Compex NetPassage 28G User manual

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Manual Revision by Daniel
Manual Number: U-0431-1.4c Version 1.4, November 2006
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particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the
product and/or specifications of the product described in this manual, without prior
notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the information contained
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FCC NOTICE
This device 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This device
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
 Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Compex, Inc. declares that the product:
Product Name: Compex Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router
Model No.: NetPassage 28G conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC)
issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive
implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent
international standards.)
Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3,4,5,6,8,11)
Low Voltage Directive: EN 60 950:1992+A1: 1993+A2: 1993+A3; 1995+A4; 1996+A11:
1997.
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class
Bfollowing the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark following the provisions of
the EC directive.
Compex, Inc. also declares that:
The wireless card in this product complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued
by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following
EMC Standards: FCC Part 15: Subpart B, Subpart C; CE: EN 300 328-2, EN 300 826 (EN
301 489-17)
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class
Bfollowing the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark following the provisions of
the EC directive.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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About This Document
This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest version at:
http://www.compex.com.sg
The product described in this document, Compex Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia
Router Series, NetPassage 28G, is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This
document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using Compex NetPassage
28G. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with
respect to the product.
This documentation is for both network administrators and end-users that possess some
basic knowledge of networking structures and protocols.
It makes the assumption that the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP
and is ready to access Internet. Procedures for Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
operating systems are included in this document. However, for other operating systems,
you may need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for networking
instructions.
Firmware
Please take note that this User’s Manual is written based on NetPassage 28G Firmware
Release 2.2

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Conventions
In this document, special conventions are used to help present the information clearly.
The Compex Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router NetPassage 28G is often referred
to as Compex NetPassage 28G or Router in this document. Here is a list of conventions
used within the manual:
This symbol signifies an important notice to be heeded. The user is
advised to read the instructions carefully before proceeding further.
This symbol represents a section meant for advanced users, or
specific features meant for exceptional non-standard applications.
The user is assumed to have relevant network knowledge to carry
out the necessary configuration or understand the information given.
This symbol signifies that the user may find additional networking
information from our unique Technology Primer documents found
within the Product CD. The documents explain particular network
concepts, Compex-exclusive features and provide illustrated
walkthroughs for common networking scenarios.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Product .................................................. 3
Key Features Briefing................................................................................. 3
Basic features.......................................................................................... 3
Security Features .................................................................................... 5
Schematic Overview of the Router .......................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup ............................................. 9
Power Up in 4 Steps: .................................................................................. 9
Network Application Examples.............................................................. 10
Chapter 4: Let’s Get Going-Software Setup.............................................. 12
Chapter 4: Let’s Get Going-Software Setup.............................................. 13
Preparing the PCs + Router..................................................................... 13
Part 1 - Configuring the PCs.................................................................... 13
Part 2 - Basic Setup for the Router.......................................................... 20
Part 3 - Advanced Setup for the Router................................................. 29
Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration........................................................ 32
Detailed Configuration of the Router..................................................... 32
CONFIGURATION: Wireless Setup........................................................ 34
Hardware setup for the Router................................................................ 36
Configuring your PC ................................................................................ 37
Configuration for the Router as Access Point........................................ 37
Configuration for the Router as Access Point Client............................. 39
CONFIGURATION: Wireless Setup: Security Mode ............................. 40
CONFIGURATION: Wireless Setup: WDS Configuration...................... 44
Steps to set up WDS in the Router........................................................ 46
CONFIGURATION: Wireless Setup: Wireless Pseudo VLAN ................ 48
Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node......................................................... 48
Steps to set up Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Node on the Router ....... 49
Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group........................................................ 49
Steps to set up Wireless Pseudo VLAN Per Group on the Router...... 50
CONFIGURATION: LAN Setup: Advanced DHCP Server Options...... 52
Steps to configure Advanced DHCP Server Options in the Router... 53
CONFIGURATION: WAN Setup............................................................. 55
CONFIGURATION : Routing .................................................................. 62
Steps to configure Static Routing of the Router.................................. 63
CONFIGURATION: NAT.......................................................................... 64
Steps to configure Virtual Servers based on DMZ Host...................... 65
Steps to configure Virtual Servers based on Port Forwarding........... 66

