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DSL-G604T Wireless ADSL Router User`s Guide - D-Link

1. Category Available Rules Applied Rules example LAN3subnet Games LAN3subnet VPN Audio Video i Aad Apps Remave Servers User O O Apply Cancel Logout Figure 4 5 Set up Custom Port Forwarding Rules To set up custom TCP or UDP port forwarding rules follow these steps 1 Select the User category and click the Add button located below the Available Rules list This will change the menu to look like the example below ADSL Router Home Setup Tools Status Help Rule Management Rule Name Protocol TCP PortStat PorttEnd Access Control saci Port map Apply Cancel Port End Bridge Filters Multicast Figure 4 6 Port Forwarding User Rules Management Type a Rule Name in the space provided Select the port Protocol from the pull down menu you may select TCP UDP or both TCP UDP Configure a range of ports for forwarding Type the lowest numbered port in the range in the Port Start space Type the highest numbered port in the Port End space For a single port just enter the same number in both spaces Type a number for the Port Map in the space provided Click the Apply button to create the new rule The new rule will appear listed in the table of custom port forwarding rules Access Control Access Control settings are used to block various services and protocols for specific client IP addresses The configuration process is similar setting up port forw
2. None Ower 802 1 OwPa O o Modem Setup Apply Cancel WAN Setup New Connection Connection 1 Logout Figure 3 4 Wireless configuration window For information on applying various types of security to your network see the next few pages Wireless Security The DSL G604T offers three types of network security WEP 802 1X and WPA WEP WEP Wireless Encryption Protocol encryption can be enabled for security and privacy WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys The router offers 64 128 or 256 bit encryption with four keys available To bring up the WEP configuration window click the WEP radio button ADSL Router Home Advanced Tools Status Help Wireless Settings These are the wireless settings for the AP Access Point Portion VJ Enable AP SSID G604T_WIRELESS Channel 6 Management IP Security ONone wer 802 1 OwPa WAN Setup Enable WEP Wireless Security Modem Setup a Authentication Type Open Select Encryption Key Cipher New Connection 64 bits Connection 1 64 bits Logout 64 bits 64 bits Enter 10 26 58 hexadecimal digits for 64 128 or 256 bit Encryption Keys respectively e g AA AA AA AA AA for a key length of 64 bits Apply Cancel Figure 3 5 WEP configuration window From the drop down menu select an Authentication Type Open Shared or Both
3. Select a key by clicking a radio button on the left select an encryption level from the drop down menu on the right then enter the proper length key Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window Click Apply Important Note If encryption of any kind at any level is applied to the Router all devices on the network must comply with all security measures 802 1X Some network security experts now recommend that wireless networks use 802 1 X security measures to overcome some weaknesses in standard WEP applications A RADIUS server is used to authenticate all potential users Server IP Address enter the IP address of the Radius server Port enter a port number or accept the default Secret enter a password 1 63 character Group Key Interval time in seconds after which the Group Key is changed automatically 1 99999 Important Note The values needed for the above entries can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider ISP Advanced __ Tools Status Help Wireless Settings These are the wireless settings for the AP Access Point Portion v Enable AP SSID G604T_WIRELESS Channel 6 Security ONone Ower 802 1x OwPa Radius Settings Modem Setup Server IP Address Port New Connection Secret Connection 1 Group Key Interval 60 O Apply Cancel Logout Figure 3 6 802 1X configuration window Important Note If encryption of any kind
4. The remaining connection types Bridge Static DHCP and CLIP connect upon saving the settings and restarting the Router These connections can be disconnected only if the connection set is deleted To delete any WAN connection set click on the Delete button in the menu for the connection Tools and Utility Menus The menus lited under the Tools tab are used for System Commands to save settings restart and reset the Router to set up Remote Log information for User Management to update firmware and load saved configuraiton files in the Update Gateway menu to perform a Ping test and to test the DSL network connectivitiy in the Modem Test menu ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Status Help Tools Pas oe The Tools section allows you to save the configuration restart the gateway update the gateway firmware setup user and remote log information and run Ping and Modem tests Remote Log System Commands Select to Save the current configuration Restart the gateway and Restore to factory defaults Jser Management Remote Log Select to setup Remote Log Information User Managment Select to configure User name and password Update Gateway Update Gateway Select to upgrade the Gateway Firmware Ping Test Ping Test Select to run a Ping Test Modem Test Modem Test Select to Check whether the Modem with a specific Connection is properly connected to the Network Logout Figure 4 13 Tools and utility menu links Click th
5. The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by depressing the reset button for a few seconds while the device is powered on Use a ballpoint or paperclip to push down the reset button Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including IP settings The factory default IP address of the Router is 192 168 1 1 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Basic Router Configuration The first time you setup the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN Once the WAN connection is functioning properly you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup This chapter is concerned with using your computer to configure the WAN connection The following chapter describes the various menus used to configure and monitor the Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup WAN Configuration Summary 1 Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is first necessary to communicate with the Router through its management interface which is HTML based and can be accessed using a web browser To access the management software your computer must be able to see the Router Your computer can see the Router if it is in the same neighborhood or subnet as the Router This is accomplished by making sure yo
6. Use the LAN Clients menu to establish client IP addresses available for port forwarding Note In order to use Port Forwarding Firewall support must be enabled See Enable Disable NAT and Firewall in the Advanced Security menu Home Setup Tools Status Help Port Forwarding Choose a connection WAN_PPPoA l Lan Clients Bridge Filters LAN IP 192 168 111 a Category Games VPN AudioVideo Apps Servers User Available Rules Applied Rules Alien vs Predator Asheron s Call Dark Rein 2 Delta Force Doom Dune 2000 DirectX 7 8 Games EliteForce EverQuest Piohter Ace IL iial O O Apply Cancel Multicast Static Routing Figure 4 4 Advanced Port Forwarding window There are many different pre configured rules available for specific functions such as Internet gaming VPN streaming and interactive multi media standard TCP IP protocols reserved ports p2p network management applications and so on You may also create customized rules to manage TCP UDP ports The pre configured rules include those listed in the table here Category Available Rules Games Alien vs Predator Asheron s Call Dark Rein Delta Force Doom Dune DirectX Games EliteForce EverQuest Fighter Ace II Half Life Heretic Il Hexen II Kali Motorhead MSN Gaming Zone Myth The Fallen Lords Need for Speed Porsche Need for Speed 3 Outlaws Rainbow 6 S
7. Be aware that this remove basic security and expose your LAN to potentially malicious agents form the WAN Remember to save the configuration changes DMZ IP Address A DMZ address is used for a device that is not given basic protection of NAT and Firewall services You may select an IP address from the pull down menu or create a New IP by pressing the button This brings up the LAN Clients menu in which you may create a static client IP or reserve a dynamically assigned IP address for DMZ designation Setup Remote Management Telnet and web management through the WAN port can be enabled for specified IP addresses To enable remote management click to check the selection box for Remote Telnet or Remote Web and type in an IP address and net mask of a trusted host Bridge Filters Bridge filters are used to block or allow various types of packets through the WAN interface This may be done for security or to improve network efficiency The rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address Filter rules can be set up for source destination or both You can set up filter rules and disable the entire set of rules without loosing the rules that have been configured ADSL Router ti Bridge Filters Enable Bridge Filters Source MAC Destination MAC Protocol 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Any Edit Source MAC Destination MAC Protocol Mode Delete Access Control Lan Clients O O Multicast Appl
8. Management Restart Use this button to re start the system If you have not Update Gateway saved your configurations the Gateway will revert back to the previously saved configuration upon re starting NOTE Connectivity to the unit will be lost You Ping Test can reconnect after the unit reboots Modem Test Restart AP Use this button to restart the Wireless Access Point It a is important to Restart Access Point any time you change your Wireless settings Logout Use this button to restore factory default configuraion NOTE Connectivity to the unit will be lost You can reconnect after the unit reboots Restore Figure 4 15 Tools System Commands menu Click on the appropriate menu button to perform the following system tasks System Function Description Save All In order to save the configuration changes you have just made they must be saved to the Router s non volatile RAM by clicking on the Save All button Restart Click the Restart button to restart the Router If you have not saved your changes the Router will revert to the previously saved configuration upon rebooting the Router Restart AP Click to restart the Wireless AP Access Point The Wireless AP must be restarted any time wireless configuration is changed Restore The DSL G604T can be reset to the default configuration for all settings using the Restore option This will also change the both the LAN and WAN IP address of the device so these wi
9. NAT and or Firewall by selecting the corresponding selection box If you are told to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values given to you by your service provider Many users will be able to use the default settings Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so If you are told to change these type in the values given to you by your service provider Type the Username and Password used to verify the identity of your account Typically the Username is an account number assigned by your ISP and appears in the form account serviceprovider com while the Password may have been chosen by the account holder For most users the remaining settings will not need to be changed See your ISP for further information Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information The web browser will briefly go blank You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1 It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and restart the Router To save the changes made to Connection 1 click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu Check the WAN connection status Click the Status tab and then the Connection Status button Look under WAN to
10. a unique number can be assigned to each of the millions of networks and each of the computers on those networks Such a number is called an IP address To make IP addresses easy to understand the originators of IP adopted a system of representation called dotted decimal or dotted quad notation Below are examples of IP addresses written in this format 201 202 203 204 189 21 241 56 125 87 0 1 Each of the four values in an IP address is the ordinary decimal base 10 representation of a value that a computer can handle using eight bits binary digits 1s and Os The dots are simply convenient visual separators Zeros are often used as placeholders in dotted decimal notation 189 21 241 56 can therefore also appear as 189 021 241 056 IP networks are divided into three classes on the basis of size A full IP address contains a network portion and a host device portion The network and host portions of the address are different lengths for different classes of networks as shown in the table below 8 16 24 Class A hostid ClassB fifo netid hostia casse L e to class D f1 fafa fo multicast address cese PE ena Networks attached to the Internet are assigned class types that determine the maximum number of possible hosts per network The previous figure illustrates how the net and host portions of the IP address differ among the three classes Class A is assigned to networks that have more than 65 535
11. area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Description C Show icon in notification area when connected 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking once in the circle Click the OK button Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 2 19 210 5 40 L Alternate DNS server 172 19 10 3 Your computer is now ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows 2000 First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 Inthe Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 14 9 Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components If the list includes Internet Protocol TCP IP then the protocol has already been enabled skip ahead to Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP If Internet Protocol TCP IP does not displa
12. at any level is applied to the Router all devices on the network must comply with all security measures WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Wi Fi Protected Access was designed to provide improved data encryption perceived as weak in WEP and to provide user authentication largely nonexistent in WEP For most small networks such as in a small business or home based enterprise WPA is the easiest way to obtain effective network security Of the three options in WPA PSK String is the easiest to implement ADSL Router Advanced Tools Status Help Wireless Settings These are the wireless settings for the AP Access Point Portion Y Enable AP SSID G6O4T_WIRELESS Channel 6 S Management IP Security ONone OWEP 802 1x WPA WAN Setup Group Key Interval Mo Set ence Note Group Key Interval is shared by all WPA options New Connection 802 1 SormenlbAddress Part Connection 1 Secret Logout O PSK Hex Hex O PSK String String O Apply Cancel Figure 3 7 WPA configuration window Group Key Interval time in seconds after which the Group Key is changed automatically 1 99999 802 1X IP address of the RADIUS server Port number and Secret password can be obtained from your Internet Service Provider ISP PSK HEX PSK Pre Shared Key Hex is a hexadecimal value 1 32 characters in length PSK String PSK Pre Shared Key is an alphanumeric value 1 63 characters in length Enter
13. by step description of the procedures used on the other Windows operating systems to first check if the TCP IP protocol has been installed if it is not instructions are provided for installing it Once the protocol has been installed you can configure the system to receive IP settings from the Router For computers running non Windows operating systems follow the instructions for your OS that configure the system to receive an IP address from the Router that is configure the system to be a DHCP client can use these instructions later to change the IP settings for the other computers However you cannot use the same IP address since every computer must have its own IP address that is unique on the local network 4 If you are using this Router to provide Internet access for more than one computer you Note Configure Windows XP for DHCP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client 1 From the Start menu on your desktop go to Settings then click on Network Connections Admin smart_ax_ P R New Office Document SNMP PRs k AL a PEP gtin Open Office Document PowerArchiver il T Set Program Access and Defaults Windows Catalog Windows Update Ee Documents Lg Search x 2 so 2 Printers and Faxes F ee Help and Support EB Taskbar and Start Menu i USB Utility fr Programs z Run ii ta i amp J Logoff Administrator finger esmic 3 Eto wi
