Intellinet Wireless G Broadband Router 523431 manual

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    INT-523431-UM-1106-01[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .. 3 1.1 Warnings ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .. 3 1.2 Package Contents ... .... ... .... ... ...[...]

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    3 4.10.3 WOL (Wake-on LAN) ..... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... .... ... .... ... . 56 4.10.4 URL Filter .... .... ... .... ... .... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... .. 57 4.10.5 Remote Management .... ... .... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ....[...]

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    4 DHCP Server Supported: All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this device. Static IP Address Binding: Authorizes users to manage and configure a PC in LAN in most cases by binding the MAC address and IP address together. System Log: History of all activity. UPnP: Supports Microsoft’s UPNP (Universal Plug [...]

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    5 Data Modulation CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM RF Power 16 – 18 dBm Antenna Type 1*2.4 Ghz Dipole Antenna 1*2.4 Ghz Embedded Antenna Cable UTP 100Base-TX UTP/STP 5 or above standard Control interface Based on Web application[...]

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    6 Inside functions 10/100 Mbps switch LAN/WAN port auto sense cross cable WAN port static/dynamic IP flexible setting up Support 64/128 bit WEP and MAC Support AP client Bridge-Point-to Point mode Support client mode PPPoE dial-up and connection time setting up PPPoE dial-up and automatic/manual connection Double IP configuration Support VPN pass-t[...]

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    7 CPU KENDIN KS8695PX (ARM9) FLASH 2MB Flash Memory 16 MB SDRAM LAN connection Static or dynamic IP address WAN connection XDSL Cable Modem Special cable LAN Power supply DC 7.5 V / 1.5 A switch power adapter Size 179 mm x *119mm x *39mm Temperature 0 – 60° Product Specifications Humidity 10 – 85% Compatible OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Ma[...]

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    8 LED Description Explanation PWR Power LED Long light CPU System status LED LED flashes (on-off-on-off) during normal operation. Any other state indicates a problem with the device. WLAN WLAN port connection LED ON, flashing during data transmission. WAN WAN port connection LED ON, flashing during data transmission. LAN LAN port connection LED Fla[...]

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    9 WAN Connect xDSL/cable modem or LAN cable. LAN 1–4 Connect personal computers, hubs or switches. 3. LOCAL COMPUTER SETUP The Wireless G Broadband Router acts as a DHCP server, which means that it provides IP addresses to all connected computers. By default, Windows, Linux and Mac OS systems will try to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, i[...]

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    10 4. Double-click “Network and Dial-up Connection” in “Control Panel.” 5. Click “Local Area Connection” —> “Properties” —> “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and “Properties.”[...]

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    11 6 . C l i c k t h e “ G e n e r a l ” t a b ; s e l e c t “ O b t a i n a n I P a d d r e s s a u t o m a t i c a l l y ” a n d “ O b t a i n D N S s e r v e r a d d r e s s a u t o m a t i c a l l y . ” 7 . C l i c k “ O K . ”[...]

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    12 8. Click ”Start” —> “Run.” 9. Input ”cmd”; then click “OK.” 10. Input “ipconfig” in the pop-up command window. NOTE: Make sure your IP is the same that listed below. If it’s the same, then your configuration is successful. If not, redo the above steps and restart your computer. • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2[...]

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    13 10. Type “ping 192.168.0.1,” then hit “Enter.” 1 1 . I f y o u c a n s e e “ R e p l y f r o m 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 . 1 : b y t e s = 3 2 t i m e = 2 m s T T L = 6 4 , ” t h e n t h e c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n y o u r c o m p u t e r a n d B r o a d b a n d R o u t e r i s c o m p l e t e d .[...]

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    14 3.2 Windows XP Setup 1. Install the Wireless G Broadband Router. 2. Start Windows XP and check whether the LAN LED is on or off. If off, confirm that the connection between the computer and the router is correct. 3. Click “Start” —> “Setting” —> “Control Panel.” 4. Double-click “Network and Internet Connections” in “C[...]

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    17 8. Click “Start” —> “Run”; enter “cmd“; click “OK.” 9. Type “ipconfig” in the pop-up command window. NOTE: Make sure the IP information is the same as shown below. • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default gateway is 192.168.0.1[...]

