Black Box LR9501A User manual

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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de
que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

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NOM STATEMENT
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
Quick-Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3 What You Need to Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Configuring Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 Configuring Your PC with Windows 95/98/Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.1 Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.2 Step 2: Disable Proxy Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.3 Step 3: Obtain IP Settings from Your Broadband Router . . 30
4.2 Configuring Your PC with Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.1 Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.2 Step 2: Disable Proxy Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.2.3 Step 3: Obtain IP Settings from Your Broadband Router . . 39
4.3 Configuring Your PC with Windows NT 4.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.1 Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.2 Step 2: Disable Proxy Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.3.3 Step 3: Obtain IP Settings from Your Broadband Router . . 49
5. Configuring Your Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1 Step 1: Configure TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.2 Step 2: Disable Proxy Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.3 Step 3: Obtain IP Settings from Your Broadband Router . . . . . . . 57
6. Configuring Your Broadband Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Configuring Your Broadband Router for a Dynamic IP Address . 67
6.2 Configuring Your Broadband Router for a Static IP Address . . . . 70
6.3 Configuring Your Broadband Router for PPPoE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.4 Configuring Your Broadband Router for Dial-Up on Demand . . 76

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Contents (continued)
Chapter Page
7. Configuring Your Computer for the Broadband Router
Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.1 Configuring Your Computer for the Router’s Print Server
for Windows 95/98/Me/2000 and Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.1.1 Step 1: Installing the Broadband Router’s
Print Server Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.1.2 Step 2: Configuring the Broadband Router’s
Print Server Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.2 Configure the Network Printer in UNIX Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8. Common Configurations for Popular ISPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Appendix. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
A.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
A.2 Shipping and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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QUICK-START GUIDE
Quick-Start Guide
NOTE
This quick-start guide covers on y the most common situations. P ease
refer to the rest of this users’ manua if your network uses any of the
fo owing: (1) an existing router, (2) an existing DHCP server, or (3) PCs
using fixed (static) IP addresses.
Before You Begin
P ACKAGE C ONTENTS
Your package should include the following:
• The Broadband Router,
• An AC power adapter,
• A Documentation/Printer Port Driver CD, and
• This users’ manual.
If anything is missing or damaged, return the package to its place of purchase.
S
YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS
• A broadband modem
• PC(s) with the TCP/IP protocol installed
• Category 5 Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors
Step 1: Hardware Installation
1. Make sure that the Broadband Router is powered OFF before starting the
installation. Leave your DSL/cable modem connected to its wall socket
(phone line or cable outlet); however, make sure you disconnect the
DSL/cable modem from your PC.
2. Use Category 5 Ethernet cables to connect the following:
• Up to four PCs to the four LAN ports on the Broadband Router.
and/or
• A hub/switch to one of the LAN ports on the router.

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See Figure Q-1 below.
Figure Q-1. Connecting a PC to the Broadband Router.
3. Connect your DSL/cable modem to the Broadband Router’s WAN port using
the Ethernet cable that you unplugged in step 1. (See Figure Q-2 on the next
page.) If no cable was supplied with your modem, use straight-through
Ethernet cable.
NOTE
An ISDN termina adapter (TA) or dia -up modem may be connected to
the Broadband Router as an a ternate method of Internet access. P ease
refer to Section 6.4 for directions on using/configuring this type of
connection.
4. Connect the power adapter to the Router. Use only the power adapter
provided.
5. (Optional) If you intend to use the Router’s print server functions, connect
the parallel cable of the printer to the printer port on the Router before
powering on the Router. (See Figure Q-2 on the next page.)
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Figure Q-2. Connecting the modem, power adapter, and optional printer
to the Broadband Router.
6. Power ON the Broadband Router.
Step 2: Internet Connection Configuration
If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns your IP address properly for the
Broadband Router to act as a plug-and-play device, it does not require additional
configuration.
1. Perform TCP/IP Setup for each PC as described in the PC Setup section on
page 13. Remember to restart each PC when finished.
2. Start your Web browser. In the Address box, enter the following:
http://192.168.2.1
3. Press Enter. You will be prompted for a password. Do not enter a password;
just press Enter. You will see the Broadband Router Status screen.
4. Select Simple Setup from the left-side menu. Follow the prompts to change
the password, set the time zone, and choose the appropriate Internet
connection type.
Printer
DSL/cab e
modem Power adapter

