DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide January 2006 ESLG684TEUA1G
FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table Of Contents BEFORE YOU START ...................................................................................................... IV Installation Overview.......................................................................................................................................iv Setup Wizard ....................................................................................................................................................iv Packing List....................................
Virtual Server ................................................................................................................................................. 10 LAN Clients .................................................................................................................................................... 13 SNMP............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Filters .........
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide About This User Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet. Note You must have an ADSL account setup in order to use this device for Internet access. Contact your preferred broadband Internet service provider to set up an account.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (Username and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required. You can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device, including account information used to identify and verify the connection. All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. For bridged connections, the global IP settings must reside in a TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide between your ADSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections. This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface. Default value = 8 Most users will not be required to change this setting.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Information you will need about your DSL-G684T Wireless 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. The default Username for the Router is “admin.” The user cannot change this. Password This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the Router’s management interface.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 1 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private Ethernet LAN, and 802.11g/802.11b wireless LAN to the Internet via an ADSL connection. The Router is easy to install and use. Standard Ethernet ports are used to connect to computer or other Ethernet devices.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • RIP-1/RIP-2 – The DSL-G684T 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL-G684T complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT) compliant • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite “Splitterless ADSL”) compliant • ITU-T Rec. I.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 Power, Status, ADSL, WLAN, and LAN. The ADSL, WLAN, and LAN 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. Status Lights steady green during power on self-test (POST).
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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). Connect network cables: 1. Insert the ADSL (telephone) cable included with the Router into the ADSL port and then connect the cable to your telephone line. 2.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Setting Up a Wireless Network In order to get the best performance from the wireless component of the Router, you should have some basic understanding of how wireless networks operate. Wireless networking is a relatively new technology and there are more factors to consider when setting up or designing a wireless network than designing a wired network.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Location and Wireless Operation Many physical environmental factors can impact wireless networks. Radio waves are used to carry the encoded data between devices. These radio transmissions can become degraded due to signal attenuation, multi-path distortion and interference or noise. Attenuation simply means that the strength of the signal weakens with the distance it travels, even if the transmission path is unobstructed.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation The DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router maintains three separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (WAN) connection. Carefully consider the Router’s location suitable for connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devices. You must have a functioning broadband connection via a bridge device such as a Cable or ADSL modem in order to use the Router’s WAN function.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Network Connections Wired network connections are provided through the ADSL port and the four Ethernet ports on the back of the Router. See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples. Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Computer to Router Connection You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3 Basic Router Configuration The first time you set up 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 with using your computer to configure the WAN connection.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Access the Configuration Manager In order to make sure your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, it is advisable to configure your system be a DHCP client – that is, it will get IP settings from the Router. Appendix B describes how to configure different Windows operating systems to “Obtain IP settings automatically”. Note Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configure the Router When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard window. You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the buttons located in the left panel of the web page to view other windows used for basic configuration.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button in the first browser window and follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears. The initial window 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 window without saving any of the settings changed during the process.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 window during the setup process, click the Back button.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 for “Multi-User” Mode are PPPoE/PPPoA, Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address, and Bridge Mode. Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next Setup Wizard window.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 Address, and Secondary DNS Server IP Address as instructed by your ISP.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Wireless LAN connections: 1. Click the Enable AP box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment. 2. The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something else. If the default SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID. 3. The wireless Channel number is available from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 window, click the Back button. Do not turn the Router off while it is restarting.