DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router User’s Guide May 2005
Table Of Contents About This User’s Guide ...............................................................................................................................................iii BEFORE YOU START .......................................................................................................III Installation Overview.......................................................................................................................................iii The Setup Wizard .....................
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DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide About This User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router and use it to provide Internet access for an Ethernet or 802.11g/802.11b wireless LAN. If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way to set up the DSL-G624T is to insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here. 1. One DSL-G624T 802.11g Wireless ADSL Ethernet Router 2. One CD-ROM containing the User’s Guide 3. One twisted-pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection 4. One straight-through Ethernet cable 5. One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service 6.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways. The DSL-G624T supports WEP, WPA and WPA -PSK. Additional Software It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet. Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a simple bridge.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Note The Setup Wizard can be used to configure the Internet connection for most users. If you are using a PPPoE or PPPoA type connection use the Setup Wizard to establish the Internet connection. Information you will need about your DSL-G624T ADSL Router: Username This is the Username needed access the Router’s management interface. When you attempt to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this Username.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Introduction This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies and a list of Router features. Router Description and Operation The DSL-G624T Router is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet connection for a private Ethernet or 802.11g/802.11b wireless network. The Router combines high-speed ADSL Internet connection, IP routing for the LAN and wireless connectivity in one package.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide • RIP-1/RIP-2 – The DSL-G624T supports both RIP-1 and RIP-2 exchanges with other routers. Using both versions lets the Router to communicate with all RIP enabled devices. • Static Routing – This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never “age out”.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-G624T complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) compliant • ITU-T Rec. I.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Front Panel Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power, Status, ADSL and WLAN and Ethernet (1-4) Link/Act indicators. The ADSL, WLAN and Ethernet indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act). Power Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the device is powered off this remains dark.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel. Connect the power adapter here to power on the Router. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values in the next chapter for instructions on using the reset button). Antenna Reset button ADSL port For wireless operation, mount the antenna on the threaded antenna post.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Wireless LAN Basics Some basic understanding of 802.11b/g wireless technology and terminology is useful when you are setting up the Router or any wireless access point. If you are not familiar with wireless networks please take a few minutes to learn the basics. Radio Transmission Wireless LAN or WLAN devices use electromagnetic waves within a broad, unlicensed range of the radio spectrum to transmit and receive radio signals.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide About 802.11g Wireless Today's 11-megabits-per-second 802.11b wireless networks are fine for broadband Internet access (which typically tops out at about 1 mbps) but rather slow for large internal file transfers or streaming video. However, 54-mbps, corporateoriented 802.11a is expensive--and because its radio uses the 5-GHz band and 802.11b uses the 2.4-GHz band, upgrading to an 802.11a network means either scrapping 802.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Hardware Installation The DSL-G624T maintains three separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL (WAN) interface. Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source. The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Power on Router CAUTION: The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device. To power on the Router: 1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. 2. You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit. The Status LED should light solid green and begin to blink after a few seconds. 3.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Hub or Switch to Router Connection Connect the Router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through cable as shown in the diagram below: If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device, connect to any on the other MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide The illustration below shows the DSL-G624T connected to Ethernet LAN devices, Wireless LAN devices and the Internet.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup. This chapter is concerned mainly with using your computer to configure the WAN connection.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol installed. If you are using Windows XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties. 3. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then select Properties. 4.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide 6. Double-click OK to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Windows. 7. Click Yes. When it has restarted, your computer is ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows ME First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide 5. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Access the Configuration Manager Now that your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, you can access the configuration software. Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Configure the Router When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard menu. You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the menu buttons located in the left panel of the web page to view other menus used for basic configuration.