Model Name: ADSL Router
Integrated 4-port 10/100Mbps switching hub

Version: 2.1


Table of Contents:

FCC Part 68
FCC Part 15
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1.1 Introduction
Chapter 1.2 Key Features

Chapter 2
Installation
Chapter 2.1 Checklist
Chapter 2.2 Hardware Requirements
Chapter 2.3 Hardware Installation

Chapter 3 Configuration via console port

Chapter 3.1 Purpose
Chapter 3.2 Determine your connection setting
Chapter 3.3 Connecting the ADSL Router to your network
Chapter 3.4 Follow the steps to install your system via console port
Chapter 3.5 An example of RFC1483 Routed mode
Chapter 3.6 An example of RFC1483 Bridged mode
Chapter 3.7 An example of RFC2516 (PPPoE) plus NAT mode
Chapter 3.8 An example of RFC2364 (PPPoA) plus NAT mode

Chapter 4 Configuring Windows for TCP/IP Networking
Chapter 5 How to Configure router via web server
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A Connectors
Appendix B Specifications
Appendix C Backup configuration file
Appendix D Software upgrade
Appendix E Glossary

Appendix F Cabling / Connection
Declaration of CE

Declaration of conformity to type


FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must provide this information to the telephone company upon request.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to the telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If you experience trouble with this modem, please contact your dealer for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.

Installation
This device is equipped with a USOC RJ11C connector.


FCC Part 15
The modem generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the user's manual, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. The modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B computing devices in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B, Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. FCC regulations require that shielded interface cables be used with your modem.

If interference does occur, we suggest the following measures be taken to rectify the problem:
1) Move the receiving antenna.
2) Move the modem away from the radio or TV.
3) Plug the modem into a different electrical outlet.
4) Discuss the problem with a qualified radio / TV technician.

CAUTION :
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Cable connections:
All equipment connected to this modem must use shielded cable as the interconnection means.

Notes:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.


Chapter 1 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the ADSL Router. This router is offering inexpensive yet complete telecommunications and networking solutions for your home or branch office. This chapter provides an overview of the asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) router. It also describes the general applications available with the ADSL Router.

1.1 Introduction
The ADSL Router provides home connectivity to an ADSL service provider network over an ADSL/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) physical layer. The router can run upstream maximum transmission rates of 640Kbps and downstream maximum transmission rates of 8Mbps. The actual rate depends on the copper category of your telephone wire, distance from the central office and the type of ADSL service subscribed. A four ports switching hub of the ADSL Router is provided for connection to an Ethernet LAN or Ethernet-equipped PC, and this router is easy to install and to configure.

 

Figure 1-1 Front View of the ADSL Router


LED Description

PWR: Router with proper power connection
Diag: ADSL physical layer with uncorrected blocks if LED is flash
LNK: ADSL connection has been established if LED is on
OP: Router works properly with flashing LED
LAN(1-4): These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers, remote hard drives, and anything else you want to put on your network.
Link/Act: On=Link, Off=no Link, Flash=Tx or Rx activity
100: Speed (On=100M, Off=10M)
Full/Col: On=Full duplex, Off=Half duplex with no collision, Flash=Collision


Figure 1-2 Back View of the ADSL Router


Connector Description

Power: Power connector with 9Vdc/ 1.5 Ampere
Reset: Push reset button over 5 seconds to restore the factory-default settings.
Console Port: Connects to the serial port on your PC or laptop with DB-9 serial port (default value = 115200 bps /data bits 8/paritynone/stop bit 1/flow control disabled)
LAN (1-4) : Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3 or 4). If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
ADSL Connector: Connects to the wall jack



1.2 Key Features

ADSL Features
  • Compatible with all leading DSLAMs
  • Supports DMT line modulation
  • Supports Full-Rate ADSL: up to 8Mbps downstream, up to 1Mbps upstream
  • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A compliant for ADSL over POTS - optioin
  • ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex B/ETSI TS 101 388 / DTS TM-06006 for ADSL over ISDN (ETSI)-option
  • ITU-T G.992.1 Annex B - Deutsch Telecom for ADSL over ISDN (U-R2) - option
  • Supports G.Lite ADSL: up to 1.5Mbps downstream, up to 512Kbps upstream (G.992.2)
  • Supports DSL handshaking (G.994.1)
  • ATM Features
  • RFC1483 Encapsulation (LLC & VC multiplexing) (IP, Bridging & encapsulated routing)
  • PPP over ATM (RFC2364)
  • Classical IP (RFC1577)
  • Traffic shaping (UBR)
  • PPP over Ethernet client (RFC2516)
  • Management Features
  • Local & Remote Management
  • HTML browser Interface
  • Telnet and RS-232D console configuration
  • Command Line Interface
  • Firmware upload/download via TFTP of LAN or XMODEM of console port
  • Alarm Status & Power Indicators
  • Event & History logging (Option)
  • Network Ping
  • Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) support (Option)
  • Application Features
  • Supports IEEE 802.1d transparent learning bridging, IP routing,
  • Support PAT (Port address translation) and NAT (Network address translation)-This allows multiple users to access the LAN simultaneously using a single IP address
  • DHCP server
  • NAT and PAT
  • Ping
  • Telnet server
  • TFTP client
  • Web server (HTTP server)
  • Internet Protocol (RFC791)
  • User Datagram Protocol (RFC 768)
  • Internet Control Message Protocol (RFC 792)
  • Ethernet Address Resolution Protocol (RFC 826)
  • RIP version 1 and RIP version 2 updating of routing tables
  • Physical Interfaces
  • ADSL Modem/Router with four RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet port, & an ADSL port
  • WAN Status & Power LED indicators
  • Minimum System Requirements
  • Any computer with an Ethernet 10 Base-T interface
  • Any operating system that supports an Ethernet Connection with an IP stack
  • Security Features
  • Password protected configuration access
  • User authentication (PAP/CHAP) The router supports PAP (Password Authentication
  • Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)
  • Firewall
  • NAT
  • NAPT
  • LAN Features
  • DHCP server - DHCP allows you to assign dynamically and automatically
  • IP address settings to hosts on your network.
  • IP Multicast (option)
  • Routing Features
  • TCP/IP with RIP v1 & v2
  • Static Routing
  • Regulatory Approvals
  • FCC Part 15 class B, Part 68 and CE Mark
  • FCC Part 15, 1997 - United States Federal Communications Commission Part 15,Subpart B
  • EN55022: 1994/CISPR 22: 1993 - Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment.
  • EN50081-1: 1997 - Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic emission standard, Part 1:Residential, commercial and light industry
  • UL 1950 3rd Edition
  • TUV per EN60950/IEC950 Amendment 4
  • CE Marked for EMC and Safety


  • Chapter 2 Installation

    This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed.