14. few minutes go back to the Connection Setup menu check the settings and make sure they are correct Configure Connection 1 for Static IP for WAN Static is used whenever a known static IP is assigned The accompanying information such as the Subnet mask and the gateway should also be specified in order to be able to connect Up to three Domain Name Server DNS addresses can also be specified These are the servers would enable you to have access to other web servers Valid IP addresses range from 1 0 0 1 to 223 255 255 254 ADSL Router wireless Static Connection Setup LAN Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type Static Options v NAT v Firewall Static Settings PVC Settings Encapsulation LLC vc VPI 8 IP Address 0 0 0 0 VCI 35 Management IP Mask QoS UBR WAN Setup Default Gateway PCR DNS 1 SCR bps DNS 2 Modem Setup DNS 3 Mode Bridged O Routed 20 8 Apply Delete Cancel New Connection Figure 3 12 Setup Configure Connection 1 for Static IP for the WAN To configure the WAN connection for Static perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose 1 Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the default PPPoA Connection Setup configuration menu Select Static from the Type pull down menu This action will change the menu so it offers different settings
15. for configuration Type in a Name in the space provided WAN PPPoA is used in the above example If you are told to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values given to you by your service provider Many users will be able to use the default settings Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so If you are told to change these type in the values given to you by your service provider The Encapsulation values LLC SNAP and VC MUX are two different methods of encapsulating the PPP packet Contact your ISP to make sure which encapsulation is being supported Based on the information provided by your ISP enter the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway if provided and Domain Name Services DNS values if provided Select the desired Mode Bridged or Routed Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information The web browser will briefly go blank You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1 It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and restart the Router To save the changes made to Connection 1 click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu Check the WAN connection status Click the
16. information used to identify and verify the connection All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address For bridged connections the global IP settings must reside in a TCP IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge such as a PC a server a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways Your network service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required About CLIP Connections RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM CLIP connections may require global IP settings for the device Your service provider will give you IP settings information if needed Some CLIP connections function like peer to peer connections and therefore do not require IP settings on the WAN interface DSL G604T DSL Router User s Guide Information you will need from your ADSL service provider This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service provider s network It is commonly in the form user isp com Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account Record info here This is the Password used in conjunction with the Username Password above to log on to your ADSL service provider s network This is used to verify the identity of your account This is the method your ADSL service provider uses to send and receive data between the Internet and your computer Connection Pro
17. is 0 5 meters thick at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it is over 14 meters thick Be careful to position access points and client adapters so the signal can travel straight through 90 angle a wall or ceiling for better reception Building Materials make a difference Buildings constructed using metal framing or doors can reduce effective range of the device If possible position wireless devices so that their signal can pass through drywall or open doorways avoid positioning them so that their signal must pass through metallic materials Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while cinderblock walls generally have little or no structural steel Position the antennas for best reception Play around with the antenna position to see if signal strength improves Some adapters or access points allow the user to judge the strength of the signal Keep your product away at least 1 2 meters from electrical devices Position wireless devices away from electrical devices that generate RF noise such as microwave ovens monitors electric motors etc Power on Router CAUTION The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device To power on the Router 1 Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit Th
18. socket In addition the device must be near an AC wall outlet for power How to accommodate these wired connections is often not a complicated matter However the added dimension of wireless communication does complicate the decision of Router placement Location Many environmental factors can affect the effective wireless function of the DSL G604T If this is your first time setting up a wireless network device read and consider the points listed below The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors Wireless LAN lets you access your network from anywhere you want However the number of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business To range and signal strength use these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum The signal emitted from Wireless LAN devices can penetrate through ceilings and walls However each wall or ceiling can reduce the range of Wireless LAN devices from 1 to 30M Position your wireless devices so that the number of walls or ceilings obstructing the signal path is minimized Consider the direct line between access points and workstations A wall that
19. the Router It is a good idea to make a note of each device s IP address for reference during troubleshooting or when adding new stations or devices Using DHCP The second way to use the default settings is to allow the Router to automatically assign IP settings for workstation using DHCP To do this simply make sure your computers IP addresses are set to 0 0 0 0 under Windows choose the option Obtain an IP address automatically in the TCP IP network component described above When the computers are restarted their IP settings will automatically be assigned by the Router The Router is set by default to use DHCP See the discussion in Chapter 5 for information on how to use configure the Router for DHCP Changing the IP Address of the Router When planning your LAN IP address setup you may use any scheme allowed by rules that govern IP assignment It may be more convenient or easier to remember an IP scheme that use a different address for the Router Or you may be installing the Router on a network that has already established the IP settings Changing the IP address is a simple matter and can be done using the web manager see LAN IP Address in Chapter 5 If you are incorporating the Router into a LAN with an existing IP structure be sure to disable the DHCP function Also consider the effects of the NAT function which is enable by default An IP addressing scheme commonly used for Ethernet LANs establishes 10 0 0 1 as the base add
20. the State of Connection 1 it should read Connected If the WAN connection state does not appear to Connected after a few minutes go back to the Connection Setup menu check the settings and make sure they are correct Configure Connection 1 for CLIP CLIP or IPoA connections function in a similar way to DHCP or Static IP connections Certain CLIP connections function like P2P networks The router must obtain IP settings from a server owned by an ISP or use a static IP address assigned by the ISP ADSL Router e Home Advanced Tools Status Help Wireless CLIP Connection Setup LAN Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type CLIP Options v NAT Firewall CLIP Settings PVC Settings IP Address 0 0 0 0 VPI B Management IP Mask VCI 35 Qos v WAN Setup ARP Server 0 0 0 UBR Default Gateway PCR bps SCR bps 20 8 New Connection Apply Delete Cancel Modem Setup Figure 3 14 Setup Configure Connection 1 for CLIP IPoA To configure the WAN connection for CLIP perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed when you first set up the device but can be changed later if you choose 1 Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the default PPPoA Connection Setup configuration menu Select CLIP from the Type pull down menu This action will change the menu so it offers different settings for configuration Type in a Name in the space provided WAN PPPoA is u
21. the appropriate values then click Apply Important Note If encryption of any kind at any level is applied to the Router all devices on the network must comply with all security measures Modem Setup The Modem Setup menu is used to change the Modulation Type used for the ADSL connection This setting should only be changed if your service provider has given explicit instructions to change it Do not change the ADSL Modulation type used unless you have been instructed to do so If this setting is not configured properly the Router will not work Home Advanced Tools Status Help Modem Setup LAN Setup Select the Modulation type O 71413 DHCP Configuration ae OnT GLITE Management IP MMODE O O Apply Cancel New Connection Connection 1 Logout Figure 3 8 Modem Setup menu change modulation type If you are instructed by your ISP to change the Modulation type is used for your service select the desired modulation type and then click Apply The modulation types available are T1413 G DMT GLITE and MMODE By default the Router will automatically detect the modulation used this setting is listed as MMODE Multi mode Configure Connection 1 for PPPoA PPP or Point to Point protocol is a standard method of establishing a network connection session between networked devices Different forms of PPP include PPPoA and PPPoE discussed below involve an authentication process that requires a username and password to g
22. to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this Username The default Username for the Modem is admin This may be changed by the user This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you Password access the Modem s management interface The default Password is admin This may be changed by the user This is the IP address you will enter into the Address field of your web browser to access the Modem s configuration graphical user interface GUI using a web browser The LAN IP addresses for the default IP address is 192 168 1 1 and it is referred to as the DSL G604T Management IP address in this User s Manual This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires This address will be the base IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled DSL G604T DSL Router User s Guide This is the subnet mask used by the DSL G604T and will be used throughout your LAN The default subnet mask is 255 0 0 0 This can be changed later LAN Subnet Mask for the DSL G604T Information you will need about your LAN or computer If your computer has an Ethernet NIC you can connect the Record info here DSL G604T to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable Ethernet NIC You can also use the Ethernet port on the DSL G604T to connect to other Ethernet devices such as a Wireless Access Point Your DSL G604T ADSL Modem is configured by default to be a DHC
23. 1877 Automatic IP IEEE 802 3u assignment IEEE 802 1d RFC 2516 PPP over Ethernet Standards RFC 792 UDP S Compatible with all 71 413 RFC 826 ARP issue 2 full rate DMT over RFC 1058 RIP 1 analog POTS and CO DSLAM RFC 1389 RIP 2 equipment RFC 1213 compliant Supports ATM Forum UNI V3 1 PVC RFC 1483 Bridged Ethernet RFC 1577 IP over ATM TCP IP UDP Protocols RIP 1 RIP 2 IGMP G dmt full rate Downstream up to 8 Mbps Data Transfer Upstream up to 640 Kbps Rate G lite Downstream up to 1 5 Mbps Upstream up to 512 Kbps RJ 11 port ADSL telephone line connection Media Interface RJ 45 port for 10 100BASET Ethernet connection Physical and Environmental AC Inputs Input 120V AC 60 Hz Power Adapter Output 12V AC 1 2A Power 12 Watts max Consumption Operating 0 to 40 C 32 104 F Temperature Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing 180 x 141 x 30 cm device only 380 grams device only EM CE Class B FCC Class B Part 15 Safety CSA 950 UL 1950 IEC 60950 EN 60950 Reliability Mean Time Between Failure MTBF min 4 years IP Address Setup The DSL G604T is designed to provide network administrators maximum flexibility for IP addressing on the Ethernet LAN The easiest IP setup choice in most cases is to let the Router do it using DHCP which is enabled by default This appendix briefly describes various options including DHCP used for IP setup on a LAN If yo
24. AN connection state does not appear to Connected after a few minutes go back to the Connection 1 Setup menu check the settings and make sure they are correct Create a New Connection An alternative method of changing the connection type used by the Router is to create a new connection Creating a new connection will not change the Connection 1 settings it will make a new set of coneciton configuration settings The new set created will be labeled Connection 2 additional connections created will be likewise labeled Connection 3 Connection 4 and so on Use the method described here to create up to 8 different connection configuration sets At any time you may reconfigure the settings for any previously created connection by clicking on the menu button for the connection displayed under the WAN Setup heading New Connection Example 1 Create a New PPPoE Connection The example below describes how to set up a new connection that uses a PPPoE type WAN conneciton To create a new connection 1 Click on the New Connection button 2 Configure the Router for the Type of conneciton used and all the remaining settings as discussed in the preceding section In this example the type of connection used for Connection 2 is PPPoE Notice also that the VPI and VCI values have been changed Click the Apply button to cerate the new connection Notice that a new menu button is created Connection 2 this links to the configuration menu for Connection 2
25. Address Host Name Add Valid IP Range 1 0 0 1 223 255 255 254 Static Addresses Delete IP Address Host Names Bridge Filters Dynamic Addresses Reserve IP Address Host Names Type Multicast 192 168 1 11 LUKE Dynamic Static Routing O O Apply Cancel Figure 4 3 LAN Clients Setup To add a static IP address to the list of available IP addresses type an IP address that falls within the range a available IP addresses and click on the Add button In the example above available addresses range from 1 0 0 1 to 223 255 255 254 Any addresses added will appear in the list of Static Addresses available for advanced configuration These addresses can then be used in the other Port Forwarding Access Control and Advanced Security menus To delete an IP address from the list of Static Addresses click the Delete box for the address or addresses you want to eliminate and click on the Apply button Dynamically assigned IP addresses may be reserved so that the lease does not expire for the LAN IP address Click the Reserve box for the address or addresses you want to reserve and click the Apply button These addresses will become Static IP addresses and will no longer be available for DHCP assignment Port Forwarding Port Forwarding allows specific functions to bypass NAT protection that would otherwise not allow them to function To use Port Forwarding you must have specific client IP addresses available for configuration
