User manual GIGAFAST PE904-R

GigaFast HomePlug Broadband Internet Router PE904-R User Manual GigaFast Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission. Trademarks All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice. Copyright© 2004, Gigafast Inc., All Right Reserved 2 GigaFast FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference. CE Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility. 3 GigaFast Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router......6 Overview..........................................................................6 Features ...........................................................................7 Panel ..............................................................................10 Wire Diagram ...............................................................12 Chapter 2: Quick installs ..............................................................13 Overview........................................................................13 Cable internet setup......................................................14 DSL internet setup........................................................19 Part 3 Macintosh Setup ................................................21 Part 4 Powerline Setup .................................................23 Chapter 3: Basic Configuration....................................................25 Section 1 ­ Broadband Router Device Status .............25 Section 2 ­ Broadband Router Device Info.................26 Section 3 - Administration ...........................................27 Section 4 ­ WAN (Wide Area Network) .....................31 Section 5 ­ LAN (Local Area Network) ......................32 Chapter 4 ­ Advanced Configuration ...........................................34 Section 1 ­ Access Control ..........................................34 Section 2 ­ MAC Filter...............................................36 Section 3 ­ Service Time.............................................37 Section 4 ­ URL Blocking ..........................................40 Section 5 ­ Virtual Server ..........................................41 Section 6 ­ DMZ..........................................................42 Section 7 ­ Auto 2-Way Application .........................43 Section 8 ­ Dynamic DNS...........................................45 4 GigaFast Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment ..................................46 Appendix B: Technical Information ............................................49 Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .......................50 Appendix D: IP Addressing ...........................................................60 What is an IP Addresses?.............................................................60 Dynamic IP Addressing................................................................60 Static IP Addressing .....................................................................60 Checking IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP .....61 Setting IP Address on Windows 98 / SE / ME ............................64 Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 / XP .................................68 Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME.....72 Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 2000 / XP..........75 Appendix E: Local Area Network ................................................79 Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)........................79 Sharing Drives on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP...............84 Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on Windows 98/SE/ME/ 2000/XP ......88 Sharing Printers on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP ............91 Network Printer Installation for Windows 98/ SE / ME/ 2000 /XP ......95 Connecting to Internet on Windows 98 / SE / ME ...................105 Accessing the Internet using Windows 2000 / XP ....................112 Appendix F: Glossary..................................................................119 Appendix G: Warranty Info. .......................................................122 Appendix H: Contact Information..............................................123 5 GigaFast Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router Overview Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Gigafast PE 904R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router. Despite the fact that no one enjoys pulling Ethernet cables out of neither the box nor buying expensive cables. Users can now experience a total network solution with the Gigafast HomePlug. This product is the perfect option to connect a group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet based Backbone (ETTH/ETTB: Ethernet to the Home/Building), while enjoying the usability with the easy to use HomePlug products. Configurable as a DHCP server, this product is the only externally recognized server device on your local area network (LAN). Thus even a non-technical person will easily configure it to meet other popular applications. The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 standard, providing up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room, the