ZyXEL Communications Prestige 100L User Manual

Prestige 100L

IDSL Router

User’s Guide

Version 2.40

June, 2000

Prestige 100L IDSL Router

Prestige 100L

IDSL Router

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2000 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL
Communications Corporation.

Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.

DISCLAIMER

ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.
Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the
right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without
notice.

TRADEMARKS

Trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their
respective owners.

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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:

l This device may not cause harmful interference.
l 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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

4. 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-232C 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-232C cables.

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Information for Canadian Users

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee
that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some
cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a
certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that the compliance with the above conditions may not
prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

For their own protection, users should ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines,
and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.

CAUTION

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity

We, the Manufacturer/Importer,

ZyXEL Communications Corp.

No. 6, Innovation Road II,

Science-Based Industrial Park,

Hsinchu, Taiwan, 300 R.O.C

declare that the product

Prestige 100L

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

is in conformity with

STANDARD

• EN 50082-1

• EN 55022

• EN 61000-3-2

• EN 61000-3-3

• EN 61000-4-2

• EN 61000-4-3

• EN 61000-4-4

• EN 61000-4-5

• EN 61000-4-6

• EN 61000-4-8

• EN 61000-4-11

• ENV 50204

NOTE: The TCF file can be obtained at: ZyXEL Communications Services, GmbH.

Generic immunity standard 1997
Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and method of

measurement.
Disturbance in supply system caused by household appliances

and similar electrical equipment “Harmonics”.
Disturbance in supply system caused by household appliances

and similar electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”.
Electrostatic discharge immunity test – Basic EMC Publication 1995
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test 1995
Electrical fast transient / burst immunity test - Basic EMC

Publication
Surge immunity test 1995
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency

fields
Power magnetic test 1993
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity

tests
Electromagnetic field from digital telephones test 1995

Thaliastrasse 125a/2/2/4
A-1160 Vienna, AUSTRIA.

STANDARD ITEM

VERSION

1994

1995

1995

1995

1995

1994

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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 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 re-manufactured 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.

Online Registration

Do not forget to register your Prestige (fast, easy online registration at www.zyxel.com for free future product updates
and information.

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Customer Support

If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications
Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways:

METHOD

REGION

WORLDWIDE

NORTH

AMERICA

SCANDINAVIA

AUSTRIA

GERMANY

EMAIL – SUPPORT TELEPHONE WEB SITE

EMAIL – SALES FAX FTP SITE

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

[phone] www.zyxel.com

www.europe.zyxel.com

m
[e-mail] [phone] ftp.europe.zyxel.com
[e-mail] [phone]

www.zyxel.com

800-255-4101

[e-mail] [phone] ftp.zyxel.com
[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.dk

[e-mail] [phone] ftp.zyxel.dk
[e-mail] [phone]

www.zyxel.at

0810-1-ZyXEL
0810-1-99935

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[phone]

[phone]
0180-5213247

Tech Support hotline

0180-5099935

RMA/Repair hotline

ftp.zyxel.at

Note: for Austrian users with *.at

domain only!

www.zyxel.de

[e-mail] [phone] ftp.europe.zyxel.com

REGULAR MAIL

ZyXEL Communications

Corp., 6 Innovation Road II,

Science-Based Industrial

Park, HsinChu, Taiwan.

ZyXEL Communications Inc.,

1650 Miraloma Avenue,

Placentia, CA 92870, U.S.A.

ZyXEL Communications A/S,

Columbusvej 5, 2860

Soeborg, Denmark.

ZyXEL Communications

Services GmbH.,

Thaliastrasse 125a/2/2/4,

A-1160 Vienna, Austria

ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH.,

Adenauerstr. 20/A4, D-52146

Wuerselen, Germany.