26. Control What is ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL is an access technology that utilizes ordinary copper telephone lines to enable broadband high speed digital data transmission and interactive multimedia applications for business and residential customers ADSL greatly increases the signal carrying capacity of copper telephone lines without interfering with regular telephone services For the ADSL user this means faster downloads and more reliable connectivity ADSL devices make it possible to enjoy benefits such as high speed Internet access without experiencing any loss of quality or disruption of voice fax telephone capabilities ADSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line operating at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 800 Kbps upstream depending on local telephone line conditions A secure point to point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service provider D Link ADSL devices incorporate the recommendations of the ADSL Forum regarding framing data format and upper layer protocols Router Features The DSL G604T ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices DSL G604T advantages include PPP Point to Point Protocol Security The DSL G604T ADSL Router supports PAP Password Authentication Protocol and CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol for PPP
27. D Access List v Enable Access List Ce E Allow Ban Advanced Security Lan Clients Mac Address Delete Mac Address Multicast o Apply Cancel Dynamic Routing Mireless Performance Multiple Virtual Connections The Router can use up to eight simultaneous PVC connections These additional connections occupy the same bandwidth used for ADSL service Additional PVC connections can be added to establish a private connection to remote offices or maintain a server accessible through the WAN port Provision for additional PVC profiles must be done through the telephone company or telecommunications services company The remote user must have suitable ADSL equipment for a successful connection The New Connection menu is used to configure additional WAN connection that can operate simultaneously with the other connections PPPoE type WAN connections can be disconnected or connected as needed Non PPPoE type connections must be deleted from the configuration settings if you want to disable them To set up additional virtual connections follow the procedure described in Create a New Connection Keep in mind that each new connection must have a VPI VCI value set that is unique to the Router The numbers for these values will be provided by your service provider PPPoE and PPPoA connections may be connected and disconnected with the Connect and Disconnect menu buttons located in the connection settings menu
28. DSL G604T Wireless ADSL Router User s Guide February 2004 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CE Mark Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Warnung Dies ist ein Produkt der Klasse A Im Wohnbereich kann dieses Produkt Funkstoerungen verursachen In diesem Fall kann vom Benutzer verlangt werden angemessene Massnahmen zu ergreifen Precauci n Este es un producto de Clase A En un entorno dom stico puede causar interferencias de radio en cuyo case puede requerirse al usuario para que adopte las medidas adecuadas Attention Ceci est un produit de classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit pourrait causer des interf rences radio auquel cas l utilisateur
29. Figure 4 25 Product Information window System Log The system log displays chronological event log data D Link Eendag ee nee ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Tools System Log Valid Configuration Tree DHC jei Firewall NAT service started Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Bridge Created brO Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Bridge Interface Added ethO DSL Carrier is down Bridge Interface Added tiwlanO Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Connection name is not set Figure 4 26 System Log window Click Refresh to get the most current system log information Help Menu Help menu links provide more information for configuring various Router functions ADSL Router me Setup Advanced Tools Status Help section for Port Forwarding Access Control and Firewall Advanced Security Bridge Filters Help section for Bridge Filters LAN Clients Help section for LAN Clients PPP Connection Help section for PPP Connection Figure 4 27 Opening Help window Technical Specifications GENERAL ITU G 992 1 G dmt RFC 1661 ITU G 992 2 G lite RFC 1994 CHAP ITU G 994 1 G Hs RFC 1334 PAP PPP P ITU T Rec 1 361 RFC 2364 PPP over ATM ITU T Rec 1 610 RFC 1631 NAT IEEE 802 3 RFC
30. NIC adapter 802 11b Wireless LAN Configuration All the 802 11b wireless LAN settings may be configured on a single page using the web based manager For basic wireless communication you need to decide what channel to use and what SSID to assign These two settings must be the same for any wireless workstations or other wireless access point that communicate with the DSL G604T through the wireless interface Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways The DSL G604T supports WEP encryption 802 1X authentication and WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Wireless access can also be controlled by selecting MAC addresses that are allowed to associate with the device Please read the section on Wireless Configuration Additional Software It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a simple bridge For a bridged connection the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device not in the Router itself If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE PPPoA or CLIP IPoA connection the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router In this case it is not necessary to install software on your computer It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device including account
31. O VC YPI 0 ver o Management IP Qos UBR v PCR bps SCR bps Modem Setup v T x Apply Delete Cancel Connection 1 Logout Figure 3 16 Set up a New Connection Connection 3 To delete the Bridge connection click the Delete button DHCP Configuration for LAN The Router supports three DHCP modes for the LAN By default DHCP service is provided using an IP pool of 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 254 for a total of 253 IP addresses available The Router can also relay DHCP service from another server through the WAN port You may prefer to disable DHCP service and DHCP relay and use a different preferred method for IP addressing on your LAN To disable the embedded DHCP server select the Server and Relay Off option and click the Apply button ADSL Router Wireless DHCP Configuration The device can be setup as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN EAN SEDE network Server On ai Start IP 192 168 1 2 End IP 192 168 1 254 Management IP Lease Time 3600 Seconds WAN Setup Relay On penne Server and Relay Off New Connection O 8 Connection 1 Apply Cancel Logout Figure 3 17 Configure DHCP service for the LAN For DHCP service on the LAN select the Server On option to enable DHCP service from the Router enabled by default and configure DHCP server parameters as follows DHCP Parameter Description Start IP Type in the base address for the IP pool o
32. P IP addressing may be used by specifying subnet masks as shown below ee sumama Subnet mask settings other than those listed above add significance to the interpretation of bits in the IP address The bits of the subnet mask correspond directly to the bits of the IP address Any bit an a subnet mask that is to correspond to a net ID bit in the IP address must be set to 1 Microfilters and Splitters Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or sometimes called inaccurately line splitters They are easy to install and use standard telephone connectors and cable Some ADSL service providers will send a telecommunications technician to modify the telephone line usually at the point where the telephone line enters the building If a technician has divided or split your telephone line into two separate lines one for regular telephone service and the other for ADSL then you do not need to use any type of filter device Follow the instructions given to you by your ADSL service provider about where and how you should connect the Modem to the ADSL line Microfilters Unless you are instructed to use a line splitter see below it will be necessary to install a microfilter low pass filter device for each telephone or telephone device answering machines Faxes etc that shares the
33. P server This means that it can assign an IP address subnet mask and a default gateway address to computers on your LAN The default range of IP addresses the DSL G604T will assign are from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 Your computer or computers needs to be configured to Obtain an IP address automatically that is they need to be configured as DHCP clients DHCP Client status It is recommended that your collect and record this information here or in some other secure place in case you have to re configure your ADSL connection in the future Once you have the above information you are ready to setup and configure your DSL G604T ADSL Router operation within the management interface see System Commands If you cannot gain access to the management interface you may opt to use the Reset button on the rear panel of the device see 4 AL RFI EIEA K UF gt below 3 The Modem may be reset to its factory default settings by performing a Restore settings Note Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items Make sure that you have the items listed here 1 One DSL G604T 802 11g Wireless ADSL Ethernet Router One CD ROM containing the User s Guide One twisted pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service 2 3 4 One straight through Ethernet cable 5 6 One Quick Installation Guide Introduction This section provides a brief descripti
34. Status tab and then the Connection Status button Look under WAN to view the State of Connection 1 it should read N A If the WAN connection state does not appear to Connected after a few minutes go back to the Connection 1 Setup menu check the settings and make sure they are correct Configure Connection 1 for DHCP for WAN Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP allows the gateway to automatically obtain the IP address from a DHCP server on the service provider s network The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time so it will likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP address ADSL Router DHCP Connection Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type DHCP Options v NAT vV Firewall DHCP Settings PVC Settings Encapsulation LLC VC vPI 8 Management IP IP Address ver 35 Mask QoS UBR Default Gateway PCR WAN Setup bps SCR bps Modem Setup New Connection 20 8 Apply Delete Cancel Logout Figure 3 13 Setup Configure Connection 1 for DHCP service for the WAN To configure the WAN connection for DHCP perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose it Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the default PPPoA Connectio
35. Use this button to restore factory default configuraion NOTE Connectivity to the unit will be lost You can reconnect after the unit reboots Restore Figure 3 21 Available System Commands To save the new settings click on the Save All button It will take a second or two to perform the save After the save is completed a message appears in a new menu see below Home Setup Advanced Status Help Message Your changes have now been permanently saved jser Management Update Gateway Ping Test Modem Test Logout Figure 3 22 Changes permanently saved message To return to the System Commands menu you can click the Back button in the new menu or use the back function of the web browser Advanced Router Management Click the Advanced tab to access menus used to configure UPnP Port Forwarding Access Control Advanced Security including NAT Firewall and DMZ setup LAN Clients Bridge Filters Multicast pass through Static Routing and Dynamic Routing RIP setup and Wireless Management and Wireless Performance Tools Status Help Advanced The Advanced section allows you to configure new connections for the advanced features Port Forwarding like RIP Firewall NAT UPnP IGMP and Bridge Filters This section also allows you to setup LAN clients Access Control LIR UPnP Selectto configure UPnP for different connections Port Forwarding Selectto configure Firewall and NAT pass through to your hosted a
36. WAN_PPPoA used in the above example Under Options enable NAT and or Firewall by selecting the corresponding selection box 27 If you are told to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values given to you by your service provider Many users will be able to use the default settings Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so If you are told to change these type in the values given to you by your service provider Type the Username and Password used to verify the identity of your account Typically the Username is an account number assigned by your ISP and appears in the form account serviceprovider com while the Password may have been chosen by the account holder For most users the remaining settings will not need to be changed See your ISP for further information Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information The web browser will briefly go blank You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1 It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and restart the Router To save the changes made to Connection 1 click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu Check the WAN connection status Click t
37. a choice of access points identified by their BSSID ADSL Technology Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL is a broadband technology that utilizes ordinary copper telephone lines to enable high speed digital data transmission and interactive multimedia applications for business and residential customers ADSL greatly increases the signal carrying capacity of copper telephone lines for faster downloads and more reliable connectivity without interfering with regular telephone services ADSL devices make it possible to enjoy benefits such as high speed Internet access without experiencing any loss of quality or disruption of voice fax telephone capabilities ADSL provides a dedicated service over a single telephone line operating at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 640 Kbps upstream depending on local telephone line conditions A secure point to point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service provider D Link ADSL devices incorporate the recommendations of the ADSL Forum regarding framing data format and upper layer protocols Hardware Installation The DSL G604T functions on three separate networks a wired Ethernet LAN a wireless LAN and a wired ADSL WAN Placement of the Router must take into account the fact that it is connected to these three networks with three types of media Ethernet cables connect the Router to computers and network devices and the ADSL line connects it to a wall
38. ach IP device or to be more precise each IP capable port or interface connected directly to that network The network portion of an IP address will be referred to in this manual as a network number the host portion will be referred to as a host number To connect to the Internet or to any private IP network that uses an Internet assigned network number you must obtain a registered IP network number from an Internet authorized network information center In many countries you must apply through a government agency however they can usually be obtained from your Internet Service Provider ISP If your organization s networks are and will always remain a closed system with no connection to the Internet or to any other IP network you can choose your own network numbers as long as they conform to the above rules If your networks are isolated from the Internet e g only between your two branch offices you can assign any IP Addresses to hosts without problems However the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority IANA has reserved the following three blocks of IP Addresses specifically for private stub networks e meoo 123125525 It is recommended that you choose private network IP Addresses from the above list For more information on address assignment refer to RFC 1597 Address Allocation for Private Internets and RFC 1466 Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space Subnet Mask In the absence of subnetworks standard TC
