Edimax Technology Co 9561040401 WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER User Manual BR 6104WB Manual
Edimax Technology Co Ltd WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER BR 6104WB Manual
USERS MANUAL
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Wireless Broadband Router
IEEE 802.11b
11Mbps
User’s Manual
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Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
Features.............................................................................................................................. 3
Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 3
Package Content ............................................................................................................... 3
Note .................................................................................................................................... 3
Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 4
Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 4
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5
Setup Diagram...................................................................................................................6
Getting started................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1 ................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Setup .....................................................................................................................14
Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................................................... 14
Step 2) Broadband Type................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Cable Modem ............................................................................................................ 17
1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................... 18
1.3 PPPoE ........................................................................................................................ 19
1.4 PPTP .......................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 2 ................................................................................................................... 24
General Settings .............................................................................................................. 24
2.1 System ........................................................................................................................ 26
2.1.1 Time Zone............................................................................................................... 26
2.1.2 Password Settings .................................................................................................. 27
2.1.3 Remote Management............................................................................................. 28
2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 31
2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................. 32
2.2.2 Static IP Address.................................................................................................... 32
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).................................................................................. 32
2.2.4 PPTP ....................................................................................................................... 32
2.2.5 Bridge......................................................................................................................33
2.2.6 DNS ......................................................................................................................... 36
2.2.7 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 37
2.3 LAN ............................................................................................................................ 38
2.4 Wireless...................................................................................................................... 40
2.4.1 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................... 41
Active Wireless Client Table ..................................................................................... 42
2.4.2 Advanced Settings.................................................................................................. 44
2.4.3 Encryption .............................................................................................................. 46
2.4.4 Access Control........................................................................................................ 50
2.5 NAT ............................................................................................................................ 52
2.5.1 Port Forwarding .................................................................................................... 54
2.5.2 Virtual Server......................................................................................................... 56
2.5.3 Special Applications............................................................................................... 59
2.5.4 ALG Settings .......................................................................................................... 62
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2.6 Firewall ...................................................................................................................... 63
2.6.1 Access Control........................................................................................................ 64
2.6.2 URL Blocking......................................................................................................... 68
2.6.3 Hacker Prevention ................................................................................................. 70
2.6.4 DMZ ........................................................................................................................ 71
Chapter 3 ................................................................................................................... 73
Status................................................................................................................................ 73
3.1 Status and Information ............................................................................................ 74
3.2 Internet Connection.................................................................................................. 75
3.3 Device Status ............................................................................................................. 76
3.4 Security Log............................................................................................................... 77
3.5 Active DHCP Client Table ....................................................................................... 78
3.6 Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 4 ................................................................................................................... 80
Tool................................................................................................................................... 80
4.1 Configuration Tools.................................................................................................. 81
4.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 82
4.3 Reset ........................................................................................................................... 83
Appendix A .................................................................................................................. 84
Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 85
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router
is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an
ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless
Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access
the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN
ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded
with a IEEE 802.11b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless
Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and
the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the
flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.
Features
x High Internet Access throughput (50M)
x Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
x Supports up to 253 users
x Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem
x Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network
x Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
x Provides IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN access point
x Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup
x Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access
Control, Firewall, and Bridge mode.
x Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, Security Log and
Device/Connection Status
x Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes
x Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the
Internet)
Minimum Requirements
x One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
x Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
x PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher)
Package Content
x One 4-port Broadband router unit
x One Quick Installation Guide
x One User Manual CD
x One Power Adapter
x Accessories
Note
The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of
some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For
example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when
you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This
function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly
when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.
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Get to know the Broadband Router
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is
divided into three sections, LAN,WAN and Reset:
Figure 1.0
1) Local Area Network (LAN)
The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers,
hubs and switches etc.
2) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked
to the Internet.
3) Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.
1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for
less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original
configurations.
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,
press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the
factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings)
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Front Panel
On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status.
Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.
LED Light Status Description
PWR ON Router’s power supply is on
WAN 10/100M ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected
Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected
WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected
Off No WAN connection
Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
LAN 10/100M ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected
(Port 1-4) Off LAN port 10Mbps is connected
LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected
(Port 1-4) Off No LAN connection
Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
WLAN ON Wireless LAN has been activated
Off Wireless LAN is disabled
Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent
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Setup Diagram
Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).
Figure 1.2
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Getting started
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the
Internet.
1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).
2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.
All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed
to step 3, page 11)
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically
By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address
automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This
section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address
automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other
operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The
following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows 2000 and 2c) Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
x Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.
x Gateway: All fields are blank.
x DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
x WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
x IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your
Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3 (Page 11).
2b) Windows 2000
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area
Connection window will appear.
3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.
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6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3 (Page 11).
2c) Windows NT
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from
the Network window.
3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not
installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.
4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok
button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
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5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.
