USRobotics USR8200 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)
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USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS
Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents:
•
USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS
•
12VDC power supply
•
Quick Installation Guide
•
Installation CD-ROM
•
One (1) Ethernet cable
Front View
The U.S. Robotics USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS can connect easily to any Ethernet-based
cable modem or DSL modem. You can verify compatibility by checking to see if your cable
or DSL modem is connected to the network adapter in your computer using a standard RJ-
to access the Web-based Management. This will advance you to the Welcome
screen where you can select your corresponding browser and, if need be, bookmark or add the Web-based Management URL to your Favorites folder. Click
OK
.
This will advance you to the Login Setup screen. Here you will create and enter a user name and password in the corresponding fields. Click
OK
. When the Configuration Utility
launches, enter the appropriate information to configure the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS. For more detailed configuration information, go to the User Guide on the Installation CD-
ROM or go to the Support area at www.usr.com
Congratulations!
The installation procedure is now complete.
Turn on your cable or DSL modem. Connect the included power cord to the
USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS. Turn on your computer.
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Troubleshooting
I can’t connect to the Configuration Utility of the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.
Possible Solution:
Make sure a l the Ethernet cables are properly and securely connected and the power cord is plugged in.
Possible Solution:
Keep in mind that the user assigned password is case sensitive. Try case variations of the password if you
cannot access the utility. If you are sti
l unable to log into the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS, you may want to
reset the router to the factory default settings. Press the reset button located on the back of the USR8200
Firewa
l/VPN/NAS. The PWR LED wi
l turn amber, the WAN LED wi
l blink, and the USB1, USB2, and 1394 LEDs
wi l turn on and off in sequence. When the USB1, USB2, and 1394 LEDs are a l green, release the Reset
button. This wi
l reset the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS to the factory default settings. Launch your Web
browser and type
192.168.1.1
to access the Configuration Utility. This should a
low you to manua
ly assign a
new password.
Possible Solution:
Go to the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Insta lation CD-ROM and perform a l the steps in the “Before You
Begin” section. If you have a Static IP address for your computer and do not select the
Obtain an IP address
automatically
option, you wi
l not be able to connect to the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS.
Possible Solution:
Make sure that your computer is using an IP address that is within the default range of 192.168.1.xxx. Make
sure the address of the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. If necessary, the Default Gateway should be
192.168.1.1 To verify a
l these settings, perform the fo
lowing steps:
Windows 95, 98, or Me Users:
Click Windows
Start
and then
Run
. Type
winipcfg
and click
OK
. Check the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway, and DNS server data to make sure they are correct. If the information is not correct, click
Release All
and then click
Renew All
.
Windows NT, 2000, XP, or 2003 Server Users:
Click Windows
Start
and then
Run
. Type
cmd
and click
OK
. At the DOS prompt, type
ipconfig /all
. Check the
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS server data to make sure they are correct. If the
information is not correct, type
ipconfig /release
and press ENTER. Then, type
ipconfig /renew
and press
ENTER.
If you are sti
l unable to connect to the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS, refer to the ping procedure in the
User Guide on the Insta
lation CD-ROM.
Linux Users:
Login into the system as a super-user, by entering ‘su’ at the prompt. Type ’ifconfig’ to display the network
devices and a
located IP’s. Type ’pump -i dev’, where dev is the network device name. Type ’ifconfig’ again
to view the new a
located IP address.
Possible Solution:
You need to verify the connection setting of your Web browser and that the HTTP Proxy feature of your Web
browser is disabled. You need to do this so that your Web browser can read the configuration pages inside
your USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS. Launch your Web browser.
Internet Explorer users:
Click
Tools
,
Internet Options
, and then the Connections tab. Select
Never dial a
connection
, click
Apply
, and then click
OK
. Click
Tools
again, then click
Internet Options
. Click the
Connections
tab, and click the
LAN Settings
button. Clear a
l the check boxes and click
OK
. Click
OK
.