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If additional configuration is desired, select the Advanced Setup link from the left-
side menu to configure firewall parameters, the DMZ host, virtual servers, and
special applications that support multi-player online games.
Step 3: Print Server Setup (Optional)
1. Make sure that the printer is connected to the parallel port on the Router.
Both the printer and the Router are powered ON.
2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the setup program
does not start automatically, run SETUP from the root folder on the
CD-ROM.
3. Consult the rest of this manual for step-by-step installation and configuration
instructions specific to your operating system.
4. Repeat the procedure for each PC that will share the printer.
Tips and Troubleshooting
C ONNECTION C ONFIGURATION FOR DSL S ERVICE U SERS
Most DSL service providers supply users with a dynamic IP address, but require
that a valid username and password be entered first. This method is known as PPP
over Ethernet (PPPoE).
NOTE
If your service provider current y requires you to use separate PPPoE
c ient software, discontinue use of this software. Comp ete the fo owing
procedure to configure the Broadband Router to negotiate the PPPoE
ogon to your service provider’s network.
1. Connect to the Router’s configuration interface by entering
http://192.168.2.1 and pressing Enter.
2. You will see the Broadband Router Status screen. Select Simple Setup from
the left-side menu. Choose WAN from the expanded menu.
3. Select PPPoE and press Enter.
4. Enter the username and password exactly as provided by your DSL service
provider. Leave the service name field blank and press Enter.
5. Wait approximately ten seconds, then click the Status link in the left-side
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6. On the Broadband Router Status page, check the Internet Connection Status
section for the field labeled Cable/DSL. Make sure that the status says
Connected.
• If it says Connected, you have successfully obtained an IP address from
your DSL service provider. You may proceed with using the Router and
Internet service as desired.
• If it says Disconnected, go to the next step.
7. Power OFF the DSL modem and the Broadband Router.
8. Power ON the DSL modem and the Broadband Router.
9. Connect to the Broadband Router’s configuration interface by entering
http://192.168.2.1 and pressing Enter.
10. On the Broadband Router Status page, check the Internet Connection Status
section for the field labeled Cable/DSL. Make sure that the status says
Connected.
• If it says Connected, you have successfully obtained an IP address from
your DSL service provider. You may proceed with using the router and
Internet service as desired.
• If it says Disconnected, go to the next step.
11. Troubleshooting:
• Make sure that the DSL modem is securely connected to the Router.
The modem should be powered ON and functioning properly.
• Make sure that the username and password entered are accurate.
(Verify with your DSL service provider, if necessary.)
• Upgrade the Broadband Router’s firmware to the latest version available.
C ONNECTION C ONFIGURATION FOR @H OME C ABLE M ODEM S ERVICE U SERS
1. Obtain your exact Host Name from @Home or your Windows Network
Control Panel.
2. Connect to the Broadband Router’s configuration interface by entering
http://192.168.2.1 and pressing Enter.
3. You will see the Broadband Router Status screen. Select Simple Setup from
the left-side menu. Choose WAN from the expanded menu.

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4. Select Dynamic IP Address and press Enter.
5. Enter the Host Name you were provided by @Home and press Enter.
6. Wait approximately ten seconds, then click the Status link in the left-side
menu.
7. On the Broadband Router Status page, check the Internet Connection Status
section for the field labeled Cable/DSL. Make sure that the status says
Connected.
• If it says Connected, you have successfully obtained an IP address from the
@Home service. You may proceed with using the Router and Internet
service as desired.
• If it says Disconnected, go to the next step.
8. Select Simple Setup from the left-side menu and choose WAN from the
expanded menu.
9. Select Dynamic IP Address and press Enter.
10. Press the Clone MAC Address button.
11. Press Enter.
12. Wait approximately ten seconds, then click the Status link in the left-side
menu.
13. On the Broadband Router Status page, check the Internet Connection Status
section for the field labeled Cable/DSL. Make sure that the status says
Connected.
• If it says Connected, you have successfully obtained an IP address from the
@Home service. You may proceed with using the Router and Internet
service as desired.
• If it says Disconnected, go to the next step.
14. Troubleshooting:
• Make sure that the cable modem is securely connected to the Router.
The modem should be powered ON and functioning properly.
• Make sure that the Host Name entered is accurate. (Verify with @Home,
if necessary.)