Homeplug Broadband Internet Router allows multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share internet connection, printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring. This product does not only provide a complete solution to share the Internet bandwidth, it also serves as an Internet Firewall to protect your LAN data from being accessed by outside intruder/hacker. Since all incoming data packets can be analyzed or monitored, all unwanted Chapter 1 6 GigaFast packets may be filtered-out and be recorded as an intrusion event. PE904-R can also be configured to block some internal LAN user's access to the Internet for management purpose. For security, all Gigafast HomePlug devices are equipped with 56-bit DES encryption. The private home power grid plus encryption makes HomePlug significantly more secure than competing technologies. The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for No-New-Wires home networking. With easy Plug and Play installation, and the reliability of Gigafast Ethernet's products, the Gigafast Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for high speed networking. Features Connects to 10/100M Broadband (cable or DSL) modem or Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing. Multiple WAN connection type: Static IP : for lease line or router-router interconnect. DHCP client : for most cable modem service. PPPoE : for Dial-up ADSL service, PPTP client : for some European Dial-up ADSL or L2-VPN application Equipped with a 3-port 10/100M switched Hub for LAN users. DHCP Server/ DNS proxy support (can save an extra PC/Server in LAN). All the networked computers in LAN can retrieve TCP/IP setting (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS) Chapter 1 7 GigaFast automatically from this device. Simultaneously act as both DHCP Server on the LAN and a DHCP Client on the WAN for most easy application. Connects multiple LAN PCs to the Internet with only one dynamic-assigned IP address (NAT mode) or a range of legal IP address (NAT/Routing mode) Web-based configuring it is configurable through any networked computer's web browsers using Internet Explorer or Netscape browser. Allow/Deny remote administration through WAN connection by Web browser. Firewall capability to protect LAN PCs from outside intruder access/attack. Avoid unwanted packet from WAN (Wide Area Network) and provide a system event log to record intrusion information. (Date/Time, Source IP address & Port) Virtual Server (Port forwarding) function Internet servers (WWW, FTP, E-mail ...) in LAN could be virtually exposed to WAN for outside Internet user access. This is a useful and secure network deployment for Internet servers. DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host Administrator can expose a host PC in LAN to the Internet without any firewall protection mechanism. This option allows a full two-way communication between the local host PC and remote Internet node. (ex. bi-directional games, video/audio conferences ...) Allows a user to have up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over standard home power lines It is estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines There is no problem for the HomePlug passing through circuit breaker Chapter 1 8 GigaFast Uses IEEE802.3 computer interface Plug-and-Play installation Built in internal power supply HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant 56-bit DES encryption assure data security Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice Package Content One PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router One power cable One Warranty card One paper manual OR manual CD Requirement · · · · · One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection (Cable/ADSL modem or other router) Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (V.4.75 or above) Standard home power line wiring One or more HomePlug Units connected to your computer. (For setup Powerline network ) One PC with a network card and TCP/IP protocol stack Installed Chapter 1 9 GigaFast Panel Front PWR: On ­ Receive power Off ­ Doesn't receive power RDY: Blinking fast ­ Self testing Blinking every second ­ Ready to Go HP: On ­ Detect other HomePlug devices Off ­ Doesn't detect other HomePlug devices WAN: On ­ Detect Ethernet connection ( Modem, Switch, Computer...) Off ­ Doesn't detect Ethernet connection Ethernet LED 1-3: Blinking: Ethernet activity On: Detect Ethernet connection Off: Doesn't detect Ethernet connection Chapter 1 10 GigaFast Back 3 LAN port 1 WAN port RST: Rest Hole (Restore factory default settings) AC power in Chapter 1 11 GigaFast Wire Diagram · · The modem should be connected to the router's WAN port with an Ethernet cable(Cat 5/Cat 5e) Power cable should be connected to the power connector at the back of the router Chapter 1 12 GigaFast · Computers are to be connected to port 1-3 on the router (Typically with a straight through cable Cat 5/Cat 5e) Chapter 2: Quick installs Overview The following steps are setup processes for most common broadband internet service providers. This section will be divided into three parts. Part one is for cable internet setup, part two is for DSL internet setup and part three is for Macintosh Users. *Note* the http://192.168.8.1 is the main console page for the PE904R. Internet connection is NOT required upon installation of this router. Any computer that is connected to the router's port 1-3 is capable of changing the settings on the router. It does not have to be a designated port or computer to change the settings of the router. Before you start Make sure the internet connection from your ISP is working. Check to see if there is a connection coming through your ISP (modem) to your computer. Also, check and see if the lights are properly on when the router is connected with the computer(s) and the modem. Chapter2 13 GigaFast Cable internet setup Section 1 1. 