Asus SL200 User manual

SL200
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................1
1.1 Features and Benets ...............................................1
1.2 Package Contents .....................................................2
1.3 Finding Your Way Around..........................................2
1.3.1 Front Panel.................................................................. 2
1.3.2 Rear Panel ................................................................. 3
1.4 System Requirements ...............................................3
1.5 Installation Instructions..............................................4
2 PC Conguration...................................................5
2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup..........................................5
2.1.1 Checking TCP/IP Setting for Windows 9x/ME............ 5
2.1.2 Checking TCP/IP Setting for Windows NT4.0 ............ 7
2.1.3 Checking TCP/IP Setting for Windows 2000.............. 9
2.1.4 Checking TCP/IP Setting for Windows XP ............... 10
3 Setup Router Congurations
via Web Browser..................................................12
3.1 Start your Web Browser ..........................................12
3.2 Wizard .....................................................................13
3.3 System ....................................................................15
3.3.1 System Status .......................................................... 15
3.3.2 System Settings ....................................................... 16
3.3.3 Administrator Settings .............................................. 17
3.3.4 Firmware Upgrade.................................................... 18
3.3.5 Conguration Tools................................................... 19
3.3.6 System log................................................................ 19
3.4 WAN ........................................................................20

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3.4.1 Connected Type ....................................................... 20
3.4.2 Dynamic IP............................................................... 21
3.4.3 Static IP.................................................................... 22
3.4.4 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)..................................... 23
3.4.5 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol)..................... 24
3.4.6 L2TP......................................................................... 26
3.4.7 DNS.......................................................................... 27
3.5 VPN .........................................................................28
3.5.1 Tunnel....................................................................... 28
3.5.2 IKE Parameters........................................................ 29
3.6 LAN .........................................................................31
3.6.1 LAN Setting .............................................................. 31
3.6.2 DHCP Client List ...................................................... 32
3.7 NAT..........................................................................33
3.7.1 Virtual Server............................................................ 33
3.7.2 Special Application ................................................... 34
3.7.3 Port Mapping............................................................ 36
3.7.4 ALG (Application Layer Gateway) ............................ 36
3.7.5 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ........................................ 37
3.8 Firewall ....................................................................38
3.8.1 Firewall Options........................................................ 38
3.8.2 Access Control ......................................................... 39
3.8.3 URL Filtering ............................................................ 41
3.8.4 MAC Control............................................................. 42
3.9 Routing ....................................................................42
3.9.1 Routing Table ........................................................... 42
3.9.2 Static Routing........................................................... 43
3.9.3 Dynamic Routing...................................................... 44

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3.10 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)............................45
3.10.1 UPnP Setting.......................................................... 45
3.10.2 UPnP Port Mapping................................................ 45
3.11 DDNS.....................................................................46
3.11.1 DDNS (Dynamic DNS) ........................................... 46
3.12 Help Information ....................................................47
3.13 Logout ...................................................................48

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SL200 User Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing ASUS SL200 Router. This router,
is a high quality and reliable Internet routing device, enables
multiple users to share the internet connection through a Cable
or DSL modem.
Simply install the router, connect to Cable/DSL modem, and surf
Internet without extra efforts. Acting as a 10/100Mbps
4-port Ethernet switch as well, the router, with all ports supporting
MDI/MDIX, allows you to use CAT5 cable to uplink to other
routers/switches. The router provides a total solution for the Small
and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Ofce/Home
Ofce (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and
the exibility to handle tomorrow’s expansion and speed.
1.1 Features and Benefits
•
3-step easy setup wizard
All users can easily setup the router via only 3-step wizard to share
internet
•
User friendly Web Graphical Interface
ASUS specic and user friendly interface allows users to easily set
up the router.
• DHCP server support
This feature provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other
devices upon request. The router can act as a DHCP server for
devices on your LAN.
• Multi DMZ host support
One PC on you LAN can be congured to allow unrestricted 2-way
communication with Servers or individual user on the Internet.
• Support PPTP and PPPoE
The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over
Ethernet) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol), as well as
“Direct Connection” type service.

