Paradyne 6218 User Manual

6218 Wireless Router

User’s Guide

Document No. 6218-A2-GB20-00

February 2005

Notice

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Paradyne Corporation makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Paradyne Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of Paradyne Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Changes and enhancements to the product and to the information herein will be documented and issued as a new release to this manual.

Warranty, Sales, Service, and Training Information

Contact your local sales representative, service representative, or distributor directly for any help needed. For additional information concerning warranty, sales, service, repair, installation, documentation, training, distributor locations, or Paradyne worldwide office locations, use one of the following methods:

 Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. (Be sure to register your warranty at

www.paradyne.com/warranty.)

 Telephone: Call our automated system to receive current information by fax or to speak with a company

representative.

— Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-870-2221

— Outside the U.S.A., call 1-727-530-2340

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We welcome your comments and suggestions about this document. Please mail them to Technical Publications, Paradyne Corporation, 8545 126th Ave. N., Largo, FL 33773, or send e-mail to userdoc@paradyne.com. Include the number and title of this document in your correspondence. Please include your name and phone number if you are willing to provide additional clarification.

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All other products or services mentioned herein are the trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks of their respective owners.

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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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Supplier's Declaration of Conformity

Place of Issue:

Paradyne Corporation 8545 126th Avenue North Largo, FL 33773-1502 USA

Date of Issue: TBD

Paradyne Corporation, located at the above address, hereby certifies that the Model Number 6218-AX-XXX (where X may be any numeric character) bearing labeling identification number US:AW2DL04B6388-AX complies with: the Federal Communications Commission's ("FCC") Rules and Regulations 47 CFR Part 68, the Administrative Council on Terminal Attachments ("ACTA")-adopted technical criteria TIA-968-A, "Telecommunications - Telephone Terminal Equipment -Technical Requirements for Connection of Terminal Equipment To the Telephone Network, October 2002."

Patrick Mur phy

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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.

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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1 Introduction

 Document Purpose and Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

 Document Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

 Product-Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

 Features of the 6218 Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

 Ports and Buttons (Back Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

 LED Description (Front Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

2 Hardware Installation and PC Setup

 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

 Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

 Configuring Your PC’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Assigning an IP Address to your PC Automatically by DHCP . . . . 2-3

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Windows ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Windows 95, 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

3 Using the Web Interface

 Logging Into Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

 Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Wide Area Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Local Area Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Saving Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

 Configuring the WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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 New Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

PPPoE Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

PPPoA Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Static Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

DHCP Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Bridged Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

 Modify an Existing Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

 Modem Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

 Configuring the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Enable/Disable DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

 Changing the Router's IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

 Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

 Firewall/NAT Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

SNTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

IP Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

LAN Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Bridge Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Web Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Multicast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

IGMP Snooping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Static Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Dynamic Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Log Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

System Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Remote Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

User Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Update Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

Ping Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Modem Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

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 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

4 Troubleshooting

 The Router Is Not Functional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

 You Cannot Connect to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

 LEDs Blink in a Sequential Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

 Status LED Continues to Blink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

 Status LED is Always Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

A Terminology

 What is a Firewall? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

 What is NAT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

 What is a DMZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

 What is a Router? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Contents

Index

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About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This guide contains detailed information about the 6218 wireless 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, Using the Web Interface

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting Contains tips on troubleshooting common problems.

Appendix A, Terminology Explains some major internetworking concepts.

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.

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.

Shows how to connect the router and set up your PC to manage the router.

Explains how to use the web interface to configure and monitor the router.

order.

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Definitions

Before you install or use your new router, you may find it helpful to understand the following terms:

 A bridge is a device that forwards any message from one part of a network to

another.

 A router is a device that forwards messages according to their network

addresses.

 ADSL is Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, a version of DSL that allows a

higher speed for information coming from the Internet to your PC (“downstream”) than it does for information going to the Internet from your PC (“upstream”).

The Model 6218 is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem that may be set by you to run in bridge or router mode. Because it is most frequently used as a router, that is how it is referred to in this manual.

Features of the 6218 Wireless Router

Your router has the following features:

 4-Port 10/100BaseT Layer 2 Ethernet switch

 Support for ADSL2+

 Support for wireless protocols 802.11b and 802.11g

 The ability to connect multiple PCs to the Internet with just one WAN IP

Address (when configured in router mode with NAT enabled)

 A user-friendly web interface for configuration and monitoring

 Single-session IPSec and PPTP passthrough for Virtual Private Network

(VPN)

 Preconfigured port settings for many popular games

 Ability to act as a DHCP Server on your network

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 Compatibility with virtually all standard Internet applications

 Address filtering and DMZ hosting

 Downloadable flash software upgrades

 Support for up to eight Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)

 Support for up to eight PPPoE sessions

System Requirements

In order to use your modem for Internet access, you must have the following:

 ADSL service subscription from your ISP.

