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Chapter 5: Connecting the Router

Connection Instructions

4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN

Connection Instructions

1.

Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, hubs,

switches, and cable or DSL modem.

2.

Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router.

Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, hub, or switch.

Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.

3.

Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.

4.

Power on the cable or DSL modem and the other network device if using one.

5.

Connect the included AC power cable to the Router’s Power port on the side of the Router, and then plug the

power adapter into an electrical outlet.

The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.

Proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router.”

Figure 5-2: Connect a PC

Figure 5-3: Connect the Internet

Figure 5-4: Connect the Power

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Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router

Overview

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Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router

Overview

For your convenience, use the Router’s Web-based Utility to set it up and configure it. This chapter will explain all

of the functions in this Utility.

There are eight main tabs in the Utility: Setup, Firewall, VPN, QoS, Administration, IPS, L2 Switch, and Status.

Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs. The tabs are described below:

Setup

•

IP Mode. Provides options for IPv4 NAT Router mode or Dual-Stack Router mode.

•

WAN. The Internet connection settings are entered and displayed on this screen.

•

LAN. The Local Area Network (LAN) settings are entered and displayed on this screen.

•

DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet to use a

special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or video conferencing.

•

MAC Address Clone. Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address. This feature “clones” your network

adapter's MAC address onto the Router, and prevents you from having to call your ISP to change the

registered MAC address to the Router's MAC address.

•

Advanced Routing. The Router's dynamic routing feature can be used to automatically adjust to physical

changes in the network's layout.

•

Time. Change the time on this screen.

Firewall

•

Basic. Basic Firewall settings are configured from here.

•

Internet Access Policy. Network Access Rules evaluate the network traffic's Source IP address, Source MAC

address, and IP protocol type to decide if the traffic is allowed to pass through the firewall.

•

Single Port Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications with a single port

on your network, click this tab.

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Port Range Forwarding. To set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network

using a port range, click this tab.

•

Port Range Triggering.To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this

tab.

VPN

•

IPSec VPN. The VPN Router creates a tunnel or secure channel between two endpoints, so that the

transmitted data or information between these endpoints is secure.

•

VPN Client Accounts. Use this screen to designate VPN clients and their passwords.

•

VPN Pass Through. This tab allows you to disable IPSec Pass Through, PPTP Pass Through, and L2TP Pass

Through.

QoS

•

Application-based QoS. This involves Internet traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications,

such as videoconferencing.

•

Port-based QoS. This ensures better service to a specific LAN port.

Administration

•

Management. Alter the Router’s password, its access privileges, SNMP settings, and UPnP settings.

•

Reporting. Allows configuration of Log settings.

•

Diagnostics. Use this screen to check the connection between the Router and a PC on the LAN or Internet.

•

Backup & Restore. Allows you to save and load router configuration settings.

•

Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.

•

Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.

IPS

•

Configure. Enable or disable IPS functions from this screen.

•

P2P/IM. Allows or block specific Peer to Peer (P2P) networks and Instant Messaging (IM) applications.

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How to Access the Web-based Utility

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Report. Provides report of network traffic and malicious attacks.

•

Information. Provides the Protection Scope of the router.

L2 Switch

•

VLAN. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) categorization is done from this screen.

•

RADIUS. Used for configuration of Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) settings.

•

Port Setting. Allows configuration of port speeds and duplex.

•

Statistics. Displays transmit and receive statistics.

•

Cable Diagnostics. Used for testing cabling connected to the LAN ports.

Status

•

Gateway. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•

Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

•

VPN Clients. This screen provides status information about the Router’s VPN clients.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

The router is configured using the built-in Web-based utility. To access the Web-based Utility of the Router:

•

Launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address,

192.168.1.1

, in

the

Address

field. Press the

Enter

key.

•

A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Enter

admin

in the

User Name

field, and

enter your password (default password is

admin

) in the

Password

field. Then click the

OK

button.

Figure 6-1: Router’s IP Address

Figure 6-2: Password

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Setup Tab

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Setup Tab

The Setup screen contains all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The device can be used in most network

settings without changing any of the default values. Some users may need to enter additional information in

order to connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL, cable modem)

carrier.

IP Mode

IPv4 Only

: This option utilizes IPv4 on the Internet and local network.

Dual-Stack IP

: This options utilizes IPv4 over the Internet and IPV4 and IPv6 on the local network.

Click the

Save Settings

button to save the network settings or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your

changes.

WAN

Internet Connection Type

The Router supports six connection types. Each

Basic Setup

screen and available features will differ depending

on what kind of connection type you select.

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

, and it should be kept

only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Static IP

If your connection uses a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select

Static IP

.

Internet IP Address

. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your

ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP

address.

Figure 6-3: Setup Tab

Figure 6-4: Obtain an IP Automatically

Figure 6-5: Static IP

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