ADC Megabit Modem 600F User manual

Megabit Modem
Megabit Modem
Catalog Number
MMD4090I1 Issue 1
Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and
700F User Manual
Version 3.2.X

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About This User Manual
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ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
Use this manual to install and configure the Megabit Modem®400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F.
This manual provides instruction on:
•information you will need to configure the modem
•unpacking and inspecting the modem for installation
•installing the modem
•setting up parameters for your applications that will be used to configure the modem
•configuring system parameters
•configuring sessions between the modem and a service provider
•monitoring and troubleshooting the modem
Chapter 10 provides a reference for the technology implemented in the Megabit Modem 400F,
500L, 600F, and 700F. This chapter covers information about ATM over ADSL transmission,
operating modes of PPP or bridging/routing, and SNMP management.
IP addresses used in this manual are for example only. You will acquire your own addresses
from the service provider and your information services coordinator to configure the Megabit
Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F. However, you will use the IP address specified in
“Accessing the Modem Web Pages” on page 27 to access the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L,
600F, and 700F from a Web browser.
DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
Two types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text.
Notes contain information about special circumstances.
Cautions indicate the possibility of equipment damage or the possibility of
personal injury.

Product Certifications
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Class B Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant topart 15of theFCC Rules. Theselimits are designedto provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed andused 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 user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of 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.
UL
This product meets all safety requirements per UL-1950 standard.
CE
This product meets all EMC and safety requirements per EN 300 386-2 and IEC 950
(EN60950).

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: About The Product...............................................................................................1
Megabit Modem 400F.........................................................................................................2
Megabit Modem 500L.........................................................................................................4
Megabit Modem 600F.........................................................................................................5
Megabit Modem 700F.........................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: What You Need To Start.....................................................................................9
Verify Package Contents.....................................................................................................9
Requirements For Your System ........................................................................................10
Requirements For The Installation Site.............................................................................10
Location for Modem Installation ........................................................................10
Phone Service......................................................................................................13
What You Need from Your Service Provider ...................................................................13
What You Will Choose .....................................................................................................14
Configuration ......................................................................................................14
Power Cable........................................................................................................14
Chapter 3: Installing the Modem.........................................................................................15
Attaching the Feet..............................................................................................................16
Setting the MDI/MDI-X Switch........................................................................................17
Installing Cabling ..............................................................................................................18
Setting Up ADSL Service .................................................................................................20
Checking LED Indications ................................................................................................20
Connecting Phone Service.................................................................................................21
Chapter 4: Setting Up For Configuration ...........................................................................23
Setting Up the PC To Configure the Modem....................................................................24
Configuring a Web Browser..............................................................................................25
Accessing the Modem Web Pages.....................................................................................27
Saving the Configuration...................................................................................................28

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Saving the Configuration to NVRAM.................................................................29
Resetting the Modem...........................................................................................30
Resetting the Modem to Factory Defaults...........................................................31
Chapter 5: Configuring System Settings .............................................................................35
Defining TFTP Parameters................................................................................................36
Defining SNMP Parameters...............................................................................................38
Defining Static NAT Entries..............................................................................................40
Configuring Static MAC Entries .......................................................................................42
Display Static MAC Entries................................................................................42
Add a Static MAC Entry .....................................................................................42
Modify a Static MAC Entry................................................................................42
Delete a Static MAC Entry..................................................................................43
Configuring Static Routes..................................................................................................44
Display Static Routes ..........................................................................................44
Add a Static Route...............................................................................................44
Modify a Static Route..........................................................................................44
Delete a Static Route...........................................................................................45
Configuring System Security.............................................................................................46
Admin IP Address ...............................................................................................46
RS-232 MGMT Port............................................................................................47
Selecting the System Mode of Operation ..........................................................................48
Chapter 6: Configuring PPP Sessions..................................................................................51
Selecting Configuration Parameters ..................................................................................52
Setting Up the PPP Mode (700F Only) .............................................................................52
Configuring the WAN PPP Sessions.................................................................................53
Add a PPP over ATM WAN Session..................................................................54
Modify a PPP over ATM WAN Session.............................................................57
Delete a PPP over ATM WAN Session ..............................................................57
Configuring the LAN.........................................................................................................58

