Macsense Connectivity MIH-108 manual

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T able of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BEFORE YOU ST AR T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

APPENDIX A SPECIFICA TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 APPENDIX B HARDW ARE DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 APPENDIX C GLOSSAR Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 iii[...]

ABOUT THIS MANUAL The User's Manual will tell you how to connect a LAN to the Internet using the MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite Internet Sharing Hub. This manual assumes you are familiar with personal computers and network environments. It is organized as follows: Chapter Content Introduction Describes the features and main applica- tions of the Pal[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Internet Sharing Hub, MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite. The PalmRouter Elite functions as an easy-to-use commu- nication device allowing you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet. The PalmRouter Elite provides a convenient and economical solu- tion for small office or home of fice (SOHO) users who w[...]

8-Port Ethernet Hub Inside In addition to Internet sharing capability , the PalmRouter Elite also func- tions as an Ethernet hub. It has eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports, allowing users to connect with a small LAN. Easy Configuration The PalmRouter Elite can be configured through a W eb browser, and fea- tures W eb-based management for a simple, intuitiv[...]

BEFORE YOU ST AR T This chapter provides information about package contents and require- ments for installing the PalmRouter Elite. Package Overview Please check to make sure you have received the items listed below before setting up your PalmRouter Elite. ¥ PalmRouter Elite 1 ¥ Power Adapter 1 ¥ Mini Din-8 to DB-9 Adapter 1 ¥ User's Manua[...]

EASY INST ALLA TION Hardware Installation Modem Connection Connect one end of an RS-232 serial cable to the modem/ISDN T A. Connect the other end to either of the two DB-9 serial ports found on the back of the PalmRouter Elite. If you are connecting a modem designed for Macintosh use to the PalmRouter Elite's serial ports, the Mini-Din 8 to RS[...]

The PalmRouter Elite can support up to two modem connections simulta- neously . The two serial ports labeled "SERIAL 1" and "SERIAL 2" can func- tion as dial-out connections. T o do so: 1) Connect the phone line to the modem/ISDN T A. 2) Connect the power adapter to the modem/ISDN T A and keep the power off until all hardware in[...]

Software Configuration TCP/IP Network Configuration of Clients After installing the PalmRouter Elite hardware, the PalmRouter Elite needs to be configured through a W eb browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator , or Microsoft Internet Explorer). The computer that will manage the PalmRouter Elite must have its TCP/IP settings confi[...]

Windows 95 TCP/IP Configuration 1. Double click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder . 2. From the Control Panel, double click on the Network icon to show the installed network interface card and network protocol on the Configuration list. Double click the TCP/IP protocol on the list. If TCP/IP does not appear on the list, you must install [...]

4. After double clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP proper- ties window appears. Click IP Address and select the Obtain IP address automatically item. (This is a more convenient way to set up the TCP/IP configuration of clients that relies on the built-in DHCP server of the PalmRouter Elite). The Gateway and DNS Configuration setting[...]

5. If there is already a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to use the PalmRouter Elite's DHCP function, you can still set up the TCP/IP configuration manually . Remember , the IP address you specify must be on the same subnet as the PalmRouter Elite's IP address to avoid IP address conflicts. Set up the Subnet Mask as Ó255[...]

Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration 1. Open the TCP/IP control panel. 2. In Connect via field, select Ethernet if you intend to use the built-in Ethernet interface on mainboard, or select an alternate network driver if you have a third party Ethernet adapter installed in your computer . 3. In the Configure pull-down menu that appears, select Using DHCP Ser[...]

4. If there is already a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to use the PalmRouter Elite's DHCP function, you can select Manually to specify an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration information yourself. Remember the IP address you specify must be on the same subnet as the PalmRouter Elite's IP address to avoid IP address[...]

5. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes. Setting Up the PalmRouter Elite thr ough a W eb Browser 1. After performing the TCP/IP configuration of the computer that will manage the PalmRouter Elite, start the W eb browser to connect the PalmRouter Elite. (Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0 or above are necessary for configuring [...]

3. The OnePage Setup window will pop up. Select the applicable ISP name from the pull-down list. The default setting is Standard PPP . For example, if you use CompuServe on-line service to access the Internet, then select CompuServe. Note: America Online (AOL) doesn't support PPP dial-up connections. However , clients may use AOL through TCP/I[...]

4. Fill in the ISPÕ s phone number , DNS IP address, User ID and Password respectively . Y ou can obtain this information from your ISP . Example: ISPÕ s phone number: 444-555-6666 DNS IP address: 222.162.134.232 User ID : Macsense Password : xxxxxxx 5. Leave the Intranet Settings as default, Gateway IP address Ó192.168.1.1Ó and Subnet Mask Ó2[...]

ADV ANCED CONFIGURA TION Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the W eb Management page of the PalmRouter Elite. The Advanced Menu contains six submenus including Intranet Setting , Modem1 Setting, Modem2 Setting, Device Admin, Status Monitor, and Support. Intranet Setting Click Intranet Setting in the Advanced menu. There are three [...]

Advanced configuration 17 Filter In this part of the Intranet Setting menu, the IP Address Filter prevents up to 5 local network clients from accessing certain services on the Internet via the PalmRouter Elite. The specific types of Internet services to be filtered are based on the TCP port numbers which these services use for communica- tion. Some[...]

