ARRIS 2W5012NV 2Wire Wireless 802.11n ADSL Residential Gateway User Manual 1

Pace Americas 2Wire Wireless 802.11n ADSL Residential Gateway 1

User Manual 1

HomePortal® Intelligent GatewayConfiguration GuideFirmware Version: 9.3.1.10
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iiiContents About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  viAudience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viSupported Hardware Platforms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viDocument Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viStyle Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiRelated Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiSupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiCHAPTER 1  Introducing the HomePortal Intelligent Gateway Software  . . . . . . . . . . . 1CHAPTER 2  Accessing the User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3System Link Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Home Network Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Top Networking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4CHAPTER 3  Configuring the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Selecting Broadband Interface Type  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Modifying Connection Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Modifying DSL and ATM Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Entering PPP Authentication Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Modifying Broadband IP Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Configuring Routing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9CHAPTER 4  Managing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Creating System Password  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12Configuring System Password  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13Configuring Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14Setting Date and Time Automatically  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15Manually Configuring Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16Enabling Remote Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16CHAPTER 5  Managing Broadband Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Viewing Broadband Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18Summary Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19Internet Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19DSL Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21DSL Link Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Adding Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Configuring IP Multicast Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Viewing Multicast Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Resolving Domain Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Contents ivHomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide ContentsCHAPTER 6  Managing LAN Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Viewing LAN Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31Setting Up Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Securing the Wireless Network Using Encryption Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PIN Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PUSH Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Enabling Wireless Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Securing the Wireless Network Using MAC Filtering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Customizing Advance Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Disabling Ethernet Ports  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Setting Up DHCP to Assign Default Range of IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Setting Up DHCP to Assign Manually Configured Range of IP Address  . . . . . . . . . .  41Allocating Static IP Address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Configuring Public IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Enabling Public IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Selecting Default Address Allocation Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Assigning Public IP Network Address to LAN Client(s)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Configuring Supplementary Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Enabling Supplementary Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Selecting Default Address Allocation Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Assigning Public IP Network Address to LAN Client(s)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Configuring Default Address Allocation Pool for DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Accessing ARP Table Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49CHAPTER 7  Managing Voice-Based Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Viewing VoIP Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Configuring SIP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51Configuring Lines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Viewing External Line Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54CHAPTER 8  Managing Firewall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Disabling Firewall Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Viewing Firewall Status  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Configuring Firewall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Hosting an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Adding User-Defined Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Configuring DMZ Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61Disabling Attack Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Managing Outbound Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Configuring Firewall Security Enhancements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Configuring Application Layer Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Configuring UPnP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Blocking Web Site Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Configuring Time of Day Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67CHAPTER 9  Viewing Logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Viewing Specific Log Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Contents vHomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide ContentsFiltering Log Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71Clearing Log Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71CHAPTER 10  Using Diagnostics Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Diagnosing Broadband Link  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Link Test  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Viewing DSL Diagnostic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74DSL Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74DSL Link Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Bitloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Testing IP Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Viewing NAT Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Enabling Syslog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Resetting the Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  81Resetting System and Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  81Resetting Device to Factory Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82CHAPTER 11  Troubleshooting Configuration Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Broadband Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Connection Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83VoIP Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84System Information Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84LAN Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Firewall Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Diagnostic Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85APPENDIX A  Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
viAbout This GuideThe HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide is designed to serve as a reference to configure the gateway that uses the 9.3.1.10 firmware. This guide contains the following chapters:Introducing the HomePortal Intelligent Gateway Software on page 1Accessing the User Interface on page 3Configuring the Internet Connection on page 5Managing System Information on page 11Managing Broadband Settings on page 18Managing LAN Devices on page 28Managing Voice-Based Services on page 50Managing Firewall Settings on page 56Viewing Logs on page 70Using Diagnostics Features on page 72Troubleshooting Configuration Issues on page 83Acronyms on page 91Glossary on page 86AudienceThis guide is intended for use by:•End Users•Sales Engineers•Support Staff• Service Provider TechniciansSupported Hardware PlatformsThe following gateway hardware platforms are compatible with 9.3.1.10 firmware:•5011NV• 5012NVDocument LayoutEach chapter in this document has information (topics/subtopics) for configuring or viewing the links under different tabs on the user interface of your gateway. Each topic/subtopic in this document has the following sections:•Objective•Steps• See AlsoThese sections help you to easily find your topics of interest and guide you through them in a simple and logical manner.
Style Conventions viiHomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide About This GuideThe See Also section has cross-referenced links to other topics within this document, which may assist you in enhancing your experience with the gateway.Style ConventionsThe following style conventions are used in this guide:Note Notes contain incidental information about the subject. In this guide, they are used to provide additional information about the product and to call attention to exceptions.Related DocumentsIn addition to this guide, the HomePortal Intelligent Gateway Software documentation library includes:SupportTechnical support is available from the 2Wire Web site: http://support.2wire.com.mCaution notes identify information that helps prevent damage to hardware or loss of data.cWarning notes identify information that helps prevent injury or death.Typographical ConventionsConvention Used ForBlue Text Cross referencesBold Interface elements that are clicked or selectedItalic Emphasis, book titles, variables, list termsMonospace Command syntax and codeMonospace Italic Variables within command syntax and codeAgile Part Number Description5100-000900-000 HomePortal® 5011NV/5012NV Intelligent Gateway Installation Guide5100-000923-000 HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 CLI Reference Guide5100-000874-000 HomePortal® 5012NV Intelligent Gateway Datasheet
1CHAPTER 1Introducing the HomePortal Intelligent Gateway SoftwareWelcome to the 2Wire family. The HomePortal Intelligent Gateway Software delivers a powerful user experience with its easy-to-use features. It enables you to connect to the Internet and perform a host of functions which makes your home network safe, convenient, and an enjoyable experience! The HomePortal Intelligent Gateway Software enables high-speed Internet access and offers a host of other features such as:•Home NetworkingShare files, printers, and a broadband connection with every computer and other network-ready devices in the home or small office through the advanced LAN technology. •Superior Wireless PerformanceHigh-powered 802.11n wireless technology from 2Wire virtually eliminates wireless “cold spots” at home. HomePortal intelligent gateway provides up to seven times the true power of traditional access points, and increases wireless bandwidth by using powerful 400 mW transmitters.•Parental Controls (Internet Access Controls and Content Screening)Parental controls offer easy-to-use tools to limit access to specific Web sites, monitor browsing history and usage, and enforce time restrictions on common applications. Parental control settings are straightforward and easily managed by users. •Advanced Firewall MonitoringThis feature monitors inbound and outbound network traffic for suspicious activities, which helps eliminate security issues before they have a chance to proliferate. The firewall actively detects and defends against common Internet threats (such as distributed denial of service attacks) using stateful packet inspection. It is also subscriber-friendly, enabling simple configuration setup for common in-home applications such as online gaming.•Network Address Translation (NAT)NAT technology modifies network address information in datagram (IP) packet headers while in transit across a traffic routing device for the purpose of remapping a given address space into another.•IPTVHomePortal intelligent gateway is optimized for the delivery of IPTV throughout the home. Hardware accelerated QoS minimizes potential issues such as pixelation and image freezes, delivering a better IPTV experience.•DNS ResolutionConfigure your gateway to resolve the domain name to IP address.•Quality of Service (QoS)QoS features such as policies, priority queuing, shaping, and management allow you to effectively manage available Internet bandwidth.•LogsThe gateway maintains internal logs of broadband status and WAN-side connection flows, letting you or the ISP’s technician effectively diagnose issues.•Ping ClientThe gateway allows you to ping LAN and WAN side IP addresses within your network. This lets you know whether a network device is responding or not.•Intuitive Web InterfaceConfigure your gateway settings from the gateway's user-friendly Web interface.•Parental Controls (Internet Access Controls and Content Screening)Limits access to specific Web sites, monitor browsing history and usage, and enforce time restrictions on common applications.•Remote Firmware UpgradeEnable remote firmware upgrades on the user interface of the gateway for using the latest firmware.
2HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Introducing the HomePortal Intelligent Gateway SoftwareSee AlsoAccessing the User Interface on page 3Configuring the Internet Connection on page 5
3CHAPTER 2Accessing the User InterfaceThis chapter provides an overview about the accessible links on the user interface.To launch the user interface, access any of the following URLs on the computer connected to the gateway:•http://gateway.2Wire.net•http://home•http://192.168.1.254This opens the Home page.Figure 1: Home page
4HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Accessing the User InterfaceThe Home page has gateway link tabs and three panels as listed below:• System Link Tabs-Home- Settings-Site Map• Summary• Home Network Devices• Top Networking FeaturesSystem Link TabsHomeThe Home tab provides the most relevant information about your broadband service at a glance. You can also access links on this page that let you perform the related activities on the user interface of the gateway.SettingsThe Settings tab provides links to view and configure gateway information. Also, you can configure broadband services, LAN settings, firewall settings, VoIP settings, and perform diagnostics on your gateway.Site MapThe Site Map tab provides a tree-diagram view of the user interface. Click any link on this page to access the corresponding page. This helps you to access the desired page directly without having to navigate through the gateway link tabs.SummaryThe Summary panel displays the Broadband icon, network name (SSID) of the gateway next to the Wireless icon, security status next to the Firewall icon, and serial number next to the 5012NV Gateway icon. Click an icon to access the relevant page directly.Home Network DevicesThe Home Network Devices panel displays all network devices that are connected to the gateway. You can click the links to view the network device details or view the shared files of the connected devices.Top Networking FeaturesThe Top Networking Features panel provides shortcuts to directly access the most commonly used gateway pages. Click a link to access the relevant page directly.See AlsoIntroducing the HomePortal Intelligent Gateway Software on page 1Configuring the Internet Connection on page 5
5CHAPTER 3Configuring the Internet ConnectionThis chapter provides information to configure the Internet connection from the user interface.ObjectiveTo configure and connect to the Internet through the gateway.Your Internet connection settings are automatically provisioned by your ISP. If the information is not populated, then you have to manually configure your Internet connection settings.If you are connecting through Direct IP, then you are not required to enter PPP authentication information. However, if you are connecting through PPPoE or PPPoA, ensure that you have the following ATM information and authentication settings from your ISP:• Circuit identifier (VPI/VCI)• Encapsulation method• PPP username•PPP passwordSteps1. Access the Home page of the gateway by entering the URL http://gateway.2Wire.net into a compatible browser.
6HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Configuring the Internet Connection2. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.3. Perform the following tasks to activate the Internet service on your gateway:-Selecting Broadband Interface Type on page 6-Modifying Connection Type on page 6-Modifying DSL and ATM Settings on page 7-Entering PPP Authentication Parameters on page 8-Modifying Broadband IP Network Settings on page 8-Configuring Routing Mode on page 9Selecting Broadband Interface TypeThe WAN Interface Type panel allows you to select the type of broadband interface for connecting to the Internet. To select the broadband interface type:1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.2. Navigate to the WAN Interface Type panel.3. Select the type of WAN interface from Interface Type drop-down list box. The types of connections available are Auto, DSL, or Ethernet. Selecting Auto enables the gateway to automatically detect the type of connection used to connect to the broadband service.Modifying Connection TypeThe Connection Type panel allows you to select the type of broadband connection type for connecting to the Internet.Note PPPoE is not displayed in the Interface Type drop-down list box, if you select Ethernet as the WAN interface type.
7HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Configuring the Internet ConnectionTo select the broadband connection type:1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.2. Navigate to the Connection Type panel.3. Select the type of connection from Connection Type drop-down list box. The types of connections available are PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct IP (DHCP), or Direct IP (Static).- If you select PPPoE or PPPoA, entering PPP user credentials is necessary to authenticate yourself as the subscriber on the server of the ISP. - If you select Direct IP (DHCP) or Direct IP (Static), you are not required to enter your user name and password.4. Select the Enable check box next to the Auto Wan Address Mode field.This lets the gateway to failover from PPPoE or PPPoA to other connection types, such as Direct IP (DHCP) or Direct IP (Static).Note If you select Direct IP (DHCP) or Direct IP (Static), then skip to Modifying Broadband IP Network Settings on page 8. Also, ensure that the routing mode is enabled by referring to Configuring Routing Mode on page 9.Modifying DSL and ATM SettingsThe DSL and ATM panel allows you to change the type of DSL line and manually configure the ATM settings. The information required to configure this setting is provided by your ISP. Note The DSL and ATM panel is not available if you select Ethernet as the WAN interface type.To configure DSL and ATM settings:1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.2. Navigate to the DSL and ATM panel.3. Leave the VPI and VCI values next to the ATM Circuit Identifier field as is, if these text boxes are pre-populated. If these text boxes are empty, then enter the VPI and VCI values for connecting to the ISP server.
8HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Configuring the Internet Connection4. Select the encapsulation method from the ATM Encapsulation drop-down list box. - Select Bridged LLC or Bridged VC-Mux for PPPoE type of connection.- Select Routed LLC or Routed VC-Mux for PPPoA type of connection.5. Select the ATM PVC Search check box to enable the PVC search. PVC search enables the gateway to automatically detect and populate VPI and VCI values supported by your ISP.6. Select the type of DSL connection from the DSL Standard drop-down list box. The types of standards available are ADSL, ADSL2, or ADSL2+. Selecting Auto enables the gateway to automatically select the type of DSL standard for seamless connectivity.Entering PPP Authentication ParametersThe PPP Authentication and Settings panel lets you enter the PPP authentication parameters which the gateway uses to connect to the ISP. The PPPoE or PPPoA connection type requires PPP authentication parameters to be entered manually. To enter PPP authentication parameters:1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.2. Navigate to the PPP Authentication and Settings panel.3. Enter the PPPoE Username and Password in the PPP Authentication and Settings panel. This information is provided by the ISP.4. Leave the PPP on Demand text box as is, unless your ISP has indicated otherwise. If the value is set to 0 minutes, the PPP session will be persistent (always-on). If the value is between 1 to 10080 minutes, the PPP session will timeout if the gateway does not detect outbound traffic destined for the Internet in the specified time. However, when the gateway detects outbound traffic, the session is re-established.5. Leave the Upstream MTU value as is. This is the maximum size allowed for data packets that are communicated on the network of your ISP.Modifying Broadband IP Network SettingsThe Broadband IP Network (Primary Connection) panel lets you manually change the broadband IP and DNS addresses provided by your ISP, if you do not want to use the assigned parameters. Also, you can override the existing MAC address by specifying it manually.
9HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Configuring the Internet ConnectionTo modify broadband IP Network settings:1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.2. Navigate to the Broadband IP Network (Primary Connection) panel.3. Select the IP Addressing option:- If you select Obtain IP address automatically (dynamic IP or DHCP) radio button, the associated parameters are configured dynamically.- If you select Manually specify IP address settings radio button, you have to enter the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway values in corresponding text boxes. Contact your ISP to get this information.4. Select the DNS addressing option:- If you select Obtain DNS information automatically radio button, the associated parameters are configured dynamically.- If you select Manually specify DNS information radio button, you have to enter the Primary Server address, Secondary Server address, Tertiary Server address, and Domain Name values in corresponding text boxes. The tertiary server is the alternative DNS server to primary and secondary DNS server. Contact your ISP to get this information.5. Select the System MAC Address option:- If you select Use the built-in system MAC address: 00:1e:c7:a1:9c:50 radio button, your gateway connects to the Internet using the built-in MAC address.- If you select Override the built-in MAC address radio button, you have to specify the MAC address manually. You may have to override the existing MAC address if your cable modem connects to network devices based on their MAC address.Configuring Routing ModeThe Routing panel lets you enable the routing mode. The gateway is pre-configured in the routing mode. Routing is disabled to configure your gateway in bridge mode. To ensure that the gateway is in routed mode:1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration.2. Navigate to the Routing panel.
10HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Configuring the Internet Connection3. Ensure that the Enable check box next to the Routing field is selected. Note Routing is disabled to configure your gateway in bridge mode. When routing is disabled, the NAT and the DHCP servers are also disabled. Also, ensure that the WAN protocol is compatible to bridging mode.4. Click Save. The Internet LED on the gateway becomes solid green and you can access the Internet. Open a Web browser to verify successful connection to the Internet.See AlsoManaging Broadband Settings on page 18
11CHAPTER 4Managing System InformationThis chapter provides information about the tasks you can perform within the System Info tab. The links under the System Info tab and their associated tasks are as follows:• Status-Viewing System Information on page 11•Password-Creating System Password on page 12-Configuring System Password on page 13• Date & Time-Configuring Date and Time on page 14• Management Access-Enabling Remote Firmware Upgrade on page 16Viewing System InformationView your gateway information at a glance. Find details pertaining to your gateway including the manufacturer name, model and serial number, and hardware and software versions. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Status.Refer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the System Information panel:
Creating System Password 12HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing System InformationCreating System PasswordObjectiveTo create a password for your gateway in order to protect it against unauthorized access.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Password.2. Enter a password in the Enter New Password text box. The password is case-sensitive, and can contain alpha-numeric characters with no spaces.Parameter DescriptionManufacturer Name of the gateway manufacturer.Model Model number of the gateway.Serial Number Serial number of the gateway.Hardware Version Hardware version number of the gateway.Software Version Software version number installed on the gateway.Key Code Key code of the gateway.First Use Date Date when the gateway was powered on for the first time out of factory.Current Date and Time Your current date and time.Time Since Last Boot Time elapsed since you last booted the gateway.DSL Modem Hardware version of the DSL modem.System Password Displays Default if you use the default system password for your gateway.Displays Custom if you have created your own password for your gateway.Displays None if you have not enabled password protection for your gateway.
Configuring System Password 13HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing System Information3. Enter the same password in the Confirm New Password text box.4. Enter a hint in the Enter a Password Hint text box. A password hint can be a word, a phrase, or a question that can help you in case you forget your password.Note It is strongly recommended that you enter a hint to act as a reminder.5. Click Save.Configuring System PasswordObjectiveTo modify the user defined password or use default password.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Password.2. Enter the default password in the Enter Current Password text box.The default password is printed on the base of the gateway.
Configuring Date and Time 14HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing System Information3. Select the password option:- If you select Use Default System password (printed on the base of the system) radio button, skip to step 7 for using the default password. The lower section of the Password page displays the location and identification of the default password. Once you have saved the configuration changes, no further action is required.-If you select Create or Edit a Custom Password radio button, continue to step 4 for modifying the user defined password.4. Enter a password in the Enter New Password text box. The password is case-sensitive, and can contain up to 31 alpha-numeric characters with no spaces.5. Enter the same password in the Confirm New Password text box.6. Enter a hint in the Enter a Password Hint text box. A password hint can be a word, a phrase, or a question that can help you in case you forget your password.Note It is strongly recommended that you enter a hint to act as a reminder.7. Click Save.Configuring Date and TimeObjectiveTo configure the date and time on your gateway. You can either set up the date and time automatically or configure it manually.The gateway sets the time automatically using time servers on the Internet. It retrieves date and time information in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Your local time is set using the Time Zone setting you configured when you set up your gateway.Note It is recommended that you use the automatically configured time zone settings.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Date & Time.
Configuring Date and Time 15HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing System Information2. Perform any of the following tasks:-Setting Date and Time Automatically on page 15-Manually Configuring Date and Time on page 16Setting Date and Time AutomaticallyTo set date and time automatically:1. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Date & Time.2. Navigate to the Current Time Settings panel.3. Select the desired Time Zone from the drop-down list box.4. Leave the Time Servers values in the Internet Time Servers (NTP) panel as is, unless you want to change the location of the servers. The gateway automatically updates the time and date based on the inputs from these servers.5. Click Save.
Enabling Remote Firmware Upgrade 16HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing System InformationNote Select the Daylight Savings Time check box in the Time Configuration panel if daylight savings time is observed in your country/state.Manually Configuring Date and TimeTo manually configure the date and time:1. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Date & Time.2. Navigate to the Time Configuration panel.3. Select the Override automatic time configuration check box.This task lets you override the automatically configured date and time settings on your gateway.4. Enter the current time in the text boxes next to the Set Time field in the hh:mm:ss format.5. Enter today’s date in the text boxes next to the Set Date field in the yyyy/mm/dd format.6. Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings check box.7. Click Save.Note When you configure the date and time manually, remember to select the Override automatic time configuration check box.Enabling Remote Firmware UpgradeObjectiveTo enable remote firmware upgrade.If you enabled this feature, the firmware on your gateway upgrades remotely without any user intervention, thus ensuring that the gateway has the latest security patches and feature upgrades for optimized performance.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click System Info, and then click Management Access. This open the Firmware Upgrades page.
Enabling Remote Firmware Upgrade 17HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing System Information2. Select the Enable Remote Firmware Upgrades check box.3. Click Save.See AlsoUsing Diagnostics Features on page 72System Information Issues on page 84
18CHAPTER 5Managing Broadband SettingsThis chapter provides information about the tasks you can perform within the Broadband tab. The links under the Broadband tab and their associated tasks are as follows:• Status-Viewing Broadband Status on page 18• Link Configuration-Configuring the Internet Connection on page 5•Routing-Adding Static Routes on page 23• Multicast-Configuring IP Multicast Settings on page 24-Viewing Multicast Settings on page 25•DNS Resolution-Resolving Domain Name on page 26Viewing Broadband StatusView the connectivity status, Internet connection details, modem type, and traffic statistics. You can also reset the page to view up-to-date information.Note Broadband and Service LEDs must be solid green on the front panel of the gateway. Also, ensure that the user interface is accessible.On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Status. The following panels are displayed:•Summary Status•Internet Details•DSL Details•Traffic Statistics•DSL Link ErrorsNote The DSL Link field in the Summary Status panel, ATM Traffic section in the Traffic Statistics panel, DSL Details panel, and DSL Link Errors panel are not visible if you select Ethernet as the WAN interface type on the Link Configuration page.
Viewing Broadband Status 19HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsSummary StatusRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Summary Status panel:Internet DetailsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Internet Details panel:Parameter DescriptionInternet Displays the status of the Internet Connection. This displays Connected when the ISP acitvates your Internet connection.DSL Link Displays the status of the DSL connection. This displays Connected when the DSL port of the gateway is connected to the telephone jack. Ensure that your ISP activates the ADSL connection.Parameter DescriptionBroadband Link Type Indicates the type of broadband connection.Connection Type Identifies the method by which the gateway connects to the ISP. The available methods to connect to the ISP are PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct IP (DHCP), or Direct IP (Static).Current Internet Connection IP Address Indicates the IP address assigned by the ISP to the gateway for connecting to the Internet.