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• Upgrade the Broadband Router’s firmware to the latest version available.
PC S ETUP —W INDOWS
®95/98/98SE/M
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TCP/IP Setup
1. Right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
Select Properties.
2. Select the TCP/IP->Ethernet Adapter entry.
3. Make sure that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected.
The Broadband Router’s DHCP server will provide an IP address for the PC.
4. Press OK twice, then restart your PC, even if no changes were made.
I NTERNET A CCESS
1. Select Start Menu->Settings->Control Panel->Internet Options.
2. Select the Connections tab and press the Setup button.
3. Select I want to set up an Internet connection manually, or I want to connect
through a Local Area Network (LAN). Select Next.
4. Select I connect through a Local Area Network (LAN). Select Next.
5. Uncheck all boxes on the Local Area Network Internet Configuration screen
and select Next.
6. Follow the remaining prompts until the program has finished.

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1. Specifications
WAN Interface: (1) RJ-45 10BASE-T port, (1) DB9 port for PSTN/ISDN
connections
LAN Interface: (4) RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports
Printer Interface: (1) DB25 parallel printer port
Management: Web management interface
Advanced Features: Dynamic IP Address Configuration—DHCP, DNS; Firewall—
Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging, NAT; Virtual Private Network—
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec; Backup Internet Connection—Dial-on-demand via secondary
WAN port; Print Server
Internet Standards: ARP (RFC 826); IP (RFC 791); ICMP (RFC 792); USP
(RFC 768); TCP (RFC 793); Telnet (RFC 854–859), MD5 (RFC 1321); BOOTP
Extension (RFC 1497); PPP LCP Extension (RFC 1570); PPPoE (RFC 2516);
NAT (RFC 1631); PPP (RFC 1661); HTML (RFC 1866); HTTP (RFC 1945); CHAP
(RFC 1944); DHCP (RFC 2131); PPTP (RFC 2637)
Indicators: (10) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) WAN Link, (4) Port Link Activity, (4) Port
Speed 10/100
Power: Input Power: 12 VDC, 1 amp
Maximum Current: 0.40 A RMS maximum @ 110 V, 0.4 A RMS maximum @ 240 V
Power Consumption: 6.5 watts maximum @ 100–240 VAC
Heat Dissipation: 144 BTU/hour maximum @ 100–240 VAC
Size: 2"H x 8"W x 4.5"D (5.1 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm)
Weight: 12.08 oz. (342 g)

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Description
The Broadband Router is a gateway device designed to share Internet access,
provide security, and to network multiple devices for a variety of users.
The Broadband Router provides the following wide array of advanced features:
• Instant Internet sharing
• Firewall security
• Simultaneous Web access for up to 253 PCs
• Built-in 10/100-Mbps switch
• Integrated print server
• Works with PC or Mac®computers
2.2 What the Package Includes
• The Broadband Router,
• (1) power adapter,
• (1) Installation CD,
• (1) Category 5 twisted-pair fast Ethernet cable, and
• This users’ manual.

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2.3 What You Need to Supply
Before proceeding with the Broadband Router’s installation, please be sure you
have the following:
• A computer with an Ethernet network card installed.
• Your Windows CD (if your computer is running Windows 95, 98, or Me).
• An Internet connection through a cable or DSL modem, or an external
dial-up or ISDN modem.
• An additional Ethernet network cable.
• A Web browser, such as Internet Explorer®or Netscape Navigator®.

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CHAPTER 3: Hardware Setup
3. Hardware Setup
1. Connecting computers: Connect computers directly to the Broadband Router
on ports 1–4 on the front panel (see Figure 3-1). If you have more than four
computers to plug in, connect the Router to a hub or a switch and connect
additional computers to that device.
Figure 3-1. The front panel.
The ports on the Router support automatic MDI/MDI-X. This means that you
can use standard straight-through Ethernet cables to connect these ports to
PCs or servers (with installed Ethernet network interface cards), or to any
other networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.
2. Connecting a cable modem or DSL modem: Connect your cable or DSL
modem to the WAN port on the rear panel using the included Ethernet
cable.
Figure 3-2. The rear panel.