User’s Manual XRouter Pro (MIH-130) acsense R
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Safety Precautions 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 3. Do not use or store this product in an environment that exceeds temperature and humidity specifications. Do not place this product near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided. 4.
Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EASY INSTALLATION . . . . . . .
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 APPENDIX B Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 APPENDIX C GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL This user manual describes how to connect a LAN to the Internet using the XRouter Internet Sharing Hub, MIH-130. This manual assumes you are familiar with the basics of personal computing and network environments.
Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the XRouter Pro MIH-130 Internet Sharing Hub. The XRouter Pro functions as an easy-to-use communication device that allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet affordably. With the XRouter Pro you can get as many as 252 Macintosh or PC users online simultaneously through just one cable line or DSL, and one ISP account. The XRouter Pro installs quickly and easily, and best of all, it’s a breeze to use.
Introduction 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub Inside In addition to providing Internet sharing capability, the XRouter Pro also functions as an Ethernet hub, offering four 10/100BASE-T switched RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers to form a small LAN. Easy Configuration The XRouter Pro can be configured through a Web browser, and features Web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up.
Before You Start BEFORE YOU START Package Overview Please check to make sure your XRouter Pro package includes the items listed below before setting up your XRouter Pro.
EASY INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Before connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN please verify that your cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly. If you are experiencing difficulties with your cable or DSL service, please contact your service provider before proceeding with this installation.
Easy Installation Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro When you have finished connecting the XRouter Pro to your DSL or cable modem, you can begin connecting the Macintosh or PC computers in your local area network to the XRouter Pro. There are two common methods for connecting the computers in your LAN to the XRouter Pro: (1) plugging computers directly into the XRouter Pro, and (2) connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN hub.
Easy Installation 2. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable) to the XRouter Pro’s No. 4 LAN port. 3. Plug the other end of this Ethernet cable into an available port on the network hub. (NOTE: Multiple network hubs can be connected to the XRouter Pro’s LAN ports No.1-3 if these hubs are equipped with uplink ports. By daisy-chaining a series of hubs, you can connect up to 252 users to the XRouter Pro.
Easy Installation Software Configuration Setting Up TCP/IP Congratulations on installing the XRouter Pro’s hardware! In the next pages we will show you how to enable communication between the XRouter Pro and its managing and client computers. Part of the process of enabling communication involves setting the IP addresses for the computer that will be directly managing the XRouter Pro’s operations and the client computers that will be receiving Internet access from the XRouter Pro.
Easy Installation 4. To install the TCP/IP protocol: a. Keep your copy of Windows 95/98 CD-ROM on hand. (You will need it for this installation.) b. Click the Add... button from the Configuration list of the Network window. A new window appears. c. Double-click Protocol. Then, in the Select Network Protocol window, choose Microsoft on the Manufacturers list, and select TCP/IP on the right side of the list. d. Follow the instructions that appear on the monitor to complete the installation.
Easy Installation 5. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP properties window appears. To let the computer’s TCP/IP values be automatically assigned by the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server: a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window. b. Select the item Obtain IP address automatically. The XRouter Pro automatically assigns values for the computer’s Gateway, DNS Configuration, and IP Address. 6.
Easy Installation Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not using the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values automatically, you can input these values manually. To enter values for the managing computer’s address manually: 1. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window. 2. In the IP Address field enter “192.168.1.x” where x is any variable of your choice ranging from 2 - 252. Enter 255.255.255.
Easy Installation Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration 1. Open the TCP/IP control panel. 2. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is installed on your computer. 3. In the Configure pull-down menu that appears, select Using DHCP Server to allow the built-in DHCP server of the XRouter Pro to assign an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration information to the client automatically. Do this for each client that needs Internet access through the XRouter Pro.
Easy Installation Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not using the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values automatically, you can input these values manually. To enter values for the managing computer’s address manually: 1. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is installed on your computer. 2. In the Configure menu select Manually. a. In the IP Address field, enter “192.168.1.
Easy Installation Setting Up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser Now that you have finished configuring the TCP/IP addresses of the client and managing computers, you can begin configuring the XRouter Pro’s Internet settings. This can be done through a standard Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, or Microsoft Internet Explorer).
Easy Installation Enter the Web-based configuration: 1. Launch your computer’s Web browser. (NOTE: Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0 or above are necessary for configuring the XRouter Pro.) 2. Type the XRouter Pro's default IP address (192.168.1.1) in the URL field. This is the area where you would normally enter a Web site address such as “www.macsense.com”. 3. Press Enter. The Username and Password window appears. 4.
Easy Installation 5. The OnePage Setup window appears. Note that this page is divided into two basic sections -- Private IP Address, and Public IP Address. Host Name - This is an optional section. Some ISPs require a host name in order to be recognized by their systems. Your ISP should provide this if needed for their systems. Private IP Address - This section can be used to change the XRouter Pro’s internal IP Address that is visible to the client computers on the LAN.
Easy Installation 2. Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP in the field located immediately to the right of “Specify an IP Address.” 3. Enter the Public Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. 4. In the Default Gateway IP Address field, enter the information provided by your ISP. Note that your ISP may refer to this information as a “Gateway/Router IP Address.” Also note that this number is not the same as the IP Address value that you entered in step 2. 5.