    2.1 Checklist

    Check the shipping box carefully to ensure that the contents include the items you ordered. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. The contents of your carton may vary depending on your service provider.

    Contents description
    ADSL Router for home/office use.
    ADSL Router Installation and Operation Guide (this publication)
    Power supply with 9Vdc / 1.5 Ampere power adapter
    ADSL cable RJ-11 telephone cable (6 ft)
    Ethernet cable Ethernet category 5 Straight-through cable (6 ft)
    RS-232D cable (DB9 female to DB9 male cable)



    2.2 Hardware requirements

    The following hardware is necessary to configure the ADSL Router:

  • A PC that has a standard terminal emulation program with VT-100 or a dumb terminal come with a DB-9 serial port
  • A computer system with a Ethernet port


  • 2.3 Hardware installation

    This section describes how to connect and configure the ADSL router.

    Step 1. Connect the ADSL Line
    Connect the router directly to the wall jack using the included ADSL cable.

    Step 2. Connect a Workstation to the Router's the switching hub
    Use the straight-through Ethernet cable to connect router and workstation.

    Step 3. Connect the Power Adapter to the Router

    Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the rear panel of router.

    Step 4. Connect the Console Port to the Serial Port
    For the first configuration of this router, you need to use terminal emulator software on a workstation and connect it to the router through the console port. Connect the 9-pin end of the console cable (9-pin to 9-pin console cable supplied) to the console port of the router and the 9-pin end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your workstation.

    Step 5. Configure the Serial Port

    For the best access to the router, use your terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal in Windows) to set your COM protocol to the following settings:
    Baud rate: 115200 bps
    Data bits: 8
    Parity: None
    Stop bits: 1
    Flow control: None

    Step 6. Connect All Cables to the Network
    The procedure for connecting cables differs depending on whether or not your telephone equipment is connected to a POTS splitter.


    POTS Splitter Configuration (ADSL over POTS)
    A POTS splitter separates data signals from voice signals on your telephone line. The POTS splitter works by running a separate data line from the voice line, so that the ADSL router has a dedicated cable for data transmission. Figure 2-3.1 and 2-3.2 shows how to connect all cables to the Router.




    Figure 2-3.1 Router Connected through a POTS Splitter

    Note: The POTS splitter may also be installed on the outside of the house adjacent to the telephone network interface device (NID).







    Figure 2-3.2 Router Connected through several micro-filters

     

    ISDN Splitter Configuration (ADSL over ISDN)
    A ISDN splitter separates adsl signals from ISDN signals on your ISDN telephone line. The ISDN splitter works by running a separate ADSL line from the ISDN line, so that the ADSL router has a dedicated cable for data transmission. Figure 2-3.3 shows how to connect all cables to the Router.


    Figure 2-3.3 Router Connected through a ISDN Splitter

    Note: The ISDN splitter may also be installed on the outside of the house adjacent to the telephone network interface device (NID).

     



    Chapter 3 Configuration via console port

    3.1 Purpose

    This chapter provides information about configuring the ADSL Router.

    Note: We recommend that only one configuration program can be used to configure the ADSL Router at any given time. For example, Telnet and the serial console port should not be used at the same time.



    3.2 Determine your connection settings

    Before you configure the router, you need to know the connection information supplied by your ADSL service provider.

    Protocol Selection
    RFC1483 -> Bridged Ethernet over ATM or Routed IP over ATM
    RFC2364 -> Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM
    RFC2516 -> Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet

    VPI value:
    VCI value:
    Framing:
       VcMUX    LLC / SNAP

    For RFC1483
    For RFC2364 or 2516

    Host: User Name:
    Domain: Password:
    Gateway: Host or IP Address:
    IP Address:  
    Subnet Mask:  
    DNS or server address:  


    3.3 Connecting the ADSL Router to your network

    Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the ADSL Router consists of more than simply plugging everything together. Because the Router acts as a DHCP server, you will have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your networked PCs to accept the IP Addresses the Router chooses to assign them. Generally there are several different operating modes for your applications. And you can know which mode is necessary for your system from ISP. These modes are router, bridge, PPPoE+NAT and NAT and PPPoA+NAT. Actually all these are for IP address of WAN.

    1. If your ISP provides RFC1483 Routed mode, it means the IP address of LAN will be routed via WAN. You should set the "Router" mode in the ADSL router for this situation, also set the IP address / netmask of LAN and VPI/VCI of WAN. Then save and reboot Router, it will work fine with your whole system. The computer should be set the fixed assigned IP address with the same domain at this mode.
    2. If your ISP provides RFC1483 Bridge mode plus PPPoE, it means the IP address of computer or router will be assigned automatically via PPPoE. There are two methods you can use at this mode. First you can set the "bridge" mode, give VPI/VCI of WAN and install PPPoE driver on your computer. Then save and reboot router, it will work fine with your whole system. You need to use Dial_Up_Network to get the IP address of computer every time. Second method you can set the "PPPoE+NAT" mode, give VPI/VCI of WAN and set user's name & password for PPPoE on your router. Then save and reboot router, it will work fine with your whole system. The computers should be set as DHCP client to get IP dynamically.
    3. If your ISP provides RFC2364 mode, it means the IP address of router will be assigned automatically via PPPoA. You can set the "PPPoA+NAT" mode, give VPI/VCI of WAN and set user's name & password for PPPoA on your router. Then save and reboot router, it will work fine with your whole system. The computers should be set as DHCP client to get IP dynamically.
    4. If your ISP provides RFC1483 Routed and the serial static IP address for you, there are two methods you can use at this mode. First you can set the "router" mode and give VPI/VCI of WAN. Then save and reboot router, it will work fine with your whole system. The computers should be set the fixed assigned IP address at this method. Second method you can set the "NAT" mode, give VPI/VCI/ IP address /netmask of WAN. Then save and reboot router, it will work fine with your whole system. The computers should be set as DHCP client to get IP dynamically.