39. ain access to the network PPPoA PPP over ATM as described in RFC 2364 is a method of using PPP on an ATM network ATM is used for many types of telecommunications services including ADSL To configure the WAN connection for PPPoA perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose ADSL Router Advanced __ Tools Status Help PPPoA Connection Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type PPPoA i Options NAT Firewall DHCP Configuration PPP Settings PVC Settings Encapsulation LLC O vc VPI 8 Management IP Username username VCI 135 Password sooo QoS UBR Idle Timeout min PCR bps Keep Alive 10 min SCR bps Modem Setup MAX Fail 10 times MRU 1500 bytes New Connection Set Route v Debug O 0 8 Logout Apply Delete Cancel Figure 3 9 PPPoA Connection 1 Setup menu To configure the default connection type PPPoA for Connection 1 follow the steps listed below To change the connection type of Connection 1 to an alternative type follow the instructions according to the desired type as described below in Change the Connection Type 1 Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the PPPoA Connection Setup menu pictured in the example above Type in a Name for the connection or use the default name WAN PPPoA in the space provided Under Options enable
40. all it 1 2 3 4 8 In the Windows NT task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols If the list includes TCP IP then the protocol has already been enabled Skip to Configure IP Information If TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Add In the Select Network Protocol dialog box select TCP IP and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files After all files are installed a window displays to inform you that a TCP IP service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information Click Yes to continue and then click OK if prompted to restart your computer Configure Windows NT 4 0 for DHCP Open the Control Panel window and then double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab In the Protocols tab select TCP IP and then click Properties In the Microsoft TCP IP Properties dialog box click the Obtain an IP address automatically option Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes and then close the Control Panel Access the Configuration Manager Now that your computer s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Rout
41. arding except access control will deny specific functions to client IP addresses There are pre configured rules for specific functions that may be blocked or you can block specific UDP or TCP ports Access control operates for specific IP addresses across all WAN connections If you are using more than one WAN connection a single set of access rules is maintained for each controlled IP address that operates on all WAN connections A In order to use Port Access Control Firewall support must be enabled See Note Enable Disable NAT and Firewall in the Advanced Security menu D Lin earn eee rete ADSL Router Home Setup Tools Status Help Access Control Lanip 192 168 111 SS Port Forwarding Traffic Type Any Category Available Rules Applied Rules Alien vs Predator O Cames Asheron s Call O VPN Dark Rein 2 Adonio posar oce Sd Doom Apps Dune 2000 Direct 7 8 Games EliteForce O User EverQuest Fighter Ace Il Multicast Ooue Apply Cancel Lan Clients Servers Bridge Filters Figure 4 7 Access Control menu Remember if the client IP address you want does not appear listed in the LAN IP pull down menu click on the New IP button to go to the LAN Clients menu To block all traffic from the WAN port to a specific IP address select the LAN IP address to block and click to check the Traffic Type __ Any selection box then click the Apply button This will block all t
42. as the previously discussed PPPoA and both menus are nearly identical It may be worthwhile for the user to change the default name of Connection 1 to something that states what connection type is being used for example WAN PPPoA the name used in the example below Notice the VPI and VCI values are included in the name It is not functionally necessary to change the name of the connection this is done merely to provide descriptive reference ADSL Router _Advanced _ Tools Status __ Help PPPoE Connection Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type PPPoE Options V NAT Firewall PPP Settings PVC Settings Username username VPI 8 Management IP Password eeee vCl 35 WAN Setup Idle Timeout min QoS UBR Keep Alive 10 min PCR bps MAX Fail 10 times SCR bps MRU 1492 bytes Set Route v New Connection Enforce MRU Debug O 0 O Apply Delete Cancel Modem Setup Logout Figure 3 10 Setup Configure Connection 1 for PPPoE To configure Connection for PPPoE follow the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose 1 Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the default PPPoA Connection Setup configuration menu Select PPPoE from the Type pull down menu The menu will blink momentarily Type in a Name for the connection or use the default name in the space provided
43. ass through for any WAN connection select the connection and click the Enable IGMP Multicast box to select the option then click the Apply button Remember to save the configuration changes Static Routing Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway e Home Setup Tools Status Help UPnP Static Routing Choose a connection WAN_PPPoA Port Forwarding New Destination IP Mask 255 255 255 0 Access Control Gateway Metric Lan Clients Connection Destination Gateway Metric Delete Bridge Filters Multicast O O Apply Cancel Figure 4 11 Static Routing menu To add a static route choose a connection from the pull down menu and then enter a New Destination IP address subnet Mask Gateway IP address and Metric value Click Apply to enter the new static route in the table below The route becomes active immediately upon creation To remove a static route from the table in the bottom half of the window choose to Delete it from the table and click the Apply button Remember to save the configuration changes Dynamic Routing The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices It also supports use of password protection which requires password verification for RIP requests Use the Dynamic Rou
44. atible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies ITU G 992 1 G DMT compliant ITU G 992 2 G lite Splitterless ADSL compliant ITU T Rec 1 361 compliant RFC 791 Internet Protocol compliant RFC 792 UDP compliant RFC 826 Address Resolution Protocol compliant ARP compliant RFC 1058 Routing Information Protocol RIP compliant RFC 1334 PPP Authentication Protocol compliant RFC 1389 Routing Information Protocol 2 RIP2 compliant RFC 1483 IP over AALS Bridged Ethernet over AALS compliant RFC 1557 Classical IP over ATM IPoA compliant RFC 1661 Point to Point Protocol PPP compliant RFC 1877 Automatic IP assignment compliant RFC 1994 Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol compliant Supports RFC 2131 and RFC 2132 DHCP functions including automatic assignment of IP address use of subnet mask and default gateway and provision of DNS server address for all hosts RFC 2364 PPP over ATM compliant PPPoA compliant RFC 2516 PPP over Ethernet compliant PPPoE compliant RFC 2684 Bridged Routed Ethernet over ATM compliant IEEE 802 3 compliant IEEE 802 3u compliant IEEE 802 1d compliant IEEE 802 3x compliant Embedded web server support Supports Dynamic Learning Supports Static Routing Supports NAPT for up to 4096 connections Supports DHCP for up to 253 hot connections Supports IGMP Supports DVMRP Supports ATM Forum UNI 3 1 4 0 Supports ATM VCC Virtual Channel Circuit for up to eig
45. b uses the 2 4 GHz band upgrading to an 802 11a network means either scrapping 802 11b gear or buying even pricier hardware that can support both standards But 802 11g promises the same speed as 802 11a and the ability to coexist with 802 11b equipment on one network since it too uses the 2 4 GHz band 802 11g is an extension to 802 11b the basis of many wireless LANs in existence today 802 11g will broaden 802 11b s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2 4 GHz band using OFDM orthogonal frequency division multiplexing technology Because of backward compatibility an 802 11b radio card will interface directly with an 802 11g access point and vice versa at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range You should be able to upgrade the newer 802 11b access points to be 802 11g compliant via relatively easy firmware upgrades Similar to 802 11b 802 11g operates in the 2 4GHz band and the transmitted signal uses approximately 30MHz which is one third of the band This limits the number of non overlapping 802 11g access points to three which is the same as 802 1 1b Wireless LAN Basics Some basic understanding of 802 11b wireless technology and terminology is useful when you are setting up the Router or any wireless access point If you are not familiar with wireless networks please take a few minutes to learn the basics Radio Transmission WLAN devices use electromagnetic waves within a broad unlicensed range of the radio spectrum to transmit an
46. btain the latest version of the DSL G604T firmware by logging onto the D Link web site at www dlink com Save the latest firmware version to a file on your computer or an accessible TFTP server Home Setup Advanced Tools ERRARE Update Gateway Firmware There may be new firmware for your ADSL Modem to improve functionality and performance To upgrade the firmware locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse button Once Remote Log you have found the file to be used click the Update Gateway button below to start the firmware upgrade Current Firmware Version V0 00B01T02 EU 2004 01 06 ar aeaa Select a Firmware image file Browse Update Gateway Note The system will be restarted after the gateway firmware is successfully updated You need to Ping Test reconnect again to configure your setup Modem Test Configuration Backup amp Restore Back Up Logout Select a Configuration file Restore Note The system has to be restarted after the configuration is restored Status Figure 4 17 Tools Update Gateway window To upgrade firmware type in the name and path of the file in the Select a Firmware image file space or click on the Browse button to search for the file Click the Update Gateway button to begin copying the file The file will load and restart automatically Use the Configuration Backup amp Restore features to store current settings to a file on your computer or to load previously sav
47. connections DHCP Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns al LAN IP settings to each host on your network This eliminates the need to reconfigure every host whenever changes in network topology occur Network Address Translation NAT For small office environments the DSL G604T allows multiple users on the LAN to access the Internet concurrently through a single Internet account This provides Internet access to everyone in the office for the price of a single user NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global and visible IP address NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN to LAN connection TCP IP Transfer Control Protocol Internet Protocol The DSL G604T supports TCP IP protocol the language used for the Internet It is compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors RIP 1 RIP 2 The DSL G604T supports both RIP 1 and RIP 2 exchanges with other routers Using both versions lets the Router to communicate with all RIP enabled devices Static Routing This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never age out If you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN for example to another router or a server or outside your network to a ISP defin
48. d receive radio signals When a wireless access point is present it becomes a base station for the WLAN nodes in its broadcast range WLAN nodes transmit digital data using FM frequency modulation radio signals WLAN devices generate a carrier wave and modulate this signal using various techniques In this way digital data can then be superimposed onto the carrier signal This radio signal carries data to WLAN devices within range of the transmitting device The antennae of WLAN devices listen for and receive the signal The signal is demodulated and the transmitted data extracted The transmission method used by the access point is called Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and operates in a range of the radio spectrum between 2 4GHz and 2 5GHz for transmission DSSS is the preferred method used on many 802 11b and 802 11g devices Range Range should not be a problem in most homes or small offices If you experience low or no signal strength in some areas consider positioning the Router in a location between the WLAN devices that maintains a roughly equal straight line distance to all devices that need to access the Router through the wireless interface Adding more 802 11b access points to rooms where the signal is weak can improve signal strength Read the section about placement of the Router titled Location in the next chapter Hardware Installation for more information SSID Wireless networks use an SSID Service Set Identifier to a
49. devrait prendre les mesures ad quates Attenzione Il presente prodotto appartiene alla classe A Se utilizzato in ambiente domestico il prodotto pu causare interferenze radio nel cui caso possibile che utente debba assumere provvedimenti adeguati TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS USER S GUIDE BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS PACKING LIST INTRODUCTION Router Description and Operation Standards Compatibility and Compliance Packing List Front Panel Display Rear Panel Connections Introduction to 802 11b Wireless 802 11g Wireless Wireless LAN Basics ADSL Technology HARDWARE INSTALLATION Location Power on Router Factory Reset Button Network Connections Power On Router Factory Reset Button BASIC ROUTER CONFIGURATION Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer Access the Configuration Manager Login to Home Page Configure the Router Setup Menu Wireless Settings Wireless Security Configure Connection 1 for PPPoA Change the Connection Type Configure Connection for PPPoE Configure Connection for Bridge Configure Connection for Static IP for WAN Configure Connection for DHCP for WAN Configure Connection for CLIP Create a New Connection DHCP Configuration for LAN Enable DHCP Relay Management IP Port Forwarding Access Control Advanced Security Bridge Filters Multicast Pass through Static Routing Dynamic Routing Wireless Management Multiple Virtual Connec
50. e Status LED should light solid green and begin to blink after a few seconds If the Ethernet port is connected to a working device check the Ethernet Link Act LED indicators to make sure the connection is valid The Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds If this is the first time installing the device some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a connection Factory Reset Button The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by depressing the reset button for a few seconds while the device is powered on Use a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the reset button Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user account information and LAN IP settings The factory default IP address of the Router is 192 168 1 1 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 the default management Username is admin and the default Password is admin Network Connections Network connections are provided through the ADSL port and the four Ethernet ports on the back of the Router See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle Plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port RJ 11 receptacle on the rear panel of the Rout