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Configure Modem Parameters ............................................................................58
Saving the Configuration ....................................................................................59
Assigning LAN Users to PPP Sessions.............................................................................60
Add a User Assignment ......................................................................................60
Delete a User Assignment:..................................................................................61
Activating and Deactivating Sessions ...............................................................................62
Chapter 7: Configuring Bridging/Routing Sessions...........................................................63
Setting Up the Bridging/Routing Mode (700F Only)........................................................64
Configuring the WAN Bridging/Routing Sessions...........................................................65
Add a Bridging/Routing WAN Session..............................................................66
Modify a Bridging/Routing WAN Session.........................................................68
Delete a Bridging/Routing WAN Session...........................................................68
Configuring the LAN ........................................................................................................69
Configure Modem Parameters ............................................................................69
Saving the Configuration ....................................................................................70
Activating and Deactivating Sessions ...............................................................................71
Chapter 8: Viewing Statistics ...............................................................................................73
Viewing ADSL Status .......................................................................................................73
Viewing Network Statistics...............................................................................................75
LAN Statistics.....................................................................................................75
WAN Statistics....................................................................................................76
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Troubleshooting...................................................................77
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................77
Updating Software ..............................................................................................77
Using the RS-232 Management Port...................................................................80
Setting Up the PC to Request an IP Address.....................................................................83
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................84
Chapter 10: Technical Reference.........................................................................................85
Transmission on the Wide Area Network .........................................................................85

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ADSL...................................................................................................................85
ATM....................................................................................................................86
System Mode Encapsulation..............................................................................................87
PPP ......................................................................................................................87
Bridging...............................................................................................................88
Routing................................................................................................................90
Encapsulation for RFC 1483 Bridging/Routing..................................................90
Management Protocols ......................................................................................................91
SNMP..................................................................................................................91
MIB and Trap Support ........................................................................................92
DNS Resolution.................................................................................................................93
TFTP Server.......................................................................................................................93
Appendix A: Specifications and Data ...................................................................................95
WAN Interface Specifications...........................................................................................95
Encapsulation.....................................................................................................................96
LAN Interface....................................................................................................................97
Physical Specifications......................................................................................................97
Power Supply.....................................................................................................................97
Environmental....................................................................................................................97
Compliance........................................................................................................................98
RFCs ..................................................................................................................................98
MIBs ..................................................................................................................................98
Rate vs. Reach....................................................................................................................99
Hardware..........................................................................................................................100
Installation Kit...................................................................................................100
Connector Pinouts .............................................................................................101
Appendix B: Technical Assistance and Returns................................................................103
Technical Support............................................................................................................103
World Wide Web.............................................................................................................103

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Advance Replacement.....................................................................................................103
Billing..............................................................................................................................104
Returns.............................................................................................................................105
Appendix C: Configuration Worksheets............................................................................107
Appendix D: Glossary ..........................................................................................................117

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ABOUT THE PRODUCT
You have purchased the Megabit Modem®that connects
your Ethernet LAN to service providers for instant and
high-speed accessto the Internet or to other types ofWide
Area Network (WAN) applications. It uses Asymmetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) technology to give you
broadband access over existing cabling in your home,
office, or building.
The Megabit Modem is easy to install and configure. To
install the modem:
•connect a telephone cable from the modem to a wall phone jack for ADSL service
•connect a cable from the modem to a PC or an Ethernet hub for LAN service
•connect a power cable to a local power source
To access the modem configuration, you launch your Web browser and enter the modem IP
address as the URL. Use the modem Web pages to:
•configure ADSL, LAN, and WAN parameters
•view ADSL, IP, LAN, and WAN statistics
•upgrade software
•define SNMP parameters
•perform a system reset
•define static MAC, NAPT, and route tables
Inaddition,the LEDs on themodemfrontpanelprovidecontinualstatusat-a-glancefornetwork
and modem connections.
The following sections list the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F features and
applications.

