Edimax Technology Co 9562040608 Users Manual

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Wireless Broadband Router

Manual

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Introduction....................................................................................................................... 4

Features.............................................................................................................................. 4

Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 4

Package Content ............................................................................................................... 4

Note .................................................................................................................................... 4

Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 5

Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 5

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 6

Setup Diagram...................................................................................................................7

Getting started................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 1 ......................................................................................................................... 16

Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................16

Step 1) Time Zone........................................................................................................... 16

Step 2) Broadband Type................................................................................................. 17

1.1 Cable Modem ............................................................................................................ 18

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 19

1.3 PPPoE ........................................................................................................................ 20

1.4 PPTP .......................................................................................................................... 22

1.5 L2TP........................................................................................................................... 24

1.6 Telstra Big Pond........................................................................................................ 27

Chapter 2 ......................................................................................................................... 28

General Settings .............................................................................................................. 28

2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 30

2.1.1 Time Zone............................................................................................................... 31

2.1.2 Password Settings .................................................................................................. 32

2.1.3 Remote Management............................................................................................. 33

2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 35

2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 36

2.2.2 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 36

2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).................................................................................. 36

2.2.4 PPTP ....................................................................................................................... 36

2.2.5 L2TP........................................................................................................................ 36

2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond..................................................................................................... 36

2.2.7 DNS ......................................................................................................................... 37

2.2.8 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 38

2.3 LAN ............................................................................................................................ 39

2.4 Wireless...................................................................................................................... 41

2.4.1 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................... 42

2.4.2 Advanced Settings.................................................................................................. 49

2.4.3 Security ................................................................................................................... 51

2.4.3.1 WEP only............................................................................................................. 51

2.4.3.2 802.1x only ........................................................................................................... 52

2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key........................................................................................ 53

2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key .......................................................................................... 54

2.4.3.5 WPA Radius ........................................................................................................ 56

2.4.4 Access Control........................................................................................................ 58

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2.5 QoS ............................................................................................................................. 60

2.6 NAT ............................................................................................................................ 64

2.6.1 Port Forwarding .................................................................................................... 66

2.6.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................................... 68

2.6.3 Special Applications............................................................................................... 71

2.6.4 UPnP Settings......................................................................................................... 73

2.6.5 ALG Settings .......................................................................................................... 74

2.6.6 Static Routing......................................................................................................... 75

2.7 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 77

2.7.1 Access Control........................................................................................................ 78

2.7.2 URL Blocking......................................................................................................... 82

2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service).......................................................................................... 84

2.7.4 DMZ ........................................................................................................................ 85

Chapter 3 ......................................................................................................................... 87

Status................................................................................................................................ 87

3.1 Status and Information ............................................................................................ 88

3.2 Internet Connection.................................................................................................. 89

3.3 Device Status ............................................................................................................. 89

3.4 System Log................................................................................................................. 91

3.5 Security Log............................................................................................................... 92

3.6 Active DHCP Client.................................................................................................. 93

3.7 Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 94

Chapter 4 ......................................................................................................................... 95

Tool................................................................................................................................... 95

4.1 Configuration Tools.................................................................................................. 96

4.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 97

4.3 Reset ........................................................................................................................... 98

Appendix A......................................................................................................................99

Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 100

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded with a IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

Features

• High Internet Access throughput (50M)

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

• Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

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

• Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

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

Control, Firewall.

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

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

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

Internet)

Minimum Requirements

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

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

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

higher)

Package Content

• One 4-port Broadband router unit

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One User Manual CD

• One Power Adapter

• Accessories

Note

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.

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Get to know the Broadband Router

Back Panel

The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset:

Figure 1.0

1) Local Area Network (LAN) The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers,

hubs and switches etc.

2) Wide Area Network (WAN)

The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the Internet.

3) Reset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for

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

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

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

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Front Panel

On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.

LED Light Status Description

PWR

ON Router’s power supply is on

WAN 10/100M

Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected

WAN LNK/ACT ON

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

ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected

WAN is connected

Off No WAN connection

LAN 10/100M ON

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

LAN port 100Mbps is connected

LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected

(Port 1-4)

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

Off No LAN connection

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

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Setup Diagram

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

Figure 1.2

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Getting started

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

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

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

All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11)

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)

Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

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

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

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

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

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

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

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

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

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

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3

2b) Windows XP

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network

Connections window will appear.

2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will

appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

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

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

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

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

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

2c) Windows 2000

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

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

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

3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.

4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

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

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

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

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

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

2d) Windows NT

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

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

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

4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok

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

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

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

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

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools.

Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)

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

General Setup (Chapter 2)

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If you want to use more advanced features that the broadband router has to offer, then you’ll need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.

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

Tools (Chapter 4) If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.

