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General Information
The 6238 Wi-Fi Router with VOIP is a 3-in-1 router having the functions of a
standard
ADSL router, plus voice capabilities and wireless accessibility, all in one box. These
three features add convenience and provide increased functions to one router.
Package Contents
Included in the package is one of each of the following:
• Wi-Fi Router
• AC power adapter
• USB cable
• RJ11 telephone cable
• RJ45 Ethernet cable
• Quick Installation Instructions
• CD containing USB drivers and user’s guide
Safety Instructions—Please Read
• Place your router on a flat surface close to the cables in a location with
sufficient ventilation.
• To prevent overheating, do not obstruct the ventilation openings of this
equipment.
• Plug this equipment into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage from
power surges and lightning strikes.
• Operate this equipment only from an electrical outlet with the correct power
source as indicated on the adapter.
• Unplug equipment first before cleaning. A damp cloth can be used to clean
the equipment. Do not use liquid / aerosol cleaners or magnetic / static
cleaning devices.
• Do not open the cover of this equipment. Opening the cover will void any
warranties on the equipment.
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Front Panel View
LED Mode
Solid The router is on.
Power
ADSL / LINK
ADSL / ACT
LAN 1-4
USB Device
No light
Solid ADSL is connected.
No light ADSL is not connected. ALARM LED will be red.
Blinking Router is connected to ADSL.
Solid ADSL is connected; no traffic.
No light ADSL is not connected.
Blinking Presence of ADSL traffic.
Solid Router is connected to LAN.
No light
Blinking Presence of LAN traffic.
Solid Connection established using USB.
Flashing The router is sending or receiving data using USB.
Indication
The router is not on.
Check if the AC power adapter is connected to the
router and plugged in.
No connection to LAN. Check if LAN cable is
connected to router.
Solid Connection established using USB.
USB Host
Wi-Fi
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Flashing The router is sending or receiving data using USB.
Solid Wireless is enabled.
No light Wireless is disabled.
LED Mode
Blinking Presence of wireless traffic.
Solid Line2 is off-hook.
Phone2
No light Line2 is on-hook.
Indication
Phone1
LINE
Solid Line1 is off-hook.
No light Line1 is on-hook.
Solid Line is off-hook.
No light Line is on-hook.
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Back Panel View
Port Description
On / Off Press to turn the router on and off.
DC 15V 1.2A
LINE
Phone1
Phone2
Console
USB Host
USB Device
Reset
LAN 1–4
Connects to the AC adapter.
Connects to the wall outlet using an RJ11 cable.
Connects to a telephone using an RJ11 cable.
Connects to a second telephone using another RJ11 cable.
For use by service personnel only.
Connects to a printer or server using the USB cable provided.
Optional: Use only if not using any of the LAN lines.
Short reset (system reboot) — Push and hold the reset button
for 4 seconds.
Long reset (return to default settings) — Push the reset button
for more than 4 seconds and then release.
Connect to PCs using RJ45 cables.
ADSL
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Connect to the ADSL line, or, optionally, to a POTS splitter so that you can use a telephoneon the same line.
Installing the Router
Connect the ADSL Line to a POTS Splitter (Optional)
Follow this procedure if you connect a telephone to the ADSL line using a POTS
splitter.
• Connect an RJ11 cable between the wall phone jack and the LINE port of the
splitter (see diagram below).
• Attach another RJ11 phone wire to the MODEM port of the splitter and the
ADSL port on the rear panel of the router.
• Attach the PHONE port of the splitter to the telephone using a third RJ11
phone wire.
Connect the ADSL Line to the Router
Follow this procedure if you will not connect a telephone to the ADSL line using a
POTS splitter.
• Connect an RJ11 cable between the wall phone jack and the ADSL port of the
router.
Connect the PC to the Router
By Ethernet—
To use the Ethernet connection, connect the Ethernet cable from the computer
directly to the router.
• Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port(s) labeled LAN 1-4 on the back
of the router and attach the other end to the Ethernet port of your computer. Do
not use the USB Device port of the router.
• 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 Ethernet port (labeled LAN) on the
router. Note that either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable can be used.
The router automatically recognizes the type of connection that is required.
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By USB—
Or, you can use the supplied USB cable to connect your computer directly to the
router.
• Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port (labeled USB Device) on the
back of the router and connect the other end to a free USB port on your PC. Do
not use the LAN ports of the router.
•The Found New Hardware Wizard will open on your PC. See USB Driver
Installation below.
Connect a Printer or Server to the Router
If you have a printer or server that you wish to connect to the router, attach the printer
or server to the port labeled USB Host using the USB cable that comes with the
device.
Connect the Telephone to the Router
There are two ports on the back of your router labeled Phone 1 and Phone 2 for you
to connect up to two telephones to. Use RJ11 cables to connect the telephone(s) to the
router.
Connect the Router to a Phone Jack
• Before connecting the power adapter, connect the router directly to a phone jack
using an RJ11 cable.
• Connect one end of an RJ11 cable to the port labeled Line on the back of the
router and the other end to a wall phone jack.
