Broadband Router 520454 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4 Features.............................................................................................................................. 4 Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 4 Package Content ............................................................................................................... 4 Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 5 Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 5 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 6 Setup Diagram................................................................................................................... 7 Getting started................................................................................................................... 8 Chapter 1 ................................................................................................................... 15 Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................... 15 Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................................................... 15 Step 2) Broadband Type................................................................................................. 16 1.1 Cable Modem ............................................................................................................ 17 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 18 1.3 PPPoE ........................................................................................................................ 19 1.4 PPTP .......................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2 ................................................................................................................... 22 General Settings .............................................................................................................. 22 2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 24 2.1.1 Time Zone............................................................................................................... 25 2.1.2 Password Settings .................................................................................................. 26 2.1.3 Remote Management............................................................................................. 27 2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 28 2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 29 2.2.2 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).................................................................................. 30 2.2.3 PPTP ....................................................................................................................... 30 2.2.4 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 30 2.2.5 DNS ......................................................................................................................... 31 2.2.6 Bridge...................................................................................................................... 32 2.3 LAN Port ................................................................................................................... 33 2.4 NAT ............................................................................................................................ 35 2.4.1 Address Mapping................................................................................................... 36 2.4.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................................... 38 2.4.3 Special Applications............................................................................................... 40 2.5 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 42 2.5.1 Access Control........................................................................................................ 43 2.5.2 Hacker Prevention ................................................................................................. 47 2.5.3 DMZ ........................................................................................................................ 49 Chapter 3 ................................................................................................................... 50 Status................................................................................................................................ 50 3.1 Status and Information ............................................................................................ 51 3.2 Internet Connection.................................................................................................. 52 2 3.3 Device Status ............................................................................................................. 53 3.4 Security Log............................................................................................................... 54 3.5 DHCP Client Log ...................................................................................................... 55 Chapter 4 ................................................................................................................... 56 Tool................................................................................................................................... 56 4.1 Configuration Tools.................................................................................................. 57 4.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 58 4.3 Reset ........................................................................................................................... 59 Appendix A .................................................................................................................. 60 Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 61 3 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this Broadband router. This Broadband Router is an incredibly fast router with 20 Mbps LAN to WAN throughput. This Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Broadband Router and plug your PC to the Broadband Router's LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router's LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. This Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed. Features · · · · · · · · · High Internet Access throughput (20M) Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line Supports up to 253 users Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M) Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall, and Bridge mode. Allow you to monitor the router's status such as: DHCP Client Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the Internet) · · Minimum Requirements · · · One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45) Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC) PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher) Package Content · · · · One 4-port Broadband router unit One UTP cable (Straight Though Cable) One User Manual One Power Adapter Accessories · 4 Get to know the Broadband Router Back Panel The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router's back panel. The router's back panel is divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset: Figure 1.0 1) Local Area Network (LAN) The Broadband router's 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN's PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc. 2) Wide Area Network (WAN) The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the Internet. The WAN port section consists of 2 ports, MDI-X and MD-II (only one port can be used at a time). Depending on your Modem's port type (regular or uplink), figure 1.1 table shows you what WAN port to use with which cable. WAN Port MDI-X MDI-II Straight Through Cable Modem port is a regular port Modem port is an Uplink port Figure 1.1 Note: Regardless of the type of Modem port or cable you use, one of the WAN ports (MDII/MDI-X) MUST work. So when you connect the Cable/DSL modem with the router, see if the WAN LED LNK/ACT light (see front panel) is lit or not. (WAN LED LNK/ACT lit (correct port); WAN LED LNK/ACT not lit (wrong port)) Crossover Cable Modem port is an Uplink port Modem port is a regular port 3) Reset The Reset button allows you to do one of two things. 1) If problems occur with your router, press the router's reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations. 2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings) 5 Front Panel On the router's front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router's current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description. LED PWR WAN 10/100M Light Status ON ON Off Description Router's power supply is on WAN port 100Mbps is connected WAN port 10Mbps is connected WAN LNK/ACT ON Off Flashing WAN port is connected (LNK) NO WAN connection WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent LAN 10/100M (Port 1-4) ON Off LAN port 100Mbps is connected LAN port 10Mbps is connected LAN LNK/ACT (Port 1-4) ON Off Flashing LAN port is connected (LNK) NO LAN connection LAN port has Activity (ACT) data being sent 6 Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). LAN Clients Figure 1.2 7 Getting started This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet. 1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2). 2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11) Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically By default the broadband router's DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you've configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC's so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer's instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows 2000 and 2c) Windows NT. 2a) Windows 95/98/Me 1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5: I ...