Viewing Broadband Status 20HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsDSL DetailsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the DSL Details panel:Subnet Mask Indicates the subnet mask assigned by the ISP to the gateway.Default Gateway Indicates the default gateway address that assigns an IP address to your gateway for accessing the Internet.Primary DNS Indicates the IP address of the primary DNS server that the gateway uses for Domain Name resolution. DNS allows Internet users to specify a name (domain name) to reach a Web page (for example, www.domainname.com) instead of its Internet address (for example, 111.222.111.222). When you enter the name of a Web location (URL), the DNS looks up the name and resolves it to the Internet address of the Web page.Secondary DNS Displays the backup if the Primary DNS fails to respond.Host Name Displays the host name configured on the gateway.Domain Displays the domain that associates your gateway with your ISP on the broadband link.MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the gateway.MTU Indicates the maximum size of packets that are communicated on your ISP network.Parameter DescriptionModem Type Displays the type of modem:• Built-in ADSL modem-or-• External broadband modem through the InternetDSL Line (Wire Pair) Displays Line 1 (inner pair), Line 2 (outer pair), or searching for DSL signal. During installation, the gateway auto-detects whether the DSL signal is on Line 1 or Line 2.Parameter Description
Viewing Broadband Status 21HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsTraffic StatisticsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Traffic Statistics panel:Current DSL ConnectionRate Displays the upload and download speeds in kilobits per second.Max Rate Displays the maximum trained rates for upstream and downstream data in kilobits per second.Noise Margin Displays the current downstream and upstream noise margin in dB.Attenuation Displays the current downstream and upstream DSL attenuation in dB.Output Power Displays the current downstream and upstream DSL transmit and receive power in dB.Interleave Delay Displays the downstream and upstream interleave delay duration in milliseconds (ms).Impulse Noise Protection Displays the measurement of how much impulse noise can be mitigated. It is dependent on the current line configuration.Protocol Displays the protocol used to communicate between your gateway and your ISP.Channel Displays the setting that is determined by your ISP’s DSLAM equipment. Values are Fast or Interleaved.DSLAM Vendor InformationLists information about the DSLAM, including country, DSLAM vendor, and specifics.ATM PVC Displays the VPI/VCI value currently in use by your ISP.Potential Missing Phone FilterDetects if the DSL port of the gateway is connected to the phone socket through a DSL phoneline filter.Parameter DescriptionIP TrafficTransmit Displays the cumulative number of bytes, IP packets, and errors transmitted.Receive Displays the cumulative number of bytes, IP packets, and errors received.ATM TrafficTransmit Displays the cumulative number of ATM cells and errors transmitted.Receive Displays the cumulative number of ATM cells and errors received.Parameter Description
Viewing Broadband Status 22HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsDSL Link ErrorsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the DSL Link Errors panel:Parameter DescriptionATM Loss of cell Delineation Displays the number of loss of cell delineation events since the last reset.Cell Header Errors Displays the number of cell header errors since the last reset.DSLLink Retrains Displays the number of DSL retrains since the gateway was last restarted, and the time elapsed since the last retrain.DSL Training Errors Displays the number of failed DSL retrains since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last failed retrain.Training Timeouts Displays the number of timeouts waiting for response from ATU-C since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last initialization timeout.Loss of Framing Failures Displays the number of DSL loss of framing failures since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last line search initialization.Loss of Signal Failures Displays the number of DSL loss of signal failures since the 2Wire gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last loss of signal failure.Cum. Seconds w/Errors Displays the number of cumulative errored seconds since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last error.
Adding Static Routes 23HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsNote After rectifying the issues that are displayed in different panels of the Status page, you must reset this page to determine if the issue is resolved. Click Reset Statistics at the bottom of the Status page to view the updated statistics.Adding Static RoutesObjectiveTo manually configure static routes for specifying the data transmission path between the devices that are outside the gateway network.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Routing.2. Enter the IP address of the destination network in the Subnet IP text box.3. Enter the subnet mask of the destination network in the Subnet Mask text box.4. Enter the gateway address of the destination network in the Gateway IP text box.Cum. Sec. w/Severe Errors Displays the number of severely errored seconds since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last severely errored second.DSL Unavailable Seconds Displays the DSL link unavailable seconds after the ISP connection was established and the statistics were last reset. Also displays the elapsed time since the last establishment.CRC Errors Displays the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) errors.FEC Errors Displays the Forward Error Correction (FEC) errors.Parameter Description
Configuring IP Multicast Settings 24HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband Settings5. Click Add To List.Note The Static Route List panel displays the new Subnet IP, Subnet Mast, and Gateway IP.Configuring IP Multicast SettingsObjectiveTo configure IGMP or IP Multicast for activating IPTV services through the gateway.Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is used to manage IP Multicast sessions. IGMP provides a means to automatically allow the flow of multicast traffic, which blocks unwanted traffic in your local network. Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Multicast.2. Select the IGMP Proxy check box to enable the feature. If you enable this feature, the Set Top Box (STB) connected to the gateway gains controlled access to multicast services like IPTV using IGMP/MLD Proxying.Note To access IPTV services through the gateway, IGMP Proxy must be enabled.3. Click Save.
Viewing Multicast Settings 25HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsViewing Multicast SettingsView the multicast settings to determine the IGMP functionality and status of its associated services.On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Multicast.Refer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed on the Multicast page:Parameter DescriptionCurrent IGMP Proxy Status Displays the current status of IGMP Proxy configuration.If the Broadband connection is not functional, the IGMP Proxy status displays disabled even though IGMP Proxy is enabled.IGMP Interface Name Displays the name of the interface for which statistics are being reported.IGMP Version Displays the IGMP version.IGMP Maximum Host Groups Displays the maximum number of multicast groups.IGMP Robustness Displays the time interval that the gateway waits for a report in response to a group-specific query.IGMP Query Interval Displays the time interval at which the gateway sends membership queries when it is the querier.IGMP Query Response Interval Displays the time interval that the gateway waits for a report in response to a general query.IGMP Startup Query Interval Displays the amount of time in seconds between successive General Query messages sent by a querier during startup.IGMP Startup Query Count Displays the number of general query messages sent at startup.IGMP Last Member Query Interval Displays the time interval that the gateway waits for a report in response to a group-specific query.IGMP Last Member Query Count Displays the number of Group-Specific Query messages sent before the gateway assumes that there are no members of the host group being queried on this interface.IGMP Group Interface Name Displays the name of the interfacerequesting for multicast access.IGMP Group Interface Address Displays the multicast IP address your LAN host (STB) sends to join the corresponding streams.
Resolving Domain Name 26HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsResolving Domain NameObjectiveTo manually add a domain name for resolving the IP address of the networked devices.This task allows you to name network devices (such as printers or Web servers), so that they can be easily accessed by other users on the network.Note Verify that the domain name is not in use before specifying the DNS name for a networked device.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click DNS Resolution.2. Enter a name for the network device in the DNS Name text box.3. Enter the IP address of the network device in the IP Address text box.4. Click Add To Name Resolution Table. The Name Resolution Table panel displays the newly added and existing DNS name, IP address, and Entry type values in the corresponding columns. The Entry type column displays whether the DNS name is learned (auto-poupulated) or manual (manually added).Note To delete the manually added user appearing in the Name resolution table, locate the relevant details and click Remove.
Resolving Domain Name 27HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Broadband SettingsSee AlsoManaging LAN Devices on page 28Managing Firewall Settings on page 56Using Diagnostics Features on page 72LAN Issues on page 84
28CHAPTER 6Managing LAN DevicesThis chapter provides information about the tasks you can perform within the LAN tab. The links under the LAN tab and their associated tasks are as follows:• Status-Viewing LAN Status on page 29• Wireless-Setting Up Your Wireless Network on page 32-Securing the Wireless Network Using Encryption Key on page 33-Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PIN Method on page 34-Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PUSH Method on page 35-Enabling Wireless Multimedia on page 36-Securing the Wireless Network Using MAC Filtering on page 36-Customizing Advance Wireless Settings on page 38• Wired Interfaces-Disabling Ethernet Ports on page 39•DHCP-Setting Up DHCP to Assign Default Range of IP Address on page 40-Setting Up DHCP to Assign Manually Configured Range of IP Address on page 41• IP Address Allocation-Allocating Static IP Address on page 43-Configuring Public IP Network on page 44-Configuring Supplementary Network on page 46-Configuring Default Address Allocation Pool for DHCP Server on page 48•ARP table-Accessing ARP Table Data on page 49
Viewing LAN Status 29HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesViewing LAN StatusView the LAN client parameters, LAN interface status, wireless parameters, and traffic statistics.On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Status. The following panels are displayed:•Private Network•Interfaces•Wireless•Devices•Traffic StatisticsPrivate NetworkRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Private Network panel:Parameter DescriptionRouter/Gateway Address IP address allocated to the gateway.Subnet Mask Subnet mask allocated to the gateway.Private Network DHCP InfoPrimary Range Range of IP addresses available on the network to be automatically assigned to the network devices.Secondary Range Range of IP addresses available on the network to be assigned to the LAN clients on the network after the gateway exhausts primary range of IP address(es).Timeout Time in seconds to grant the DHCP lease to a LAN client.
Viewing LAN Status 30HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesInterfacesRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Interfaces panel:WirelessRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Wireless panel:Parameter DescriptionEthernet Displays whether the Ethernet interface is enabled or disabled. Also displays the number of active and inactive Ethernet devices on the network.Wireless Displays whether the wireless interface is enabled or disabled. Also displays the number of active and inactive wireless devices on the network.Parameter DescriptionWireless Channel Displays radio frequency band that the access point uses for your wireless network. Wireless Power Level Displays power level of your gateway’s wireless connection.SSID Name Displays the name assigned to your wireless network. The default name is 2WIREXXX, where XXX represents the last three digits of the serial number of your gateway (for example, 2WIRE008).Status Displays whether the wireless connection is enabled or disabled.SSID Broadcast Displays whether broadcasting of SSID is enabled or disabled.Security Displays the security method used to ensure that authorized users are accessing the wireless network.
Viewing LAN Status 31HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesDevicesRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Devices panel:Note Click Device Details to view further information about the network device.Note Click Edit Name to modify the name of the network device appearing on the Status page.Traffic StatisticsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Traffic Statistics panel:Parameter DescriptionDevice Displays the name of the network device.Interface Displays the interface type used by the network device.MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the network device.IP Address Displays the IP address allocated to the network device.Parameter DescriptionEthernet Displays the number of bytes, packets, and errors while transmitting and receiving data from the Ethernet interfaces.Wireless Displays the number of bytes, packets, and errors while transmitting and receiving data from the wireless interfaces.
Setting Up Your Wireless Network 32HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesSetting Up Your Wireless NetworkObjectiveTo set up the access to the wireless interface of the gateway. If you are in a densely populated area or if you regularly connect to more than one wireless network (such as one at work and one at home). It is recommended to provide a unique name for your wireless network to easily identify it, and connect to the desired wireless network. Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Select the Enable Wireless Interface check box to enable the accessibility of the wireless interface. 3. Enter a name assigned to your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) text box. The default name is 2WIREXXX, where XXX represents the last three digits of your 2Wire gateway serial number (for example, 2WIRE008). This name appears next to the Wireless icon on the Home page.4. Selecting the SSID Broadcast check box enables the visibility of the gateway to users who scan to connect to a wireless network.Note You can disable the broadcast of the SSID by clearing the SSID Broadcast check box.When you disable SSID Broadcast, the wireless client cannot scan and connect to your wireless network. You have to manually add a wireless profile in the LAN client to connect to the wireless network instead of selecting the SSID name from a typical scan list.
Securing the Wireless Network Using Encryption Key 33HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices5. Select the type of Wireless Channel Mode from the drop-down list box. The types of modes available are fixed or auto. Also, you can click Rescan to search for a channel with the lowest interference in the entire spectrum.- If you select Fixed from the drop-down list box, you must select a relevant wireless channel value that is compatible with the wireless clients in the vicinity.- If you select Auto from the drop-down list box, a channel is automatically selected to minimize interference. It is recommended to select auto, as this ensures seamless connectivity.6. Select a Wireless Channel Value (radio frequency band) from the drop-down list box only if the selection is Fixed in the Wireless Channel Mode drop-down list box. Note Wireless clients or wireless adapter cards auto-detect the channels transmitted by the gateway. If you are having problems with your wireless network, it could be due to radio interference. You can change the wireless channel value to reduce interference.7. Click Save.Securing the Wireless Network Using Encryption KeyObjectiveTo block unauthorized users to access your network. Each wireless client must use the key for connecting to the network. It is recommended that you customize the encryption key for wireless communication.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Navigate to the Security panel.
Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PIN Method 34HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices3. Select the Wireless Security check box to enable the wireless security.4. Select an authentication setting from the Security Mode drop-down list box. Refer to the following table for information about the types of secure authentication protocol types:5. Select the Encryption Key option:- If you select Use default encryption key radio button, you can continue to use the encryption key that came with your gateway.- If you select Set custom encryption key radio button, you have to create a custom encryption key. You can define a 64-bit or 128-bit hexadecimal/ASCII encryption key. For 64-bit encryption, enter a 10-digit hexadecimal number or 5 ASCII characters. For 128-bit encryption, enter a 26-digit hexadecimal number or 13 ASCII characters. This security key will be used by all clients to access your wireless network.Note A hexadecimal number uses the characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F.6. Click Save. Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PIN MethodObjectiveTo configure Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for simplifying the process of accessing the wireless network of your gateway.WPS supports PIN-based configuration method. When WPS is enabled, the gateway automatically detects the presence of a WPS-enabled LAN client. PIN-based configuration method requires WPA or WPA2 enabled security.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Navigate to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup panel.Authentication Type DescriptionWEP The Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) is an older security protocol that allows any wireless clients within the radio range to access your network without an encryption key. This setting provides the least level of security. For security reasons, do not select this setting unless there is a compatibility issue with an older wireless client. For added protection, set an encryption key on your access point and enter the same key into your other wireless clients.WPA-PSK This setting provides good security and works with most newer wireless clients. This setting requires an encryption key on the access point and the wireless client configured to use Wi-Fi Protected Access – Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) with the same encryption key.WPA2-PSK This setting requires that wireless clients use only WPA2-PSK to access your networks. An encryption key must be configured on the access point and entered into the wireless client. WPA2-PSK is currently the most secure Wi-Fi encryption protocol but may not be available on older wireless clients.WPA-PSK Mixed This setting allows a wireless client to use either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to access your network. An encryption key must be configured on the access point and the same key must be entered on the wireless client.
Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PUSH Method 35HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices3. Select the Enable WPS check box.This enables the configuration of WPS using the PIN method.4. Select PIN from the WPS Mode drop-down list box.5. Click Save.6. Enter the PIN generated by the wireless client in the Device PIN text box.7. Click Connect to establish the wireless connectivity.Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using PUSH MethodObjectiveTo configure Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for simplifying the process of accessing the wireless network of your gateway.WPS supports push button configuration methods. When WPS is enabled, the gateway automatically detects the presence of a WPS-enabled LAN client. Push button configuration method requires WPA or WPA2 enabled security.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Navigate to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup panel.3. Select the Enable WPS check box.This enables the configuration of WPS using the Push method.4. Select PUSH from the WPS Mode drop-down list box.5. Click Save.6. Click Soft Push Button followed by using the PUSH method on the LAN client (as advised by the OEM of the wireless client). -OR-Push the WPS button found at the front panel of the gateway followed by using the PUSH method on the LAN client (as advised by the OEM of the wireless client).
Enabling Wireless Multimedia 36HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesThe WPS button found at the front panel of the gateway appears as follows:The synchronization between the access point and the client is established within 120 seconds.Enabling Wireless MultimediaObjectiveTo enable wireless multimedia (WMM).The WMM feature helps you to control the multimedia traffic on the shared network connections.If you enable this feature, the gateway prioritizes the data packets based on the following four categories:•Voice•Video• Best effort•BackgroundThis minimizes the chance of packet collisions caused by more than one device accessing the wireless medium at the same time. Before transmitting the gate on the network, network devices have to wait for a preconfigured time period to find if any other device is communicating. The random back-off period gives all devices a fair opportunity to transmit.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Navigate to the Wireless Multimedia(WMM) panel.3. Select the Enable WMM check box.4. Click Save.Securing the Wireless Network Using MAC FilteringObjectiveTo block or allow wireless connection to all devices available on the network, or an individual device based on the MAC address of the device. You allow only “known and trusted” devices to associate with the wireless access point. MAC address filtering is disabled by default. When enabled, the wireless connection is granted only to the MAC addresses that are pre-configured as whitelist.
Securing the Wireless Network Using MAC Filtering 37HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesSteps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Navigate to the MAC Filtering panel.3. Click Edit Blocked/Allowed Device List link. This opens the Wireless MAC Filtering page.4. Select the Enable MAC Filtering check box to enable MAC filtering. Note Disabling MAC address filtering allows all the wireless clients to access the gateway.5. Select the Authentication Type option:- If you select whitelist, only the network devices that have their MAC addresses listed under MAC Address List panel are granted wireless access of the gateway.
Customizing Advance Wireless Settings 38HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices- If you select blacklist, only the network devices that have their MAC addresses listed under MAC Address List panel are blocked from accessing the wireless services of the gateway.6. Click Save.7. Navigate to the Add New MAC Address to List Manually panel.8. Enter the MAC address of the device in Enter MAC address text box.9. Click Add To List. This populates the MAC address of the device in the MAC Address List panel.Note To delete an entry from the MAC Address List panel, select the radio button of the relevant MAC address and click Delete.Customizing Advance Wireless SettingsObjectiveTo customize the advanced wireless settings for optimizing the performance and accessibility of the wireless interface.Note It is recommended that you retain the default settings. However, if you are experiencing connection or performance difficulties, altering these settings may improve performance.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless.2. Navigate to the Advanced Settings panel.3. Select the power level for your wireless connection from the Power Setting drop-down list box. Select an appropriate power level value in the range of 1 to 7. The configured power level is the actual transmitted radio power at the access point.Refer to the following table for the power setting value and their associated radio output power levels:Power Setting Radio Output Power (dBm)1 14215316417
Disabling Ethernet Ports 39HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices4. Select the Wireless Mode from the drop-down list box. This allows you to force the gateway to use 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11bg, 802.11ng, or 802.11nbg modes of operation. Note Check the wireless mode supported by the wireless adapter before configuring this option.5. Enter the DTIM Period in the text box. This Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM) value determines the interval at which the access point sends its broadcast traffic.6. Select the Maximum Connection Rate from the drop-down list box. This is the maximum rate at which your wireless connection works. - Select 1, 2, 5.5, 11, or 24 Mbps for 802.11b-based models. - Select 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps for 802.11b/g-based models. It is recommended to select auto so that the access point determines the maximum rate at which the wireless connection must operate.7. Click Save.Disabling Ethernet PortsObjectiveTo disable the local Ethernet ports used to physically connect your gateway to the network devices. This blocks the physical access to your gateway through the Ethernet ports, thus securing the access to your gateway. However, after disabling the Ethernet ports, you can still continue to access your gateway using the wireless connection.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wired Interfaces.518619720Power Setting Radio Output Power (dBm)
Setting Up DHCP to Assign Default Range of IP Address 40HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices2. Clear the Ethernet Networking check box to disable the Ethernet ports on your gateway.3. Click Save. Note By default, the Ethernet ports are enabled and are capable of auto-negotiating the bandwidth required by the LAN clients.Setting Up DHCP to Assign Default Range of IP AddressObjectiveTo set up your private network by assigning default range of IP address.DHCP allows dynamic allocation of network addresses. Your gateway can be both a DHCP client and a DHCP server. When communicating with the local network devices (such as computers and printers), your gateway functions as a DHCP server. However, while communicating with your ISP, the gateway functions as a DHCP client. By default, the gateway uses the 192.168.1.0/255.255.0.0 IP address range. You can select from two additional IP address ranges. When you select either of them, the LAN clients are assigned IP addresses within the specified range.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click DHCP.
Setting Up DHCP to Assign Manually Configured Range of IP Address 41HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices2. Select the DHCP Server Enabled check box to enable the DHCP server.3. Select any of the 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0 (default), 172.16.0.0 / 255.255.0.0 or 10.0.0.0 / 255.255.0.0 radio buttons.This lets your gateway dynamically assign the default range of IP address(es) to the LAN client(s)Note The software supports private, public routed, and public proxied subnets simultaneously on the LAN. 4. Enter a numerical value in the DHCP Lease Time text box. This value represents the number of hours you can use the assigned IP address before the DHCP lease expires.5. Click Save. Setting Up DHCP to Assign Manually Configured Range of IP AddressObjectiveTo set up your private network by assigning manually configured range of IP address.By default, the gateway uses the 192.168.1.0/255.255.0.0 IP address range. When you select manual configuration, the LAN clients are assigned IP addresses within the specified range.Note Manually configure these settings only if you have expertise in IP inter-networking. An incorrect configuration can cause unpredictable results.
Setting Up DHCP to Assign Manually Configured Range of IP Address 42HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesSteps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click DHCP.2. Select the DHCP Server Enabled check box to enable the DHCP server.3. Select the Configure manually radio button.This lets you set up a range IP address(es) to be assigned to the LAN client(s).4. Enter the default IP address of your gateway used for all communication on your local devices in the Router Address text box.5. Enter the subnet mask used for all communication on your local devices in the Subnet Mask text box.6. Configure the range of IP address in the Primary DHCP Range panel for automatically assigning them to the networked devices.
Allocating Static IP Address 43HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices7. Enter the first IP address in the DHCP address pool that you will be distributing over the private network in the First DHCP Address text box.8. Enter the last IP address in the DHCP address pool that you will be distributing over the private network in the Last DHCP Address text box.9. Configure the range of IP address in the Secondary DHCP Range panel for manually assigning them to specific devices on the network from the IP Address Allocation page.10. Enable the secondary DHCP range of manual IP addressing by selecting the Default check box.11. Enter the first IP address in the secondary DHCP address pool that is manually assigned over the private network in the First DHCP Address text box.12. Enter the last IP address in the secondary DHCP address pool that is manually assigned over the private network in the Last DHCP Address text box.Note The software supports private, public routed, and public proxied subnets simultaneously on the LAN.13. Enter a numerical value in the DHCP Lease Time text box. This value represents the number of hours you can use the assigned IP address before the DHCP lease expires.14. Click Save.Allocating Static IP AddressObjectiveTo allocate specific IP addresses to devices that are running in the DHCP mode, and map devices to particular static or private IP addresses.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation. 2. Navigate to the Public-Private NAT Mappings and Device IP Allocation panel.3. Locate the relevant device on the network to change the default DHCP settings.
Configuring Public IP Network 44HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices4. View the privately assigned IP address and the address assignment mode next to the Current Address and Device Status fields.5. Select the static IP from the Address Assignment drop-down list box, The static IP is represented as Private Fixed: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx indicates the IP address. This selection allocates the static IP address to the relevant device on the network.6. Leave the WAN IP Mapping drop-down list box as is.7. Click Save next to the device where you have modified the settings.8. Renew the IP address of the corresponding computer.Configuring Public IP NetworkObjectiveTo configure public IP network or public proxied network. This method lets you specify a subnet mask for provisioning the public IP address on the primary broadband connection to be statically assigned or dynamically distributed to specific devices on the network.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Perform the following tasks to configure the public proxied IP network on your gateway:-Enabling Public IP Network on page 44-Selecting Default Address Allocation Pool on page 45-Assigning Public IP Network Address to LAN Client(s) on page 45Enabling Public IP NetworkThe Configure Public IP Network panel allows you to enable the public proxied IP network and specify usable subnet mask that determines the number of IP addresses available for the public proxied IP network clients. To enable the public IP network:1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Configure Public IP Network panel.3. Select the Use Broadband IPs on LAN check box. This enables the gateway to assign public IP addresses to the devices on the network.4. View the Current IP/subnet mask. This is the IP address and subnet mask that is currently assigned to your gateway by your ISP.5. Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP in the Specify usable subnet mask text box. This lets the gateway estimate the number of devices that can connect to the gateway using the IP addresses from the primary broadband interface. This must be a superset of the current subnet mask.6. Click Save in the Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel.
Configuring Public IP Network 45HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesThe gateway enables the public proxied network and populates the adequate IP address(es) for allocation.Selecting Default Address Allocation PoolThe Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel lets you determine the IP address allocation pool to the next associating LAN client. To select the default address allocation pool:1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel.3. Select Public Proxied Subet(Nat/Routed) from the New Device DHCP Pool drop-down list box, if you want to assign the broadband IPs to the newly associating LAN clients.4. Click Save.Assigning Public IP Network Address to LAN Client(s)The Public-Private NAT Mappings and Device IP Allocation panel lets you statically or dynamically assign the existing LAN clients to public proxied IP network. To assign the public proxied IP address to the LAN clients:1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Public-Private NAT Mappings and Device IP Allocation panel.3. Locate the relevant LAN client from the list of devices for overriding the default DHCP IP address assignment. 4. View the currently assigned IP address and the connection mode next to the Current Address and Device Status fields.