    3.4 Follow the steps to install your system via console port:

    1. Power everything down, including your PCs and the Router.
    2. Connect a straight network cable from one of your Hub (or switch) to the LAN port on the back of the Router. Or connect a crossover network cable from your computer to the Ethernet port on the back of the Router.
    3. Connect the RJ-11 telephone cable from your ADSL Wall Jack to the line port on the rear of the Router.
    4. Connect the RS-232D cable from your computer's COM port to the console port on the rear of the Router.
    5. Connect the power-adaptor to the power port on the rear of the Router, then connect to a power outlet using the power cord included in the Router's packaging.
      The PWR LED lights as soon as the power adapter is connected. o The WAN-TST and WAN-LNK LED flashes for a few seconds while the Router goes through its internal diagnostic test. The LED will turn off when the self-test is complete.
    6. Power on your computer and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Program ->Accessories ->Communication ->HyperTerminal, select HyperTrm, then setup a new Terminals with 115200 bps, 8 data bits, non-parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and connect using "Direct to COMx".
    7. any key to enter the upgrade mode or don't enter any key to wait normal system operation.
    8. When you get into normal system operation. You can type "space" key to get the following screen.
    Note:
    The cursor controls via the flowing key
    : "Up arrow" or "i"
    : "Down arrow" or "k"
    : "Left arrow" or "j"
    : "Right arrow" or "l"


    When you use Hyper Terminal, the Screen will display as follows:
    <Step 1> Create New Connection


    <Step 2> Click OK


    <Step 3> Click OK


    3.5 An example of RFC1483 Routed mode:

    Example 1: RFC1483 Routed mode with a serial global IP address

    Section 1: ISP provides the system's parameters

    ADSL Parameters:
    Protocol :
    Encapsulation:
    VPI/VCI:

    IP address range:
    Subnet mask:
    Default gateway:
    DNS :
    - RFC-1483 routed
    - LLC
    - 0/33

    - 211.77.10.122 to 211.77.10.126
    - 255.255.255.248
    - 211.77.10.121
    - 168.95.1.1; 168.95.192.1



    Section 2: Setup the parameters for ADSL Router

    Setup with router via console port or telnet:
    Reset-default
    Setup -system -Router
    -lan -address -IP address:211.77.10.121
    -Subnet mask:255.255.255.248
    -wan -address -IP address:192.168.16.200
    -Subnet mask:255.255.255.0
    -link_type -1483 Routed
    -vc -vpi_vci:0/33
    -encapsulate:LLC
    ¡@ ¡@ ¡@
    Save
    After setting, restart the router.



    Section 3: Setup the parameters for computers (workstations)

    Power on your computer and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Setting ->Control panel -> Network and select TCP/IP protocol.

    1. Select the IP address Tab- Specify IP address - IP address: 211.77.10.122 /Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.248
    2. Select the Gateway Tab - New gateway: 211.77.10.121 -add
    3. Select DNS Configuration Tab - 168.95.1.1 - add - 168.95.192.1 - add


    Section 4: How to verify the status
    Monitor status with router via console port or telnet:
    Monitor

    -adsl (check physical layer)
    -route (check routing table)
    -atm (check WAN port setting)

    PING
    -IP (check the route)

    Monitor router from computers under DOS prompt:
    Check computer itself: PING 211.77.10.122
    Check ADSL router: PING 211.72.10.121
    Check DNS router: PING 168.95.1.1



    Example 2: RFC1483 Routed plus NAT mode to create an internal virtual network

    Section 1: ISP provides the system's parameters
    ADSL parameters:
    Protocol :
    Encapsulation:
    VPI/VCI:

    IP address range:
    Subnet mask:
    DNS :
    - RFC-1483 routed
    - LLC
    - 0/33

    - 211.77.10.121
    - 255.255.255.248
    - 168.95.1.1; 168.95.192.1



    Section 2: Setup the parameters for router
    Setup with router via console port or telnet:

    Reset-default
    Setup -system ¡@ -NAT ¡@
    ¡@
    -wan -address -IP address:211.77.10.121
    ¡@ -Subnet mask: 255.255.255.248
    -link_type -1483 Routed
    -vc -vpi_vci:0/33
    ¡@ ¡@ ¡@ ¡@
    Save
    After setting, restart the router.



    Section 3: Setup the parameters for computers (workstations)

    Power on your computer and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Setting ->Control panel -> Network and select TCP/IP protocol->Select "Obtain an IP address automatically"

    Section 4: How to verify the status
    Monitor status with router via console port or telnet:
    Monitor

    -adsl (check physical layer)
    -route (check routing table)
    -atm (check WAN port setting)

    Monitor router from computers under DOS prompt:
    Check computer itself: PING 192.168.8.2
    Check ADSL router: PING 192.168.8.1 and 211.77.10.121
    Check DNS router: PING 168.95.1.1


    3.6 An example of RFC1483 Bridged mode:

    Section 1: ISP provides the system's parameters ADSL
    parameters:

    Protocol - RFC-1483 bridged
    Encapsulation - LLC
    VPI/VCI - 0/33


    Section 2: Setup the parameters for router
    Setup with router via console port or telnet:

    Reset-default
    Setup -wan -vc -vpi_vci:0/33
    Save
    After setting, switch Power Off and On.


    Section 3: How to verify the status
    Monitor status with router via console port or telnet:

    Monitor
    -adsl (check physical layer)
    -route (check routing table)
    -atm (check WAN port setting)




    3.7 An example of RFC2516 (PPPoE) plus NAT mode:

    Section 1: ISP provides the system's parameters ADSL
    parameters:

    Protocol - RFC2516 (PPPoE)
    Encapsulation - LLC
    VPI/VCI - 0/33


    Section 2: Setup the parameters for router
    Setup with router via console port or telnet:
    Reset-default
    Setup -system -PPPoE + NAT
    -wan -vc -vpi_vci:0/33
    ¡@ -encapsulate:LLC
    -isp -account (user's name and password)

    Save
    After setting, restart the router.



    Section 3: Setup the parameters for computers (workstations)
    Power on your computer and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Setting ->Control panel -> Network and select TCP/IP protocol->Select "Obtain an IP address automatically"


    Section 4: How to verify the status
    Monitor status with router via console port or telnet:
    Monitor

    -adsl (check physical layer)
    -route (check routing table)
    -atm (check WAN port setting)

    Monitor router from computers under DOS prompt:
    Check computer itself: PING 192.168.8.2
    Check ADSL router: PING 192.168.8.1
    Check DNS router: PING 168.95.1.1

    ¡@

    3.8 An example of RFC2364 (PPPoA) plus NAT mode:

    Section 1: ISP provides the system's parameters ADSL parameters:

    Protocol - RFC2364 (PPPoA)
    Encapsulation - LLC
    VPI/VCI - 0/33

    Section 2: Setup the parameters for router Setup with router via console port or telnet:
    Reset-default

    Setup -system -PPPoA + NAT
    -wan -vc -vpi_vci:0/33
    ¡@ -encapsulate:LLC
    -isp -account (user's name and password)

    Save
    After setting, restart the router.



