ASUS SL6300 User Manual

VPN ADSL Router

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SL6000/SL6300

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................. 9

1.1 Features .................................................................................... 9

1.2 System Requirements ............................................................... 9

1.3 Using this Document................................................................ 10

1.4 Getting Support ............................................................................. 10

2. Getting to Know SL6000/SL6300 ......................................... 11

2.1 Parts List ....................................................................................... 11

2.2 Front Panel ................................................................................... 11

2.3 Rear Panel .................................................................................... 12

3. Quick Start Guide.................................................................. 13

3.1 Connecting the Hardware .............................................................. 13

3.1.1 Connect the ADSL line .......................................................... 13

3.1.2 Connect the computers or a LAN .......................................... 14

3.1.3 Attach the power adapter ...................................................... 14

3.1.4 T urn on the SL6000/SL6300 and your computers ................. 14

3.2 Configuring Your Computers.......................................................... 15

3.2.1 Before you begin................................................................... 15

3.2.2 Windows® XP PCs: .............................................................. 15

3.2.3 Windows® 2000 PCs:........................................................... 16

3.2.4 Windows® Me PCs............................................................... 17

3.2.5 Windows® 95, 98 PCs: ......................................................... 18

3.2.6 Windows® NT 4.0 workstations: ........................................... 19

3.2.7 Assigning static Internet information to your PCs................... 20

3.3 Quick Configuration of SL6000/SL6300 ......................................... 20

3.3.1 Buttons Used in Setup Wizard .............................................. 21

3.3.2 Setting Up the SL6000/SL6300............................................. 21

3.3.3 Testing Y our Setup................................................................ 31

3.3.4 Default Router Settings ......................................................... 31

4. Starting the Configuration Manager.................................... 31

4.1 Log into Configuration Manager..................................................... 31

4.2 Functional Layout .......................................................................... 32

4.2.1 Setup Menu Navigation T ips ................................................. 32

4.2.2 Commonly Used Buttons and Icons ...................................... 32

4.3 The Home Page of Configuration Manager.................................... 34

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5. System Information .............................................................. 35

6. Configuring LAN Settings .................................................... 36

6.1 LAN IP Address ............................................................................. 36

6.1.1 LAN IP Configuration Parameters ......................................... 36

6.1.2 Configuring the LAN IP Address ............................................ 36

6.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ............................... 38

6.2.1 What is DHCP? .................................................................... 38

6.2.2 Why use DHCP? .................................................................. 39

6.2.3 Configuring DHCP Server ..................................................... 39

6.2.4 Viewing Current DHCP Address Assignments....................... 40

6.3 DNS .............................................................................................. 40

6.3.1 About DNS............................................................................ 40

6.3.2 Assigning DNS Addresses .................................................... 42

6.3.3 Configuring DNS Relay......................................................... 42

6.4 Viewing LAN Statistics................................................................... 43

7. Configuring WAN/ADSL Settings ........................................ 44

7.1 ADSL Connection .......................................................................... 44

7.2 WAN Configuration........................................................................ 45

7.2.1 MPoA Bridged and PPPoE Relay:......................................... 45

7.2.2 MPoA Routed: ...................................................................... 45

7.2.3 IPoA Routed: ........................................................................ 45

7.2.4 PPPoA Routed and PPPoE Routed: ..................................... 46

7.3 Viewing WAN/ADSL Statistics ....................................................... 47

8. Configuring Routes .............................................................. 48

8.1 Overview of IP Routes................................................................... 48

8.1.1 Do I need to define IP routes?............................................... 48

8.2 DNS Relay Configuration .............................................................. 49

8.3 Static Routing................................................................................ 49

8.3.1 Static Route Configuration Parameters ................................. 49

8.3.2 Adding Static Routes............................................................. 50

8.3.3 Modifying Static Routes ........................................................ 50

8.3.4 Deleting Static Routes .......................................................... 51

8.3.5 Viewing the Static Routing Table ........................................... 51

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9. Configuring Firewall/NAT Settings ...................................... 52

