Billion BiPAC 7402X Series User manual

BiPAC 7402X(L),
7402GX(L), 7402NX,
7402VNOX
ADSL2/2+ Modem/Routers with 3G back-up
QoS VPN Firewall Wired/Wireless
Multi-Port Switching Hub
UK Quick Install Guide
LThis guide covers only the initial
Internet set-up. Please refer to
the full User Manual on the CD-
ROM for more advanced
settings. This guide is based on
the Billion BiPAC 7402GX
3G/ADSL2+ VPN Firewall
Modem/Router. Screen shots in
this guide may vary slightly from
the actual router.
www.billion.uk.com

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For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased
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QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
Billion 7402X/GX 3G/ADSL2+ VPN Firewall Modem/Router Set Up
The Billion 7402X/GX 3G/ADSL2/2+ VPN Firewall Modem/Router has a Dual
WAN interface for use with fixed line ADSL services or mobile 3G services.
You can set up the router with:
1. ADSL as the primary WAN interface with 3G as a back-up (Autofailover
mode) or,
2. You can set 3G as the primary WAN interface to create a portable
hotspot, for instance at an exhibition, road show, field trip etc.
This installation guide will take you through the process of initial configuration of
your ADSL settings with 3G as a back-up (see sections 2.1 and 2.3). Once you have
configured your ADSL and 3G settings you can then change the primary WAN
interface to 3G for use as a stand alone 3G router or portable hotspot mode (see
section 2.4).
1.1 Starting out:
Before you can establish an Internet connection through your Billion 7402X/GX
Modem/Router make sure you have the following:
1. A Computer or Notebook with an installed Network Adaptor (sometimes called
an Ethernet Adaptor, Network Card or NIC)
2. An ADSL or DSL service account and configuration information provided by
your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You should need only a User Name and
Password, but you can check with your ISP to see if you require any of the
other following configuration parameters to connect your Billion 7402X/GX
Modem/Router to the Internet :
a. ISP User Name and Password
b. VPI/VCI parameters
c. Multiplexing Method
d. Host and Domain Names
e. ISP Domain Name Server ( DNS ) Address
f. Fixed or Static IPAddress.
3. A compatible 3G USB dongle or USB stick for 3G connectivity with SIM card
(see www.billion.uk.com/compatible-3G.htm for a full list of compatible cards)
from your mobile service provider.
4. Username and Password and APN from your mobile service provider.

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1.2 Steps for Connection:
The following are the steps to properly connect your Billion 7402X/GX
Modem/Router:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. If you do not have an ADSL faceplate installed by your service provider, you
must ensure ADSL splitters (also called microfilters or filters) are fitted to all
telephone sockets in use.
3. Connect the supplied ADSL (RJ-11) cable from the splitter/filter of your chosen
telephone socket (or ADSL faceplate if you have one) to the DSL Port of your
Billion 7402X/GX Modem/Router.
4. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable (RJ-45) from one of the Ethernet ports of your
Billion 7402X/GX Modem/Router to the Network Adaptor in your computer.
5. Connect the Power adaptor to the Billion 7402X/GX Modem/Router and plug the
other end into a Power outlet. Power up the unit.
6. Turn on your computer. Please allow up to 45 seconds for your Network Adaptor
to locate the Router. Please wait for the DSL light on the front of the router to turn
to solid – this may take up to 1-2 mins (see 3.1 Troubleshooting the ADSL
connection).
7. You are now ready to configure your ADSL and Wireless connection for the
Billion 7402X/GX Modem/Router. All you need to do is to follow the instructions
that follow and enter your User Name and Password as supplied by your Service
Provider. No other changes should be necessary.

