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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 5

INTRODUCTION TO YOUR ROUTER................................................................................................. 5

FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 5

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ROUTER......................................................................................... 8

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR USING THIS ROUTER............................................................................... 8

PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................... 8

THE FRONT LEDS ................................................................................................................................. 9

THE REAR PORTS................................................................................................................................ 10

CABLING ...............................................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 3: BASIC INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 12

CONNECTING YOUR ROUTER......................................................................................................... 13

FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS........................................................................................................ 18

Web Interface (Username and Password).......................................................................................... 18

Device LAN IP settings....................................................................................................................... 18

ISP setting in WAN site....................................................................................................................... 18

DHCP server...................................................................................................................................... 18

LAN and WAN Port Addr esses............................................................................................................ 18

INFORMATION FROM YOUR ISP ..................................................................................................... 19

CONFIGURING WITH YOUR WEB BROWSER............................................................................... 20

CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................... 21

STATUS.................................................................................................................................................. 22

ARP Table........................................................................................................................................... 22

Wireless Association Table ................................................................................................................. 22

Routing Table...................................................................................................................................... 22

DHCP Table........................................................................................................................................ 23

PPTP Status........................................................................................................................................ 24

IPSec Status........................................................................................................................................ 24

L2TP Status......................................................................................................................................... 25

Email Status........................................................................................................................................ 25

VoIP Status.......................................................................................................................................... 25

Event Log............................................................................................................................................ 26

Error Log............................................................................................................................................ 26

NAT Sessions ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Diagnostic........................................................................................................................................... 27

UPnP Portmap ................................................................................................................................... 28

QUICK START ...................................................................................................................................... 29

CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 31

LAN - Local Area Network................................................................................................................. 31

Bridge Interface.............................................................................................................................. 31

Ethernet........................................................................................................................................... 32

IP Alias............................................................................................................................................ 32

Ethernet Client Filter............................................... ........................ ........................ ....................... 33

Wireless.......................................................................................................................................... 35

Wireless Security............................................................................................................................ 37

Wireless Client / MAC Address Filter............................................................................................ 39

Port Setting..................................................................................................................................... 41

DHCP Server.................................................................................................................................. 42

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WAN - Wide Area Network.................................................................................................................. 43

ISP .................................................................................................................................................. 43

DNS................................................................................................................................................ 53

ADSL.............................................................................................................................................. 54

System................................................................................................................................................. 56

Time Zone....................................................................................................................................... 56

Remote Access................................................................................................................................ 57

Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................................... 58

Backup / Restore............................................................................................................................. 59

Restart Router................................................................................................................................. 60

User Management........................................................................................................................... 61

Firewall and Access Control .............................................................................................................. 62

General Settings.............................................................................................................................. 63

Packet Filter.................................................................................................................................... 64

Intrusion Detection......................................................................................................................... 72

URL Filter....................................................................................................................................... 74

IM / P2P Blocking.......................................................................................................................... 76

Firewall Log ................................................................................................................................... 77

VPN - Virtual Private Networks......................................................................................................... 78

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)..................................................................................... 78

IPSec (IP Security Protocol)............................................................ ....................... ........................ 88

L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) .......................................... ......................... ....................... 98

VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol...................................................................................................110

Wizard............................................................................................................................................111

General Settings.............................................................................................................................113

Phone Port .....................................................................................................................................116

PSTN Dial Plan .............................................................................................................................118

VoIP Dial Plan .............................................................................................................................. 122

Ring & Tone ................................................................................................................................. 127

Special Dial Codes ....................................................................................................................... 128

QoS - Quality of Service................................................................................................................... 129

Prioritization................................................................................................................................. 129

Outbound IP Throttling (LAN to WAN)....................................................................................... 131

Inbound IP Throttling (WAN to LAN)......................................................................................... 132

Virtual Server (known as Port Forwarding)..................................................................................... 136

Add Virtua l Server........................................................................................................................ 137

Edit DMZ Host............................................................................................................................. 138

Edit DMZ Host............................................................................................................................. 139

Edit One-to-One NAT (Network Address Translation)................................................................ 140

Time Schedule................................................................................................................................... 143

Configuration of Time Schedule .................................................................................................. 144

Advanced .......................................................................................................................................... 145

Static Route................................................................................................................................... 145

Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................................................. 146

Check Email ................................................................................................................................. 147

Device Management..................................................................................................................... 148

IGMP............................................................................................................................................ 151

VLAN Bridge....................................................................................................................

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SAVE CONFIGURATION TO FLASH............................................................................................... 155

LOGOUT.............................................................................................................................................. 156

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................ 157

PROBLEMS STAR TING UP THE ROUTER..................................................................................... 157

PROBLEMS WITH THE WAN INTERF ACE.................................................................................... 157

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PROBLEMS WITH THE LAN INTERFACE..................................................................................... 157

APPENDIX A: WINDOWS 98 SETUP................................................................................................ 158

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction to your Router

Your Mega 200VWR router is an “all-in-one” VoIP ADSL router, combining an ADSL 2+ modem, ADSL router, Ethernet network switch and 2 telephone ports for Voice over IP functionality, providing everything you need to get the computers on your network connected to the Internet over your ADSL connection. With features such as an ADSL Quick-Start wizard and DHCP Server, you can be online in no time at all and with a minimum of fuss and configuration, catering for first-time users as well as gurus requiring advanced features and control over their Internet connection and network.

Features

Voice over IP Compliance with SIP Standard

This router supports cost-effective, toll-quality voice calls over the Internet. It complies with the most popular industrial standard, SIP protocol, to ensure the interoperability with SIP devices and major VoIP Gateways. This router supports call waiting, silence suppression, voice activity detection (VAD), comfort noise generation (CNG), line echo cancellation, caller ID (Bell 202, V3) and so on.

Fixed-Line Support

The router integrates RJ-11 FXO port for inbound and outbound calls transmitted through PSTN. Users can receive phone calls from PSTN while enjoying VoIP call service at the same time. In addition, the device has automatic fallback to the POTS line to enable making normal phone calls when there is a power outage, or when the Internet connection is down (lifeline function).

Express Internet Access

This router complies with ADSL worldwide standards. It supports downstream rate up to 12/24

Mbps with ADSL2/2+, 8Mbps with ADSL. Users can enjoy not only high-speed ADSL services but

also broadband multimedia applications such as interactive gaming, video streaming and real-time audio much easier and faster than ever. It is compliant with Multi-Mode standard (ANSI T1.413,

Issue 2; G.dmt (ITU G.992.1); G.lite (ITU G.992.2); G.hs (ITU G994.1); G.dmt.bis (ITU G.992.3); G.dmt.bis.plus (ITU G.992.5)).

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

This function allows user to make a tunnel with a remote site directly to secure the data transmission among the connection. Users can use the embedded PPTP and L2TP client/server, IKE and IPSec, which are supported by this router to make a VPN connection, or users can run a PPTP client on a computer. if the user runs a PPTP client on his local computer, the router will provide a IPSec and PPTP pass through function to establish the VPN connection

802.11g Wireless AP with WPA Support

With the integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point, the router offers quick and easy access between the wired network, wireless network and ADSL connection with single device simplicity, and as a result, mobility to the users. The wireless AP supports 54 Mbps 802.11g data connections, and is backward compatible with existing 802.11b equipment. The Wireless Protected Access (WPA1 and WPA2) and Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) features enhance wireless security and provide access control..

Fast Ethernet Switch

A 4-port 10/100Mbps fast Ethernet switch is built in with automatic switching between MDI and MDI-X for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX ports. An Ethernet straight or crossover cable can be used directly for auto detection.

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Multi-Protocol to Establish a Connection

This router supports PPPoA, RFC 1483 encapsulation over ATM (bridged or routed), PPP over Ethernet and IPoA to establish a connection with the ISP. It also supports VC-based and LLC-based multiplexing.

Quick Installation Wizard

The router has a WEB GUI page to allow quick installation of the router. With this wizard, end users can enter their ISP information easily and quickly, and surf the Internet immediately.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and UPnP NAT Traversal

This protocol is used to enable simple and robust connectivity among stand-alone devices and computers from many different vendors. It makes networking simple and affordable for users. UPnP architecture leverages TCP/IP and the Web to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices. With this feature enabled, users can now connect to applications such as Net Meeting or MSN Messenger seamlessly.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

This function allows multi-users to access outside resources such as the Internet simultaneously with one IP address/one Internet access account. Many application layer gateways (ALG) are supported, such as web browsing, ICQ, FTP, Telnet, E-mail, News, Net2phone, Ping, NetMeeting, IP phone and others.

SOHO Firewall Security with DoS and SPI

Along with the built-in NAT natural firewall feature, the router also provides advanced hacker pattern-filtering protection. It can automatically detect and block Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The router is built with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) to determine if a data packet is allowed through the firewall to the LAN.

Domain Name System (DNS) Relay

This provides an easy way to map the domain name (a friendly name for users such as www.yahoo.com) to an IP address. When a local computer has its DNS server IP address configured to the router’s IP address, every DNS conversion request packet from the Computer to this router will be forwarded to the real DNS in the outside network.

Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)

The Dynamic DNS service allows you to alias a dynamic WAN IP address to a static hostname. To use the service, you must first apply for an account from a DDNS service like http://www.dyndns.org/. More than 5 different DDNS servers are supported.

Quality of Service (QoS) QoS gives you full control over which types of outgoing data traffic

should be given priority by the router, ensuring important data like gaming packets, customer information, or management information move through the router at lightning speed, even under heavy load. The QoS features are configurable by source IP address, destination IP address, protocol, or port. You can throttle the speed at which different types of outgoing data pass through the router, to ensure P2P users don’t saturate upload bandwidth, or office browsing doesn’t bring client web serving to a halt. In addition, or alternatively, you can simply change the priority of different types of upload data and let the router sort out the actual speeds.

Virtual Server (“port forwarding”)

Users can specify some services to be visible from outside users. The router can detect incoming service requests and forward either a single port or a range of ports to the specific local computer to handle it. For example, a user can assign a PC in the LAN to act as a WEB server and expose it to Internet users. Outside users can browse this web server directly, while it is still protected by NAT. A DMZ host setting is also provided to completely expose a local computer the Internet.

Rich Packet Filtering

This not only filters the packet based on IP address, but also based on Port numbers. It will filter

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packets to and from the Internet, and provides a higher level of security control.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Client and Server

On the WAN interface, the DHCP client can get an IP address from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) automatically. On the LAN interface, the DHCP server can allocate a range of client IP addresses and distribute them, including IP address, subnet mask as well as DNS IP address, to local computers. This provides an easy way to manage the local IP network.

Static and RIP1/2 Routing

It has routing capability and supports a static routing table or RIP1/2 routing protocol.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

This is an easy way to remotely manage the router via SNMP.

Web based GUI

The routers’ web based GUI is used for configuration and management. It is user-friendly and comes with on-line help. It also supports remote management capability for remote users to configure and manage the router. .

Firmware Upgradeable

This router can be upgraded to the latest firmware through the WEB based GUI.

Rich Management Interfaces

This router supports flexible management interfaces using a local console, LAN or WAN port. Users can use terminal applications through the console port to configure and manage the device, or Telnet, WEB GUI, and SNMP through LAN or WAN ports to configure and manage the device.

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Important note for using this router

9 Do not use this router in high humidity or high temperatures.

Warning

9 Do not use the same power source for this router and other

equipment.

9 Do not open or repair the case yourself. If this router is too hot,

turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified service center.

9 Avoid using this product and its accessories outdoors.

Attention

9 Place this router on a stable surface.

9 Only use the power adapter that comes with the package. Using

a different voltage rating power adaptor may damage this router.

Package Contents

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CD-ROM containing this online manual RJ-11 ADSL/telephone Cable

Ethernet (CAT-5 LAN) Cable

Console tool kit

AC-DC power adapter (12VDC, 1.2A)

A detachable antenna

Two Micro filters

Quick Start Guide

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The Front LEDs

LED Meaning

1 PWR Lit when power is ON.

2 SYS Lit when the system is ready.

LAN Port

3 – 6

8 – 9

13 ADSL/PPP

1X — 4X (RJ-45 connector)

WLAN

Phone 1X — 2X

(RJ-11 connector)

LINE

VoIP Port

1X — 2X

(RJ-11 connector)

Lit when connected to an Ethernet device. Green for 100Mbps; Orange for 10Mbps. Blinking when data is Transmitted / Received.

