User’s Manual
XRouter Pro
(MIH-130)
acsense
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Copyright
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or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense
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make changes in content without obligation among Xsense
Connectivity, Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates radio
frequencies that may cause interference with radio communications if
not used in accordance with the instructions. Interference may even
occur with proper installation. If this equipment causes interference,
the user is encouraged to correct the interference with one or more of
the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is separate from the one to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
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Safety Precautions
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation.
To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.
3. Do not use or store this product in an environment that exceeds
temperature and humidity specifications. Do not place this
product near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided.
4. Before cleaning this product, unplug from wall outlet. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
5. Do not place cords or cables where they may be walked on or
tripped over.
6. Be sure to comply with any applicable local safety standards or
regulations.
7. General purpose cables are provided with this product. Any
cables or other requirements mandated by local authority are
your responsibility.
8. Cables that are attached to devices in different locations that
have different power sources and grounding may have
hazardous voltage potentials. Consult a qualified electrical
consultant before installing the product to see if this
phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take corrective action.
9. Never touch annunciated telephone wires or terminals unless
the line has been disconnected.
10. Avoid using telephone equipment or installing the product
during an electrical storm.
11. Never install telephone jacks, lines, network cables, this
product, or power connections in wet locations.
12. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EASY INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Windows 95 TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser . . .14
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Device Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
DMZ Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
RIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Static Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PPPoE Settings (Required by some ISPs) . . . . . . . . . . .24
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
APPENDIX B Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
APPENDIX C GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This user manual describes how to connect a LAN to the Internet
using the XRouter Internet Sharing Hub, MIH-130. This manual
assumes you are familiar with the basics of personal computing and
network environments. The material is organized as follows:
Chapter Content
Introduction Describes the features and main
applications of the XRouter Pro
Before You Start Describes the environment needed to
set up the XRouter Pro
Easy Installation Describes how to install the XRouter
Pro for ordinary applications
Advanced Configuration Describes the configuration options for
the XRouter Pro
Troubleshooting Lists problems and solutions one might
encounter when using the XRouter Pro
Appendix A Hardware Description
Appendix B Specifications
Appendix C Glossary
About This Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the XRouter Pro MIH-130 Internet
Sharing Hub. The XRouter Pro functions as an easy-to-use communication device that allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to
the Internet affordably. With the XRouter Pro you can get as many as
252 Macintosh or PC users online simultaneously through just one
cable line or DSL, and one ISP account. The XRouter Pro installs
quickly and easily, and best of all, it’s a breeze to use.
Sharing Internet Access
The XRouter Pro provides high-speed Internet access to multiple
users by splitting the bandwidth from a cable line or from DSL (Digital
Subscriber Line) into tiny portions and then routing these bandwidth
“slices” to almost any number of Internet users. The fewer the number
of users online at any one time, the faster the service each individual
receives. Internet users on different nodes are not limited to looking at
the same Web pages. Each node is functionally independent from the
other nodes connected to the XRouter Pro.
Modems Supported
The XRouter Pro supports cable modems and DSL modems. The
XRouter Pro has one WAN (Wide Area Network) port for connecting
the unit to either a cable modem or a DSL modem. Either technology
should provide more than enough bandwidth to accommodate the
needs of even large groups of Internet users.
Built-in DHCP Server
The XRouter Pro’s built-in DHCP Server dramatically reduces the
configuration and maintenance effort by allowing you to automatically
configure the TCP/IP setting of computers over a local area network.
Introduction
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4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub Inside
In addition to providing Internet sharing capability, the XRouter Pro
also functions as an Ethernet hub, offering four 10/100BASE-T
switched RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers
to form a small LAN.
Easy Configuration
The XRouter Pro can be configured through a Web browser, and
features Web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up.
Virtual Server
Internet users can set up an in-house Web server, such as WWW
or FTP, through the XRouter Pro’s Virtual Server mapping function.
The Virtual Server allows you to select a particular computer in your
network to respond to outside Internet requests.
