ARESCOM NetDSL 1700 Series User manual

Published May 2001
NetDSL 1700 Series Router
Get Started User’s Guide
Version 5.2
http://www.arescom.com

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Table of Content
• BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• HARDWARE INSTALLATION
• SOFTWARE INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION
• CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• UNDERSTANDING CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
• ETHERNET CABLE PINOUT
• WARRANTY INFORMATION
• FCC INFORMATION
Welcome to the Arescom Family...
The ARESCOM ADSL NetDSL™ 1700 Series Wireless LAN router is
an integrated device that not only allows multiple workstations to
share a high-speed DSL connection but also enjoy seamless
connectivity in your home or office environment. In addition to fast
Internet access and advanced routing technologies, the NetDSL 1700
router incorporates extensive management tools that facilitate
network access and simply router configuration.
This purpose of this guide is to help you ease through the installation
process by providing simple step-by-step instructions in setting up
your NetDSL.
Package Includes
• An Arescom NetDSL ADSL 1700 router
• An AC-to-DC power adapter and cord set
• RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable (7ft)
• RJ-11 to RJ-11 ADSL telephone cable (7ft)
• Get Started User’s Guide
• CD-ROM (contains Arescom Installation software and Software
User’s Guide)

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Diagram of the NetDSL
Front Panel Interface
Figure 1. Front Panel Interface
PWR (Power)
A PWR LED is ON when power is supplied to the NetDSL unit.
DIAG (Diagnostic)
The DIAG LED indicates the NetDSL router has been successfully
booted up and the software is functional. When NetDSL is powered
on, the orange DIAG LED flashes while the router is booting up. After
10 to 15 seconds, the DIAG LED stops flashing and remains off.
DSL
The DSL LED displays the DSL connection between the NetDSL and
the remote DSL network. The green DSL LED flashes slowly when
the DSL line is trying to connect. The LED remains solid if the DSL
line is trained and ready between the PC and the router. A solid green
LED indicates data activity between your PC and the router.
ETHERNET
The ETHERNET LED displays the Ethernet connection between the
NetDSL and the Ethernet network. The green ETHERNET LED
flashes slowly when the Ethernet line is being trained. The LED
remains solid if the Ethernet line between the PC and the router
successfully connects. A flashing LED indicates data activity between
your PC and the router. If the data traffic is heavy, the frequency of
the flashing green LED becomes higher and will appear solid.
WLAN
The WLAN LED displays the connection between the NetDSL and
the wireless LAN network. The green WLAN LED flashes slowly
when the wireless LAN is trying to connect. The LED remains solid if
the wireless LAN between the PC and the router successfully
connects. A flashing LED indicates data activity between your PC and
the router. If the data traffic is heavy, the frequency of the flashing
green LED becomes higher and will appear solid.

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Back Panel Interface
Figure 2. Back Panel Interface
POWER
The power interface connects to the power adapter.
On/Off
Select the On/Off switch to turn the NetDSL on or off.
ETHERNET
The Ethernet interface connects the NetDSL to a 10BaseT network.
DSL
The ADSL interface connects the NetDSL to an ADSL line.
Minimum System Requirements
•ADSLline
• 10BaseT Ethernet interface or Wireless LAN interface
• CD-ROM drive
NetDSL gives you the option of configuring the router using the
Arescom NetDSL Manager. The system requirements are listed
below:
Using the NetDSL Manager:
• Ethernet card or WLAN PC card
• PC* with at least a 486 microprocessor (Pentium®
recommended)
• At least 4 MB of space available on the hard disk drive
•Microsoft
®Windows®95OSR2/98/2000/Me/NT Operating
Systems
* You may configure the NetDSL from any PC attached to the
Local Area Network (LAN) with the requirements listed above.

