Networking & Communication Internet Broadband Router XRT-401B User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1 XRT-401B Features............................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ................................................................................................ 3 Physical Details .................................................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION .........
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of XRT-401B's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. Internet Broadband Router XRT-401B is a multi-function device providing the following services: • • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Functions • Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy. • Privilege. Privilege setting allows users to keep control numbers of workstations which are allowed or denied from accessing to the Internet. • Multiple DMZ. XRT-401B can translate multiple public IP addresses to multiple private IP addresses.
Introduction Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Logon password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - Broadband Router XRT-401B.
Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front Panel The front panel of XRT-401B has 3 LEDs for each 10/100 Mbps ports and one 10/100 Mbps WAN port, two Module Status LED at the left. WAN port, LAN ports and the uplink port are at the right. Figure 2 displays a front panel of the router. Figure 1-2: Front Panel LED definitions Power Diag Green Red Lights to indicate XRT-401B is powered on. Lights to indicate XRT is under its self-diagnosis mode during system boot-up.
Introduction 10/100BaseTX LAN connectors Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to your PCs. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If the "Uplink" port is used, port 4 can NOT be used. WAN port (10/100BaseTX) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
Broadband Router User Guide Rear Panel Figure 1-3: Rear panel Reset Button Pressing the Reset button for more than 3 seconds. XRT401B will restore to factory default setting. DC Power Input To connect the adapter to receive power. Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If XRT-401B's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation. Pressing the Reset button for more than 3 seconds. XRT-401B will restore to factory default setting.
Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of XRT-401B. Requirements • DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP, for shared Internet resouces. • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors • TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all PCs. Procedure Figure 2-1: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install XRT-401B.
Broadband Router User Guide 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on XRT-401B. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to XRT-401B and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 5. Check the LEDs • The LAN LED should flash in Orange, then turn Off.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of XRT-401B you wish to use.
Broadband Router User Guide Configuration XRT-401B contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure XRT-401B, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to XRT-401B.
PC Configuration Setup Wizard The first time connecting to XRT-401B, Setup Wizard will show up at home page automatically. (Setup Wizard will also run if XRT-401B's default settings are restored.) 1. Ensure the Cable/DSL modem is connected and powered ON. Also, you need the data provided by your ISP. 2. Start the Wizard, and step through it until finished. It is required to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. The common types are explained below.
Broadband Router User Guide Figure 3-2 Cable/DSL Setup Menu Screen Figure 3-3 Cable/DSL Setup Menu with “No” Option Figure 3-4 PPPoE Menu Screen 12
PC Configuration Fixed IP for WAN If your ISP has assigned your home a static IP address (See Appendix A About Static and Dynamic IP Address), you may connect to the Internet by using a fixed, or static address. To set up a Fixed IP for WAN, do the following steps as an example. Step 1 Choose “YES” when you see the question: (See Figure 3-1 Cable/DSL Setup Menu). Has your Internet Service Provider given you static IP address? Then select ” Fixed IP”.
Broadband Router User Guide PPTP For WAN Step 1 Choose “YES” when you see the question: (See Figure 3-1 Cable/DSL Setup Menu) Has your Internet Service Provider given you static IP address? Then select “PPTP”. Figure 3-7 Cable/DSL Setup Menu Step 2 Click “Next>>”, and then the following screen will appear. Enter the information of “PPTP Account”, “PPTP Password”, and “ Host Name”. “My IP Address” and ”My Subnet Mask” assigned by your Internet Service Provider should be filled in.
PC Configuration Dynamic IP for WAN If you did not receive any values such as fixed IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and Primary DNS IP address from your ISP, choose the “NO” option in both Figure 3-3 Cable/DSL Setup Menu Screen and Figure 3-10 DNS Menu Screen. Alias IP Setup Alias IP Setup allows you to enter maximum 5 IP addresses that can be distributed to your computer. The error message will pop up if you enter more than 5 IP addresses. See Figure 3-11 Alias IP Setup.
Broadband Router User Guide Time Zone You can get the data of log files by setting the time zone.
PC Configuration Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via XRT401B. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 4-1: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 4-2: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
PC Configuration Figure 4-3: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 4-5: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 4-6: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from XRT-401B. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP: 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 4-7: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure4-8: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
PC Configuration Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from XRT-401B. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") • If your PC is already configured, do NOT change the settings on the screen shown in Figure above, unless advised to do so by your network administrator. • You can enter XRT-401B's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK.
Broadband Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use XRT-401B for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 9x/2000 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3.
PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via XRT-401B. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Chapter 5 System Status and Tools 5 This Chapter details the operation of XRT-401B and the status screens. Operation Once both XRT-401B and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection. • Some non-standard applications may require use of the DMZ feature.