 One computer with an Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card (NIC).

 For system monitoring or configuration using the supplied web interface, a

web browser such as Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or later.

Ports and Buttons (Back Panel)

 LINE port: This is the DSL interface which connects directly to your phone line.

 PHONE port: This allows a phone to directly connect to the router. You do not

need to add splitter to the phone you connect here, since the router has an internal splitter.

 RESET Button: The RESET button is used to reset the router to the factory

default settings. Do not use the RESET button unless advised to by your service representative.

 LAN 1–4 (Local Area Network) port(s): connect to Ethernet network devices,

such as a PC, hub, switch, or router. Depending on the device connected, you may need a crossover cable or a straight-through cable.

 POWER is where you connect the power supply.

 ON/OFF: Controls power to the router. The router is on when this button is in

its down position, and off when the button is in its up position.

LED Description (Front Panel)

 Power LED: On indicates that the power is supplied to the router.

 Status LED: The Status LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously

lit, the DSL interface is successfully connected to a device through the LINE port. If the LED is flickering, it is an indication that the router is training (negotiating the connection to its partner modem).

 Link LED: The Activity LED shows the state of the PPPoA or PPPoE

connection. Off: no PPP connection is established or the connection is not used. Blinking: a PPP connection is being attempted. Solid green: a PPP

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connection is established. Flickering: a PPP connection is established and there is activity on the link.

 LAN 1–4 LED: Each LAN LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously

lit, the Ethernet interface is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, it is an indication of network activity.

 WLAN: Solid green: the wireless LAN is enabled. Flickering: there is activity on

the wireless LAN.

POWER

STATUS

LINK

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

WLAN

Packing List

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 Your router is shipped with the following:

 Power adapter

 Ethernet cable (RJ45, straight-through wiring)

 Phone cable (RJ11)

 CD-ROM containing this manual

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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. Refer to Chapter 3, Using the Web Interface for router configuration instructions.

It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your Internet service provider (ISP).

Connecting the Hardware

Shut down your PC and any other equipment before connecting it to the router. To connect your router:

Procedure

1. Connect the supplied modular phone cable to the LINE port, and connect the other end of the cable to your phone jack.

2. If you would like to use a phone in the vicinity of the router, connect it to the PHONE jack of the router using the cord that came with your telephone. The router has an internal POTS filter, so you do not need to install one here.

3. Use the included 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 and adjusts to 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.

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— 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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Figure 2-1. Hardware Installation

5. Configure your router and your wireless devices to communicate with each other.

Turn on your PC any other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches.

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Configuring Your PC’s IP Address

Before you start to access the router using the Ethernet connection, you must configure your PC to use DHCP, or change your PC's TCP/IP address to be

192.168.1.x, where x is any number between 2 and 254, with a subnet mask of

255.255.255.0.

Your router's default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

Assigning an IP Address to your PC Automatically by DHCP

To use the router's DHCP feature, click in the radio button labeled “Obtain an IP address automatically” instead of “Use the following IP address” in the following procedures.

By default, the LAN port IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1. (You can change this address, or another address can be assigned by your ISP.)

Windows XP

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To configure the IP address under Windows XP:

Procedure

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 is displayed with a list of currently installed network items.

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4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked, and click on Properties.

Figure 2-2. Network Connections in Windows XP

Figure 2-3. Local Area Connection Properties in Windows XP

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5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled “Use the following IP address” and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) in the IP Address field. Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

Windows 2000

Figure 2-4. TCP/IP Properties in Windows XP

6. Click on OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.

To configure the IP address under Windows 2000:

Procedure

1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then select 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 is displayed with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has already been enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 10.

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4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click on I

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5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click on A

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 media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

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 Pr

11. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled “Use the following IP address” and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) in the IP Address field. Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

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Windows ME

12. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.

To configure the IP address under Windows ME:

Procedure

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 is displayed with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has already been enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 11.

4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click on A

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5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click on A

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6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.

7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click on OK.

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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 Pr

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12. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click in the radio button labeled “Use the following IP address” and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) in the IP Address field. Type 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.

To configure the IP address under Windows 95 or Windows 98:

Procedure

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 is displayed with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 9.

3. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on A Network Component Type dialog box appears.

4. Select Protocol, and then click on A 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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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 Pr

If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.

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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” and type

192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) in the IP Address field. Type 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 and restart your PC again.

Windows NT 4.0

To configure the IP address under Windows NT 4.0:

Procedure

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, in which case you can skip to Step 9.

4. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on A

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 media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

After all files are installed, a window displays 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 Pr

10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) in the IP Address field. Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

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11. Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.

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