Internet Broadband Router XRT-411 User's Manual
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1 Broadband Router Features ................................................................................ 1 Package Contents ................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details..................................................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION..............
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................... 90 Overview .............................................................................................................. 90 General Problems ............................................................................................... 90 Internet Access.................................................................................................... 90 Printing..........................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the XRT-411 Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new XRT-411 Broadband Router. The Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • • • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switch for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Print Server, providing a USB network printer connection for all LAN users.
Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.
Introduction • Remote Management. The Broadband Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • Network Diagnostics. You can use the Broadband Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Configuration.
Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel PWR On - Power on. Off - No power. STATUS (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN For each port, there are 2 LEDs • • WAN LNK/ACT • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel USB Printer Port If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Broadband Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3.
Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either a DSL or Cable modem. Procedure Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the Broadband Router.
Introduction 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard USB printer cable to connect your printer to the USB Printer port on the Broadband Router. NOTE: GDI printers are not supported. Please refer to the CD for a list of GDI printers. You can also check with the printer manufacturer. 5.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Broadband Router. 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 the Broadband Router you wish to use.
Setup Configuration Program The Broadband Router 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 the Broadband Router, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Broadband Router.
Broadband Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.0.1 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Broadband Router's IP Address.
Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Broadband Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2.
Broadband Router User Guide PPTP, L2TP PPTP and L2TP are mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • Server Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None.
Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
Broadband Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The Broadband Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
Broadband Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Broadband Router. Figure 7: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Broadband Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 8: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank.
Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Broadband Router. 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 9: 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 10: 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 • On the Gateway tab, enter the Broadband Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Broadband Router. Figure 11: 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 NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 13: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
PC Configuration Figure 14: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router.
Broadband Router User Guide Figure 15 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
PC Configuration Figure 16: Windows NT4.
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 17: 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 18: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router.
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 19: 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.
PC Configuration Figure 20: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 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 setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router.
Broadband Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Broadband Router 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/ME/2000 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3.
PC Configuration Printer Setup for Windows The Broadband Router provides printing support for 2 methods for printing from Windows: • Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly to the Broadband Router. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC. The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. • LPD/LPR Printing. If using Windows NT 4.
Broadband Router User Guide 5. Select the desired device and port, and then click the "Add" button. Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A. 6. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the Windows Add Printer wizard will start.
PC Configuration Figure 22: Print Port Configuration Items shown on this screen are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Select Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work with multi-port models.) The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties. Banner Retry Interval Check this option to print a banner page before each print job. • If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box. • The User Name will be printed on the banner page.
Broadband Router User Guide LPD/LPR Printing LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000/2003. No software needs to be installed on client PCs. Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services. To install LPD printing using the Broadband Router, follow this procedure: 1. Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard. 2.
PC Configuration Windows 2000/2003 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: 1. In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. 2. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 23: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000) 3. Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK. 4. Click Next and complete the Wizard. Adding the Printer 1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard. 2.
Broadband Router User Guide Figure 24: Windows 2000: Select Port 4. In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the Broadband Router. 5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1 6. Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard. 7. At the Select Sharing screen, select the Radio Button for Share As, and enter the shared printer name. The shared name is how other users will see this printer.
PC Configuration Figure 25: Network Path - Windows 98/ME Figure 26: Network Path - Windows XP 4. Browse the network, and locate the Server and Printer (or Print Queue) which your Network Administrator advised you to use. 5. Click OK, then Next. 6. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Administrator, and click Next. 7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
Broadband Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Broadband Router. 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.
PC Configuration Printing Setup on Linux The Broadband Router supports LPD Printing on Linux. The procedure to install a LPD printer is detailed below, but may vary according to your version of Linux and X windows shell. 1. In your X Windows shell, select Control Panel, then Printer Configuration. 2. Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue. 3. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the Broadband Router and use of the status screens. Operation Once both the Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
Operation and Status Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Broadband Modem This shows the connection status of the modem. Internet Connection Current connection status: • Active • Idle • Unknown • Failed If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information. Internet IP Address This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Broadband Router User Guide screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See the following sections for details of each subscreen. System Data Display all system information in a sub-window. Abort Current Print Job Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly. Restart Clicking this button will restart (reboot) the Broadband Router.
Operation and Status devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. PPPoE Link Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
Broadband Router User Guide Idle time-out reached The connection has been idle for the time period specified in the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated. Disconnecting The current connection is being terminated, due to either the "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked. Error: Remote Server not found ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem, or a problem with the link to the Server.
Operation and Status Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 29: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
Broadband Router User Guide Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below.
Operation and Status Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. • Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect and Disconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect automatically, as required" is disabled.
