Cisco Valet Plus, Valet Plus M20, Valet M10 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 2: Cisco Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Appendix B: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Appendix C: Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Appendix D: Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot. This User Guide covers both the Valet (M10) and Valet Plus (M20) models. Valet will be used as a general reference to both models and all details in this User Guide apply to both models unless a specific model number is noted.

The Valet lets you and others in your home access the Internet wirelessly with a wireless equipped device such as a laptop or desktop computer, gaming device, or phone. The Valet wireless hotspot also has Fast Ethernet ports that allow you to connect up to four wired devices. The Valet Plus features Gigabit Ethernet ports for even faster wired speeds. You can also use your Valet wireless hotspot to share resources, such as computers. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online.

The Valet includes the Cisco Connect software that helps to manage your Valet settings, local and guest access, and parental control settings.

Top

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have

client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, then you can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network(s).

To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to Wi-Fi

Protected Setup, page 20.

Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up

when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Valet sends or receives data over the wireless network.

Internet (Blue) The Internet LED lights up

when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port.

(M20 Only) (Green/Blue) The LED

lights up green when the port is connected to a gigabit port or blue when the port is connected to a 10/100 port.

Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when

the Valet is powered on. When the Valet goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, the LED flashes. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is continuously lit.

Top of Valet

Top of Valet Plus

1, 2, 3, 4 (Blue) These numbered LEDs,

corresponding with the numbered ports on the back of the Valet, serve two purposes. The LED is continuously lit when the Valet is connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port.

(M20 Only) (Green/Blue) The LED

lights up green when the port is connected to a gigabit port or blue when the port is connected to a 10/100 port.

Back

Internet Ethernet4 3 2 1 Reset

Back

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Power

Internet The Internet port is where you

connect the network (Ethernet) cable from your Internet connection. In most cases you will be connecting one end of the network cable to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and the other end to the Internet port on your Valet wireless hotspot.

4, 3, 2, 1 Using network cables, these Ethernet

ports (4, 3, 2, 1) connect the Valet to computers or other devices on your wired network that have Ethernet ports such as gaming consoles, HDTVs, Blu-ray disc players, or printers.

Reset There are two ways to reset the Valet

to its factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory  Defaults screen in the Valet’s browser-based utility (refer to

Administration > Factory Defaults, page 33).

Power The Power port is where you connect

the power adapter.

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Horizontal Placement

The Valet has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Valet on a level surface near an electrical outlet.

Horizontal Placement

Wall-Mounting Placement

The Valet has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm.

Two screws are needed to mount the Valet.

Suggested Mounting Hardware

2.5-3.0 mm

Follow these instructions:

1. Determine where you want to mount the Valet. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.

2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 152 mm apart.

3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm of its head exposed.

4. Position the Valet so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Valet down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm

NOTE: Cisco is not responsible for damages

incurred by unsecured wall-mounting hardware.

Print this page at 100% size.

Wall-Mounting Template

152 mm

Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.

DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

General options

Connect to your Cisco Valet

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

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During installation, the setup software installs the Cisco Connect software on your computer. Cisco Connect offers options to connect additional computers or devices to your Valet and allows you to modify the Valet’s settings.

Installation

To install the Valet:

1. Insert the Easy Setup Key into a USB port on your computer.

Windows XP

a. Go to Start > My Computer and select Easy Setup

Key.

b. Double-click Connect.exe.

Mac OS X

a. Double-click on the CD on your desktop.

b. Double-click Connect.

3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To accept the agreement and continue with the installation, click Next.

Insert Easy Setup Key

2. Click Connect to your Cisco Valet.

AutoPlay

Connect your Cisco

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

Connect to your Cisco Valet

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

General options

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

Speed up my system

using Windows ReadyBoost

Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel

Connect to your Cisco Valet

If you do not see this, open the Easy Setup Key folder and double-click Connect. To do so, perform the following steps for your specific operating system:

Windows 7

a. Go to Start > Computer.

b. Double-click Easy Setup Key in the list of available

drives.

License Agreement

4. The connection steps are displayed.

Connection Overview

a. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the

back of the Valet.

Internet Ethernet4 3 2 1 Reset

12VDC

Power

c. Double-click on Connect.exe.

Windows Vista

a. Go to Start > Computer.

b. Double-click Easy Setup Key in the list of available

drives.

c. Double-click on Connect.exe.

