CBN CH6643E User Manual

CBN CH6643E User Manual

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CH6643E
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  • Page 1 Compal Broadband Networks Compal Broadband Networks CH6643E Wireless Gateway Series Wireless Gateway Series User Guide...
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Renewing the IP Address for Windows XP, Windows 7& Windows 8 ......18 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network ....................18 3.Basic Configuration Starting the CH6643E Configuration Manager (CMGR) ..........19 CH6643E Menu Options Bar ..................... 20 4.CABLE MODEM CABLE MODEM Status Section ..................21 CABLE MODEM Signals Section ..................
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Renewing the IP Address for Windows XP, Windows 7& Windows 8 ......18 Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network ....................18 3.Basic Configuration Starting the CH6643E Configuration Manager (CMGR) ..........19 CH6643E Menu Options Bar ..................... 20 4.CABLE MODEM CABLE MODEM Status Section ..................21 CABLE MODEM Signals Section ..................
  • Page 3 6.Gateway Wireless Wireless Band Mode Section .................... 31 Wireless Basic Section ....................... 32 Wireless Security Section....................34 Wireless WPS Section......................38 Wireless Access Control Section ..................40 Wireless Status Section ...................... 41 Setting Up Your Wireless LAN .................... 41 Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions ................42 7.Gateway Advanced Advanced Options Section .....................
  • Page 3 6.Gateway Wireless Wireless Band Mode Section .................... 31 Wireless Basic Section ....................... 32 Wireless Security Section....................34 Wireless WPS Section......................38 Wireless Access Control Section ..................40 Wireless Status Section ...................... 41 Setting Up Your Wireless LAN .................... 41 Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions ................42 7.Gateway Advanced Advanced Options Section .....................
  • Page 4: Overview

    1.Overview The CBN CH6643E Wireless Gateway is designed for your home, home office, or small business/enterprise. It can be used in households with one or more computers capable of wireless connectivity for remote access to the wireless gateway. This user guide provides product overview and setup information for the CH6643E.
  • Page 4: Overview

    1.Overview The CBN CH6643E Wireless Gateway is designed for your home, home office, or small business/enterprise. It can be used in households with one or more computers capable of wireless connectivity for remote access to the wireless gateway. This user guide provides product overview and setup information for the CH6643E.
  • Page 5: Ch6643E Lan Choices

    FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS. You can plug in an USB memory stick then access it via FTP client or Windows Explorer. CH6643E LAN Choices You can connect up to 253 client computers to the CH6643E using one or any combination of the following network connections: •...
  • Page 5: Ch6643E Lan Choices

    FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS. You can plug in an USB memory stick then access it via FTP client or Windows Explorer. CH6643E LAN Choices You can connect up to 253 client computers to the CH6643E using one or any combination of the following network connections: •...
  • Page 6: Wired Ethernet Lan

    Sample Wireless Network Connections (CH6643E model shown) Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through which the signal must pass and the location of your CH6643E and clients (stations). CBN cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all environments.
  • Page 6: Wired Ethernet Lan

    Sample Wireless Network Connections (CH6643E model shown) Your maximum wireless operation distance depends on the type of materials through which the signal must pass and the location of your CH6643E and clients (stations). CBN cannot guarantee wireless operation for all supported distances in all environments.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    More detailed information on Ethernet cabling is beyond the scope of this document. Front Panel The CH6643E front panel contains indicator lights and the WPS button which is used to configure Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) on compatible clients connected to the CH6643E network.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    More detailed information on Ethernet cabling is beyond the scope of this document. Front Panel The CH6643E front panel contains indicator lights and the WPS button which is used to configure Wi-Fi Protected Security (WPS) on compatible clients connected to the CH6643E network.
  • Page 8 The CH6643E front panel LED indicators provide the following status information for power, communications, and errors: Flashing POWER Not applicable — LED does Green: Power is properly not flash connected RECEIVE Scanning for a downstream Green: Downstream channel is channel connection...
  • Page 8 The CH6643E front panel LED indicators provide the following status information for power, communications, and errors: Flashing POWER Not applicable — LED does Green: Power is properly not flash connected RECEIVE Scanning for a downstream Green: Downstream channel is channel connection...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Amber: WPS function is Green: Wi-Fi wireless interface enabled. is active now. Rear Panel The CH6643E (shown above) rear panel contains the following cabling port and connectors: Item Description TEL 1 VoIP connection for a single telephone. Two sets of TEL 2 telephone can be supported.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Amber: WPS function is Green: Wi-Fi wireless interface enabled. is active now. Rear Panel The CH6643E (shown above) rear panel contains the following cabling port and connectors: Item Description TEL 1 VoIP connection for a single telephone. Two sets of TEL 2 telephone can be supported.
  • Page 10: Mac Label

