PLANET XRT-401E User Manual

Internet Broadband Router

XRT-401E

User’ s Manual

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Disclaimer

PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s Manual. PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to this User’s Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s Manual, at any time without notice.If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would appreciate your comments and suggestions.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instructions provided with the equipment, may cause interference to radio and TV communication. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If you suspect this equipment is causing interference, turn your Ethernet Switch on and off while your radio or TV is showing interference, if the interference disappears when you turn your Ethernet Switch off and reappears when you turn it back on, there is interference being caused by the Ethernet Switch. You can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient the receiving radio or TV antenna where this may be done safely.

2. To the extent possible, relocate the radio, TV or other receiver away from the Switch.

3. Plug the Ethernet Switch into a different power outlet so that the Switch and the receiver

are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, you should consult the place of purchase or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

CE mark Warning

The is a class A device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

WEEE

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Trademarks

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Internet Broadband Router: Model: XRT-401Ev3 Rev: 3.0 (Jan. 2008) Part No.: 2080-B40060-003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 6

1.2 Minimum Requirements.......................................................................................... 7

1.3 Package Contents................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Physical Details....................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Getting Started........................................................................................................8

Chapter 2 Wizard............................................................................................................. 14

2.1 Cable Modem........................................................................................................ 15

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL....................................................................................................... 16

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL(PPPoE) .......................................................................................... 17

2.4 PPTP..................................................................................................................... 18

2.5 L2TP ..................................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 3 Advance Features........................................................................................... 20

3.1 System.................................................................................................................. 21

3.1.1 System Status........................................................................................... 22

3.1.2 System Settings........................................................................................ 23

3.1.3 Administrator Settngs ............................................................................... 24

3.1.4 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................... 25

3.1.5 Configuration Tool ..................................................................................... 25

3.1.6 System Log............................................................................................... 26

3.2 WAN...................................................................................................................... 27

3.2.1 Dynamic IP............................................................................................... 28

3.2.2 Static IP .................................................................................................... 30

3.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)..................................................................... 30

3.2.4 PPTP........................................................................................................ 32

3.2.5 L2TP......................................................................................................... 34

3.2.6 DNS.......................................................................................................... 36

3.3 LAN........................................................................................................................ 36

3.3.1 LAN Setting .............................................................................................. 36

3.3.2 DHCP Client List....................................................................................... 38

3.4 NAT ....................................................................................................................... 38

3.4.1 Virtual Server............................................................................................ 39

3.4.2 Special Applications.................................................................................. 41

3.4.3 Port Forwarding........................................................................................ 42

3.4.4 ALG Settings............................................................................................. 43

3.4.5 DMZ.......................................................................................................... 43

3.5 Firewall.................................................................................................................. 44

3.5.1 Firewall Options........................................................................................ 45

3.5.2 Client Filtering........................................................................................... 46

3.5.3 URL Filtering............................................................................................. 47

3.5.4 MAC Control............................................................................................. 48

3.6 Routing.................................................................................................................. 49

3.6.1 Routing Table............................................................................................ 49

3.6.2 Static Routing ........................................................................................... 50

3.6.3 Dynamic Routing...................................................................................... 51

3.7 UPnP..................................................................................................................... 51

3.7.1 UPnP........................................................................................................ 51

3.7.2 Port Mapping............................................................................................ 52

3.8 DDNS .................................................................................................................... 53

Appendix A ...................................................................................................................... 54

Glossary........................................................................................................................... 55

EC Declaration................................................................................................................. 59

Chapter1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-401E. This Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in XRT-401E and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. XRT-401E provides a total solution for the Small Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

1.1 Features

 Firewall/Security Features

 Built in NAT firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection for DoS (Denial of Service)

attacks

 Client Filtering by IP address with time schedule  URL Filtering: Keyword based URL Filter to block access to undesirable W eb sites

by LAN users

 MAC Control

 Advanced Internet Functions

 Virtual Servers: This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on

your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy

 Special Internet Applications: Applications, which use non-standard connections

or port numbers, are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally

 Port Mapping: The Port Mapping allows you to re-direct a particular range of

service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN ports) to a p articular LAN IP address. It helps you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall

 ALG (Application Layer Gateway): You can select to enable “Application Layer

Gateway” of an application and then the router will let that application correctly pass though the NAT gateway

 DMZ Support: XRT-401E can translate public IP address to private IP address to

allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the most flexibility to run programs

 LAN Features

 With four Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet ports. XRT-401E eliminates

most cabling inconvenience. One (the WAN port, 10/100Base-TX) is connected to your DSL or Cable modem. The other 4 (LAN port) are used to connect to local LAN

 DHCP Server Support: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic

IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. XRT-401E can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN

 Configuration & Management

 Easy Setup: Built-In configuration wizard helps users to complete network

installation in a very short time via standard Internet browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator…etc

 Remote Management: XRT-401E can be managed from any PC on LAN or via

Internet anywhere around the world

 UPnP Support: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and

configuration of the XRT-401E. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later

 Provide system log and security log, log can be saved at syslog server or mail to a

specific account

1.2 Minimum Requirements

 One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)  Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)  PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or

higher)

1.3 Package Contents

 One XRT-401E unit  One Quick Installation Guide  One User Manual CD  One Power Adapter

1.4 Physical Details

Front panel

Front Panel LED definition LED Description

PWR On - Power on.

