Digitus DN-15017 User Manual

200 Mbps High-speed

Powerline Router

User’s Manual

(DN-15017)

Index

FCC Part 68 ..............................................................................................................................................................3

FCC Part 15 ..............................................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................5

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................5

1.3 System Requirements .......................................................................................................................6

Chapter 2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................7

2.1 Checklist ............................................................................................................................................7

2.2 The Front LEDs .................................................................................................................................8

2.3 The Rear Ports ..................................................................................................................................8

2.4 The Bottom Port ................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 3 Configuration............................................................................................................................................9

3.1 Determine your connection settings ..................................................................................................9

3.2 Connecting the Wireless 11n Router to your network .......................................................................9

3.3 Configuring with Web Browser ..........................................................................................................9

3.3.1 WAN Setting ................................................................................................................................. 1 1

3.3.2 LAN Setting ................................................................................................................................. 13

3.3.3 DHCP Setting .............................................................................................................................. 14

3.3.4 Static Route Setting ..................................................................................................................... 15

3.3.5 NAT Setting ................................................................................................................................. 16

3.3.6 Packet Filter Setting .................................................................................................................... 18

3.3.7 URL Filter Setting ........................................................................................................................ 20

3.3.8 Security Setting ........................................................................................................................... 21

3.3.9 UPNP Setting .............................................................................................................................. 22

3.3.10 DDNS Setting ............................................................................................................................ 23

3.3.11 QOS Setting .............................................................................................................................. 24

3.4.1 System Information ..................................................................................................................... 25

3.4.2 Routing Table .............................................................................................................................. 26

3.4.3 Packet Statistics .......................................................................................................................... 27

3.4.4 System Log ................................................................................................................................. 28

3.5.1 Admin Account ............................................................................................................................. 29

3.5.2 System Log Setting ..................................................................................................................... 30

3.5.3 Data / Time .................................................................................................................................. 31

3.5.4 Ping T est ...................................................................................................................................... 32

3.5.5 Config Setting .............................................................................................................................. 33

3.5.6 Firmware Update ......................................................................................................................... 34

3.6.1 Logout ......................................................................................................................................... 35

3.6.2 Reboot ......................................................................................................................................... 36

3.7.1 TCP/IP Settings for Windows Operating System ........................................................................ 37

Chapter 4. Powerline Networking Utility ................................................................................................................ 44

4.1 Configuration Utility Setup .............................................................................................................. 44

4.1.1 Installation of the Utility ............................................................................................................... 44

4.2 Windows Configuration Utility ........................................................................................................ 46

4.3 User Interface ................................................................................................................................. 47

4.3.1 Main Screen ................................................................................................................................ 47

4.3.2 Privacy Screen ............................................................................................................................ 51

4.4 Diagnostics Screen ........................................................................................................................ 53

4.4.1 About Screen ............................................................................................................................... 55

4.4.2 Preferences ................................................................................................................................. 55

5. Push Button Setting ........................................................................................................................................... 56

6. T r ouble Shooting ................................................................................................................................................ 59

Appendix A Glossary .............................................................................................................................................. 60

Appendix B Cabling / Connection .......................................................................................................................... 67

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must provide this information to the telephone company upon request.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to the telephone line and still have those entire devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If you experience trouble with this modem, please contact your dealer for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.

FCC Part 15

The modem generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the user's manual, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. The modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B computing devices in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B, Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC regulations require that shielded interface cables be used with your modem. If interference does occur, we suggest the following measures be taken to rectify the problem:

1) Move the receiving antenna.

2) Move the modem away from the radio or TV.

3) Plug the modem into a different electrical outlet.

4) Discuss the problem with a qualified radio / TV technician.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Cable connections: All equipment connected to this modem must use shielded cable as the interconnection means.

Notes: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an Instant Powerline 200M Router with 3-port Fast Ethernet Switch and Homeplug for cable and DSL application. The Powerline Router is the perfect option to connect a small group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a DHCP server, the Broadband Router acts as the only externally recognized Internet device on your local area network (LAN). The Router serves as an Internet firewall, protecting your network from being accessed by outside users.