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Table of Contents

Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................................... vii

Cutomer Support..................................................................................................................... ix

Table of Contents..................................................................................................................... xi

List of Figures......................................................................................................................... xv

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

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

Chapter 1 : Getting to Know Your Prestige............................................................................ 1-1

1.1 The Prestige 100L IDSL Router ................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Features of the Prestige 100L.................................................................................... 1-1

Chapter 2 : Hardware Installation and Initial Setup............................................................... 2-1

2.1 Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports.................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Front Panel LEDs............................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Prestige 100L Rear Panel and Connections............................................................... 2-2

2.3 Housing..................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 Power Up Your Prestige............................................................................................. 2-4

2.5 Navigating the SMT (System Management Terminal) Interface................................... 2-4

2.5.1 Main Menu.........................................................................................................................2-5

2.5.2 System Management Terminal Interface Summary..............................................................2-6

2.6 Changing the System Password................................................................................. 2-7

2.6.1 Resetting the Prestige ......................................................................................................... 2-7

2.7 General Setup ........................................................................................................... 2-8

2.8 IDSL Setup................................................................................................................ 2-9

2.9 Ethernet Setup........................................................................................................... 2-9

2.9.1 General Setup................................................................................................................... 2-10

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

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3.1 TCP/IP and DHCP for LAN........................................................................................ 3-1

3.1.1 Factory LAN Defaults.........................................................................................................3-1

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

3.1.3 Private IP Addresses ...........................................................................................................3-2

3.1.4 RIP (Routing Information Protocol) Setup........................................................................... 3-2

3.1.5 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Configuration .............................................3-3

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

3.3 Internet Access Setup................................................................................................ 3-6

3.4 Single User Account (SUA)........................................................................................ 3-7

3.4.1 Advantages of SUA ............................................................................................................ 3-7

3.4.2 Single User Account Configuration .....................................................................................3-8

3.5 Multiple Servers Behind the SUA............................................................................... 3-8

3.5.1 Configuring a Server Behind the SUA.................................................................................3-9

Chapter 4 : Remote Node Setup............................................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Remote Node Profile ................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 Editing PPP Options ...........................................................................................................4-3

4.2 Editing TCP/IP Options.............................................................................................. 4-3

4.3 Remote Node Filter.................................................................................................... 4-7

Chapter 5 : IP Static Route Setup .......................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 IP Static Route Setup................................................................................................. 5-2

Chapter 6 : Filter Configuration ............................................................................................. 6-1

6.1 About Filtering ........................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 The Filter Structure of the Prestige......................................................................................6-2

6.2 Configuring a Filter Set .............................................................................................. 6-4

6.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu................................................................................................6-6

6.2.2 Configuring a Filter Rule ....................................................................................................6-7

6.2.3 TCP/IP Filter Rule.............................................................................................................. 6-7

6.2.4 Generic Filter Rule............................................................................................................6-11

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6.3 Example Filter.......................................................................................................... 6-13

6.4 Applying a Filter and Factory Defaults...................................................................... 6-16

6.4.1 Ethernet Traffic ................................................................................................................ 6-16

6.4.2 Remote Node Filters ......................................................................................................... 6-16

Chapter 7 : SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)................................................. 7-1

Chapter 8 : System Security................................................................................................... 8-1

Chapter 9 : Telnet Configuration and Capabilities ................................................................ 9-1

9.1 About Telnet Configuration......................................................................................... 9-1

9.2 Telnet Capabilities...................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2.1 Single Administrator........................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2.2 System Timeout..................................................................................................................9-1

Chapter 10 : System Information and Diagnosis ................................................................. 10-1

10.1 System Status ......................................................................................................... 10-2

10.2 System Information and Console Port Speed........................................................... 10-4

10.2.1 System Information .......................................................................................................... 10-4

10.2.2 Console Port Speed........................................................................................................... 10-5

10.3 Log and Trace.......................................................................................................... 10-6

10.3.1 Viewing Error Log............................................................................................................ 10-6

10.3.2 Syslog Server ................................................................................................................... 10-7