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    18 11. Input “ping 192.168.0.1,” then “Enter.” 1 2 . I f y o u c a n s e e “ R e p l y f r o m 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 . 1 : b y t e s = 3 2 t i m e = 2 m s T T L = 6 4 , ” t h e n t h e c o n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n y o u r c o m p u t e r a n d t h e r o u t e r i s c o m p l e t e d . 4. ROUTER SETUP 4.1 Start Internet Explorer to Log [...]

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    19 3. You will then see the following login Web page. Click the “Login” button to enter the configuration and configure the router manually. This may be required if the Internet Wizard or Wireless Wizard fail to detect the settings automatically. The Internet Wizard lets you configure your Internet connection quickly and conveniently. The Wirel[...]

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    20 3. Select the “PPPoE User (ADSL)” radio button. 4. Key in the “User ID” and “Password” provided by your Internet service provider. 5. Click the “Apply” button. You will then see the following pop-up window: If “Conn. State” shows “Successfully connected,” the configuration is correct. 6. Click “Show Internet connection [...]

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    21 If “Conn. Status” is unchanged, check whether your service type is correct. 7. Confirm the WAN connection status: If the WAN connection is successfully established, then by clicking “Show Internet Information” you can enter the WAN status Web page; or click “Status” —> “WAN status” and verify the following. • Connection Ty[...]

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    22 “Connect” is a manual connection button. By clicking it, the system can be connected to the Internet again. Click “Save” to save the current configuration. Restart all PCs connected to the router. NOTE: Save the router configuration after completion; otherwise, the configuration will be lost after the router is restarted. Other configura[...]

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    23 internal function and does not affect the Connect On Demand function. Connect On Demand is only effective for Disconnect PPP session if idle time is longer than _ Min . Connect Manually: With this option, users have to connect with the Internet manually after disconnection. This option is only effective with Disconnect PPP session if idle time i[...]

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    24 6. If Conn. State remains as “Connecting to Internet,” do the following: • Close the pop-up window. • Turn the cable modem power off then on, and check the WAN LED status. 7. Re-click the “Apply” button. 8. Check the WAN Connection Status: If the status is “Successfully connected,” click “Show Internet Information” to enter t[...]

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    25 The “Disconnect” button causes the router to release the WAN port IP address and disconnect from the Internet. The “Connect” button is a manual WAN port IP address refresh function button. If clicked, the WAN port will re-obtain a dynamic IP address and connect with the Internet. Click the “Save” button to save the current configurat[...]

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    26 3. Input WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server as provided by your ISP. 4. Click “Apply” to complete. You will see the following pop-up window: 5. Check WAN Conn. State by clicking “Show Internet Information” or click on “Status” —> “WAN status.”[...]

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    27 If the WAN connection is successfully established, you can see the following: • Connection Type should be “Static IP” • Connection Status should be “Successfully connected” • Physical Address shows the router’s WAN port MAC address (physical address). • WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS ser[...]

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    28 This page shows current Internet connection status (WAN port), including Connection Type, Connection Status, WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS server. With dynamic IP or PPPoE DSL connections, the “Connect” or “Disconnect” button will be shown on this page. Click the “Connect” button to connect with the Internet; c[...]

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    29 This shows the current wireless configuration, including: Wireless Status: Current wireless connector status. Wireless MAC Address: Physical address of the wireless interface. SSID (Network Name): Current wireless SSID of the router. Mode: Wireless modes (g only; g and b; b only). Region: Current channel region setup. Channel: Channel currently [...]

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    30 LAN Information: Shows the router’s current LAN connecting status, DHCP server settings, including MAC address (physical address) of the LAN port, and quantities of IP address handed out to other computers or LAN clients. IP allocated: Overview of all connected computers with IP Address, Physical Address (MAC Address) and the connection type ([...]

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    31 PPPoE (ADSL), Dynamic IP and Static IP setup procedures are illustrated in sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4, respectively. The Wireless G Broadband Router not only can connect to the Internet by cable, but also by wirelessly connecting to another access point, called “Wireless Client Mode.” In this mode, the router does not accept any wireless conn[...]

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    32 Region: Configure the region depending on your location. Channel: Select the channel manually, or use the “Search for best channel” function. Only in regular AP Mode is the channel selection available. Broadcast of SSID Option: Turn on or off broadcasting of the SSID. Click “Apply” to save the settings. Authentication Type: Choose the au[...]

