Pirelli DRG-A124G Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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FIGURE 1.

Sample Home Network

ROUTER ADVANTAGES

The advantages of the

DISCUS™ DRG A124G

include:



Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers



High speed 802.11b/g wireless networking



Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Microsoft® Windows, Linux

and Apple® MAC computers



Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration



Centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)



A Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services on

your network



A Security - Firewall protection - against Internet hacker attacks and encryp-

tion to protect wireless network traffic



A multi-language GUI.

APPLICATIONS

Many advantages networking features are provided by the

DISCUS™ DRG

A124G

:



Wireless and Wired LAN

: the router provides connectivity to 10/100 Mbps

devices, and wireless IEEE 802.11b/g compatible devices, making it easy to

create a network in small offices or homes.



Internet Access

:

this device supports Internet access through an ADSL

connection. Since many DSL providers use PPPoE or PPPoA to establish

communications with end users, the Router includes built-in clients for these

protocols, eliminating the need to install these services on your computer.

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HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The Router contains an integrated ADSL modem and connects to the Internet

or to a remote site through the ADSL (RJ11) port. It can be connected directly

through your PCs or to a local area network using the four Fast Ethernet LAN

ports.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full rate ADSL pro-

vides up to 8 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless)

ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 kbps upstream. However,

you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may

vary dramatically from these upper limits.

Data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run at

up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports and 54 Mbps over the built-in wire-

less access point.

MINIMUM SYSTEM AND

COMPONENT

REQUIREMENTS

Your Router requires the computer(s) and components in your network to be

configured with at least the following:



A computer with the Operating Systems that support TCP/IP networking pro-

tocols: Microsoft® Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows

XP 32bit, Vista 32bit or Apple® MAC 10.x or Linux



Internet access account from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)



A PC using a dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as well as a gateway

server address and DNS server address from your service provider



A PC equipped with 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet adapter



TCP/IP networks protocols installed on each PC that will access the Internet



A Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or

above, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or Above installed on one PC at your site for con-

figuring the Router

FRONT PANEL

The front panel of the Router contains six indicator lights (LEDs) that help to

describe the state of networking and connection operations.

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FIGURE 2.

Front Panel LEDs

TABLE 2.

LED Description

Ref.

LED

LED Colour

LED Description

1

Power

Green/Red

On

Power on

Off

Power off or failure

2

ADSL Sync

Green

On

ADSL connection is functioning correctly

Flashing

Startup

Off

No ADSL connection established

3

ADSL Data

Green

Flashing

The ADSL port is sending or receiving data

Off

No data is being transferred

4

Wireless LAN

Green

Flashing

The WLAN port is being transferred

5

LAN 1 to LAN 4

†

Green

On

Ethernet link

Flashing

The LAN port is sending or receiving data

Off

No link

6

WPS

Green

On

Successful WPS connection

Flashing

The Router is establishing WPS connection

Off

No WPS connection

†

The LED behavior described occurs only when a VoIP account is configured on the gateway. If this is not the case, the

LED will be steady green.

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The WPS button is located on the top. Press this button for at least 5 second when activating the WPS

function.

REAR PANEL

The rear panel of the Router contains a reset button, a power adapter socket,

four LAN ports, one ADSL port.

Do not force the antenna beyond its mechanical stops. Rotating the antenna further may cause dam-

age.

FIGURE 3.

Rear Panel Ports

TABLE 3.

Port Description

PORT

DESCRIPTION

a

Power Inlet

b

Power On/Off switch

c

Reset Button

d

4 LAN Ports

e

ADSL Port

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Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation

Hardware

Installation

This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router including:

1.

Positioning the

DISCUS™ DRG A124G

2.

Installing Micro Filters

3.

Connecting the Router to your network

4.

Setting up your computer for networking with the Router

Please read carefully the Safety Information in Appendix “A”

ISP SETTINGS

Please collect the following information from your ISP before setting up the

Router:

•

ISP dial-up phone number

•

IP address for your ISP’s Gateway Server and Domain Name Server

•

An ISP account which includes ISP dial-up username and password

•

IP address and subnet mask (for fixed IP users only)

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