Alink RoadRunner 21 Installation instructions
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FCC Interference 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 against
radio interference in a residential environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, 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 is found by turning the
equipment ON and OFF, the user is encouraged to try to reduce the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
yAdjust or relocate the receiving antenna
yIncrease the separation between the equipment or device
yConsult a dealer or an experienced technician for assistance
CE Declaration of Conformity
This is to certify that this device complies the essential protection requirements of the European Council
Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the
responsibility of the user to procure the appropriate cables.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features..........................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Scope..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Audience ........................................................................................................................................6
1.4 Document Structure .......................................................................................................................7
1.5 System Requirement......................................................................................................................8
1.6 Packet Contents .............................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 KNOWING THE A-LINK ROADRUNNER 21 ROUTER.............................. 10
2.1 Front Panel:..................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Back Panel: ..................................................................................................................................11
2.3 Connection Mechanism: ..............................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP THE TCP/IP IN WINDOWS................................................... 14
3.1 Windows ME / 98 ........................................................................................................................15
3.2 Windows 2000 .............................................................................................................................16
3.3 Windows XP ................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 4 DEVICE ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................... 18
4.1 Login............................................................................................................................................18
4.2 SETUP .........................................................................................................................................21
4.2.1 SETUP - WAN Setup................................................................................................................22
4.2.1.1 SETUP - WAN Setup – New Connection..............................................................................23
4.2.1.1.1 New Connection - PPPoE Connection Setup .....................................................................25
4.2.1.1.2 New Connection - PPPoA Connection Setup .....................................................................27
4.2.1.1.3 New Connection - Static Connection Setup .......................................................................29
4.2.1.1.4 New Connection - DHCP Connection Setup......................................................................31
4.2.1.1.5 New Connection - Bridge Connection Setup......................................................................33
4.2.1.1.6 New Connection - CLIP Connection Setup ........................................................................35
4.2.1.2 SETUP - WAN Setup - Modem .............................................................................................37
4.2.2 SETUP - LAN Setup.................................................................................................................38
4.2.2.1 LAN Setup - LAN Configuration ..........................................................................................39
4.2.2.1.1 LAN Configuration - Unmanaged ......................................................................................40
4.2.2.1.2 LAN Configuration – Obtain an IP Address Automatically ...............................................41
4.2.2.1.3 LAN Configuration – PPP IP Address................................................................................42
4.2.2.1.4 LAN Configuration – Use The Following Static IP Address..............................................43
4.2.3 LAN Setup - Firewall/NAT Services........................................................................................45
4.2.4 SETUP – Log Out.....................................................................................................................46
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4.3 ADVANCED................................................................................................................................47
4.3.1 ADVANCED - UPnP ................................................................................................................48
4.3.2 ADVANCED - SNTP................................................................................................................49
4.3.3 ADVANCED - SNMP ..............................................................................................................50
4.3.4 ADVANCED - IP QoS..............................................................................................................52
4.3.5 ADVANCED - Port Forwarding ...............................................................................................54
4.3.6 ADVANCED - IP Filters...........................................................................................................57
4.3.7 ADVANCED - LAN Clients.....................................................................................................59
4.3.8 ADVANCED - LAN Isolation ..................................................................................................60
4.3.9 ADVANCED - Bridge Filters ...................................................................................................61
4.3.10 ADVANCED – Web Filters ....................................................................................................63
4.3.11 ADVANCED - Multicast ........................................................................................................64
4.3.12 ADVANCED – Static Routing................................................................................................65
4.3.13 ADVANCED – Dynamic Routing ..........................................................................................66
4.3.14 ADVANCED – Access Control ..............................................................................................67
4.3.15 ADVANCED - Log Out..........................................................................................................68
4.4 TOOLS.........................................................................................................................................69
4.4.1 TOOLS - System Commands ...................................................................................................70
4.4.2 TOOLS - Remote Log ..............................................................................................................71
4.4.3 TOOLS - User Management.....................................................................................................72
4.4.4 TOOLS - Update Gateway .......................................................................................................73
4.4.5 TOOLS - Ping Test ...................................................................................................................75
4.4.6 TOOLS - Modem Test ..............................................................................................................76
4.4.7 TOOLS - Log Out.....................................................................................................................77
4.5 STATUS .......................................................................................................................................78
4.5.1 STATUS - Network Statistics ...................................................................................................79
4.5.1.1 STATUS - Network Statistics - Ethernet ...............................................................................80
4.5.1.2 STATUS - Network Statistics - DSL .....................................................................................81
4.5.2 STATUS – Connection Status...................................................................................................82
4.5.3 STATUS - DHCP Clients..........................................................................................................83
4.5.4 STATUS - Modem Status .........................................................................................................84
4.5.5 STATUS - Product Information ................................................................................................85
4.5.6 STATUS - System Log .............................................................................................................86
4.5.7 STATUS - Log Out ...................................................................................................................87
4.6 HELP ...........................................................................................................................................88
APPENDIX A: ROUTER TERMS..................................................................................... 89
APPENDIX B: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................... 91
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................. 93
Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding A-Link RoadRunner 21 (RR21). This device is an 1
Port ADSL2/2+ Router that allows ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ connectivity while providing LAN capabilities for
residential, industries and SOHO environments.
