLOGY....................................................................................16 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 QOS POLICIES FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS...........................................17 GUARANTEED / MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH ...................................................18 POLICY BASED TRAFFIC SHAPING .............................................................19 PRIORITY BANDWIDTH UTILIZATION .........................................................20 2.2.6 MANAGEMENT BY IP OR MAC ADDRESS................................................... 20 2.2.7 DIFFSERV (DSCP MARKING) .....................................................................21 2.3 VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKING....................................................................22 2.3.1 GENERAL VPN SETUP ...............................................................................22 2.3.2 CONCENTRATOR ........................................................................................23 3.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................24 3.2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................................................................................24 3.3 CONNECTING YOUR ROUTER ..........................................................................25 3.4 CONFIGURING COMPUTERS FOR TCP/IP NETWORKING................................26 3.4.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................27 3.4.2 WINDOWS XP............................................................................................28 3.4.2.1 Configuring.......................................................................................28 3.4.2.2 Verifying Settings .............................................................................31 User Manual v5.0 4 / 161 3.4.3 WINDOWS 2000 .........................................................................................35 3.4.3.1 Configuring.......................................................................................35 3.4.3.2 Verifying Settings .............................................................................39 3.4.4 WINDOWS 98 / ME ....................................................................................40 3.4.4.1 Installing Components ......................................................................40 3.4.4.2 Configuring.......................................................................................45 3.4.4.3 Verifying Settings .............................................................................49 3.5 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS .........................................................................51 3.5.1 USER NAME AND PASSWORD ......................................................................51 3.5.2 LAN AND WAN PORT ADDRESSES............................................................52 3.6 INFORMATION FROM YOUR ISP......................................................................53 3.6.1 PROTOCOLS ...............................................................................................53 3.6.2 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION .................................................................54 3.6.2.1 Windows ...........................................................................................54 3.7 WEB CONFIGURATION INTERFACE .................................................................58 CHAPTER 4: ROUTER CONFIGURATION ........................................................59 4.1 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................59 4.2 STATUS .............................................................................................................60 4.2.1 ARP TABLE ...............................................................................................61 4.2.2 ROUTING TABLE .........................................................................................62 4.2.3 DHCP TABLE .............................................................................................62 4.2.4 IPSEC STATUS.............................................................................................63 4.2.5 PPTP STATUS ............................................................................................63 4.2.6 TRAFFIC STATISTICS...................................................................................64 4.2.7 SYSTEM LOG .............................................................................................64 4.2.8 IPSEC LOG ................................................................................................65 4.3 QUICK START ...................................................................................................66 4.3.1 DCHP ........................................................................................................66 4.3.2 STATIC IP...................................................................................................67 4.3.3 PPPOE.......................................................................................................68 4.3.4 PPTP .........................................................................................................69 4.3.5 BIG POND ..................................................................................................70 4.4 CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................71 4.4.1 LAN..........................................................................................................72 4.4.1.1 Ethernet.............................................................................................72 4.4.1.2 DHCP Server ....................................................................................73 User Manual v5.0 5 / 161 4.4.2 WAN .........................................................................................................75 4.4.2.1 ISP Settings.......................................................................................75 4.4.2.1.1 DHCP ........................................................................................77 4.4.2.1.2 Static IP .....................................................................................78 4.4.2.1.3 PPPoE........................................................................................79 4.4.2.1.4 PPTP Settings............................................................................80 4.4.2.1.5 Big Pond Settings......................................................................81 4.4.2.2 Bandwidth Settings ...........................................................................82 4.4.4 SYSTEM......................................................................................................83 4.4.4.1 Time Zone .........................................................................................83 4.4.4.2 Remote Access..................................................................................84 4.4.4.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................85 4.4.4.4 Backup / Restore...............................................................................86 Restart Router..................................................................................87 4.4.4.6 Password ............................................................................................88 4.4.4.7 System Log Server............................................................................89 4.4.4.8 Email Alert........................................................................................90 4.4.5 FIREWALL ..................................................................................................91 4.4.5.1 Packet Filter ......................................................................................92 4.4.5.2 URL Filter.........................................................................................93 4.4.5.3 LAN MAC Filter ...............................................................................95 4.4.5.4 Block WAN Request.........................................................................96 4.4.5.5 Intrusion Detection ............................................................................96 4.4.6 VPN ...........................................................................................................97 4.4.6.1 IPSec ..................................................................................................97 4.4.6.1.1 IPSec Wizard..............................................................................97 4.4.6.1.2 IPSec Policy ............................................ ...