Menu Description

Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)

Select your Internet connection type and then input the configurations needed to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

General Setup (Chapter 2)

This section contains configurations for the Broadband router’s advance functions such as:

Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ,

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Special applications and other functions to meet your LAN requirements.

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

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

Tools (Chapter 4)

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

Logout

Selecting logout will return you to the LOGIN page

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

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

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Chapter 1

Quick Setup

The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quickly as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.

Step 1) Time Zone

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

Parameter Description

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

The router will set its time based on your selection.

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

default time server dose not work.

Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into

account. If you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration (below).

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

Savings Time

End Daylight Savings Time

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

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

Step 2) Broadband Type

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

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

Menu Description

1.1 Cable Modem

Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

Your ISP has given you an IP address already

1.3 PPPoE

Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

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1.4 PPTP

Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection.

1.5 L2TP

Your ISP requires you to use a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) connection.

1.6 Telstra Big Pond This Protocol only used for Australia’s ISP connection.

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

1.3, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.

1.1 Cable Modem

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

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

Parameters Description

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Host Name

If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does not require a Host Name.

MAC Address

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

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

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

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

Parameters Description

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

Gateway IP

This is the ISP’s IP address gateway

DNS

This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address

Subnet Mask

Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0)

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

1.3 PPPoE

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

Parameter Description

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User Name

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

Password

Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection

Service Name This is optional.

requires it, otherwise leave it blank.

Enter the Service name should your ISP

MTU

This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not wish to set a maximum packet size.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Idle Time

Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal

You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.

activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.

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

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1.4 PPTP

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

Parameter Description

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

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

IP Address

establish a PPTP connection.

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

Subnet Mask

Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0)

Gateway

Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway

User ID

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID

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Password

Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection

PPTP Gateway

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

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

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

BEZEQ in Israel.

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

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

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

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

Idle Time You can

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

Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal

specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN

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

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1.5 L2TP

Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameter Description

Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically before connecting to the L2TP server.

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

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

Use the following IP address The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the L2TP server.

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

establish a L2TP connection.

Subnet Mask

Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0)

Gateway

Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway

User ID

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID

Password

Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection

L2TP Gateway

If your LAN has a L2TP gateway, then enter that L2TP gateway IP address here. If you do not have a L2TP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP address above

MTU

This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not wish to set a maximum packet size.

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

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

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

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

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

Idle Time Out

The WAN "idle timeout" auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used. Due to the many uncontrollable issues, we do not guarantee the WAN "idle timeout" auto-disconnect function will always work. In order to prevent from extra fee charged by ISP, please TURN OFF THE ROUTER WHEN YOU FINISHED USING THE INTERNET.

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Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the L2TP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.

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1.6 Telstra Big Pond

Select Telstra Big Pond if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Telstra Big Pond protocol is used by the ISP in Australia.

Parameter Description

User Name

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big Pond connection

Password

Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big Pond connection

User deside login server Select if you want to assign the IP of Telstra Big Pond’s login manually server manually.

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

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Chapter 2

General Settings

Once you click on the General Setup button at the Home Page, you should see the screen below.

If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard you do NOT need to configure anything thing in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet.

The General Setup contains advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Wireless, Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control,

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

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

Menu Description

2.1 System

This section allows you to set the Broadband router’s system Time Zone, Password and Remote Management Administrator.

2.2 WAN

This section allows you to select the connection method in order to establish a connection with your ISP (same as the Quick Setup Wizard section)

2.3 LAN

You can specify the LAN segment’s IP address, subnet Mask, enable/disable DHCP and select an IP range for your LAN

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

filtering.

2.5 QoS You can setup the QoS bandwidth control policy.

2.6 NAT

You can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server and Special Applications functions in this section. This allows you to specify what user/packet can pass your router’s NAT.

2.7 Firewall

The Firewall section allows you to configure Access Control, Hacker Prevention and DMZ.

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

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2.1 System

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

Parameters Description

System Settings

2.1.1 Time Zone

Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its time based on your selection.

2.1.2 Password Settings

Allows you to select a password in order to access the web-based management website.

2.1.3 Remote Management

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

You can specify a Host IP address that can perform remote management functions.

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2.1.1 Time Zone

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

Parameter Description

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

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Time Server Address The router default the “Time Server Address” is

“192.43.244.18”

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

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

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

Savings Time

End Daylight Savings Time

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

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

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2.1.2 Password Settings

You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web-based management. By default, there is no password. So please assign a password to the Administrator as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.

Parameters Description Current Password Enter your current password for the remote management

administrator to login to your Broadband router.

Note: By default there is NO password

New Password

Enter your new password

Confirmed Password

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

Enter your new password again for verification purposes

Note: If you forget your password, you’ll have to reset the router to the factory default (No password) with the reset button (see router’s back panel)

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2.1.3 Remote Management

The remote management function allows you to designate a host in the Internet the ability to configure the Broadband router from a remote site. Enter the designated host IP Address in the Host IP Address field.

