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.

Parameter Description

IP address assigned by This is the IP address that your ISP has given your ISP you.

Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP

(e.g. 255.255.255.0)

ISP Gateway Address This is the ISP’s IP address gateway.

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE)

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

Parameter Description

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

connection.

Password

Retype Password Re-enter the Password for confirmation.

Service Name This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP

Maximum Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN

Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection.

requires it, otherwise leave it blank.

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.

2.4 PPTP

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

Parameter Description

PPTP Account Enter the PPTP Account provided by your ISP for the PPTP

connection.

PPTP Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP

connection.

Retype Password Re-enter the Password for confirmation.

Service IP Address Specify PPTP Server IP address that you want to connect to.

My IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish

a PPTP connection.

My Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. (e.g.

255.255.255.0)

Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional.

Maximum Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN

port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.

2.5 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.

Parameter Description

L2TP Account Enter the L2TP Account provided by your ISP for the PPTP

connection.

L2TP Password

Retype Password Re-enter the Password for confirmation.

Service IP Address Specify L2TP Server IP address that you want to connect to.

My IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish

My Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.

Maximum Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN

Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the L2TP connection.

a L2TP connection.

(e.g. 255.255.255.0)

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.

Step 3) DNS

A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and the matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your Service Provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.

Parameter Description

Static DNS Server Select “Enabled” to allow configuring DNS manually.

Primary DNS Address This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that they gave you; or

you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address.

Secondary DNS Address This is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP

address as a backup. The secondary DNS will be used if the above DNS fail.

Click <Finish> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the connection configuration. You can start using the router now.

Chapter 3 Advance Features

If you have already configured the Wizard, you do NOT need to configure anything for you to start using the Internet.

Advance features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Special Applications, Port Mapping, DMZ, Virtual Servers, ALG, and Firewall option.

Below is a general description of what advance functions are available for this broadband router.

Menu Description

3.1 System This section allows you to set XRT-401E’s system settings,

password and Remote Management Administrator, it also allows you to check system status and log, and provide you the configuration tools.

3.2 WAN This section allows you to select the connection method in order

to establish a connection with your ISP (same as the Wizard section)

3.3 LAN You can specify the LAN segment’s IP address, subnet Mask,

enable/disable DHCP and select an IP range for your LAN, you also can check DHCP client list in here.

3.4 NAT You can configure the Virtual Server, Special Applications, Port

Mapping, ALG and DMZ functions in this section. This allows you to specify what user/packet can pass your router’s NAT.

3.5 Firewall The Firewall section allows you to configure Firewall, Client

Filtering, URL Filtering and MAC Control.

3.6 Routing You can configure Static Routing in this section, and check the

concurrent Routing Table.

3.7 UPnP The UPnP section allows you to enable and configure UPnP

function.

3.8 DDNS You can configure DDNS service in this section.

Select one of the above advance features selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant subsection

3.1 System

This section allows you to set XRT-401E’s system settings, password and Remote Management Administrator, it also allows you to check system status and log, and provide you the configuration tools.

Parameters Description

System Settings

3.1.1 System Status You can check system information in here, including

system status and concurrent hardware information.

3.1.2 System Settings This section Includes Host Name, Domain Name, Time

Zone, Daylight Saving and NAT enable/disable.

3.1.3 Administrator Settings Allows you to set user name, password and the idle time

out, you can specify a Host IP address that can perform remote management functions.

3.1.4 Firmware Upgrade This section allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware

and display the concurrent firmware version.

3.1.5 Configuration Tools This section allows you to backup or restore the router’s

configuration. It also allows you to restart router or reset it to factory default setting.

3.1.6 System Log This section shows the current system and security log

of XRT-401E, you also can specify a syslog server to save the log remotely.

3.1.1 System Status

The section allows you to check XRT-401E system status and concurrent hardware information.

Parameter Description

INTERNET This item shows XRT-401E’s current device settings. It

displays XRT-401E LAN port’s current LAN IP Address,

Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS and Connection Type.

GATEWAY This item displays XRT-401E current device settings,

including IP Address, Subnet Mask, DHCP Server, NAT and Firewall Status.

INFORMATION This item displays XRT-401E hardware device settings,

including Connected Clients, Runtime Code Version and MAC Address.

3.1.2 System Settings

The system screen allows you to specify a time zone, to specify the Host Name and Domain Name, and to enable or disable NAT function of XRT-401E.

