ZyXEL Prestige 643 User Manual

Prestige 643

ADSL Router

User's Guide

Version 2.50

February 2002

Prestige 643 ADSL Router

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Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

♦ This device may not cause harmful interference.

♦ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operations.

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 commercial environment. 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.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice 1

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded RS-232 cables are required to be used to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15, and it is the
responsibility of the user to provide and use shielded RS-232 cables.Certifications

Certifications

Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com.

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period,
and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship
and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components
without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the
product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re­manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL.
This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of
God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect
or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center; refer to the separate Warranty
Card for your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It
is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or
those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer
will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the
corresponding return address, Postage Paid (USA and territories only). If the customer desires some other
return destination beyond the U.S. borders, the customer shall bear the cost of the return shipment. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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Customer Support

Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.

• Product model and serial number.

• Information in Menu 24.2.1 – System Information.

• Warranty Information.

• Date that you received your device.

• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

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Table of Contents

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement .................................................iv

ZyXEL Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................v

Customer Support ......................................................................................................................................vi

List of Figures............................................................................................................................................xiii

List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................xvii

Preface .......................................................................................................................................................xix

What is DSL? ............................................................................................................................................xxi

GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................................... I

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your P643 ADSL Internet Access Router............................................... 1-1

1.1 Prestige 643 ADSL Internet Access Router............................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Features of the Prestige 643 ....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Applications for the Prestige 643............................................................................................... 1-4

1.3.1 Internet Access................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.3.2 LAN to LAN Application................................................................................................... 1-5

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

2.1 Front Panel LEDs of the P643.................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Rear Panel and Connections of the Prestige 643........................................................................ 2-2

2.3 Additional Installation Requirements.........................................................................................2-3

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

2.5 Telephone Microfilters............................................................................................................... 2-4

2.6 Turning on Your Prestige........................................................................................................... 2-5

2.6.1 Prestige 643 SMT Menu Overview.................................................................................... 2-7

2.7 Navigating the SMT Interface.................................................................................................... 2-8

2.7.1 System Management Terminal Interface Summary ........................................................... 2-9

2.8 Changing the System Password ............................................................................................... 2-10

2.9 General Setup........................................................................................................................... 2-10

2.10 Ethernet Setup.......................................................................................................................... 2-11

2.10.1 General Ethernet Setup..................................................................................................... 2-12

2.11 Protocol Dependent Ethernet Setup ......................................................................................... 2-12

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

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

3.2 LANs and WANs ....................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2.1 LANs, WANs and the Prestige........................................................................................... 3-1

3.3 TCP/IP Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.3.1 IP Address and Subnet Mask.............................................................................................. 3-2

3.3.2 Private IP Addresses........................................................................................................... 3-3

3.3.3 RIP Setup ........................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.3.4 DHCP Configuration.......................................................................................................... 3-4

3.4 IP Multicast ................................................................................................................................ 3-5

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3.5 IP Policies ...................................................................................................................................3-5

3.6 IP Alias .......................................................................................................................................3-5

IP Alias Setup .....................................................................................................................................3-6

3.7 Route IP Setup ............................................................................................................................3-8

3.8 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup and DHCP..............................................................................................3-8

3.9 VPI & VCI................................................................................................................................3-11

3.10 Multiplexing..............................................................................................................................3-11

3.10.1 VC-based multiplexing .....................................................................................................3-11

3.10.2 LLC-based multiplexing ...................................................................................................3-11

3.11 Encapsulation............................................................................................................................3-11

3.11.1 ENET ENCAP ..................................................................................................................3-11

3.11.2 PPP over Ethernet .............................................................................................................3-12

3.11.3 PPP.................................................................................................................................... 3-12

3.11.4 RFC 1483..........................................................................................................................3-12

3.12 IP Address Assignment.............................................................................................................3-12

3.12.1 Using PPP or PPPoE Encapsulation .................................................................................3-12

3.12.2 Using RFC 1483 Encapsulation........................................................................................3-12

