Westell 517 User Manual
IRESPEED
W
ADSL M
ODEM
(M
ODEL
SER GUIDE
U
517)
©Copyright 2001 Westell, Inc. 030-300194 Rev. A
Printed in the United States of America November 2001
WireSpeed ADSL Modem
CONTENTS
WIRESPEED MODEM USER GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 1
Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 1
WebShare Benefits..................................................................................................................................... 1
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................................................. 1
ADSL MODEM INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the ADSL Modem .................................................................................................................... 2
Cable Connectors ....................................................................................................................................... 2
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 4
WEBSHARE INSTALLATION UTILITIES ........................................................................................................... 5
Running WebShare Installation Utilities ..................................................................................................... 5
Running WebShare Installation Utilities for Windows Operating Systems................................................. 5
Disabling Autodial ....................................................................................................................................... 9
SETTING UP YOUR WEBSHARE ACCOUNT ................................................................................................. 10
The WebShare Icon.................................................................................................................................. 10
Setting Account Parameters..................................................................................................................... 10
Adding and Configuring Additional WebShare Accounts ......................................................................... 11
CONNECTING TO AN ACCOUNT ................................................................................................................... 14
Activating a PPP Session ......................................................................................................................... 14
Disconnecting from a PPP Session.......................................................................................................... 18
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................... 19
Restarting WebShare ............................................................................................................................... 19
The WebShare Management Interface Menu .......................................................................................... 20
The Management Menu ........................................................................................................................... 20
The Home Page........................................................................................................................................ 21
PPP Status....................................................................................................................................... 21
PPP Connections ............................................................................................................................. 21
Connect/Disconnect Button ............................................................................................................. 21
New Button....................................................................................................................................... 21
Edit Button........................................................................................................................................ 22
Connection Status............................................................................................................................ 22
Building New Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 22
IP Addresses Assigned as Part of PPP Session Setup ........................................................................... 22
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Accessing the Main Diagnostics Page............................................................................................. 23
Test All ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Self-Test........................................................................................................................................... 24
ADSL Modem................................................................................................................................... 24
ATM Loopback ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Ethernet to PPPoE ........................................................................................................................... 25
PPP Connection............................................................................................................................... 25
IP Remote Router ............................................................................................................................ 25
DNS.................................................................................................................................................. 25
IP to Inernet...................................................................................................................................... 25
PING ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Diagnostic Log File ................................................................................................................................... 26
The LAN Advanced Configuration Page .................................................................................................. 28
Accessing the LAN Advanced Configuration Dialog Box ................................................................ 28
IP Address........................................................................................................................................ 29
Subnet Mask .................................................................................................................................... 29
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Domain Name System (DNS) Primary ............................................................................................ 29
Domain Naming System (DNS) Secondary..................................................................................... 29
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ................................................................................ 29
Static NAT ........................................................................................................................................ 29
LAN PC IP Address ......................................................................................................................... 30
Inactivity Timer Timeout................................................................................................................... 30
VPI/VCI Parameters ................................................................................................................................. 30
Viewing VPI/VCI Parameters ........................................................................................................... 30
Changing VPI/VCI Settings .............................................................................................................. 31
VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK SUPPORT ..................................................................................................... 32
VPN Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 32
I
NSTALLING
VPN......................................................................................................................................... 32
Installing VPN for Windows 98/Me ........................................................................................................... 32
Creating a VPN Connection ..................................................................................................................... 33
Creating a VPN Connection for Windows 98 ........................................................................................... 33
Creating a VPN Connection for Windows Me .......................................................................................... 33
Creating a VPN Connection for Windows 2000 ....................................................................................... 34
Using a VPN Connection (Windows 2000)............................................................................................... 38
Disconnecting a VPN Connection (Windows 2000) ................................................................................. 38
C
ONFIGURING
VPN
FOR WINDOWS
NT........................................................................................................ 39
Installing PPTP for Windows NT .............................................................................................................. 39
Creating a New VPN Phonebook Entry for Windows NT ......................................................................... 40
Logging On to a VPN Server .................................................................................................................... 40
Disconnecting a VPN Connection ............................................................................................................ 41
The WebShare About Page...................................................................................................................... 42
WebShare Help ........................................................................................................................................ 42
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 43
Westell Technical Support........................................................................................................................ 43
Warranty and Repairs............................................................................................................................... 43
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................ 45
INDEX................................................................................................................................................................................46
REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 47
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.............................................................................................................. 48
PUBLICATION INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 50
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WIRESPEED MODEM USER GUIDE
O
VERVIEW
In addition to the many features Westell modem users have enjoyed throughout the years, we have embedded a PPPoE
shim in our modem so you no longer have to install any other software to get connected. We have also added VPN support
via PPTP so that you can tunnel into your corporate network, as well as, true “Always-On" connection that enables you to
save your session password. In addition to these new features, your Westell WireSpeed ADSL Ethernet modem is software
upgradeable so that as your home or small office needs change, you can upgrade your existing hardware to a networking
solution with our widely popular WebShare networking software.