10.4 Diagnostic................................................................................................................ 10-8

Chapter 11 : Transferring Files..............................................................................................11-1

11.1 Filename Conventions .............................................................................................. 11-1

11.2 Backup Configuration................................................................................................11-2

11.3 Restore Configuration............................................................................................... 11-2

11.4 Upload Firmware ......................................................................................................11-3

11.4.1 Uploading the Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 11-3

11.4.2 Uploading Router Configuration File................................................................................ 11-4

11.5 TFTP File Transfer....................................................................................................11-5

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11.5.1 Using the FTP command from the DOS Prompt ................................................................11-6

11.6 Command Interpreter Mode......................................................................................11-8

Chapter 12 : Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 12-1

12.1 Problems Starting Up the Prestige ........................................................................... 12-1

12.2 Problems with the LAN Interface.............................................................................. 12-2

12.3 Problems with the WAN interface............................................................................. 12-2

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

Appendix A Important Safety Instructions........................................................................... M

Appendix B Power Adapter Specifications ...........................................................................N

Index..........................................................................................................................................O

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-2 Prestige 100L Rear Panel and Connections ........................................................................2-2

Figure 2-3 Initial Screen .....................................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-4 Password Screen................................................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-5 Prestige 100L Main Menu .................................................................................................2-6

Figure 2-6 Menu 23 – System Security ...............................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-7 Menu 1 – General Setup ....................................................................................................2-8

Figure 2-8 Menu 2 – IDSL Setup........................................................................................................2-9

Figure 2-9 Menu 3 – Ethernet Setup .................................................................................................2-10

Figure 2-10 Menu 3.1 – General Ethernet Setup..................................................................................2-10

Figure 3-1 Menu 3 – Ethernet Setup Screen ........................................................................................3-4

Figure 3-2 Menu 3.2 – TCP/IP and DHCP Ethernet Setup Screen ........................................................ 3-4

Figure 3-3 Menu 4 – Internet Access Setup.........................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-4 Example of a SUA Topology.............................................................................................3-9

Figure 3-5 Multiple Server Configuration .........................................................................................3-10

Figure 4-1 Menu 11.1 – Remote Node Profile.....................................................................................4-1

Figure 4-2 Menu 11.2 – Remote Node PPP Options............................................................................4-3

Figure 4-3 Remote Node Filter ...........................................................................................................4-7

Figure 5-1 Example of an IP Static Route Setup..................................................................................5-1

Figure 5-2 Menu 12 – IP Static Route Setup........................................................................................5-2

Figure 5-3 Menu 12. 1 – Edit IP Static Route......................................................................................5-2

Figure 6-1 Outgoing Packet Filtering Process......................................................................................6-1

Figure 6-2 Filter Rule Process.............................................................................................................6-3

Figure 6-3 Menu 21.1.1 – TCP/IP Filter Rule......................................................................................6-8

Figure 6-4 Executing an IP Filter......................................................................................................6-10

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Figure 6-5 Menu 21.4.1.1 – Generic Filter Rule.................................................................................6-11

Figure 6-6 Telnet Filter Example.......................................................................................................6-13

Figure 6-7 Example Filter – Menu 21.1.1.......................................................................................... 6-14

Figure 6-8 Example Filter Rules Summary – Menu 21.1.3 .................................................................6-15

Figure 7-1 Menu 22 – SNMP Configuration........................................................................................7-1

Figure 8-1 Menu 23 – System Password ..............................................................................................8-1

Figure 9-1 Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network ........................................................................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 ................................................ 10-4

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

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

Figure 10-6 Menu 24.3 – System Maintenance – Log and Trace ..........................................................10-6

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

Figure 10-8 Menu 24.3.2 – System Maintenance – Syslog and Accounting..........................................10-7

Figure 10-9 Menu 24.4 – System Maintenance – Diagnostic................................................................ 10-8