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button in the first browser window and follow the instructions in the pop-up dialog box that appears. The initial dialog box summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button. If you exit the wizard you will return to the Setup Wizard page without saving any of the settings changed during the process.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. This sets the system time used for the Router. If you wish to return to the previous menu during the setup process, click the Back button.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Connection Type Now select the Connection Type used for the Internet connection. Your ISP has given this information to you. The connection types available in the Setup Wizard menu are PPPoE/PPPoA, Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address and Bridge Mode. Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next dialog box of the Setup wizard.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE/PPPoA connections: 1. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. 2. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available PPP connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC, PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC-MUX. 3. If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number, type in the correct setting in the available entry fields.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Dynamic IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Dynamic IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-MUX. 2. If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number, type in the correct setting in the available entry fields. Most users will not need to change these settings.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Static IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Static IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-MUX, 1483 Routed IP LLC, 1483 Routed IP VC-MUX and IPoA. 2. Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway Address, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS Server IP address as instructed by your ISP.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Bridge Mode connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Bridge Mode connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-MUX. 2. If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number, type in the correct setting in the available entry fields. Most users will not need to change these settings.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Finish and Restart Finally you can confirm that the setup process is completed. If you are satisfied that you have entered all the necessary information correctly, click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Router. If you need to change settings from a previous menu, click the Back button. Do not turn the Router off while it is restarting.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Home This tab in the Web Manager will allow the user to set up various configurations in order to connect your Router to the Internet. Much of the information necessary in these screens must be supplied to you by your ISP. Remember to use the key words in bold when asking your ISP for information. This will make your ISP’s job easier and therefore your configuration of the modem, much simpler and quicker.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Configure Basic Wireless Settings Follow the instructions below to change basic wireless settings. 1. To disable the wireless interface: click in the Enable AP check box to remove the check mark and click the Apply button. This will immediately disable the wireless access point, it is not necessary to restart the access point to make this change. 2. If the wireless interface has been disabled: click the Enable AP check box to place a check mark in it.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Security Options for Wireless In the Wireless Settings menu, select the type of security you want to configure. The menu will change to present the settings specific to the method being configured. The Router’s wireless security options include three levels of WEP encryption and WPA for IEEE 802.1x network authentication or WPA with a user configured Pre Shared Key (PSK).
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide WEP Encryption WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol or Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. Decryption of the data contained in each packet can only be done if the both the receiver and transmitter have the correct key. WEP is disabled by default. To enable WEP, select the Enable WEP Wireless Security option.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Configure WPA Settings WPA security for wireless communication has been developed to overcome some of the shortcomings of WEP. WPA uses an improved encryption method combined with an authentication procedure. Configure WPA Security for WLAN To configure WPA settings, select the WPA option. The menu will change to offer the appropriate settings. WPA can be configured to work with 802.1x network authentication, or to use a PSK Hex or PSK String key.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide WPA-PSK requires a shared key but does not use a separate server for authentication. PSK keys can be ASCII or Hex type. Configure WPA-PSK Security for WLAN To use WPA with a PSK key: 1. Select the PSK Hex (Hexidecimal key) or PSK String (ASCII key of between 8 to 63 characters) option. 2. Type in the Hex: or String: key in the appropriate entry field. 3. Click the Apply button to put the changes into effect.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Configure WAN Connection To configure the Router’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the menus used to configure WAN, LAN, DHCP and DNS settings directly from the Home directory. To access the WAN Settings menu, click on the WAN link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide PPPoE and PPPoA Connection for WAN Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Internet connection. Make sure you have all the necessary information before you configure the WAN connection. 1. If not already selected, choose the PPPoE/PPPoA option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. PPPoE/PPPoA is selected by default if you are configuring the Router for the first time. 2.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Additional settings for PPPoE/PPPoA connections: PPPoE/PPPoA Parameters Description User Name For PPP connections, a User Name and Password are used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. Enter the User Name for your ADSL service account. User names and passwords are case-sensitive, so enter this information exactly as given to you by your ISP. Password Together with the User Name, this is used to verify your account to the ISP.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Dynamic IP Address Connection for WAN A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider. Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time, so it will likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP address.