User’s Manual PalmRouter Elite (MIH-108) acsense R
Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 APPENDIX B HARDWARE DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 APPENDIX C GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL The User's Manual will tell you how to connect a LAN to the Internet using the MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite Internet Sharing Hub. This manual assumes you are familiar with personal computers and network environments. It is organized as follows: Chapter Content Introduction Describes the features and main applications of the PalmRouter Elite. Before You Start Describes the information and environment needed to set up the PalmRouter Elite.
Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Internet Sharing Hub, MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite. The PalmRouter Elite functions as an easy-to-use communication device allowing you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet. The PalmRouter Elite provides a convenient and economical solution for small office or home office (SOHO) users who want access to the Internet at a lower cost.
Introduction 8-Port Ethernet Hub Inside In addition to Internet sharing capability, the PalmRouter Elite also functions as an Ethernet hub. It has eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports, allowing users to connect with a small LAN. Easy Configuration The PalmRouter Elite can be configured through a Web browser, and features Web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up.
Before You Start BEFORE YOU START This chapter provides information about package contents and requirements for installing the PalmRouter Elite. Package Overview Please check to make sure you have received the items listed below before setting up your PalmRouter Elite.
Easy Installation EASY INSTALLATION Hardware Installation Modem Connection Connect one end of an RS-232 serial cable to the modem/ISDN TA. Connect the other end to either of the two DB-9 serial ports found on the back of the PalmRouter Elite. If you are connecting a modem designed for Macintosh use to the PalmRouter Elite's serial ports, the Mini-Din 8 to RS-232 DB-9 adapter (contained in the package with the PalmRouter Elite) should be used.
The PalmRouter Elite can support up to two modem connections simultaneously. The two serial ports labeled "SERIAL 1" and "SERIAL 2" can function as dial-out connections. To do so: 1) Connect the phone line to the modem/ISDN TA. 2) Connect the power adapter to the modem/ISDN TA and keep the power off until all hardware installation procedures are complete.
Easy Installation Software Configuration TCP/IP Network Configuration of Clients After installing the PalmRouter Elite hardware, the PalmRouter Elite needs to be configured through a Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, or Microsoft Internet Explorer). The computer that will manage the PalmRouter Elite must have its TCP/IP settings configured correctly.
Windows 95 TCP/IP Configuration 1. Double click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder. 2. From the Control Panel, double click on the Network icon to show the installed network interface card and network protocol on the Configuration list. Double click the TCP/IP protocol on the list. If TCP/IP does not appear on the list, you must install the TCP/IP protocol first. For the clients with TCP/IP already installed skip to step 4. 3.
Easy Installation 4. After double clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP properties window appears. Click IP Address and select the Obtain IP address automatically item. (This is a more convenient way to set up the TCP/IP configuration of clients that relies on the built-in DHCP server of the PalmRouter Elite). The Gateway and DNS Configuration settings can also be ignored because the PalmRouter Elite will configure them automatically.
5. If there is already a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to use the PalmRouter Elite's DHCP function, you can still set up the TCP/IP configuration manually. Remember, the IP address you specify must be on the same subnet as the PalmRouter Elite's IP address to avoid IP address conflicts. Set up the Subnet Mask as Ó255.255.255.0Ó and specify the DNS address with the value that your ISP provides.
Easy Installation Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration 1. Open the TCP/IP control panel. 2. In Connect via field, select Ethernet if you intend to use the built-in Ethernet interface on mainboard, or select an alternate network driver if you have a third party Ethernet adapter installed in your computer. 3.
4. If there is already a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to use the PalmRouter Elite's DHCP function, you can select Manually to specify an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration information yourself. Remember the IP address you specify must be on the same subnet as the PalmRouter Elite's IP address to avoid IP address conflicts on your network. Set up the Subnet Mask as Ó255.255.255.0Ó and the Router address the same as PalmRouter Elite's IP address.
Easy Installation 5. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes. Setting Up the PalmRouter Elite through a Web Browser 1. After performing the TCP/IP configuration of the computer that will manage the PalmRouter Elite, start the Web browser to connect the PalmRouter Elite. (Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0 or above are necessary for configuring the PalmRouter Elite. Other clients are not subject to this restriction). 2.
3. The OnePage Setup window will pop up. Select the applicable ISP name from the pull-down list. The default setting is Standard PPP. For example, if you use CompuServe on-line service to access the Internet, then select CompuServe. Note: America Online (AOL) doesn't support PPP dial-up connections. However, clients may use AOL through TCP/IP after an initial connection has been made through a PPP dial up account.
Easy Installation 4. Fill in the ISPÕs phone number, DNS IP address, User ID and Password respectively. You can obtain this information from your ISP. Example: ISPÕs phone number: 444-555-6666 DNS IP address: 222.162.134.232 User ID: Macsense Password: xxxxxxx 5. Leave the Intranet Settings as default, Gateway IP address Ó192.168.1.1Ó and Subnet Mask Ó255.255.255.0Ó, unless you need to make modifications to fit your network environment. 6.
Advanced Configuration ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web Management page of the PalmRouter Elite. The Advanced Menu contains six submenus including Intranet Setting, Modem1 Setting, Modem2 Setting, Device Admin, Status Monitor, and Support. Intranet Setting Click Intranet Setting in the Advanced menu. There are three parts you will need to set under this page: IP Setting, Filter,and Virtual Server.
Advanced configuration Filter In this part of the Intranet Setting menu, the IP Address Filter prevents up to 5 local network clients from accessing certain services on the Internet via the PalmRouter Elite. The specific types of Internet services to be filtered are based on the TCP port numbers which these services use for communication.
