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Important Safety Instructions
1 Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the
product or included in the manual.
2 Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these
slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.
3 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the
product where persons will walk on the power cord.
4 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
5 General purpose cables are used with this product for connection to the
network. Special cables, which may be required by the regulatory
inspection authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the
customer. Use a UL Listed, CSA certified, minimum No. 24 AWG line
cord for connection to the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) network.
6 When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with
the applicable Safety Standards and regulatory requirements of the
country in which it is installed. If necessary, consult with the appropriate
regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.
7 A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth
grounds of two or more buildings. If products installed in separate
buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous
condition. Consult a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether
or not this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement corrective
action prior to interconnecting the products.
8 Input power to this product must be provided by one of the following: (1)
a UL Listed/CSA certified power source with a Class 2 or Limited Power
Source (LPS) output for use in North America, or (2) a certified
transformer, with a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) output having a
maximum of 240 VA available, for use in the country of installation.
9 In addition, since the equipment is to be used with telecommunications
circuits, take the following precautions:
— Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
— Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
— Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
— Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
— Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
— Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
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CE Marking
When the product is marked with the CE mark on the equipment label, a
supporting Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from the Zhone
World Wide Web site at www.zhone.com.
FCC Part 15 Declaration
An FCC Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from the Zhone
World Wide Web site at www.zhone.com.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirement that
no modifications will be made to the equipment unless the changes or
modifications are expressly approved by the responsible party.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice to Users of the United States Telephone Network
The following notice applies to versions of the modem that have been FCC
Part 68 approved.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachment (ACTA). On
the bottom side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If
requested, this number must be provided to the Telephone Company.
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This equipment is intended to connect to the Public Switched Telephone
Network through a Universal Service Order Code (USOC) type RJ11C jack.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and
telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and
requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular
plug is provided with this product. It has been designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the number of
devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed
five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a
line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local Telephone Company.
The REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a
decimal point. For example, 03 represents a REN of 0.3.
If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company
will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If
this happens, the Telephone Company will provide advance notice in order for
you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If
trouble is experienced with the modem, refer to the repair and warranty
information in this document.
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the Telephone
Company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is
resolved.
The user may make no repairs to the equipment.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state
public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for information.
If the site has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone
line, ensure the installation of the modem does not disable the alarm
equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment,
consult your Telephone Company or a qualified installer.
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Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network
NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal
Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration
number. The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that
registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating
that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that
Industry Canada approved the equipment.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal
equipment is labeled on the equipment. The REN assigned to each terminal
equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the
devices does not exceed five.
If your equipment is in need of repair, contact your local sales representative,
service representative, or distributor directly.
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CANADA - EMI NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada.
Japan Notices
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment
(VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the
equipment according to the instruction manual.
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CONTENTS
About This Guide 11
Document Purpose and Intended Audience ............................................................11
This guide contains detailed information about the 6211-I2 router. It is
intended for all users of the router.
Document Summary
SectionDescription
Chapter 1, IntroductionDescribes the features of the router.
Chapter 2, Hardware
Installation and PC Setup
Chapter 3, Device
Information
Chapter 4, Quick SetupDescribes the Quick Setup configuration
Chapter 5, Advanced Setup Describes configuration of the advanced router
Chapter 6, DiagnosticsDescribes the test screen.
Chapter 7, ManagementDescribes the management functions of the
Appendix A,
Specifications
IndexLists key terms, concepts, and sections in
Shows how to connect the router and set up
your PC to manage the router.
Explains how to use the web interface to obtain
statistics and other information about the
router.
process.
features.
router, including backing up and restoring
configuration settings, viewing the system log,
configuraing access control, and upgrading
software.
Lists the specifications of the router.
alphabetical order.
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Product-Related Documents
Complete documentation for Zhone products is available online at
www.zhone.com.
Contacting Global Service and Support
Contact Global Service and Support (GSS) if you have any questions about
this or other Zhone products. Before contacting GSS, make sure you have the
following information:
zZhone product you are using
zSystem configuration
zSoftware version running on the system
zDescription of the issue
Technical Support
If you require assistance with the installation or operation of your product, or
if you want to return a product for repair under warranty, contact GSS. The
contact information is as follows:
E-mail
Telephone (North America)877-ZHONE20
Telephone (International)510-777-7133
Internetwww.zhone.com/support
If you purchased the product from an authorized dealer, distributor, Value
Added Reseller (VAR), or third party, contact that supplier for technical
assistance and warranty support.