9.1 DoS Protection and Stateful Packet Inspection .............................. 52

9.2 Default ACL Rules ......................................................................... 53

9.3 Configuring Inbound ACL Rules..................................................... 53

9.3.2 Add Inbound ACL Rules ........................................................ 60

9.3.3 Modify Inbound ACL Rules.................................................... 61

9.3.4 Delete Inbound ACL Rules .................................................... 61

9.3.5 Display Inbound ACL Rules .................................................. 61

9.4 Configuring Outbound ACL Rules .................................................. 62

9.4.2 Add an Outbound ACL Rule .................................................. 68

9.4.3 Modify Outbound ACL Rules ................................................. 69

9.4.4 Delete Outbound ACL Rules ................................................. 69

9.4.5 Display Outbound ACL Rules ................................................ 69

9.5 Configuring Group ACL Rules........................................................ 70

9.5.1 Add/Delete a User Group...................................................... 70

9.6 Configuring Self Access Rules....................................................... 72

9.6.1 Add a Self Access Rule ......................................................... 72

9.6.2 View Self Access Summary .................................................. 72

9.6.3 Delete Self Access Rule........................................................ 72

9.7 Configuring Service List................................................................. 73

9.7.1 Options in Service Configuration Page.................................. 74

9.7.2 Add a Service ....................................................................... 74

9.7.3 Modify a Service ................................................................... 74

9.7.4 Delete a Service ................................................................... 75

9.7.5 View Configured Services ..................................................... 75

9.8 DoS (Denial of Service) ................................................................. 76

9.8.1 SYN Flooding Attack Check.................................................. 76

9.8.2 Winnuke Attack Check.......................................................... 76

9.8.3 MIME Flood Attack Check..................................................... 76

9.8.4 Maximum IP Fragment Count ............................................... 77

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9.9 Policy List ...................................................................................... 78

9.9.1 Application Filter ................................................................... 78

9.9.2 NAT Pool .............................................................................. 81

9.9.3 IP Pool.................................................................................. 82

9.9.4 Firewall User......................................................................... 84

9.9.5 Time Range .......................................................................... 86

9.10 Firewall Statistics......................................................................... 88

10.2 Establish VPN Connection Using Automatic Keying..................... 91

10.2.1 VPN Tunnel Configuration Parameters for Automatic Keying91

10.2.2 Add a Rule for VPN Connection Using Preshared Key........ 95

10.2.3 Modify VPN Rules............................................................... 96

10.2.4 Delete VPN Rules............................................................... 97

10.2.5 Display VPN Rules ............................................................. 97

10.3 Establish VPN Connection Using Manual Keys ........................... 97

10.3.1 VPN Tunnel Configuration Parameters - Manual Key.......... 99

10.3.2 Add a Rule for VPN Connection Using Manual Key........... 101

10.3.3 Modify VPN Rules............................................................. 102

10.3.4 Delete VPN Rules............................................................. 103

10.3.5 Display VPN Rules ........................................................... 103

10.4 VPN Statistics ........................................................................... 103

11.System Log.......................................................................... 106

12.System Management .......................................................... 107

12.1 Global Setting Configuration ...................................................... 107

12.2 User Account Management ....................................................... 109

12.3 Modify System Information ........................................................ 109

12.4 Setup T ime Zone....................................................................... 109

12.4.1 Change/View the System T ime Zone ................................ 110

12.5 System Configuration Management............................................111

12.5.1 Reset System Configuration to Default...............................111

12.5.2 Backup System Configuration ............................................111

12.5.3 Restore System Configuration .......................................... 112

12.6 Upgrade Firmware......................................................................113

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13.System Reset ...................................................................... 114

14.Logout Configuration Manager ......................................... 115

A. IP Addresses, Network Masks, & Subnets ....................... 116

A.1 IP Addresses................................................................................116

A.1.1 Structure of an IP address .................................................. 116

A.1.2 Network classes ..................................................................117

A.2 Subnet masks ..............................................................................118

B. Troubleshooting.................................................................. 119

B.1 Recall default configuration by “RESET” button.......................... 122

B.2 Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities .......................................... 125

B.2.1 ping .................................................................................... 125

B.2.2 nslookup............................................................................. 126

C. Glossary............................................................................... 127

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the SL6000/SL6300 VPN ADSL
Router . Your LAN (local area network) will now be able to access the Internet
via SL6000/SL6300’ s ADSL connection.

