Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Broadband Router
User's Manual
1
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 4 Features.............................................................................................................................. 4 Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 4 Package Content ............................................................................................................... 4 Note .................................................................................................................................... 4 Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 5 Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 5 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 6 Setup Diagram................................................................................................................... 7 Getting started................................................................................................................... 8 Chapter 1 ......................................................................................................................... 16 Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................... 16 Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................................................... 16 Step 2) WAN Type .......................................................................................................... 17 1.1 Cable Modem ............................................................................................................ 18 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 19 1.3 PPPoE ........................................................................................................................ 19 1.4 PPTP .......................................................................................................................... 21 Step 3) DNS...................................................................................................................... 22 Chapter 2 ......................................................................................................................... 24 General Settings .............................................................................................................. 24 2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 26 2.1.1 Host Name .............................................................................................................. 27 2.1.2 System Time ........................................................................................................... 28 2.1.3 Administrator Settings .......................................................................................... 29 2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 31 2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 32 2.2.2 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 33 2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).................................................................................. 33 2.2.4 PPTP ....................................................................................................................... 33 2.2.5 DNS ......................................................................................................................... 33 2.3 LAN ............................................................................................................................ 34 2.3.1 LAN Settings .......................................................................................................... 35 2.3.2 DHCP Mapping...................................................................................................... 37 2.4 NAT ............................................................................................................................ 38 2.4.1 Special Application ................................................................................................ 40 2.4.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................................... 42 2.4.3 Port Forwarding .................................................................................................... 44 2.4.4 DMZ ........................................................................................................................ 45 2.5 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 46 2.5.1 Hacker Prevention ................................................................................................. 47 2.5.2 Client Filtering ....................................................................................................... 49 2.5.3 URL Filtering ......................................................................................................... 51 2.5.4 MAC Control.......................................................................................................... 52 2.6 Routing....................................................................................................................... 53 2.6.1 Static Routing......................................................................................................... 54
2
2.6.2 Dynamic Routing ................................................................................................... 55 2.7 UPnP .......................................................................................................................... 56 2.7.1 UPnP Settings......................................................................................................... 57 2.7.2 UPnP Port Mapping .............................................................................................. 58 2.8 DDNS.......................................................................................................................... 59 Chapter 3 ......................................................................................................................... 61 Status................................................................................................................................ 61 3.1 Status.......................................................................................................................... 62 3.2 Security Log............................................................................................................... 63 3.3 DHCP Client List ...................................................................................................... 64 3.4 Routing Table List .................................................................................................... 65 Chapter 4 ......................................................................................................................... 66 Tools ................................................................................................................................. 66 4.1 Configuration Tools.................................................................................................. 67 4.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 69 4.3 Reset ........................................................................................................................... 70 Appendix A...................................................................................................................... 71 Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 72
3
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Broadband Router. 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 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. The Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Mediumsized 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 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, Client Filtering, Firewall. 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 Quick Installation Guide One User Manual CD One Power Adapter Accessories
· Note
The WAN "idle timeout" auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially when your ISP charge you by time used.
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.
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 2~4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations. Every time when you finished configuration the router, please also to the reset to make the new configuration take effect. 2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 5 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 WAN LNK/ACT
Light Status
ON ON Off
Description
Router's power supply is on WAN port 100Mbps is connected WAN port 10Mbps is connected WAN is connected No WAN connection WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent LAN port 100Mbps is connected LAN port 10Mbps is connected LAN is connected No LAN connection LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
ON Off
Flashing
LAN 10/100M
(Port 1-4)
ON
Off
LAN LNK/ACT
(Port 1-4)
ON Off
Flashing
6
Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).
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 automati ...
