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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Wireless ADSL Router Features...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 4 Physical Details...............................................................................................................
Routing ............................................................................................................................. 96 Upgrade Firmware ........................................................................................................ 100 CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE............................................................................................ 101 Overview ........................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless ADSL Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless ADSL Router. The Wireless ADSL Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • • • • • ADSL Modem. Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. VPN Gateway to allow secure VPN connections over the Internet.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The Wireless ADSL Router supports all common connection methods. • Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the Wireless ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP. • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
Introduction • • Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN. Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. LAN Features • 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless ADSL Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN. • DHCP Server Support.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • The Wireless ADSL Router Unit • 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable (Yellow Color) • 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable (Gray Color) • 1 RJ-11 to RJ45 cable (Germany only/Gray Color) • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED (Green) On - Power on. Status LED (Yellow) Off - Normal operation. LAN For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed (10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port. ADSL Off - No power. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade. • 100BT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 100BaseT, and Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel ADSL port Connect this port to your ADSL line. 10/100BaseT LAN connections Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.
Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL 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 a DSL connection. • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b specifications.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless ADSL Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • 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 Wireless ADSL Router you wish to use.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features: • PC Database • Config File • Logging • E-mail • Diagnostics • Remote Admin • Routing • Upgrade Firmware Chapter 7 Advanced Administration 10
Setup Configuration Program The Wireless ADSL 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 7.1 or later. • Mozilla 1.6 or later • Internet Explorer V5.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Wireless ADSL Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless ADSL 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.
Setup Figure 6: Setup Wizard - VC1 Figure 7: Setup Wizard - Internet Access 4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP. Click "Next" and complete the configuration for your connection method. • You need the data supplied by your ISP. Your ISP's data will also have the DSL Multiplexing Method ( LLC or VC ) • The common connection types are explained in the following table..
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Always on". IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address. PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. a) User name and password are always required. Normally, the connection is "Always on".
Setup Figure 8: Setup Wizard - VC2 Setup Wizard VC Screen VC The VC number is displayed (VC2, VC3, or VC4) Enable To use this VC, you must enable it by checking this checkbox. VPI Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. VCI Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. Multiplexing Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP. ATM Service Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP. IP Address Enter the IP address of the device on your LAN which will receive the data on this VC.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 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 9: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".
Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 10: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless ADSL 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.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • The Wireless ADSL Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client". • You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment.
Setup Wireless Screen The Wireless ADSL Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless ADSL Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Options Mode Select the desired mode: • Channel No. Broadcast SSID 802.11G-plus (TI) This allows clients to use any of the following modes: • Standard 802.11b • 802.11B+ (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode) • Standard 802.11g • 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode). This mode can increase throughput by up to 50%, but will only work between compatible TI wireless stations. • 802.11g & 802.11b - Both 802.11.g and 802.
Setup Allow access by … Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the Access Point. The options are: • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings. • Set Stations Button Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations you designate as "Trusted" can use the Access Point, even if they have the correct SSID and security settings. This feature uses the MAC address to identify Wireless stations.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. • WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.
Setup Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key. Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the "Generate Keys" button. WPA-PSK Wireless Security Figure 13: WPA-PSK Data - WPA-PSK Screen Security System WPA-PSK PSK Enter the PSK (network key).
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.
Setup Edit Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: 1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. 2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Address" field, and the Add button will change to Update. 3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required. 4. Click Update to save your changes. Add (Update) To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless Stations" list, enter the required data and click this button.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless ADSL Router. Figure 15: Password Screen Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. New password Enter the new password here. Verify password Re-enter the new password here. You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.
Setup Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. Figure 17: Mode Screen Select the desired option, and click "Save". Router Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users. Modem Only the ADSL Modem component is operational.
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 • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless ADSL Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 5. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Network Configuration 6. 7. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 19: 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.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router. Figure 20: 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.
PC Configuration 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 22: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Figure 23: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. 4. Select the network card for your LAN. 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.
PC Configuration Figure 24 - 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. Figure 25: Windows NT4.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 26: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 28: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 29: 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL 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.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless ADSL Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless ADSL Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc) Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode.