    Provide power to the CH6643E. MAC Label The CH6643E Media Access Control (MAC) label is located on the bottom of the CH6643E. The label contains the MAC address which is a unique, 48-bit value that identifies each Ethernet network device. To receive data service, you will need to...
  • Page 10: Mac Label

    Provide power to the CH6643E. MAC Label The CH6643E Media Access Control (MAC) label is located on the bottom of the CH6643E. The label contains the MAC address which is a unique, 48-bit value that identifies each Ethernet network device. To receive data service, you will need to...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect the type connectors to connect the CH6643E to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outl E to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outl E to the nearest cable outlet.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors to connect the type connectors to connect the CH6643E to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outl E to the nearest cable outlet. If a TV is connected to the cable outl E to the nearest cable outlet.
  • Page 12: System Requirements

    This automatically powers on the gateway. You do not need to unplug the gateway when it is not in use. The first time you plug in the CH6643E, allow it 5 to 30 minutes to find and lock on the appropriate communications channels.
  • Page 12: System Requirements

    This automatically powers on the gateway. You do not need to unplug the gateway when it is not in use. The first time you plug in the CH6643E, allow it 5 to 30 minutes to find and lock on the appropriate communications channels.
  • Page 13 10. Check that the LEDs on the front panel cycle through the following sequence: CH6643E LED Activity During Startup Description POWER Turns on when AC power is connected to the CH6643E. Indicates that the power is connected properly. RECEIVE Flashes while scanning for the downstream receive channel.
  • Page 13 10. Check that the LEDs on the front panel cycle through the following sequence: CH6643E LED Activity During Startup Description POWER Turns on when AC power is connected to the CH6643E. Indicates that the power is connected properly. RECEIVE Flashes while scanning for the downstream receive channel.
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting The Ch6643E

    2.5 mm (.10 inches). There must be .10 inches (2.5 mm) between the wall and the underside of the screw head. 7. Place the CH6643E so the keyholes on the back of the unit are aligned above the mounting screws.
  • Page 14: Wall Mounting The Ch6643E

    2.5 mm (.10 inches). There must be .10 inches (2.5 mm) between the wall and the underside of the screw head. 7. Place the CH6643E so the keyholes on the back of the unit are aligned above the mounting screws.
  • Page 15: Setting Up Internet Access

    Setting Up Internet Access After installing the After installing the CH6643E, check that you can connect to the Internet. You can E, check that you can connect to the Internet. You can retrieve an IP address for your computer’s network interf retrieve an IP address for your computer’s network interface using one of the...
  • Page 15: Setting Up Internet Access

    Setting Up Internet Access After installing the After installing the CH6643E, check that you can connect to the Internet. You can E, check that you can connect to the Internet. You can retrieve an IP address for your computer’s network interf retrieve an IP address for your computer’s network interface using one of the...
  • Page 16: Configuring Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp

    The CBN CH6643E Wireless Gateway provides a DHCP server on its LAN. It is recommended that you configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically. Make sure all computers on your LAN are configured for TCP/IP. After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, you should verify the IP address.
  • Page 16: Configuring Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp

    The CBN CH6643E Wireless Gateway provides a DHCP server on its LAN. It is recommended that you configure your LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically. Make sure all computers on your LAN are configured for TCP/IP. After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, you should verify the IP address.
  • Page 17: Verifying The Ip Address For Windows 7