Connect to Power Port

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b. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

Connect to Electrical Outlet

c. Unplug the existing network cable from your

computer and plug it into the yellow port labeled Internet on the back of the Valet. Click Next.

12VDC

Internet Ethernet4 3 2 1 Reset

Power

6. When you see the Congratulations screen, your computer is connected to the Internet. Remove your Easy Setup Key and keep it in a safe place. You can use it to connect additional computers to your Valet’s local network. Click OK.

Installation is Complete

NOTE: If you have any trouble during the

installation process, refer to the FAQs in the setup software or use a computer with an active Internet connection to visit www.ciscovalet.com/support.

Connect Network Cable

NOTE: You can view detailed connection steps

by clicking

in the setup software.

NOTE: If the setup software detects multiple

Valets, select your Valet from the list of detected Valets by verifying the last 5 digits of the serial number on your Valet. The serial number is located on the left side of the product label, which is on the bottom panel of the Valet.

5. Please wait while your Valet is being set up.

Please Wait

Main Menu

The main menu offers four options: Computers and Devices, Parental Controls, Guest Access, and Valet settings. To select an option, click on it.

Main Menu

Local Access versus Guest Access

You can connect computers or devices to your Valet by giving them local access (Computers and Devices option) or Guest Access (Guest Access option).

Computers and Devices with local access will have access to the Internet and to other devices on your local network, including shared computers and printers which are connected to the Valet. Local access can be given to a wired or wireless device. Refer to Computers and Other Devices, page 5 for more information.

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Guest Access allows you to provide guests visiting your home with Internet access. Your guests will not have access to your other computers or personal data. Provide your guest with the Guest Network name and password. Guest computers must connect to your network using a wireless network connection. Refer to Main Menu –

Guest Access, page 5 and Guest Access Settings, page 10 for more information.

The following diagram shows a typical example of how local access and guest access are used in the same home.

Guest Access versus Local Access Sample Diagram

Internet

Printer

Modem

Valet

Guest Laptop

Family Laptop

NOTE: Guest Access provides Internet access

only; it does not provide access to your local network and its resources or your personal information. For example, the guest computer cannot print to a printer on the local network or access files on a computer on the local network. Guest access helps minimize exposure of your local network and your family’s private information.

Guests can connect to x-guest using the password xyz When a guest wants Internet access in your home,

have the guest do the following:

1. Connect to the wireless guest network, which is the name of your wireless network followed by -guest.

2. Open a web browser.

3. On the login screen, enter the guest access password and click Login.

Change To disable guest access or change settings, click

Change and go to Guest Access Settings, page 10.

Main Menu – Valet Settings

Use this option to personalize the Valet’s settings.

Guest Access (Internet Access Only)

Local Access

Main Menu – Computers and Devices

Use this option to connect other computers or devices to your Valet’s local network, one at a time.

There is x device(s) connected to your Valet The

number of devices connected to the Valet is displayed.

Add device To connect another computer or device to

the Valet, click Add device and go to Computers and Other Devices, page 5.

Main Menu – Parental Controls

Parental controls restrict Internet access for up to five computers. For the computers you select, you can block or limit Internet access to specific times. You can also block specific websites.

Parental controls restrictions are being applied to x device(s) The number of devices with parental controls

restrictions is displayed.

Valet name is x The name of the Valet is displayed.

Safe Web Surfing Displays the on/off status of Safe Web

Surfing option.

Change To change settings, click Change and go to

Valet Settings, page 11.

Computers and Other Devices

The computers or devices you connect will have access to the Internet and your local network, including computers or other devices, such as a printer, connected to the Valet. If you have a guest visiting your home, you can provide Internet access only (no access to your local network) through the guest access feature. Refer to Guest Access

Settings, page 10 for more information.

Change To enable parental controls or change settings,

click Change and go to Parental Controls, page 8.

Main Menu – Guest Access

The guest network provides Internet access only. To grant Internet access to friends or family, provide the guest network name and password displayed on this screen.

Connect Another Computer or Device

Computer Click this option to connect another computer

in your home. Go to Computer, page 6.

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Wireless printer Click this option to connect a wireless

printer. Go to Wireless printer, page 7.

Other devices Click this option to connect a device that

is not a computer, such as a smartphone or game console. Go to Device, page 8.

