ADSL 2/2+
VPN Firewall Router
ADE-4300A/B, ADW-4300A/B
User's Manual
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8
inches) during normal operation.
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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of
their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April
8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install
and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock
and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this
and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure
the safe use of the equipment.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router, 802.11g Wireless
PLANET ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router
Model: ADE-4300A/B, ADW-4300A/B
Rev: 1.0 (Jan. 2005)
Part No. EM-ADE4300_ADW4300v3
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................1
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 Features.............................................................................1
Package Contents.................................................................................................5
Physical Details.....................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION........................................................................................8
Requirements........................................................................................................8
Procedure..............................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3 SETUP....................................................................................................10
Overview..............................................................................................................10
Configuration Program.......................................................................................11
Setup Wizard.......................................................................................................12
Home Screen.......................................................................................................14
LAN Screen..........................................................................................................15
Wireless Screen (ADW-4300 only).....................................................................17
Wireless Security (ADW-4300 only)...................................................................20
Trusted Wireless Stations (ADW-4300 only)....................................................22
Password Screen................................................................................................24
Mode Screen........................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION............................................................................26
Overview..............................................................................................................26
Windows Clients.................................................................................................26
Macintosh Clients...............................................................................................37
Linux Clients........................................................................................................37
Other Unix Systems............................................................................................37
Wireless Station Configuration (ADW-4300 only)............................................38
Wireless Configuration on Windows XP (ADW-4300 only).............................38
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS...................................................................48
Operation - Router Mode....................................................................................48
Status Screen......................................................................................................48
Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA...............................................................52
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address........................................................53
Connection Details - Fixed IP Address.............................................................54
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES........................................................................55
Overview..............................................................................................................55
Access Control....................................................................................................55
Internet.................................................................................................................57
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)...............................................................62
Firewall Rules......................................................................................................64
Firewall Services.................................................................................................69
Options.................................................................................................................71
Schedule..............................................................................................................72
Virtual Servers.....................................................................................................74
VPN Setup............................................................................................................77
SNMP....................................................................................................................87
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION............................................................88
Overview..............................................................................................................88
PC Database........................................................................................................89
Config File............................................................................................................93
Logging................................................................................................................94
E-mail...................................................................................................................96
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Diagnostics..........................................................................................................98
Remote Administration.......................................................................................99
Routing...............................................................................................................101
Upgrade Firmware.............................................................................................105
CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE....................................................................................106
Overview............................................................................................................106
Management Connections...............................................................................106
Home Screen.....................................................................................................107
Mode Screen......................................................................................................108
Operation...........................................................................................................108
Status Screen....................................................................................................109
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................111
Overview............................................................................................................111
General Problems.............................................................................................111
Internet Access..................................................................................................111
Wireless Access (ADW-4300 only)..................................................................112
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS(ADW-4300 ONLY) ..................................114
Modes.................................................................................................................114
BSS/ESS.............................................................................................................114
Channels............................................................................................................115
WEP....................................................................................................................115
WPA-PSK...........................................................................................................115
Wireless LAN Configuration............................................................................116
APPENDIX C ABOUT VPNS.....................................................................................117
Overview............................................................................................................117
Common VPN Situations..................................................................................119
VPN Example.....................................................................................................120
APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................124
ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router.......................................................................124
Wireless Interface (ADW-4300 only)................................................................125
Regulatory Approvals.......................................................................................126
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADE-4300/ADW-4300. The ADE4300/ADW-4300 is a multi-function device providing the following services:
· ADSL 2/2+ Modem.
· Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
· Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. (ADW-
4300 only)
· VPN Gateway to allow secure VPN connections over the Internet.
· 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: ADE-4300/ADW-4300
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 Features
The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed
to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
· Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the
Internet through the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, using only a single external IP Address.
The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is
called NAT (Network Address Translation).
· Built-in ADSL 2/2+ Modem. The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 has a built-in ADSL
2/2+ modem, supporting all common ADSL 2/2+ connections.
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· IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The ADE-4300/ADW-
4300 supports all common connection methods.
· Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine
the connection method used by your ISP.
· Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated
on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
· Application Level Gateways (ALGs). 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.
· Special Applications. This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to
use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.
· Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on
your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
· URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN
users.
· Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a
Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
· Access Control. Allows administrators to restrict the Internet Access available
to PCs on your LAN.
· Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define
Firewall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.
· Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) UPnP allows automatic discovery and
configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or
later.
· Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature,
allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you
have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.
· Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate
only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound
traffic.
· VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking)
software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
VPN Features
· IPSec Support. IPSec is the most common protocol.
· Easy Configuration. The configuration required to allow 2 ADE-4300s/ADW-
4300s to establish a VPN connection between them is easy accomplished.
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Wireless Features (ADW-4300 only)
· Standards Compliant. The ADW-4300 complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
specifications for Wireless LANs.
· Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g
standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both
802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
· Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are
supported.
· WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key
sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.
· WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmis-
sion, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than
WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.
· Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can
check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that
only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
· Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be
changed quickly and easily.
LAN Features
· 4-Port Switching Hub. The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 incorporates a 4-port
10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
· DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a
dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The ADE-4300/ADW4300 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
Configuration & Management
· Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for
configuration.
· Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration
data from the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 to your PC, and restore (upload) a previouslysaved configuration file to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
· Remote Management. The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can be managed from any
PC on your LAN or Wireless LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also
(optionally) be configured via the Internet.
· Network Diagnostics. You can use the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 to perform a
Ping or DNS lookup.
Security Features
· Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
· Wireless LAN Security. (ADW-4300 only) WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless
access control by MAC address are all supported. The MAC-level access control
feature can be used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your
LAN.
· NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)
technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the loca-
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tion and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint,
there is no network, only a single device - the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
· Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server re-
quests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from
external sources.
· Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood
your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so
much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable.
The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer immediately.
· The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 Unit
· Quick Installation Guide
· User’s Manual CD
· Power Adapter
· 1 RJ-45 Cable
· 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable
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Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs of ADE-4300
Figure 2-1: Front Panel of ADE-4300
Front-mounted LEDs of ADW-4300
Figure 3-2: Front Panel of ADW-4300
PWR LED On - Power on.
Off - No power.
STATUS
LED
LAN LED
WLAN LED
(ADW-4300
only)
ADSL LED On - ADSL connection is available.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware
Upgrade.
For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed
(10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port.
· 100 LNK/ACT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using
100BaseT, and Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.
· 10 LNK/ACT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using
10BaseT, and Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.
· If neither LED is on, there is no active connection on the corresponding LAN port.
On - Wireless enabled.
Off - No Wireless connections currently exist.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless
access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
Off - No ADSL connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the ADSL
connection.
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Rear Panel
Figure 4-1: Rear Panel of ADE-4300
Figure 5-2: Rear Panel of ADW-4300
RESET Button
(Reset to Defaults)
POWER port
10/100BaseT
LAN connections
ADSL port
This button will reset the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 to the factory
default settings.