51. e Web IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP Net Mask 255 255 255 255 Remote Telnet IP Address 0 0 0 0 IP Net Mask 255 255 255 255 Allow Incoming ICMP Ping O O Apply Cancel Figure 4 8 Advanced Security menu Follow the instructions below to set up the Advanced Security features To enable ICMP Ping packets from the WAN click to check the Allow Incoming ICMP Ping selection box and click the Apply button The ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol Ping packet is used to test connectivity of IP devices Keep in mind that when this is enabled the Router may be vulnerable to denial of service type attacks Enable Disable NAT and Firewall NAT and basic Firewall protection can be enabled or disabled for any WAN connection These may also be enabled or disabled when configuring the WAN connection for any connection type except Bridge connections By default they are enabled for WAN connections except Bridge connections when they are first set up Firewall protection includes the previously discussed Port Forwarding and Access Control Therefore this must be enabled to use these features To enable NAT and Firewall protection for any WAN connection including Bridge type connections check the Enable NAT and Firewall Services selection box and click the Apply button Be sure to save the changes in the System Commands menu or the settings will be lost To disable NAT and Firewall Services deselect it and click the Apply button
52. e for setup and management The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software including Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows XP Web Browser Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management software The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Opera Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 0 Netscape Navigator version 4 7 or later versions The web browser must have JavaScript enabled JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers Make sure JavaScript has not been DSL G604T DSL Router User s Guide disabled by other software such as virus protection or web user security packages that may be running on your computer Ethernet Port NIC Adapter Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet port as well Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed Likewise most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equipment If your computer does not have an Ethernet port you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router If you must install an adapter follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet
53. e hyperlink or menu button to view the desired menu User Management It is a good idea to change the management user information used for the Router before or immediately after establishing a link to the WAN ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Status Help User Management User Management is used to change your User Name or Password User Name Jnewusername Password p Update Gateway P Confirm Password p Ping Test Idle Timeout jao minute s O 8 Apply Cancel Remote Log Modem Test Logout Figure 4 14 User Management menu To change the user name and password used for management access to the Router 1 2 3 4 5 Type the current User Name in the entry field provided Type in the new Password in the entry field provided Type in the new password again in the Confirm Password field If desired change the Idle Timeout value Click Apply System Commands The System Commands are used to save settings to non volatile memory to reboot the Router and to restore factory default settings to the Router amp tp Home Setup Advanced System Commands System Commands allow you to carry out basic system actions Press the button to execute a command Save All Press this button in order to permanently save the Remote Log current configuration of the Gateway If you do re start the system without saving your configuration the Gateway will revert back to the previously saved configuration Jser
54. ection status information DHCP Clients This window displays the status of all current DHCP clients ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Lele hy MAC Address IP Address Host Name Lease Time ii aain 00 50 80 36 89 48 192 168 1 11 LUKE Modem Status Product Info System Log Logout Figure 4 23 DHCP Clients window Modem Status This window displays DSL statistics and various modem status data ADSL Router e Setup Advanced Tools Modem Status Connection Status Disconnected Upstream Rate Kbps 0 Downstream Rate Kbps US Margin DS Margin Modulation LOS Errors DS Line Attenuation US Line Attenuation Product Info Path Mode Interleaved Network Sta DHC System Log DSL Statistics Near End F4 Loop Back Count Near End F5 Loop Back Count Logout Figure 4 24 Modem Status window Product Information This window displays product information including hardware and firmware versions me Setup Ad Network Statistics Product Information Product Information sila a ii Model Number DSL G604T HW Revision Unknown Serial Number none Ethernet MAC 00 05 5d 9 29 21 DSL MAC NIA Modem Status AP MAC 00 50 ba 48 89 00 Software Versions Gateway V0 00B01702 EU 2004 01 06 ATM Driver 4 01 00 00 DSL HAL 1 01 00 00 System Log DSL Datapumps 1 01 00 00 Annex A SAR HAL 01 06 06 PDSP Firmware 0 49 Logout Wireless Firmware 0 3 16 4 Wireless APDK 5 5 8 Wireless Driver 2 Boot Loader 0 22 02 DHCP Clients
55. ectto Save the current configuration Restart the gateway and Restore to factory defaults Remote Log Select to setup Remote Log Information User Managment Select to configure User name and password Update Gateway Update Gateway Select to upgrade the Gateway Firmware Ping Test Ping Test Select to run a Ping Test Modem Test Modem Test Select to Check whether the Modem with a specific Connection is properly connected to the Network Logout Figure 3 20 Router Tools Menus Click on the Tools tab to access the System Commands menu link then click the System Commands link to see the menu pictured below Home Setup Advanced System Commands System Commands allow you to carry out basic system actions Press the button to execute a command Save All Press this button in order to permanently save the current configuration of the Gateway If you do re start the system without saving your configuration the Gateway will revert back to the previously saved configuration Restar Use this button to re start the system If you have not Update Gateway saved your configurations the Gateway will revert back to the previously saved configuration upon re starting NOTE Connectivity to the unit will be lost You Ping Test can reconnect after the unit reboots Modem Test Restart AP Use this button to restart the Wireless Access Point It a is important to Restart Access Point any time you change your Wireless settings Logout
56. ed configuration files on the device To save the current settings to a configuration file on your computer type in the full name and path in the Select a Configuration file space or click on the Browse button to search for the file Click the Back Up button to initiate this action To load a saved configuration file from the computer type in the full name and path in the Select a Configuration file space or click on the Browse button to search for the file Click the Restore button to initiate this action Ping Test The Ping Test menu allows you to ping any IP address from the Router to test connectivity to the address ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Status Help System Commands Ping Test Ping Testis used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Remote Log Enter IP Address to ping 192 1 68 1 1 Jer Management Packet Size e4 bytes Number of Echo requests 3 192 168 1 1 192 168 1 1 64 data bytes 72 bytes from 192 168 1 1 icmp_seq 0 ttl 255 Logout time 0 0 ms 72 bytes from 192 168 1 1 icmp_seq 1 ttl 255 time 0 0 ms 72 bytes from 192 168 1 1 icmp_seq 2 tt 255 time 0 0 ms 192 168 1 1 ping statistics Update Gateway Modem Test PING Figure 4 18 Tools Ping Test window To Ping a device first enter the IP address of the device that you wish to Ping into the first field the Packet Size in bytes in the second field and finally enter the n
57. ed default gateway for instance Default Routing This allows you to choose a default path for incoming data packets for which the destination address is unknown This is particularly useful when if the Router functions as the sole connection to the Internet ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode The DSL G604T supports Bridged Ethernet over ATM RFC1483 IP over ATM RFC1577 and PPP over ATM RFC 2364 Precise ATM Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping is a method of controlling the flow rate of ATM data cells This function helps to establish the Quality of Service for ATM data transfer G hs Auto handshake This allows the Router to automatically choose either the G lite or G dmt ADSL connection standards High Performance Very high rates of data transfer are possible with the Router Up to eight Mbps downstream bit rate using the G dmt Full Network Management The DSL G604T incorporates SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol support for web based management and text based network management via an RS 232 or Telnet connection Telnet Connection The Telnet enables a network manager to access the Router s management software remotely Easy Installation The DSL G604T uses a web based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy set up Any common web browser software can be used to manage the Router Standards Compatibility and Compliance The DSL G604T complies with or is comp
58. ed network components If the list includes Internet Protocol TCP IP then the protocol has already been enabled Skip ahead to Configure Windows ME for DHOP If Internet Protocol TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Add In the Select Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and then click Add Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files 10 If prompted click OK to restart your computer with the new settings Configure Windows ME for DHCP 3 4 5 In the Control Panel double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Network icon and then select Properties In the Network Properties dialog box select TCP IP and then click Properties In the TCP IP Settings dialog box click the Obtain and IP address automatically option Double click OK twice to confirm and save your changes and then close the Control Panel Your computer is now ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows 95 and Windows 98 First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 In the Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network icon The Ne
59. er you can access the configuration software Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings In Windows Internet Explorer you can check if a proxy server is enabled using the following procedure oe 1 In Windows click on the Start button go to Settings and choose Control Panel r 2 In the Control Panel window double click on the Internet Options icon Note 3 Click the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button 4 Verify that the Use proxy server option is NOT checked If it is checked click in the checked box to deselect the option and click OK Alternatively you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull down menu in Internet Explorer To use the web based management software launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the Router Type in http followed by the default IP address 192 168 1 1 in the address bar of the browser The URL in the address bar should read http 192 168 1 1 Login to Home Page A new window will appear and you will be prompted for a user name and password to access the web based manager ADSL Router Setup Advanced __ Tools Status Help Login Please log in to continue Login Name admin Password Figure 3 1 Home Login window Use the default user name admin and password admin for first time setup You should change the web based manager access user name a
60. er and insert the other end into the RJ 11 wall socket If you are using a low pass filter device follow the instructions included with the device or given to you by your service provider The ADSL connection represents the WAN interface the connection to the Internet It is the physical link to the service provider s network backbone and ultimately to the Internet Connect Router to Ethernet The Router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the 10 100 BASE TX Ethernet port on the rear panel Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps only When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds between 0 100Mbps be sure that the device has auto negotiation NWay enabled for the connecting port Use standard twisted pair cable with RJ 45 connectors The RJ 45 port on the Router is a crossed port MDI X Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection When connecting the Router directly to a PC or server use a normal straight through cable You should use a crossed cable when connecting the Router to a normal MDI X port on a switch or hub Use a normal straight through cable when connecting it to an uplink MDI ID port on a hub or switch The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to
61. ess of the Router can be changed to suit the requirements of your LAN Remember if you are using DHCP from the Router the IP address must be consistent with the DHCP IP settings D Link Da eaae a u ADSL Router Advanced Tools Status Help Wireless Wireless Management IP LAN Setup Ifthis address or setting is changed you will need to know the new IP address to be able to use your Web Browser for accessing your Web Pages OHCP Configuration IP Address 192 168 1 1 NetMask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Modem Setup Hostname mygateway New Connection Domainname lar Connection 1 v x Apply Cancel Logout Figure 3 19 Configure Management IP Change IP settings as desired and click the Apply button to change the DHCP Relay settings You may also provide a Host name and Domain name if necessary for your LAN Remember to Save All in the Tools System Commands menu Save Configuration Changes Any changes made to the Router s configuration must be saved to non volitile memory or they will be lost if the Router is restarted or powered off When you are finished making changes to the Router settings follow the instructions here to save the new settings D Link Building Networks for People Home Setup Advanced Tools The Tools section allows you to save the configuration restart the gateway update the gateway firmware setup user and remote log information and run Ping and Modem tests System Commands Sel
62. ettings must be defined so the network interface used by each workstation can be identified by the Router and vice versa For detailed information about configuring your workstations IP settings consult the user s guide included with the operating system or the network interface card NIC 1 In Windows 95 98 click on the Start button go to Settings and choose Control Panel In the window that opens double click on the Network icon Under the Configuration tab select the TCP IP component and click Properties Choose the Specify an IP address option and edit the address settings accordingly Consult the table below for IP settings on a Class C network Using Default IP without DHCP Host IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Router fizia 2ssassasso O IP Setup Example 1 Please note that when using the default IP address as in the above example the first three numbers in the IP address must always be the same with only the fourth number changing The first three numbers define the network IP address all machines must belong to the same IP network while the last number denotes the host IP address each computer must have a unique address to distinguish it on the network The IP address scheme used in Example 1 can be used for any LAN that requires up to 253 separate IP addresses excluding the 74 Router Notice that the subnet mask is the same for all machines and the default gateway address is the LAN IP address of
