StarTech.com BR455GWDC, BR411BWDC Instruction Manual

802.11g Wireless Router with
4-Port Switch

BR455GWDC

Instruction Guide

The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts

WIRELESS RROUTER

* Actual product may vary from photo

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Router Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting Up Your LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Configuring Your PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Accessing the Router Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Navigate the Router Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2: Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 3: General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Password Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

L2TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Telstra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DDNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Wireless Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Special Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

ALG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

URL Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

DoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter 4: Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Security Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Active DHCP Client Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 5: Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix A: IP Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Appendix B: Popular Port Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Appendix C: Setting a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Appendix D: Wireless Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 802.11g wireless broadband router. Now you
can configure multiple users to share one high-speed xDSL or cable Internet connection.
The switch provides up to 54 Mbits/sec of wireless data transfer with 802.11g wireless
devices, and is backwards-compatible with 802.11b wireless devices. With the ability to
add hubs or switches to expand your network, this wireless router is ideal for small or
home offices (SOHOs) or medium-sized businesses.

Features

•Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line (cable or xDSL modem)

• Acts as an IEEE 802.11g wireless LAN access point for wireless communications

• Supports up to 253 wired and/or wireless users (through switches and hubs)

•Allows you to access private LAN servers from a public network

• Supports DHCP Server/Client for easy setup

• Supports advanced features such as: DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall,
and Bridge Mode

• Allows you to monitor the router through DHCP Client Log, Security Log, and
Device/Connection Status

•Allows configuration and upgrades from remote site over the Internet

• Backed by StarTech.com’s two-year warranty

Before You Begin

To ensure a quick and easy router installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install your router.

Note: Depending on your system and the firmware version you are running, the
instructions in this manual may not be identical to what you see on your screen.

Minimum Requirements

• An external xDSL or cable modem with an RJ-45 Ethernet port

• Each of the computers you want to network with the router must be equipped with a
network interface card (NIC) and a web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)

• StarTech.com does not provide Internet access with this product. Internet access must
be purchased separately through an Internet Service Provider.

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Contents

This package should contain:

•1 x four-port 802.11g broadband router unit

•1 x power adapter (12V DC 1A, Class 2 transformer)

Router Basics

Back Panel

The back panel is divided into sections: Wireless, Power, LAN, WAN, and Reset.

• The wireless port is where you attach the wireless antenna.

• The 12VDC port is where you plug the power adapter.

• The four numbered Local Area Network (LAN) ports are where you connect your
wired LAN computers, print servers, hubs/switches, etc.

• The Wide Area Network (WAN) port is where you connect your cable/xDSL modem.

• The Reset button can be used to reboot the router if it is experiencing problems. If
you press and hold the reset button for less than four seconds, the router will reboot
with your settings and configurations intact. If you hold the reset button for more
than four seconds, the router will reset itself to the factory default settings and you
will lose all your settings and configurations.

Wireless Power LAN WAN

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The Front Panel

The front panel LEDs are your best indication of the router’s activities.

LED Status Description

PWR On Router has power

Off Router has no power

WLAN-G On Wireless LAN is activated

Off Wireless LAN is disabled
Flashing Wireless LAN has activity, data being sent

WAN 10/100M On WAN port is connected at 100Mbits/sec

Off WAN port is connected at 10Mbits/sec

WAN LNK/ACT On WAN port is connected

Off WAN port has no connection
Flashing WAN port has activity, data being sent

LAN 10/100M On LAN port is connected at 100Mbits/sec

Off LAN port is connected at 10Mbits/sec

LAN LNK/ACT On LAN port is connected

Off LAN port has no connection
Flashing LAN port has activity, data being sent

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Getting Started

NOTE: The information in the following section as well as the information in Chapter 2:
Quick Setup is covered on the Quick Installation Guide that accompanies this manual. If
you have already performed the steps in the Quick Installation Guide, you can proceed
to Chapter 3: General Settings.