To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until the Status LED is lit, then release the Reset Button,
and wait the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 to restart using the factory
default values.
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your
PCs to these ports.
Note:
Any LAN port on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will automatically
function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any
port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN
cable.
Connect this port to your ADSL line.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADE-4300/ADW-
4300.
Requirements
· Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45
connectors.
· TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
· For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connec-
tion.
· To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the
IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b specifications. (ADW-4300 only)
Procedure
Figure 6: Installation Diagram (Antenna for ADW-4300 only)
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the ADW-4300
should be positioned in a central location with minimum
obstructions between the ADW-4300 and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
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2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the ADE4300/ADW-4300. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard
LAN cable. Any LAN port on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will automatically function
as an "Uplink" port when required.
3. Connect ADSL Cable
Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the WAN port on the ADE-4300/ADW4300 (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.
4. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. Use only the
power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
Power it up by pressing the rear-mounted power switch.
5. Check the LEDs
· The Power LED should be ON.
· The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on or blinking after 60 sec-
onds, there is a hardware error.
· For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the
PC is also ON.)
· The WLAN LED should be ON. (ADW-4300 only)
· The WAN LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.
· The Internet LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
· Internet Access
· LAN configuration
· Wireless setup (ADW-4300 only)
· Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC
Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions
of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed
instructions for the required functions.
To Do this: Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Check ADE-4300/ADW-4300 operation and Status. Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use any of the following Advanced features:
· Internet (DMZ, Special Applications, URL Filter)
· Dynamic DNS
· Firewall Rules
· Firewall Services
· Schedule
· Virtual Servers
· VPN
Use any of the following Administration Configuration
settings or features:
· PC Database
· Config File
· Logging
· E-mail
· Diagnostics
· Remote Admin
· Routing
· Upgrade Firmware
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
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Configuration Program
The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it,
and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.
The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
· Netscape V4.08 or later
· Netscape 7
· Internet Explorer V5.01 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, please ensure that:
· Your PC can establish a physical connection to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. The PC
and the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on
the ADE-4300/ADW-4300) or on the same LAN segment.
· The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 must be installed and powered ON.
· If the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by
another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the ADE-4300/ADW4300 is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300:
1. After installing the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is
already running, restart it.
2. Start your WEB browser.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the ADE-4300/ADW4300, as in this example, which uses the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter default user name admin
and leave the password field blank (no password).
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If you can't connect
If the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 does not respond, check the following:
· The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 is properly installed, LAN connection is OK,
and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping"
command:
· Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
· Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your
PC's IP address is not compatible with the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP
Address. (See next item.)
· If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the
range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the ADE4300/ADW-4300's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network
Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration
for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
· Ensure that your PC and the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
· Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface
can only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings. (ADW-4300 only)
Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, the Setup Wizard will run
automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's default
settings are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
· You need the data supplied by your ISP. Most connection methods require some
data input.
· The common connection types are explained in the following table.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established.
3. If the connection test fails:
· Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs.
· Check that you have entered all data correctly.
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Common Connection Types
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
Usually, the connection is
"Always on".
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automatically.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) Some ISP's may require you
to use a particular Hostname
or Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such
as Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) User name and password
are always required.
c) If using a Static (Fixed) IP
address, you need the IP
address and related information (Network Mask, Gateway
IP address, and DNS address)
IPoA
(IP over ATM)
Normally, the connection is
"Always on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and
VCI) may be required, if they
cannot be detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such
as Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in
future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 7: Home Screen
Main Menu
The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see
the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".
The main menu also contains two (2) buttons:
· Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.
· Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. Note that re-
starting the Router will break any existing connections to or through the Router.
Navigation & Data Input
· Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser,
for navigation.
· Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes
you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will
be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will
display help for that screen.
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LAN Screen
Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is
shown below.
Figure 8: LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
IP address for the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, as seen from the local
LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use
or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter
case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by
your LAN.
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 is attached (the
same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).
· If Enabled, the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will allocate IP Addresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start
up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled.
· If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be reconfigured to treat the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 as the default
Gateway. See the following section for further details.
· The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the
values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients. This range also determines the
number of DHCP clients supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
DHCP
What DHCP Does
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to
a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
· The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).
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· The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well
as allocating an IP Address.
· The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 can act as a DHCP server.
· Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP
client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of
"DHCP Client".
· You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If
your LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1)
DHCP Server on your LAN.)
Using the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this
screen, you can:
· Enable or Disable the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's DHCP Server function.
· Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses
are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another
DHCP Server, rather than the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's, the following procedure is
required.
· Disable the DHCP Server feature in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. This setting is on
the LAN screen.
· Configure the DHCP Server to provide the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP Address as
the Default Gateway.
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP
This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows.
See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.
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Wireless Screen (ADW-4300 only)
The ADW-4300's settings must match the other Wireless stations.
Note that the ADW-4300 will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature.
To change the ADW-4300's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use
the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen
is shown below.
Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Region
Station name
SSID
Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to ensure:
· That the ADW-4300 is only used in domains for which is
licensed.
· That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal
channels for that domain can be selected.
This is the same as the "Device Name" for the ADW-4300.
This is also called the "Network Name".
· If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set
Identifier).
· To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same
SSID/ESSID.
Figure 9: Wireless Screen
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Options
Mode
Channel No.
Select the desired mode:
· 802.11G-plus (TI) This allows clients to use any of the
following modes:
· Standard 802.11b
· 802.11B+ (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode)
· Standard 802.11g
· 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced
mode). This mode can increase throughput by up to 50%,
but will only work between compatible TI wireless stations.
· 802.11g & 802.11b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless
stations will be able to use the ADW-4300.
· 802.11g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the
ADW-4300.
· 802.11b only - Only 802.11b connections are available.
802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the ADW4300 if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b
standard.
Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.
· If you experience interference (shown by lost connections
and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with
different channels to see which is the best.
· If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points
should use different Channels to reduce interference.
Broadcast
SSID
Wireless Security
Current Setting
Configure
Button
Access Point
Enable Wireless
Access Point
If enabled, the ADW-4300 will broadcast its SSID. This allows
PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access Point and
use the correct SSID.
If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and
other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to
this Access Point.
The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is
Disabled.
Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and
view or change the settings. See the following section for details.
Enable this if you want to use Wireless Access Point function.
If disabled, no Wireless stations can use the Access Point function, and all connections must be made via the wired LAN.
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Allow access
by …
Set Stations
Button
Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use
the Access Point. The options are:
· All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the
access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.
· Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations you
designate as "Trusted" can use the Access Point, even if
they have the correct SSID and security settings.
This feature uses the MAC address to identify Wireless stations. The MAC address is a low-level network identifier
which is unique to each PC or network device.
To define the trusted wireless stations, use the "Set Stations"
button.
Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.
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Wireless Security (ADW-4300 only)
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen.
There are 3 options for Wireless security:
· Disabled - no data encryption is used.
· WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.
· WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later stan-
dard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless
stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.
