GigaFast EE 410-R Broadband Router User Guide 2 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user's guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her expense. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. TABLE OF CONTENT About This Guide.................................................................................. 1 Purpose ............................................................................................ 1 Overview of this User's Guide .......................................................... 1 Introduction........................................................................................... 3 Applications: ..................................................................................... 3 Features: .......................................................................................... 4 Unpacking and Setup ........................................................................... 5 Unpacking ........................................................................................ 5 Setup ................................................................................................ 5 Hardware Installation............................................................................ 7 Front Panel....................................................................................... 7 Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 8 Hardware connections...................................................................... 9 Connect the Internet Broadband Router....................................... 9 Check the installation ................................................................. 10 PC Network TCP/IP Setting................................................................ 11 Windows 95/98/ME......................................................................... 11 Windows 2000................................................................................ 13 Windows NT4.0 .............................................................................. 14 Windows XP ................................................................................... 15 Internet Broadband Router Configuration........................................... 17 Login to the Internet Broadband Router ......................................... 17 Quick Setup.................................................................................... 18 Advance Setup ............................................................................... 22 Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 37 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of this 4-port Broadband Router. This device integrates 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and 10Mbps Ethernet network capabilities in a highly flexible desktop package. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and office resources sharing, and it is easy to configure and operate for even non-technical users. Purpose This manual discusses how to install the 4-port Broadband Router. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction: features. Describes the Broadband Router and its Unpacking and Setup: Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Router. Identifying External Components: Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED indicators of the Router. Connecting your Router: This section tells a user how to connect the router to the network physically. Technical Specifications: Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental, performance and Routers settings) specifications of the Broadband Router. 1 2 INTRODUCTION With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and services at any time, day or night has become a standard requirement for most people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with at least two computers. Broadband network access is also gaining ground. However, allowing more than two computers to access the Internet at the same time means less affordable, higher costs. Thus, there is a need to share one legal IP address over a single Internet connection to link the home with the Internet. The scarcity of IP addresses and using a shared Internet connection through an Internet sharing device can solve high network access costs. All linked computers can make full use of broadband capabilities over such a device. This device not only comes equipped with a wide range of features, but also can be installed and configured right out of the box. This device supports a simple local area network and Internet access share, offering great cost savings. The local area network connects up home computers while also allowing any of the computers to access the Internet, share resources, or play online games--the basis of the family computing lifestyle. Applications: Broadband Internet access: Several computers can share one high-speed broadband connection (LAN and WAN-Internet). 3 Resource sharing: Share resources such as printers, scanners and other peripherals. File sharing: Exchange data, messages, and distribute files thus making good use of hard disk space. Online gaming: Through the local area network, online gaming and e-commerce services can be easily setup. Firewall: A built-in firewall functions for security and anti-hack system. Features: Supports NAT for share 1 IP address to all LAN users. Supports PPPoE and PPTP protocol for Dial-Up ADSL. Supports DHCP Server / Client. Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Supports virtual server mapping. Supports packet filtering. Simple Firewall protection. Upgradeable firmware for future function. Simple setting using Quick Setup. Easy configuration via WEB Browser. 4 UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Broadband Router. Unpacking Open the box of the Broadband Router and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One 4-port Broadband Router One external power adapter This User's Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup The setup of the Broadband Router can be performed using the following steps: The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Broadband Router. Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully secured to the power adapter. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Broadband Router. Do not place heavy objects on the Broadband Router. 5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the Broadband Router. 4 Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router Front Panel POWER This indicator lights green when the hub is receives power, otherwise, it is off. SYSTEM This indicator blinks green means the Internet Broadband Router is working successful. Otherwise, this indicator always on or off means the function of the Internet Broadband Router is fail. WAN (Link/ACT) This indicator lights green when the WAN port is connected to an xDSL/Cable modem successfully. This indicator blinks green while the WAN port is transmitting or receiving data on the xDSL/Cable modem. LAN (Link/ACT) From port 1 to port 4 indicator lights green when the LAN port is connected to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet station, if the indicator 7 blinks green while transmitting or receiving data on the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet network. Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of the Broadband Router. + II WAN X 4 3 2 1 RESET 4 Port 10/100Mbps Ethernet Broadband Router Rear Panel WAN In the four port broadband router, there are two RJ-45 ports for the WAN, the port can be either connected to "II" which is for hub/switch or "X" port for crossover, and this will fit the xDSL/Cable modem's specification need. NOTE: Only one port can be plug-in to the WAN port, either the "II" port or "X" port. LAN (1-4) These ports are the four RJ-45 10/100Mbps auto-sensing ports for connecting to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connections. RESET Use a pin-shape item to push to reset this device to factory default settings. It will be useful too when the manager forgot the password to login, but the setting will be back to default setting. 8 Hardware connections PC xDSL Modem PC PC PC POW ER SYSTE M L AN 1 2 3 4 Li n k/ AC M T 10 0 Internet Broadband Router Connect the Internet Broadband Router 1. Plug in one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the four ports Internet Broadband Router, either the "X" or "II" port to be connected, depends of what the broadband modem specification is using. 2. Plug in one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the four port Internet Broadband Router, the port need to connect to hub/switch, using the crossover cable depends on what the broadband modem specification needs. 3. Plug in the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet port of the xDSL or Cable modem. 4. Use another network cable to connect to the Ethernet card on the computer system, the other end of the cable connects to the LAN port of the Internet Broadband Router. Since the Internet Broadband Router has four ports, you can connect up to four computers directly to the unit. There you do not have to buy a switch to connect these computers since one Internet Broadband Router functions both as a connection-sharing unit and as a switch. 9 Check the installation The control LEDs of the Internet Broadband Router are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly: 1. With the power source on, once the device is connected to the broadband modem, the Power, CPU, LAN and WAN port link LEDs of the Internet Broadband Router will light up indicating a normal status. 2. By using a Straight through Cable on the four port broadband router, the WAN's "X" port must connect to MDI uplink port, and the WAN's "II" port must connect to MDII regular port. 3. If the WAN Port's Link indicator does not light up then replace the RJ-45 cable that plugged onto WAN's "X" port to the "II" port or from the "II" port to the "X" port at the rear or using a crossover cable to connect on the WAN port to meet the specification need of the xDSL or Cable modem. 4. While the LAN is link up to the computer system, the LAN port's Link/ACT LED will light up. 10 PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING The network TCP/IP settings differ based on the computer's operating system (Win95/98/ME/NT/2000) and are as follows. Windows 95/98/ME 1. Click on the "Network neighborhood" icon found on the desktop. 2. Click the right mouse button and a context menu will be show. 3. Select "Properties" to enter the TCP/IP setting screen. 4. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" on the "IP address" field. 11 5. Select "Disable DNS" in the "DNS" field. 6. Select "None" for the "Gateway address" field. 12 Windows 2000 Double click on the "My computer" icon on the desktop. When "My computer" window opens, open the "Control panel" and then open the "Network dialup connection" applet. Double click on the "Local area network connection" icon. Select "Properties" to enter the TCP/IP setting window. 1. In the "Local area network status" window, click on "Properties." 2. In the "Local area network connection" window, first select TCP/IP setting and then select "Properties." 3. Set both "IP address" and "DNS" to Automatic configuration. 13 Windows NT4.0 Click on the "Start" button located on the lower left corner of the menu bar. Select "Settings" and then "Control panel." In the "Control panel" window, select "Network" to enter the TCP/IP setting window. 1. Set "IP address" to "Obtain an IP address automatically." 2. Set "DNS" to "Disable DNS." 14 Windows XP Point the cursor and click the right button on the "My Network Place" icon. Select "properties" to enter the TCP/IP setting window. 1. Set "IP address" to "Obtain an IP address automatically." 2. Set "DNS" to "Obtain DNS server address automatically." 15 INTERNET BROADBAND ROUTER CONFIGURATION First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally. This Internet Broadband Router can be configured using Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer web browser versions. Login to t ...