Parameters Description Host Address This is the IP address of the host in the Internet that will have

management/configuration access to the Broadband router from a remote site. This means if you are at home and your home IP address has been designated the Remote Management host IP address for this router (located in your company office), then you are able to configure this router from your home. If the Host Address is left 0.0.0.0 this means anyone can access the router’s web-based configuration from a remote location, providing they know the password.

Click the Enabled box to enable the Remote Management function.

Note: When you want to access the web-based management from a remote site, you must enter the router’s WAN IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.1) into your web-browser followed by port number 8080, e.g. 10.0.0.1:8080 (see below). You’ll also need to know the password set in the Password Setting screen in order to access the router’s web-based management.

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Port The port number of remote management web interface.

Enabled

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

Select “Enabled” to enable the remote management function.

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2.2 WAN

Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows to specify the type of WAN port connect you want to establish with your ISP. The WAN settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port, Dynamic IP, Static IP Address, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Telstra Big Pond, DNS and DDNS.

Parameters Description

2.2.1 Dynamic IP address Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address

2.2.2 Static IP address Your ISP has given you an IP address already

2.2.3 PPPoE

Your ISP requires PPPoE connection.

2.2.4 PPTP

Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection

2.2.5 L2TP

Your ISP requires L2TP connection.

2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond

Your ISP requires Telstra Big Pond connection.

2.2.7 DNS

You can specify a DNS server that you wish to use

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2.2.8 DDNS

Once you have made a selection, click <More Configuration> at the bottom of the screen and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section

You can specify a DDNS server that you wish to use and configure the user name and password provided by you DDNS service provider.

2.2.1 Dynamic IP

Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name, Domain Name and MAC address (see chapter 1 “Cable Modem” for more detail)

2.2.2 Static IP Address

Select Static IP address if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “Fixed IP” for more detail)

2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)

Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “PPPoE” for more detail)

2.2.4 PPTP

Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “PPTP” for more detail)

2.2.5 L2TP

Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “L2TP” for more detail)

2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond

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2.2.7 DNS

A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and the matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your Service Provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.

Parameters Description

Domain Name Server (DNS) Server

This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that they gave you; or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address

Secondary DNS Address (optional)

This is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. The secondary DNS will be used should the above DNS fail.

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

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2.2.8 DDNS

DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router supports DynDNS, TZO and other common DDNS service providers.

Parameters Default Description

Enable/Disable

Disable Enable/Disable the DDNS function of this router

Provider

Select a DDNS service provider

Domain name

Your static domain name that use DDNS

Account/E-mail The account that your DDNS service provider

assigned to you

Password/Key

The password you set for the DDNS service account above

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

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2.3 LAN

The LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router’s LAN ports as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment.

Parameters Default Description

LAN IP

IP address

192.168.2.1 This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IP address)

IP Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment

802.1d Spanning Tree

Disabled If 802.1d Spanning Tree function is enabled, this

router will use the spanning tree protocol to prevent from network loop happened in the LAN ports.

DHCP Server

Enabled You can enable or disable the DHCP server. By

enabling the DHCP server the router will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. If the DHCP is not enabled then you’ll have to manually set your LAN client’s IP addresses; make sure the LAN Client is in the same subnet as this broadband router if you

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want the router to be your LAN client’s default gateway

Lease Time

The DHCP when enabled will temporarily give

your LAN clients an IP address. In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period that the DHCP lends an IP address to your LAN clients. The DHCP will change your LAN client’s IP address when this time threshold period is reached

IP Address Pool

You can select a particular IP address range for your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.

Note: By default the IP range is from: Start IP

192.168.2.100 to End IP 192.168.2.199. If you

want your PC to have a static/fixed IP address then you’ll have to choose an IP address outside this IP address Pool

Domain Name

You can specify a Domain Name for your LAN

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

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2.4 Wireless

Wireless Access Point builds a wireless LAN and can let all PCs equipped with IEEE

802.11b or 801.11g wireless network adaptor connect to your Intranet. It supports WEP and WPA2 encryption to enhance the security of your wireless network.

Parameters Default Description

Enable or disable Enable

You can select to enable or disable the wireless

access point module of this router.

Wireless module function

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

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2.4.1 Basic Settings

You can set parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this router. The parameters include Mode, ESSID, Channel Number and Associated Client.

AP Mode setting Page

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Station-Ad Hoc mode setting page:

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Station-Infrastructure mode setting page:

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AP Bridge-Point to Point mode setting page

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AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode setting page

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AP Bridge-WDS mode setting page

Parameters Default Description

Mode

It allows you to set the AP to AP, Station, Bridge

or WDS mode.