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide 7. The Firewall should remain enabled for most users. If you choose to disable this you will not be able to use the features configured in the Firewall and Filters menus located in the Advanced directory. See the next chapter for more details on these menus. 8. Most users will not need to change ATM settings.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Bridged Connection for WAN For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer that will the Router for Internet access. The additional software is used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account, and then granting Internet access to the computer requesting the connection. The connection software requires the user to enter the User Name and Password for the ISP account.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Static IP Address for Connection WAN When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection. Most users will also need to configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS Settings configuration menu (see below). Follow the instruction below to configure the Router to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide 7. The Firewall should remain enabled for most users. If you choose to disable this you will not be able to use the features configured in the Firewall and Filters menus located in the Advanced directory. See the next chapter for more details on these menus. 8. Most users will not need to change ATM settings.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide ATM Traffic Shaping The ATM settings in the WAN configuration menus for the different connection types can be used to adjust QoS parameters for ADSL clients. This may not be available to all ADSL accounts.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide ATM VC Settings ATM VC settings can be configured for all connection types in the WAN configuration menu of the Home directory. ATM VC Settings in WAN connection menu The table below describes the ATM VC settings used to configure a PPPoE or PPPoA connection for an ADSL account. ATM VC Parameters Description PVC The Router supports using up to eight multiple virtual connections.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide LAN IP Settings You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the Router is the base address used for DHCP. In order to use the Router for DHCP on your LAN, the IP address pool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Router.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide DHCP Server Settings for the LAN The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router though the Ethernet port. When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Static IP Settings for the LAN If you want to fix an IP address to a specific MAC address on your LAN, use the Static IP Assignment feature located on the DHCP settings menu. Up to 5 static IP addresses may be configured. To assign an IP address that will not age out, type in the MAC address of the device and its static IP address in the spaces provided. Use the format: 00-20-E0-62-B9-EB for the MAC address and the standard format: 192.168.1.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide DNS Server Settings The Router can be configured to relay DNS settings from your ISP or another available service to workstations on your LAN. When using DNS relay, the Router will accept DNS requests from hosts on the LAN and forward them to the ISP’s, or alternative DNS servers. DNS relay can use auto discovery or the DNS IP address can be manually entered by the user.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Dynamic DNS The DI-624S supports DDNS or Dynamic Domain Name Service. Dynamic DNS allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specific host from various locations on the Internet. With this function enabled, remote access to a host will be allowed by choosing a URL by using the pull-down menu.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Save Settings and Reboot When you have configured the DSL-G624T with the settings you desire, make sure you save those settings. To save the system configuration settings, click the Tools tab. You will be presented first with the Administrator Settings menu. This menu is described in the next chapter. To save the current configuration, click the System button to view the System Settings menu pictured here.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Advanced Router Management This chapter introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous chapter. These include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as administrative tools to manage the Router, view statistics and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide UPnP UPnP supports zero-configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices. When enabled, it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. DHCP and DNS service can also be used if available on the network.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server menu to set up port forwarding rules in the Router. The Virtual Server function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Rule Management window To configure this window, enter a Rule Name, the Protocol (TCP, UDP or both), a range of virtual ports to be used in the Port Start and Port End fields and the Port for which this rule is to be applied. Click Apply to set the new rule. These rules may be edited or deleted in the screen prior to the one above by clicking the Edit or Delete button. See the following window for more information.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide LAN Clients The LAN Clients menu is used when establishing Port Forwarding, Access Control and Advanced Security rules for IP addresses on the LAN. This menu can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button or hyperlink in the Advanced setup menu. You can also click on the New IP button located in the Port Forwarding, Access Control and Advanced Security menus to access this menu.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely used network monitoring and control protocol that reports activity on each network device to the administrator of the network. SNMP can be used to monitor traffic and statistics of the router. SNMP enables network management stations to read and modify the settings of gateways, routers, switches, and other network devices.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Filters Filter rules in the Router are put in place to allow or block specified traffic. The Filter Rules however can be used in a single direction to examine and then Allow or Deny traffic for Inbound (WAN to LAN) or Outbound (LAN to WAN) routed data. The rules based on IP address and TCP/UDP port. Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Destination IP Where the Destination IP address resides also depends on if you are configuring an Inbound or Outbound filter rule. You can opt to indicate a Mask Range, a Single IP, an IP Range or Any IP from the pull-down menu. Source Port The Source Port is the TCP/UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Bridge Filters Bridge filters are used to block or allow various types of packets through the WAN interface. This may be done for security or to improve network efficiency. The rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address. Filter rules can be set up for source, destination or both. You can set up filter rules and disable the entire set of rules without loosing the rules that have been configured.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Routing Use the Routing Table to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway. Routing Table To add a static route to a specific destination IP on the local network, enter a Destination IP address, Netmask, then click the Gateway radio button and type in the Gateway’s IP address.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide DMZ Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, the Router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software. Keep in mind that any client PC in the DMZ will be exposed to various types of security risks.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Firewall The Firewall Configuration menu allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of attacks. There are two general types of protection (DoS, Port Scan) that can be enabled on the Router, as well as filtering for specific packet types sometimes used by hackers. You can choose to Enable or Disable protection against a customized basket of attack and scan types.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide RIP The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices on your local network or remote LAN. Dynamic Routing (RIP) menu To enable RIP, select Enabled from the RIP pull-down menu, select the Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv1 Compatible) and Direction (In, Out, or Both), and click Apply. The RIPv1 Compatible option will transmit RIPv2 broadcast packets and receive both RIP v1 and RIP v2 packets.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide PPP When the WAN connection is configured for either PPPoA or PPPoE, you can configure the Router’s PPP session to remain on all the time, or to disconnect after some period of no activity. You may also choose to instruct the Router to connect each time you want to access the WAN or the Internet. PPP Connection settings menu If you want the Internet or WAN connection to be available any time a host on your LAN requests access, select the Always On option.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide ADSL The ADSL Configuration page allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols. For most ADSL accounts the default settings Multi-mode will work. This configuration works with all ADSL implementations. If you have been given instructions to change the Modulation method used, select the desired option T1.413, G.dmt, or G.lite and click the Apply button.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide ATM VCC The ATM Virtual Circuit connection menu is used to configure the WAN connection. If you are using multiple PVCs, you can change the configuration of any PVC in this menu. To create new or additional PVCs, read the section below on Multiple PVCs. This menu can be used as an alternative menu to configure the same settings found on the WAN menu in the Home directory.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide QoS QoS or Quality of Service is used to allot priority from the router. This is done by allotting a priority from a port to a PVC as shown in the screen below. There are four priorities for each QoS configuration. 1 denotes the highest priority while 4 is the lowest. The IGMP Proxy/Snooping is Disabled by default. This setting will not allow IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) packets to be forwarded to the LAN.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Wireless Management The Wireless Management menu located in the Advanced directory is used to control MAC address access to the wireless access point and to view a list of MAC addresses that are currently associated with the access point. This menu is also be used to enable and configure use of multiple SSIDs. To use more than one SSID, WEP and WPA security must first be disabled (see below).
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Wireless Performance If you want to tweek wireless settings, click the Wireless Performance menu button in the Advanced directory Note It is recommended for most users to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings. Any changes made to these settings may adversely affect your wireless network. Under certain circumstances, changes may be benefit performance. Carefully consider and evaluate any changes to these wireless settings.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Tools Click the Tools tab to reveal the menu buttons for various functions located in this directory. The Administrator Settings is the first menu that appears in the Tools directory. This menu is used to change the system password used to access the web manager, to save or load Router configuration settings and to restore default settings. The functions in this and the other Tools menus are described below.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Change System Password To change the password used to access the Router web manager, click the Admin button in the Tools directory to display the Administrator Settings menu. Under the Administrator heading, type the New Password and Confirm Password to be certain you have typed it correctly. Click the Apply button to activate the new password. The System User Name remains “admin”, this cannot be changed using the web manager interface.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Time The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP. Time & Date Configuration To configure system time on the Router, select the method used to maintain time. The options available include SNTP, using your computer’s system clock (default) or set the time and date manually. If you opt to use SNTP, you must enter the SNTP server URL or IP address. Click the Apply button to set the system time.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Remote Log The Remote Log settings screen allows the user to set up a router log recipient for events occurring on the router. The user may select the severity level of router events to be logged by a remote log recipient. There are eight levels of warnings that may be set for the router, which are Alert, Critical, Debug, Error, Info, Notice, Panic, and Warning.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide System Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your computer, click the Admin button in the Tools directory to display the Administrator Settings menu. Click the Save button to Save Settings to Local Hard Drive. You will be prompted to select a location on your computer to put the file. The file type is .