Security
The XRouter Pro provides firewall-like security through NAT
(Network Address Translation) to prevent unauthorized Internet users
from accessing internal files. It can also filter out Internet requests
from certain nodes on a local network for administrative purposes.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
The MIH-130 features NAT (Network Address Translation) as a
means of translating private IP addresses into a global IP address that
is, in turn, registered to the Internet. NAT essentially masks local IP
addresses to the outside world, allowing a group of Internet users to
share a single ISP account (which means you don’t have to buy separate accounts for each user).
Introduction
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BEFORE YOU START
Package Overview
Please check to make sure your XRouter Pro package includes
the items listed below before setting up your XRouter Pro.
__ an XRouter Pro
__ a power adapter
__ this user manual
__ a Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors
Items Required
__ an account from an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
__ a cable line or DSL
__ a cable modem or DSL modem
__ additional UTP cables with RJ-45 connectors (for additional
computers)
System Requirements
• Computer equipped with 10BASE-T Ethernet connection inter-
face that supports TCP/IP protocol
• Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 4.0 or later versions
• Mac OS 7.5.3 or later versions
• Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above (Microsoft Internet
Explorer 4.0 or later versions are necessary for Web configuration.)
(NOTE: For future firmware upgrades, one of the operating
systems listed above is needed.)
Before You Start
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EASY INSTALLATION
Hardware Installation
Before connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN please verify that your
cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly. If you are experiencing difficulties with your cable or DSL service, please contact your
service provider before proceeding with this installation.
Connecting the XRouter Pro to Your Modem
After verifying that your cable or DSL service is functioning properly,
connect your cable modem or DSL modem to the XRouter Pro by following the instructions below:
1. If you have not already done so, disconnect the Ethernet cable
from the computer that is currently connected to the DSL or
cable modem.
2. Plug the RJ-45 connector from this cable into the WAN (Wide
Area Network) port on the back panel of the XRouter Pro.
(See Figure 1.1)
3. Leave the other end of this Ethernet cable connected to the
DSL modem or cable modem.
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LAN
WAN
Reset
Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro
When you have finished connecting the XRouter Pro to your DSL or
cable modem, you can begin connecting the Macintosh or PC computers in your local area network to the XRouter Pro. There are two common methods for connecting the computers in your LAN to the
XRouter Pro: (1) plugging computers directly into the XRouter Pro, and
(2) connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN hub.
To connect computers directly to the XRouter Pro:
(NOTE: You will need an Ethernet cable for each additional
computer you plan on connecting to the XRouter Pro.)
1. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet
cable) to the Ethernet port on your computer.
2. Plug the other end of this cable to any one of the
XRouter Pro’s four LAN ports (located on the left side of the
XRouter Pro’s rear panel. Refer to Figure 1.1)
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each computer you wish to provide
Internet access until all four XRouter Pro LAN ports are filled.
(NOTE: To connect more than four computers to the XRouter
Pro, simply plug additional computers into a network hub and
then plug this hub into the XRouter Pro’s uplink port. Read
below for further instructions.)
To connect an existing LAN to the XRouter Pro:
As an alternative to connecting computers directly into the XRouter
Pro’s LAN ports, you can also connect a pre-existing network of computers to the XRouter Pro by uplinking your network’s central LAN hub
to the XRouter Pro’s uplink port. (See Figure 1.2)
To connect a LAN hub to the XRouter Pro’s uplink port:
1. Set the DIP switch (located on the XRouter Pro’s rear panel
just left of the No. 4 LAN port) from “straight” to “crossover”
mode.
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Switch to left for
crossover mode
Switch to right for
normal mode
2. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet
cable) to the XRouter Pro’s No. 4 LAN port.
3. Plug the other end of this Ethernet cable into an available port
on the network hub.
(NOTE: Multiple network hubs can be connected to the
XRouter Pro’s LAN ports No.1-3 if these hubs are equipped
with uplink ports. By daisy-chaining a series of hubs, you can
connect up to 252 users to the XRouter Pro.)
Connecting the Power Supply
To provide your XRouter Pro with power:
1. Plug the power adapter of the XRouter Pro into an AC power
outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter cable into the power
receptacle on the rear panel of the unit.
3. The Power LED on the XRouter Pro’s front panel should be lit
immediately.
LAN
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WAN
Reset
Software Configuration
Setting Up TCP/IP
Congratulations on installing the XRouter Pro’s hardware! In the
next pages we will show you how to enable communication between
the XRouter Pro and its managing and client computers.
