Chapter
1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The Broadband
Router 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.
Figure 1: Broadband Router
Broadband
Router Features
The
Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to
provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet
Access Features
- Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can
access the Internet through the Broadband Router, using only a single external
IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources.
This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
- DSL & Cable
Modem Support. The Broadband Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for
connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported.
SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
- PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The
Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP
(Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia),
as well as "Direct Connection" type services.
- Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port)
connection, the Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is
allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
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.
The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such
applications to be used normally.
- Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access
Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
- DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow
unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with
Firewalls.
- URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable
Web sites by LAN users.
- Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been
made.
- VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private
Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no
configuration is required.
LAN
Features
- 4-Port Switching Hub. The Broadband Router incorporates a
4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your
LAN.
- DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and
other devices upon request. The Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server
for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
- Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more
segments are supported, via the Broadband Router's RIP (Routing Information
Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Configuration
& Management
- Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or
WLAN for configuration.
- Remote Management. The Broadband Router can be managed from
any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also
(optionally) be configured via the Internet.
- UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic
discovery and configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by
Windows ME, XP, or later.
Security Features
- Password - protected Configuration. Optional password
protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the
configuration data and settings.
- NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network
Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a
single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden.
From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the
Broadband Router.
- Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are
monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your
network from malicious attacks from external sources.
- Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service)
attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection
requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access
becomes unavailable. The Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS
attacks.
Package
Contents
The following items should be included:
- The Broadband Router Unit
- Power Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Physical
Details
Front-mounted
LEDs
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Power
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On - Power on.
Off - No power.
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Status (Red)
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On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
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LAN
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For each port, there are 2 LEDs
- Link/Act
- On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
- Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
- Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the
corresponding LAN (hub) port.
- 100
- On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.
- Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no
active connection.
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WAN
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On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is
established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN
port.
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DC-202
Figure 2: DC-202
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Reset Button
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This button has two (2) functions:
- Reboot. When pressed and released, the Broadband Router will reboot
(restart).
- Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and
restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
- Power Off.
- Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
- Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has
flashed TWICE.
- Release the Reset Button. The Broadband Router is now using the factory
default values.
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WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
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Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use
the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
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10/100BaseT
LAN connections
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Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these
ports.
The "LAN1" port can also be used as an "Uplink" port to connect to another
hub if required. See the "Uplink" button below.
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Uplink Button
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When depressed (in), then the "LAN 1" port becomes an "Uplink" port, and
must be connected to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN
cable.
If this button is extended (out), then the "LAN 1" port acts as a normal
LAN port, and can be used just like the other LAN ports.
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Power port
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Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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