This User Manual will show you how to set up the SL6000/SL6300 VPN
ADSL Router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of
this product.

1.1 Features

• Built-in ADSL modem in SL6000 (G.992.1 Annex A) / SL6300 (G.992.1
Annex B), which offers up to 8Mbps/800Kbps internet surf speed for
Downstream/Upstream, respectively.

• 10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet connectivity to all
computers on your LAN

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• NAT (Network Address Translation), Firewall, and IPSec VPN func­tions to provide secure Internet access for your LAN

• Automatic network address assignment through DHCP Server

• Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, and IP perfor­mance monitoring

• Configuration program accessible via a web browser, such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer. Note that Netscape is not supported.

1.2 System Requirements

In order to use the SL6000/SL6300 VPN ADSL Router for Internet access,
you must have the following:

• ADSL service subscription from your ISP.

• One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base­T network interface card (NIC).

• (Optional) An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to
more than four computers on an Ethernet network.

• For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web
browser such as Internet Explorer v5.5 or later

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1.3 Using this Document

1.3.1 Notational conventions

• Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in text and in the glos-

• For brevity, the SL6000/SL6300 is referred to as “the router.”

• The terms LAN and network are used interchangeably to refer to a group

1.3.2 Typographical conventions

• Italics are used to identify terms that are defined in the glossary (Ap-

• Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-

1.3.3 Special messages

This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific
instructions or explanations.

sary (Appendix C).

of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.

pendix C).

down lists, and text strings you type when prompted by the program.

Notes: Provides clarification or nonessential information on the
current topic.

Definition: Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to
many readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.

W ARNING: Provides messages of high importance, including mes­sages relating to personal safety or system integrity.

1.4 Getting Support

See the contact information on first few pages of this manual.

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2. Getting to Know SL6000/SL6300

2.1 Parts List

In addition to this document, your SL6000/SL6300 should come with the
following:

• SL6000/SL6300 VPN ADSL Router

• Power adapter

• Ethernet cable (RJ-45) “straight-through” type)

• Phone cable (RJ-11)

2.2 Front Panel

The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.

4 6

5 7

LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

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Figure 2.2 Front Panel LEDs
Table 2.1 Front Panel Label and LEDs

1 2 3

POWER STATUS TRAFFIC LAN1

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Label Color Function

POWER green On: Unit is powered on

Off: Unit is powered off

STATUS green On: ADSL link is established and active

Flashing: Trying to create an ADSL connection

Off: No ADSL link
TRAFFIC green Flashing: ADSL data transfer
LAN1-4 green On: LAN link is established

Flashing: Data transfer at LAN connection(s)

Off: No LAN link

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2.3 Rear Panel

The rear panel contains the ports for the unit’ s data and power connections.

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Figure 2.3 Rear Panel Connections
Table 2.2 Rear Panel Labels and Switch/Connectors

1

LINE

2 3 4

P3P4

5

P1P2

6

CONSOLE

7

Reset

8 9

POWER

1. LINE

Connects to your ADSL line. This is a standard RJ-11 telephone jack on
your wall but routed through an ADSL system by your phone company and
may have an optional splitter to allow telephone use on the same line.

2. P1 - P4

Connects to your PC’s Ethernet port, or to the uplink port on your LAN’s hub/
switch, using the provided RJ-45 crossover cable.

3. Console

RJ-45 port for advanced console management. An additional RS232 to
RJ45 cable is required.

4. Reset

Resets the device.

5. Power

Connects to the supplied power adapter.

6. On/Off

Power switch to turn the unit ON and OFF.

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3. Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions for connecting the SL6000/
SL6300 to a computer or a LAN and to the Internet via ADSL.