Megabit Modem 400F
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MEGABIT MODEM 400F
The Megabit Modem 400F is designed for LAN applications and offers these features:
•supports full-rate ADSL and G.lite
•offers rates up to 7.552 Mbps downstream and 928 kbps upstream for full rate
•offers rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 kbps upstream for G.lite
•offers symmetric rates up to 928 kbps
•supports 1483 bridging and routing over ATM
•supports up to 32 Bridge/Router sessions
•contains an embedded SNMP agent
•operates as a DHCP server
•supports NAT (including NAPT) and DNS
See the illustration on the next page for an application example.

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400F
ADSL Internet
Bus
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Megabit Modem 500L
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MEGABIT MODEM 500L
The Megabit Modem 500L is a rate adaptive G.lite modem for single user applications and
offers these features:
•complies with the G.lite standard
•offers rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 kbps upstream
•supports RFC 2364 PPP over ATM (AAL5)
•supports up to 8 sessions
•contains an embedded SNMP agent
•operates as a DHCP server
•supports NAT (including NAPT) and DNS
Internet
500L
Microfilter
ADSL

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MEGABIT MODEM 600F
The Megabit Modem 600F is a high-performance ADSL modem designed for power users. It
offers these features:
•supports full-rate ADSL and G.lite
•offers rates up to 7.552 Mbps downstream/928 kbps upstream for full rate
•offers rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream/512 kbps upstream for G.lite
•offers symmetric rates up to 928 kbps
•supports RFC 2364, carrying PPP traffic over ATM (AAL5)
•supports 32 PPP sessions
•contains an embedded SNMP agent
•operates as a DHCP server
•supports NAT (including NAPT) and DNS
Provider
Network
POTS
Splitter
600F

Megabit Modem 700F
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MEGABIT MODEM 700F
The Megabit Modem 700F is designed as an ADSL router for LAN applications.
•supports full-rate ADSL and G.lite.
•offers rates up to 7.552 Mbps downstream/928 kbps upstream for full rate
•offers rates up to 1.5 Mbps downstream/512 kbps upstream for G.lite
•offers symmetric rates up to 928 kbps
•supports RFC 2364 PPP traffic over ATM (AAL5)
•supports 1483 bridging and routing over ATM
•supports up to 32 sessions in PPP Over ATM mode or
supports up to 32 sessions in Bridge/Router mode
•contains an embedded SNMP agent
•operates as a DHCP server
•supports NAT (including NAPT) and DNS
See the illustration on the next page for an application example.

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700F
ADSL Internet
Large Bus
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Megabit Modem 700F
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WHAT YOU NEED TOSTART
This chapter identifies the preparations and prerequisites for installing the Megabit Modem
400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F. Before installing the modem, verify that:
•The contents of the package are accurate as described on this page.
•Your system meets the requirements for connecting to and configuring the modem
(see “Requirements For Your System”on page 10).
•Your facility meets the installation site requirements (see “Requirements For The
Installation Site”on page 10).
•The configuration parameters are available from your service provider (see “What You
Need from Your Service Provider”on page 13).
VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS
As you unpack your Megabit Modem, visually inspect the contents for signs of damage. If the
equipment was damaged in transit, report the damage to the transportation company and to the
sales representative.
Check the contents of the package for the
following:
•one black cable
•one grey phone cord
•four rubber, self-adhesive feet
•two screws
•power supply and optional power cord
(see “Power Cable”on page 14 for options)
•grey cable and DB-9 console port adapter
If you need to store the modem for a prolonged period, store it in the original antistatic bag
and packaging. Observe environmental specifications as stated on page 97.

Requirements For Your System
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REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR SYSTEM
You need the following hardware and software to complete the installation and configuration of
the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F:
•PC with an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC)
•TCP/IP network protocol stack (see the operating system documentation)
•Web browser installed such as Netscape®or Internet Explorer®Version 4.0 or higher
•Ethernet hub (optional)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION SITE
Before installing the Megabit Modem 400F, 500L, 600F, and 700F, you must:
•select a location to install the modems as described in the section below
•identify requirements to connect phones as described in the section “Phone Service”on
page 13
Location for Modem Installation
You can install the modem either:
•placed on a flat surface (shown on page 11)
•mounted on a wall (shown on page 12)
Your facility must have the following minimum site requirements to install each modem:
•power outlet
•RJ-11 wall jack that has DMT ADSL service available