Setting Up Your LAN

1. Make sure all network devices are turned off.

2. Plug the power adapter into the 12VDC port on the back of the router. Plug the other
end into an available power source. The green PWR LED on the router should be lit.

3. Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect your modem to the router’s WAN port.

Connecting Your Wired Clients

Using RJ-45 Ethernet cables, connect your network devices to one of the four LAN
ports (labeled 1 through 4) on the back of the router.

Connecting Your Wireless Clients

The router also serves as a wireless access point (WAP) that allows you to wirelessly
connect your 802.11g or 802.11b-enabled computers to the router.

To connect your wireless devices to your router, make sure that your router is powered
and connected to your modem. From your wireless-enabled computer, use the
instructions provided by your wireless adapter manufacturer to connect the computer to
the router’s wireless access point.

The router’s default settings are:

ESSID: default
Channel: 1
Encryption Key: None

Sample Network

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Configuring Your PCs
Each of your PC clients must be set up to obtain IP addresses automatically.
NOTE: The instructions below are for Windows users only. If you are running an

operating system not listed below, make sure that you have installed a DHCP client
protocol. Consult your OS manufacturer for details, if necessary.

Windows XP

a. From your Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon.
b. Right-click on “Local Area Connection” and select Properties.
c. Select “Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]” and click the Properties button.
d. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address

automatically” and click OK.

Windows 2000

a. From your Control Panel, double-click on the Network and Dialup Connection icon.
b. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.
c. Click the Properties button.
d. Check your “Network Components” list. You should see “Internet Protocol

[TCP/IP]”. Select it and click the Properties button.

e. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address

automatically” and click OK.

f. Reboot your PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your

router’s DHCP server.

Windows Me/98/95

a. Go to your Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
b. Check the list of network components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click Add to install

it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step e.

c. In the “Network Component Type” box, select “Protocol” and click Add.
d. In the “Select Network Protocol” box, select “Microsoft” and “TCP/IP” and click OK.

You may need your Windows installation CD for this step.

e. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select “TCP/IP” from the

list of network components and click Properties.

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f. 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”

•IPAddress: Select “Obtain IP address automatically”

g. Reboot your PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your

router’s DHCP server.

WinNT

a. Go to your Control Panel and double-click the Network icon. Select the Protocol tab.
b. Check the list of network components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click Add to install

it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step d.

c. In the “Select Network Protocol” window, select the “TCP/IP Protocol” and click OK

to start installing the protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete this
installation.

d. Once TCP/IP is installed, go back to the “Network” window. Select “TCP/IP” from

the list of “Network Protocols” and click the Properties button.

e. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

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

• DNS: All fields are blank

• WINS Address: All fields are blank

• Routing: All fields are blank

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Accessing the Router Home Page

Once your PCs have been properly configured, the router’s DHCP server will
automatically provide your LAN clients with an IP address.

NOTE: Please make sure that the DHCP server on the router is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN. If necessary, you can turn off the router’s DHCP server. See LAN
on page 28 for details.

1. On one of your PCs, open your web browser. In the address field, enter the router’s
default IP address (192.168.2.1) and press Enter.

NOTE: Your default home page may not load properly since the router has not been
configured. Enter the router’s IP address regardless of what appears on your screen.

2. Once the website has loaded, enter the User Name and Password and click OK. By
default, the User Name is admin and the password is 1234. You should change the
password as soon as possible (see Password Settings on page 19 for details). You will
now be on the router’s web-based management home page.

3. From the homepage, click on the Quick Setup Wizard link. The other sections
(General Setup, Status Information, and Tools) do NOT need to be configured to
access the Internet. For more information on these advanced features and settings, see
the appropriate section in the manual.

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Navigate the Router Management Interface

You can use the shortcut bar to move between pages when configuring the router.

When applicable, you can click on the question icon that appears to the right of the page
heading for a further definition or description of the information on the page.