• Part 1 provides instructions to set up the hardware.

• Part 2 describes how to configure Internet properties on your
computer(s).

• Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the SL6000/SL6300
to get your LAN connected to the Internet.

After setting up and configuring the device, you can follow the instructions to
verify that it is working properly.

This Quick Start Guide assumes that you have already subscribe ADSL service
with your Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic
configuration that should be compatible with your home or small office network
setup. Refer to the subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions.

3.1 Connecting the Hardware

In 3.1, you should connect the device to an ADSL line, the power outlet, and
your computer or network.

WARNING: Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices.
These include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable),
and the SL6000/SL6300.

For hardware connections, please follow the steps that follow for specific
instructions.

3.1.1 Connect the ADSL line

For SL6000/SL6300: Connect your ADSL line to the port labeled ADSL on
the rear panel of the device. Connect the other end of the line to the wall phone
jack or to the POTS splitter (Optional).

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3.1.2 Connect the computers or a LAN

If your LAN has no more than 4 computers, you can use Ethernet cable to
connect computers directly to the built-in switch on the device. Note that you
should attach one end of the Ethernet cable to any of the port labeled LAN1 -

LAN4 on the rear panel of the device and connect the other end to the Ethernet
port of a computer .

If you LAN has more than 4 computers, you can attach one end of a Ethernet
cable to a hub or a switch (probably an uplink port; please refer to the hub or
switch documentations for instructions) and the other to the Ethernet switch
port (labeled LAN1 - LAN4) on the SL6000/SL6300.

Note that both the crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can be used to
connect the built-in switch and computers, hubs or switches as the built-in
switch is smart enough to make connections with either type of cables.

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3.1.3 Attach the power adapter

Connect the AC power adapter to the POWER connector on the back of the
device and plug in the adapter to a wall outlet or a power strip.

3.1.4 Turn on the SL6000/SL6300 and your computers

Press the Power switch on the rear panel of SL6000/SL6300 to the ON position.
Turn on and boot up your computer(s) and any LAN devices such as hubs or
switches. You should verify that its LEDs are illuminated as shown in T able 3.1

Table 3.1 LED Indicators

This LED: ...should be:

POWER Solid green to indicate that the device is turned on. If this light

is not on, check if the power adapter is attached to SL6000/
SL6300 and if it is plugged into a power source.

LAN1 - LAN4 Solid green to indicate that the device can communicate with

your LAN or flashing when the device is sending or receiving
data from your LAN computer(s).

ADSL Solid green to indicate that the device has successfully

established a connection to your ADSL line.

If the LEDs illuminate as expected, SL6000/SL6300 hardware is working
properly .

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3.2 Configuring Your Computers

3.2.1 Before you begin

By default, the SL6000/SL6300 automatically assigns all required Internet
settings to your PCs. You need only to configure the PCs to accept the
information when it is assigned.

Note: In some cases, you may want to assign Internet information
manually to some or all of your computers rather than allow the
SL6000/SL6300 to do so. See “Assigning static Internet informa­tion to your PCs” for instructions.

If you have connected your PC of LAN via Ethernet to the SL6000 / SL6300,
follow the instructions that correspond to the operating system installed on
your PC.

3.2.2 Windows® XP PCs:

1. In the W indows task bar , click the Start button, and then click Control
Panel.

2. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on icon corre­sponding to your network interface card (NIC) and select Properties.
(Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection).

The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently
installed network items.

4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Proto­col TCP/IP is checked, and click Properties.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio
button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio
button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

6. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.

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3.2.3 Windows® 2000 PCs:

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and

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

3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window , right-click the Local

4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed compo-

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5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol,

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then click Control Panel.

Area Connection icon, and then select Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of
currently installed network components. If the list includes Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to
step 10.

nent, click Install.

and then click Add.

6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and

then click OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your W indows 2000 installa-

tion CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

7. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the SL6000
/ SL6300:

8. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connec-
tions icon.

9. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area
Connection icon, and then select Properties.