Parameters 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.

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

router will set its time based on your selection.

Daylight Saving The XRT-401E can also take Daylight savings into account. If

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

NAT Select to enable or disable NAT function.

3.1.3 Administrator Settings

The Administrator Settings function allows you to design user name, password and the idle time, it also can allow you to configure Remote Management function.

Parameters Description

Password Settings

User Name To specify a login name, the default is admin.

Current Password Enter the current password for verification.

Password Type a new password in order to access the web-based management

website.

Re-type Password Re-type the password for confirmation.

Idle Time Out If the inactive time exceeds the setting, XRT-401E will logout

automatically. 0 means No timeout.

Remote Management

Enable To enable Remote Management function.

IP Address This is the IP address of the host in the Internet that will have

management/configuration access to XRT-401E from a remote site. If the IP Address is 0.0.0.0, this means anyone can access the router’s web console from a remote location

Port The port number of remote management web interface.

3.1.4 Firmware Upgrade

This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware.

Parameters Description

Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade XRT-401E’s system firmware. To

upgrade the firmware of your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page. You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC.

3.1.5 Configuration Tool

The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience, if the problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore selection. If extreme problems occur, you can use the Restore to Factory Defaults selection, this will set all configurations to its original default settings (e.g. when you first purchased the router). You also can Restart the router’s system if any problems exist.

Parameters Description

Restart System In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in

some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed.

Restore Factory Default If extreme problems occur, you can use the Restore Factory

Default selection, this will set all configurations to its original default settings (e.g. when you first purchased the router).

Backup Settings Backup the configuration settings provide an added protection

and convenience, if the problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default.

Restore Settings When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-

load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore

Settings

selection.

3.1.6 System Log

The Logs record various types of activity on XRT-401E. 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 XRT-401E, log data can also be Emailed to your PC or sent to a Syslog Server.

Parameters Description

System Log The Log records the router operating of activity on XRT-401E.

Security Log The Log shows the current security log of XRT-401E. At the top

of the content, the security log can be saved.

Remote Log Setting

Remote Log Select <Enabled> to allow saving the log to Syslog Server.

Send Log to Enter the IP address of your Syslog Server.

Email Log Select <Enabled> to allow mailing the log to specific user.

Send Email to Enter the mail address that your want to mail log to.

SMTP Server Enter the address or IP address of the SMTP (Simple Mail

Transport Protocol) Server you use for outgoing E-mail.

3.2 WAN

Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows you to specify the type of WAN port connect you want to establish with your ISP. The WAN settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port, Dynamic IP, Static IP Address, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and DNS.

Parameters Description

3.2.1 Dynamic IP Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address

3.2.2 Static IP address Your ISP has given you an IP address already

3.2.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires PPPoE connection.

3.2.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling

Protocol (PPTP) connection.

3.2.5 L2TP Your ISP requires L2TP connection.

3.2.1 Dynamic IP

Choose the Dynamic IP selection 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 chapter 2 “Cable Modem” for more detail). Select Big Pond if your ISP requires the Big Pond protocol to connect you to the Internet.

Parameters Description

BigPond Select <Enabled> if your ISP requires the Big Pond protocol to

connect you to the Internet.

3.2.2 Static IP Address

Select Static IP address if your ISP has given you one or more IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 2 “Fixed IP” for more detail)

Parameters Description Does ISP provide more IP Select <Yes> if your ISP provide more than one IP address.

addresses?

More IP address Type the other IP address that ISP provide to you, this IP

address will be useful in DMZ function.

3.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)

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. (See chapter 2 “PPPoE” for more detail)

Parameters Description

Connection Mode Select the desired option: Keep-alive (maintain connection)

The connection will never be disconnected by this device. If disconnected by your ISP, the connection will be re-established immediately. (However, this does not ensure that your Internet IP address will remain unchanged.)

Auto-Connect

An Internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Maximum Idle Time (60~3600)".

Manual-on

You must manually establish and terminate the connection.

3.2.4 PPTP

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

Parameter Description

WAN Interface Settings To configure WAN Interface IP Dynamic IP The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP before

connecting to the PPTP server.

MAC Cloning Select <Enabled> to allow replacing the WAN MAC address

with a specific MAC address.

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.

