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This chapter provides a basic overview of the gateway’s
features, list its system and service requirements, lists
the items included with gateway product package,
explains where to find more information, and explains
how to start the Internet Setup Wizard.
The Intel® AnyPoint® DSL Gateway 4400 is an advanced
services gateway that combines the functions of a Bridge,
Router, Switch, and DSL Modem in a single box for Internet
access and computer connectivity.
Using the gateway, you can share Internet access
seamlessly among all the computers on your network
whether you are using Ethernet or 802.11b Wireless adapters
or a combination of any of these technologies.
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The Intel
AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400 connects directly to a
PC
Internet
Gateway
PC
PC
Internet
Gateway
PC
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) using the built-in DSL modem.
Using the gateway and its built-in DSL modem together
enables powerful Internet access on a home or smallbusiness network.
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Intel AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400 Features
The gateway has the following features:
•Easy to install
•Automatic first time use setup wizard
•Port forwarding
•Configurable WAN MAC Address
•UPnP support
•Automatic diagnostic tests
•Readily available troubleshooting tips
•Simple Web-based user interface
•Internet sharing on your network
•Built-in firewall for network security
System Requirements
To configure the gateway, your computer must meet
certain requirements. Choose the list appropriate to your
computer’s operating system:
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Windows*•166 MHz Pentium
better
•Windows* 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, or NT*
•32 MB of RAM, or more
•CD-ROM drive
•800 x 600 resolution monitor (SVGA) or higher
•One of the following:
•10/100 Ethernet or 10 baseT Ethernet adapter
•Wireless PC Card (802.11b/Wi-Fi)
•Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer* 5.0 or
later, Netscape Navigator* 4.75 or later, or
equivalent)
Front PanelThe Intel Gateway’s front panel has a series of eight
lights (plus a power on indicator) that provide information
about the gateway’s operational status.
Power
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WirelessSecurityInternetSystem
4
Ethernet
AnyPoint® Gateway
PowerNormally this light is on. If it is not on, check
that the power cable connectors are securely in
place.
SystemGreen blinking - The gateway is operating
correctly.
Yellow blinking - The gateway is operating
correctly but has detected another DHCP
server connected to one of the four Ethernet
connectors. Disconnect each Ethernet cable,
one at a time, until the system returns to green
blinking. Change the PC you've identified as a
DHCP server to a DHCP client. (See the
Troubleshooting chapter for instructions.)
If this LED is not blinking, the system is not
operating correctly. See Chapter 5 for
troubleshooting information.
Green blinking - the gateway is trying to
connect to the Internet.
Green solid - the gateway is connected to your
ISP but no traffic is being passed.
Amber blinking - the gateway is connected to
your ISP and traffic is being passed. This LED
blinks at a rate that corresponds to the amount
of Internet traffic (slow with little traffic and
increasingly faster as Internet traffic increases).
Security Green solid - The Firewall Settings Security
Level is set to: Normal, High, or Very High.
Red solid - The Firewall Settings Security Level
is set to: Enable Troubleshooting Mode (via the
Firewall Settings Advanced button).
Yellow blinking - A user, that is not allowed
access to your wireless network (via Advanced
> Wireless Security), is attempting to connect
to the gateway.
Plug the other end of the power cable into a
standard electrical outlet. (It is recommended
that you use a surge protector.) See the Power
light on the front panel in the previous section.
connecting up to four PCs to the gateway’s 4port switch.
DSL
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ResetUse a blunt object, such as a paper clip, to
press the reset switch. You can use the reset
switch to either:
•Reset the gateway without losing its current
setup values. Press, then immediately release
the reset switch.
•Reset the gateway to its factory-default values.
Press the reset switch and hold it in the pressed
state for at least 5 seconds before releasing it.
DSLAccepts a standard phone cable connector for
attaching the gateway to your DSL (digital
subscriber line) service outlet.
Items included with the Gateway
You should have the following items ready prior to
installation:
•Intel
•Power Supply
•Standard phone cable
•Standard Ethernet Cable
•Intel
•Intel
AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400
AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400 CD-ROM
AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400 Installation Guide
The Gateway
CD-ROM
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The exact contents of the CD-ROM varies by Broadband
provider. Do not assume that the CDs are
interchangeable. One provider may have different default
software configurations than another, and the
configurations are often not compatible with each other.
Only use the CD supplied to you by your provider.