3.12.3 Using ENET ENCAP Encapsulation ................................................................................3-12

3.13 Internet Access Configuration ..................................................................................................3-13

3.14 Single User Account .................................................................................................................3-15

3.14.1 Advantages of SUA ..........................................................................................................3-15

3.14.2 Single User Account Configuration ..................................................................................3-16

3.15 Multiple Servers behind SUA...................................................................................................3-17

3.15.1 Configuring a Server behind SUA....................................................................................3-18

ADVANCED APPLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... II

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 and Multiplexing Scenarios.........................................................................4-2

4.1.3 Outgoing Authentication Protocol ......................................................................................4-5

4.1.4 Editing PPP Options ...........................................................................................................4-5

4.1.5 Remote Node Filter.............................................................................................................4-6

Chapter 5 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration....................................................................................5-1

5.1 LAN-to-LAN Application...........................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Editing TCP/IP Options ......................................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Static Route Setup............................................................................................................... 5-6

Chapter 6 IPX Configuration..................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 IPX Network Environment .........................................................................................................6-1

6.1.1 Network and Node Number ................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1.2 Frame Types........................................................................................................................6-1

6.1.3 External Network Number..................................................................................................6-2

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6.1.4 Internal Network Number .................................................................................................. 6-2

6.2 Prestige 643 in an IPX Environment.......................................................................................... 6-3

6.2.1 Prestige 643 on LAN With Server...................................................................................... 6-3

6.2.2 Prestige 643 on LAN Without Server ................................................................................ 6-3

6.3 IPX Ethernet Setup..................................................................................................................... 6-3

6.4 LAN-to-LAN Application With Novell IPX.............................................................................. 6-4

6.4.1 IPX Remote Node Setup .................................................................................................... 6-5

6.4.2 IPX Static Route Setup....................................................................................................... 6-7

Chapter 7 Bridging Setup ....................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Bridging in General.................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Bridge Ethernet Setup ................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2.1 Remote Node Bridging Setup............................................................................................. 7-2

7.2.2 Bridge Static Route Setup ..................................................................................................7-4

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................... III

Chapter 8 Filter Configuration .............................................................................................................. 8-1

8.1 About Filtering........................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1.1 The Filter Structure of the Prestige .................................................................................... 8-2

8.2 Configuring a Filter Set.............................................................................................................. 8-4

8.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu .............................................................................................. 8-6

8.2.2 Configuring a Filter Rule ................................................................................................... 8-8

8.2.3 TCP/IP Filter Rule.............................................................................................................. 8-9

8.2.4 Generic Filter Rule ........................................................................................................... 8-13

8.2.5 Novell IPX Filter Rule .....................................................................................................8-15

8.3 Example Filter.......................................................................................................................... 8-17

8.4 Filter Types and SUA............................................................................................................... 8-19

8.5 Applying a Filter and Factory Defaults.................................................................................... 8-20

8.5.1 LAN traffic....................................................................................................................... 8-21

8.5.2 Remote Node Filters......................................................................................................... 8-21

Chapter 9 SNMP Configuration............................................................................................................. 9-1

9.1 About SNMP.............................................................................................................................. 9-1

9.2 Configuring SNMP .................................................................................................................... 9-1

Chapter 10 System Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 System Status ........................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.2 System Information and Console Port Speed........................................................................... 10-3

10.2.1 System Information.......................................................................................................... 10-3

10.2.2 Console Port Speed .......................................................................................................... 10-4

10.3 Log and Trace .......................................................................................................................... 10-5

10.3.1 Viewing Error Log ........................................................................................................... 10-5

10.3.2 Syslog And Accounting.................................................................................................... 10-6

10.4 Diagnostic ................................................................................................................................ 10-9

10.5 Filename Conventions............................................................................................................ 10-10

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10.6 Backup Configuration.............................................................................................................10-11

10.7 Restore Configuration.............................................................................................................10-12

10.8 Upload Firmware ....................................................................................................................10-13

10.8.1 Upload Router Firmware ................................................................................................10-14