Operation and Status Status Screen System Router Name Name of device. Firmware Version Firmware version installed on machine. WAN IP Configure This field shows type of connection enabled on device. (PPPoE, PPTP connection, Static IP or Dynamic IP) Internet Status WAN These fields display the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of the router as seen by external users on the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) shows the IP address of the DNS currently being used.
Broadband Router User Guide DHCP This table shows the number of clients who exist on your DHCP pool and their information such as MAC Address, Computer name and IP Address. Figure 3-15 shows the DHCP Table Screen. Figure 5-2: DHCP Status Screen Routing Table You will see the current routing configuration such as the address of Destination LAN IP, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, Metric and the Interface (LAN or WAN).
Operation and Status DDNS Status XRT-401B supports the DDNS service allowing you to use one specific DNS name while the actual IP address changes. You can see the Dynamic DNS status from this screen. This screen shows the information of the connection status for the supported DDNS server. Figure 5-4 DDNS Status Screen Tools System Log Users may acquire information of the system in this screen, including the time, the type and the message.
Broadband Router User Guide Hacker Log You can detect the intrusion from this screen. This screen shows the information of the unauthorized access request to your network. Figure 5-6 Hacker Log Screen Reset You have two options to reset your Router. If you choose “Restart”, the router will reboot yet retain all the previous configuration settings. On the other hand, if you choose “Restore Factory Settings”, the Router will remove all the previous settings and go back to the factory state.
Operation and Status Upgrade You may download the latest firmware version from us. To upgrade Router’s firmware, simply click the “Browse” button on the Upgrade Menu Screen and find the firmware upgrade file that you download from the our website. Then, double-click the “Start” button. Figure 5-8 Upgrade Screen Backup You can save the current configuration file to your PC or restore the configuration from PC.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use XRT-401B's "Advanced" Features. Overview Once you’ve configured the basic settings discussed in chapter 3, you may move to the settings of Advanced Features. In this section, we’ll explain the setting of LAN IP, DHCP, Firewall, Privilege, Virtual Servers and the Routing. You may set up the Advanced Features by clicking the “Advanced Features” button on the left column of the page. The following advanced features are provided.
Advanced Configuration DHCP Setting Overview A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server automatically assigns IP address to each computer on your network. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that your router be set up as a DHCP server. Simply fill out the values of each entry and click the “Apply” button. DHCP Setting: • Do you want to enable DHCP Server on this router? Click the “Enable” option to enable the DHCP server.
Broadband Router User Guide Firewall Settings NAT allows all of the computers on your network to use one IP address. Hacker Attack Protect keeps your network away from hacker attacking. Block Hacker Scan is used to hide the router so that the hackers won’t find it on the network. Remote Management makes you able to manage the router from Internet. DMZ Host IP Addresses can allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet.
Advanced Configuration Privilege Privilege setting allows you to keep certain PCs on your network from accessing to the Internet. You can set up a filter through an IP address or network port number. Users who have their IP address or Port number listed on the “Blocked Private Address” field or “Block Private Ports” field will no longer be able to access the Internet.
Broadband Router User Guide This function is generally used to set up a web server, ftp server, or e-mail server on your network. Figure 3-28 shows the screen of Virtual Servers Menu. If you had set Alias IP for WAN, Figure 3-29 shows the screen of Virtual Servers Menu. To add a Virtual Server: 1. Select the Profile number used by the server. 2. Click on the “Name” column and enter the application name. 3. Select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable the profile. 4.
Advanced Configuration Service Port: You can arrange certain range of ports to each profile. The minimum number is 0,and the maximum port number is 65535.
Broadband Router User Guide Routing Configuration Static Routing: You may set up a static route if your want to connect your router to more than one network. A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Create a Static route entry as follows: 1. Select “Static Routing” from the drop down list. 2.
Advanced Configuration Figure 6-7: Routing Configuration Screen WAN MAC Clone Enter the MAC Address if your ISP allows access of one specific PC’s Ethernet MAC address. Click Restore MAC Address to return to the default setting.
Broadband Router User Guide DDNS Configuration Setting the Dynamic DNS allows others to access your FTP or Web service on your computer using DNS-like address. DDNS Status: Choose Enabled to enable it or Disabled to ignore. Retry Time: It allows the router to make the connection again in the period you set. DDNS Server: Choose the desired server from the drop down list. Click the Website to make the link to the server. Host name: It is the DNS-like address used to access your FTP or web service.
Appendix A Troubleshooting A This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using XRT-401B and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and XRT-401B still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to XRT-401B to configure it.
Broadband Router User Guide correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using XRT-401B. Solution 2: XRT-401B processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled for the DMZ PC.
Appendix B Specifications B XRT-401B Model XRT-401B Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: CSMA/CD, PPPoE, PPP, PPTP Client, ARP, DHCP Client and Server, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, RIP1/RIP2, DNS Proxy, Dynamic DNS, SNTP Network Interface: 6 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) auto-Switching Hub ports for LAN devices 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) "uplink" port 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN External Power Adapter 9V DC
