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TROUBLESHOOTING
System
  Time Zone
  Password Settings
  Remote Management
WAN
  Dynamic IP
  Static IP
  PPPoE
  PPTP
  L2TP
  Telstra Big Pond
  DNS
  DDNS
LAN
NAT
  Static Routing
  Port Forwarding
  Virtual Server
  Special Applications
  ALG Settings
Firewall
  Access Control
  URL Blocking
  Denial of Service
  DMZ
Status
  Internet Connection
  Device Status
  System Log
  Security Log
  DHCP Client Log
  Statistics
Tools
  Configuration Tools
  Firmware Upgrade
  Reset
Broadband Type
  Cable Modem
  Fixed-IP xDSL
  PPPoE
  PPTP

General Setup | System
Configure the system parameters, including time zone, password and remote management.


General Setup | System | Time Zone
Set the time zone of the system. This time is used for log entries and firewall settings. When daylight savings is enabled, you need to enter the starting and ending time for daylight savings.


General Setup | System | Password Settings
Use this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. By default, the password is "1234". So please assign a password to the Administrator as soon as possible, and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive. The "New Password" and the "Confirmed Password" should be the same.


General Setup | System | Remote Management
Sets the Broadband router's WAN port remote management. Remote management from the WAN port can be prohibited, allowed or even restricted to a specified remote host IP address. If you input 0.0.0.0 in the Host IP address this allows all remote users to access the router's web-based management remotely.


General Setup | WAN
Wide Area Network (WAN). A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.


General Setup | WAN | Dynamic IP
The WAN port is connected to a cable modem or a LAN with DHCP service provided. In this case, the WAN port will automatically obtain its IP address from the DHCP server.
The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some Service Provider's. The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface on the Broadband router. If required by your Service Provider, use the "Clone MAC Address" button to copy the MAC address of the Network Interface Card installed in your PC and replace the WAN MAC address with this MAC address.


General Setup | WAN | Static IP
If your Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address; enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and the gateway address provided by your service provider.


General Setup | WAN | PPPoE
The WAN port is connected to an xDSL modem. In this case, many service providers will provide PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) service. The Broadband router supports connection on demand and auto-reconnect features for the PPPoE service. If you select the "Continuous" connection type, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP. If you select "Manual" connection type, the router will connect to ISP only when you click "Connect" manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP. If you select "Connect On Demand" connection type, the PPP connection will only be initialized when there is a request to access the Internet from a local client; after an Idle Timeout, when no Internet traffic is requested, the PPP connection will automatically disconnect. Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.


General Setup | WAN | PPTP
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Some ISP assign a IP to you before connecting to the PPTP server. While some ISP require you to obtain IP automatically. You should use the User ID, password and PPTP gateway IP provided by the ISP. The Connection ID is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. BEZEQ is only used for BEZEQ network in Israel. The Broadband router supports connection on demand and auto-reconnect features for the PPTP service. If you select the "Continuous" connection type, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP. If you select "Manual" connection type, the router will connect to ISP only when you click "Connect" manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP. If you select "Connect On Demand" connection type, the PPP connection will only be initialized when there is a request to access the Internet from a local client; after an Idle Timeout, when no Internet traffic is requested, the PPP connection will automatically disconnect.


General Setup | WAN | L2TP
Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Some ISP assign a IP to you before connecting to the L2TP server. While some ISP require you to obtain IP automatically. You should use the User ID, password and L2TP gateway IP provided by the ISP. The Broadband router supports connection on demand and auto-reconnect features for the L2TP service. If you select the "Continuous" connection type, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP. If you select "Manual" connection type, the router will connect to ISP only when you click "Connect" manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP. If you select "Connect On Demand" connection type, the PPP connection will only be initialized when there is a request to access the Internet from a local client; after an Idle Timeout, when no Internet traffic is requested, the PPP connection will automatically disconnect.


General Setup | WAN | Telstra Big Pond
Select Telstra Big Pond if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol to connect you to the Internet. This protocol is often used by Australia ISPs. You should use the User Name, Password and Login Server IP provided by the ISP.