10.In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

11.In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio
button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the
radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

12.Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.

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3.2.4 Windows® Me PCs

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click Control Panel.

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

3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Net­work icon, and then select Properties.

The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently
installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/
IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 11.

4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed compo­nent, click Add.

5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol,
and then click Add.

6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.

7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and
then click OK.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installa­tion CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

8. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the SL6000
/ SL6300:

9. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connec­tions icon.

10.In Network and Dial-up Connections window , right-click the Network
icon, and then select Properties.

11.In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click
Properties.

12.In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the radio button labeled Server

assigned IP address. Also click the radio button labeled Server as-
signed name server address.

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13.Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.

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3.2.5 Windows® 95, 98 PCs:

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.
The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed net-

work components. If the list includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has
already been enabled. Skip to step 9.

3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add.
The Select Network Component Type dialog box displays.

4. Select Protocol, and then click Add.
The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays.

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5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/

6. Click [OK] to return to the Network dialog box, and then click [OK]

7. Click [OK] to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.

8. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon.

9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click [Proper-

10.In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.

IP in the Network Protocols list box.

again.
You may be prompted to install files from your W indows 95/98 instal-

lation CD. Follow the instructions to install the files.

Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the SL6000
/ SL6300:

ties].
If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with

your network card or adapter.

11.Click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically.

12.Click the DNS Configuration tab, and then click the radio button la­beled Obtain an IP address automatically.

13.Click [OK] twice to confirm and save your changes.

You will be prompted to restart Windows.

14.Click [Yes].

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3.2.6 Windows® NT 4.0 workstations:

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows NT task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel window, double click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.
The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network proto-

cols. If the list includes TCP/IP, then the protocol has already been en­abled. Skip to step 9.

4. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click [Add].

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click
[OK].

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installa­tion CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

After all files are installed, a window displays to inform you that a
TCP/IP service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP
information.

6. Click [Yes] to continue, and then click [OK] if prompted to restart your
computer. Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned
by the SL6000 / SL6300:

7. Open the Control Panel window, and then double-click the Network
icon.

8. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.

9. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click [Properties].

10.In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the radio button
labeled Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server .

11.Click [OK] twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.

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3.2.7 Assigning static Internet information to your PCs

In some cases, you may want to assign Internet information to some or all of
your PCs directly (often called “statically”), rather than allowing the SL6000/
SL6300 to assign it. This option may be desirable (but not required) if:

• You have obtained one or more public IP addresses that you want to
always associate with specific computers (for example, if you are using
a computer as a public web server).

• You maintain different subnets on your LAN.

Before you begin, contact your ISP if you do not already have the following
information:

• The IP address and subnet mask to be assigned to each PC to which you
will be assigning static IP information.

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• The IP address of the default gateway for your LAN. In most cases, this

• The IP address of your ISP’s Domain Name System (DNS) server.

On each PC to which you want to assign static information, follow the
instructions on previous pages relating only to checking for and/or installing
the IP protocol. Once it is installed, continue to follow the instructions for
displaying each of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties. Instead of enabling
dynamic assignment of the IP addresses for the computer, DNS server, and
default gateway , click the radio buttons that enable you to enter the information
manually.

Note: Y our PCs must have IP addresses that place them in the same
subnet as the SL6000/SL6300’s LAN port. If you manually assign IP
information to all your LAN PCs, you can follow the instructions in
Chapter 6 to change the LAN port IP address accordingly.

is the address assigned to the LAN port on the SL6000/SL6300. By
default, the LAN port is assigned this IP address: 192.168.1.1. (You
can change this number, or another number can be assigned by your
ISP. See Chapter 6 for more information.)

3.3 Quick Configuration of SL6000/SL6300

In this section, you log into the Configuration Manager on the SL6000/SL6300
and configure basic settings for your Internet connection. Your ISP should
provide you with the necessary information to complete this step. Note the
intent here is to quickly get SL6000/SL6300 up and running, instructions are
concise. You may refer to corresponding chapters for more details.

