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Configuring the 4-Port Broadband Router

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Broadband Router User Guide (Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, XP, and Macintosh)

 

 

Introduction

Functions and Features

  • Broadband Internet sharing
  • 4 auto-sensing, auto-switching 10/100 Mbps LAN Ethernet ports
  • 1 auto-sensing, auto-switching 10/100 Mbps Ethernet WAN port
  • VPN pass-through supported
  • Printer sharing
  • Firewall
  • DHCP server
  • Web-based configuration utility
  • Access Control
  • Virtual Server (User-Definable Port Forwarding)
  • User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
  • DMZ Host
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

What You Need to Begin

  • PC with an Ethernet adapter (NIC) installed
  • A functioning Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem OR an RS-232 based analogue or ISDN modem
  • Operating System installation CD-ROM
  • Internet Explorer 4 or later OR Netscape 4 or later
  • An RS-232 serial cable if you have an analogue or ISDN modem

There are six types of WAN network connections that are supported by the 4-Port Broadband Router: Static IP Address, Dynamic IP Address, Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management, PPP over Ethernet, PPTP, or Dial-up Network. If you have a Static or Dynamic IP connection, refer to the Before you begin - cable or DSL connection section below. If you have a PPPoE connection, refer to the Before you begin - PPPoE connection section below. If you have a PPTP connection, refer to the Before you begin - PPTP connection section below. If you have a Dial-up connection, refer to the Before you begin - Analogue or ISDN connection section below. If you are unsure about the specifics of your network connection, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

 

Front View

  • LAN LINK/ACT LED: The green LAN LINK/ACT LED is lighted when an Ethernet signal is detected and flashes when the LAN ports are sending or receiving data.
  • LAN 10/100 LED: The green LAN 10/100 LED is lighted when a 100 Mbps link is achieved. The LED will be off when a 10 Mbps link is achieved.
  • WAN LINK LED: The green WAN LINK LED is lighted when an Ethernet signal is detected and flashes when the WAN port is sending or receiving data.
  • WAN 10/100 LED: The green WAN 10/100 LED is lighted when a 100 Mbps link is achieved. The LED will be off when a 10 Mbps link is achieved.
  • SYSTEM LED: The orange SYSTEM LED flashes once a second when the 4-Port Broadband Router is working properly.
  • WAN STATUS LED: The orange WAN STATUS LED is lighted when a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection is established and in use.
  • POWER LED: The orange POWER LED is lighted when the system is receiving power.

Back View

  • PRINTER: This parallel port is used to attach a printer to the Local Area Network (LAN).
  • COM: This serial port can be used to connect an analogue modem.
  • WAN: The RJ-45 WAN port is used to connect to a broadband modem.
  • LAN Ports 1-4: The LAN ports are used to connect devices to the Local Area Network.

Side Panel

  • 5VDC: This connection port is for the power supply of the 4-Port Broadband Router.
  • Reset Button: Unplug the power supply. Press in and hold the RESET button. While holding the RESET button, plug in the power supply. When the 4-Port Broadband Router has power again, continue to hold the RESET button until the SYSTEM LED begins flashing. This will reset the 4-Port Broadband Router to the factory default settings.

Note: The USRobotics 4-Port Broadband Router can easily be connected to any Ethernet-based cable modem or DSL modem, or an RS-232 based analogue or ISDN modem. You can verify compatibility by checking to see if your cable or DSL modem is connected to the network adapter in your computer using an Ethernet cable. The 4-Port Broadband Router cannot be connected to a cable, DSL, analogue, or ISDN modem that only uses a USB connection.

 

Before You Begin

Before you begin - cable or DSL connection
Before you begin - PPPoE connection
Before you begin - PPTP connection

Before you begin - Analogue or ISDN connection


Before you begin - cable or DSL connection

This User Guide covers most cable and DSL installations that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This guide assumes that you have an active and properly functioning cable or DSL Internet service.

Note: DSL users, if you use a login application to access the Internet, you are more than likely using a PPPoE connection. Refer to the appropriate section in this User Guide for information on collecting your configuration information. If you use Dial-Up Networking and a VPN adapter, you are most likely using a PPTP connection. Refer to the appropriate section of this User Guide for information on collecting your configuration information. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider.

Note: Your cable or DSL modem must be connected to your computer via an RJ-45 Ethernet connection. The 4-Port Broadband Router is not compatible with cable or DSL modems with only a USB connection. You must have an Ethernet adapter (NIC) installed on your computer.

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer from your Internet Service Provider. Contact them for assistance in obtaining this information.

IP Address:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Subnet Mask:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Gateway/Router
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
DNS Servers/
Name Servers:


_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________

_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________

Host Name/ DHCP Client ID:


______________________________________________________________

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router. If your ISP cannot provide you with this information, the following basic steps will assist you in gathering most of the required information.

A. These steps will need to be performed on the computer that is currently connected to your cable or DSL modem.

Windows Users

  1. All Windows Users:
    Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.

  2. Windows 95/98/Me Users:
    Double-click Network.

    Windows 2000 and XP Users:
    Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.

    Windows NT Users:
    Double-click Network and then click the Protocols tab.

  3. All Windows Users:
    Select the TCP/IP option for the network adapter that is used to connect to your cable or DSL modem and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh Users

Macintosh OS 9.x Users:
Click Apple, Control Panels and then TCP/IP. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh OS X Users:
Click Apple, System Preferences and then Network. Proceed to Step B.