Static IP

PPTP Settings

PPTP Account Enter the PPTP Account provided by your ISP for the PPTP

PPTP Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP

Retype Password Re-enter the Password for confirmation.

PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP

Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional.

Maximum Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN

Connection Mode Select the desired option: Keep-alive (maintain connection)

Auto-Connect An Internet connection is automatically made when required,

Manual-on

The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the PPTP server. You must type in the related IP address such as IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.

connection.

gateway IP address or domain name here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP address above or domain name.

port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.

The connection will never be disconnected by this device. If disconnected by your ISP, the connection will be reestablished immediately. (However, this does not ensure that your Internet IP address will remain unchanged.)

and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Maximum Idle Time (60~3600)".

You must manually establish and terminate the connection.

MPPE Select <Enabled> to enable “Microsoft Point to Point

Encryption” ability.

3.2.5 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.

Parameter Description

WAN Interface Settings To configure WAN Interface IP Dynamic IP The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP before

connecting to the L2TP server.

MAC Cloning Select <Enabled> to allow replacing the WAN MAC address

with a specific MAC address.

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.

Static IP The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the

PPTP server. You must type in the related IP address such as

IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.

L2TP Settings

L2TP Account Enter the L2TP Account provided by your ISP for the L2TP

connection.

L2TP Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the L2TP

connection.

Retype Password Re-enter the Password for confirmation.

L2TP Gateway If your LAN has a L2TP gateway, then enter that L2TP

gateway IP address or domain name here. If you do not have a L2TP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP address above or domain name.

Maximum Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the WAN

port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.

Connection Mode Select the desired option: Keep-alive (maintain connection)

Auto-Connect An Internet connection is automatically made when required,

and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Maximum Idle Time (60~3600)".

Manual-on You must manually establish and terminate the connection.

3.2.6 DNS

3.3 LAN

The LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router ’s LAN ports as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment.

Parameters Default Description

LAN Settings

IP address 192.168.0.1 This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your

LAN clients default gateway IP address)

IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment

DHCP Server Enabled You can enable or disable the DHCP server. By

enabling the DHCP server the router will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. If the DHCP is not enabled then you’ll have to manually set your LAN client’s IP addresses; make sure the LAN Client is in the same subnet as this broadband router if you want the router to be your LAN client’s default gateway

IP Pool Starting/Ending Address You can select a particular IP address range for

your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.

Note: By default the IP range is from: Start IP

192.168.0.2 to End IP 192.168.0.254.

Lease Time The DHCP when enabled will temporarily give

your LAN clients an IP address. In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time period that the DHCP lends an IP address to your LAN clients. The DHCP will change your LAN client’s IP address when this time threshold period is reached

DNS Proxy Select <Enabled> that all DNS requests to a

specific Domain Name will be routed to the XRT401E’s IP address. If you want to use the DNS Proxy function of the device, the end user’s main DNS server IP address should be the same IP Address as the device.

DHCP Client List You can check your current status of the DHCP

client here, it also allow you to add the client IP address with specific MAC address manually.

3.4 NAT

Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT provides Firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites and FTP. To meet various field applications, XRT-401E NAT function can be disabled to as a regular router. If NAT is disabled, all LAN side workstations must have valid IP addresses for Internet access. If the router is used for routing application, not for Internet access, then the NAT function can be disabled.

Parameter Description

3.4.1 Virtual Server You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web

etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your LAN. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN IP address and its service port number.

3.4.2 Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as

Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support these types of applications.

3.4.3 Port Forwarding You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web

etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your LAN. The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address.

3.4.4 ALG Setting You can select special applications that need

“Application Layer Gateway” to support here.

3.4.5 DMZ The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets

going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.

3.4.1 Virtual Server

Use the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g. Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet. Computers use numbers called port numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application type. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN private IP address and its service port number.

Parameters Description

Private IP This is the LAN client/host IP address that the Public Port

number packet will be sent to.

Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP

address for Virtual Server to work properly.

Private Port This is the port number (of the above Private IP host) that the

below Public Port number will be changed to when the packet enters your LAN (to the LAN Server/Client IP)

Type Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you

are unsure, then leave it to the default both protocols.

Public Port Enter the service (service/Internet application) port number from

the Internet that will be re-directed to the above Private IP address host in your LAN

Comment The description of this setting.

Enable To enable the rule of Virtual Server.