Broadband Router User Guide Data - RAS Screen Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan which is currently used. Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Operation and Status Figure 32: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Broadband Router User Guide Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. "Renew" • Refresh If an IP Address has been allocated to the Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address. Update the data shown on screen.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the Broadband Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter • Virtual Servers • WAN Port Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.
Broadband Router User Guide Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 33: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re-named. "Members" Button Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group.
Advanced Features Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. • Block selected Services - You can select which Services are to block. Use this to gain fine control over the Internet access for a group.
Broadband Router User Guide Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 34: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group. • The "<< Add" button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group. PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default" group.
Advanced Features Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish" times.) • Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. • Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock. • If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed.
Broadband Router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 36: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. "Delete" button Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services can not be deleted. Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service.
Advanced Features Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function.
Broadband Router User Guide Dynamic DNS This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you. The Service works as follows: 1.
Advanced Features Site by selecting them in the list and clicking the "Web Site" button. • Apply for a Domain Name, and ensure it is allocated to you. • Details of your DDNS account (Name, password, Domain name) must then be entered and saved on this screen. • This device will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded by the DDNS Service Provider. (You do NOT need to use the "Client" program provided by some DDNS Service providers.
Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 38: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Broadband Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.
Advanced Features Communication Applications Select an Application This lists applications which may generate incoming connections, where the destination PC (on your local LAN) is unknown. Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC.
Broadband Router User Guide Figure 39: Special Applications Screen 60
Advanced Features Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
Broadband Router User Guide The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log.
Advanced Features Buttons Delete/Delete All Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Add Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list. Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users.
Broadband Router User Guide However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.
Advanced Features Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 42: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined.
Broadband Router User Guide External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients use a different port address. Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre-defined Servers to use their default port numbers.
Advanced Features From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
Broadband Router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 43: WAN Port Screen Data – WAN Port Screen Identification Hostname Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here. Domain Name If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be left blank. WAN Port MAC Address Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address.
Advanced Features IP Address Automatic Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Broadband Router upon connection. Specified IP Address Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address The IP Address allocated by the ISP.
Broadband Router User Guide Login User Name The User Name (or account name) provided by your ISP. Login Password Enter the password for the login name above. RAS Plan For SingTel customers only, select the RAS plan you are on. Server Address This is not required for PPPoE or SingTel RAS. For PPTP, L2TP and BPA, enter the Server address as provided by your ISP.
Chapter 7 Advanced Administration 7 This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the Broadband Router.
Broadband Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Broadband Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Broadband Router, by uploading it to the Broadband Router. This screen also allows you to set the Broadband Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
Advanced Administration Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Broadband Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Broadband Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Figure 45: Logs Screen Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged.
Broadband Router User Guide E-Mail Reports Send E-mail alert If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address information must be provided. E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes. If enabled, the Log will be sent to the specified E-mail address. The interval between E-mails is determined by the "Send" setting.
Advanced Administration Network Diag This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a DNS lookup. These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 46: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet.
Broadband Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 47: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
Advanced Administration Allow Internet access to be disabled • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g.
Broadband Router User Guide PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 48: PC Database • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.
Advanced Administration Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Broadband Router User Guide PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 49: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. PC Properties Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here.
Advanced Administration IP Address MAC Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Broadband Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't. • DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the Broadband Router will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC.
Broadband Router User Guide Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 50: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet. Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recommended).
Advanced Administration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Broadband Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Broadband Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
Broadband Router User Guide Figure 51: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Broadband Router. The Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list.
Advanced Administration Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
Broadband Router User Guide Static Routing - Example Figure 52: Routing Example For the Broadband Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Broadband Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Broadband Router's local Router) Metric 2 Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.
Advanced Administration Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 53: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled.
Broadband Router User Guide Options Respond to ICMP Allow IPsec Allow PPTP Allow L2TP The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • If checked, the Broadband Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security.
Advanced Administration Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Broadband Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 54: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 3. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. 4. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 5.
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 the Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Broadband Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Broadband Router to configure it.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting ing correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Broadband Router. Solution 2: The Broadband Router 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.
Broadband Router User Guide 4. The printer wizard will display a message stating that “The Network Printer is off-line”. This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard until finished. 5. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready. 6. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details tab, as shown below. 7. Click the Add Port button.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting 8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below. 9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Broadband Router, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked. The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.
Appendix B Specifications B Internet Broadband Router Model XRT-411 Hardware Specification Ports LAN 4 (10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X) WAN 1 (10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto-Negotiation, Auto MDI/MDI-X) USB 1 x USB 1 Type A interface System: PWR, STATUS LED Indicators Each LAN port: LNK/ACT, 100 WAN, USB Button 1 Reset button for reboot or reset to factory default Software Specification Protocol Security TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, HTTP, DNS, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP Native NAT firewall,
Appendix B - Specifications Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