Computer

Your Cisco Valet came with an Easy Setup Key. The Easy Setup Key holds the settings for the Valet. There are three options available when you choose to add a computer.

• Yes, I have an Easy Setup Key If you already have an

Easy Setup Key, select this option. Click Next and go to Connect with the Easy Setup Key, page 6.

• No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key — create a new

one now If you want to create or update an Easy Setup

Key, select this option. Click Next and go to Update or create an Easy Setup Key, page 6.

• I want to connect manually using my wireless

settings If you want to connect manually (without an

Easy Setup Key), select this option. Click Next and go to Connect without the Easy Setup Key, page 7

4. Return to the original computer running the Cisco Connect software and enter a name that will be used to identify the device. Click Finish.

Name Your Device

Update or create an Easy Setup Key

1. Insert the Easy Setup Key or your own USB flash drive into an available USB port on your computer.

Connecting Another Computer

Connect with the Easy Setup Key

1. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the computer that you want to connect to the Valet.

2. On that computer, click Connect to your Cisco Valet. If you do not see this, open the Easy Setup Key folder and double-click Connect.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect that computer to your Valet.

Update or Create an Easy Setup Key

2. Please wait while the settings are copied to the Easy Setup Key.

Copying Files to the Easy Setup Key

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3. Remove the Easy Setup Key and click Close. You can now use it to connect other computers to the Valet. Refer to Connect with the Easy Setup Key, page 6 to complete the process of adding another computer.

Easy Setup Key Has Been Updated

Connect without the Easy Setup Key

1. Enter the  Network  name  (SSID), Security  Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless device. To print this information, click Print these settings.

3. Enter a name that will be used to identify this device. Then click Finish.

Name Your Device

Wireless printer

1. Refer to your printer’s documentation to learn how to connect it to a wireless network.

2. Enter the  Network  name  (SSID), Security  Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless device. To print this information, click Print these settings.

Wireless Network Settings

2. After connecting your device, click Next.

Wireless Network Settings

3. Wait until your printer connects. On the Connecting a  wireless printer screen, click Next.

4. Enter a name that will be used to easily identify your printer.

Name Your Printer

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Device

1. Enter the  Network  name  (SSID), Security  Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless device. To print this information, click Print these settings.

Wireless Network Settings

2. After connecting your device, click Next.

Parental Controls

For the computers you select, you can block or limit Internet access to specific times. You can also block specific websites.

Parental Controls Password

First-Time Access of Parental Controls

1. The first time you access parental controls, you will be asked to create a parental controls password. Complete the following:

• Parental controls password Create a password that

protects access to parental controls.

3. Enter a name that will be used to identify the device and click Finish.

Name Your Device

• Verify password Re-enter the password.

• Secret question Create a secret question and answer

pair. If you forget the password, you can reset it by correctly answering the secret question. Enter your question.

• Answer Enter the answer to your secret question.

Click OK to save your settings.

2. Select the computer that you want to set up parental controls for. Then click OK.

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3. The Parental controls main screen appears.

Manage Parental Controls

You have the following options:

Restrict Internet access on The list of computer(s) you

have selected for parental controls is displayed. To add, remove, or rename computers on this list, refer to Restrict Internet Access List, page 9. To set up parental controls on a computer, refer to Set Up Parental Controls, page 9.

Change parental controls password Click this option

to change the password that protects access to parental controls. Refer to Change Parental Controls Password, page 10.

Select the computer whose parental controls you want to set up. Then click OK.

Remove If there is a computer that should not have

parental controls applied, select the computer and click Remove.

Rename To give a computer a new name, select the

computer and click Rename.

If you clicked Rename, the Rename  the  device screen appears.

Rename the Device

Enter the new name. Then click Rename.

Restrict Internet Access List

Parental Controls

Add If you want to apply parental controls to additional

computers, click Add.

If you clicked Add, the Set up parental controls for screen appears.

Set Up Parental Controls

To set up parental controls for a computer, follow these instructions:

1. Select the computer from the Restrict Internet access on list. (If the computer is not listed, click Add to select the computer.)

Parental Controls

2. The Block Internet access option offers the following:

• Always To always block Internet access, select this

option.

• Specific times To block Internet access during

specific days and times, select this option and set the schedule:

Set Up Parental Controls For

– School nights Select the appropriate start and

end times.

