Macsense Connectivity XRouter Pro manual

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Copyright Copyright © 2000 by this company . All rights reserved. No part of this doc- umentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity , Inc. Xsense Connectivity , Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and [...]

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 protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 3. Do not use or store this product in the environment that exceeds temperature and humidity specifications. Do not place [...]

Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.1 Sharing Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.2 Modems Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.3 Built-in DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.4 4-Port Switched Ethernet H[...]

4.4 Device Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 4.5 Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 4.6 Special APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 4.7 DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 4.8 RIP (Routing Informatio[...]

1.0 INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the XRouter Pro MIH-130A Internet Sharing Hub. The XRouter Pro functions as an easy-to-use communication device which allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet afford- ably . With the XRouter Pro you can get as many as 252 Macintosh or PC users online simultaneously through one cable lin[...]

1.4 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub Inside In addition to providing Internet sharing capability , the XRouter Pro also functions as an Switched Ethernet Hub, which offers four 10/100 Mbps switched RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers to form a small LAN. 1.5 Easy Configuration The XRouter Pro can be configured through a Web brow[...]

2.0 BEFORE YOU ST ART 2.1 Package Overview Prior to setting up your XRouter Pro, make sure your XRouter Pro pack- age includes the following items: • an XRouter Pro • a power adapter • manual • a Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors 2.2 Items Required • an account from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) • a cable line or DSL • a[...]

3.0 EASY INST ALLA TION 3.1 Hardware Installation Prior to connecting the XRouter Pro to LAN, please be certain that your cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly . If you are experi- encing difficulties with the cable or DSL service, please contact the service provider before continuing the installation process. 3.1.1 Connecting the [...]

3.1.2 Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro When you complete connecting the XRouter Pro to your DSL or cable modem, now you may connect the Macintosh or PC computers in your local area network to the XRouter Pro. T wo methods can be implemented for the connection: (1) plugging computers directly into the XRouter Pro, and (2) connecting the XRout[...]

T o connect an existing LAN to the XRouter Pro: As an alternative to connecting computers directly into the XRouter Pro’s LAN ports, you can also connect a pre-existing network of the computer to the XRouter Pro by uplinking your network’s central LAN hub to the XRouter Pro’s uplink port. (See Figure 3.1-3) T o connect a LAN hub to the XRoute[...]

3.1.3 Connecting the Power Supply T o provide your XRouter Pro with power: 1. Plug the power adapter of the XRouter Pro into an AC power out- let. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter cable into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the unit. 3. The Power LED on the XRouter Pro’ s front panel should be lit immediately . 3.2 Software Con[...]

3.3 W indows 95/98 TCP/IP Configuration of Computers 1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder . 2. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. The network interface card (installed on your computer) appears along with the network protocol on the Configuration list. 3. Double-click TCP/IP protocol on the list. If TCP/IP [...]

d. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installa- tion process. Figure 3.3-2 5. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP properties window appears. T o automatically assign computer ’s TCP/IP , the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server must perform the follow- ing functions: a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/I[...]

3.3.1 Assigning TCP/IP V alues Manually If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to use the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values automatical- ly , you can input these values manually . T o manage computer ’s address manually , perform the following functions: (See Figure 3.3-4) 1. Click the IP Address [...]

Chapter 3 - EASY INST ALLA TION 3.4 Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration 1. Open the TCP/IP control panel . 2. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface installed on your computer . 3. In the Configure pull-down menu , select Using DHCP Server to allow the built-in DHCP server of the XRouter Pro to assign an IP address and other TCP/IP configura[...]

T o manage computer ’s address manually ,perform the following functions: 1. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface installed in your computer . 2. In the Configure menu select Manually . (See Figure 3.4-2) a). In the IP Address field , enter “192.168.1.x” where x is any vari- able of your choice ranging from 2 - 252. Figure 3.[...]

3.4.2 Setting Up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser Now that you have completed the configuration of TCP/IP addresses of the client and managing computers, you may begin configuring the XRouter Pro’s Internet settings. This can be done through a standard Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator , Netscape Communicator , or Microsoft Internet Ex[...]