V irtual Server It is possible to set up a server such as a W eb or FTP server on your net- work for Internet users to access. Internet users simply need to enter the IP address that has been assigned to your dial-up connection to get access to LAN servers. The PalmRouter Elite will redirect the request of the Internet user to the specified IP addr[...]

Modem1 Setting Modem1 is the modem connected to the Serial1 port of the PalmRouter Elite. There are three parts to set up in this page. General Select the Line T ype and the Baud Rate from the pull-down menu. The selection in the Line T ype field includes Dial-up , Leased Line and ISDN . It is suggested that the Baud Rate should be about four times[...]

If your ISP account needs a Login Script for authentication, click the Script button and a window below will pop up. Enter the necessary script file to connect to the ISP . The following is a sample script file with the proper syntax and the meaning of the command. Advanced Configuration 20[...]

Advanced configuration 21 Command Description ~~ W ait for two seconds before executing the next script line. The number of "~" stands for the time of seconds. "ogin:" The double quotes stands for sending/receiving the mes- sage. The 'ogin:' is part of 'login:'. T o avoid mistakes such as lowercase/uppercase [...]

Advanced This page describes how to set up the initial string for the modem con- nected to the SERIAL 1 port of the PalmRouter Elite. Y ou can use the pre- defined setting on the pull-down list if your modem appears on the list, or set up the modem initial string manually . Please refer to the user's manual of your modem for the initial string[...]

Y ou should also verify whether your ISDN T A supports the Dial-up string A TDT . Most ISDN T As support A TDT but a small portion of ISDN T As sup- port A TD or A TDI. Please also note that to bundle the two channels of ISDN T A together, you must enter the two phone numbers in the T elephone Number field of the Modem Setting menu. Y ou can disabl[...]

Modem2 Setting The Modem2 Setting page contains the functions needed to set up the modem connected to Serial2 port of the PalmRouter Elite. Settings of Modem2 are identical to Modem1. Please refer to Modem1 Settings for details. Device Admin This page is designed to show the firmware version and MAC address of this PalmRouter Elite. Y ou may change[...]

Status Monitor This page provides information on the working status of the PalmRouter Elite. Support This page will link to the W eb site of Macsense Connectivity , Inc. for the further firmware upgrade files and technical support. Firmware Upgrade Macsense is continually improving the firmware (software programmed on a PROM) in each of its product[...]

3. Click the button beside the File Name field. This will bring up a win- dow allowing you to specify the location of the firmware file ÓCode.binÓ. 4. Click the Upgrade button and the upgrade process will begin. After the upgrade is complete remember to reset the PalmRouter Elite. This can be done by unplugging the device and then plugging it bac[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during instal- lation and operation of the MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite. 1. The Link LED is of f. ¥ Check all connectors to make sure they are well connected. 2. The collision LED is always lit. ¥ Make sure that the 10BASE-T cable does not exceed its specified maximum length ([...]

5. Can't connect to MIH-108 PalmRouter Elite via W eb browser . ¥ Check out whether the IP address 192.168.1.1 is correct or not. ¥ Check the network cable connection and LAN LED indicator on the PalmRouter Elite. ¥ Check out the TCP/IP setup on your client. T ype "winipcfg" on DOS prompt under W indows 95 or open the TCP/IP contr[...]

APPENDIX A SPECIFICA TIONS Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T , PPP , TCP/IP , DHCP , CHAP/P AP W AN Interface T wo RS-232 9-pin connectors LAN Interface Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports W eb-based Management Ye s LED Display Power , Link/Activity for W AN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN ports Environment Operation T emperature 0~45¡C (32~1[...]

Hardware Description 30 APPENDIX B Hardwar e Description Front Panel Description Label LED Description PWR green Indicates that there is power to the unit. Modem 1 /Modem 2 LK green Indicates the Modem has a live connection and the PPP connection is established. ACT yellow Flashing yellow LED indicates that data packets are flowing through the mode[...]

Appendix B 31 Rear Panel Description Ethernet Ports Eight 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) ports used for linking hub/computer . SERIAL 1 /SERIAL 2 ports Used to connect modems, T wo DB-9 pin male connectors Configuration Switch For future use. Power AC 9V Uses the power adapter in the package to connect this port. Uplink switch Used for setting u[...]

APPENDIX C GLOSSAR Y DHCP DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Client side computer can get one IP from DHCP server automatically . Using DHCP can save the effort of setting IP for every LAN computers. Dial-up Access Refers to connecting a device to a network via a modem and a public telephone network. Dial-up access is really just li[...]

Internet A global network connecting millions computers. As of 1998, the Internet has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that number is growing rapidly . More than 100 countries are linked into exchanges of data, news and opinions. IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol rout[...]

MAC Address Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address that unique- ly identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublay- ers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Access Control (MAC) layer . The MAC layer communicates direc[...]

Safety Precautions 1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2. Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation. T o pro- tect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or cov- ered. 3. Do not subject the product to an environment that exceeds temperature and humidity specifications (even if it is no[...]

Copyright Copyright © 1998 by this company . All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without per- mission from Macsense Connectivity , Inc. Macsense Connectivity , Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation [...]