Figure 11-1 Menu 24.5 – System Maintenance – Backup Configuration .............................................. 11-2

Figure 11-2 Menu 24.6 – System Maintenance – Restore Configuration ..............................................11-2

Figure 11-3 Menu 24.7 – System Maintenance – Upload Firmware..................................................... 11-3

Figure 11-4 Menu 24.7.1 – System Maintenance – Upload Router Firmware.......................................11-4

Figure 11-5 Menu 24.7.2 – System Maintenance – Upload Router Configuration File ..........................11-5

Figure 11-6 FTP Session Example ......................................................................................................11-6

Figure 11-7 Command Mode ..............................................................................................................11-8

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List of Tables

Table 2-1 LED Functions...................................................................................................................2-1

Table 2-2 Main Menu Commands ...................................................................................................... 2-5

Table 2-3 Main Menu Summary......................................................................................................... 2-6

Table 2-4 General Setup Menu Field ..................................................................................................2-8

Table 2-5 IDSL Setup Menu Fields .................................................................................................... 2-9

Table 3-1 LAN DHCP Setup Menu Fields..........................................................................................3-5

Table 3-2 LAN TCP/IP Setup Menu Fields.........................................................................................3-6

Table 3-3 Internet Access Setup Menu Fields ..................................................................................... 3-7

Table 3-4 Single User Account Menu Fields....................................................................................... 3-8

Table 3-5 Services as Compared to Port Number .............................................................................. 3-10

Table 4-1 Fields in Menu 11.1............................................................................................................ 4-2

Table 4-2 Fields in Menu 11.2 (PPP Options ) .................................................................................... 4-3

Table 4-3 Protocol-dependent Parameters for Remote Node Setup ......................................................4-4

Table 4-4 Remote Node Network Layer Options Menu Fields............................................................. 4-5

Table 5-1 IP Static Route Menu Fields................................................................................................ 5-3

Table 6-1 Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu.......................................................6-6

Table 6-2 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP ............................................................................... 6-7

Table 6-3 Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GEN ........................................................................... 6-7

Table 6-4 TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields.......................................................................................... 6-8

Table 6-5 Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields ....................................................................................... 6-12

Table 7-1 Fields in Menu 22 (SNMP Configuration)........................................................................... 7-2

Table 10-1 System Maintenance – Status Menu Fields.................................................................... 10-3

Table 10-2 Fields in System Maintenance....................................................................................... 10-5

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

Table 10-4 System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic .......................................................................... 10-8

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Table 11-1 Filename Conventions ................................................................................................... 11-1

Table 11-2 Third Party TFTP Clients..............................................................................................11-7

Table 11-3 Third Party TFTP Clients – General Fields ..................................................................... 11-7

Table 12-1 Troubleshooting Starting Up Your Prestige....................................................................12-1

Table 12-2 Troubleshooting the LAN Interface................................................................................12-2

Table 12-3 Troubleshooting the WAN interface...............................................................................12-2

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Preface

About Your Router

Congratulations on your purchase of the Prestige 100L IDSL Router. Do not forget to register your Prestige
(fast, easy online registration at www.zyxel.com) for free future product updates and information.
The Prestige 100L is the perfect companion to the Prestige 1600, offering inexpensive yet complete
telecommunications and internetworking solutions for your home or branch office. The Prestige is ideal for
everything from Internet access, to making LAN-to-LAN connections, to Remote Nodes. Distinguishing
features include:

q Support for a full range of networking protocols such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet

Protocol),

q Simple Network Management,
q Solid security features that give it the flexibility to provide a complete networking solution for Internet

access and business users.

Ease of Installation

The Prestige is a self-contained unit that is quick and easy to install.

Additional Installation Requirements

Your Prestige 100L is easy to install and to configure. In addition, there are other hardware and software
requirements you need before you can install and use your Prestige. These requirements include:

q IDSL service provided by local telephone company.
q An Ethernet connection to your computer.
q A computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters:

q VT100 terminal emulation.
q 9600 Baud rate (or 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200).
q No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit and no flow control.