Service Requirements
If the product malfunctions, all repairs must be performed by the
manufacturer or a Zhone-authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for service to GSS.
support@zhone.com
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INTRODUCTION
1
Introduction
Features
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6211 ADSL router.
This User’s Guide will show you how to set up the router, and how to
customize its configuration to get the most out of this product.
The 6211 router has the following features:
zBuilt-in ADSL modem which offers G.Dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2,
Annex L, and ADSL2+ to meet different linking speeds from your ISP.
z10/100BaseT Ethernet port to provide Internet connectivity to all
computers on your LAN via additional Ethernet Switch/HUB.
zUSB port allows quick installation.
zBuilt-in splitter provides you to connect telephone directly without using
extra splitter (Model 6211-I1-x0x).
zConfiguration program accessible via a web browser, such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer.
System Requirements
In order to use the 6211 ADSL router for Internet access, you must have the
following:
zADSL service subscription from your ISP
zA PC with:
— An Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card or USB port
— A processor equivalent to or faster than a Pentium II 133 MHz
— 32 MB RAM or greater
— If USB drivers will be installed, 5 MB free disk space
— Windows 95b, 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, NT, or XP (Note: Windows 95
requires the installation of the Winsock program, not included.
Windows 95 and 98 do not support USB.)
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Introduction
Parts List
— (Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch, if you wish to connect the
router to several computers on an Ethernet network.
— For system configuration using the supplied web-based program: a
web browser such as Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later. Netscape
is not supported.
In addition to this document, your 6211 ADSL router should come with the
following:
z6211 ADSL router
zPower adapter
zEthernet cable (RJ45, straight-through type)
zPhone cable (RJ11)
zUSB cable
Figure 1: 6211 ADSL Router Package Contents
A
STATUS
POWER
USB
LAN
T
C
Y
IT
IV
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Front Panel
The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit.
POWER
Figure 2: Front Panel LEDs
LAN
USB
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ACTIVITY
STATUS
Table 1: Front Panel Label and LEDs
Front Panel
LabelColorFunction
POWERGreenOn: Unit is powered on
Off: Unit is powered off
STATUSGreenOn: ADSL link is established and
active
Flashing: Trying to create an
ADSL connection
Off: No ADSL link
ACTIVITYGreenFlashing: ADSL data transfer
LANGreenOn: LAN link is established
Flashing: Data transfer at LAN
connection
Off: No LAN link
USB GreenOn: USB link is established
Off: No USB link
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Introduction
Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the ports for the router's data and power connections.
Table 2: Rear Panel Labels and Connectors
LabelFunction
LINEConnects to your ADSL line
PHONE (Model
6211-I1-x0x)
USBUSB outlet, for PC USB port connection
LANConnects the CPE to your PC's Ethernet port, or
RESET/DEFAULTTo reset the router to its default settings
POWERConnects to the supplied power adapter
Connects to your telephone
to the uplink port on your LAN's hub or switch,
using the cable provided
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HARDWARE INSTALLATIONAND PC SETUP
2
Overview
Connecting the Hardware
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a
computer or a LAN and to the Internet using DSL. The first part provides
instructions to set up the hardware, and the second part describes how to
prepare your PC for use with the router.
It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your
Internet service provider (ISP).
Caution
Shut down your PC and any other equipment before connecting it to
the router.
To connect your router:
1 Connect your ADSL line to the port labeled LINE on the rear panel of the
device.
2 For routers with a phone port (model numbers of the form 6211-I1-x0x),
optionally connect your telephone to the port labeled PHONE.
3 Connect your PC or a LAN:
— Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect your PC directly to the
router. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled LAN
on the router and connect the other end to the Ethernet port of your
computer.
— Alternatively, use the supplied USB cable to connect your PC directly
to the router. Connect one end of the USB cable to the port labeled
USB on the router and connect the other end to a free USB port on
your PC. Install the USB drivers as described in the user’s guide on
the CD.
— If your LAN has more than one computer, you can attach one end of
an Ethernet cable to a hub or a switch and the other to the LAN port
of the router. Either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can
be used.
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Hardware Installation and PC Setup
4. Connect the AC power adapter to the POWER connector on the back of
the device and plug the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.