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2.1 ADSL and Wireless Configuration:
1. Open Internet Explorer or your default web browser and type in
http://192.168.1.254 in the address bar (where you would normally enter the
web site address) as per the illustration below.
2. You will be presented with a user name and password prompt.* Simply enter
user name as admin, password as admin and click OK. This will take you to
the modem’s Status page.
* If the user name and password prompt box does not appear make sure that any
firewall or anti-virus such as Trend Micro or Norton is disabled. Also ensure that your
Internet settings are correct. (In Internet Explorer go to Tools/Internet
Options/Connections and make sure “Never dial a Connection” is checked. Then
Click on the LAN settings and ensure “Automatically detect settings” is checked and
all other fields are blank. Then go to Tools/Internet Options/Security and return your
Security settings to “default”. )

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3. From the Menu on the left select Quick Start.
4. Ensure the Connect Mode is ADSL and click on Continue. (if you are using
the router in 3G mode only, you can Jump to Wireless settings and set up
your wireless security as outlined overleaf)

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5. Enter your Username and Password as supplied by your Internet Service
Provider in the relevant fields, and click Apply.
6. From the drop down menu in the Security Mode field you can choose your
preferred wireless security (or keep the wireless security disabled.) Please ensure
your wireless adaptor or laptop is compatible with your chosen security mode.

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7. For WPA you should enter an alphanumeric password (numbers and letters) of
between 8 and 64 characters in the WPA Shared Key field and click Apply.
8. Please wait while the router applies the new settings.

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9. This completes the ADSL and wireless security configuration.
10. You should now be connected to the Internet. You can check your connection
on the Status page by selecting Status from the menu on the left-hand side.

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11. You are now ready to set up your 3G connection.
2.2 Setting up your 3G connection:
You can configure your 3G connection to act as a backup (Autofailover mode),
or as your primary connection. In Autofailover mode the router is designed to
automatically failover to 3G should your ADSL line go down, and automatically
revert back to ADSL (failback) when your line is reconnected.
Please insert your 3G USB dongle or USB stick with SIM firmly into the
USB port in the back of the router.
N.B. For setting up the router in 3G mode only, please go to section 2.4.
now.
2.3 Configuration of your 3G connection in Autofailover mode:
1. From Status page, select Advanced>Configuration>WAN>WAN Interface.

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2. Ensure Failover/Failback is ticked and then scroll down and click Apply at
the bottom of the page.
3. Now click the blue 3G icon in the Backup Port field.

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4. Enter your APN and Username and Password as supplied by your mobile
service provider and click Apply.
Some standard UK settings:
Vodafone 3 O2
APN: internet APN: three.co.uk APN: mobile.o2.co.uk
Username: web Username: guest Username: web
Password: web Password: guest Password: password
T-mobile Orange
APN: general.t-mobile.uk APN: orangeinternet
Username: user Username: user
Password: pass Password: pass
Please be aware that mobile service providers may change their APN, Username
and Password settings depending on the nature of your contract, so be advised to
double-check with your service provider first if you are experiencing connection
difficulties. Please do not change the remaining fields unless specified by your
service provider.
5. Scroll down and click Apply at the bottom of the page.

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6. Now click on Save Config at the bottom of the screen.
7. Click Apply to write your settings to Flash.

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8. Click OK.
9. This completes the set up of your 3G connection in backup mode. If your
ADSL connection goes down, the router will automatically Failover to your 3G
connection. The Status page will look like this. N.B. The time it takes to Failover
is dependant on the settings in the router and the 3G signal strength. The Default
settings of the router should enable Failover in around 1-2 mins.

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2.4 Configuration of your 3G connection in primary mode:
1. To set the primary connection to 3G go to Advanced>Configuration>WAN>
WAN Interface and select 3G from the drop down list in the Main Port field.
2. Click Apply to change the settings.

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3. If you have not previously entered your 3G settings, click on WAN Profile
from the menu on the left hand side. N.B. If you have already entered your 3G
settings, simply click on Save Config at the bottom of the page.
4. Enter your APN and Username and Password as supplied by your mobile
service provider.
Some standard UK settings:
Vodafone 3 O2
APN: internet APN: three.co.uk APN: mobile.o2.co.uk
Username: web Username: guest Username: web
Password: web Password: guest Password: password
T-mobile Orange
APN: general.t-mobile.uk APN: orangeinternet
Username: user Username: user
Password: pass Password: pass
Please be aware that mobile service providers may change their APN, Username
and Password settings depending on the nature of your contract, so be advised to
double-check with your service provider first if you are experiencing connection
difficulties. Please do not change the remaining fields unless specified by your
service provider.