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3.3.1 Buttons Used in Setup Wizard

The SL6000/SL6300 provides a pre-installed software program called Configuration
Manager that enables you to configure SL6000/SL6300 via your Web browser.
The settings that you are most likely to need to change before using the device are
grouped onto sequence of Configuration pages guided by Setup Wizard. The
following table shows the buttons that you’ll encounter in Setup W izard.

[Next]

Click this button to proceed to the next configuration page. If there are no
changes required in the current configuration page, you can click this button
to proceed to the next configuration page.

[Back]

Click this button to go back to the previous configuration page.

3.3.2 Setting Up the SL6000/SL6300

Follow these instructions to setup SL6000/SL6300:

1. At any PC connected to one of the four LAN ports on the SL6000/
SL6300, open your Web browser, and type the following URL in the
address/location box, and press <Enter>: http://192.168.1.1

This is the predefined IP address for the LAN port on the SL6000/
SL6300. A login screen displays, as shown in Figure 3.2

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Figure 3.2 Login Screen

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2. Enter your user name and password, and then click [OK] to enter the

Note: You can change the password at any time (see section 12.2
User Account Management).

The Setup W izard home page displays each time you log into the Configuration

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Manager (shown in Figure 3.3).

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If you have problem connecting to SL6000/SL6300, you may want to
check if your PC is configured to accept IP address assignment from
SL6000/SL6300. Another method is to set the IP address of your PC to
any IP address in the 192.168.1.0 network, such as 192.168.1.2 but ex­cluding 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.255.

Configuration Manager. The first time you log into this program, use
these defaults:

Default User Name: admin
Default Password: admin

Figure 3.3 Setup Wizard Home Page

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3. Click on the [Next] button to enter the password configuration page as
shown in Figure 3.4. Change the password in the spaces provided if
desired. Otherwise, proceed to the next configuration page by clicking
on the [Next] button.

When changing passwords, make sure you enter the existing login password in
the Login Password field, make any changes for the passwords and click the
[Apply] button to save the changes.

You might get online help from the Setup Wizard by click the [Help] button
and get Figure 3.5.

Figure 3.4 Setup Wizard Password Configuration Page

Figure 3.5 Setup Wizard Password Help Page

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4. Now we are at the System Information setup page; enter the requested

Figure 3.6 Setup Wizard System Identity Configuration Page

5. Set the time zone for SL6000/SL6300 by selecting your time zone from

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information in the spaces provided and click the [Apply] button to save
the changes. Otherwise, proceed to the next configuration page by click­ing on the [Next] button.

the Time Zone drop-down list (shown in Figure 3.7 Time Zone Con­figuration). Click [Apply] to save the settings and then click on the
[Next] button to go to the next configuration page.

Figure 3.7 Time Zone Configuration

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There is no real time clock inside SL6000/SL6300. The system date and time
are maintained by external network time server via SNTP (Simple Network
Time Protocol). There are five predefined SNTP servers, so you don’ t need to
set the date and time here.

You might get online help from the Setup Wizard by click the [Help] button
and get Figure 3.8.

Figure 3.8 Time Zone Help

6. It is recommended that you keep the default LAN IP settings at this
point until after you have completed the rest of the configurations and
confirm that your Internet connection is working. Click on the [Next]
button to proceed to the next configuration page.

Figure 3.9 Setup Wizard LAN IP Configuration Page

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7. It is recommended that you keep the default settings for DHCP server

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until after you have completed the rest of the configurations and con­firm that your Internet connection is working. Click on the [Next] but­ton to proceed to the next configuration page.

Figure 3.10 Setup Wizard DHCP Server Configuration Page

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8. Now we are at the last page of the Setup W izard, which is to configure
the WAN settings for SL6000/SL6300. Depending on the connection
mode required from your ISP, you may select from the following con­nection modes from the Connection Mode drop-down list (see Figure

3.12): MPoA Bridged, PPPoE Relay, MPoA Routed, IPoA Routed,
PPPoA Routed and PPPoE Routed.