General Setup | WAN | DNS
A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP Addresses and Web Addresses. If you type a Web Address into your browser, such as www.broadbandrouter.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and the matching IP Address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since your Service Provider may connect you to the Internet through dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP Address is also provided dynamically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP Address of that DNS server in this page. The primary DNS will be used for domain name access first, in case the primary DNS access failures, the secondary DNS will be used.


General Setup | WAN | DDNS
DDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router supports most popular DDNS services.


General Setup | LAN
The Broadband router needs to have an IP address for the other PCs in the Local Area Network (LAN) to access it through a web-browser. You can also enable the DHCP server feature to allow automatic allocation of IP addresses to the LAN client PCs. Note that the network address of the address pool must be the same as the IP address of the device, otherwise an error message will show up and access will be denied.


General Setup | NAT
Network Address Translation (NAT). This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one Public IP address to access the Internet. Using the NAT capability as a home network gateway, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more Public IP addresses from your ISP.


General Setup | NAT | Static Routing
If you have many LAN segments and want to connect these LAN segments together, you have to use some regular routers to get it done. To set this router as a regular router, you have to turn off the NAT function of this router by enabling the static routing function. You also have to assign the routing policies that describe how to reach all LAN segments. You can do this by setting packets going to a LAN segment to be forwarded to which router on which interface and the hop count (number of routers) before reaching the destination LAN segment.


General Setup | NAT | Port Forwarding
The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It help you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall. Note that you need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to work properly.


General Setup | NAT | Virtual Server
You can configure the Broadband router as a Virtual Server so that remote users accessing services such as the Web or FTP at your local site via Public IP Addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with Private IP Addresses. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP) port number, the Broadband router redirects the external service request to the appropriate internal server (located at one of your LAN's Pirvate IP Address). Note that you need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to work properly. Some of the applications and protocol/port numbers mapping are defined below:


Advanced Setup | NAT | Special Applications

Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications cannot work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections,-specify the port normally associated with an application in the "Trigger Port" field,select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.
Note:The range of the Trigger Port is 0 to 65535.

Example:

    ID Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Comment
    1 28800 UDP 2300-2400,
    47624
    TCP MSN Game Zone
    2 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net



General Setup | NAT | ALG Settings
You can select applications that need "Application Layer Gateway" to support.


General Setup | Firewall
The Broadband router provides a stateful inspection firewall which is designed to protect against Denial of Service attacks when activated. Its purpose is to allow a private local area network (LAN) to be securely connected to the Internet.


General Setup | Firewall | Access Control
If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.), then this is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows users to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN. You can control which PC client can have access to these services. By default, the list is empty, and the router allows all users to access all services. When you add any access control rules in the list, only users that match the rules can access the permitted services. You can control the users by IP address or MAC address.


General Setup | Firewall | URL Blocking
The Broadband router allows the user to block access to certain Web sites from a particular PC by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword of the Web site. User can enter the full URL address or some keywords of the Web site, The Broadband router will examine all the HTTP packets to block the access to those particular sites. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing certain violent or sexual web sites.


General Setup | Firewall | Denial of Service
The Broadband router can detect and prevent certain types of network attacks such as DoS attacks. Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks. Denials of Service (DoS) attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Internet. Their goal is not to steal information, but to disable a device or network so users no longer have access to network resource. The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, and RIP defect. If Internet attacks occur the router can log the events.


General Setup | Firewall | DMZ
If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. computer games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. On this screen, enter the IP address of a DMZ hosts. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN. The difference between the virtual server and the DMZ function is that the virtual server re-directs a particular service/Internet application (e.g. FTP, websites) to a particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ re-directs all packets (regardless of services) going to your WAN IP address to a particular LAN client/server. Note that if there is a conflict between the Virtual Server and the DMZ setting, then Virtual Server function will have priority over the DMZ function.


Status
You can use the Status to see the connection status of the Broadband router's; WAN/LAN interfaces, firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network.


Status | Internet Connection
This page displays the current WAN connection type and WAN configuration status of the Broadband router.