Band

It allows you to set the AP fix at 802.11b or

802.11g mode. You also can select B+G mode to allow the AP select 802.11b and 802.11g connection automatically.

ESSID default

This is the name of the wireless LAN. All the

devices in the same wireless LAN should have the same ESSID.

Channel Number 11 The channel used by the wireless LAN. All

devices in the same wireless LAN should use the same channel.

Associated Clients

Click “Show Active Clients” button, then an “Active Wireless Client Table” will pop up. You

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can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the access point.

WLAN MAC This is the MAC address used by the

Wireless interface of this AP when it is in the station modes.

Clone MAC Click the “Clone MAC” button will copy the

MAC address of your PC, that you are using to configure the AP, to the WLAN MAC.

MAC address

If you want to bridge more than one networks together with wireless LAN, you have to set this access point to “AP Bridge-Point to Point mode”, “AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point mode” or “AP Bridge-WDS mode”. You have to enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work.

Set Security Click the “Set Security” button, then a

“WDS Security Settings” will pop up. You can set the security parameters used to bridge access points together here when your AP is in AP Bridge modes. You can refer to section 4.3 “Security Settings” for how to set the parameters.

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

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2.4.2 Advanced Settings

You can set advanced wireless LAN parameters of this router. The parameters include Authentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Preamble Type …… You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on this router.

Parameters Default Description

Authentication Type

There are two authentication types: "Open

System" and "Shared Key". When you select "Open System", wireless stations can associate with this wireless router without WEP encryption. When you select "Shared Key", you should also setup WEP key in the "Encryption" page and wireless stations should use WEP encryption in the authentication phase to associate with this wireless router. If you select "Auto", the wireless client can associate with this wireless router by using any one of these two authentication types.

Fragment Threshold

"Fragment Threshold" specifies the maximum

size of packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance.

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RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS

threshold, the wireless router will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.

Beacon Interval The interval of time that this wireless router

broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network.

Data Rate

The “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets. The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets.

Preamble Type

The “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the “Short Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN performance.

Broadcast ESSID

If you enable “Broadcast ESSID”, every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily. If you are building a public wireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling “Broadcast ESSID” can provide better security.

IAPP

If you enable “IAPP”, it will allow wireless station roaming between IAPP enabled access points within the same wireless LAN.

802.11g Protection

This is also called CTS Protection. It is

recommended to enable the protection

mechanism. This mechanism can decrease the

rate of data collision between 802.11b and

802.11g wireless stations. When the protection

mode is enabled, the throughput of the AP will

be a little lower due to many of frame traffic

should be transmitted.

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

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2.4.3 Security

This Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions, include WEP, IEEE 802.11x, IEEE 802.11x with WEP, WPA with pre-shared key and WPA with RADIUS. With these security functions, you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access. Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function.

2.4.3.1 WEP only

When you select 64-bit or128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You can enter four WEP keys and select one of them as default key. Then the router can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys

Parameters Default Description

Key Length 64-bit

You can select the WEP key length for

encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Larger WEP key length will provide higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower.

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Key Format

Default Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data.

Key 1 - Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data

You may select to select ASCII Characters

(alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key. For example: ASCII Characters: guest Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Only the key you select it in the "Default key" will take effect.

transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below. 64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the "AF", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. 128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys.

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

2.4.3.2 802.1x only

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates user by IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encryption the data during communication.

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Parameters Default Description

RADIUS Server IP address The IP address of external RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server.

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

2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. This mode also uses WEP to encrypt the data during communication.

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For the WEP settings, please refer to section 2.4.3.1 “WEP only”. For the 802.1x settings, please refer to section 2.4.3.2 “802.1x only”.

2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a preshared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP or CCMP(AES) to change the encryption key frequently. So the encryption key is not easy to be broken by hackers. This can improve security very much.

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Parameters Default Description

WPA(TKIP) TKIP can change the encryption key frequently

to enhance the wireless LAN security.

WPA2(AES) This use CCMP protocol to change encryption

key frequently. AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security.

WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other

communication peer automatically.

Pre-shared Key Format You may select to select Passphrase

(alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the Preshared Key. For example: Passphrase: iamguest Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde

Pre-shared Key The Pre-shared key is used to authenticate and

encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below. Hex WEP: input 64-digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) or at least 8 character pass phrase as the pre-shared keys.

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

2.4.3.5 WPA Radius

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP or CCMP(AES) to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security very much.

Parameters Default Description

WPA(TKIP) TKIP can change the encryption key frequently

to enhance the wireless LAN security.

WPA2(AES) This use CCMP protocol to change encryption

key frequently. AES can provide high level encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security.

WPA2 Mixed This will use TKIP or AES based on the other

communication peer automatically.