•A readme text file, with basic product information and
•The Intel
•The Intel
Finding Information
Chapter 1 – Introduction
any known issues that were not available at the time
of the publication of this manual
AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400 Installation
Guide, available as a .pdf file
AnyPoint DSL Gateway 4400 User’s Guide,
available as a .pdf file
Installation
Guide
The Installation Guide offers an overview of the basic
steps necessary to connect and configure your new
gateway.
User’s GuideThe User’s Guide contains more detailed information on
connecting and configuring your new gateway. It is
designed for users who have less experience with
installing and configuring gateways and home networking
equipment. The User’s Guide can also be used as a
helpful reference tool.
Online HelpUse the online help for more information on screen
descriptions. Troubleshooting information is also
available for the diagnostic tests.
Running the Internet Setup Wizard
Note The following describes how to access the
Internet Setup Wizard for purposes of modifying
the gateway’s configuration. If the gateway has
not yet been configured, then follow the
instructions provided in the Installation Guide.
1 Insert the CD and wait for the Internet Setup Wizard
window to appear. (If the Autorun window does not
appear, run the program autorun.exe on the CD.)
The following screen will appear, if the gateway has
not yet been configured. If the gateway has already
been configured, a slightly different screen will
appear.
If the gateway has not yet been configured, you will be
required to enter specific information before you can
access other features of the Setup Wizard. If the gateway
has already been configured, you can access other
features of the Internet Setup Wizard using the available
menu selections. Each feature is described in this User
Guide.
The Installation Guide provides step-by-step instructions
for setting up and configuring a single wired or wireless
PC connected to the gateway.
During installation, you have the option of letting setup
automatically detect your settings or setting these
manually.
If you accept the default selection, allowing the gateway
to automatically detect your settings, then you should
only need to enter minimal information, if any at all.
If you elect to set your settings manually, then you will
have to step through several screens to complete the
setup.
This chapter covers all the possible settings you may
have to enter in the following topics:
Virtual Path Identifier. This is part of the PVC. This,
combined with the VCI, establishes your “channel”
through the phone company equipment. Acceptable
values are: 0-255.
VCI
Virtual Circuit Identifier. This number is part of the PVC. It
establishes your “channel” through the telephone
company equipment. Acceptable values are: 0-65,535.
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Specifying a connection type
You specify a connection type using the Specify
Connection Type screen.
Related topics•SeeSpecifying connection information on page 14.
•See Specifying a PPP username and password on
page 19.
•See Specifying an IP address on page 22.
•See Specifying a name server on page 25.
Step-by-stepTo specify a connection type:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
Point-to-Point over ATM Protocol is a protocol that some
ISPs use to give users access to the ISP’s computers
and the Internet. Your ISP can tell you if you need
PPPoA, or a different protocol supported by your
gateway (Bridged Ethernet, or Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet (PPPoE).
PPPoE
Point-to-Point over Ethernet Protocol is a protocol that
some ISPs use to give users access to the ISP’s
computers and the Internet. Your ISP can tell you if you
need PPPoE, or a different protocol supported by your
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gateway (Bridged Ethernet, or Point-to-Point over ATM
Protocol (PPPoA).
RFC1483
A standard that provides guidelines for Bridged Ethernet
and Routed Ethernet connection protocols. Your ISP can
tell you if you will use one of the RFC1483 protocols, or a
different protocol supported by your gateway (PPPoA,
PPPoE).
3 Click Configure DSL settings manually then click
Next until you see the following screen.
4 Select one of the following methods your ISP uses to
assign an address to your Internet connection.
•Server assigned IP address (dynamic) –
Select this option if your ISP assigns addresses
dynamically.
•Specify an IP address (static) – Select this
option if your ISP assigns addresses statically. If
you select this option then you must enter the IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
information in the fields provided.
More aboutEach computer or networked device on the Internet is
identified by a unique IP address. Your gateway must be
identified by the correct address in order for you to
access the Internet.
Your ISP uses one of two methods to assign an IP
address to you:
•Dynamic (also called server-assigned, automatic, or
DHCP). If your ISP assigns IP addresses
dynamically, your gateway receives an IP address
from a pool of IP addresses when you connect to
your ISP. Your ISP “owns” the IP addresses in the
pool.
•Static (also called permanent). If your ISP assigns
static IP addresses, your provider selects an address
from an assigned pool and assigns it to you
permanently. This number is provided on the setup
information page given to you by your ISP.
Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch
Once you have established a connection between the
gateway and a single computer with an Ethernet adapter,
you can then connect additional computers to the wired
network.
Note Do not attempt to connect multiple computers to
form a network until you have configured the
gateway to work with a single computer. Refer to
your Installation Guide for instructions on
configuring the gateway to do this.
Related topics•SeeConnecting the gateway to a wireless network
on page 32.
•See Using the Wireless Network Configuration Wizard on page 35.
•See Configuring the gateway’s firewall on page 51.
make sure the computers on your network are
configured to be DHCP clients. Refer to Chapter
5 for information.
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Connecting the gateway to a wireless network
Once you have established a connection between the
gateway and a single computer with an 802.11b wireless
adapter, you can then connect additional computers to
the wireless network.
Note Do not attempt to connect multiple computers to
form a network until you have configured the
gateway to work with a single computer. Refer to
your Installation Guide for instructions on
configuring the gateway to do this.
Related topics•See Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or
switch on page 30.
•See Using the Wireless Network Configuration
Wizard on page 35.
•See Configuring the gateway’s firewall on page 51.
•See Using port forwarding on page 59.
Step-by-stepTo connect the gateway to a wireless network:
®
•refer to the Intel
AnyPoint® Wireless II Installation
Guide for instructions on installing the remaining
computers with wireless adapters on your network. (If
you have purchased a non-Intel 802.11b wireless
adapter, refer to the instructions provided with your
adapter.)
•Set the Network Name (SSID) and Encryption to be
the same for the gateway and each wireless adapter.
To set the Network Name and Encryption for your
wireless adapters, refer to the instructions provided
with them.
To set the Network Name and Encryption for the
gateway:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
Each of these steps is described in more detail on
subsequent pages.
Note If you change the Network Name (SSID) or the
Encryption Password and forget the values, you
must reset the gateway to the factory default
settings. The reset button is located on the back
of the gateway and is not labeled. This button is
recessed. Use a paper clip to depress the button
for at least 5 seconds. You may then reconfigure
the gateway with the settings given to you by
your ISP, and the 802.11b wireless adapters
with the default gateway settings.
6 Click Next on any screen to move forward to the next
window.
7 Click Cancel on any screen to exit the Wireless
Wizard, without applying changes.
More aboutTo communicate with each other, all wireless devices on
the same network must use the same Network Name
(SSID) and Encryption Password (if encryption is
enabled). In the next several screens you will enter the
Network Name and specify encryption.
“Default Network Name,” below, for more
information.)
5 Click Next.
Default
Network Name
The factory default value for the Network Name, unique
for each gateway, is located on the bottom of the
gateway and is originally displayed in the Network Name
(SSID) field. You may want to change this value from the
default setting to something you can easily remember.
More aboutTo communicate with each other, all wireless devices on
the same network must use the same Network Name
(SSID) and Encryption Password (if encryption is
enabled). In this screen you enter the Network Name. On
a subsequent screen you will specify an Encryption
Password.
If you are experiencing wireless interference you can
correct for it using the Advanced Wireless Settings,
accessible from the Wireless Settings – Network Name
screen.
Related topics•SeeSpecifying a wireless network name (SSID) on
page 37.
•See Changing or disabling encryption settings on
page 42.
•See Specifying a wireless encryption key from text on
page 44.
•See Entering a key manually on page 46.
•See Disabling wireless encryption on page 49.
Step-by-stepTo correct for interference with your wireless connection:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Wireless to view your current wireless settings,
then click the Wireless Setup button to enter the
Wireless Setup Wizard.
3 Click Next until you see the “Network Name” screen.
5 Select an alternate channel using the Channel list
box.
6 Select an alternate transfer rate using the Transfer
Rate box.
More about
ChannelIn areas where many networks are using the same
channel, throughput on all the networks may decline.
In addition, if there is interference on the channel,
signal quality is affected. If the performance of your
network declines, try selecting another channel. It is
recommended that you try channels 6 and 11 first as
alternative channels. The default channel is 6.
Transfer RateBy default, the transfer rate between wireless
devices is automatically determined. Generally, you
will not need to change this value. However,
decreasing the transfer rate may enable you to
transmit across greater distances.
Header Length (Preamble)The Header length is the format for labeling the
information sent between devices. The only available
setting is Long. The short header length is not
supported because not all wireless devices support
this feature. You must set all your other wireless
devices, to which the gateway is connected, to Long
(typically the default setting).