1.1 Overview

Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the Cable/DSL Router consists of more than simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router chooses to assign them. And generally there are three different operating modes for your applications. And you can know which mode is necessary for your system from ISP . These three modes are PPPoE, DHCP client and Static IP . Actually all these are for IP address of WAN.

1.2 Features

 Router Mode

‧PPP over Ethernet (RFC-2516)

‧DHCP Server and Client ‧NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation) ‧NAT (Network Address Translation

 Internet Access

‧TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, PPPoE, NAT, DHCP (client/server), Static IP assignment

 Security Features

‧Password protected configuration access ‧User authentication (PAP/CHAP) for PPP connection

 Powerline Features

‧Up to 200M data rates for Powerline network ‧Support 128-Bit AES link encryption for Powerline security ‧Support co-exist with Powerline 85/14M .

 Security

‧Support packet inspection and filtering ‧Intrusion detection and protection ‧Password protected system management

 Ethernet Interface

‧Compliant with IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u 10/100 Mbps

 H T T P W eb -Based Management

‧Firmware upgrade b y UI ‧WAN and LAN side connection statistics ‧Advanced QoS ‧Password protected access ‧System log

1.3 System Requirements

1) Personal computer (PC)

2) Pentium II 233 MHz processor minimum

3) 32 MB RAM minimum

4) 20 MB of free disk space minimum

5) Ethernet Network Interface Controller (NIC) RJ45 Port

6) Internet Browser

Chapter 2 Installation

This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed.

2.1 Checklist

Check the shipping box carefully to ensure that the contents include the items you ordered. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. The contents of your carton may vary depending on your service provider.

Contents description

1) Powerline 200M Router for home/office use

2) Powerline 200M Router Installation and Operation Guide (this publication)

3) Power cord

4) Ethernet cable Ethernet category 5 twisted pair cable (6 ft)

2.2 The Front LEDs

LED

Sta te

Description

POWER

Press the button to power one the router.

W A N

"Showtime"-successful connection between ADSL modem and telephone company's network.

Flashing

"Handshaking"-modem is trying to establish a connection to telco's network Modem is powered OFF ADSL Carrier Detect if LED is flash.

OFF

No link.

Flashing

When the router detect other Powerline devices

Flashing

The router running well.

L A N

1-3

Link

Flashing

TX or RX activity

OFF

No Link These three LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers remote hard drives, and anything else you want to put on your network.

2.3 The Rear Ports

Connector

Description

POWER

Power connector with power cord.

L A N ( 1 -3)

Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2 or 3). If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port.

Secure

Button can auto secure and group the Powerline devices.

W A N

The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you will connect your cable, DSL modem or Ethernet backbone.

2.4 The Bottom Port

Connector

Description

Reset Switch

Press 10 sec to reboot the router and restore default settings.

Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Determine your connection settings

Before you configure the router; you need to know the connection information supplied by your service provider.

3.2 Connecting the Wireless 11n Router to your network

Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the Powerline Router consists of more than simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router chooses to assign them. Generally there are several different operating modes for your applications. And you can know which mode is necessary for your system from ISP. These modes are router, bridge, PPPoE+NA T.

3.3 Configuring with Web Browser

It is advisable to change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your network. T o configure the router, open your browser, type 'http://192.168.6.1' into the address bar and click 'Go' to get to the login page. Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.

At the Password prompt, the User name is 'admin' and the password is ’admin’. Y ou can change these later if you wish. Click 'Login' to login.

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3.3.1 WAN Setting

WAN Settings are settings that are used to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The WAN settings are provided to you by your ISP and often times referred to as "public settings". Please select the appropriate option for your specific ISP.

For most users, Internet access is the primary application. The router supports the WAN interface for internet access and remote access. The following sections will explain more details of WAN Port Internet access and broadband access setup. When you click “WAN Setting”, the following setup page will be shown. Three methods are available for Internet Access.

Static IP

If you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address, enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS (domain name server) address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four IP octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.