    6. Click Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties window 7. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4), double click it or click Properties 8. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically . 9. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
  • Page 17: Verifying The Ip Address For Windows 7

    6. Click Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties window 7. Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4), double click it or click Properties 8. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically . 9. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
  • Page 18: Verifying The Ip Address In Windows 8

    Fi Network Do the following to set up a Wi Do the following to set up a Wi-Fi network using the WPS button on the Fi network using the WPS button on the CH6643E: 1. Power on the CH6643 CH6643E.
  • Page 18: Verifying The Ip Address In Windows 8

    Fi Network Do the following to set up a Wi Do the following to set up a Wi-Fi network using the WPS button on the Fi network using the WPS button on the CH6643E: 1. Power on the CH6643 CH6643E.
  • Page 19: Basic Configuration

    The CH6643E Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings on your CH6643E. 1. Open the web browser on a computer connected to the CH6643E over an Ethernet connection. Note: Do not attempt to configure the CH6643E over a wireless connection.
  • Page 19: Basic Configuration

    The CH6643E Configuration Manager (CMGR) allows you to change and view the settings on your CH6643E. 1. Open the web browser on a computer connected to the CH6643E over an Ethernet connection. Note: Do not attempt to configure the CH6643E over a wireless connection.
  • Page 20: Ch6643E Menu Options Bar

    CH6643E Menu Options Bar Menu Options Bar The CH6643E Menu Options bar is displayed at the top of the Menu Options bar is displayed at the top of the Menu Options bar is displayed at the top of the CH6643E Configuration Manager window.
  • Page 20: Ch6643E Menu Options Bar

    CH6643E Menu Options Bar Menu Options Bar The CH6643E Menu Options bar is displayed at the top of the Menu Options bar is displayed at the top of the Menu Options bar is displayed at the top of the CH6643E Configuration Manager window.
  • Page 21: Cable Modem

    4.CABLE MODEM The CABLE MODEM section section provide the information of cable connection status, channel provide the information of cable connection status, channel signals, network IP address, and system logs during the establishment of cable signals, network IP address, and system logs during the establishment of cable signals, network IP address, and system logs during the establishment of cable connection to cable service provider’s CMTS.
  • Page 21: Cable Modem

    4.CABLE MODEM The CABLE MODEM section section provide the information of cable connection status, channel provide the information of cable connection status, channel signals, network IP address, and system logs during the establishment of cable signals, network IP address, and system logs during the establishment of cable signals, network IP address, and system logs during the establishment of cable connection to cable service provider’s CMTS.
  • Page 22 Field Descriptions for the Status Connection Section Field Description Downstream Status information about the RF downstream channels, including downstream channel frequency and downstream signal power and modulation. Upstream Status information about upstream channels, including upstream channel ID and upstream signal power and modulation.
  • Page 22 Field Descriptions for the Status Connection Section Field Description Downstream Status information about the RF downstream channels, including downstream channel frequency and downstream signal power and modulation. Upstream Status information about upstream channels, including upstream channel ID and upstream signal power and modulation.
  • Page 23: Cable Modem Logs Section

    CABLE MODEM Logs Section This section lists the critical system events in chronological order. A sample event log is shown below: Field Descriptions for the Status Event Log Section Field Description Time Indicates the date and time the error occurred Priority Indicates the level of importance of the error Code...
  • Page 23: Cable Modem Logs Section

    CABLE MODEM Logs Section This section lists the critical system events in chronological order. A sample event log is shown below: Field Descriptions for the Status Event Log Section Field Description Time Indicates the date and time the error occurred Priority Indicates the level of importance of the error Code...
  • Page 24: Cable Modem Addresses Section

    CABLE MODEM Addresses Section This section provides information about the IPV4/IPV6 address, MAC address etc.
  • Page 24: Cable Modem Addresses Section

    CABLE MODEM Addresses Section This section provides information about the IPV4/IPV6 address, MAC address etc.
  • Page 25: Gateway

