Paradyne 6212-I1 User Manual
6212-I1 4-Port Router
User’s Guide
Document No. 6212-A2-GB23-00
September 2005
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Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new
release to this manual.
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Paradyne worldwide office locations, use one of the following methods:
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons will walk on the power
cord.
4. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous high
voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
5. General purpose cables are used with this product for connection to the network. Special cables, which may be
required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the customer. Use a
UL Listed, CSA certified, minimum No. 24 AWG line cord for connection to the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
network.
6. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and
regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory
agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
7. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of two or more buildings. If products
installed in separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous condition. Consult
a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement
corrective action prior to interconnecting the products.
8. Input power to this product must be provided by one of the following: (1) a UL Listed/CSA certified power source
with a Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) output for use in North America, or (2) a certified transformer, with a
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) output having a maximum of 240 VA available, for use in the country of
installation.
9. In addition, since the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take the following precautions:
— Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
— Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
— Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
— Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
— Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
— Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CE Marking
When the product is marked with the CE mark on the equipment label, a supporting Declaration of Conformity may be
downloaded from the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. Select Library → Technical Manuals →
CE Declarations of Conformity.
FCC Part 15 Declaration
An FCC Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com.
Select Support -> Technical Manuals -> Declarations of Conformity.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirement that no modifications will be made to the
equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by the responsible party.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice to Users of the United States Telephone Network
The following notice applies to versions of the modem that have been FCC Part 68 approved.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for
Terminal Attachment (ACTA). On the bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the Telephone
Company.
This equipment is intended to connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network through a Universal Service Order
Code (USOC) type RJ11C jack. A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It has been designed to be connected to a compatible
modular jack that is also compliant.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (or REN) is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local Telephone Company. The REN for this
product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the
REN without a decimal point. For example, 03 represents a REN of 0.3.
If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary.
The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the equipment. If this happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for you to
make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with the modem, refer to the
repair and warranty information in this document.
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.
The user may make no repairs to the equipment.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for information.
If the site has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the modem
does not disable the alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your
Telephone Company or a qualified installer.
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Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is
confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was
performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It
does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is labeled on the equipment. The REN
assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be
connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.
If your equipment is in need of repair, contact your local sales representative, service representative, or distributor
directly.
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CANADA - EMI NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du
Canada.
Japan Notices
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or
television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use
the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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Contents
About This Guide
1 Introduction
Document Purpose and Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Document Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Product-Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2 Hardware Installation and PC Setup
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configuring Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Windows 95 and Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Logging in to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
3 Device Information
Status Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
LAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
WAN Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
ATM Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
ADSL Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
ADSL BER Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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ARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
4 Quick Setup
Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
5 Advanced Setup
WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Local Area Network (LAN) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
DMZ Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Port Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Routing – Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Routing – Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Routing – RIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
ADSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
DSL Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Tone Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Add Function – ATM PVC Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Connection Type Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
WAN Setup - Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Remove Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Finish Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Virtual Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
IP Filtering – Outgoing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
IP Filtering – Incoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Firewall – MAC Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Modulation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Phone Line Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
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6 Diagnostics
7 Management
Contents
Testing the DSL Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Saving and Restoring the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Backing Up Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Restoring Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
View System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Configure System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Internet Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Access Control – Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Access Control – IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Access Control – Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Update Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Reboot Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
A Specifications
Index
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About This Guide
Document Purpose and Intended Audience
This guide contains detailed information about the 6212-I1 router. It is intended for
all users of the router.
Document Summary
Section Description
Chapter 1, Introduction Describes the features of the router.
Chapter 2, Hardware
Installation and PC Setup
Chapter 3, Device Information Explains how to use the web interface to obtain
Chapter 4, Quick Setup Describes the Quick Setup configuration process.
Chapter 5, Advanced Setup Describes configuration of the advanced router
Chapter 6, Diagnostics Describes the test screen.
Chapter 7, Management Describes the management functions of the router,
Appendix A, Specifications Lists the specifications of the router.
Index Lists key terms, concepts, and sections in alphabetical
A master glossary of terms and acronyms used in Paradyne documents is
available online at www.paradyne.com. Select Support → Technical Manuals →
Technical Glossary.
Shows how to connect the router and set up your PC to
manage the router.
statistics and other information about the router.
features.
including backing up and restoring configuration
settings, viewing the system log, configuraing access
control, and upgrading software.
order.