Example: 168.95.1.2

IP Address: Check with your ISP provider. Subnet Mask: Check with your ISP provider. Default Gateway: Check with your ISP provider.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Dynamic IP (Get WAN IP Address automatically). If you are connected to the Internet through a Cable modem line, then a dynamic IP will be assigned. Note: WAN port gets the IP Address, Subnet Mask and default gateway IP address automatically, if DHCP client is successful.

PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Some ISPs provide DSL-based services and use PPPoE to establish communication link with end-users. 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 need to make sure the following items,

PPPoE User name: Enter username provided by your ISP. PPPoE Password: Enter password provided by your ISP.

WAN E t he rn et M AC

The MAC (Media Access Control) Address field is required by some Internet Service Providers (ISP). The default MAC address is set to the MAC address of the WAN interface in the device. It is only necessary to fill the field if required by your ISP.

3.3.2 LAN Setting

These are the IP settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the device. These settings may be referred to as "private settings". You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. The default IP address is 192.168.6.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0

LAN is a network of computers or other devices that are in relatively close range of each other. For example, devices in a home or office building would be considered part of a local area network.

LAN IP Address: Assign the IP address of LAN server, default is 192.168.6.1 Subnet Mask: Select a subnet mask from the pull-down menu, default is 255.255.255.0

3.3.3 DHCP Setting

When you enable the DHCP server, Assigned DHCP IP Address: Enter the starting IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment and the ending IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. DHCP IP Lease Time: Assign the length of time for the IP lease, default setting is 86400 seconds.

3.3.4 Static Route Setting

Static routes are special routes that the network administrator manually enters into the router configuration. You could build an entire network based on static routes. The problem with doing this is that when a network failure occurs, the static route will not change without you performing the change. This isn’t a good thing if the failure occurs during the middle of the night, or while you are on vacation. The route table allows the user to configure and define all the static routes supported by the router.

Enable: Enable/Disable the static route. T y p e : Indicates the type of route as follows, Host for local connection and Net for network connection. Target: Defines the base IP address (Network Number) that will be compared with the destination IP address

(after an AND with NetMask) to see if this is the target route. NetMask: The subnet mask that will be AND'd with the destination IP address and then compared with the Target to see if this is the target route. Gateway: The IP address of the next hop router that will be used to route traffic for this route. If this route is local (defines the locally connected hosts and Type = Host) then this IP address MUST be the IP address of the router Action: Add a new Static Route entry or update a specified entry.

3.3.5 NA T Setting

Network Address Translation: Enable/Disable NAT. IPSec Pass Through: IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework for a set of protocols for security at the

network or packet processing layer of network communication. Enable/Disable this framework verification. PPTP Pass Through: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is a protocol that allows corporations to extend their own corporate network through private "tunnels" over the public Internet. Enable/Disable this protocol verification. L2TP Pass Through: L2TP (The Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol) is an emerging Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard that combines the best features of two existing tunneling protocols: Cisco's Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) and Microsoft's Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). L2TP is an extension to the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), which is an important component for VPNs. VPNs allow users and telecommuters to connect to their corporate intranets or extranets. Enable/Disable this function. S I P A L G : SIP, the Session Initiation Protocol, is a signaling protocol for Internet conferencing, telephony, presence, events notification and instant messaging. Enable/Disable this protocol verification.

NetMeeting A L G : Enable/Disable this protocol verification. Window Messenger File Transfer A LG : Enable/Disable this protocol verification. DMZ: In computer networks, a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a computer host or small network added as a "neutral

zone" between a company's private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. Think of DMZ as the front yard of your house. It belongs to you and you may put some things there, but you would

put anything valuable inside the house where it can be properly secured.

Virtual Server Mapping

A Virtual Server is defined as a service port, and all requests to this port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP .

Enable: Enable/Disable the virtual server mapping, default setting is Disable. W A N P o r t : The port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the virtual service. Enter the WAN Port

number, e.g. enter 80 to represent the Web (http server), or enter 25 to represent SMTP (email server). Note: You can specify maximum 32 WAN Ports.