RESET
LINELANPOWERPHONEUSB
DEFAULT
1
2
Figure 3: Hardware Installation
3
OR
5. Turn on and boot up your PC and any LAN devices, such as hub or
switches, and any computers connected to them.
6. Verify that the router's LEDs are illuminated as shown in Table 3.
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Table 3: LED Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2)
This LED . . .Should be:
POWERSolid green to indicate that the device is turned on. If this
STATUSSolid green to indicate that the router can communicate
ACTIVITYFlashing when the device is sending or receiving data over
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light is not on, check if the power adapter is attached to the
router and plugged into an AC power source.
with your ISP via ADSL, or flashing when the router is
trying to connect to your ISP.
the ADSL connection.
Table 3: LED Indicators (Sheet 2 of 2)
This LED . . .Should be:
LANSolid green to indicate that the device can communicate
USB Solid green when connected, flashing when the router is
If the LEDs are illuminated as expected, the router is working properly.
Installing the USB Driver
The following section applies only if you use the USB connector on the
router. If you connect the USB cable between your PC and the router,
Windows detects the new hardware and the Found New Hardware Wizard
appears on your PC monitor. Follow this procedure:
Installing the USB Driver
with your PC via Ethernet, or flashing when the router is
sending or receiving data over Ethernet.
sending or receiving data.
1 Choose "Install from a list or s
then click on Next.
pecific location" from the Wizard's menu,
Figure 4: Found New Hardware Wizard
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2 Insert the supplied CD ROM and use Browse to include the CD drive in
the search.
Figure 5: Search and Installation Options
3 If the Wizard reports a compatibility issue, select "Continue Anyway".
Installation of the USB driver proceeds.
Figure 6: Compatibility Warning
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Figure 7: Progress Screen
Installing the USB Driver
4. When prompted, click on Finish to close the Wizard.
Figure 8: Completion Screen
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Hardware Installation and PC Setup
Configuring Your Computer
Before you can access the router over the LAN or the USB port, you have to
configure your PC's TCP/IP address to be 192.168.1.x (where x is any number
between 3 and 254), with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Your router's
default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
Windows XP PCs
1 In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, and then click on
Control Panel.
2 Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
3 In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon
corresponding to your network interface card (NIC) or USB connection,
and select Properties. (Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection).
The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently
installed network items.
4 Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) is checked, and click on Properties.
Figure 9: Network Connections (Windows XP)
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Configuring Your Computer
Figure 10: Local Area Connection Properties (Windows XP)
5 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field (192.168.1.20 is
shown here as an example) and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
Figure 11: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
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Windows 2000 PCs
6. Click on OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.
1 In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click on Control Panel.
2 Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3 In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local
Area Connection icon, and then select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box display a list of
currently installed network components. If the list includes Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has already been enabled; skip to Step 10.
4 If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component,
click on Install.
5 In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and
then click on Add.
6 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then
click on OK.
Windows ME PCs
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000
installation CD or other medium. Follow the instructions to install the
files.
7 If prompted, click on OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
8 After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up
Connections icon in the Control Panel.
9 In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local
Area Connection icon, and then select Properties.
10 In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click on Properties.
11 In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click on the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0
in the Subnet Mask field.
12 Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.
1 In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click on Control Panel.
2 Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3 In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the
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Network icon, and then select Properties.
Configuring Your Computer
The Network Properties dialog box displays a list of currently installed
network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the
protocol has already been enabled; skip to Step 11.
4 If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component,
click on Add.
5 In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and
then click on Add.
6 Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.
7 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then
click on OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation
CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.
8 If prompted, click on OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
9 After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up
Connections icon in the Control Panel.
10 In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network
icon, and then select Properties.
11 In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on
Properties.
12 In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click on the radio button labeled Use
the following IP address. Type an address between 192.168.1.3 and
192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet
Mask field.
13 Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.
Windows 95 and Windows 98 PCs
1 In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and
then click on Control Panel.
2 Double-click on the Network icon.
The Network dialog box displays a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been
enabled. Skip to step 9.
3 If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on Add. The
Select Network Component Type dialog box appears.
4 Select Protocol, and then click on Add.
The Select Network Protocol dialog box appears.
5 Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click on TCP/
IP in the Network Protocols list box.
6 Click on OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click on OK
again.
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Windows NT 4.0
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95/98
installation CD. Follow the instructions to install the files.
7 Click on OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.
8 After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then click
on the Network icon.