Advanced Configuration ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web Management page of the XRouter Pro. The Advanced Menu contains nine sub-menus including DHCP Settings, Access Control, Virtual Server, Device Admin, Status Monitor, DMZ Host, RIP, Static Routing and PPPoE.
Advanced Configuration Access Control The Access Control page in the XRouter Pro can block or allow specified web sites to the entire LAN when enabled. For example, if you wanted to stop users on the LAN from accessing the web site “www.yahoo.com”, you would use the Access Control page to block URL access to this site. To Enable or Disable the URL access feature of the XRouter Pro, select Enable or Disable for the URL Access Limit buttons.
Advanced Configuration Virtual Server It is possible to set up your own Web, FTP, or other type of server on your network for external Internet users to access. Internet users simply need to enter the WAN IP address that has been assigned to you by your ISP. The XRouter Pro will redirect the request of the Internet user to the specified internal hidden IP address of the TCP port request. (NOTE: It will be much more convenient to have a fixed address from your ISP.
Advanced Configuration Device Administration This page displays information about the firmware version of this XRouter Pro. You can also change the password, reset the device, disable or enable external administrative access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro. To restore the XRouter Pro’s Factory original defaults, select Yes and then click Apply. To Enable or Disable External Admin access to the XRouter Pro, select Enable or Disable.
Advanced Configuration DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host This feature will open all in/out accesses for one LAN computer. This is useful for machines that host TCP/IP services that should be fully exposed to the public network. For example, Internet Gaming, NetMeeting, Timbuktu, or other types of services may require this type of access. Please enter one LAN IP Address below. Activate this feature only when required.
Advanced Configuration Static Routing The Static routing feature of the XRouter Pro allows the LAN to communicate with another router on the LAN and with their respective LAN segment. By setting up static routes, computers on the XRouter Pro’s immediate LAN may utilize another router’s LAN and at the time allow the other router’s LAN to utilize the XRouter’s Pro LAN. See the example below for the setup of a Static route. MIH-130 Internet 192.168.1.3 LAN #1 192.168.1.0 Router LAN #2 192.168.2.0 192.168.
Advanced configuration PPPoE Settings Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their network. If your ISP uses this style of connection, you will need your input the username and password your ISP has provided you. Username - In this field you will need to input the username your ISP assigned you. Password - In this field you will need to input the password your ISP assigned you. Service Name - This field is optional and is not needed for all ISPs.
Advanced Configuration activity is present. For example, if you set the idle to “10”, then the XRouter Pro will disconnect your PPP connection after 10 minutes. To use this feature, input the time in minutes. (Note: To have the XRouter Pro not disconnect automatically input “0”.) PPPoE Management - This section provides status information on your PPP connection and allows you manually connect and disconnect your PPP connection. To manually connect Click Connect, and to manually disconnect, Click Disconnect.
Advanced configuration 3. Click the button beside the File Name field. A window appears. Select a location of the firmware file “xxxxx.bin”. 4. Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process. After the upgrade is complete, remember to reset the XRouter Pro by unplugging the device and then plugging it back in. (NOTE: Keep the firmware file name ”xxxxx.bin” unchanged or the TFTP client software won’t recognize it.) 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during installation and operation of the XRouter Pro MIH-130. 1. The Link LED is off. • Check that all connectors are firmly plugged-in. • Check the power adapter making sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Can't connect to MIH-130 XRouter Pro via Web browser. • Verify that the IP address 192.168.1.1 has been correctly entered in the URL field.
Appendix A APPENDIX A - Specifications Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS WAN Interface One 10BASE-T RJ-45 port LAN Interface Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 ports Web management Yes LED Display Power, Link/Activity for WAN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN ports Environment Operation Temperature 0~45°C (32~113°F) Storage Temperature -20~70°C (-4~158°F) Humidity 0~90% Dimensions LxWxH (mm) 142x236x46 LxWxH (in.) 5.59x9.29x1.
Appendix B APPENDIX B - Hardware Description Power green Ready/Test red Indicates that there is power to the unit. Flashes during boot up WAN Port Link green Indicates proper a connection with the Internet Ethernet connection. Activity orange Flashing LED indicates that data packets are flowing through the WAN port.
Appendix B Rear Panel Description LAN WAN Reset LAN Ethernet Ports - Four 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ45) ports used for linking hub/computer in a Local Area Network to the XRouter Pro. WAN Ethernet Port - One Wide Area Network port for connecting the XRouter Pro to the Internet via a cable or DSL modem. Reset Button - Used for resetting the XRouter Pro’s IP Address information and user password to the factory default settings.
Appendix C APPENDIX C - Glossary DHCP DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Client side computer can get one IP from DHCP server automatically. Using DHCP can save the effort of setting IP for every LAN computers. Dynamic IP address A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is given out automatically from a DHCP Server to client computers or routers on a LAN or WAN. Domain Name A name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For example, the domain name "microsoft.
Appendix C IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number's range is from 0 to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be a legal IP address. ISP Short for Internet Service Provider, a company that provides access to the Internet.
Appendix C Static IP address A static IP address is an IP address that does not change and is manually set in client or computer router in a LAN or WAN. TCP/IP Acronym for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet.