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Steps to configure Virtual Servers based on IP Forwarding .............. 68
CONFIGURATION: Remote Management........................................... 70
Steps to set up Remote Management................................................ 70
CONFIGURATION : Parallel Broadband .............................................. 71
2 Steps to enable Parallel Broadband on the Router........................ 72
CONFIGURATION : Spanning Tree Protocol........................................ 72
CONFIGURATION : Spanning Tree Protocol........................................ 73
CONFIGURATION : Email Notification.................................................. 73
HOME USER FEATURES : Static Address Translation (SAT)................... 75
Steps to enable/disable Static Address Translation .......................... 75
HOME USER FEATURES : SMTP Redirection ........................................... 76
Steps to enable/disable SMTP Redirection......................................... 76
HOME USER FEATURES : DNS Redirection............................................. 77
Steps to enable/disable DNS Redirection.......................................... 79
HOME USER FEATURES : Dynamic DNS Setup ...................................... 79
Steps to enable/disable Dynamic DNS Setup.................................... 80
Steps to manage Dynamic DNS List (DDNS)....................................... 80
HOME USER FEATURES : UPnP Configuration........................................ 83
HOME USER FEATURES : NETBIOS Name Setup.................................... 86
HOME USER FEATURES: USB Storage Disk Sharing............................... 87
Advanced USB Disk Sharing Functions............................................... 88
Accessing your USB Hard disk via FTP Server..................................... 94
Accessing your USB Hard disk via Windows File Server.................... 95
Using Windows File Server to map to Network drive ......................... 97
HOME USER FEATURES : Webcam View............................................... 99
Setting Internet Explorer Security Settings.......................................... 99
HOME USER FEATURES : Webcam Setup............................................ 103
SECURITY CONFIGURATION : Packet Filtering................................... 104
Steps to configure Packet Filtering ................................................... 104
SECURITY CONFIGURATION: Multicast Filtering ................................ 107
SECURITY CONFIGURATION : URL Filtering......................................... 108
Steps to configure URL Filtering.......................................................... 108
SECURITY CONFIGURATION : Firewall................................................ 109
Steps to configure SPI Firewall........................................................... 109
SECURITY CONFIGURATION : Firewall Logs ....................................... 113
Steps to view Firewall Logs ................................................................ 113
SYSTEM TOOLS : System Identity ........................................................ 114
SYSTEM TOOLS : Set Router’s Clock ................................................... 114
Steps to synchronize the Router’s Clock .......................................... 114
SYSTEM TOOLS : Firmware Upgrade................................................... 115

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Steps to upgrade the router’s firmware............................................ 115
SYSTEM TOOLS : Save or Reset Settings............................................. 116
Steps to Save or Reset Settings on the Router................................. 116
SYSTEM TOOLS : Reboot Router.......................................................... 117
Steps to Reboot the Router ................................................................ 117
HELP : Get Technical Support............................................................. 118
Steps to access the Get Technical Support page on the Router.. 118
HELP : Memory Information................................................................ 118
Steps to access the Memory Information page on the Router ..... 118
HELP : About System........................................................................... 119
Steps to access the About System page on the Router................. 119
Chapter 6: Printer Server Setup Configuration........................................ 120
Adding a shared printer via LPR in Windows XP .............................. 120
Adding a shared printer via LPR in Windows 2000........................... 126
Adding a shared printer via LPR in Windows 98/ME........................ 132
Removing the shared printer from the router................................... 138
Chapter 7: Setting Up Special Printers..................................................... 139
Manual upload of printer firmware and driver................................. 139
Automatic upload of printer file........................................................ 142
Chapter 8: Configuring Network Applications....................................... 145
Scenario #1: View webcam locally.................................................. 145
I. Hardware Setup for Router #1 ........................................................ 146
II. TCP/IP Configuration for your PC............................................. 146
III. Configure your Router #1 ......................................................... 146
IV. Configure your Web browser settings..................................... 149
Scenario #2: View Webcam wirelessly............................................. 150
I. Hardware Setup for the Router....................................................... 150
II. Configure webcam station ...................................................... 150
III. Create users authorization to view webcam ......................... 152
Scenario #3: View Webcam Video from Internet............................ 155
Scenario #4: Accessing USB hard disk & printer via the Router...... 157
I. Configure your Router #1................................................................ 157
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.................................................................. 161
Solutions to Common Problems ........................................................... 161
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions .............................................. 165
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.............................................. 165
Appendix C: NETBIOS Protocol Installation............................................. 166
Appendix D: Glossary of Terms................................................................ 168
Appendix E: List of Supported USB PC Webcams & Printers .................. 172
Appendix F: Technical Specifications..................................................... 173

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Appendix G: Technical Support Information.......................................... 176

Chapter 1 Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
hank you for purchasing the Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router! We are
committed to deliver, meet and even exceed your expectations of a high-
performance, feature-rich, user-friendly and cost-effective network router. We are
excited that you will soon be discovering more about a product, which we have proudly
developed.
This high-performance Wireless-G Broadband
Multimedia Router supports an external Cable/ADSL
modem for broadband Internet sharing among your
wired and wireless network users at the workplace
or at home. To simplify your wired network setup, the
router supports Auto MDI/MDI-X and will
accommodate either type of Ethernet cable to
make the right connection. Then on top of its
integrated 3-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch,
the router adopts the 802.11g standard for its
wireless operation to deliver data rates of up to
54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band!
This means that you can now wirelessly access and
share digital movies, music, and picture files over
the network. Also, because the 802.11g standard is
backwards compatible with 802.11b devices, your
existing devices can still operate at speeds of up to
11Mbps in the same frequency range.
You will also be pleased to know that the router comes with 4 integrated USB2.0 ports that
support USB web cams, printers, hard disks and flash disks. This effectively extends the
functional capabilities of the router to include remote video surveillance, network printing
and network storage sharing.
To protect your data and privacy, the router supports WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Pre-shared Key) and
64/128-bits WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) to encrypt all your wireless transmissions.
Additionally with the support of WDS (Wireless Distribution System), you can indefinitely
extend the range of your network infrastructure simply by connecting up several routers
wirelessly.
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Advanced Features
 Supports 54Mbps Wireless-G
802.11g 5X faster than 802.11b!
 Keep snoopers away with
WPA-PSK and 64/128-bits WEP
Encryption!
 Extend your wireless network
infrastructure with WDS
(Wireless Distribution System)!
 Integrated USB Print Server,
Storage Server and PC Web
Camera support for network
printing, network storage and
remote wireless surveillance.
Read on to find out more about
these features!