Billion BIPAC 5100S manual

BIP AC 5100S ADSL Modem/Router with Single Ethernet Port User ’ s Manual[...]

2 T able of Content s Chapter 1 ....................................................................................... 5 1.1 Introducing the BIP AC 5100S ................................................... 5 1.2 Features of the BIP AC 5100S .................................................. 5 1.3 Applications for the BIP AC 5100S .................[...]

3 4.2 DNS Server Address .............................................................. 24 4.3 DNS Server Address Assignment ........................................... 25 4.4 LAN TCP/IP ............................................................................ 25 4.5 Configuring LAN ...............................................................[...]

4 9.4 Web ........................................................................................ 50 9.5 Configuring Remote Management.......................................... 50 Chapter 10 ................................................................................... 52 10.1 Universal Plug and Play Overview .................................[...]

5 Chapter 1 Getting to Know the BIPAC 5100S This chapter describes the key feat ures and applications of BIPAC 5100S. 1.1 Introducing the BIP AC 5100S The BIP AC 5100S integrates high-speed 10/ 100Mbps auto-negotiating LAN interface and a high-speed ADSL port into a single package. The BIP AC 5100S is ideal for high -speed Internet browsing and mak[...]

6 Using the standard TCP/IP protocol, the BI P AC 5100S and other UPnP enabled devices can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address and convey its capabilities to other devices on the network.  10/100M Auto-negotiation Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface This auto-negotiation feature allows the BI P AC 5100S to detect the speed of incoming [...]

7 Ethernet interface with the BIP AC 5100S itse lf as the gateway for each LAN network.  IP Policy Routing (IPPR) T raditionally , routing is based on the destination address only and the router t akes the shortest path to forward a packet. IP Policy Routing (IPPR) provides a mechanism to override the default routing behavior and alter the packe[...]

8 - ADSL circuitry - RAM - LAN port  Filters The BIPAC 5100S's packe t filtering functions allows added network security and manageme nt.  Ease of Installation The BIPAC 5100S is designed for quick, intuitive and easy installation.  Housing The BIPAC 5100S's all new compact and ventila ted housing minimizes space requirements mak[...]

9 Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter describes how to access and navigate the web configurator. 2.1 Web Configurator Overview The embedded web configurator allows you to manage the BIP AC 5100S from anywhere through a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator . Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Net [...]

10 Step 6. You should now see the Site Map screen. 2.3 Navigating the BIP AC 5100S W eb Configurator The following summarizes how to navigate the w eb configurator from the Site Map screen. Screens vary slightly for different BIP AC 5100S models.  Click Wizard Setup to begin a series of scree ns to con figure the BIPAC 5100S for the first time. [...]

11 2.4 Configuring Password It is highly recommended that you change t he password for accessing the BIP AC 5100S. T o change the BIP AC 5100S’s password, cli ck Advanced Setup and then Password. The screen appears as shown. The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type the default passw ord or the e[...]

12 Chapter 3 Wizard Setup This chapter provides information on the Wizard Setup screens in the web configurator. 3.1 Wizard Setup Introduction Use the Wizard Setup screens to configure your system for Internet access settings and fill in the fields with the information in the Internet Account Information table of the Comp act Guide or Read Me First[...]

13 BIP AC 5100S encapsulates the PPP session based on RFC1483 a nd sends it through an A TM PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit ) to the Internet Service Provider's (ISP) DSLAM (digital access multiplexer). Please refer to RF C 2364 for more information on PPPoA. Refer to RFC 1661 for more information on PPP . 3.2.4 RFC 1483 RFC 1483 describes two [...]

14 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode From the Mode drop-down list box, select Routing (default) if y our ISP allows multiple computers to share an In ternet account. Otherwi se select Bridge . Encapsulation Select the encapsulation type your ISP uses from the Encap sulation drop-down list box. Choices v[...]

15 LAN share one common network number . Where you obt ain your network number depends on y our particular situation. If the ISP or your network administrator assigns you a block of registered IP addresses, follow their instructions in selecting the IP addresses and the subnet mask. If the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number , then[...]

16 the BIP AC 5100S acts as a DHCP client on the W AN port and so the IP Address and ENET ENCAP Gateway fields are not applicable (N/A) as the DHCP server assigns them to the BIP AC 5100S. 3.7.4 Private IP Addresses Every machine on the Internet must have a uni que address. If your networks are isolated from the Internet, for example, only between [...]