Figure 3.12 Setup Wizard WAN Configuration Page

Configuration Parameters

1. Channel: Select the ATM Interface that is to be configured or viewed

2. VPI and VCI: These settings are used to specify the Virtual Path Iden­tifier (VPI) and Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) that is used for con­necting the Broadband Gateway to the ISP’s ATM Switch using the
specified ATM Interface.

• VPI: Enter the VPI of the ATM Connection to the ISP’s ATM Switch

• VCI: Enter the VCI of the ATM Connection to the ISP’s ATM Switch

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4. Default Gateway: Select this channel as default gateway of the Broad­band Gateway

5. RIP Tx/Rx: Select send/accept routing updates on the channel via RIPv1
or RIPv2, this setting will only be effective if RIP is enabled in Global
Setting page

6. QoS: These settings are used to specify the service category and traffic
parameters that are to be applied for traffic over the specified ATM
interface. Choose one of the following options depending on your traf­fic requirements.

• None: The traffic carried over this interface will be on a best effort

basis without any guarantee of quality-of-service

• CBR: The quality-of-service applied to traffic over this interface is

that applied to Constant-Bit-Rate (CBR) traffic.

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ATM Service Configuration Parameters

a) MPoA Bridged and PPPoE Relay:

b) MPoA Routed:

• VBR-rt: The quality-of-service applied to traffic over this interface

is that applied to Real-Time-Variable-Bit-Rate (VBR-rt) traffic.

• VBR-nrt: The quality-of-service applied to traffic over this interface is

that applied to Non-Real-Time-Variable-Bit-Rate (VBR-nrt) traffic.

• UBR: The quality-of-service applied to traffic over this interface is

that applied to Unspecified-Bit-Rate (UBR) traffic

* No further configuration parameters need to be specified for MpoA

Bridged and PPPoE Relay services.

* DHCP IP Address Assignment: Select this option if the MPoA Routed

Service interface is to obtain its IP address from your ISP via DHCP.

* Static IP Address Assignment: Select this option if the MPoA Routed

Service interface is to have its IP address configured statically.

* IP Address: Enter the MPoA Routed service interface’s IP Address.

Contact your ISP for details

* Subnet Mask: Enter the MPoA Routed service interface’s Subnet

Mask. Contact your ISP for details

c) IPoA Routed

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* DHCP IP Address Assignment: Select this option if the IPoA Ser-

vice interface is to obtain its IP address from your ISP via DHCP.

* Static IP Address Assignment: Select this option if the IPoA Service

interface is to have its or remote host’ s IP addresses configured stati­cally.

* IP Address: Enter the IPoA service interface’s IP Address. Contact

your ISP for details.

* Subnet Mask: Enter the IPoA service interface’ s Subnet Mask. Con-

tact your ISP for details.

d) PPPoA Routed and PPPoE Routed

* User Name: The user name for setting up the PPPoA/PPPoE Ser-

vice. Contact your ISP for the specific user name to be used.

* Password: The password for setting up the PPPoA/PPPoE Service.

Contact your ISP for the specific password to be used for initial
setup.

e) Bridge IP Settings: These settings must be specified if any LAN inter-

face is in bridge mode, or if any ATM interface carries bridged services
(MPoA Bridge, PPPoE Relay) - the Broadband Gateway software will
automatically prompt you for the bridge interface settings in this case.

* IP Address: Enter the IP address for the bridge interface
* Subnet Mask Address: Enter the Subnet Mask for the bridge inter-

face

Y ou are now finished customizing basic settings. Read the following section to
determine if you have access to the Internet.

Notes:

• If you specify a new service using an ATM interface that has an exist­ing service, the Broadband Gateway software will automatically delete
the existing service and replace it with the new service

• If you change your PPPoA/PPPoE password through your ISP, you need
to set the new password for the configured PPPoA/PPPoE service, in
order to setup the service successfully

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• The Bridge IP Settings are the same for all Interfaces that are in bridge
mode or that have bridge services running over them

• RIP Rx is always enabled as RIP is enabled

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