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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. • VRT-401 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 Windows settin
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Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Inter- nal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via VRT- 401. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. VRT-401 uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/
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Networking & Communication
Broadband VPN Router
VRT-401
User’s Manual
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Copyright Copyright (C) 2002 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 VRT-401 Features..................................................................................................1 Package Contents .................................................................................................3 Physical Details .....................................................................................................4 CHAPTER 2 IN
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Examples..............................................................................................................83 Using Certificates..............................................................................................101 CHAPTER 9 OTHER FEATURES AND SETTINGS .................................................106 Overview ............................................................................................................106 PC Database .................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of VRT-401's features and capabili- ties. Congratulations on the purchase of your new VRT-401. VRT-401 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. Figure 1: VRT-401 VRT-401 Features VRT-401 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisti- cated functions while being
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VRT-401 User Manual 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 applicatio
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Introduction tion and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - VRT-401. • Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources. • Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using
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VRT-401 User Manual 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 • LNK/ACT • On - Corresponding LAN port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the cor- responding LAN port. • 100 • On - Corresponding LAN
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel DMZ Use a standard LAN cable to connect a normal port on the other hub. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, VRT-401 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
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Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of VRT-401. 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 of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) Procedure Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install VRT-401. Ensu
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Installation • If desired, connect the DMZ port to a standard port on a Hub. PCs connected to this hub will also gain Internet access, but will NOT be able to access the rest of the LAN. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on VRT-401. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to VRT-401 and power up. Use only the p
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of VRT-401. 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 Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of VRT-401 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do this: Refer to: Configu
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Setup Configure or use any of the following: Chapter 9: Other Features and Set- • PC Database tings • Remote Admin • Routing (RIP and static Routing) • Upgrade firmware • Enable/Disable UPnP Support Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. Configuration Program VRT-401 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser mus
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VRT-401 User Manual 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of VRT-401, as in this example, which uses VRT-401’ s default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1 If you can't connect If VRT-401 does not respond, check the following: • VRT-401 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.
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Setup Config Wizard The first time you connect to VRT-401, the Config Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if VRT-401’ s default settings 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 Internet connec- tio
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VRT-401 User Manual PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and pass- You connect to the ISP only word. when required. The IP address is usually allocated • IP Address allocated to automatically, but may be you, if Static (Fixed). Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allo- Usually, none. IP Address cated automatically, when However, some ISP's may you connect to you ISP. requi
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Setup 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 6: 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 screens or you
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VRT-401 User Manual LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 7: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for VRT-401, 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. The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (cla