17 3.10.1 PPPoE Select PPPoE from the Encapsulation drop-down list box in the first wizard screen to display the screen as shown. The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Service Name Type the name of your PPPoE service here. User Name Configure User Name and Passw ord fields for PPPoA and PPPoE encapsulation only.[...]

18 Network Address Translation Select None , SUA Only or Full Feature from the drop-sown list box. Refer to the NAT chapter for more details. Back Click Back to go back to the first wizard screen. Next Click Next to continue to the next wizard screen. 3.10.2 RFC 1483 Select RFC 1483 from the Encapsulation drop-down list box in the first wizard scre[...]

19 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION IP Address A static IP address is a fixed IP that your ISP gives y ou. A dynamic IP address is not fixed; the ISP assigns you a different one each time y ou connect to the Internet. T he Single User Account feature can be used with either a dy namic or static IP address. [...]

20 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION User Name Enter the user name exactly as your ISP assigned. If assigned a name in the form user@domain where domain identifies a servic e name, then enter both components exactly as given. Password Enter the passw ord associated with the user name above. IP Address This o[...]

21 Translation Select None , SUA Only or Full Feature from the drop-sown list box. Refer to the NAT chapter for more details. Back Click Back to go back to the first wizard screen. Next Click Next to continue to the next wizard screen. 3.1 1 DHCP Setup DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protoc ol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to o[...]

22 If you want to change your BIP AC 5100S LAN settings, click Change LAN Configuration to display the screen as shown next. The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION LAN IP Address Enter the IP address of your BIPAC 5100S in dotted decimal notat ion, for example, 192.168.1.254 (factory default). LAN Subnet Mask Ent[...]

23 3.13 Wizard Setup Configuration: Connection T ests The BIP AC 5100S automatically tests the connection to the computer(s) conn ected to the LAN ports. T o test the connection from the BIP AC 5100S to the ISP , click S tart Diagnose. Oth erwise click Return to Main Menu to go back to the Site Map screen. 3.14 T est Y our Internet Connection Launc[...]

24 Chapter 4 LAN Setup This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings. 4.1 LAN Overview A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communi cation system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer network limit ed to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building. The LAN screens can help you configure a LAN DH[...]

25 passed to the client machines along with the assigned IP address and subnet mask. There are two ways that an ISP dissemin ates the DNS server addresses. The first is for an ISP to tell a customer the DNS server addresses, usua lly in the form of an information sheet, when s/he signs up. If your ISP gives you the DNS serv er addresses, enter them[...]

26  DHCP server enabled with 100 client IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.100. These parameters should work for the majority of installations. If your ISP gives you explicit DNS server address(es), read t he embedded web configurato r help regarding what fields need to be configured. 4.4.2 IP Address and Subnet Mask Refer to the IP Address an[...]

27 The address 224.0.0.2 is assigned to the multicast routers group. The BIP AC 5100S supports both IGMP version 1 (IGMP-v1) and IGMP version 2 (IGMP-v2). At start up, the BIP AC 5100S queries all dire ctly connected networks to gather group membership. After that, the BIP AC 5100S periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabl[...]

28 LAN Subnet Mask Enter a subnet mask in dotted decimal notation. Client IP Pool Starting Address This field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool. Size of Client IP Pool This field specifies the size or count of the IP address pool. Primary DNS Server Enter the IP addresses of the DNS server s. The DNS servers are[...]

29 Chapter 5 WAN Setup This chapter describes how to configure WAN settings. 5.1 W AN Overview A W AN (Wide Area Network) is an outside connec tion to another network or the Internet. See the Wizard Setup chapter for more in formation on the fields in the WA N screens. 5.2 PPPoE Encap sulation The BIP AC 5100S supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protoco[...]

30 PPTP support s on-demand, multi-protocol and virt ual private netwo rking over public networks, such as the Internet. 5.4 T raffic Shaping T raffic Shaping is an agreement between the ca rrier and the subscriber to regulate the average rate and “burstiness” or fluctuation of data transmission over an A TM network. This agreement helps elimin[...]