10.8.2 Uploading Router Configuration File .............................................................................10-15

10.8.3 TFTP Transfer.................................................................................................................10-16

Using the FTP Command from the DOS Prompt ...........................................................................10-16

10.8.4 Boot Module Commands ................................................................................................10-18

10.9 Command Interpreter Mode....................................................................................................10-19

10.10 Boot Module Commands ....................................................................................................10-19

10.11 Time and Date Setting.........................................................................................................10-20

10.11.1 How often does the Prestige update the time? ............................................................10-20

Chapter 11 Remote Management Control............................................................................................11-1

11.1.1 Remote Management Limitations.....................................................................................11-2

Chapter 12 Internal SPTGEN...............................................................................................................12-1

12.1 The Configuration Text File Format......................................................................................... 12-1

12.1.1 Internal SPTGEN File Modification - Important Points to Remember.............................12-2

12.2 Internal SPTGEN FTP Download Example..............................................................................12-3

12.3 Internal SPTGEN FTP Upload Example ..................................................................................12-4

Chapter 13 IP Policy Routing................................................................................................................13-1

13.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................13-1

13.1.1 Benefits .............................................................................................................................13-1

13.1.2 Routing Policy ..................................................................................................................13-1

13.1.3 IP Policy Routing Setup....................................................................................................13-2

13.2 Applying an IP Policy...............................................................................................................13-5

13.2.1 Ethernet IP Policies........................................................................................................... 13-5

Remote Node IP Routing Policies ....................................................................................................13-6

Chapter 14 Call Scheduling ...................................................................................................................14-1

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................................................IV

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................15-1

15.1 Problems Starting Up the Prestige ............................................................................................15-1

15.2 Problems With the WAN Interface........................................................................................... 15-1

15.3 Problems with the LAN Interface.............................................................................................15-2

15.4 Problems Connecting to a Remote Node or ISP.......................................................................15-2

PPPOE......................................................................................................................................................... A

Virtual Circuit Topology ............................................................................................................................ C

Example Internal SPTGEN Screens ......................................................................................................... E

Glossary....................................................................................................................................................... Q

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... AA

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application ......................................................................................................... 1-5

Figure 1-2 LAN-to-LAN Application............................................................................................................ 1-5

Figure 2-1 Prestige 643 Front Panel............................................................................................................... 2-1

Figure 2-2 Prestige 643 Rear Panel................................................................................................................ 2-2

Figure 2-3 Connecting a POTS Splitter ......................................................................................................... 2-4

Figure 2-4 Connecting a Microfilter .............................................................................................................. 2-5

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

Figure 2-6 Login Screen................................................................................................................................. 2-6

Figure 2-7 Prestige 643 SMT Menu Overview .............................................................................................. 2-7

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

Figure 2-9 Menu 23 - System Password ...................................................................................................... 2-10

Figure 2-10 Menu 1 - General Setup.............................................................................................................2-11

Figure 2-11 Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup........................................................................................................... 2-12

Figure 2-12 Menu 3.1 - General Ethernet Setup .......................................................................................... 2-12

Figure 3-1 LAN & WAN IPs ......................................................................................................................... 3-2

Figure 3-2 Physical Network.......................................................................................................................... 3-6

Figure 3-3 Partitioned Logical Networks....................................................................................................... 3-6

Figure 3-4 Menu 3.2 - TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup............................................................................. 3-6

Figure 3-5 Menu 3.2.1 - IP Alias Setup ......................................................................................................... 3-7

Figure 3-6 Menu 1 - General Setup................................................................................................................ 3-8

Figure 3-7 Menu 3.2 - TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup............................................................................. 3-9

Figure 3-8 Internet Access Setup ................................................................................................................. 3-14

Figure 3-9 Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup.................................................................................................. 3-16

Figure 3-10 Single User Account Topology................................................................................................. 3-18

Figure 3-11 Menu 15 - SUA Server Setup: Multiple Server Configuration................................................. 3-19