6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
x IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
x DNS: Let all fields are blank.
x WINS: Let all fields are blank.
x Routing: Let all fields are blank.
7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3 (Page 11).
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3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s
DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the
Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address
automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch
one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2
LAN Port)
4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address
192.168.2.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>
5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click
<OK> to login.
Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security
reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in
General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)
6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,
Quick Setup Wizard,General Setup,Status Information and Tools.
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)
If you only want to start using the broadband router as an Internet Access device then you
ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.
General Setup (Chapter 2)
If you want to use more advanced features that the broadband router has to offer, then you’ll
need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you
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can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick
Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.
Status Information (Chapter 3)
The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information
only.
Tools (Chapter 4)
If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade
the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.
Menu Description
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then
input the configurations needed to connect to
your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
General Setup (Chapter 2) This section contains configurations for the
Broadband router’s advance functions such as:
Bridge, Address Mapping, Virtual Server,
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Access Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ,
Special applications and other functions to meet
your LAN requirements.
Status Information (Chapter 3) In this section you can see the Broadband
router's system information, Internet Connection,
Device Status, Security Log and DHCP client
Log information.
Tools (Chapter 4) This section contains the broadband router’s
Tools - Tools include Configuration tools,
Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration
tools allow you to Backup (save), Restore, or
Restore to Factory Default configuration for your
Broadband router. The Firmware upgrade tool
allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's
firmware. The RESET tool allows you to reset
your Broadband router.
Logout Selecting logout will return you to the LOGIN
page
7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your
ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status
Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor
more advance features/information.
Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools) you wish
to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web
management’s top right hand page (see below) to navigate around the web-based management
User Interface.
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Chapter 1
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible.
In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet.
Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.
Step 1) Time Zone
The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect
functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
Parameter Description
Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.
The router will set its time based on your selection.
Time Server Address You can manually assign time server address if the
default time server dose not work.
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Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into
account. If you wish to use this function, you must
check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight
saving configuration (below).
Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight
Savings Time
End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight
Savings Time
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type.
Step 2) Broadband Type
In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to
connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).
Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with
your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.
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Menu Description
1.1 Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address
1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already
1.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.
1.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection.
Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1,1.2,
1.3 or 1.4). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.
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1.1 Cable Modem
Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also
require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen
below).
Note: The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your
ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.
Parameters Description
Host Name If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name
provided by your ISP, otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does
not require a Host Name.
MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you
to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC
address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet
connection to. Type in this MAC address in this section or use
the “Clone MAC Address” button to replace the WAN MAC
address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using
that PC for the Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out
the PC’s MAC address see Appendix A. (see Glossary for an
explanation on MAC address)
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router now,
if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL
Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
Parameters Description
IP This is the IP address that your ISP has given you.
Gateway IP This is the ISP’s IP address gateway
DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router
now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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1.3 PPPoE
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
Parameter Description
User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE
connection
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE
connection
Service Name This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP
requires it, otherwise leave it blank.
MTU This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your
transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not
wish to set a maximum packet size.
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Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect
to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again,
the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-
connect to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet
and keep connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router
will close the WAN connection if the time period that no
one is using the Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only
when you click “Connect” manually from the Web user
interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due
to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter
links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP.
Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN
port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the
Internet) during this specified period, the router will automatically
disconnect the connection with your ISP.
Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software
sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even
when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your
computer when you are not using it. This function also may not
work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work
properly when you use this function in the first time, especially
your ISP charge you by time used.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the PPPoE connection. You can start using the router now, if you
wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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1.4 PPTP
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
Parameter Description
Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP
automatically before connecting to the PPTP server.
Use the following IP address The ISP give you a static IP to be used to connect to the
PPTP server.
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to
establish a PPTP connection.
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Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway
User ID Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection
PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway
IP address here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter
the ISP’s Gateway IP address above
Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional.
BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service provided by
BEZEQ in Israel.
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect
to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again,
the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-
connect to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet
and keep connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router
will close the WAN connection if the time period that no
one is using the Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only
when you click “Connect” manually from the Web user
interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due
to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter
links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP.
Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN
port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the
Internet) throughout this specified period, then the router will
automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.
Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software
sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even
when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your
computer when you are not using it. This function also may not
work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work
properly when you use this function in the first time, especially
your ISP charge you by time used.
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Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you
wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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Chapter 2
General Settings
Once you click on the General Setup button at the Home Page, you should see the screen below.
If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard you do NOT need to configure anything
thing in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet.
The General Setup contain advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your
network’s needs such as: Wireless, Bridge, Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control,
Hacker Attack Prevention, Special Applications, DMZ and other functions.
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Below is a general description of what advance functions are available for this broadband router.
Menu Description
2.1 System This section allows you to set the Broadband router’s system
Time Zone, Password and Remote Management Administrator.