After the Prestige has been successfully connected to your network, you can make future changes to the
configuration by using the console port or telnet.

About This User's Manual

This manual is designed to guide you through the SMT configuration of your Prestige 100L for its various
applications.

Structure of this Manual

This manual is structured as follows:
Part I. Getting Started (Chapters 1 to 3) is structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect,

install, and setup your Prestige to operate on your network and access the Internet.

Part II. Advanced Applications (Chapters 4 and 5) describe the advanced applications of your

Prestige, such as Remote Node Setup and IP Static routes.

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Part III. Advanced Management (Chapters 6 to 12) provides information on Prestige Filtering,

System Information and Diagnosis, Transferring Files and Telnet.

Part IV. Troubleshooting (Chapter 13), provides information about solving common problems as well

as some Appendices.

Regardless of your particular application, it is important that you follow the steps outlined in Chapters 1 and
2 to connect your Prestige to your LAN. You can then refer to the appropriate chapters of the manual,
depending on your applications.

Related Documentation

Ø Quick Start Manual
Our Quick Start Manual is designed to help you get your Prestige up and running right away. It contains a
detailed easy to follow connection diagram, Prestige default settings, handy checklists and information on
setting up your PC.
Ø Packing List Card
Finally, you should have a Packing List Card which lists all items that should have come with your Prestige
100L.

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

• The word “Prestige” mentioned in this User’s Guide refers to the Prestige 100L unless otherwise stated.

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Part I:

GETTING STARTED

Chapters 1 to 3 are structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect, install and setup your

Prestige to operate on your network and access the Internet.

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your Prestige

This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Prestige.

1.1 The Prestige 100L IDSL Router

The Prestige 100L is the perfect IDSL Client for the Prestige 1600, offering inexpensive yet complete
telecommunications and internetworking solutions for your home or branch office. The Prestige is ideal for
everything from Internet access, LAN-to-LAN connections or Remote Access. ZyXEL’s Prestige 100L
provides not only ease of installation and Internet access, but also a complete security solution to protect your
Intranet and efficiently manage data traffic on your network.

1.2 Features of the Prestige 100L

The following are the essential features of the Prestige 100L.

ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL)

IDSL is a digital subscriber service that uses a subset of the existing ISDN standard. It offers speed up to 128
kbps over a single twisted copper pair wire for distance up to 18,000 feet. Because IDSL uses the same
standard as ISDN, users can use the existing ISDN terminal adapters, routers and bridges for IDSL
connections. IDSL is the easiest and the least expensive to deploy among DSL technologies since a majority
of the local loops are “ISDN-ready” and thus “IDSL-ready” as well.

Full Network Management

The Prestige incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support and menu-driven network
management via an RS-232C or telnet connection. All functions of the Prestige 100L are also software
configurable via the SMT (System Management Terminal) interface. The SMT is a menu-driven interface
that you can access from a terminal emulator through the console port or over a telnet connection.

PPP Security

The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol).

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

DHCP allows you to assign dynamically and automatically IP address settings to hosts on your network.

Data Compression

The Prestige incorporates Stac Data Compression and Compression Control Protocol.

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Internet Access

The Prestige supports TCP/IP protocol. It is also compatible with other IDSL access servers manufactured by
vendors such as Ascend.

Single User Account (SUA)

This allows multiple users to access the LAN simultaneously using a single IP address. SUA address
mapping can also be used for LAN to LAN.

Integrated 4-Port Ethernet Hub

The Prestige is equipped with a built-in 4-port Ethernet 10Base-T hub. The built-in hub eliminates the need
to purchase a separate hub when building a one to four-port network. For a larger number of workstations,
additional hubs can be daisy-chained to the Prestige.

Upgrade Prestige Firmware via LAN

You can upgrade the Prestige firmware over the local LAN.