RADIUS Server IP address

The IP address of external RADIUS server.

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RADIUS Server Port The service port of the external RADIUS server.

RADIUS Server Password The password used by external RADIUS server.

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

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2.4.4 Access Control

This wireless router provides MAC Address Control, which prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network.

Parameters Description

Enable wireless access control Enable wireless access control

Add MAC address into the list Fill in the "MAC Address" and "Comment" of the

wireless station to be added and then click "Add". Then this wireless station will be added into the "Current Access Control List" below. If you find any issues before adding it and want to retype again. Just click "Clear" and both "MAC Address" and "Comment" fields will be cleared.

Remove MAC address from the list If you want to remove some MAC address from

the "Current Access Control List ", select the MAC addresses you want to remove in the list and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all MAC addresses from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.

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

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2.5 QoS

The QoS can let you classify Internet application traffic by source/destination IP address and port number. You can assign priority for each type of application and reserve bandwidth for it. The packets of applications with higher priority will always go first. Lower priority applications will get bandwidth after higher priority applications get enough bandwidth. This can let you have a better experience in using critical real time services like Internet phone, video conference …etc. All the applications not specified by you are classified as rule name “Others”. The rule with smaller priority number has higher priority; the rule with larger priority number has lower priority. You can adjust the priority of the rules by moving them up or down.

Note: If the total assigned bandwidth of higher priority applications is larger than the maximum bandwidth provided by the WAN port, the other applications will not get any bandwidth.

Parameters Description

Enable/Disable QoS You can check “Enable QoS” to enable QoS

function for the WAN port. You also can uncheck

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“Enable QoS” to disable QoS function for the WAN port.

Add a QoS rule into the table Click “Add” then you will enter a form of the QoS

rule. Click “Apply” after filling out the form and the rule will be added into the table.

Remove QoS rules from the table If you want to remove some QoS rules from the

table, select the QoS rules you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all QoS rules from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.

Edit a QoS rule Select the rule you want to edit and click “Edit”,

then you will enter the detail form of the QoS rule. Click “Apply” after editing the form and the rule will be saved.

Adjust QoS rule priority You can select the rule and click “Move Up” to

make its priority higher. You also can select the rule and click “Move Down” to make its priority lower.

Edit QoS Rule:

You can assign packet classification criteria by its local IP range, remote IP range, traffic type, protocol, local port range and remote port range parameters. The parameters that you leave as blank will be ignored. The priority of this rule will be applied to packets that match classification criteria of this rule. You can limit bandwidth consumed by packets that match this rule or guarantee bandwidth required by packets that match this rule.

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Parameters Description

Rule Name

The name of this rule.

Bandwidth

You can assign the download or upload bandwidth by the unit of Kbps (1024 bit per second). You can limit the maximum bandwidth consumed by this rule by selecting “Maximum”. You also can reserve enough bandwidth for this rule by selecting “Guarantee”.

Local IP Address

Enter the local IP address range of the packets that this rule will apply to. If you assign

192.168.2.3 – 192.168.2.5, it means 3 IP addresses: 192.168.2.3, 192.168.2.4 and

192.168.2.5

Local Port Range

Enter the local port range of the packets that this rule will apply to. You can assign a single port number here or assign a range of port numbers by assigning the first port number and the last port number of the range. The two numbers are separated by a dash “-“, for example “101-150” means from port number 100 to port number 150 – the range of 50 port numbers.

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Remote IP Address

Enter the remote IP address range of the packets that this rule will apply to. If you assign

192.168.2.3 – 192.168.2.5, it means 3 IP addresses: 192.168.2.3, 192.168.2.4 and

192.168.2.5

Remote Port Range

Enter the remote port range of the packets that this rule will apply to. You can assign a single port number here or assign a range of port numbers by assigning the first port number and the last port number of the range. The two numbers are separated by a dash “-“, for example “101-150” means from port number 100 to port number 150 – the range of 50 port numbers.

Traffic Type

Select the traffic type of the packets that this rule will apply to. We list some popular applications here to ease the configuration. You also can get the same result by using other parameters, for example source or destination port number, if you are familiar with the application protocol.

Protocol

Select the protocol type of the packets that this rule will apply to.

Apply

Apply and exit the form.

Reset

Clear the content of this form.

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

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2.6 NAT

Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT provides Firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites and FTP.

Parameter Description

2.6.1 Port Forwarding You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web

etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your LAN. The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address.

2.6.2 Virtual Server

2.6.3 Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as

You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your LAN. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN IP address and its service port number.

Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support these types of applications.

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2.6.4 UPnP Setting It allows to

you enable the UPnP feature, all client systems that support UPnP, like Windows XP, can discover this router automatically and access the Internet through this router without any configuration. The NAT Traversal function provided by UPnP can let applications that support UPnP smoothly connect to Internet sites without any incompatibility problem due to the NAPT port translation.

