Verizon MI424WG User Manual

Wireless Broadband Router

MI424WG rev. G

User Manual

Contents

FiOS Router User Manual

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Introduction

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 System Requirements

1.3 Features

1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router

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Connecting the FiOS Router

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Setting Up the FiOS Router

2.2 Computer Network Configuration

2.3 Configuring the FiOS Router

2.4 Features

2.5 Main Screen

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Setting Up a Wireless Network

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Overview

3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client

3.3 Wireless Status

3.4 Basic Security Settings

3.5 Advanced Security Settings

3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client

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Configuring My Network Settings

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Accessing My Network Settings

4.2 Using My Network Settings

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Using Network Connections

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Accessing Network Connections

5.2 Network (Home/Office) Connection

5.3 Ethernet Connection

5.4 Wireless Access Point Connection

5.5 Coax Connection

5.6 Broadband Ethernet Connection

5.7 Broadband Coax Connection

5.8 WAN PPPoE Connection

5.9 WAN PPPoE 2 Connection

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Configuring Security Security

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Overview

6.2 Firewall

6.3 Access Control

6.4 Port Forwarding

6.5 DMZ Host

6.6 Port Triggering

6.7 Remote Administration

6.8 Static NAT

6.9 Advanced Filtering

6.10 Security Log

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Parental Controls

7.0 Introduction

7.1 Activating Parental Controls

7.2 Rule Summary

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Configuring Advanced Settings

8.0 Introduction

8.1 Using Advanced Settings

8.2 Utilities

8.3 DNS Settings

8.4 Network Settings

8.5 Configuration Settings

8.6 Time Settings

8.7 Firmware Upgrade

8.8 Routing Settings

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Monitoring the FiOS Router

9.0 Introduction

9.1 Router Status

9.2 Advanced Status

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Troubleshooting

10.0 Introduction

10.1 Troubleshooting Tips

10.2 Frequently Asked Questions

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Configuring Quality of Service A.0 Introduction A.1 Traffic Priority A.2 Traffic Shaping

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Specifications B.0 Introduction B.1 General B.2 LED Indicators B.3 Environmental

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Notices C.0 Introduction C.1 Regulatory Compliance Notices C.2 Modifications C.3 NEBS Requirements C.4 GPL

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 System Requirements

1.3 Features

1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS

Router

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Introduction

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The Verizon FiOS® Router lets you transmit

and distribute digital entertainment and

information to multiple devices via coaxial

cables. The FiOS Router also supports

Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking, making

it the most versatile and exible router

available today.

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1.1 Package Content

The following is a list of the items included with the FiOS Router:

Black Power adaptert

Yellow cable (Ethernet, t 6 ft.)

White cable (Ethernet, t 10 ft.)

Quick Start Guidet

Installation Guidet

User Manual t CD

Wireless Networking Guidet

Wall-mount templatet

Vertical standt

1.2 Minimum System Requirements

The FiOS Router must be used with the following systems and software:

Computer with Ethernet capabilityt

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista; Mac OS 9 or greater; Linux/t BSD, Unix

Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or highert

TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computert

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1.3 Features

The FiOS Router features:

Multiple networking standards support, including:t

WAN · - Ethernet and MoCA interfaces

LAN · - 802.11g, 802.11b, Ethernet, and MoCA interfaces

Integrated wired networking with t 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch and MoCA

Integrated wireless networking with t 802.11g access point featuring:

802 · .11g enabled to support speeds up to 54 Mbps wirelessly

802 · .11b compatibility, communicating with 802.11b wireless products at speeds up to 11 Mbps

Enterprise-level security, includingt :

Fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection ·

Content filtering with · URL-keyword based filtering, parental control, customizable filtering policies per computer, and E-mail notification

Denial of service protection against · IP spoofing attacks, intrusion and scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap, ping of death, and fragmentation attacks

Event logging ·

Intrusion detection ·

MAC · address filtering

NAT ·

DMZ · hosting

Access control ·

Advanced wireless protection featuring · WPA, WPA2, WEP 64/128 bit encryption, 802.1x authentication, and MAC address filtering

ICSA · certification

Other options, including:t

DHCP · server option

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1.3 Features

DHCP · server/PPPoE server auto-detection

DNS · server

LAN IP · and WAN IP address selection

MAC · address cloning

Port forwarding ·

PPP · oE support

Q · oS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.1p/q prioritization, configurable upstream/downstream traffic shaping, random early detection and pass-through of WAN-side DSCPs, PHBs, and queuing to LAN-side devices

Remote management and secured remote management using · HTTPS

Reverse · NAT

Static · NAT

Static routing ·

Time zone support ·

VLAN · multicast support

VPN IPS · ec (VPN pass-through only)

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1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router

This section contains a quick description of the FiOS Router’s lights (LEDs), ports, etc. The FiOS Router has several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.

1.4a Front Panel

The front panel of the FiOS Router has a series of indicator lights: Power, WAN Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet, LAN Ethernet (4), LAN Coax, USB, and Wireless. It also features a WPS button.

Front view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

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1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router

Front view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F2)

Power Light

The Power light displays the FiOS Router’s current status. If the Power light glows steadily green, the FiOS Router is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power light flashes rapidly, the FiOS Router is initializing. If the Power light is not illuminated or glows red when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned on, the FiOS Router has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted.

WAN Ethernet Light

The WAN Ethernet light illuminates when the FiOS Router is connected to the Internet via Ethernet. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port.

WAN Coax Light

The WAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the FiOS Router is connected to the Internet via coaxial cable.

Internet Light

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When the Internet light glows steadily green, the FiOS Router is connected to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not taken place (i.e., no IP address is present).

LAN Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4)

The LAN Ethernet lights illuminate when the FiOS Router is connected to a local network via one or more of its Ethernet ports. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port(s).

LAN Coax Light

The LAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the FiOS Router is connected to a local network via its Coax port.

USB Light

The USB light illuminates when the FiOS Router is connected to a device via a USB cable.

Wireless Light

The Wireless light illuminates when the FiOS Router’s wireless access point is turned on. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the wireless connection.

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On/O

ff

Coax

1

2

3

4

100

10

LAN

WAN

100

10

Reset

Ethernet Cable

(from LAN Ethernet Port

to Computer/Device)

Ethernet Cable

(from WAN Port

to ISP Connection)

Power Adapter

(from Power Port

to Wall Outlet)

Coaxial Cable

(from Coax Port

to Set Top Box)

USB

USB Cable

(from USB Port

to Device)

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1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easier way to set up a wireless network. Instead of entering passwords or multiple keys on each wireless client (laptop, printer, external hard drive, etc.), the FiOS Router can create a wireless network that only requires the pressing of buttons (one on the FiOS Router, and one on the client [either built-in, or on a compatible wireless card]) to allow wireless clients to join the FiOS Router’s wireless network. Although the WPS button is included on the FiOS Router, WPS functionality will not be enabled until a future firmware release. The button is included so that WPS can be activated at a later date without having to physically change the FiOS Router. The GUI does not include the WPS option.

1.4b Rear Panel

The rear panel of the FiOS Router has eight ports (Coax, Power, LAN Ethernet [4], WAN Ethernet, and USB), a Power switch, a Reset button, and a wireless antenna.

Rear view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

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On/O

ff

Coax

1

2

3

4

100

10

LAN

WA

N

100

10

Reset

Ethernet Cable

(from LAN Ethernet Port

to Computer/Device)

Ethernet Cable

(from WAN Port

to ISP Connection)

Power Adapter

(from Power Port

to Wall Outlet)

Coaxial Cable

(from Coax Port

to Set Top Box)

USB

USB Cable

(from USB Port

to Device)

Coax Port

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Rear view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F2)

The Coax port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP or other devices using a coaxial cable.

Power Port

The Power port connects the FiOS Router to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord.

Power Switch

The Power switch powers the FiOS Router on and off.

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1.4 Getting to Know the FiOS Router

Reset Button

To restore the FiOS Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten seconds after releasing the button. When the FiOS Router resets, all the lights on the front panel turn off, and then some of the lights start flashing. The FiOS Router has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.

Caution! Do not unplug the Power cord from the FiOS Router during the

reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the FiOS Router’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the FiOS Router again.

LAN Ethernet Ports (4)

The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the FiOS Router via Ethernet cables to create a local area network (LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting devices to the ports.