1-2 Getting to Know Your Prestige

Hardware Installation and Initial Setup

This chapter shows you how to connect the hardware and perform the initial setup.

2.1 Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports

2.1.1 Front Panel LEDs

The LEDs on the front panel indicate the operational status of the Prestige.

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Figure 2-1 Front Panel

The following table describes the LED functions:

Table 2-1 LED Functions

FUNCTION LEDs ACTIVE DESCRIPTION

Power PWR On The power is on.
System Test TST Off The system is not ready or malfunctioning.

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FUNCTION LEDs ACTIVE DESCRIPTION

Flashing The system is ready and functioning properly.

IDSL Line

64K On The Prestige is connected at 64K bps line speed.
128K On The Prestige is connected at 128K bps line speed.

Off IDSL link is not ready or failed.LNK
On IDSL link is functioning properly.

LAN 1, 2, 3, 4

Off The Ethernet port is not connected, not ready or has failed.
On The Ethernet port is connected and functioning properly.
Flashing Sending or receiving.

2.2 Prestige 100L Rear Panel and Connections

The following figure shows the rear panel of your Prestige 100L and the connection diagram.

Figure 2-2 Prestige 100L Rear Panel and Connections

2-2 Hardware Installation and Initial Setup

Prestige 100L IDSL Router

This section outlines how to connect your Prestige 100L to the LAN and the IDSL line. Refer to the above
diagram to identify all of the ports on your device when you attempt to make the various connections.

NOTE: The IDSL line and Ethernet cable are very similar to each other. It is important

that you use the correct cable for each connection; otherwise, your Prestige could be

damaged.

Connecting Your Computer and Your Prestige

For the initial configuration of your Prestige, use the provided RS-232C cable and communications
software to configure your Prestige. After your Prestige has been successfully installed, you can modify the
configuration through a console port as well as a remote telnet connection.

Step 1. Connecting an IDSL Line to Your Prestige
Plug one end of the IDSL line included in your package into the socket on the rear panel of your Prestige

labeled LINE, and the other end into the IDSL wall jack or another Prestige.

NOTE: The IDSL jack is for IDSL line connection only. Connecting it to a regular phone

line may result in damage to your Prestige.

Step 2. Connecting the RS-232C Cable to Your Prestige
One 9-25 pin adapter is included with your Prestige. To connect an RS-232C cable, connect the 9-pin end

of the cable to the console port on the back panel of the Prestige. Connect the other end to the RS-232C
cable connected to the serial port (COM1, COM2, or any other COM port) of your computer.

Step 3. Connecting an Ethernet Cable to Your Prestige
The Prestige is equipped with a 4-port hub for you to build a 10Base-T Local Area Network (LAN).

10Base-T networks use UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable and RJ-45 connectors that look like a bigger
telephone plug with 8 pins. Two types of Ethernet cables come with the package:

l Straight through cable (white tag) — connect your computers to your Prestige.
l Crossover cable (red tag) — connect your Prestige to another 10Base-T hub.

Step 4. Connecting the Power Adapter to Your Prestige
Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of your Prestige.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the Prestige, first make sure you have the correct AC

power adapter specifications (refer to the Appendix section) for your particular

region.

At this point you should have connected the RS-232C cable, the ISDN phone line, the Ethernet cable, and
the power supply.

Step 5. Powering On
You can now power on your Prestige.

2.3 Housing

Your Prestige's ventilated housing has clip-out legs that fit snugly into grooves, enabling compact, sturdy
stacking with airflow between routers. You should not stack more than 4 routers for maximum stability.

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Prestige 100L IDSL Router

Press ENTER to continue...

2.4 Power Up Your Prestige

When you power on your Prestige, it performs several internal tests and also does an IDSL line
initialization. After this initialization, your Prestige asks you to press the [Enter] key to continue as shown
on the initial screen.