    Section 3: Setup the parameters for computers (workstations)
    Power on your computer and login if you are asked to.
    When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Setting ->Control panel -> Network and select TCP/IP protocol->Select "Obtain an IP address automatically"


    Section 4: How to verify the status Monitor status with router via console port or telnet: Monitor
    -adsl (check physical layer)
    -route (check routing table)
    -atm (check WAN port setting)


    Monitor router from computers under DOS prompt:
    Check computer itself: PING 192.168.8.2
    Check ADSL router: PING 192.168.8.1
    Check DNS router: PING 168.95.1.1


    Chapter 4 Configuring Windows for TCP/IP Networking

    Windows 95/98/2000/Me and NT include the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.You must first verify that a network adapter card is installed in your PC and that the TCP/IP component is installed and associated with your network adapter.

    Installing network hardware and software components
    First, inspect the current network setup of your computer. To view the setup, follow these steps:

    1. From the Windows 95 tool bar, click the Start button
    2. Select Settings
    3. Select Control Panel
    4. Double-click on Network

    Network Properties
    The Network Properties menu will be displayed. This first tab will display a list of installed components. Among the components, there must appear:

  • Client for Microsoft Networks
  • Your Ethernet adapter
  • TCP/IP protocol
  • File and Printer Sharing (only necessary if this PC resources are to be shared)



  • These components are the minimum necessary configuration for sharing this PC on a TCP/IP network. If any of these components are missing, add them according to the instructions below. You may be asked to insert your Windows CD during the installation of these components. If other components appear (such as IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, or Dial-Up adapters), do not delete them without determining whether they are needed for other purposes.



    If the installed Adapter does not appear, follow these steps:

    1. Press the Add button.
    2. Select Adapter and press the Add button.
    3. In the displayed list, locate the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter and press the OK button.
    4. If your adapter is not listed, select save disk...?and insert the driver disk for your adapter.


    If the TCP/IP protocol does not appear, follow these steps:
    1. Press the Add button.
    2. Select Protocol and press the Add button.
    3. Select Microsoft.
    4. Select TCP/IP and press the OK button.


    If Client for Microsoft Networks does not appear, follow these steps: 1. Press the Add button.
    2. Select Client and press the Add button.
    3. Select Microsoft.
    4. Select Client for Microsoft Networks and press the OK button.

    Select the Identification tab:

    Computer Name Give the PC a unique name
    Workgroup PCs Choose a Workgroup name, and set it to be the same for all local
    Computer Description This field is optional and merely provides descriptive information to be displayed in the Network Neighborhood listing for this PC





    Configuring TCP/IP Properties
    At this point your PC is configured to use TCP/IP as its primary networking protocol, but it does not yet have an IP address or any other TCP/IP - specific properties necessary for TCP/IP networking. The remaining configuration information can be entered manually or it can be fetched automatically from a local server using the DHCP.
    Both methods are described below.


    Configuring TCP/IP Properties by DHCP

    Note:
    This is suitable for NAT, PPPoE + NAT and PPPoA+NAT mode. Because these mode will let router's LAN port to provide DHCP server.

    If your network includes a device (such as an NT server or a ADSL Router) that is set up to function as a DHCP server, simply reboot the PC.

    The PC will obtain the following configuration information from the DHCP server:

  • IP address and netmask
  • Gateway (Router) address (if available)
  • DNS server addresses (if available)

  • Configuring TCP/IP Properties Manually

    Note:
    This is suitable for Router and Bridge mode, ADSL Router are shipped preconfigured as Bridge mode and user should configure TCP/IP Properties manually.

    If you choose not to configure your PC by DHCP, you must manually enter the TCP/IP configuration information. In the Network Properties menu shown in the previous section, select the Configuration tab.Select TCP/IP protocol, and click on Properties to display the TCP/IP Properties menu. This menu contains several tabs.

    IP Address Tab
    1. Click on Specify an IP Address.
    2. Enter a locally-unique host IP address for this PC.
    3. Enter the same subnet mask used by the other local PCs and the Router.
    4. DO NOT PRESS OK. Continue with the instructions.



    Unless you have been assigned a registered IP address for your PC, use a designated private address.

    Gateway Tab
    1. Select the Gateway tab.
    2. If you have a local Router, enter its IP address in the New Gateway box.
    3. Press the Add button to move the Router address into the "installed gateways" list box.
    4. DO NOT PRESS OK. Continue with the instructions.





    DNS Configuration Tab
    If your ISP or network administrator has provided you with the address of a DNS server, enter the address in this tab.
    1. Select the DNS Configuration tab.
    2. Select Enable DNS.
    3. Enter the host name you used in the Identification tab.
    4. If you were given a domain name, enter it in the Domain box.
    5. Enter the DNS server address in the box next to the Add button.
    6. Press the Add button to move the address into the list box.
    7. DO NOT PRESS OK. Continue with the instructions

     

    Verifying TCP/IP Properties
    After your PC has been configured and rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration information by running the Windows application "winipcfg" from the Start button.For Windows NT systems, use the application "ipconfig".

     

    The first winipcfg screen shows:

  • the Ethernet adapter card type and MAC address.
  • the IP address and subnet mask of the PC.
  • the assigned gateway address Click on "More Info" to see additional configuration settings.

  • The expanded winipcfg screen shows the addresses of the DHCP server and any DNS servers.


    Chapter 5 How to Configure router via web server

    Note:
    ADSL router are shipped preconfigured as Bridge mode and user should configure TCP/IP Properties manually.

    Please follow the steps to install your system via web server at first time:

    1. Power everything down, including your PCs, and ADSL Router.
    2. Connect a straight-through network cable from your PCs' Ethernet ports to the LAN port on the back of the Router.
    3. Connect the power-adaptor to the Power port on the rear of the Router, then connect to a power outlet using the power cord included in the Router's packaging.
    4. Power on one of your PCs and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start button, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.
    5. Double-click the Network icon.
    6. In the Configuration window, highlight the TCP/IP that has been associated with your network card or adapter. (Do NOT configure TCP/IP->Dial-up Adapter.) Click properties. If the TCP/IP Protocol isn't listed in the Configuration window, try to install it.