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5. Scroll down and click Apply.
6. Now click on Save Config at the bottom of the page.

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7. Apply to write your settings to Flash.
8. Click OK.

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9. The Status page will then show your 3G connection details.
10. The default setting for your 3G connection is Always On. You can change
your 3G to be On Demand, so that if there is no internet activity the 3G will
disconnect after a set time. Once internet activity resumes (browsing, email etc.)
the 3G will automatically reconnect. If you would prefer your 3G to be On
Demand, you can change the settings by clicking the On Demand button in the
Connection field in the 3G WAN Profile and then clicking Apply, followed by
Save Config and Apply again to save the settings.
11. If you now need to set up your wireless security, from the Status page of the
router go to Basic>WLAN and select your preferred wireless security from the
drop down menu in the Security Mode field. (Please ensure your wireless adaptor
or laptop is compatible with your chosen security mode). For WPA you should
enter an alphanumeric password (numbers and letters) of between 8 and 64
characters in the WPA Shared Key field and click Apply, followed by Save
Config and Apply again to save the settings.
12. This completes the configuration of your 3G connection. Please logout of the
router when you have finalized your required settings. For advance configuration
please access the manual on the CD provided.
3.1 Troubleshooting the ADSL connection:
1. Check that the ADSL light on the front of the router has turned solid. This can
take up to 1-2 mins after switching on. (If the ADSL light slowly flashes then

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the router is not detecting an ADSL signal and you should contact your
Service Provider immediately).
2. Ensure your username and password are correct – your username should read
[email protected] (or something similar).
3. Ensure you have a filter attached to the master socket, and check that there are
no phones connected to any extensions that do not have a filter.
If you still can’t get a connection after checking the above – disconnect all phones,
sky boxes, fax machines etc., double–check that all cables are correctly connected and
filters properly attached, restart the router, and try again. If this still fails then we
suggest you contact your Service Provider for further advice.
Billion 7402X/GX Modem/Routers are configured with standard UK ADSL settings.
Standard ADSL UK settings are VPI 0, VCI 38 and Encapsulation PPPoA VC-Mux.
A small number of Service Providers do however have their own proprietary settings.
In this case please contact your ISP to confirm their configuration parameters.
3.2 Troubleshooting the 3G connection:
1. Please allow up to 1 minute to connect to the mobile network after inserting
the 3G USB dongle/stick.
2. If you are operating the 7402X/GX in a low signal strength area, the 3G USB
dongle/stick may not be able to pick up a signal – try moving the unit to
achieve a better signal or try a USB extender to move the dongle/stick into a
more favourable position.
3. Most USB dongles/sticks have an LED light on the front. Blue (3G) or green
(2G) blinking usually means a network has been found and the device is
ready to connect. Solid blue or solid green means the device is connected.
4. Most USB dongles/sticks spoof the driver when initially inserted into the
7402X/GX. If you are in an area with an intermittent 3G/2G signal you may
lose connection and be unable to reconnect. If this happens we suggest
powering off the router and restarting the connection process.
5. If you have initially configured the 7402X/GX with ADSL as the primary
WAN interface and 3G as failover mode, and then you want to change the
primary WAN interface to 3G (say for an exhibition or roadshow), then be
aware that your failover settings may be lost, so you will need to reconfigure
them when you revert to ADSL as your primary WAN interface.
6. Please check the Downloads section of our website at
www.billion.uk.com/esupport for firmware upgrades for current card
compatibility.
7. A list of compatible USB dongles/sticks can be found at
www.billion.uk.com/compatible-3G.htm
Telephone Support for Internet Access ONLY is available during office hours from
Mon-Fri 10am–5pm on 0870-8501528. If you are successfully connected to the
Internet and have a support query please go to www.billion.uk.com/esupport and
submit a ticket.