Initial Screen

Copyright (c) 1994 - 2000 ZyXEL Communications Corp.
ethernet address: 00:a0:c5:01:23:45
Resetting IDSL Firmware.(2) IDSL Firmware Rev : V 09E

...............................

Figure 2-3 Initial Screen

Entering Password

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

Enter Password: XXXX

Figure 2-4 Password Screen

2.5 Navigating the SMT (System Management Terminal)

Interface

The SMT is the interface that you use to configure your Prestige.
Several operations that you should be familiar with before you attempt to modify the configuration are
listed in the following table.

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Table 2-2 Main Menu Commands

OPERATION KEYSTROKES DESCRIPTION

Move down to
another menu

Move up to a
previous menu

[Enter] key To move forward to a submenu, type in the number of the

desired submenu and press the [Enter] key.

[Esc] key Press the [Esc] key to move back to the previous menu.

Prestige 100L IDSL Router

Move to a
“hidden” menu

Move the cursor

Enter information Fill in, or

Required fields

N/A fields <N/A> Some of the fields in the SMT shows <N/A>. This symbol refers

Save your
configuration

Exit the SMT

Press [space bar]
to change No to
Yes then press
the [Enter] key

[Enter] key or
[Up]/[Down] arrow
keys

Press [space bar]
to toggle

<?>

[Enter] key Save your configuration by pressing the [Enter] key at the

Type 99, then
press the [Enter]
key.

Fields beginning with “Edit” lead to hidden menus and have a
default setting of No. Press [space bar] to change No to Yes,
then press the [Enter] key to go to a “hidden” menu.

Within a menu, press the [Enter] key to move to the next field.
You can also use the [Up]/[Down] arrow keys to move to the
previous and the next field, respectively.

You need to fill in two types of fields. The first requires you to
type in the appropriate information. The second allows you to
cycle through the available choices by pressing [space bar].

All fields with the symbol <?> must be filled in order to be able to
save the new configuration.

to an option that is Not Applicable.

message [Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel]. Saving
the data on the screen takes you, in most cases to the previous
menu.

Type “99” at the Main Menu prompt and press the [Enter] key to
exit the SMT interface.

2.5.1 Main Menu

After you enter the password, the SMT displays the Prestige 100L Main Menu, as shown in the following
figure.

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Prestige 100L IDSL Router

Enter Menu Selection Number:

Copyright (c) 1994 - 2000 ZyXEL Communications Corp.

Prestige 100L Main Menu

Getting Started Advanced Management

1. General Setup

2. WAN Port Setup

3. Ethernet Setup

4. Internet Access Setup

Advanced Applications

11. Remote Node Setup

12. Static Routing Setup

15. SUA Server Setup

21. Filter Set Configuration

22. SNMP Configuration

23. System Password

24. System Maintenance

99. Exit

Figure 2-5 Prestige 100L Main Menu

2.5.2 System Management Terminal Interface Summary

Table 2-3 Main Menu Summary

No. MENU TITLE DESCRIPTION

1 General Setup

2 WAN Port Setup Use this menu to setup the IDSL.

Use this menu to setup general information and enable routing of specific
protocols.

3 Ethernet Setup Use this menu to setup the Ethernet LAN.
4 Internet Access Setup A quick and easy way to setup Internet connection.

11 Remote Node Setup

Use this menu to setup remote node for LAN-to-LAN connection
including Internet connection. Your Prestige has only one remote node.

12 Static Routing Setup

Use this menu to setup static route for different protocols. There are four

static routes for each protocol.
15 SUA Server Setup Use this menu to specify inside servers when SUA is enabled.
21 Filter Set Configuration Use this menu to setup filters to provide security.
22 SNMP Use this menu to setup SNMP-related parameters.
23 System Security Use this menu to setup security-related parameters.
24 System Maintenance This menu provides system status, diagnostics, firmware upload, etc.
99 Exit To exit from SMT and return to the blank (initial) screen.

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