XRT-101
Internet SOHO Router
User's Manual


Chatper 4. Configuration


Overview

The Internet Access Server contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser.
Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms.

The "LAN" and "WAN" port screens must be cofigured.


Preparation

Before attempting to configure the Internet Access Server, please check the following:


Connecting to the Internet Access Server

1. Check the LAN:

2. Check the TCP/IP settings on your PC:

  1. For Windows 95/98/NT, use Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network to view a screen like the following:

    Figure 1: Network Configuration tab

  2. If a line like the one highlighted ("TCP/IP -> Network Card") is not listed, select Add - Protocol - Microsoft - TCP/IP - OK to add it.
  3. Select Properties for the "TCP/IP -> Network card" entry. You will then see the IP Address screen like the following example:

    IP Address Tab

    Figure 2: TCP/IP Properties - IP Address Tab

  4. Select the radio button "Specify an IP Address"
  5. Set the IP Address to an unused value in the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254, and set the Network Mask to 255.255.255.0
    These values are compatible with the Internet Access Server's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1 and Network Mask (Subnet mask) of 255.255.255.0
  6. Restart (reboot) your PC.

3. Connect to the Internet Access Server

  1. Start your Web Browser.
  2. In the Address field, enter the following:

http://192.168.0.1

  1. If a password has been set for the Internet Access Server, you will be prompted for the password, as shown below. (If no password has been set, you will not see this dialog box.)

    Password Dialog

    Figure 3: Password Dialog

    Leave the "User Name" blank, and enter the password you assigned to the Internet Access Server.

  2. You should then see the Home screen, as described in the following section.
If you can't connect:

If the Internet Access Server does not respond, check the following:

  • The Internet Access Server is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON.
  • Ensure that your PC and the Internet Access Server are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
  • Ensure that your PC is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 and thus compatible with the Internet Access Server's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, check that the Network Mask is set to 255.255.255.0

Home Screen

The Home screen is shown below. No data can be input from this screen.

Figure 4: Home Screen

Note that the navigation bar contains a Help button. Context-sensitive help is available from each screen. From this screen, the Help file provides links to all help files.

The LAN Port and WAN Port screens must be configured, as described below.


Device Screen

Click on "Device" button, the following screen displayed:

Click on "Device Option", "LAN Port" to go into the related setup screen.  For WAN port select the radio button and click on "Configure" to go to the WAN port configuration.

Note: Please setup your WAN port according to the message from you ISP (Internet Service Provider) or LAN administrator.

Direct Connection Your ISP or LAN administrator will assign you a set or a single IP address to you. The connection will be a fixed connection.

PPPoE Your ISP or LAN administrator will assign you an IP address upon your request. You will need to have the login name and password from the service provider through PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 

LAN Port Configuration

To configure the LAN port, select Device - LAN Port. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 5: LAN Port

Data - LAN Port

For most users, the default values for these fields should be satisfactory.

Device IP Address IP address for the Internet Access Server. Use the default value of 192.168.0.1 unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, use a free IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.
Network Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. For other networks, use the Network Mask for the LAN segment to which the Internet Access Server is attached. i.e. the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment.

Data - DHCP Server

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server provides a valid IP address (and the Gateway and DNS addresses) to a DHCP client (PC or device) upon request. The Internet Access Server can act as a DHCP server.

To use this feature:

Operation If Enabled, the Internet Access Server will function as a DHCP server. The default value is Enabled.
If you already have a DHCP Server, this must be DISABLED.
Start IP Address
Finish IP Address
The IP Start Address and IP Finish Address fields set the values used by the DHCP server.
This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported. (Maximum number of clients is 253.)
DNS (Domain Name Server)
IP Addresses
Enter at least 1 DNS. Your ISP should recommend a DNS.
If they don't, you can copy the public DNS entry from DNS (3) to DNS (1)
Multiple DNS entries should be entered in the order you want them accessed. (The first available DNS will be used.)

WAN Port Configuration -- Direct Connection

Data on this screen is used to identify this device to the remote LAN. The IP Address seen by the remote LAN is different to the IP Address on the local LAN.

To configure the WAN port, select Device - WAN Port. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 6: WAN Port- Direct Connection

Data - WAN Port

Device Name Used for identification. Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular name, enter it here. This name will be provided to, and recorded by, the remote DHCP Server.
Hardware Address Also called MAC Address or Physical Address. This is equivalent to the Network Adapter Address on a PC.
If your ISP asks for the Hardware or MAC address of the PC to which your Cable/DSL modem is connected, provide this address. If you previously advised your ISP of the Hardware Address of your PC, you need to contact them and tell them this new address.
This address will be provided to, and recorded by, the remote DHCP Server
DHCP Client Leave this enabled if you want the Internet Access Server to be allocated an IP Address by the DHCP server on the remote LAN, WAN, or ISP account.
If this is enabled, the other information is NOT required.
IP Address IP address for the Internet Access Server on this port. If connecting to an ISP, this is the address allocated by the ISP. If connecting to another LAN, this must be a valid address on the external LAN.
Network Mask This must be compatible with the IP Address above.
Gateway
IP Address
The address of the router or gateway, either on the external LAN, or supplied by your ISP.

WAN Port Configuration -- PPPoE  Connection

Data on this screen is used to identify this device to the remote LAN. The IP Address seen by the remote LAN is different to the IP Address on the local LAN.

To configure the WAN port, select Device - WAN Port/PPPoE Configuration. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 7: WAN Port- PPPoE Connection

Data - WAN Port

Account/User Name The name assigned or you applied to your Service Provider. This account is used to login to the PPPoE server of the remote LAN
Password / Verify Password The password of the login account. Type in the password and the screen will prompt  with "*".

Re-type the password again to verify the password.

IP Address provided by ISP Select "Dynamic", the Service Provider will allocate an IP address upon the login request after the login is successes.

Select "Fixed" and key in the IP address, the WAN port will use the IP address in this field after the login is successes.

Idle-Timeout The Disconnect time of the WAN port.
Connect on Demand Enable to force the router connect to the remote LAN upon request of the LAN.

If the check button is not selected, you will need to force the router connect to remote LAN in the status screen while needed.

Note: If you select PPPoE, you can also refer to the Status Page to check the connection status in the log field.


Device Options

The Device screen is reached by selecting the Device on the navigation bar, then Device Options.
The options available on this screen are:

An example screen is shown below.

Figure 8: Device Options Screen

Device Password

Once a password is entered, it is required in order to change the device configuration. Passwords are case sensitive and can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters (no spaces or punctuation).
To create or change the password, enter the required password in both the New Password and Verify Password input fields.

  • When establishing a connection, and prompted for the name and password, leave the "User Name" blank.
  • If the password is lost, a DIP switch setting is available to clear the password. See the DIP Switch table for details.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

NAT allows PCs on your LAN to use a local (internal) IP Address which is invalid on the Internet NAT ensures that the local IP Addresses are invisible to external sources. Use the following to determine whether or nor you need NAT.



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