      Note: Steps 6-9 will only work with Windows 95/98/Me. If you are using Windows NT, please check your Windows NT documentation to configure your TCP/IP protocol.

    7. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK.



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    8. Click OK again. Windows may begin copying files to your computer, and then ask you to restart your PC. Click Yes to restart your computer and initiate the new settings. If you aren't asked, manually restart the computer.

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    9. Verifying TCP/IP Properties
      After your PC has been configured and rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration information by running the Windows application "winipcfg" from the Start button.For Windows NT systems, use the application "ipconfig".


      The first winipcfg screen shows:
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    10. the Ethernet adapter card type and MAC address.
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    11. the IP address and subnet mask of the PC.
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    12. the assigned gateway address Click on "More Info" to see additional configuration settings.


    13. The expanded winipcfg screen shows the addresses of the DHCP server and any DNS servers.

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    14. Open your PC's web browser and type http://192.168.8.1 in the browser's address box. Press Enter.


       

    15. Select the operating mode in Setup page of web configuration server as follows: You can get these modes from your ISP.




    16. Configure the following values into the ADSL Router's Setup page. Not everyone will require the following settings. Check with your ISP.

      LAN IP Address These values refer to the internal network you are creating with your ADSL Router. Unless you have specific internal needs or in the router mode, there should be no reason to change these values.


      Note: Check with your ISP to see if you need to enter Router & Domain Names to beviewed by your ISP's network. If you do, click on your Start button. Choose Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon. Choose the Identification tab. There will be a Computer Name and a Workgroup name displayed here. Enter the Computer Name into the Router Name box on the Setup Page, and enter the Workgroup name into the Domain Name box on the Setup Page.

      WAN IP Address These values refer to the outside network you connect to every time you access your Broadband Internet connection. Most ADSL ISPs assign their clients with a different IP address via PPPoE or PPPoA each time they log on. If this is the case with your ISP, you should set PPPoE+NAT or PPPoA+NAT mode at previous step 1. You can setup PPPoE or PPPoA activity time, the router will log off when the idle time up.




    17. You should check with your ISP for VPI/VCI and AAL5 Encapsulation for ATM VC parameter if you select PPPoE or PPPoA mode.



    18. You should give user's name and password if you select PPPoE+NAT or PPPoA+NAT mode in step 1.



    19. Follows the step to do and click the Finish button at the last step, then save the configuration and restart it.



    20. After Router reboots, the web browser will back to the "Quick Setup Wizard" page.

    21. Repeat steps 6-9 as necessary for each PC on your network.
      Once you have configured all of the PCs on your network, the ADSL Router Setup and Installation is complete.


    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your ADSL Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.

    Basic Function

  • After you turn on power to the Router, the following sequence of events should occur: The Router performs a self-test and loading program for 40 seconds, during which the Diag LED should blink and then turn off. The OP LED starts to flash at the 1 second interval. The OP LED must always flash.

  • The Local Ethernet connections are correctly made to operational devices, and one of the LAN(1-4) LED should be on. And Link/Act LED will flash with data transferring.

  • The WAN port is connected successfully with the ADSL line from Telecom, the LNK LED should be on. And the LNK LED will flash with data transferring.

    If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the appropriate following section.


  • Diag LED Not Flash at the beginning of power on

  • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your Router and that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.

  • Check that you are using the 9Vdc (1.5A) power adapter for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • OP LED Never Blinks
    When the Router is turned on the Diag LED blinks for about 40 seconds and then turns off. If the OP LED does not blink, or if it stops blinking and stays on, there is a fault within the Router.


    If you experience problems with the OP LED:
    Cycle the power to see if the Router recovers and the LED blinks for the correct amount of time. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.


    LAN(1-4) LED Not On

    If the LAN(1-4) LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following items:
  • Make sure you are using the correct cable.

  • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the Router and at the hub or workstation.

  • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation.
    - If you are connecting one of LAN(1-4) port of ADSL Router directly to the uplink (MDI) port of a hub, use the straight-through network cable.
    - If you are connecting one of LAN(1-4) port of ADSL Router to a normal (MDI-X) hub port, use the crossover network cable.

  • Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
    If your Router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the Router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned the static IP address, your Router must request an IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful using either the Browser interface or the Console interface.


    To check the WAN IP address from the Console interface:
  • Go to Console interface - Monitor- WAN- Active
  • Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port

    If it is "NO" on active table, your Router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.


  • If your Router is unable to obtain an ISP address from the ISP, the problem may be one of the following:
  • Your Router may be set incorrectly the login name and password for PPPoE or PPPoA mode. Or your Router may be set wrong WAN IP address for routing mode. If you use bridge mode, you should take care the setting of your workstation.

  • Your ISP may check for your PC's Host Name. Assign the PC Host Name of your ISP account to the Router as System Name, or as Host Name in the browser-based Setup Wizard.

  • Your ISP only allows one MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for your PC's MAC address. Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the Router's MAC address.

  • If your Router can obtain an IP address, but your PC is unable to load any web pages from the Internet:
  • Your PC may not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the Router's configuration at NAT mode, reboot your PC and verify the DNS address. Alternatively, you may configure your PC manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation.

  • Your PC may not have the Router configured as its TCP/IP gateway. If your PC obtains its information from the Router by DHCP, reboot the PC and verify the gateway address.

  • Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
    Most TCP/IP terminal devices and Routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by using the Ping utility in the built-in Console interface at NAT mode or in your PC or workstation.


    Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
    You can ping the Router from your PC to verify that the LAN path to your Router is set up correctly.


    To ping the Router from a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT:
  • From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run.
  • In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the Router at the NAT mode, as in this example: ping 192.168.8.1
  • Click on OK.
  • You should see a message like this one:
    Pinging with 32 bytes of data
    If the path is working, you see this message:
    Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx
    If the path is not working, you see this message:
    Request timed out

    If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:
  • Wrong physical connections
    -Make sure the Local LAN LED is on.
    -Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and Router.

  • Wrong network configuration
    - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation.
    -Verify that the IP address for your Router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.


  • Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
    After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device:
  • From the Windows run menu, type PING -n 10 followed by the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP's DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed.


  • If you do not receive replies:
  • Check that your PC has the IP address of your Router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the control panel network utility. Go to the Run... window and run winipcfg. The IP address of t he Router should appear as the Default Gateway.
  • Check to see that the network address of your PC (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.
  • Check console to verify the WAN status. If the menu indicates the WAN status as down, check that your ADSL line is connected and functioning. Or check the VPI/VCI setting of the Router with right values.
  • If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the Router name.
  • Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Most broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the MAC address of your ADSL Router, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure to allow the Router to "borrow" the MAC address from the authorized PC.