WAN Ethernet Port

The WAN Ethernet port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.

USB Port

The USB port provides up to 5 VDC for attached devices (to charge a cell phone, for example). In the future, with a firmware release upgrade, the USB host functionality will be available for devices such as external storage and cameras.

Wireless Antenna(s)

The FiOS Router’s wireless antenna(s) is used to transmit a wireless signal to other wireless devices on its wireless network.

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2.0 Introduction

2.1 Setting up the FiOS Router

2.2 Computer Network

Conguration

2.3 Conguring the FiOS Router

2.4 Main Screen

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Connecting the FiOS Router and accessing

its Graphical User Interface (GUI) are

both simple procedures, varying slightly

depending on the computer’s operating

system. However, no conguration is

necessary to access the GUI when taking

advantage of Universal Plug-and-Play

support.

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2.1 Setting Up the FiOS Router

There are three parts to setting up the FiOS Router: Connecting the Cables, Configuring the Router, and Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes.

2.1a Connecting the Cables

Note: If a different router was being used previously, disconnect it. Remove all router components, including power supplies and cables, as they will not work with the FiOS Router.

Get the FiOS Router and black Power cord from the box.1.

Plug the black Power cord in the black port on the back of the FiOS Router 2. and then into a power outlet.

Turn the FiOS Router on.3.

Make sure the Power light on the front of the FiOS Router glows steadily 4. green.

Plug the yellow Ethernet cable from the box into one of the four yellow 5. Ethernet ports on the back of the FiOS Router.

Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the 6. yellow Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.

Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the FiOS 7. Router glows steadily green. This may take a few moments.

The phone company previously installed a high-speed wall jack somewhere 8. in the house. Locate it and note its type (Ethernet or coaxial). If Ethernet, follow steps 8a and 8b. If coaxial, follow steps 9a and 9b. Then, continue to step 10.

a. If connecting via Ethernet, get the white Ethernet cable from the box and plug one end in the white port on the back of the FiOS Router.

b. Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the high-speed Ethernet jack.

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2.2 Computer Network Conguration

a.9. If connecting via coaxial cable, get a coaxial cable and connect one end to the red Coax port on the back of the FiOS Router.

b. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coax jack.

10.

Make sure the Ethernet WAN light (if connecting via Ethernet) or Coax WAN light (if connecting via coaxial cable) on the front of the FiOS Router glows steadily green. If connecting via coaxial cable, this may take a few minutes.

Note: If the Ethernet WAN light or Coax WAN light does not illuminate, make sure the cable (Ethernet or coaxial) is connected properly at both ends.

2.2 Computer Network Configuration

Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a statically defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The FiOS Router is set up, by default, with an active DHCP server, and we recommend leaving this setting as is.

2.2a Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing

To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:

Windows Vista

Select 1. Network and Sharing in the Control Panel.

Click 2. View Status, then click Properties.

Click 3. Continue in the “User Account Control” window.

In the “General” tab of the “Local Area Connection Properties” window select 4. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.

The “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window appears. 5.

Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button. 6.

Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button. 7.

Click 8. OK in the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties window, then click OK in the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen to save the settings.

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Windows XP

Select 1. Network Connections in the Control Panel.

Right-click 2. Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.

In the “General” tab, select 3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. 4.

Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button. 5.

Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button. 6.

Click 7. OK in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen, then click OK in the “Local Area Connection Properties” screen to save the settings.

Windows 2000

Select 1. Network and Dialing Connections in the Control Panel.

Right-click on the Ethernet connection’s icon, then click 2. Properties.

Select 3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component, then click Properties.

The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears. 4.

Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button. 5.

Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button. 6.

Windows 98/Me

Select 1. Network in the Control Panel.

Select the 2. TCP/IP settings for the network card, then click Properties.

Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button in the “IP Address” 3. tab.

Click 4. Disable DNS in the DNS configuration tab.

Click 5. OK in the “TCP/IP Properties” screen.

Click 6. OK in the “Network” screen to reboot and save the settings.

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2.2 Computer Network Conguration

Windows NT

Click 1. Network in the Control Panel. The “Network” window appears.

In the “Protocol” tab, select 2. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

In the “IP Address” tab, click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio 3. button.

In the “DNS” tab, verify no DNS server is defined in the “DNS Service Search 4. Order” text box and no suffix is defined in the “Domain Suffix Search Order” text box.

Macintosh OS X

Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop. 1.

From the menu that appears, select 2. System Preferences.

The “System Preferences” window appears. Click 3. Network.

From the “Network” window, make sure “Ethernet” in the list on the left is 4. highlighted and displays “Connected.”

Click 5. Assist me.

From the tab that appears, click 6. Diagnostics.

Follow the instructions in the “Network Diagnostics” assistant. 7.

Linux

Login into the system as a super-user by entering “su” at the prompt. 1.

Type “ifconfig” to display the network devices and allocated IPs. 2.

Type “pump -i <dev>,” where <dev> is the network device name. 3.

Type “ifconfig” again to view the newly allocated IP address. 4.

Make sure no firewall is active on device <dev>. 5.

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2.3 Configuring the FiOS Router

Open a web browser on the computer connected to the FiOS Router. In the 1. “Address” text box, type:

http://192.168.1.1

then press Enter on the keyboard.

The “Login Setup” screen appears. Select a new user name and password 2. and enter them in the appropriate text boxes (the password must be entered twice, for validation purposes). Write the new user name and password down on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place, since they will be needed to access the FiOS Router’s GUI (Graphical User Interface) in the future.

In the bottom part of the screen, select the correct time zone from the “Time 3. Zone” drop-down list, then click OK at the bottom of the screen.

The FiOS Router is now configured.

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2.3 Conguring the FiOS Router

2.3a Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes

The FiOS Router can connect to other computers or set top boxes in three ways: via Ethernet, via wireless connection, or via coaxial cable.

Ethernet

Get an Ethernet cable and plug one end into one of the open yellow 1. Ethernet ports on the back of the FiOS Router.

Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the 2. computer.

Make sure the corresponding Ethernet LAN light on the front of the FiOS 3. Router glows steadily green.

Repeat these steps for each computer to be connected to the FiOS Router 4. via Ethernet.

Wireless

Make sure each computer to be connected wirelessly has built-in wireless or 1. an attached wireless adapter.

Make sure the computer uses the same ESSID and WEP key as the FiOS 2. Router by launching the computer’s wireless application

Enter the ESSID and WEP key found on the sticker on the bottom of the 3. FiOS Router in the computer’s wireless settings and click Save. Make sure to configure the computer to use 64/40-bit WEP encryption.

Make sure the changes were implemented by surfing the Internet from 4. the computer.

Repeat these steps for every other computer to be connected to the 5. FiOS Router wirelessly.

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Coaxial

Make sure all set top boxes are turned off.1.

Disconnect any adapter currently connected to the coaxial jack in the room 2. where the FiOS Router is.

Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial wall jack, and the other 3. end to the red Coax port on the back of the FiOS Router.

Power up the set top box.4.

Make sure the Coax LAN light on the front of the FiOS Router glows steadily 5. green. This may take a few minutes. When it does, the set top box is connected to the FiOS Router.

2.4 Main Screen

After logging into the FiOS Router’s GUI (see “Configuring the FiOS Router” at the beginning of this chapter), the “Main” screen appears.

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2.4 Main Screen

The Main screen has a menu occupying the top of the screen. Below that, the screen is divided into three columns: “My Router,” “My Network,” and “Action Zone.”

2.4a Menu

The Main screen’s menu contains links to all of the configuration options of the FiOS Router: Wireless Setup (explained in chapter 4 of this manual), My Network (chapter 5), Firewall Settings (chapter 6), Parental Controls (chapter

7), Advanced (chapter 8), and System Monitoring (chapter 9).

2.4b My Router

This section displays the status of the FiOS Router’s network and Internet connection. A green light signifies the FiOS Router is connected; a yellow light means the FiOS Router is attempting to connect; and a red light signifies the FiOS Router’s connection is down.

Broadband Connection

The “Broadband Connection” section of the My Router column displays the state of the FiOS Router’s broadband connection (“Connected” or “Disconnected”) for the two connection options (“Coax Status” and “Ethernet Status”), and the WAN IP address of the broadband connection.

Quick Links

The “Quick Links” section of the My Router column contains a list of frequently accessed settings, including “Change Wireless Settings,” “Change Login User Name & Password,” “Enable Gaming,” and “Logout.”

2.4c My Network

The “My Network” column of the Main screen displays the connection type, name, and IP address of all devices connected to the FiOS Router’s network. The icon associated with the device will be displayed normally (signifying an active device) or shaded (signifying the device has not been active for at least 60 seconds). The user can also configure the basic settings of each device by clicking on its icon. These settings are described in more detail in chapter 3.

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2.4d Action Zone

This column contains links to various Verizon Web sites, and other informational links. Clicking on the icon above “Go to Internet Now” connects the user to the home page configured on the user’s web browser.

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3.0 Introduction

3.1 Overview

3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client

3.3 Wireless Status

3.4 Basic Security Settings

3.5 Advanced Security Settings

3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client

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Setting Up a Wireless Network

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Wireless networking enables you to free

yourself from wires and plugs, making

your devices more accessible and easier

to use. This chapter explains how to create

a wireless network using the FiOS Router,

including accessing and conguring

wireless security options.

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3.1 Overview

The FiOS Router provides the user with wireless connectivity over the 802.11b and g standards (the most common wireless standards). 802.11b has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, while 802.11g has a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. Both operate in the 2.4 GHz range.

The FiOS Router’s wireless feature is turned on, with wireless security activated, by default. The level of security is 64/40-bit WEP, with a unique WEP key already entered. This information is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the FiOS Router.

The FiOS Router integrates multiple layers of security. These include the IEEE

802.1x port-based authentication protocol, RADIUS client, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and firewall and VPN applications.

3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client

To connect a wireless client to the FiOS Router:

Note: The following procedure assumes the FiOS Router’s default wireless settings are intact. If they have been changed, use the new ESSID and wireless security settings. For more details, see the “Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client” section of this chapter.

In the wireless client’s configuration interface, enter the FiOS Router’s 1. ESSID (found on a sticker on the bottom of the FiOS Router’s case) in the appropriate text box or field (this varies depending on the wireless client’s manufacturer).

Enter the FiOS Router’s WEP key (also found on the sticker on the bottom of 2. the FiOS Router’s case) in the wireless client’s configuration interface.

Save the changes and exit the wireless client’s configuration interface. The 3. client should now detect and join the FiOS Router’s wireless network. If not, check the wireless client’s documentation, or contact its manufacturer.

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3.3 Wireless Status

Clicking on the “Wireless Settings” icon from the Main screen’s menu generates the “Wireless Status” screen, which displays the current status of the wireless connection.

3.3a Radio Enabled

Displays whether the FiOS Router’s wireless radio is active.

3.3b SSID

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the network name shared among all devices on a particular wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices on the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters. Make sure the SSID is the same for all devices to be connected to the wireless network. The FiOS Router comes from the factory with an SSID already entered and displayed here. The default SSID can also be found on a sticker on the bottom of the FiOS Router.

3.3c Channel

Displays the channel to which the wireless connection is currently set. All devices on the wireless network must be on the same channel to function correctly.

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3.3 Wireless Status

3.3d Security Enabled

Displays what kind of security is active on the wireless connection, and the security encryption key.

3.3e SSID Broadcast

Displays whether the FiOS Router is broadcasting its SSID. If activated, the SSID of the FiOS Router’s wireless network is broadcast wirelessly.

3.3f MAC Authentication

Displays whether the FiOS Router is using MAC (Media Access Control) address authentication to allow wireless devices to join the network.

3.3g Wireless Mode

Displays the types of wireless device that can join the network. Options include

802.11b, 802.11g, or Mixed (allows both 802.11b- and 802.11g-equipped wireless devices to join the network).

3.3h Packets Received/Sent

Displays the number of packets received and sent since the FiOS Router’s wireless capability was activated.

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3.4 Basic Security Settings

To configure the FiOS Router’s wireless network for basic security, select “Basic Security Settings” from the menu on the left side of any Wireless Settings screen. The “Basic Security Settings” screen appears.

Click the “On” radio button to activate the FiOS Router’s wireless radio.1.

Enter the name of the wireless network in the “SSID” text box (the SSID name 2. in the figure above is an example; enter a different name for the SSID).

Select the channel at which the FiOS Router’s wireless radio communicates 3. by selecting it from the “Channel” drop-down list.

To preserve the channel selection in the event of a FiOS Router power cycle, 4. click in the box next to “Keep my channel selection during power cycle.”

Click the “WEP” radio button to activate WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 5. security on the wireless network.

Select a WEP security level from the “select a WEP Key” drop-down list 6. (options include “64/40 bit” or “128/104 bit”).

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3.4 Basic Security Settings

Enter the key code in the “Key Code” text box. Each character must be a 7. letter from A-F or a number from 0-9. If 64/40 bit was selected in step 5, enter 10 characters. If 128/104 was selected, enter 26 characters.

Write down the wireless settings displayed on the screen. Other wireless 8. devices must use these same settings when configuring the device’s wireless networking scheme to join the FiOS Router’s wireless network.

Click 9. Apply to save the settings.

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3.5 Advanced Security Settings

To configure the FiOS Router’s advanced wireless network security settings, select “Advanced Security Settings” from the menu on the left side of any Wireless Settings screen. The “Advanced Security Settings” screen appears.

3.5a Level 1 (Wireless Security)

This section is used to configure different types of wireless security. Select the type of wireless security to be applied to the wireless network by clicking the appropriate radio button, then configure the security settings in the subsequent screens.

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3.5 Advanced Security Settings

WEP

If WEP was selected in the Advanced Security Settings screen, the “WEP Key” screen appears.

Select the appropriate network authentication level from the drop-down list. 1. Options include Open System Authentication, Shared Key Authentication, or Both.

Activate WEP key 1 by clicking the radio button next to “1” on the left side.2.

Select the length of key 1 by selecting “64/40 bit” or “128/104 bit” from the 3. appropriate drop-down list in the “Key Length” column.

Select the type of key from the appropriate drop-down list in the “Entry 4. Method” column. If “Hex” is selected, the key must be made up of hexadecimal digits. If “ASCII” is selected, the key can be made up of any characters.

Enter the key in the appropriate text box in the “Encryption Key” column. 5. If 64/40 bit was chosen in step 2, enter 10 characters. If 128/104 bit was chosen, enter 24 characters. Depending on what option was selected in step 3, enter hexadecimal or ASCII characters.

Click 6. Apply to save changes.

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802.1x WEP

If 802.1x WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) was selected, the “WEP+802.1x Radius Settings” screen appears. To generate the full screen, click in the “Enabled” check box to activate.

802.1x WEP is a robust security protocol that uses port control with dynamically changing encryption keys automatically updated over the network. 802.1x WEP uses a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-in Service) server for authentication purposes. This server must be physically connected to the FiOS Router. Also, the user must enable the RADIUS client embedded in the FiOS Router (to do this, see chapter 9, “Advanced Settings”).

Click in the “Enabled” check box to enable WEP+802.1x security.1.

Enter the RADIUS server IP address in the “Server IP” text boxes.2.

Enter the RADIUS server’s port number in the “Server Port” text box.3.

Enter the RADIUS server’s shared secret in the “Shared Secret” text box.4.

Click 5. Apply to save changes.

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3.5 Advanced Security Settings

WPA

If WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was selected, the “WPA Key” screen appears.

Verify the authentication method selected is “Pre-Shared Key.”1.

Enter a phrase of at least eight characters in the “Pre-Shared Key” text box. 2. Verify that “ASCII” is selected in the associated drop-down list.

Select the proper encryption algorithm (TKIP or AES). 3.

Click in the “Group Key Update Interval” check box to activate the group key 4. update interval, and set the interval time in the text box to the right.

Click 5. Apply at the bottom of the screen to save changes.

WPA2

If WPA2 was selected, the “WPA2” screen appears.

Verify the authentication method selected is “Pre-Shared Key.”1.

Enter a phrase of at least eight characters in the “Pre-Shared Key” text box. 2. Verify that “ASCII” is selected in the associated drop-down list.

Select the proper encryption algorithm (TKIP or AES). 3.

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Click in the “Group Key Update Interval” check box to activate the group key 4. update interval, and set the interval time in the text box to the right.

Click 5. Apply at the bottom of the screen to save changes.