2. T ype the XRouter Pro's default IP address ( 192.168.1.1 ) in the URL field. This is the area where you would normally enter a W eb site address such as “ www .macsense.com” . 3. Press Enter . The Username and Password window will then appear . 4. Leave the User name field blank and type “admin“ as the default password for the XRout[...]

5. The OnePage Setup window now appears. Note that this page is divided into two basic sections: Private IP Address, and Public IP Address. Figure 3.4-5 (See Figure 3.4-5) Host Name : This is an optional section. Some ISPs require a host name in order to be recognized by their systems. Y our ISP should provide this if it is needed for the systems. [...]

4. In the Default Gateway IP Address field, enter the information pro- vided by your ISP . Note that it may refer to “Gateway / Router IP Address.” Also note that this number is not the same as the IP Address value that you have entered in step 2. 5. Enter the DNS information provided by your ISP in the Domain Name Server fields. It should prov[...]

4.0 ADV ANCED CONFIGURA TION Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web Management page of the XRouter Pro. The Advanced Menu contains mini sub-menus including DHCP Settings, Access Control, Virtual Server , Device Admin, Status Monitor , DMZ Host, RIP , Static Routing and PPPoE. 4.1 DHCP Server Settings T o alter the starting IP [...]

4.2.1 URL Access Setting The URL Access Setting page in the XRouter Pro blocks/allows specific web sites on the LAN when enables. For example, if you choose to stop users on the LAN from accessing the web site “ www .yahoo.com ”, you would use the Access Control page to block URL access to this site. Figure 4.2-1 T o Enable or Disable the URL a[...]

4.2.2 IP Access Setting The IP Access Setting page in the XRouter Pro can block a user defined IP range from accessing specified ports. This feature is useful when block- ing Internet services that you do not desire on your network. (See Figure 4.2-2) Figure 4.2-2 The IP Access Setting sub page contains four sections. T o enable the IP Access Setti[...]

NOTE: Complete Internet access can be blocked in an IP Range by entering “1” in the first Blocked Port No. field. Blocked Port Range : In this section, you will need to enter the range of ports that need to be blocked. NOTE: The Blocked Port No. and Blocked Port Range section can be operat- ed simultaneously . Below is an example of what you sh[...]

For example, if you set up the TCP port 80 (HTTP: Hypertext T ransfer Protocol) to be redirected to the IP address"192.168.1.2" on the V irtual Server setting , the request from the external Internet user via HTTP proto- col (i.e. acquire Web page from browser) will be transferred through the XRouter Pro to the computer with the IP addres[...]

4.4 Device Administration This page displays information on the firmware version of the XRouter Pro. Y ou can also change the password, reset the device, disable, or enable external administrative access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro, block W AN port scanning and W AN ping responses. (See Figure 4.4-1) Figure 4.4-1 Block W AN Po[...]

4.5 Status Monitor The status monitor provides information on the working status of the XRouter Pro. It contains the connection information for the W AN side of the router . The term W AN (Wide Area Network) refers to the connection going to the ISP . For a Static or Dynamic IP Address using PPPoE: (See Figure 4.5-1) Figure 4.5-1 DHCP Clients T abl[...]

Statistics : This allows you to view the general traf fic on the route, and to display the IP address as well as the number of packets translated for each client. For a Static or Dynamic IP Address without PPPoE: (See FIgure 4.5-2) Figure 4.5-2 DHCP Release : This allows you to release the IP address given by your ISP . DHCP Renew : This allows you[...]

4.6 Special APP The Special App is an advanced feature but is not typically required to use the XRouter Pro. This feature allows you to specify a range for incoming ports to be open to computers on the network upon an outgoing trigger port for special application that need two-way communication. For exam- ple, if you wanted to allow Quicktime Strea[...]

How to Use the Special App Feature T o sue this feature, you must know what the outgoing trigger ports are for the given application that needs two-way communications. Y ou must also know the incoming ports that are required fo rhte data that needs to come back into the network. For example, QuickT ime typically uses port 554 as the initial outgoin[...]