9 Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click on
Properties.
If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with
your network card or adapter.
10 In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the IP Address tab.
11 Click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address. Type an
address between 192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field
and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
12 Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be
prompted to restart Windows. Click on Yes.
1 In the Windows NT task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings,
and then click on Control Panel.
2 In the Control Panel window, double click on the Network icon.
3 In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.
The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols.
If the list includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to
Step 9.
4 If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on Add.
5 In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click
on OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation
CD or other medium. Follow the instructions to install the files.
After all files are installed, a window appears to inform you that a TCP/IP
service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information.
6 Click on Yes to continue, and then click on OK, if prompted, to restart
your computer.
7 After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then
double-click on the Network icon.
8 In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.
9 In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click on Properties.
10 In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the radio button
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labeled Use the following IP address. Type an address between
192.168.1.3 and 192.168.1.254 in the IP Address field and 255.255.255.0
in the Subnet Mask field.
11 Click on OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the
Control Panel.
Logging in to Your Router
This section shows how to connect to the router's web interface, configure
settings, and observe some statistics of your Internet connection.
1 Open your Web browser, and type the following URL in the address/
location box, and press Enter:
http://192.168.1.1
This is the default IP address for the LAN port on the router.
A login screen appears.
Logging in to Your Router
Figure 12: Login Screen
If you have problem connecting to the router, verify that your PC is
properly configured within the subnet of the router's default IP address
192.168.1.1. Setup is described in Configuring Your Computer on
page 22.
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2 Enter your user name and password, and then click on OK to display the
home page of the router's web interface. There are two default user name
and password combinations:
Table 4: Default User Names and Passwords
User NamePasswordCapability
useruserCan display device status, but cannot
change or save configuration options.
adminadminCan perform all functions.
You can change the passwords at any time.
The home page is shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13: Web Interface Home Page
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DEVICE INFORMATION
3
Status Summary
Display the general status report for the router by clicking on Summary under
Device Info (Figure 14).
Figure 14: Status Summary
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Device Information
WAN
Display the WAN status report from the by clicking on WAN under Device
Info (Figure 15).
Figure 15: WAN Status
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LAN Statistics
LAN Statistics
Display LAN statistics by clicking on LAN under Statistics (Figure 16).
Figure 16: LAN Statistics
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WAN Statistics
Display WAN statistics by clicking on WAN under Statistics (Figure 17).
Figure 17: WAN Statistics
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ATM Statistics
ATM Statistics
Display ATM statistics by clicking on ATM under Statistics (Figure 18).
Figure 18: ATM Statistics
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ADSL Statistics
Display ADSL statistics by clicking on ADSL under Statistics (Figure 19).
ADSL BER Test
Figure 19: ADSL Status
The ADSL Bit Error Rate (BER) test determines the quality of the ADSL
connection. The test is performed by transferring idle cells containing a
known pattern and comparing the received data with this known pattern to
check for any errors (Figure 20 and Figure 21).
To run a BER test:
1 Click on the ADSL BER Test button.
2 Select the test duration and click on Start
3 Check the result.
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Figure 20: ADSL BER Test — Start
ADSL BER Test
Figure 21: ADSL BER Test — Result
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Route
Obtain the Routing status report by clicking on the Route item under Device
Info (Figure 22)
Figure 22: Route Information
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ARP
ARP
Display the ARP status report by clicking on ARP under Device Info
(Figure 23)
Figure 23: ARP Status
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QUICK SETUP
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Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Enabled
Auto-connect will automatically detect the first usable PVC and automatically
detect PPPoE, PPPoA, and Bridge Protocol (with DHCP Server available). To
use auto-connect:
1 Select Quick Setup. The Quick Setup initial screen appears.
Figure 24: Quick Setup Initial Screen
2 Select DSL Auto-Connect, then click on Next. The progress information
screen appears.
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Figure 25: Detecting Available PVC
Figure 26: Detecting available PVC – Available PVC Detected
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Quick Setup with Auto-Connect Disabled
1 Select Quick Setup. The Quick Setup initial screen appears.
Figure 27: Specifying VPI and VCI
2 Verify that DSL Auto-Connect is not selected. Specify VPI and VCI as
If you want to add a new rule for the WAN interface, click on the Add button.
The ATM PVC Configuration screen appears. The ATM PVC Configuration
screen allows you to configure an ATM PVC identifier (VPI and VCI) and
select a service category.
