Planet XRT-412 User Manual

Internet Broadband Router

XRT-412

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:

 Reorient the receiving radio or TV antenna where this may be done safely.  To the extent possible, relocate the radio, TV or other receiver away from the Switch.  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 B device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Trademarks

The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology. This documentation may refer to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies.

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.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Internet Broadband Router: Model: XRT-412 Rev: 1 (April 2006) Part No.: EM-XRT412v1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1.1 Features......................................................................................................1

1.2 Minimum Requirements...............................................................................1

1.3 Package Contents.......................................................................................1

1.4 Get to know XRT-412..................................................................................2

1.5 Setup Diagram ............................................................................................3

1.6 Getting started.............................................................................................4

Chapter 2 Quick Setup .....................................................................................12

2.1 Cable Modem............................................................................................14

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL...........................................................................................15

2.3 PPPoE.......................................................................................................16

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

2.5 L2TP..........................................................................................................20

2.6 Telstra Big Pond........................................................................................22

Chapter 3 General Settings..............................................................................24

3.1 System ......................................................................................................25

3.1.1 Time Zone...........................................................................................25

3.1.2 Password Settings..............................................................................26

3.1.3 Remote Management .........................................................................27

3.2 WAN..........................................................................................................28

3.2.1 Dynamic IP .........................................................................................29

3.2.2 Static IP Address................................................................................29

3.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)...............................................................29

3.2.4 PPTP ..................................................................................................29

3.2.5 L2TP...................................................................................................29

3.2.6 Telstra Big Pond .................................................................................29

3.2.7 DNS....................................................................................................29

3.2.8 DDNS..................................................................................................30

3.3 LAN ...........................................................................................................31

3.4 NAT...........................................................................................................32

3.4.1 Port Forwarding ..................................................................................34

3.4.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................35

3.4.3 Special Applications............................................................................36

3.4.4 UPnP Settings ....................................................................................38

3.4.5 ALG Settings.......................................................................................39

3.5 Firewall......................................................................................................40

3.5.1 Access Control....................................................................................41

3.5.2 URL Blocking......................................................................................44

3.5.3 Denial of Service (DoS) ......................................................................45

3.5.4 DMZ....................................................................................................45

3.6 Print Server ...............................................................................................47

Chapter 4 Status ...............................................................................................53

4.1 Status and Information ..............................................................................53

4.2 Internet Connection...................................................................................54

4.3 Device Status............................................................................................54

4.4 System Log ...............................................................................................55

4.5 Security Log ..............................................................................................56

4.6 Active DHCP Client ...................................................................................56

4.7 Statistics....................................................................................................57

Chapter 5 Tools.................................................................................................58

5.1 Configuration Tools ...................................................................................58

5.2 Firmware Upgrade.....................................................................................59

5.3 Reset.........................................................................................................60

Appendix A........................................................................................................61

Glossary ............................................................................................................63

Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-412. This Broadband Router is an IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Broadband Router 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. It provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized 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. Built-in with dual USB ports can share two printers to LAN user for the printing service.

1.1 Features

• High Internet Access throughput

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Provides two USB port for connecting with USB printer.

• Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

• Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

• Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

• Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access

Control, and Firewall.

• Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status

• Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes

• Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the

Internet)

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-412D unit

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One User Manual CD

• One Power Adapter

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal

"Note

activities of some network application software; computer virus or hacker attacks

from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially when your ISP charge you by time used.

1.4 Get to know XRT-412

Back Panel

The diagram (fig1.0) below shows XRT-412’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN (1,2,3,4), WAN, USB and Reset:

Figure 1.0

1) Local Area Network (LAN) XRT-412’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs a nd

switches etc.

2) Wide Area Network (WAN)

The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the Internet.

3) USB

The USB ports are the place that the printers connect to, LAN user can access the printers after installing the utility.

4) Reset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for

less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,

press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)

Front Panel

On XRT-412’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of machine current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.