ADSL2/2+ is a transmission technology used to carry user data over a single twisted-pair line between
the Central Office and the Customer Premises. The downstream data rates can go up to 24 Mbps and the
upstream data rates can go up to 1Mbps with length reach up to 22Kft for ADSL2/2+ connection. This
asymmetric nature lends itself to applications such as Internet access and video delivery.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
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1.1 Features
The A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router provides the following features:
yCompliant to ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.992.1, ITU-T G.992.2, ITU-G.992.3, ITU 992.4,
ITU G.992.5 and READSL2 standards. Support all Digital Loop ITU G.992.3 annex I and J
specifications. Fully compliant with Annex A/B/B (U-R2) ADSL specifications.
yDownstream and Upstream data rates up to 24Mbps and 1Mbps.
ySupport RFC 1483 Bridge/Routing over ATM over ADSL.
ySupport PPPoE, PPPoA and IPoA Routing ATM over ADSL.
yATM Layer with Traffic Shaping QoS support ( UBR, CBR, VBR-rt, VBR-nt ).
ySupport UPnP functionality.
yWeb-based setup for installation and management.
yBuilt-in 1*10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet port for LAN connection.
yCompliant with IEEE 802.3/802.3u and auto-negotiation.
ySupport full-duplex 802.3 flow control.
ySupport IP Filtering, MAC Filtering, Web Filtering and IPSec Pass-Through security
functionality.
ySupport Dying Gasp functionality.
yFlash memory for firmware upgrade.
yHardware Reset button for fast default setting recovery.
yHTTP Web-Based Management/Configuration.
yLEDs indicator indicates connection status.
ADSL Standards
yFull rate ANSI T1.413 Issue2, ITU-T G.992.1 and ITU-T G.992.2 standards compliant.
yITU G.992.3, ITU G.992.5 and READSL2 ADSL2/2+ standards compliant.
yDownstream and Upstream data rates up to 24Mbps and 1Mbps.
yReach length up to 22Kft.
ySupport Dying Gasp functionality.
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ATM Protocols
ySupport ATM ALL0, ALL2 & ALL5.
ySupport up to 16PVCs.
ySupport ATM UBR, CBR, VBR-rt and VBR-nt Traffic Shaping QoS.
ySupport OAM F4/F5 Loop Back.
ySupport PPPoA (RFC2364).
ySupport PPPoE (RFC2516).
yRouter/Bridged Ethernet over ATM (RFC2864 / RFC1483).
yClassical IP over ATM (RFC2225 / RFC1577).
Router Mode
yIP Routing – RIPv1 and RIPv2.
yStatic Routing.
yDHCP Server, Relay and Client.
ySupport DNS Relay/Server.
ySupport DMZ functionality.
ySupport NAT and NAPT (PAT) functionality with extensive ALG supported.
ySupport IPSec, L2TP, PPTP Pass-Through.
ySupport VPN Pass-Through.
ySupport SNMP functionality.
ySupport ICMP and IGMP.
ySupport PAP and CHAP PPP Authentication.
Bridge Mode
ySupport Transparent Bridging ( IEEE 802.1D ).
ySupport RFC 2684/1483 Bridged.
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Firewall
yBuilt in Firewall functionality.
ySupport IP Filtering.
ySupport MAC Filtering.
ySupport Web Filtering.
yIPSec Pass-Through.
yProtection against IP and MAC address spoofing.
UPnP
ySupport UPnP functionality.
Ethernet Standards
yBuilt-in 1 Ports 10/100Mbps Ethernet controller which compliant with IEEE 802.3x standards
yAutomatic MDI/MDI-X crossover for 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T ports.
yAuto-negotiation and speed-auto-sensing support.
Web-Based Management
yWeb-based Configuration / Management.
yRemote / Local Management / Configuration.
yFirmware upgrade and Reset to default via Web management.
yTelnet, TFTP and FTP Management / Configuration.
ySNMP MIB-II.
yRestore factory default setting via Web or hardware reset button.
yWAN and LAN connection statistics.
yConfiguration of static routes and routing table, NAT/NAPT and VCs.
ySupport Password Authentication.
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1.2 Scope
This document provides the descriptions and usages for the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router’s Web
pages that are used in the configuration and setting process. Both basic and advanced descriptions and
concepts are discussed. To help the reader understand more about these Web pages, some questions
and answers (Q&A) are appended after the definition of each Web page along with the appendices at the
end of the guide.