Figure 29: ATM PVC Configuration Screen
Verify the following values with your ISP before you change them.
zVPI (Virtual Path Identifier) – The valid range is 0 to 255.
zVCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) – The valid range is 32 to 65535.
zService Category – Five classes of traffic defined are defined:
This WAN service can be enabled or disabled by clicking in the check box.
Enabling QoS for a PVC improves performance for selected classes of
applications. However, since QoS also consumes system resources, the
number of PVCs is reduced. The default setting for QoS is disabled. If you
want to enable QoS service, select the "Enable Quality Of Service" check box.
After finishing steps as above, click on the Next button.
Make sure that the settings on the WAN Setup screen match the settings
provided by your ISP. If all settings are correct, click on the Save button to
save these settings; if not, click on the Back button to make any
modifications. If you want to change any item after saving, click on the Edit
button to make any modifications.
WAN
Figure 32: WAN Setup Summary
Note
Activate this WAN interface by clicking on the Finish button and further
configuring services over this interface. The router supports up to five
WAN connections.
You can configure the DSL Router IP address and Subnet Mask for the LAN
interface to conform your LAN's IP Subnet. The Save button only saves the
LAN configuration data. The Save/Reboot button saves the LAN
configuration data and reboots the router to make the new configuration
effective.
You can configure the Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ Host when
NAT is enabled.
A virtual server allows you to direct incoming traffic from the WAN side to a
specific IP address on the LAN side. Click on the Add button to add a virtual
server.
You can select an application every time or create new one for your
application. Then click on Save/Apply to save your settings.
Port Triggering
Figure 39: Port Triggering Add Page
On this screen you can view and delete applications. Click in the check box
under Remove and click on the Remove button to delete selected applications.
Enter a filter name, information about the source address (from the WAN
side), and information about the destination address ( to the LAN side). Select
the protocol and WAN interface. Then click on Save/Apply to add the setting.
Figure 46: IP Filtering - Incoming Filter Add
You can view and delete the incoming filter settings from this screen.
MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address. You can change
the policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering
Setup screen.
If you want to add a setting to the MAC filtering table, enter the Source and
Destination MAC address, and select protocol type, frame direction, and
WAN interface. Then click on Save/Apply to save it.
Firewall
Figure 50: IP Filtering - MAC Filtering Add Page
On this screen you can view and delete MAC filtering rules.
Click on Add and the Add Network Traffic Class Rule screen appears. Enter
and select QoS parameters, then click on Save/Apply. Note that 802.1p
Priority and TOS are mutually exclusive.
Figure 55: Quality of Service Add Screen
On this screen you can view and delete QoS settings.
Use the Dynamic DNS screen to alias a dynamic IP address to a static
hostname, allowing your router to be easily accessed from anywhere on the
Internet.
Do not change these settings unless so directed by your ISP.
DSL Advanced Settings
Do not change the DSL Advanced Settings unless so directed by your ISP. To
view the DSL Advanced Settings screen, click on the Advanced Settings
button on the DSL Settings screen (see Figure 64).
There are five test modes between the router and your ISP:
zNormal test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a
zReverb test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a Reverb
zMedley test: Puts the router in a test mode in which it only sends a
Normal signal.
signal.
Medley signal.
zNo Retrain: In this mode the router will try to establish a connection as in
normal mode, but once the connection is up it will not retrain if the signal
is lost.
1 Click on Add. The Port Mapping Configuration screen appears.
Certificate
Certificate
Figure 68: Creating a Port Mapping Entry
2 Enter a unique Group name.
3 Select interfaces from the available interface list and add them to the
grouped interface list using the arrow buttons to create the required
mapping of the ports.
4 Click on Save/Apply.
Use the Certificate screen to add, view, or remove a certificate for use by a
peer to verify your identity. A maximum of four certificates can be stored.
You can add a certificate either by creating a new one or importing an existing
one from a location where one is stored.
Note
Certificates are used with TR-069. Firmware that does not support
TR-069 will not support certificates.
Your router is capable of testing your DSL connection. The individual tests
are listed below. If a test displays a failure status, click on "Test" at the bottom
of this page to make sure the failure status is consistent. If the test result
continues to show a failure, click on "Help" and follow the troubleshooting
procedures.