3.5b Level 2 (SSID Broadcast)

This section is used to configure the FiOS Router’s SSID broadcast capabilities.

Selecting “SSID Broadcast” generates the “SSID Broadcast” screen.

Click the “Enable” radio button to enable SSID broadcasting. If enabled, the SSID of the FiOS Router’s wireless network will be broadcast wirelessly. To disable SSID broadcasting, click the “Disable” radio button.

3.5c Level 3 (Limiting Access)

This option is used to limit access to the FiOS Router’s wireless network.

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3.5 Advanced Security Settings

Wireless MAC Authentication

Wireless MAC authentication allows the user to allow or deny access to the FiOS Router’s wireless network by a particular device’s MAC address. Selecting “Wireless MAC Authentication” from the Advanced Security Settings screen generates the “Wireless MAC Authentication” screen.

To set up wireless MAC authentication:

Click in the “Enable Access List” check box.1.

Select either “Accept all devices listed below” or “Deny all devices listed 2. below” by clicking the appropriate radio button. Selecting “Accept…” causes all devices listed by MAC address to access the FiOS Router’s wireless network. Selecting “Deny…” causes all listed devices to be denied access.

Enter the MAC address of a device in the “Client MAC address” text box.3.

Click 4. Add.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more devices to the list.5.

When finished listing devices, click 6. Apply.

To remove a MAC address, select it from the “List” list box, then click Remove.

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802.11b/g Mode

This option allows the user to select the wireless communication standard compatible with the devices to be connected on the wireless network from the drop-down list. Options include 802.11b, 802.11g, or Mixed (allows both

802.11b and 802.11g-equipped wireless devices to join the network).

3.5d Other Advanced Wireless Options

Clicking Other Advanced Wireless Options at the bottom of the Advanced Security Settings screen generates (after clicking through the “Warning” screen) another “Advanced Wireless Options” screen.

When should this rule occur?

Displays the time during which the rule is active. To configure schedule rules, see chapter 8, “Advanced Settings.”

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3.5 Advanced Security Settings

Network

Select the type of connection being configured from this drop-down list (options: Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).

MTU

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the user to set the MTU.

Transmission Rate

Select the wireless transmission rate from the drop-down list, or select “Auto” to have the FiOS Router automatically select the best transmission rate. This setting adjusts the bit rate of the FiOS Router’s wireless transmissions.

CTS Protection Mode

Activating CTS (Clear to Send) Protection Mode allows mixed 802.11b/g networks to operate at maximum efficiency. Select Auto from the drop-down list to activate. Select None to deactivate .

CTS Protection Type

Select from the two options: cts-only (for mixed 802.11b/g networks) or rts-cts. (for 802.11a/b/g networks).

Frame Burst - Max Number

Frame Burst allows packet bursting, which increases overall network speed. Enter the maximum number of frame bursts in this text box.

Frame Burst - Burst Time

Enter the burst time of the frame bursts in this text box.

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DTIM Interval

Enter the DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) interval value (in milliseconds) in this text box. A DTIM is a countdown mechanism for the FiOS Router, informing wireless network clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

Fragmentation Threshold

Setting the correct fragmentation threshold can increase the reliability of frame transmissions on the wireless network. Enter the fragmentation threshold in this text box.

RTS Threshold

Enter the RTS (Request to Send) threshold in this text box. This setting controls what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet.

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3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client

If the computer has wireless capabilities and is running Windows XP or Vista, it will automatically recognize the existing wireless network and try to create a wireless connection. View this connection under Windows’ “Network Connections.”

3.6a Joining an Open Wireless Network (Window XP)

Note: The following description and images are in accordance with Microsoft Windows XP, Version 2002, running Service Pack 2. If running another operating system, see the documentation that came with the wireless adapter being used.

Click 1. Network Connections in the Control Panel. The “Network Connections” window appears.

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Double-click the wireless connection icon. The “Wireless Network 2. Connection” screen appears, displaying all available wireless networks in the vicinity. If the FiOS Router is connected and active, the FiOS Router’s wireless connection is displayed. Note that the connection’s status is “Not connected” in the figure below.

Click the connection once to mark it, then click 3. Connect at the bottom of the screen. After clicking throught the “Warning” screen, and establishing the connection, its status will change to “Connected.”

An icon appears in the notification area, announcing the successful initiation of the wireless connection.

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3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client

Test the connection by disabling all other connections in the Network 4. Connections window and browsing the Internet.

The FiOS Router’s wireless network can now be accessed from the configured computer. However, any other user with a wireless-equipped device can also access the wireless network. To prevent this, secure the wireless network, as explained in the “Wireless Security” section of this chapter.

3.6b Joining a Secured Wireless Network (Windows XP)

This section assumes the FiOS Router’s wireless network is set up with 64-bit WEP security.

Click 1. Network Connections in the Control Panel. The “Network Connections” window appears.

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Double-click the wireless connection icon. The “Wireless Network 2. Connection” screen appears, displaying the available wireless connections. Select the FiOS Router’s network.

Click the connection once to mark it, then click 3. Connect at the bottom of the screen. The following login window appears, asking for a “Network Key,” which is the pre-shared key used when configuring the FiOS Router’s WEP security (see the “WEP” section in this chapter).

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3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client

Enter the network (WEP) key in both text boxes and click 4. Connect. After the connection is established, its status will change to “Connected,” as shown below.

An icon appears in the notification area, announcing the successful initiation of the wireless connection.

Test the connection by disabling all other connections in the Network 5. Connections window and surfing the Internet.

Manual Wireless Network Connection

If the login window shown in step 3 does not appear and the connection attempt fails, configure the connection manually using the following procedure:

Click the connection once to mark it and then click 1. Change Advanced Settings in the “Related Tasks” box on the left part of the window.

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The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window appears. Select 2. Wireless Networks.

Click the connection to highlight it, then click 3. Properties. The connection’s “Properties Window” appears.

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3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Client

From the “Network Authentication” drop-down list, select “Open.”4.

From the “Data Encryption” drop-down list, select “WEP.”5.

Enter the pre-shared key in both the “Network key” and the “Confirm 6. network key” text boxes.

Click 7. OK, then OK again.

When attempting to connect to the wireless network, the login window 8. appears, pre-populated with the pre-shared key. Press Connect to connect.

Since the network is now secured, only users who know the pre-shared key will be able to connect.

3.6c Setting Up a Wireless Windows Client (Vista)

If the computer has wireless capabilities and is running Windows Vista, it will automatically recognize the existing wireless network and try to create a wireless connection. View this connection under Windows’ “Network Connections.”

Click the wireless icon the system tray (in the lower right corner of the 1. desktop) and, from the menu that appears, select Connect to a Network.

A “Connect to a Network” window appears. Select the FiOS Router’s 2. wireless network.

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Another Connect to a Network window appears. Enter the WEP key of the 3. network in the appropriate text box.

Click 4. Connect. A third Connect to a Network window appears, stating that the connection was successful

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4.1 Accessing the My Network

Settings

4.2 Using the My Network

Settings

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Once the FiOS Router is physically

connected and the FiOS Router’s Main

screen is displayed in a web browser, a list

of devices connected to the FiOS Router’s

network appears in the “My Network”

column of the screen. From here, some

basic network settings can be congured.

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4.1 Accessing My Network Settings

To access My Network, click the “My Network” icon in the Main screen.

The “My Network” screen appears:

On the far right side of the screen, in the “Connected Devices” section, is list of the devices currently connected to the FiOS Router’s network, listed by connection type and number. The rest of the screen contains the “My Network” section, which displays each device connected to the FiOS Router’s network, and a series of basic configuration settings for each device.

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4.2 Using My Network Settings

Various settings can be accessed for a particular device, as follows.

4.2a Access Device

For devices that can be accessed (such as Internet cameras and networked hard drives), locate it in the My Network column, then click Access Devices to use the device over the network.

4.2b Access Shared Files

To access the shared files on a particular device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Access Shared Files. A list of shared files appears on the screen.

4.2c Website Blocking

Clicking Website Blocking generates the “Parental Control” screen. For more information about using parental controls, see chapter 7, “Using Parental Controls.”