Protocol: The protocol used for the virtual service. Select a protocol type is TCP or UDP. L A N IP: The server computer in the LAN network that will be providing the virtual services. Enter the IP address

of LAN.

L A N Po r t: The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer. Enter the LAN port number. Action: Add a new WAN port or update a specified WAN port.

Port Trigger

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the "Trigger Port" field, select the protocol type as TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.

Enable: Enable/Disable the port trigger, default setting is Disable. Trigger Port: This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports. Trigger Type: This is the protocol used to trigger the special application. Public Port: This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may define

a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges.

Public Type: This is the protocol used for the special application. Action: Add a new Port Trigger or update a specified Port Trigger.

Port Forward Enable: Enable/Disable the port forward, default setting is Disable. Forward Port: This is the port used to forward the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports. Forward T y p e : This is the protocol used to forward the special application. Forward IP: This is the IP address you want to forward. Action: Add a new Port forward or update a specified Port Forward.

3.3.6 Packet Filter Setting

W A N – Packet Filter

Use IP Filters to deny particular WAN IP addresses from the Internet. You can deny special port number or all ports for a specific IP address. You will only need to input the WAN IP address(es) of the computer(s) that will be denied.

Enable: Enable/Disable the WAN packet filter, default setting is Disable. Source IP: The IP address of the WAN computer that will be denied access to the Internet. You can also add a

range of IP addresses.

Destination Port: The single port or port range that will be denied to access. If no port is specified, all ports will

be denied access.

Protocol: This is the protocol type that will be used with the Port that will be blocked. Block: You can block the IP address of the WAN computer always or by schedule. Day: If Block set to “by schedule”, you need to determine which day(s) will be performed. Time: If Block set to “by schedule”, you need to determine which time will be performed. Action: Add a new WAN packet filter or update a specified WAN packet filter.

L A N – Packet Filter

Use IP Filters to deny particular LAN IP addresses from accessing the Internet. You can deny special port number or all ports for a specific IP address. You will only need to input the LAN IP address(es) of the computer(s) that will be denied Internet access.

Enable: Enable/Disable the LAN packet filter, default setting is Disable. Source IP: The IP address of the LAN computer that will be denied access to the Internet. Y ou can also add a

range of IP addresses. Destination Port: The single port or port range that will be denied access to the Internet. If no port is specified, all ports will be denied access.

Protocol: This is the protocol type that will be used with the Port that will be blocked. Block: You can block the IP address of the WAN computer always or by schedule. Day: If Block set to “by schedule”, you need to determine which day(s) will be performed. Time: If Block set to “by schedule”, you need to determine which time will be performed. Action: Add a new LAN packet filter or update a specified LAN packet filter.

M A C – Packet Filter

Use MAC Filters to deny computers within the local area network from accessing the Internet. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the unit.

Enable: Enable/Disable the MAC packet filter, default setting is Disable. MAC Address: The MAC address of the computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) to be used in the MAC filter

table. Enter the MAC address of LAN port, e.g. 00:00:27:88:81:18.

Block: You can block the MAC address of the LAN computer always or by schedule. Day: If Block set to “by schedule”, you need to determine which day(s) will be performed. Time: If Block set to “by schedule”, you need to determine which time will be performed. Action: Add a new MAC packet filter or update a specified MAC packet filter.

3.3.7 URL Filter Setting

With security reason, the URL Filter provides the enterprise to manage and restrict employee access to non-business or undesirable content on the Internet. URL Filter is a web solution that blocks web-sites access according the URL Filter String no matter the URL string is found full or partial matched with a keyword. For example, if you add URL Filter String with keyword “sex”, the ATA device will limit local hosts to access the web site or web pages such as “www.sex.com” or “www.fronthost.com/sex/index.html”.

Enable: Enable/Disable the URL Filter, default setting is Disable. Client IP: The host computer which will be blocked to access the Internet. URL Filter String: The pattern which will be blocked. For example, “yahoo.com” or keyword “sex”. Action: Add a new URL Filter or update a specified URL Filter.

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