    Network Configuration, DHCP. DNS Proxy, You can click any Basic submenu option to view or change the configuration information for that option. Basic Setup This section allows you to configure the basic features of your CH6643E gateway related to your ISP connection.
  • Page 25: Gateway

    Network Configuration, DHCP. DNS Proxy, You can click any Basic submenu option to view or change the configuration information for that option. Basic Setup This section allows you to configure the basic features of your CH6643E gateway related to your ISP connection.
  • Page 27 Mode consumption. Network Configuration IP Address Enter the IP address of the CH6643E on your private LAN. MAC Address Media Access Control address — a set of 12 hexadecimal digits assigned during manufacturing that uniquely identifies the hardware address of the CH6643E Access Point.
  • Page 27 Mode consumption. Network Configuration IP Address Enter the IP address of the CH6643E on your private LAN. MAC Address Media Access Control address — a set of 12 hexadecimal digits assigned during manufacturing that uniquely identifies the hardware address of the CH6643E Access Point.
  • Page 28: Basic Dhcp Section

    The WAN lease will automatically renew itself when it expires. When done, click Apply to save your changes. Basic DHCP Section This section allows you to configure IPv4 and view the status of the optional internal CH6643E DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server for the LAN.
  • Page 28: Basic Dhcp Section

    The WAN lease will automatically renew itself when it expires. When done, click Apply to save your changes. Basic DHCP Section This section allows you to configure IPv4 and view the status of the optional internal CH6643E DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server for the LAN.
  • Page 29 CH6643E begins assigning IP addresses to devices on the LAN (when DHCP is enabled). Number of CPEs Sets the number of clients for the CH6643E DHCP server to assign a private IP address. There are 253 possible client addresses. Lease Time Sets the time in seconds that the CH6643E DHCP server leases an IP address to a client.
  • Page 29 CH6643E begins assigning IP addresses to devices on the LAN (when DHCP is enabled). Number of CPEs Sets the number of clients for the CH6643E DHCP server to assign a private IP address. There are 253 possible client addresses. Lease Time Sets the time in seconds that the CH6643E DHCP server leases an IP address to a client.
  • Page 30: Basic Dns Proxy Section

    Field Description IPv6 Address Range The start IPv6 addresses from delegation prefix for (Start) CH6643E DHCPv6 server to clients. IPv6 Address Range The end IPv6 addresses from delegation prefix for (End) CH6643E DHCPv6 server to clients. IPv6 Address Lease Time The lease time for IPv6 address.
  • Page 30: Basic Dns Proxy Section

    Field Description IPv6 Address Range The start IPv6 addresses from delegation prefix for (Start) CH6643E DHCPv6 server to clients. IPv6 Address Range The end IPv6 addresses from delegation prefix for (End) CH6643E DHCPv6 server to clients. IPv6 Address Lease Time The lease time for IPv6 address.
  • Page 31: Basic Lan Users

    This section contains a list of LAN users which associated to this device. 6.Gateway Wireless The CH6643E Wireless Sections allow you to configure your wireless LAN (WLAN). You can click any Wireless submenu option to view or change the configuration information for that option.
  • Page 31: Basic Lan Users

    This section contains a list of LAN users which associated to this device. 6.Gateway Wireless The CH6643E Wireless Sections allow you to configure your wireless LAN (WLAN). You can click any Wireless submenu option to view or change the configuration information for that option.
  • Page 32: Wireless Basic Section

    Wireless Basic Section This section allows you to configure basic features of your Wi-Fi wireless network. You can enable or disable the wireless interface, hide the network from active scans, set the wireless network name (also known as SSID) and select the working channel.
  • Page 32: Wireless Basic Section

