Acer 101/201 User manual

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AcerRouter 101/201
User’s Manual

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The Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment
This device complies with part 15 the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Contents
THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT................. 2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................4
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL..........................................................................4
1.2 ABOUT ACERROUTER 101/201 .................................................................5
1.3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS.......................................................................... 5
1.4 APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 BEFORE YOU START ............................................................. 7
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................7
2.2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .........................................................................8
2.2.1 AcerRouter 101.............................................................................8
2.2.2 AcerRouter 201.............................................................................9
2.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................10
2.4 ISP REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................11
CHAPTER 3 QUICK INSTALLATION.......................................................... 12
3.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................12
3.2 CLIENT-SIDE NETWORK SETTINGS........................................................... 14
3.3 ACERROUTER 101/201 SETTINGS ...........................................................18
3.4 TEST......................................................................................................20
3.5 SETTING UP OTHER CLIENT STATIONS....................................................... 20
CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION.............................................21
4.1 CONFIGURING BY WEB MANAGEMENT...................................................... 21
4.1.1 Intranet Setting............................................................................ 21
4.1.2 Modem1 Setting..........................................................................23
4.1.3 Modem2 Setting..........................................................................28
4.1.4 Dial In Setting..............................................................................28
4.1.5 Device Admin Setting..................................................................30
4.1.6 Status Monitor............................................................................. 31
4.2 CONFIGING BY TELNET............................................................................ 31
4.3 CONFIGURING BY TERMINAL PROGRAM VIA CONSOLE CABLE.....................33
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................ 36
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................38
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY........................................................................... 40

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of AcerRouter 101/201. This series includes
powerful yet simple communication devices for connecting local area network
(LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf on the Internet with limited cost,
AcerRouter 101/201 products undoubtedly provide the most convenient and
economical solution.
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The User’s Manual describes how to set up the connection from LAN to the
Internet using AcerRouter 101/201. This manual assumes that you are familiar
with the basic elements of a computer and are interested in detailed or advanced
information on the AcerRouter 101/201. All instructions and examples in this
manual are given for the AcerRouter 101, but also apply to the AcerRouter
201 product unless specifically noted. It is organized as follows:
Chapter Content
Introduction Describes AcerRouter 101/201’s features and
main applications.
Before you start Describes the information and environment
needed to configure the AcerRouter 101/201.
Quick Installation Describes how to install AcerRouter 101/201
quickly for ordinary applications.
Advanced
Configuration Describes all configuration options for the AcerRouter 101/201, including configuring the
modems and ISP accounts. This chapter also
contains a command reference section for
procedures such as resetting the server, setting
back to defaults, and changing the server
password.
Troubleshooting Lists problems and solutions one may encounter
when using the AcerRouter 101/201.
Appendix A
Specifications
Lists AcerRouter 101/201’s technical
specifications as a quick reference.
Appendix B
Glossary
Explains words and phrases in this manual.

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1.2 About AcerRouter 101/201
AcerRouter 101/201 provides the most Internet access to multiple users by
sharing one/two dial-up accounts. The outstanding feature of AcerRouter 101 is
the two-serial-port (AcerRouter 201 with one built-in modem and one serial-port)
design as primary and secondary on-demand or dial-in ports. Modem2 port will be
initiated by the system to increase the bandwidth for traffic congestion relief.
Modem2 port will disconnect automatically to save cost when the demand for
service decreases. If there is no request for accessing the Internet after a period of
time, the system will hang up the connection automatically. Simple configuration
gets your AcerRouter 101/201 up and running in minutes.
With all these advance technologies, AcerRouter 101/201 provide a cost effective
solution for your networking need.
1.3 Features and Benefits
ŸSupport 28.8/33.6/56K modems, ISDN TAs, and leased-line connections
ŸSupport up to two modem connections simultaneously to boost Internet
access bandwidth
ŸSupport Dial-On-Demand and auto-disconnect function to save Internet
access cost
ŸSupport PPP/PAP/CHAP authentication protocol for dial-up identification
ŸSupport PPP dial-in connection by using standard dial-up program
ŸSupport DHCP/fixed IP configuration for host IP address assignment
ŸEasy setup through web browser or Telnet on any operating system that
supports TCP/IP
ŸCompatible with all popular Internet applications
ŸFirewall to protect internal hosts from outside intruders
ŸNetwork connection through the built-in 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet
1.4 Applications
There are several applications for AcerRouter 101/201, such as:
ŸSharing IP Address
The AcerRouter 101/201 provides the most Internet utilization to multiple
users by sharing network environment. With only one ISP account, multiple
users on your network can have access to Internet simultaneously.
ŸInternet Access
The series supports one or two modem Internet accesses. Users can
choose to link either one or two modems based on their needs. Normally, it
is more economical to use one modem. Yet, if you require more bandwidth
for surfing the Net, using two modems would be faster and more efficient.
With proper configuration, the AcerRouter 101/201 can hook up and drop