31 5.5.1 PPP Half Bridge When the PPP Half Bridge is enabled the BIP AC 5100S becomes invisible. The DHCP server will duplicate the W AN IP address from the ISP to the local client PC. Only one PC is able to access the Internet using half bridge mode. Half bridge mode can only be used when a single IP address has been assigned by the ISP , it is no[...]

32 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Name Enter the name of your Internet Service Prov ider, e.g., My ISP. T his information is for identification purposes only. Mode Select Routing (default) from the drop-down list box if y our ISP allows multiple computers to share an Internet account. Otherwise select Bri[...]

33 Encapsulation Select the method of encapsulation used by your ISP from the drop-down list box. Choices vary depending on the mode you select in the Mode field. If you select Bridge in the Mode field, select either PPPoA or RFC 1483 . If you select Routing in the Mode field, select PPPoA , RFC 1483 , ENET ENCAP or PPPoE . Multiplex Select the met[...]

34 (PPPoA and PPPoE encapsulation only) Nailed-Up Connection Select Nailed-Up Connection w hen you want your connection up all the time. The BIPAC 5100S will try to bring up the connection automatically if it is disconnected. Connect on Demand Select Connect on Demand w hen you don't want the connection up all the time and specify an idle time[...]

35 Chapter 6 Network Address Translation (NAT) This chapter discusses how to configure NAT on the BIPAC 5100S . 6.1 NA T Overview NA T (Network Address T ranslation - NA T , RFC 1631) is the translation of the IP address of a host in a packet, for example, the source address of an outgoing packet, used within one network to a different IP address k[...]

36 address (the inside global address) back to the in side local address before forwarding it to the original inside host. Note that the IP address (e ither local or global) of an outside host is never changed. The global IP addresses for the inside host s can be either static or dynamically assigned by the ISP . In addition, you can designate serv[...]

37 6.1.5 NA T Mapping T ypes NA T supports five types of IP/port mapping. They are: 1. One to One: In One-to-One mode, the BIP AC 5100S maps one local IP address to one global IP address. 2. Many to One: In Many-to-One mode, the BI P AC 5100S map s multiple local IP addresses to one global IP address. This is equivalent to SU A (for inst ance, P A [...]

38 Many-to-Many No Overload ILA1 IGA1 ILA2 IGA2 ILA3 IGA3 … Server Server 1 IP IGA1 Server 2 IP IGA1 Server 3 IP IGA1 6.2 SUA (Single User Account) V ersus NA T SUA (Single User Account) is a implementation of a subset of NA T that supports two types of mapping, Many-to-One and Server . The BIP AC 5100S also supports Full Feature NA T to map mult[...]

39 network. Y ou may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the desired server . The port number identifies a service; for example, web service is on port 80 and FTP on port 21. In some cases, such as for unknown services or where one server can sup port more than one se rvice (for example[...]

40 6.4 Selecting the NA T Mode Click NA T to open the following screen. The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION None Select this radio button to disable NAT. SUA Only Select this radio button if you have just one public WAN IP address for y our BIPAC 5100S. The BIPAC 5100S uses Address Mapping Set 1 in the NA T - [...]

41 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Start Port No. Enter a port number in this field. To forward only one port, enter the port number again in the End Port No. field. To forward a series of ports, enter the st art p ort number here and the end port num ber in the End Port No. field. End Port No. Enter a por[...]

42 you specify . When a rule matches the current packet, the BIP AC 5100S takes the corresponding action and the remaining rules are ignored. If there are any empty rules before your new configured rule, your configured rule will be pushed up by that number of empty rules. For example, if you have alr eady configured rules 1 to 6 in your current se[...]

43 This is equivalent to SUA (i.e., PAT, por t address translation), Billion's Single User Account feature that previous Billion r outers supported only. M-M Ov (Overload): Many -to-Many Overload mode maps multiple local IP addresses to shared global IP addresses. MM No (No Overload): Many-to-Many No Overload mod e maps each local IP address t[...]

44 local IP address to unique global IP addresses. 5. Server : T his type allows you to specify insi de servers of di fferent services behind the NAT to be accessible to the outside world. Local Start IP This is the starting Inside Local IP Address (ILA). Local IP addresses are N/A for Server port mapping. Local End IP This is the end Inside Local [...]