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    33 This page lets you configure the LAN IP settings of the router, along with the DHCP server settings. System IP Setup: System IP address: The IP address of the router. Use this address to access the router’s administrator menu. Subnet Mask: The standard network mask is 255.255.255.0. It normally should not be changed. DHCP Setup : TCP/IP protoc[...]

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    34 Add hardware address & IP pair on the real network: This function lets you find all computers currently connected and allows you to make their IP address assignment permanent. Check the box in front of the IP address and click on “Add.” Add hardware address & IP pair manually: If this option is enabled, the IP address and physical ad[...]

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    35 Link information, port speed and port statistics are shown on this page. Link Setup: Port: The router’s WAN and LAN ports. Mode: Automatic mode and manual mode on/off. In Manual mode, you can define[...]

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    36 the connection speed. Auto is the default and recommended mode. Speed: When in Manual mode, you can define the port speed here: either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Apply: Apply current settings. Link Information: Port: The router’s WAN and LAN ports. Link: Port is in use (on) or not connected (off). Speed: Current port speed: 10 or 100 Mbps. Duplex: F[...]

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    37 Note: Save the router configuration after completion; otherwise, the configuration will be lost after the router is restarted. 4.7 System 4.7.1 Administrator Setup Click “System” —> “Admin Setup.” Login Account Setup: Enter your old ID and password and the new values. Click “Apply” to save the changes. The default Login ID is ?[...]

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    38 NOTE: It is strongly recommend that you change the administrator username and password during the initial setup. Failing to do so will allow any user to access the router’s administrator menu and change the configuration. NOTE: If want to restore the factory default values, turn off the router, press the Reset button on the back of the device,[...]

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    39 4. Click on “Browse” and select the new firmware file. Click “Open.” 5. Click “Upgrade” to start the upgrade process.[...]

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    40 The Router will restart automatically after the upgrade process is completed. After the upgrade, verify the firmware version. NOTE: The upgrade process takes about 60 seconds. During this time, do not turn off the power; otherwise, router will be damaged. 4.7.3 System Log Click “System” —> “System log.” The router keeps track of sys[...]

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    41 (the E-Mail Setup in the Admin Configuration must be completed for this to work) and view the real-time system log of the router. 4.7.4 Miscellaneous Configurations Click “System” —>“Misc.” Hostname Setup: Configure the router’s device name used in the network. Config Mgmt/Restart: Config Backup: Back up the configuration data. Co[...]

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    42 UPNP Setup: UPnP allows devices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home (data sharing, communications and entertainment) and corporate environments. UPnP achieves this by defining and publishing UPnP device control protocols built upon open, Internet-based communication standards. The term UPnP is derived[...]

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    43 4.8 QoS 4.8.1 Basic Setup Click “QoS” —> “Basic Setup.” QoS Basic Setup: QoS stands for “Quality of Service.” It allows the control of Internet bandwidth based on different criteria such as IP address, port or application. Using QoS, you can limit the amount of bandwidth for a specific user, or you can guarantee a minimum amount[...]

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    44 Setup by IP Address: You can limit or guarantee bandwidth for a single IP address or an IP address range. IP Address: IP address or range to which this rule should be applied. Operation Mode: Either “Max. Limit” or “Min. Guarantee.” Download/Upload Rate: Specify individual values here. Notes: Save the router configuration after completio[...]

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    45 Define the maximum bandwidth available, or the minimum guaranteed bandwidth for pre-defined applications. Setup Method: Choose the application program; select the operation mode (Max. Limit or Min. Guarantee) and specify the bandwidth throughput value for download and upload. Click “Apply” to save the settings. Notes: Save the router configu[...]

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    46 Define the maximum bandwidth available, or the minimum guaranteed bandwidth for TCP or UDP ports and port ranges. Setup Method: Enter the port or port range, select the protocol type, select the operation mode (Max. Limit or Min. Guarantee) and specify the bandwidth throughput value for download and upload. Click “Apply” to save the settings[...]

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    47 Some programs, such as Internet network games, filesharing programs and Internet phones, need more than one connection. Because of the NAT firewall, some of the programs do not work correctly. The “Applications” function can make those programs work well with the Wireless G Broadband Router. Setup Method: 1. Select the application program fr[...]