63. f unassigned IP addresses This IP address must be consistent with the Management IP address of the Router Normally the Start IP address is one greater than the Management IP address Type in the last address of the contiguous IP address range to be used by the Router for DHCP function Up to 253 consecutive IP addresses may be used for the pool Lease Time This specifies the amount of time in seconds a client can lease an IP address from the dynamically allocated IP pool Click the Apply button to make the changes to the DHCP settings Remember to Save All in the Tools System Commands menu Enable DHCP Relay Some service providers provide DHCP service for private networks from their own servers To enable DHCP service form outside your LAN select the DHCP Relay option and type in the server IP address in the Relay IP field Wireless LAN Setup Management IP Modem Setup New Connection Connection 1 Logout ADSL Router Home Advanced Tools Status Help DHCP Configuration The device can be setup as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN network Seere StartiP 192 168 1 2 End IP 192 168 1 254 Lease Time 3600 Seconds Relay On Relay IP o oo Server and Relay Off O O Apply Cancel Figure 3 18 Configure DHCP Relay Service Click the Apply button to change the DHCP Relay settings Remember to Save All in the Tools System Commands menu Management IP The IP addr
64. he Setup window will appear Setup Menu The Setup window offers links to menus to configure settings for the LAN Local Area Network and for the WAN Wide Area Network setup The first menu you see when clicking the Setup tab or the Go to setup wizard hyperlink is the Setup menu Now you are ready to configure the settings needed for the WAN connection All the information you need to make the changes needed for a functioning WAN connection should have been provided to you by your ISP or network service provider ADSL Router Home Advanced Tools Status Help Setup The Setup section allows you to add new connections and modify existing connection parameters Wireless Setup Selectto configure wireless settings for the AP Access Point Wireless Settings Portion LAN Setup DHCP Configuration Selectto setup DHCP Server Relay seal Management IP Select to configure Management IP Address WAN Setup sia Modem Setup Select to setup your modem New Connection Select to Configure a new connection Connection 1 Connection 1 WAN_PPPoA Logout Figure 3 3 Opening Setup window If you are not instructed to change the modulation type click the Wireless button or hyperlink to configure the wireless settings Skip ahead to Configure Connection below to configure a PPPoA connection type Detailed instructions follow on how to configure other connection types If you are instructed to change the method of modulation used for ADSL c
65. he Product Information and Software Versions Product Info System Log View the Lag messages System Log Logout Figure 4 20 Status display links Click the hyperlink or menu button for the desired Status window Network Statistics ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Tools Ethernet Network Status Connection Status DHCP Clients Modem Status Product Info System Log Logout Choose the desired interface at the top of the window and then click Refresh to view Ethernet network statistics Choose an interface to view your network status Ethernet Transmit Receive ODSsL Good Tx Frames Good Tx Broadcast Frames Good Tx Multicast Frames Tx Total Bytes Collisions Error Frames Carrier Sense Errors Good Rx Frames Good Rx Broadcast Frames Good Tx Multicast Frames Rx Total Bytes CRC Errors Undersized Frames Overruns OWireless 9895 256 28 2606938 0 0 0 10481 1491 68 1207793 0 0 0 Figure 4 21 Network Statistics window Connection Status ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Tools Network Statistics Connection Status LAN MAC Address 00 05 5d 9 29 21 IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Running DHCP Clients Modem Status WAN Product Info Disconnect Action Description Type IP State Online Resin System Log Connection 1 pppoa NIA Not Connected NA Logout Figure 4 22 Connection Status window Click Refresh to view conn
66. he Status tab and then the Connection Status button Look under WAN to view the State of Connection 1 it should read Connected If the WAN connection state does not appear to Connected after a few minutes go back to the Connection 1 Setup menu check the settings and make sure they are correct Configure Connection 1 for Bridge Bridge means a pure bridged connection with no IP address assigned to the Router This connection method makes the Router act as a bridge and just passes packets across the DSL port When the device is used in this manner it is necessary to install additional connection software on any computer or server used to access the Internet ADSL Router e Home Advanced Tools Status Help Wireless Bridged Connection Setup LAN Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type Bridge Bridge Settings PVC Settings Encapsulation LLC O VC VPI 8 VCI 35 Management IP QoS UBR PCR bps WAN Setup SCR bps Modem Setup v T x Apply Delete Cancel New Connection Figure 3 11 Setup Configure Connection 1 for Bridge To configure the WAN connection for Bridge perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose 1 Click the Connection 1 button under WAN Setup to view the default PPPoA Connection Setup configuration menu Select Bridge from the Type pull down menu This action will change the menu s
67. hosts Class B is for networks that have 256 to 65534 hosts Class C is for networks with less than 256 hosts 76 IP Network Classes Maximum Number Network Addresses Host Maximum Number of of Networks in Portion in Parenthesis Hosts per Network 4 0 0 0 to 126 0 0 0 16 777 214 128 1 0 0 to 191 254 0 0 65 534 2 097 150 192 0 1 0 to 223 255 254 0 Note All network addresses outside of these ranges Class D and E are either reserved or set aside for experimental networks or multicasting When an IP address s host portion contains only zero s the address identifies a network and not a host No physical device may be given such an address The network portion must start with a value from to 126 or from 128 to 223 Any other value s in the network portion may be from 0 to 255 except that in class B the network addresses 128 0 0 0 and 191 255 0 0 are reserved and in class C the network addresses 192 0 0 0 and 223 255 255 0 are reserved The value s in the host portion of a physical device s IP address can be in the range of 0 through 255 as long as this portion is not all 0 or all 255 Values outside the range of 0 to 255 can never appear in an IP address 0 to 255 is the full range of integer values that can be expressed with eight bits The network portion must be the same for all the IP devices on a discrete physical network a single Ethernet LAN for example or a WAN link The host portion must be different for e
68. ht sessions Supports TELNET and TFTP Supports back pressure for half duplex Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items Make sure that you have the items listed here 1 One DSL G604T 802 11g Wireless ADSL Ethernet Router One screw on antenna One CD ROM containing the User s Guide One twisted pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection One straight through Ethernet cable One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service One Quick Installation Guide Front Panel Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel The LED indicators on the front panel include the Power Status ADSL Link Act and WLAN 1 4 Link Act indicators The ADSL and Ethernet indicators monitor link status and activity Link Act Hi Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on When the device is powered D Link off this remains dark DSL G604T Lights steady green during power on self test POST Once the connection status has been settled the light will blink green If the indicator lights steady green after the POST the system has failed and the device should be rebooted Status Power Steady green light indicates a valid ADSL connection This will light after the ADSL Sl ADSL Link Act negotiation process has been settled A blinking green light indicates activity on the WAN ADSL interface a A solid green light indicates a val
69. id link on LAN startup These lights blink when there is 1 4 Link Act activity currently passing through the Ethernet port Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel Connect the power adapter here to power on the Router Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values in the next chapter for instructions on using the reset button ADSL port connect ADSL cable here Ethernet ports connect Ethernet cable here Factory Reset button 2 connects here 2A L Power cord fo 12V ACA a oe fe mae The Router may be rebooted by disconnecting and then reconnecting the power Introduction to 802 11b Wireless The IEEE 802 11b standard is the most widely used standard for wireless LANs today A wireless LAN WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits data using radio signals instead of cables WLAN technology is commonly used on home small office and large corporate networks WLAN devices have a high degree of mobility and flexibility that allow networks to be quickly set up or dismantled and allow them to roam freely throughout the network Wireless LAN users can use the same netw
70. lick the Modem Setup button or Modem Setup hyperlink and select the Modulation Type used for the connection Skip ahead to the next page for an example of the Modem Setup menu Then proceed to Configure Connection to configure a PPPoA conection or Change the Connection Type for other connection types Wireless Settings Click the Enable AP box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment SSID The SSID identifies members of Service Set Accept the default name or change it to something else Zf the default SSID is changed all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID Channel What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory environment Remember that all devices communicating with the device must use the same channel and use the same SSID Use the drop down menu to select the channel used for your 802 11g wireless LAN The wireless channel number is available from your Internet Service Provider ISP If network Security is not used click None then click Apply Important Note For initial configuration of the Router make sure that None is selected It is more important first to make sure that your wireless network is functioning properly ADSL Router Home Advanced Tools Status Help Wireless Settings These are the wireless settings for the AP Access Point Portion v Enable AP SSID G604T_WIRELESS Channel 6 B Management IP Security
71. line with the ADSL service Microfilters are easy to install in line devices which attach to the telephone cable between the telephone and wall jack Microfilters that install behind the wall plate are also available A typical in line microfilter installation is shown in the diagram below 7 Microfilter Phone Microfilter Installation Important Do not install the microfilter between the Modem and the telephone jack Microfilters are only intended for use with regular telephones Fax machines and other regular telephone devices Line Splitter If you are instructed to use a line splitter you must install the device between the Modem and the phone jack Use standard telephone cable with standard RJ 11 connectors The splitter has three RJ 11 ports used to connect to the wall jack the Modem and if desired a telephone or telephone device The connection ports are typically labeled as follows Line This port connects to the wall jack ADSL This port connects to the Modem Phone This port connects to a telephone or other telephone device The diagram below illustrates the proper use of the splitter 7 Splitter DSL G604T Line Splitter Installation
72. ll need to be reconfigured accordingly To perform a factory reset click the Restore button Since the IP settings will return to their default you will lose access to the Web Manager To use the Web Manager interface the LAN IP address will need to be reconfigured Remote Log Us the Remote Log menu to set up logging to servers or computers that are located outside the LAN or subnet of the Router ystem Commands Jzet Management satew Update Gateway Modem Test Logout ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Status Help Remote Log Settings Log Level Notice hs Select a logging destination None i Apply Cancel Log Level Add an IP Address Figure 4 16 Remote Log menu Select the Log Level from the pull down menu The levels available are Alert Critical Debug Error Info Notice Panic and Warning Type in the IP address of a receiver for the log message in the Add an IP Address field and click on the Add button Log message receivers that are added appear listed in the Select a logging destination pull down menu These may be used at any time for other types of log messages To remove a log message receiver from the list select it and click on the Remove button Click the Apply button when you have configured the log message receivers Remember to save the settings to non volatile memory Update Gateway Use the Update Gateway feature to load the latest firmware for the device You can o
73. llow wireless devices to roam within the range of the network Wireless devices that wish to communicate with each other must use the same SSID Several access points can be set up using the same SSID so that wireless stations can move from one location to another without losing connection to the wireless network The DSL G604T operates in Infrastructure mode It controls network access on the wireless interface in its broadcast area It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place The DSL G604T broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it Many wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points An access point in Infrastructure mode allows wireless devices to survey that network and select an access point with which to associate It is important to understand the difference between the SSID and a BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier or Preferred BSSID The Preferred BSSID is defined by wireless stations to designate an access point used for access to the wireless network The Preferred BSSID is the MAC address of the access point Therefore any wireless stations wireless clients that use the DSL G604T through the wireless interface must use its MAC address for the Preferred BSSID A wireless station that scans the network for available access points may present the user with
74. n Setup configuration menu Select DHCP from the Type pull down menu This action will change the menu so it offers different settings for configuration Type in a Name in the space provided WAN PPPoA is used in the above example If you are told to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values given to you by your service provider Many users will be able to use the default settings Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so If you are told to change these type in the values given to you by your service provider The Encapsulation values LLC SNAP and VC MUX are two different methods of encapsulating the PPP packet Contact your ISP to make sure which encapsulation is being supported Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information The web browser will briefly go blank You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1 It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and restart the Router To save the changes made to Connection 1 click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu 32 10 Check the WAN connection status Click the Status tab and then the Connection Status button Look under WAN to view