Status | Device Status
This page shows the Broadband router's current device settings, including: system LAN IP settings, DHCP and Firewall status. The firewall status is shown enabled if the firewall is enabled (regardless of whether you've configured any of the firewall features).


Status | System Log
This page shows the system operation information, includes system start up time, WAN connection process...etc. The log only records the information of current session. The log will be cleared when this router shut down or restart.


Status | Security Log
This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router. It displays any illegal attempts to access your network. At the bottom of the page, the security log can be saved to a local file for further processing or the log in the Broadband router can be cleared. When the system is powered down, the security log will disappear if not saved to a local file.


Status | Statistics
This page shows the counters for packets sent/received to/from WAN port and LAN ports. This router starts to count from zero every time after it starts up.


Example :


Status | DHCP Client Log
This page shows the DHCP Client log of the Broadband router. The information shows all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network


Tools
This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Save, Restore Configuration Settings, and Upgrade System Firmware.


Tools | Configuration Tools
Use the "Backup" tool to save the Broadband router's current configuration to a file named "backup_config.exe" on your PC. You can then use the "Restore" tool to restore the saved configuration to the Broadband router. Alternatively, you can use the "Restore to Factory Defaults" tool to force the Broadband router to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings.


Tools | Firmware Upgrade
This tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router system firmware. To upgrade the firmware of your Broadband router, you need to download the files to your local hard disk, and enter the file name in the appropriate field in this page. We do not recommend you do the firmware upgrade unless it's really necessary.


Tools | Reset
In the event that the system stops responding correctly or stops functioning, you can perform a Reset. Your settings will not be changed. To perform the reset, click on the APPLY button below. You will be asked to confirm your decision. The Reset will be complete when the LED Power light stops blinking.


Quick Setup | Broadband Type
Specify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider. Specify a Cable modem, Fixed-IP xDSL, PPPoE xDSL or a PPTP xDSL connection.


Quick Setup | IP Address Info | Cable Modem
A connection through a cable modem requires minimal configuration. When you set up an account with your Cable provider, the Cable provider and your Broadband router will automatically establish a connection, so you probably do not need to enter anything more.


Quick Setup | IP Address Info | Fixed-IP xDSL
Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a Fixed IP Address for your Broadband router. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address and DNS IP Address for your Broadband router.


Quick Setup | IP Address Info | PPPoE
If you connect to the Internet using an xDSL Modem and your ISP has provided you with a Password and a Service Name, then your ISP uses PPPoE to establish a connection. You must choose this option and enter the required information.


Quick Setup | IP Address Info | PPTP
If you connect to the Internet using an xDSL Modem and your ISP has provided you with a Password, Local IP Address, Remote IP Address and a Connection ID, then your ISP uses PPTP to establish a connection. You must choose this option and enter the required information.


GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Broadband Router Checklist
1. Check power connection
2. Verify power light status
3. Check connections for modem and networking interface(s)
4. If you are unable to access the Broadband router's user interface, please check your computer's network settings - - verify that your TCP/IP settings are correct
5. Ensure that the latest firmware is installed in the Broadbrand router

CABLE/DSL Modem Checklist
1. Check your Cable/DSL link light to verify a good connection
2. Check your Cable/DSL modem to verify power is connected
3. Check your Cable/DSL modem to verify the cable or DSL line is connected
4. Reboot your Cable/DSL modem

NETWORK: Ethernet Checklist
1. Check all connections to the Broadband router
2. Check all connections to each attached device on the network
3. Ensure that all devices' TCP/IP settings are correct (either assigned automatically via DHCP or manually configured)
4. Ensure that you have an Ethernet interface for each network computer
5. Each computer must have either Microsoft Windows 95 (or higher) or Mac OS 8.5 (or higher)

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandrouter.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandrouter.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you.

DSL Modem DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps).

IP Address IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host. Example: 192.168.2.1

ISP Gateway Address (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office. This address is required when using a cable or xDSL modem.

ISP Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.

LAN Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN.

MAC Address MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network.

NAT Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address to access the Internet. Using the broadband router's NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet connections.

Subnet Mask A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet.

WAN Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.