In a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), you can use
encryption to implement security and protect your
information. The default encryption setting is 40/64-bit
hexadecimal. Network encryption does not provide
absolute protection for your data, but it does make it
more difficult for someone else to intercept that data. It is
recommended that you utilize the encryption feature of
this product.
Related topics•SeeSpecifying a wireless network name (SSID) on
page 37.
•See Correcting for wireless interference on page 39.
•See Specifying a wireless encryption key from text on
page 44.
•See Entering a key manually on page 46.
•See Disabling wireless encryption on page 49.
Step-by-stepTo change or disable encryption:
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1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Wireless to view your current wireless settings,
then click the Wireless Setup button to enter the
Wireless Setup Wizard.
3 Click Next until you see the “Encryption” screen.
(Your encryption screen may contain different
information, depending on how encryption was last set.
See the following encryption topics for more information.
4 Select an encryption option then enter the required
information in the fields associated with that
selection. See the following topics for more
information.
More aboutThe longer the encryption key is, the stronger the
encryption. The gateway uses either a 40(64)-bit key or a
104(128)-bit key. A 104(128)-bit key has several trillion
times more combinations than a 40(64)-bit key. For
added security, you should change your encryption key
often.
If you have all Intel® AnyPoint® adapters, you can create
an encryption key from a 5 or 13 character string. A 5
character string provides 40-bit encryption, while a 13
character string provides 104-bit encryption. The string
you enter must be exactly 5 or 13 characters.
Related topics•SeeSpecifying a wireless network name (SSID) on
page 37.
•See Correcting for wireless interference on page 39.
•See Changing or disabling encryption settings on
page 42.
•See Entering a key manually on page 46.
•See Disabling wireless encryption on page 49.
Step-by-stepTo specify a wireless encryption key from text:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Wireless to view your current wireless settings,
then click the Wireless Setup button to enter the
Wireless Setup Wizard.
3 Click Next until you see the “Encryption” screen.
If you are not using Intel® AnyPoint® network adapters
you can manually enter a key, either as a series of 40/64
bit or 104/128-bit hexadecimal digits (characters 0
through 9 and A through E) or as 40/64 bit or 104/128-bit
ASCII characters (any character).
Related topics•SeeSpecifying a wireless network name (SSID) on
page 37.
•See Correcting for wireless interference on page 39.
•See Changing or disabling encryption settings on
page 42.
•See Specifying a wireless encryption key from text on
page 44.
•See Disabling wireless encryption on page 49.
Step-by-stepTo enter a key manually:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Wireless to view your current wireless settings,
then click the Wireless Setup button to enter the
Wireless Setup Wizard.
3 Click Next until you see the “Encryption” screen.
6 Select either 40 Bit/64 Bit or 104 Bit/128 Bit from
the Encryption Level list box.
7 Click a Key option, then enter a unique 10
hexadecimal digit (2 pairs of 5-digits) string in its
associated field. The four Key options allow you to
specify four different keys that you can select at any
time.
Note You can only use one encryption key at a time.
Having four sets of keys allows you to quickly
change your encryption, if necessary.
More aboutA 40/64-bit key can consist of 10 hexadecimal digits or 5
each adapter in your wireless network.
Refer to the documentation for you
wireless adapter.
More aboutIn a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), you can use
encryption to implement security and protect your
information. The default encryption setting is 40/64-bit
hexadecimal. Network encryption does not provide
absolute protection for your data, but it does make it
more difficult for someone else to intercept that data. It is
recommended that you utilize the encryption feature of
this product.
The gateway includes a built-in firewall set to a Normal
security level, by default. A “Normal” security level means
that internal processes or modules such as the Universal
Plug and Play Internet Gateway Device (UPnP IGD) have
permission to dynamically auto-configure port-forward
rules in their respective domains to provide ease of use.
It also means that HTTP UI smart port-forwarding is
enabled. As a result, Internet applications that require
user configured port-forwarding rules are available.
Related topics•SeeSpecifying the firewall security level on page 53.
•See Specifying intrusion detection settings on page
55.
•See Specifying IP addresses to be excluded from being blocked on page 57.
Step-by-stepTo configure the gateway’s firewall:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Firewall.
The following appears.
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3 Select a security level from the main screen, specify
intrusion detection settings or specify IP addresses to
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be excluded from the firewall detection system from
the Advanced screen. You can also allow your
service provider to troubleshoot your network directly
by clicking the Troubleshooting mode option.