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless To configure the Router’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the windows used to configure Wireless, WAN, LAN, DHCP, DNS, and Dynamic DNS settings directly from the Home directory. To access the Wireless Settings window, click on the Wireless link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WEP WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) 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. The router offers 64-, 128-, or 256-bit encryption with four keys available. To bring up the Wireless Settings window for WEP, click the WEP radio button. Wireless Settings window – WEP 1.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3. From the drop-down menu, select an Authentication Type: Open, Shared, or Both. 4. Select a key by clicking a radio button on the left, select an encryption level from the drop-down menu on the right, and then enter the proper-length key. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.) 5. Click Apply. Notice If encryption of any kind, at any level is applied to the Router, all devices on the network must comply with all security measures. 802.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Settings window – 802.1x 1. Make sure the Enable AP checkbox at the top of the window has been ticked. 2. Under Security, click the WPA radio button. 3. Click the 802.1x radio button. 4. Under Server IP Address, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. 5. Under Port, enter a port number, or accept the default. 6. Under Secret, enter a password (1-63 characters). 7.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Wi-Fi Protected Access was designed to provide improved data encryption, perceived as weak in WEP, and to provide user authentication, largely nonexistent in WEP. For most small networks, such as in a small business or home-based enterprise, WPA is the easiest way to obtain effective network security. Of the three options in WPA, PSK String is the easiest to implement.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • 802.1x Secret: The password. This should be obtained from your ISP. • PSK Hex Hex: This Pre-Shared Key is a hexadecimal value of 1-32 characters in length. • PSK String String: This Pre-Shared Key is an alphanumeric value of 1-63 characters in length When you are finished, click Apply. Notice If encryption of any kind, at any level is applied to the Router, all devices on the network must comply with all security measures.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window – PPPoE/PPPoA To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA 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.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 16. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection. 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.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide default setting for Dynamic IP. Some users will be given a specific IP address for the WAN interface. In this case you need to change this setting to Static IP. When Static IP is selected in the IP Control menu, you need to type in the global IP address provided to you by your ISP. The IP Unnumbered option is used if you want to set up a non-TCP/IP port protocol link through the WAN interface.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window – Bridge Mode Select the connection type used for your account. The window will display settings that are appropriate for the connection type you select. Follow the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in the WAN Settings window. For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer that will the Router for Internet access.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamic IP Address 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window – Dynamic IP Address To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Choose the Dynamic IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on ATM VC Settings, see the table on page 43 below. 3. Under the Dynamic IP heading, choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This defines both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide zeros - 0:0:0:0:0:0 - and click the Clone MAC Address button. Cloned MAC Address To clone the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter, type in the MAC address in the Cloned MAC Address field and then click this Clone MAC Address button. MTU The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface. The default setting (1400 bytes) should be suitable for most users.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Address 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 Configuration window (see below). Follow the instruction below to configure the Router to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To configure a Static IP type connection for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Choose the Static IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Parameters Description Connection Type This specifies the connection type and the encapsulation method used for your Static IP Address connection. The options available are Bridged IP LLC, Bridged IP VC-Mux, Routed IP LLC, Routed IP VC-Mux or IPoA. IP Address This is the permanent global IP address for your account. This is the address that is visible outside your private network. Get this from your ISP.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM Traffic Shaping The ATM settings in the WAN Settings windows for the different connection types can be used to adjust QoS parameters for ADSL clients. This may not be available to all ADSL accounts. ATM Settings for WAN connection Additional ATM settings for PPPoE or PPPoA connections: ATM Parameters Description The ATM settings allow the user to adjust ATM Quality of Service (QoS) or traffic parameters to suit specific traffic requirements.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide SCR Sustainable Cell Rate – The SCR is defined for the VBR service category. This is the rate that can be sustained for “bursty”, on-off traffic sources. It is a function of Maximum Burst Size (MBS) and the time interval (between cells). CDVT Cell Delay Variation Tolerance – CDVT is a measure of the cell clumping phenomenon by which cells are delayed in the network and are clumped together and arrive at a system at a faster rate than negotiated.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VC Settings ATM VC settings can be configured for all connection types in the WAN configuration window of the Home directory. ATM VC Settings in WAN Settings window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To display the DHCP Settings window, click the DHCP button in the Home directory. Any active DHCP Clients appear at the bottom of the window in the DHCP Clients List. The IP address and MAC address for active DHCP clients are displayed in the list. The two options for DHCP service are as follows: You may use the Router as a DHCP server for your LAN. You can disable DHCP service and manually configure IP settings for workstations.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Note To manually configure IP settings on Windows workstations, open the TCP/IP Properties menu and select the “Use the following IP address” option. You will need to supply the IP addres, Subnet mask and Defualt gateway (use IP address of DSLG684T) for each workstation. The example here also uses manually configured DNS settings.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP on LAN If the Router has the DHCP server enabled it is possible to permanently assign IP addresses to workstations specified by their MAC address. Up to five IP addresses may be assigned to five different devices. This will take the chosen IP address used out of the available addresses in the dynamic IP address pool and give a permanent lease time for the IP address to the selected device.