Advanced Configuration Virtual Server It is possible to set up a server such as a Web or FTP server on your network for Internet users to access. Internet users simply need to enter the IP address that has been assigned to your dial-up connection to get access to LAN servers. The PalmRouter Elite will redirect the request of the Internet user to the specified IP address of the TCP port request. Note: It will be much more convenient to have a fixed address from your ISP.
Advanced configuration Modem1 Setting Modem1 is the modem connected to the Serial1 port of the PalmRouter Elite. There are three parts to set up in this page. General Select the Line Type and the Baud Rate from the pull-down menu. The selection in the Line Type field includes Dial-up, Leased Line and ISDN. It is suggested that the Baud Rate should be about four times the maximum speed of your modem.
Advanced Configuration If your ISP account needs a Login Script for authentication, click the Script button and a window below will pop up. Enter the necessary script file to connect to the ISP. The following is a sample script file with the proper syntax and the meaning of the command.
Advanced configuration Command Description ~~ Wait for two seconds before executing the next script line. The number of "~" stands for the time of seconds. "ogin:" The double quotes stands for sending/receiving the message. The 'ogin:' is part of 'login:'. To avoid mistakes such as lowercase/uppercase error on the beginning letter "L". Use "ogin:" as criteria to verify that the ISP is sending login message.
Advanced Configuration Advanced This page describes how to set up the initial string for the modem connected to the SERIAL 1 port of the PalmRouter Elite. You can use the predefined setting on the pull-down list if your modem appears on the list, or set up the modem initial string manually. Please refer to the user's manual of your modem for the initial string configuration. Note: Unlike most modems, ISDN initial strings vary between different ISDN TAs and there is no "Standard ISDN TA" initial string.
Advanced configuration You should also verify whether your ISDN TA supports the Dial-up string ATDT. Most ISDN TAs support ATDT but a small portion of ISDN TAs support ATD or ATDI. Please also note that to bundle the two channels of ISDN TA together, you must enter the two phone numbers in the Telephone Number field of the Modem Setting menu. You can disable the Dial on Demand function on this page. The default setting is ÒenableÓ and it is recommended.
Advanced Configuration Modem2 Setting The Modem2 Setting page contains the functions needed to set up the modem connected to Serial2 port of the PalmRouter Elite. Settings of Modem2 are identical to Modem1. Please refer to Modem1 Settings for details. Device Admin This page is designed to show the firmware version and MAC address of this PalmRouter Elite. You may change the password or reset the device here.
Advanced configuration Status Monitor This page provides information on the working status of the PalmRouter Elite. Support This page will link to the Web site of Macsense Connectivity, Inc. for the further firmware upgrade files and technical support. Firmware Upgrade Macsense is continually improving the firmware (software programmed on a PROM) in each of its products. The PalmRouter Elite is shipped with the most up-to-date software available at production time.
Advanced Configuration 3. Click the button beside the File Name field. This will bring up a window allowing you to specify the location of the firmware file ÓCode.binÓ. 4. Click the Upgrade button and the upgrade process will begin. After the upgrade is complete remember to reset the PalmRouter Elite. This can be done by unplugging the device and then plugging it back in. Note: Keep the firmware file name ÓCode.binÓ unchanged or the TFTP client software wonÕt recognize it. 5.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during installation and operation of the MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite. 1. The Link LED is off. ¥ Check all connectors to make sure they are well connected. 2. The collision LED is always lit. ¥ Make sure that the 10BASE-T cable does not exceed its specified maximum length (100-meters). ¥ Check all connectors to make sure that they are secure. ¥ Use Category 5 cables. Each wire should have a solid connector. 3.
5. Can't connect to MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite via Web browser. ¥ Check out whether the IP address 192.168.1.1 is correct or not. ¥ Check the network cable connection and LAN LED indicator on the PalmRouter Elite. ¥ Check out the TCP/IP setup on your client. Type "winipcfg" on DOS prompt under Windows 95 or open the TCP/IP control panel on the Mac OS platform. The client should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where "x" is from 1 to 254.) 6. Firmware upgrade failed ¥ Escape from the upgrade window.
Specifications APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, PPP, TCP/IP, DHCP, CHAP/PAP WAN Interface Two RS-232 9-pin connectors LAN Interface Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Web-based 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.
Hardware Description APPENDIX B Hardware Description Front Panel Description Label LED Description PWR green Indicates that there is power to the unit. Modem 1 /Modem 2 LK green Indicates the Modem has a live connection and the PPP connection is established. ACT yellow Flashing yellow LED indicates that data packets are flowing through the modem ports. Utilization green Indicates the total traffic utilization of Internet connection.
Appendix B Rear Panel Description Ethernet Ports Eight 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) ports used for linking hub/computer. SERIAL 1 /SERIAL 2 ports Used to connect modems, Two DB-9 pin male connectors Configuration Switch For future use. Power AC 9V Uses the power adapter in the package to connect this port. Uplink switch Used for setting uplink/normal mode of port No.8.
Glossary 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. Dial-up Access Refers to connecting a device to a network via a modem and a public telephone network. Dial-up access is really just like a phone connection, except that the parties at the two ends are computer devices rather than people.
Appendix C Internet A global network connecting millions computers. As of 1998, the Internet has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that number is growing rapidly. More than 100 countries are linked into exchanges of data, news and opinions. 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.
Glossary MAC Address Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer communicates directly with the network media. Consequently, each different type of network media requires a different MAC layer.
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 subject the product to an environment that exceeds temperature and humidity specifications (even if it is not plugged in). This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 4.
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