Asus AAM6000EV manuale d’uso

AAM6000EV ADSL Modem User's Manual[...]

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Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview ............................................................ 4 1.2 Features ............................................................. 4 2. Preparations 2.1 System Requirements ....................................... 5 2.2 Installing a Network Card ................................... 5 2.3 Installing the TCP[...]

4 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview Thank you for purchasing the ASUS AAM6000EV ADSL modem. This ADSL modem delivers the highest performance in Asymetric Digital Subscriber Line technology , allowing you to simultaneously enjoy the telephone and Internet service using existing copper phone lines. Ideal for home and small business users, this easy-to-use[...]

5 2. Preparations Before connecting the ADSL modem to your PC, make sure your system is equipped with an Ethernet controller and supports the TCP/IP protocol. 2.2 Installing a Network Card If your system does not have an embedded Ethernet controller , you must install a network interface card as instructed below (assuming that you are using the ASU[...]

6 2. Preparations 2.3 Installing the TCP/IP Protocol 1. Click the Start button on the desktop. In the Settings menu, select Control Panel . Double-click the Network icon . • Checking if TCP/IP is already installed 2. In the list of installed network compo- nents try to find the TCP/IP protocol. It may be followed by the name of the Ethernet contr[...]

7 3. Installing the ADSL Modem 3.1 Front Panel POWER ST A TUS TEST LINE PC 1 2 3 4 5 LED Indicator State Description 1. Power LED ON Modem is powered ON OFF Modem is powered OFF 2. Status LED ON “Showtime”–successful connection between ADSL m odem (ADSL Line Status) and telephone company’s network Flashing “Handshaking”–modem is tryin[...]

8 DC+5V/2A Reset Line Console USB 10/100-BaseT Phone HUB PC 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 1. DC +5V/2A Power Input Jack The provided power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack will supply power to the ADSL Modem. 2. Line Connector The RJ-1 1 connector allows ADSL data communication between the modem and the[...]

9 3. Installing the ADSL Modem 7. HUB-PC Switch The HUB-PC switch controls the crossover function. Modem-to-PC connection must contain crossovers. When connecting the modem to a PC, leaving the switch on the default position PC allows you to implement crossover cabling without using a crossover cable. When connecting the modem to an Ethernet hub’[...]

10 3. Installing the ADSL Modem 3.3 Connecting the ADSL Modem T ake the following steps to accomplish the installation procedure: 1. Connect the ADSL cable to the line connector of an ADSL POTS splitter . 2. Connect a telephone cable from the phone connector of the splitter to your telephone. 3. Use another telephone cable to connect the modem conn[...]

11 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem 4.1 COM Port Configuration For advanced modem management, use a serial cable to connect the Console port on the ADSL modem to your PC’s empty COM port. (See the illustration in 3.3 Connecting the ADSL Modem .) Open a VT100 terminal emulation program such as NetT erm or Windows’ HyperT erminal to configure the CO[...]

12 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem 4.2 Operation Mode Configuration NOTE: Because the software for the AAM6000EV is constantly being updated, the following console screens and descriptions are for refer- ence purposes only and may not reflect your console screens exactly . After the COM port is properly configured, select an operation mode for the AD[...]

13 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem 4.2 Operation Mode Configuration (Cont’) In Quick Setup Wizard, eight console operation modes are provided for your ADSL modem configuration. Refer to your ADSL service manual or consult your phone company before selecting the mode. The configuration procedure for each mode will be detailed on the following pages.[...]

14 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem 4.2.1 MPoA/Bridged <RFC-1483> MPoA/Bridged mode complies with IETF RFC- 1483 Multiprotocol Encap- sulation over A TM Adapta- tion Layer 5. In this mode, the modem acts as a bridging device. Enter 1 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up MPoA/Bridged mode. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 4[...]

15 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem 4.2.2 MPoA/Routed <RFC-1483> MPoA/Routed mode complies with IETF RFC- 1483 Multiprotocol Encap- sulation over A TM Adapta- tion Layer 5. In this mode, the modem acts as a routing device, and, when configured to, implements a NA T function for users to assign virtual IPs to their PCs. Enter 2 in the Quick Setup[...]

16 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem Enter 3 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up IPoA mode. 4. 2.3 IPoA <RFC-1577> IPoA mode complies with the IETF RFC-1577 IP over A TM. In this mode, the modem acts as a routing device and, when config- ured to, implements a NA T function for PCs to share a single real IP . Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 4 Ste[...]

17 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem Enter 4 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up PPPoA/Bridged mode. 4 .2 . 4 PPPoA/Bridged <RFC-2364> PPPoA/Bridged mode complies with IETF RFC- 2364 PPP over A TM. In this mode, the modem acts as a bridging device, and allows users to enter their user names and passwords to log on to the server ’ s network. Thi[...]