2. 3. Turn off the cable modem and the router Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable modem to the WAN port of the router Connect your computers to ports 1-3(or connect using HomePlug) with the router * if using HomePlug to connect, please make sure they all have the same network password to set on with the router Power on the router Power on the modem Power on your computer 4. 5. 6. *Note* Make sure the WAN LED light and ports 1-3 LED lights are ON at the front panel of the router. Section 2 1. At the desktop (Windows based Operating System). Go to `Start' > `Run' and input this address: http://192.168.8.1 and press `enter' Your internet browser should automatically open up the `Broadband Router' page 2. Chapter2 14 GigaFast Example: The password for the Administration Password is `admin'. It is case sensitive so make sure the CAPS key is not on. Once `admin' is entered, click on `Login' to enter the router's configuration page. *Note* Make sure the `WAN IP address', `WAN Subnet Mask', `WAN Gateway', and `WAN DNS' are filled with numbers. This indicates that the router is communicating with the modem (your ISP). If you are able to get those numbers, most likely you're on the internet. *Note* the next step is for those who can log onto the router page but cannot get an internet connection through the ISP. (WAN IP addresses all show 0's) 3. Chapter2 15 GigaFast 4. The page should look like this after you have logged onto the next page. The next step is to click on the `Administration' to the left side of the screen. Chapter2 16 GigaFast 5. At the bottom of the `Administration' section you should see a button says `Clone MAC'. Click on `Clone MAC' (this will let the router copy the MAC address on the Ethernet adapter.) Chapter2 17 GigaFast 6. There should be a confirmation after you click on the `Clone MAC' button. Acknowledge it and restart the computer afterwards. If you still have trouble getting an internet connection or have other questions please follow the instructions in our FAQ section. Chapter2 18 GigaFast DSL internet setup Section 1 1. 2. 3. Make sure that DSL account Login ID and Password is in hand (i.e.: username@your_internet_company.net) Connect the DSL modem to the WAN Port on the router with an Ethernet cable Connect your computer(s) to port 1-3 on the router with Ethernet cable(s) (or connect using HomePlug) * If using HomePlug to connect, please make sure they all have the same network password to set on with the router Turn the computer(s), DSL modem, router ON if they are off at this point 4. *Note* Make sure the WAN LED light and ports 1-3 LED lights are ON in the front panel of the router. Section 2 1. At the desktop (Windows based Operating System). Click `Start' > go to `Run' > and type in this address in the box: http://192.168.8.1 and press `enter'. Your internet browser should automatically open up the `Broadband Router Status' page (See Part 1 ­ Section 2 {2} for image). If the page shows `Page cannot be displayed' or blank then please go to our FAQ section for more helpful information. Enter default password `admin' in the `Administration Password' column (make sure CAPS key is OFF) and click `Login' Once you have successfully logged onto the Broadband Router page, you should see a list of various links on the left side of your screen. (See Part 1 ­ Section 2 ­ {4} for 2. 3. Chapter2 19 GigaFast image) At this point the `WAN IP' addresses should show all 0's. It is usual and common because the router hasn't been setup to have a connection between your ISP and the PE904-R. Please click on `WAN' under `EZ Setup' and the page should look like this after: 4. *Note* In case if the WAN IP addresses are listed, it means the router is getting a connection from the modem (your ISP). Try to see if you can go onto the internet by reopening your internet browser and input a website URL. If you still cannot get online, please see FAQ. If you do not get any numbers and they are all 0.0.0.0 please continue with the installation. Chapter2 20 GigaFast Most of DSL internet service providers have PPPoE type of connection. Bubble in `PPPoE' as your `WAN Connection Type' and it should bring down a longer menu with `PPPoE Account' that is where you input your full primary e-mail address from your ISP (i.e. username@domain.net) * Some DSL ISP use only a username as your PPPoE Account name 6. Next, type in the password for that e-mail account in `PPPoE Password' 7. `PPPoE Service Name', `Dial on Demand', and `Auto Disconnect when Idle' should be left as is. After finishing the input on the `PPPoE Account' and `PPPoE Password', press the `Save & Restart' button for the changes to take effect. 