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

Figure 4-2 Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile................................................................................................ 4-3

Figure 4-3 Menu 11.2 - Remote Node PPP Options ...................................................................................... 4-6

Figure 4-4 Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filter.................................................................................................. 4-7

Figure 4-5 Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filter (PPPoE Encapsulation)............................................................ 4-7

Figure 5-1 TCP/IP LAN-to-LAN Application............................................................................................... 5-1

Figure 5-2 Menu 11.3 for VC-based Multiplexing......................................................................................... 5-2

Figure 5-3 Menu 11.3 for LLC-based Multiplexing....................................................................................... 5-3

Figure 5-4 Sample IP Addresses for a TCPI/IP LAN-to-LAN Connection................................................... 5-4

Figure 5-5 Sample Static Routing Topology.................................................................................................. 5-7

Figure 5-6 Menu 12 - Static Route Setup....................................................................................................... 5-7

Figure 5-7 Menu 12.1 - IP Static Route Setup ............................................................................................... 5-7

Figure 5-8 Edit IP Static Route ...................................................................................................................... 5-8

Figure 6-1 NetWare Network Numbers ......................................................................................................... 6-2

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Figure 6-2 Prestige in an IPX Environment....................................................................................................6-3

Figure 6-3 Menu 3.3 - Novell IPX Ethernet Setup .........................................................................................6-4

Figure 6-4 LAN-to-LAN Application With Novell IPX.................................................................................6-5

Figure 6-5 Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Novell IPX Options ...........................................................................6-6

Figure 6-6 Menu 12 - Static Route Setup ....................................................................................................... 6-7

Figure 6-7 Menu12.2 - IPX Static Route Setup..............................................................................................6-8

Figure 6-8 Menu 12.2.1 - Edit IPX Static Route............................................................................................. 6-8

Figure 7-1 Menu 3.4 - Bridge Ethernet Setup.................................................................................................7-1

Figure 7-2 Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options......................................................................7-3

Figure 7-3 Bridge Static Route Setup .............................................................................................................7-4

Figure 7-4 Menu 12.3.1 - Edit Bridge Static Route........................................................................................7-4

Figure 8-1 Outgoing Packet Filtering Process ................................................................................................8-1

Figure 8-2 Filter Rule Process ........................................................................................................................8-3

Figure 8-3 Menu 21 - Filter Setup ..................................................................................................................8-4

Figure 8-4 NetBIOS_WAN Filter Rules Summary.........................................................................................8-5

Figure 8-5 NetBIOS_LAN Filter Rules Summary..........................................................................................8-5

Figure 8-6 Telnet_WAN Filter Rules Summary..............................................................................................8-5

Figure 8-7 PPPoE Filter Rules Summary .......................................................................................................8-6

Figure 8-8 FTP_WAN Filter Rules Summary.................................................................................................8-6

Figure 8-9 Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule.................................................................................................8-9

Figure 8-10 Executing an IP Filter................................................................................................................8-12

Figure 8-11 Generic Filter Rule....................................................................................................................8-13

Figure 8-12 IPX Filter Rule..........................................................................................................................8-15

Figure 8-13 Telnet Filter Example ................................................................................................................8-17

Figure 8-14 Example Filter – Menu 21.3.1...................................................................................................8-18

Figure 8-15 Example Filter Rules Summary - Menu 21.3............................................................................8-19

Figure 8-16 Protocol and Device Filter Sets.................................................................................................8-20

Figure 8-17 Filtering LAN Traffic ................................................................................................................8-21

Figure 8-18 Filtering Remote Node Traffic (PPPoE Encapsulation)............................................................8-22

Figure 9-1 Menu 22 - SNMP Configuration...................................................................................................9-1

Figure 10-1 Menu 24 - System Maintenance................................................................................................10-1

Figure 10-2 Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status................................................................................10-2

Figure 10-3 Menu 24.2 - System Information and Console Port Speed .......................................................10-3

Figure 10-4 Menu 24.2.1 - System Maintenance - Information....................................................................10-4