WEP Wireless Security
Data - WEP Screen
WEP Data Encryption
WEP Data
Encryption
Authentication
Type
Default Key
Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use
the same setting.
· 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
· 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before
Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic".
If changed to "Open System" or "Shared Key", ensure that your
Wireless Stations use the same setting.
Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is
ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for
decryption only.
You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.
Figure 10: WEP
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64
Bit Encryption, the key size is 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and
A~F).
being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key.
For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9
and A~F).
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Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key
is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have
the same key.
Passphrase
If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of
entering the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and
click the "Generate Keys" button.
WPA-PSK Wireless Security
Figure 11: WPA-PSK
Data - WPA-PSK Screen
Security
System
WPA-PSK
Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more
secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA-PSK is
the version of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius Server
on your LAN.
PSK
WPA Encryption
Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key
derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must
use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63
characters in length.
The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to
be used. Wireless Stations must use the same encryption
method.
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Trusted Wireless Stations (ADW-4300 only)
This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access
Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is
enabled.
To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Ac-
cess Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.
Figure 12: Trusted Wireless Stations
Data - Trusted Wireless Stations
Trusted Wireless
Stations
Other Wireless
Stations
Name
Address
Buttons
<<
>>
This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated
as “Trusted”.
This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point,
which you have not designated as "Trusted".
The name assigned to the Trusted Wireless Station. Use this
when adding or editing a Trusted Station.
The MAC (physical) address of the Trusted Wireless Station.
Use this when adding or editing a Trusted Station.
Add a Trusted Wireless Station to the list (move from the
"Other Stations" list).
· Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other Stations" list, and
click the " << " button.
· Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the
wireless station, and click the "Add " button.
Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list (move to the
"Other Stations" list).
· Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted Stations" list.
· Click the " >> " button.
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Edit
Add (Update)
Clear
Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations"
list:
1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list.
2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the
"Address" field, and the Add button will change to Update.
3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless
Stations" list, enter the required data and click this button.
When editing an existing Wireless Station, this button will
change from Add to Update.
Clear the Name and Address fields.
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Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Figure 13: Password Screen
Old Password
New password
Verify password
You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.
· The "User Name" is always admin
· Enter the password for the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, as set on the Password screen
above. The default password is blank.
Enter the existing password in this field.
Enter the new password here.
Re-enter the new password here.
Figure 14: Password Dialog
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Mode Screen
Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode.
Figure 15: Mode Screen
Select the desired option, and click "Save".
Router
Modem
Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In
this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your
LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP
address and related information to all Wireless (ADW-4300 only) and
LAN users.
Only the ADSL Modem component is operational.
· All Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it
does not perform any operations or make any changes to the
network traffic passing through it.
· You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP
addresses to the Wireless clients using this Access Point (ADW-
4300).
· All traffic received on either the Wireless (ADW-4300) or LAN
interface will be sent over the ADSL connection.
Notes:
· Generally, you should NOT use modem mode. Only select this mode if you are
sure this is what you want.
· After changing the mode, this device will restart, which will take a few seconds.
The menu will also change, depending on the mode you are in.
· The Wireless Access Point (ADW-4300 only) can function in either Router or
Modem mode. But generally it is not a good idea to combine a Modem with an Access Point, because all data received from the wireless stations will be sent over
the modem connection. (Since the modem is transparent, it does not examine the
traffic to determine whether the traffic is for the LAN or the WAN.)
· For details on using Modem Mode, see Chapter 8.
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Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.
Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
· TCP/IP network settings
· Internet Access configuration
· Wireless configuration (ADW-4300 only)
Windows Clients
This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is
essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using the default ADE-4300/ADW-4300’s settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
· By default, the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server, automatically
providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC
boots.
· For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a
DHCP client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required:
· The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300
· The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must reconfigure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 - Advanced
Setup for details.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
5. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 16: Network Configuration
6. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
7. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 17: IP Address (Win 95)
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the
default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADE4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Using "Specify an IP Address"
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making
the following changes:
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· On the Gateway tab, enter the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP address in the New
Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise
you of the IP Address they assigned to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Figure 18: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98)
· On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server
Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the
fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
Figure 19: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0
1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP
protocol, as shown below.
Figure 20: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP
2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
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Figure 21: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address
3. Select the network card for your LAN.
4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or
Specify an IP Address, as explained below.
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Specify an IP Address
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making
the following changes.
1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
To set this:
· Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
· On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP address, as shown in Figure 22 below.
· If necessary, use the Up button to make the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 the first entry in
the Gateways list.
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Figure 22 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway
2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:
· Click the DNS tab.
· On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service
Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
Figure 23: Windows NT4.0 - DNS
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:
1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.
2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see
a screen like the following:
Figure 24: Network Configuration (Win 2000)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)
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5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the
default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADE4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making
the following changes.
· Enter the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP address in the Default gateway field and click
OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to
the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.)
· If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses,
and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP
1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a
screen like the following:
Figure 26: Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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Figure 27: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the
default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADE4300/ADW-4300 will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making
the following changes.
· In the Default gateway field, enter the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP address and click
OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
· If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses,
and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Internet Access
To configure your PCs to use the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 for Internet access:
· Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is
functional.
· Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via
the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.
For Windows 9x/ME/2000
1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.
2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect
through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration
screen are unchecked.
6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail
account now?".
7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.
7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.
8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, the AOL for
Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a
dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:
· Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5,
3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.
· Click the Setup button.
· Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to
"ADE-4300/ADW-4300".
· Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number
blank.)
· Click Save, then OK.
Configuration is now complete.
· Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "ADE-4300/ADW4300" location.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. The
procedure is as follows.
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID
field can be left blank.
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:
· Set the Router Address field to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's IP Address.
· Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, it is only necessary to set the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using
a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
· Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
· Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows
shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel - Network
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called
"eth0".
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5. To apply your changes
· Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
· OR, restart your system.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the ADE-4300/ADW-4300:
· Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the
ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
· Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
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Wireless Station Configuration (ADW-4300 only)
This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the ADW-4300's Access
Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.
To use the Wireless Access Point in the ADW-4300, each Wireless Station must have
compatible settings, as follows:
Mode
SSID (ESSID)
Wireless
Security
The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode.
This must match the value used on the ADW-4300. The default
value is Wireless.
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
By default, Wireless security on the ADW-4300 is disabled.
· If Wireless security remains disabled on the ADW-4300, all
stations must have wireless security disabled.
· If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless Router (either
WEP or WPA-PSK), each station must use the same settings
as the ADW-4300.
Wireless Configuration on Windows XP (ADW-4300 only)
If using Windows XP to configure the Wireless interface on your PC, the configuration
procedure is as follows:
1. Open the Network Connections folder. (Start - Settings - Network Connections).
Figure 28: Network Connections (Windows XP)
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, check that it is enabled (menu option
says Disable, rather than Enable) and then select View Available Wireless Net-
works.
3. You will then see a list of wireless networks.
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Figure 29 Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADW-4300 has
been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed.
See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for
details of dealing with this situation.
4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on
the ADW-4300.