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1.3 Audience
This document is prepared for use by those customers who purchase the A-Link RoadRunner 21
and using the provided or embedded firmware. It assumes the reader has a basic knowledge of
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+, networking.
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1.4 Document Structure
Chapter 1: Introduction, provides a brief introduction to the product and user guide.
Chapter 2: Knowing The A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router, provides device specifications
and hardware connection mechanism.
Chapter 3: Setting Up TCP/IP In Windows, provides Windows system Network’s configurations.
Chapter 4: Device Administration, describes the pages found under the Admin menu. These pages
allow the user to view, change, edit, update, and save the A-Link RoadRunner 21
Router’s configurations or settings.
Appendix A: Router Terms, provides an introduction to basic Router Terms.
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions, is a compilation of useful questions regarding the A-Link
RoadRunner 21 Router.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide, is a compilation of questions and answers relating to
common problems dealing with Windows networking and the A-Link RoadRunner 21
Router Configurations.
Appendix D: UPnP Setting, provides UPnP configurations procedures under Windows XP.
Appendix E: Glossary, provides definitions of terms and acronyms of this A-Link RoadRunner 21
Router.
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1.5 System Requirement
Check and confirm that your system fills the following minimum requirements:
Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol.
Computer with Internet Browser.
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1.6 Packet Contents
The A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router package contains the following items :
One A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router
One Power Adapter
One RJ-11 ADSL Cable
One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable
Quick Setup Guide
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Chapter 2 Knowing The A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router
2.1 Front Panel:
The A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router’s LEDs indicators display information about the device’s status.
POWER Lights up when A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router is powered on.
LINK/ACT Blinking when A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router is Sending/Receiving data.
Lights up when a successful ADSL2/2+ connection is established.
ADSL
Blinking when A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router is sending/receiving data.
PPP Lights up when a PPP connection is established.
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2.2 Back Panel:
The back panel of the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router contains ADSL, Ethernet connector, Reset,
Power Adapter connection.
ADSL Port for connecting to the ADSL2/2+ Service Provider.
ETHERNET One 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port for connecting to the network device
RESET Restore the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router to factory default setting.
POWER 12V DC/1A Power adapter connector.
RESET Button:
Reboot & Restore the 1 Port ADSL2/2+ Router to factory defaults.
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Resetting Factory Defaults:
The reboot and restore to factory defaults feature will set the device to its factory default configuration by
resetting the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router.
To Reset the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router:
Ensure that the device is powered on.
Press the Reset button for 5~10 seconds and release. The LED indicators will turns OFF and ON
again indicates that the reset is in progress. Do not power off the device during the reset process.
Reset is completed when the LED indicator return to steady green. The default settings are now
restored.
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2.3 Connection Mechanism:
This section describes the hardware connection mechanism of A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router on your
Local Area Network (LAN) connected to the Internet, how to configure your A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router for
Internet access or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
You need to prepare the following items before you can establish an Internet connection through your
A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router:
1. A computer/notebook which must have an installed Ethernet Adaptor and an Ethernet Cable.
2. ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ service account and configuration information provided by your Internet
Service Provider (ISP). You will need one or more of the following configuration parameters to
connect your A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router to the Internet:
a. VPI/VCI parameters
b. Multiplexing Method or Protocol Type
c. Host and Domain Names
d. ISP Login Name and Password
e. ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Address
f. Fixed or Static IP Address.
Figure below shows the overall hardware connection mechanism of your A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router.
Following are the steps to properly connect your A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router:
1. Turn off your computer/notebook.
2. Connect the ADSL port of your A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router to the wall jack of the
ADSL/ADSL2/ADSL2+ Line with a RJ-11 cable.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ-45) from your A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router to the Ethernet
Adaptor in your computer.
4. Connect the Power adaptor to the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router and plug it into a Power outlet.
The Power light will lit after turning on the 4 Ports ADSL2/2+ Router.
Auto and self-diagnostic process will turn the LED indicators ON and
OFF during the process.
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5. Turn on your computer.
6. Refer to the next section to setup or configure your system’s Network Adaptor.
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Chapter 3 Setting up the TCP/IP in Windows
The instruction in this chapter will help you configure your computers to be able to communicate with this
A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router.
Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet
Protocol). Each computer/notebook on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its
networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your PC, then TCP/IP is probably
already installed as well.
The following description assumes A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router been set to factory default. (If not,
please hold the reset button down for 5~10 seconds). The default of the A-Link RoadRunner 21 Router’s LAN
IP is 10.0.0.2.
Follow the procedures below to set your computer/notebook with correct TCP/IP settings.
Restart and Reboot your Windows system might be necessary after setting have been
changed. In order to properly activate your choice, click “OK” to restart your Windows
system.
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