i Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 3 Broadband Router Features ............................................................................................. 2 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details .................................................................................................................. 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 6 Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 6 Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ................................................................................................................ 8 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 8 Configuration Program .................................................................................................... 9 Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................... 11 LAN Screen ...................................................................................................................... 14 Password Screen .............................................................................................................. 16 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION .................................................................................. 16 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 16 Windows Clients .............................................................................................................. 16 Macintosh Clients ............................................................................................................ 32 Linux Clients .................................................................................................................... 32 Other Unix Systems ......................................................................................................... 32 CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ......................................................................... 33 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 33 Status Screen .................................................................................................................... 33 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address ......................................................... 34 Connection Status - PPPoE ............................................................................................ 36 Connection Status - PPTP .............................................................................................. 38 Connection Status - L2TP............................................................................................... 39 Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond............................................................................ 40 Connection Details - SingTel RAS ................................................................................. 42 CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES .............................................................................. 43 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 43 Access Control ................................................................................................................. 43 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) .......................................................................... 49 Advanced Internet Screen .............................................................................................. 51 URL Filter ........................................................................................................................ 55 Define Schedule ............................................................................................................... 57 User Groups ..................................................................................................................... 58 Virtual Servers................................................................................................................. 59 WAN Port Configuration ............................................................................................... 62 CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION ............................................................... 64 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 64 Config File ........................................................................................................................ 66 Logs................................................................................................................................... 67 Network Diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 69 Options ............................................................................................................................. 70 PC Database ..................................................................................................................... 71 Remote Admin ................................................................................................................. 75 Routing ............................................................................................................................. 76 Security............................................................................................................................. 80 Upgrade Firmware .......................................................................................................... 82 ii APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 82 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 82 General Problems ............................................................................................................ 82 Internet Access................................................................................................................. 83 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 83 Multi-Function Broadband Router ............................................................................... 83 Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................................... 85 1 P/N: 9560S80001 Copyright © 2005. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 (April, 2005) All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: iii Broadband Router User Guide · · Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Figure 1: Broadband Router Broadband Router Features The Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. Internet Access Features · Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Broadband Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation). · DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Broadband Router has a 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included. · PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. · Advanced Internet Functions · · · · · · · Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally. Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy. DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls. URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made. Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group. 2 Introduction · VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required. LAN Features · · · 4-Port Switching Hub. The Broadband Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100/1000BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN. DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via the Broadband Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table. Configuration & Management · · · · Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration. Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Broadband Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Broadband Router. Remote Management. The Broadband Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features · · Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the Broadband Router. · · Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources. Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: · · · · The Broadband Router Unit Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 3 Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN For each p ...