ZyXEL Prestige 642M User Guide

Prestige 642M Series

ADSL Bridge

User's Guide

Version 2.50

February 2001

Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge

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Table of Contents

Copyright......................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................v

List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................................................x

List of Tables................................................................................................................................................................. xii

Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................... xiii

Structure of this Manual .............................................................................................................................................. xiv

What is ADSL? ..............................................................................................................................................................xv

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ADSL Bridge....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 The Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge ........................................................................................1-1

1.2 Features of the Prestige 642M Series..............................................................................................1-1

1.3 Applications for the Prestige 642M.................................................................................................1-2

1.3.1 Internet Access .......................................................................................................................1-2

1.3.2 LAN to LAN Application.......................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Initial Setup....................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Front Panel LEDs of the P642M....................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Rear Panel and Connections of the P642M.....................................................................................2-1

2.3 Additional Installation Requirements..............................................................................................2-2

2.4 Connecting a POTS Splitter ............................................................................................................2-2

2.5 Telephone Microfilters....................................................................................................................2-3

2.6 Special Note for P642M ISDN Users..............................................................................................2-4

2.7 Power Up Your Prestige..................................................................................................................2-5

2.7.1 Prestige 642M SMT Menu Overview.....................................................................................2-6

2.8 Navigating the SMT Interface.........................................................................................................2-7

2.8.1 System Management Terminal Interface Summary ...............................................................2-8

2.9 Changing the System Password ......................................................................................................2-8

2.10 General Setup..............................................................................................................................2-9

Chapter 3 Internet Access ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1

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3.1 Factory Ethernet Defaults ...............................................................................................................3-1

3.2 TCP/IP Parameters..........................................................................................................................3-1

3.2.1 IP Address and Subnet Mask..................................................................................................3-1

3.2.2 Private IP Addresses............................................................................................................... 3-1

3.3 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup....................................................................................................................3-2

3.4 LANs & WANs...............................................................................................................................3-3

3.4.1 LANs, WANs and the Prestige............................................................................................... 3-3

3.5 VPI & VCI......................................................................................................................................3-4

3.6 Multiplexing....................................................................................................................................3-4

3.6.1 VC-based multiplexing .......................................................................................................... 3-4

3.6.2 LLC-based multiplexing ........................................................................................................3-4

3.7 Encapsulation..................................................................................................................................3-4

3.7.1 PPP......................................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.7.2 RFC 1483 ............................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.8 Internet Access Configuration.........................................................................................................3-4

Chapter 4 Remote Node Configuration ......................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Remote Node Setup ........................................................................................................................4-1

4.1.1 Remote Node Profile.............................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.2 Encapsulation & Multiplexing Scenarios............................................................................... 4-1

Chapter 5 Filter Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 About Filtering................................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Configuring a Filter Set...................................................................................................................5-3

5.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu ..................................................................................................5-4

5.3 Configuring a Filter Rule................................................................................................................5-5

5.3.1 Generic Filter Rule................................................................................................................. 5-5

5.4 Example Filter.................................................................................................................................5-7

5.5 Applying a Filter.............................................................................................................................5-9

5.5.1 Remote Node Filters............................................................................................................... 5-9

Chapter 6 System Maintenance...................................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 System Status..................................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 System Information and Console Port Speed..................................................................................6-3

6.2.1 System Information................................................................................................................ 6-4

6.2.2 Console Port Speed ................................................................................................................ 6-5

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6.3 Diagnostic .......................................................................................................................................6-5

6.4 A Note about Filenames..................................................................................................................6-6

6.4.1 Firmware Development .......................................................................................................... 6-8

6.5 Backup Configuration .....................................................................................................................6-8

6.5.1 Backup using the Console Port...............................................................................................6-8

Backup using FTP ...............................................................................................................................6-9

6.5.3 Backup using TFTP................................................................................................................6-9

6.6 Restore Configuration ...................................................................................................................6-10