  • Troubleshooting the Console Interface
    Refer to the following instructions if you cannot access the Console interface by the serial port or by using the Telnet Protocol.

    If you cannot access the Manager interface by the serial port:
    Verify that the Router is connected to the serial port of your terminal or computer using the included cable.

    Check the configuration parameters of your terminal or communications program. The connection should be configured as follows:
  • VT100 terminal emulation 115200 bits per second.
  • No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control.

  • If you cannot access the Console by using the Telnet Protocol:
    Verify the Ethernet connection between your PC and the Router.



    Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions


    What should I do when I forgot the user's name and password of management?
    For security reason you should assign a password to proted your router against hacker attacks. When you forgot the user's name and password, you can do the procedure of Backup configuration file, There is a default configuration file named adsl.cfg in the disk.



    What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the ADSL Router will support?

    The Router will support to 253 IP addresses with NAT mode.


    Where is the ADSL Router installed on the network?
    In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the ADSL line and the LAN.
    Plug the ADSL Router into the ADSL line on the wall and Ethernet port on the Hub (switch or computer).


    What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?

    Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the ADSL Router to be used with low cost Internet accounts which only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP.


    The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP. Does the ADSL Router support any operating system other than Windows 95/98/2000/Me, or Windows NT?
    Yes, it provides technical support for setup, configuration or trouble shooting of any non-windows operating systems.


    How do I get Napster to work with the Router?
    Napster is fully compatible with the Router and requires no special settings.


    How can I not receive corrupted FTP downloads?
    If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program.


    Web page hangs, corrupt downloads, or nothing but junk characters is being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do?

    Force your NIC to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the "Auto-negotiate" feature of your NIC as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel, in your Ethernet Adapter's Advanced Properties tab.).


    Does the ADSL Router support IPsec?
    No, not currently.


    Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?
    Yes.


    With which type of firewall is the ADSL router equipped?
    The ADSL Router uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.


    Is the Router cross-platform compatible?

    Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router.


    Will the Router allow me to use my own public IPs and Domain, or do I have to use the IPs provided by the Router?

    The Router mode allows for customization of your public IPs and Domain.


    How can I check whether I have static DHCP IP Addresses?
    Consult your ISP to confirm the information.



    What is the default IP address of the router for LAN port?
    The default IP address is 192.168.8.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0


    Why does the router dial out for PPPoE or PPPoA mode very often?
    Normally some of game, music or anti_virus program will send out packets that trigger the router to dial out, you can close these program. Or you can set the idle time to 0, then control to dial out manually.



    Why can't I connect to the Web Configurator?
    you can remove the proxy server settings in your web browser.


    Why is that i can ping to outside hosts, but not access Internet websites?
    Check the DNS server settings on your PC. You should get the DNS servers settings from your ISP. If your PC is running a DHCP client, remove any DNS IP address setting. As the router will assign the DNS settings to the DHCP-client-enabled PC.


    Appendix A  Connectors

    A.1 Rear Panel Connectors
    Figure A-1 shows the connectors located on the rear panel of the ADSL router.



    Figure A-1 Rear View of the router



    The following ports are located on the backside of the router.

    • Power - Power adapter: 9Vdc/1.5Ampere
    • Reset - Push reset button over 5 seconds to restore the factory-default settings
    • CONSOLE - Management Interface
    • Ethernet - LAN Interface
    • LINE - ADSL Line Interface
    A.1.1 LAN Interface

    The LAN interface uses an Ethernet port that conforms to the IEEE 802.3 and supports 10 half-duplex data rates on category 3 (10Mbps) twisted-pair wire at a distance of up to 100 meters or less. The Ethernet connector is an RJ-45. Table A-1 shows the connector pinouts.

    Ethernet Connector Pinouts

    Pin Signal
    1 TXD+
    2 TXD-3
    3 RXD+
    6 RXD-

    Table A-1 Ethernet Connector Pinouts






    Figure A-2 Front View of Ethernet Connector



    A.1.2 Console port


    The management port uses a DB-9 connector.


    Management Port's pins

    Pin Signal
    5 Ground
    3 RX
    2 TX

    Table A-2 Management Connector's Pins





    Figure A-3 Front View of Management Connector



    A.1.3 ADSL port

    The ADSL port uses an RJ-11 connector. Table A-3 shows the connector's pins for the ADSL connector.


    ADSL Connector's Pins

    Pin Signal
    3 Ring
    4 Tip

    Table A-3 ADSL Connector's pins




    Figure A-4 Front View of ADSL Connector


    Appendix B  Specifications

    Interface Specifications

    LAN: Four RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
    WAN:

    ADSL line,
    - ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A compliant for ADSL over POTS - optioin
    - ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt) Annex B/ETSI TS 101 388 / DTS TM-06006 for ADSL over ISDN (ETSI)-option
    - ITU-T G.992.1 Annex B - Deutsch Telecom for ADSL over ISDN (U-R2) - option
    ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite), RJ-11 connector

    Console port: RS-232, DB-9 Female connector, Speed 115200bps, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit, No flow control



    Physical Specifications
    Dimensions

  • 25.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 4.5 cm Weight
  • 685g

  • Power Adapter
    North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
    United Kingdom, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
    Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input Japan: 100V, 50/60 Hz, input
    All regions (output): 9 V DC @ 1.5A output


    Environmental Specifications
    Operating temperature: 0C to 40C
    Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing

               


    Appendix C Backup configuration file

    The following steps describe how to backup the configuration file via console interface.

    The RS-232 cable should be connected between computer and router:


    The terminal program should be configured as follows:


    1.General Terminal:

    - VT100 terminal emulation and speed set at 115200 bits per second.
    - No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
    Note:
    The cursor controls via the flowing key
    : "Up arrow" or "i"
    : "Down arrow" or "k"
    : "Left arrow" or "j"
    : "Right arrow" or "l"

    Or you can upgrade the version of HyperTerminal to version 5.0.



    2.Hyper Terminal boundled with Microsoft Windows:

    Power on your computer and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Program ->Accessories ->Communication ->HyperTerminal, select HyperTrm, then setup a new Terminals with 115200 bps, 8 data bits, non-parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and connect using "Direct to COMx".

    When you use Hyper Terminal, the Screen will display as follows:
    <Step 1> Create New Connection


    <Step 2> Click OK


    <Step 3> Click OK


    Restoring the previous Configuration file
    You can erase the current configuration and restore pervious setting by uploading the configuration file you saved. Use the serial connection method for cases when the console's password is not known.


