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  • Page 2: 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 ...
  • Page 3 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: ... 82 ... 82 ...

  • Page 4: Broadband Router 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 (Net- work Address Translation).

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: Physical Details

    Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. For each port, there are 3 LEDs •...
  • Page 7 • • On - Connection to the broadband modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. • Off - No connection to the broadband modem on the WAN (internet) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The Broadband Router is now using the factory default values. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with...

  • Page 9: Procedure

    Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable mod- em. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Setup

    PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Broadband Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

  • Page 11: Configuration Program

    Using UPnP If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Broadband Router will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.
  • Page 12 If you can't connect If the Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Broadband Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP.
  • Page 14 Broadband Router User Guide PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automati- cally, but may be Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details Dynamic...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. •...

  • Page 16: Lan Screen

    TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.
  • Page 17 You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the Broadband Router's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Broadband Router. This setting is on the LAN screen. 2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Broadband Router's IP Address as the Default Gateway.

  • Page 18: Password Screen

    The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Broadband Router. Once you have assigned a password to the Broadband Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) •...
  • Page 19 The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The Broadband Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using the default Broadband Router settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
  • Page 20 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes: • On the Gateway tab, enter the Broadband Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Broadband Router.
  • Page 21 PC Configuration Figure 11: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add. Figure 12: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)
  • Page 22 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 13: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 23 Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router.
  • Page 24 Broadband Router User Guide 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
  • Page 25 PC Configuration Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
  • Page 26 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 17: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 27 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • Enter the Broadband Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Broadband Router.) •...
  • Page 28 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 19: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 29 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • In the Default gateway field, enter the Broadband Router's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Broadband Router.
  • Page 30 Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista From the Start menu, right-click Network, then click Properties. Now, the Network and Sharing Center displays. Under Tasks located on the left-hand side of the window, click Manage network connections.
  • Page 31 PC Configuration...

  • Page 32: Internet Access

    6. Select the Connection from the list and click on next. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Broadband Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: •...
  • Page 33 PC Configuration • Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Broadband Router" location.

  • Page 34: Macintosh Clients

    Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Broadband Router, it is only necessary to set the Broadband Router as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details. • Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the Broadband Router's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as Special Applications to allow them to function normally. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.

  • Page 36: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the Advanced menu. System Device Name This displays the current name of the Broadband Router. Firmware Version The current version of the firmware installed in the Broadband Router. Buttons Connection Details View the details of the current Internet connection.
  • Page 37 The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Network Mask The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the Default Gateway IP Address above. DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.

  • Page 38: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Broadband Router User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
  • Page 39 Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. Reset physical connection Preparing line for connection attempt. Connecting to remote Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.

  • Page 40: Connection Status - Pptp

    Broadband Router User Guide Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection De- tails" button is clicked. Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.

  • Page 41: Connection Status - L2Tp

    Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - L2TP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.

  • Page 42: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    Broadband Router User Guide Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Data - Big Pond Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. Physical Address (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
  • Page 43 Operation and Status Update the data on screen. Refresh...

  • Page 44: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.

  • Page 45: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address. Update the data shown on screen. Refresh Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Broadband Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control •...
  • Page 46 Broadband Router User Guide Restrictions are imposed by blocking "Services", or types of connections. All common Services are pre-defined. If required, you can also define your own Services.

  • Page 47: Access Control Screen

    Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3"...
  • Page 48 Broadband Router User Guide Buttons Edit Service List If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. Save Save the data on screen. Reverse any changes made since the last "Save".

  • Page 49: Services Screen

    Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Services Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services "Delete"...

  • Page 50: Access Control Log

    Broadband Router User Guide Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    3. Enter your DDNS data on the Broadband Router's DDNS screen. 4. The Broadband Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at the DDNS server. If the DDNS Service provides software to perform this "IP address update"; you should disable the "Update" function, or not use the software at all.
  • Page 52 Broadband Router User Guide DDNS Data User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. Password/Key Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. Domain Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

  • Page 53: Advanced Internet Screen

    If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Broadband Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".