18 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem Enter 5 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up PPPoA/Routed mode. 4.2.6 PPPoA/Routed <RFC-2364> PPPoA/Routed mode complies with IETF RFC- 2364 PPP over A TM. In this mode, the modem acts as a routing device, and allows users to enter their user names and passwords to log on to the server ’s network. This mode a[...]

19 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem Enter 6 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up PPPoE mode. 4.2.7 PPPoE <RFC-2516> PPPoE mode complies with IETF RFC-2516 PPP over Ethernet. In this mode, the modem allows users to enter their user names and passwords to log on to the server ’ s network. This mode also supports authentication protocols (P AP , C[...]

20 Enter 7 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up PPPoE Relay mode. 4.2.8 PPPoE Relay <RFC-2516> PPPoE mode complies with IETF RFC-2516 PPP over Ethernet. In this mode, the modem allows users to use other software solutions to implement the PPPoE client function. 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem Step 3 Step 5 Step 2 Step 1 Step 4[...]

21 4. Configuring the ADSL Modem Enter 8 in the Quick Setup Wizard to set up PPTP Access Concentrator mode. 4.2.9 PPTP Access Concentrator <P AC> PPTP Access Concentrator mode supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) with the latest PPTP technology . It allows remote users to log on to a private network through the Internet or other networks. S[...]

22 5. Software Upgrade 1. Download an updated software image file from the Internet (see ASUS Contact Informa- tion on the inside of the back cover for details) and save it to your hard drive. 2. Make sure the modem is connected to your PC through the Ethernet interface and the Console port on the modem is connected to your PC’s COM port. 3. Run [...]

23 5. Software Upgrade 5. Run a TFTP server program such as Cisco TFTP Server . 5.1 System Update Procedure (Cont’) Browse to the location of the updated FLASH file you saved on your computer .[...]

24 5. Software Upgrade 5.1 System Update Procedure (Cont’) 6. Press the reset button on the modem and at the same time press the asterisk key <*> in your terminal emulation program. When a question appears asking you to “Boot from Ethernet, USB or Flash”, enter E since the modem is connected to your computer through the Ethernet interfa[...]

25 5. Software Upgrade 8. When the file is successfully down- loaded, the main menu of the updated console will be launched. 9. In Main Menu, enter 5 for System Maintenance. 10. In System Maintenance Menu, enter 3 for Firmware Update. The software update is now completed. 5.1 System Update Procedure (Cont’) NOTE: If Boot ROM update is required as[...]

26 Appendix A: Product Certifications FCC (Federal Com- munications Commission Statement) This ASUS AAM6000EV ADSL Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in[...]

27 Appendix B: Product Specifications A TM Specifications A TM Adaption Layer • Supports AAL5 A TM Signaling • A TM Forum UNI3.0, 3.1, and UNI4.0 VCs • Supports multiple Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs) Service Class • CBR, UBR OAM • ITU-T I.610 OAM Principles and Functions (including F4/F5) loop ADSL Specifications Line Coding • Discr[...]

28 Appendix B: Product Specifications Basic Protocol & RFC RFC 1483 Multiple protocol encapsulation over AAL5 • Supports Logical Link Control (LLC) encapsulation • Supports VC-based multiplexing RFC 2364 PPP over AAL5 • Supports LLC encapsulation • Supports VC-based multiplexing • Supports VPN RFC 2516 PPP over Ethernet • Supports V[...]

29 Appendix B: Product Specifications Routing Function RFC 1058, 1723 Routing Information Protocol (RIP , RIPv2) • Packet Filtering for the In/Out Packets RFC 1631 Network Address T ranslation (NA T) • Supports FTP , mail, T elnet, HTTP • Supports Netmeeting RFC 2131 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) • Supports DHCP server and clie[...]

30 Appendix B: Product Specifications Hardware Specification Console Interface • Menu-driven user interface Console Access • Via RS-232 interface Interface port • LAN: 10Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) • W AN: ADSL line (RJ-1 1) • USB (optional) • Console management: RS-232 Dimensions (H x W x D ) • 34.60 x 202.95 x 182.50mm Weight • 470g P[...]

31 Appendix C: ADSL Acronyms ADSL ANSI ARP AT M CHAP DHCP DMT DSLAM IETF RFC IPCP IPoA ITU ITU-T MPoA NA T PA C PA P Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line American National Standards Institute Address Resolution Protocol Asynchronous T ransfer Mode Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Discrete Multi-T one Dig[...]

32 Appendix C: ADSL Acronyms POTS PPP PPPoA PPTP PPPoE PSTN T elco VCI VPI VPN Plain Old T elephone Service Point-to-Point Protocol PPP over A TM Adaptation Layer 5 Point-to-Point T unneling Protocol PPP over Ethernet Public Switched T elephone Network T elephone Company Virtual Circuit Identifier Virtual Path Identifier Virtual Private Network[...]