    Wireless Basic Section This section allows you to configure basic features of your Wi-Fi wireless network. You can enable or disable the wireless interface, hide the network from active scans, set the wireless network name (also known as SSID) and select the working channel.
  • Page 33 Gateway routing features. Transmission Mode Select which 802.11 mode is used by CH6643E, including 802.11b/g/n mixed mode, 802.11g/n mixed mode, 802.11n only, 802.11b/g mixed mode, 802.11g only, for 802.11b only in 2.4G band mode, 802.11a/n mixed mode, 802.11a only, 802.11n only in 5G band...
  • Page 33 Gateway routing features. Transmission Mode Select which 802.11 mode is used by CH6643E, including 802.11b/g/n mixed mode, 802.11g/n mixed mode, 802.11n only, 802.11b/g mixed mode, 802.11g only, for 802.11b only in 2.4G band mode, 802.11a/n mixed mode, 802.11a only, 802.11n only in 5G band...
  • Page 34: Wireless Security Section

    Wireless Security Section This section allows you to protect your Wi-Fi wireless network by specifying WEP, 802.1x, WPA, or WPA2 wireless security. Before setting up security, ensure that your wireless adaptors support the same type of security. The default type of security is Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Field of Mixed WPA- PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK are the same.
  • Page 34: Wireless Security Section

    Wireless Security Section This section allows you to protect your Wi-Fi wireless network by specifying WEP, 802.1x, WPA, or WPA2 wireless security. Before setting up security, ensure that your wireless adaptors support the same type of security. The default type of security is Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Field of Mixed WPA- PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK are the same.
  • Page 35 Field Description (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides strong encryption with improved compatibility. the TKIP + AES mode allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients to connect. Format Sets the format of key as hexadecimal digits or ASCII character. Pre-Shared Key Sets the WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key (PSK). This is either an 8-63 ASCII character string or 64 hexadecimal digits.
  • Page 35 Field Description (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides strong encryption with improved compatibility. the TKIP + AES mode allows both TKIP and AES-capable clients to connect. Format Sets the format of key as hexadecimal digits or ASCII character. Pre-Shared Key Sets the WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key (PSK). This is either an 8-63 ASCII character string or 64 hexadecimal digits.
  • Page 36 Field Descriptions for WPA-Enterprise/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2- Enterprise Section Field Description Network Re-auth Interval The re-authentication interval is the amount of time the wireless router can wait before re-establishing authentication with the CPE (WPA-Enterprise don’t have this field). RADIUS Server IP Address Sets the RADIUS server IP address to use for client authentication using the dotted-decimal format (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
  • Page 36 Field Descriptions for WPA-Enterprise/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2- Enterprise Section Field Description Network Re-auth Interval The re-authentication interval is the amount of time the wireless router can wait before re-establishing authentication with the CPE (WPA-Enterprise don’t have this field). RADIUS Server IP Address Sets the RADIUS server IP address to use for client authentication using the dotted-decimal format (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).
  • Page 37 Field Descriptions for the WEP Section Field Description Encryption Mode The CPE uses either the 64-bit or 128-bit key to encrypt challenge text sends encrypted text to the access point. The access point will decrypt the encrypted text and then compare the decrypted message with the original challenge text.
  • Page 37 Field Descriptions for the WEP Section Field Description Encryption Mode The CPE uses either the 64-bit or 128-bit key to encrypt challenge text sends encrypted text to the access point. The access point will decrypt the encrypted text and then compare the decrypted message with the original challenge text.
  • Page 38: Wireless Wps Section

    Wireless WPS Section CH6643E provide WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, with it enable will support WPS clients to join the network very easily. It is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. With WPS you can setup and protect your wireless network in just a few easy steps.
  • Page 38: Wireless Wps Section

    Wireless WPS Section CH6643E provide WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, with it enable will support WPS clients to join the network very easily. It is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. With WPS you can setup and protect your wireless network in just a few easy steps.
  • Page 39 The step of WPS establishment: Click or press the WPS button on the Click or press the WPS button on the CH6643E’s front panel or select E’s front panel or select Push Button Configuration (PBC) option radio then click “Connect”...
  • Page 39 The step of WPS establishment: Click or press the WPS button on the Click or press the WPS button on the CH6643E’s front panel or select E’s front panel or select Push Button Configuration (PBC) option radio then click “Connect”...
  • Page 40: Wireless Access Control Section