More aboutSpecific details about each of the firewall settings are
provider to troubleshoot your network by accessing it
directly.
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5 [Optional] Click Advanced to specify intrusion
detection settings and/or to exclude specific IP
addresses from the firewall intrusion detection
system.
6 Click Apply to save these new settings.
More aboutFollowing describes the three levels of firewall protection
available for the gateway:
•Very High – all incoming/outgoing traffic over the
WAN interface is blocked and the home network is
isolated from the Internet.
•High – all user configured port-forwarding rules are
disabled. No user or application can remove portforwarding rules. HTTP UI smart port-forwarding is
disabled. As a result, Internet applications that
require user configured port-forwarding rules will not
be available.
This mode is appropriate for home users who just
want to access the Internet from their client PCs and
do not plan to run any special server software in their
home network.
•Normal (default) – Internal processes or modules
such as the Universal Plug and Play Internet
Gateway Device (UPnP IGD) have permission to
dynamically auto-configure port-forward rules in their
respective domains to provide ease of use. HTTP UI
smart port-forwarding is enabled. As a result, Internet
applications that require user configured portforwarding rules are available.
recommended) – Click this checkbox to disable
the firewall intrusion detection system.
opens your network to unsolicited Internet
traffic, thus making your network
susceptible to intrusion attacks, viruses,
and so on.
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•Set IP Blocking Threshold – Enter a number in
this text field. See More About for more
information.
•Set Blocking Duration – Enter a number in this
text field. See More About for more information.
•Blocking Exception List – Click this button to
access another screen in which you can specify
IP addresses to be excluded from being blocked.
•View the Security Log – Click this button to
view the Security Log.
•Unblock All – Click this button to exclude all IP
addresses from being blocked.
5 Click Apply to save these new settings.
More aboutFollowing describes the IP Blocking Threshold and
Blocking Duration in more detail.
•Set IP Blocking Threshold – This sets the
maximum number of port scans that can occur by an
external IP address before that IP address is
blocked. Enter a number in this text field. The default
value is 3. Recommended range is 2-5.
•Set Blocking Duration – This sets the minimum
duration during which a detected intruding IP address
cannot access your network. Enter a number in this
text field. The default value is 30 (minutes).
Recommended blocking duration should not exceed
one day.
Specifying IP addresses to be excluded from being blocked
You specify IP addresses to be excluded from being
blocked by the firewall intrusion detection system using
the firewall security settings Advanced screen.
Related topics•SeeSpecifying the firewall security level on page 53.
•See Specifying intrusion detection settings on page
55.
Step-by-stepTo specify IP addresses to be excluded from being
blocked:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selection.
2 Click Firewall.
3 From the Firewall Settings screen, click Advanced.
4 From the Intrusion Detection Settings screen, click
5 Enter each IP address to be blocked in the fields
provided.
6 Click Apply to apply these settings.
Important!Allowing an external IP address complete
access to your network opens your
network to unsolicited Internet traffic from
that IP address, thus making your
network susceptible to intrusion attacks,
viruses, and so on.
Port forwarding is useful if you have a web server running
on a computer on your local network. It allows you to
automatically direct traffic to a specific computer on your
network. You may also need port forwarding to host
some multi-player games, for video phone applications,
and for other interactive applications.
Related topics•SeeEnabling port forwarding on page 61.
•See Selecting a target computer by name on page
63.
•See Selecting a target computer by IP address on
page 65.
•See Creating a custom rule on page 67.
Step-by-stepTo enable port forwarding:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
3 [Optional] Click Add New Applications to create a
custom rule.
4 Click Browse to specify the computer on your
network to which the inbound traffic is to be directed.
(You can then select from a list of available
computers or enter an IP address manually.)
5 Click Add to select a service (or application) the
inbound traffic is intended for on the target computer.
6 [Optional] Click Show All Rules to see a summary of
how ports are being forwarded to the computers on
your network.
7 Click Apply to apply your changes.
More aboutYour gateway supports up to 20 ports or ranges of ports.
Port forwarding only applies to unsolicited inbound traffic.
If you enter an address to access a web page on the
Internet, the Web page is displayed on your browser.
This is known as solicited traffic.
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Note If you don’t use port forwarding, then all
unsolicited inbound traffic is blocked by the
gateway’s internal firewall.
Depending on the application or game that requires port
forwarding, you may find configuration information in its
documentation or on the Web.