75. n2k_xpmi20 Windows XP Professional O Turn Off Computer T http 19 In the Network Connections window right click on LAN Local Area Properties Network Connections File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Advanced Help ch amp Search E Folders E Address Network Connections A LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks Create a new connection Set up a home or small office network Disable this network Bridge Connections device Repair this connection Create Shortcut Delete Rename this connection view status of this Rename connection Change settings of this connection Properties Other Places G Control Panel My Network Places H My Documents 5 My Computer Details A Local Area Connection 3 LAN or High Speed Internet 3 In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP under This connection uses the following items by clicking on it once Click on the Properties button 4 Local Area Connection 3 Properties wales General Authentication Advanced Connect using S9 Intel R PRO 100 YE Network Connection This connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks amp QoS Packet Scheduler d Internet Protocol TCPAP Uninstall Properties Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide
76. nd password once you have verified that a connection can be established The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the Modem to access the web based manger b Do not confuse the user name and password used to access the web based manager with the ADSL account user name and password needed for PPP connections to Note access the service provider s network Configure the Router The first page that appears after you successfully login displays information about the Router and its connection status Tabs across the top of the screen show other available menus Setup Advanced Tools Status and Help ADSL Router e Setup Advanced _ _ Tools Status Help Status Information System Uptime 0 hour s 6 minute s DSL Status Disconnected 0 Kbps Upstream 0 Kbps Downstream DSL Speed LAN IP Address 192 168 1 1 Ethernet Connected USB Disconnected DHCP Server Running Software Version V0 008017T15 EU 2003 12 17 Go to setup wizard Figure 3 2 Home Status Information window When the Router is used to provide Internet access it actually must first access your service provider s network that is it must communicate with computers and other routers owned by your service provider These computers and routers then provide access to the Internet The Router must be configured to communicate with the systems that give it access to the larger network Click either the Setup tab or the Go to setup wizard hyperlink t
77. o it offers fewer settings for configuration Type in a Name in the space provided WAN PPPoA is used in the above example If you are told to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values given to you by your service provider Many users will be able to use the default settings Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so If you are told to change these type in the values given to you by your service provider The Encapsulation values LLC SNAP and VC MUX are two different methods of encapsulating the PPP packet Contact your ISP to make sure which encapsulation is being supported Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information The web browser will briefly go blank You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1 It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and restart the Router To save the changes made to Connection 1 click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu Check the WAN connection status Click the Status tab and then the Connection Status button Look under WAN to view the State of Connection 1 it should read N A If the WAN connection state does not appear to Connected after a
78. o the client The Available Rules can be applied to a single client IP address That is it is not possible to use an applied rule for multiple IP addresses on the LAN To set up custom TCP or UDP access control rules follow these steps 1 Select the User category and click the Add button located below the Available Rules list In the new menu that appears type a Rule Name in the space provided Select the port Protocol from the pull down menu you may select TCP UDP or both TCP UDP Configure a range of ports for forwarding Type the lowest numbered port in the range in the Port Start space Type the highest numbered port in the Port End space For a single port just enter the same number in both spaces Type a number for the Port Map in the space provided Click the Apply button to create the new rule The new rule will appear listed in the table of custom port control rules Advanced Security Use the Advanced Security features of the Router to globally enable or disable NAT and Firewall protection for any WAN connection enable or disable DMZ IP addresses enable or disable remote Telnet or web management from specified IP addresses and enable disable ICMP ping packets from the WAN ADSL Router Home Setup Tools Status Help Advanced Security Settings Enable Firewall and NAT Service Select your WAN Connection WAN_PPPoA Enable DMZ Selecta LAN IP Address 492 1681411 kau Remot
79. on of the Router its associated technologies and a list of Router features Router Description and Operation The DSL G604T ADSL Router is designed to provide a simple cost effective and secure ADSL Internet connection for wired Ethernet and wireless 802 11g stations on your network The DSL G604T combines high speed ADSL connection technology TCP IP routing and 802 11g wireless connectivity in one compact unit The Router is easy to install and use The DSL G604T connects to an Ethernet LAN via wireless and a standard Ethernet 10 100 BASE T interface using RJ 45 connectors The ADSL connection is made using ordinary twisted pair telephone line with standard RJ 11 connectors This arrangement allows wired and wireless workstations to share network resources and connect to the Internet using a single WAN interface and IP address The Router supports transparent bridging or it can be used for IP packet routing over the Internet Cost saving features of the Router such as NAT Network Address Translator and DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol improve efficiency and security The advanced security enhancements packet filtering and port redirection can help protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by malicious agents outside your network All the 802 11g wireless settings for the Router are entered on a single page in the web manager Security for the wireless interface comes in two forms WEP Encryption and MAC Address
80. ork applications used on an Ethernet LAN 802 11b adapter cards used on laptop and desktop computers support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards For most users there is no functional difference between a computer attached to a wired Ethernet LAN or a mobile 802 11b workstation except that hardware is not physically attached to the network For most networks however it may be desirable for mobile network devices to be able to link to the wired Ethernet LAN to use shared resources such as servers printers or an Internet connection The DSL G604T unites Ethernet and 802 11b wireless private networks with an Internet connection D Link Wireless LAN devices have earned a reputation for reliability flexibility and value D Link offers a full range of IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 1a WLAN products including 802 11b and 802 11a Wireless Adapter cards for notebook computers 802 11b and 802 11a Wireless PCI cards for desktop computers 802 11b and 802 11a Wireless Access Points Dual band 802 11b plus 802 11a Wireless Access Points 802 11b and 802 11a Wireless Home Gateways 802 11b and 802 11a Wireless ADSL Routers 802 119 Wireless Today s 11 megabits per second 802 11b wireless networks are fine for broadband Internet access which typically tops out at about 1 mbps but rather slow for large internal file transfers or streaming video However 54 mbps corporate oriented 802 11a is expensive and because its radio uses the 5 GHz band and 802 11
81. pplications Access Control Selectto configure Firewall to block your LAN PCs from can Cuents accessing the Internet Advanced Security Selectto configure Advanced Firewall amp NAT features such as DMZ and Remote Management LAN Clients Selectto configure LAN Clients Bridge Filters Multicast Bridge Filters Selectto setup Brigde Filters Multicast Selectto configure Multicast pass through for different connections Static Routing Static Routing Selectto configure Static routes Dynamic Routing Select to configure RIP Dynamic Routing Wireless Management Selectto configure Wireless Management Wireless Performance Selectto check the Wireless Performance Logout Figure 4 1 Advanced setup main menu UPnP UPnP supports zero configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices When enabled it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network obtain an IP address convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices DHCP and DNS service can also be used if available on the network UPnP also allows supported devices to leave a network automatically without adverse effects to the device or other devices on the network UPnP can be supported by diverse networking media including Ethernet 802 11g wireless Firewire phoneline and powerline networking Tools __ Status Help To enable UPnP check Enable UPnP and then select a connec
82. puter and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web based software built into the Router Use the web based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL account Installation Requirements In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory For some users only their account information Username and Password is required For others various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required You can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information This way you have a hard copy of all the information needed to setup the Router If it is necessary to reconfigure the device all the necessary information can be easily accessed Be sure to keep this information safe and private Low Pass Filters Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference A low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line These filters are easy to install passive devices that connect to the ADSL device and or telephone using standard telephone cable Ask your service provider for more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation Operating Systems The DSL G604T uses an HTML based web interfac
83. raffic from the WAN port to the specified client Remember to save the configuration changes Access Control pre configured rules are the same as for port forwarding Category Available Rules Games VPN Alien vs Predator Asheron s Call Dark Rein Delta Force Doom Dune DirectX Games EliteForce EverQuest Fighter Ace II Half Life Heretic Il Hexen II Kali Motorhead MSN Gaming Zone Myth The Fallen Lords Need for Speed Porsche Need for Speed 3 Outlaws Rainbow 6 Starcraft Tiberian Sun Ultima Unreal Tournament IPSec PPPTP Audio Video Net2Phone Netmeeting QuickTime Applications VNC Win2k Terminal PC Anywhere Netbios RemoteAnything Radmin LapLink Servers User CorbonCopy Gnutella Quake 2 Quake 3 Unreal Web FTP Telnet DNS LDAP NNTP SMTp POP 2 POP3 IMAP IRC Lotus Remote Use this to set up custom TCP UDP port rules To configure a new Access Control rule for any of the pre configured rules follow these steps 1 Select a LAN IP from the available client IP addresses listed in the pull down menu or create a New IP by clicking the button This brings up the LAN Client menu see above Select the Category of the rule you are creating The Available Rules for the category appear listed Highlight to select the Available Rule you want to apply Click on the Add gt button to place the rule in the Applied Rules list of port forwarding that are actively applied t
84. ress for the network Using Example 2 below the Router is assigned the base address 10 0 0 1 and the remaining addresses are assigned manually or using DHCP Alternative IP Assignment Computer 1 10 0 0 2 255 255 255 0 10 0 0 1 Computer 2 10 0 0 3 255 255 255 0 10 0 0 1 Computer 3 10 0 0 4 255 255 255 0 10 0 0 1 IP Setup Example 2 These two examples are only examples you can use to help you get started If you are interested in more advanced information on how to use IP addressing on a LAN there are numerous resources freely available on the Internet There are also many books and chapters of books on the subject of IP address assignment IP networking and the TCP IP protocol suite IP Concepts This appendix describes some basic IP concepts the TCP IP addressing scheme and shows how to assign IP Addresses When setting up the Router you must make sure it has a valid IP address Even if you will not use the WAN port ADSL port you should at the very least make sure the Ethernet LAN port is assigned a valid IP address This is required for telnet in band SNMP management and related functions such as trap handling and TFTP firmware download IP Addresses The Internet Protocol IP was designed for routing data between network sites all over the world and was later adapted for routing data between networks within any site often referred to as subnetworks or subnets IP includes a system by which
85. sed in the above example Under Options enable NAT and or Firewall by selecting the appropriate checkbox This option is not available for a Bridge connection Based upon the information your ISP provided enter the IP Address e g 168 128 1 1 the Subnet Mask e g 255 255 255 0 ARP Server e g 168 128 1 2 and the Default Gateway e g 168 128 1 1 If you are told to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values given to you by your service provider Many users will be able to use the default settings Leave the default QoS values if you are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information Do not change the PCR or SCR values unless you are required to do so If you are told to change these type in the values given to you by your service provider Click the Apply button when you have entered all the information The web browser will briefly go blank You are now finished changing setting for the primary WAN connection known as Connection 1 It is now necessary to save the changes you just made and restart the Router To save the changes made to Connection 1 click the Tools tab and then click on the System Commands button Click on the Save All button to store the configuration settings Click on Back button to return to the System Commands menu Check the WAN connection status Click the Status tab and then the Connection Status button Look under WAN to view the State of Connection 1 it should read N A If the W
86. see example below If at any time you want to change delete disconnect or connect this WAN connection click on the Connection 2 button 4 Save the new connection ADSL Router eS Wireless PPPoE Connection Setup LAN Setup Name j Type PPPoE Options NAT Firewall PPP Settings PVC Settings Username username VPI 0 Management IP Password ccce vel 0 QoS UBR PCR bps Idle Timeout min min Keep Alive 10 MAX Fail 10 ties SCR bps MRU 1492 bytes Set Route v Enforce MRU Debug EE o 0 O Apply Delete Cancel Modem Setup Logout Figure 3 15 Set up a New Connection Connection 2 New Connection Example 2 Create a New Bridge Connection You may create new connections to suit different purposes For example let s create a new Bridge connection used to connect directly to a server acting as a firewall and proxy 1 Click the New Connection button Select Bridge from the Type menu Configure the remaining settings including VPI and VCI as necessary Click the Apply button Notice that a new menu button Connection 3 appears under WAN Setup Remember to save any newly created connections using the Save All procedure in the Tools System Commands menu ADSL Router Home Advanced Tools Status Help Bridged Connection Setup Name WAN_PPPoA Type Bridge Bridge Settings PVC Settings DHCP Configuration Encapsulation LLC