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About This Guide
Product-Related Documents
Complete documentation for Paradyne products is available online at
www.paradyne.com. Select Support → Technical Manuals.
To order a paper copy of a Paradyne document, or to speak with a sales
representative, please call 1-727-530-2000.
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Introduction
Introduction
Features
1
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6212 ADSL router.
This User’s Guide will show you how to set up the router, and how to customize its
configuration to get the most out of this product.
The 6212 router has the following features:
Built-in ADSL modem which offers G.Dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2, Annex L,
and ADSL2+ to meet different linking speeds from your ISP.
Four 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports to provide Internet connectivity to all
computers on your LAN.
Easy-to-use configuration program accessible through a standard web
browser.
System Requirements
In order to use the 6212 ADSL router for Internet access, you must have the
following:
ADSL service subscription from your ISP
A PC with:
— An Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card
— A processor equivalent to or faster than a Pentium II 133 MHz
— 32 MB RAM or greater
— Windows 95b, 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, NT, or XP (Note: Windows 95 requires
the installation of the Winsock program, not included.)
— (Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you wish to connect the router to
several computers on an Ethernet network.
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Parts List
— For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web
browser such as Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later. Netscape is not
supported.
In addition to this document, your 6212 ADSL router should come with the
following:
6212 ADSL router
Power adapter
Ethernet cable (RJ45, straight-through type)
Phone cable (RJ11)
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Front Panel
1. Introduction
The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.
xDSL LINK
xDSL ACT ALARM POWER
4LAN
32 1
05-17710
Figure 1-1. Front Panel LEDs
Table 1-1. Front Panel Label and LEDs
Label Color Function
xDSL LNK Green On: ADSL link is
established.
Flashing: ADSL link is
established and active.
Off: No ADSL link.
xDSL ACT Green Off: No PPP connection is
established or the
connection is not used.
Blinking: a PPP connection
is being attempted.
Solid: A PPP connection is
established.
Flickering: There is activity
over the link.
LAN 1–4 Green On: The Ethernet interface
is successfully connected to
a device through the LAN
port.
Flashing: Data transfer at
LAN connection
ALARM Red On: ADSL is not connected.
POWER Green On: Unit is powered on.
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Off: No LAN link
Off: ADSL is connected.
Off: Unit is powered off.
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Rear Panel
RESET
LINE
CONSOLE
DEFAULT
LAN 1
LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4
POWER
05-17711
Power
Switch
Figure 1-2. Back Panel
The rear panel contains the ports for the router's data and power connections.
Table 1-2. Rear Panel Labels and Connectors
Label Function
LINE Connects to your ADSL line
LAN 1–4 Connects the router to Ethernet devices on your LAN,
such as your PC's Ethernet port, or the uplink port on a
hub or switch
RESET/DEFAULT To reset the router to its default settings
POWER Connects to the supplied power adapter
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Hardware Installation and PC Setup
Overview
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or
a LAN and to the Internet using DSL. The first part provides instructions to set up
the hardware, and the second part describes how to prepare your PC for use with
the router.
It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your Internet
service provider (ISP).
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2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup
Connecting the Hardware
Shut down your PC and any other equipment before connecting it to the router. To
connect your router:
Procedure
1. Verify that the router’s power switch is in the Off (outward) position. Verify that
any PCs and other LAN devices you will attach (such as hubs or switches) are
turned off.
2. Use the provided modular phone cable to connect the LINE jack of the router
to your RJ11 wall jack.
3. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the back of
the router and connect the other end to the Ethernet port or Network Interface
Card (NIC) in your PC.
Connect any other PCs, hubs, and switches to the remaining LAN ports. Either
a crossover or a straight-through Ethernet cable can be used: the router
determines the type of signal required.
4. Connect the cylindrical power plug into the POWER connector on the back of
the device. Next:
— If you have a wall-mount adapter, plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or
a power strip.
— If you have a table-top adapter, use the AC power cord to connect the
adapter to a wall outlet or power strip.
The supplied power adapter may look different than the one illustrated here.
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LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4
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POWER
Figure 2-1. Hardware Installation
5. Turn on your PC and any other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches.
6. Turn on the router using its power switch.
7. Verify that the router's LEDs are illuminated as shown in Ta bl e 2 -1 .
Table 2-1. LED Indicators
This LED . . . Should be:
POWER Solid green to indicate that the device is turned on. If this light is not
on, check if the power adapter is attached to the router and plugged
into an AC power source.