Figure 10-5 Menu 24.2.2 - System Maintenance - Console Port Speed .......................................................10-5

Figure 10-6 Log and Trace ...........................................................................................................................10-5

Figure 10-7 Examples of Error and Information Messages ..........................................................................10-6

Figure 10-8 Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - Syslog and Accounting..................................................10-6

Figure 10-9 Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic ........................................................................10-9

Figure 10-10 Backup Configuration........................................................................................................... 10-11

Figure 10-11 HyperTerminal Screen........................................................................................................... 10-11

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Figure 10-12 Successful Backup................................................................................................................ 10-12

Figure 10-13 Restore Configuration .......................................................................................................... 10-12

Figure 10-14 HyperTerminal Screen.......................................................................................................... 10-13

Figure 10-15 Successful Restoration.......................................................................................................... 10-13

Figure 10-16 Menu 24.7 – System Maintenance – Upload Firmware ....................................................... 10-14

Figure 10-17 Menu 24.7.1 – Uploading Router Firmware......................................................................... 10-14

Figure 10-18 Menu 24.7.2 – System Maintenance – Upload Router Configuration File........................... 10-15

Figure 10-19 Sample FTP Session............................................................................................................. 10-17

Figure 10-20 Option to Enter Debug Mode ............................................................................................... 10-18

Figure 10-21 Boot Module Commands...................................................................................................... 10-19

Figure 10-22 Command Mode................................................................................................................... 10-19

Figure 10-23 Boot module commands....................................................................................................... 10-20

Figure 10-24 System Maintenance - Time and Date Setting...................................................................... 10-21

Figure 11-1 Menu 24.11 – Remote Management Control.............................................................................11-1

Figure 12-1 Configuration Text File Format — Column Descriptions ........................................................ 12-2

Figure 12-2 Invalid Parameter Entered — Command Line Example .......................................................... 12-3

Figure 12-3 Valid Parameter Entered — Command Line Example............................................................. 12-3

Figure 12-4 Internal SPTGEN FTP Download Example............................................................................. 12-3

Figure 12-5 Internal SPTGEN FTP Upload Example.................................................................................. 12-4

Figure 13-1 IP Routing Policy Setup ........................................................................................................... 13-2

Figure 13-2 Menu 25 - IP Routing Policy Summary ................................................................................... 13-3

Figure 13-3 IP Routing Policy ..................................................................................................................... 13-4

Figure 13-4 Menu 3.2 - General Ethernet Setup .......................................................................................... 13-6

Figure 13-5 Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options................................................................. 13-6

Figure 14-1 Schedule Setup ......................................................................................................................... 14-1

Figure 14-2 Schedule Set Setup .................................................................................................................. 14-2

Figure 14-3 Applying Schedule Set(s) to A Remote Node .......................................................................... 14-3

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List of Tables

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

Table 2-2 Main Menu Commands.................................................................................................................. 2-8

Table 2-3 Main Menu Summary .................................................................................................................... 2-9

Table 2-4 General Setup Menu Fields...........................................................................................................2-11

Table 3-1 IP Alias Setup Menu Fields............................................................................................................ 3-7

Table 3-2 DHCP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields ............................................................................................... 3-9

Table 3-3 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields ............................................................................................ 3-10

Table 3-4 Internet Account Information....................................................................................................... 3-13

Table 3-5 Internet Access Setup Menu Fields.............................................................................................. 3-14

Table 3-6 Single User Account Menu Fields ............................................................................................... 3-17

Table 3-7 Services vs. Port Number............................................................................................................. 3-19

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

Table 4-2 Remote Node PPP Options Menu Fields ....................................................................................... 4-6

Table 5-1 TCP/IP-Related Fields in Remote Node Profile ............................................................................ 5-4

Table 5-2 TCP/IP Remote Node Configuration ............................................................................................. 5-5

Table 5-3 Edit IP Static Route Menu Fields................................................................................................... 5-8

Table 6-1 Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Fields .................................................................................................. 6-4

