DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Broadband Router DC‐202 Full Manual
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Table of Contents REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................4 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................4 DC-202 Features ........................................................................4 Internet Access Features.......................................................... 4 Advanced Internet Functions .................................................... 5 LAN Features..
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router URL Filter............................................................................. 45 URL Filter Screen .................................................................. 45 Access Control .........................................................................47 Overview ............................................................................. 47 Access Control Screen ........................................................... 47 Group Members Screen...........
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Requirements • Cable modem or DSL/ADSL modem. • Standard 10/100BaseT (UTP) network cables with RJ45 connectors. • PCs that make use of the TCP/IP network protocol. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new DC-202 Broadband Router. The DC-202 is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the DC-202. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Setting up the broadband router Physical installation 1. For the installation of the Broadband router it is assumed that you have at least one PC with a working broadband Internet connection. It is also assumed that the modem is configured in accordance with the requirements of your ISP and of the modem manufacturer. If not, first consult the manual of your ISP. 2.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 5. Switch on the cable modem/DSL modem. 6. Connect the power supply adapter to the broadband router. Use only the adapter supplied with the router. 7. Check de LEDs • The Power LED must be ON. • The Status LED must start flashing, after which it must be extinguished. If it remains on, this indicates that there is a hardware problem. • The WAN LED must be ON. • For each active LAN connection, the associated LAN Link/Act LED must be ON.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Top LEDs WAN LAN For each port, there are 2 LEDs On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) Link/Act port is established. On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. Power Status (Red) On - Power on. On - Error condition. Off - No Power. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Rear Panel Reset Button WAN port (10/100BaseT) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your Reboot. When pressed and modem came with released, the DC-202 will a cable, use the reboot (restart). supplied cable. Clear All Data. This button Otherwise, use a can also be used to clear ALL standard LAN cable. data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router PC Setup Set up TCP/IP If you are using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the DC-202 • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP. 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 DC-202 will act as a DHCP Server.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router If the list that appears on screen does not include a line, such as the one that has been selected above ("TCP/IP -> network card"), then follow the steps indicated below for adding this line: • Click on the button "Add" • Double-click on "Protocol" • Select "Microsoft" and thereafter "TCP/IP" • Click on "OK" • Wait a few seconds, so that TCP/IP can be added. Thereafter, click on "OK" to leave the network properties screen. Restart your PC.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Windows NT Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Select the network card for your LAN. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server Restart your PC, even if you have not made any changes.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the DC-202. 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Internet access Windows 98/ME/2000 • In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select Settings - Control Panel - Internet options. • Select the tab page Connections and click on the button Settings. • Select "I want to configure my Internet connection manually" or "I want to make a connection via a LAN network" and click on "Next >". • Select "I want to connect via a LAN network" and click on "Next >".
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Manual configuration – Internet access 1. Make TCP/IP settings on your PC, as described in the foregoing section. Do not forget to restart your PC after you have finished. 2. Using UPnP If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the DC-202 will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 4. The start up window will now be displayed. Click on Setup. 5. The Set up wizard will now be displayed; check that the modem is connected and click on Next. 6. Select your country from the Country list. If your Country isn’t listed, please see the next Chapter “Your Country/ISP is not listed” 7. From Service, select your internet provider. Click Next.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 8. Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name and password and MAC address or hostname in the following window. Then click on Next. 9. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test Internet Connection is checked, the router will test the connection after you have clicked on finish. Wait until this test has been completed before you click on close. The configuration is now completed.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Your country/ISP is not listed Select the type of your Internet connection, (for instance cable or ADSL) and then click on Next. Cable Internet • Fill in the Hostname and the Domain name, if you received this from your Internet service provider. For some providers it will be necessary to fill in the MAC address of the network card the Modem was attachet to originally.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - PPPoE Fill in your Username and your password. Choose the Connect Behavior. "Automatic connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect as soon as an application is started which require an internet connection (i.e. MSN, ICQ, Windows update, etc.) "Manual Connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect only when the user clicks ‘connect’ in the ‘Connection details’ window. “Keep Alive” cuases the router to maintain the connection at all time.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router The configuration is now completed.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - L2TP Fill in the L2TP server IP address or Domain Name Fill in your Username and your password. Choose the Connect Behavior. "Automatic connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect as soon as an application is started which require an internet connection (i.e. MSN, ICQ, Windows update, etc.) "Manual Connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect only when the user clicks ‘connect’ in the ‘Connection details’ window.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - NONE If your provider has assigned you a fixed IP address, you input this in the field Specified IP Address and also fill in your DNS IP address. If you have a dynamic IP address, select the option IP address is assigned automatically. The click Next. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test Internet Connection is checked, the router will test the connection after you have clicked on finish.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router xDSL Internet If you received an username and password from your ISP, then choose PPPoE If you received an Server address from your provider besides an username and password, then choose PPTP or L2TP. Please check with your ISP which protocol you need.(Currently L2TP is only used by a Dutch provider) If you didn’t receive a username and password, then choose None.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - PPPoE Fill in your Username and your password. Choose the Connect Behavior. "Automatic connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect as soon as an application is started which require an internet connection (i.e. MSN, ICQ, Windows update, etc.) "Manual Connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect only when the user clicks ‘connect’ in the ‘Connection details’ window. “Keep Alive” cuases the router to maintain the connection at all time.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router The configuration is now completed.