PC Configuration Figure 31 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. 4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To connect: • Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. • The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be established. If using WEP Data Encryption If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 34: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: Figure 35: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to match the Wireless ADSL Router. (If the setting on the Wireless ADSL Router is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.) • For Data Encryption, select WEP.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless ADSL Router. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) • The Key index must match the default key index on the Wireless ADSL Router. The default value is 1. • Ensure the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-tocomputer (ad hoc) network are unchecked. • Click OK to save and close this dialog.
PC Configuration If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. Figure 37: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Figure 39: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. • For Data Encryption, select TKIP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the Wireless ADSL Router. • Ensure the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked. • Click OK to save and close this dialog.
PC Configuration Figure 40: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 1. Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below. Figure 42: Unlisted Wireless Network 2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 43: Add Wireless Network 3. Configure this screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the Wireless ADSL Router. Remember the SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.
PC Configuration 4. • If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the Wireless ADSL Router. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK. • Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network. • Click OK to save and exit. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 44: Preferred Networks 5. Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless ADSL Router and the status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode. Operation - Router Mode Once both the Wireless ADSL Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
Operation and Status Figure 45: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System Device Name The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" for users with an "@Home" type connection. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. ADSL Modem Status This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. DownStream Connection Speed Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit). Internet (VC1) Connection Method Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Connection Status This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection • Active - Connection exists • Idle - No current connection, but no error has been detected. This condition normally arises when an idle connection is automatically terminated.
Operation and Status description of the current connection. Attached Devices This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless devices currently on the network. VPN Status View details of each current VPN Tunnel is a sub-window. You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log. For further details about VPN, see the VPN section in Chapter 6 - Advanced Features. Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 46: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen Connection Time This indicates how long the current connection has been established. PPPoE Link Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
Operation and Status Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 47: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Dynamic IP address Internet IP Address The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 48: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless ADSL Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Internet: • DMZ • Special Applications • URL filter • Dynamic DNS • Firewall Rules • Firewall Services • Schedule • Virtual Servers • VPN Internet This screen provides access to the DMZ, Special Applications and URL Filter features.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". 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.
Advanced Features Name Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • 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). • Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Figure 51: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter Strings Add Filter String The list contains the current list of items to block. • To add to the list, use the "Add" option below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button. • To delete all entries, click the Delete All button. To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you want to block into the field provided, then click the Add button.
Advanced Features Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) 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. DDNS Services work as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your Email address.) Password Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com calls this a key.) Domain Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use. DDNS Status • This message is returned by the DDNS Server.
Advanced Features Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted. • All Incoming traffic is denied. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic. Firewall Rules Screen An example screen is shown below.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Log Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged. Buttons Use the Add button to create a new rule. The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the desired rule. Outgoing Rules # For the default rule, this will display "Default". For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which allows you to select the rule.
Advanced Features Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 54: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Service Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered by this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on the "Services" screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers used by the Service.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Log This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. • Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.) • Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. • Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is determined by this rule.
Advanced Features BLOCK rule. (That is, you wish to allow a subset of traffic which is currently blocked by another rule.) • LAN Users To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule" screen. Select the desired option to determine which PCs are covered by this rule: • Any - All PCs are covered by this rule. • Single PC - Only the selected PC is covered by this rule. If selected, you must select the PC.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide User-defined Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Service" list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created, these services will be listed in the "Service" list, and can be used when creating Firewall Rules.
Advanced Features Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Figure 57 : Add/Edit Service Data - Add/Edit Service Services Name If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name. Type Select the protocol used by the Service. Start Port Enter the beginning of the port range used by the Service.
Wireless ADSL 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 58: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Internet Respond to Ping MTU Size • If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to Ping (ICMP) packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, Ping (ICMP) packets from the Internet will be ignored.
Advanced Features Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 59: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can be left blank if not required. Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Finish Time Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Use this NTP Server If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary NTP server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided.. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used. Current Time This displays the current time on the Wireless ADSL Router, at the time the page is loaded.
Advanced Features Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device. The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Figure 61: Virtual Servers Screen Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function. Properties Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required. If Enabled, you must select the PC to which this traffic will be sent. PC (Server) Select the PC for this Server.