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Internet Service
Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer different types of Internet
access accounts. Typically, you will have the option to choose either a
Single User or a Multiple User account. NetDSL routers are
compatible with both types of accounts. With a Single User account,
which is the same as terminal adapter or digital modem account, the
Network Address Translation (NAT) option should be selected during
the configuration of your NetDSL router. If you ordered a Multiple
User account from your ISP, they will assign a specific IP Address for
your router and a range of IP Addresses for your network. You will
need this information when you configure the NetDSL router. If you
order a Multiple User account, then the NAT option should not be
selected.
Information You Will Need
To configure your router, you will need to receive information from
your ISP and the remote network to which you connect, such as an
Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a company server. Consult the
sections below for a detailed list of information on utilizing the
Ethernet interface and ADSL interface. If you are unfamiliar with any
of the terms listed, please see Section A: UNDERSTANDING
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS.
Utilizing the Ethernet Interface
The following information should be obtained from your ISP or
company server:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway IP Address

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Utilizing the ADSL Interface
The following information related to your ADSL connection should be
obtained from your ISP or a company server:
•VPI
•VCI
• PPP User name & Password (Only if encapsulation mode is
PPP)
• DNS Address
• ADSL Line mode
• Encapsulation type

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CAUTION!!! Turn off all electronic devices, including your personal
computer, before you begin to connect and disconnect cables.
Setup Instructions
• Choose a location for the NetDSL close to a power outlet and
nearby telephone outlet. Preferably, select a convenient
location that does not experience too much foot traffic and is
away from sunlight.
• Choose a level surface for the NetDSL – such as a desktop,
shelf, or table.
• Place the NetDSL on the predetermined surface, so you can
see the back panel.
Connect to the Ethernet
10BaseT Interface Connection
Step 1. Locate your Ethernet cable (included).
Step 2. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet interface
of your NetDSL.
Step 3. Plug in the loose end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet
network.
Option 1. Attach the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet
port on a PC.
Option 2. Attach the included Ethernet cable to the uplink
port on a hub. If the uplink port is unavailable, then
you can use a crossover Ethernet cable (Not
included) and attach it to the non-uplink ports on a
hub.
Step 4. The LAN Link LED on the front panel should be lit green to
indicate a valid Ethernet connection. If the LAN Link LED is not lit,
then repeat steps 1 through 3.
NOTE: See Section B “ETHERNET CABLE PINOUT” for further
information about the differences between a straight-through and a
crossover Ethernet cable.

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Connect to the ADSL Line
Step 1. Plug one of the connector ends of the ADSL phone
cable (included) in the DSL interface of the NetDSL.
Step 2. Connect the other connector end of the ADSL
phone cable to the telephone outlet on the wall.
Connect to the Power Adapter
Step 1. Plug the power adapter in the power interface of
the NetDSL.
Step 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the power
adapter, and insert the other end of the power
cord to the power outlet on the wall.
Step 3. Switch your NetDSL to ON.

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3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
& CONFIGURATION
To gain high-speed and shared access to another Local Area
Network (LAN) or the Wide Area Network (WAN), your LAN needs to
be configured for the NetDSL router. You must install a network
protocol on each workstation on your LAN so they can communicate
with the NetDSL router. The NetDSL router requires the TCP/IP
network protocol. The TCP/IP Properties window in Windows®
95OSR2/98/2000/Me/NT connects the workstation’s Ethernet
information to the network’s protocol data. Make sure that each PC
on your LAN has TCP/IP available. To ensure smooth setup, you
should install the TCP/IP network protocol on the network PCs
before you install the NetDSL.
NOTE: To ensure that your NetDSL will assign an IP address to your
PCs, if you set them to obtain IP addresses automatically, we have
already configured your NetDSL prior to shipping.
The NetDSL is configured with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. NetDSL’s DHCP server is enabled with
IP pool addresses starting from 192.168.1.2.
Detecting TCP/IP in Windows®95OSR2/98/Me
Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings ->
Control Panel.
Step 2. Double-click on the Network
icon.
Step 3. Click the Configuration tab.
A. If you see TCP/IP listed
under Network
Components, you already
have TCP/IP on your
Windows 95OSR2/98/Me.
Proceed to the section
titled “Configuring TCP/IP
in Windows® 95OSR2/98/
Me”.
B. If you do not see TCP/IP
listed under Network Components, you do not have TCP/IP
on your Windows 95OSR2/98/Me. Proceed to “Installing
TCP/IP in Windows® 95OSR2/98/Me” in the next section.

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Installing TCP/IP in Windows®95OSR2/98/Me
Step 1. From the Configuration
tab, click Add.
Step 2. Select Protocol and
click Add.
Step 3. Choose Microsoft ->
TCP/IP and click OK.
Step 4. Check to see if TCP/IP is
listed under Network
Components.
A. If you do not see
TCP/IP listed under
Network
Components, you
have not installed
TCP/IP. Repeat
steps 1 - 4.
B. If you see TCP/IP listed under Network Components, you
already have TCP/IP on your Windows 95OSR2/98/Me.
Proceed to the section titled “Configuring TCP/IP in
Windows® 95OSR2/98/Me”.