8. A `Connect' or a `Disconnect' button should appear after the `Save and Restart'. If it appears to be `Connect', then click on the `Connect' button and the router will try to communicate with your ISP. Once the process is finished, the `Connect' button will become a `Disconnect' button and if a `Disconnect' appears, then it means you're already on the internet and ready to surf the net. Part 3 Macintosh Setup Section 1 Since Macintosh uses the same type of internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape etc.), users can follow the same procedures provided under Part 1 (for cable broadband internet services) or Part 2 (for DSL/PPPoE based internet services). Some Macintosh based Operating System might require some changes under its configuration. The steps 5. Chapter2 21 GigaFast below will most likely allow your Macintosh system to communicate with the PE904-R after the changes have been made. Section 2 (For Macintosh OS 8.0 & 9.0) 1. Boot up your Macintosh computer 2. Make sure all cables are plugged in and all the proper lights are on 3. Click on the `Apple' icon to bring up the menu 4. Click on `Control Panel' 5. Then click on `TCP/IP' 6. Make sure Ethernet is selected where it says `Connect as' and change the configuration to `DHCP' 7. Leave the `DHCP Client ID' blank and close it 8. Make sure click Save button at the end 9. Please restart your Macintosh system for the changes to take effect 10. After the Mac is up and running, open up your web browser and type in this address: `http://192.168.8.1' and follow the instructions under Part 1 and Part 2 to continue the installation. Section 3 (For Macintosh OS X or 10.00) 1. Boot up your Macintosh computer 2. Make sure all cables are plugged in and all the proper lights are on 3. Click on the `Apple' icon 4. Go to `System Preference' 5. Click on `Network' and choose `New Location' 6. Select your Ethernet card under the first configuration box Chapter2 22 GigaFast 7. 8. 9. Pick the `TCP/IP' tab and change it to `DHCP' Click on `Apply' to save the settings that you have just changed. A reboot of the system might be required for the changes to take effect *Note* Once the settings have been changed, the Macintosh computer should be able to log onto the router's configuration page and setup for the above 2 sections for your specific type of internet connection. Please read through our FAQ guide if further assistance is needed on setting up a Macintosh. Thank you for your patience. Part 4 Powerline Setup Chapter2 23 GigaFast The HomePlug Portion will connect directly using the power adapter that is provided. The Network Password is the same password that is used with the HomePlug encryption of all products that are on your Powerline network. By default, the network password is "HomePlug". You can easily change your Broadband Powerline router network password by click the `Update' button, after you key in your new network password. To look for all HomePlug units that are connected to your network, click the "Scan Now" button. This will list (in the provided area) all the HomePlug units that are connected, including Mac Addresses. Aftermath Congratulations, you have just successfully installed the PE904-R. You should notice after the connection has been established, the `Broadband Router Status' page will display a list of `WAN IP Addresses'. This shows that there has been a connection going through the modem and the router. After this point, you don't have use your DSL dial up software no more on your computer. *Note* If no connections were made or the ISP did not establish a connection to your PE904-R, please refer to our FAQ page. Thank you. Chapter2 24 GigaFast Chapter 3: Basic Configuration The next chapter will explain in details of how each function on the router works. It will be split a total of 5 sections. Each section will tell you some of the most common and some advanced usages on a router. Users can take advantage of this section to suit their own best settings on the router. Section 1 ­ Broadband Router Device Status Chapter3 25 GigaFast *Note* this page will be displayed after you have entered: http://192.168.8.1 under your internet browser. The `Device Status' page tells you what are the current IP addresses you're getting from: Your ISP (Internet Service Provider), your router, and the last log on that was the `Refresh' button will reset it back to your current login. Press `Administration Password' is where you enter the password to log into the router's configuration page. By default the password is `admin' and it is case sensitive. The password can be changed under `Administration' page once you're logged into the router page. After you have input the password, click on the `Login' to enter the next page. Section 2 ­ Broadband Router Device Info Chapter3 26 GigaFast After you entered the password for the `Administration Password' and have logged onto it, a page like this will display. It is similar with the previous page but with more options to choose from. On the left side is where you adjust/change settings for your router. The middle (Device Info) tells you exactly what the