2.2 WAN This section allows you to select the connection method in order
to establish a connection with your ISP (same as the Quick
Setup Wizard section)
2.3 LAN You can specify the LAN segment’s IP address, subnet Mask,
enable/disable DHCP and select an IP range for your LAN
2.4 Wireless You can setup the wireless LAN’s SSID, WEP key, MAC
filtering.
2.5 NAT You can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server and
Special Applications functions in this section. This allows you to
specify what user/packet can pass your router’s NAT.
2.6 Firewall The Firewall section allows you to configure Access Control,
Hacker Prevention and DMZ.
Select one of the above five General Setup selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-
section
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2.1 System
The system screen allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password and to
specify a remote management user for the broadband router.
Parameters Description
System Settings
2.1.1 Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.
The router will set its time based on your selection.
2.1.2 Password Settings Allows you to select a password in order to access the
web-based management website.
2.1.3 Remote Management You can specify a Host IP address that can perform
remote management functions.
Select one of the above three system settings selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant
sub-section
2.1.1 Time Zone
The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured here,
which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
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Parameter Description
Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.
The router will set its time based on your selection.
Enable Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If
you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the
enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration
(below).
Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight
Savings Time
End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight
Savings Time
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
2.1.2 Password Settings
You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web-based
management. By default, there is no password. So please assign a password to the Administrator
as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric
characters, and are case sensitive.
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Parameters Description
Current Password Enter your current password for the remote management
administrator to login to your Broadband router.
Note: By default there is NO password
New Password Enter your new password
Re-Enter Password Enter your new password again for verification purposes
for Verification
Note: If you forget your password, you’ll have to reset the router
to the factory default (No password) with the reset button (see
router’s back panel)
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
2.1.3 Remote Management
The remote management function allows you to designate a host in the Internet the ability to
configure the Broadband router from a remote site. Enter the designated host IP Address in the
Host IP Address field.
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Parameters Description
Host Address This is the IP address of the host in the Internet that will have
management/configuration access to the Broadband router from a
remote site. This means if you are at home and your home IP address
has been designated the Remote Management host IP address for this
router (located in your company office), then you are able to configure
this router from your home. If the Host Address is left 0.0.0.0 this means
anyone can access the router’s web-based configuration from a remote
location, providing they know the password.
Click the Enabled box to enable the Remote Management function.
Note: When you want to access the web-based management from a
remote site, you must enter the router’s WAN IP address (e.g. 10.0.0.1)
into your web-browser followed by port number 8080, e.g. 10.0.0.1:8080
(see below). You’ll also need to know the password set in the Password
Setting screen in order to access the router’s web-based management.
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Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.2 WAN
Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and
you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows you to
specify the type of WAN port connect you want to establish with your ISP. In the WAN Settings
screen you can also specify the router to act as a Bridge. The WAN settings offer the following
selections for the router’s WAN port, Dynamic IP,PPPoE,PPTP,Static IP Address,Bridge,
DNS and DDNS.
Parameters Description
2.2.1 Dynamic IP address Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address
2.2.2 Static IP address Your ISP has given you an IP address already
2.2.3 PPPoE Your ISP requires PPPoE connection.
2.2.4 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling
Protocol (PPTP) connection.
2.2.5 L2TP Your ISP requires L2TP connection.
2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond Your ISP requires Telstra Big Pond connection.
2.2.7 DNS You can specify a DNS server that you wish to use
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2.2.8 DDNS You can specify a DDNS server that you wish to use and
configure the user name and password provided by you
DDNS service provider.
Once you have made a selection, click <More Configuration> at the bottom of the screen and
proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section
2.2.1 Dynamic IP
Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some
ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name, Domain Name
and MAC address (see chapter 1 “Cable Modem” for more detail)
2.2.2 Static IP Address
Select Static IP address if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “Fixed IP” for more
detail)
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “PPPoE” for more detail)
2.2.4 PPTP
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section. (See chapter 1 “PPTP” for more detail)
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2.2.5 L2TP
Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.
Parameter Description
Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP
automatically before connecting to the L2TP server.
Use the following IP address The ISP give you a static IP to be used to connect to the
L2TPserver.
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to
establish a L2TP connection.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
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(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway
User ID Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection. Sometimes called a Connection ID
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection
L2TP Gateway If your LAN has a L2TP gateway, then enter that L2TP gateway
IP address here. If you do not have a L2TP gateway then enter
the ISP’s Gateway IP address above
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”, the router will always connect
to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again,
the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-
connect to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet
and keep connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router
will close the WAN connection if the time period that no
one is using the Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only
when you click “Connect” manually from the Web user
interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due
to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter
links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP.
Idle Time Out You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN
port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the
Internet) throughout this specified period, then the router will
automatically disconnect the connection with your ISP.
