ASUS E915 User Manual
E915
ADSL Modem / Router
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2001 The Manufacturer. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name: ADSL Router
Manual Revision: 1.10 E915
Release Date: Nov 2001
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 5
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 5
1.2 Features........................................................................................... 5
1.3 System Requirements...................................................................... 5
2. Installation ............................................................................... 6
2.1 TCP/IP Settings ............................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Windows Me....................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Windows 2000.................................................................... 6
2.2 V erifying TCP/IP Settings................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Windows Me....................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Windows 2000.................................................................... 7
2.3 Installing the ADSL Modem/Router.................................................. 8
2.3.1 Front Panel......................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................... 8
2.4 Connecting the ADSL Modem/Router.............................................. 9
2.5 Powering Up .................................................................................. 10
3. Management Consoles ......................................................... 11
3.1 Accessing the Web Console .......................................................... 11
3.2 Accessing the User Console.......................................................... 12
3.2.1 COM Port Configuration ................................................... 12
3.2.2 Telnet Configuration ......................................................... 13
3.3 Console Features........................................................................... 13
4. Basic Configuration .............................................................. 15
4.1 Set Channel Configuration............................................................. 15
4.1.1 MPoA Bridged .................................................................. 16
4.1.2 MPoA Routed ................................................................... 18
4.1.3 IPoA Routed ..................................................................... 20
4.1.4 PPPoA Routed ................................................................. 22
4.1.5 PPPoE Relay.................................................................... 24
4.1.6 PPPoE Routed ................................................................. 26
4.1.7 MPoA Routed over MAC .................................................. 28
4.2 Set Ethernet Configuration............................................................. 30
4.3 Routing Table Maintenance ........................................................... 31
5. Software Upgrade ................................................................. 32
5.1 Using ADSL Modem Upgrade Utility .............................................. 32
5.2 Using BootP / TFTP Servers.......................................................... 33
Appendix.................................................................................... 37
USB Combo Series ................................................................................. 37
Mounting the USB Port ........................................................................... 38
Installing USB Drivers ............................................................................. 40
ADSL-Related Acronyms ........................................................................ 47
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Contents
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
Thank you for purchasing this ADSL Modem/Router. This ADSL Modem/Router
delivers the highest performance in Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line technology, allowing you to simultaneously enjoy telephone and Internet service using
existing copper phone lines. Ideal for home and small business users, this easy-touse ADSL Modem/Router offers reliable connectivity and remarkable data transfer
rates. Once the ADSL Modem/Router is online, you can enjoy real-time 3D animation, video conferencing, or perform other data intensive operations.
1.2 Features
Software Features
• Supports RFC 2364 protocol (PPP over ATM), RFC 1483 encapsulation (multiple
protocol over ATM AAL5), RFC 2516 protocol (PPP over Ethernet), and RFC 1577
protocol (classical IP over ATM)
• Firmware upgrade and configuration restoration over TFTP
• Supports DHCP Server, DHCP Relay, NAT, IP Filter, IGMP Proxy, RIP, DNS Relay,
ATM OAM, ATM QoS.
• User Maintenance
1.3 System Requirements
The ADSL Modem/Router requires that your computer has an Ethernet port with
TCP/IP installed.
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2. Installation
2.1 TCP/IP Settings
2.1.1 Windows Me
Right-click “My Network Places” on the desktop and select Properties. Doubleclick TCP/IP and specify 192.168.1.2 as the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 as the
Subnet Mask.
2.1.2 Windows 2000
Right-click “My Network Places” on the desktop and select Properties. Right-click
Local Area Connection and select Properties. Double-click TCP/IP and specify
192.168.1.2 as the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask.
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2. Installation
2.2 Verifying TCP/IP Settings
2.2.1 Windows Me
Type winipcfg in the Run command and your IP information will be shown.
2.2.1 Windows 2000
Type ipconfig in the Command Prompt and your IP information will be shown.
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2. Installation
2.3 Installing the ADSL Modem/Router
2.3.1 Front Panel
ADSL Modem
ADSL Modem (USB Combo)
POWER STATUS TESTLINE PC
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POWER STATUS LINE PC
5a
4
5b
USB
LED Indicator State Description
1. Power LED ON Modem is powered ON
OFF Modem is powered OFF
2. Status LED ON “Showtime”—successful connection between
(ADSL Line Status) ADSL modem and telephone company’s network
Flashing “Handshaking”—modem is trying to establish a
connection to telco’s network
OFF “Down”—ADSL line is inactivated
3. Line LED (WAN) Flashing Data transmitting between modem and telco’s network
4. PC Link LED (LAN) ON Successful connection between LAN and PC
(LAN Traffic LED) Flashing Data transmitting between LAN and PC
OFF No connection between LAN and PC*
5a.Test OFF Normal operation
5b.USB ON USB and PC connected successfully
Flashing Data transmitting between USB and PC
OFF No connection between USB & PC, or USB driver not ready
* Check if the Ethernet cable is properly connected and the HUB-PC switch is in the correct position.