With over one million Westell WireSpeed™ modem users and valuable experience, Westell has
developed our newest Westell WireSpeed ADSL Ethernet modem. Westell's WireSpeed ADSL
Ethernet modem uses existing home or office phone lines to provide reliable, high-speed internet
access. With your WireSpeed ADSL modem, an existing phone line becomes a dedicated "always on"
connection, eliminating annoying dial-up modems and busy signals from your service provider.
Westell's WireSpeed ADSL Ethernet modem is capable of downstream data rates of up to 8 Mbps and
upstream data rates of up to 800 Kbps, making the WireSpeed ADSL Ethernet modem up to 140 times
faster than a 56 Kbps analog modem.
WebShare Benefits
• Does not require shim for PPPoE, eliminating third-party software
• Uses current LAN IP address
• Software upgradeable
• Always-on connection
• VPN support via PPTP
• PPTP/L2TP/IPSEC VPN Support (Tunnel Mode)
Minimum System Requirements
The following requirements outline the minimum system for WireSpeed:
• Pentium 166 MHz processor or equivalent
• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0
• Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x installed
• At least 16 MB RAM
• Five MB of free hard drive space
• Ethernet connection between upgrading PC and ADSL modem
• TCP/IP protocol stack installed
• VGA monitor
• Crossover Ethernet cable for modem to Ethernet hub
• VPI/VCI values (provided by your service provider)
• PPPoA/PPPoE support (provided by your service provider)
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Overview
WireSpeed ADSL Modem
ADSL MODEM INSTALLATION
This section explains the procedures for installing Westell’s WireSpeed ADSL modem. The modem operates up to 300 feet
(91.4 meters) from a PC or Ethernet hub over 100-Ohm, Category 5 cable.
Connecting the ADSL Modem
Refer to the diagrams shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, and to the steps below to connect the ADSL modem.
1. Connect the power supply cord to the power connector on the rear panel of the ADSL modem. Plug the other end of
the power supply cord into an AC wall socket.
2. Connect the DSL phone cable from the jack on the rear panel of the modem to the DSL-equipped telephone line jack
on the wall. IMPORTANT: Do not
3. Connect the Ethernet cable (included with this package) to the ETHERNET connector on the rear panel of the ADSL
modem and to the Ethernet port on your computer.
4. Turn the power switch ON and wait for the Ready LED to light solid green.
use a DSL filter on this connection.
DSL LINE
ON/OFF
SWITCH
POWER
CONNECTOR
ETHERNET
CONNECTOR
Figure 1. WireSpeed Single-User Setup Connections
Cable Connectors
Three connectors are located on the rear panel of the WireSpeed modem (Figure 2 and Figure 3): a Power connector, a 6pin RJ-11 DSL (LINE) connector, and an 8-pin RJ-45 ETHERNET connector for customer terminal equipment. The
ON/OFF switch is also located on the rear panel. Table 1 through Table 3 lists the connector types and pinout designations.