You can select a target computer by name on your
network to which inbound traffic is to be directed using
the Select a Computer screen, accessible from the main
Port Forwarding screen.
Related topics•SeeEnabling port forwarding on page 61.
•See Selecting a target computer by IP address on
page 65.
•See Creating a custom rule on page 67.
Step-by-stepTo select a target computer by name:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
More aboutThe Select from available computers option is selected
by default (the assumption is that your network assigns
IP addresses via DHCP). If you need to target a
computer that is not listed, and you know its IP address,
then select the Enter an IP address manually option
and read its online Help for more information.
You can select a target computer by IP address on your
network to which inbound traffic is to be directed using
the Select a Computer screen, accessible from the main
Port Forwarding screen.
Related topics•SeeEnabling port forwarding on page 61.
•See Selecting a target computer by name on page
63.
•See Creating a custom rule on page 67.
Step-by-stepTo select a target computer by IP address:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Port Forwarding.
3 From the Port Forwarding screen, click Browse.
4 Click Enter an IP address manually.
The following appears.
Copyright
5 Enter the IP address of the target computer in the IP
More aboutThe Select from available computers option is selected
by default (the assumption is that your network assigns
IP addresses via DHCP). Use the Enter an IP address manually option, instead, if you need to target a
computer that is not listed, and you know its IP address.
You can create a custom rule that defines a specific port
and protocol for unsolicited inbound traffic using the Add
New Application screen, accessible from the main Port
Forwarding screen.
Related topics•SeeEnabling port forwarding on page 61.
•See Selecting a target computer by name on page
63.
•See Selecting a target computer by IP address on
page 65.
Step-by-stepTo create a custom rule:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
4 Enter a port number or range of ports in the Firewall
Port field.
5 Select a transport layer protocol from the Protocol
list box.
6 [Optional] For increased security purposes, enter a
Source IP Address to restrict incoming data from a
specific computer.
More aboutPorts can be forwarded individually or as a range
separated by a dash (for example, 23 or 24-1023).
The port numbers can be entered in the table in any
order.
A range may be specified and then individual numbers
within that range may be directed to a different IP
address. For example, you may enter a range of 1-1024
This chapter describes the gateway’s advanced feature
set. It provides instructions for changing advanced
wireless settings, changing the gateway password,
resetting the gateway or reloading default settings,
enabling remote access, enabling Universal Plug and
Play, and so on.
■Accessing advanced configuration options
■Changing the gateway password
■Specifying wireless security settings
■Resetting the gateway or reloading default settings
1 Click the Advanced menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Wireless Security.
The following appears.
3 Use the Access Control fields, Add, and Delete
buttons to create a list of users you wish to either
provide access to or prevent access from your
wireless network. (You can only create one list that
you will then specify as “provide access to” or “do not
allow access to” your wireless network, using one of
two option buttons.)
4 In the same Access Control List section of the
screen, select one of the following:
•No access restrictions – Click this to allow
unrestricted access to your wireless network.
•Only allow users on the list to connect – Click
this to allow only users listed on the Access
Control List to connect to your wireless network.
•Do not allow users on the list to connect –
Click this to prevent the users listed on the
Access Control List from connecting to your
wireless network.
You can specify one computer on your network to be
placed outside the gateway’s built-in firewall using the
Exposed Computer screen, accessible from the
Advanced menu.
CAUTION
Any computer you place outside the
gateway’s built-in firewall may be
vulnerable to attacks and unauthorized
access.
Related topics•SeeAccessing advanced configuration options on
page 72.
•See Changing the gateway password on page 74.
•See Specifying wireless security settings on page 76.
•See Resetting the gateway or reloading default settings on page 79.
•See Enabling remote access on page 83.
•See Specifying the Host and Domain names on page
85.
•See Specifying LAN and DHCP settings on page 87.
•See Disabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on
page 90.
More aboutEnabling remote access to your gateway can be a
security risk. Use extreme caution when enabling this
setting. Make sure that any request you receive to enable
remote access to your gateway is from someone
authorized to access or service your gateway.
You can specify the Host Name and Domain Name that
will be used by your gateway using the Host Name /
Domain Name screen, accessible from the Advanced
menu.
Related topics•SeeAccessing advanced configuration options on
page 72.
•See Changing the gateway password on page 74.
•See Specifying wireless security settings on page 76.
•See Resetting the gateway or reloading default settings on page 79.
•See Exposing a computer outside the firewall on
page 81.