87. tarcraft Tiberian Sun Ultima Unreal Tournament VPN IPSec PPPTP Audio Video Net2Phone Netmeeting QuickTime Applications VNC Win2k Terminal PC Anywhere Netbios RemoteAnything Radmin LapLink CorbonCopy Gnutella Servers Quake 2 Quake 3 Unreal Web FTP Telnet DNS LDAP NNTP SMTp POP 2 POP3 IMAP IRC Lotus Remote User Use this to set up custom TCP UDP port rules To configure a new port forwarding rule for any of the pre configured rules follow these steps 1 Select the WAN connection you want to use for the new rule from the Choose a connection pull down menu Select a LAN IP from the available client IP addresses listed in the pull down menu or create a New IP by clicking the button This brings up the LAN Client menu see above Select the Category of the rule you are creating The Available Rules for the category appear listed Highlight to select the Available Rule you want to apply Click on the Add gt button to place the rule in the Applied Rules list of port forwarding that are actively applied to the client The Available Rules can be applied to a single client IP address That is it is not possible to use an applied rule for multiple IP addresses on the LAN The User category for port forwarding is used to set up customized port forwarding rules D Link ae ae ADSL Router Home Setup Tools Status Help Port Forwarding Choose a connection conn_1_PPPoA_8_35 7 LAN IP 101 1033
88. the Router does not exceed 100 meters Hub or Switch to Router Connection Connect the Router to an uplink port MDI IJ on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight through cable as shown in the diagram below Switch Hub If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device connect to any on the other MDI X ports 1x 2x etc with a crossed cable DSL G604T al 10 100 BASE TX Cable NKI Work with Uplink and Ethernet EPES MDI MDIX Port 10 100 BASE TX Computer to Router Connection DSL G604T 10 100 BASE TX Cable 10 100 BASE TX Power On Router To power on the Router You can connect the Router directly to a 10 100BASE TX Ethernet adapter card NIC installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram 1 Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit The Status LED should light solid green and begin to blink after a few seconds If you have the Router connected to your network you can look at the Ethernet Link Act LED and WLAN indicators to make sure they have valid connections The Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection if the ADSL line is connected and the connection is properly configured this should light up after several seconds Factory Reset Button
89. ting menu to enable RIP and if desired to configure password protection amp Home Setup Tools Status Help Dynamic Routing Enable RIP Port Fo Protocol RIP v2 Direction Both Access Control Enable Password Password eeee Lan Clients Apply Cancel Bridge Filters Multicast Static Routing Logout Figure 4 12 Dynamic Routing RIP menu To enable RIP v1 check Enable RIP select RIP v Protocol select the Direction n Out or Both and click Apply To enable RIP v2 or RIP v Compatible select the appropriate Protocol and Direction and click Apply To use password protection for RIP v2 or RIP vl Compatible protocols check Enable Password enter a Password and click Apply Wireless Management For added security you can opt to use Access Control based on the MAC address This feature lets you create a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied association with the Router through the wireless interface When it is enabled the access point is instructed to forward packets only from wireless devices only if the MAC address of the device is granted association Packets received through the wireless interface from non authorized devices including other access points will be dropped Click Enable Access List Enter a MAC Address in the box choose Allow or Ban then click Apply ADSL Router e Tools Status Help Wireless Management access List O Associated Stations O multiple SSI
90. tion Enable UPnP Port Forwarding Select Available Connections Access Control Lili WAN_PPPoA Lan Clients o O Bridge Filters Apply Cancel Multicast Static Routing Logout Figure 4 2 Advanced UPnP window To enable UPnP for any available connection click to check the Enable UPnP selection box select the connection or connections on which you will enable UPnP listed under Available Connections and click the Apply button LAN Clients The LAN Clients menu is used when establishing Port Forwarding Access Control and Advanced Security rules for IP addresses on the LAN This menu can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button or hyperlink in the Advanced setup menu You can also click on the New IP button located in the Port Forwarding Access Control and Advanced Security menus to access this menu In order to use these advanced features it is necessary to have IP addresses available for configuration If there are no IP addresses listed in the LAN Clients menu it will not be possible to configure Port Forwarding Access Control and Advanced Security Use the LAN Clients menus to add or delete static IP addresses for the advanced functions mentioned above or to Reserve a Dynamically assigned IP address for an advanced function Dynamically assigned IP addresses will only be listed if DHCP is enabled on the Router ADSL Router _Home Setup Tools Status _Help LAN Clients IP
91. tions Tools and Utility Menus User Management System Commands Remote Log Update Gateway Ping Test Modem Test Status Menus Network Statistics Connection Status DHCP Clients Modem Status Product Information System Log TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IP ADDRESS SETUP IP CONCEPTS MICROFILTERS AND SPLITTERS DSL G604T DSL Router User s Guide About This User s Guide This user s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL G604T ADSL Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port the quickest and easiest way to set up the DSL G604T is to insert the Installation CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation Installation Overview The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps 1 Gather information and equipment needed to install the device Before you begin the actual installation make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment Install the hardware that is connect the cables Ethernet and telephone to the device and connect the power adapter Check the IP settings on your com
92. tocol Your Modem supports the following connection protocols PPPoE PPPoA PPPoA with DHCP Bridge and CLIP IPoA ADSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for their service The default DSL modulation MMODE used for the Router automatically detects all types of ADSL modulation However if you are instructed to specify the modulation type used for the Router you have three alternatives G LITE G DMT and T1 413 E _ This is the method your ADSL service provider will use to Security Protocol verify your Username and Password when you log on to their y network Your Modem supports the PAP and CHAP protocols This is the Virtual Path Identifier VPI It is used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel Identifier VCI below to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider s network and your computer This is the Virtual Channel Identifier VCI It is used in vel conjunction with the VPI above to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider s network and your computer IP Address For 802 1X and WPA security RADIUS server Port For 802 1X and WPA security Secret For 802 1X and WPA security Information you will need about your DSL G604T ADSL Router This is the Username needed access the Modem s Record info here management interface When you attempt
93. twork dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components If the list includes TCP IP and then the protocol has already been enabled skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95 98 If TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box displays Select Protocol and then click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box and then click TCP IP in the Network Protocols list box Click OK to return to the Network dialog box and then click OK again You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95 98 installation CD Follow the instructions to install the files Click OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP IP installation Configure Windows 95 and Windows 98 for DHCP 7 Open the Control Panel window and then click the Network icon Select the network component labeled TCP IP and then click Properties If you have multiple TCP IP listings select the listing associated with your network card or adapter In the TCP IP Properties dialog box click the IP Address tab Click the Obtain an IP address automatically option Double click OK to confirm and save your changes You will be prompted to restart Windows Click Yes When it has restarted your computer is ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows NT 4 0 Workstations First check for the IP protocol and if necessary inst
94. u are new to IP networking the next appendix provides some background information on basic IP concepts Assigning Network IP Addresses The IP address settings which include the IP address subnet mask and gateway IP address are the first and most important internal network settings that need to be configured The Router is assigned a default LAN IP address and subnet mask If you do not have a preexisting IP network and are setting one up now using the factory default IP address settings can greatly ease the setup process If you already have a preexisting IP network you can adjust the IP settings for the Router to fit within your existing scheme Using the Default IP Address The Router is shipped with a preset default IP address setting of 192 168 1 1 for the LAN port There are two ways to use this default IP address you can manually assign an IP address and subnet mask for each PC on the LAN or you can instruct the Router to automatically assign them using DHCP The simplest method is to use DHCP The DHCP function is active by default Manual IP Address Assignment Manually configuring IP settings for the LAN means you must manually set an IP address subnet mask and IP address of the default gateway the Router s IP address on each networked computer The example listed below describes IP configuration for computers running Windows 95 or Windows 98 Regardless of what operating system is used on each workstation the three network IP s
95. umber of times you wish the Ping function to attempt a connection to the desired device into the third field Click Test to start the Ping mechanism The results of the Ping will be shown in the result box in the bottom half of the window Modem Test The Modem Test menu is used for trouble shooting connection problems on the WAN interface You can test for connectivity on the service provider s network for any WAN connection Test for F5 or F4 connection on the near segment or end to end ADSL Router Home Setup Advanced Status Help System Commands Modem Test Remote Log Connection VPI conn_1_PPPoA_8_35 8 conn_2_bridge_0_33 0 conn_3_static_route_3_353 Ping Test Modem Test Result No testis running Jeer Management Logout Figure 4 19 Tools Modem Test window To test your modem select a Connection choose a Test Type and click Test Status Menus Use the Status windows to display various performance data about the Router Home Setup Advanced Le Network Stat cs Status The Status section allows you to view the Status Statistics of different connections and interfaces onnection Status Network Statistics View the Statistics of different interfaces Ethernet DSL DHCP Clients Connection Status View the Status of different connections DHCP Clients View the list of DHCP clients Modem Status Modem Status View the Status amp Statistics of broadband DSL connection Product Information View t
96. ur computer has IP settings that place it in the same subnet as the Router The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server in the Router The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client Configure the WAN Connection Once your are able to access the configuration software you can proceed to change the settings required to establish the ADSL connection and connect to the service provider s network There are different methods used to establish the connection to the service provider s network and ultimately to the Internet You should know what Encapsulation and connection type you are required to use for your ADSL service It is also possible that you must change the PVC settings used for the ADSL connection Your service provider should provide all the information you need to configure the WAN connection Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP IP protocol installed If you have an Ethernet port on your computer it probably already has TCP IP protocol installed If you are using Windows XP the TCP IP is enabled by default for standard installations Below is an illustrated example of how to configure a Windows XP system to automatically obtain IP settings from the Router Following this example is a step
97. view the State of Connection 1 it should read Connected If the WAN connection state does not appear to Connected after a few minutes go back to the Connection Setup menu check the settings and make sure they are correct Change the Connection Type The default connection protocol used for the Router is Point to Point Protocol over ATM PPPoA The menu used to configure a PPPoA connection is the first menu to appear when you click on the Connection 1 button in the Setup menu The alternative connection types supported by the Router are the PPPoE PPP over Ethernet CLIP Classical IP over ATM or IPoA DHCP for WAN Static IP for WAN and Bridge connection types There are two ways you may configure the WAN connection to use these alternative types You can create a New Connection using the alternative connection type or you may configure the Connection 1 settings to use the connection type of choice This section describes how to change the Connection 1 settings to use a different connection type To change the Connection settings to use a different connection type follow the instructions below according to the type of connection you want to use To create and configure a New Connection skip ahead to Create a New Connection Configure Connection 1 for PPPoE PPP or Point to Point protocol is a standard method of establishing a network connection session between networked devices PPPoE configuration requires the same basic information
98. y Cancel Static Routing Figure 4 9 Bridge Filters menu To add a bridge filter rule check Enable Bridge Filters type in a Source MAC a Destination MAC or both in the entry fields and click the Add button To edit an existing rule select the rule by clicking the Edit radio button The rule will appear in the entry fields above as it is currently configured Make the desired changes and click the Add button To remove a bridge filter from the table in the bottom half of the window click to select the corresponding Delete box and then click Apply Remember to save the configuration changes The protocols that may be specifically allowed or denied to pass through the WAN interface are the following IPv4 IPv6 RARP PPPoE Discovery and PPPoE Session Multicast Pass through Multicast pass through can be enabled or disabled for any WAN connection When enabled it allows IGMP packets to pass through the WAN interface IGMP packets are used to control multicasts and discontinue multicasts to individual IP addresses when they are no longer needed ADSL Router e Home Setup LELIA Status Help Multicast To enable IGMP Multicast check Enable IGMP and then select a connection UPnP Enable IGMP Multicast Port Forwarding Select Available Connections Access Control O WAN_PPPoA Q Lan Clients O O Bridge Filters Apply Cancel Static Routing Figure 4 10 Multicast pass through menu To enable Multicast p
99. y as an installed component click Install In the Select Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and then click Add Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files If prompted click OK to restart your computer with the new settings Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP 5 In the Control Panel double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box click the button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically Double click OK to confirm and save your changes and then close the Control Panel Your computer is now ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows ME First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 2 3 In the Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Network icon and then select Properties The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently install

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