4.2d Block Internet Services

Internet services blocking is used to prevent a device on the network from accessing particular services available on the Internet, such as receiving email or downloading files from FTP sites. To set up Internet services blocking on a networked device:

Locate the device in the My Network column, then click

1. Block Internet Services. The “Access Control” screen appears.

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4.2 Using My Network Settings

Click 2. Add in the “Networked computer/Device” column. The “Add Access Control Rule” screen appears.

If this access control rule applies to all networked devices, select “Any” from 3. the “Networked Computer/Device” list box. If this rule applies to certain devices only, select “User Defined” and click Add. Then, in the “Edit Network Object” screen, add a network object (for more details about adding network objects, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter of this manual).

Select the Internet protocol to be blocked from the “Protocol” drop-down 4. list.

If this rule will be active continuously, select 5. Always from the “When should this rule occur?” drop-down list. If the rule will only be active at certain times, select “User Defined” and click Add. Then, add a schedule rule (for more details about schedule rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter of this manual).

Note: Make sure the FiOS Router’s date and time settings for your time zone are set correctly for schedule rules to function properly.

Click 6. Apply to save the changes. The Access Control screen will display a summary of the access control rule.

Note: To block a service that is not included in the list, select “User Defined” from the Protocol drop-down menu. The “Edit Service” screen appears. Define the service, then click Apply. The service will then be automatically added to the

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top section of the “Add Access Control Rule” screen, and will be selectable.

The user may disable an access control and the service made available without having to remove the service from the Access Control table. This may be useful to make the service available only temporarily, with the expectation that the restriction will be reinstated later.

To temporarily disable an access control, clear the check box next to the t network computer/device.

To reinstate the restriction at a later time, select the check box next to the t network computer/device.

To remove an access restriction from the Access Control table, click t Remove for the service. The service will be removed from the Access Control table.

Note: When Web Filtering is enabled, HTTP services cannot be blocked by access control.

4.2e Port Forwarding

Activating “Port Forwarding” allows the network to be exposed to the Internet in certain limited and controlled ways, enabling some applications to work from the local network (game, voice, and chat applications, for example), as well as allowing Internet access to servers in the local network. To set this up on a networked device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Port

Forwarding. The “Port Forwarding” screen appears.

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4.2 Using My Network Settings

To set up basic port forwarding:

Click the arrow next to “IP Address forward to or select from menu” to 1. display a menu and either enter the IP address of the item to port forward from, or choose an item from the drop-down menu.

Click the arrow next to “Application to forward…” and select a pre-

2.

configured application from the drop-down menu.

Click 3. Add. The new port forwarding rule appears in the “Applied rules” table at the bottom of the screen.

To set up advanced port forwarding (custom ports):

Click the arrow next to “Application to forward…” and select 1. Custom Ports from the drop-down menu.

Enter the host name (from the drop-down list) or local IP address of the 2. computer providing the service in the “Specify IP” text box. Note that only one local network computer can be assigned to provide a specific service or application.

Click 3. Advanced.

4.

Select the Internet protocol to be provided from the “Protocol” drop-down list. Depending on the protocol selected, additional options appear in the screen.

Select the connection with which this port forwarding rule will be active 5.

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from the “WAN Connection Type” drop-down list.

To select a port to forward communications to (this is optional), select 6. “Specify” from the “Forward to Port” drop-down list, then, in the text box that appears, enter the port number. If no port is identified, select “Same as Incoming Port.”

If this port will be active all the time, select “Always” from the “Schedule” 7. drop-down list. If the rule will only be active at certain times, select “User Defined” and click Add. Then, add a schedule rule (for more details about schedule rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter of this manual).

If source and destination ports need to be specified, select Specify from the 8. drop-down menu list (by clicking on the appropriate arrow), then entering the port numbers.

Click 9. Apply to save the changes. The new port forwarding rule appears in the “Applied rules” table at the bottom of the screen.

Note: Some applications, such as FTP, TFTP, PPTP, and H323, require the support of special specific Application Level Gateway (ALG) modules to work inside the local network. Data packets associated with the aforementioned applications contain information that allows them to be routed correctly. An ALG is needed to handle these packets and ensure they reach their intended destinations. The FiOS Router is equipped with a robust list of ALG modules, enabling maximum functionality in the local network. The ALG is automatically assigned based on the destination port.

4.2f View Device Details

To view information about a networked device, or to test a device’s connection, locate the device in the My Network column, then click View Device Details. The “Device Information” screen appears.

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4.2 Using My Network Settings

Click 1. Test Connectivity. The “Diagnostics” screen appears.

The FiOS Router automatically runs a ping test, and the results are displayed 2. in the Diagnostics screen.

4.2g Rename This Device

To rename a networked device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Rename This Device. The “Rename Device” screen appears.

Enter the new name of the device in the “New Name” text box and, if needed, select a new icon for the device from the “New Icon” drop-down list.

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5.0 Introduction

5.1 Accessing Network

Connections

5.2 Network (Home/Oce)

Connection

5.3 Ethernet Connection

5.4 Wireless Access Point

Connection

5.5 Coax Connection

5.6 Broadband Ethernet

Connection

5.7 Broadband Coax Connection

5.8 WAN PPPoE Connection

5.9 WAN PPPoE 2 Connection

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The FiOS Router supports various local

area network (LAN) and wide area network

(WAN, or Internet) connections via

Ethernet or coaxial cables. The “Network

Connections” screens are used to congure

the various aspects of the FiOS Router’s

network and Internet connections, and

create new connections.

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5.1 Accessing Network Connections

Caution! The settings covered in this chapter should be configured by

experienced network technicians only.

To access the FiOS Router’s network connections, in the “My Network” screen, click Network Connections from the menu on the left side. The “Network Connections” screen appears.

Click Advanced to expand the screen and display all connection entries.

To select a connection, click on its name. The rest of this chapter describes the different network connections available on the FiOS Router, as well as the connection types that can be created.

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5.2 Network (Home/Oce) Connection

5.2 Network (Home/Office) Connection

Select Network (Home/Office) in the Network Connections screen to generate the “Network (Home/Office) Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the local network’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Rule Name” text box).

Note: When a network is disabled, its formerly underlying devices will not be able to get the DHCP address from the network interface to which they were connected.

The Network (Home/Office) connection is used to combine several network devices under one virtual network. For example, a home/office network can be created for Ethernet and other network devices.

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5.2a Configuring the Home/Office Network

Click Settings in the “Network (Home/Office) Properties” screen to generate a second “Network (Home/Office) Properties” screen.

General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the connection status of the network.

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule

rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (options: Broadband Connection, Network [Home/Office], or DMZ).

Connection Type Displays the type of connection.

Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for

the network.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

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5.2 Network (Home/Oce) Connection

Internet Protocol

This section has three options: No IP Address, Obtain an IP Address

Automatically, and Use the Following IP Address.

No IP Address Select this option if the connection will have no IP address. This

is useful if the connection operates under a bridge.

Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this option if the network connection is required by the ISP to obtain an IP address automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by entering another subnet mask address.

Use the Following IP Address Select this option if the network connection uses a permanent (static) IP address, then the IP address and subnet mask address.

Bridge

The “Bridge” section of the Configure Network (Home/Office) screen is used to specify which networks can join the network bridge. Verizon does not support using the FiOS Router in Bridge mode. Using Bridge mode may cause problems with the FiOS Router, including the complete disabling of all video services used with the FiOS Router.

Status The “Status” column displays the connection status of a particular device.

STP Click in the device’s “STP” check box to enable Spanning Tree Protocol

on the device. This protocol provides path redundancy while preventing undesirable loops in the network.

Action The “Action” column contains an icon that, when clicked, generates the configuration screen of the particular device.

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DNS Server

Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. Specify such an address manually, according to the information provided by the ISP. To manually configure DNS server addresses, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses. Specify up to two different DNS server addresses, one primary, the other secondary.

IP Address Distribution

The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Configure Network (Home/Office) screen is used to configure the FiOS Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices. If enabled, make sure to configure the network devices as “DHCP Clients.” There are three options in this section: Disabled, DHCP Server, and DHCP Relay.

Disabled Select this option if statically assigning IP addresses to the network devices.

DHCP Server To set up the network bridge to function as a DHCP server:

Select 1. DHCP Server.

Enter the IP address at which the FiOS Router starts issuing addresses in the 2. “Start IP Address” text boxes. Since the FiOS Router’s default IP address is

192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address should be 192.168.1.2.