LED Light Status Description PWR ON Router’s power supply is on

USB1 Flash Data is transmitting OFF No data transmitted USB2 Flash Data is transmitting OFF No data transmitted

WAN 10/100M ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected OFF WAN port 10Mbps is connected WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected OFF No WAN connection Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

LAN 10/100M ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected (Port 1-4) OFF LAN port 10Mbps is connected LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected (Port 1-4) OFF No LAN connection

Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

1.5 Setup Diagram

Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).

Figure 1.2

1.6 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 above (fig 1.2).

2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another.

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default XRT-412’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured 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 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), 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 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)

Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appea r. 3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Please make sure that XRT-412’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

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Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3

2b) Windows XP

available on your LAN.

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network

Connections window will appear. 2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following

screen.

5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Please make sure that XRT-412’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

"Note:

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.

2c) Windows 2000

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-u p

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button. 4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

available on your LAN.

5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.

6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Please make sure that XRT-412’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

"Note:

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.

2d) Windows NT

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window.

3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.

available on your LAN.

4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.

6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Please make sure that XRT-412’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

"Note:

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.

available on your LAN.

3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default XRT-412’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.

Note: Please make sure that XRT-412’s DHCP server is the only DHCP 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. (To disable XRT-412’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN Port)

4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address

192.168.0.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>

5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click <OK> to login.

Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)

6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,

Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools. Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 2)

If you only want to start using XRT-412 as an Internet Access device then you ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.

General Setup (Chapter 3) If you want to use more advanced features that XRT-412 has to offer, then you’ll need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.

Status Information (Chapter 4)

The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information only.

Tools (Chapter 5) If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.

Menu Description Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 2) Select your Internet connection type and then

input the configurations needed to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

General Setup (Chapter 3) This section contains configurations for XRT-

412’s advance functions such as: Address

Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other functions to meet your LAN requirements.

Status Information (Chapter 4) In this section you can see XRT-412's system

information, Internet Connection, Device Status, Security Log and DHCP client Log information.

Tools (Chapter 5) This section contains XRT-412’s Tools - Tools

include Configuration tools, Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration tools allow you to

Backup (save), Restore, or Restore to Factory Default configuration for your Broadband router.

The Firmware upgrade tool allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's firmware. The RESET tool allows you to reset your Broadband router.

7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 2) to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor more advance features/information.

Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools) you wish to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web management’s top right hand page to navigate around the web-based management User Interface.

Chapter 2 Quick Setup

The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using XRT-412 as quickly as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.

Step 1) Time Zone

The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

Parameter Description Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Time Server Address You can manually assign time server address if the

default time server does not work.

Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If

you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration (below).

Daylight Savings Select the period in which you wish to start and end the

daylight Savings Time

Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type.

Step 2) Broadband Type

In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).

"Note:

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

Menu Description

2.1 Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already

2.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over

Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

2.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

(PPTP) connection.

2.5 L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method

used in xDSL connections.

2.6 Telstra Big Pond Telstra Big Pond is an Internet service is provided in Australia.

Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (2.1, 2.2,

2.3, 2.4, 2.5 or 2.6). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.

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 Host Name and MAC address (see screen below).

The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section

"Note:

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

Parameters Description Host Name If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name

provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does not require a Host Name.

MAC Address 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). If necessary, you can use the Release and Renew buttons to release and renew the WAN IP address.

Host Name If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name

provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does not require a Host Name.

Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router n ow, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 3, 4, 5.

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

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

Parameters Description

IP This is the IP address that your ISP has given you. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. Gateway This is the ISP’s IP address gateway. DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address. TTL Select Enable to plus 1 count in TTL response when

user try to ping Internet IP address from LAN. By default, the feature sets to Disable.

MAC Address 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). If necessary, you can use the Release and Renew buttons to release and renew the WAN IP address.

Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 3, 4, 5.

2.3 PPPoE

Select 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 Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE

connection

Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE

connection

Service Name This is optional. Enter the Service name if your ISP requires it,

otherwise leave it blank.

MTU 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

Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect to the

ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto reconnect to the ISP.

If you select “Connect on Demand”, the router will auto-connect to the ISP when someone wants to use the Internet and keep connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close the WAN connection if the time period that no one is using the Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.

If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only when you click “Connect” manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnect due to the idle timeout. If the

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