Netopia™ R7200 SDSL Router
Nokia Speedlink™ certified
User’s Reference Guide
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Welcome to the Netopia R7200 SDSL Router
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User’s Reference Guide
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Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1 — Introduction..........................................................1-1
Overview....................................................................... 1-1
Features and capabilities ............................................... 1-1
How to use this guide .................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 — Setting Up Internet Services .................................2-1
Finding an Internet service provider................................. 2-1
Unique requirements............................................ 2-2
Pricing and support.............................................. 2-2
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP account............................................ 2-2
Setting up a Netopia R7200 account..................... 2-2
Obtaining an IP address........................................ 2-2
Obtaining information from the ISP.................................. 2-3
Local LAN IP address information to obtain............ 2-3
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Chapter 3 — Making the Physical Connections..........................3-1
Find a location............................................................... 3-1
What you need .............................................................. 3-2
Identify the connectors and attach the cables.................. 3-2
Netopia R7200 SDSL Router back panel ports ................ 3-3
Netopia R7200 SDSL Router status lights....................... 3-4
Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network.................4-1
Overview....................................................................... 4-1
Readying computers on your local network....................... 4-1
Connecting to an Ethernet network.................................. 4-3
10Base-T............................................................. 4-4
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Adding an external modem ............................................. 4-5
Connecting to a LocalTalk network ................................. 4-6
Chapter 5 — Setting up your Router with the SmartStart Wizard 5-1
Before running SmartStart ............................................. 5-2
Setting up your Router with the SmartStart Wizard........... 5-3
SmartStart Wizard configuration screens ............... 5-3
Easy option.......................................................... 5-4
Advanced option .................................................. 5-5
Sharing the Connection.................................................. 5-6
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, 98, or NT
computers........................................................... 5-6
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh computers........ 5-10
Chapter 6 — Console-Based Management.................................6-1
Connecting through a Telnet session............................... 6-2
Configuring Telnet software ................................... 6-3
Connecting a console cable to your router ....................... 6-3
Navigating through the console screens .......................... 6-4
Chapter 7 — Easy Setup...........................................................7-1
Easy Setup console screens........................................... 7-1
Accessing the Easy Setup console screens............ 7-1
Quick Easy Setup connection path .................................. 7-3
SDSL Line Configuration ....................................... 7-4
Easy Setup Profile................................................ 7-5
IP Easy Setup ...................................................... 7-6
Easy Setup Security Configuration ......................... 7-7
Part II: Advanced Configuration
Chapter 8 — WAN and System Configuration .............................8-1
WAN configuration.......................................................... 8-1
Creating a new Connection Profile................................... 8-3
The default profile.......................................................... 8-6
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IP parameters (default profile) screen .................... 8-8
IPX parameters (default profile) screen .................. 8-9
System configuration screens ........................................ 8-9
Navigating through the system configuration screens...... 8-10
System configuration features............................. 8-11
Network protocols setup..................................... 8-12
Filter sets (firewalls)........................................... 8-12
IP address serving ............................................. 8-12
Date and time.................................................... 8-12
Console configuration......................................... 8-13
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)..... 8-14
Security............................................................. 8-14
Upgrade feature set ........................................... 8-14
Logging ............................................................. 8-14
Installing the Syslog client .................................. 8-15
Chapter 9 — Line Backup .........................................................9-1
WAN Configuration......................................................... 9-2
Backup Configuration screen................................. 9-3
IP Setup screen............................................................. 9-4
Connection Profiles........................................................ 9-5
Using Scheduled Connections with Backup...................... 9-5
Management/Statistics.................................................. 9-7
QuickView ..................................................................... 9-9
Event Logs.................................................................... 9-9
SNMP Support .............................................................. 9-9
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Chapter 10 — IP Setup and Network Address Translation ........10-1
Network Address Translation features ........................... 10-1
Using Network Address Translation............................... 10-3
Associating port numbers with nodes.................. 10-6
Advanced IP/IPX router configuration options................. 10-7
Connection Profiles...................................................... 10-8
Network Address Translation guidelines............. 10-10
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IP setup.................................................................... 10-11
IP subnets....................................................... 10-15
Static routes.................................................... 10-17
IP address serving..................................................... 10-21
IP Address Pools.............................................. 10-24
DHCP NetBIOS Options..................................... 10-26
MacIP (KIP forwarding) setup ............................ 10-28
Chapter 11 — IPX Setup.........................................................11-1
IPX features ................................................................ 11-1
IPX definitions ............................................................. 11-1
Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) ..................... 11-1
IPX address....................................................... 11-2
Socket .............................................................. 11-2
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) ....................... 11-2
Service Advertising Protocol (SAP)....................... 11-2
NetBIOS............................................................ 11-3
IPX spoofing....................................................... 11-3
IPX setup screen ......................................................... 11-3
IPX routing tables ........................................................ 11-5
Chapter 12 — AppleTalk Setup................................................12-1
AppleTalk networks ...................................................... 12-1
AppleTalk protocol.............................................. 12-1
MacIP................................................................ 12-3
AURP................................................................. 12-3
Routers and seeding .......................................... 12-3
Installing AppleTalk ...................................................... 12-4
Configuring AppleTalk ................................................... 12-6
EtherTalk setup.................................................. 12-6
LocalTalk setup ................................................. 12-7
AURP setup ....................................................... 12-8
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Chapter 13 — Monitoring Tools...............................................13-1
Quick View status overview .......................................... 13-1
General status................................................... 13-2
Current status ................................................... 13-3
Status lights...................................................... 13-3
Statistics & Logs......................................................... 13-4
General Statistics .............................................. 13-4
Event histories ............................................................ 13-5
Routing tables............................................................. 13-7
Served IP Addresses.................................................. 13-10
System Information.................................................... 13-12
SNMP....................................................................... 13-12
The SNMP Setup screen................................... 13-13
SNMP traps..................................................... 13-14
Web-based management pages .................................. 13-16
System Information page.................................. 13-16
Event History pages ......................................... 13-17
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Chapter 14 — Security ...........................................................14-1
Suggested security measures....................................... 14-1
User accounts............................................................. 14-1
Dial-in console access.................................................. 14-3
Enable SmartStart/SmartView/Web server ................... 14-4
Telnet access .............................................................. 14-4
About filters and filter sets ........................................... 14-4
What’s a filter and what’s a filter set?.................. 14-4
How filter sets work............................................ 14-5
How individual filters work................................... 14-6
Design guidelines............................................. 14-11
Working with IP filters and filter sets............................ 14-12
Adding a filter set............................................. 14-13
Viewing filter sets............................................. 14-16
Modifying filter sets.......................................... 14-17
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Deleting a filter set........................................... 14-17
A sample IP filter set........................................ 14-17
IPX filters .................................................................. 14-21
IPX packet filters.............................................. 14-22
IPX packet filter sets ........................................ 14-23
IPX SAP filters.................................................. 14-25
IPX SAP filter sets ............................................ 14-27
Firewall tutorial.......................................................... 14-29
General firewall terms ...................................... 14-29
Basic IP packet components............................. 14-29
Basic protocol types......................................... 14-29
Firewall design rules......................................... 14-30
Filter basics..................................................... 14-33
Example filters................................................. 14-34
Chapter 15 — Utilities and Diagnostics...................................15-1
Ping............................................................................ 15-2
Trace Route................................................................. 15-4
Telnet client................................................................. 15-5
Disconnect Telnet console session ............................... 15-6
Factory defaults........................................................... 15-6
Transferring configuration and firmware files with TFTP.... 15-7
Updating firmware .............................................. 15-7
Downloading configuration files ........................... 15-8
Uploading configuration files ............................... 15-9
Transferring configuration and firmware files with
XMODEM..................................................................... 15-9
Updating firmware ............................................ 15-10
Downloading configuration files ......................... 15-11
Uploading configuration files ............................. 15-11
Restarting the system................................................ 15-12
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Part III: Appendixes
Appendix A — Troubleshooting..................................................A-1
Configuration problems .................................................. A-1
Console connection problems ............................... A-2
Network problems................................................ A-2
How to reset the router to factory defaults ...................... A-3
Power outages............................................................... A-3
Technical support .......................................................... A-4
How to reach us................................................... A-4
Appendix B — Understanding IP Addressing ..............................B-1
What is IP?.................................................................... B-1
About IP addressing....................................................... B-1
Subnets and subnet masks .................................. B-2
Example: Using subnets on a Class C IP internet.... B-3
Example: Working with a Class C subnet................ B-5
Distributing IP addresses ............................................... B-5
Technical note on subnet masking......................... B-6
Configuration ....................................................... B-7
Manually distributing IP addresses ........................ B-8
Using address serving.......................................... B-8