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows®95OSR2/98/Me
Step 1. From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP -> XXXX Ethernet
Adapters (“XXXX” is the maker of your Ethernet card) listed
under Network Components and click Properties.
Step 2. Select the IP Address tab.
You now have the option of using
either dynamic or static IP
addressing.
To enable dynamic IP
addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next to
Obtain an IP Address
automatically.
OPTIONAL: Click the DNS Configuration tab and select Disable DNS. If
you previously entered any parameters, clear all pre-existing settings.*
Step 2. Select the Gateway tab.
Step 3. Click Remove to clear all
pre-existing settings.
Step 4. Click OK to exit TCP/IP
Properties window.
Step 5. Click OK to exit the Network
window.
Step 6. If prompted to restart
Windows 95OSR2/98/Me,
click Yes.If you are not
prompted to restart Windows
95OSR2/98/Me, do so
manually. Proceed to the
next section titled
“CONFIGURING YOUR
ROUTER.”

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* If specifically required by your ISP, you may need to enter DNS
information.
To enable static IP addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next to Specify an IP Address.
Step 2. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask (for your PC).
Step 3. Click the Gateway tab.
Step 4. Type in your Gateway IP Address (the IP address for the
NetDSL) from your ISP and click Add.
Step 5. Click the DNS
Configuration tab. Enter the
Host and Domain names,
and DNS Service Search
Order (for your LAN) and
click Add.
Step 6. Click OK to exit TCP/IP
Properties window.
Step 7. Click OK to exit Network.
Step 8. If prompted to restart
Windows 95OSR2/98/Me,
click Yes. If you are not
prompted to restart Windows
95OSR2/98/Me, please do
so manually. Proceed to the
next section titled
“CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER.”

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Detecting TCP/IP in Windows®2000
Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings ->
Control Panel.
Step 2. Double-click Network and
Dial-up Connections.
Step 3. Double-click Local Area
Connection. In the Local
Area Connection Status
window, click on the
Properties button.
Step 4. In the Local Area
Connection Properties
window:
A. If you see the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) listed,
you already have TCP/IP on your Windows 2000. Proceed to
the section titled “Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® 2000”.
B. If you do not see Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), you do not have
TCP/IP on your Windows 2000. Proceed to the next section,
“Installing TCP/IP in Windows® 2000.”
Installing TCP/IP in Windows®2000
Step 1. From the General tab click Install.
Step 2. In the Select Network Component Type window, select
Protocol and click Add.
Step 3. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Network Protocol
list box, then click OK.

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Step 4. Check to see if
Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) is listed
under Network
Components.
A. If you do not see
TCP/IP listed
under Network
Components, you
have not installed
TCP/IP. Repeat
steps 1 - 4.
B. If you see TCP/IP listed under Network Components, you
already have TCP/IP on your Windows 2000. Proceed to the
section titled “Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® 2000”.
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows®2000
Step 1. From the General tab in the Local Area Connection Properties
window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) listed under Network
Components and click Properties.
To enable dynamic IP addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next
to Obtain an IP Address
automatically.
OPTIONAL: You can either click
Obtain DNS server address
automatically or Use the
following DNS server addresses
options. If you choose the Use the
following DNS server addresses
option, then you need to enter the
Preferred and Alternate DNS
server IP addresses.
Step 2. Click OK to exit the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Proceed to the
next section titled “CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER.”

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To enable static IP addressing:
Step 1. Click Use the following
IP Address and then
enter the IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and
Default gateway.
Step 2. Enter the Preferred and
Alternate DNS server IP
addresses.
Step 3. Click OK to exit the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window.
Proceed to the next
section titled
“CONFIGURING YOUR
ROUTER.”
Detecting TCP/IP in Windows®NT
Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings -
> Control Panel.
Step 2. Double-click Network.
Step 3. Click the Protocols tab.
A. If you see TCP/IP listed
under Network
Protocols, you already
have TCP/IP on your
Windows NT. Proceed
to the section titled
“Configuring TCP/IP in
Windows® NT”.
B. If you do not see TCP/
IP listed under Network
Protocols, you do not
have TCP/IP on your
Windows NT. Proceed to the next section, “Installing TCP/IP
in Windows® NT.”