– Weekends Select the appropriate start and

end times

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• Never To always allow Internet access, keep the

default, Never.

3. The Block  sites  inappropriate  for option allows you to block websites based on content. The following options are available:

• Don’t Block Does not block any websites.

• Teen Blocks websites that contain content

inappropriate for teenagers.

• Child Blocks websites that contain content

inappropriate for children.

4. For the Block specific sites option, click Edit to create a list of websites you want to block. The default is None.

If you clicked Edit, the Block these sites screen appears.

• New password Enter a new password of 4-32

characters.

• Verify password Re-enter the new password.

Click Change to save your setting.

Blocked Sites

When you attempt to access a website that has been blocked on your computer, you will see a screen telling you that the site has been blocked and the reason it was blocked. You can override the blocking for an hour by entering the parental controls password in the Password field and clicking Unblock.

Block These Sites

a. Enter a website address on each line.

b. Click Save to save your settings.

5. On the Parental  controls  screen, click Finish to save your settings.

NOTE: Repeat steps 1-4 to set up parental

controls for different computers.

Change Parental Controls Password

If you clicked Change parental controls password, the Change your parental controls password screen appears.

Blocked Site

Guest Access Settings

Allow guest access By default, Guest Access is enabled.

To disable Guest Access, select no.

Guest network name By default, the setup software sets

up the name of the guest network.

Password By default, the setup software sets up the

password for the guest network. To change the password, click Change.

Change Your Parental Controls Password

• Old password Enter the old password.

If you clicked Change, the Change guest password screen appears.

Change Guest Password

• Enter a new guest password Enter a password of

4-32 characters.

• Click Change to save your setting.

Total guests allowed By default, 5 guests are allowed

Internet access through your guest network. If you want to allow more or less, select the desired number of guests from the drop-down menu ; you can select up to 10 guests.

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Easy Setup Key

Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is a USB flash

drive that holds the settings for the Valet. To create or update the Easy Setup Key, click Create or update key. For more information, refer to Update or create an Easy Setup Key, page 6.

Safe Web Surfing

On/off Safe web surfing alerts you when you are about

to visit a potentially harmful website. You can choose whether to visit the site or not. Safe web surfing is enabled by default.

Other Options

Valet details To view more information about the Valet,

click Valet details and go to Valet Details, page 12.

NOTE: Computers that are connected to the

local network do not count towards the number of guests allowed.

Click Finish to save your settings.

Valet Settings

Personalize

Valet name The name of your Valet is displayed (this is

also the name of your wireless network). To change the name, click Change and go to Change Valet Name or

Password, page 11.

Advanced settings To access settings for advanced

users, click Advanced settings and go to Advanced Settings, page 12.

Click Finish to save your settings.

Change Valet Name or Password

NOTE: If you change the Valet name or

password, then the wireless computers or other devices connected to the Valet will need to be reconnected using the new name or password (for more information, refer to Computers and Other Devices, page 5).

If you clicked Change, the Changing  Valet  name  or  password screen appears.

1. To change the Valet name or password, click Yes. Otherwise, click No.

Password The password that protects access to the

Valet’s settings is displayed (this also protects wireless access to your local network). To change the password, click Change and go to Change Valet Name or Password, page 11.

Changing Valet Name or Password

2. Complete the following:

• Valet name Enter a name of 1-32 characters.

• Password Enter a password of 8-63 characters.

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• Click Change to save your settings.

Changing Valet Name and Password

Valet Details

The Valet  details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating system, Software version, Connection type (WAN), IP address (LAN), IP address (WAN), and Computer IP address. (WAN stands for Wide Area Network, such as the Internet. IP stands for Internet Protocol. LAN stands for Local Area Network.)

Copy To copy the details to a text file, click Copy and

follow these instructions:

Password Enter this password to access the

browser-based utility.

Copy password To copy the password to the Clipboard,

click this option.

Advanced Settings

Click OK to open the web browser and access the browser-based utility. For more information, refer to How

to Access the Browser-Based Utility, page 13. Click Cancel to return to the Valet settings screen.

How to Exit Cisco Connect

To exit Cisco Connect, click Close on the main menu.

1. Open a text editor, such as Microsoft Word or Notepad.

2. Go to Edit > Paste.

3. Go to File > Save.

Valet Details

Click Close to return to the Valet settings screen.