current version of firmware is running and if you are getting IP addresses from outside or within your network. The details of each selection on the left of the page will be described as we move on to the next sections. Section 3 - Administration (Part 1) This page allows you to change some of the most commonly used items on a router. Chapter3 27 GigaFast Reset to Default ­ By clicking this it will give you a confirmation on whether or not the router should be reset back to the factory default setting. If you have accidentally changed a setting on a router and does not remember the setting you previously had, then it is suggested that you click on `Reset to Default' button. Backup System Setting ­ This option allows storing your current settings by saving it onto your hard-disk. It saves the current settings on the router to your computer. Restore System Setting ­ User can obtain the router settings from here after the user has saved the information on the router. This option can load previous settings from the hard-disk. Old Password/New Password/Confirm Password ­ This section allows the user to change the administration password on the router. A user can change the default password `admin' to a different password for security reasons. (Strongly recommended) Auto Logout, when Idle Time is over: - You can change the amount of time for the router to take before it automatically logs out itself if there is an idle occurred. Chapter3 28 GigaFast Part 2 (Administration Continued) Upgrade Firmware ­ This is the place to update the firmware on the router. Once the user has downloaded the firmware off of our website www.Gigafast.com and saved onto a floppy or a hard-disk (hard drive): 1. 2. Click on the `Browse' button Locate the firmware (file) where the user stored (Floppy, harddisk) and click on the `Go' button. *Note* this process should take a few moments. If the update is a success or a failure, it will give you a confirmation on either one of the events. Do not turn off the power of the router during the update Chapter3 29 GigaFast firmware process. If a user gets such error "Update failed" then please refer to our FAQ guide. View System Event Log ­ Allows users to view the most recent events that have happened. For example, each time when a user logs onto the ISP (Internet Service Provider) it will record it under the log. It will be erased every time the router is unplugged, and plugged back in. This function provides administrator a convenient diagnostic method for troubleshooting. It also records the detailed intruder information for analysis. Press REFRESH button to display the latest events. Clone MAC ­ This allows the router to a copy of the Ethernet adapter's MAC address. It is used only when a user have trouble connecting to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Please refer to our FAQ guide for further explanation. Restart System ­ This option will refresh the router if there were any changes made. Force router to do a system restart immediately. It is not commonly used. Chapter3 30 GigaFast Section 4 ­ WAN (Wide Area Network) WAN Connection Type ­ This section allows the user to set the proper type of WAN connection is being used. By default the `DHCP Client' is bubbled. Each type will give you some other options. For example: After the `PPPoE' is bubbled, it will give you extended options like: PPPoE Account, PPPoE Password to fill out. Once the settings are provided, make sure you click on the `Save & Restart' button for it to take effect. *Note* the `DHCP Client Domain Name' and `Host name' is optional. It is not commonly used so users can avoid this unless the ISP demands it. Chapter3 31 GigaFast Section 5 ­ LAN (Local Area Network) LAN IP Address ­ This shows the current IP address on the LAN side. If a user is running a static IP and cannot log onto the router page, then changing the LAN IP Address might be needed. By default the LAN IP Address is 192.168.8.1 DHCP Server ­ This allows the user to enable or disable the DHCP Server running on the router. It is not recommended to change this feature unless the network demands it. For example: If you're running a static IP address on the network and DHCP is not allowed or needed, then disable it as needed. By default the DHCP Server is enabled. Chapter3 32 GigaFast DNS Proxy ­ If a user has a DNS Proxy that was set previously and would like to use it without having conflicts with the router, then it is recommended to disable this feature. By default the DNS Proxy is enabled. IP pool from & to ­ DHCP server will offer unused IP from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. End address must be greater then initial address. By default the range is set at: 17~128 DHCP Client List ­ This is a list of your DHCP IP address information. Example: what computer at which computer's name on what MAC address of the network card did receive what IP address. Chapter3 33 GigaFast Chapter 4 ­ Advanced Configuration This chapter will explain great details of advanced settings on the router. A user can change these settings for their own needs and purposes or to fix some of the commonly known problems out there in the industry. It will be divided into total of 10 sections and it is recommended