45 Chapter 7 Dynamic DNS Setup This chapter discusses how to configure your BIPAC 5100S to use Dynamic DNS. 7.1 Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS allows you to update your curr ent dynamic IP address with one or many dynamic DNS services so that anyone can contac t you (in NetMeeting, CU-SeeMe, etc.). Y ou can also access your FTP server or Web site on your [...]

46 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select this check box to use dynamic DNS. Service Provider Select the name of your Dy namic DNS service provider. Host Name Type the domain name assigned to your BIPAC 5100S by your Dynamic DNS provider. E-mail Address Type your e-mail address. User Type your user [...]

47 Chapter 8 Time and Date Setup Use this screen to configure the BIPAC 5100S’s time and date settings. This chapter is not available on all models. 8.1 Configuring Time Zone T o change your BIP AC 5100S’s time and date, c lick T ime Zone. The scre en appears as shown. Use this screen to configure the BIP AC 5100S ’s time based on your local [...]

48 Time (RFC 868) format displays a 4-byte integer giving the total number of secon ds since 1970/1/1 at 0:0:0. The default, NTP (RFC 1305), is similar to Time (RFC 868). Select None to enter the time and date manually. Time Server IP Address Enter the IP address of your time se rver. Check w ith your ISP/netwo rk administrator if you are uns ure o[...]

49 Chapter 9 Remote Management Configuration This chapter provides information on configuring remote m anagement. Remote management is not available on all m odels 9.1 Remote Management Overview Remote management allows you to determine which services/protocols can access which BIP AC 5100S interface (if any) from which computers. Y ou may manage y[...]

50 period, except when sys stdio has been changed on the command line. 9.2 T elnet Y ou can configure your BIP AC 5100S for remote T elnet access as shown next. 9.3 FTP Y ou can upload and download BIP AC 5100S firmware and configuration files using FTP . T o use this feature, your computer must have an FTP client. 9.4 Web Y ou can use the BIP AC 5[...]

51 LABEL DESCRIPTION Server Type Each of these labels denotes a service t hat you may use to remotely manage the BIPAC 5100S. Access Status Select the access interface. Choices are All , LAN Only , WA N Only and Disable . Port This field shows the port number fo r the remote management service. You may change the port number for a service in this f[...]

52 Chapter 10 Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) This chapter introduces the UPnP feature in the web configurator. 10.1 Universal Plug and Play Overview Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a distribut ed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for simple peer-to-peer network connectivi ty between devices. An UPnP device can dynamically join a network,[...]

53 configuration. Disable UPnP if this is not your intention. UPnP broadcasts are only allowed on the LAN. See later sections for exam ples of installing UPnP in Windows XP and Windows Me as well as an example of using UPnP in Windows. 10.2.1 Configuring UPnP From the Site Map in the main menu, click UPnP under Advanced Setup to display the screen [...]

54 Step 2. Click on the Windows Setup tab and select Communication in the Component s selection box. Click Details. Step 3. In the Communications window , select the Universal Plug and Play check box in the Components selection box. Step 4. Click OK to go back to the Add/Remove Programs Properties window and click Next. Step 5. Restart the computer[...]

55 The Windows Optional Networking Components Wizard window displays. Step 4. Select Networking Service in the Com ponents selection box and click Details. Step 5. In the Networking Services window , sele ct the Universal Plug and Play check box. Step 6. Click OK to go back to the Windows Optional Networking Component Wizard window and click Next.[...]

56 10.4 Using UPnP in W indows XP Example This section shows you how to use the UPnP feature in Windows XP . Y ou must already have UPnP inst alled in Windows XP and UPnP activated on the BIP AC 5100S. Make sure the computer is connected to a LAN port of the BIP AC 5100S. Turn on your computer and the BIP AC 5100S. 10.4.1 Auto-discover Y our UPnP-e[...]

57 Step 5. Select Show icon in notification area when connected option and click OK. An icon displays in the system tray Step 6. Double-click on the icon to display your current Internet connection status. 10.4.2 Web Configurator Easy Access With UPnP , you can access the web-based conf igurator on the BIP AC 5100S without finding out the IP addres[...]

58 Step 4. An icon with the description for each UPnP-enabled device displays under Local Network. Step 5. Right-click on the icon for your BIP AC 5100S and select Invoke. The web configurator login screen displays. Step 6. Right-click on the icon for your BIP AC 5100S and select Properties. A properties window displays with basic information about[...]