Part of the process of enabling communication involves setting the
IP addresses for the computer that will be directly managing the
XRouter Pro’s operations and the client computers that will be receiving Internet access from the XRouter Pro. These computers must have
their IP addresses configured such that they share the same subnet
numbering scheme as the XRouter Pro’s default IP address. We will
explain this in more detail later in the chapter.
Configuring the IP addresses of the managing and client computers is a simple process that can be performed through your computer’s
control panel. We have provided instructions for the configuration
process for both Macintosh and PC users. Find the appropriate set of
instructions in the pages that follow.
Windows 95/98 TCP/IP Configuration of Computers
1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder.
2. From the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. The
network interface card (installed on your computer) appears
along with the network protocol on the Configuration
list.
3. Double-click TCP/IP protocol on the list. If TCP/IP does not
appear on the list, you must install the TCP/IP protocol first as
illustrated in step 4. Clients with TCP/IP already installed may
skip to step 5.
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4. To install the TCP/IP protocol:
a. Keep your copy of Windows 95/98 CD-ROM on hand.
(You will need it for this installation.)
b. Click the Add... button from the Configuration
list of the
Network window. A new window appears.
c. Double-click Protocol. Then, in the Select Network Protocol
window, choose Microsoft on the Manufacturers list, and
select TCP/IP on the right side of the list.
d. Follow the instructions that appear on the monitor to
complete the installation.
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5. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP
properties window appears. To let the computer’s TCP/IP
values be automatically assigned by the XRouter Pro’s DHCP
server:
a. Click the IP
Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window.
b. Select the item Obtain IP address automatically. The
XRouter Pro automatically assigns values for the computer’s
Gateway
, DNS Configuration
, and IP Address.
6. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and then restart
Windows to allow the settings to take effect.
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Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually
If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer
not using the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values
automatically, you can input these values manually.
To enter values for the managing computer’s address manually:
1. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window.
2. In the IP
Address field enter “192.168.1.x” where x is any
variable of your choice ranging from 2 - 252. Enter
255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
(NOTE: No two computers on the same LAN can have the
same IP address or an IP address conflict will occur.)
3. Click the DNS tab and enter the DNS IP addresses provided
by your ISP in the DNS
fields.
4. Click the Gateway tab and enter a value in the Gateway IP
address field. The Gateway IP address value must be the
same as the XRouter Pro's IP address; (the XRouter Pro’s
default IP address is 192.168.1.1).
5. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and restart
Windows to allow the settings to take effect.
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Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration
1. Open the TCP/IP control panel.
2. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is
installed on your computer.
3. In the Configure pull-down menu that appears, select Using
DHCP Server to allow the built-in DHCP server of the XRouter
Pro to assign an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration
information to the client automatically. Do this for each client
that needs Internet access through the XRouter Pro.
(Note: The DHCP Client ID field is not require to connect to
the XRouter Pro. It is normally used to identify computers in a
DHCP network. If you desire to input the name of computer in
this field, you may. )
4. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes.
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Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually
If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer
not using the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values
automatically, you can input these values manually.
To enter values for the managing computer’s address manually:
1. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is
installed on your computer.
2. In the Configure menu select Manually.
a. In the IP
Address field, enter “192.168.1.x” where x is any
variable of your choice ranging from 2 - 252.
(NOTE: No two computers on the same LAN can have the
same IP address or an IP address conflict will occur.)
b. In the Subnet Mask
field enter 255.255.255.0.
c. In the Router
Address field enter 192.168.1.1, the XRouter
Pro’s default address.
d. In the Name Server
Address field enter the DNS information
provided by your ISP. In the Search Domains
field enter the
domain information provided by your ISP.
e. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes.
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Setting Up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser
Now that you have finished configuring the TCP/IP addresses of
the client and managing computers, you can begin configuring the
XRouter Pro’s Internet settings. This can be done through a standard
Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator,
or Microsoft Internet Explorer).
IMPORTANT: Before following the instructions below you must find
out if your ISP is providing one of following IP addressing types:
Dynamic with PPPoE - If your service is dynamic addressing with
PPPoE support, you do not need to follow the instructions below.
