AOpen AOI-906 User Manual

Introduction

Features.............................................................................................................................. 3

Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 3

Package Content................................................................................................................ 3

Get to know the Broadband Router ................................................................................ 4

Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 4

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5

Setup Diagram ................................................................................................................... 6

Getting started................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 1

Quick Setup ..................................................................................................................... 14

Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................................................... 14

Step 2) Broadband Type ................................................................................................. 15

1.1 Cable Modem............................................................................................................. 17

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 18

1.3 PPPoE......................................................................................................................... 19

1.4 PPTP........................................................................................................................... 21

Chapter 2

General Settings .............................................................................................................. 23

2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 25

2.1.1 Time Zone ............................................................................................................... 25

2.1.2 Password Settings................................................................................................... 26

2.1.3 Remote Management ............................................................................................. 28

2.2 WAN ........................................................................................................................... 30

2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 31

2.2.2 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 31

2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) .................................................................................. 31

2.2.4 PPTP ........................................................................................................................ 31

2.2.5 Bridge ...................................................................................................................... 32

2.2.6 DNS .......................................................................................................................... 34

2.2.7 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 35

2.3 LAN ............................................................................................................................36

2.4 Wireless...................................................................................................................... 38

2.4.1 Basic Settings .......................................................................................................... 39

Active Wireless Client Table ..................................................................................... 40

2.4.2 Advanced Settings .................................................................................................. 42

2.4.3 Encryption.............................................................................................................. 44

2.4.4 Access Control........................................................................................................ 48

2.5 NAT ............................................................................................................................50

2.5.1 Port Forwarding ..................................................................................................... 52

2.5.2 Virtual Server ......................................................................................................... 54

2.5.3 Special Applications ............................................................................................... 57

2.5.4 ALG Settings .......................................................................................................... 60

2.6 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 61

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2.6.1 Access Control........................................................................................................ 62

2.6.2 URL Blocking ......................................................................................................... 66

2.6.3 Hacker Prevention ................................................................................................. 68

2.6.4 DMZ........................................................................................................................ 69

Chapter 3

Status ................................................................................................................................ 71

3.1 Status and Information............................................................................................. 72

3.2 Internet Connection.................................................................................................. 73

3.3 Device Status.............................................................................................................. 74

3.4 Security Log ............................................................................................................... 75

3.5 Active DHCP Client Table ....................................................................................... 76

3.6 Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 77

Chapter 4

Tool................................................................................................................................... 78

4.1 Configuration Tools .................................................................................................. 79

4.2 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................80

4.3 Reset........................................................................................................................... 81

Appendix A

Glossary

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless 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 Wireless 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 Wireless Broadband Router is embedded with a IEEE 802.11b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and

the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

Features

• High Internet Access throughput (50M)

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

• Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

• Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)

• Provides IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN access point

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

• Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access

Control, Firewall, and Bridge mode.

• Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status

• Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes

• Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the

Internet)

Minimum Requirements

• One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ -45)

• Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)

• PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or

higher)

Package Content

• One 4-port Broadband router unit

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One User Manual CD

• One Power Adapter

• Accessories

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

less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,

press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)

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 Light Status Description

PWR ON Router’s power supply is on

WAN 10/100M ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected

Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected

WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected

Off No WAN connection Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

LAN 10/100M ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected

(Port 1-4) Off LAN port 10Mbps is connected

LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected

(Port 1-4) Off No LAN connection

Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

WLAN ON Wireless LAN has been activated Off Wireless LAN is disabled Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent

Setup Diagram

Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).

Figure 1.2

Getting started

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet.

1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.

All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed

to step 3, page 11)

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This

section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT opera ting systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step -by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me , 2b) Windows 2000 and 2c) Windows NT .

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2: Double -click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• DNS Co nfiguration: Select Disable DNS.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 (Page 11).

2b) Windows 2000

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button. 4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.

6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 (Page 11).

2c) Windows NT

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window.

3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.

4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.

6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 (Page 11).

3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN Port)

4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address

192.168.2.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>

5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “ User Name” and “Password” and then click <OK> to login.

Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)

6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,

Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools. Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)

If you only want to start using the broadband router as an Internet Access device then you ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.

General Setup (Chapter 2) If you want to use more advanced features that the broadband router has to offer, then you’ll need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you

can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same co nfigurations.

Status Information (Chapter 3) The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information

only. Tools (Chapter 4)

If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.