Off - No power.

WAN  100

 On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100Base-T  Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using

10Base-T.

 LNK/ACT

 On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.  Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.  Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the

corresponding LAN (hub) port.

LAN  100

 On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100Base-T.

 Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using

10Base-T.

 LNK / ACT

 On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.  Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.  Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the

corresponding LAN (hub) port.

Rear Panel

Rear panel Port and Button Definition Port Description

LAN (1-4) WAN

RESET

Connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc. Connect your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the Internet.

This button has two (2) functions:  If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button

with a pencil tip (for less than 3 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations.

 If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you

forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 3 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)

12V DC

DC Power in.

1.5 Getting Started

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet.

1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram below.

2) Then, you need to setup your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. By default the XRT-401E’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically.

Please make sure that the XRT-401E’s DHCP server is the only DHCP

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server available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off.

Step1ÎConfigure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 98/Me, 2000 or later operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), please follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows XP, 2b) Windows 2000, and 2c) Windows 98/Me

2a) Configuring PC in Windows XP

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

Network Connections

2. Double-click Local Area Connection.

3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.

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

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address

automatically radio buttons.

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

2b) Configuring PC in Windows 2000

1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network

and Dial-up Connections.

2. Double-click Local Area Connection.

3. In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties.

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

5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address

automatically radio buttons.

6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

2c) Configuring PC in Windows 98/Me

1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network

and choose the Configuration tab.

2. Select TCP/IP Æ NE2000 Compatible, or the name of your Network Interface Card

(NIC) in your PC.

3. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.

4. Then select the DNS Configuration tab.

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

Step2Î Configuring with Web Browser

Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address “http: //192.168.01” (XRT-401E’s LAN IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>

Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.

At the User name prompt, type “admin”. And the Password prompt, type “admin”. You can change these later if you wish. Click “OK”.

Chapter2 Wizard

The Wizard section is designed to get you using XRT-401E as quick as possible. In the Wizard, you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Wizard in the web page, you should see the screen below.

Step 1) Host Settings

The Host Settings allows your router to set up Host name and Domain name, it also can set up its Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time, these will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

Parameter Description

Host Name Domain Name

Time Zone Daylight Savings

Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) WAN Settings. Step 2) WAN Settings

In this section you have to select one of these types of connections that you will be using to connect your XRT-401E’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).

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Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.

This is optional. You can specify a Host name for XRT-401E. This is optional. You can specify a Domain name to annotate your LAN area. Select the time zone of the country where you currently are. The router will set its time based on your selection. The XRT-401E can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to use this function, you must select the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration.

Parameter Description

2.1 Cable Modem

Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL

(PPPoE)

2.4 PPTP

2.5 L2TP

Click on one of the WAN types and then proceed to the manual’ s relevant sub-section (2.1,

2.2, 2.3, 2.4 or 2.5). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.

Your ISP has given you an IP address already Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over

Ethernet (PPPoE) connection. Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used in xDSL connections.

2.1 Cable Modem

Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as MAC address (see screen below).

The MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if

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your ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.

Parameter Description

MAC Cloning MAC Address

If you want to clone your PC’s MAC address to XRT-401E, you must enable it first. Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use the Clone MAC Address button to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work).

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameter Description

IP address assigned by your ISP Subnet Mask

ISP Gateway Address

This is the IP address that your ISP has given you. Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

(e.g. 255.255.255.0) This is the ISP’s IP address gateway.

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL(PPPoE)

Select Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE) if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameter Description

User Name Password Retype Password

Service Name MTU

Maximum Idle Time

Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection. Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection. Re-enter the Password for confirmation. This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP requires it, otherwise leave it blank. This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you do not wish to set a maximum packet size. (The default settings is

1492) You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP. (The default settings is 300 seconds)

2.4 PPTP

Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Parameter Description

PPTP Account PPTP Password Retype Password

Service IP Address My IP Address

My Subnet Mask Connection ID

MTU

Maximum Idle Time

Enter the PPTP Account provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection. Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection. Re-enter the Password for confirmation. Specify PPTP Server IP address that you want to connect to. This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a PPTP connection. Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. (e.g. 255.255.255.0) This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional. This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you do not wish to set a maximum packet size. (The default setting is

1460) You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP. (The default settings is 300 seconds)

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