4.8 RIP (Routing Information Protocol) This feature allows your XRouter Pro to send and receive RIP packets to/from other routers on the Internet. RIP is a protocol being used by some routers on the Internet. By sending and receiving RIP packets, your XRouter Pro will learn the routes used by neighboring routers. This can increase your its routing [...]

4.9 Static Routing The Static routing feature of the XRouter Pro allows the LAN to communi- cate with another router on the LAN and with their respective LAN seg- ment. By setting up static routes, computers on the XRouter Pro’s immedi- ate LAN may utilize another router ’ s LAN and XRouter Pro’s LAN simulta- neously . See the figure below fo[...]

In the example above, PC-1 would have access to LAN#1, LAN#2 and the Internet. Where as, PC-2 would have access to LAN#1 and LAN#2, but not to Internet. In order for PC-2 to have Internet access, a second XRouter Pro or another similarly configurable router would be needed con- figuration. Static Routing is considered an advanced feature but is not[...]

4.10 PPPoE Settings Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE for the network connection. When PPPoE is in use, input the username and password provided by your ISP . (See Figure 4.10-1) Figure 4.10-1 Username : Enter the username assigned by your ISP . Password : Enter the password assigned by your ISP . Enter the service name if required. Connect-on-Dem[...]

4.1 1 Firmware Upgrade Xsense is continually improving the firmware (software programmed on a PROM) in each of its products. The XRouter Pro is shipped with the most up-to-date software available at the time of production. If a firmware upgrade becomes available, it will be posted in the Service and Support section on our Web site. T o upgrade the [...]

NOTE: Keep the firmware file name “xxxx.bin” unchanged, or the TFTP won’t recognize it. 5. If the upgrade has failed, the Ready/T est LED will be flashing on the XRouter Pro. If this happens, repeat steps 2 - 4 of this proce- dure. 32 Chapter 4 - ADV ANCED CONFIGURA TION[...]

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the MIH-130A XRouter Pro. 1. The Link LED is of f. -Be sure that all connectors are firmly plugged-in. -Be sure that the power adapter is plugged into an electrical out- let. 2. Can't connect to MIH-130A XRouter Pro via Web b[...]

APPENDIX A - Specifications Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX TCP/IP , DHCP , DNS W AN Interface One 10BASE-T RJ-45 port LAN Interface Four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports Web Management Ye s LED Display Power , Link/Activity for WAN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN ports Environment Operation T emperature 0°C ~ 45?[...]

APPENDIX B - Hardware Description Power Green Indicates that there is power to the unit. Ready/T est Red Flashes during boot up W AN Port Link Green Indicates proper connection with Internet / Ethernet. Activity Orange Flashing LED indicates that data packets are flowing through the W AN port. LAN Ports Link/ACT Green Solid LED indicates a proper 1[...]

Rear Panel Description Figure A-B-1 LAN Ethernet Ports Four 10/100Mbps Enthernet network (RJ-45) ports used for linking hub/computer in a Local Area Network to the XRouter Pro. W AN Ethernet Port One Wide Area Network port for connecting the XRouter Pro to the Internet via a cable or DSL modem. Reset Button Used for resetting the XRouter Pro’s IP[...]

Glossary Cable Modem A device that connects your PC to a local TV line and receives data at 1.5Mpbs. One of its connections is connected to your PC and the other one is to the cable wall outlet. It attaches a standard 10BASE-T ethernet card to a computer and modulates between digital and analog signals. DHCP DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP conf[...]

Gateway An entrance to a network. It associates with both router and switch whereas the router gives direction as data arrives at the gateway and the switch, on the other hand, furnishes its actual path in and out of the gateway . HTTP The Hypertext T ransfer Protocal is an application protocol and a set of rules for file exchange on the World Wide[...]

LANs connected this way is called a wide-area network (W AN) MAC Address Short for Media Access Control Address, a hardware address that uniquely identi- fies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks, the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the Media Ac[...]

that operates similar to FTP with few resources to run. It uses UDP and requires no login procedures. UDP UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. It's an user interface between applica- tions and the IP in a network. It has the ability to address a particular appliation process running on a host via a port number without setting up a connetion [...]

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