Hawking Technology H-BR49 User Manual

H-BR49
4-Port Broadband Router
Trademarks & Copyright
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FCC Certifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
HAWKING LIMITED WARRANTY
Hawking Technology guarantees that every H-BR49 Broadband Router is
free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for two (2) years from the date of purchase. If the product proves
defective during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer
Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is
for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any
refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT
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your original proof of purchase.
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Introduction……………………………………………………………………………5
Factory Default Settings…………………………………………………………….10
Configuration via the Web……………………………………………………….....13
Changing Passwords…………………………………………………………………42 Configuration via GUI……………………………………………………………….43
FAQ…………………………………….…………………………………………….57 Appendix……………………………………………………………………………. 65
The H-BR49 Broadband Router is an integrated Internet IP sharing device with a built-in 4-port 10/100Mbps N-Way Fast Ethernet switch. It has superb throughput of up to 35Mbps between Internet and LAN, making it the perfect solution to connect a small group of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection. Multiple users can have high-speed Internet access simultaneously via one single IP address (Internet account) of the Cable/xDSL modem.
This product also serves as an Internet firewall, and thus protects your network from being accessed by outside users. All incoming data packets are monitored and filtered. The Router can also be configured to filter internal user access to the Internet.
The built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch lets users plug the network cable into the device without buying an additional Hub/Switch.
In addition, the unit is equipped with an Incoming Mail Indicator, which will become lit when there is e-mail waiting to be retrieved at the mail server.
Figure
1: Sample Application

Features

Superb performance with throughput of up to 35Mbps between Internet and LAN.
Web and GUI management.
Supports PPPoE.
Supports VPN. (PPTP, IP- Sec pass thru)
Supports Auto MDI/MDIX for the LAN and WAN ports.
Supports rich Internet applications such as MSN, StarCraft, AOE,
Battle.net multi-user, Crazy Arcade, NetMeeting, ICQ, mIRC, Web browser, FTP, Telnet, E-Mail, News, Ping, PCAnyWhere...
DHCP server allocates up to 253 client IP addresses.
Allows for the setting of 32 Static DHCPs.
Proxy DNS.
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
Allows for the setting of 24 Virtual Servers.
DMZ host & Multi-DMZ.
Allows for the setting of 24 Packet Filters.
Static routing.
Super manager.
LED indicator for received E-Mail.
Allows firmware upgrade through network.
Supports Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Unix, and Mac.
Natural firewall keeps hackers out.
Load/Save device settings from/to a PC file

Part Names and Functions

LED Indicators on the Front Panel Ports on the Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Figure 2: LED Indicators and Ports
LED Color Status
Indicator Color Solid Flashing
Turns solid green when
1
Power /Error
Green /Red
power is applied to this device. Turns solid red when the device is not
N/A.
working properly.
2
3 to 6
WAN
1 (LAN) 2 (LAN) 3 (LAN) 4 (LAN)
Green
Green
Connected and linked to a Cable/xDSL Modem.
Turns green when linked to a local network.
Receiving/ Sending data
Receiving/ Sending data
Flashing frequency (F) vs. Email amount (N) F = 1 when N < 5
7 New E-Mail
Green
F = 2 when 5 N < 10 F = 3 when 10 N < 20 F = 4 when N ≥20
Port/button Functions a 5V DC b Internet
c Local (1-4)
d (Factory) RESET
Connects the power adapter plug. Connects to a Cable/xDSL modem. Four RJ-45 dual-speed (10/100Mbps) auto-sensing ports for connecting with either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connections. Press for at least 5 seconds to restore to factory settings. Performing the Factory Reset will erase all previously entered device settings.

Password

Default setting: No password.