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Chapter 2: Quick Setup

The Quick Setup feature will allow you to start sharing your Internet connection as
quickly as possible. Advanced features such as passwords or firewalls can not be
configured through Quick Setup.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Make sure that you know what type of Internet connection your
ISP uses: Cable Modem, Fixed-IP xDSL, Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE),
or Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP). Then see Broadband Type on page 12 to
find out the information that you will need to know about your specific connection.
Make sure that you have this information onhand prior to running Quick Setup. See
Appendix A for suggestions on how to find some of this information. Contact your
Internet Service Provider if you encounter difficulties finding this information.

From the router homepage, select Quick Setup.

Time Zone

The Time Zone screen allows you to set the time zone you are operating in, as well as set
up daylight savings time (optional). The time zone information will affect router
functions such as log entries and firewall settings.

When you are satisfied with your Time Zone settings, click Next to proceed to the
Broadband Type page.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone for the area you are in.
Daylight Savings To enable Daylight Savings, check the Enable

Daylight Savings box and enter the dates when

daylight savings begins and ends.

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Broadband Type

The Broadband Type page requires you to select the method your ISP uses to connect
you to the Internet.

For tips on where to find the information required by the router, see Appendix A. If you

are unsure of what type of connection you are using or of where to find any of the
information required by the router, contact your ISP.

Select your connection type and proceed to the appropriate IP Address Info page.

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Cable Modem

If you are using a cable modem, your ISP will automatically provide you with an IP
address. Some ISPs may require that you fill in additional information, such as the Host
Name and MAC Address. If your ISP does not require this information, click OK to
complete the configuration.

When you are satisfied with your IP address settings, click the OK button.
Congratulations! You have completed the basic router configuration required for a Cable
Modem connection.

Parameter Description

Host Name Enter the Host Name (if required).
MAC Address Your ISP may be expecting the MAC address of the

adapter you were using when you initially signed
up with them. You can use the Clone button to copy
the MAC address from the adapter and apply it to
the router so that the ISP sees the MAC address it is
expecting when you connect to the Internet. (You
must be using the computer with the initial adapter
for this to work) You should record this information
so that you will not lose your ability to connect to
the Internet if you lose your settings or no longer
have the adapter.

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Fixed-IP xDSL

If you are using a Fixed-IP xDSL connection, your ISP has provided you with a specific
IP address for you to use. Your ISP can provide all the information required in this
section.

When you are satisfied with your IP address settings, click the OK button.
Congratulations! You have completed the basic router configuration required for a
Fixed-IP xDSL connection.

Parameter Description

IP address... Enter your IP address.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
DNS Address Enter your ISP’s DNS (Domain Name System)

server IP address.

Service Provider Gateway... Enter your ISP’s gateway IP address.

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PPPoE

If your ISP uses the Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) protocol to connect you to the
Internet, you will be required to fill in the information below.

When you are satisfied with your IP address settings, click the OK button.
Congratulations! You have completed the basic router configuration required for a
PPPoE connection.

Parameter Description

User Name Enter your user name.
Password Enter your password.
Service Name Enter the service name (if required).
MTU As an option, you can specify the maximum size of your

transmission packet to the Internet. Leave this field blank if
you do not wish to set a maximum packet size.

Connection Type Continuous: The router will always connect to the ISP. If the

WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will
automatically reconnect to the ISP.
Connect on Demand: The router will auto-connect to the ISP
when someone wants to use the Internet. The router will
close the connection if the period of inactivity lasts longer
than the specified Idle Time (see below).
Manual: The router will connect to the ISP only when you
click the Connect button on the web user interface. To end the
connection, click Disconnect. In this mode, Idle Time will not
affect the connection, nor will the router re-connect to the ISP
in case of a WAN line break.

Idle Time You can specify the idle time threshold (in minutes) for your

WAN port. If the time period expires with no Internet activity,
the router will automatically disconnect you from your ISP.

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PPTP

If your ISP uses the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) to connect to the Internet,
you will be required to fill in the information below.

When you are satisfied with your IP address settings, click the OK button.
Congratulations! You have completed the basic router configuration required for a PPTP
connection.