If Wireless Security is Disabled
If Wireless security on the ADW-4300 is disabled, Windows will warn you that the
Wireless network is not secure.
Figure 30 Insecure Wireless Network (Windows XP)
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To connect:
· Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even
though it is not secure.
· The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few
seconds for the connection to be established.
If using WEP Data Encryption
If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the ADW-4300, Windows will detect this,
and show a screen like the following.
Figure 31: WEP (Windows XP)
To connect:
· Enter the WEP key, as set on the ADW-4300, in the Network Key field.
· Re-enter the WEP key into the Confirm Network key field.
· Disable the checkbox Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network.
· Click the Connect button.
If this fails, click the Advanced button, to see a screen like the following:
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Figure 32: Advanced - Wireless Networks
Select the SSID for the ADW-4300, and click Configure, to see a screen like the fol-
lowing:
Figure 33: Wireless Network Properties - WEP
Configure this screen as follows:
· Set Network Authentication to match theADW-4300. (If the setting on the ADW-
4300 is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.)
· For Data Encryption, select WEP.
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· For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used
on the ADW-4300. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.)
· The Key index must match the default key index on the ADW-4300. The default
value is 1.
· Ensure the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a com-
puter-to-computer (ad hoc) network are unchecked.
· Click OK to save and close this dialog.
· This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
Figure 34: Preferred Networks
Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4300.
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If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption
If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the ADW-4300, it does not matter
which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button.
Figure 35: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
You will then see a screen like the example below.
Figure 36: Advanced - Wireless Networks
Select the SSID for the ADW-4300, and click Configure, to see a screen like the fol-
lowing:
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Figure 37: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK
Configure this screen as follows:
· Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK.
· For Data Encryption, select TKIP.
· For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used
on the ADW-4300.
· Ensure the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked.
· Click OK to save and close this dialog.
· This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
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Figure 38: Preferred Networks
Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4300.
If the SSID is not listed
If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADW-4300 has been disabled, its SSID will NOT
be listed on the screen below.
Figure 39: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then
follow this procedure:
1. Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below.
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Figure 40: Unlisted Wireless Network
2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below.
Figure 41: Add Wireless Network
3. Configure this screen as follows:
· Enter the correct SSID, as used on the ADW-4300. Remember the SSID is casesensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.
· Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the ADW-4300.
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· If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the ADW-
4300. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK.
· Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a com-
puter-to-computer (ad hoc) network.
· Click OK to save and exit.
4. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
Figure 42: Preferred Networks
5. Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4300.
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Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This Chapter details the operation of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 and the
status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see
Chapter 8 - Modem Mode.
Operation - Router Mode
Once both the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 and the PCs are configured, operation is
automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be
required. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
Status Screen
Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
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Data - Status Screen
System
Device Name
Firmware Version
ADSL
Modem Status
DownStream
Connection Speed
UpStream
Connection Speed
VC 1 Status
VC 2 Status
VC 3 Status
VC 4 Status
Figure 43: Status Screen
The current name of the Router. This name is also the
"hostname" for users with an "@Home" type connection.
The version of the current firmware installed.
This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component.
Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.
If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload)
ADSL Connection.
For each VC (Virtual Circuit), the current status is displayed.
This will be either "Enabled" or "Disabled".
Note: VC 1 is a standard (Routed) Internet connection. VC
2, VC 3 and VC 4 are Bridge-mode connections.
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ADSL
Details
Internet (VC1)
Connection Method
Connection Status
Internet IP Address
Connection Details
Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details
of each VC (Virtual Circuit).
Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup
Wizard.
This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection
· Active - Connection exists
· Idle - No current connection, but no error has been
detected. This condition normally arises when an idle
connection is automatically terminated.
· Failed - The connection was terminated abnormally.
This could be caused by Modem failure, or the loss of
the connection to the ISP's server.
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details"
button to find out more information.
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service
Provider). If using a dynamic IP address, and no connection
currently exists, this information is unavailable.
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
description of the current connection. Depending on the
type of connection, a "log" may also be available.
LAN
IP Address
Network Mask
The IP Address of the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address
above.
DHCP Server
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The
value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled".
MAC Address
This shows the MAC Address for the ADE-4300/ADW-4300,
as seen on the LAN interface.
Wireless (ADW-4300 only)
Name (SSID)
If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set
Identifier).
Region
Channel
The current region, as set on the Wireless screen.
This shows the Channel currently used, as set on the Wireless screen.
Wireless AP
This indicates whether or not the Wireless Access Point
feature is enabled.
Broadcast Name
This indicates whether or not the SSID is Broadcast. This
setting is on the Wireless screen.
Buttons
ADSL Details
Connection Details
View the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit).
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
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description of the current connection.
Attached Devices
VPN Status
Refresh Screen
This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless
devices currently on the network.
View details of each current VPN Tunnel is a sub-window.
You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log.
For further details about VPN, see the VPN section in
Chapter 6 - Advanced Features.
Update the data displayed on screen.
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Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA
If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the
following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 44: PPPoE Status Screen
Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen
Connection Time
PPPoE Link Status
Negotiation
IP Address
Network Mask
Buttons
Connect
Disconnect
Close
This indicates how long the current connection has been
established.
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently
established.
· If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button
can be used to establish a connection.
· If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect"
button can be used to break the connection.
This indicates the status of the PPPoE Server login.
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Close this window.
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Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address
If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like
the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 45: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
Data - Dynamic IP address
Internet
IP Address
Network Mask
Default Gateway
DHCP Server
DNS Server
Lease Obtained
Lease Expires
Buttons
Release
Renew
The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet
users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
The IP address of the remote Gateway or Router associated
with the IP Address above.
The IP address of your ISP's DHCP Server.
The IP address of the Domain Name Server which is currently
used.
This indicates when the current IP address was obtained, and
how long before this IP address allocation (the DCHP lease)
expires.
If an IP Address has been allocated to the ADE-4300/ADW4300 (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Release" button
will break the connection and release the IP Address.
If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for
the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, clicking the "Renew" button will
attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.
Close
Close this window.
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Connection Details - Fixed IP Address
If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the
following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 464: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
Data - Fixed IP address Screen
Internet
IP Address
Network Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Server
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated
with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently
used.
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Chapter 6
Advanced Features
This Chapter explains when and how to use the ADE-4300/ADW4300's "Advanced" Features.
Overview
The following advanced features are provided:
· Access Control
· Internet Access
· Trusted PCs
· Internet:
· DMZ
· Special Applications
· URL filter
· Dynamic DNS
· Firewall Rules
· Firewall Services
· Schedule
· Virtual Servers
· VPN
· SNMP
Access Control
The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the Internet Access available to PCs on your LAN by MAC address. With the default settings, everyone has
unrestricted Internet access.
Access Control Screen
To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.
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Figure 475: Access Control Screen
Data - Access Control Screen
Internet Access
Access control
Schedule
Trusted PCs
Set Trusted PCs
Select the desired options for Internet access control:
· Disable - Nothing is blocked.
· Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is
blocked.
· Block selected Services - You can select which Ser-
vices are to block. Hold CTRL key (on MAC, SHIFT) to
select multiple items.
The administrator can choose Default Schedule to apply the
blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is not
blocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has no
effect.)
· None - Schedule is disabled.
· Default - Use the schedule which is defined in Schedule
of Advanced Features.
Restrictions do not apply to Trusted PCs.
Trusted PCs
This Trusted PC list has no effect unless the Internet Access feature is enabled. The
list on the Trusted PCs will be bypassed from blockade of Internet access.
To change the list of trusted PCs, click the Set Trusted PCs button on the Access
Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.
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Data - Trusted PCs
Trusted PCs
Figure 48: Trusted PCs
Trusted PCs
Other PCs
Buttons
<<
>>
This lists any PCs which you have designated as “Trusted”.
This list any PCs detected by the router, which you have not
designated as "Trusted".
Add a Trusted PC to the list (move from the "Other PCs" list).
· Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other PCs" list, and
click the " << " button.
Delete a Trusted PC from the list (move to the "Other PCs"
list).
· Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted PCs" list.
· Click the " >> " button.
Note:
It is necessary to click the Save button in the Access Control page for activation of
Trusted PCs if you add/delete any entry of Trusted PCs page.
Internet
This screen provides access to the DMZ, Special Applications and URL Filter features.
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DMZ
Figure 47: Internet Screen
This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all
users on the Internet.
· This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".
· The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.
· If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".
The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you
should only enable the DMZ feature when required.
Special Applications
If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers,
you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the ADE4300/ADW-4300. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".
The Special Applications screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications
button on the Internet screen.
You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed information
about the application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.
Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from
the client (PC) viewpoint
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Figure 48: Special Applications Screen
Data - Special Applications Screen
Checkbox
Name
Incoming
Ports
Outgoing
Ports
Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required.
Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.
· Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive
data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
· Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by
the application server, for data you receive. If the application uses
a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"
fields.
· Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the
application server, for data you receive.
· Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send
data to the remote system or service.
· Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by
the application server, for data you send to it. If the application
uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"
fields.
· Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the
application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a
single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
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Using a Special Application
· Configure the Special Applications screen as required.
· On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can use
each Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular
Special Application, there may need to be a "Time-out" before another PC can use
the same Special Application. The "Time-out" period may be up to 3 minutes.
URL Filter
If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this feature. The
URL filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or part of the address, is
included in the block site list, access will be denied.
On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting:
· Disable - disable this feature.
· Block By Schedule - block according to the settings on the Schedule page.
· Block Always - allow blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule page.
· Allow Trusted PCs to Visit Blocked Sites - Enable this to allow specified com-
puter(s) to have unrestricted access to the Internet. For this/these PC(s), the URL
filter will be ignored.
To change the list of trusted PCs, click the Set Trusted PCs button on the Access
Control screen. See Figure 46.
Data - Trusted PCs
Trusted PCs
Trusted PCs
Other PCs
Buttons
<<
>>
Click the URL Filter List button to open the URL Filter screen, allowing you to create
or modify the filter strings which determine which sites will be blocked.
The URL Filter List screen is displayed when the URL Filter List button on the Ad-
vanced Internet screen is clicked.
This lists any PCs which you have designated as “Trusted”.
This list any PCs detected by the router, which you have not
designated as "Trusted".
Add a Trusted PC to the list (move from the "Other PCs" list).
· Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other PCs" list, and
click the " << " button.
Delete a Trusted PC from the list (move to the "Other PCs"
list).
· Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted PCs" list.
· Click the " >> " button.
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Note:
It is necessary to click the Save button in the Access Control page for activation of
Trusted PCs if you add/delete any entry of Trusted PCs page.
Figure 49: URL Filter Screen
Data - URL Filter Screen
Current Filter Strings
Current Filter
Strings
Add Filter
String
The list contains the current list of items to block.
· To add to the list, use the "Add" option below.
· To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.
· To delete all entries, click the Delete All button.
To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you
want to block into the field provided, then click the Add button.
Filter strings should be as specific as possible. Otherwise, you
may block access to many more sites than intended.
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Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows
Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP
address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult
to connect to you.
DDNS Services work as follows:
1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service providers.
2. After registration, use the Service provider's normal procedure to obtain your
desired Domain name.
3. Enter your DDNS data on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300's DDNS screen, and enable
the DDNS feature.
4. The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will then automatically ensure that your current IP
Address is recorded at the DDNS service provider's Domain Name Server.
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC)
using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the
following:
Figure 50: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
Use a Dynamic
DNS Service
Service Provider
Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required.
Select the desired DDNS Service provider.
Web Site
Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web
site of the selected DDNS service provider.
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DDNS Data
Host Name
User Name
Password
Domain Name
DDNS Status
Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service.
If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to
use.
Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses
your E-mail address.)
Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com
calls this a key.)
Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service.
If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to
use.
· This message is returned by the DDNS Server.
· Normally, this message should be "Update successful"
· If the message indicates some problem, you need to
connect to the DDNS Service provider and correct this
problem.
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Firewall Rules
The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or
prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets.
By default:
· All Outgoing traffic is permitted.
· All Incoming traffic is denied.
Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and
Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
Firewall Rules Screen
An example screen is shown below.
Data - Firewall Rules
Incoming Rules
#
Enable
Service Name
Action
LAN Server
WAN Users
For the default rule, this will display "Default".
For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which
allows you to select the rule.
Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled.
For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,
allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click "Save"
after making any changes.)
The Service covered by this rule.
The action performed on connections which are covered by this
rule.
The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this
rule will be sent.
The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule.
Figure 51 Firewall Screen
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Log
Buttons
Outgoing Rules
#
Enable
Service Name
Action
LAN Users
WAN Servers
Log
Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule
should be logged.
Use the Add button to create a new rule.
The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule
be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to
select the desired rule.
For the default rule, this will display "Default".
For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which
allows you to select the rule.
Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled.
For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,
allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click "Save"
after making any changes.)
The Service covered by this rule.
The action performed on connections which are covered by this
rule.
The LAN PC or PCs covered by this rule.
The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule.
Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule
should be logged.
Buttons
Use the Add button to create a new rule.
The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule
be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to
select the desired rule.
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· Address range
- If this option is selected, you must enter the
Incoming Rules (Inbound Services)
This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked.
Figure 52: Inbound Services Screen
Data - Incoming Rules Screen
Inbound Services
Service
Action
Send to
LAN Server
Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are
covered by this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on
the "Services" screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers
used by the Service.
Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:
· ALLOW always
· ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block
· BLOCK always
· BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow
Note:
· Any inbound traffic which is not allowed by rules you create will
be blocked by the Default rule.
· BLOCK rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by
an ALLOW rule. (That is, you wish to block a sub-set of traffic
which is currently allowed by another rule.)
· To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the
"Schedule" screen.
Select the PC or Server on your LAN which will receive the inbound traffic covered by this rule.