Green when the wireless connection is established. Flashing when sending/receiving data.

Green when the phone is off-hook.

Lit when inbound and outbound calls are using the PSTN.

Lit when the SIP Registration is OK. Green for Phone 1; Orange for Phone 2.

Note: Also orange when both Phone 1 and 2 are registered OK at the same time.

Green when successfully connected to an ADSL DSLAM, (“line synch”). Orange when there is a PPPoA / PPPoE connection.

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The Rear Ports

The Ethernet Port # 4 can be used as a console port. You need a special console tool which is included in the package, to connect between LAN

port 4 and a PC’s RS-232 port (9-pin serial port).

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Port

Power Switch

PWR

3 RESET

LAN

1X — 4X (RJ-45 connector)

Console Port (LAN port 4)

(RJ-45 connector)

Phone

1X — 2X

(RJ-11 connector)

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Power ON/OFF switch

Connect the supplied power adapter to this jack.

When the router is turned on Æ the reset button is used to:

Reset the router: press for 1-3 seconds: Restore factory default settings: press for more than 6 seconds, and power cycle the router: (useful if you cannot login to the router or have forgotten your Username/Password. ).

Caution: After pressing the RESET button for more than 6 seconds, to be sure you power cycle the device.

To connect your router to a PC or an office/home network of 10Mbps or 100Mbps use a UTP Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or Cat-5e) and connect to one of the LAN ports.

Caution: Port 4 can be either a LAN or a Console port at any time but not simultaneously.

Connect a UTP Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or Cat-5e) to LAN Port 4 and connect to the computers RS-232 port via the supplied adaptor.

Caution: Port 4 can be either a LAN or a Console port at any time but not simultaneously

When using the VoIP functions, connect an analog phone to this port using a RJ-11 cable.

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When using the VoIP functions, use a RJ-11cable to connect this port to the telephone wall jack..

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ADSL

Antenna

Connect the detachable antenna to this port.

Use the supplied RJ-11 (“telephone”) cable to connect this port to the ADSL/telephone wall jack .

Cabling

One of the most common causes of ADSL problems is bad cabling or ADSL lines. Make sure that all devices connected to your telephone line are turned on, and that all telephones used on the line are connected via micro filters.. On the front of the product is a bank of LEDs. Once you have installed you router, verify that the LAN Link and ADSL line LEDs are lit. If they are not, check that you are using the proper/functional cables.

Ensure that all other devices connected to the same telephone line as your router (e.g. telephones, fax machines, analogue modems) have a line filter connected between them and the wall socket, and ensure that all line filters are correctly installed and the right way around. Missing line filters or line filters installed the wrong way around can cause problems with your ADSL connection, including causing frequent disconnections.

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Chapter 3: Basic Installation

The router can be configured with your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard application in the following operating systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Me, etc. The product provides an easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.

Please check your Computer’s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network adapter must be installed. If not, please refer to your operating system manuals.

You can connect your computer to the router either through an external hub/switch or directly. However, please ensure that your computer has a properly installed Ethernet interface prior to connecting it to the router. You ought to configure your Computers to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server or you can set them up with a fixed IP address that must be in the same subnet as the router. The default IP address of the router is 10.0.0.2 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (i.e. any attached Computer must be in the same subnet, and have an IP address in the range of 10.0.0.1 to10.0.0.254). The best and easiest way is to configure the PC to get an IP address automatically from the router using DHCP. If you encounter any problem accessing the router’s web interface it may also be advisable to temporarily remove any kind of software firewall on your Computer’s as they can cause problems accessing the 10.0.0.2 IP address of the router. Users should always make their own decisions on how to best protect their network.

Please follow the steps below for your PC’s network environment installation.

Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with or through the router. To configure other types of workstations, please consult the manufacturer’s documentation.

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Connecting Your Router

1. Connect this router to a LAN (Local Area Network) and the ADSL/telephone (ADSL) network.

2. Power on the device.

3. Make sure the PWR and SYS LEDs are lit steadily and that the LAN LED is lit.

4. Connect an RJ11 cable to VoIP port when connecting to an analog phone set.

5. Connect RJ-11 cable to LINE Port when connecting to the telephone wall jack.

Switching/

HUB

ADSL Phone

ADSL

filter

Line

Analog Phone

Connect more

computers

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Configuring PCs in Window XP

1. Go to Start / Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.

2. Double-click Local Area Connection. (See Figure 3.1)

3. In the LAN Area Connection Status window, click Properties. (See Figure 3.2)

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. (See Figure 3.3)

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. (See Figure 3.4)

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

Figure 3.1: LAN Area Connection

Figure 3.2: LAN Connection Status

Figure 3.3: TCP / IP

Figure 3.4: IP Address & DNS

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Configuring PCs in Windows 2000

1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel,

double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Double-click Local Area (“LAN”) Connection. (See Figure

3.5)

3. In the LAN Area Connection Status window, click

Properties. (See Figure 3.6)

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

(See Figure 3.7)

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain

DNS server address automatically radio buttons. (See Figure 3.8)

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

Figure 3.5: LAN Area Connection

Figure 3.6: LAN Connection Status

Figure 3.7: TCP / IP

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Figure 3.8: IP Address & DNS

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Configuring PC in Windows 95/98/ME

1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click Network and choose the Configuration tab.

2. Select TCP / IP -> NE2000 Compatible, or the name of the Network Interface Card (NIC) in your PC. (See Figure 3.9)

3. Click Properties.

4. Select the IP Address tab. In this page, click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. (See Figure 3.10)

5. Then select the DNS Configuration tab. (See Figure 3.11)

6. Select the Disable DNS radio button and click OK to finish

the configuration.

Figure 3.9: TCP / IP

Figure 3.10: IP Address

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Configuring PC in Windows NT4.0

Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control

Panel, double-click Network and choose the Protocols tab.

2. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Properties. (See Figure

3.12)

3. Select the Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server radio

button and click OK. (See Figure 3.13)

Figure 3.12: TCP / IP

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Factory Default Settings

Before configuring your, you need to know the following default settings.

Web Interface (Username and Password)

Username: admin Password: admin

The default username and password are “admin” and “admin” respectively.

Attention

Device LAN IP settings

IP Address: 10.0.0.2

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

If you ever forget the username/password to login to the router, you may press the RESET button for more than 6 seconds to restore the factory default settings.

Caution: After pressing the RESET button for more than 6 seconds, be sure you power

cycle the device again.

ISP setting in WAN site

PPPoE

DHCP server

DHCP server is enabled. Start IP Address:10.0.0.100

IP pool counts: 100

LAN and WAN Port Addresses

The parameters of LAN and WAN ports are pre-set in the factory. The default values are shown below.

LAN Port WAN Port

IP address 10.0.0.2

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

DHCP server function Enabled

IP addresses for distribution to PCs

100 IP addresses continuing from

10.0.0.100 through 10.0.0.199

The PPPoE function is enabled

to automatically get the WAN port configuration from the ISP.

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Information from your ISP

Telkom ADSL connections use PPPoE, and automatically assign a WAN IP address to your router; The following information is provided should you wish to connect to an alternative ISP. .

Gather the information as illustrated in the following table and keep it for reference.

VPI/VCI, VC / LLC-based multiplexing, Username, Password, Service Name,

PPPoE

PPPoE / PPPoE with Pass-through

PPPoA

and Domain Name System (DNS) IP address (this is automatically set by the Telkom network but be set manually should this be required).

VPI/VCI, VC / LLC-based multiplexing, Username, Password, Service Name, and Domain Name System (DNS) IP address (this is automatically set by the Telkom network but be set manually should this be required). In addition, additional WAN address can be assigned using PPPoE dialer.

VPI/VCI, VC / LLC-based multiplexing, Username, Password and Domain Name System (DNS) IP address (it ca be automatically assigned by your ISP when you connect or be set manually).

RFC 1483 Bridged VPI/VCI, VC / LLC-based multiplexing to use Bridged Mode.

VPI/VCI, VC / LLC-based multiplexing, IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway

RFC 1483 Routed

IPoA Routed (IP over ATM)

address, and Domain Name System (DNS) IP address (it is a fixed IP address).

VPI/VCI, VC / LLC-based multiplexing, IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway address, and Domain Name System (DNS) IP address (it is a fixed IP address).

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Configuring with your Web Browser

Open your web browser, enter the IP address of your router, which by default is 10.0.0.2, and click “Go”, a user name and password window prompt will appear. The default username and password are “admin” and “admin” respectively. (See Figure 3.14)

Figure 3.14: User name & Password Prompt Widonw

Congratulation! You are now successfully logged on to your Router!

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Chapter 4: Configuration

On the configuration homepage, the left navigation pane, where bookmarks are provided, links you directly to the various setup pages, including:

Status

- ARP Table

- Wireless Association

- Routing Table

- DHCP Table

- PPTP Status

- IPSec Status

- L2TP Status

- Email Status

- VoIP Status

- Event Log

- Error Log

- NAT Sessions

- Diagnostic

- UPnP Portmap

Quick Start

Configuration

- LAN

- WAN

- System

- Firewall

- VPN

- VoIP

- QoS

- Virtual Server

- Time Schedule

- Advanced

Save Config to FLASH

Language (provides user interface in English and French languages)

Logout

Please click the links to see the relevant sections of this manual for detailed instructions on how to configure this Router.

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Status

ARP Table

This section displays the router’s ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Table, which shows the mapping of Internet (IP) addresses to Ethernet (MAC) addresses. This is useful as a quick way of determining the MAC address of the network interface of your PCs when you wish to use with the router’s Firewall – MAC Address Filter function. See the Firewall section of this manual for more information on this feature.

IP Address: A list of IP addresses of devices on your LAN (Local Area Network).

MAC Address: The MAC (Media Access Control) addresses for each device on your LAN.

Interface: The interface name (on the router) that this IP Address connects to.

Static: Static status of the ARP table entry:

~ “no” for dynamically-generated ARP table entries.

~ “yes” for static ARP table entries added by the user.

Wireless Association Table

IP Address: It is IP address of wireless clients that join this network.

MAC: The MAC address of wireless client.

Routing Table

Valid: It indicates a successful routing status.

Destination: The IP address of the destination network.

Netmask: The destination IP networks ’ Netmask.

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Gateway/Interface: The IP address of the gateway, or existing interface, that this route will use.

Cost: The number of hops counted as the cost of the route.

RIP Routing Table

Destination: The IP address of the destination network.

Netmask: The destination IP networks ’ Netmask .

Gateway: The IP address of the gateway that this route will use.

Cost: The number of hops counted as the cost of the route.

DHCP Table

Leased: The DHCP assigned IP addresses information.

IP Address: A list of IP addresses of devices on your LAN (Local Area Network).

Expired: The expired IP addresses information.

Permanent: The fixed host mapping information

Leased Table

IP Address: The IP address that is assigned to a client.

MAC Address: The MAC address of the client.

Client Host Name: The Host Name (Computer Name) of the client.

Expiry: The current lease time of clients IP address.

Expired Table

Please refer the Leased Table.

Permanent Table

Name: The name you assigned to the Permanent configuration.

IP Address: The fixed IP address for the specific client.

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MAC Address: The MAC Address that you want to assign the fixed IP address.

Maximum Lease Time: The maximum lease time interval you allow to this client.

PPTP Status

This shows details of your configured PPTP VPN Connections.

Name: The name you assigned to the particular PPTP connection in your VPN configuration.

Typ e: The type of connection (dial-in/dial-out).

Enable: Whether the connection is currently enabled.

Active: Whether the connection is currently active.

Tunnel Connected: Whether the VPN Tunnel is currently connected.

Call Connected: If the Call for this VPN entry is currently connected.

Encryption: The encryption type used for this VPN connection.

IPSec Status

This shows details of your configured IPSec VPN Connections.

Name: The name you assigned to the particular VPN entry.

Active: Whether the VPN Connection is currently Active.

Connection State: Whether the VPN is Connected or Disconnected.

Statistics: Statistics for this VPN Connection.

Local Subnet: The local IP Address or Subnet used.

Remote Subnet: The Subnet of the remote site.

Remote Gateway: The Remote Gateway IP address.

SA: The Security Association for this VPN entry.

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L2TP Status

This shows details of your configured L2TP VPN Connections.

Name: The name you assigned to the particular L2TP connection in your VPN configuration.

Typ e: The type of connection (dial-in/dial-out).

Enable: Whether the connection is currently enabled.

Active: Whether the connection is currently active.

Tunnel Connected: Whether the VPN Tunnel is currently connected.

Call Connected: If the Call for this VPN entry is currently connected.

Encryption: The encryption type used for this VPN connection.

Email Status

Details and status for the Email Account you have configured the router to check. Please see the

Advanced section of this manual for details on this function.

VoIP Status

Here you can check details and status of VoIP Account you have configured. Please see the VoIP Configuration section for more details.

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Event Log

This page displays the router’s Event Log entries. Major events are logged to this window, such as when the router’s ADSL connection is disconnected, as well as Firewall events when you have enabled Intrusion or Blocking Logging in the Configuration – Firewall section of the interface. Please see the

Firewall section of this manual for more details on how to enable Firewall logging.

Error Log

Any errors encountered by the router (e.g. invalid names given to entries) are logged to this window.

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NAT Sessions

This section lists all current NAT sessions between interface of types external (WAN) and internal (LAN).

Diagnostic

It tests the connection to computer(s) which is connected to LAN ports and also the WAN Internet connection. If PING www.google.com your Computers’ DNS settings are correctly set.

shows FAIL and the rest show PASS, you ought to check that

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UPnP Portmap

The section lists all port-mappings established using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). See the

Advanced section of this manual for more details on UPnP and the router’s UPnP configuration options.

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While it is recommended that you use the installation utility that was supplied with your router, It is also possible you use the built-in Quick Start function in order to configure your router.

For detailed instructions on configuring your WAN settings, please see the WAN section of this manual.

Usually, the only details you will need for the Quick Start wizard to get you online are your login (often in

the form of username@ispname), your password and the encapsulation type. (For the Telkom network,

VCI and VPI are 8 and 35) In additional, you have the option to provide specific DNS if you desire, or select the Enable box to get an DNS automatically assigned by your ISP.

Your ISP will be able to supply all the details you need, alternatively, if you have deleted the current WAN Connection in the WAN – ISP section of the interface, you can use the router’s PVC Scan feature to attempt to determine the Encapsulation types offered by your ISP.

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Click Start to begin scanning for encapsulation types offered by your ISP. If the scan is successful you will then be presented with a list of supported options:

Select the desired option from the list and click Apply to return to the Quick Start interface to continue configuring your ISP connection. Please note that the contents of this list will vary, depending on what is supported by your ISP.

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Configuration

When you click this item, you will be able to following sub-items to configure the ADSL router.

- LAN, Wan, System, Firewall, VPN, VoIP, QoS, Virtual Server, Time Schedule and Advanced

These functions are described below in the following sections.

LAN - Local Area Network

Here are the items within the LAN section: Bridge Interface, Ethernet, IP Alias, Ethernet Client Filter,

Wireless, Wireless Security, Wireless Client Filter, Port Settings and DHCP Server.

Bridge Interface

You can setup member ports for each VLAN group under Bridge Interface section. From the example, two VLAN groups need to be created.

Ethernet: P1 (Port 1)

Ethernet1: P2, P3 and P4 (Port 2, 3, 4). Uncheck P2, P3, P4 from Ethernet VLAN port first.

Note: You should setup each VLAN group with caution. Each Bridge Interface is arranged in this order.

Bridge Interface VLAN Port (Always starts with)

Ethernet P1 / P2 / P3 / P4 Ethernet1 P2 / P3 / P4 Ethernet2 P3 / P4 Ethernet3 P4

Management Interface: To specify which VLAN group is allowed to do device management - i.e web management.

Note: NAT/NAPT can be applied to management interface only.

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Ethernet

Primary IP Address

IP Address: The default IP on this router.

SubNetmask: The default subnet mask on this router.

RIP: RIP v1, RIP v2, and RIP v2 Multicast. Check to enable RIP function.

IP Alias

This function supports to create multiple virtual IP interfaces on this router. this helps if you wish to connect two or more local networks using different IP ranges to internet via the router. In this case, an additional internal router is not required.

IP Address: Specify an IP address on this virtual interface.

SubNetmask: Specify a subnet mask on this virtual interface.

Security Interface: Specify the firewall setting on this virtual interface.

Internal: The network is behind NAT. All traffic will do network address translation (NAT) when sending

out to Internet (if NAT is enabled).

External: There is no NAT on this IP interface and it is connected to the Internet directly. This can be used when your ISP provides multiple public IP addresses.

DMZ: Specify this network as a DMZ area. There is no NAT on this interface.

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Ethernet Client Filter

The Ethernet Client Filter supports up to 16 Ethernet network machines and helps you to manage your network control, accepting traffic from specific authorized machines or restricting unwanted machine(s) from access your LAN.

There are no pre-define Ethernet MAC address filter rules; you can add the filter rules that meet your requirements.

Ethernet Client Filter: Default setting is Disable.

~ Allowed: check to authorize a specific device to access your LAN by insert the MAC Address in the space provided or click

~ Blocked: To prevent unwanted device accessing your LAN, insert the MAC Address in the space provided or click

The maximum number of clients is 16. The MAC addresses are 6 bytes long; they should be presented only in hexadecimal characters. The number 0 - 9 and letters a - f are acceptable.

Note: Follow the MAC Address Format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. Semicolon ( : ) must be included.

Candidates: automatically detects devices connected to the router through the Ethernet. .

. Make sure your PC’s MAC is listed.

. Make sure your PC’s MAC is not listed.

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Active PC in LAN displays a list of individual Ethernet device’s IP Address & MAC Address which are connected to the router.

You can easily allow or block a computer by checking the box next to the IP address. Then click Add to insert to the Ethernet Client Filter table. The maximum number of Ethernet clients is 16.

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Parameters

WLAN Service: Default setting is Enable. If you do not have any wireless devises (802.11g or 802.11b) on your network, select Disable.

Mode: The default setting is 802.11b+g (Mixed mode). If you do not know what type of wireless devises you have, or have both 11g and 11b devices on your network, then keep the default setting (mixed mode). From the drop-down menu, you can select 802.11g if you have only 11g clients on your network or if you have only 11b clients on your network, then select 802.11b.

ESSID: The ESSID is the unique name of a wireless access point (AP) used to distinguish it from other

AP’s. For security purposes, change the default AP ID (wlan-ap) to a unique ID name. The ESSID is case sensitive and must not excess 32 characters. Make sure your wireless clients have exactly the same ESSID as the AP so that you will be able to connect to it .

Note: It is case sensitive and must not excess 32 characters.

ESSID Broadcast: ESSID Broadcast is the function that controls the Routes transmission of its ESSID.

This transmission enables wireless clients to detect the presence of the AP when they search for AP;s to connect to. The default setting is Enabled.

~ Disable: If you do not want broadcast your ESSID. Any client using “any” wireless setting cannot discover the Access Point (AP) of your router.

~ Enable: Any client using the “any” setting can discover the Access Point (AP).

Regulation Domain: There are seven Regulation Domains for you to choose from, including North

America (N.America), Europe, France, etc. The Channel ID will be different based on this setting.

Channel ID: Select the wireless connection ID channel that you would like to use. Use the Scan Channel Usage to help to select non-occupied wireless channel.

~ Scan Channel Usage: Wireless channel scan takes up to 14 seconds to survey the wireless channels In the surrounding area. The result will show which of the wireless channels are already

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being used , and wich are available for use.

Note: Wireless performance will be degraded if you select a channel that is already being occupied by other AP(s).

TX PowerLevel: This function enhances the wireless transmitting signal strength. Users may adjust this power level from minimum 0 up to maximum 255.

Note: Maximum power Level is not necessarily the best choice in all cases. choose the most suitable level for your network and environment.

Connected: Shown as true or false. This is the connection status between the wireless card and the network.

AP MAC Address: this is the unique hardware address of the Access Point.

AP Firmware Version: The Access Point firmware version.

Wireless Distribution System (WDS)

This is a wireless access point mode that enables wireless linking and communication with other access points. It is easy to install - simply define the peer AP’s MAC address. The WDS system gives a cost saving and flexible method of extending wireless range, since no extra wireless client device is required to bridge between two access points. Using WDS, the user can extend an existing wired or wireless infrastructure network to create a larger network.

In addition, the WDS connection can provide network security in WEP mode. The WEP key encryption must be the same for both access points.

WDS Service: The default setting is Disabled. Check Enable radio button to activate this function.

Peer WDS MAC Address: this is the associated AP’s MAC Address. It is important that your peer’s AP

must include your MAC address in order to allow the AP’s to acknowledge and communicate with each other.

Note: For MAC Address, Semicolon ( : ) must be included.

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Wireless Security

You can disable or enable WPA or WEP for protecting your wireless network. The default mode of wireless security is Enabled. And the default security mode is WPA

WPA-PSK (TKIP) / WPA-PSK (AES) Pre-Shared Key

WPA Algorithms: There are two types of WPA-PSK security : WPA1 and WPA2. WPA1 adopts the TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encrypted algorithm, which incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC), to provide protection against hackers. The WPA2 adopts the CCMP (Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code Protocol) of the AES (Advanced Encryption Security) algorithm.

WPA Shared Key: The key for network authentication. The input format is in character style and key size should be in the range between 8 and 63 characters. By default, your Router is provided with a unique Key. This key is also given on a label on the underside of your router/

Group Key Renewal: The time interval for changing the security key automatically between wireless client and Access Point (AP). Default value is 3600 seconds.

Idle Timeout: The default idle timeout is 3600 seconds. The timeout value is for when no data traffic is send or received. If Router detects no traffic on the wireless interface, it will start a timer, and drop the session when the timer reaches the defined timeout value. A new session will be established when further data is sent.

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WEP Encryption: To prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the network, the router offers highly secure data encryption, known as WEP. If you require high security for transmissions, there are two alternatives to select from: WEP 64 and WEP 128. WEP 128 will offer increased security over WEP 64.

Passphrase: This is used to generate WEP keys automatically based upon the input string and a pre-defined algorithm in WEP64 or WEP128. Default Used WEP Key: Select the encryption key ID; please refer to Key (1~4) below.

Key (1-4): Enter the key to encrypt wireless data. To allow encrypted data transmission, the WEP Encryption Key values on all wireless stations must be the same as the router. There are four keys for your selection. The input format is in HEX style, 5 and 13 HEX codes are required for WEP64 and WEP128 respectively, the separator is “-“. For example, using WEP64, 11-22-33-44-55 is a valid key, whilst 1122334455 is invalid.

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Wireless Client / MAC Address Filter

The MAC Address supports up to 16 wireless network machines and helps you to manage your network control to accept traffic from specific authorized machines or to restrict unwanted machine(s) from accessing your LAN.

There are no pre-define MAC Address filter rules; you can add the filter rules that meet your requirements.

Wireless Client Filter: Default setting is Disable.

~ Allowed: To authorize a specific device accessing your LAN, insert the devises MAC Address in the space provided, or click

~ Blocked: To prevent unwanted devices from accessing the LAN, insert the MAC Address of an unwanted computer into the space provided, or click

MAC is not listed.

The maximum number of clients is 16. MAC addresses are 6 bytes long; they are presented only in hexadecimal format. The number 0 - 9 and letters a - f are acceptable. MAC addresses are 6 bytes long

Note: Follow the MAC Address Format xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. Semicolon ( : ) must be included.

Candidates: This function automatically detects devices connected to the router through the Wireless

AP . .

→Associated Wireless Clients

. Make sure your computer’s MAC is listed.

. Make sure your computer’s

Associate Wireless Client displays a list of individual wireless device’s MAC Address that are currently connected to the router.

You can easily add a particular client to the Allow or Block list by checking the box next to the MAC

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address and selecting Add to insert to the client into the Wireless Client (MAC Address) Filter table.

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Port Setting

This section allows you to configure the settings for the router’s Ethernet ports to solve some of the compatibility problems that may be encountered while connecting to the Internet, as well as allowing users to tweak the performance of their network.

Port # Connection Type: this is where you can customize the connection type of each of the routers Ethernet ports. There are Six options to choose from: Auto, disable, 10M half-duplex, 10M

full-duplex, 100M half-duplex, 100M full-duplex and Disable. Sometimes, there are Ethernet compatibility problems with legacy Ethernet devices, and you can configure a particular Ethernet port to one of the different types to solve compatibility issues. The default is Auto, which users should keep unless there are specific problems with computers not being able to access your LAN.

IPv4 TOS priority Control (Advanced users): TOS, Type of Services, is the 2

octet of an IP packet.

Bits 6-7 of this octet are reserved and bit 0-5 are used to specify the priority of the packet.

This feature uses bits 0-5 to classify the packet’s priority. If the packet is high priority, it will flow first and will not be constrained by the Rate Limit. Therefore, when this feature is enabled, the router’s Ethernet switch will check the 2

octet of each IP packet. If the value in the TOS field matches the checked values

in the table (0 to 63), this packet will be treated as high priority.

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DHCP Server

You can disable or enable the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server or enable the router’s DHCP relay functions. The DHCP protocol allows your router to dynamically assign IP addresses to computers on your network if they are configured to obtain IP addresses automatically.

To disable the router’s DHCP Server, check Disabled and click Next, then click Apply. When the DHCP Server is disabled you will need to manually assign a fixed IP address to each Computer on your network, and set the default gateway for each computer to the IP address of the router (by default this is 10.0.0.2).

To configure the router’s DHCP Server, check DHCP Server and click Next. You can then configure parameters of the DHCP Server including the IP pool (starting IP address and ending IP address to be allocated to Computers on your network), lease time for each assigned IP address (the period of time the IP address assigned will be valid), DNS IP address and the gateway IP address. These details are sent to the DHCP client (i.e. your PC) when it requests an IP address from the DHCP server. Click Apply to enable this function. If you check “Use Router as a DNS Server”, the ADSL Router will perform the domain name lookup, find the IP address from the outside network automatically and forward it back to the requesting PC in your LAN (your Local Area Network).

If you check DHCP Relay Agent and click Next, then you will have to enter the IP address of the DHCP server which will assign an IP address back to the DHCP client on your LAN. Use this function only if advised to do so by your network administrator or ISP.

Click Apply to enable this function.

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WAN - Wide Area Network

WAN refers to your Wide Area Network connection, i.e. your router’s connection to your ISP and the Internet. Here are the items within the WAN section: ISP, DNS and ADSL.

ISP

The factory default is PPPoE. Telkom uses this access protocol. If you wish to change any of these parameters, click Edit. If your ISP does not use PPPoE, you can change the default WAN connection entry by clicking Change.

Some ISP may provide more services via different WAN connections. In this case, you can create more than 1 connection by clicking Create. The device can support maximum up to 8 WAN connections.

Note: The application of multiple WAN connections is depend on your Service Provider.

A simpler alternative is to select Quick Start from the main menu on the left. Please see the Quick Start section of the manual for more information.

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Description: User-definable name for the connection.

VPI and VCI: Enter the information provided by your ISP.

ATM Class: The Quality of Service for ATM layer.

NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through

a single IP account, sharing a single IP address. If users on your LAN have public IP addresses and can access the Internet directly, the NAT function can be disabled.

Encapsulation method: Selects the encapsulation format, the default is LLC Bridged. Select the option provided by your ISP.

IP Assignment

~ Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP client: specify if the Router can get an IP address from the ISP (Internet Service Provider) automatically.

~ Use the following IP Address: Specify the IP address manually; the IP should be given to you

by your ISP.

RIP: RIP v1, RIP v2, and RIP v2 Multicast. Check to enable RIP function.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific headers)

that IP will attempt to send through the interface.

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RFC 1483 Bridged Connections

Description: User-definable name for the connection.

VPI and VCI: Enter the information provided by your ISP.

ATM Class: The Quality of Service for ATM layer.

Encapsulation method: Select the encapsulation format, this is provided by your ISP.

Acceptable Frame Type: Specify what kind of traffic can through this connection, all traffic or only VLAN

tagged traffic.

Filter Type: Specify the type of ethernet filtering performed by the named bridge interface.

All Allows all types of ethernet packets through the port. Ip Allows only IP/ARP types of ethernet packets through the port. Pppoe Allows only PPPoE types of ethernet packets through the port.

PVID for Untagged Frames: PVID is known as Port VLAN Identifier. When an untagged packet is

received by input port(s), this packet will be tagged with specified PVID. The valid value range for PVID is 1~4094.

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Description: User-definable name for the connection.

VPI/VCI: Enter the information provided by your ISP.

ATM Class: The Quality of Service for ATM layer.

NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through

a single IP account, sharing a single IP address. If users on your LAN have public IP addresses and can access the Internet directly, the NAT function can be disabled.

Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP. You can input up to 128 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). This will usually be in the format of “username@ispname” instead of simply “username”.

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. You can input up to 128 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

IP Address: Specify IP addresses that are allowed to logon and access the router’s web server..

Note: IP 0.0.0.0 indicates all users who are connected to this router are allowed to logon to the device and modify

data.

Authentication Protocol Type: Default is Chap (Auto). Your ISP will advise you whether to use Chap or Pap.

Connection:

~ Always on: If you want the router to establish a PPPoA session when starting up and to automatically re-establish the PPPoA session when disconnected by the ISP.

~ Connect on Demand: If you want to establish a PPPoA session only when there is a packet requesting access to the Internet (i.e. when a program on your computer attempts to access the Internet).

Idle Timeout: Auto-disconnect the broadband firewall gateway when there is no activity on the line for a predetermined period of time.

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~ Detail: You can define destination port and packet type (TCP/UDP) information that will not result in the router checking the timer. It allows you to set which outgoing traffic will not trigger and reset the idle timer.

RIP: RIP v1, RIP v2, and RIP v2 Multicast. Check to enable RIP function.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific headers)

that IP will attempt to send through the interface.

Advanced Options (PPPoA)

LLC Header: Selects encapsulation mode, select true for using LLC or false for using VC-Mux.

Create Route: This setting specifies whether a route is added to the system after IPCP (Internet Protocol

Control Protocol) negotiation is completed. If set to enabled, a route will be created which directs packets

to the remote end of the PPP link.

Specific Route: This setting specifies whether the route created when a PPP link comes up is a specific

or default route. If set to enabled, the route created will only apply to packets for the subnet at the remote

end of the PPP link. The address of this subnet is obtained during IPCP negotiation.

Subnet Mask: This sets the subnet mask used for the local IP interface connected to the PPP transport.

If the value 0.0.0.0 is supplied, the netmask will be calculated from the class of the IP address obtained

during IPCP negotiation.

Route Mask: This sets the subnet mask used by the route that is created when a PPP link comes up. If it

is set to 0.0.0.0, the subnet mask is determined by the IP address of the remote end of the link. The class

of the IP address is obtained during IPCP (Internet Protocol Control Protocol) negotiation.

MRU: Maximum Receive Unit. This is negotiated during the LCP protocol stage.

Discover Primary / Secondary DNS: This setting enables/disables whether the primary/secondary DNS

server address is requested from a remote PPP peer using IPCP. The default setting for this command is

enabled.

Give DNS to Relay: This controls whether the PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) can request

the DNS server IP address for a remote PPP peer. Once IPCP has discovered the DNS server IP address, it automatically gives the address to the local DNS relay so that a connection can be established.

Give DNS to Client: Controls whether the PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) can request a DNS server IP address for a remote PPP peer. Once IPCP has discovered the DNS server IP address, it automatically gives the address to the local DNS client so that a connection can be established.

Give DNS to DHCP Server: Similar to the above, but gives the DNS server address to the DHCP server.

Discover Primary NBNS / Discover Secondary NBNS: This setting enables/disables whether the

primary/secondary NBNS server address is requested from a remote PPP peer using IPCP. The default setting for this command is disabled.

Discover Subnet Mask: This specifies if the subnet mask given by IPCP negotiation process is to be used.

Give Subnet Mask To DHCP Server: Enable to change your DHCP Server settings by using the given information in IPCP negotiation process.

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Description: User-definable name for the connection.

VPI/VCI: Enter the information provided by your ISP.

ATM Class: The Quality of Service for ATM layer.

NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through

a single IP account, sharing a single IP address. If users on your LAN have public IP addresses and can access the Internet directly, the NAT function can be disabled.

IP Assignment

~ Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP client: This specifies if the router is to get an IP address from the ISP (Internet Service Provider) automatically.

~ Use the following IP Address: this is to specify the IP address manually; this IP should be

given by your ISP.

RIP: RIP v1, RIP v2, and RIP v2 Multicast. Check to enable RIP function.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific headers)

that IP will attempt to send through the interface.

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PPPoE Connections

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Description: User-definable name for this connection.

VPI/VCI: Enter the information provided by your ISP. The Telkom standard settings are 8 and 35.

ATM Class: The Quality of Service for ATM layer.

NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through

a single ISP account, sharing a single IP address. If users on your LAN have public IP addresses and can access the Internet directly, the NAT function can be disabled.

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. You can input up to 128 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Service Name: This item is for identification purposes. If it is required, your ISP will provide you the information. Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters.

IP Address: This specifies if the router can get an IP address from the Internet Server Provider (ISP) automatically or not. Please click Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP (default setting) client to enable the DHCP client function or click Specify an IP address to disable the DHCP client function, and specify the IP address manually. To connect to the Telkom network, please leave this at the default value .

Authentication Protocol: Default is Chap(Auto). Your ISP will advise you whether to use Chap or Pap.

Connection

~ Always on: If you want the router to establish a PPPoE session when starting up and to automatically re-establish the PPPoE session when disconnected by the ISP.

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~ Connect on Demand: If you want to establish a PPPoE session only when there is a packet requesting access to the Internet (i.e. when a program on your computer attempts to access the Internet).

Idle Timeout: Auto-disconnect the router when there is no activity on the line for a predetermined period of time.

RIP: RIP v1, RIP v2, and RIP v2 Multicast. Check to enable RIP function.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific headers)

that IP will attempt to send through the interface.

Advanced Options (PPPoE)

LLC Header: Selects encapsulation mode. Select true to use LLC or false to use VC-Mux.

Create Route: This setting specifies whether a route is added to the system after IPCP (Internet Protocol

Control Protocol) negotiation is completed. If set to enabled, a route will be created which directs packets

to the remote end of the PPP link.

Specific Route: This specifies whether the route created when a PPP link comes up is a specific or

default route. If set to enabled, the route created will only apply to packets for the subnet at the remote

end of the PPP link. The address of this subnet is obtained during IPCP negotiation.

Subnet Mask: This sets the subnet mask used for the local IP interface connected to the PPP transport.

If the value 0.0.0.0 is supplied, the netmask will be calculated from the class of the IP address obtained

during IPCP negotiation.

Route Mask: This sets the subnet mask used by the route that is created when a PPP link comes up. If it

is set to 0.0.0.0, the subnet mask is determined by the IP address of the remote end of the link. The class

of the IP address is obtained during IPCP (Internet Protocol Control Protocol) negotiation.

MRU: Maximum Receive Unit. This is negotiated during the LCP protocol stage.

Discover Primary / Secondary DNS: This setting enables/disables whether the primary/secondary DNS

server address is requested from a remote PPP peer using IPCP. The default setting for this command is

enabled.

Give DNS to Relay: This controls whether the PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) can

request the DNS server IP address for a remote PPP peer. Once IPCP has discovered the DNS server IP address, it automatically gives the address to the local DNS relay so that a connection can be established.

Give DNS to Client: This controls whether the PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) can request a DNS server IP address for a remote PPP peer. Once IPCP has discovered the DNS server IP address, it automatically gives the address to the local DNS client so that a connection can be established.

Give DNS to DHCP Server: Similar to the above, but gives the DNS server address to the DHCP server.

Discover Primary NBNS / Discover Secondary NBNS: This setting enables/disables whether the

primary/secondary NBNS server address is requested from a remote PPP peer using IPCP. The default setting for this command is disabled.

Discover Subnet Mask: Specifies if the subnet mask given by IPCP negotiation process is to be used.

Give Subnet Mask To DHCP Server: Enable to change your DHCP Server settings by using the given

information in IPCP negotiation process.