Netscape Navigator users:
Click
Edit
,
Preferences
, and then double-click
Advanced
in the Category
window. Click
Proxies
, select
Direct connection to the Internet
, and then click
OK
. Click
Edit
again, then
click
Preferences
. Under Category, double-click
Advanced
, then click
Proxies
. Select
Direct connection to
the Internet
and click
OK
.
I don’t know what type of devices I can use with the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS’s USB or Firewire ports.
Possible Solution:
The USB and FireWire ports on the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS can only be used to connect USB or FireWire
storage class devices like hard drives. USB or FireWire modems cannot be connected to the USR8200
Firewa
l/VPN/NAS. The USB ports and FireWire port on the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS can be used with
multiple hard drives, but not used as additional connections to the same device.
I can’t access the Internet.
Possible Solution:
Make sure the power cord and a l the Ethernet cables are connected correctly. This includes the cables
connecting the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS, the modem, and a
l the computers. Press the reset button
located on the back of the Secure Storage Router. The PWR LED wi
l turn amber, the WAN LED wi
l blink, and
the USB1, USB2, and 1394 LEDs wi
l turn on and off in sequence. When the USB1, USB2, and 1394 LEDs are a
l
green, release the Reset button. This wi
l reset the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS to the factory default
settings. Launch your Web browser and type
192.168.1.1
to access the C onfiguration Utility. This should a
low
you to manua
ly assign a new password. If you are sti
l unable to access the Internet, refer to the
Troubleshooting Ping Procedure section in the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Insta
lation CD-ROM and refer
to the documentation for your modem.
I do not know how to configure the TCP/IP protocol to work with the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS and I need
to know if my IP address is Static or Dynamic.
Possible Solution:
If you have cable or DSL service, you most likely have a Dynamic IP address. You should always check with
your service provider to verify this information, since some providers wi
l assign Static IP addresses. If you
have a Dynamic IP address, select
Dynamic IP Address
in the WAN Setup area of the Configuration Utility and
the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS wi
l automatica
ly obtain the information it needs from your service provider.
If you have a Static IP address, select
Static IP Address
in the WAN Setup area of the Configuration Utility.
You have the TCP/IP protocol insta
led, but it is not configured to work with the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS.
1. Click Windows
Start
,
Settings
, then click
Control Panel
.
2. Double-click the
Network
icon. Click the
Configuration
tab and select the TCP/IP line that has been
assigned to your network card.
3. Click the
Properties
button to set the TCP/IP protocol for the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS.
4. There are two setting methods to configure the IP:
·
To obtain the IP automatica
ly through the DHCP server, perform the fo
lowing step: Click the
IP
Address
tab, and select
Obtain an IP address automatically
. This is the preferred method for
configuring computers.
·
To configure the IP manua
ly, perform the fo
lowing steps:
a.) Click the IP Address tab. Click
Specify an IP address
. Enter values in the IP Address field and in
the Subnet Mask field. The default IP address of this product is 192.168.1.1 You should use
192.168.1.xxx (xxx is between 100 and 199) for IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet
Mask field.
b.) Click the
Gateway
tab. Add the IP address of this product (default IP is 192.168.1.1) in the New
gateway field and click
Add
.
Contact your ISP to get the necessary DNS values. Click the DNS Configuration tab. Add the DNS values
into the DNS Server Search Order field and click
Add
.
After insta
ling the TCP/IP communication protocol, you can use the ping command to check if your computer
has successfu
ly connected to the USR8200 Firewa
l/VPN/NAS.
Are You Still Having Problems?
1.
Go to the User Guide on the U.S. Robotics Insta
lation CD-ROM.
More configuration and troubleshooting information is available in the User Guide on the Insta lation
CD-ROM.
2.
Go to the Support section of the U.S Robotics Web site at www.usr.com
Many of the most common difficulties users experience have been addressed in the FAQ and
Troubleshooting Web pages for your specific product. Your product number is USR8200. You wi
l need to
know this to obtain information on the U.S. Robotics Web site.
3.
Contact the U.S. Robotics Technical Support Department.
Technical questions about U.S. Robotics products can also be answered by technical support specialists.