2.3.2 Rear Panel
1 23 5 76 9
Line
Phone
LED Indicator Description
1. Line Connector RJ11 connector, connected to an ADSL network
2. Phone Port (optional) RJ11 connector, connected to telephone set
3. Reset Switch Restart the modem/router
4. Console Port 9-pin D-sub serial port for RS-232 console management
5. LAN Port RJ45 connector, connected to the user’s LAN
6. HUB-PC Switch (optional) Controls the modem to PC crossover function
7. USB Port (optional) Connects to computers without a LAN port
8. Power Input Jack Power input, power supply to modem/router
9. Power Switch (optional) Turns ON or OFF the modem/router
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Reset
Console
HUB PC
LAN
USB
Power
ON OFF
(must use the supplied power adapter)
2. Installation
2.4 Connecting the ADSL Modem/Router
Example 1. Modem to PC
T o use the modem with a PC, move the HUBPC switch to the right (PC position).
HUB
PC
Example 2. Modem to Hub (Downlink)
To use the modem with an Ethernet hub’s
downlink port, move the HUB-PC switch to the
left (HUB position).
HUB
1234 5678UPLINK
PC
Example 3. Modem to Hub (Uplink)
To use the modem with an Ethernet hub’s
1234 5678UPLINK
uplink port, move the HUB-PC switch to the
right (PC position).
HUB
PC
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2. Installation
Example 4. ADSL Modem and Telephone
Power Outlet
LAN Cable
Telephone
Outlet
Power Adapter
Tel Splitter
T el Wire
HUB
PC
2.5 Powering Up
When all connections have been properly made and the power is ON, the ADSL
modem will automatically start the self-test and log on to your phone company’s
ADSL network. For new modems, go through the configuration as detailed in the
following section, and then you are all set and ready to enjoy Internet services at
high speeds!
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3. Management Consoles
The management consoles provide basic configuration of the Ethernet port and 16
permanent virtual channels (PVC). The management consoles also provide advanced
network service settings and data trafftic monitoring.
NOTE: Screen displays may vary from this manual depending on model.
3.1 Accessing the Web Console
This modem/router provides convenient setup screens for quick configuration and
advanced configurations using the web console using the latest Microsoft
Explorer.
1. Start your web browser.
2. Type the Ethernet IP address of the modem/router on the address bar of the browser .
Default IP address is 192.168.1.1
3. The modem/router’s welcome page appears. Click Enter.
®
Internet
4. Type the user name (default: adsl) and password (default: adsl1234) when the Enter
Network Password dialog box appears and then click OK.
The web interface for the modem/router first displays a page (S/W Version ) showing the
modem/router’s Firmware Version and MAC Address.
NOTE: Your modem/router will now act as a web server sending the pages that
you requested or submit forms that you filled.
The first and the rest of the pages also provide links to the following functions:
• S/W Version: Displays the firmware version and MAC address of your modem/router .
• ADSL Line Status: Displays ADSL line status.
• Quick Setup Wizard: Guides you through network configuration process (LAN and
WAN configuration).
• Network Service: Provides network service maintenance options.
• Sys-Maintenance: Loads default settings and user management options.
• Reset Modem: Restarts the modem/router.
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3. Management Consoles
3.2 Accessing the User Console
This section describes how to set up the different operation modes or monitor the
performance of your ADSL Modem/Router using the User Mode Console.
3.2.1 COM Port Configuration
For advanced modem management, use a serial cable to connect the Console port
on the ADSL modem to your PC’s empty COM port. Open a VT100 terminal emu-
lation program such as Windows’ HyperTerminal to configure the COM port.
COM Port Settings
Bit Rate: 9600 bps, Data Bits: 8, Parity Check: None, Stop Bit: 1, Flow Control: None
Starting Hyperterminal
In Windows, click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then se-
lect HyperTerminaI. When the HyperTerminal window appears, double click the
HyperTerminal icon to run it. If you cannot find it, add the program using Add/
Remove Programs in Control Panel.
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3. Management Consoles
3.2.2 Telnet Configuration
The ADSL modem/router can be controlled by Telnet applications. Users
may access the menu driven console using Telnet.
Establish Connection
T elnet can be used to enter the console control mode. The parameters of the
factory default are shown below. The default values using Telnet are:
IP Address = 192.168.1.1
Netmask = 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway = (leave blank)
You have to also enter a username (default: “adsl”) and password (default:
“adsl1234”) while you use Telnet to connect to the system.
3.3 Console Features
ADSL Status: Connection Status, Downstream rate, Upstream Rate
Statistic: Data traffic, PPP
Operating Modes: MpoA/bridged, MpoA/routed, IpoA, PPPoA, PPPoE/relay,
PPPoE/routed, MpoA/routed over MAC*
Network Services: ARP, Routing Table, DHCP Server, DHCP Relay*, NAT, IP
Filter*, IGMP Proxy*, RIP, DNS Relay , A TM OAM, ATM QoS*
System Maintenance: User Maintenance, Factory Default Values
* Optional Features.
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4. Basic Configuration
Basic configuration can be accessed either through Web Console (recommended)
or User Console (RS232 or Telnet).
4.1 Set Channel Configuration
Your ADSL modem/router provides several channel operation modes as shown
below.
Action Item: Add, Modify, Delete
Channel No: 1-16
VPI: 0-255
VCI: 0-65535 (Except when VPI = 0, then only 32-65535)
Service Type: MPoA Bridged, MPoA Routed, IPoA Routed, PPPoA Routed,
PPPoE Relay , PPPoE Routed, MPoA Routed over MAC (optional).
Click Submit after selections are completed.
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