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Installing TCP/IP in Windows®NT
NOTE: Consult your Network Administrator if you do not have
authorization to change settings for your PC.
Step 1. From the Protocols tab
click Add.
Step 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol
and click OK.
Step 3. Check to verify that
TCP/IP Protocol is listed
under Network
Protocols, then click
OK.
A. If you do not see
TCP/IP listed under
Network Protocols, you have not installed TCP/IP. Repeat
steps 1 - 3.
B. If you see TCP/IP listed under Network Protocols, then you
have successfully installed TCP/IP. Proceed to the section
titled “Configuring TCP/IP in Windows® NT”.

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows®NT
Step 1. From the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP Protocol listed under
Network Protocol and click Properties.
Step 2. Select the IP Address tab.
You now have the option of using either dynamic or static IP
addressing.
To enable dynamic IP addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next
to Obtain an IP Address
from DHCP Server.
OPTIONAL: Click the DNS tab and
select Disable DNS. If you
previously entered any parameters,
clear all pre-existing settings.*
Step 2. Click OK to exit Network
Properties window.
Proceed to the next section
titled “CONFIGURING
YOUR ROUTER.”
* If specifically required by
your ISP or remote server,
you may need to enter DNS
information.
To enable static addressing:
Step 1. Click the radio button next to Specify an IP Address and enter
the IP Address and Subnet Mask (for your PC).
Step 2. Click the DNS tab. Enter the Host and Domain names, and DNS
Service Search Order (for your LAN).
Step 3. Click OK to exit Network Properties window. Proceed to the next
section titled “CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER.”

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4. CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER
The NetDSL Manager gives you access to the configuration and
administrative controls for the NetDSL router. Install the NetDSL
Manager software on PCs that you want to give access to these
controls.
There are many ways to configure your router. However, for the
purpose of this Get Started manual, we are going to guide you
through the process of configuring your router for the first time by
using the Windows-based NetDSL Manger, so that you can easily
access the Internet through NetDSL.
If you have difficulties configuring your router, consult the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this guide, or the help menu in the
NetDSL Manager, or refer to the FAQs located on ARESCOM’s
website (http://www.arescom.com).
NOTE: To connect to the Internet after configuration, simply type in a
web address in your browser and hit enter.
IMPORTANT:You must install the TCP/IP network protocol on the
PCs before you install the NetDSL Manager. For more information on
installing and configuring TCP/IP, refer to the instructions in the
section titled “SOFTWARE INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION”.
Load NetDSL Installation Software
Step 1. Start Windows 95OSR2/98/2000/Me/NT.
Step 2. Insert ARESCOM CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Step 3. Click Start -> Run -> Browse.
Step 4. In the Look in: box, select your CD-ROM drive.
Step 5. Select the ARESCOM folder -> NetDSL Manager folder.
Step 6. Double-click the Setup.exe computer icon.
From this point on, the wireless LAN Configuration utility begins to
install.

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Multiple Router Selection Window
When you run the NetDSL
Manager program, the Multiple
Router Selection window will
appear. The NetDSL Manager
program will first search for one
or more ARESCOM routers
attached to the same network
as your PC. You will see the
Detection window telling you
that it is searching. This procedure may take a few seconds. When it
has finished searching, it will list all the detected Arescom NetDSL
routers, both configured and unconfigured. From this list you can
select the specific router that you wish to configure or re-configure.
NOTE: If the NetDSL Manager is unable to detect any router or if it gives
you an error message, consult the on-line help menu for more detailed
instructions.
Select the NetDSL router that you wish to manage and click Enter to
open the NetDSL Manager, which is where you can configure your
router, check your router’s status, or use some router maintenance
tools. If you do not want to use the NetDSL Manager at this time, click
Exit. You may configure your router at any time, however, inter-
networking is not possible with an unconfigured router.
Basic Internet Access Configuration
The NetDSL manager is a flexible tool that can accommodate many
networking configurations. For the purpose of this Get Started User’s
Guide, we will provide a simple, step-by-step guide for creating a
basic Internet access configuration for your router. You will need to
enter information that you received from your ISP, phone company, or
network administrator – refer to the “Information You Will Need”
section for configuration parameters.
Step 1. Launch your NetDSL Manager software.
Step 2. From the Multiple Router Selection window, select the router
that you wish to configure and click Enter.