    Using a Serial Connection to backup current configuration from ADSL Router to computer

    To save the current configuration, you must enter the Upgrade Mode with a serial connection via the console port:
    1. While monitoring the serial port, turn on the Router. Wait for the following message: Press any key to upgrade code...


    2. Press any key and wait for the following message: ADSL Router>


    3. Press "s" save configuration and "Y" to wait for the following messages:
      Starting transferring configuration file by XMODEM.....


    4. From your terminal program, receive the configuration file using XMODEM transfer protocol. Wait for the following message: Done!


    5. Restart the Router and you must load the default setting by console or www.



    Using a Serial Connection to reload configuration from computer to ADSL Router
    To upload the configuration file, you must enter the Upgrade Mode with a serial connection to the console port:
    1. While monitoring the serial port, turn on the Router. Wait for the following message: Press any key to enter Upgrade Mode...


    2. Press any key and wait for the following message: Enter Upgrade Mode


    3. Press "l" to load configuration and "Y" to wait for the following messages:
      Starting XMODEM download......


    4. From your terminal program, send the configuration file using XMODEM transfer protocol. Wait for the following message: Done!


    5. Restart the Router and you must load the default setting by console or www.


    Appendix D Software upgrade

    The following steps describe how to upgrade the new firmware code via console interface.

    The RS-232 cable should be connected between computer and router:
    The connection should be configured as follows:

    - VT100 terminal emulation 115200 bits per second.
    - No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control.
    Note:
    The cursor controls via the flowing key
    : "Up arrow" or "i"
    : "Down arrow" or "k"
    : "Left arrow" or "j"
    : "Right arrow" or "l"

    Or you can upgrade the version of HyperTerminal to version 5.0.

    2.Hyper Terminal boundled with Microsoft Windows:

    Power on your computer and login if you are asked to. When you reach the desktop, click the Start ->Program ->Accessories ->Communication ->HyperTerminal, select HyperTrm, then setup a new Terminals with 115200 bps, 8 data bits, non-parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and connect using "Direct to COMx".

    When you use Hyper Terminal, the Screen will display as follows:
    <Step 1> Create New Connection


    <Step 2> Click OK


    <Step 3> Click OK


    Using a Serial Connection To upgrade the firmware code, you must enter the Upgrade Mode with a serial connection to the console port:
    1. While monitoring the serial port, turn on the Router. Wait for the following message: Waiting... or hit any key to upgrade code via XMODEM(CRC) protocol


    2. Press any key and it will show the following items in the screen:


    3. Press "u" and wait for the following messages: Upgrade code. Are you sure? (Y/n)
    4. Press "Y" and wait for the following messages: Starting XModem download...CC
    5. Select Transfer -> Send File from toolbar


    6. From your terminal program, send the firmware code (ex. soho.lz, pfs.img, allcodes.img) using "XMODEM" transfer protocol. Wait for the following message: Done!






    7. Restart the Router. If you get two different codes from your agent or web site, you should do above procedures twice. Then press "g" to restart Router.


    Appendix E Glossary

    Address mask
    A bit mask used to select bits from an Internet address for subnet addressing. The mask is 32 bits long and selects the network portion of the Internet address and one or more bits of the local portion. Sometimes called subnet mask.

    AAL5
    ATM Adaptation Layer - This layer maps higher layer user data into ATM cells, making the data suitable for transport through the ATM network.

    ADSL
    Asymmetric digital subscriber line

    ATM
    Asynchronous Transfer Mode - A cell-based data transfer technique in which channel demand determines packet allocation. ATM offers fast packet technology, real time, demand led switching for efficient use of network resources.

    AWG
    American Wire Gauge - The measurement of thickness of a wire

    Bridge
    A device connects two or more physical networks and forwards packets between them. Bridges can usually be made to filter packets, that is, to forward only certain traffic. Related devices are: repeaters which simply forward electrical signals from one cable to the other, and full-fledged routers which make routing decisions based on several criteria.

    Broadband
    Characteristic of any network multiplexes independent network carriers onto a single cable. Broadband technology allows several networks to coexist on one single cable; traffic from one network does not interfere with traffic from another. Broadcast A packet delivery system where a copy of a given packet is given to all hosts attached to the network. Example: Ethernet.

    CO
    Central Office. Refers to equipment located at a Telco or service provider's office.

    CPE
    Customer Premises Equipment located in a user's premises

    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
    DHCP is software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network. DHCP eliminates having to manually assign permanent IP addresses to every device on your network. DHCP software typically runs in servers and is also found in network devices such as Routers.

    DMT
    Discrete Multi-Tone frequency signal modulation

    Downstream rate
    The line rate for return messages or data transfers from the network machine to the user's premises machine.

    DSLAM
    Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplex

    Dynamic IP Addresses
    A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station (computer, printer, etc.) in a TCP/IP network. Dynamic IP addresses are typically assigned by a DHCP server, which can be a computer on the network or another piece of hardware, such as the Router. A dynamic IP address may change every time your computer connects to the network.

    Encapsulation

    The technique used by layered protocols in which a layer adds header information to the protocol data unit (PDU) from the layer above. As an example, in Internet terminology, a packet would contain a header from the physical layer, followed by a header from the network layer (IP), followed by a header from the transport layer (TCP), followed by the application protocol data.

    Ethernet
    One of the most common local area network (LAN) wiring schemes, Ethernet has a transmission rate of 10 Mbps.

    FTP
    File Transfer Protocol. The Internet protocol (and program) used to transfer files between hosts.

    Hop count
    A measure of distance between two points on the Internet. It is equivalent to the number of gateways that separate the source and destination.

    HTML

    Hypertext Markup Language - The page-coding language for the World Wide Web.

    HTML browser
    A browser used to traverse the Internet, such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

    http

    Hypertext Transfer Protocol - The protocol used to carry world-wide-web (www) traffic between a www browser computer and the www server being accessed.

    ICMP
    Internet Control Message Protocol - The protocol used to handle errors and control messages at the IP layer. ICMP is actually part of the IP protocol.

    Internet address

    An IP address is assigned in blocks of numbers to user organizations accessing the Internet. These addresses are established by the United States Department of Defense's Network Information Center. Duplicate addresses can cause major problems on the network, but the NIC trusts organizations to use individual addresses responsibly. Each address is a 32-bit address in the form of x.x.x.x where x is an eight- bit number from 0 to 255. There are three classes: A, B and C, depending on how many computers on the site are likely to be connected.