However,you will need to proceed to the “PPPoE Settings” section in
the Advanced Configuration section of this manual.
Dynamic - If your service is dynamic, you do not need to follow the
instructions below because the XRouter Pro automatically configures
the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP and you should already
have Internet access. If this is the case, you are done installing the
XRouter Pro and can begin accessing the Internet from any of the
client computers.
(Note: Some ISPs require the use of a MAC address (hardware
address of a network device) to connect to their service. If this is the
case, you will need to contact to your service provider and give them
the Public MAC address of your XRouter Pro. The Public MAC
address of your XRouter Pro can be found on the OnePage Setup of
the XRouter Pro. To access the XRouter Pro’s OnePage Setup
screen, follow the instructions below.)
Static with PPPoE - if your ISP has provided a static IP address or if
you would like to make further changes to the advanced features, you
will need to enter the Web-based configuration described below to
configure the static IP address provided by your ISP. You will also
need to use the “PPPoE Settings” section in Advanced Configuration
section of this manual.
Static - if your ISP has provided a static IP address or if you would
like to make further changes to the advanced features, you will need to
enter the Web-based configuration described below to configure the
static IP address provided by your ISP .
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Enter the Web-based configuration:
1. Launch your computer’s Web browser.
(NOTE: Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0 or
above are necessary for configuring the XRouter Pro.)
2. Type the XRouter Pro's default IP address (192.168.1.1) in the
URL field. This is the area where you would normally enter a
Web site address such as “www.macsense.com”.
3. Press Enter. The Username and Password window appears.
4. Leave the User name
field blank and type “admin“ as the
default password for the XRouter Pro. You can change the
password through a Web management page later. Click OK
to enter the Web management page.
(Note: It is recommend to change the default “admin” password of
of your XRouter Pro so that others users of the network can not
have access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro.
This can done through “Device Admin” page of the web based
configuration of the XRouter Pro. More information of about the
“Device Admin” page of the XRouter Pro can be found in the
Advanced Configuration section in this manual.)
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5. The OnePage Setup window appears. Note that this page is
divided into two basic sections -- Private IP Address, and
Public IP Address.
Host Name - This is an optional section. Some ISPs require a host
name in order to be recognized by their systems. Your ISP should
provide this if needed for their systems.
Private IP Address - This section can be used to change the
XRouter Pro’s internal IP Address that is visible to the client computers
on the LAN. However, we recommend that you do not alter the default
IP address (192.168.1.1) unless you need to make modifications to fit
your network environment.
Public IP Address - This section can be used to manually enter IP
address information provided by your ISP. You will not need to make any
changes to the default values in this section if your ISP automatically
assigns IP addresses. However, if your ISP has provided you with a
static IP address, you will need to enter this information by following the
instructions below.
To make changes to the Public IP Address fields:
1. Select Specify an IP Address.
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2. Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP in the field
located immediately to the right of “Specify an IP
Address.”
3. Enter the Public Subnet Mask
provided by your ISP.
4. In the Default Gateway IP
Address field, enter the information
provided by your ISP. Note that your ISP may refer to this
information as a “Gateway/Router IP Address.” Also note that
this number is not the same as the IP Address value that you
entered in step 2.
5. Enter the DNS information provided by your ISP in the Domain
Name Server fields. Your ISP should provide at least two
unique DNS numbers.
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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web
Management page of the XRouter Pro. The Advanced Menu contains
nine sub-menus including DHCP Settings, Access Control, Virtual
Server, Device Admin, Status Monitor, DMZ Host, RIP, Static Routing
and PPPoE.
DHCP Server Settings
To alter the starting IP Address range, the number of users that
are automatically assigned IP addresses on the LAN, or to disable the
DHCP server, you must enter the DHCP Settings page to make
changes.
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Advanced Configuration
Access Control
The Access Control page in the XRouter Pro can block or allow
specified web sites to the entire LAN when enabled. For example, if
you wanted to stop users on the LAN from accessing the web site
“www.yahoo.com”, you would use the Access Control page to block
URL access to this site.
To Enable or Disable the URL access feature of the XRouter Pro,
select Enable or Disable for the URL Access Limit buttons.