6.6.1 Restore using the Console Port.............................................................................................6-10

6.6.2 Restore using FTP ................................................................................................................6-11

6.6.3 Restore using TFTP..............................................................................................................6-12

6.7 Upload Firmware...........................................................................................................................6-12

6.7.1 Upload System Firmware via the Console Port....................................................................6-13

6.7.2 Upload System Firmware using FTP....................................................................................6-14

Using the FTP Command from the DOS Prompt .............................................................................. 6-14

6.7.3 Upload System Firmware using TFTP .................................................................................6-15

6.8 Upload System Configuration File................................................................................................6-16

6.8.1 Upload System Configuration File using the Console Port.................................................. 6-16

6.8.2 Upload System Configuration File using FTP......................................................................6-17

6.8.3 Upload System Configuration File using TFTP ................................................................... 6-18

6.9 Command Interpreter Mode..........................................................................................................6-18

6.10 Boot module commands ...........................................................................................................6-19

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Problems Starting Up the Prestige...................................................................................................7-1

7.2 Problems With the WAN Interface .................................................................................................7-1

7.3 Problems with the LAN Interface ...................................................................................................7-2

7.4 Problems Connecting to a Remote Node or ISP .............................................................................7-2

Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................................A

Appendix A VPI & VCI.................................................................................................................................................G

Appendix B Configure Your PPPoE Modem...............................................................................................................H

Appendix C Configure Your Computer for PPPoE ......................................................................................................J

Index ...............................................................................................................................................................................M

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application .......................................................................................................1-2

Figure 1-2 LAN-to-LAN Application..........................................................................................................1-3

Figure 2-1 Front Panel of the P642M...........................................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel and Connections of the P642M................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-3 Connecting a POTS Splitter .......................................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-4 Connecting a Microfilter ............................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-5 P642M with ISDN......................................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-6 Power-On Display ......................................................................................................................2-5

Figure 2-7 Login Screen...............................................................................................................................2-5

Figure 2-8 Prestige 642M SMT Menu Overview.........................................................................................2-6

Figure 2-9 SMT Main Menu........................................................................................................................2-8

Figure 2-10 Menu 23.1 - System Password .................................................................................................2-9

Figure 2-11 Menu 1 - General Setup............................................................................................................2-9

Figure 3-1 Menu 3 - TCP/IP Ethernet Setup................................................................................................3-2

Figure 3-2 LAN & WAN.............................................................................................................................3-3

Figure 3-3 Internet Access Setup .................................................................................................................3-5

Figure 4-1 Menu 11- Remote Node Setup ...................................................................................................4-1

Figure 4-2 Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile..............................................................................................4-2

Figure 5-1 Filter Rule Process......................................................................................................................5-2

Figure 5-2 Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration ............................................................................................5-3

Figure 5-3 Filter Rules Summary.................................................................................................................5-4

Figure 5-4 Menu 21.1.2 - Generic Filter Rule..............................................................................................5-6

Figure 5-5 Example Filter - Menu 21.1.1.....................................................................................................5-8

Figure 5-6 Example Filter Rules Summary - Menu 21.1.............................................................................5-9

Figure 5-7 Filtering Remote Node Traffic ................................................................................................. 5-10

Figure 6-1 Menu 24 - System Maintenance.................................................................................................6-1

Figure 6-2 Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status.................................................................................6-2

Figure 6-3 System Information and Console Port Speed.............................................................................6-4

Figure 6-4 System Maintenance - Information ............................................................................................6-4

Figure 6-5 Menu 24.2.2 - System Maintenance - Console Port Speed ........................................................6-5

Figure 6-6 Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic..........................................................................6-5

Figure 6-7 External and Internal Filenames.................................................................................................6-7

Figure 6-8 Menu 24.5 - Menu 24.5 as seen using the Console Port.............................................................6-8