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1.2 Package Contents
In addition to this document, SL200 should come with the following:
• One SL200 router
• AC external adapter
• CD including all language user manuals
1.3 Finding Your Way Around
1.3.1 Front Panel
The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the
unit.
POWER
LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WAN
STATUS
LED Label Color Status
Indication
Power Green ON SL200 is powered on.
OFF SL200 is powered off.
LAN(1-4) Green
ON Link is established.
Blinking Link is established, and data is
being transmitted or received.
WAN Green
ON Link is established.
Blinking Link is established, and data is
being transmitted or received.
Status Green ON The device is hung.
Blinking The device is up and ready.

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Label Indication
POWER Power Input Jack: connects to the supplied AC adapter.
WAN
WAN Port: connects to your WAN device, such as ADSL or
cable modem.
LAN(1-4)
LAN Ports: connects to your PC’s Ethernet port, or
to the uplink port on your LAN’s hub/switch, using
the Ethernet cable.
RESET
Reset Button:
1. Reset the system conguration to the factory
defaults, if pressed for more than 4 seconds.
2. Reboot the device if pressed for more than 20
seconds.
1.4 System Requirements
• One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet interface.
• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
• Have valid Internet Access account and a DSL or cable modem.
• 10/100BaseT network cables with RJ-45 connectors.
• System with MS Internet Explorer ver. 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator
ver. 4.7 or later.
1.3.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the ports for the unit’s data and power con-
nections.
POWER
LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WANRESET

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1.5 Installation Instruction
1) Power off the router and DSL/cable modem.
2) Connect systems to the LAN ports on the router with straight
LAN cables.
3) Connect the DSL or cable modem to the WAN port on the router.
4) Power on DSL or cable modem rst, then connect power
adapter to the power jack on the router and plug the power
cable into an outlet.
5) Check LEDs.
a) Once power on the router, Power LED should be on.
b) LAN LED should be on for each active LAN connection.
c) The WAN LED should be on when the DSL or cable modem is
connected.

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2 PC Configuration
User needs to congure TCP/IP network settings, Internet access
conguration for each system within SL200 LAN. The SL200
Router, by default, acts as a DHCP server, it automatically assigns
IP address to each system when the systems boot up. If users
choose fixed IP addresses for client systems, the gateway of the
client system must be set to the IP address of the Router and DNS
of the client system should be set to the address provided by your
ISP.
2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup
2.1.1 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 9x/ME
a ) Select “ Start -> Control Panel -> Network ”, the following
window will appear:

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b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear:
• If you decide to use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically”, then click “OK” to save your settings. Once you
restart your system, the router will obtain an IP address for this
system.
• If you decide to use fixed IP address for your system, select
“Specify an IP address”, and make sure the IP Address and
Subnet Mask are correct.
c) Select “Gateway” tab and enter a correct gateway address in
“New gateway” eld, and then click “Add”:

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d) Select “DNS Conguration” tab and then select “Enable
DNS”, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the “DNS
Server Search Order” eld, then click “Add”:
2.1.2 Checking TCI/IP Setting for Windows NT4.0
a) Select “Control Panel -> Network”, click “Protocols” tab, then
select “TCP/IP protocol”, the window below will appear:

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b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear:
• Select the network card on your system from “Adapter” eld.
• If you decide to use IP address from the router, select “Obtain
an IP address from a DHCP server”.
• If you decide to use the desired IP address, select “Specify an
IP address”, and enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and
“Subnet Mask” elds.
• You’d better set the router ’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.
c) Enter DNS address got from your ISP, select “DNS” tab, click
“Add” under “DNS Service Search Order” list, and then enter
DNS.

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2.1.3 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 2000
a) Select “Start -> Control Panel-> Network and Dial-up
Connection” and right click “Local Area Connection” and
then click “Properties”:
b) Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” for the network card
on your system, then click “Properties”, the window below will
appear.