Enter the end of the IP address range used to automatically issue IP 3. addresses in the “End IP Address” text boxes. The “maximum” IP address that can be entered here is 192.168.1.254.

Enter the subnet mask address in the “Subnet Mask” text boxes. The subnet 4. mask determines which portion of a destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

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5.2 Network (Home/Oce) Connection

If Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the WINS 5. server address in the “WINS Server” text boxes.

Enter the amount of time a network device will be allowed to connect to the

6.

FiOS Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address in the “Lease Time in Minutes” text box.

Click in the “Provide Host Name If Not Specified by Client” check box to have 7. the FiOS Router automatically assign network devices with a host name, in case a host name is not provided by the user.

DHCP Relay Select this option to have the FiOS Router function as a DHCP relay, and enter the IP address in the screen that appears.

Routing

The FiOS Router can be configured to use static or dynamic routing. Dynamic routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network, while static routing specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations. To configure routing:

Enter a device metric in the “Device Metric” text box. The device metric is a 1. value used by the FiOS Router to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth and delay time.

Click in the “Default Route” check box to define this device as a 2. default route.

Click in the “Multicast - IGMP Proxy Internal” check box to activate 3. multicasting. Multicasting enables the FiOS Router to issue IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) host messages on behalf of hosts the FiOS Router discovers through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of local network devices asking to join multicast groups.

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Routing Table

Clicking New Route generates the “New Route” window, where a new route can be configured.

Additional IP Addresses

Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the Network (Home/Office) connection.

5.3 Ethernet Connection

An Ethernet connection connects computers to the FiOS Router using Ethernet cables, either directly or via network hubs and switches. Click Ethernet in the Network Connections screen (if needed, click Advanced at the bottom of the screen to reveal the “Ethernet” link below “Network [Home/Office]”) to generate the “Ethernet Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Rule Name” text box).

Note: If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the change to take effect.

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5.3 Ethernet Connection

5.3a Configuring the Ethernet Connection

Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Ethernet Properties screen to generate another “Ethernet Properties” screen.

General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the connection status of the Ethernet switch.

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule

rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).

Connection Type Displays the type of connection.

Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for

the network.

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MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Additional IP Addresses

Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the Ethernet connection.

HW Switch Ports

This section displays the connection status of the FiOS Router’s four Ethernet ports.

Clicking on a connection’s “Action” icon (in the column on the right) generates the “Port Settings” screen, where ingress and egress policies can be edited.

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5.4 Wireless Access Point Connection

A Wireless Access Point connection connects devices wirelessly. Click Wireless Access Point in the Network Connections screen (if needed, click Advanced

at the bottom of the screen to reveal the “Wireless Access Point” link below “Network [Home/Office]”) to generate the “Wireless Access Point Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Name” text box).

Note: If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the change to take effect.

5.4a Configure Wireless Access Point

Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Wireless Access Point Properties screen generates a second “Wireless Access Point Properties” screen.

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General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the status of the wireless access point connection.

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule

rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (options: Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).

Connection Type Displays the type of connection.

Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for

the network.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Additional IP Addresses

Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the Wireless Access Point connection.

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5.5 Coax Connection

A Coax connection connects devices (such as set-top boxes) to the FiOS Router using a coaxial cable. Click Coax in the Network Connections screen (if needed, click Advanced at the bottom of the screen to reveal the “Coax” link below “Network [Home/Office]”) to generate the “Coax Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Name” text box).

Note: If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the change to take effect.

5.5a Configure Coax

Click Settings at the bottom-right of the Coax Properties screen generates a second “Coax Properties” screen.

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General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the status of the coax connection.

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule

rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (options: Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).

Connection Type Displays the type of connection.

Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for

the network.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Coax Link

Set up the coax link options in this section of the Configure Coax screen. Options include Channel, Privacy, and Password.

Channel Select the Channel from the drop-down list (select from 1-6, or “Automatic”).

Privacy Toggle “Privacy” by clicking in the “Enabled” check box. If Privacy is activated, all devices connected via coaxial cable must use the same password. We recommend leaving the Privacy option deactivated.

Password Enter the Coax Link password in this text box.

CM Ratio Select the CM Ratio from the drop-down menu here.

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Additional IP Addresses

Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the Coax Link Ethernet connection.

Coax Connection Status

Click Go to LAN Coax Stats to generate the “Coax Connection Status” screen, which gives an overview of all the devices connected to the FiOS Router via coaxial cable.

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5.6 Broadband Ethernet Connection

A Broadband Ethernet connection connects the FiOS Router to the Internet using an Ethernet cable. Click Broadband Connection (Ethernet) from the Network Connections screen to generate the “Broadband Connection (Ethernet) Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Rule Name” text box).

Note: If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the change to take effect.

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5.6a Configuring the Broadband Ethernet Connection

Click Settings at the bottom-right of the first Broadband Connection (Ethernet) Properties window to generate another “Broadband Connection (Ethernet) Properties” screen.

General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless you are familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the status of the Ethernet connection (“Down,” “Connected,” etc.)

Schedule Displays when the rule is active. To configure rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (options: Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).

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Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is an Ethernet Connection, “Ethernet” is displayed.

Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Internet Protocol

This section includes three options: No IP Address, Obtain an IP Address

Automatically, and Use the Following IP Address.

No IP Address Select this option if the connection has no IP address. This is

useful if the connection is operating under a bridge.

Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this option if the ISP requires the connection to obtain an IP address automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by clicking in the “Override Subnet Mask” check box and entering another subnet mask address. Additionally, the DHCP lease can be renewed and/or released by clicking on the appropriate “DHCP Lease” button. The “Expires In” value displays how long until the DHCP lease expires.

Use the Following IP Address Select this option if the connection uses a permanent (static) IP address. The ISP should provide this address, along with a subnet mask address, default gateway address, and, optionally, primary and secondary DNS server addresses.

DNS Server

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. This connection can be configured to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or an address can be specified manually, according to the information provided by the ISP. To configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS server address, select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. To manually configure DNS server addresses, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses. Specify up to two different DNS server addresses, one primary, the other secondary.

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IP Address Distribution

The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Configure Broadband Connection (Ethernet) screen is used to configure the FiOS Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices. If enabled, make sure to configure the network devices as “DHCP Clients.” There are three options in this section: Disabled,

DHCP Server, and DHCP Relay.

Caution! We strongly recommend leaving this setting at “Disabled.”

Disabled Select this option if statically assigning IP addresses to the

network devices.

DHCP Server To set up the FiOS Router to function as a DHCP server:

Select 1. DHCP Server.

Enter the IP address at which the FiOS Router starts issuing addresses in the 2. “Start IP Address” text boxes. Since the FiOS Router’s default IP address is

192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or higher.

Enter the end of the IP address range used to automatically issue IP 3. addresses in the “End IP Address” text boxes. The “maximum” IP address that can be entered here is 192.168.1.254.

Enter the subnet mask address in the “Subnet Mask” text boxes. The subnet 4. mask determines which portion of a destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

If a Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the WINS 5. server address in the “WINS Server” text boxes.

Enter the amount of time a network device will be allowed to connect to the 6. FiOS Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address in the “Lease Time in Minutes” text box. Just before the time is up, the device’s user will need to make a request to extend the lease or get a new IP address.

Click in the “Provide Host Name If Not Specified by Client” check box to have 7. the FiOS Router automatically assign network devices with a host name, in case a host name is not provided by the user.

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DHCP Relay Select this option to have the FiOS Router function as a DHCP relay. To enter a new IP address for the relay, click New IP Address. The “DHCP Relay Server Address” screen appears. Enter the new IP address in the appropriate text boxes, then click Apply.

Routing

Routing Mode Select one of the following two Routing modes:

Routet - Select this option to cause the FiOS Router to act as a router between

two networks.

NAPTt - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation), which refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers and allows multiple machines to share a single IP address. Use NAPT if the local network contains multiple devices, a topology that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation.

Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the FiOS Router to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth, delay, and more.

Default Route Click in this check box to define the connection as a the default route.

Multicast - IGMP Proxy Default Click in this check box to enable the FiOS Router to issue IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) host messages on behalf of hosts the FiOS Router discovers through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of local network devices asking to join multicast groups.

Routing Table

Clicking New Route generates the “New Route” window, where a new route can be configured.

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Internet Connection Firewall

Click in the “Enabled” check box to activate the FiOS Router’s firewall on the connection.