To block access to a web site, select Block from Website Access but-
tons, then type in the specific URL in one of the Site fields. For example, if access to “http://www.yahoo.com” needed to block, you would
simply type in www.yahoo.com into one of the Site fields. All other
web sites would still be accessible.
To only allow access to specific web sites, select Allow from the
Website Access buttons, then type in the specific URL in one of the
Site fields. For example, if access to “http://www.yahoo.com” is need-
ed, you would simply type in www.yahoo.com into one of the Site
fields. By using the Allow feature, only web sites enter into the fields
will be allowed. All other web sites will be blocked.
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Advanced Configuration
Virtual Server
It is possible to set up your own Web, FTP, or other type of server
on your network for external Internet users to access. Internet users
simply need to enter the WAN IP address that has been assigned to
you by your ISP. The XRouter Pro will redirect the request of the
Internet user to the specified internal hidden IP address of the TCP
port request.
(NOTE: It will be much more convenient to have a fixed address
from your ISP. Failure to do so will result in being assigned a different
IP address every time your connection to the ISP is reset.)
For example, if you set up the TCP port 80 (HTTP: Hypertext
Transfer Protocol) to be redirected to the IP address"192.168.1.2" on
the Virtual Server setting, the request from the external Internet user
via HTTP protocol (i.e. acquire Web page from browser) will be transferred through the XRouter Pro to the computer with the IP address
"192.168.1.2" on your local network.
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Advanced Configuration
Device Administration
This page displays information about the firmware version of this
XRouter Pro. You can also change the password, reset the device, disable or enable external administrative access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro.
To restore the XRouter Pro’s Factory original defaults, select Yes and
then click Apply.
To Enable or Disable External Admin access to the XRouter Pro,
select Enable or Disable.
Note: It is recommend to change the default “admin” password of
of your XRouter Pro so that other users of the network can not
have access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro.
This is especially recommend if you intend to administer the router
from outside your network and have External Admin feature
enabled.
Status Monitor
This page provides information on the working status of the
XRouter Pro.
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Advanced Configuration
DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host
This feature will open all in/out accesses for one LAN computer.
This is useful for machines that host TCP/IP services that should be
fully exposed to the public network. For example, Internet Gaming,
NetMeeting, Timbuktu, or other types of services may require this type
of access. Please enter one LAN IP Address below. Activate this feature only when required. (Entering “0” designates inactive)
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
This feature will allow your XRouter Pro to send and receive RIP
packets to other routers on the Internet. RIP is a protocol being used
by some routers on the Internet. By sending and receiving RIP packets, your XRouter Pro will learn the routes used by neighboring
routers. This can increase your XRouter Pro’s routing performance.
The XRouter Pro supports RIP-1, RIP-1 compatible, and RIP-2.
RIP- 1: RIP 1 is used to exchange RIP packets with older routers
that do not support RIP 2.
RIP-1: compatible - RIP-1 compatible allows the broadcast of RIP-
1 and RIP-2 multicast packets. It can can also received both types.
RIP-2: RIP-2 is used to exchange RIP packets with newer routers.
When using RIP-2, you can only exchange information with RIP-2
routers.
To enable RIP on the XRouter Pro, select the type of RIP you
would like to enable from the TX(transmit) and RX(receive) pull-down
menu’s.
The RIP feature is considered an advance feature, and is not
required to use your XRouter Pro. If you are not familiar with RIP, you
may not want to enable this feature. By enabling the TX selection of
RIP, you are sending information about your router to the Internet.
Sharing information about your router to the Internet may or may not
be desired
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Advanced Configuration
Static Routing
The Static routing feature of the XRouter Pro allows the LAN to
communicate with another router on the LAN and with their respective
LAN segment. By setting up static routes, computers on the XRouter
Pro’s immediate LAN may utilize another router’s LAN and at the time
allow the other router’s LAN to utilize the XRouter’s Pro LAN. See the
example below for the setup of a Static route.
To achieve the static route in the example above, the following information would be inputted into the Static Routing page of the XRouter
Pro:
Static Routing: 1-Destination LAN IP: 192.168.2.0
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.3
Hop Count: 1
Interface: LAN
In the example above, PC-1 would have access to LAN#1, LAN#2 and
the Internet. Where as, PC-2 would have access to LAN#1 and
LAN#2, but not the Internet. In order for PC-2 to have Internet
access, a second XRouter Pro or another router with static routing
capabilities would need to be used and configured.