3.4.2 Special Applications

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support multiple connections for these types of applications.

Parameters Description

Trigger Port This is the out going (Outbound) range of port numbers for this

particular application

Trigger Type Select whether the outbound port protocol is “TCP”, “UDP” or

both.

Public Port Enter the In-coming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of

application (e.g. 2300-2400, 47624)

Note: Individual port numbers are separated by a comma

(e.g. 47624, 5775, 6541 etc.). To input a port range use a “dash” to separate the two port number range (e.g. 2300-2400)

Public Type Select the Inbound port protocol type: “TCP”, “UDP” or both

Comment The description of this setting.

Enable To enable the rule of the Special Application function.

Example: Special Applications If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, then specify the port (outbound) normally associated with that application in the "Trigger Port" field. Then select the protocol type (TCP or UDP) and enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them up for inbound traffic.

Example:

ID Trigger Port Trigger Type

In the example above, when a user trigger’s port 28800 (outbound) for MSN Game Zone then the router will allow incoming packets for ports 2300-2400 and 47624 to be directed to that user. Note: Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time.

28800

6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net

UDP

Public Port Public Type

2300-2400, 47624

TCP

Comment

MSN Game Zone

3.4.3 Port Forwarding

The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It helps you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall.

Parameter Description

Server IP This is the private IP of the server behind the

NAT firewall.

Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a

fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to work properly.

Mapping Ports The range of ports to be forward to the private IP.

Type This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You

can choose to forward “TCP” or “UDP” packets only or select “both” to forward both “TCP” and “UDP” packets.

Comment The description of this setting.

Enable To enable the rule of Port Forwarding

3.4.4 ALG Settings

You can select applications that need “Application Layer Gateway” to support.

Parameters Default Description

Enable You can select to enable “Application Layer

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

3.4.5 DMZ

If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN. The difference between the virtual server and the DMZ function is that the virtual server re-directs a particular service/Internet application (e.g. FTP, websites) to a particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ re-directs all packets (regardless of services) going to your WAN IP address to a particular LAN client/server.

Parameters Description

Enable Enable/disable DMZ

Public IP Address The IP address of the WAN port or any other Public IP

addresses given to you by your ISP

IP Address of Virtual DMZ Input the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will

receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above.

Action Press <Add> to add DMZ rule.

3.5 Firewall

XRT-401E provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common Internet attacks.

Parameters Description

2.5.1 Firewall Options XRT-401E's firewall can block common hacker attacks and can

log the attack activities.

2.5.2 Client Filtering Client Filtering allows you to specify which hosts users can or

cannot access to certain Internet applications by IP address.

2.5.3 URL Filtering URL Filtering allow you to specify which URLs can not be

accessed by users.

2.5.4 MAC Control MAC Control allows you to specify which hosts users can or

cannot access to Internet by MAC address.

3.5.1 Firewall Options

XRT-401E's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, Port Scan and Sync Flood. If Internet attacks occur the router can log the events.

Parameters Description

Firewall Options

Enable Hacker Attack Protect Select it to enable Firewall Options function.

Discard Ping From WAN The router’s WAN port will not respond to any

Ping requests

Unallow to Ping the Gateway The router’s LAN port will not respond to any

Ping requests

Drop Port Scan Packets Protection the router from Port Scan.

Allow to Scan Security Port (113) Select to allow Identification Protocol (Port 113)

to be scanned.

Discard NetBIOS Packets Select to not allow NetBIOS protocol to pass

through router.

Accept Fragment Packets Select to allow Fragment Packets passing

through.

Send ICMP packets when error Select to allow sending ICMP error packets to

the node who send out the wrong packets..

Advanced settings Hacker Attack Patterns

IP Spoofing Protection the router from IP Spoofing attack.

Smurf Attack Protection the router from Smurf Attack attack.

Ping of Death Protection the router from Ping of Death attack. Land Attack Protection the router from Land Attack attack.

Snork Attack Protection the router from Snork Attack attack.

UDP Port Loop Protection the router from UDP Port Loop attack.

Sync Flood Protection the router from Sync Flood attack.

Short Packet Protection the router from Short Packet attack.

3.5.2 Client Filtering

You can filter Internet access for local clients based on IP addresses, application types, (i.e., HTTP port), and time of day.

Parameters Description

Enable Client Filter Select to enable “Client Filtering” function.

IP Enter the IP address range that you wish to apply this

rule.

Port You can assign the specific port ranges. The router will

block clients from accessing Internet services that use these ports.

Type This allows you to select UDP, TCP or both protocols

that you want to block.

Block Time Select <Always> router will block the access forever.

Select <Block> router will block the access according to the time schedule.

Day Select a certain days in the week to block the access.

Time Select a certain time in a day that you want to block.

Comment The description of this setting.

Enable To enable the rule of Client Filtering

3.5.3 URL Filtering

You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL address or just keyword of the Web site.

Parameters Description

Enable URL Blocking Enable/disable URL Blocking

IP Enter the IP address range that you wish to apply this

rule.

URL filter string You can enter the full URL address or the keyword of the

web site you want to block.

Enable To enable the rule of URL Filtering.

3.5.4 MAC Control

You can filter Internet access for local clients based on MAC Address.

Parameters Description

MAC Address Control

MAC Address Control Check “Enabled” to enable MAC Filtering. Select Filter out or only accept the following

MAC address connects to Internet.

Configure MAC Address

MAC Address Fill in or “MAC Address” and “Comment” of the

PC, or select the MAC Address from “Action”, and then click “Add”.

3.6 Routing

This section allows you to set XRT-401E’s static route and check the current routing table. The routing is only for internal routing using, so you do not need to disable NAT function.

Parameters Description

Destination LAN IP, Subnet Mask Specify the destination LAN IP where the

packets will be routing to.

Gateway Specify the other gateway IP that will route the

packets to the destination.

3.7 UPnP

With UPnP, all PCs in you Intranet will discover this router automatically. So you do not have to do any configuration for your PC and can access the Internet through this router easily.

Parameters Description

Enable UPnP After you enable the UPnP feature, all client

systems that support UPnP, like Windows XP, can discover this router automatically and access the Internet through this router without any configuration.

UPnP Port Number Specify the port number for UPnP service using.

Advertise Time (60 ~ 1800) When UPnP service is working, router will

broadcast a message to LAN that the specific port number has been used in a period of time. The maximum timing is up to 1800 seconds.

Subscribe Timeout (60 ~ 1800) When client stops responding UPnP service for

a period of time, router will break down the UPnP connection automatically and UPnP service will be in standby mode. The maximum time is up to 1800 seconds.

3.8 DDNS

DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers.

Parameters Description

Enable/Disable Enable/Disable the DDNS function of this router

Host Name Your static domain name that use DDNS.

DDNS Server Select a DDNS service provider.

User Name The account that your DDNS service provider

assigned to you.

Password The password you set for the DDNS service

account above.

DDNS Retry Time To set up the time schedule to refresh DDNS

setting.

How to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address

1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program

Appendix A

2) Type ipconfig /all and <enter>

· Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.0.7)

· The router’s IP address is the one entitled Default Gateway (192.168.0.1)

Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address (00-48-54-12-41-44)

Glossary

Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandrouter.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "www.planet.com.tw" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you.

DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps).

Idle Timeout: Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic to the Internet for a preconfigured amount of time, the connection will automatically be disconnected.

IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.0.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host identifier.

The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1. A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as

11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be

described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.

For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,

11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000

It means the device’s network address is

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,

00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for routers

to route IP packets to their destination.

ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.

Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a

LAN: relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address

of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product ’s serial number.

NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using XRT-401E’s NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers:

Application Protocol Port Number

Telnet TCP 23 FTP TCP 21 SMTP TCP 25 POP3 TCP 110 H.323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP 80 PPTP TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632

PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and the Point-to-Point Protocol. It is a communications protocol for transmitting information over Ethernet between different manufacturers

Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between multiple parties so that when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made objectively, without confusion or misunderstanding.

Router: A router is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.

Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.

Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.

Planet Technology XRT-401E User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Features

1.2 Minimum Requirements

1.3 Package Contents

1.4 Get to know XRT-401E

1.5 Setup Diagram

1.6 Getting started

Chapter 2 Wizard

2.1 Cable Modem

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE)

2.4 PPTP

2.5 L2TP

Chapter 3 Advance Features

3.1 System

3.2 WAN

3.3 LAN

3.4 NAT

3.5 Firewall

3.6 Routing

3.7 UPnP

3.8 DDNS

Appendix A

Glossary