Figure 6-9 Backup Example Using HyperTerminal.....................................................................................6-8

Figure 6-10 Successful Backup Confirmation Screen..................................................................................6-9

Figure 6-11 FTP Session Example as seen Using Telnet.............................................................................6-9

Figure 6-12 Menu 24.6 as seen using the Console Port .............................................................................6-10

Figure 6-13 Restore Example Using HyperTerminal.................................................................................6-11

Figure 6-14 Successful Restoration Confirmation Screen .........................................................................6-11

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Figure 6-15 Menu 24.6 as seen using Telnet..............................................................................................6-11

Figure 6-16 Menu 24.7 - System Maintenance - Upload Firmware...........................................................6-12

Figure 6-17 Menu 24.7.1 as seen using the Console Port. .........................................................................6-13

Figure 6-18 Upload BIN File Example Using HyperTerminal ..................................................................6-13

Figure 6-19 Menu 24.7.1 as seen using Telnet...........................................................................................6-14

Figure 6-20 FTP Session Example.............................................................................................................6-14

Figure 6-21 Menu 24.7.2 as seen using the Console Port ..........................................................................6-16

Figure 6-22 Upload ROM File Example Using HyperTerminal................................................................6-17

Figure 6-23 Menu 24.7.2 as seen using Telnet...........................................................................................6-17

Figure 6-24 Command mode......................................................................................................................6-18

Figure 6-25 Boot module commands .........................................................................................................6-20

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List of Tables

Table 2-1 Front Panel LED Description ......................................................................................................2-1

Table 2-2 Main Menu Commands ...............................................................................................................2-7

Table 2-3 Main Menu Summary..................................................................................................................2-8

Table 2-4 General Setup Menu Fields........................................................................................................2-10

Table 3-1 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields............................................................................................3-2

Table 3-2 Internet Account Information ......................................................................................................3-5

Table 3-3 Internet Access Setup Menu Fields..............................................................................................3-6

Table 4-1 Remote Node Profile Menu Fields ..............................................................................................4-3

Table 5-1 Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu ............................................................. 5-4

Table 5-2 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type is GEN ..................................................................................5-5

Table 5-3 Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields..................................................................................................5-6

Table 6-1 System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields..................................................................................6-3

Table 6-2 Fields in System Maintenance - Information...............................................................................6-4

Table 6-3 System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic .......................................................................................6-6

Table 6-4 Filenames.....................................................................................................................................6-7

Table 6-5 Third Party TFTP Clients - General fields.................................................................................6-15

Table 7-1 Troubleshooting the Start-Up of your Prestige ............................................................................ 7-1

Table 7-2 Troubleshooting the ADSL connection ....................................................................................... 7-1

Table 7-3 Troubleshooting the LAN Interface.............................................................................................7-2

Table 7-4 Troubleshooting a Connection to a Remote Node or ISP ............................................................ 7-2

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Preface

About Your ADSL Bridge

Congratulations on your purchase of the Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge.
The Prestige 642M is an ADSL bridge used for Internet access via an ADSL line. It can run upstream
maximum rate at 640kbps and downstream rate at 8Mbps. The rate selection depends on the copper
category, distance and central side configuration. We will refer to the Prestige 642M as the P642 or simply
the Prestige from now on.
The P642's 10/100M auto-negotiating LAN interface enables fast data transfer of either 10Mbps or
100Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.
Your Prestige is easy to install and configure. All functions of the Prestige are software configurable via the
SMT (System Management Terminal) Interface. PPPoE Modem firmware for your P642M will be
available by October 2000.

About This Guide

This guide covers all aspects of the Prestige 642 operations and shows you how to get the best out of the
multiple advanced features of your ADSL Internet Access Router using the SMT. It is designed to guide
you through the correct configuration of your Prestige 642 for various applications.

Syntax Conventions

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and press the carriage return. “Select” or

“Choose” means for you to select one from the predefined choices.