Note: This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software
sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even
when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your
computer when you are not using it. This function also may not
work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work
properly when you use this function in the first time, especially
your ISP charge you by time used.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the L2TPP connection. You can start using the router now, if you
wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond
Select Telstra Big Pond if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol to connect you to the
Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Telstra Big Pond
protocol is used by the ISP in Australia.
Parameter Description
User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big
Pond connection
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the Telstra Big
Pond connection
User deside login server Select if you want to assign the IP of Telstra Big Pond’s login
manually server manually.
Login Server The IP of the Login Server.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have
completed the configuration for the Telstra Big Pond connection. You can start using the router
now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
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2.2.7 DNS
A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If
you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will find that
name in its index and the matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and
convenience. If your Service Provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is
likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS server
that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.
Parameters Description
Domain Name Server (DNS) Server This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that
they gave you; or you can specify your own
preferred DNS server IP address
Secondary DNS Address (optional) This is optional. You can enter another DNS
server’s IP address as a backup. The secondary
DNS will be used should the above DNS fail.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.2.8 DDNS
DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an
account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router
supports DynDNS and TZO.
Parameters Default Description
Enable/Disable Disable Enable/Disable the DDNS function of this router
Provider DynDNS Select a DDNS service provider
Domain name Your static domain name that use DDNS
Account/E-mail The account that your DDNS service provider
assigned to you
Password/Key The password you set for the DDNS service
account above
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.3 LAN
The LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router’s LAN ports
as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment.
Parameters Default Description
LAN IP
IP address 192.168.2.1 This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your
LAN clients default gateway IP address)
IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment
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802.1d Spanning Tree Disabled If 802.1d Spanning Tree function is enabled, this
router will use the spanning tree protocol to
prevent from network loop happened in the LAN
ports.
DHCP Server Enabled You can enable or disable the DHCP server. By
enabling the DHCP server the router will
automatically give your LAN clients an IP
address. If the DHCP is not enabled then you’ll
have to manually set your LAN client’s IP
addresses; make sure the LAN Client is in the
same subnet as this broadband router if you
want the router to be your LAN client’s default
gateway
Lease Time The DHCP when enabled will temporarily give
your LAN clients an IP address. In the Lease
Time setting you can specify the time period that
the DHCP lends an IP address to your LAN
clients. The DHCP will change your LAN client’s
IP address when this time threshold period is
reached
IP Address Pool You can select a particular IP address range for
your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your
LAN Clients.
Note: By default the IP range is from: Start IP
192.168.2.100 to End IP 192.168.2.199. If you
want your PC to have a static/fixed IP address
then you’ll have to choose an IP address outside
this IP address Pool
Domain Name You can specify a Domain Name for your LAN
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.4 Wireless
Wireless Access Point builds a wireless LAN and can let all PCs equipped with IEEE
802.11b wireless network adaptor connect to your Intranet. It supports WEP encryption
and MAC address filter to enhance the security of your wireless network.
Parameters Default Description
Enable or disable Enable You can select to enable or disable the wireless
access point module of this router.
Wireless module
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.4.1 Basic Settings
You can set parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this router. The
parameters include Alias Name, ESSID and Channel. You also can look up all associated
wireless stations here.
Parameters Default Description
Alias Name The alias name of this router.
ESSID default This is the name of the wireless LAN. All the
devices in the same wireless LAN should have
the same ESSID.
Channel Number 11 The channel used by the wireless LAN. All
devices in the same wireless LAN should
use the same channel.
Associated Clients Click "Show Active Clients" button, then a
"Active Wireless Client Table" will pop up.
You can see the status of all active wireless
stations that are connecting to the access
point.
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Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
Active Wireless Client Table
Parameters Default Description
MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station.
Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent
out from this active wireless station.
Rx Packet The number of received packets that are
received by this active wireless station.
TX Rate The transmission rate in Mbps.
Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in Power
Saving mode.
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Expired Time This is the time in second before
dissociation. If the wireless keeps idle long
than the expired time, this wireless router
will dissociate it. The wireless client station
has to associate again when it become active.
Refresh Refresh the "Active Wireless Client Table".
Close Refresh the "Active Wireless Client Table".
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2.4.2 Advanced Settings
You can set advanced wireless LAN parameters of this router. The parameters include
Authentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, Tx
Operation Rate, Tx Basic Rate, Preamble Type, Broadcast ESSID. You should not
change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on this router.
Parameters Default Description
Authentication Type There are two authentication types: "Open
System" and "Shared Key". When you select
"Open System", wireless stations can associate
with this wireless router without WEP encryption.
When you select "Shared Key", you should also
setup WEP key in the "Encryption" page and
wireless stations should use WEP encryption in
the authentication phase to associate with this
wireless router. If you select "Both", the wireless
client can associate with this wireless router by
using any one of these two authentication types.
Fragment Threshold "Fragment Threshold" specifies the maximum
size of packet during the fragmentation of data
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to be transmitted. If you set this value too low, it
will result in bad performance.
RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS
threshold, the wireless router will not use the
RTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.
Beacon Interval The interval of time that this wireless router
broadcast a beacon. Beacon is used to
synchronize the wireless network.
Data Rate The "Data Rate" is the rate this wireless
router uses to transmit data packets. The
wireless router will use the highest possible
selected transmission rate to transmit the
data packets.
Preamble Type Preamble type defines the length of CRC
block in the frames during the wireless
communication. "Short Preamble" is
suitable for high traffic wireless network.
"Long Preamble" can provide more reliable
communication.
Broadcast ESSID If you enable "Broadcast ESSID", every
wireless station located within the coverage
of this wireless router can discover this
wireless router easily. If you are building a
public wireless network, enabling this
feature is recommended. Disabling
"Broadcast ESSID" can provide better
security.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router.
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2.4.3 Encryption
By using Encryption, the data will be transmitted securely over the wireless network.
You have to setup the same encryption key both on your router and wireless client
devices.
Parameters Default Description
WEP Mode Disabled You can select the WEP key length for
encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Larger WEP key
length will provide higher level of security, but
the throughput will be lower. You also can select
Disabled to transmit data without encryption.
When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data.
You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You also can enter a passphrase and let
the router generate WEP key for you. In the 64-bit WEP mode, you can enter four WEP
keys and select one of them as default key. Then the router can receive any packets
encrypted by one of the four keys
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Parameters Default Description
Key Format You may select to select ASCII Characters
(alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (in
the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP
Key.
For example:
ASCII Characters: guest
Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde
Key Length You may disable or enable the WEP function
from the setting item. The selections in the
setting item are changed based on the key
format.
Key 1 - Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data
transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text
box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the "A-
F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 5-digit ASCII
character as the encryption keys.
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128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the
"A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 10-digit ASCII
characters as the encryption keys.
Default Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data.
Only the key you select it in the "Default key" will
take effect.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.4.4 Access Control
This wireless router provides MAC Address Control, which prevents the unauthorized
MAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network.
Parameters Description
Enable wireless access control Enable wireless access control
Add MAC address into the list Fill in the "MAC Address" and "Comment" of the
wireless station to be added and then click "Add".
Then this wireless station will be added into the
"Current Access Control List" below. If you find
any typo before adding it and want to retype
again. Just click "Clear" and both "MAC
Address" and "Comment" fields will be cleared.
Remove MAC address from the list If you want to remove some MAC address from
the " Current Access Control List ", select the
MAC addresses you want to remove in the list
and then click "Delete Selected". If you want
remove all MAC addresses from the table, just
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click "Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear
your current selections.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.5 NAT
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet
through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT provides Firewall
protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to map Private IP Addresses to
Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites and FTP.
Parameter Description
2.5.1 Port Forwarding You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web
etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your
LAN. The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a
particular range of service port numbers (from the
Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address.
2.5.2 Virtual Server You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web
etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your
LAN. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a
particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN
Port) to a particular LAN IP address and its service port
number.
2.5.3 Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as
Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony
and others. In this section you can configure the router
to support these types of applications.
2.5.4 ALG Setting You can select special applications that need
“Application Layer Gateway” to support here.
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Click on one of the three NAT selections and proceed to the manual's relevant sub-
section.
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2.5.1 Port Forwarding
The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the
Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It help you to host some servers behind the
router NAT firewall.
Parameter Description
Enable Port Forwarding Enable Port Forwarding
Private IP This is the private IP of the server behind the
NAT firewall.
Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a
fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to
work properly.
Type This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You
can choose to forward “TCP” or “UDP” packets
only or select “both” to forward both “TCP” and
“UDP” packets.
Port Range The range of ports to be forward to the private IP.
Comment The description of this setting.
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Add Port Forwarding into the table Fill in the "Private IP", “Type”, “Port Range” and
"Comment" of the setting to be added and then
click "Add". Then this Port Forwarding setting
will be added into the "Current Port Forwarding
Table" below. If you find any typo before adding
it and want to retype again, just click "Clear" and
the fields will be cleared.
Remove Port Forwarding into the table If you want to remove some Port Forwarding
settings from the " Current Port Forwarding
Table", select the Port Forwarding settings you
want to remove in the table and then click
"Delete Selected". If you want remove all Port
Forwarding settings from the table, just click
"Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your
current selections.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.5.2 Virtual Server
Use the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle
different service/Internet application type (e.g. Email, FTP, Web server etc.) from the Internet.
Computers use numbers called port numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application
type. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the
Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN private IP address and its service port number. (See
Glossary for an explanation on Port number)
Parameters Description
Enable Virtual Server Enable Virtual Server.
Private IP This is the LAN client/host IP address that the Public Port
number packet will be sent to.
Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP
address for Virtual Server to work properly.