O
I
LINE
DSL CONNECTOR
POWER
SWITCH
POWER
CONNECTOR
Figure 2. WireSpeed Modem (Connector Panel)
10Base-T
CONNECTOR
ETHERNET
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Connector Name Connector Type Description
DSL 6-pin (RJ-11) modular jack Connects to an ADSL-equipped telephone jack or
POWER 3-pin mini-DIN connector Connects power cord
ETHERNET 8-pin (RJ-45) modular jack Connects Ethernet device to the PC or 10Base-T hub
Table 1. WireSpeed Connectors
DSL connection of POTS splitter.
Table 2. DSL Pinouts
LINE Pinouts (RJ-11)
Pin #
1, 2, 5, 6 Not Used
3 DSL Tip
4 DSL Ring
Table 3. ETHERNET Pinouts
ETHERNET Pinouts (RJ-45)
Pin #
1 Rx+
2 Rx3 Tx+
4, 5, 7, 8 Not Used
6 Tx-
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators shown in Figure 3 are used to verify the unit’s operation and status.
Connections are
located on the rear
Figure 3. WireSpeed Modem (Front)
Power
Ready
Link
Activity
LED State Description
POWER
READY
Solid Green Power ON
No Light
No power
Slow Flashing Green Power ON and passed power-up diagnostics (1 flash/sec)
Moderate Flashing Green Power ON and attempting synchronization (2 flashes/sec)
Solid Green Power ON and synchronized with the ADSL line card
Solid Red Hardware power-up in progress
Blinking Red Unit failed power-up diagnostic
Alternating Red/Green Modem diagnostic failed
No Light No power
LINK
Solid Green Link established
No Light No 10Base-T link
ACTIVITY
Pulsing Yellow Data being transmitted. Pulses should match the
reception or transmission of Ethernet data.
No Light No data on Ethernet interface
Table 4. LED States
Note: Modem LEDs will flash while powering up. This intermittent flashing should not be confused with actual operation
status.
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WEBSHARE INSTALLATION UTILITIES
Running WebShare Installation Utilities
Account parameters must be added to WebShare before connecting to your ISP or Corporate LAN. Use the Westellprovided WebShare Installation Utilities to simplify the setup of the following:
• Selection of the Ethernet adapter (in instances where more than one Ethernet adapter exists on the PC)
• Automatic configuring of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
• Automatic assignment of the WebShare gateway URL address of 192.168.0.1
• Simplified installation of service provider account information via the Configure Account screen
We recommend using the WebShare Installation Utilities to automatically configure DHCP. If necessary, DHCP may be
enabled manually.
Running WebShare Installation Utilities for Windows Operating Systems
To install WebShare Installation Utilities on your computer, insert the WebShare Installation Utilities CD into the CDROM drive. The CD should run automatically. If it does not, click Start > Run from the taskbar and type the following
line:
E:\win32\setup.exe (where “E” is the designation of the CD-ROM drive)
Find and double-click on the WebShare executable program. The Welcome screen appears.
1.
2. Click Next. The Function Selection window appears.
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Figure 4. Welcome Window
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Figure 5. Function Selection
CAUTION
Do not select the default option!
3. Setup Computer, is the default function. Click Next.
Note: Use the advanced options when directed by technical support only.
4. The Choose Destination Location window shows the location where user documentation will be placed. (The
documentation file is named Webshare_Usr_Gd.pdf.)
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Figure 6. Destination Location
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5. Click Next. The Select NIC Card window appears. (Note: This screen will NOT appear if your computer has only one
adapter.)
Figure 7. NIC Card (Adapter)
6. Click the option button for your network adapter, then click Next.
NOTE: If you have multiple Ethernet adapters, select the one to be used with the WireSpeed. Figure 7 shows a
window displaying multiple adapters. Be sure to select the physical
adapter that is connected to your ADSL modem.