    Wireless Access Control Section This section allows you to configure the Access Control to the AP on the connected clients. Field Descriptions for the Wireless Access Control Section Field Description Access Control Select “Disable” to disable access control Select Enabled in Allow mode then you can maintain a list of client allowed to connect to this device.
  • Page 40: Wireless Access Control Section

    Wireless Access Control Section This section allows you to configure the Access Control to the AP on the connected clients. Field Descriptions for the Wireless Access Control Section Field Description Access Control Select “Disable” to disable access control Select Enabled in Allow mode then you can maintain a list of client allowed to connect to this device.
  • Page 41: Wireless Status Section

    Wireless Basic Section. Setting Up Your Wireless LAN You can use the CH6643E as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without changing its default settings. To enable security for your WLAN, you can do the following on the CH6643E: •...
  • Page 41: Wireless Status Section

    Wireless Basic Section. Setting Up Your Wireless LAN You can use the CH6643E as an access point for a wireless LAN (WLAN) without changing its default settings. To enable security for your WLAN, you can do the following on the CH6643E: •...
  • Page 42: Encrypting Wireless Lan Transmissions

    You need to configure each wireless client (station) to access the CH6643E LAN. Another step to improve wireless security is to place wireless components away from windows. This decreases the signal strength outside the intended area. Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions To prevent unauthorized viewing of data transmitted over your WLAN, you must encrypt your wireless transmissions.
  • Page 42: Encrypting Wireless Lan Transmissions

    You need to configure each wireless client (station) to access the CH6643E LAN. Another step to improve wireless security is to place wireless components away from windows. This decreases the signal strength outside the intended area. Encrypting Wireless LAN Transmissions To prevent unauthorized viewing of data transmitted over your WLAN, you must encrypt your wireless transmissions.
  • Page 43: Gateway Advanced

    CH6643E.You can click any Advanced submenu option to view or change the advanced configuration information for that option. Advanced Options Section This section allows you to set the operating modes for adjusting how the CH6643E device routes IP traffic.
  • Page 43: Gateway Advanced

    CH6643E.You can click any Advanced submenu option to view or change the advanced configuration information for that option. Advanced Options Section This section allows you to set the operating modes for adjusting how the CH6643E device routes IP traffic.
  • Page 44: Advanced Ip Filtering Section

    This section allows you to define which local PCs will be denied access to the CH6643E WAN. You can configure IP address filters to block Internet traffic to specific network devices on the LAN by entering start and end IP address ranges.
  • Page 44: Advanced Ip Filtering Section

    This section allows you to define which local PCs will be denied access to the CH6643E WAN. You can configure IP address filters to block Internet traffic to specific network devices on the LAN by entering start and end IP address ranges.
  • Page 45: Advanced Mac Filtering Section

    Field Description End Address Enter the end IP address range of the computers you want to deny access to the CH6643E WAN. Enabled Activates the IP address filter, when selected. Checkmark Enabled for each range of IP addresses you want to deny access to the CH6643E WAN.
  • Page 45: Advanced Mac Filtering Section

    Field Description End Address Enter the end IP address range of the computers you want to deny access to the CH6643E WAN. Enabled Activates the IP address filter, when selected. Checkmark Enabled for each range of IP addresses you want to deny access to the CH6643E WAN.
  • Page 46: Setting A Mac Address Filter

    Field Descriptions for the Advanced MAC Filtering Field Descriptions for the Advanced MAC Filtering Section Field Description MAC Addresses Media Access Control address — a unique set of 12 a unique set of 12 hexadecimal digits digits assigned assigned during during manufacturing.
  • Page 46: Setting A Mac Address Filter

    Field Descriptions for the Advanced MAC Filtering Field Descriptions for the Advanced MAC Filtering Section Field Description MAC Addresses Media Access Control address — a unique set of 12 a unique set of 12 hexadecimal digits digits assigned assigned during during manufacturing.
  • Page 47: Advanced Port Forwarding Section

