Asus RX3041 V2 manuale d’uso

RX3041 V2 User’s Manual[...]

E5315 First Edition V1 January 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any for m or by any means, except documentation kept by the purcha[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 1 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Features and Benets ........................................................................................... 3 1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................... 3 Chapter 2: Setup Router Congurations vi[...]

2 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.8 Routing ................................................................................................................. 38 2.8.1 Routing T able ....................................................................................................................... 38 2.8.2 Static Routes.......................[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 3 Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on purchasing ASUS RX3041 V2 Router . This router , is a high quality and reliable Internet routing device, enables multiple users to share the inter net connection through a Cable or DSL modem. Simply install the router , connect to Cable/DSL modem, and sur f Inter net with[...]

4 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual Chapter 2: Setup Router Congurations via Web Browser The router comes with a web-based conguration utility. Users can access this conguration utility from any of client system within RX3041 V2 Router’s LAN. For best results, either use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later , or Netscape Navigator 4.7[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 5 2.2 Wizard The following window allows user to congure basic settings of the router , such as Host Name, Domain Name, T ime Zone and Daylight Saving. Click “ Next ” to update W AN settings. Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default: RX3041 V2 ). Domain Name: Enter a Domain Name provided by th[...]

6 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.2.1 Dynamic IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider . Step 1: Select “ Dynamic IP address ” from W AN connection type. Step 2: Enable “ MAC Cloning ” and enter “ MAC address ”. Y ou can also click “ Clone MAC ” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card i[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 7 Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show Success . Step 5: Y ou can use the “ Status ” screen to see the Dynamic IP connection status. 2.2.2 Static IP Address If your router connects to the Fixed-IP xDSL, click Static IP address to enter the IP address and gateway address pr[...]

8 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual Step 2: Enter Static IP address which assigned by your ISP . Click “ Next ” to continue. Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click “ Finish ” to save the settings. Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show Success .[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 9 Step 5: Y ou can use the “ Status ” screen to see the Static IP addr ess connection status. 2.2.3 PPPoE If your router connects to the Dial-Up xDSL, click Dial-Up xDSL to enter the login infor mation provided by your ISP . Step 1: Select “ PPPoE ” from W AN connection type. Step 2: Enter PPPoE Account and [...]

10 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click “ Finish ” to save the settings. Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show Success . Step 5: Y ou can use the “ Status ” screen to see the PPPoE connection status.[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 11 2.2.4 PPTP If your router connects through the PPTP , click PPTP to enter the login infor mation provided by your ISP . Step 1: Select “ PPTP ” from W AN connection type. Step 2: Enter PPTP Account, Password, Service IP address, W AN IP address, Subnet address, Gateway which provided by your ISP . Click “ N[...]

12 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show Success . Step 5: Y ou can use the “ Status ” screen to see the PPTP connection status. 2.2.5 L2TP If your router connects through the L2TP , click L2TP to enter the login infor mation provided by your ISP . Step 1: Select “ L2TP ?[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 13 Step 2: Enter L2TP Account, Password, Service IP address, W AN IP address, Subnet address, Gateway which provided by your ISP . Click “ Next ” to continue. Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click “ Finish ” to save the settings. Step 4: After Wizard setting is comp[...]

14 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual Step 5: Y ou can use the “ Status ” screen to see the PPTP connection status. 2.2.6 BigPond This connection is only for T elstra BigPond (Australia) Server use. Step 1: Select “ BigPond ” from W AN connection type. Step 2: Enter BigPond Account, Password, and Authentication Server which provided by local [...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 15 Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click “ Finish ” to save the settings. Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show Success . Step 5: Y ou can use the “ Status ” screen to see the BigPond connection status.[...]

16 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.3 System This section displays the basic conguration parameters of your router , such as System Status, System Settings, Administrator Settings, Fir mware Upgrade, Conguration T ools and System Log. Although most users will be able to accept the default settings, every ISP is different. Please check with [...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 17 2.3.2 System Settings The System Settings window congures the router’s basic settings, such as the router’s Host Name, Domain Name, Set T ime Zone, Daylight Saving and NA T . Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default: RX3041 V2). Domain Name: Enter a Domain Name provided by the ISP . Set Tim[...]

18 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual Password Settings: Allows you to select a password in order to access the web-based management website Remote Management: Dened special IP for remote management. Y ou should enter the IP here (note: ISP provides more than one IP addr ess, you should enable “ Does ISP provide more IP address? ”, and the IP [...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 19 2.3.4 Firmware Upgrade User uses the Fir mware Upgrade window to locate the new r mware then upgrade the system r mware. Click Browse to search for the new rmware location, and then click OK to process the upgrade. Firmware Upgrade: This tool allows you to upgrade the router’s system rmware. T o upg[...]

20 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.3.6 Log The System Log window displays the router’s system activities and congures remote log settings. Not only does the device display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. The logs can be sent via email to a specic email account. System Log: The ro[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 21 2.4 WAN 2.4.1 Connected Type Specify the W AN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider , then click “ OK ” button to provide detailed conguration parameters for the selected connection type. Dynamic IP address: Y ou will obtain an IP address fr om your ISP automatically. Static IP address[...]