WAN Users
These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule,
based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired
option:
· Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.
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desired values in the "Single/Start" and "Finish" fields to determine the address range.
· Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin-
gle/Start" fields.
Log
This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged.
Select the desired action.
· Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.)
· Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not.
· Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is
determined by this rule.)
· Not Match - Log traffic which is considered by this rule, but
does not match (The action is NOT determined by this rule.)
Outgoing Rules (Outbound Services)
This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Outgoing Rules is clicked.
Figure 53: Outbound Services Screen
Data - Outbound Rules Screen
Outbound Services
Service
Action
Select the desired Service or application to be covered by this rule.
If the desired service or application does not appear in the list, you
must define it using the "Services" menu option
Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:
· BLOCK always
· BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow
· ALLOW always
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· ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block
Note:
· Any outbound traffic which is not blocked by rules you create
will be allowed by the Default rule.
· ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by
a BLOCK rule. (That is, you wish to allow a subset of traffic
which is currently blocked by another rule.)
· To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the
"Schedule" screen.
LAN Users
WAN Users
Log
Select the desired option to determine which PCs are covered by
this rule:
· Any - All PCs are covered by this rule.
· Single PC - Only the selected PC is covered by this rule.
If selected, you must select the PC.
PC - If using Single PC above, select the PC or Server on your
LAN which will be covered by this rule.
These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule,
based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired
option:
· Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.
· Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the
"Start" and "Finish" fields.
· Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin-
gle/Start" fields.
This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged.
Select the desired action.
· Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.)
· Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not.
· Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is
determined by this rule.)
· Not Match - Log traffic which is considered by this rule, but
does not match (The action is NOT determined by this rule.)
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Firewall Services
Services are used when creating Firewall Rules.
If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Service"
list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created,
these services will be listed in the "Service" list, and can be used when creating Firewall Rules.
Figure 54: Add Services Screen
Data - Firewall Services
Services
Existing Services
Add
Edit
Delete
This lists any Services you have defined. If you have not defined any Services, this list will be empty.
Once you define some services, they will be listed here, and
also shown in the Service list used to create Firewall rules.
(Firewall services are at the end of the list, after the pre-defined
services.)
Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new service.
To modify a service, select it, and then click this button.
Use this button to delete the selected service. You can delete
any services you have defined.
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Add/Edit Service
This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked.
Figure 55 : Add/Edit Service
Data - Add/Edit Service
Services
Name
Type
Start Port
Finish Port
If editing, this shows the current name of the Service.
If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter
a suitable name.
Select the protocol used by the Service.
Enter the beginning of the port range used by the Service.
Enter the end of the port range used by the Service.
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Options
This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For
normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings.
An example Options screen is shown below.
Figure 56: Options Screen
Data - Options Screen
Internet
Respond to
Ping
MTU Size
UPnP
UPnP
Advertisement
Period
Advertisement
Time to Live
· If checked, the Wireless Router will respond to Ping (ICMP)
packets received from the Internet.
· If not checked, Ping (ICMP) packets from the Internet will be
ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in
security.
Enter a value between 1 and 1500.
Note: MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size should only be
changed if advised to do so by Technical Support.
· UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery
and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP
is by supported Windows ME, XP, or later.
· If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.
· If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.
Enter the desired value, in minutes. The valid range is from 1 to
1440.
Enter the desired value, in hops. The valid range is from 1 to
255.
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Schedule
This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter.
Data - Schedule Screen
Schedule
Day
Session 1
Session 2
Start Time
Finish Time
Local Time
Time Zone
Adjust for Daylight Savings
Time
Each day of the week can scheduled independently.
Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session
2 can be left blank if not required.
Enter the start using a 24 hr clock.
Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.
In order to display your local time correctly, you must select
your "Time Zone" from the list.
If your region uses Daylight Savings Time, you must manually
check "Adjust for Daylight Savings Time" at the beginning of
the adjustment period, and uncheck it at the end of the Daylight Savings period.
Figure 57: Schedule Screen
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Use this NTP
Server
Current Time
If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary NTP
server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter
the Server's IP address in the fields provided..
If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used.
This displays the current time on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, at
the time the page is loaded.
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Virtual Servers
This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your
LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access
a server on your LAN because:
· Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
· Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this
device.
The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below.
Figure 58: Virtual Servers
IP Address seen by Internet Users
Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address,
but using different protocols.
To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address.
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.
This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users
to connect to your Servers.
However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to
your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.
Virtual Servers Screen
· The "Virtual Servers" feature allows Internet Users to access PCs on your LAN.
· The PCs must be running the appropriate Server Software.
· For Internet Users, ALL of your Servers have the same IP address. This IP ad-
dress is allocated by your ISP.
· To make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers, you can use the
"DDNS" feature. This allows Internet users to connect to your Servers with a URL,
rather than an IP address. This technology works even if your ISP allocates dy-
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namic IP addresses (IP address is allocated upon connection, so it may change
each time you connect).
Figure 59: Virtual Servers Screen
Data - Virtual Servers Screen
Servers
Servers
Properties
Enable
PC (Server)
This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired
Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to
achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.
Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as
required.
If Enabled, you must select the PC to which this traffic will be
sent.
Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running the
appropriate Server software.
For each entry, the PC must be running the appropriate Server software.
If the desired Server type is not listed, you can define
your own Servers, using the Firewall Rules.
Connecting to the Virtual Servers
Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They
must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP).
e.g.
http://203.70.212.52
ftp://203.70.212.52
It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than
Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature to allow users to connect
to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
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From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have
the IP Address allocated by your ISP
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VPN Setup
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 allows you to
create a VPN connection between 2 ADE-4300/ADW-4300s, or a remote PC to establish a VPN connection to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
To establish a VPN connection from a remote PC to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, you
need suitable (IPSec) VPN client software on your PC.
For more information about VPNs, please refer to Appendix C - About VPNs.
VPN Policies
A "VPN Policy" contains all the configuration data for a particular VPN connection.
Generally, you will have to create one policy for each site you wish to connect to. The
remote VPN Gateway (or client) needs to have matching configuration.
· Traffic covered by an enabled policy will automatically be sent via a VPN tunnel. If
the VPN tunnel does not exist, it will be created.
· The VPN tunnel is created according to the parameters in the SA (Security
Association).
· The remote VPN Endpoint must have a matching SA, or it will refuse the connection.
There are 2 types of VPN Policies:
· Manual - All settings (including the keys) for the VPN tunnel are manually input at
each end (both VPN Endpoints).
· Auto - Some parameters for the VPN tunnel are generated automatically. This
requires using the IKE (Internet Key Exchange) protocol to perform negotiations
between the 2 VPN Endpoints.
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VPN Policies Screen
This screen is displayed when you select VPN on the Advanced menu. It allows you to
create, modify and manage your VPN Policies.
If you have not created any policies, the Policy Table will be empty.