Additional IP Addresses

Clicking New IP Address generates the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the connection.

5.7 Broadband Coax Connection

A Broadband Coax connection connects the FiOS Router to the Internet using a coaxial cable. Click Broadband Connection (Coax) in the Network Connections screen to generate the “Broadband Connection (Coax) Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Name” text box).

Note: If disabling the connection, the FiOS Router must be rebooted for the change to take effect.

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5.7a Configuring the Broadband Coax Connection

Click Settings at the bottom of the Broadband Connection (Coax) Properties screen to generate another “Broadband Connection (Coax ) Properties” screen.

General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless you are familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the status of the connection (“Down,” “Connected,” etc.).

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule

rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (options: Network [Home/Office], Broadband Connection, or DMZ).

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Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is a coaxial connection, “Coax” is displayed.

Physical Address Displays the physical address of the network card used for the network.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic” sets the MTU at 1500. Other choices include “Automatic by DHCP,” which sets the MTU according to the DHCP connection, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Coax Link

Check and configure the coax link connection in this section of the screen.

Auto Detection Select whether you want the FiOS Router to automatically detect a coaxial link here.

Privacy Toggle “Privacy” by clicking in the “Enabled” check box. If Privacy is activated, all devices connected via coaxial cable must use the same password. We recommend leaving the Privacy option deactivated.

Password Enter the Coax Link password here.

CM Ratio Select the CM Ratio from the drop-down menu here.

WAN Coax Connection Speeds

This section displays the FiOS Router’s Tx and Rx speeds (in Mbps).

Internet Protocol

This section includes three options: No IP Address, Obtain an IP Address

Automatically, and Use the Following IP Address.

No IP Address Select this option if the connection has no IP address. This is

useful when the connection is operating under a bridge.

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Obtain an IP Address Automatically Select this option if the ISP requires the connection to obtain an IP address automatically. The server assigning the IP address also assigns a subnet mask address, which can be overridden by clicking in the “Override Subnet Mask” check box and entering another subnet mask address. Additionally, the DHCP lease can be renewed and/or released by clicking on the appropriate “DHCP Lease” button. The “Expires In” value displays how long until the DHCP lease expires.

Use the Following IP Address Select if the WAN connection is configured using a permanent (static) IP address. The ISP should provide this address, along with a subnet mask address, default gateway address, and, optionally, primary and secondary DNS server addresses.

DHCP Lease

Renew or release the current DHCP lease by clicking on the appropriate button.

DNS Server

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. The connection can be set to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or an address can be set manually, according to information provided by the ISP. To configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS server address, select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. To manually configure DNS server addresses, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses. Specify up to two different DNS server addresses, one primary, the other secondary.

IP Address Distribution

The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Configure Broadband Connection (Coax) screen allows the user to configure the FiOS Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. The DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices. If enabled, make sure to configure the network devices as “DHCP Clients.” There are three options in this section:

Disabled, DHCP Server, and DHCP Relay.

Caution! We strongly recommend leaving this setting at “Disabled.”

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Disabled Select this option if statically assigning IP addresses to the network devices.

DHCP Server To set up the Broadband Coax connection to function as a DHCP server:

Select 1. DHCP Server.

Enter the IP address at which the FiOS Router starts issuing addresses in the 2. “Start IP Address” text boxes. Since the FiOS Router’s default IP address is

192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2.

Enter the end of the IP address range used to automatically issue IP 3. addresses in the “End IP Address” text boxes. The “maximum” IP address that can be entered here is 192.168.1.254.

Enter the subnet mask address in the “Subnet Mask” text boxes. The subnet 4. mask determines which portion of a destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

If a Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the WINS 5. server address in the “WINS Server” text boxes.

Enter the amount of time a network device will be allowed to connect to the 6. FiOS Router with its currently issued dynamic IP address in the “Lease Time in Minutes” text box. Just before the time is up, the device’s user will need to make a request to extend the lease or get a new IP address.

Click in the “Provide Host Name If Not Specified by Client” check box to have 7. the FiOS Router automatically assign network devices with a host name, in case a host name is not provided by the user.

DHCP Relay Select this option to have the FiOS Router function as a DHCP relay, and enter the IP address in the screen that appears.

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Routing

Routing Mode Select one of the following two Routing modes:

Routet - Select this option to cause the FiOS Router to act as a router between

two networks.

NAPTt - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation), which refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers and allows multiple machines to share a single IP address. Use NAPT if the local network contains multiple devices, a topology that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation.

Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the FiOS Router to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth, delay, and more.

Default Route Click in this check box to define the connection as a the default route.

Multicast - IGMP Proxy Default Click in this check box to enable the FiOS Router to issue IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) host messages on behalf of hosts the FiOS Router discovers through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of local network devices asking to join multicast groups.

Internet Connection Firewall

Enable or disable the firewall for this interface. It is recommended to keep the firewall enabled for all of the FiOS Router’s connection interfaces.

Additional IP Addresses

Click New IP Address to generate the “Additional IP Address Settings” screen, where additional IP addresses can be created to access the FiOS Router via the connection.

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5.8 WAN PPPoE Connection

WAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) relies on two widely accepted standards: Point-to-Point Protocol and Ethernet. PPPoE enables Ethernet networked computers to exchange information with computers on the Internet. PPPoE supports the protocol layers and authentication widely used in PPP and enables a point-to-point connection to be established in the normally multipoint architecture of Ethernet. A discovery process in PPPoE determines the Ethernet MAC address of the remote device in order to establish a session.

Click WAN PPPoE in the Network Connections screen to generate the “WAN PPPoE Properties” screen. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Name” text box).

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5.8a Configuring the WAN PPPoE Connection

Click Settings in the WAN PPPoE Properties screen to generate another “WAN PPPoE Properties” screen.

General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the connection status of the WAN PPPoE connection. (“Down,” “Disabled,” “Connected,” etc.)

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule rules, see “Advanced Settings” chapter.

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Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (Broadband Connection, Network (Home/Office), or DMZ).

Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is PPPoE connection, “PPPoE” is displayed.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic, sets the MTU at 1492. Other choices include “Automatic,” which sets the MTU according to the connection to the ISP, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Underlying Connection Specify the underlying connection above which the protocol initiates from the drop-down list, which displays all possible underlying devices.

PPP Configuration

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is the most popular method for transporting packets between the user and the ISP.

Service Name Specify the networking peer’s service name, if provided by the ISP, in this text box.

On-Demand To use PPP on demand to initiate the point-to-point protocol session only when packets are actually sent over the Internet, click in this check box. This option should be active on a limited basis

Idle Time Before Hanging Up Enter the amount of idle time, in minutes, before the PPP session automatically ends .

Time Between Reconnect Attempts In this text box, specify the duration between PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISP.

PPP Authentication

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) currently supports four authentication protocols: Password Authentication Protocol (PAP), Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP), and Microsoft CHAP versions 1 and 2. Select the authentication protocols the FiOS Router may use when negotiating with a PPTP server in this section. Select all the protocols if no information is available about the server’s authentication methods. Note that encryption is performed only if Microsoft CHAP, Microsoft CHAP version 2, or both are selected.

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Warning: The PPP Authentication settings should not be changed unless

instructed to do so by your ISP.

Login User Name Enter the user name (provided by the ISP) in this text box.

Login Password Enter the password (provided by the ISP) in this text box.

Support Unencrypted Password (PAP) Password Authentication Protocol

(PAP) is a simple, plain-text authentication scheme. The user name and password are requested by the networking peer in plain-text. PAP, however, is not a secure authentication protocol. Man-in-the-middle attacks can easily determine the remote access client’s password. PAP offers no protection against replay attacks, remote client impersonation, or remote server impersonation.

Support Challenge Handshake Authentication (CHAP) Click in this check box to activate CHAP, a challenge-response authentication protocol that uses MD5 to hash the response to a challenge. CHAP protects against replay attacks by using an arbitrary challenge string per authentication attempt.

Support Microsoft CHAP Click in this check box if communicating with a peer that uses Microsoft CHAP authentication protocol.

Support Microsoft CHAP Version 2 Select this check box if communicating with a peer that uses Microsoft CHAP Version 2 authentication protocol.

