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Broadband VPN Router
VRT-311 / VRT-311S
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright (C) 2004 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. The products and programs described in this User ’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Manual and all accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copy- righted. No part of this User’s Manual may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-rea
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................1 VRT-311 /VRT-311S Features...............................................................................1 Package Contents.................................................................................................3 Physical Details.....................................................................................................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION .............
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Services ............................................................................................................... 72 CHAPTER 8 VPN (IPSEC) .............................................................................. 73 Overview .............................................................................................................. 73 Common VPN Situations.................................................................................... 75 VPN Configuration ................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of VRT-311 / VRT-311S's features and ca- pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new VRT-311 / VRT-311S . VRT-311 / VRT-311S is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • VPN Gateway for IPSec VPN connections to remote PCs or sites. • 3-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Figure 1: VRT-311 / VRT-311S VRT-311 / VRT-311S Fea
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VRT-311 User Guide • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, VRT-311 / VRT-311S 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. Applica
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Introduction Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech- nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - VRT-311 / VR
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VRT-311 User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: VRT-311’s Front Panel Figure 3: VRT-311S’s 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 Each port has 2 LEDs • LNK/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- spond
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Introduction Off - No connection to a modem on the WAN (Internet) port. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. PPPoE On - PPPoE connection established. (For VRT-311 Off - No PPPoE connection. only) 5
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VRT-311 User Guide Rear Panel Figure 4: VRT-311 Rear Panel Figure 5: VRT-311S Rear Panel Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, VRT-311 / VRT-311S 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. Keep holding the Res
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Introduction Using the DMZ Port The DMZ port is intended for connection of a server you wish to make available to the public. To use multiple servers, use a standard LAN cable to connect the DMZ port to a normal port on another hub, and connect your servers to the hub. Please note the following points regarding the DMZ port. • Although physically attached to the hub ports, the DMZ port is not part of the built-in hub. It is a separate single port which is isolated from the hub. • PCs con
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of VRT-311 / VRT-311S. 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 a Broadband modem (usually, DSL or Cable modem). Procedure Figure 6: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install VRT-3
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Installation • If desired, connect a PC (server) to the DMZ port. To use multiple servers, use a standard LAN cable to connect the DMZ port to a normal port on another hub, and connect your servers to the hub. PCs connected to the DMZ port are isolated from your LAN. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the Broadband modem to the WAN port on VRT-311 / VRT-311S. Use the cable supplied with your Broadband modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard LAN cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Broadba
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of VRT-311 / VRT-311S. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration 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 VRT- 311 / VRT-311S you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do t
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Setup Use the Microsoft VPN feature: Chapter 9: Microsoft VPN • PPTP Server in VRT-311 / VRT-311S. • User and Client setup. • Checking VPN connection Status. Configure or use any of the following: Chapter 9: Other Features and Settings • Configuration File backup and restore. • Network Diagnostic • PC Database • Remote Administration • Routing • Upgrade Firmware • UPnP Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained
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VRT-311 User Guide • Double - click the icon for VRT-311 / VRT-311S (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process. Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to VRT-311 / VRT-311S: 1. After installing VRT-311 / VRT-311S in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "
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Setup • These are the default values. Both the name and password can (and should) be changed, using the Admin Login screen. Once you have changed either the name or the password, you must use the current values. 13
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VRT-311 User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to VRT-311 / VRT-311S, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if VRT-311 / VRT-311S '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 ch
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Setup PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address • IP Address allocated to you, is usually allocated automati- if Static (Fixed). cally, but may be Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated Usually, none. IP Address automatically, when you However, some ISP's may connect to you ISP. require you to use a p
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VRT-311 User Guide Home Screen After finishing or exiting 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 8: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the top 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 sc