Figure 60: VPN Policies Screen
Data - VPN Policies Screen
Policy Table
Buttons
Save
Edit
The Policy Table contains the following data
· Enable - Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable a Policy
as required. Click "Save" after making any changes.
· Name - Each policy is given a unique name to identify it.
This name is not known to the remote VPN endpoint; it is
used only to assist managing your policies.
· Endpoint - The address of the remote VPN endpoint.
· Type - The Type is "Auto" or "Manual" as explained
above.
· Local LAN - IP address or subnet on your local LAN.
Traffic must be from (or to) these addresses to be covered by this policy.
· Remote LAN - IP address or subnet on the remote LAN.
Traffic must be to (or from) these addresses to be covered by this policy.
· ESP - ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) encryption
protocol used for the VPN data.
Save any changes to the "Enable" setting for each policy.
Edit (modify) the selected policy. (Select a policy by clicking
on the radio button.)
Delete
Add Auto Policy
Add Manual Policy
Delete the selected policy. (Select a policy by clicking on the
radio button.)
Change to the input screen for an "Auto" policy. See the
following section for details.
When the new policy is saved, it will appear in the bottom row
of the Policy Table.
Change to the input screen for an "Manual" policy. See the
following section for details.
When the new policy is saved, it will appear in the bottom row
of the Policy Table.
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VPN Status
View details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection) in a
sub-window. You also have the option of viewing the VPN
Log.
VPN Auto Policy Screen
This screen is displayed when you click the Add Auto Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Auto Policy. It allows you to define or edit an
"Auto" VPN policy.
An "Auto" VPN policy uses the IKE (Internet Key Protocol) to exchange and negotiate
parameters for the IPsec SA (Security Association). Because of this negotiation, it is
not necessary for all settings on this VPN Gateway to match the settings on the remote
VPN endpoint. Where settings must match, this is indicated.
Figure 61: VPN-Auto Policy Screen
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Data - VPN-Auto Policy Screen
General
Policy Name
Remote VPN
Endpoint
NetBIOS Enable
Local LAN
Local LAN
Enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not
supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help
you manage the policies.
If the remote endpoint has a dynamic IP address, select
"Dynamic IP address". No "Address Data" input is required.
Otherwise, select the desired option (IP address or Domain
Name) and enter the address of the remote VPN endpoint
you wish to connect to.
Note: The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN Gateway's address entered as its "Remote VPN Endpoint".
Check this if you wish NETBIOS traffic to be forwarded over
the VPN tunnel. The NETBIOS protocol is used by Microsoft
Networking.
This identifies which PCs on your LAN are covered by this
policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows:
· Single address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field. Typically,
this setting is used when you wish to make a single
Server on your LAN available to remote users.
· Subnet address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field, and the desired network mask in the "Subnet Mask" field.
Remote LAN
Remote LAN
The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses
entered as its "Remote" addresses.
This identifies which PCs on the remote LAN are covered by
this policy. For each selection, data must be provided as
follows:
· Single PC - no subnet
Select this option if there is no LAN (only a single PC) at
the remote endpoint. If this option is selected, no additional data is required.
· Single address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field. This must
be an address on the remote LAN. Typically, this setting
is used when you wish to access a server on the remote
LAN.
· Subnet address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field, and the desired network mask in the "Subnet Mask" field.
The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses
entered as its "Local" addresses.
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IKE
Direction
Exchange Mode
Diffie-Hellman
(DH) Group
Local Identity
Type
Remote Identity
Type
This setting is used when determining if the IKE policy
matches the current traffic. Select the desired option.
· Responder only - Incoming connections are allowed, but
outgoing connections will be blocked.
· Initiator and Responder - Both incoming and outgoing
connections are allowed.
IPSec has 2 possibilities - "Main Mode" and "Aggressive
Mode".
Currently, only "Main Mode" is supported. Ensure the remote
VPN endpoint is set to use "Main Mode".
The Diffie-Hellman algorithm is used when exchanging keys.
The DH Group setting determines the number of bit size used
in the exchange. This value must match the value used on
the remote VPN Gateway.
Select the desired option to match the "Remote Identity Type"
setting on the remote VPN endpoint.
· WAN IP Address - your Internet IP address.
· Fully Qualified Domain Name - your domain name.
· Fully Qualified User Name - your name, E-mail address,
or other ID.
Select the desired option to match the "Local Identity Type"
setting on the remote VPN endpoint.
· IP Address - The Internet IP address of the remote VPN
endpoint.
· Fully Qualified Domain Name - the Domain name of the
remote VPN endpoint.
· Fully Qualified User Name - the name, E-mail address, or
other ID of the remote VPN endpoint.
Remote Identity
Data
SA Parameters
Encryption
Authentication
Pre-shared Key
SA Life Time
Enter the data for the selection above. (If "IP Address" is
selected, no input is required.)
Encryption Algorithm used for both IKE and IPSec. This
setting must match the setting used on the remote VPN
Gateway.
Authentication Algorithm used for both IKE and IPSec. This
setting must match the setting used on the remote VPN
Gateway.
The key must be entered both here and on the remote VPN
Gateway. This method does not require using a CA (Certificate Authority).
This determines the time interval before the SA (Security
Association) expires. (It will automatically be re-established if
necessary.) While using a short time period (or data amount)
increases security, it also degrades performance. It is common to use periods over an hour (3600 seconds) for the SA
Life Time. This setting applies to both IKE and IPSec SAs.
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IPSec PFS (Perfect Forward
Secrecy)
If enabled, security is enhanced by ensuring that the key is
changed at regular intervals. Also, even if one key is broken,
subsequent keys are no easier to break. (Each key has no
relationship to the previous key.)
This setting applies to both IKE and IPSec SAs. When configuring the remote endpoint to match this setting, you may
have to specify the "Key Group" used. For this device, the
"Key Group" is the same as the "DH Group" setting in the IKE
section.
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VPN- Manual Policy Screen
This screen is displayed when you click the Add Manual Policy button on the VPN
Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Manual Policy. It allows you to define or
edit a "Manual" VPN policy.
An "Manual" VPN policy requires that you enter all data on both VPN endpoints. There
is no negotiation between the 2 VPN endpoints.
Figure 62: VPN-Manual Policy Screen
Data - VPN-Manual Policy Screen
General
Policy Name
Remote VPN
Endpoint
Enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not
supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you
manage the policies.
Select the desired option (IP address or Domain Name) and
enter the address of the remote VPN endpoint you wish to
connect to.
Note: The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN Gateway's address entered as its "Remote VPN Endpoint".
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NETBIOS Enable
Local LAN
Local LAN
Remote LAN
Remote LAN
Check this if you wish NETBIOS traffic to be forwarded over the
VPN tunnel. The NETBIOS protocol is used by Microsoft
Networking.
This identifies which PCs on your LAN are covered by this
policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows:
· Single address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field. Typically, this
setting is used when you wish to make a single Server on
your LAN available to remote users.
· Subnet address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field, and the desired network mask in the "Subnet Mask" field.
The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses
entered as its "Remote" addresses.