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Firmware Note Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the Router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware. Use the Firmware Upgrade menu to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings menu described above.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Ping Test (Miscellaneous) To perform a statndard Ping test for network connectivity, click the Misc. menu button in the Tools directory to view the Miscellaneous Configuration menu. The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces. Type the IP address you want to check in the space provided and click the Ping button. Read the Ping test result in the space immediately below.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Test The Test menus are used to test connectivity of the Router. A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses. The diagnostics feature executes a series of test of your system software and hardware connections. Use this Test menu when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Status Information Use the various read-only menus to view system information and monitor performance.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Device Information Display Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide DHCP Clients This screen will allow the user to view DHCP clients currently attached to the router, defined by MAC Address, IP Address and Host Name.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Log The system log displays chronological event log data. Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages. You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Click the Save Log button and follow the prompts to save the file. View Log window Click Clear Log delete the current log information.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Traffic Use the Traffic Statistics window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet, ADSL or Wireless Internet connection. Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below. Traffic Statistics information (Ethernet) Traffic Statistics information (Ethernet) Traffic Statistics information (Wireless) Click Refresh to view traffic information.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status information and the Test page for troubleshooting the ADSL connection.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide A Technical Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.11b/ 802.11g RFC 1334 (PAP) IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u RFC 2364 (PPP over ATM) IEEE 802.1d RFC 1631 (NAT) RFC 791 (IP Routing) RFC 1877 (Automatic IP assignment) RFC 792 (UDP) RFC 2516 (PPP over Ethernet) RFC 826 (ARP) RFC 2131 (DHCP) RFC 1058 (RIP 1) ANSI T1.413 issue 2 RFC 1389 (RIP 2) ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) RFC 1483 (Bridged Ethernet) ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) RFC 1577 (IP over ATM) ITU G.994.1 (G.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Wireless Modulation IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM Frequency 2400 ~ 2484.5MHz ISM band Channels 11 channels for United States 13 channels for European Countries 13 channels for Japan Wireless Data Rates IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK WEP 64/128/256 bits Wireless Certification Wi-Fi WPA G.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide B IP Address Setup The DSL-G624T is designed to provide network administrators maximum flexibility for IP addressing on the Ethernet LAN. The easiest IP setup choice in most cases is to let the Router do it using DHCP, which is enabled by default. This appendix briefly describes various options including DHCP, used for IP setup on a LAN. If you are new to IP networking, the next appendix provides some background information on basic IP concepts.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide (each computer must have a unique address to distinguish it on the network). The IP address scheme used in Example #1 can be used for any LAN that requires up to 253 separate IP addresses (excluding the Router). Notice that the subnet mask is the same for all machines and the default gateway address is the LAN IP address of the Router.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide C IP Concepts This appendix describes some basic IP concepts, the TCP/IP addressing scheme and shows how to assign IP Addresses. When setting up the Router, you must make sure it has a valid IP address. Even if you will not use the WAN port (ADSL port), you should, at the very least, make sure the Ethernet LAN port is assigned a valid IP address.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Note All network addresses outside of these ranges (Class D and E) are either reserved or set aside for experimental networks or multicasting. When an IP address's host portion contains only zero(s), the address identifies a network and not a host. No physical device may be given such an address. The network portion must start with a value from 1 to 126 or from 128 to 223.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide D Micro Filters and Splitters Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as micro filters or sometimes called (inaccurately) line splitters. They are easy to install and use standard telephone connectors and cable.
DSL-G624T Wireless A DSL Router User’s Guide Split Line Filter If you are instructed to use a split line filter you must install the device between the Router and the phone jack. Use standard telephone cable with standard RJ-11 connectors. The splitter has three RJ-11 ports used to connect to the wall jack, the Router and if desired, a telephone or telephone device. The connection ports are typically labeled as follows: Line - This port connects to the wall jack. ADSL – This port connects to the Router.