Tips and rules for distributing IP addresses............ B-9
Nested IP subnets....................................................... B-11
Broadcasts.................................................................. B-13
Packet header types........................................... B-13
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Appendix C — Understanding Netopia NAT Behavior...................C-1
Network configuration..................................................... C-1
Background................................................................... C-1
Exported services................................................ C-5
Important notes................................................... C-6
Configuration................................................................. C-7
Summary...................................................................... C-8
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Appendix D — Binary Conversion Table......................................D-1
Appendix E — Further Reading..................................................E-1
Appendix F — Technical Specifications and Safety Information...F-1
Pinouts for Auxiliary port modem cable............................ F-1
Description.................................................................... F-2
Power requirements ............................................. F-2
Environment ........................................................ F-2
Software and protocols......................................... F-3
Agency approvals........................................................... F-4
Regulatory notices ............................................... F-4
Important safety instructions ................................ F-5
Appendix G — About SDSL........................................................G-1
Glossary..................................................................................GL-1
Index ..................................................................................Index-1
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Introduction 1-1
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Overview
The Netopia R7200 SDSL Router is a full-featured, stand-alone, multiprotocol router for connecting diverse local
area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. Once your Netopia R7200 SDSL Router is
connected to your computer, and your account is activated by your network service provider, you will have a fast
Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) connection between your PC or LAN and the telephone company’s
network of high-speed digital facilities.
This section covers the following topics:
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“Features and capabilities” on page 1-1
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“How to use this guide” on page 1-2
Features and capabilities
The Netopia R7200 SDSL Router provides the following features:
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Certified for use with the Speedlink™ access concentrator from Nokia
Support for IP and IPX routing for Internet and intranet connectivity
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IP address serving (over Ethernet or a WAN link) that allows local or remote network nodes to acquire an IP
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address automatically and dynamically from a designated pool of available addresses
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Multi-speed symmetrical transmission from 192 Kbps up to 1.5 Mbps to provide scalability without
additional equipment investment
All digital, continuous-availability networking, eliminating dialing and providing lower, more predictable
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transmission costs
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Connectivity to Ethernet LANs via a built-in 8-port 10Base-T hub with uplink port
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Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
Support for console-based management over Telnet or serial cable connection
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Support for remote configuration by your reseller, your network administrator, or technicians at Netopia,
Inc., via external modem or via IP network
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Wall-mountable, bookshelf (side-stackable), or desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage
SmartIP™, making it simple and economical to connect a workgroup of users to the Internet or a remote IP
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network by using Network Address Translation and a single IP address
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AppleTalk support (available as a separate add-on AppleTalk kit, including a firmware feature set
enhancement and custom HD-15 dual RJ-11 PhoneNET® connector), allowing for LocalTalk-to-Ethernet
routing, assigning IP addresses to Macintosh users (MacIP), IP functionality for LocalTalk users, and AURP
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tunneling for connectivity between remote AppleTalk networks
Web-based management pages aid in managing your router. Internet browsers such as Netscape Navigator
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and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer can be used for the web-based management pages.
How to use this guide
This guide is designed to be your single source for information about your Netopia R7200 SDSL Router. It is
intended to be viewed on-line, using the powerful features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The information display
has been deliberately designed to present the maximum information in the minimum space on your screen. You
can keep this document open while you perform any of the procedures described and find useful information
about the procedure you are performing.
If you prefer to work from hard copy rather than on-line documentation, you can also print out all of the manual,
or individual sections. The pages are formatted to print on standard 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. We recommend
that you print on three-hole punched paper, so you can put the pages in a binder for future reference. For your
convenience, a printed copy can be purchased from Netopia. Order part number TER7200/Doc.
This guide is organized into chapters describing the Netopia R7200’s advanced features. You may want to read
each chapter’s introductory section to familiarize yourself with the various features available.
Use the guide’s table of contents and index to locate informational topics.
Setting Up Internet Services 2-1
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This chapter describes how to obtain and set up Internet services.
This section covers the following topics:
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“Finding an Internet service provider” on page 2-1
“Deciding on an ISP account” on page 2-2
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“Obtaining information from the ISP” on page 2-3
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Note:
Some companies act as their own ISP. For example, some organizations have branch offices that can
use the Netopia R7200 to access the Internet via the main office in a point-to-point scenario. If you install the
Netopia R7200 in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific information you must
receive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia R7200 properly.
