Planet Technology VRT-401G User Manual
54M Wireless VPN
Firewall Router
VRT-401G
User’s Manual
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 54M Wireless VPN Firewall Router
Model: VRT-401G
Rev: 1.0 (Dec, 2005)
Part No. 2081-B42060-000
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Table of Content
Introduction.........................................................................................................5
Features...............................................................................................................5
Minimum Requirements.....................................................................................5
Package Content.................................................................................................5
Get to know the Wireless VPN Firewall Router................................................6
Back Panel...........................................................................................................6
Front Panel..........................................................................................................6
Setup Diagram ....................................................................................................7
Getting started ....................................................................................................7
Chapter 1...........................................................................................................16
Quick Setup.......................................................................................................16
Step 1) Time Zone.............................................................................................16
Step 2) Broadband Type...................................................................................17
1.1 Cable Modem ..............................................................................................18
1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL ..............................................................................................18
1.3 PPPoE..........................................................................................................19
1.4 PPTP ............................................................................................................21
1.5 L2TP.............................................................................................................23
1.6 Telstra Big Pond .........................................................................................25
Chapter 2...........................................................................................................27
General Settings ...............................................................................................27
2.1 System.........................................................................................................28
2.1.1 Time Zone.................................................................................................28
2.1.2 Password Settings...................................................................................29
2.1.3 Remote Management...............................................................................30
2.2 WAN.............................................................................................................31
2.2.1 Dynamic IP ...............................................................................................32
2.2.2 Static IP Address .....................................................................................32
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) ....................................................................32
2.2.4 PPTP .........................................................................................................32
2.2.5 L2TP..........................................................................................................33
2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond ......................................................................................33
2.2.7 DNS...........................................................................................................33
2.2.8 DDNS.........................................................................................................34
2.3 LAN ..............................................................................................................34
2.4 Wireless.......................................................................................................36
2.4.1 Basic Settings..........................................................................................36
2.4.2 Advanced Settings...................................................................................41
2.4.3 Security.....................................................................................................42
2.4.3.1 WEP only ...............................................................................................42
2.4.3.2 802.1x only ............................................................................................44
2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key..........................................................................44
2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key.............................................................................45
2.4.3.5 WPA Radius...........................................................................................46
2.4.4 Access Control.........................................................................................47
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2.5 QoS ..............................................................................................................48
2.6 NAT ..............................................................................................................50
2.6.1 Port Forwarding.......................................................................................52
2.6.2 Virtual Server ...........................................................................................52
2.6.3 Special Applications................................................................................55
2.6.4 UPnP Settings..........................................................................................56
2.6.5 ALG Settings............................................................................................57
2.6.6 Static Routing...........................................................................................58
2.7 Firewall ........................................................................................................60
2.7.1 Access Control.........................................................................................60
2.7.2 URL Blocking ...........................................................................................63
2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service) ...........................................................................64
2.7.4 DMZ...........................................................................................................66
2.8 VPN ..............................................................................................................67
2.8.1 IPSec Server.............................................................................................67
2.8.2 L2TP Server..............................................................................................71
2.8.3 PPTP Server .............................................................................................72
Chapter 3...........................................................................................................74
Status.................................................................................................................74
3.1 Status and Information...............................................................................74
3.2 Internet Connection....................................................................................75
3.3 Device Status ..............................................................................................76
3.4 System Log .................................................................................................76
3.5 Security Log................................................................................................77
3.6 Active DHCP Client.....................................................................................78
3.7 Statistics......................................................................................................78
Chapter 4...........................................................................................................80
Tool....................................................................................................................80
4.1 Configuration Tools....................................................................................80
4.2 Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................81
4.3 Reset............................................................................................................82
Appendix A........................................................................................................83
Glossary ............................................................................................................84
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing Planet 54M Wireless VPN Firewall Router – VRT-401G. It is a
cost-effective VPN Firewall Router that enables multiple users to access the resource through
VPN tunnel. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the 54M Wireless VPN Firewall
Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet.
The VRT-401G is embedded with an IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a
wireless LAN. The 54M Wireless VPN Firewall Router provides a total solution for the Small and
Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an
instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.