Figure 71: Diagnostics
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MANAGEMENT
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Saving and Restoring the Configuration
Backing Up Configuration Settings
The configuration of your router can be backed up to a file, and also can be
restored from a file. You can also restore the router to its factory default
configuration.
To back up your settings, select Management -> Settings -> Backup Settings.
Figure 72: Back Up Settings Screen
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Verify that you would like to save the file.
Figure 73: Backup Settings Upload Confirmation
Select the location where you want to save the file.
Figure 74: Backup Settings File Location
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Restoring Configuration Settings
To restore saved settings, select Management -> Settings -> Restore User
Settings.
Restoring Configuration Settings
Figure 75: Restore User Settings Screen
Select the backup file you want to restore and click on Update Settings.
Figure 76: Restore Settings File Location
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The router will restore settings and reboot to activate the restored settings.
Figure 77: Upload in Progress Screen
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Restoring Default Settings
Restore Default will erase all current settings and restore the router to factory
default settings.
To restore the router to factory default settings, select Management ->
Settings -> Restore Default.
Restoring Default Settings
Figure 78: Restore Default Settings Screen
Reply OK to the confirmation dialog.
Figure 79: Restore Default Confirmation Dialog
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The router will restore the default settings and reboot.
Figure 80: Restore Default Settings Reboot
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System Log
System Log
The System Log dialog allows you to view the System Log and configure the
System Log options.
Figure 81: System Log
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View System Log
Click on the "View System Log" button to check the log file.
Figure 82: View System Log
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Configure System Log
If the log is enabled, the system will log selected events: Emergency, Alert,
Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. All events
above or equal to the selected log level will be logged and displayed.
If the selected mode is "Remote" or "Both", events will be sent to the
specified IP address and UDP port of a remote system log server. If the
selected mode is "Local" or "Both", events will be recorded in the local
memory.
System Log
Figure 83: System Log Configuration
Select the desired values and click on the "Save/Apply" button to configure
the system log options.
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Management
TR-069 Client
The router includes a TR-069 client which is a WAN management protocol.
Default values are already filled in. If you wish to enable this protocol, then
select Enable and fill in the text boxes according to your configuration. You
must click on the Save/Reboot button for the change to take place. Firmware
versions that support TR-069 do not support SNMP.
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Internet Time
Internet Time
Use the Internet Time screen to specify whether the router uses Simple
Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to obtain the time of day from SNTP servers
on the Internet.
To set up the router to obtain time from an SNTP server:
1 Select “Automatically synchronize with Internet time servers”. The SNTP
fields appear.
Figure 84: Internet Time Screen
2 Select SNTP servers.
3 Specify the time zone offset for your router’s location.
4 Click on Save/Apply.
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Management
Access Control – Services
You can enable or disable some services of your router by LAN or WAN. If no
WAN connection is defined, only the LAN side can be configured.
Figure 85: Services Setup
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Access Control – Services
If a WAN connection is defined, services of both the LAN side and WAN side
can be configured.
Figure 86: Services Setup for LAN and WAN
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Access Control – IP Addresses
Web access to the router can be limited when Access Control Mode is
enabled. The IP addresses of allowed hosts can be added using Access
Control -> IP Address.
Figure 87: IP Address Setup
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First, add the IP address to the IP address list.
Access Control – IP Addresses
Figure 88: Access Control – IP Address Add Screen
Then select "Enabled" to enable Access Control Mode.
Figure 89: Access Control – IP Address Enable or Disable
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Access Control – Passwords
Use Access Control -> Passwords to change a password. Select an account
and enter the current password and the new password. Then click on Save/
Apply.
Update Software
If your ISP releases new software for this router, follow these steps to perform
an upgrade.
1. Obtain an updated software image file from your ISP.
2. Enter the path to the image file location or click on the "Browse" button to
locate the image file.
3. Click on the Update Software button once to upload the new image file.
Figure 90: Update Software
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The update process takes about two minutes to complete, and your router
will reboot automatically.
Reboot Router
Reboot Router
Select Management -> Reboot Router to reboot the router using the web
interface. The router will save the current configuration and reboot itself using
the new configuration. The rebooting process takes about two minutes to
complete.
Figure 91: Reboot Router Screen
Figure 92: Reboot In Progress Screen
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Table 5: 6211-I1 Specifications
SpecificationCriteria
EnvironmentOperating Temperature: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to
40° C)
Storage Temperature: –4° F to 149° F (–20° C to
65° C)
Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing