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user manual part 1
IP819VGA
802.11g ADSL
VoIP Gateway
802.11g/802.11b Access Point
ADSL Modem
NAT Router
VoIP Gateway
User's Guide
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway Features........................................................................................1
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................5
Physical Details ................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................9
Requirements ....................................................................................................................................9
Procedure...........................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 SETUP................................................................................................................................11
Overview...........................................................................................................................................11
Configuration Program.................................................................................................................12
Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................................13
Home Screen....................................................................................................................................15
LAN Screen.....................................................................................................................................16
Wireless Screen.............................................................................................................................18
Wireless Security..........................................................................................................................21
Trusted Wireless Stations............................................................................................................23
Password Screen.............................................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................26
Overview...........................................................................................................................................26
Windows Clients.............................................................................................................................26
Macintosh Clients...........................................................................................................................37
Linux Clients...................................................................................................................................37
Other Unix Systems .......................................................................................................................37
Wireless Station Configuration..................................................................................................38
Wireless Configuration on Windows XP...................................................................................38
CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED FEATURES ...............................................................................................48
Overview...........................................................................................................................................48
Internet.............................................................................................................................................48
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)........................................................................................52
Firewall Rules .................................................................................................................................54
User-defined Services ....................................................................................................................59
Options..............................................................................................................................................61
Schedule...........................................................................................................................................62
Virtual Servers ...............................................................................................................................64
VoIP...................................................................................................................................................67
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION...............................................................................71
Overview...........................................................................................................................................71
PC Database.....................................................................................................................................72
Config File........................................................................................................................................76
Logs...................................................................................................................................................77
E-mail................................................................................................................................................79
Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................81
Remote Administration..................................................................................................................82
Routing .............................................................................................................................................84
Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................................................88
CHAPTER 7 OPERATION AND STATUS.........................................................................................89
Operation..........................................................................................................................................89
Status Screen..................................................................................................................................89
Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA........................................................................................92
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address.................................................................................93
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Connection Details - Fixed IP Address.......................................................................................94
Using VoIP .......................................................................................................................................95
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................96
Overview...........................................................................................................................................96
General Problems ...........................................................................................................................96
Internet Access...............................................................................................................................96
Wireless Access.............................................................................................................................97
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .........................................................................................99
Modes ................................................................................................................................................99
BSS/ESS...........................................................................................................................................99
Channels.........................................................................................................................................100
WEP.................................................................................................................................................100
WPA-PSK......................................................................................................................................100
Wireless LAN Configuration.....................................................................................................101
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................102
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.....................................................................................................102
Wireless Interface........................................................................................................................102
Regulatory Approvals...................................................................................................................103
P/N: 9560R60001
Copyright 2005. All Rights Reserved.
Document Version: 1.3
All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's fea-
tures and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. The 802.11g ADSL
VoIP Gateway is a multi-function device providing the following services:
• ADSL Modem.
• Shared Broadband Internet Access (NAT Router) for all LAN & WLAN users.
• Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
• VoIP Gateway supporting the industry-standard SIP protocol.
• 4-Port Ethernet Port for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway Features
The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to
provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
through the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, using only a single external IP Address. The
local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT
(Network Address Translation).
• Built-in ADSL Modem. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway has a built-in ADSL modem,
supporting all common ADSL connections.
• IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway supports all common connection methods.
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• Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the 802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connec-
tion method used by your ISP.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the 802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on con-
nection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
• Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard connec-
tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow
such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.
• Special Applications. This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to use
Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
• Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows
users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dy-
namic IP address which changes every time you connect.
• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
• Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Firewall
Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.
• Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate only at
certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.
• Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog
Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using
PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
VoIP Features
• SIP Standard Compatible. The Wireless VoIP Gateway complies with the SIP standard
for VoIP.
• Advanced Call features. Caller ID, Caller name, Call waiting, three-way conference call,
DTMF relay, Voice active detection, Echo canceller.
• FAX Support. Both the T.38 and G.711 Fax standards are supported, allowing both
sending and receiving faxes via the Wireless VoIP Gateway.
• Life line (PSTN fallback) Support. The PSTN (analogue phone) port is automatically
used when the Internet connection is not operational or there is a power failure.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway complies with the IEEE802.11g
(DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g
Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
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• Speeds up and exceeding 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of
54Mbps are supported. Also, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway support TI's proprietary "g-
Plus" solution, which allows even faster speeds between compatible wireless devices.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 64
Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing pro-
tection against snoopers.
• WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmission,
providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and
provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the
MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless
Stations can access your LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
quickly and easily.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Ethernet Switching Hub. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway incorporates a 4-
port 10/100BaseT switching hub.
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway can act
as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configura-
tion.
• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from
the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved
configuration file to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• Remote Management. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway can be managed from any PC
on your LAN or Wireless LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (option-
ally) be configured via the Internet.
• Network Diagnostics. You can use the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway to perform a Ping
or DNS lookup.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent
unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
• Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by MAC ad-
dress are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be used to prevent
unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
• NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech-
nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even
the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a
single device - the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are
filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
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• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much band-
width and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The 802.11g ADSL
VoIP Gateway incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
• The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway Unit
• 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable
• 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable
• 1 RJ-11 to RJ45 cable (Germany only)
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
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Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs
Figure 2: Front Panel
Power LED
(Green) On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Status LED
(Yellow) Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Up-
grade.
LAN For each LAN port, there are two LED.
• 100BT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 100BaseT,
and Blinking if data is being transferred via the LAN port.
• 10BT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 10BaseT, and
Blinking if data is being transferred via the LAN port.
If neither LED is on, there is no active connection on the LAN port.
PSTN Off - PSTN is idle or not connected.
Flashing - PSTN line is in use.
WLAN LED On - Wireless enabled.
Off - No Wireless connections currently exist.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access
point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
ADSL On - ADSL connection established. (This is a low-level connection, it does
not mean Internet access is available.)
Off - No ADSL connection currently exists.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the ADSL connection.
Phone 1 On - Connected to SIP Server.
Off - Idle or not connected.
Flashing (quickly) -Phone is in use.
Phone 2 On - Connected to SIP Server.
Off - Idle or not connected.
Flashing (quickly) -Phone is in use.
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Internet On - Internet connection is available.
Off - No Internet connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received.
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Rear Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel
ADSL port Connect this port to your ADSL line.
PSTN Connect this to your PSTN line (normal analog phone line).
Phone 1 Connect a standard phone here.
Phone 2 Connect a standard phone here.
LAN 1 - LAN 4 Connect your PCs to these ports.
Reset Button
(Reset to Defaults) This button will reset the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway to the factory
default settings.
To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until
the Status LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway to restart using the factory default
values.
Power switch Press IN for power ON, OUT for power OFF.
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway.
Requirements
• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE
802.11g or IEEE 802.11b specifications.
• For Internet Access, an ADSL service and ISP account.
• For VoIP, a SIP account with a VoIP service provider.
Procedure
Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. Ensure
the power is OFF.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the 802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway should be positioned in a central loca-
tion with minimum obstructions between the 802.11g ADSL
VoIP Gateway and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points
should use different Channels.
2. Connect PCs
Use standard LAN cables to connect the PCs to the LAN ports on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway.
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3. Connect ADSL Cable
Connect the supplied ADSL cable from the ADSL port on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway
to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.
4. Connect PSTN Line
Connect the PSTN socket on the rear of the Wireless VoIP Gateway to your normal phone
line socket.
5. Connect Phones
Connect a standard phone to the Phone 1 and Phone 2 sockets on the rear of the Wireless
VoIP Gateway.
6. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. Use only the
power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
Power up by pressing the rear-mounted power switch IN, and wait for startup to be com-
pleted.
7. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
• For each LAN port, either the 100BT or 10BT LED should be ON if a PC is connected
to the port. (Both LEDs may be Off if the PC is not powered on.)
• Phone 1 and Phone 2 LEDs will be OFF.
• PSTN LED will be OFF.
• WLAN LED should be ON
• ADSL LED should be ON.
• Internet LED will be OFF.
It will come ON when configuration is comp lete and correct, and an Internet connec-
tion is established.
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
• Internet Access
• LAN configuration
• Wireless setup
• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con-
figuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instruc-
tions for the required functions.
To Do this: Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Use any of the following Advanced features:
• Internet (DMZ, Special Applications, URL Filter)
• Dynamic DNS
• Firewall Rules
• Firewall Services
• Options
• Schedule
• Virtual Servers
• VoIP
Chapter 5:
Advanced Features
Use any of the following Administration features:
• PC Database
• Config File
• Logs
• E-mail
• Diagnostics
• Remote Admin
• Routing
• Upgrade Firmware
Chapter 6
Advanced Administration
Check 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway operation and Status. Chapter 7:
Operation and Status
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Configuration Program
The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it,
and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.
The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
• Netscape 7.1 or later.
• Mozilla 1.6 or later
• Internet Explorer V5.5 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. The PC
and the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on
the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway) or on the same LAN segment.
• The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway must be installed and powered ON.
• If the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by
another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway
is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Wireless VoIP Gateway will appear in
the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create
a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.
• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless VoIP Gateway, you can accept
the desktop shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My
Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).
Double - click the icon for the Wireless VoIP Gateway (either on the Desktop, or in My Network
Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the
initial configuration process.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway:
1. After installing the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is
already running, restart it.
2. Start your WEB browser.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gate-
way, as in this example, which uses the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
4. When prompted to login, use the following username and password.
• User name: admin
• Password: password
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If you can't connect
If the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway does not respond, check the following:
• The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway is properly installed, LAN connection is OK,
and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" com-
mand:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your
PC's IP address is not compatible with the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP
Address. (See next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gate-
way's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to
255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your
PC's TCP/IP settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only
be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.
Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, you should run the Setup
Wizard to configure the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway for Internet access.
1. Select Setup Wizard on the main menu.
2. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need the data supplied by your ISP. Most connection methods require some data
input.
• The common connection types are explained in the following table.
3. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be
established.
4. If the connection test fails:
• Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
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Common Connection Types
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI)
may be required, if they cannot be
detected automatically.
b) Some ISP's may require you to
use a particular Hostname or
Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
Usually, the connection is "Al-
ways on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI)
may be required, if they cannot be
detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such as
Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI)
may be required, if they cannot be
detected automatically.
b) User name and password are
always required.
c) If using a Static (Fixed) IP
address, you need the IP address
and related information (Network
Mask, Gateway IP address, and
DNS address)
IPoA
(IP over ATM)
Normally, the connection is
"Always on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI)
may be required, if they cannot be
detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you,
and related information, such as
Network Mask, Gateway IP
address, and DNS address.
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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future,
you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 5: Home Screen
Main Menu
The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links
to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".
The main menu also contains two (2) buttons:
• Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.
• Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. Note that restart-
ing the Router will break any existing connections to or through the Router.
Navigation & Data Input
• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for
navigation.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may
have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will
display help for that screen.
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LAN Screen
Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown
below.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address IP address for the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, as seen from the local
LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your
LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an
unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.
Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") net-
works. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment
to which the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway is attached (the same value
as the PCs on that LAN segment).
DHCP Server • If Enabled, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will allocate IP Ad-
dresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up.
The default (and recommended) value is Enabled.
• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to
treat the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway as the default Gateway. See
the following section for further details.
• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values
used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP
clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients
supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
DHCP
What DHCP Does
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP
Client (PC or device) upon request.
• The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).
• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as
allocating an IP Address.
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• The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway can act as a DHCP server.
• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows
uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".
• You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If your
LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on
your LAN.)
Using the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen,
you can:
• Enable or Disable the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's DHCP Server function.
• Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses
are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP
Server, rather than the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's, the following procedure is required.
• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. This setting is on the
LAN screen.
• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP Address as
the Default Gateway.
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP
This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows.
See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.
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Wireless Screen
The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's settings mu st match the other Wireless stations.
Note that the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g
connections, and no configuration is required for this feature.
To change the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's default settings for the Wireless Access Point
feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen
is shown below.
Figure 7: Wireless Screen
Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Region Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to
ensure:
• That the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway is only used in domains for
which is licensed.
• That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal channels
for that domain can be selected.
Station name This is the same as the "Device Name" for the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway.
SSID This is also called the "Network Name". Enter the desired value. The
default value is Wireless.
• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points)
this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
• To communicate, all Wireless stations use the same SSID/ESSID,
so must match the value entered here.
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Options
Mode Select the desired mode:
• 802.11G-plus (TI) This allows clients to use any of the following
modes:
• Standard 802.11b
• 802.11B+ (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode)
• Standard 802.11g
• 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode).
This mode can increase throughput by up to 50%, but will only
work between compatible TI wireless stations.
• 802.11g & 802.11b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations
will be able to use the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• 802.11g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the 802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• 802.11b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g
Wireless Stations will only be able to use the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b
standard.
Channel No. Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.
• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or
slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
• If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use
different Channels to reduce interference.
Broadcast SSID If enabled, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will broadcast its SSID.
This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access Point
and use the correct SSID.
If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and other
details of the wireless interface before they can connect to this Access
Point.
Wireless Security
Current Setting The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is Dis-
abled.
Configure
Button Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view
or change the settings. See the following section for details.
Access Point
Enable Wireless
Access Point
Enable this if you want to use Wireless Access Point function.
If disabled, no Wireless stations can use the Access Point function,
and all connections must be made via the wired LAN.
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Allow access
by … Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the
Access Point. The options are:
• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.
• Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations you
designate as "Trusted" can use the Access Point, even if they
have the correct SSID and security settings.
This feature uses the MAC address to identify Wireless stations.
The MAC address is a low-level network identifier which is unique
to each PC or network device.
To define the trusted wireless stations, use the "Set Stations" but-
ton.
Set Stations
Button Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.
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Wireless Security
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3
options for Wireless security:
• Disabled - no data encryption is used.
• WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.
• WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later standard than
WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support
WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.
WEP Wireless Security
Figure 8: WEP
Data - WEP Screen
WEP Data Encryption
WEP Data En-
cryption Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use the
same setting.
• 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64 Bit En-
cryption, the key size is 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).
• 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 128 Bit En-
cryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).
Authentication
Type Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic". If
changed to "Open System" or "Shared Key", ensure that your Wireless
Stations use the same setting.
Default Key Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS
encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption
only.
You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.
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Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is
required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same
key.
Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the
key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the "Generate
Keys" button.
WPA-PSK Wireless Security
Figure 9: WPA-PSK
Data - WPA-PSK Screen
Security
System WPA-PSK
Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure
than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA-PSK is the version
of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius Server on your LAN.
PSK Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key derived
from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same
network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
WPA Encryption The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to be
used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same
encryption method.
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Trusted Wireless Stations
This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point.
This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled.
To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Con-
trol screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.
Figure 10: Trusted Wireless Stations
Data - Trusted Wireless Stations
Trusted Wireless
Stations This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as
“Trusted”.
Other Wireless
Stations This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point, which
you have not designated as "Trusted".
Name The name assigned to the Trusted Wireless Station. Use this when
adding or editing a Trusted Station.
Address The MAC (physical) address of the Trusted Wireless Station. Use
this when adding or editing a Trusted Station.
Buttons
<< Add a Trusted Wireless Station to the list (move from the "Other
Stations" list).
• Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other Stations" list, and click
the " << " button.
• Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the wireless
station, and click the "Add " button.
>> Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list (move to the "Other
Stations" list).
• Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted Stations" list.
• Click the " >> " button.
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Edit Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list:
1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list.
2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Ad-
dress" field, and the Add button will change to Update.
3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required.
4. Click Update to save your changes.
Add (Update) To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless Sta-
tions" list, enter the required data and click this button.
When editing an existing Wireless Station, this button will change
from Add to Update.
Clear Clear the Name and Address fields.
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Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Figure 11: Password Screen
Old Password Enter the existing password in this field.
New password Enter the new password here.
Verify password Re-enter the new password here.
You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.
Figure 12: Password Dialog
• The "User Name" is always admin
• Enter the password for the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, as set on the Password screen
above.
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Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal")
LAN.
Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
• TCP/IP network settings
• Internet Access configuration
• Wireless configuration
Windows Clients
This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the 802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is
essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using the default 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway settings, and the default
Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
• By default, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will act as a DHCP Server, automatically
providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.
• For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP
client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are re-
quired:
• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless VoIP ADSL Router
• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-
configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced
Administration for details.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME:
1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 13: Network Configuration
2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 14: IP Address (Win 95)
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default
Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will
act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Using "Specify an IP Address"
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes:
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• On the Gateway tab, enter the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP address in the New Gate-
way field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP
Address they assigned to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Figure 15: Gateway Tab (Win 98/ME)
• On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search
Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the
Add button, then click Add.
Figure 16: DNS Tab (Win 98/ME)
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0
1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as
shown below.
Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP
2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
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Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address
3. Select the network card for your LAN.
4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify
an IP Address, as explained below.
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the 802.11g ADSL
VoIP Gateway will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Specify an IP Address
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. To
set this:
• Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
• On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP address, as shown in Figure 19 below.
• If necessary, use the Up button to make the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway the first en-
try in the Gateways list.
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Figure 19 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway
2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:
• Click the DNS tab.
• On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search
Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
Figure 20: Windows NT4.0 - DNS
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:
1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.
2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a
screen like the following:
Figure 21: Network Configuration (Win 2000)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 22: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)
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5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default
Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will
act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
• Enter the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP address in the Default gateway field and click
OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.)
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP
1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Yo u should see a screen
like the following:
Figure 23: Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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Figure 24: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default
Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will
act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
• In the Default gateway field, enter the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP address and click
OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Internet Access
To configure your PCs to use the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway for Internet access:
• Ensure that the Internet connection is functional.
• Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,
rather than by a Dial-up connection.
For Windows 98/ME/2000
1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.
2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a
local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen
are unchecked.
6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account
now?".
7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.
7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.
8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, the AOL for
Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up
connection. The configuration process is as follows:
• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or
later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.
• Click the Setup button.
• Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway".
• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.)
• Click Save, then OK.
Configuration is now complete.
• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway" location.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. The
procedure is as follows.
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can
be left blank.
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:
• Set the Router Address field to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's IP Address.
• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, it is only necessary to set the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed
IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel - Network
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5. To apply your changes
• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
• OR, restart your system.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway:
• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the 802.11g
ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
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Wireless Station Configuration
This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's
Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.
To use the Wireless Access Point in the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, each Wireless Station
must have compatible settings, as follows:
Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode.
SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. The
default value is Wireless.
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Wireless
Security By default, Wireless security on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway is
disabled.
• If Wireless security remains disabled on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway, all stations must have wireless security disabled.
• If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless VoIP Gateway (either
WEP or WPA-PSK), each station must use the same settings as the
Wireless ADLS VoIP Ga teway.
Wireless Configuration on Windows XP
If using Windows XP to configure the Wireless interface on your PC, the configuration proce-
dure is as follows:
1. Open the Network Connections folder. (Start - Settings - Network Connections).
Figure 25: Network Connections (Windows XP)
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, check that it is enabled (menu option says
Disable, rather than Enable) and then select View Available Wireless Networks.
3. You will then see a list of wireless networks.
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Figure 26 Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed.
See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for
details of dealing with this situation.
4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
If Wireless Security is Disabled
If Wireless security on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway is disabled, Windows will warn you
that the Wireless network is not secure.
Figure 27 Insecure Wireless Network (Windows XP)
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To connect:
• Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it
is not secure.
• The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few sec-
onds for the connection to be established.
If using WEP Data Encryption
If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, Windows will
detect this, and show a screen like the following.
Figure 28: WEP (Windows XP)
To connect:
• Enter the WEP key, as set on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, in the Network Key field.
• Re-enter the WEP key into the Confirm Network key field.
• Disable the checkbox Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network.
• Click the Connect button.
If this fails, click the Advanced button, to see a screen like the following:
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Figure 29: Advanced - Wireless Networks
Select the SSID for the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, and click Configure, to see a screen like
the following:
Figure 30: Wireless Network Properties - WEP
Configure this screen as follows:
• Set Network Authentication to match the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. (If the setting on
the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.)
• For Data Encryption, select WEP.
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• For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.)
• The Key index must match the default key index on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. The
default value is 1.
• Ensure the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-to-
computer (ad hoc) network are unchecked.
• Click OK to save and close this dialog.
• This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
Figure 31: Preferred Networks
Click OK to establish a connection to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
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If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption
If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, it does not
matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button.
Figure 32: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
You will then see a screen like the example below.
Figure 33: Advanced - Wireless Networks
Select the SSID for the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway, and click Configure, to see a screen like
the following:
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Figure 34: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK
Configure this screen as follows:
• Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK.
• For Data Encryption, select TKIP.
• For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the
802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
• Ensure the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked.
• Click OK to save and close this dialog.
• This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
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Figure 35: Preferred Networks
Click OK to establish a connection to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
If the SSID is not listed
If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway has been disabled, its SSID
will NOT be listed on the screen below.
Figure 36: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this
procedure:
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1. Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below.
Figure 37: Unlisted Wireless Network
2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below.
Figure 38: Add Wireless Network
3. Configure this screen as follows:
• Enter the correct SSID, as used on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway. Remember the
SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.
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• Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway.
• If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the 802.11g ADSL
VoIP Gateway. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK.
• Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a com-
puter-to-computer (ad hoc) network.
• Click OK to save and exit.
4. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
Figure 39: Preferred Networks
5. Click OK to establish a connection to the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway.
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Chapter 5
Advanced Features
This Chapter explains when and how to use the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gate-
way's "Advanced" Features.
Overview
The following advanced features are provided:
• Internet:
• DMZ
• Special Applications
• URL filter
• Dynamic DNS
• Firewall Rules
• Firewall Services
• Options
• Schedule
• Virtual Servers
• VoIP
Internet
This screen provides access to the DMZ, Special Applications and URL Filter features.
Figure 40: Internet Screen
DMZ
This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on
the Internet.
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• This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".
• The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.
• If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".
The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak-
ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you
should only enable the DMZ feature when required.
Special Applications
If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may
find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the 802.11g ADSL VoIP
Gateway's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".
The Special Applications screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button
on the Internet screen.
You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed information about the
application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.
Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from the
client (PC) viewpoint
Figure 41: Special Applications Screen
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Data - Special Applications Screen
Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required.
Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.
Incoming
Ports
• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data
from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use dif-
ferent protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the
application server, for data you receive. If the application uses a single
port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica-
tion server, for data you receive.
Outgoing
Ports
• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send data to the
remote system or service.
• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the
application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single
port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica-
tion server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port
number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
Using a Special Application
• Configure the Special Applications screen as required.
• On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can use each
Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Ap-
plication, there may need to be a "Time-out" before another PC can use the same Special
Application. The "Time-out" period may be up to 3 minutes.
URL Filter
If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this feature. The URL
filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or part of the address, is included in the
block site list, access will be denied.
On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting:
• Disable - disable this feature.
• Block By Schedule - block according to the settings on the Schedule page.
• Block Always - allow blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule page.
Click the Configure URL Filter button to open the URL Filter screen, allowing you to create or
modify the filter strings which determine which sites will be blocked.
The URL Filter screen is displayed when the Configure URL Filter button on the Advanced
Internet screen is clicked.
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Figure 42: URL Filter Screen
Data - URL Filter Screen
Current Filter Strings
Current Filter
Strings The list contains the current list of items to block.
• To add to the list, use the "Add" option below.
• To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.
• To delete all entries, click the Delete All button.
Add Filter String
To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you want to
block into the field provided, then click the Add button.
Filter strings should be as specific as possible. Otherwise, you may
block access to many more sites than intended.
Trusted PC
Allow Trusted PC
Enable this to allow one computer to have unrestricted access to the
Internet. For this PC, the URL filter will be ignored.
If enabled, you must select the PC to be the trusted PC.
Trusted PC Select the PC to be the Trusted PC.
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Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Inter-
net users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your
IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
DDNS Services work as follows:
1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service providers.
2. After registration, use the Service provider's normal procedure to obtain your desired
Domain name.
3. Enter your DDNS data on the 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway's DDNS screen, and enable the
DDNS feature.
4. The 802.11g ADSL VoIP Gateway will then automatically ensure that your current IP
Address is recorded at the DDNS service provider's Domain Name Server.
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using
your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following:
Figure 43: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
Use a Dynamic
DNS Service Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required.
Service Provider Select the desired DDNS Service provider.
Web Site Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site
of the selected DDNS service provider.
DDNS Data
Host Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you
have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.
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User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your E-
mail address.)
Password Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com calls
this a key.)
Domain Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you
have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.
DDNS Status • This message is returned by the DDNS Server.
• Normally, this message should be "Update successful"
• If the message indicates some problem, you need to connect to
the DDNS Service provider and correct this problem.
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Firewall Rules
The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent
certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets.
By default:
• All Outgoing traffic is permitted.
• All Incoming traffic is denied.
Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming
rules will generally Allow traffic.
Firewall Rules Screen
An example screen is shown below.
Figure 44 Firewall Screen
Data - Firewall Rules
Incoming Rules
# For the default rule, this will display "Default".
For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which
allows you to select the rule.
Enable Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled.
For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,
allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click "Save" after
making any changes.)
Service Name The Service covered by this rule.
Action The action performed on connections which are covered by this rule.
LAN Server The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this rule
will be sent.
WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule.
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Log Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be
logged.
Buttons Use the Add button to create a new rule.
The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be
selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the
desired rule.
Outgoing Rules
# For the default rule, this will display "Default".
For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which
allows you to select the rule.
Enable Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled.
For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,
allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click "Save" after
making any changes.)
Service Name The Service covered by this rule.
Action The action performed on connections which are covered by this rule.
LAN Users The LAN PC or PCs covered by this rule.
WAN Servers The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule.
Log Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be
logged.
Buttons Use the Add button to create a new rule.
The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be
selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the
desired rule.
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Incoming Rules (Inbound Services)
This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked.
Figure 45: Inbound Services Screen
Data - Incoming Rules Screen
Inbound Services
Service Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered by
this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on the "Services"
screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers used by the Service.
Action Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:
• ALLOW always
• ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block
• BLOCK always
• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow
Note:
• Any inbound traffic which is not allowed by rules you create will be
blocked by the Default rule.
• BLOCK rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by an
ALLOW rule. (That is, you wish to block a sub-set of traffic which is
currently allowed by another rule.)
• To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule"
screen.
Send to
LAN Server
Select the PC or Server on your LAN which will receive the inbound
traffic covered by this rule.
WAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based
on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option:
• Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.
• Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the desired
values in the "Single/Start" and "Finish" fields to determine the ad-
dress range.
• Single address - Enter the required address in the "Single/Start"