22 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.4.2 Dynamic IP address The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the W AN’s physical inter face on the router . Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless it is required by your ISP , Y ou can use the “ Clone MAC A[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 23 2.4.3 Static IP address If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a xed address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the router , then enter the gateway address of your ISP . IP address assigned by your ISP: The IP address is provided by your ISP . Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the rout[...]

24 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.4.4 PPPoE Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider . The Service Name is nor mally optional, and may be required by some service providers. Enter a Maximum Idle T ime (in minutes) to dene a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained when it is inact[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 25 2.4.5 PPTP The PPTP window allows user to congure basic PPTP settings for the router . PPTP Account: Enter the PPTP Account provided by the ISP . PPTP Password: Enter the password provided by the ISP . Retype Password: Retype the password for conrmation purposes. PPTP Gateway: If your LAN has a PPTP gateway[...]

26 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.4.6 L2TP The L2TP window allows user to congure basic L2TP settings for the router . L2TP Account: Enter the L2TP Account provided by the ISP . L2TP Password: Enter the password provided by the ISP . Retype Password: Retype the password for conrmation purposes. L2TP Gateway: If your LAN has a L2TP gateway[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 27 2.4.7 BigPond BigPond is an Australian internet service provider and is a subsidiary of T elstra. User Name: Enter the username provided by the Australian ISP . Password: Enter the password provided by the Australian ISP . Please retype your Password: Retype the password for conrmation purposes. Authentication[...]

28 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.4.8 DNS Domain Name Servers are used to map an IP address to the equivalent domain name (e.g.www.waveplus.com). Y our ISP should provide the IP addr ess for one or more domain name servers. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: This is the IP address of the DNS server provided by the ISP; or you can specify your ow[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 29 2.5 LAN 2.5.1 Settings Congure the gateway address of the router . T o dynamically assign the IP address for clients’ PCs, enable the DHCP Server , set the lease time, and then specify the address range. V alid IP addresses consist of four numbers, which are separated by periods. The rst three elds are[...]

30 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.5.2 DHCP Client The DHCP client list allows you to see which clients are connected to the router via IP address, host name, and MAC address. DHCP Client List: This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. It displays the IP address and the MAC address and Remaining Time of each[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 31 2.6 NAT 2.6.1 Virtual Server If you congure the router as a virtual server , remote users access services such as W eb or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redir ected to local servers congured with private IP address. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP[...]

32 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.6.2 Special Application Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications cannot work when Network Address T ranslation (NA T) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the p[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 33 2.6.3 Port Mapping This function allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. Enter the Public IP address you desire to share into the Global IP eld. Enter a range of internal IP that will share the global IP . Server IP: Enter the NA T server IP address. Mapping Ports: Enter[...]

34 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.6.5 DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet application properly from behind the NA T rewall or after conguring the Special Applications function, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 35 2.7 Firewall 2.7.1 Option The router provides extensive rewall protection by r estricting connections to reduce the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. However , for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can congure a specic client/s[...]

36 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.7.2 Access Control Y ou can lter Internet access for local clients based on IP addresses, port, application types, (i.e., HTTP port), and time of day. For example, this screen shows that clients in the address range 192.168.1.50-99 are per manently restricted from using FTP (Port 21), while clients in the ad[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 37 2.7.3 URL Filtering T o congure the URL Filtering featur e, please specify the web sites (www.somesite. com) and/or web URLs containing the keyword you want to lter on your network. 2.7.4 MAC Control The MAC Control window allows user to block certain client PCs’ access to the Internet based on MAC addres[...]

38 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.8 Routing 2.8.1 Routing Table The Routing T able window displays the curr ent routing infor mation in the system. 2.8.2 Static Routes A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network infor mation must travel toreach a specic host or network. Destination LAN IP: The network address of destination netwo[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 39 2.8.3 Dynamic Routing Dynamic Routing can be used to cache routes learned by routing protocols, thus allowing the automation of static routing maintenance. The router , using the RIP (Routing Infor mation Protocol), deter mines the network packet’s route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and[...]

40 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.9 UPnP 2.9.1 Settings UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and conguration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP , or later . It provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals of over 400 vendors that cooperate in the Plug And [...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 41 2.10 QoS QoS (Quality of Service). This option will provide better service of selected network trafc over various technologies. Deploying QoS management to guarantee that all application receive the service levels required and sufcient bandwidth to meet per for mance expectations is indeed one important asp[...]

42 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.10.2 DSCP DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) means the trafc classication based on the packet’s IP precedence making. (T o manages and avoid trafc congestion by dening inbound and outbound priority rules for each device on the Router). These rules deter mine the priority that packets, trave[...]

RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 43 2.11 DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) provides you on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server . DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP addr ess changes. DDNS: Enable/Disable the DDNS function of this router . 2.12 H[...]

44 RX3041 V2 Router User’s Manual 2.13 Log out Click Logout in the task bar to initiate the router logout process. Click OK to logout the router utility.[...]