• The SMT menu titles and labels are in Bold Times font. The choices of a menu item are in Bold Arial

font. A single keystroke is in Arial font and enclosed in square brackets, for instance, [ENTER] means
the Enter, or carriage return key; [ESC] means the Escape key.

• For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.” as a shorthand for

“that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.

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Structure of this Manual

The following section offers some background information on ADSL. Skip to Chapter 1 if you wish to
begin working with your router right away.

Getting Started (Chapters 1-2)
This helps you connect, install and setup your Prestige to
operate on your network.

The Internet (Chapter 3)
This shows you how to configure your Prestige for Internet
access.

Remote Node (Chapters 4)
This shows you how to configure the remote nodes.

Management & Maintenance (Chapters 5-6)

This shows you how to create/apply filters and manage/maintain
your system.

Troubleshooting (Chapter 7)

This provides information about solving common problems

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What is DSL?

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) enhances the data capacity of the existing twisted-pair wire that runs
between the local telephone company switching offices, most homes and offices. While the wire itself can
handle higher frequencies, the telephone switching equipment is designed to cut off signals above 4,000 Hz
to filter noise off the voice line. Now, however, everybody is searching for ways to get more bandwidth to
improve access to the Web - hence DSL technologies!
There are actually seven types of DSL service, ranging in speeds from 16 Kbits/sec to 52 Mbits/sec. The
services are either symmetrical (traffic flows at the same speed in both directions), or asymmetrical (the
downstream capacity is higher than the upstream capacity). Asymmetrical services (ADSL) are suitable for
Internet users because more information is usually downloaded than uploaded. For example, a simple
button click in a web browser can start an extended download that includes graphics and text.
As data rates increase, the carrying distance decreases. In other words, if your computer is beyond a certain
distance, from the central office of a telephone company, then you may not be able to obtain the higher
speeds. A DSL connection is a point-to-point dedicated circuit, meaning that the link is always up and that
there is no dialing required.

What is ADSL?

It is an asymmetrical technology, meaning that the downstream data rate is much higher than the upstream
data rate. As mentioned, this works well for a typical Internet session in which more information is
downloaded, e.g., from Web servers, than is uploaded. ADSL operates in a frequency range that is above
the frequency range of voice services, so the two systems can operate over the same cable.

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your ADSL Bridge

This chapter describes the key features and applications of the Prestige 642M.

1.1 The Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge

Your Prestige integrates a high-speed 10/100Mbps LAN interface and one high-speed ADSL port into a
single package. The Prestige is ideal for high-speed Internet browsing and making LAN-to-LAN
connections to remote networks.

1.2 Features of the Prestige 642M Series

Your Prestige is packed with a number of features that give it the flexibility to provide a complete
networking solution for almost anyone.

z Ease of Installation

Your Prestige is designed for quick, intuitive and easy installation. Your Prestige weighs very little and is
extremely compact making it easy to position anywhere in your busy office.

z High Speed Internet Access

The Prestige can support downstream transmission rates of up to 8Mbps and upstream transmission rates of
832 Kbps. The Prestige also supports rate management. Rate management allows ADSL subscribers to
select an Internet access speed that best suit their needs and budget.

z 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN Interface

The Prestige's 10/100M auto-negotiating LAN interface enables fast data transfer of either 10Mbps or
100Mbps, in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode, depending on your Ethernet network.

z Protocols Supported

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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Bridge link layer protocol.

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Transparently bridging for unsupported network layer protocols.

z Networking Compatibility

Your Prestige is compatible with the major ADSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)
providers making configuration extremely simple.

z Multiplexing

The Prestige supports VC-based and LLC-based multiplexing.

z Encapsulation

The Prestige supports PPP (RFC 2364 - PPP over ATM Adaptation Layer 5) and RFC 1483 encapsulation
over ATM.

z Full Network Management

♦ Access SMT (System Management Terminal) through a telnet connection.