59 Chapter1 1 Maintenance This chapter displays system information such as Billion firm ware, port IP addresses and port traffic statistics. 1 1.1 Maintenance Overview Use the maintenance screens to view system information, upload new firmware, manage configuration and restart your BIP AC 5100S. 1 1.2 System St atus Screen Click System S tatus, whe[...]

60 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION System Status System Name This is the name of your BIPAC 5100S . It is for identification purposes. RAS F/W Version This is the firmw are version and t he date created. DSL FW Version This is the DSL firmware version associated w ith your BIPAC 5100S. Standard T his is th[...]

61 the first Wizard screen. LAN Information MAC Address T his is the MAC (Media Access Cont rol) or Ethernet address unique to your BIPAC 5100S. IP Address T his is the LAN port IP address. IP Subnet Mask T his is the LAN port IP subnet mask. DHCP This is the WAN port DHCP role - Server , Relay (not all BIPAC 5100S models) or None . DHCP Start IP T[...]

62 CPU Load This field specifies t he percentage of CPU utilization. WAN Port Statistics This is the WAN port. Link Status This is the status of your WAN link. Transfer Rate This is the transfer rate in kbps. Upstream Speed This is the ups tream speed of your BIPAC 5100S. Downstream Speed This is the dow nstream speed of y our BIPAC 5100S. Node-Lin[...]

63 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Host Name This is the name of the host computer. IP Address This field displays the IP address relative to the Host Name field. MAC Address This field displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the computer with the displayed host name. Every Ethernet device has a[...]

64 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION TCP/IP Address Type the IP address of a computer that you w ant to ping in order to test a connection. Ping Click this button to ping the IP address that you entered. Reset System Click this button to reboot the BIPAC 5100S. A warning dialog box is the n displayed asking [...]

65 The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL DESCRIPTION Reset ADSL Line Click this button to reiniti alize the ADSL line. T he large text box above then displ ays the progress and results of th is operation, for example: "Start to reset ADSL Loading ADSL modem F/W... Reset ADSL Line Successfully!" ATM Status Click th[...]

66 DO NOT power down the router or interrupt the firm w are upgrading while it is still in process. Improper operation could damage the router. 1 1.5 Firmware Screen Find firmware at www .billion.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a "*.bin" extension, e.g., "BIP AC 5100S.bin". The upload process uses FT[...]

67 The BIP AC 5100S automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop. After two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the System S tatus screen. If the upload was not successful, the following screen will appear . Click Back t[...]

68 Appendix Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the corresponding remedies. A.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose Problems The LEDs are useful aides for finding possible problem causes. A.1.1 Power LED The PWR LED on the front panel does not light up. STEPS CORRECTIVE A CTION 1 Make sure that the BIPAC 5100S’s power adaptor is connect[...]

69 3 Reset your ADSL line to reinitialize your link to the DSLAM. For details, refer to the Maintenance chapter (web configurator) or t he Sy stem Information and Diagnosis chapter. 4 If these steps fail to correct the problem, c ontact your local distributor for assistance. A.2 T elnet I cannot telnet into the BIP AC 5100S. STEPS CORRECTIVE A CTIO[...]

70 STEPS CORRECTIVE A CTION 1 Make sure you are using Internet Explorer 5.0 and later versions. 2 Delete the temporary w eb files and log in again. In Internet Explorer, click Tools , Internet Options and then click the Delete Files ... button. When a Delete Files window displays, select Delete all offline content and click OK . (Steps may vary dep[...]

71 on the front panel of the BIPAC 5100S should be on. 2 Check th at your VPI, VCI, type of encapsulat ion a nd type of multiplexi ng settings are the same as what y ou collected from your telephone company and ISP. 3 Restart the BIPAC 5100S. If you still have pr oblems, you may need to verify your VPI, VCI, type of encapsulation an d type of multi[...]

72 3 Refer to Section A.6 for instruct ions on checking your LAN connection. Refer to Section A.7 for instructi ons on checking your WAN connection. 4 See also the Section A.4. A.9 Remote Node Connection I cannot connect to a remote node or ISP . STEPS CORRECTIVE A CTION 1 Check WAN screen to verify that the username and passw ord are entered prope[...]