Configuring Supplementary Network 46HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN Devices5. Select Public (select WAN IP Mapping) from the Address Assignment drop-down list box. This enables the network device to fetch the IP address from the public pool.6. Select the public IP from the WAN IP Mapping drop-down list box. The public IP is represented as Public from pool: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx or Public Fixed: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx indicates the IP address. This lets you assign a dynamic IP or a fixed IP from the public pool.7. Click Save next to the device where you have modified the settings.8. Renew the IP address of the corresponding computer.Configuring Supplementary NetworkObjectiveTo configure supplementary network or public routed network. This method lets you specify the router address and subnet mask for statically assigning or dynamically distributing IP address(es) to specific devices on the network.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Perform the following tasks to configure the public proxied IP network on your gateway:-Enabling Supplementary Network on page 46-Selecting Default Address Allocation Pool on page 45-Assigning Public IP Network Address to LAN Client(s) on page 45Enabling Supplementary NetworkThe Supplementary Network panel allows you to enable the public routed IP network and specify the router address and subnet mask. These entries determine the number of IP addresses available for the public routed IP network clients. To enable the supplementary network:1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Supplementary Network panel.3. Select the Add Additional Network check box. This enables the configuration for supplementary network.4. Enter an IP address in the Router Address text box. The gateway assigns the subset of this IP address for configuring the devices on the supplementary network. This address must not be in the range of WAN IP address or LAN IP address.5. Enter the Subnet Mask in the text box. This lets the gateway estimate the number of available supplementary network IP address(es).6. Click Save in the Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel.
Configuring Supplementary Network 47HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesSelecting Default Address Allocation PoolThe Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel lets you determine the IP address allocation pool to the next associating LAN client. To select the default address allocation pool:1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel.3. Select Public Routed Network from the New Device DHCP Pool drop-down list box, if you want to assign the supplementary IPs to the newly associating LAN clients.4. Click Save.Assigning Public IP Network Address to LAN Client(s)The Public-Private NAT Mappings and Device IP Allocation panel lets you statically or dynamically assign the existing LAN clients to public routed IP network. To assign the public routed IP address to the LAN clients:1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Public-Private NAT Mappings and Device IP Allocation panel.3. Locate the relevant device for changing the configuration to override the default DHCP settings. The Public-Private NAT Mappings and Device IP Allocation panel appears.4. Locate the relevant LAN client from the list of devices for overriding the default DHCP IP address assignment. 5. View the currently assigned IP address and the connection mode next to the Current Address and Device Status fields.6. Select Public (select WAN IP Mapping) from the Address Assignment drop-down list box.
Configuring Default Address Allocation Pool for DHCP Server 48HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesThis enables the relevant network device to fetch the IP address from the public pool.7. Select the supplementary IP from the WAN IP Mapping drop-down list box.The supplementary IP is represented as Public from pool: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx or Public Fixed: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx indicates the IP address. This selection must resemble the IP address entered in the Router Address text box. This lets you assign a dynamic IP or a fixed IP from the supplementary public pool.8. Click Save next to the device where you have modified the settings. 9. Renew the IP address of the corresponding computer.Configuring Default Address Allocation Pool for DHCP ServerObjectiveTo configure the gateway for allocating private, public proxied, or public routed IP addresses to any newly associating network devices.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click IP Address Allocation.2. Navigate to the Select Default Address Allocation Pool for the DHCP Server panel.3. Select the default address allocation pool from the New Device DHCP Pool drop-down list box.The types of address allocation pools are Private Network, Public Proxied Network, or Public Routed Network.-If you select Private Network from the drop-down list box, then the gateway assigns IP addresses as configured on DHCP Configuration page. - If you select Public Proxied Network from the drop-down list box, then the gateway assigns broadband IPs. - If you select Public Routed Network from the drop-down list box, then the gateway assigns supplementary network IPs.4. Click Save.
Accessing ARP Table Data 49HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing LAN DevicesAccessing ARP Table DataObjectiveTo determine the IP address of the devices on the network, based on the MAC address of that device. This page is used to determine the IP address of the networked device, if the MAC address of the networked device is known.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click ARP table.2. Determine the MAC Address listed in the left column and view the associated IP Address listed in the right column.See AlsoManaging Broadband Settings on page 18Using Diagnostics Features on page 72LAN Issues on page 84
50CHAPTER 7Managing Voice-Based ServicesThis chapter provides information about the tasks that you can perform within the Voice tab. The links under the Voice tab and their associated tasks are as follows:• Status-Viewing VoIP Line Status on page 50•Server-Configuring SIP Server on page 51•Line-Configuring Lines on page 52• Stats-Viewing External Line Statistics on page 54Note You can access the Voice tab only if you have subscribed for the VoIP service with your ISP.Viewing VoIP Line StatusView the server profile and the associated lines with those profiles. Also, view the line status.On the Settings tab, click Voice, and then click Status. Refer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Status panel:
Configuring SIP Server 51HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Voice-Based ServicesConfiguring SIP ServerObjectiveTo configure the authentication parameters for the SIP server to enable the VoIP services on the gateway.Your ISP gives the required information to configure the SIP server.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Voice, and then click Server.Parameter DescriptionServersName Displays the profile name. You can configure two profiles on the gateway, but have only one profile in use.Associated Line Displays the phone lines associated with the profile.Line StatusLine Displays the serial number for indexing the line status.Number Displays the phone number of the configured line.Name Displays the Line Name configured on the Line page.Status Displays the status of the configured line on the gateway. The status can be as follows:•Enabled-Registering when lines try to register with the SIP server.•Enabled-Operation when lines have successfully registered with the SIP server.•Disabled when lined fail to register with the SIP server.
Configuring Lines 52HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Voice-Based Services2. Select the Enable check box.3. Enter a alphanumeric name in the Server Name text box.4. Enter the server address in the SIP Registrar Server text box. 5. Enter the server port in the Registrar Server Port text box. 6. Enter the domain name in the User Agent Domain text box.7. Enter the expire time in the Register Expire Time text box.8. Enter the re-register interval time in the Re-register Interval text box.9. Select the T.38 Fax support check box. This enables the gateway to permit faxes to be transported across IP networks using T.38 mode.10. Click Save.Note If your ISP has multiple SIP servers, you may have to configure additional servers on this page. You can modify or disable the existing server profiles. However, disabling any profile eliminates the associated line as well.Configuring LinesObjectiveTo configure one or two phone lines at a time on the gateway. Also, you can configure your phone number as well as the user name and password for your VoIP account to prevent unauthorized access.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Voice, and then click Line.
Configuring Lines 53HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Voice-Based Services2. Select the Enable check box. This activates the line for use.3. Edit the Line Name text box if you want to change the auto-populated line name.4. Enter the Phone Number, Username, and Password in corresponding text boxes. The information is provided by the ISP.5. Select the Line Type from the drop-down list box. The types of lines available are Foreign eXchange Subscriber (fxs) or Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology (dect)- If you select fxs from the drop-down list box, physical connectivity to the telephone is mandatory for the service to function. -If you select dect from the drop-down list box, you need a DECT phone. These phones are different from the usual cordless phones because they let you use the Wi-Fi access point to connect to your gateway and configure VoIP connection.6. Select the Physical Port from the drop-down list box. The availble ports are 1 or 2. This selection is based on the physical end point value or the port number on the splitter. If you are using a splitter and you have configured the details for P1/F1 port in this section, then your selection must be 1 from the drop-down list box.7. Select the Line Association from the drop-down list box. The availble associations are profile 1 or profile 2. The association value is pre-defined in the Server Name text box on the Server page.8. Select the Packetization Interval from the drop-down list box. The available values are 10, 20, or 30. This value determines the number of VoIP packets transmitted per second while advertising the associated data on the network. Lowering the value of Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) Packet Size / Packetization Interval improves the quality of sound and decreases the degree of latency, but increases the bandwidth usage.9. Enable silence supression codec by selecting the Allow silence suppression check box. If you enable silence suppression for VoIP communication, no packets are transmitted during periods of silence. This setting reduces the bandwidth usage during silent periods. 10. Click Save.To use the second line, configure the second line in the Line 2 panel, and repeat the above steps.
Viewing External Line Statistics 54HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Voice-Based ServicesViewing External Line StatisticsView the VoIP call statistics for the relevant phone line.On the Settings tab, click Voice, and then click Stats. Refer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Voice - External Line Stats panel:Parameter DescriptionStats for Active Voice Line -: Line 1 Displays status information about Line 1.Timestamp (Last call/reset) Displays the time when the call started.Number of Calls Displays the number of calls since last reset.Number of Incoming Failed Calls Displays the number of missed calls.Number of Outgoing Failed Calls Displays the number of incomplete outgoing calls.
Viewing External Line Statistics 55HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Voice-Based ServicesNote To reset the statistics, click Reset at the bottom of the page.See AlsoVoIP Issues on page 84Duration (in seconds) Displays the time duration for which the VoIP connection was in use.Far-end Host Information Displays the IP and RTP port number of the host seperated by a colon.The different types of columns that display the value for each statistic are as follows:Inbound (last) Displays the last captured inbound value in this field for a specific statistic.Outbound (last) Displays the last captured outbound value in this field for a specific statistic.Inbound (all) Displays the the total inbound value in this field for a specific statistic since the last reset.Outbound (all) Displays the the total outbound value in this field for a specific statistic since the last reset.The different types of statistics for a voice line are as follows:RTP packet loss Displays the number of RTP data packets lost during a call. A RTP data packet consists of the fixed RTP header, a possibly empty list of contributing sources, and the payload data.RTP packet loss percentage Displays the percentage of RTP data packets lost while communicating with the SIP server. Total RTCP packets Displays the total number of Real-time Control Protocol (RTCP) packets used while communicating with the SIP server. RTCP is based on the periodic transmission of control packets to all participants in the session. An RTCP packet contains Packet Loss, Jitter, Delay, Signal Level, Call Quality Metrics, and Echo Return Loss.Max inter-arrival jitter Displays the maximum inter-arrival Jitter at source and destination for the latest operation. A jitter value captures the amount of variability in the arrival times of the datagrams at the receiver.Sum of inter-arrival jitter Displays the average inter-arrival Jitter at source and destination for the latest operation. Sum of inter-arrival jitter squared Displays the sum of square of inter-arrival jitter values for packets sent from source to destination and destination to source.Sum of fraction loss Displays the fraction of packets missed by the codec as the sum of both lost and late packets.Sum of fraction loss squared Displays the fraction of packets missed by the codec as the sum of square of both lost and late packets.Max one-way delay (in ms) Displays the maximum one-way delay duration in ms from source to destination and destination to source. One-way delay is the excess time taken to get data across the network. 150 mSec is specified in ITU-T G.114 recommendation as the maximum desired one-way latency to achieve high-quality voice.Sum of one-way delay (in ms) Displays the sum of one-way delay duration in ms from source to destination and destination to source.Sum of one-way delay squared Displays the sum of squarred one-way delay duration in ms from source to destination and destination to source.Max round-trip time (in ms) Displays the maximum response time taken by the VoIP signals. The round-trip time is tracked to measure the latency and the performance of the network.Sum of round-trip time (in ms) Displays the sum of response time taken by the VoIP signals.Sum of round-trip time squared Displays the sum of squarred response time taken by the VoIP signalsParameter Description
56CHAPTER 8Managing Firewall SettingsThis chapter provides information about the tasks you can perform within the Firewall tab. Note The gateway includes default firewall settings that block unwanted access from the Internet. It is recommended that you do not modify the default settings. However, you can configure the firewall settings to allow Internet traffic or users through the firewall to your LAN devices, applications, and servers. The links under the Firewall tab and their associated tasks are as follows:• Status-Disabling Firewall Service on page 56-Viewing Firewall Status on page 57• Applications, Pinholes and DMZ-Configuring Firewall Settings on page 58-Configuring DMZ Mode on page 61• Advanced Configuration-Disabling Attack Detection on page 62-Managing Outbound Traffic on page 63-Configuring Firewall Security Enhancements on page 64-Configuring Application Layer Gateway on page 65-Configuring UPnP Security on page 65-Blocking Web Site Access on page 66-Configuring Time of Day Restriction on page 67•Access Control-Configuring Time of Day Restriction on page 67•Content Screening-Blocking Web Site Access on page 66Disabling Firewall ServiceObjectiveTo disable firewall services on the gateway so that all the ports on the nework are opened and unsolicited network traffic can pass through the gateway. By default, firewall services are enabled on the gateway for security reasons.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Status.