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DNS 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. Alternatively, you may also disable the DNS relay and configure hosts on your LAN to use DNS servers directly.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamic DNS The Router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname.dyndns.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Save Settings and Reboot When you have configured the DSL-G684T 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 window. This window is described in the next chapter. To save the current configuration, click the System button to view the System Settings window pictured here.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Multiple Virtual Connections The Router supports multiple virtual connections. Up to eight PVCs to eight separate destinations can be created and operated simultaneously utilizing the same bandwidth. Additional PVC connections can be added for various purposes. For example, you may want to establish a private connection to remote office in order to create an extended LAN, or setup a server on a separate connection.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The PVC pull-down menu offers eight virtual connections available for configuration. The default PVC used by the Router is labeled Pvc0. Any additional connections that are configured must have a VPI/VCI combination that is unique to the Router. These numbers will have been already been established by your service provider on their network. To add a new virtual connection: 1. Select the new PVC to configure from the pull-down menu. 2.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 4 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VC Setting, QoS Configuration, Wireless Management, and Wireless Performance windows. Tools Click the Tools tab to access the Administrator Settings (used to set the system user name and password, backup and load settings), Time, Remote Log Settings, System Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Miscellaneous Configuration, and Diagnostic Test windows.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server window to set up single-port, trigger port or static-port range forwarding rules applied to inbound (WAN-to-LAN) traffic. 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide You may also create customized rules to manage TCP/UDP ports. The pre-configured rules include those listed in the table here: Category Available Rules Games: Alien vs. Predator, Asheron’s Call, Dark Rein 2, Delta Force, Doom, Dune 2000, DirectX (7.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Rule Management window 2. Type a Rule Name in the space provided. 3. Select the port Protocol from the pull-down menu - you may select TCP, UDP or both (TCP/UDP). 4. Configure a range of ports for forwarding. Type the lowest numbered port in the range in the Port Start space. Type the highest numbered port in the Port End space. For a single port, just enter the same number in both spaces. 5. Type a number for the Port Map in the space provided.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN Clients The LAN Clients window is used when establishing port forwarding rules in the Virtual Server and Filters windows. This window can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button in the Advanced tab. In order to use these advanced features it is necessary to have IP addresses available for configuration. If there are no IP addresses listed in the LAN Clients window, you will not be able to access the Virtual Server window.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard for internetwork and intranetwork management. SNMP Management window Configure these parameters for SNMP on the Router: SNMP Category Parameters SNMP Management This is used to enable or disable SNMP Agent and SNMP Traps or edit client SNMP Name, Location and Contact. • Enable SNMP Agent: Click to select enable or disable SNMP Agent. • Enable SNMP Traps: Click to select enable or disable SNMP Traps.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Community Traps Use this edit client community for server SNMP access. • Name: Edit community Name. • Access Right: Access Right may choose ReadOnly or ReadWrite. The management agent can send an event notification to the management system to identify the occurrence of conditions such as threshold that exceeds a predetermined value. • Destination IP: Insert destination IP address to launch trap message. • Trap Community: Insert Trap Community name.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 are based on IP address and TCP/UDP port. Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Click the Apply button to put the new rule into effect. Any filter rule configured in the menu will appear in the Filters List with the new settings. The Router must save the new settings and reboot before the new rules are applied. Filters Parameter Description Source IP For an Outbound Filter, this is the IP address or IP addresses on your LAN for which you are creating the filter rule.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Routing Use Static Routing 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 window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firewall The Firewall Configuration window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide A DoS "denial-of-service" attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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. RIP System Wide Configuration window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL The ADSL Configuration window allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols. For most ADSL accounts the default settings ADSL2+(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 from the Modulation Type drop-down menu and click the Apply button.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VCC The ATM VC Setting window is used to configure the WAN connection. If you are using multiple PVCs, you can change the configuration of any PVC in this window. To create new or additional PVCs, read the section on Multiple PVCs on page 5. This window can be used as an alternative to configure the same settings found on the WAN Settings window in the Home directory.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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. 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window for Port Mapping QoS The Router can also be configured to use the QoS infomation contained in the header of IP packets. This will open the following window. To set IP QoS for the router, first click the IP QoS check box in the middle of the window. Then select the PVC to associate with the corresponding action and choose a maximum bandwidth and classification for this combination.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS If you select Disable in the Classified by drop-down menu, you can assign a maximum allowed bandwidth of between 64 kbps and unlimited to each of the PVCs configured on the router. Additional options become available when you select either ToS, Application, or User Define from the Classified by drop-down menu. Selecting ToS will display the following window.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for ToS From this window you can input a Weight in percentage and a priority range that will determine the mechanism by which the four priority levels are “mapped”. For example, if you assign 100% and a range of 0 to 7 to priority level 1, then the remaining priority levels (2 to 4) will only forward packets when priority level 1 is empty (when there are no packets to forward).
