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Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Valet with the Setup Wizard (located

on the Setup Key), the Valet is ready for use. For more

technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include

Advanced Configuration settings. If you’d like to change

some of the Valet’s advanced settings, you can modify

settings using the browser-based utility.

WARNING: Modifying some settings in the

browser-based utility may disable settings

you’ve already applied using the Easy Setup Key.

This chapter describes each web page of the utility and

the key functions on each page. You can access the utility

via a web browser on a computer connected to the Valet.

The browser-based utility has the following main tabs:

• Setup

• Wireless

• Security

• Access Restrictions

• Applications & Gaming

• Administration

• Status

Additional sub tabs become available after you click one

of the main tabs.

How to Access the Browser-Based Utility

To access the browser-based utility, launch the web

browser on your computer, and enter the IP address of

the Valet in the Address field. The default IP address of the

Valet is 192.168.1.1

http://192.168.1.1

Then, press Enter.

A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see

a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then

enter the password created during the setup software. (If

you did not run the setup software, then use the default

password, admin. You can set a new password on the

Administration > Management screen (refer to , page 31.)

Click OK to continue.

Windows 7 Login Screen

NOTE: You can also access the browser-based

utility through the Cisco Connect

software. For more information, refer to

Valet Settings, page 11.

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen.

This screen allows you to change the language of the

text displayed in the browser-based utility, configure

the Internet connection settings, configure the network

settings, and select time zone settings.

Setup > Basic Setup

Language

The Language section allows you to change the language

of the text displayed in the browser-based utility.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Valet to your

Internet connection. Most of this information can be

obtained through your Internet Sevice Provider (ISP).

Summary of content (14 pages)

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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Valet with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup Key), the Valet is ready for use. For more technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include Advanced Configuration settings. If you’d like to change some of the Valet’s advanced settings, you can modify settings using the browser-based utility.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types: • Automatic Configuration - DHCP • Static IP • PPPoE • PPTP Internet Connection Type > PPPoE • L2TP • Telstra Cable Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. Automatic Configuration - DHCP The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following: • Specify an IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here. • Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Optional Settings DHCP Server Setting Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify these settings with your ISP before making any changes. The Valet includes a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers, cell phones, gaming systems, and other DHCP enabled devices on your home network. Optional Settings NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Valet will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DynDNS.org TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account. E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Internet IP Address The Valet’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change. Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters. Setup > Advanced Routing Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. This screen is used to set up the Valet’s advanced functions.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Basic Wireless Settings (Manual) Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From the drop-down menu, select the wireless standards running on your network: • Mixed Use this option if you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices on your network.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration b. Click Register. c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. 3. Enter the Valet’s PIN on your client device Use this NOTE: If you are not using WPA2/WPA Mixed-Mode then each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly. method if your client device asks for the Valet’s PIN number.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. WEP Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Valet and the server. Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits). Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate. Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter MAC Address Filter List The Wireless MAC Filter option allows you to block or grant access to your network based on the device’s MAC address. Each device on your network has a unique MAC address that was assigned to it by the manufacturer. Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client List screen. Wireless Client List Wireless Client List This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network.
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/ Advanced Wireless AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Valet but not with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default. Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use this option, keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Firewall Security > VPN Passthrough SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled. The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Valet’s firewall. Internet Filter Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.
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/ Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times. Summary Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled. To create a policy, follow steps 1-11.