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z PAP and CHAP Security

The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure than PAP because the password is scrambled prior to
transmission. PAP, on the other hand, is readily available on more platforms.

z Filters

The Prestige has filtering functions that allow added network security and management.

1.3 Applications for the Prestige 642M

1.3.1 Internet Access

The Prestige is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol,
which the Internet uses exclusively. It is compatible with all major ADSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber
Line Access Multiplexer) providers. A DSLAM is a rack of ADSL line cards with data multiplexed into a
backbone network interface/connection (e.g., T1, OC3, DS3, ATM or Frame Relay). Think of it as the
equivalent of a modem rack for ADSL. A typical Internet Access application is shown below.

Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application

1.3.2 LAN to LAN Application

You can use the Prestige to connect two geographically dispersed networks over the ADSL line. A typical
LAN-to-LAN application for your Prestige is shown as follows.

1-2 Getting to Know Your ADSL Bridge

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Figure 1-2 LAN-to-LAN Application

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Chapter 2

Hardware Installation & Initial Setup

This chapter describes the physical features of the Prestige

and how to make the cable connections

2.1 Front Panel LEDs of the P642M

The LED indicators on the front panel indicate the operational status of the Prestige. The table below the
figure describes the LED functions:

Figure 2-1 Front Panel of the P642M

Table 2-1 Front Panel LED Description

PWR

SYS

LAN 10M

LAN 100M

ADSL

The PWR (power) LED is on when power is applied to the Prestige.

A steady on SYS (system) LED indicates the Prestige is on and functioning
properly while an off SYS LED indicates that the system is not ready or has
malfunctioned. The system is rebooting when the SYS LED is blinking.
A steady light indicates a 10Mb Ethernet connection. The LED will blink when
data is sent/received.
A steady light indicates a 100Mb Ethernet connection. The LED will blink when
data is sent/received.
The ADSL LED is on when the Prestige is connected successfully to a DSLAM.
The LED blinks when data is sent/received. The LED is off when the link is down.

.

2.2 Rear Panel and Connections of the P642M

The following figure shows the rear panel connectors of your Prestige.

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel and Connections of the P642M

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Step 1.

Connect the Prestige directly to the wall jack using the included ADSL cable. Connect a microfilter(s) (see
Figure 2-4 Connecting a Microfilter) between the wall jack and your telephone(s). Microfilter(s) act as low
pass filters (voice transmission takes place in the 0 to 4KHz bandwidth). A Mircrofilter is an optional
purchase.

Step 2.

Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T networks use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors that
look like a bigger telephone plug with 8 pins. Use the crossover cable (red tag) to connect your Prestige to a
computer directly. Use straight through Ethernet cable (white tag) to connect to an external hub and then
connect one end of a straight through Ethernet cable (white tag) from the hub to the NIC on the workstation.

Connecting the ADSL Line

Connecting a Workstation to the Prestige 10/100M LAN port

Step 3. Connecting the Power Adapter to your Prestige

Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your Prestige.

Step 4.

For the initial configuration of your Prestige, you need to use terminal emulator software on a workstation
and connect it to the Prestige through the console port. Connect the 9-pin end of the console cable (9-pin to
25-pin console cable supplied) to the console port of the Prestige and the 25-pin end to a serial port (COM1,
COM2 or other COM port) of your workstation. You can use an extension RS-232 cable if the enclosed
one is too short.

Connecting the Console Port

2.3 Additional Installation Requirements

In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need
before you can install and use your Prestige. These requirements include:

z A computer with Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T NIC (Network Interface Card).
z A computer equipped with communications software (for example, Hyper Terminal in Win95)

configured to the following parameters:

¾ VT100 terminal emulation.
¾ 9600 Baud rate.
¾ No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit.
¾ Flow Control set to None

After the Prestige has been successfully connected to your network, you can make future changes to the
configuration through telnet application.