B. All Windows Users:
You should now be in the TCP/IP properties window.

  • If the Obtain an IP address automatically option is selected, you may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.
  • If this option is not selected, you will need to collect the necessary configuration information if it was not provided by your Service Provider. Depending on your Operating System, you may need to click multiple tabs within the TCP/IP window to obtain all the necessary information. Once completed, select the Obtain an IP address automatically option and click OK. If necessary, click OK again to close the Network Properties page. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click No. You may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.

All Macintosh Users:
Change the Connect via: option from whatever it is currently at to Connect via: Ethernet.

Check to see what the Configure: option is set to and if any information is supplied by your service provider for the IP address, DHCP Client ID, or Name Servers.

  • If the Configure: option is set to Using DHCP, you may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.

  • If the Configure: option is not set to Using DHCP, you will need to collect the necessary configuration information if it was not provided by your Service Provider. You may need to click multiple tabs within the TCP/IP or Network window to obtain all the necessary information. Set the TCP/IP Configure: option to Using DHCP. Click Save and close the TCP/IP or Network window. You may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.


Before you begin – PPPoE connection

This User Guide covers most cable and DSL installations that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This Guide assumes that you have an active and properly functioning cable or DSL Internet service.

Note: DSL users, if you use a login application to access the Internet, you are more than likely using a PPPoE connection. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider.

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer from your Internet Service Provider. To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login application. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your Service Provider for assistance in obtaining this information.

IP Address:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Subnet Mask:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Gateway/Router:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
DNS Servers/
Name Servers:


_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________

_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________

User Name:
______________________________________________________________
Password:
______________________________________________________________
Service Name (optional):


______________________________________________________________

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router.


Before you begin – PPTP connection

Note: If you use Dial-Up Networking and a VPN adapter, you are most likely using a PPTP connection. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider.

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer from your Internet Service Provider. To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login application. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your Service Provider for assistance in obtaining this information.

PPTP Account (User Name):
______________________________________________________________
PPTP Password:
______________________________________________________________
Service Name:
______________________________________________________________
IP Address:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Subnet Mask:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Server IP address:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Connection ID:


______________________________________________________________

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router.


Before you begin – Analogue or ISDN connection

This User Guide covers most dial-up or remote access connections that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This guide assumes that you have an active and properly functioning analogue or ISDN Internet service.

Note: The 4-Port Broadband Router requires an external analogue or ISDN modem for dial-up functionality. Your analogue or ISDN modem must be connected to your computer via an RS-232 serial connection. The 4-Port Broadband Router is not compatible with analogue or SDN modems with only a USB connection. You must also have an Ethernet adapter (NIC) installed on your computer.

You will be required to gather the following information about your Dial-up or Remote Access connection to your Internet Service Provider. Contact them for assistance in obtaining this information.

 

IP Address:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Subnet Mask:
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
Gateway/Router
_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________
DNS Servers/
Name Servers:


_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________

_______________-_______________-_______________-_______________

User Name*:
______________________________________________________________
Password*:
______________________________________________________________
Dial-up Access Number*:


______________________________________________________________

*If you are using Windows, go to your Dial-up Networking or Network and Dial-up Connections folder to get this information. If you are using a Macintosh, enter Remote Access through Control Panels to get this information.

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router. If your ISP cannot provide you with this information, the following basic steps will assist you in gathering most of the required information.

A. These steps will need to be performed on the computer that is currently connected to your analogue or ISDN modem.

Windows 95 and 98 Users:
Right-click My Computer and then click Explore. Double-click Dial-Up Networking. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Server Types tab and then click the TCP/IP Settings button. Proceed to Step B.

Windows 2000 Users:
Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Networking tab and then scroll down in the list of components. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Windows NT Users:
Right-click My Computer and then click Explore. Double-click Dial-Up Networking. Select your ISP connection from the Phonebook entry drop-down menu. Click More and select Edit entry and modem properties. Click the Server tab and then click the TCP/IP Settings button. Proceed to Step B.

Windows Me Users:
Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Dial-Up Networking. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Networking tab and then click the TCP/IP Settings button. Proceed to Step B.

Windows XP Users:
Click Windows Start and then Control Panel. Double-click Network Connections. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the menu, and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh OS 9.x Users:
Click Apple, Control Panels, and then TCP/IP. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh OS X Users:
Click Apple, System Preferences, and then Network. Proceed to Step B.

B. All Windows Users:
You should now be in the TCP/IP Properties window.

If the Server assigned IP address and Server assigned name server addresses options are selected, you have a Dynamic IP address. Close any open properties windows and you may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting an analogue or ISDN modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.

If these options are not selected, you have a Static IP address and will need to check for the following information: IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. You may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting an analogue or ISDN modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.

All Macintosh Users:

  • If the Configure: option is set to Manually, write any of the suplied information in the previous table. Set the Configure: option to Using DHCP Server.

  • If the Configure: option is set to any other selection, change it to Using DHCP Server.

Change the Connect via: option to Connect via: Ethernet.

Click Save and close the TCP/IP or network window. You may proceed with the installation of the 4-Port Broadband Router in the "Connecting an analogue or ISDN modem to the 4-Port Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.


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