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for Application On this window, you can select the mechanism by which the four priority queues are emptied by assigning a weight, in percentage terms, to each priority queue, and then assigning a packet type that can be associated with an application type.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide priority queues (2 to 4) will not be allowed to forward packets until all of the Voice packets have been sent from the priority 1 queue. If you select User Define in the Classified by drop-down menu, the following window appears. QoS Configuration window IP QoS for User Define On this window, you can assign a weight, on a percentage basis, to each of the four priority queues.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Management The Wireless Management window 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 window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5. After compiling the list of MAC addresses as desired, click the Apply button to enforce access control for the MAC addresses in the list. To remove any MAC address from the list, click the radio button in the left column of the list for the MAC address to be removed and click the Apply button. Configure Multiple SSID Multiple SSID cannot be used if the access point has either WEP or WPA enabled.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Performance If you want to tweek wireless settings, click the Wireless Performance window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Tools Click the Tools tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. The Administrator Settings window is the first item in the Tools directory. This window 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 windows are described below.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Change System Password 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. Be sure to save the new setting.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Time The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP. Time window 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Remote Log Us the Remote Log Settings window to set up logging to servers or computers that are located outside the LAN or subnet of the Router. Remote Log Settings window Select the Log Level from the pull-down menu. The levels available are: Alert, Critical, Debug, Error, Info, Notice, Panic and Warning. Type in the IP address of a receiver for the log message in the Add an IP Address field and click on the Add button.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Save or Load Configuration File 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 System button in the Tools directory to display the System Settings window. 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Settings window Restore Factory Default Settings To reset the Router to its factory default settings, click the Restore button. You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Router. The Router will reboot with the factory default settings including IP settings (192.168.1.1) and Administrator password (admin).
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 window 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 window described above.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Miscellaneous To perform a statndard Ping test for network connectivity, click the Misc. window button in the Tools directory to view the Miscellaneous Configuration window. Miscellaneous Configuration window Ping Test 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Test The Diagnostic Test window is 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 window when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Status Use the various read-only windows to view system information and monitor performance. Device Info 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. Device Information window Select the desired Virtual Circuit from the drop-down menu and then click the Connect button.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP Clients DHCP Clients window 45
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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 to delete the current log information.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Statistics Use the Traffic Statistics window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet, ADSL, or Wireless connection. Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below. Traffic Statistics window Click Refresh to view traffic information.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status window for troubleshooting the ADSL connection. ADSL Status information Help The Help tab will give basic information referring to various windows located in the Router. To view a specific section, click on its hyperlinked name. A new window of information will appear.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide A Technical Specifications General Standards: Protocols: Data Transfer Rate: ADSL Standards ADSL2 Standards • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 • ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA • ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A • ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) • ITU G.992.5 Annex A • IEEE 802.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Physical and Environmental DC Inputs: Input: 120V AC 60Hz Power Adapter: Output: 12V AC, 1200mA Power Consumption: 12 Watts (max) Operating Temperature: 0° to 40°C Storage Temperature -20° to 70°C Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 109 mm x 142.8 mm x 32.1 mm Weight: 200 gm EMI: CE Class B, FCC Class B (Part 15) Safety: CSA 950, UL 1950, IEC 60950, EN 60950 Reliability: Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) min.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide B 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. In the Control Panel window, click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network and Internet Connections. 3. In the Network and Internet Connections window, click Network Connections. Click Network Connections. 4. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Local Area Connection, then click Properties. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties option from the pull-down menu.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button. Click Properties. 6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User 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-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 95 and Windows 98 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. Double-click the Network icon. 2. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95, 98. 3.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows NT 4.0 Workstations First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows NT task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab. 4. The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide C Low Pass Filters for DSL 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 microfilters or low pass filters. The two basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described below. In-Line Filter In line low pass filters are used for each telephone or telephone device (answering machines, Faxes etc.
DSL-G684T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Three Port Filter Another style of filter is installed at the same point where the Router connects to the telephone line. Only a single filter is required. The connection ports are typically labeled as follows: Line - This port connects to the wall jack. ADSL – This port connects to the Router. Phone – This port connects to a telephone or other telephone device. The diagram below illustrates the proper use of this style of filter.
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