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - PPTP Fill in the PPTP server IP address or Domain Name Fill in your Username and your password. Choose the Connect Behavior. "Automatic connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect as soon as an application is started which require an internet connection (i.e. MSN, ICQ, Windows update, etc.) "Manual Connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect only when the user clicks ‘connect’ in the ‘Connection details’ window.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - L2TP Fill in the L2TP server IP address or Domain Name Fill in your Username and your password. Choose the Connect Behavior. "Automatic connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect as soon as an application is started which require an internet connection (i.e. MSN, ICQ, Windows update, etc.) "Manual Connect/Disconnect" causes the router to connect only when the user clicks ‘connect’ in the ‘Connection details’ window.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router - NONE If your provider has assigned you a fixed IP address, you input this in the field Specified IP Address and also fill in your DNS IP address. If you have a dynamic IP address, select the option IP address is assigned automatically. The click Next. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test Internet Connection is checked, the router will test the connection after you have clicked on finish.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router LAN Screen Click LAN tab In the HOME menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the DC-202, 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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 DC-202 can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the DC-202. Once you have assigned a password to the DC-202 (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.) • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for the DC-202, as set on the Password screen above.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Operation and Status Operation Once both the DC-202 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 Advanced Features for further details.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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).
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 1: L2TP Status Screen Data - L2TP 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. Reset physical connection Preparing line for connection attempt. Connecting to remote server Attempting to connect to the ISP's server. Remote Server located ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Advanced Features Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL Filter • Access Control • Remote Management • Virtual Servers • Dynamic DNS • Upgrade Firmware • Config File • PC Database • Network Diagnostics • Options • Security • Logs • MAC Address • Routing These features are all available from the Advanced menu.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the DC-202. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Data - 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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 • 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).
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router • 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. 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a string. (e.g. ads/ ) Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access available to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. To use this feature: 1. Set the desired restrictions on the "Default" group. All PCs are in the "Default" group unless explicitly moved to another group. 2.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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 renamed. "Members" Button Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group. • If the current group is "Default", then members can not be added or deleted. This group contains PCs not allocated to any other group.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Block by Schedule If Internet access is being blocked, you can choose to apply the blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is not blocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has no effect.) Define Schedule Button Clicking this will open a sub-window where you can define or modify the Schedule. Services This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to block. To select multiple services, hold the CTRL key while selecting.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router • 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. PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the "Default" group. Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Start Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Finish Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock. Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Buttons Delete Delete the selected service from the list. Add 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Remote Management If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the DC-202 via the Internet. Figure 2: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management 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).
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Properties Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the predefined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Update Selected Server Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Add as new Server Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. The Service works as follows: 1. You must register for the service at http://www.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service • You must register for the service at one of the listed Service Providers. You can reach the Service provider's Web 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the DC-202 can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Advanced menu. You will see a screen like the following. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 6. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. 7. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 8.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the DC-202, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the DC-202, by uploading it to the DC-202. This screen also allows you to set the DC-202 back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically").
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the DC-202 contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. • MAC is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The DC-202 uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Network 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. 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. Note that if the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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. TFTP Enable Firmware Upgrade using TFTP • If enabled, TFTP (Trivial FTP) can be used to upgrade the firmware in this device. This is normally not required; a Windows utility is available for this purpose.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. 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. Note: Threshold • A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs, but overloads your Internet connection so you can not use it - the service is unavailable.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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 DC-202 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the DC-202. 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 DC-202, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router If the MAC address is changed, the DC202 must restart. Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the DC-202 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the DC-202. The DC-202 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. • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update" button to save the changes to the selected entry.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router 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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Static Routing - Example For the DC-202's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the DC-202 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 (DC-202'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.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Appendix A Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the DC-202 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the DC-202 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the DC-202 to configure it.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address. • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the DC-202.
DC-202 xDSL/Cable Broadband router Appendix B Specifications Multi-Function DC-202 Broadband Router Model DC-202 Dimensions 140mm(W) * 99mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN LEDs 11 Power Adapter 9 V DC External FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devi
Appendix B - Specifications user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