Enable or Disable UPnP feature here. After

2.6.5 ALG Setting You can select special applications that need

“Application Layer Gateway” to support here.

2.6.6 Static Routing You can disable NAT function and setup the routing

rules manually.

Click on one of the three NAT selections and proceed to the manual's relevant subsection.

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2.6.1 Port Forwarding

The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It help you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall.

Parameter Description

Enable Port Forwarding Enable Port Forwarding

Private IP This is the private IP of the server behind the

NAT firewall.

Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a

fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to work properly.

Type This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You

can choose to forward “TCP” or “UDP” packets only or select “both” to forward both “TCP” and “UDP” packets.

Port Range The range of ports to be forward to the private IP.

Comment The description of this setting.

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Add Port Forwarding into the table Fill in the "Private IP", “Type”, “Port Range” and

"Comment" of the setting to be added and then click "Add". Then this Port Forwarding setting will be added into the "Current Port Forwarding Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Clear" and the fields will be cleared.

Remove Port Forwarding into the table If you want to remove some Port Forwarding

settings from the " Current Port Forwarding Table", select the Port Forwarding settings you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all Port Forwarding settings from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.

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

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2.6.2 Virtual Server

Use the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g. Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet. Computers use numbers called port numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application type. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN private IP address and its service port number. (See Glossary for an explanation on Port number)

Parameters Description

Enable Virtual Server Enable Virtual Server.

Private IP

This is the LAN client/host IP address that the Public Port number packet will be sent to. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for Virtual Server to work properly.

Private Port

This is the port number (of the above Private IP host) that the below Public Port number will be changed to when the packet enters your LAN (to the LAN Server/Client IP)

Type

Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are unsure, then leave it to the default both protocol.

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Public Port Enter

the service (service/Internet application) port number

from the Internet that will be re-directed to the above Private IP address host in your LAN Note: Virtual Server function will have priority over the DMZ function if there is a conflict between the Virtual Server and the DMZ settings.

Comment The description of this setting.

Add Virtual Server Fill in the "Private IP", "Private Port", "Type", “Public

Port” and "Comment" of the setting to be added and then click "Add". Then this Virtual Server setting will be added into the "Current Virtual Server Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Clear" and the fields will be cleared.

Remove Virtual Server If you want to remove some Virtual Server settings from

the " Current Virtual Server Table", select the Virtual Server settings you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all Virtual Server settings from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.

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

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Example: Virtual Server

The diagram below demonstrates one of the ways you can use the Virtual Server function. Use the Virtual Server when you want the web server located in your private LAN to be accessible to Internet users. The configuration below means that any request coming form the Internet to access your web server will be translated to your LAN’s web server (192.168.2.2). Note: For the virtual server to work properly Internet/remote users must know your global IP address. (For websites you will need to have a fixed/static global/public IP address)

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2.6.3 Special Applications

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support multiple connections for these types of applications.

Parameters Description

Enable Trigger Port Enable the Special Application function.

Trigger Port This is the out going (Outbound) range of port numbers for this

particular application

Trigger Type Select whether the outbound port protocol is “TCP”, “UDP” or

both.

Public Port Enter the In-coming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of

application (e.g. 2300-2400, 47624)

Note: Individual port numbers are separated by a comma

(e.g. 47624, 5775, 6541 etc.). To input a port range use a “dash” to separate the two port number range (e.g. 2300-2400)

Public Type Select the Inbound port protocol type: “TCP”, “UDP” or both

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Comment The description of this setting.

Popular applications This section lists the more popular applications that require

multiple connections. Select an application from the Popular Applications selection. Once you have selected an application, select a location (1-10) in the Copy to selection box and then click the Copy to button. This will automatically list the Public Ports required for this popular application in the location (1-10) you’d specified.

Add Special Application Fill in the "Trigger Port", "Trigger Type”, “Public Port”,

"Public Type", "Public Port" and "Comment" of the setting to be added and then click "Add". Then this Special Application setting will be added into the "Current TriggerPort Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Clear" and the fields will be cleared.

If you want to add a popular application, select one

“Popular Application” and then click “Add”.

Remove Special Application If you want to remove some Special Application settings

from the " Current Trigger-Port Table", select the Special Application settings you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all Special Appliacation settings from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.

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

Example: Special Applications If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, then specify the port (outbound) normally associated with that application in the "Trigger Port" field. Then select the protocol type (TCP or UDP) and enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them up for inbound traffic.

Example:

Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Comment

1 28800 UDP 2300-2400, 47624 TCP MSN Game Zone

2 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net

In the example above, when a user trigger’s port 28800 (outbound) for MSN Game Zone then the router will allow incoming packets for ports 2300-2400 and 47624 to be directed to that user. Note: Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time.