Private Port This is the port number (of the above Private IP host) that the
below Public Port number will be changed to when the packet
enters your LAN (to the LAN Server/Client IP)
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Type Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you
are unsure, then leave it to the default both protocol.
Public Port Enter the service (service/Internet application) port number
from the Internet that will be re-directed to the above Private IP
address host in your LAN
Note: Virtual Server function will have priority over the DMZ
function if there is a conflict between the Virtual Server and the
DMZ settings.
Comment The description of this setting.
Add Virtual Server Fill in the "Private IP", "Private Port", "Type", “Public
Port” and "Comment" of the setting to be added and then
click "Add". Then this Virtual Server setting will be added
into the "Current Virtual Server Table" below. If you find
any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just
click "Clear" and the fields will be cleared.
Remove Virtual Server If you want to remove some Virtual Server settings from
the " Current Virtual Server Table", select the Virtual
Server settings you want to remove in the table and then
click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all Virtual
Server settings from the table, just click "Delete All" button.
Click "Reset" will clear your current selections.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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Example: Virtual Server
The diagram below demonstrates one of the ways you can use the Virtual Server function. Use
the Virtual Server when you want the web server located in your private LAN to be accessible to
Internet users. The configuration below means that any request coming form the Internet to
access your web server will be translated to your LAN’s web server (192.168.2.2). Note: For the
virtual server to work properly Internet/remote users must know your global IP address. (For
websites you will need to have a fixed/static global/public IP address)
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2.5.3 Special Applications
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video conferencing,
Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support multiple
connections for these types of applications.
Parameters Description
Enable Trigger Port Enable the Special Application function.
Trigger Port This is the out going (Outbound) range of port numbers for this
particular application
Trigger Type Select whether the outbound port protocol is “TCP”, “UDP” or
both.
Public Port Enter the In-coming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of
application (e.g. 2300-2400, 47624)
Note: Individual port numbers are separated by a comma
(e.g. 47624, 5775, 6541 etc.). To input a port range use a “dash”
to separate the two port number range (e.g. 2300-2400)
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Public Type Select the Inbound port protocol type: “TCP”, “UDP” or both
Comment The description of this setting.
Popular applications This section lists the more popular applications that require
multiple connections. Select an application from the Popular
Applications selection. Once you have selected an application,
select a location (1-10) in the Copy to selection box and then
click the Copy to button. This will automatically list the Public
Ports required for this popular application in the location (1-10)
you’d specified.
Add Special Application Fill in the "Trigger Port", "Trigger Type”, “Public Port”,
"Public Type", "Public Port" and "Comment" of the setting
to be added and then click "Add". Then this Special
Application setting will be added into the "Current Trigger-
Port Table" below. If you find any typo before adding it
and want to retype again, just click "Clear" and the fields
will be cleared.
If you want to add a popular application, select one
“Popular Application” and then click “Add”.
Remove Special Application If you want to remove some Special Application settings
from the " Current Trigger-Port Table", select the Special
Application settings you want to remove in the table and
then click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all
Special Appliacation settings from the table, just click
"Delete All" button. Click "Reset" will clear your current
selections.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
Example: Special Applications
If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, then specify the port (outbound)
normally associated with that application in the "Trigger Port" field. Then select the protocol type
(TCP or UDP) and enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them up for
inbound traffic.
Example:
ID Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Comment
1 28800 UDP 2300-2400, 47624 TCP MSN Game Zone
2 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net
In the example above, when a user trigger’s port 28800 (outbound) for MSN Game Zone then the
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router will allow incoming packets for ports 2300-2400 and 47624 to be directed to that user.
Note: Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time.
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2.5.4 ALG Settings
You can select applications that need “Application Layer Gateway” to support.
Parameters Default Description
Enable You can select to enable “Application Layer
Gateway”, then the router will let that
application correctly pass though the NAT
gateway.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.6 Firewall
The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters,
thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common Internet
attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can
configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
Note: To enable the Firewall settings select Enable and click Apply
Parameters Description
2.6.1 Access Control Access Control allows you to specify which hosts users can or
cannot have access to certain Internet applications
2.6.2 URL Blocking URL Blocking allow you to specify which URLs can not be
accessed by users.
2.6.3 Intrusion Detection The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker
attacks and can log the attack activities.
2.6.4 DMZ The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to
your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.
Click on one of the firewall selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section
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2.6.1 Access Control
If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet
websites, email, FTP etc.), then this is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows
users to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN. You can control which PC client can have
access to these services.
Parameters Description
Filter client PCs by IP Fill “IP Filtering Table” to filter PC clients by IP.
Add PC You can click Add PC to add an access control rule
for users by IP addresses.
Remove PC If you want to remove some PC from the "IP
Filtering Table", select the PC you want to remove
in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you
want remove all PCs from the table, just click
"Delete All" button.