Viewing Firewall Status 57HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings2. Select disable from the Currrent Settings drop-down list box.3. Click Save.Viewing Firewall StatusView the status of firewall and if any port forwarding rules are configured.On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Status.Refer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Firewall Status panel:Parameter DescriptionDevice Name Displays the name of the configured devices.Device IP Displays the IP of the configured device.Allowed Applications Displays the name of the application that bypasses the firewall settings.Protocol Displays the protocol in use.Port Number(s) Displays the port number assigned to the application.
Configuring Firewall Settings 58HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall SettingsConfiguring Firewall SettingsObjectiveTo modify applications, pinholes, and DMZ setting on the firewall in a way that special applications running on computers inside your home network are granted Internet access.To grant Internet access to special applications, you have to open firewall pinholes and associate the intended application(s) with a computer connected to your gateway. If you cannot find a listing for your application, you can define an application with the protocol and port information. Also, you can delete any existing application profile. By default, firewall provides maximum protection and blocks unsolicited inbound traffic.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Applications, Pinholes and DMZ.
Configuring Firewall Settings 59HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings2. Select the computer through which you want to host the application(s) in the Select a computer panel.If you host an application for a computer on your network, it implies that you are scaling down the firewall security levels for that application to be accessible on the specified computer.Note If the required computer is not available in the list, you can still select it as long as it is on the same network, and you know its IP address. Enter the IP address of the required computer, and click Choose.3. You can perform the following tasks:-Hosting an Application on page 59-Adding User-Defined Applications on page 59Hosting an ApplicationThe Edit firewall settings for this computer panel lets you grant access to the applications running on computers inside your home network from the Internet. You have to open firewall pinholes and associate the intended application(s) with a computer connected to your gateway. To host an application:1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Applications, Pinholes and DMZ.2. Navigate to the Edit firewall settings for this computer panel.3. Filter the application list by selecting the category from the Filter Applications by bulleted list. Your selection appears in the Application List list box.4. Select the applications to be hosted from the Application List list box.5. Click Add. The selected application appears in the Hosted Applications list box.Note To remove a hosted application, select it in the Hosted Applications list box, and click Remove.Adding User-Defined ApplicationsThe Firewall Application Profile Definiton panel lets you create an application profile that is not included in the application list. An application profile configures the gateway firewall to let the application-specific data pass through.
Configuring Firewall Settings 60HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall SettingsTo add user-defined applications:1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Applications, Pinholes and DMZ.2. Navigate to the Edit firewall settings for this computer panel.3. Click Add a new user-defined application below the Application List list box. This opens the Firewall Application Profile Definition page.4. Enter a name for the application profile in the Application Profile Name text box.5. Click the TCP or UDP radio button to select the required protocol for the application profile. If the application you are adding requires both, you have to create a separate definition for each.6. Enter the port or port range used by the application in the Port (or Range) text boxes. If only one port is required, enter the port number in the From text box. For example, some applications require only one port to be opened (such as TCP port 500); others require that all TCP ports from 600 to 1000 be opened.7. Enter the time duration in seconds in the Protocol Timeout text box. This is the amount of time the connection in the specified range remains open when there is no data transfer. In most cases, the default value is appropriate. If you leave the text box blank, the gateway uses the default values.
Configuring DMZ Mode 61HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings8. Enter a value in the Map to Host Port text box. This value must map to the port range you established to the local computer. For example, if you set the value to 4000 and the port range being opened is 100 to 108, the forwarded data to the first value in the range will be sent to 4000. Subsequent ports will be mapped accordingly; 101 will be sent to 4001, 102 will be sent to 4002, and so on.9. Select the Application Type from the drop-down list box.The available application types are FTP(file transfer protocol) Server, H.323-based Internet telephony, IRC (Internet relay chat) Server, PPTP Virtual private network server, or SIP-based Internet telephony.10. Click Add to List to create a new application profile.The configured information appears in the Definition List panel of the same page.The added application is also listed in the Applications List drop-down list box on the Applications, Pinholes and DMZ page.Note To delete the user defined application, click Remove Rule next to the listed application profile in the Definition List panel.Configuring DMZ ModeObjectiveTo configure DMZ mode for a computer. DMZ mode is a special firewall mode that is used for hosting applications if an application does not function properly using the Allow individual application(s) options. When in DMZ mode, the designated computer:• Shares your gateway’s IP address (router address).• Appears as if it is directly connected to the Internet.• Has all of the unassigned TCP and UDP ports opened and directing towards it.• Can receive unsolicited network traffic from the Internet.Although the computer in DMZ mode appears to the Internet users as if it is directly connected to the Internet, but it is still protected by your gateway's firewall. All traffic is inspected by the firewall’s Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) engine and all known hacker attacks continue to be blocked.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Applications, Pinholes and DMZ.2. Navigate to the Select a computer panel.3. Select the required computer where you want to host the application(s) in the Select a computer panel.mUse the DMZ modes with caution. A computer in the DMZ mode is less secure because all available ports are open and all incoming Internet traffic is directed to this computer.
Disabling Attack Detection 62HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall SettingsNote Verify that the computer you selected is configured for DHCP. If the selected computer is not configured for DHCP, configure the DHCP settings and restart the computer. After the computer restarts, it receives an IP address from the gateway and all unassigned TCP and UDP ports are forwarded to it.4. Navigate to the DMZ Mode panel.5. Select the DMZ Mode option:- If you select DMZ Mode radio button, the network traffic is directly routed to the selected computer. In DMZ mode, the designated computer is connected to the Internet through the gateway, and can receive unsolicited network traffic from the Internet.- If you select DMZ Plus Mode radio button, the gateway assigns a broadband/WAN IP to the selected computer. In DMZplus mode, the designated computer is directly connected to the Internet, has all unassigned TCP and UDP ports opened, and can receive unsolicited network traffic from the Internet.- If you select NO DMZ radio button, configured firewall rules are applicable for the selected computer.6. Click Save.Disabling Attack DetectionObjectiveTo disable a specific port in the attack detection panel.By default, attack detection is enabled on these ports by the firewall. However, some applications and devices may require the use of specific data ports listed here. The gateway allows users to open the necessary ports through the firewall.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to the Attack Detection panel.
Managing Outbound Traffic 63HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings3. Clear the TCP/UDP Port Scan check box. If you disable this feature, the firewall does not detect UDP and TCP port scans, and communicates the port scan packets to the computer. A port scan is a series of messages sent by an external entity attempting to break into a computer to learn which computer network services associated with UDP and TCP ports are provided by the computer.4. Clear the Packet Flood (SYN/UDP/ICMP/Other) check box.If you disable this feature, the firewall does not check for SYN, UDP, ICMP, and other types of packet floods on the local and Internet facing interfaces.5. Clear the Invalid TCP Flag Attacks (XMAS) check box.If you disable this feature, the firewall does not scan inbound and outbound packets for invalid TCP Flag settings or TCP XMAS attack and communicates the associated packets to the computer.6. Clear the Invalid TCP Flag Attacks (NULL) check box.If you disable this feature, the firewall does not scan inbound and outbound packets for invalid TCP Flag settings or TCP NULL attack and communicates the associated packets to the computer.7. Clear the Invalid ICMP Detection check box.If you disable this feature, the firewall does not check for invalid ICMP type/code types and communicates the associated packets to the computer.8. Click Save.Managing Outbound TrafficObjectiveTo configure the firewall for blocking or passing the outbound network traffic from your network.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to view the Outbound Protocol Control panel.
Configuring Firewall Security Enhancements 64HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings3. Select the required check box(es) in the Outbound Protocol Control panel. If you select any of the check box(es) in the Outbound Protocol Control panel, the firewall allows the associated traffic to pass through the firewall from the network to the Internet.4. Click Save.Note Allowing outbound traffic does not mean that the firewall automatically allows this type of traffic to pass through the firewall. Even if a particular protocol/application type is allowed, the firewall still checks and blocks all unsolicited traffic unless the firewall is configured to pass the traffic by hosting an application profile.Configuring Firewall Security EnhancementsObjectiveTo configure the firewall rules for filtering the traffic passing through the gateway.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to the Enchanced Security panel.3. Select the Stealth Mode check box to enable the stealth mode.
Configuring Application Layer Gateway 65HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall SettingsIf you enable stealth mode, the gateway firewall does not return any information in response to network queries. This discourages intruders from accessing your network.4. Select the Block Ping check box to disable the execution of external ping requests. - If you enable Block Ping, your network will block all ping requests.- If you disable Block Ping, intruders can use ping to launch an attack against your network since ping can determine the IP address of the network (for example, 105.246.172.72) from the domain name (for example, www.mynetworkdevice.com).5. Select the Block Dsldiag check box to disable the execution of external DSL diagnostic requests. If you enable Block Dsldiag, the dsldiagd daemon running on the device blocks the remote user from connecting to the gateway and checking the DSL statistics, training history, and so on.6. Enter the time duration in seconds in the UDP Session Timeout text box. The gateway terminates the UDP connection request after the specified duration.7. Enter the time duration in seconds in the TCP Session Timeout text box. The gateway terminates the TCP connection request after the specified duration.8. Click Save.Configuring Application Layer GatewayObjectiveTo enable or disable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) on the firewall of the gateway.If you enable SIP ALG, client applications can use dynamic TCP/UDP ports to communicate with the known ports used by the server applications, even though a firewall configuration allows only a limited number of known ports.If you disable ALG, the ports become blocked and you must specially open up a large number of ports in the firewall, rendering the network vulnerable to attacks on those ports.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to the Application Layer Gateways panel.3. Enable or disable the SIP ALG on the gateway firewall by selecting or clearing the check box. 4. Click Save.Configuring UPnP SecurityObjectiveTo let the UPnP LAN clients aceess the network and open the ports on the gateway.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to the UPnP Security panel.
Blocking Web Site Access 66HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings3. Select Enable UPnP check box. This enables the UPnP LAN clients to connect to the gateway.4. Select the Logging UPnP Events check box. This enables you to view every event related to UPnP on the Logs page.5. Select the Enable UPnP Port Forwarding check box. This allows the applications that support UPnP to open and close the ports on the gateway. This saves you from the hassle of manually configuring the port forwarding for individual applications.6. Click Save.Blocking Web Site AccessObjectiveTo block access to specific Web Sites (URLs) within the LAN.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to the Access Controls panel.3. Click Configure next to the Web Site Blocking field.This opens the Block Access to Specific Sites page.
Configuring Time of Day Restriction 67HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall SettingsNote You can also click Content Screening to access the Block Access to Specific Sites page.4. Enter the URL of the site to be blocked in the Site URL text box (For example, http://www.yahoo.com).5. Click Block Site. The blocked Web site appears under the Blocked Web Sites panel.Note If you want to restore access to the blocked sites, browse to the Blocked Web Sites panel and click Remove next to the site that is blocked.Configuring Time of Day RestrictionObjectiveTo limit the Internet usage during a specific time period.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration.2. Navigate to the Access Controls panel.3. Click Configure next to the Time of Day Restriction field. This opens the Time of Day Access Schedule page.
