Introduction................................................................................................................ 3 Features.............................................................................................................................. 3 Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 3 Package Content................................................................................................................ 3 Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 4 Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 4 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5 Setup Diagram ................................................................................................................... 6 Getting started................................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1.................................................................................................................... 14 Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................... 14 Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................................................... 14 Step 2) Broadband Type ................................................................................................. 15 1.1 Cable Modem............................................................................................................. 17 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 18 1.3 PPPoE......................................................................................................................... 19 1.4 PPTP........................................................................................................................... 21 Chapter 2.................................................................................................................... 23 General Settings .............................................................................................................. 23 2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 25 2.1.1 Time Zone ............................................................................................................... 26 2.1.2 Password Settings................................................................................................... 27 2.1.3 Remote Management ............................................................................................. 29 2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 31 2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 32 2.2.2 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) .................................................................................. 32 2.2.3 PPTP........................................................................................................................ 32 2.2.4 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 32 2.2.5 Bridge ...................................................................................................................... 33 2.2.6 DNS.......................................................................................................................... 35 2.2.7 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 36 2.3 LAN............................................................................................................................ 37 2.3.1 Interface .................................................................................................................. 38 2.3.2 UPnP........................................................................................................................ 40 2.4 Wireless...................................................................................................................... 41 2.4.1 Channel and SSID.................................................................................................. 42 2.4.2 Encryption .............................................................................................................. 44 2.4.3 MAC Access Filtering ............................................................................................ 47 2.4.4 IEEE 802.1x ............................................................................................................ 48 2.5 NAT............................................................................................................................ 51 2.5.1 Address Mapping ................................................................................................... 52 2.5.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................................... 54 2.5.3 Special Applications ............................................................................................... 56 2.6 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 58 1 2.6.1 Access Control........................................................................................................ 60 2.6.2 URL Blocking ......................................................................................................... 64 2.6.3 Schedule Rule ......................................................................................................... 65 2.6.4 Intrusion Detection ................................................................................................ 67 2.6.5 DMZ ........................................................................................................................ 71 Chapter 3.................................................................................................................... 73 Status ................................................................................................................................ 73 3.1 Status and Information............................................................................................. 74 3.2 Internet Connection.................................................................................................. 75 3.3 Device Status .............................................................................................................. 76 3.4 Security Log............................................................................................................... 77 3.5 DHCP Client Log ...................................................................................................... 78 Chapter 4.................................................................................................................... 79 Tool ................................................................................................................................... 79 4.1 Configuration Tools .................................................................................................. 80 4.2 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................... 81 4.3 Reset........................................................................................................................... 82 Appendix A................................................................................................................... 83 Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 84 2 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing 521246 Wireless Broadband Router. The 521246 Wireless Broadband Router is an incredibly fast router with 20 Mbps LAN to WAN throughput. The 521246 is a cost-ef fective 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 521246 router and plug your PC to the 521246 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' LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The 521246 is embedded s with a IEEE 802.11b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LA N. The 521246 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) Provides IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN access point Supports IEEE 802.1x 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 · 3 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. If the modem port is a regular port, you have to use a straight through cable to link the WAN port to the modem. If the modem port is a uplink port, you have to use a crossover cable to link the WAN port to the modem. Note: See if the WAN LED LNK/ACT light (see front panel) is lit or not. (WAN LED LNK/ACT lit (correct cable); WAN LED LNK/ACT not lit (wrong cable). 3) Rese t 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) 4 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 Light Status ON Green Yellow Description Router's power supply is on WAN port 100Mbps is connected WAN port 10Mbps is connected No WAN connection WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent Off Flashing LAN (Port 1-4) Green Yellow Off Flashing WLAN ON Off Flashing LAN port 100Mbps is connected LAN port 10Mbps is connected No LA N connection LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent Wireless LAN has been activated Wireless LAN is disabled Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent 5 Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 1.2 6 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 automaticall ...