    Internet Protocol (IP)
    The network layer protocol for the Internet protocol suite

    IP address
    The 32-bit address assigned to hosts that want to participate in a TCP/IP Internet.

    ISP
    Internet service provider - A company allows home and corporate users to connect to the Internet.

    MAC
    Media Access Control Layer - A sub-layer of the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the ISO OSI Model responsible for media control.

    MIB
    Management Information Base - A collection of objects can be accessed via a network management protocol, such as SNMP and CMIP (Common Management Information Protocol).

    NAT
    Network Address Translation - A proposal for IP address reuse, where the local IP address is mapped to a globally unique address.

    NVT
    Network Virtual Terminal

    PAP
    Password Authentication Protocol

    PORT
    The abstraction used by Internet transport protocols to distinguish among multiple simultaneous connections to a single destination host.

    POTS
    Plain Old Telephone Service - This is the term used to describe basic telephone service.

    PPP
    Point-to-Point-Protocol - The successor to SLIP, PPP provides router-to-router and host-to-network connections over both synchronous and asynchronous circuits.

    PPPoE
    PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.

    Remote server
    A network computer allows a user to log on to the network from a distant location.

    RFC
    Request for Comments - Refers to documents published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) proposing standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. RFCs can be found at www.ietf.org..

    Route
    The path that network traffic takes from its source to its destination. The route a datagram may follow can include many gateways and many physical networks. In the Internet, each datagram is routed separately.

    Router

    A system responsible for making decisions about which of several paths network (or Internet) traffic will follow. To do this, it uses a routing protocol to gain information about the network and algorithms to choose the best route based on several criteria known as "routing metrics".

    routing table
    Information stored within a router that contains network path and status information. It is used to select the most appropriate route to forward information along.

    Routing Information Protocol
    Routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations.

    SNMP
    Simple Network Management Protocol - The network management protocol of choice for TCP/IP-based Internet.

    SOCKET
    (1) The Berkeley UNIX mechanism for creating a virtual connection between processes.
    (2) IBM term for software interfaces that allow two UNIX application programs to talk via TCP/IP protocols.

    Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP)
    Spanning-Tree Bridge Protocol (STP) - Part of an IEEE standard. A mechanism for detecting and preventing loops from occurring in a multi-bridged environment. When three or more LAN's segments are connected via bridges, a loop can occur. Because a bridge forwards all packets that are not recognized as being local, some packets can circulate for long periods of time, eventually degrading system performance. This algorithm ensures only one path connects any pair of stations, selecting one bridge as the 'root' bridge, with the highest priority one as identifier, from which all paths should radiate.

    Spoofing
    A method of fooling network end stations into believing that keep alive signals have come from and returned to the host. Polls are received and returned locally at either end

    Static IP Addresses
    A static IP address is an IP address permanently assigned to computer in a TCP/IP network. Static IP addresses are usually assigned to networked devices that are consistently accessed by multiple users, such as Server PCs, or printers. If you are using your Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact your ISP to see if they have assigned your home a static IP address. You will need that address during your Router's configuration.

    Subnet
    For routing purposes, IP networks can be divided into logical subnets by using a subnet mask. Values below those of the mask are valid addresses on the subnet.

    TCP
    Transmission Control Protocol - The major transport protocol in the Internet suite of protocols provides reliable, connection-oriented full-duplex streams.

    TFTP
    Trivial File Transfer Protocol - A simple file transfer protocol (a simplified version of FTP) that is often used to boot diskless workstations and other network devices such as routers over a network (typically a LAN).

    Telnet
    The virtual terminal protocol in the Internet suite of protocols - Allows users of one host to log into a remote host and act as normal terminal users of that host.

    Transparent bridging
    So named because the intelligence necessary to make relaying decisions exists in the bridge itself and is thus transparent to the communicating workstations. It involves frame forwarding, learning workstation addresses and ensuring no topology loops exist (in conjunction with the Spanning-Tree algorithm).

    UDP
    User Datagram Protocol - A connectionless transport protocol that runs on top of TCP/IP's IP. UDP, like TCP, uses IP for delivery; however, unlike TCP, UDP provides for exchange of datagrams without acknowledgments or guaranteed delivery. Best suited for small, independent requests, such as requesting a MIB value from an SNMP agent, in which first setting up a connection would take more time than sending the data.

    UNI signaling
    User Network Interface signaling for ATM communications.

    Virtual Connection (VC)
    A link that seems and behaves like a dedicated point-to-point line or a system that delivers packets in sequence, as happens on an actual point-to-point network. In reality, the data is delivered across a network via the most appropriate route. The sending and receiving devices do not have to be aware of the options and the route is chosen only when a message is sent. There is no pre-arrangement, so each virtual connection exists only for the duration of that one transmission.

    WAN
    Wide area network - A data communications network that spans any distance and is usually provided by a public carrier (such as a telephone company or service provider).


    Appendix F Cabling / Connection

    Network cables connect PCs in an Ethernet network Category 5, called "Cat5" for short is commonly used type of network cable today.

    Cat 5 cables are tipped with RJ-45 connectors, which fit into RJ-45 port.

    Straight-through vs. Crossover Cables:

    Straight-through
    Crossover
    Wire
    Becomes
    Wire
    Becomes
    1
    1
    1
    3
    2
    2
    2
    6
    3
    3
    3
    1
    6
    6
    6
    2





    LAN Connection:



    To check LEDs light up when you finish connecting two pieces of hardware.



    Declaration of CE

    This declaration of conformity is according to article 7(3) and article 10(2)
    of the Council of European Communities of 3 May 1989.
    The protection requirements according the Council Directive article 4
    and Annex III are kept.

    MODEL / TYPE: ADSL Router

    This declaration is given from the manufacturer

    submitted by

    TRAINING RESEARCH CO., LTD.
    5F,. NO. 571, SEC. 7, CHUNG HSIAO E. RD.,
    TAIPEI, TAIWAN, R. O. C.

    To the judgement of the products with regard to electromagnetic compatibility
    according following regulations:

    EN 50081 - 1 ( EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 )
    EN 55024 ( EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4,
    EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-11)


    Declaration of conformity to type

    I hereby declare that the product

    MODEL/TYPE:
    ADSL Router

    and satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope
    of Council Directives 91/263/EEC and 93/97/EEC: TBR21

    The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision No. 98/34/EG] for
    Pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone
    Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided
    in different countries the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems,
    you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.




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