Connect the Power Adapter
• Complete the process by connecting 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.
• Then turn on and boot up your PC and any LAN devices, such as hubs or
switches, and any computers connected to them.
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Installation Diagram
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Mounting the Router
The router can be mounted on the wall with screws. Mounting can be done on wall
material including concrete, wood, or drywall. Select an appropriate location free
from obstructions or any possible interference. Make sure the cables can be easily
attached to
the router without strain. The illustration below shows how to mount the router
horizontally
on a wall.
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USB Driver Installation
The following instructions will guide you through the installation of the USB driver.
The procedure is not required if you use the LAN ports of the router instead of the
USB Device
port.
1. When you attach the USB cable to the router for the first time and turn on the
device, Windows will detect new hardware and the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
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2. The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear shortly after, showing that a
USB driver is needed. Click on Next to continue with the installation.
3. The Digital Signature Not Found window appears. Click on Yes to continue
with the installation.
4. The Insert Disk window prompts you to insert the disk (or CD) containing
the USB driver. Click on OK after inserting the disk (or CD).
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5. After clicking OK at the previous window, you will be asked to browse for
the location of the disk (or CD) that the USB driver is on. Then click on OK
to continue to the next step.
6. When you select the location of the disk (or CD), the required file
USB8023K.SYS is displayed in the filename window of this screen. Click on
Open to continue with the installation process.
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7. The last window lets you know that the driver installation is complete. Click
on Finish to close the wizard.
Configuring Your Computer
Prior to accessing the router through the LAN or the USB port, your PC’s IP address
must be set to 192.168.1.x, where x is any number between 2 and 254. The Subnet
Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0.
The router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
Below are the procedures for configuring your computer. Follow the instructions for
the operating system that you are using.
Windows 2000
1. In the Windows taskbar, click on the Start button and point to Settings,
Control Panel, and Network and Dial-up Connections (in that order).
2. Click on Local Area Connection. When you have the Local Area Connection
Status window open, click on Properties.
3. Listed in the window are the installed network components. If the list
includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been
enabled, and you can skip to Step 10.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, then
click on Install.
5. In the Select Network Component Type window, click on protocol and then
the Add button.
6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and then click on OK.
7. If prompted to restart your computer with the new settings, click OK.
8. After your computer restarts, click on the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon again, and right click on the Local Area Connection icon and then select
Properties.
9. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and then click on Properties.
10. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where x
is any number between 2 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address field
and Subnet Mask field.
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11.Click on OK twice to save your changes and then close the Control Panel.
Windows XP
1. In the Windows taskbar, click on the Start button and point to Settings and
then click Network Connections.
2. In the Network Connections window, right click on the Local Area
Connection icon and click on properties.
3. Listed in the Local Area Connection window are the installed network
components. Make sure the box for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked and
then click on Properties.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio
button labeled Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where x
is any number between 2 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address field
and Subnet Mask field.
5. Click on OK twice to save your changes and then close the Control Panel.
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Log in to the Router
This section explains how to log in to your router.
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the URL http://192.168.1.1 in the Address field of your browser
and press Enter.
A login screen like the one below appears.
3. Enter your user name and password, and then click on OK to display the
user interface.
NOTE: There are two default user name and password combinations. The
user / user name and password combination can display device status, but cannot
change or save configurations. The admin / admin co m bination can perform all
functions. Passwords can be changed at any time. Some procedures in this manual
require the admin login.
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Device Info
This section describes the system information that can be accessed using the menu
items
under Device Info.
Summary
Access the general information of the router by clicking on Summary under Device
Info. The display shows details of the router such as software version, wireless driver
version, and LAN IP address. It also displays the current status of your DSL
connection.
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WAN
Access the WAN status report from the router by clicking on “WAN” under
“Device Info”. The first time you do this, there is no information to view,
since a WAN connection has not been set up yet. After completing the
configurations for a WAN connection, you can return to this screen to view
the information on your WAN status.
Statistics
LAN Statistics
Access the LAN statistics from the router by clicking on the “LAN” item
under “Statistics”
WAN Statistics
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Access the WAN statistics from the router by clicking on the WAN item
under Statistics.
ATM Statistics
Access ATM statistics from the router by clicking on the ATM item under Statistics.
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ADSL Statistics
You can view ADSL statistics by clicking on the ADSL item under
Statistics. Information contained in this screen is useful for troubleshooting
and diagnostics of connection problems.
ADSL BER Test
A Bit Error Rate Test (BER Test) is a test that reflects the ratio of bits in error to
the total number transmitted.
If you click on the ADSL BER Test button at the bottom of the ADSL Statistics
screen, the following popup screen will appear allowing you to set the tested time and
to begin the test.
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Route
Access the routing status report from the router by clicking on the Route item
under Device Info.
ARP
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Access the ARP status report from the router by clicking on the ARP item
under Device Info. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) maps the IP address
to the physical address, labeled HW Address (the MAC address) and helps to
identify computers on the LAN.
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