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Finding an Internet service provider
The Netopia R7200 SDSL Router provides its high speed symmetric (two-way) digital connection to the Internet
through a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) -- a type of mini phone company. The CLEC uses a
compatible type of switching equipment known as a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM). The
DSLAM that you connect to with your Netopia Router must be capable of handling these symmetric connections.
The Netopia R7200 is certified for use with the Nokia Speedlink™ DSLAM.
If you have purchased your Netopia Router through a Netopia ISP partner, you can be sure that an account that
supports SDSL connections will be available.
If your area has more than one ISP , the following considerations will help you decide which ISP is best suited for
your requirements.
In determining which Internet service provider (ISP) to establish your account with, make sure that your ISP
supports connections via a CLEC with a compatible DSLAM, the Nokia’s Speedlink™ central office equipment.
Use an ISP that provides Internet access through a Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) and that supports
the Netopia R7200 SDSL Router. If you would like to use an ISP that you already have a relationship with but
that is not familiar with the Netopia R7200, call us at 1-800-NETOPIA. Our representative can call your ISP and
introduce them to the product. If necessary, we will provide them with the technical background they need to
support the product.
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Unique requirements
Make sure the ISP can meet any unique requirements you may have, such as:
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Dynamic or static IP addressing
Class C IP address
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Custom domain name
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Multiple e-mail addresses
Web site hosting
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Pricing and support
Compare pricing, service, and technical support service among various ISPs.
Endorsements
Consider recommendations from colleagues and reviews in publications. Netopia lists Netopia Certified ISPs on
our Web site at
http://www.netopia.com
.
Deciding on an ISP account
Your ISP may offer various Internet access account plans. Typically, these plans vary by usage charges and the
number of host IP addresses supplied. Evaluate your networking needs and discuss them with your ISP before
deciding on a plan for your network.
Setting up a Netopia R7200 account
Check whether your ISP has the Netopia R7200 on its list of supported products that have been tested with a
particular configuration. If the ISP does not have the Netopia R7200 on such a list, describe the Netopia R7200
in as much detail as needed, so your ISP account can be optimized. As appropriate, refer your ISP to Netopia’s
Web site www.netopia.com for more information.
Obtaining an IP address
Typically, each network computer that requires Internet access requires its own unique IP address. If some or
all network computers require simultaneous Internet access, obtain a block of IP host addresses large enough
for each computer to have its own address, plus one for the Netopia R7200.
Consider expected growth in your network when deciding on the number of addresses to obtain. Alternatively,
you can use the Network Address Translation feature of SmartIP.
SmartIP
The Netopia R7200 SDSL Router supports the SmartIP™ feature, which includes Network Address Translation.
Network Address Translation provides Internet access to the network connected to the Netopia R7200 using
only a single IP address. These routers translate between the internal or local area network (LAN) addresses
and a single external IP address, and route accordingly.
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For more information on Network Address Translation, see Chapter 10, “IP Setup and Network Address
Translation.”
Obtaining information from the ISP
After your account is set up, the ISP should send you the IP parameter information that will help you configure
the Netopia R7200.
Local LAN IP address information to obtain
Your ISP will need to provide you with the following information:
The default gateway IP address (same as remote IP address in most cases)
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Local WAN IP address and subnet mask
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Primary and secondary domain name server (DNS) IP addresses
Domain name (usually the same as the ISP’s domain name unless you have registered for your own
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individual domain name)
Note:
The default gateway, WAN address and mask, DNS, and domain name are all obtainable via WAN DHCP,
if your ISP supports it.
With Network Address Translation
If you are using SmartIP (NAT), you should obtain the following:
If you are connecting to a remote site using Network Address Translation on your router, your provider will
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not define the IP address information on your local LAN. You can define this information based on an IP
configuration that may already be in place for the existing network. Alternatively, you can use the default IP
address range used by the router.
Without Network Address Translation
If you are not using Network Address Translation, you will need to obtain all of the local LAN IP address
information from your ISP.
If you are not using SmartIP (NAT), you should obtain:
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The number of Ethernet IP host addresses available with your account and the first usable IP host address
in the address block
The Ethernet IP address for your Netopia R7200
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The Ethernet IP subnet mask address for your Netopia R7200
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Making the Physical Connections 3-1
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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia R7200 SDSL Router. This section
covers the following topics:
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“Find a location” on page 3-1
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“What you need” on page 3-2
“Identify the connectors and attach the cables” on page 3-2
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“Netopia R7200 SDSL Router back panel ports” on page 3-3
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“Netopia R7200 SDSL Router status lights” on page 3-4
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Find a location
When choosing a location for the Netopia Router, consider:
Available space and ease of installation
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Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your Netopia
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Router to the LAN
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Available wiring and jacks
Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)
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■ Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring
■ Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables
■ Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networks
For small networks, install the Netopia R7200 near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the
Netopia R7200 in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.
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What you need
Locate all items that you need for the installation.
Included in your router package are:
■ The Netopia R7200 SDSL Router
■ A power adapter and cord with a mini-DIN8 connector
■ One RJ-45 Ethernet cable
■ One RJ-11 Telco (or Line) cable
■ A dual DE-9 and mini-DIN8 to DE-9 console cable (for a PC or a Macintosh)
■ The Netopia CD containing an Internet browser, Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows and Macintosh, ZT erm
terminal emulator software and NCSA Telnet for Macintosh, and documentation
You will need:
■ A Windows 95 or 98–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for configuring the
Netopia R7200. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and configured. See
“Before running SmartStart” on page 5-2.
■ An SDSL wall outlet wired for a connection to a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) who supports
Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line connections.
Identify the connectors and attach the cables
Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables.
The figure below displays the back of the Netopia R7200 SDSL Router.
Netopia R7200 with SDSL back panel
Line port
8
Ethernet
8 port Ethernet hub
1. Connect the mini-DIN8 connector from the power adapter to the power port, and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
2. Connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to the Line port, and the other end to your SDSL wall outlet.
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Normal
1
Uplink
Crossover switch
Auxiliary Console Power
Line
Auxiliary port
Console port
Power port
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3. Connect the Ethernet cable to any of the Ethernet ports on the router.
(If you are connecting the router to an existing Ethernet hub, use Ethernet port #1 on the router and set the
crossover switch to the Uplink position.)
You should now have: the power adapter plugged in; the Ethernet cable connected between the router and
your computer; and the SDSL cable connected between the router and the SDSL wall outlet.
Netopia R7200 SDSL Router back panel ports
The following table describes all the Netopia R7200 SDSL Router back panel ports.
Port Description
Power port A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.
Line port An RJ-11 telephone-style jack labeled Line for your SDSL connection.
Console port A DE-9 console port for a direct serial connection to the console screens. You
can use this if you are an experienced user. See “Connecting a console cable to
your router” on page 6-3.
Auxiliary port An HD-15 auxiliary port for attaching an external modem or the optional
AppleTalk kit.
Crossover switch A crossover switch with Normal and Uplink positions. If you use Ethernet Port
#1 for a direct Ethernet connection between a computer and the router, set the
switch to the Normal position. If you are connecting the router to an Ethernet
hub, use Ethernet port #1 on the router and set the switch to the Uplink
position.
8-port Ethernet hub Eight Ethernet jacks. Y ou will use one of these to configure the Netopia R7200.
For a new installation, use the Ethernet connection. Alternatively, you can use
the console connection to run console-based management using a direct serial
connection. Y ou can either connect your computer directly to any of the Ethernet
ports on the router, or connect both your computer and the router to an existing
Ethernet hub on your LAN.
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Netopia R7200 SDSL Router status lights
The figure below represents the Netopia R7200 status light (LED) panel.
Netopia R7200 LED front panel
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16171819 20 21
1
Link/Receive
Power
Management
Ready
Channel 1
WAN 1 WAN 2 Ethernet
Console
Channel 2
Auxiliary
Management
Ready
Channel 1
Channel 2
Traffic
Collision
The following table summarizes the meaning of the various LED states and colors:
When this happens... the LEDs...
The WAN interface is operational 3 is green.
The line is unavailable 3 flashes red.
The WAN has carrier 4 is green.
Data is transmitted or received on the WAN 4 flashes yellow.
Carrier is asserted 6 and 7 are green.
Data is transmitted or received 6 and 7 flash yellow.
Data is transmitted or received by the ethernet controller 12 flashes yellow.
The Ethernet interface detects a collision 13 flashes red.
Link is detected 14 though 21 are solid green.
Data are received on their respective ports 14 though 21 flash green.
Note: 5 and 8 through 11 are unused, since the SDSL link is carried only on WAN channel 1. Also, Console
carrier (6) is ignored if the console is not configured for a remote modem.
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This chapter describes how to physically connect the Netopia R7200 to your local area network (LAN). Before
you proceed, make sure the Netopia R7200 is properly configured. You can customize the router’s configuration
for your particular LAN requirements using console-based management (see “Console-Based Management” on
page 6-1).
This section covers the following topics:
■ “Overview” on page 4-1
■ “Readying computers on your local network” on page 4-1
■ “Connecting to an Ethernet network” on page 4-3
■ “Adding an external modem” on page 4-5
■ “Connecting to a LocalTalk network” on page 4-6
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Overview
You can connect the Netopia R7200 to an IP or IPX network that uses Ethernet.
If you have purchased the AppleTalk feature expansion kit, you can also connect the router to a LocalTalk
network that uses PhoneNET cabling.
Additionally, you can connect an external modem. See “Adding an external modem” on page 4-5.
Caution!
Before connecting the Netopia R7200 to any AppleTalk LANs that contain other AppleTalk routers, you should
read “Routers and seeding” on page 12-3.
See the later sections in this chapter for details on how to connect the Netopia R7200 to different types of
networks.
Readying computers on your local network
PC and Macintosh computers must have certain components installed before they can communicate through
the Netopia R7200. The following illustration shows the minimal requirements for a typical PC or Macintosh
computer.
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Application software
TCP/IP stack
Ethernet/EtherTalk/LocalTalk Driver
Your PC
or Macintosh
computer
To the Netopia R7200
Application software: This is the software you use to send e-mail, browse the World Wide Web, read
newsgroups, etc. These applications may require some configuration. Examples include the Eudora e-mail client
and the Web browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
TCP/IP stack: This is the software that lets your PC or Macintosh computer communicate using Internet
protocols. TCP/IP stacks must be configured with some of the same information you used to configure the
Netopia R7200. There are a number of TCP/IP stacks available for PC computers. Windows 95 includes a
built-in TCP/IP stack. See “Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, 98, or NT computers” on page 5-6. Macintosh
computers use either MacTCP or Open Transport. See “Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh computers” on
page 5-10.
Ethernet: Ethernet hardware and software drivers enable your PC or Macintosh computer to communicate on
the LAN.
EtherTalk and LocalTalk: These are AppleTalk protocols used over Ethernet.
Once the Netopia R7200 is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh computers that
have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote IP networks.
Connecting to Your Local Area Network 4-3
Connecting to an Ethernet network
The Netopia R7200 supports Ethernet connections through its eight Ethernet ports. The router automatically
detects which Ethernet port is in use.
You can connect either 10Base-T or EtherWave Ethernet networks to the Netopia R7200.
The following table displays some important attributes of these types of Ethernet.
Attribute EtherWave 10Base-T
Max. length of backbone,
branch, or end to end (cable
length)
Cable type
Netopia R7200 port used Ethernet Ethernet
Other restrictions
330 feet
(100 meters)
Twisted pair
(10Base-T)
Maximum 8
devices (daisy
chained)
330 feet
(100 meters)
Twisted pair
(10Base-T)
No daisy
chain
4-4 User’s Reference Guide
10Base-T
You can connect a standard 10Base-T Ethernet network to the Netopia R7200 using any of its available
Ethernet ports.
Netopia R7200 back panel
8
Ethernet
1
Normal
1
Uplink
The Netopia R7200 in a 10Base-T network
T o connect your 10Base-T network to the Netopia
R7200 through an Ethernet port, use a 10Base-T
cable with RJ-45 connectors.
If you have more than eight devices to connect,
you can attach additional devices using another
10Base-T hub.
Auxiliary Console Power
8
Ethernet
Line
1
Nor-
If you add devices connected
through a hub, connect the hub to
Ethernet port number 1 on the
Netopia R7200 SDSL Router and
set the Normal/Uplink crossover
switch to Uplink.
PC
Adding an external modem
Macintosh
8
Connecting to Your Local Area Network 4-5
Ethernet
PC
1
Nor-
10Base-T
Hub
You may want to add an external modem to your Auxiliary port. Obtain the special DB-25 external modem cable
(TE6/DB25) either from your reseller or directly from Netopia.
Netopia R7200 Auxiliary port for connecting an external modem
8
Ethernet
1
Normal
1
Auxiliary Console Power
Uplink
Line
Auxiliary connection port
HD-15 (female)
By default, the Auxiliary port on your Netopia R7200 is enabled for remote console configuration via an external
asynchronous modem. This means that all you have to do is connect your modem to the Auxiliary port and
configure its settings in the Line Configuration screens under the WAN Configuration menu.
For pinout information on the HD-15 to DB-25 modem cable, see “Pinouts for Auxiliary port modem cable,” in
Appendix F, “Technical Specifications and Safety Information.”
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Connecting to a LocalTalk network
If you have purchased the AppleTalk feature expansion kit, you can also connect the router to an AppleTalk
network that uses either Ethernet or LocalTalk. Refer to the sheet of optional feature set add-ons in your
Netopia R7200 documentation folio.
The AppleTalk feature expansion kit includes a dual RJ-11 PhoneNET connector that attaches to the Auxiliary
port on the Netopia R7200.
Netopia R7200 Auxiliary port for connecting to LocalTalk
8
Ethernet
1
Normal
1
Auxiliary Console Power
Uplink
Line
Auxiliary connection port
HD-15 (female)
Connect the male HD-15 end of the LocalTalk cable to the Auxiliary port on your Netopia R7200. Connect the
other end of the cable to your LocalTalk network. You can use only one connection on the Auxiliary port. You
cannot use both the PhoneNET connector and an external modem.
If your LocalTalk network is not based on standard PhoneNET cabling, use a PhoneNET-to-LocalTalk adaptor
cable available from Farallon division of Netopia. Connect the adaptor cable’s RJ-11 connector to the AppleT alk
cable’s PhoneNET connector. Connect the cable’s mini-DIN-3 connector to your LocalTalk network.
Be sure to observe the standard rules governing maximum cable lengths and limits on the number of nodes on
a PhoneNET network. The dual RJ-11 PhoneNET connector allows insertion in the LocalT alk daisy chain or at the
end. If the device is connected at the end of the daisy chain, you must install the accompanying terminator.
For detailed configuration instructions see “AppleTalk Setup” on page 12-1.
Setting up your Router with the SmartStart Wizard 5-1
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Once you’ve connected your router to your computer and your telecommunications line and installed a web
browser, you’re ready to run the Netopia SmartStart™ Wizard. The SmartStart Wizard will help you set up the
router and share the connection. The SmartStart Wizard walks you through a series of questions and, based on
your responses, automatically configures the router for connecting your LAN to the Internet or to your remote
corporate network.
The SmartStart Wizard will:
■ automatically check your Windows 95, 98, or NT PC’s TCP/IP configuration to be sure you can accept a
dynamically assigned IP address, and change it for you if it is not set for dynamic addressing
■ check the physical connection from your computer to your router without your having to enter an IP address
■ assign an IP address to your router
This chapter covers the following topics:
■ “Before running SmartStart” on page 2
■ “Setting up your Router with the SmartStart Wizard” on page 3
■ “Sharing the Connection” on page 6
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5-2 User’s Reference Guide
Before running SmartStart
Be sure you have connected the cables and power source as described in Step 1 “Connect the Router” guide
contained in your Netopia folio.
Before you launch the SmartStart application, make sure your computer meets the following requirements:
PC Macintosh
System
software
Connectivity
software
Connectivity
hardware
Browser
software
Notes:
• The computer running SmartStart must be on the same Ethernet cable segment as the Netopia R7200.
Repeaters, such as 10Base-T hubs between your computer and the Netopia R7200, are acceptable, but
devices such as switches or other routers are not.
• SmartStart for the PC will set your TCP/IP control panel to “Obtain an IP address automatically” if it is
not already set this way. This will cause your computer to reboot. If you have a specified IP address
configured in the computer, you should make a note of it before running SmartStart, in case you do not
want to use the dynamic addressing features built in to the Netopia Router and need to restore the fixed IP
address.
Windows 95, 98, or NT operating system MacOS 7.5 or later
TCP/IP must be installed and properly
configured. See “Configuring TCP/IP on
Windows 95, 98, or NT computers” on
page 5-6
Ethernet card (10Base-T) Either a built-in or third-party Ethernet card
Netscape Communicator™ or Microsoft Internet Explorer, included on the Netopia CD.
Required for web-based registration and web-based monitoring.
MacTCP or Open Transport TCP/IP must be
installed and properly configured. See
“Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh
computers” on page 5-10.
(10Base-T)
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