Configuring Time of Day Restriction 68HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall SettingsNote You can also click Access Control to access the Time of Day Access Schedule page.4. Select the type of access you want to restrict from the Select an Access Type drop-down list box.The available access types are Block Web Browsing, Block Instant Messaging, or Block All Other Applications.5. Browse to the bottom of the page and click Manage Time Schedules to predefine time schedules for restricting access. This opens the Manage Time Schedules page.
Configuring Time of Day Restriction 69HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Managing Firewall Settings6. Browse to the Define New Time Schedule panel and perform the following actions:a. Enter an appropriate name in the Name text box for the new time schedule.b. From the drop-down list boxes, select the days and time period.c. Click Add to populate the new time schedule in the Existing Time Schedules panel.7. Click Time of Day Access Schedule to return to the main page.8. Browse to the Assign an Existing Schedule panel and perform the following actions: a. Select a predefined time schedule from the drop-down list box.b. Click Assign.See AlsoManaging LAN Devices on page 28Managing Broadband Settings on page 18Using Diagnostics Features on page 72Firewall Issues on page 85
70CHAPTER 9Viewing LogsThis chapter provides information to view, filter, and clear the log entries on the Logs Tab from the user interface.You can perform the following tasks on the Logs page:•Viewing Specific Log Entries on page 70•Filtering Log Entries on page 71•Clearing Log Entries on page 71Viewing Specific Log EntriesView log entries on this page to determine if there are any module specific issues or to ensure satisfactory performace of the device.On the Settings tab, click Logs.You can view log entries pertaining to a specifc module on this page, by selecting the desired module in the Display Filter list. The event logs are available in the following format:<3> Mar 10 07:41:16 home kern.err dhcpd_dns[2673]: [truncated]where <3> is the severity level, <Mar 10 07:41:16> is the time-stamp, <kern.err dhcpd_dns[2673]> is the module name, and <[truncated]> is the brief description of the log.
71HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Viewing LogsFiltering Log EntriesTo filter log entries:1. On the Settings tab, click Logs.2. From the Logs page, select an option from the logs facility and the severity level drop-down list boxes next to the Display Filter.3. Click Submit to view log entries associated with the selected option.The following table lists the severity levels and their respective description:.The following table lists the log facilities and their respective description:.Clearing Log EntriesYou can clear the log entries on the Logs page and minimize the clutter from previous events when you try to diagnose a problem.To clear the log entries from the list:1. On the Settings tab, click Logs.2. From the Logs page, click Clear Logs.Severity Types (Lowest to Highest) DescriptionDebug Software debugging messages. Associated integer value is 0.Info Informational messages. Informational messages report significant non-errorevents. Associated integer value is 1.Notice Conditions that do not signify errors, but are of interest, or might warrantspecial handling. Associated integer value is 2.Warning Conditions that warrant monitoring. Associated integer value is 3.Error Standard error conditions that generally have less serious consequencesthan errors in the emergency, alert, and critical levels. Associated integer value is 4.Critical Critical conditions, such as hardware or firmware errors. Associated integer value is 5.Alert Conditions that must be corrected immediately, such as firewall notfunctioning. Associated integer value is 6.Emergency System panic or other conditions that cause the gateway to stop functioning.Associated integer value is 7.Log Facility DescriptionSyslog Shows the current system log, which registers all significant events within the gateway since it was last restarted.Dhcpc Shows DHCP client related log messages.Dhcpd Shows DHCP daemon/server related log messages.Firewall Shows all detailed firewall events, such as Internet Access Control andFirewall Monitoring.PPP Shows log entries of transactions between the Internet server and thegateway.NAT Shows NAT log entries.UPnP Shows logs related to UPnP protocol events.NPWEB Shows logs related to the operations performed on the user interface.
72CHAPTER 10Using Diagnostics FeaturesThis chapter provides information about the tasks you can perform within the Diagnostics tab. The links under the Diagnostics tab and their associated tasks are as follows:•Link Test-Diagnosing Broadband Link on page 72•DSL-Viewing DSL Diagnostic Information on page 74• IP Utilities-Testing IP Utilities on page 78•NAT-Viewing NAT Information on page 79•Syslog-Enabling Syslog on page 80• Resets-Resetting the Gateway on page 81Diagnosing Broadband LinkDiagnose if the broadband and service connections are established.On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click Link Test. The following panels are displayed:•Status Monitor•Link TestNote The G. DMT ATM Signal and PVC Connection fields are not visible in the Status Monitor panel, if you select Ethernet as the WAN interface type on the Link Configuration page.Status MonitorRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the Status Monitor panel:
Diagnosing Broadband Link 73HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesNote Click Refresh Page next to the Connection Details field, to refresh the results appearing in this panel.Link TestThis panel lets you test the broadband link.Navigate to the Link Test panel and click Start next to the Start Test field. This initiates diagnostic tests on your broadband connection and the results appear in the Status Monitor panel.Note Running diagnostic tests on your broadband connection may take a few minutes, and broadband will not be available during the testing period.Parameter DescriptionDSL Synchronization Displays if the DSL interface is synchronized.G. DMT ATM Signal Displays if the gateway is able to connect to the G.DMT DSL mode.PVC Connection Displays if the ATM Circuit Identifier (VPI and VCI) value are correctly used. Even if the DSL signal is up and these values are incorrect, the gateway will not be able to establish Internet connection.IP Connection Displays if the gateway has received an IP address.DNS Communication Displays if the ISP’s DNS server is reachable.
Viewing DSL Diagnostic Information 74HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesViewing DSL Diagnostic InformationView diagnostic information of DSL and solve issues pertaining to DSL connection.On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click DSL. The following panels are displayed:•DSL Details•DSL Link Errors•BitloadingNote The DSL page is not visible if you select Ethernet as the WAN interface type on the Link Configuration page.DSL DetailsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the DSL Details panel:
Viewing DSL Diagnostic Information 75HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesDSL Link ErrorsRefer to the following image and table for information about the parameters listed in the DSL Link Errors panel:Parameter DescriptionModem Type Displays the type of modem:• Built-in ADSL modem-or-• External broadband modem through the InternetDSL Line (Wire Pair) Displays Line 1 (inner pair), Line 2 (outer pair), or searching for DSL signal. During installation, the gateway auto-detects whether the DSL signal is on Line 1 or Line 2.Current DSL ConnectionRate Displays the upload and download speeds in kilobits per second.Max Rate Displays the maximum trained rates for upstream and downstream data in kilobits per second.Noise Margin Displays the current downstream and upstream noise margin in dB.Attenuation Displays the current downstream and upstream DSL attenuation in dB.Output Power Displays the current downstream and upstream DSL transmit and receive power in dB.Interleave Delay Displays the downstream and upstream interleave delay duration in milliseconds (ms).Impulse Noise Protection Displays the measurement of how much impulse noise can be mitigated. It is dependent on the current line configuration.Protocol Displays the protocol used to communicate between your gateway and your ISP.Channel Displays the setting that is determined by your ISP’s DSLAM equipment. Values are Fast or Interleaved.DSLAM Vendor InformationLists information about the DSLAM, including country, DSLAM vendor, and specifics.ATM PVC Displays the VPI/VCI value currently in use by your ISP.Potential Missing Phone FilterDetects if the DSL port of the gateway is connected to the phone socket through a DSL phoneline filter.
Viewing DSL Diagnostic Information 76HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesParameter DescriptionATM Loss of cell Delineation Displays the number of loss of cell delineation events since the last reset.Cell Header Errors Displays the number of cell header errors since the last reset.DSLLink Retrains Displays the number of DSL retrains since the gateway was last restarted, and the time elapsed since the last retrain.DSL Training Errors Displays the number of failed DSL retrains since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last failed retrain.Training Timeouts Displays the number of timeouts waiting for response from ATU-C since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last initialization timeout.Loss of Framing Failures Displays the number of DSL loss of framing failures since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last line search initialization.Loss of Signal Failures Displays the number of DSL loss of signal failures since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last loss of signal failure.Cum. Seconds w/Errors Displays the number of cumulative errored seconds since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last error.Cum. Sec. w/Severe Errors Displays the number of severely errored seconds since the gateway was last restarted, and the elapsed time since the last severely errored second.DSL Unavailable Seconds Displays the DSL link unavailable seconds after the ISP connection was established and the statistics were last reset. Also displays the elapsed time since the last establishment.CRC Errors Displays the cyclic redundancy check errors.FEC Errors Displays the forward error correction errors.
Viewing DSL Diagnostic Information 77HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesBitloadingThe Bitloading panel lets you view the graphic representation of DSL bitloading.
Testing IP Utilities 78HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesTesting IP UtilitiesObjectiveTo test the gateway IP utilities such as ping, traceroute, and DNS query. This lets you determine if there are any communication issues between the gateway and the host/Internet.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click IP Utilities.2. Select the Test Type option from the drop-down list box:- If you select ping from the drop-down list box, you can test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. Also, you can self-test the network interface card of the computer, or use the tool for latency test.- If you select traceroute from the drop-down list box, you can determine the route taken by the data packets across an IP network.- If you select dnsquery from the drop-down list box, you can test if your gateway is resolving the domain name to IP address.
Viewing NAT Information 79HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics Features3. Type the IP address of the destination in the Host Address text box.4. Click Start or Stop testing. You can view the results in the area below the Test Results text box.Note To clear logs, select all logs in the provided space, and press Delete on your keyboard.Viewing NAT InformationNetwork Address Translation (NAT) is the process of modifying network address information in datagram packet headers while in transit across a traffic routing device for remapping a given address space into another.Most NAT devices allow the network administrator to configure table entries for permanent use. This feature is referred to as port forwarding, and allows traffic originating from the “outside” network to reach designated hosts in the masqueraded network.On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click NAT. The Current NAT Sessions panel displays the data pertaining to the sessions initiated from the LAN client. This panel also displays the data sent to the LAN client, if port forwarding is enabled for a LAN computer.
Enabling Syslog 80HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesEnabling SyslogObjectiveTo enable the syslog feature for sending system logs to a remote server. Note Syslog service must be installed and configured on the remote server for receiving the system logs.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click Syslog.2. Select the Enable Syslog check box.3. Select the Remote Logging check box to reproduce the logs on a remote computer that is running the syslog server.4. Select the Local Logging check box to reproduce the logs on the local node running the syslog server.5. Enter the IP address of the computer running the syslog server in the Remote Syslog Host text box.6. Enter the outbound port number where the syslog server is located in the Server Port text box.Note Ensure that the outbound port number in the node running syslog server matches the value listed in this text box.7. Click Save.
Resetting the Gateway 81HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics FeaturesResetting the GatewayObjectiveTo reset the gateway. You may have to reset the gateway if any or all the LEDs are solid red. This indicates that there is some failure within the gateway. Note It is recommended that you contact customer service before attempting to reset your gateway.Steps1. On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click Resets.2. You can perform the following tasks:-Resetting System and Links on page 81-Resetting Device to Factory Default on page 82Note When you reset or reboot the gateway, it may take several minutes before the broadband service is restored.Resetting System and LinksYou can clear the list of networked devices, reset the IP/PPP, reestablish the broadband link, and restart your gateway in this panel. To reset the gateway parameters:1. On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click Resets.2. Navigate to the System and Link Resets panel.3. Click Clear next to the Clear Device List field if you want to clear the device list on the home page and the status page under LAN. Devices will be re-listed as the gateway rediscovers them.Note Clearing the device list deletes any per-device settings you may have made (IP addresses, host application mappings, and so on). It is recommended that you clear the device list only when instructed by a customer support representative.4. Click Reset next to the Reset IP/PPP field if you want to refresh the broadband IP address.5. Click Reset next to the Reset Broadband field if you want to reestablish your broadband connection.