    Field Description End Port End port number. Protocol TCP , UDP , or Both. Enabled Checkmark for each port that you want to activate the IP port filters. Delete Checkmark for each port that you want to remove the IP port filters. Advanced Port Forwarding Section This section allows you to run a publicly accessible server on the LAN by specifying the mapping of TCP/UDP ports to a local PC.
  • Page 47: Advanced Port Forwarding Section

    Field Description End Port End port number. Protocol TCP , UDP , or Both. Enabled Checkmark for each port that you want to activate the IP port filters. Delete Checkmark for each port that you want to remove the IP port filters. Advanced Port Forwarding Section This section allows you to run a publicly accessible server on the LAN by specifying the mapping of TCP/UDP ports to a local PC.
  • Page 48: Advanced Port Triggers Section

    Field Descriptions for the Advanced Port Forwarding Section Field Description Local IP address Enter the IP address to which forwarded traffic should be sent. Start Port Start port number. End Port End port number. Protocol TCP , UDP , or Both. Enabled Checkmark for each port that you want to activate the IP port filters.
  • Page 48: Advanced Port Triggers Section

    Field Descriptions for the Advanced Port Forwarding Section Field Description Local IP address Enter the IP address to which forwarded traffic should be sent. Start Port Start port number. End Port End port number. Protocol TCP , UDP , or Both. Enabled Checkmark for each port that you want to activate the IP port filters.
  • Page 49: Advanced Dmz Host Section

    Field Descriptions for the Advanced Port Triggers Section Field Description Trigger Range Start Port The start port number of the Port Trigger range. End Port The end port number of the Port Trigger range. Target Range Start Port The start port number of the Port Target range. End Port The end port number of the Port Target range.
  • Page 49: Advanced Dmz Host Section

    Field Descriptions for the Advanced Port Triggers Section Field Description Trigger Range Start Port The start port number of the Port Trigger range. End Port The end port number of the Port Trigger range. Target Range Start Port The start port number of the Port Target range. End Port The end port number of the Port Target range.
  • Page 50: Advanced Dynamic Dns

    Advanced Dynamic DNS This section allows you to provide Internet users with a name (instead of an IP address) to access your virtual servers. CH6643E supports dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS.org, ChangeIP.com, No-IP.com and TZO.com. Please register this service at web site of them first.
  • Page 50: Advanced Dynamic Dns

    Advanced Dynamic DNS This section allows you to provide Internet users with a name (instead of an IP address) to access your virtual servers. CH6643E supports dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS.org, ChangeIP.com, No-IP.com and TZO.com. Please register this service at web site of them first.
  • Page 51: Advanced Intrusion Detection Section

    The CH6643E Intrusion Detection sections allow you to configure the CH6643E firewall filters and firewall alert notifications. The CH6643E firewall protects the CH6643E LAN from undesired attacks and other intrusions from the Internet. It provides an advanced, integrated stateful-inspection firewall supporting intrusion detection, session tracking, and denial-of-service attack prevention.
  • Page 51: Advanced Intrusion Detection Section

    The CH6643E Intrusion Detection sections allow you to configure the CH6643E firewall filters and firewall alert notifications. The CH6643E firewall protects the CH6643E LAN from undesired attacks and other intrusions from the Internet. It provides an advanced, integrated stateful-inspection firewall supporting intrusion detection, session tracking, and denial-of-service attack prevention.
  • Page 52: Advanced Homeplug Av Section

    Detection detects and blocks packet floods originating on both the LAN and WAN. Checkmark Enable for each Web filter you want to set for the firewall, and then click Apply . The Web filters will activate without having to reboot the CH6643E Configuration Manager. Advanced HomePlug AV Section This feature is to identify your HomePlug AV is functional or not when your HomePlug AV did not have response at end point.
  • Page 52: Advanced Homeplug Av Section

    Detection detects and blocks packet floods originating on both the LAN and WAN. Checkmark Enable for each Web filter you want to set for the firewall, and then click Apply . The Web filters will activate without having to reboot the CH6643E Configuration Manager. Advanced HomePlug AV Section This feature is to identify your HomePlug AV is functional or not when your HomePlug AV did not have response at end point.
  • Page 53: Gateway Usb