Menu Description

Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then

input the configurations needed to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

General Setup (Chapter 2) This section contains configurations for the

Broadband router’s advance functions such as:

Bridge, Address Mapping, Virtual Server,

Access Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other functions to meet your LAN requirements.

Status Information (Chapter 3) In this section you can see the Broadband

router's system information, Internet Connection, Device Status, Security Log and DHCP client Log information.

Tools (Chapter 4) This section contains the broadband router’s

Tools - Tools include Configuration tools, Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration tools allow you to Backup (save), Restore, or Restore to Factory Default configuration for your Broadband router. The Firmware upgrade tool allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's firmware. The RESET tool allows you to reset your Broadband router.

Logout Selecting logout will return you to the LOGIN

page

7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor more advance features/information.

Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, G eneral Setup, Status Information and Tools) you wish to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web management’s top right hand page (see below) to navigate around the web-based management User Interface.

Chapter 1

Quick Setup

The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet.

Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.

Step 1) Time Zone

The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Time Server Address You can manually assign time server address if the

default time server dose not work.

Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into

account. If you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight

saving configuration (below).

Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight

Savings Time

End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight

Savings Time

Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type.

Step 2) Broadband Type

In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).

Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.

Menu Description

1.1 Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already

1.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point -to-Point Protocol over

Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

1.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point -to-Point Tunneling Protocol

(PPTP) connection.

Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1, 1.2,

1.3 or 1.4). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.

1.1 Cable Modem

Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen below).

Note: The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.

Parameters Description Host Name If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name

provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does not require a Host Name.

MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you

to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use the “Clone MAC Address” button to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out the PC’s MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an explanation on MAC address)

Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameters Description

IP This is the IP address that your ISP has given you.

Gateway IP This is the ISP’s IP address gateway

DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address

Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP

(e.g. 255.255.255.0)

Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of t he advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.

1.3 PPPoE

Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameter Descr iption

User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE

connection

Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE

connection

Service Name This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP

requires it, otherwise le ave it blank.

MTU This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your

transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not wish to set a maximum packet size.

Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect

to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.

If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-

connect to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet and keep connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close the WAN connection if the time period that no one is using the Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.

If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only

when you click “Connect” manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP.

Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN

port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.

Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPPoE connection. You can start using the router now, if you

wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.

1.4 PPTP

Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameter Description

Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically before connecting to the PPTP server.

Use the following IP address The ISP give you a static IP to be used to connect to the PPTP server.

IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to

establish a PPTP connection.

Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP

(e.g. 255.255.255.0)

Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway

User ID Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP

connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID

Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP

connectio n

PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway

IP address here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP address above

Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional.

BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service provided by

BEZEQ in Israel.

Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect

to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.

If you se lect “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-

If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only

Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN

port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) throughout this specified period, then the router will

automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.

Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.

Chapter 2

General Settings

Once you click on the General Setup button at the Home Page, you should see the screen below. If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard you do NOT need to configure anything

thing in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet. The General Setup contain advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your

network’s needs such as: Wireless, Bridge, Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control,

Hacker Attack Prevention, Special Applications, DMZ and other functions.

Below is a general description of what advance functions are available for this broadband router.

Menu Description

2.1 System This section allows you to set the Broadband router’s system

Time Zone, Password and Remote Management Administrator.

2.2 WAN This section allows you to select the connection method in order

to establish a connection with your ISP (same as the Quick Setup Wizard section)

2.3 LAN You can specify the LAN segment’s IP address, subnet Mask,

enable/disable DHCP and select an IP range for your LAN

2.4 Wireless You can setup the wireless LAN’s SSID, WEP key, MAC

filtering.

2.5 NAT You can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server and

Special Applications functions in this section. This allows you to specify what user/packet can pass your router’s NAT.

2.6 Firewall The Firewall section allows you to configure Access Control,

Hacker Prevention and DMZ.

Select one of the above five General Setup selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant subsection

2.1 System

The system screen allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password and to specify a remote management user for the broadband router.

Parameters Description

System Settings

2.1.1 Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

2.1.2 Password Settings Allows you to select a password in order to access the

web-based management website.

2.1.3 Remote Management You can specify a Host IP address that can perform

remote management functions.

Select one of the above three system settings selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section

2.1.1 Time Zone

The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured here, which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If

you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration

(below).

Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight

Savings Time

End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight

Savings Time

Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)

2.1.2 Password Settings

You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web- based management. By default, there is no password. So please assign a password to the Administrator

as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.

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