and accessible for both home and business users. Please refer to our FAQ guide if there is an unexplained question regarding the functions on the router. Section 1 ­ Access Control Access Control allows you to set some of the security features for the administrator. It also gives the ability to access from outside to the router. Once the changes are made, click on `Save & Restart' to have the changes take effect. Chapter 4 34 GigaFast Response to Ping from WAN ­ If this option is allowed, others can do a direct ping to the router from outside of your network. Due to security reasons this option is set to `Deny' by default. Web Management from WAN ­ Enable administrator to log in and configure the router remotely from internet. It is set to `Deny' by default. Example: http://yourwanip:54321 Block Client in LAN ­ You can block certain internet protocols (IP's) within your own network and disallow other clients or computers to access other pages within the network. It is set at `Disable' by default. Chapter 4 35 GigaFast Filter Packets from LAN ­ This option allows the administrator to block certain ports on the router so other clients can't access them. Section 2 ­ MAC Filter MAC Filtering will block or allow the MAC addresses that are on the Ethernet adapters. Administrator can enable this function to block or allow certain computers or the entire network to access the router or network. Chapter 4 36 GigaFast MAC Filter ­ Enable it to set which MAC addresses the administrator would like to block so the blocked clients can't make changes on the router. The clients are still able to get onto the router, though without making any changes. This function is set at `Disable' by default. Section 3 ­ Service Time This page allows the administrator to set a time limit/duration of the router. Service Time Allocation ­ Administrator can now apply a limit on all the clients or computers that are connected to the router. For example: If it is set from 9:00AM~12:00PM that means the clients can only log onto the WAN/LAN from between those times. This option is set at `Normal' by default which means the connection is always allowed Continuous ­ This allows users of the router to receive an internet connection for only a certain amount of time (i.e. 2 hours) then the internet connection will stop functioning, for a certain cool off period, and then start up again. Chapter 4 37 GigaFast By time zones ­ This will allow users of the Router to only be connected for a certain time period (i.e. from 8-10), after, or before the allocated Time Zone, the Internet will not work. Chapter 4 38 GigaFast Chapter 4 39 GigaFast Section 4 ­ URL Blocking URL Blocking allows the administrator to block certain URL (web addresses) so clients cannot log onto the designated pages that administrator have blocked. By default this option is set at `Disable'. URL Blocking ­ Administrator can enable this function and put in the URL of a page and clients will not be able to log onto it. User can block all the way up to 8 URLs. Chapter 4 40 GigaFast Section 5 ­ Virtual Server Virtual Server can allow the administrator to open one or multiple ports on the router for a LAN PC. Virtual Server - If the user has a server behind the route he/she can open a particular port or ports to allow incoming and outgoing traffic through the router. This function is mainly for computers that are on the network. By default this setting is set at `Disable' if you have trouble opening ports please read our FAQ section to understand more about Virtual Server. Chapter 4 41 GigaFast Section 6 ­ DMZ DMZ (De Militarized Zone) allows the port on your computer to be seen outside of your network. It basically allows you to be shown on the WAN side. This function is mostly used for game or program specific purposes. In comparison with the virtual server, DMZ is not protected by firewall. Enable DMZ host are dangerous and subject to be attacked/accessed by internet intruder/hacker. However DMZ host is able to gain full access privilege right to internet. A. The Host DMZ ­ Enable it and input the last digit of your current IP address and it will open up you to the WAN side. For example: 192.168.8.XX The XX marks the last digits Chapter 4 42 GigaFast from the IP address you're getting on that computer. If your IP address ends with 17, then put 17 in the empty box and click on `Save & Restart'. Some users might have trouble getting the router to communicate with their game console servers (i.e. PlayStation2 by Sony or Xbox by Microsoft) and if that is the case then enable DMZ and it should allow you to enter the server after save & restart. Section 7 ­ Auto 2-Way Application This section can let a user open certain service ports for software. Because there is much internet software need 2-way access right and they open many TCP/UDP ports simultaneously such as online game or audio/video conference, they always connect to an outside server with a fixed destination port. Then the server would communicate with the application in LAN by using a predefined incoming port or a specific range of incoming ports. If a user has trouble playing certain games and the games require a port to be opened, then Auto 2-Way Application is the place to enable ports