Step 1. Connect the ADSL cable and optional telephone...........................................................................................6
Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable ............................................................................................................................6
Step 3. Attach the power connector ...........................................................................................................................7
Step 4. Turn on the M404/M405 and power up your systems ....................................................................................7
Step 5. Configure the M404/M405 through the WEB interface .................................................................................7
Step 6. Save the configurations and Reboot...............................................................................................................7
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................23
5.2
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................24
DNS ...............................................................................................................................................................34
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................52
7.2
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................52
8. DIAGNOSTICS AND HELP ..................................................................................................................................58
9. APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................... 59
10. APPENDIX B – WARRANTIES ............................................................................................................................61
11. APPENDIX C – REGULATIONS..........................................................................................................................62
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Master series of ADSL2+ modem routers. You
will now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed ADSL/2+ connection. The
Master series of ADSL2+ modems has the following major features.
Features
• ADSL/2/2+ modem for high speed Internet access
• Network Address Translation (NAT) and IP filtering functions to provide
network sharing and firewall protection for your computers
• Easy configuration via a web browser
• SPI firewall to protect you from outside intruders and attacks
• TR-069 compliant for automatic modem update through your high speed
Internet access
This User’s Manual will guide you through the installation and configuration of your
M404/M405 modem.
System Requirements
Before installing your M404/M405 modem, make sure that you have the following:
•ADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with at least one public Internet
address for your LAN
• Computer containing an Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC)
• Computer containing a USB port (M405 model)
For system configuration, use the web-based (HTTP) user interface.
Note: Make sure that your computer has a web browser such as Internet Explorer v5.0 or
later, or Netscape v4.7 or later.
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2. Installation
In addition to this document, your M404/M405 should arrive with the following:
• One power adapter and power cord
• One Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector
• One USB A-B cable (M405 Only)
• One Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• “Visionnet Master Series” CD
Front Panel
The front panel LEDs indicates the status of the unit. (Left to Right)
M404/M405
Label Color Function
Power Green
DSL Green
Internet Green
Ethernet Green
USB (M405) Green
On – Solid Green
Off – The Modem is Off
Red – Power on self test/ Device Malfunction (not
bootable) and device malfunction
Malfunction is any state which would prevent
syncing or passing of data
Green – DSL Good Sync
Off - Powered off
Flashing Green - DSL Attempting sync
Solid Green – IP connected – no traffic passing
Device has a public IP via either static/ DHCP/ or IPCP
If PPP is used it has been authenticated
If IP or PPPOE session is idle and dropped, light to remain
green as long as ADSL is still present. Light to turn red if
upon attempting new session it fails.
Off – Modem Power Off.
LED Should remain off if modem is in bridged
mode
Off - Power Off – or – No Device Detected on any LAN
port
Solid Green – Device connected including wake on LAN
on any LAN port
Flashing Green – LAN activity present
Off - Power Off – or – No Device Detected
Solid Green – Device connected including wake on LAN
Flashing Green – LAN activity present for that port
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Rear Panel
The connectors located at the rear panel have the following functions.
M404/M405
Interface Function
Switch(Push Button) Power switch on/off
Power Connects to the power adapter cable
Reset Resets unit’s configuration to factory default
USB USB connection: Connects to your PC’s USB 1.1/2.0
Ethernet RJ-45 connector: Connects to your PC's Ethernet port,
Line RJ-11 connector: Connects to your ADSL line
port
or to the uplink port on your LAN's hub/switch
Connecting the Hardware
Connect the M404/M405 to the phone jack, the power outlet, and your computer or network.
Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These include your
computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable), and the M404/M405.
WARNING
Step 1. Connect the ADSL cable and optional telephone
Connect one end of the phone cable to the RJ-11 connector on the rear panel of the M404/M405.
Connect the other end to the ADSL outlet provided by your service provider (normally MODEM
port of the included splitter).
Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connectors on the rear panel of the M404/M405
and connect the other end to your PC’s network adaptor (NIC). If you are connecting a LAN to the
Master series, attach one end of the Ethernet cable to a regular hub port and the other end to the
LAN port on the M404/M405.
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Step 3. Attach the power connector
Connect the AC power adapter to the power connector on the M404/M405 and plug in the adapter
to a wall outlet or power extension.
Step 4. Turn on the M404/M405 and power up your systems
Press the Power switch on the back panel of the M404/M405 to the ON position.
Boot up your computer(s) and any LAN devices such as hubs or switches.
Step 5. Configure the M404/M405 through the WEB interface
Please refer to Chapter 3.
Step 6. Save the configurations and Reboot
Save the changes you made on the M404/M405 and it will automatically reboot to make the settings
permanent.
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3. Configuration
3.1 - Setup
Connect your M404/M405 and PC with an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
Turn on the M404/M405.
The default IP address of M404/M405 is 192.168.1.254.
3.2 - Establish the Connection
Enter the IP address (default: 192.168.1.254) of M404/M405 in the address line of
your web browser.
A Dialogue Box will pop up to request the user to login. (Figure 1)
Figure 1. Login dialogue box
Please enter the management username/password into the fields then click on the
OK button (Please contact your ISP for login information).
If the authentication is valid, the main page will be displayed on the screen.
(Figure 2)
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Figure 2. M404/M405 Home Page
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4. Quick Setup
The system administrator can configure the M404/M405 remotely or locally via a Web
Browser. Network configuration needs to be planned and decided before starting the
configuration procedure.
Quick Setup allows system administrator to select the appropriate operation mode and
configure the corresponding settings step by step to create a connection. The following
operation modes are supported under Quick Setup:
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
MER (MAC Encapsulation Routing)
IPoA (IP over ATM)
Bridging
4.1 - PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Configuration
Click on “Quick Setup” in the left frame and follow the steps below to create a PPP
over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.
Here you can either select DSL Autoconnect (Modem will attempt to find the correct
VPI/VCI settings) or Uncheck the box to manually input the VPI/VCI settings.
Figure 3. Quick Setup – ATM PVC
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PPP Username and Password
This page is where you will enter the “PPP Username”, and “PPP Password”.
Please contact you ISP for this information.
Figure 4. Quick Setup – Username, Password and option forIP extension and Static IP
WAN Setup – NAT and IGMP
Figure 5. Quick Setup – WAN Setup – NAT, IGMP, and Firewall
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Device Setup
This page is where you can configure the modem’s IP address and Default DHCP
server range. Default is 192.168.1.254
Summary
Figure 6. Quick Setup – Device Setup – LAN and DHCP Server
Figure 7. Quick Setup – WAN Setup – Summary
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The last page displays a summary of your settings. Click on the “Save/Reboot”
button to complete the configuration.
4.2 - PPP over ATM (PPPoA) Configuration
Configuration of PPPoA is similar to PPPoE. Select “PPP over ATM (PPPoA)” in
“Connection Type”. Please refer to PPPoE settings (Section 4.1) for details.
Figure 8. Quick Setup – Connection Type (PPPoA)
4.3 - MER (MAC Encapsulation Routing) Configuration
Click on “Quick Setup” in the left frame and follow the steps below to create a MER
connection.
Here you can either select DSL Autoconnect (Modem will attempt to find the correct
VPI/VCI settings) or Uncheck the box to manually input the VPI/VCI settings.