Features
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Compliant with 802.11g / 802.11b standard
• AP / AP Client / WDS / Bridge modes supported
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption to protect the wireless data
transmissions
• IPSec VPN gateway (ESP, IKE)
• Provides 3DES / AES encryption and MD5 and SHA1 authentication algorithms
• PPTP and L2TP server / client support
• VPN Pass Through (IPSec/PPTP/L2TP)
• QoS support
• DHCP/PPPOE/PPTP/L2TP/Fixed IP/Wireless allocation
• MAC/IP filter access control, URL blocking
• SPI firewall + DoS prevention protection
• Supports Virtual and DMZ function
• Supports UPnP function
• Supports DDNS function
• Supports DHCP Server for easy setup
• Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and remote management purposes
• Status monitoring includes: Active DHCP Client, Security Log and Device/Connection
Status
• Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M), Auto-MDI/MDI-X
supported
Minimum Requirements
One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
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• Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
• PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher)
Package Content
54M Wireless VPN Firewall Router unit x 1
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• Quick Installation Guide x 1
• User Manual CD x 1
• Power Adapter x 1
• Accessories
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Get to know the Wireless VPN Firewall Router
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the VRT-401G’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided
into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset:
Figure 1.0
1) Local Area Network (LAN)
The VRT-401G’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs
and switches etc.
2) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the
Internet.
3) Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.
1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for
less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original
configurations.
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,
press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the
factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings)
Front Panel
On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status.
Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.
Figure 1.1
LED Light Status Description
PWR ON Router’s power supply is on
WAN 10/100M ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected
OFF WAN port 10Mbps is connected
WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected
OFF No WAN connection
Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
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LAN 10/100M ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected
(Port 1-4) OFF LAN port 10Mbps is connected
LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected
(Port 1-4) OFF No LAN connection
Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
WLAN ON Wireless LAN has been activated
OFF Wireless LAN is disabled
Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent
Setup Diagram
Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).
Figure 1.2
Getting started
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the
Internet.
1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).
2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.
All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed
to step 3, page 13)
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Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically
By default the VRT-401G’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address
automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This
section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address
automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other
operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The
following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)
Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appea r.
3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.
• Gateway: All fields are blank.
• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically you’re your
Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3
2b) Windows XP
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network
Connections window will appear.
2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.
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5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from
your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.
2c) Windows 2000
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection
window will appear.
3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.
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6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from
your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.
2d) Windows NT
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from
the Network window.
3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.
4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok button
to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the
installation.
5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.
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6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
• DNS: Let all fields are blank.
• WINS: Let all fields are blank.
• Routing: Let all fields are blank.
7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from
your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.
3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s
DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the VRT401G’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if
you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.
Note: Please make sure that the VRT-401G’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch
one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the VRT-401G’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN
Port)
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4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address
192.168.0.1 (VRT-401G’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>
5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click
<OK> to login.
Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “admin”. For security
reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in
General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)
6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,
Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools.
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)
If you only want to start using the VRT-401G as an Internet Access devic e then you ONLY
need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.
General Setup (Chapter 2)
If you want to use more advanced features that the VRT-401G has to offer, then you’ll need
to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you can
just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick Setup
Wizard contain the same configurations.
Status Information (Chapter 3)
The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information
only.
Tools (Chapter 4)
If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade
the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.
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Menu Description
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then
input the configurations needed to connect to
your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
General Setup (Chapter 2) This section contains configurations for the VRT-
401G’s advance functions such as: Address
Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker
Attack Prevention, DMZ, Special applications
and other functions to meet your LAN
requirements.
Status Information (Chapter 3)
In this section you can see the VRT-401G's
system information, Internet Connection, Device
Status, System Log, Security Log and DHCP
client information.
Tools (Chapter 4) This section contains the VRT-401G’s Tools -
Tools include Configuration tools, Firmware
upgrade and Reset.
Configuration tools allow you to Backup
(save), Restore, or Restore to Factory Default
setting for your VRT-401G.
The Firmware upgrade tool allows you to
upgrade your VRT-401G's firmware.
The RESET tool allows you to reset your VRT401G.
Logout Selecting logout will return you to the LOGIN
page
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7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by
your ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General
Setup, Status Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to
implement/monitor more advance features/information.
Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools) you wish
to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web
management’s top right hand page (see below) to navigate around the web-based management
User Interface.
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Chapter 1
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the VRT-401G as quickly as possible. In
the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet.
Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.
Step 1) Time Zone
The Time Zone allows your router to be configured base on its time settings, this will affect
functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
Parameter Description
Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.
The router will set its time based on your selection.
Time Server Address You can manually assign time server address if the
default time server does not work.
Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If
you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the
enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration
(below).
Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight
Savings Time
End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight
Savings Time
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type.
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Step 2) Broadband Type
In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to
connect your VRT-401G’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).
Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with
your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.
Menu Description
1.1 Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address
1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already
1.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.
1.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection.
1.5 L2TP Your ISP requires you to use a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol
(L2TP) connection.
1.6 Telstra Big Pond This Protocol only used for Australia’s ISP connection.
Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.