  • Page 54: Special Applications Screen

    Broadband Router User Guide Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen. You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed information about the application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.

  • Page 55: Using A Special Application

    Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.
  • Page 56 Broadband Router User Guide • All outgoing traffic from the DMZ PC will be assigned the WAN IP address associated with it, rather than the shared IP address on the WAN port. Note that ONLY the DMZ PC will use the WAN (Internet) IP address you enter on this screen.

  • Page 57: Url Filter

    URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. If Enabled, the "Destination" field in the log will display the URL. Otherwise, it will display the IP Address.
  • Page 58 Broadband Router User Guide Add Filter Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a string (e.g. ads/ ) Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked.

  • Page 59: Define Schedule

    Define Schedule The schedule can be used for the Access Control and URL Filter features. • Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. • Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock. • If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed. Data –...

  • Page 60: User Groups

    Broadband Router User Guide User Groups User Groups are used by the Access Control and the URL Filter features. • Groups are pre-named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed. • All PCs are in the "Default" group, unless moved to another group.

  • Page 61: Virtual Servers

    Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •...
  • Page 62 Broadband Router User Guide This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined.

  • Page 63: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in Add as new Server the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Delete Delete the current Virtual Server entry. Note that the pre-defined Servers can not be deleted.

  • Page 64: Wan Port Configuration

    Broadband Router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Data – WAN Port Screen Port Settings Port Speed Normally, this can be left at "Automatic". If the device attached to the WAN Port has problems making a connection, you can select the setting required or preferred by the other device.
  • Page 65 This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above. • Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE) The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP. Automatically The DNS (Domain Name Server) address will be obtained automati- obtain from Serve cally from your ISP's server.

  • Page 66: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    The available settings and features are: Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the Broadband Router This file contains all the configuration data. View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files.
  • Page 67 Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways. Routing Firewall and other security-related settings. Normally, the default set- Security tings do not need to be changed. Firmware Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Broadband Router. Upgrade Advanced Administration...

  • Page 68: Config File

    Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Broadband Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Broadband Router, by uploading it to the Broadband Router.

  • Page 69: Logs

    The Logs record various types of activity on the Broadband Router This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Broadband Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Data - Logs Screen...
  • Page 70 Broadband Router User Guide E-Mail Logs Send Logs Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • Never - E-mailing of Logs is disabled. • When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traf- fic.

  • Page 71: Network Diagnostics

    Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet.

  • Page 72: Options

    Broadband Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below.

  • Page 73: Pc Database

    By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The Broadband Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card or adapter.
  • Page 74 Broadband Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Known PCs Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 75 DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the Broad- band Router will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC. Enter the required IP address. Only the last field is required; the other fields must match the Broadband Router's IP address.
  • Page 76 Select the appropriate option MAC Address • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Broadband Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On.

  • Page 77: Remote Admin

    1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Broadband Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g.

  • Page 78: Routing

    Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Broadband Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.

  • Page 79: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the Broadband Router, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the Broadband Router as the Default Route or Default Gateway.
  • Page 80 Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Broadband Router’s Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Broadband Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 81 For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.0.1 (Broadband Router's IP Address) 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.80 (Broadband Router's local router)

  • Page 82: Security

    The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to ICMP and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • If checked, the Broadband Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored.
  • Page 83 A TCP flood is excessively large number of TCP connection re- Block TCP Flood quests. This is usually a DoS (Denial of Service) attack. This setting should be normally be enabled. Block UDP Flood A UDP flood is excessively large number of UDP packets. This is usually a DoS (Denial of Service) attack.

  • Page 84: Upgrade Firmware

    This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Broadband Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 85: Internet Access

    Some applications do not run properly when using the Broadband Router. Solution 2: The Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.
  • Page 86 Broadband Router User Guide Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100/1000BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100/1000BaseT (RJ45) for WAN...

  • Page 87: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 88 Broadband Router User Guide...

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