Advanced Settings

If you are an advanced user, you can access the browser-based utility to access the advanced configuration settings of the Valet.

Main Menu

How to Access Cisco Connect

Windows

To access Cisco Connect, go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Connect.

Mac

To access Cisco Connect, go to Go > Applications > Cisco

Connect.

WARNING: Modifying some settings in the

browser-based utility may disable settings you’ve already applied using the Easy Setup Key.

Username Enter this username to access the

browser-based utility.

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After setting up the Valet with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup Key), the Valet is ready for use. For more technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include Advanced Configuration settings. If you’d like to change some of the Valet’s advanced settings, you can modify settings using the browser-based utility.

WARNING: Modifying some settings in the

browser-based utility may disable settings you’ve already applied using the Easy Setup Key.

This chapter describes each web page of the utility and the key functions on each page. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Valet.

The browser-based utility has the following main tabs:

• Setup

• Wireless

• Security

• Access Restrictions

NOTE: You can also access the browser-based

utility through the Cisco Connect software. For more information, refer to Valet Settings, page 11.

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic  Setup screen. This screen allows you to change the language of the text displayed in the browser-based utility, configure the Internet connection settings, configure the network settings, and select time zone settings.

• Applications & Gaming

• Administration

• Status

Additional sub tabs become available after you click one of the main tabs.

How to Access the Browser-Based Utility

To access the browser-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the IP address of the Valet in the Address field. The default IP address of the Valet is 192.168.1.1

http://192.168.1.1

Then, press Enter.

A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you did not run the setup software, then use the default password, admin. You can set a new password on the Administration > Management screen (refer to Administration > Management, page 31.) Click OK to continue.

Setup > Basic Setup

Language

The Language section allows you to change the language of the text displayed in the browser-based utility.

Internet Setup

The Internet  Setup section configures the Valet to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Sevice Provider (ISP).

Windows 7 Login Screen

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types:

• Automatic Configuration - DHCP

• Static IP

• PPPoE

• PPTP

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Internet Connection Type > PPPoE

• L2TP

• Telstra Cable

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or if you connect using a dynamic IP address.

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Service Name If provided by your ISP, enter the Service

Name.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max  Idle  Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, your connection will automatically be reestablished. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

Internet Connection Type > Static IP

Internet IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, when

seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen by

users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP

address of the ISP server.

DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) server IP address.

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP

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address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following:

• Specify an IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, as

seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

• Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

• Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the

IP address of the ISP server.

• DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one

DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.

PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with

the IP address of the PPTP server.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,

the Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Valet will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

Telstra Cable

Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, your connection will automatically be reestablished.

To use this option, select Keep Alive.

In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on.

The default value is 30

seconds.

L2TP

L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Heartbeat

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, your connection will automatically be reestablished.

To use this option, select Keep Alive.

In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on.

The default value is 30

seconds.

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Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify these settings with your ISP before making any changes.

Optional Settings

Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to

supply a host and domain name. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies

the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To allow the Valet to select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.

Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option

is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:

• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500

• PPPoE: 1492

• PPTP or L2TP: 1460

Network Setup

The Network  Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network.

Router IP

This presents the IP Address of the Valet, Subnet Mask, and URL as seen by your network.

DHCP Server Setting

The Valet includes a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers, cell phones, gaming systems, and other DHCP enabled devices on your home network.

NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server

option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.

DHCP Server Setting

DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you

already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).

NOTE: If you disconnect a computer or device

from your network and reconnect it to the network at a later time, it may be assigned a new IP address. If you want to ensure that the computer or device uses the same IP address all the time, you can use the DHCP Reservation option.

DHCP Reservation Click this button if you want to

assign a fixed local IP address to a specific device on your network. This is helpful if you have a device you need to access at the same address all the time such as a media server or print server. You can reserve the IP address for the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices or by manually entering the MAC address of the device.

Router IP

IP Address This is the IP address of the Valet and is used

as the base for all of your local network settings.

Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask address for your

Valet. It offers a selection of addresses from a drop-down menu. Most users will not need to change this setting.

URL Address This value entered here can be typed

into a web browser’s address field to access the Valet’s browser-based utility instead of typing in the IP address of the Valet.

DHCP Reservation

You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.

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