Parameter Description

Obtain an IP... Check this box if your ISP assigns you an IP address by DHCP.
Use the following... Check this box if your ISP gives you a static IP address.
IP Address Enter the IP address assigned to you by the ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP.
User ID Enter your User ID (also known as a connection ID).
Password Enter your password.
PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, enter the gateway IP address.
Connection ID This is the IP given by the ISP (optional).
BEZEQ-ISRAEL Check here if you are using BEZEQ service in Israel.
Connection Type Continuous: The router will always connect to the ISP. If the

WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will
automatically reconnect to the ISP.
Connect on Demand: The router will auto-connect to the ISP
when someone wants to use the Internet. The router will close
the connection if the period of inactivity lasts longer than the
specified Idle Time (see below).
Manual: The router will connect to the ISP only when you click
the Connect button on the web user interface. To end the
connection, click Disconnect. In this mode, Idle Time will not
affect the connection, nor will the router re-connect to the ISP in
case of a WAN line break.

Idle Time Out You can specify the idle time threshold (in minutes) for your

WAN port. If the time period expires with no Internet activity,
the router will automatically disconnect you from your ISP.

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Chapter 3: General Settings

The General Setup section contains advanced features that allow you to configure your
router to meet your network’s needs. From here you can: assign passwords, set up
remote management access, configure your LAN, WAN, and wireless settings, or set up a
firewall or DMZ, plus many other functions.

Remember, if you have already used the Quick Setup Wizard, you do not need to alter
any of the General Settings in order to share the Internet.

From the router homepage, click on General Setup.
You are given six options:

• System: Allows you to set the router’s time zone, password, and remote management

settings.

• WAN: Allows you to change your Internet connection type.

• LAN: Allows you to specify the LAN’s IP address and subnet mask, enable or disable

DHCP, and select an IP range for your LAN.

• Wireless: Allows you to configure and enable your wireless settings, including setting

up your ESSID, channel, and security settings.

• NAT:Allows you to configure the Port Forwarding, Virtual Server, and Special

Application settings to specify the users/packets that can pass through your router’s
NAT.

• Firewall: Allows you to configure access control, hacker prevention, and DMZ

settings.

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System

The System screen allows you to specify a time zone, change the system password, and
specify a remote management user for the router.

Time Zone

The Time Zone screen lets you specify the time zone you are in, as well as choose if and
when you want daylight savings enabled.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are in.
Time Server Address You can manually assign a time server IP address if the

default time server does not work.

Daylight Savings To enable Daylight Savings, check the Enable Function box

and enter the dates when daylight savings begins and ends.

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Password Settings

The Password Settings screen allows you to change the password required to access the
broadband router’s web-based management interface. By default password is 1234. It is
recommended that you assign a new password as soon as possible.

When you are satisfied with your password settings, click Apply.

Parameter Description

Current Password Enter your router’s current password. (By default

the password is 1234).

New Password Enter your new password.
Confirmed Password Enter your new password again for confirmation.

WARNING! If you forget your password, you will

have to reset the router, which will erase all of your
router configurations.

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Remote Management

The remote management function allows you to designate an Internet host who can
access and configure the broadband router from a remote location.

NOTE: To access the web-based management interface from a remote site, enter the
wireless router’s WAN IP address followed by port number 8080 (i.e., 192.168.2.1\:8080).
The remote user will need to know the password, if applicable.

When you are satisfied with your remote management settings, click Apply.

Parameter Description

Host Address Check the Enabled box to allow Remote

Management. In the Host Address field, enter the IP
address of the host that will have remote
management/configuration access. The person at
this IP address will be able to configure and access
the router from their remote location.

If you enter a host address of 0.0.0.0 and check the
Enabled box, anyone can access and alter the router
configurations if they know the router password.

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WAN

Most of the WAN settings are identical to the Broadband Type selection process you
went through in the Quick Setup Wizard.

To change your WAN connection to Cable Modem, PPPoE, PPTP, or Fixed-IP xDSL, turn
to Broadband Type on page 12.