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• If you decide to use IP address from the router, select “Obtain
an IP address automatically”.
• If you decide to use the desired IP address, select “Use the
following IP address”, and enter the correct addresses in “IP
Address” and “Subnet Mask” elds.
• You’d better set the router ’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following
DNS server addresses” and enter the DNS address provided
by your ISP, then click “OK”.
2.1.4 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows XP
a ) Click "Start", select "Control Panel -> Network Connection"
and right click “Local Area Connection” then select
“Properties”, the window shown as below will appear.

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b ) Select "Internet Protoicol (TCP/IP)", and then click
“Properties”, the following window will appear.
• If you decide to use IP address from the router, select“Obtain an
IP address automatically”.
• If you decide to use the desired IP address, select “Use the
following IP address”, and enter the correct addresses in “IP
Address” and “Subnet Mask” elds.
• You’d better set the router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following
DNS server addresses” and enter the DNS address provided
by your ISP, then click “OK”.

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3 Setup Router Configurations via Web
Browser
The router comes with a web-based conguration utility. Users
can access this conguration utility from any of client system within
SL200 Router’s LAN. For best results, either use Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later.
Before you start conguring your router, you have to get the
following information from your ISP:
a) Has your ISP assigned you a static IP address, or they will
assign one to you dynamically? If you have received a static IP
address, what is it?
b) Does your ISP use PPPoE? If so, what is your PPPoE
username and password?
If you are not sure of above questions, please contact your ISP.
3.1 Start your Web Browser
To use the Web-Based Utility, you have to launch your Internet
Browser (MS IE 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later).
Step1: Enter the default IP address of SL200 Router
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field, and then press Enter
button.
Step2: After the login dialog box appears, enter admin as User
Name and the default password is also admin, then click “OK”
to login web-based utility.

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3.2 Wizard
The following window allows user to congure basic settings of the
router, such as Host Name, Domain Name, Time Zone and Daylight
Saving. Click “Next” to update WAN settings.
Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default:
SL200).
Domain Name: Enter a Domain Name provided by the ISP.
Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are in. The
router will set the time based on your selection.
Daylight Saving: The router can also take Daylight savings into
account. If you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the
enable box to enable your daylight saving conguration.

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Next: Click Next to update WAN settings.
The following window allows user to specify the WAN connection
type, such as Cable Modem, Fixed-IP xDSL, or PPPoE xDSL. After
you setup the connection settings, click Next to update the DNS
settings.
Cable Modem: If your router connects to the cable modem, click
Cable Modem to enable/disable the MAC cloning function (MAC
address is provided by your ISP).
Fixed-IP xDSL: If your router connects to the Fixed-IP xDSL,
click Fixed-IP xDSL to enter the IP address and gateway address
provided by your ISP.
Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE): If your router connects to the Dial- Up
xDSL, click Dial-Up xDSL to enter the login information provided by
your ISP.
PPTP: If your router connects through the PPTP, click PPTP to
enter the login information provided by your ISP.
L2TP: If your router connects through the L2TP, click L2TP to enter
the login information provided by your ISP.
You can update the DNS settings only if you enabled the DNS
server under the WAN configuration page. After you change the
DNS congurations, click Finish to update the DNS settings of the
router.

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3.3 System
This section displays the basic configuration parameters of your
router, such as System Status, System Settings, Administrator
Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Conguration Tools and System Log.
Although most users will be able to accept the default settings,
every ISP is different. Please check with your ISP if you are not
sure which settings the ISP requires.
3.3.1 System Status
You can use the Status screen to see the connection status for the
router’s LAN interfaces, rmware and hardware version numbers,
and the number of connected clients to your network.

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INTERNET: Displays WAN connection type and status.
GATEWAY: Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT
and Firewall status.
INFORMATION: Displays the number of connected clients, as well
as the router’s hardware and rmware version numbers.
3.3.2 System Settings
The System Settings window congures the router’s basic settings,
such as the router’s Host Name, Domain Name, Set Time Zone,
Daylight Saving and NAT.