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2.6.4 UPnP Settings

With UPnP, all PCs in you Intranet will discover this router automatically. So you do not have to do any configuration for your PC and can access the Internet through this router easily.

Parameters Default Description

UPnP Feature

Disable You can Enable or Disable UPnP feature here.

After you enable the UPnP feature, all client systems that support UPnP, like Windows XP, can discover this router automatically and access the Internet through this router without any configuration. The NAT Traversal function provided by UPnP can let applications that support UPnP smoothly connect to Internet sites without any incompatibility problem due to the NAPT port translation.

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

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2.6.5 ALG Settings

You can select applications that need “Application Layer Gateway” to support.

Parameters Default Description

Enable You can select to enable “Application Layer

Gateway”, then the router will let that application correctly pass though the NAT gateway.

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

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2.6.6 Static Routing

This router provides Static Routing function when NAT is disabled. With Static Routing, the router can forward packets according to your routing rules. The IP sharing function will not work any more in Static Routing mode. Note: The DMZ function of firewall will not work if static routing is enabled.

Parameter Description

Enable Static Routing Static Routing function is default disabled. You

have to enable the Static Routing function before your routing rules take effect.

Destination LAN IP The network address of destination LAN.

Subnet Mask The subnet mask of destination LAN.

Default Gateway The next stop gateway of the path toward the

destination LAN. This is the IP of the neighbor

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router that this router should communicate with on the path to the destination LAN.

Hop Count The number of hops (routers) to pass through to

reach the destination LAN.

Interface The interface that go to the next hop (router).

Add a Rule Fill in the "Destination LAN IP", "Subnet Mask”,

“Default Gateway”, "Hop Count" and "Interface" of the rule to be added and then click "Add". Then this rule of Static Routing will be added into the "Static Routing Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the fields will be cleared.

Remove a Rule If you want to remove some routing rules from the

"Static Routing Table", select the rules you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all rules from the table, just click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.

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

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2.7 Firewall

The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common Internet attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

Note: To enable the Firewall settings select Enable and click Apply

Parameters Description

2.6.1 Access Control

Access Control allows you to specify which hosts users can or cannot have access to certain Internet applications

2.6.2 URL Blocking URL Blocking allow you to specify which URLs can not be accessed by users.

2.6.3 DoS

The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks and can log the attack activities.

2.6.4 DMZ

The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.

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Click on one of the firewall selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section

2.7.1 Access Control

If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.), then this is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows users to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN. You can control which PC client can have access to these services.

Parameters Description

Deny If select “Deny” then all PCs will be allowed to

access Internet accept for the PCs in the list below.

Allow If select “Allow” then all PCs will be denied to

access Internet accept for the PCs in the list below.

Filter client PCs by IP Fill “IP Filtering Table” to filter PC clients by IP.

Add PC You can click Add PC to add an access control rule

for users by IP addresses.

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Remove PC If you want to remove some PC from the "IP

Filtering Table", select the PC you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all PCs from the table, just click "Delete All" button.

Filter client PC by MAC address Check “Enable MAC Filtering” to enable MAC

Filtering.

Add PC Fill in “Client PC MAC Address” and “Comment”

of the PC that is allowed to access the Internet, and then click “Add”. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the fields will be cleared.

Remove PC If you want to remove some PC from the "MAC

Filtering Table", select the PC you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all PCs from the table, just click "Delete All" button. If you want to clear the selection and re-select again, just click “Reset”.

You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)

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Add PC

Parameters Description Client PC Description The description for this client PC rule.

Client PC IP Addresses

Enter the IP address range that you wish to apply this Access Control rule. This is the user’s IP address(es) that you wish to setup an Access Control rule.

Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for the Access Control rule to work properly.

Client PC Service You can block the clients from accessing some

Internet services by checking the services you want to block.

Protocol This allows you to select UDP, TCP or both

protocol type you want to block.

Port Range It can be assign up to five port ranges. The router

will block clients from accessing Internet services that use these ports.

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Apply Changes Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting.

Reset Click “Reset” to clear all fields.

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

Example: Access Control

In the example below, LAN client A can only access websites that use Port 80. However, LAN client B is able to access websites and any other service that uses ports between 80 and 999.

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2.7.2 URL Blocking

You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL address or just keyword of the Web site.

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Parameters Description

Enable URL Blocking Enable/disable URL Blocking

Add URL Keyword Fill in “URL/Keyword” and then click “Add”. You

can enter the full URL address or the keyword of the web site you want to block. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset" and the field will be cleared.

Remove URL Keyword If you want to remove some URL keyword from the

"Current URL Blocking Table", select the URL keyword you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all URL keyword from the table, just click "Delete All" button. If you want to clear the selection and reselect again, just click “Reset”.