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PPPoE with Pass-through Connections

PPPoE with pass-through adopts the following method: PPPoE Routed mode + 1483 Bridge Mode. With pure PPPoE connection, the router can get one WAN address for the router. With the PPPoE and PPPoE pass-through, concurrently, it allows users to have a WAN address assigned to the router but also able to get another WAN IP from their ISP using PPPoE dialer (e.g WinPoETor Windows XP PPPoE Dialer) at the same time.

Description: User-definable name for this connection.

VPI/VCI: Enter the information provided by your ISP.

ATM Class: The Quality of Service for ATM layer.

NAT: The NAT (Network Address Translation) feature allows multiple users to access the Internet through

a single ISP account, sharing a single IP address. If users on your LAN have public IP addresses and can access the Internet directly, the NAT function can be disabled.

Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. You can input up to 128 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Service Name: This item is for identification purposes. If it is required, your ISP will provide you the information. Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters.

IP Address: This specifies if the router can get an IP address from the Internet Server Provider (ISP)

automatically or not. Please click Obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP client to enable the DHCP client functionality or click Specify an IP address to disable the DHCP client functionality, and specify the IP address manually. The setting of this item is specified by your ISP.

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Authentication Protocol: Default is Chap(Auto). Your ISP will advise you whether to use Chap or Pap.

Connection:

~ Always on: If you want the router to establish a PPPoE session when starting up and to automatically re-establish the PPPoE session when disconnected by the ISP.

~ Connect on Demand: If you want to establish a PPPoE session only when there is a packet requesting access to the Internet (i.e. when a program on your computer attempts to access the Internet).

Idle Timeout: Auto-disconnect the broadband firewall gateway when there is no activity on the line for a predetermined period of time.

~ Detail: You can define destination port and packet type (TCP/UDP) information that will not

result in the router checking the timer. It allows you to set which outgoing traffic will not trigger and reset the idle timer.

~ RIP: RIP v1, RIP v2, and RIP v2 Multicast. Check to enable RIP function.

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. The size of the largest datagram (excluding media-specific headers)

that IP will attempt to send through the interface.

Advanced Options (PPPoE)

LLC Header: Selects encapsulation mode. Select true to use LLC or false to use VC-Mux.

Create Route: This setting specifies whether a route is added to the system after IPCP (Internet Protocol

Control Protocol) negotiation is completed. If set to enabled, a route will be created which directs packets

to the remote end of the PPP link.

Specific Route: This specifies whether the route created when a PPP link comes up is a specific or

default route. If set to enabled, the route created will only apply to packets for the subnet at the remote

end of the PPP link. The address of this subnet is obtained during IPCP negotiation.

Subnet Mask: This sets the subnet mask used for the local IP interface connected to the PPP transport.

If the value 0.0.0.0 is supplied, the netmask will be calculated from the class of the IP address obtained

during IPCP negotiation.

Route Mask: This sets the subnet mask used by the route that is created when a PPP link comes up. If it

is set to 0.0.0.0, the subnet mask is determined by the IP address of the remote end of the link. The class

of the IP address is obtained during IPCP (Internet Protocol Control Protocol) negotiation.

MRU: Maximum Receive Unit. This is negotiated during the LCP protocol stage.

Discover Primary / Secondary DNS: This setting enables/disables whether the primary/secondary DNS

server address is requested from a remote PPP peer using IPCP. The default setting for this command is

enabled.

Give DNS to Relay: This controls whether the PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) can

Give DNS to DHCP Server: Similar to the above, but gives the DNS server address to the DHCP server.

Discover Primary NBNS / Discover Secondary NBNS: This setting enables/disables whether the

primary/secondary NBNS server address is requested from a remote PPP peer using IPCP. The default setting for this command is disabled.

Discover Subnet Mask: Specifies if the subnet mask given by IPCP negotiation process is to be used.

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Give Subnet Mask To DHCP Server: Enable to change your DHCP Server settings by using the given information in IPCP negotiation process.

DNS

A Domain Name System (DNS) contains a mapping table for mapping between Domain Names and IP addresses. On the Internet, every host has a unique and user-friendly name (domain name) such as www.helloworld.com as well as an IP address. An IP address is a 32-bit number in the form of

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, for example 10.0.0.2. You can think of an IP address as a telephone number for devices

on the Internet, and the DNS will allow you to find the telephone number for any particular domain name. As an IP Address is hard to remember, the DNS converts the friendly name into its equivalent IP Address.

You can obtain a Domain Name System (DNS) IP address automatically if your ISP provides it when you logon. To use this automatically supplied DNS check the Enable box. Usually when you choose PPPoE or PPPoA as your WAN - ISP protocol, the ISP will provide the DNS IP address automatically. You may leave the configuration field blank.

Alternatively, your ISP may provide you with an IP address of their DNS. If this is the case, you must enter the DNS IP address manually.

If you choose one of the other three protocols ─ RFC1483 Routed/Bridged or IPoA, please check with your ISP as it may provide you with an IP address for their DNS server. You will need to enter the DNS IP address if you set the DNS of your PC to the LAN IP address of this router.

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Connect Mode: This mode will automatically detect your ADSL line mode, ADSL2+, ADSL2, G.dmt, G.lite, T1.413, AnnexM2 or AnnexM2+. But in some areas, multimode cannot detect the ADSL line mode very well. If it is the case, please adjust the ADSL line code to G.dmt first. If it still fails, ,please check with your ISP for line connect information.

Activate Line: Select false and then select true to activate any new Connect Mode settings.

Coding Gain: This reduces the router’s transmit power and will effect to router’s downstream

performance. General, the higher the gain, the higher the downstream rate, but sometimes a gain that is too high will cause an unstable ADSL connection. The configurable ADSL coding gain is from 0 dB to 7dB, or automatic.

Tx Attenuation: This is the ADSL transmission power that the modem is using. The lower the power the better performance in router’s upstream. Configurable value is between 0~12.

DSP Firmware Version: Current ADSL line code firmware version.

Connected: Display current ADSL line sync status.

Operational Mode: Display current ADSL mode standard (Operational Mode) that your Router is using when ADSL line has sync.

Annex Type: ADSL Annex A, which works over a standard telephone line. Annex B, which works over an ISDN line. In South Africa, we always use Annex A

Upstream: Display current upstream rate of your ADSL line.

Downstream: Display current downstream rate of your ADSL line.

Advanced Options

ADSL Parameters help to interpret your ADSL line statistics.

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SNR Margin: This is known as Signal to Noise Ration Margin. It is the ratio between DSL strength and signal noise. This margin is measured in decibels (dB). Higher the dB figures better the DSL strength is relative to the noise, and better chance to get faster speed. THE HIGHER THE BETTER

Line Attenuation: This measures the signal loss in decibel (dB) between the DSLAM and the router. The lower the attenuation dB figures, the better the DSL strength/speed. THE LOWER THE BETTER.

CRC Errors: It is known as Cyclic Redundancy Check Error. It is the use of checksums to detect transmission errors.

Latency: This includes two channels, Fast and Interleaved. It displays the channel adopted by your ISP.

Capability: There are more combinational ADSL modulation modes to be selected.

~ GDMT: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL1 (G.DMT / G.Lite) only.

~ BIS+: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL2+ only. (If you are ADSL1 subscriber DO NOT select this option).

~ BIS+/T1413: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL2+ and ADSL1 T1.413 only.

~ BIS+/BIS: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL2+ and ADSL2 only.

~ BIS+/BIS/GDMT/T1413: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADSL1 G.DMT & G.Lite & T1.413.

~ BIS+/BIS/T1413: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL2+, ADSL2 and T1.413.

~ BIS+/BIS/GDMT: ADSL connection will be limited to ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADS1 (G.DMT/G.Lite)

only.

~ DISABLE: This disable function will disconnect your ADSL synch. Use it with caution.

S=1/2 Mode: This is a ADSL1 protocol that can increase the downstream speed up to 12Mpb. Please

check further with your ISP if this option can be enabled or not.

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System

Here are the items within the System section: Time Zone, Remote Access, Firmware Upgrade,

Backup/Restore, Restart and User Management.

Time Zone

This router does not have a real time clock on board; instead, it uses the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to get the current time from an SNTP server outside your network. Choose your local time zone, click Enable and click the Apply button. After a successful connection to the Internet, the router will retrieve the correct local time from the SNTP server you have specified. If you prefer to specify an SNTP server other than those in the list, simply enter its IP address as shown above. Your ISP may provide an SNTP server for you to use.

Daylight Saving is also known as Summer Time Period. Many places in the world adopt this during

summer time to move one hour of daylight from morning to the evening in local standard time. Check

Automatic box to automatically set your local time.

Resync Period (in minutes) is the periodic interval the router will wait before it re-synchronizes the

router’s time with that of the specified SNTP server. In order to avoid unnecessarily increasing the load on your specified SNTP server you should keep the poll interval as high as possible – at the absolute minimum every few hours or even days.

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Remote Access

To temporarily permit remote administration of the router (i.e. from outside your LAN), select a time period the router will permit remote access for and click Enable. You may change other configuration options for the web administration interface using Device Management options in the Advanced section of the GUI.

If you wish to permanently enable remote access, choose a time period of 0

minute.

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Firmware Upgrade

Your router’s “firmware” is the software that allows it to operate and provides all its functionality. Think of your router as a dedicated computer, and the firmware as the software it runs. Over time this software may be improved and modified. Your router allows you to upgrade the software it runs to take advantage of these changes.

Clicking on Browse will allow you to select the new firmware image file you have downloaded to your PC. Once the correct file is selected, click Upgrade to update the firmware in your router.

DO NOT power down the router or interrupt the firmware upgrading while

it is still in process. Improper operation could damage the router.

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Backup / Restore

These functions allow you to save and backup your router’s current settings to a file on your Computer, or to restore a previously saved backup. This is useful if you wish to experiment with different settings, knowing that you have a backup handy in the case of any mistakes. It is advisable to backup your router’s settings before making any significant changes to your router’s configuration, as well as before performing a firmware upgrade.

Press Backup to select where on your local computer to save the settings file. You may also change the name of the file when saving if you wish to keep multiple backups.

Press Browse to select a file from your computer to restore. You should only restore settings files that have been generated by the Backup function, and that were created when using the current version of the router’s firmware. Settings files saved to your computer should not be manually edited in any way.

After selecting the settings file you wish to use, pressing Restore will load those settings into the router.

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Restart Router

Click Restart with option Current Settings to reboot your router (and restore your last saved configuration).

If you wish to restart the router using the factory default settings (for example, after a firmware upgrade or

if you have saved an incorrect configuration), select Factory Default Settings to reset to factory default

settings.

You may also reset your router to factory settings by holding the small RESET pinhole button on the back of your router in for more than 6 seconds whilst the router is turned on, and then power cycling your router.

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User Management

In order to prevent unauthorized access to your router’s configuration interface, it requires all users to login with a password. You can set up multiple user accounts, each with their own password.

You are able to Edit existing users and Create new users who are able to access the device’s configuration interface. Once you have clicked on Edit, you are shown the following options:

You can change the user’s password, whether their account is active and valid, as well as add a comment to each user account. These options are the same when creating a user account, with the exception that once created you cannot change the username. You cannot delete the default admin account; however, you can delete any other created accounts by clicking Delete when editing the user.

You are strongly advised to change the password on the default “admin” account when you receive your router, and any time you reset your configuration to Factory Defaults.

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Firewall and Access Control

Your router includes a full SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall for controlling Internet access from your LAN, as well as helping to prevent attacks from hackers. In addition to this, when using NAT, the router acts as a “natural” Internet firewall, as all PCs on your LAN will use private IP addresses that cannot be directly accessed from the Internet.

Firewall: Prevents access from outside your network. The router provides three levels of security support:

NAT natural firewall: This masks LAN users’ IP addresses making them invisible to outside users on the Internet, thus making it much more difficult for a hacker to target any machine on your network. This natural firewall is on when NAT function is enabled.

When using the Virtual Servers function, your PCs will be exposed to the degree specified in your Virtual Server settings, provided that the ports specified are opened in your firewall packet filter settings.

Firewall Security and Policy (General Settings): Inbound direction of Packet Filter rules to prevent

unauthorized WAN computers or applications accessing your local network from the Internet.

Intrusion Detection: Enable Intrusion Detection to detect, prevent and log malicious attacks.

Access Control: Prevents access from computers on your local network:

Firewall Security and Policy (General Settings): Outbound direction of Packet Filter rules to prevent

unauthorized LAN computers or applications accessing the Internet.

