Planet Technology XRT-401E User Manual

Internet Broadband Router

XRT-401E

User’s Manual

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Disclaimer

PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.

Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User’s Manual. PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to this User’s Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s Manual, at any time without notice. If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would appreciate your comments and suggestions.

FCC Compliance Statement

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

You can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

w Reorient the receiving radio or TV antenna where this may be done safely. w To the extent possible, relocate the radio, TV or other receiver away from the Switch. w Plug the Ethernet Switch into a different power outlet so that the Switch and the receiver are

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

CE mark Warning

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

Trademarks

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

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Internet Broadband Router: Model: XRT-401E Rev: 1.0 (Jan. 2005) Part No.: 2080-B40060-000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

1.4 Get to know XRT-401E...............................................................................2

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

1.6 Getting started............................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Wizard....................................................................10

2.1 Cable Modem............................................................................................12

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL...........................................................................................12

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE).............................................................................13

2.4 PPTP........................................................................................................14

2.5 L2TP.........................................................................................................15

Chapter 3 Advance Features...................................................18

3.1 System......................................................................................................18

3.1.1 System Status....................................................................................19

3.1.2 System Settings.................................................................................20

3.1.3 Administrator Settings........................................................................21

3.1.4 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................22

3.1.5 Configuration Tool..............................................................................23

3.1.6 System Log........................................................................................24

3.2 WAN.........................................................................................................25

3.2.1 Dynamic IP.........................................................................................26

3.2.2 Static IP Address................................................................................26

3.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)...............................................................27

3.2.4 PPTP..................................................................................................28

3.2.5 L2TP...................................................................................................30

3.2.6 DNS....................................................................................................31

3.3 LAN...........................................................................................................32

3.4 NAT...........................................................................................................33

3.4.1 Virtual Server......................................................................................34

3.4.2 Special Applications...........................................................................35

3.4.3 Port Forwarding..................................................................................36

3.4.4 ALG Settings......................................................................................37

3.4.5 DMZ....................................................................................................38

3.5 Firewall......................................................................................................38

3.5.1 Firewall Options..................................................................................39

3.5.2 Client Filtering....................................................................................40

3.5.3 URL Filtering......................................................................................42

3.5.4 MAC Control.......................................................................................42

3.6 Routing.....................................................................................................43

3.7 UPnP........................................................................................................44

3.8 DDNS........................................................................................................45

Appendix A..............................................................................46

Glossary..................................................................................48

Chapter 1 Introduction

disconnect function may not work due to abnormal

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

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

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

1.1 Features

· Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

· Supports up to 253 users

· Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

· Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

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

· Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

· Support advance features such as: Special Applications, Port Mapping, DMZ, Virtual

Servers, ALG, and Firewall options.

· Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: System Status and System Log.

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

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

Internet)

1.2 Minimum Requirements

· One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)

· Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)

· PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or

higher)

1.3 Package Contents

· One XRT-401E unit

· One Quick Installation Guide

One User Manual CD

· One Power Adapter

The WAN “idle timeout” autoactivities of some network application software;

Note

turn off your computer

this function in the first time, especially when your ISP charge you by time used.

1.4 Get to know XRT-401E

Back Panel

The diagram below shows XRT-401E’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN (1, 2, 3, 4), WAN and Reset:

1) Local Area Network (LAN) XRT-401E’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 3 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 3 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)

Front Panel

On XRT-401E’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of machine current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.

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

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

LAN 100 ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected (Port 1-4) OFF LAN port 10Mbps is connected LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected (Port 1-4) OFF No LAN connection Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent

1.5 Setup Diagram

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

Figure 1.2

1.6 Getting started

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

1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

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

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default XRT-401E’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 appear.

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

· DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

· WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

: All fields are blank.

· IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your

’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Please make sure that XRT-401E

?Note:

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

2b) Windows XP

available on your LAN.

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

Connections window will appear.

2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

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

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

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

’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Please make sure that XRT-401E

Note:

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

2c) Windows 2000

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-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.

available on your LAN.

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

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

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

?Note:

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP 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.

available on your LAN.

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

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

· DNS: Let all fields are blank.

· WINS: Let all fields are blank.

Routing: Let all fields are blank.

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

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

?Note:

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

3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default XRT-401E’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.

Note: Please make sure that XRT-401E’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable XRT-401E’s DHCP server see chapter 3 LAN Port)

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

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

available on your LAN.

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 3)

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

Select the section you wish to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web management’s top page to navigate around the web-based management User Interface.

Chapter 2 Wizard

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

Step 1) Host settings

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

Parameter Description

Host Name Optional. You can specify a Host name for XRT-401E.

Domain Name Optional. You can specify a Domain name to annotate your

LAN area.

Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The

router will set its time based on your selection.

Daylight Savings The XRT-E can also take Daylight savings into account. If you

wish to use this function, you must select the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration.

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

Step 2) WAN settings

ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please

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

Different

?Note:

check with your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.

Menu Description

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

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

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE) Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over

Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

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

(PPTP) connection.

2.5 L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method

used in xDSL connections.

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

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

2.1 Cable Modem

and you can skip this section if your ISP does

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

The MAC address section is optional

?Note:

not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.

Parameter Description

MAC Cloning If you want to clone your PC’s MAC address to XRT-401E, you

must enable it first.

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).

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

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

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