Advanced Features VPN Setup The VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature in the Wireless ADSL Router allows you to create a VPN connection between 2 Wireless ADSL Routers, or a remote PC to establish a VPN connection to the Wireless ADSL Router. To establish a VPN connection from a remote PC to the Wireless ADSL Router, you need suitable (IPSec) VPN client software on your PC. For more information about VPNs, please refer to Appendix C - About VPNs.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide VPN Policies Screen This screen is displayed when you select VPN on the Advanced menu. It allows you to create, modify and manage your VPN Policies. If you have not created any policies, the Policy Table will be empty. Figure 62: VPN Policies Screen Data - VPN Policies Screen Policy Table The Policy Table contains the following data • Enable - Use this checkbox to Enable or Disable a Policy as required. Click "Save" after making any changes.
Advanced Features VPN Status View details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection) in a subwindow. You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log. VPN Auto Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Auto Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Auto Policy. It allows you to define or edit an "Auto" VPN policy. An "Auto" VPN policy uses the IKE (Internet Key Protocol) to exchange and negotiate parameters for the IPsec SA (Security Association).
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Remote VPN Endpoint If the remote endpoint has a dynamic IP address, select "Dynamic IP address". No "Address Data" input is required. Otherwise, select the desired option (IP address or Domain Name) and enter the address of the remote VPN endpoint you wish to connect to. Note: The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN Gateway's address entered as its "Remote VPN Endpoint". NetBIOS Enable Check this if you wish NETBIOS traffic to be forwarded over the VPN tunnel.
Advanced Features Exchange Mode IPSec has 2 possibilities - "Main Mode" and "Aggressive Mode". Currently, only "Main Mode" is supported. Ensure the remote VPN endpoint is set to use "Main Mode". Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group The Diffie-Hellman algorithm is used when exchanging keys. The DH Group setting determines the number of bit size used in the exchange. This value must match the value used on the remote VPN Gateway.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide VPN- Manual Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Manual Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Manual Policy. It allows you to define or edit a "Manual" VPN policy. An "Manual" VPN policy requires that you enter all data on both VPN endpoints. There is no negotiation between the 2 VPN endpoints.
Advanced Features Local LAN Local LAN This identifies which PCs on your LAN are covered by this policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows: • Single address Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field. Typically, this setting is used when you wish to make a single Server on your LAN available to remote users. • Subnet address Enter an IP address in the "IP address" field, and the desired network mask in the "Subnet Mask" field.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide VPN Status Screen This screen is displayed when you click the VPN Log button on the VPN Policies screen, or on the Status screen. This screen allows you to view details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection). If there are no current connections, the status table will be empty. Figure 65: VPN-Status Screen Data - VPN Status Screen Tunnel Table This table contains the following data about each current connection. • Policy Name - The name of the policy.
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: PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a "Virtual Server".
Wireless ADSL 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. However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Advanced Features 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.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide PC Database - Advanced 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 67: PC Database (Admin) Data - Advanced PC Database 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 Features MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless ADSL Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. • MAC address is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The Wireless ADSL Router uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless ADSL Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless ADSL Router, by uploading it to the Wireless ADSL Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless ADSL Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
Advanced Features Logging The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to configure this feature.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Logs Include (Checkboxes) Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required. • Attempted access to blocked sites - If checked, attempted Internet accesses which were blocked are logged.
Advanced Features E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Figure 70: E-mail Screen Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Turn E-mail Notification on Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address information (below) must be provided. Send to this Email address Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to. The E-mail will also show this address as the Sender's address.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide E-mail Alerts Send E-mail alerts immediately You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the desired checkboxes. The Broadband ADSL Router can send an immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident such as • A known hacker attack is directed at your IP address • A computer on the Internet scans your IP address for open ports • Someone on your LAN (Local Area Network) tries to visit a blocked site.
Advanced Features Diagnostics 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 71: 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.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless ADSL Router via the Internet. Figure 72: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below). If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet.
Advanced Features To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. 2. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g. HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080. 3.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless ADSL 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.
Advanced Features Figure 73: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP RIP Direction Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Version Choose the RIP Version for the Server. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • This area shows details of the selected item in the list. • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Edit" button to save the changes to the selected entry.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Wireless ADSL Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the Wireless ADSL Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows. Destination IP Address Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation. Network Mask Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
Advanced Features Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Wireless ADSL Router's local Router) Metric 2 Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 Metric 3 For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (Wireless ADSL Router's IP Address) For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless ADSL Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 75: Router Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. 2. 3. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field.