URL Filter: Blocks computers on your local network from unwanted websites.

Here are the items within the Firewall section: General Settings, Packet Filter, Intrusion Detection,

URL Filter, IM/P2P Blocking and Firewall Log.

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General Settings

You can choose not to enable the Firewall and still have access to URL Filter and IM/P2P Blocking, or you can enable the Firewall using preset filter rules and modify the port filter rules as required. The Packet Filter is used to filter packets based-on Applications (Port) or IP addresses.

There are four options when you enable the Firewall, they are:

~ All blocked/User-defined: No pre-defined port or address filter rules by default, meaning that all inbound (Internet to LAN) and outbound (LAN to Internet) packets will be blocked. Users have to add their own filter rules for further access to the Internet.

~ High/Medium/Low security level: The predefined port filter rules for High, Medium and Low security are displayed in Port Filters of Packet Filter.

Select either High, Medium or Low security level to enable the Firewall. The only difference between these three security levels is the preset port filter rules in the Packet Filter. Firewall functionality is the same for all levels; it is only the list of preset port filters that changes between each setting. For more detailed on level of preset port filter information, refer to Table 1: Predefined Port Filter.

If you choose one of the preset security levels and add custom filters, this level of filter rules will be saved and you do not need to re-configure the rules again if you disable or switch to other firewall level.

The “Block WAN Request” is a stand-alone function and not related to whether security is enabled or disabled. Mostly this is used to preventing a hacker on the WAN from using any scan tools..

Attempting to perform this action remotely may result in blocking of all access to configuration and managment of the device from the Internet. Use this with caution when connecting over the WAN

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Packet Filter

This function is only available when the firewall function is enabled and one of these four security levels is chosen (All blocked, High, Medium and Low). The preset port filter rules in the Packet Filter must be modified according to the level of Firewall which is selected. See Table1: Predefined Port Filter for more detail information.

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Example: Predefined Port Filters Rules

The predefined port filter rules for High, Medium and Low security levels are listed. See Table 1.

Note: Firewall – For Blocked/User-defined, you must define and create the port filter rules yourself. No predefined rules are configured for these modes.

Table 1: Predefined Port Filter

Port Number Firewall - Low Firewall - Medium Firewall – High

Application Protocol

Start End Inbound Outbound Inbound Outbound Inbound Outbound

HTTP(80) TCP(6) 80 80 NO YES NO YES NO YES

DNS (53) UDP(17) 53 53 NO YES NO YES NO YES

DNS (53) TCP(6) 53 53 NO YES NO YES NO YES

FTP(21) TCP(6) 21 21 NO YES NO YES NO NO

Telnet(23) TCP(6) 23 23 NO YES NO YES NO NO

SMTP(25) TCP(6) 25 25 NO YES NO YES NO YES

POP3(110) TCP(6) 110 110 NO YES NO YES NO YES

NEWS(NNTP)

(Network News Transfer Protocol)

TCP(6) 119 119 NO YES NO YES NO NO

RealAudio/ RealVideo

UDP(17)

7070 7070 YES YES YES YES NO NO

(7070)

PING ICMP(1) N/A N/A NO YES NO YES NO YES

H.323(1720) TCP(6) 1720 1720 YES YES NO YES NO NO

T.120(1503) TCP(6) 1503 1503 YES YES NO YES NO NO

SSH(22) TCP(6) 22 22 NO YES NO YES NO NO

NTP /SNTP UDP(17) 123 123 NO YES NO YES NO YES

HTTP/HTTP Proxy

TCP(6)

8080 8080 NO YES NO NO NO NO

(8080)

HTTPS(443) TCP(6) 443 443 NO YES NO YES N/A N/A

ICQ (5190) TCP(6) 5190 5190 YES YES N/A N/A N/A N/A

MSN (1863) TCP(6) 1863 1863 YES YES N/A N/A N/A N/A

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MSN (7001) UDP(17) 7001 7001 YES YES N/A N/A N/A N/A

MSN VEDIO (9000)

TCP(6)

9000 9000 NO YES N/A N/A N/A N/A

Inbound: Internet to LAN ; Outbound: LAN to Internet. YES: Allowed ; NO: Blocked ; N/A: Not Applicable

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Rule Name: Specify a User-defined description identifying this entry or click

to select

existing predefined rules. The maximum name length is 32 characters.

Time Schedule: This is the user-defined time period applicable to the rule. You may specify a time schedule for your prioritization policy. For setup and detail, refer to Time Schedule section

Source IP Address(es) / Destination IP Address(es): This is the Address-Filter used to allow or block

traffic to/from particular IP address(es). Selecting the Subnet Mask of the IP address range you wish to allow/block the traffic to or form; set IP address and Subnet Mask to 0.0.0.0 to inactive the Address-Filter

rule. (such as when you are setting up a port filter rule that is applicable to all hosts)

Tip: To block access, to/from a single IP address, enter that IP address as the Host IP Address and

use a Host Subnet Mask of “255.255.255.255”.

Typ e: It is the packet protocol type used by the application, select TCP, UDP or both TCP/UDP.

Source Port: This Port or Port Range defines the port allowed to be used by the Remote/WAN to

connect to the application. The default is 0 ~ 65535. It is recommended that this option only be configured by advanced users.

Destination Port: This is the Port (or Port Range) that is defined by the application.

Inbound / Outbound: Select Allow or Block to control access to the Internet (“Outbound”) or from

the Internet (“Inbound”).

Click the Apply button to apply your changes.

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Rule Name: Specifies a user-defined description identifying this entry or click

to select

existing predefined rules.

Time Schedule: this is the user-defined time period applicable to the rule. You may specify a time schedule for your prioritization policy. For setup and detail, refer to Time Schedule section

Protocol Number: Insert the port number, i.e. GRE 47.

Inbound / Outbound: Select Allow or Block to control access to the Internet (“Outbound”) or from

the Internet (“Inbound”).

Click the Apply button to apply your changes.

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Example: Configuring your firewall to allow for a publicly accessible web server on your LAN

The predefined port filter rule for HTTP (TCP port 80) is the same no matter whether the firewall is set to a high, medium or low security level. To setup a web server located on the local network when the firewall is enabled, you have to configure the Port Filters setting for HTTP.

As you can see from the diagram below, when the firewall is enabled with one of the three presets (Low/Medium/High), inbound HTTP access is not allowed which means remote access through HTTP to your router is not allowed.

Note: Inbound indicates accessing from Internet to LAN and Outbound is from LAN to the Internet.

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Configuring Packet Filter:

1. Click Port Filters. You will then be presented with the predefined port filter rules screen (in this case,

for the low security level) shown below:

Note: You may edit the predefined rule instead of deleting it. This is an example showing to how you add a filter on your own.

Click Delete

2. Click Delete to delete the existing HTTP rule.

3. Click Add TCP/UDP Filter.

4. Input the Rule Name, Time Schedule, Source/Destination IP, Type, Source/Destination Port,

Inbound and Outbound.

Example:

Application: Cindy_HTTP Time Schedule: Always On Source / Destination IP Address(es): 0.0.0.0 (I do not wish to active the address-filter, instead I

use the port-filter)

Type: TCP (Please refer to Table1: Predefined Port Filter) Source Port: 0-65535 (I allow all ports to connect with the application)) Redirect Port: 80-80 (This is Port defined for HTTP) Inbound / Outbound: Allow

Click Add TCP/UDP Filter

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5. The new port filter rule for HTTP is shown below:

6. Configure your Virtual Server (“port forwarding”) settings so that incoming HTTP requests on port 80

will be forwarded to the PC running your web server:

Note: For how to configure the HTTP in Virtual Server mode , go to Add Virtual Server in the Virtual Server section for more details.

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Intrusion Detection

The router’s Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is used to detect hacker attacks and intrusion attempts

from the Internet. If the IDS function of the firewall is enabled, inbound packets are filtered and blocked depending on whether they are detected as possible hacker attacks, intrusion attempts or other connections that the router determines to be suspicious.

Blacklist: If the router detects a possible attack, the source IP or destination IP address will be added to the Blacklist. Any further attempts using this IP address will be blocked for the time period specified as the Block Duration. The default setting for this function is disable. Some attack types are denied

immediately without using the Blacklist function, such as Land attack and Echo/CharGen scan.

Intrusion Detection: If enabled, IDS will block Smurf attack attempts. Default is disable.

Block Duration:

~ Victim Protection Block Duration: This is the duration for blocking Smurf attacks. Default

value is 600 seconds.

~ Scan Attack Block Duration: This is the duration for blocking hosts that attempt a possible

Scan attack. Scan attack types include X’mas scan, IMAP SYN/FIN scan and similar attempts.

Default value is 86400 seconds.

~ DoS Attack Block Duration: This is the duration for blocking hosts that attempt a possible

Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Possible DoS attacks this attempts to block include Ascend Kill and

WinNuke. Default value is 1800 seconds.

Max TCP Open Handshaking Count: This is a threshold value to decide whether a SYN Flood attempt

is occurring or not. Default value is 100 TCP SYN per seconds.

Max PING Count: This is a threshold value to decide whether an ICMP Echo Storm is occurring or not.

Default value is 15 ICMP Echo Requests (PING) per second.

Max ICMP Count: This is a threshold to decide whether an ICMP flood is occurring or not. Default value

is 100 ICMP packets per seconds except ICMP Echo Requests (PING).

For SYN Flood, ICMP Echo Storm and ICMP flood, IDS will just warn the user in the Event Log. The

router cannot protect against such attacks.

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Table 2: Hacker attack types recognized by the IDS

Intrusion Name Detect Parameter Blacklist

Ascend Kill Ascend Kill data Src IP DoS Yes Yes

TCP

WinNuke

Smurf

Land attack SrcIP = DstIP Yes Yes

Echo/CharGen Scan

Echo Scan

CharGen Scan

X’mas Tree Scan TCP Flag: X’mas Src IP Scan Yes Yes

IMAP SYN/FIN Scan

Port 135, 137~139, Flag: URG

ICMP type 8 Des IP is broadcast

UDP Echo Port and CharGen Port

UDP Dst Port = Echo(7)

UDP Dst Port = CharGen(19)

TCP Flag: SYN/FIN DstPort: IMAP(143) SrcPort: 0 or 65535

Src IP DoS Yes Yes

Dst IP

Yes Yes

Src IP Scan Yes Ye s

Type of Block Duration

Victim Protection

Drop Packet Show Log

Yes Yes

TCP,

SYN/FIN/RST/ACK Scan

Net Bus Scan

Back Orifice Scan

SYN Flood

ICMP Flood

ICMP Echo

Src IP: Source IP Src Port: Source Port Dst Port: Destination Port Dst IP: Destination IP

No Existing session

nd Scan Hosts

more than five.

TCP No Existing session DstPort = Net Bus 12345,12346, 3456

UDP, DstPort = Orifice Port (31337)

Max TCP Open Handshaking Count (Default 100 c/sec)

Max ICMP Count (Default 100 c/sec)

Max PING Count (Default 15 c/sec)

Src IP Scan Yes Ye s

SrcIP Scan Yes Yes

Yes

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URL (Uniform Resource Locator – e.g. an address in the form of http://www.abcde.com

http://www.example.com

) filter rules allow you to prevent users on your network from accessing particular

websites by their URL. There are no pre-defined URL filter rules; you can add filter rules to meet your requirements.

Enable/Disable: To enable or disable the URL Filter feature.

Block Mode: A list of the URL filter rule time modes from which you can choose . The default is set to Always On.

~ Disabled: No action will be performed by the Block Mode.

~ Always On: Action is enabled. URL filter rules will be monitoring and checking at all hours of

the day.

~ TimeSlot1 ~ TimeSlot16: these are user-defined time periods. You may specify the time

period during which the URL filter rules apply, i.e. during working hours. For setup and details, refer to Time Schedule section.

Keywords Filtering: Allows blocking by specific keywords within a particular URL rather than having to specify a complete URL (e.g. to block any image called “advertisement.gif”). When enabled, your specified keywords list will be checked to see if any keywords are present in URLs accessed to determine if the connection attempt should be blocked. Please note that the URL filter blocks web browser (HTTP) connection attempts using port 80 only.