This identifies which PCs on the remote LAN are covered by
this policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows:
· Single PC - no subnet
Select this option if there is no LAN (only a single PC) at
the remote endpoint. If this option is selected, no additional
data is required.
· Single address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field. This must be
an address on the remote LAN. Typically, this setting is
used when you wish to access a server on the remote LAN.
· Subnet address
Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field, and the desired network mask in the "Subnet Mask" field.
ESP Configuration
SPI
Encryption
The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses
entered as its "Local" addresses.
Enter the required SPIs. Each policy must have unique SPIs.
These settings must match the remote VPN endpoint. Note that
the "in" setting here must match the "out" setting on the remote
VPN endpoint, and the "out" setting here must match the "in"
setting on the remote VPN endpoint.
Select the desired Encryption Algorithm, and enter the key in
the field provided.
· For DES, the key should be 8 ASCII characters (16 Hex
characters).
· For 3DES, the key should be 24 ASCII characters (48 Hex
characters).
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Authentication
Select the desired Authentication Algorithm, and enter the key
in the field provided.
· For MD5, the key should be 16 ASCII characters (32 Hex
characters).
· For SHA-1, the key should be 20 ASCII (40 Hex characters).
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VPN Status Screen
This screen is displayed when you click the VPN Log button on the VPN Policies
screen, or on the Status screen.
This screen allows you to view details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection). If
there are no current connections, the status table will be empty.
Figure 63: VPN-Status Screen
Data - VPN Status Screen
Tunnel Table
Buttons
Auto Refresh
VPN Log
This table contains the following data about each current connection.
· Policy Name - The name of the policy. When a policy is
created, it must be given a unique name to identify it.
· Remote Endpoint - The address of the remote VPN endpoint.
· SPI (In) - This is a unique index number to identify the incom-
ing connection. For "Auto" policies, the SPI is automatically
generated. For "Manual" policies, the SPI must be entered
when the policy is configured.
· SPI (Out) - This is a unique index number to identify the
outgoing connection. For "Auto" policies, the SPI is automatically generated. For "Manual" policies, the SPI must be
entered when the policy is configured.
· Action - This column will contain a button which allows you to
break (terminate) the current the VPN connection.
Use this to Enable or Disable auto-refresh for this screen. If enabled, the screen will be updated every few seconds.
The status bar on the bottom on the screen will indicate if autorefresh is enabled or disabled.
Click this button to switch to the VPN log screen.
The VPN log shows details of each connection as it is created.
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SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol which enable administrator to monitor network and bandwidth usage as well as various other network
parameters like system information and port usages, providing system administrators
with live readings and periodical usage trends to optimize the network efficiency.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then SNMP, to see a screen like the following:
Data - SNMP Screen
SNMP Service
Enable SNMP
support
SNMP Data
Community
Name
SysContact
SysName
SysLocation
Enable or disable the SNMP feature as required.
Enter the Community Name as the Read Community which
SNMP Software will use it to access ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Once the string name is matched, user will be able to view the
SNMP data.
Specify a name in any string to be the System Contact.
Specify a name in any string to be the System Name.
Specify a name in any string to be the System Location.
Figure 64: SNMP Screen
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Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration"
section of the menu.
Overview
Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These
screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide
additional options for advanced users.
The available settings and features are:
PC Database
Config File
Logging & Email
Diagnostics
Remote Admin
Routing
Upgrade Firmware
This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC"
or a "Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you can add and delete entries for PCs which use
a Fixed (Static) IP Address.
Backup or restore the configuration file for the ADE4300/ADW-4300. This file contains all the configuration
data.
View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files and alerts.
Perform a Ping or DNS Lookup.
Allow settings to be changed from the Internet..
Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.
Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your ADE4300/ADW-4300.
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PC Database
The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC).
· It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.
· Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should
enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
PC Database Screen
An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Figure 65: PC Database
· PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and
updated as required.
· By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is
called "Obtain an IP Address automatically".
· The ADE-4300/ADW-4300 uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not
the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change
the PC's network card or adapter.
· This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your
LAN. However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if required.
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Data - PC Database Screen
Known PCs
Name
IP Address
Buttons
Add
Delete
Refresh
Generate Report
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address)
type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the
LAN.
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not
connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping"
to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not
connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2
situations:
· The PC has been removed from your LAN.
· The entry is incorrect.
Update the data on screen.
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
Advanced
Administration
View the Advanced version of the PC database screen - PC
Database (Admin). See below for details.
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PC Database - Advanced
This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database
is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen.
Figure 66: PC Database (Admin)
Data - Advanced PC Database
Known PCs
PC Properties
Name
IP Address
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address)
type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the
LAN.
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
Select the appropriate option:
· Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows:
"Obtain an IP address automatically"). The ADE-4300/ADW4300 will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested
to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
· DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC
is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that
the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 will always allocate the same IP
Address to this PC.
Enter the required IP address.
· Fixed IP Address - Select this if the PC is using a Fixed
(Static) IP address. Enter the IP address allocated to the PC.
(The PC itself must be configured to use this IP address.)
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MAC Address
Buttons
Add as New
Entry
Update Selected PC
Clear Form
Refresh
Select the appropriate option
· Automatic discovery - Select this to have the ADE-
4300/ADW-4300 contact the PC and find its MAC address.
This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and
powered On.
· MAC address is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The
MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address",
"Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The
ADE-4300/ADW-4300 uses this to provide a unique identifier
for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address can NOT be
left blank.
Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box.
If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC
will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. This will
fail unless the PC is connected to the LAN, and powered on.
Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties" box.
Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC.
Update the data on screen.
Generate Report
Standard
Screen
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
Click this to view the standard PC Database screen.
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Config File
This feature allows you to download the current settings from the ADE-4300/ADW4300, and save them to a file on your PC.
You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the ADE-4300/ADW4300, by uploading it to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
This screen also allows you to set the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 back to its factory default
configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.
An example Config File screen is shown below.
Figure 67: Config File Screen
Data - Config File Screen
Backup Config
Restore Config
Default Config
Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and
store the file on your PC. Click Download to start the download.
This allows you to restore a previously-saved configuration file
back to the ADE-4300/ADW-4300.
Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to
upload the configuration file.
WARNING !
Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the
existing settings.
Clicking the Factory Defaults button will reset the ADE4300/ADW-4300 to its factory default settings.
WARNING !
This will delete ALL of the existing settings.
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Logging
The Logs record various types of activity on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300. This data is
useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data
and adversely affect performance.
Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the ADE-4300/ADW-4300, log
data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to configure this feature.
Data - Logging Screen
Logs
Current Time
Log Data
Buttons
The current time on the ADE-4300/ADW-4300 is displayed.
Current log data is displayed in this panel.
There are three (3) buttons
· Refresh - Update the log data.
· Clear Log - Clear the log, and restart it. This makes
· Send Log - E-mail the log immediately. This is only
Figure 68: Logging Screen
new messages easier to read.
functional if the E-mail screen has been configured.
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