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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Broadband Router Features............................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details..........................................................................................
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 87 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 87 General Problems............................................................................................................ 87 Internet Access..........................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband Router. The TW100-BRF114U is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. • Print Server, providing a USB network printer connection for all Windows users. Figure 1: Broadband Router TW100-BRF11
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Broadband Router User Guide • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the TW100- BRF114U supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications.
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Introduction • Remote Management. The TW100-BRF114U can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • Network Diagnostics. You can use the TW100-BRF114U to perform a Ping or DNS lookup. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con- figuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Conf
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Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN For each port, there are 2 LEDs • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre- sponding LAN (hub) port. • 10
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel USB Printer Port If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the TW100-BRF114U will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. K
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either a DSL or Cable modem. Procedure Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the TW100-BRF114U. Ens
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Introduction 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the TW100-BRF114U. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard ca- ble. 4. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard USB printer cable to connect your printer to the USB Printer port on the TW100-BRF114U. 5. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to the TW100-BRF114U and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Us
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of the TW100-BRF114U. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the TW100-BRF114U you wish to use. Use the table below to locate det
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Setup Configuration Program The TW100-BRF114U contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and con- figure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the TW100-BRF114U, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the TW100-BRF114U. The PC and the TW100-BRF1
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Broadband Router User Guide If you can't connect If the TW100-BRF114U does not respond, check the following: • The TW100-BRF114U is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.0.1 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the TW100-BRF114U 's IP Ad- dress
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Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the TW100-BRF114U, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the TW100-BRF114U's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Inte
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Broadband Router User Guide PPTP, L2TP PPTP and L2TP are mainly • Server Address. used in Europe. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only • IP Address allocated to when required. The IP address you, if Static (Fixed). is usually allocated automati- cally, but may be Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated None. IP Address automatically, when you con- nect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP a
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Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will
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Broadband Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the TW100-BRF114U, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.25
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Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The TW100-BRF114U can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Wind
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Broadband Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the TW100-BRF114U. Figure 7: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the TW100-BRF114U (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 8: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for the TW100-BRF114U, as set on the Password s