For example, if the URL is http://www.abc.com/abcde.html

, it will be dropped if the keyword “abcde”

occurs in the URL.

Domains Filtering: This function checks the whole URL (not the IP address) in URLs accessed against your list of domains to block or allow. If it is matched, the URL request will be sent (Trusted) or dropped (Forbidden). For this function to be activated, both check-boxes must be checked. Here is the checking procedure:

1. The router checks the domain in the URL to determine if it is in the trusted list. If it is, the connection attempt is sent to correct the remote web server.

2. If not, the router checks if the domain is listed in the forbidden list. If it is, then the

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connection attempt will be dropped.

3. If the packet does not match either of the above two items, it is sent to the remote web server.

4. Please note that the completed URL, “www” + domain name should be specified. For example to block traffic to www.google.com.au “www.google.com

”

, enter “www.google” or

In the example below, the URL request for www.abc.com

will be sent to the remote web server because it is listed in the trusted list, whilst the URL request for www.google because www.google

is in the forbidden list.

or www.google.com will be dropped,

Example: Andy wishes to disable all WEB traffic except for ones listed in the trusted domain, which

would prevent Bobby from accessing other web sites. Andy selects both check boxes in Domain Filtering and thinks that this will stop Bobby. But Bobby knows this function, Domain Filter ing, ONLY

disables all WEB traffic except for Trusted Domain, BUT not connections using IP addresses. In this situation, the Block surfing by IP address function can be handy and helpful to Andy. Now, Andy can prevent Bobby from accessing sites, both by IP and by domain name.

Restrict URL Features: This function enhances your URL rules.

~ Block Java Applet: This function can block Web content that includes a Java Applet. This is to prevent someone who wants to damage your system via standard HTTP protocol.

~ Block surfing by IP address: This prevents someone who uses the IP address as URL from skipping the Domains Filtering function. This is only Activate if Domain Filtering is enabled.

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IM / P2P Blocking

IM, short for Instant Messaging, is required to use client program software that allows users to communicate, exchanging text message, with other IM users, in real time, over the Internet. A P2P application, known as Peer-to-Peer, is a group of computer users who share files to specific groups of people across the Internet. Both Instant Messaging and Peer-to-Peer applications make communication faster and easier, but your network can become increasingly insecure at the same time. This router’s IM and P2P blocking system helps users to restrict LAN computers from access to the commonly used IM, Yahoo and MSN, and P2P, BitTorrent and eDonkey, applications over the Internet.

Instant Message Blocking: The default is Disabled.

~ Disabled: The Instant Messaging blocking function is not activated. No blocking will be

Performed.

~ Always On: The Instant Messaging blocking function is activated. Blocking is enabled.

~ TimeSlot1 ~ TimeSlot16: These are user-defined time periods. You may specify the time

period during which the blocking is active, i.e. during working hours. For setup and details, refer to Time Schedule section.

Yahoo/MSN Messenger: Select this box to block either Yahoo and/or MSN Messenger. Be sure that you have enabled

Peer to Peer Blocking: The default is Disabled.

~ Disabled: The Instant Messaging blocking function is not active. No connections will be blocked

~ Always On The Instant Messaging blocking function is activated. Blocking is enabled.

~ TimeSlot1 ~ TimeSlot16: These are user-defined time periods. You may specify the time

period during which the blocking is active, i.e. during working hours. For setup and details, refer to Time Schedule section.

BitTorrent / eDonkey: Select this box to block either Bit Torrent and/or eDonkey. To be sure you have first enabled

the Instant Message Blocking first.

the Peer to Peer Blocking function.

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Firewall Log

The Firewall Log displays log information of any unexpected action with your firewall settings.

Select the Enable box to activate the logging.

Log information can be seen in the Status – Event Log screen after enabling.

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VPN - Virtual Private Networks

Virtual Private Networks are a way to establish secured communication tunnels to an organization’s network via the Internet. Your router supports three main types of VPN (Virtual Private Network), PPTP,

IPSec and L2TP.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

There are two types of PPTP VPN’s supported; Remote Access and LAN-to-LAN (Please read below for more information.). Click Create to configure a new VPN connection.

After you have created PPTP connection, it’s account status will be displayed. (See example above).

~ Enable / Disable: This function activates or deactivates the PPTP connection. If you wish to disable the tunnel, select the Disable radio button and click on the Apply button to deactivate the connection.

Name: The user-defined name of the connection.

Typ e: This refers to your whether your router operates as a client or a server, select eather Dialout for client, or Dialin for server.

Status: This informs you of your PPTP tunnel connection condition.

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Connection Name: A user-defined name for the connection (e.g. “connection to office”).

Typ e: Select Dial Out if you want your router to operate as a client (connecting to a remote VPN server, e.g. your office server), select Dial In if you want your router to operate as a VPN server.

~ When configuring your router as a Client, enter the remote Server IP Address (or Domain Name) you wish to connection to.

~ When configuring your router as a server, enter the Private IP Address Assigned to Dial in User address.

Username: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the username provided by your Host. If you are a

Dial-In user (server), enter your own username.

Password: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the password provided by your Host. If you are a Dial-In user (server), enter your own password.

PPP Authentication Type: Default is Auto. This is the correct setting if you want the router to determine which authentication type to use, or else you can manually specify CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) or PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) if you know which type the server is using (when acting as a client) When acting as a server, specify the authentication type you want clients connecting to your router to use. When using PAP, the password is sent unencrypted, whilst CHAP encrypts the password before sending, and also allows for challenges at different periods to ensure that an intruder has not replaced the original client.

Data Encryption: Data sent over the VPN connection can be encrypted by an MPPE algorithm. Default is Auto and this means that this setting is negotiated when establishing a connection. Alternativly, you can manually Enable or Disable encryption.

Key Length: The data can be encrypted by MPPE algorithm with 40 bits or 128 bits. Default is Auto which means that it is negotiated when establishing a connection. 128 bit keys provide stronger encryption than 40 bit keys.

Mode: You may select Stateful or Stateless mode. The key will be changed every 256 packets when you select Stateful mode. If you select Stateless mode, the key will be changed in each packet.

Idle Time: Auto-disconnect the VPN connection when there is no activity on the connection for a predetermined period of time. 0 means this connection is always on.

Active as default route: If you select this option while using Dial-out connection, all packets will route

through the VPN tunnel to the Internet; therefore, activating the function may degrade Internet

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Example: Configuring a Remote Access PPTP VPN Dial-out Connection

A company’s office establishes a PPTP VPN connection with a file server located at a separate location. The router is installed in the office, and connected to a couple of PCs and Servers.

Dial-out

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You can either input the IP address (69.1.121.33 in this case) or hostname to reach the server.

Item Function Description

1 Connection Name VPN_PPTP Given name of PPTP connection

Dial out Select Dial out

Server IP Address (or Hostname)

Username username

Password 123456 Auth.Type Chap(Auto) Data Encryption Auto Key Length Auto

Mode stateful

5 Idle Time 0

69.121.1.33 The Dialed server’s IP

Your username & password to access the server

Keep as default value in most of the cases, PPTP server & client will determine the value automatically. Refer to the relevant section of this manual for details if you want to change the setting.

The connection will be disconnected when there Is no traffic in a predefined period of time. Idle time 0 means the connection is always on.

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Connection Name: User-defined description of the connection.

Typ e: Select Dial Out if you want your router to operate as a client (connecting to a remote VPN server, e.g. your office server) or select Dial In operates as a VPN server.

~ When configuring your router as a Client, enter the remote Server IP Address (or Hostname) you wish to connection to.

~ When configuring your router as a server, enter the Private IP Address Assigned to Dial in User address.

Peer Network IP: Enter Peer network IP address.

Netmask: Enter the subnet mask of peer network based on the Peer Network IP setting.

Username: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the username provided by your Host. If you are a

Dial-In user (server), enter your own username.

Password: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the password provided by your Host. If you are a Dial-In user (server), enter your own password.

PPP Authentication Type: Default is Auto. Retain this setting if you want the router to determine the authentication type to use, or else manually specify CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) or PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) if you know which type the server is using (when acting as a client), When acting as a server, select the authentication type you want clients connecting to you to use. When using PAP, the password is sent unencrypted, whilst CHAP encrypts the password before sending, and also allows for challenges at different periods to ensure that the original client has not been replaced by an intruder.

Data Encryption: Data sent over the VPN connection can be encrypted by an MPPE algorithm. Default is Auto, so that this setting is negotiated when establishing a connection. Alternativly, you can manually

Enable or Disable encryption.

Key Length: The data can be encrypted by MPPE algorithm with 40 bits or 128 bits. Default is Auto,

which negotiates the that is used when establishing a connection. 128 bit keys provide stronger encryption than 40 bit keys.

Mode: You may select Stateful or Stateless mode. The key will be changed every 256 packets when you select Stateful mode. If you select Stateless mode, the key will be changed in each packet.

Idle Time: Auto-disconnects the VPN connection when there is no activity on the connection for a predetermined period of time. 0 means this connection is always on.

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Example: Configuring a PPTP LAN-to-LAN VPN Connection

The branch office establishes a PPTP VPN tunnel with head office to connect two private networks over the Internet. The routers are installed in the head office and branch office accordingly.

Attention

Both office LAN networks MUST in different subnet when using the LAN to LAN application.

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Configuring PPTP VPN in the Head Office

The IP address 192.168.1.200 will be assigned to the router located in the branch office. Please make sure this IP is not used in the head office LAN.

Item Function Description

1 Connection Name HeadOffice Given name of the PPTP connection

Dial in Select Dial in Private IP Address

Assigned to Dialing User

Peer Network IP 192.168.0.0 Branch office network

Netmask 255.255.255.0 Username username

Password 123456 Auth.Type Chap(Auto) Data Encryption Auto

Key Length Auto Mode stateful

6 Idle Time 0

192.168.1.200 IP address assigned to branch office network

Input username & password to authenticate branch office network

Keep as default value in most of the cases, PPTP server & client will determine the value automatically. Refer to this manual for details if you want to change the setting.

The connection will be disconnected when there Is no traffic in a predefined period of time. Idle time 0 means the connection is always on.

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The IP address 69.1.121.30 is the Public IP address of the router located in head office. If you registered a DDNS account (please refer to the DDNS section of this manual), you can also use the domain name instead of the IP address to reach the router.

Item Function Description

1 Connection Name BranchOffice Given name of the PPTP connection

Dial out Select Dial out

Server IP Address (or Hostname)

Peer Network IP 192.168.1.0

Netmask 255.255.255.0 Username username

Password 123456 Auth.Type Chap(Auto) Data Encryption Auto

Key Length Auto Mode stateful

6 Idle Time 0

69.121.1.33 IP address of the head office router (in WAN side)

Head office network

Input username & password to authenticate branch office network

Keep as default value in most of the cases, PPTP server & client will determine the value automatically. Refer to this manual for details if you want to change the setting.

The connection will be disconnected when there Is no traffic in a predefined period of time. Idle time 0 means the connection is always on.

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IPSec (IP Security Protocol)

Click Create to create a new IPSec VPN connection account.

After you have created the IPSec connection, account information will be displayed. (See example above).

Enable / Disable: This function activates or deactivates the IPSec connection. If you wish to disable the tunnel, select Disable and click Apply to deactivate the connection.

Name: This is the user-defined name of the connection.

Local Subnet: Displays the IP address and subnet of the local network.

Remote Subnet: Displays the IP address and subnet of the remote network.

Remote Gateway: This is the IP address or Domain Name of the remote VPN device that is to be

connected and establish a VPN tunnel.

IPSec Proposal: This is selected IPSec security method.

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Connection Name: The user-defined name for the connection (e.g. “connection to office”).

Local Network: Set the IP address, subnet or address range of the local network.

~ Single Address: The IP address of the local host.

~ Subnet: The subnet of the local network. For example, IP: 192.168.1.0 with netmask

255.255.255.0 specifies one class C subnet starting from 192.168.1.1 (i.e. 192.168.1.1 through to

192.168.1.254).

~ IP Range: The IP address range of the local network. For example, IP: 192.168.1.1, end IP:

192.168.1.10.

Remote Secure Gateway Address (or Domain Name): The IP address or hostname of the remote VPN device that is to be connected to when establishing a VPN tunnel.

Remote Network: Set the IP address, subnet or address range of the remote network.