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    48 Application Port Bu d dy Bud dy TCP 812, TCP 987 WinAmp Broadcasting TCP 8000 GuruGuru TCP 9292 TCP 9999 NetMeeting TCP 1720 WinMX TCP 6699 UDP 6257 Windows XP/2000 Remote Desktop TCP 3389 UDP 3389 Soribada2 UDP22321[...]

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    49 4.9.2 Internal Server Click “NAT” —> “Internal Server.” The NAT firewall protects the computers in the local network from unauthorized access from the Internet. Sometimes, however, it is required to allow access to a local computer; e.g., a local FTP server. The router’s Internal Server function is designed to let you do that. Eac[...]

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    50 Setup Method: 1. Select the LAN service from the list below: Protocol Server DN S DNS (Domain Name Server) SMTP SMTP (Simple Message Transfer Protocol) POP3 POP3 (Post Office Protocol) HTTP Web Server News News Server FTP FTP File Transfer Server Telnet Telnet Server PPTP VPN (Virtual Private Network) 2. Input the server’s local IP address. Cl[...]

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    51 4.9.3 Port Forwarding Click “NAT” —> ”Port Forwarding.” Port Forwarding functions the same way as Internal Server, but it allows entering ranges of ports instead of single ports only. It also does not limit you to pre-defined services. Instead, you can control the entire TCP/IP port range. Setup Method: Rule Name: Enter a name which[...]

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    52 External Port Range: 17997–18003 Internal PC IP Address: 192.168.0.150 Internal Port Range: 17997–18003 Click “Add.” Repeat the same steps, but this time with UDP (as Silent Hunter requires both TCP and UDP). After completion, you should have two new rules: NOTES: Save the router configuration after completion; otherwise, the configurati[...]

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    53 Rule Name: The description of adding the trigger port. Port Trigger: Set up the trigger port. Protocol: Select the trigger port’s protocol (TCP/UDP). Port Range: Trigger port’s range. Port Forward: Set up the forward port. Protocol: Select the forward port’s protocol (TCP/UDP). Port Range: Forward port’s range. 4.9.5 NAT On/Off Click “[...]

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    54 4.10 Advanced Setup 4.10.1 Firewall Click “Advanced” —> ”Firewall.” The router’s firewall consists of two main functions. 1. Blocking DoS: This function helps to prevent so-called denial-of-service attacks. 2. Connection Filtering: Set of rules to accept or deny data traffic. Blocking DoS: SYN Flooding, Smurf, IP source routing, I[...]

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    55 Blocking ICMP (ping) from Internet: A successful ping command is typically how a hacking attempt starts, because the attacker first needs to know if a target is available or not. With this option activated, the router won’t respond to any ping commands sent from the Internet. Blocking ICMP (ping) from LAN to Internet: With this option activate[...]

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    56 Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. The most common use for this is in allowing an Internet domain name to be assigned to a computer (or router) with a dynamic IP address. This makes it possible for other sites on the Internet to establish connections to the machine wi[...]

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    57 called the Magic Packet. The router sends such a Magic Packet to a specific computer. Setup Method: 1. Enter the computer’s name and the LAN card’s MAC address. Then click “Add” to add new rule. You can search for the MAC addresses of all connected computers using the “Search MAC address” button. 2. Clicking on the “Wake-up PC” b[...]

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    58 application from the drop-down list (e.g., eMule) to prevent local users from using those programs. Setup Method: Status: Current status of the URL filter: “Started” or “Stopped.” Operation: Click “Start” or “Stop” to activate or deactivate the URL filter. IP Address: Enter a single IP address or an IP address range for which thi[...]

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    59 Example: http://123.456.789:8081 (remote management port set to 8081). NOTE: Remote Management should be kept turned off, unless you are certain you are going to need the functionality. Remote Management should never be enabled if the default administrator password has not been changed. 4.10.6 Scheduler Click “Advanced” —> ”Scheduler?[...]

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    60 The device allows five users to establish a VPN tunnel (PPTP) to the router. A VPN tunnel is a secure and encrypted connection between the client and the server. The router supports the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) implementation of VPN with optional Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption (MPPE). You can set up five different users with[...]

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    61 Appendix A: UTP Cable Specifications Twisted pair Category-5 straight-through cable Twisted pair Category-5 Cross over cable Straight-through Cable Crossover Cable[...]

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    64 www.intellinet-network.com Are you completely satisfied with this product? Please contact your INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS ™ dealer with comments or questions . SOLUTIONS All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.[...]