PPP Compression

The PPP Compression Control Protocol (CCP) is responsible for configuring, enabling, and disabling data compression algorithms on both ends of the point-to-point link. It is also used to signal a failure of the compression/ decompression mechanism in a reliable manner.

For each compression algorithm (BSD and Deflate), select one of the following from the drop-down list:

Reject Selecting this option rejects PPP connections with peers that use the compression algorithm. If Reject is activated, throughput may diminish.

Allow Selecting this option allows PPP connections with peers that use the compression algorithm.

Require Selecting this option insures a connection with a peer using the compression algorithm.

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Internet Protocol

Select one of the following Internet Protocol options from the “Internet Protocol” drop-down list:

Obtain an IP Address Automatically This option is selected by default. Change only if required by the ISP. The server that assigns the FiOS Router with an IP address also assigns a subnet mask. Override the dynamically assigned subnet mask by selecting the “Override Subnet Mask” and entering a different subnet mask.

Use the Following IP Address Select this option to configure the FiOS Router to use a permanent (static) IP address. The ISP should provide this address.

DNS Server

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. The FiOS Router can be configured to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or the address can be entered manually, according to the information provided by the ISP. To configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS server address, select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. To manually configure DNS server addresses, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. Up to two different DNS server addresses can be entered (Primary and Secondary).

Routing

Routing Mode Select one of the following two Routing modes:

Routet - Select this option to cause the FiOS Router to act as a router between

two networks.

NAPTt - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation), which refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers and allows multiple machines to share a single IP address. Use NAPT if the local network contains multiple devices, a topology that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation.

Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the FiOS Router to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth, delay, and more.

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Default Route Click in this check box to define the connection as a the default route.

Multicast - IGMP Proxy Default Click in this check box to enable the FiOS Router to issue IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) host messages on behalf of hosts the FiOS Router discovers through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of local network devices asking to join multicast groups.

Routing Table

Clicking New Route generates the “New Route” screen, where a new route can be configured.

Internet Connection Firewall

Click in the “Enabled” check box to activate the FiOS Router’s firewall on the WAN PPPoE connection.

5.9 WAN PPPoE 2 Connection

Click WAN PPPoE 2 in the Network Connections screen to generate the “WAN PPPoE 2 Properties” screen. WAN PPPoE 2 is used for the FiOS Router’s PPPoE connections over coaxial cable. This screen displays a list of the connection’s properties. The only modifications that can be made from this screen are disabling the connection (by clicking Disable) or renaming the connection (by entering a new name in the “Name” text box).

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5.9a Configuring the WAN PPPoE 2 Connection

Click Settings in the WAN PPPoE 2 Properties screen to generate another “WAN PPPoE Properties” screen.

General

The top part of the screen displays general communication parameters. We recommend not changing the default values in this section unless familiar with networking concepts.

Status Displays the connection status of the WAN PPPoE connection. (“Down,” “Disabled,” “Connected,” etc.)

When should this rule occur? Displays when the rule is active. To schedule rules, see “Advanced Settings” chapter.

Network Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-down list (Broadband Connection, Network (Home/Office), or DMZ).

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Connection Type Displays the type of connection. Since this is PPPoE connection, “PPPoE” is displayed.

MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. “Automatic, sets the MTU at 1492. Other choices include “Automatic,” which sets the MTU according to the connection to the ISP, and “Manual,” which allows the MTU to be set manually.

Underlying Connection Specify the underlying connection above which the protocol initiates from the drop-down list, which displays all possible underlying devices.

PPP Configuration

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is the most popular method for transporting packets between the user and the ISP.

Service Name Specify the networking peer’s service name, if provided by the ISP, in this text box.

On-Demand To use PPP on demand to initiate the point-to-point protocol session only when packets are actually sent over the Internet, click in this check box. This option should be active on a limited basis

Idle Time Before Hanging Up Enter the amount of idle time, in minutes, before the PPP session automatically ends .

Time Between Reconnect Attempts In this text box, specify the duration between PPP reconnect attempts, as provided by the ISP.

PPP Authentication

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) currently supports four authentication protocols: Password Authentication Protocol (PAP), Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP), and Microsoft CHAP versions 1 and 2. Select the authentication protocols the FiOS Router may use when negotiating with a PPTP server in this section. Select all the protocols if no information is available about the server’s authentication methods. Note that encryption is performed only if Microsoft CHAP, Microsoft CHAP version 2, or both are selected.

Warning: The PPP Authentication settings should not be changed unless

instructed to do so by your ISP.

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Login User Name Enter the user name (provided by the ISP) in this text box.

Login Password Enter the password (provided by the ISP) in this text box.

Support Unencrypted Password (PAP) Password Authentication Protocol

(PAP) is a simple, plain-text authentication scheme. The user name and password are requested by the networking peer in plain-text. PAP, however, is not a secure authentication protocol. Man-in-the-middle attacks can easily determine the remote access client’s password. PAP offers no protection against replay attacks, remote client impersonation, or remote server impersonation.

Support Challenge Handshake Authentication (CHAP) Click in this check box to activate CHAP, a challenge-response authentication protocol that uses MD5 to hash the response to a challenge. CHAP protects against replay attacks by using an arbitrary challenge string per authentication attempt.

Support Microsoft CHAP Click in this check box if communicating with a peer that uses Microsoft CHAP authentication protocol.

Support Microsoft CHAP Version 2 Select this check box if communicating with a peer that uses Microsoft CHAP Version 2 authentication protocol.

PPP Compression

The PPP Compression Control Protocol (CCP) is responsible for configuring, enabling, and disabling data compression algorithms on both ends of the point-to-point link. It is also used to signal a failure of the compression/ decompression mechanism in a reliable manner.

For each compression algorithm (BSD and Deflate), select one of the following from the drop-down list:

Reject Selecting this option rejects PPP connections with peers that use the compression algorithm. If Reject is activated, throughput may diminish.

Allow Selecting this option allows PPP connections with peers that use the compression algorithm.

Require Selecting this option insures a connection with a peer using the compression algorithm.

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Internet Protocol

Select one of the following Internet Protocol options from the “Internet Protocol” drop-down list:

Obtain an IP Address Automatically This option is selected by default. Change only if required by the ISP. The server that assigns the FiOS Router with an IP address also assigns a subnet mask. Override the dynamically assigned subnet mask by selecting the “Override Subnet Mask” and entering a different subnet mask.

Use the Following IP Address Select this option to configure the FiOS Router to use a permanent (static) IP address. The ISP should provide this address.

DNS Server

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which website or domain names are translated into IP addresses. The FiOS Router can be configured to automatically obtain a DNS server address, or the address can be entered manually, according to the information provided by the ISP. To configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS server address, select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. To manually configure DNS server addresses, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses from the “DNS Server” drop-down list. Up to two different DNS server addresses can be entered (Primary and Secondary).

Routing

Routing Mode Select one of the following two Routing modes:

Routet - Select this option to cause the FiOS Router to act as a router between

two networks.

NAPTt - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation), which refers to network address translation involving the mapping of port numbers and allows multiple machines to share a single IP address. Use NAPT if the local network contains multiple devices, a topology that necessitates port translation in addition to address translation.

Device Metric The device metric is a value used by the FiOS Router to determine whether one route is superior to another, considering parameters such as bandwidth, delay, and more.

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Default Route Click in this check box to define the connection as a the default route.

Multicast - IGMP Proxy Default Click in this check box to enable the FiOS Router to issue IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) host messages on behalf of hosts the FiOS Router discovers through standard IGMP interfaces. IGMP proxy enables the routing of multicast packets according to the IGMP requests of local network devices asking to join multicast groups.

Routing Table

Clicking New Route generates the “New Route” screen, where a new route can be configured.

Internet Connection Firewall

Click in the “Enabled” check box to activate the FiOS Router’s firewall on the WAN PPPoE connection.

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6.0 Introduction

6.1 Overview

6.2 Firewall

6.3 Access Control

6.4 Port Forwarding

6.5 DMZ Host

6.6 Port Triggering

6.7 Remote Administration

6.8 Static NAT

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6.9 Advanced Filtering

6.10 Security Log

Conguring Security Settings

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The FiOS Router’s security suite includes

comprehensive and robust security

services: Stateful Packet Inspection,

rewall, user authentication protocols,

and password protection mechanisms.

These features allow users to connect their

computers to the Internet and without

worrying about security threats.

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