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Internet Broadband
Router
XRT-411
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-readable
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................1 Broadband Router Features ................................................................................1 Package Contents.................................................................................................3 Physical Details.....................................................................................................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................... 90 Overview .............................................................................................................. 90 General Problems ............................................................................................... 90 Internet Access.................................................................................................... 90 Printing........................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the XRT-411 Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new XRT-411 Broadband Router. The Broad- band Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switch for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. • Print Server, providing a USB network printer connection for all LAN users. Figure 1: Broadband Router
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Broadband Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applica- tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connec- tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such ap
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Introduction • Remote Management. The Broadband Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be con- figured via the Internet. • Network Diagnostics. You can use the Broadband Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protect
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Broadband Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel PWR On - Power on. Off - No power. STATUS On - Error condition. (Red) Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN For each port, there are 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 corresponding LAN (hub) port. • 100
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. USB Printer Port Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Broadband Router 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.
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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 Broadband Router.
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Introduction 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard USB printer cable to connect your printer to the USB Printer port on the Broadband Router. NOTE: GDI printers are not supported. Please refer to the CD for a list of GDI printers. You can also check with the printer manufacturer. 5. Power U
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of the Broadband Router. 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 Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Broadband Router you wish to use. Use the table below to loca
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Setup Configuration Program The Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure 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 Broadband Router, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Broadband Router. The PC and the Br
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Broadband Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" com- mand: • 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 Broadband Router's I
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Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run auto- matically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Broadband Router'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
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Broadband Router User Guide PPTP, L2TP PPTP and L2TP are mainly • Server Address. used in Europe. • User name and pass- word. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP • IP Address allocated to address is usually allocated you, if Static (Fixed). automatically, 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 connect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP al
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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 Broadband Router, 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 255.25
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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 Broadband Router 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 W
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Broadband Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Broadband Router. Figure 7: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Broadband Router (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 Broadband Router, as set on the P