    USB printers and storages on the device and share them through internet. Print Server CH6643E support USB printer and share it based on Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) support USB printer and share it based on Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
  • Page 53: Gateway Usb

    USB printers and storages on the device and share them through internet. Print Server CH6643E support USB printer and share it based on Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) support USB printer and share it based on Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
  • Page 54: Ftp Server

    If all went well, you should see complete window. Click F If all went well, you should see complete window. Click Finish. FTP Server CH6643E support USB storage and share it based on FTP support USB storage and share it based on FTP (File Transfer Protocol) (File Transfer Protocol) that allows users can login and manage it.
  • Page 54: Ftp Server

    If all went well, you should see complete window. Click F If all went well, you should see complete window. Click Finish. FTP Server CH6643E support USB storage and share it based on FTP support USB storage and share it based on FTP (File Transfer Protocol) (File Transfer Protocol) that allows users can login and manage it.
  • Page 55: File Server

    The folder structure of the USB mass storage is displayed in the file browser. File Server CH6643E support USB storage and share it based on Samba service that allow users can login and manage it. Field Descriptions for the File Server Section...
  • Page 55: File Server

    The folder structure of the USB mass storage is displayed in the file browser. File Server CH6643E support USB storage and share it based on Samba service that allow users can login and manage it. Field Descriptions for the File Server Section...
  • Page 56: Gateway Management

    The folder structure of the USB mass storage is displayed in the file browser. 9.Gateway Management The CH6643E support management for web browser login password, port and enable/disable web browser. These sections include change password function and Remote management. Change Password CH6643E allows changing admin password for web browser login.
  • Page 56: Gateway Management

    The folder structure of the USB mass storage is displayed in the file browser. 9.Gateway Management The CH6643E support management for web browser login password, port and enable/disable web browser. These sections include change password function and Remote management. Change Password CH6643E allows changing admin password for web browser login.
  • Page 57: Remote Management Control

    Generally, only the members of your network can browse the web sections to perform administration tasks on CH6643E. Remote Management Control allows CH6643E to be configured by web browser and perform administration task from Internet. Field Descriptions for Remote Management Control...
  • Page 57: Remote Management Control

    Generally, only the members of your network can browse the web sections to perform administration tasks on CH6643E. Remote Management Control allows CH6643E to be configured by web browser and perform administration task from Internet. Field Descriptions for Remote Management Control...
  • Page 58: Help

    Before calling your service provider, try pressing the Reset button on the rear panel of the CH6643E. Please note, if you press the Reset button, you will lose all your custom configuration settings, including Firewall and Advanced settings. Your service provider may ask for the front panel LED status;...
  • Page 58: Help

    Before calling your service provider, try pressing the Reset button on the rear panel of the CH6643E. Please note, if you press the Reset button, you will lose all your custom configuration settings, including Firewall and Advanced settings. Your service provider may ask for the front panel LED status;...
  • Page 59: Solutions

    TV, check that the TV is working and the picture is clear. If you cannot receive regular TV channels, the data service will not function. Check the coaxial cable at the CH6643E and wall outlet. Hand-tighten, if necessary. Check the IP address.
  • Page 59: Solutions

    TV, check that the TV is working and the picture is clear. If you cannot receive regular TV channels, the data service will not function. Check the coaxial cable at the CH6643E and wall outlet. Hand-tighten, if necessary. Check the IP address.
  • Page 60: Front-Panel Leds And Error Conditions

    Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions The CH6643E front panel LEDs provides status information for the following error conditions: Table 2 – Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions Status if, During Startup: if, During Normal Operation: POWER CH6643E is not properly The CH6643E is unplugged...
  • Page 60: Front-Panel Leds And Error Conditions

    Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions The CH6643E front panel LEDs provides status information for the following error conditions: Table 2 – Front-Panel LEDs and Error Conditions Status if, During Startup: if, During Normal Operation: POWER CH6643E is not properly The CH6643E is unplugged...
  • Page 61 For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and it's antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
  • Page 61 For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and it's antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.

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