Table 6-2 Remote Node Novell IPX Options................................................................................................. 6-6

Table 6-3 Edit IPX Static Route Menu Fields ................................................................................................ 6-8

Table 7-1 Bridge Ethernet Setup Menu - Handle IPX Field Configuration ................................................... 7-2

Table 7-2 Remote Node Network Layer Options........................................................................................... 7-3

Table 7-3 Edit Bridge Static Route Menu Fields............................................................................................ 7-5

Table 8-1 Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu................................................................ 8-7

Table 8-2 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP ......................................................................................... 8-8

Table 8-3 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IPX ...................................................................................... 8-8

Table 8-4 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GEN..................................................................................... 8-8

Table 8-5 TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields .................................................................................................... 8-9

Table 8-6 Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields.................................................................................................. 8-14

Table 8-7 IPX Filter Rule Menu Fields ........................................................................................................ 8-15

Table 8-8 Input, Output and Call Filter Sets ................................................................................................ 8-20

Table 9-1 SNMP Configuration Menu Fields ................................................................................................ 9-2

Table 10-1 System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields ................................................................................ 10-2

Table 10-2 Fields in System Maintenance - Information ............................................................................. 10-4

Table 10-3 System Maintenance Menu Syslog Parameters.......................................................................... 10-7

Table 10-4 System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic.................................................................................... 10-10

Table 10-5 Filename Conventions.............................................................................................................. 10-10

Table 10-6 Third Party FTP Clients – General Fields ................................................................................ 10-17

Table 10-7 Time and Date Setting Fields ................................................................................................... 10-21

Table 11-1 Menu 24.11 – Remote Management Control ..............................................................................11-1

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Table 13-1 IP Routing Policy Summary .......................................................................................................13-3

Table 13-2 IP Routing Policy........................................................................................................................13-4

Table 14-1 Schedule Set Setup Fields...........................................................................................................14-2

Table 15-1 Troubleshooting the Start-Up of your Prestige ........................................................................... 15-1

Table 15-2 Troubleshooting the ADSL connection ......................................................................................15-1

Table 15-3 Troubleshooting the LAN Interface ............................................................................................15-2

Table 15-4 Troubleshooting a Connection to a Remote Node or ISP...........................................................15-2

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Prestige 643 ADSL Internet Access Router.

Don’t forget to register your Prestige (fast, easy online registration at

www.zyxel.com) for free future product updates and information.

The Prestige 643 is an ADSL router used for Internet/LAN access via an ADSL line.

The P643 can run maximum upstream transmission rates of 640Kbps and maximum downstream
transmission rates of 8Mbps. The actual rate depends on the copper category of your telephone wire,
distance from the central office and the type of ADSL service subscribed to. See the sections below for
more background information on DSL and ADSL.

The P643'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 to configure. All functions of the Prestige are software configurable via
the SMT (System Management Terminal).

About This User's Guide

This user's guide covers all aspects of the Prestige 643 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 643 for various applications.

Related Documentation

This information may also be viewed at our website (http://www.zyxel.com/). The website FAQs and Notes
are periodically updated as new information becomes available.

¾ Supporting Disk

More detailed information and examples can be found in our included disk (as well as on the
zyxel.com web site). This disk contains information on configuring your Prestige for Internet
Access, general and advanced FAQs, Application Notes, Troubleshooting, a reference for CI
Commands/bundled software and information on installing and using the Prestige Windows-based
Internet Access configuration wizard.

¾ Read Me First

Our Read Me First document is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains a
detailed easy-to-follow connection diagram, default settings, handy checklists and information on
setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.

¾ Packing List Card

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The Packing List Card lists all items that should have come in the package.

¾ Glossary

Please refer to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms.

¾ ZyXEL Web Site

The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com contains additional support documentation.

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.

• We will refer to the Prestige 643 ADSL router as the Prestige 643, P643 or simply the Prestige from
now on.

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

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P643 ADSL Router

What is DSL?