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off the line automatically.
ŸRemote Access
The Modem 2 port of AcerRouter 101/201 can support dial-in function for
remote access. Remote users can dial-in and access interior resources
through modem connection. Optional callback function is also provided for
the sake of security.
ŸVirtual Server
If you have a fixed IP address, you can setup a virtual host environment.
Internet users can access the target host to get the information by using
Virtual Host function provided by the unit.
ŸSecurity
AcerRouter 101/201 supports firewall security that can deny Internet users
from internal resources. It also can filter internal Internet requests that the
administrator does not wish to serve.

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Chapter 2 Before You Start
To operate this product, you must have:
ŸA 80486 or greater processor computer equipped with a 10Base-T or
10/100Base-T Ethernet card
Ÿ16-bit, small-font monitor settings or above are suggested
ŸTCP/IP network protocol for each PC
ŸAt least one computer for configuration
ŸUTP network cable with RJ-45 connector
ŸMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or
later browser¡]For Web configuration¡^
ŸAt least one modem or ISDN terminal adapter
ŸA dedicated phone line or ISDN line
Please verify whether your computer is installed and configured with TCP/IP
properly.
2.1 Package Contents
In this package, you should find:
AcerRouter
101 AcerRouter 201
Router 1 1
Power Adapter 1(AC9V,1A) 1(AC9V,1A)
User’s Manual 1 1
RS-232 Configuration Cable
(shielded) 1 1
RS-232 Modem Cable (shielded) 2 1
RJ-11 Phone Cable 0 1
2.2 Hardware Description
2.2.1 AcerRouter 101

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Figure 1. Front Panel Description
ŸPower ¡] green ¡^
Indicates that there is power to the unit.
ŸCOM1-TxD (green)
Indicates the data output activity of COM1 port
ŸCOM1-RxD (green)
Indicates the data input activity of COM1 port
ŸCOM2-TxD (green)
Indicates the data output activity of COM2 port
ŸCOM2-RxD (green)
Indicates the data input activity of COM2 port
ŸLAN-Col (yellow)
Indicates the collision status of 10/100Mbps LAN port
ŸLAN-Tx (green)
Indicates the data output activity of 10/100Mbps LAN port
ŸLAN-Rx (green)
Indicates the data input activity of 10/100Mbps LAN port
Figure 2. Rear Panel Description
ŸCOM1
1st RS-232 port connecting with external modem or ISDN-TA
ŸCOM2
2nd RS-232 port connecting with external modem or ISDN-TA
ŸNode

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10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with PC or Mac
ŸHub
10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with Hub port
ŸConsole
RS-232 console port operating at 9600-baud
ŸAC 9V
External AC power adaptor input
2.2.2 AcerRouter 201
Figure 3. Front Panel Description
ŸPower ¡] green ¡^
Indicates that there is power to the unit.
ŸV.90-TxD (green)
Indicates the data output activity of V.90 modem
ŸV.90-RxD (green)
Indicates the data input activity of V.90 modem
ŸV.90-OH (green)
Indicates the hook status of V.90 modem
ŸCOM2-TxD (green)
Indicates the data output activity of COM2 port
ŸCOM2-RxD (green)
Indicates the data input activity of COM2 port
ŸLAN-Tx (green)
Indicates the data output activity of 10/100Mbps LAN port
ŸLAN-Rx (green)
Indicates the data input activity of 10/100Mbps LAN port

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Figure 4. Rear Panel Description
ŸLINE
V.90 modem RJ-11 for PSTN analog telephone line
ŸPHONE
V.90 modem RJ-11 for external telephone set
ŸCOM2
2nd RS-232 port connecting with external modem or ISDN-TA
ŸNode
10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with PC or Mac
ŸHub
10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with Hub port
ŸConsole
RS-232 console port operating at 9600-baud
ŸAC 9V
External AC power adaptor input
2.3 System Requirements
ŸA 80486 or greater processor computer equipped with a 10Base-T or
10/100Base-T Ethernet card
Ÿ16-bit, small-font monitor settings or above are suggested
ŸTCP/IP network protocol for each PC
ŸAt least one computer for configuration
ŸUTP network cable with RJ-45 connector
ŸMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or
later browser¡]For Web configuration¡^
ŸAt least one modem or ISDN terminal adapter
ŸA dedicated phone line or ISDN line