Static Routing is considered an advanced feature and is not
required for basic configuration of the XRouter Pro.
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MIH-130
LAN #1
192.168.1.0
PC-1
IP: 192.168.1.99
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.3
Router
192.168.2.4
Internet
PC-2
IP: 192.168.2.100
Default Gateway: 192.168.2.4
LAN #2
192.168.2.0
PPPoE Settings
Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their network.
If your ISP uses this style of connection, you will need your input the
username and password your ISP has provided you.
Username - In this field you will need to input the username your
ISP assigned you.
Password - In this field you will need to input the password your
ISP assigned you.
Service Name - This field is optional and is not needed for all
ISPs. Input the Server Name in this field if your ISP requires it.
Connect-on-Demand - This feature allows the router to initiate a
connection with the your ISP when a Internet request is made to the
XRouter Pro. For example, opening an Internet browser and requesting a web site initiates the XRouter Pro’s Connect-on-Demand feature
if enabled. We recommend having this feature enabled if you do not
wish to enter the web based configuration and manually connecting
every time your need Internet access.
Disconnect when network idle - This field allows you to input the
idle time required to disconnect your XRouter Pro from your ISP if no
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activity is present. For example, if you set the idle to “10”, then the
XRouter Pro will disconnect your PPP connection after 10 minutes. To
use this feature, input the time in minutes. (Note: To have the XRouter
Pro not disconnect automatically input “0”.)
PPPoE Management - This section provides status information
on your PPP connection and allows you manually connect and disconnect your PPP connection. To manually connect Click Connect, and to
manually disconnect, Click Disconnect.
Please note: If you are experiencing problems connecting via
PPPoE to your ISP, please verify the that your ISPs connection is
indeed working by using your computer directly with your Internet line.
If you computer is working directly plugged into your Internet line,
please check above settings and cables connecting your XRouter Pro
again.
Firmware Upgrade
Xsense is continually improving the firmware (software programmed on a PROM) in each of its products. The XRouter Pro is
shipped with the most up to date software available at production time.
If a firmware upgrade becomes available, it will be posted in the
“Service and Support” section of our Web site. To upgrade the XRouter
Pro, you will need the TFTP client and the firmware file named
“xxxxx.bin.” These two files can be found on our Web site at
www
.macsense.com. Follow the upgrade procedure listed below.
1. Download these two files from our Web site: TFTP client, and
“xxxxx.bin”
Note: These files are actually inside a single compressed
folder on our web site. This means that you would only
download one file. Once downloaded and decompressed, a
folder will contain the needed files.
2. Double-click the TFTP client icon to run the program. Enter
both the IP address of the XRouter Pro and your password.
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3. Click the button beside the File Name field. A window appears.
Select a location of the firmware file “xxxxx.bin”.
4. Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process. After
the upgrade is complete, remember to reset the XRouter Pro
by unplugging the device and then plugging it back in.
(NOTE: Keep the firmware file name ”xxxxx.bin” unchanged
or the TFTP client software won’t recognize it.)
5. If the upgrade has failed, the Ready/Test LED will be blinking
on the XRouter Pro. If this happens, try repeating steps 2 - 4
of this procedure.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during
installation and operation of the XRouter Pro MIH-130.
1. The Link LED is off.
• Check that all connectors are firmly plugged-in.
• Check the power adapter making sure it is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
2. Can't connect to MIH-130 XRouter Pro via Web browser.
• Verify that the IP address 192.168.1.1 has been correctly
entered in the URL field.
• Check the network cable connection and LAN LED indicator
on the XRouter Pro.
• Check out the TCP/IP setup on your client. Type "winipcfg"
on DOS prompt under Windows 95 or open the TCP/IP control panel on the Mac OS platform. The client should get an
IP address of 192.168.1.x (where "x" is from 1 to 252.)
4. Can't connect to MIH-130 XRouter Pro to the Internet.
• Check whether your ISP requires the use of the MAC
address of your router. Some ISPs require the MAC address
of the device your connecting to your their network. If this the
case, you will need to contact your provider and supplied them
with the correct MAC address of the router.