Resetting the Gateway 82HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Using Diagnostics Features6. Click Reboot next to the Reset System field if you want to reboot your gateway.7. Click Rescan next to the Rescan Wireless field if you want to refresh the list of wireless access points and find the most suitable one for your use.Resetting Device to Factory DefaultThe Reset to Factory Default State panel lets you reset the gateway to factory default settings. To reset the gateway to factory default settings:1. On the Settings tab, click Diagnostics, and then click Resets.2. Navigate to the Reset to Factory Default State panel. 3. Click Reset next to the Reset to Factory Default State field if you want to reset the configured parameters on the gateway to the factory default settings.See AlsoManaging LAN Devices on page 28Managing Firewall Settings on page 56Managing Broadband Settings on page 18Diagnostic Issues on page 85mResetting the gateway to factory default will erase all saved changes and revert all configuration parameters to their default values.
83CHAPTER 11Troubleshooting Configuration IssuesThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting software configuration and operational issues. It lists the possible cause(s) and solution(s) for the issues. The issues are based on likely user scenarios.Broadband IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot broadband issues:Connection IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot connection issues:Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoUnable to connect to the InternetIncorrect interface type On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration. Select the correct interface type from the Choose Interface type drop-down list box.Incorrect line type On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration. Select the correct line type from the DSL Standard drop-down list box.Incorrect connection type On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration. Select the correct connection type from the Connection Type drop-down list box.Incorrect PPP authentication settingsOn the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration. Enter the correct Username and Password in the text boxes.Routing is disabled(This results in the gateway not getting the IP address automatically from the ISP.)On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Link Configuration. Select the Routing check box.Unable to get public IP address on LAN computersGateway in route mode Disable the route mode. This disables Routing and NAT on the gateway.Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoNo ETHERNET light Ethernet interface is disabled On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wired Interface. Select the Ethernet Networking check box.No WIRELESS light Wireless Interface is disabled On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless. Select the Enable Wireless Interface check box.LAN clients are not connected to the gateway through the wireless interfaceEnsure that at least one LAN client is connected to the wireless connection of the gateway.Internet is not accessible but user interface of the gateway is accessibleIncorrect broadband settings • On the Settings tab, click Broadband, and then click Status. Check the connectivity status of Internet and DSL Link.• Restart the gateway to refresh the broadband connection.Incorrect LAN computer settingsEnsure that the correct settings are configured on the LAN computer.
VoIP Issues 84HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Troubleshooting Configuration IssuesVoIP IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot VoIP issues:System Information IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot system information issues:LAN IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot LAN issues:Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoNo VoIP service VoIP services are not activated • On the Settings tab, click Voice, and then click Status. Check your line status.• Contact your ISP regarding VoIP service activation.No dial tone Service is down On the Settings tab, click Voice, and then click Status. Check your line status.Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoUnable to set time and date manuallyOverride Automatic Time Configuration check box is not selectedSelect the Override automatic time configuration check box to apply the manually configured time and date settings. Ensure that you configure the time in hh:mm:ss format and date in yyyy/mm/dd format before selecting the check box.Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoUnable to connect to the gateway through the local Ethernet portEthernet networking is disabledOn the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wired Interfaces. Select the Ethernet Networking check box.LAN clients are not getting IP addresses to connect to the gatewayDHCP server is disabled On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click DHCP. Select the DHCP Server Enabled check box for enabling the gateway to assign IP addresses to the LAN clients automatically.IP address conflict between LAN computers on the networkDuplication of IP address on the networkIf the LAN computer has static IP configured, ensure that DHCP IP addressing on the gateway is not assigning an identical IP address. Change the DHCP server IP addressing range and try assigning a different static IP address to the LAN computers.If the issue persists, then configure DHCP on the LAN computer to obtain the IP address automatically.Wireless client is not locating the gatewaySSID Broadcast is disabled On the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless. Select the SSID Broadcast check box in the Network panel.Wireless client is not getting an IP addressWireless networking is disabledOn the Settings tab, click LAN, and then click Wireless. Select the Enable Wireless Interface checkbox.Incorrect authentication type is usedEnsure that you select the relevant authentication type for configuring your wireless client.Wireless signal strength is weakIncorrect power settings Change the Power Setting value to increase the signal strength.Wireless channel interference Change the Wireless Channel value. Alternatively, you can also change the Wireless Channel Mode to “auto”.
Firewall Issues 85HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide Troubleshooting Configuration IssuesFirewall IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot firewall issues:Diagnostic IssuesThe following table provides information to troubleshoot diagnostic issues:Setting custom encryption key on the user interface gives an errorCustom encryption key is not conforming with the security mode, key length, key type, or value typeConfigure the custom encryption key in a way that it conforms to the security mode, key length, key type, or value type.LAN clients are unable to access specific applications or Web sitesFirewall is preventing the LAN clients from accessing specific applications or Web sitesRefer to Hosting an Application on page 59 for rendering Internet access to specific applications.Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoHTTP service not available HTTP traffic is disabled On the Settings tab, click Firewall, and then click Advanced Configuration. Select the HTTP checkbox from the Outbound Protocol Control panel to enable the HTTP traffic to pass through the firewall.Unable to connect to the VPN tunnelUnsupported port Check if the VPN service supports PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, and IPSec ports. If not, then you must open the supported port by adding a new user-defined application.Issue Possible Cause(s) What to DoPing/Traceroute/DNS query does not respondIncorrect host address is enteredEnsure that you populate the correct destination IP in the Host Address text box.Remote logging error Syslogging is disabled Enable Syslog and enter the appropriate server location to populate the logs at the remote node.Syslog server is not installed/enabled on the remote nodeEnsure that you install third party software to populate the syslogs on the remote node.Issue Possible Cause(s) What to Do
86APPENDIX AGlossaryTerm DescriptionAccess Point A device that transports data between a wireless network and a wired network. With the help of the gateway, a wireless base station is an example of an access point that acts between a wireless node and with other wired computers and peripherals.Default Gateway A device that is placed between network segments (or “subnets”) to ensure that traffic is properly routed between different subnets. To communicate with a device on another network, users have to know the default gateway’s IP address.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)A TCP/IP protocol that allows servers to assign IP addresses dynamically to PCs and workstations. The PC or workstation “borrows” the IP address for a period of time, then the IP address returns to the DHCP server for reassignment.DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) A computer or small subnetwork that sits between a trusted internal network (such as a LAN), and an untrusted external network (such as the Internet). Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (email) servers, and DNS servers.DNS (Domain Name System) The DNS is the way that Internet domain names (such as http://www.2wire.com) are located and translated into IP addresses.DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer)A device found in telephone company central offices that takes a number of DSL subscriber lines and concentrates them onto a single ATM line.Ethernet A type of local area network that operates over twisted wire and cable at speeds of up to 10 Mbps.ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)ICMP supports packets containing error, control, and informational messages. For example, the PING command uses ICMP to test an Internet connection. Although ICMP is generally harmless, there are some message types that should be dropped. Redirect (5), Alternate Host Address (6), and Router Advertisement (9) can be used to redirect traffic from your site. Echo (8), Timestamp (13), and Address Mask Request (17) can be used to obtain information on whether the host is up, the local time, and the address mask used on your network, respectively. ICMP messages are also sometimes used as part of DOS attacks (such as flood ping or ping of death).Invalid TCP Flags Combination of TCP flags (such as SYN/FIN) that signal a malicious attempt to get past the firewall.IP (Internet Protocol) The standard signaling method used for all communication over the Internet.IP Address A numeric identifier for your computer. Just as the post office delivers mail to your home address, servers know where to deliver data to your computer based on your IP address. IP addresses can be dynamic, meaning that your computer “borrows” the IP address for the necessary timeframe, or they can be fixed, meaning that the number is permanently assigned to your computer.Local Area Network A network connecting a number of computers to each other or to a central server so that the computers can share programs and files.MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)A hardware address that has been embedded into the Network Interface Card (NIC) by its vendor to uniquely identify each node, or point of connection, of a network. Map to Host Port When set (not left blank or set to 0), this value provides the mapping offset to the local computer. For example, if this value is set to 4000 and the range being opened is 100 to 108, the forwarded data to the first value in the range will be sent to 4000. Subsequent ports will be mapped accordingly; 101 will be sent to 4001, 102 will be sent to 4002, and so on.
87HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide GlossaryMTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) The largest size packet or frame, specified in octets (eight-bit bytes), that can be sent from a computer to the network. The Internet's TCP uses the MTU to determine the maximum size of each packet in any transmission. If the MTU is too large, the packet may have to be retransmitted if it encounters a router that can't handle such a large packet. Too small MTU size means relatively more header overhead and more acknowledgements that have to be sent and handled. Most computer operating systems provide a default MTU value that is suitable for most users. In general, Internet users should follow the advice of their Internet Service Provider (ISP) about whether to change the default value and what to change it to.NAT (Network Address Translation) Enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic. This feature is used by the gateway so an end user can have an internal computer network in their home, with all its computers using internal IP addresses, using only one routable IP address, which accesses the outside (Internet).PAT (Port Address Translation) Allows hosts on a LAN to communicate with the rest of a network (such as the Internet) without revealing their own private IP address. All outbound packets have their IP address translated to the router’s external IP address. Replies come back to the router, which then translates them back into the private IP address of the original host for final delivery.PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) A protocol that allows a computer to access the Internet using a dial-up phone line and a high-speed modem. This can be accomplished over Ethernet (PPPoE), or over Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM, PPPoA).PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM)A specification for connecting multiple computer users on an Ethernet LAN to a remote site through common customer premises equipment (such as a modem). PPPoA combines the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), commonly used in dialup connections, with the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) protocol, which supports multiple users in a LAN.PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)A specification for connecting multiple computer users on an Ethernet LAN to a remote site through common customer premises equipment (such as a modem). PPPoE combines the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), commonly used in dialup connections, with the Ethernet protocol, which supports multiple users in a LAN.Protocol Timeout The amount of time (in seconds) during which a connection in the specified range remains open when there is no data transfer. After a connection has been established on a given port, the sender and receiver usually determine when the session is finished and the connection is closed. However, if the connection is left open and data transfer stops, the gateway must eventually close the connection and reclaim the resources in order to protect your network. In some cases, the gateway might close the application during normal operation (for example, if there is a long pause between data transfer). In such cases, lengthening the timeout may help.PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit) A virtual circuit that is permanently available. Used to establish connections between hosts that communicate frequently.Router The central switching device in a packet-switched computer network that directs and controls the flow of data through the network.Term Description
88HomePortal® Intelligent Gateway 9.3.1.10 Configuration Guide GlossarySubnet Mask The IP addressing system allows subnetworks or “interchanges” to be created, and devices numbers or “extensions” to be established within these subnetworks. These numbers are created using a mathematical device called a subnet mask. A subnet mask, like the IP address, is a set of four numbers in dotted decimal notation. Subnet masks typically take three forms:• 255.0.0.0• 255.255.0.0• 255.255.255.0The number 255 “masks” out the corresponding number of the IP address, resulting in IP address numbers that are valid for the network. For example, an IP address of 123.45.67.89 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 results in a sub network number of 123.45.67.0 and a device number of 89.The subnet mask used for the network typically corresponds to the class of IP address assigned, as shown in the following table:SYN Flood A method that the user of a hostile client program can use to conduct a denial-of-service (DOS) attack on a computer server. The hostile client repeatedly sends SYN (synchronization) packets to every port on the server, using fake IP addresses.TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)A method of packet-switched data transmission used on the Internet. The protocol specifies the manner in which a signal is divided into parts, as well as the manner in which “address” information is added to each packet to ensure that it reaches its destination and can be reassembled into the original message.UDP (User Datagram Protocol) A TCP/IP protocol describing how data packets reach application programs within a destination computer.VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) Identifier contained in the ATM cell header to designate the virtual path on the physical ATM link.VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) Identifier contained in the ATM cell header to designate the virtual channel on the physical ATM link.Wireless Transmission of data over radio waves rather than wiring.Term DescriptionIP Address ClassDotted-Decimal NotationRanges Corresponding Subnet MaskClass A 1.xxx.xxx.xxx to 126.xxx.xxx.xxx255.0.0.0Class B 128.0.xxx.xxx to 191.255.xxx.xxx255.255.0.0Class C 192.0.0.xxx to 223.255.255.xxx255.255.255.0

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