You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)

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2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service)

The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, Port Scan and Sync Flood. If Internet attacks occur the router can log the events.

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Parameters Description

Intrusion Detection Feature

Ping of Death

Protections from Ping of Death attack

Discard Ping From WAN

The router’s WAN port will not respond to any Ping requests

Port Scan

Sync Flood Protection the router from Sync Flood attack.

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

Protection the router from Port Scan.

2.7.4 DMZ

If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN

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port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN. The difference between the virtual server and the DMZ function is that the virtual server re-directs a particular service/Internet application (e.g. FTP, websites) to a particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ re-directs all packets (regardless of services) going to your WAN IP address to a particular LAN client/server.

Parameters Description Enable DMZ Enable/disable DMZ

Note: If there is a conflict between the Virtual Server and the DMZ setting, then Virtual Server function will have priority over the DMZ function.

Public IP Address

The IP address of the WAN port or any other Public IP addresses given to you by your ISP

Client PC IP Address

Input the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above

You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place

Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for DMZ to work properly.

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Chapter 3

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Status

The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's WAN/LAN interfaces, the current firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network.

Parameters Description

3.1 Status and Information

Shows the router’s system information

3.2 Internet Connection

View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status and other related information

3.3 Device Status

View the Broadband router’s current setting status

3.4 System Log View the Broadband router’s system log

3.5 Security Log

View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access to your network.

3.6 Active DHCP Client

View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server

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3.7 Statistics Shows the statistics

Select one of the above five Status selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section

3.1 Status and Information

The Status and Information section allows you to view the router’s system information

Parameters Description

Information

You can see the router’s system information such as the router’s: LAN MAC Address, WAN MAC Address, Hardware version, Serial Number, Boot code Version, Runtime code Version

3.2 Internet Connection

View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status and other related information

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Parameters Description

Internet Connection

This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a

Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router’s WAN port: WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being used.

3.3 Device Status

View the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. The Device Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Quick Setup Wizard/General Setup section.

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Parameters Description

Device Status

This page shows the Broadband router’s current device settings. This page displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN

IP Address and Subnet Mask. It also shows whether the DHCP Server function is enabled/disabled..

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3.4 System Log

View the operation log of the system.

Parameters Description

System Log

This page shows the current system log of the Broadband router. It displays any event occurred after system start up. At the bottom of the page, the system log can be saved <Save> to a local file for further processing or the system log can be cleared <Clear> or it can be refreshed <Refresh> to get the most updated situation. When the system is powered down, the system log will disappear if not saved to a local file.

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3.5 Security Log

View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access to your network.

Parameters Description

Security Log

This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router.

It displays any illegal attempts to access your network. At the bottom of the page, the security log can be saved <Save> to a local file for further processing or the security log can be cleared <Clear> or it can be refreshed <Refresh> to get the most updated situation. When the system is powered down, the security log will disappear if not saved to a local file.

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3.6 Active DHCP Client

View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server

Parameters Description

Active DHCP Client

This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. The “Active DHCP Client Table” displays the IP address and the MAC address and Time Expired of each LAN Client. Use the Refresh button to get the most updated situation

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3.7 Statistics

View the statistics of packets sent and received on WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN.

Parameters Description

Statistics Shows the counters of

LAN and Wireless LAN.

packets sent and received on WAN,

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Chapter 4

Tool

This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore configuration settings), Firmware Upgrade (upgrade system firmware) and Reset.

Parameters Description

4.1 Configuration Tools

You can save the router’s current configuration, restore the router’s saved configuration files and restore the router’s factory default settings

4.2 Firmware Upgrade

This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware

4.3 Reset

You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist

Select one of the above three Tools Settings selection and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section

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4.1 Configuration Tools

The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore selection. If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to Factory Defaults selection, this will set all configurations to its original default settings (e.g. when you first purchased the router).

Parameters Description

Configuration Tools

Use the "Backup" tool to save the Broadband router current configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC. You can then use the "Restore" tool to restore the saved configuration to the Broadband router. Alternatively, you can use the "Restore to Factory Defaults" tool to force the Broadband router to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings.

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4.2 Firmware Upgrade

This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware

Parameters Description

Firmware Upgrade

This tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC.

Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to start the upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete). Once the upgrade is complete you can start using the router.

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4.3 Reset

You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially Re-boots your router’s system

Parameters Description

Reset

In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the <APPLY> button. You will be asked to confirm your decision. The reset will be complete when the power light stops blinking. Once the reset process is complete you may start using the router again.

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Appendix A

How to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address

1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program

2) Type Ipconfig /all and <enter>

• Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.1.77)

• The router’s IP address is the one entitled Default Gateway (192.168.1.254)

• Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address (00-50-FC-FE-02-DB)

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