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology enhances the data capacity of the existing twisted-pair wire that
runs between the local telephone company switching offices and 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, but now 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. That means that users who are beyond a certain
distance from the telephone company’s central office 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 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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Getting Started

PPaarrtt II::

GETTING STARTED

This part is structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect, install and set up your

Prestige to operate on your network and to access the Internet. Described are Key Features and

Applications, Hardware Installation, Initial Setup and Internet Access.

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your P643 ADSL

Internet Access Router

This chapter describes the key features and applications of your Prestige.

1.1 Prestige 643 ADSL Internet Access Router

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

1.2 Features of the Prestige 643

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

z 4-Port Switch

A combination of switch and router makes your Prestige a cost-effective and viable network solution. A 4­port bandwidth-sensitive 10/100Mbps switch provides greater network efficiency than traditional hubs
because the bandwidth is dedicated and not shared. An unlimited number of computers may be connected
to your Prestige by adding other hubs - should your LAN consist of more than 4 computers.

z High Speed Internet Access

Your Prestige ADSL router can support downstream transmission rates of up to 8Mbps and upstream
transmission rates of 1024 Kbps. Your Prestige also supports rate management; rate management allows
ADSL subscribers to select an Internet access speed that best suits their needs and budgets.

z PPPoE Support (RFC2516)

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) emulates a Dial-Up connection. It allows your ISP to use
their existing network configuration with newer broadband technologies such as ADSL. The PPPoE driver
on the Prestige is transparent to the computers on the LAN, which see only Ethernet and are not aware of
PPPoE thus saving you from having to manage PPPoE clients on individual computers.

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z Internal SPTGEN

Internal SPTGEN (System Parameter Table Generator) lets you configure, save and upload multiple menus
at the same time using just one configuration text file - eliminating the need to navigate and configure
individual SMT menus for each Prestige.

Versions of Internal SPTGEN differ by Prestige model.

z Transmission Rate Standards

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♦ Supports Multi-Mode standard (ANSI T1.413, Issue 2; G.dmt(G.992.1); G.lite(G992.2))

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♦ Full-Rate (ANSI T1.413, Issue 2; G.dmt(G.992.1)) with line rate support of up to 8Mbps

downstream and 1024kbps upstream.

♦ G.lite (G.992.2) with line rate support of up to 1.5Mbps downstream and 512Kbps upstream.

z IP Alias

IP Alias allows you to partition a physical network into logical networks over the same Ethernet interface.
The Prestige supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the
Prestige itself as the gateway for each LAN network.

z IP Multicast

Traditionally, IP packets are transmitted in two ways: unicast or broadcast. Multicast is a third way to
deliver IP packets to a group of hosts. IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) is the protocol used to
support multicast groups. The latest version is version 2 (see RFC2236). Both versions 1 and 2 are
supported by the Prestige

z IP Policy Routing (IPPR)

Traditionally, routing is based on the destination address only and the router takes the shortest path to
forward a packet. IP Policy Routing (IPPR) provides a mechanism to override the default routing behavior
and alter the packet forwarding based on the policy defined by the network administrator.

z 10/100M Auto-negotiation Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface

This auto-negotiation feature allows the Prestige to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and adjust
appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either
half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.

z Protocols Supported

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) network layer protocol.

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Depends on firmware release version.

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

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SUA™ (Single User Account) and NAT (Network Address Translation).

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z Multiple Protocol Support

♦ Novel IPX (Internetwork Packet eXchange) network layer protocol.