Setting up a password: When configuring the device, press Enter to login the
configuration for the first time. It is recommended that you set a password for security and management purposes.
Password forgotten? If you forget the password, you can reset the device to the factory setting. Refer to the section titled “Factory Reset” for details.
Local and Global Port Addresses
The LAN parameters for the product are pre-set in the factory. The default values are shown below.
Local Port Global Port
IP address
Subnet Mask DHCP server function
IP addresses for distribution to PCs
192.168.1.254
255.255.255.0 Enabled
253 IP addresses continuing from 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253
The DHCP client function is enabled to automatically get the Global port configuration from the ISP.
Information from ISP
Before you start configuring this device, you should review the information given in the following tables and use it as a reference.
For CATV dynamic mode

Adapter Address

Device/Computer Name (or Host Name by some ISP.)
Domain Name
:
Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) require that you register the MAC address of your network card/adapter, which was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. If your ISPs require MAC address registration, find your adapter’s MAC address by doing the following:
Using Windows 95 or 98: Click StartRun; type in “winipcfg”; select the network adapter (not PPP adapter).
Using Windows ME, 2000 or XP: Click StartRun; type in “command”; press Enter. At the DOS prompt, type “ipconfig/all”. Look for the Adapter’s “Physical Address”: a 12-digit HEX number (00-11-22-aa-bb-cc). Enter a descriptive name for identification purposes. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your Broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, these fields may be left blank. Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) require this information and if that is the case, they will provide you with the name.
Ex. yourcompany.com,
Provided by your ISP.
For DSL dynamic mode
PPPoE Account Info Username Password Service Name
Static IP Address Static DNS Server
For Static Mode
:
ISP-assigned IP address Subnet mask Gateway DNS server #1 DNS server #2
:
Provided by your ISP
Provided by your ISP. Provided by your ISP. For identification purposes. If it is required, your ISP will provide you with the information. Provided by your ISP.
Provided by your ISP.
IP address
Example: 203.66.81.201 Example: 255.255.255.0 Example: 203.66.81.254 Example: 203.66.81.251 Example: 203.66.81.252
Before you start setting up IP Sharing via browser-based web configuration, make sure that:
Assuming the workstation’s TCP/IP is set to obtain IP automatically and the IP Sharing Device’s Local Port is set to “Distribute IP” (default), and all the cables are connected correctly, you are now ready to configure this device via Web Browser. Open the browser, enter the local port IP address (default at 192.168.1.254) of the IP Sharing Device, and click “Go” to get the login page.
Figure 3
No user name is required. The default password is left blank. If you have set a password, enter that and click OK to continue.
Figure 4
At the setup home page, the left navigation pane for bookmarks links you directly to the desired setup page. You can select Global Port, Local Port,
Management, Virtual Server, Packet Filter, Static Router, Checking E-Mail, Dynamic DNS, Network Status (WAN
IP Status, Session List, User
List), Factory Reset, Save Configuration, or Firmware Upgrade. Click on
the desired setup item to expand the page in the main navigation pane. The setup pages covered in this utility are described below.
WAN Port
The opening screen contains settings for the Global (Internet connection) interface. Click on the down arrow to select the desired Internet connection mode on the list.
Obtain configuration automatically (CATV dynamic mode)
PPPoE (DSL dynamic mode)
Static configuration

CATV dynamic Mode

Selecting this mode enables you to obtain a dynamic IP address from your ISP via DHCP support. Once the IP address is obtained, you can access the Internet. For most cases, this page needs no input. However, some ISPs may require some information for identification purposes. For example: Device/Computer name and Domain Name - please enter the information required to complete the settings.
For users who are using Cable Modem Internet service. For users who are using xDSL Internet service that runs PPPoE. If your xDSL service uses PPPoE, after installing the IP Sharing device, do not run PPPoE software on your computers. Select this item when the ISP assigns a static IP address for your account.
Check to modify the MAC address when necessary.
Device Information
Adapter Address
Device/Computer Name

Domain Name

IP Config
Figure 5
This field is grayed out because the Adapter Address is not supposed to be entered randomly. Do Not alter the content unless you are sure it is necessary to modify your MAC address. To modify the address, check Modify and enter the desired MAC address. Enter a descriptive name for identification purposes. Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) require this information
and if that is the case, they will provide you with the name. For example: yourcompany.com. The maximum input for this field is 32 alphanumeric characters and it is case insensitive. Note: 1. Your ISP may ask you to input a
certain domain name. 2. A Domain name is also required for the internal network’s email and news functions.
This field is grayed out because the IP address is obtained dynamically.