Chapter 8 Modem Mode 8 This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Modem" or "Bridge" mode.. Overview There are two modes available on the Mode screen. • Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users. • Modem - Only the ADSL Modem component is operational.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 76: Home Screen - Modem Mode Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not available. The screens available are: • Mode - change back to Router mode, if desired. • LAN - set IP address, mask and gateway. This is the same as in Router mode, except that the DHCP server is not available while in Modem mode.
Advanced Administration Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Figure 77: Mode Screen Data - Mode Screen Device Name This field displays the current name of this device. Device Mode Select the desired device mode for the router: • Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 78: Status Screen - Bridge Mode Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode) System Device Name The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" for users with an "@Home" type connection. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. ADSL Modem Status This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component.
Advanced Administration VC 1 Status VC 2 Status VC 3 Status VC 4 Status For each VC (Virtual Circuit), the current status is displayed. This will be either "Enabled" or "Disabled". ADSL Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit). LAN IP Address The IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router. Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
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 Wireless ADSL Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless ADSL Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless ADSL Router to configure it.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless ADSL Router. Solution 2: The Wireless ADSL Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic. You can also use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless ADSL Router.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs B This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
Appendix B - About Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) SSID (ESSID) Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to.
Appendix C About VPNs C Overview A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure connection between 2 points, over an insecure network - typically the Internet. This secure connection is called a VPN Tunnel. There are many standards and protocols for VPNs. The standard implemented in the Wireless ADSL Router is IPSec. IPSec IPSec is a near-ubiquitous VPN security standard, designed for use with TCP/IP networks.
Appendix C - VPNs Because the IKE and IPsec connections are separate, they have different SAs (security associations). Policies VPN configuration settings are stored in Policies. Note that different vendors use different terms. Generally, the terms "VPN Policy", "IPSec Policy", and "IPSec Proposal" have the same meaning. However, some vendors separate IKE Policies (Phase 1 parameters) from IPSec Policies (Phase 2 parameters).
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Common VPN Situations VPN Pass-through Figure 79: VPN Pass-through Here, a PC on the LAN behind the Router/Gateway is using VPN software, but the Router/Gateway is NOT acting as a VPN endpoint. It is only allowing the VPN connection. • The PC software can use any VPN protocol supported by the remote VPN. • The remote VPN Server must support client PCs which are behind a NAT router, and so have an IP address which is not valid on the Internet.
Appendix C - VPNs Connecting 2 LANs via VPN Figure 81: Connecting 2 VPN Gateways This allows two (2) LANs to be connected. PCs on each endpoint gain secure access to the remote LAN. • The 2 LANs MUST use different IP address ranges. • The VPN Policies at each end determine when a VPN tunnel will be established, and what systems on the remote LAN can be accessed once the VPN connection is established. • It is possible to have simultaneous VPN connections to many remote sites.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configuration Settings - Gateway A Gateway A should be configured as shown below.
Appendix C - VPNs Configuration Settings - Gateway B Gateway B should be configured as shown below. Figure 84: Gateway B Configuration Settings Setting LAN A Gateway LAN B Gateway Notes Policy Name Example Example Name does not affect operation. Select a meaningful name. Remote VPN Endpoint Fixed IP Address 205.17.11.43 Fixed IP Address 202.11.13.211 Other endpoint's WAN (Internet) IP address.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide NetBIOS Enable Enable Disable if not required. Local LAN IP address Mask 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 Local Address subnet. Use a more restrictive definition if possible. Remote LAN IP address Mask 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0 Remote Address subnet. Use a more restrictive definition if possible. Direction Initiator & responder Initiator & responder Does not have to match. Either endpoint can block 1 direction.
Appendix D Specifications D Multi-Function Wireless ADSL Router Model Wireless ADSL Router ADSL Interface T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, multi-mode Dimensions 175mm(W) * 114mm(D) * 30mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * RJ11 for ADSL line LEDs 13 Power Adapter 12VDC 1A External Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g WLAN, 802.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
