Macsense Connectivity MIH-130 User Manual
User’s Manual
XRouter Pro
(MIH-130)
acsense
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Copyright
Copyright © 2000 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of
this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means
or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense
Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to
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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Easy Installation
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
Easy Installation
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WAN
Reset
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