2.4 Connecting a POTS Splitter

This is for the Prestige following the Full Rate (G.dmt) standard only. One major difference between
ADSL and dial-up modems is the optional telephone splitter. This device keeps the telephone and ADSL
signals separated, giving them the capability to provide simultaneous Internet access and telephone service
on the same line. Splitters also eliminate the destructive interference conditions caused by telephone sets.
The purchase of a POTS splitter is optional.
Noise generated from a telephone in the same frequency range as the ADSL signal can be disruptive to the
ADSL signal. In addition the impedance of a telephone when off-hook may be so low that it shunts the

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strength of the ADSL signal. A POTS splitter will filter the telephone signals before combining the ADSL
and telephone signals transmitted and received. The issues of noise and impedance are eliminated with a
single POTS splitter installation.
A telephone splitter is easy to install as shown in the following figure.

Prestige

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Wall
Jack

POTS Splitter

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Figure 2-3 Connecting a POTS Splitter
Step 1. Connect the side labeled “Phone” to your telephone.
Step 2. Connect the side labeled “Modem” to your Prestige.
Step 3. Connect the side labeled “Line” to the telephone wall jack.

2.5 Telephone Microfilters

Telephone voice transmissions take place in the lower frequency range, 0 - 4KHz, while ADSL
transmissions take place in the higher bandwidth range, above 4KHz. A microfilter acts as a low-pass filter,
for your telephone, to ensure that ADSL transmissions do not interfere with your telephone voice
transmissions. . The purchase of a telephone microfilter is optional.

Step 1. Connect a phone cable from the wall jack to the single jack end of the Y- Connector.
Step 2. Connect a cable from the double jack end of the Y-Connector to the “wall side” of the

microfilter.

Step 3. Connect another cable from the double jack end of the Y-Connector to the Prestige.
Step 4. Connect the “phone side” of the microfilter to your telephone as shown in the following figure.

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Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge

Prestige

Wall
Jack

Y -CONNECTOR

Microfilter

Wall
Side

Phone
Side

Figure 2-4 Connecting a Microfilter

2.6 Special Note for P642M ISDN Users.

Please note that section 2.4 “Connecting a POTS Splitter” and sections 2.5 “Telephone Microfilters” of
this User’s Guide do not apply for P642M ISDN users.

The following is an example installation for the Prestige with ISDN.

Figure 2-5 P642M with ISDN

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Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge

2.7 Power Up Your Prestige

At this point, you should have connected the console port, the ADSL line, the Ethernet port and the power
port to the appropriate devices or lines. You can now apply power to the Prestige by turning the switch on.

Step 1.

When you power on your Prestige, it performs several internal tests as well as line initialization. After the
initialization, the Prestige asks you to press [Enter] to continue, as shown below.

Step 2.

The login screen appears after you press [Enter], prompting you to type in your password, as shown below.
For your first login, enter the default password 1234. As you type the password, the screen displays a (X)
for each character you type.
Please note that if there is no activity for longer than 5 minutes after you log in, your Prestige will
automatically log you out and will display a blank screen. If you see a blank screen, press [Enter] to bring
up the login screen again.

Initial Screen

Copyright (c) 1994 - 2000 ZyXEL Communications Corp.
initialize ch =0, ethernet address: 00:a0:c5:01:23:45

HWSAR (FPGA) : programming (11969) ... done
HWSAR (FPGA) : testing ... done

Wan Channel init ........ done

Loading ADSL modem F/W
.……………………………………………………………………………………………………done
Press ENTER to continue...

Figure 2-6 Power-On Display

Entering Password

Enter Password : XXXX

Figure 2-7 Login Screen

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Prestige 642M Series ADSL Bridge

2.7.1 Prestige 642M SMT Menu Overview

The following figure gives you an overview of the various SMT menu screens of your Prestige.

Figure 2-8 Prestige 642M SMT Menu Overview

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