• If you are using a Static IP address that your ISP supplied,
verify that the IP address is correct and has been correctly
entered in the URL field.
• Check your cable between the all devices.
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APPENDIX A - Specifications
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
WAN Interface
One 10BASE-T RJ-45 port
LAN Interface
Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 ports
Web management
Yes
LED Display
Power, Link/Activity for WAN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN
ports
Environment
Operation Temperature 0~45°C (32~113°F)
Storage Temperature -20~70°C (-4~158°F)
Humidity 0~90%
Dimensions
LxWxH (mm) 142x236x46
LxWxH (in.) 5.59x9.29x1.81
Power
AC9V, 1A
Certifications
EMI/EMC -
FCC Class B / CE Mark Class A / VCCI Class 1
Safety - CUL(UL&CSA)/LVD/TÜV
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APPENDIX B - Hardware Description
Power green Indicates that there is power to the unit.
Ready/Test red Flashes during boot up
WAN Port
Link green Indicates proper a connection with the
Internet Ethernet connection.
Activity orange Flashing LED indicates that data packets are
flowing through the WAN port.
LAN Ports
Link/ACT green Solid LED indicates a proper 100BaseT con-
nection with a computer and a flashing LED
indicates that there is activity on this Ethernet
port
orange Solid LED indicates a proper 10BaseT con-
nection with a computer and a flashing LED
indicates that there is activity on this Ethernet
port
Full/Col orange Indicates that the connection is Full Duplex
red Indicates that there is severe collision at this
port and being isolated from the other ports
temporarily.
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Appendix B
Rear Panel Description
LAN Ethernet Ports - Four 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-
45) ports used for linking hub/computer in a Local Area Network to the
XRouter Pro.
WAN Ethernet Port - One Wide Area Network port for connecting
the XRouter Pro to the Internet via a cable or DSL modem.
Reset Button - Used for resetting the XRouter Pro’s IP Address
information and user password to the factory default settings.
5VDC Power Adapter Receptacle - Plug the power adapter cable
into this port to supply power to the XRouter Pro unit.
Uplink Switch - Used to determine the configuration of the
XRouter Pro’s LAN port No. 4. Choose either parallel (normal) for connecting LAN computers to the XRouter Pro or crossover mode (uplink)
for daisy-chaining a series of hubs to the XRouter Pro.
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Appendix B
LAN
WAN
Reset
APPENDIX C - Glossary
DHCP
DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Client side
computer can get one IP from DHCP server automatically. Using
DHCP can save the effort of setting IP for every LAN computers.
Dynamic IP address
A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is given out automatically from a DHCP Server to client computers or routers on a LAN or
WAN.
Domain Name
A name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For example, the domain name "microsoft.com" represents many IP addresses.
Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages. For
example, in the URL http://www.pcwebopedia.com/index.html, the
domain name is pcwebopedia.com.
IEEE
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, pronounced "I-triple-E". Founded in 1884, the IEEE is an
organization composed of engineers, scientists, and students. The
IEEE is best known for developing standards for the computer and
electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for local
area networks are widely adopted.
Internet
A global network connecting millions computers. As of 1998,
the Internet has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that
number is growing rapidly. More than 100 countries are linked into
exchanges of data, news and opinions.
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IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network.
Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP
address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit
numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each
number's range is from 0 to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be
a legal IP address.
ISP
Short for Internet Service Provider, a company that provides
access to the Internet. For a monthly fee, the service provider gives
you a software package, username, password and access phone
number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log on to the Internet
and browse the World Wide Web and USENET, and send and receive
e-mail.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most
LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. However,
one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via
telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs connected in this
way is called a wide-area network (WAN)
MAC Address
Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address
that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks,
the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is
divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the
Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer communicate
directly with the network media. Consequently, each different type of
network media requires a different MAC layer.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
PPPoE is Point to Point Protocol that uses Ethernet to authenti-
cate and connect a user’s computer or router to the ISPs network.
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Static IP address
A static IP address is an IP address that does not change and is
manually set in client or computer router in a LAN or WAN.
TCP/IP
Acronym for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol,
the suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the
Internet.
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