Filter client PC by MAC address Check “Enable MAC Filtering” to enable MAC
Filtering.
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Add PC Fill in “Client PC MAC Address” and “Comment”
of the PC that is allowed to access the Internet, and
then click “Add”. If you find any typo before
adding it and want to retype again, just click
"Reset" and the fields will be cleared.
Remove PC If you want to remove some PC from the "MAC
Filtering Table", select the PC you want to remove
in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you
want remove all PCs from the table, just click
"Delete All" button. If you want to clear the
selection and re-select again, just click “Reset”.
You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings
in place)
Add PC
Parameters Description
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Client PC Description The description for this client PC rule.
Client PC IP Addresses Enter the IP address range that you wish to apply this
Access Control rule. This is the user’s IP address(es)
that you wish to setup an Access Control rule. You can
select a range of users simply by inputting the starting
users’ IP address and the last user’s IP address in the
appropriate boxes. If you want to select only one user
then input the user’s IP address in both boxes.
Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a
fixed/static IP address for the Access Control rule to
work properly.
Client PC Service You can block the clients from accessing some
Internet services by checking the services you want
to block.
Protocol This allows you to select UDP, TCP or both
protocol type you want to block.
Port Range You can assign up to five port ranges. The router
will block clients from accessing Internet services
that use these ports.
Apply Changes Click “Apply Changes” to save the setting.
Reset Click “Reset” to clear all fields.
Click <Apply Changes> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can
now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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Example: Access Control
In the example below, LAN client A can only access websites that use Port 80. However, LAN
client B is able to access websites and any other service that uses ports between 80 and 999.
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2.6.2 URL Blocking
You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL
address or just keyword of the Web site.
Parameters Description
Enable URL Blocking Enable/disable URL Blocking
Add URL Keyword Fill in “URL/Keyword” and then click “Add”. You
can enter the full URL address or the keyword of
the web site you want to block. If you find any typo
before adding it and want to retype again, just click
"Reset" and the field will be cleared.
Remove URL Keyword If you want to remove some URL keyword from the
"Current URL Blocking Table", select the URL
keyword you want to remove in the table and then
click "Delete Selected". If you want remove all
URL keyword from the table, just click "Delete All"
button. If you want to clear the selection and re-
select again, just click “Reset”.
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You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings
in place)
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2.6.3 Hacker Prevention
The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service,
Ping of Death, and RIP defect. If Internet attacks occur the router can log the events.
Parameters Description
Intrusion Detection Feature
DoS Protection Protections from any Denial of Service Attacks
Discard Ping From WAN The router’s WAN port will not respond to any
Ping requests
RIP defect Protection from RIP defect
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now
configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)
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2.6.4 DMZ
If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from
behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access
by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN
port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN. The difference between the virtual server
and the DMZ function is that the virtual server re-directs a particular service/Internet application
(e.g. FTP, websites) to a particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ re-directs all packets
(regardless of services) going to your WAN IP address to a particular LAN client/server.
Parameters Description
Enable DMZ Enable/disable DMZ
Note: If there is a conflict between the Virtual Server and the
DMZ setting, then Virtual Server function will have priority over
the DMZ function.
Public IP Address The IP address of the WAN port or any other Public IP
addresses given to you by your ISP
Client PC IP Address Input the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will
receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP
address above
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Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP
address for DMZ to work properly.
You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings
in place)
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Chapter 3
Status
The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status
page to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's WAN/LAN interfaces, the
current firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and
information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network.
Parameters Description
3.1 Status and Information Shows the router’s system information
3.2 Internet Connection View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status
and other related information
3.3 Device Status View the Broadband router’s current setting status
3.4 Security Log View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access
to your network.
3.5 DHCP Client Table View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the
Broadband router's DHCP server
3.6 Statistics Shows the statistics
Select one of the above five Status selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section
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3.1 Status and Information
The Status and Information section allows you to view the router’s system information
Parameters Description
Information You can see the router’s system information such as the router’s:
LAN MAC Address, WAN MAC Address, Hardware version,
Serial Number, Boot code Version, Runtime code Version
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3.2 Internet Connection
View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status and other related information
Parameters Description
Internet Connection This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a
Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router’s WAN port:
WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as
the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being used.
Note: When the WAN port is a Dynamic IP connection, the
<Release> and <Renew> button will release the Broadband
router’s WAN IP address and renew will get another IP address
from the DHCP server. If the WAN port uses PPPoE, <Release>
will disconnect the PPP session, and <Renew> will initialize
another PPP session.
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3.3 Device Status
View the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. The Device Status displays the
configuration settings you’ve configured in the Quick Setup Wizard/General Setup section.
Parameters Description
Device Status This page shows the Broadband router’s current device settings.