•See Enabling remote access on page 83.
•See Specifying LAN and DHCP settings on page 87.
•See Disabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on
page 90.
Step-by-stepTo specify the Host Name and Domain Name:
1 Click the Advanced menu to expand its selections.
You can specify or change the IP address of the gateway
or to enable/disable the gateway’s DHCP control using
the LAN Settings screen, accessible from the Advanced
menu.
Related topics•SeeAccessing advanced configuration options on
page 72.
•See Changing the gateway password on page 74.
•See Specifying wireless security settings on page 76.
•See Resetting the gateway or reloading default settings on page 79.
•See Exposing a computer outside the firewall on
page 81.
•See Enabling remote access on page 83.
•See Specifying the Host and Domain names on page
85.
•See Disabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on
page 90.
Step-by-stepTo specify or change the IP address of the gateway or to
enable/disable the gateway’s DHCP control:
1 Click the Advanced menu to expand its selections.
2 Click LAN Settings.
The following appears.
To specify or change the gateway’s IP address:
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1 Enter (or change) the LAN IP Address in the LAN IP
Settings field.
2 Enter your Subnet Mask in the Subnet Mask field.
3 Click Apply to save your settings.
To enable or disable the gateway’s DHCP control:
1 Select the Enable DHCP Server Functions
checkbox if you are using the gateway to
automatically assign IP addresses to the computers
on your network (or deselect this checkbox to disable
the gateway’s DHCP control).
2 Enter a starting address in the Starting Address
3 Enter a list of reserved addresses in the Number of
Reserved Addresses field.
Note Some computers on your network may need to
be restarted if DHCP is enabled on the gateway.
The DHCP Server then assigns each computer
an IP address.
4 Click Apply to save your settings.
More aboutFollowing is an explanation of IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and DHCP Server.
IP AddressThe IP address of the gateway that the computers on your local
network use to communicate with the gateway and send traffic
to an external network or to another computer on your local
network.
Subnet MaskThe Subnet Mask provides additional routing information for
traffic within your local network.
DHCP ServerThe DHCP server assigns IP addresses to each computer on
your local network. If the DHCP Server is enabled on the
gateway, then IP addresses are assigned automatically. If the
DHCP Server is not enabled, then each IP address for each
computer on your local network is entered individually and
remains static.
You can disable Universal Plug and Play (enabled, by
default) using the UPnP screen, accessible from the
Advanced menu. (Universal Plug and Play allows
supported operating systems and application software to
automatically configure a connection to the Internet.)
Related topics•SeeAccessing advanced configuration options on
page 72.
•See Changing the gateway password on page 74.
•See Specifying wireless security settings on page 76.
•See Resetting the gateway or reloading default settings on page 79.
•See Exposing a computer outside the firewall on
page 81.
This chapter explains how to diagnose and troubleshoot
problems that may occur while using your gateway. It
explains how to get status information or system details,
how to run diagnostics, and how to troubleshoot
connection problems.
You can view the LAN, WAN, Wireless Network, and
Firewall/Security settings of your gateway using the
Network Status screen, accessible from the Status menu.
Related topics•SeeRunning Diagnostics on page 107.
•See Problems and solutions on page 108.
Step-by-stepTo view the network status information of your gateway:
1 Click the Status menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Network Status.
The following appears.
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3 Click Statistics to view detailed statistics on the
gateway.
4 Click Details to view the interface configurations of
More aboutFollowing is an explanation of each setting.
Local Network Settings (LAN)
LAN IP addressDescription: The IP address is the
address of the gateway that the
computers on your local network use to
communicate with the gateway and send
traffic to an external network or to another
computer on your local network. To
specify or change the IP address of the
gateway, click Advanced > LAN Settings. Click its Help button for more
information.
Default: 192.168.0.254
Subnet MaskDescription: The Subnet Mask provides
additional routing information for traffic
within your local network. To specify or
change the subnet mask of the gateway,
click Advanced > LAN Settings. Click its
Help button for more information.
Default: 255.255.255.0
LAN DHCPDescription: The DHCP Server assigns
IP addresses to each computer on your
local network. If the DHCP Server is
enabled on the gateway, then IP
addresses are assigned automatically. If
the DHCP Server is not enabled, then
each IP address for each computer on
your local network is entered individually
and remains static. To enable or disable
the gateway’s DHCP control, click
Advanced > LAN Settings. Click its
Help button for more information.