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1.1 Cable Modem
Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also
require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen
below).
Note: The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your
ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.
Parameters Description
Host Name
If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name
provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does
not require a Host Name.
MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you
to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC
address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet
connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use
the “Clone MAC Address” button to replace the WAN MAC
address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using
that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out
the PC’s MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an
explanation on MAC address)
This is optional. Some ISP will check the TTL response to build
TTL
up the connection. When you select Enabled, VRT-401G will
respond the TTL time plus 1.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router now,
if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL
Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
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Parameters Description
IP This is the IP address that your ISP has given you.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address
Gateway IP This is the ISP’s IP address gateway
TTL This is optional. Some ISP will check the TTL response to build
up the connection. When you select Enabled, VRT-401G will
respond the TTL time plus 1.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router
now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
1.3 PPPoE
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
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Parameter Description
User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE
connection
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE
connection
Service Name This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP
requires it, otherwise leave it blank.
MTU This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your
transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not
wish to set a maximum packet size.
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect to the
ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will
auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-connect
to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet and keep
connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close the
WAN connection if the time period that no one is using the
Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only when
you click “Connect” manually from the Web user interface. The
WAN connection will not disconnect due to the idle timeout. If the
WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not
auto-connect to the ISP.
Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN
port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the
Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically
disconnect the connection with your ISP.
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Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software
sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even
when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your
computer when you are not using it. This function also may not
work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work
properly when you use this function in the first time, especially
your ISP charge you by time used.
This is optional. Some ISP will check the TTL response to build up
TTL
the connection. When you select Enabled, VRT-401G will
respond the TTL time plus 1
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the PPPoE connection. You can start using the router now, if you
wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
1.4 PPTP
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
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Parameter Description
Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP
automatically before connecting to the PPTP server.
MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you
to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC's MAC
address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet
connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use
the "Clone MAC Address" button to replace the WAN MAC
address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using
that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out
the PC's MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an
explanation on MAC address)
Use the following IP address The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the PPTP
server.
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a
PPTP connection.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway
User ID Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection
PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway
IP address here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter
the ISP’s Gateway IP address above
Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional.
MTU This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your
transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not
wish to set a maximum packet size.
BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service provided by BEZEQ
in Israel.
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect to the
ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will
auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-connect
to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet and keep
connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close the
WAN connection if the time period that no one is using the
Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only when
you click “Connect” manually from the Web user interface. The
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WAN connection will not disconnect due to the idle timeout. If the
WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not
auto-connect to the ISP.
Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN
port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the
Internet) throughout this specified period, then the router will
automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.
Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software
sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even
when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your
computer when you are not using it. This function also may not
work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work
properly when you use this function in the first time, especially
your ISP charge you by time used.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you
wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
1.5 L2TP
Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
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Parameter Description
Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP
automatically before connecting to the L2TP server.
MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you
to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC's MAC
address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet
connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use
the "Clone MAC Address" button to replace the WAN MAC
address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using
that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out
the PC's MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an
explanation on MAC address)
Use the following IP address The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the L2TP
server.
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a
L2TP connection.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway
User ID Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the L2TP
connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the L2TP
connection
L2TP Gateway If your LAN has a L2TP gateway, then enter that L2TP gateway
IP address here. If you do not have a L2TP gateway then enter
the ISP’s Gateway IP address above
MTU This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your
transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you do not
wish to set a maximum packet size.
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect to the
ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will
auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-connect
to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet and keep
connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close the
WAN connection if the time period that no one is using the
Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only when
you click “Connect” manually from the Web user interface. The
WAN connection will not be disconnected due to the idle timeout.
If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will
not auto-connect to the ISP.
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Idle Time Out The WAN "idle timeout" auto-disconnect function may not work
due to abnormal activities of some network application software,
computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example,
some software sends network packets to the Internet in the
background, even when you are not using the Internet. This
function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure
this function can work properly when you use this function in the
first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used. Due to
the many uncontrollable issues, we do not guarantee the WAN
"idle timeout" auto-disconnect function will always work. In order
to prevent from extra fee charged by ISP, please TURN OFF
THE ROUTER WHEN YOU FINISHED USING THE INTERNET.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the L2TP connection. You can start using the router now, if you
wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
1.6 Telstra Big Pond
Select Telstra Big Pond if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol to connect you to the
Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Telstra Big Pond
protocol is used by the ISP in Australia.
Parameter Description
User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big
Pond connection.
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big
Pond connection.
User decide login server Select if you want to assign the IP of Telstra Big Pond’s login
manually server manually.
Login Server The IP of the Login Server.
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Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the Telstra Big Pond connection. You can start using the router
now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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