7. When the setup is complete, the Reboot PC window appears. Setting changes will not take effect until the computer
has been restarted.
8. Select Yes I want to restart my computer now to restart the PC.
Note: Before clicking Finish, remove the Westell CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
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Figure 8. Reboot PC
This completes the basic WebShare setup process. When your computer restarts, the WebShare Home Page will appear. If
you do not wish to set up a WebShare account at this time, you may open the WebShare Home Page later by clicking on the
WebShare icon on your desktop.
NOTE
Windows Internet Explorer users should proceed to the next page for instructions on
disabling the autodial feature.
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Disabling Autodial
A browser is typically set to dial into an ISP connection automatically when the browser is launched. In order to access the
Internet through your “always-on” ADSL line, the autodial feature must be disabled.
Dial-Up Settings
Your Connection dial-up setting must be set to Never dial a connection. Follow this procedure to verify and/or change
your dial-up setting:
1. Click Start > Settings, click Control Panel.
2. From the Control Panel screen, double-click Internet Options.
3. The Internet Options screen appears. Click the Connections tab.
4. In the Dial-up settings box, make sure that the option button for Never dial a connection is selected. NOTE: If
the Dial-up Settings box is dimmed (grayed out), it means you have not yet set up any connections. If this is the
case, you do not need to change any settings.
5. Click OK.
Select
“Never dial a connection”
to disable the autodial feature.
Figure 9. Internet Options Screen (Internet Explorer 5)
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SETTING UP YOUR WEBSHARE ACCOUNT
The WebShare Icon
This section shows you how to set up your initial WebShare account. The installation program will also place a WebShare
icon on your desktop. The icon will assist you in setting up your WebShare account.
Figure 10. The WebShare Icon
NOTE: The Home Page may also be accessed by opening the browser, typing 192.168.0.1 in the address bar (location bar),
and pressing ENTER.
Setting Account Parameters
Account parameters are required before connecting to your service provider. The account parameters to be entered in the
Configure Account dialog box are obtained from your service provider. User ID and Account Description are the only
required parameters.
Procedure:
1. To add account parameters, open the WebShare Home Page by clicking the WebShare icon on your desktop.
The WebShare Home Page containing PPP Status and PPP Connections windows appears.
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Figure 11. WebShare Home Page
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2. Under PPP Connections, click New. The Configure Account window appears. This is where you set the
account parameters.
Figure 12. Configure Account Window
The Description is a word or phrase created to identify the account. For example, the following parameters were
obtained from a service provider:
User ID: cisco-2@local
Password: ******
With the following user-defined input:
Account Description: John
The Account Description is the name that will appear on the WebShare Home Page under PPP Connections.
3. In the Description field, type the account description you have chosen to call this connection.
4. In the User ID field, type the user ID given to you by your service provider.
5. Click Save. The new account will now appear in the WebShare PPP Connections window.
Congratulations! You have just configured your first account. Connecting to an Account shows how to establish a
connection.
Adding and Configuring Additional WebShare Accounts
To configure another PPP account, the following information must be obtained from your service provider:
• User ID
• Password
1. On the WebShare Home Page under PPP Connections, click the New button. The Configure Account window
opens.
2. In the Description field, enter a description or name you wish to call the account. This can be any set of
alphanumeric characters that make a user-friendly description for reference (e.g. Account 2, John, Sales 1, Internet
1, etc.) WebShare holds up to eight accounts.
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3. In the User ID field, enter the user ID obtained from your ISP.
Figure 13. Configure Account Dialog Box
3. Click Save to commit these values to WebShare.
4. The Configure Account window closes and a new entry appears under PPP Connections on the Home Page.
Figure 14. PPP Connections
To add more PPP accounts, repeat the configuration process described above. WebShare holds a maximum of eight
accounts.
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CAUTION
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Only one account may be active at a time. Establishing a session for an idle
account while another session is active will disconnect the currently active
session.
Figure 15. Session Conflict Warning
The Session Conflict warning indicates that a session is already active.
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