This page displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN
IP Address and Subnet Mask. It also shows whether the DHCP
Server and Firewall functions are enabled/disabled. The firewall
status is shown enabled if the firewall is enabled (regardless of
whether you’ve configured any of the firewall features).
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3.4 Security Log
View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access to your network.
Parameters Description
Security Log This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router.
It displays any illegal attempts to access your network.
At the bottom of the page, the security log can be saved <Save>
to a local file for further processing or the security log can be
cleared <Clear> or it can be refreshed <Refresh> to get the
most updated situation. When the system is powered down, the
security log will disappear if not saved to a local file.
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3.5 Active DHCP Client Table
View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server
Parameters Description
DHCP Client Log This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently
connected to your network. The “Active DHCP Client Table”
displays the IP address and the MAC address and Time Expired
of each LAN Client. Use the Refresh button to get the most
updated situation
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3.6 Statistics
View the statistics of packets sent and received on WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN.
Parameters Description
Statistics Shows the counters of packets sent and received on WAN,
LAN and Wireless LAN.
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Chapter 4
Tool
This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore
configuration settings), Firmware Upgrade (upgrade system firmware) and Reset.
Parameters Description
4.1 Configuration Tools You can save the router’s current configuration, restore the
router’s saved configuration files and restore the router’s factory
default settings
4.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware
4.3 Reset You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist
Select one of the above three Tools Settings selection and proceed to the manual’s relevant
sub-section
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4.1 Configuration Tools
The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration
setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should
problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the
configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the
Restore selection. If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to Factory Defaults
selection, this will set all configurations to its original default settings (e.g. when you first
purchased the router).
Parameters Description
Configuration Tools Use the "Backup" tool to save the Broadband router current
configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC. You can
then use the "Restore" tool to restore the saved configuration to
the Broadband router. Alternatively, you can use the "Restore to
Factory Defaults" tool to force the Broadband router to perform
a power reset and restore the original factory settings.
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4.2 Firmware Upgrade
This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware
Parameters Description
Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router’s system
firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Broadband router,
you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk,
and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this
page. You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware
file on your PC.
Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to start the
upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete). Once the
upgrade is complete you can start using the router.
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4.3 Reset
You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially
Re-boots your router’s system
Parameters Description
Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in
some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your
settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the
<APPLY> button. You will be asked to confirm your decision.
The reset will be complete when the power light stops blinking.
Once the reset process is complete you may start using the
router again.
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Appendix A
How to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address
1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program
2) Type Ipconfig /all and <enter>
x Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.1.77)
x The router’s IP address is the one entitled Default Gateway (192.168.1.254)
x Your PC’s MAC Address is the one entitled Physical Address (00-50-FC-FE-02-DB)
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Glossary
Bridge: A bridge is an intelligent, internetworking device that forwards or filters packets between
different networks based on data link layer (MAC) address information.
Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP
address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network,
the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the
destination.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer
on your home network an IP address.
DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to
have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandrouter.com) and one or more IP addresses (such
as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain
names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing
"Broadbandrouter.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The
DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS
server your ISP has assigned to you.
DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone
lines to transmit data at high speeds.
Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables
and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps).
Idle Timeout: Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic to the Internet for a pre-
configured amount of time, the connection will automatically be disconnected.
IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists
of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet
computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network
address, and the host identifier.
The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded decimal
numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255,
or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb,
where each “b” can either be 0 or 1.
A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading
1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be
described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that
correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining
bits correspond to the host ID.
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,
11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000
It means the device’s network address is
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,
00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for routers
to route IP packets to their destination.
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ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for
the Internet router located at the ISP's office.
ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for
individuals and other businesses or organizations.
LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a
relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address
of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an
Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the
Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s
serial number.
NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home
network to use one IP address. Using the broadband router’s NAT capability, you can access the
Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses
from your ISP.
Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network
application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port
numbers:
Application Protocol Port Number
Telnet TCP 23
FTP TCP 21
SMTP TCP 25
POP3 TCP 110
H.323 TCP 1720
SNMP UCP 161
SNMP Trap UDP 162
HTTP TCP 80
PPTP TCP 1723
PC Anywhere TCP 5631
PC Anywhere UDP 5632
PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data
transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet
connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and the Point-to-Point
Protocol. It is a communications protocol for transmitting information over Ethernet between
different manufacturers
Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between multiple parties so that
when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the interpretation of their behavior
is well defined and can be made objectively, without confusion or misunderstanding.
Router: A router is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different
networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.
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Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your
ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to
create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address
numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).
TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram
Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP
and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery,
and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet
Protocol), a network layer protocol.
WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically
separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical
user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar
Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
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APPENDIX
FCC Warning Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.
Prohibition of co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter
Safety Information
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied
antenna.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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APPENDIX
Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
Essential requirements – Article 3
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered
relevant and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been
conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328- 2 has been conducted. These are considered
relevant and sufficient.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.