STATUS Solid green to indicate that the router can communicate with your ISP
via ADSL, or flashing when the router is trying to connect to your ISP.
ACTIVITY Flashing when the device is sending or receiving data over the ADSL
connection.
LAN Solid green to indicate that the device can communicate with your PC
via Ethernet, or flashing when the router is sending or receiving data
over Ethernet.
If the LEDs are illuminated as expected, the router is working properly.
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Configuring Your Computer
Before you can access the router over the LAN you have to configure your PC's
TCP/IP address to be 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 3 and 254),
with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Your router's default IP address is
192.168.1.1.
If you know the version of Windows that you use, go to the appropriate section
below to learn how to set the IP address of your PC. To determine the version of
Windows running on your PC, click on the Windows Start button, then click on
Run... in the Start menu. Type winver in the Open selection box and click on OK.
Figure 2-2. Windows Run Dialog
The Windows version is displayed.
Figure 2-3. Windows Version
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Windows XP
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1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, and then click on Control
Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon
corresponding to your network interface card (NIC), and select Properties.
(Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection). The Local Area Connection
dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network items.
4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) is checked, and click on Properties.
Figure 2-4. Network Connections (Windows XP)
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Figure 2-5. Local Area Connection Properties (Windows XP)
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field (192.168.1.20 is shown
here as an example) and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
Figure 2-6. TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
6. Click on OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.
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Windows 2000
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1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon, and then select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box display a list of currently
installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
the protocol has already been enabled; skip to Step 10.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click
on Install.
5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then
click on Add.
6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click
on OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD
or other medium. Follow the instructions to install the files.
Windows ME
7. If prompted, click on OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
8. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon in the Control Panel.
9. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon, and then select Properties.
10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), and then click on Properties.
11. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in
the Subnet Mask field.
12. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network
icon, and then select Properties.
The Network Properties dialog box displays a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has
already been enabled; skip to Step 11.
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4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click
on Add.
5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then
click on Add.
6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.
7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click
on OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or
other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.
8. If prompted, click on OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
9. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon in the Control Panel.
10. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network icon,
and then select Properties.
11. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on
Properties.
12. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click on the radio button labeled Use the
following IP address. Type an address between 192.168.1.3 and
192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask
field.
13. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.
Windows 95 and Windows 98
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network icon.
The Network dialog box displays a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been
enabled. Skip to step 9.
3. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on Add. The Select
Network Component Type dialog box appears.
4. Select Protocol, and then click on Add.
The Select Network Protocol dialog box appears.
5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click on TCP/IP in
the Network Protocols list box.
6. Click on OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click on OK again.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD.
Follow the instructions to install the files.
7. Click on OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.
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Windows NT 4.0
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8. After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then click on the
Network icon.
9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click on Properties.
If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your
network card or adapter.
10. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the IP Address tab.
11. Click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address
between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and
255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
12. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to
restart Windows. Click on Yes.
1. In the Windows NT task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click on Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double click on the Network icon.
3. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.
The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the
list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to Step 9.
4. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on Add.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on
OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or
other medium. Follow the instructions to install the files.
After all files are installed, a window appears to inform you that a TCP/IP
service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information.
6. Click on Yes to continue, and then click on OK, if prompted, to restart your
computer.
7. After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then double-click
on the Network icon.
8. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.
9. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click on Properties.
10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the radio button labeled
Use the following IP address. Type an address between 192.168.1.3 and
192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask
field.
11. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.
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Logging in to Your Router
This section shows how to connect to the router's web interface, configure
settings, and observe some statistics of your Internet connection.
1. Open your Web browser, and type the following URL in the address/location
box, and press Enter:
http://192.168.1.1
This is the default IP address for the LAN port on the router.
A login screen appears.
Figure 2-7. Login Screen
If you have problem connecting to the router, verify that your PC is properly
configured within the subnet of the router's default IP address 192.168.1.1.
Setup is described in Configuring Your Computer on page 2-4.
2. Enter your user name and password, and then click on OK to display the home
page of the router's web interface. There are two default user name and
password combinations:
Table 2-2. Default User Names and Passwords
User Name Password Capability
user user Can display device status, but cannot change or save
configuration options.
admin admin Can perform all functions.
You can change the passwords at any time.
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