for it. Chapter 4 43 GigaFast Auto 2-Way Application ­ Once enabled, put the outgoing port in the `Trigger Port' box and incoming port in the `Incoming Port'. All software, games have its ports to be opened. Obtain the port numbers and enter them under this section will allow the user to join any particular server without being kicked or timed out. Please go to your software website to obtain the service port information for your software. Once a trigger is occupied, the second or later LAN PC should not use that trigger port until the first LAN PC has released it. Release means that the first PC doesn't use that trigger port for more then 5-6 minutes. By default this option is set at `Disable'. Chapter 4 44 GigaFast Section 8 ­ Dynamic DNS This option will automatically translate your domain name to your WAN IP address for others to access your page. Dynamic DNS ­ If you don't have a domain name and a host setup then others will require a Dynamic DNS to log onto your webpage. This enables others to see you on the WAN side and allows them to browse your own page. Often the server will automatically update your WAN IP address, therefore the Dynamic DNS function allow the update to be saved so others can still browse your page without the changes to be made manually. For further information please visit: www.DynDNS.org and by default this function is set at `Disable'. Chapter 4 45 GigaFast Conclusion This concludes the Basic & Advance Configuration for the PE904-R. The most common questions are answered based on these two chapters. If you need further assistance or perhaps require more information then please visit our FAQ guide or contact one of our lines listed below. Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment A-1 RJ-45 There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straightthrough cables are used for connecting computers' NIC cards to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub. (The router provides a built-in uplink/normal switch. Uplink mode is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead.) A-1-1 RJ-45 pin assignment There are 8 thin, color-coded wires inside, run from one end of the cable to the other. All 8 wires are used. Table 0-1 Wire 1 Wire 2 Wire 3 Wire 4 Wire 5 Wire 6 Wire 7 Wire 8 RJ-45 Color Chart White with an Orange stripe Orange White with a Green Stripe Blue White with a Blue Stripe Green White with a Brown Stripe Brown GigaFast Pin 1 *Note* To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be facing the floor), when looking down on the copper side, wire 1 is on the far left. Connection between NIC card and Hub In a straight-through cable, wire 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are the same as wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. The straight through cable is used to connect the NIC card and the hub. Table 0-2 Straight Through Cabling Wire 1 2 3 6 Becomes 1 2 3 6 Appendix A 47 GigaFast Connection between Hub and Hub In a crossover cable, the orders of the wires change from one end to the other. Wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. The crossover cable is used in connecting hubs directly. Table 0-3 Crossover Cabling Wire 1 2 3 6 Becomes 3 6 1 2 Appendix A 48 GigaFast Appendix B: Technical Information Operational WAN I/F 100BaseT, CSMA/CD WAN cabling LAN I/F 100BaseT, CSMA/CD LAN cabling Mbps). LED indication WAN Link/Act, ETH10/100, Button : One RJ-45 port, IEEE 802.3 : UTP category 5 (10/100 Mbps). : Three RJ-45 ports, IEEE 802.3u : UTP category 5 (switched 10/100 : Power, System Ready, Homeplug detect, : Factory Reset default setting. Environmental Power Input : External, DC 7.5V/1A. Dimensions : 255 x 185 x 93 mm (TBD) Unit Weight : 1050g HomePlug certification : HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 Certification : FCC class B, CE mark Operating Temp : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temp : -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 157°F) Operating Humidity : 10% to 85% non-condensing Appendix B 49 GigaFast Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Still having trouble setting up this router? Please read the following questions and answers to solve your problems with the router. Q: I can't seem to log onto the `Broadband Powerline router' Configuration page (http://192.168.8.1) A: If you have already followed the instructions from the manual and still can't log onto it: 1. 2. Please do a power reset on the router. For example: Turn the router off for few minutes and turn it back on. Use a paper-clip or a pin to do hardware reset the router. On the router there should be a pin sized hole and that is where you insert the pin. Once the pin is inserted, hold it down for 5 seconds and you should see the lights on the router flash for a moment. Try to ping http://192.168.8.1 if you can receive an IP but can't ping the router that means the router might be defective. Perhaps try another cable or different port on the router. Make sure you have the same subnet mask between the computers and the router. If you did a ping on the router and gets a reply like 169.xx.xx.xx, that means the Ethernet cable might be bad (or check your Ethernet card for proper installation). 3. 4. 5. Appendix C 50