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Mistral Lan Router ISDN
with 4 Fast Ethernet ports + BroadBand
Interface
Manual (Ver. 1.00)
A02-RI_M02(September 2003)
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 AN OVERVIEW OF MISTRAL LAN ROUTER ISDN........................................................................ 1 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 MISTRAL LAN ROUTER ISDN FEATURES .............................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 An overview of Mistral Lan Router ISDN Mistral Lan Router ISDN provides fast Ethernet port for connecting to ADSL modem or Cable modem. It allows all users in a local network to be quickly and easily connected to high-speed Internet (via DSL or Cable service) using PPPoE. The ISDN Router is built-in and acts as a backup when the DSL/Cable service fails or if the service is not available. In addition, Mistral Lan Router ISDN supports remote ISDN dial-in and remo
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network. Supports IP sharing function, allowing multiple users share one internet account. Supports industry standard Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Multilink PPP, and PPPoE. Supports Dial-on-Demand and Bandwidth on Demand function. User-friendly management through web-based configurator, telnet management, console port management, and remote upgrades. PAP/CHAP/MS-CHAP, Call Back, IP Packet Filtering, and Caller ID Authentication for firewall security. Supports operating systems su
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1.4 This Router Device Application 3
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Chapter 2 Using Mistral Lan Router ISDN 2.1 Cautions for using Mistral Lan Router ISDN Do not place Mistral Lan Router ISDN under high humidity and high temperature. Do not use the same power source for Mistral Lan Router ISDN with other equipment. Do not open or repair the case yourself. If Mistral Lan Router ISDN is too hot, turn off the power immediately and have a qualified serviceman repair it. Place Mistral Lan Router ISDN on the stable surface. Only use the power adapter
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2.3 The rear ports Power (jack) Connect the supplied power adapter to this jack Console (port) Connect the supplied RS-232 cable to this port when connecting to a PC’s RS-232 port (9-pin serial port). ISDN So Connect an RJ-45 cable to this port when connecting to the ISDN. (RJ-45 connector) LAN 1-4 Connect an UTP Ethernet cable to this port when connecting to a (RJ-45 connector) LAN such as an office or home network. WAN Connect an UTP Ethernet cable to this port when
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• The Auxiliary connector is only used to connect a terminal to run the Command Line Interface using the null modem cable. (This is an optional connection.) • There is a DIPswitch located on the rear panel for setting the terminating resistor. You only need to adjust this switch if there are two or more external ISDN equipments attached to the local telephone line. 6
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Chapter 3 Configuration 3.1 Before Configuration This section describes the configuration required by LAN-attached PCs that communicate with Mistral Lan Router ISDN, either to configure the Mistral Lan Router ISDN , or for network access. These PCs must have an Ethernet interface installed properly, be connected to the Mistral Lan Router ISDN either directly or through an external repeater hub, and have TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server. D
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Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. Then select the DNS Configuration tab. Select the Disable DNS radio button and click OK to finish the configuration. 7
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Configuring PC in Windows NT4.0 Go to Start/Settings/ Control Panel. In the Control Panel double-click on Network and choose the Protocols tab. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Properties. Select the Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server radio button and click OK. 8
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Configuring PC in Windows 2000 Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections. Double-click Local Area Connection. In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 9
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Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio buttons. Click OK to finish the configuration. 3.2 Configuring with GUI program 3.2.1 Using Different Browsers for Mistral Lan Router ISDN To configure your Mistral Lan Router ISDN, you can use a popular browser, such as Netscape 4.x and Internet Explorer 5.x. The following describes how to use it to start “Local Router Manager” through IE or Navigator. Netscape Navigator 4.x: In
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The next time you log in, even if you have modified the password, the default password (“password”) will still be used as the default. You need to change it to the correct password before you will be let in. No matter what password you use, each character will always be displayed as a “*”. If you forget the password, you need to follow the steps described in the later chapter to be able to log on. After you clicking Log On, the following screen will display, and you must select either IS
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User Interface from the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu. Basic Internet Access Select this option if you need basic Internet access. This will enable you to configure Internet Access for all of your LAN users. There are two Internet access interface selections provided by Mistral Lan Router ISDN: through ISDN or through EWAN. Internet Access with Advanced Configuration Select this option if you want to configure advanced options, such as changing the private IP address (for example, when you intend to
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This section describes the steps to set configuration for Basic Internet Access via EWAN. You will find that Mistral Lan Router ISDN is optimized for Basic Internet Access. You don’t need to understand, to apply for or to assign any IP addresses in your entire network. Mistral Lan Router ISDN does these things for you automatically. You need to configure each device on your LAN in a uniform way described in Chapter 2. What is Basic Internet Access? It means accessing the Internet, surfing t
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First you need to make a decision about Obtain IP Address Automatically. Available options are via PPP over Ethernet, via DHCP, or No. If you choose No go to step 3. If you choose via DHCP go to step 4, and if you choose via PPP over Ethernet go to step 5. If you choose via PPTP, go to step 6. Step 3: If you choose No for the selection of Obtain IP Address Automatically. The following screen will be displayed. Enter the following information and then Click Apply. Profile Name: the na
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Profile Name: the name that you will use to identify this Internet access profile Obtain IP Addresses Automatically: get the IP Address via PPP over Ethernet. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE to establish communications with an end-user. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE ISP Account Name: the username of your ISP account ISP Account Password: the password of your ISP account (Optional) Service Name: Enter the Service Name p
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3.2.5 Basic Internet Access Configuration via ISDN This section describes the steps to set configurations for Basic Internet Access via ISDN. When you apply for an account with your Internet Service Provider (ISP), you will be given the necessary information, including your account name, account password, and the ISP’s local access ISDN telephone number. Have these available and then follow the steps below. Step 1: When you logon, select Customize User Interface in the SYSTEM TOOLS Menu. A
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in the corresponding blanks. Step 6: Enter the following information: Remote Phone Number: the ISDN telephone number of your ISP. ISP Account Name: the username of your ISP account. ISP Account Password: the password of your ISP account. Step 7: Click Apply and Test. After the successful Apply and Test, any users in the LAN should restart their PC. Now you can surf in the Web, receive E-mails, or transmit files. For more advanced configurations, refer to the following context. 3.2.6