PPPoE (DSL dynamic Mode)

If this mode is selected and settings are saved, this IP sharing device will be connected to the Internet over an always-on connection by a method provided by PPPoE. PPPoE offers simulated dial-up software like Microsoft Dial-Up Networking, which saves the time and effort required to run the program from a PC. And the auto-connect/disconnect feature lets the system stay idle when there is no activity, but pick up the connection in no time when there is network activity. This can significantly save users’ costs on connection fees.
The TCP MSS function lets you choose the maximum packet size that fits your need for optimal throughput. Reducing the packet size can help enhance connection to certain web sites or speed up the packets to be received/sent.
Figure 6
Device Information
Adapter Address
Device/Computer Name
Domain Name
PPPoE Account
Username
Password
This field is grayed out because the Adapter Address is not supposed to be entered randomly. Do Not alter the content unless you are sure it is necessary to modify your MAC address. To modify the address, check Modify and enter the desired MAC address. Enter a descriptive name for identification purposes. Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) require this information and if that is the case, they will provide you with the name. For example: yourcompany.com. The maximum input for this field is 32 alphanumeric characters and it is case insensitive. Active Profile 1 2 3: You can set up to three PPPoE accounts, while only one account can be enabled at a time. To set the profile, select the profile number, enter all the information, and then click on Save. The device will save the information; restart and return to the previous menu page. If you don’t see the saved information on the screen: from the menu on the left, click on the “Global Port” to refresh the screen. The max. input is 52 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). The max. input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Service Name
For identification purposes: if it is required, your ISP will provide you with the information. Max packet size (TCP MSS): Click the down arrow to select the most appropriate MSS (maximum segment size; the default value is 1452) for your application. Reducing the packet size can help enhance connection to certain web sites or speed up packet transfer rates. If the incorrect selection is selected, you may not be able to open certain web sites.
Note that there may be more than one IP address from your ISP; select one address and enter it in the corresponding field.
Figure 7
Device Configuration
This field is grayed out because the Adapter Address is not supposed to be entered randomly. Do Not alter the
Adapter Address
content unless you are sure it is necessary to modify your MAC address. To modify the address, check Modify and enter the desired MAC address.
Enter a descriptive name for identification purposes. Some Internet
Device/Computer Name
Domain Name
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Primary/Secondary
SAVE After completing the settings on this
UNDO Click UNDO to clear all the settings
Service Providers (ISP) require this information and if that is the case, they will provide you with the name. For example: yourcompany.com. The maximum input for this field is 32 alphanumeric characters and it is case insensitive Enter the information provided by your ISP. Enter the information provided by your ISP. Enter the information provided by your ISP. Enter the information provided by your ISP.
page, click SAVE to save the settings.
on this page.

LAN Port

This screen contains settings for the LAN interface corresponding to the local network. You can change the setting to distribute the IP address to local PCs, if desired. If “Distribute IP address to local computer” is selected, users can enter the IP addresses assigned for the computers on the LAN. The number of IP addresses decides the number of clients allowed for the assigned IP addresses.
Note that all the PCs on the same LAN should use the same subnet Mask.
Users can also set Static DHCPs on this page. Users are allowed to set 32 Static DHCPs. Using this feature, the device will assign the same IP address to a computer (according to the network adapter’s MAC address) and this computer becomes the only one able to request that IP address. This is quite useful to set virtual servers which specifically require fixed IPs for outside Internet access.
Private Network
IP Address
Subnet mask
DHCP Server
Do not distribute IP address to local computers
Distribute IP addresses to local computers
Figure 8
Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this IP Sharing device) Default: 255.255.255.0
Check this radio button to disable this IP Sharing device from distributing IP Addresses (DHCP Server disabled) Check this radio button to enable this IP Sharing device to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP enabled). The following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address.
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