Proposal:

information, AH (authentication header) and ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload). Use ESP for greater security so that data will be encrypted and authenticated. Using AH data will be authenticated but not encrypted.

Authentication: Authentication establishes the integrity of the datagram and ensures it is not tampered with during transmission. There are three options, Message Digest 5 (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA1) or NONE. SHA1 is more resistant to brute-force attacks than MD5, however it is slower.

Select the IPSec security method. There are two methods of checking the authentication

~ MD5: A one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 128−bit hash.

~ SHA1: A one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 160−bit hash.

Encryption: Select the encryption method from the pull-down menu. There are several options, DES, 3DES, AES (128, 192 and 256) and NULL. NULL means it is a tunnel only with no encryption. 3DES and

AES are more powerful but increase latency.

~ DES: Stands for Data Encryption Standard, it uses 56 bits as an encryption method.

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~ 3DES: Stands for Triple Data Encryption Standard, it uses 168 (56*3) bits as an encryption method.

~ AES: Stands for Advanced Encryption Standards, you can use 128, 192 or 256 bits as encryption method.

Perfect Forward Secrecy: Choose whether to enable PFS using Diffie-Hellman public-key cryptography to change encryption keys during the second phase of VPN negotiation. This function will provide better security, but extends the VPN negotiation time. Diffie-Hellman is a public-key cryptography protocol that allows two parties to establish a shared secret over an unsecured communication channel (i.e. over the Internet). There are three modes, MODP 768-bit, MODP 1024-bit and MODP 1536-bit. MODP stands for Modular Exponentiation Groups.

Pre-shared Key: This is for the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol, a string from 4 to 128 characters. Both sides should use the same key. IKE is used to establish a shared security policy and authenticated keys for services (such as IPSec) that require a key. Before any IPSec traffic can be passed, each router must be able to verify the identity of its peer. This can be done by manually entering the pre-shared key into both sides (router or hosts).

Select the Apply button to apply your changes.

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Advanced Option

This function is only available after completely creating an IPSec account. Click Advanced Option to change the following settings:

IKE (Internet key Exchange) Mode: Select IKE mode to Main mode or Aggressive mode. This IKE provides secured key generation and key management.

IKE Proposal:

Hash Function: This is a Message Digest algorithm which coverts any length of a message into a unique

set of bits. You can use either MD5 (Message Digest) or SHA-1 (Secure Hash Algorithm) algorithms. SHA1 is more resistant to brute-force attacks than MD5, however it is slower.

~ MD5: A one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 128−bit hash.

~ SHA1: A one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 160−bit hash

Encryption: Select the encryption method from the pull-down menu. There are several options, DES, 3DES and AES (128, 192 and 256). 3DES and AES are more powerful but increase latency.

~ DES: Stands for Data Encryption Standard, it uses 56 bits as an encryption method.

~ 3DES: Stands for Triple Data Encryption Standard, it uses 168 (56*3) bits as an encryption

method.

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~ AES: Stands for Advanced Encryption Standards, you can use 128, 192 or 256 bits as encryption method.

Diffie-Hellman Group: It is a public-key cryptography protocol that allows two parties to establish a shared secret over an unsecured communication channel (i.e. over the Internet). There are three modes, MODP 768-bit, MODP 1024-bit and MODP 1536-bit. MODP stands for Modular Exponentiation Groups.

Local ID:

~ Typ e: Specify local ID type. ~ Content: Input ID’s information, like domain name www.ipsectest.com

Remote ID:

~ Typ e: Specify Remote ID type. ~ Identifier: Input remote ID’s information, like domain name www.ipsectest.com

SA Lifetime: Specify the number of minutes that a Security Association (SA) will stay active before new

encryption and authentication key will be exchanged. There are two kinds of SAs, IKE and IPSec. IKE negotiates and establishes SA on behalf of IPSec, an IKE SA is used by IKE.

~ Phase 1 (IKE): Used to issue an initial connection request for a new VPN tunnel. Any value can be selected between 5 and 15,000 minutes. The default is 480 minutes.

~ Phase 2 (IPSec): Used to negotiate and establish secure authentication. Any value can be selected between 5 and 15,000 minutes. The default is 60 minutes.

A short SA time increases security by forcing the two parties to update the keys. However, every

time the VPN tunnel re-negotiates, access through the tunnel will be temporarily disconnected.

Ping to Keep Alive:

PING to the IP: The router is able to IP Ping the remote PC with a specified IP address and alert the user

when the connection fails. Once the alert message is received, the router will drop this tunnel connection. The connection will need to be re-established. Default setting is 0.0.0.0 which disables this function.

Interval: This sets the time interval between Pings to the IP function to monitor the connection status.

Default interval setting is 10 seconds. Time interval can be set to any value between 0 and 3600 seconds, 0 second disables this function.

Ping to the IP Interval (sec) Ping to the IP Action

0.0.0.0 0 No

0.0.0.0 2000 No

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (Any valid IP Address) 0 No

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx(Any valid IP Address) 2000 Yes, activate it in every 2000

second.

Disconnection Time after no traffic: This is the “NO Response” timer. When no traffic is received for more than the Disconnection time setting, the router will automatically halt the tunnel connection and re-establish it base after the Reconnection Time has elapsed. 180 seconds is minimum time interval for this function.

Reconnection Time: This is the reconnecting time interval after the NO TRAFFIC timeout has occurred. 3 minutes is minimum time interval for this function.

Select the Apply button to update the settings.

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Example: Configuring a IPSec LAN-to-LAN VPN Connection

Table 3: Network Configuration and Security Plan

Branch Office Head Office

Local Network ID 192.168.0.0/24 192.168.1.0/24

Local Router IP 69.1.121.30 69.1.121.3

Remote Network ID 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.0.0/24

Remote Router IP 69.1.121.3 69.1.121.30

IKE Pre-shared Key 12345678 12345678

VPN Connection Type Tunnel mode Tunnel mode

Security Algorithm ESP:MD5 with AES ESP:MD5 with AES

Both office LAN networks MUST on different subnets when using the LAN to LAN application.

Attention

The settings of Pre-shared Key, VPN Connection Type and Security Algorithm MUST BE identically set up on both sides.

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Item Function Description

1 Connection Name IPSec_HeadOffice Given name of the IPSec connection

Subnet Select the Subnet button

IP Address 192.168.1.0 Netmask 255.255.255.0 Secure Gateway Address

(or Hostname) Subnet Select the Subnet button

IP Address 192.168.0.0 Netmask 255.255.255.0 ESP Select the ESP button Authentication MD5

Encryption 3DES Prefer Forward Security None Pre-shared Key 12345678

69.121.1.30

Head office network

IP address of the head office router (WAN side)

Branch office network

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Item Function Description

1 Connection Name

Subnet Select the Subnet button

IP Address 192.168.0.0 Netmask 255.255.255.0 Secure Gateway Address

(or Hostname) Subnet Select the Subnet button

IP Address 192.168.1.0 Netmask 255.255.255.0 ESP Select the ESP button Authentication MD5

Encryption 3DES Prefer Forward Security None Pre-shared Key 12345678

IPSec_Branch Office

69.121.1.3

Given name of the IPSec connection

Branch office network

IP address of the head office router (in WAN side)

Head office network

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Example: Configuring a IPSec Host-to-LAN VPN Connection

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Item Function Description

1 Connection Name IPSec Given name of the IPSec connection

Subnet Select the Subnet button

IP Address 192.168.1.0 Netmask 255.255.255.0 Secure Gateway Address

(or Hostname) Single Address Select the Single Address button

IP Address 69.121.1.30 Remote computers IP address ESP Select the ESP button Authentication MD5

Encryption 3DES Prefer Forward Security None Pre-shared Key 12345678

69.121.1.30

Head office network

IP address of the head office router (in WAN side)

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L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol)

Two types of L2TP VPN are supported Remote Access and LAN-to-LAN (please refer below for more information.). Click Create to create a new VPN connection account.

After you have created L2TP connection, the account status will be displayed. (As shown above).

~ Enable / Disable: This function activates or deactivates the L2TP connection. If you wish to disable the tunnel, select the Disable button and click Apply to deactivate the connection.

Name: This is the user-defined name of this connection.

Typ e: This refers to whether your router operates as a client or a server, Dialout for client or Dialin for server.

Status: This indicates your L2TP tunnel connection status.

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Connection Name: A User-defined name for the connection (e.g. “connection to office”).

Typ e: Select Dial Out if you want your router to operate as a client (connecting to a remote VPN server, e.g. your office server), select Dial In if you wish your router to operate as a VPN server.

~ When configuring your router as a Client, enter the remote Server IP Address (or Hostname)

that you wish to connection to.

~ When configuring your router as a server, enter the Private IP Address Assigned to Dial in

User (this is the IP address that the remote client will be assigned when it connects) .

Username: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the username provided by your Host (Your username

for the server that you are connecting to) . If you are a Dial-In user (server), enter the username that the connecting client will use to connect to your router.

Password: If you are a Dial-Out user (client), enter the password provided by your Host Your password for the server that you are connecting to). If you are a Dial-In user (server), enter the password that the connecting client will use to connect to your router

PPP Authentication Type: Default is Auto. This will allow the router to determine the best suited authentication type. Alternatively, you can manually specify CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) or PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) if you know which type the server is using (when acting as a client) If your router is acting as a server, specify the authentication type you want clients connecting to you to use. When using PAP, the password is sent unencrypted, whilst CHAP encrypts the password before sending, and also allows for challenges at different periods to ensure that the client has not been replaced by an intruder.

Idle Time: When there is no activity on the connection for this pre-determined Idle time, the VPN

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connection is Auto-disconnected. 0 means this connection is always on.

Active as default route: Normally used when the mode is set to Dial-out. If this is selected, all packets,

including internet packets, will route through the VPN tunnel; If this function is enabled, the performance of your Internet connection may be degraded Click Apply after changing the settings.

L2TP over IPSec (L2TP/IPSec) VPN Connection

IPSec: Enable to enhance your L2TP VPN security.

Authentication: Authentication establishes the integrity of the datagram and ensures it is not tampered

with during transmission. There are three options, Message Digest 5 (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA1) or NONE. SHA1 is more resistant to brute-force attacks than MD5, however it is slower.

~ MD5: A one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 128−bit hash.

~ SHA1: A one-way hashing algorithm that produces a 160−bit hash.

Encryption: Select the encryption method from the pull-down menu. There are four options, DES, 3DES, AES and NONE. NONE means that the connection is a tunnel only, with no encryption. 3DES and AES

are more powerful but increase latency.

~ DES: Stands for Data Encryption Standard, it uses a 56 bit encryption method.

~ 3DES: Stands for Triple Data Encryption Standard, it uses a 168 (56*3) bit encryption method.

~ AES: Stands for Advanced Encryption Standards, it uses a 128 bit encryption method.

Perfect Forward Secrecy: Choose whether to enable PFS, using Diffie-Hellman public-key cryptography to change encryption keys during the second phase of VPN negotiation. This function provides better security, but extends the VPN negotiation time. Diffie-Hellman is a public-key cryptography protocol that allows two parties to establish a shared secret over an unsecured communication channel (i.e. over the Internet). There are three modes, MODP 768-bit, MODP 1024-bit and MODP 1536-bit. MODP stands for Modular Exponentiation Groups.

Pre-shared Key: This key is for Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol and is a string of between 4 and 128 characters. Both sides should use the same key. IKE is used to establish a shared security policy and it authenticates keys for services (such as IPSec) that require a key. Before any IPSec traffic can be passed, each router must be able to verify the identity of its peer. This can be done by manually entering the pre-shared key into both sides of the connection (router or hosts).

Remote Host Name (Optional): Enter hostname of the remote VPN device. This is a tunnel identifier and should match the Remote VPN device hostname. If it matches the tunnel will be connected; otherwise, it will be dropped.

Caution: This is only when the router acts as a VPN server. This option should be used by advanced users only.

Local Host Name (Optional): Enter the hostname of the Local VPN device that establishes the VPN tunnel. By default, the Router’s default Hostname is home.gateway.

Tunnel Authentication: This enables the router to authenticate both the L2TP remote client and L2TP host. This is only valid when the L2TP remote client supports this feature.

Secret: The secure password length should be 16 characters (This may include numbers and/or characters.)

Click Apply after changing settings.

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