♦ Transparently bridging for unsupported network layer protocols.

z Remote Management Control

Remote management control allows you to manage Telnet, Web and FTP services. You can customize the
service port, access interface, and the secured client IP address to enhance security and flexibility.

z DHCP Support

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual clients (computers) to obtain the
TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The Prestige has built-in DHCP server
capability enabled by default. It can assign IP addresses, an IP default gateway and DNS servers to DHCP
clients. The Prestige can now also act as a surrogate DHCP server (DHCP Relay) where it relays IP address
assignment from the actual real DHCP server to the clients.

z Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuits) Support

Your Prestige supports up to 8 PVC’s.

z Networking Compatibility

Your Prestige is compatible with the major ADSL DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)
providers, making configuration as simple as possible for you.

z Multiplexing

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

z Encapsulation

The Prestige Series supports PPP (RFC 2364 - PPP over ATM Adaptation Layer 5), RFC 1483
encapsulation over ATM, MAC encapsulated routing as well as PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516).

z NAT/SUA for Single-IP-address Internet Access

The Prestige's SUA (Single User Account) feature allows multiple-user Internet access for the cost of a
single IP account. SUA supports popular Internet applications such as MS traceroute, CuSeeMe, IRC,
RealAudio, VDOLive, Quake, and PPTP. No configuration is needed to support these applications.

Network Management

♦ Menu driven SMT (System Management Terminal) management

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♦ SNMP manageable

♦ Local SMT session via console port

♦ Remote SMT session via Telnet

z PAP and CHAP Security

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

z Filters

The Prestige's packet filtering functions allows added network security and management.

z Ease of Installation

Your Prestige is designed for quick, intuitive and easy installation.

z Housing

Your Prestige's all new compact, ventilated housing minimizes space requirements making it easy to
position anywhere in your busy office. The Prestige is easy to mount on your wall.

1.3 Applications for the Prestige 643

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.

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Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application

Internet Single User Account

For a SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) environment, your Prestige offers the Single User Account (SUA)
feature that allows multiple users on the LAN (Local Area Network) to access the Internet concurrently for
the cost of a single IP address.

1.3.2 LAN to LAN Application

You can use the Prestige to connect two geogr
LAN-to-LAN application for your Prestige is shown as follows.

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 cable connections

2.1 Front Panel LEDs of the P643

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

Figure 2-1 Prestige 643 Front Panel.

Table 2-1 Front Panel LED Description

LED NAME DESCRIPTION

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

SYS The SYS (System) LED is on when the Prestige is functioning properly.

The SYS LED blinks when the Prestige is rebooting.
The SYS LED is off when the system is not ready or has malfunctioned.

LAN 10/100M The LAN (Local Area Network) 10/100M LED is on when the Prestige has a

successful 100Mb Ethernet connection.
The LAN LED is off when the Prestige has a successful 10Mb Ethernet connection.

LIN/ACT The LIN/ACT LED is on when the Prestige has a successful Ethernet connection.

The LIN/ACT LED blinks when data is sent or received.
The LIN/ACT LED is off when the system is not ready or has malfunctioned.

ADSL The ADSL (Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line) LED is on when the Prestige is

linked successfully to a DSLAM.
The ADSL LED blinks when initializing or when data is sent/received.
The ADSL LED is off when the link is down.

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2.2 Rear Panel and Connections of the Prestige 643

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

Figure 2-2 Prestige 643 Rear Panel

Step 1: Connecting the ADSL Line

Connect the Prestige directly to the wall jack using the included ADSL cable. Connect a microfilter(s)
between the wall jack and your telephone(s). A microfilter acts as low-pass filter (voice transmission takes
place in the 0 to 4KHz bandwidth) and is an optional purchase.

Step 2: Connecting a Workstation to the Prestige 10/100M LAN port

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 straight-through cable to connect your Prestige to a
computer directly or use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect to an external hub, then connect one end of
the straight-through cable from the hub to the NIC on the workstation.

Step 3.

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

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Connecting the Power Adapter to your Prestige

Please note that the Power Switch is not available in all P643 models.

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Step 4. Connecting the Console Port

For the initial configuration of your Prestige, use terminal emulator software on a computer for configuring
your Prestige via 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.

2.3 Additional Installation Requirements

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

z A computer with an 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 Parity set to None, 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 via Telnet.

2.4 Connecting a POTS Splitter

This is for the Prestige that follows 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
strength of the ADSL signal. When a POTS splitter is installed at the entry point, where the line comes into
the home, it 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.

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