Conexant ART514CX User manual

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ADSL
Full-Rated Ethernet
Router
User Manual
May, 2003

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Copyright
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fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed
"as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this
company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair,
and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or
changes.
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trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents
1 Introduction ………………………………………………………. 4
1.1 System Requirement ………………………………………………………….… 4
1.2 Package Contents …………………………………………………………… 4
2 Product Features …………………………………………………. 5
2.1 ADSL Compliant …………………………………………………………… 5
2.2 ATM Protocols and Encapsulations ………………………………………… 5
2.3 Bridging/Routing ……………………………………………………………. 5
2.4 Security and HTTP Web-based Management ……………………………. 6
2.5 Interface ………………………………………………………………………… 6
3 Hardware Indicators and Connectors ……………………….. 7
3.1 Front Panel Indicators and Description …………………………………… 7
3.2 Back Panel …………………………………………………………………… 8
3.3 Connect Related Devices ………………………………………………………. 9
4 Connecting Ethernet Router via Ethernet ………………………… 10
4.1 Configure TCP/IP for Windows 98 …………………………………………………. 10
5 Configure ADSL Router via HTML Interface ……………………. 15
5.1 Login ………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
5.2 Status Page ……………………………………………………………………………. 16
Home Page ……………………………………………………………………………. 16
ADSL Status Page ……………………………………………………………………… 17
LAN Page ……………………………………………………………………………. 18
PPP ………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
5.3 Configuration Pages ……………………………………………………………….. 19
WAN Configuration ……………………………………………………………….. 21
Per VC Settings ………………………………………………………………... 21
MAC Spoofing ………………………………………………………………... 21
ATM …………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Encapsulation, Bridge, PPP, and DHCP Client …………………………. 22
5.4 IGMP …………………………………………………………………………………… 24
5.5 LAN Configuration ………………………………………………………………… 26
Ethernet Mode Setting ………………………………………………………………… 27
5.6 PPP Configuration ………………………………………………………………………. 28
5.7 NAT Configuration ………………………………………………………………………. 30
5.8 Virtual Server Configuration ………………………………………………………….. 32
5.9 DNS Configuration ………………………………………………………………………. 34
5.10 Bridge Filtering ………………………………………………………………………. 35
5.11 Save Settings ………………………………………………………………………. 36
5.12 Reboot Without Saving ………………………………………………………………… 38
6 Admin Privilege ……………………………………………………………
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6.1 WAN Status ……………………………………………………………………………… 40
6.2 ATM Status ……………………………………………………………………………… 41
6.3 TCP Status ……………………………………………………………………………… 41
6.4 Route Table ……………………………………………………………………………… 42
New Enhancement for Routing Table ……………………………………………… 42
System Default Gateway Configuration ……………………………………………… 42
Route Configuration …………………………………………………………………. 43
6.5 Learned MAC Table …………………………………………………………………. 43
6.6 ADSL Configuration …………………………………………………………………. 44
6.7 RIP Configuration …………………………………………………………………. 45
RIP Per Interface Configuration ……………………………………………………. 46
6.8 Password Configuration …………………………………………………………. 47
Admin …………………………………………………………………………………… 47
User …………………………………………………………………………………… 48
6.9 Miscellaneous Configuration ………………………………………………………….. 48
6.10 Reset to Factory Default ………………………………………………………….. 51
6.11 Diagnostic Test ………………………………………………………………………. 51
6.12 Code Image Update ………………………………………………………………… 52
6.13 Network Code Image Update …………………………………………………… 53
Firmware …………………………………………………………………………….. 53
Boot Code …………………………………………………………………………….. 54
6.14 System Log …………………………………………………………………………….. 54

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7 USB Device Driver Installation and Usage ………………………. 56
7.1 USB Device Driver Installation ……………………………………………………… 56
7.2 Usage of USB Connection …………………………………………………………… 68

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1. Introduction
This ADSL Ethernet Router powered by Conexant ADSL Router chipset. It is featuring
“always-on” function and enables high-speed broadband connection from Internet to end users.
This ADSL Ethernet Router ensures not only maximum performance, but also significantly
simpler handling process. You can access Internet and provide multiple users on LAN to
access Internet (WEB, E-mail, FTP) simultaneously, with one single user account via one
single ADSL line.
This ADSL Ethernet Router is fully compliant with ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU-T G.dmt,
ITU-T G.lite standards. Using existing twisted-pair telephone lines, ADSL technology
provides data rate more than 100 times faster than a traditional analog modem without
interruption of telephone service.
1.1 System Requirements
 Pentium II 233 Mhz processor or higher
 32 MB RAM minimum
 20 MB of free disk space minimum
 Ethernet Network Interface Controller (NIC) RJ45 Port
 USB Port
 CD-ROM
1.2 Package Contents
 ADSL Ethernet Router
 RJ-45 Cable
 RJ-11 Cable
 USB Cable
 Router Stand
 7.5/12 V DC Adapter
 Software driver CD
 User Manual
If any of above items is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer
immediately.

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2 . Product Features
2.1 ADSL Compliant
 ANSI T1.413 issue 2
 ITU G.dmt (G.992.1)
 ITU G.lite (G.992.2)
 ADSL over POTS (Annex A) or ADSL over ISDN (Annex B/UR2)
 G.994.1 (G.hs, Multimode)
 Tone detection for low power mode
 Maximum downstream rate up to 8Mbps
 Maximum upstream rate up to 1Mbps
2.2 ATM Protocols and Encapsulations
 ATM Forum UNI 3.0/4.0 PVC
 Up to 8 VCs (Virtual Circuit)
 ATM SAR (Segmentation and Reassembly)
 ATM supports AAL5, UBR & CBR
 RFC 2516 (PPP over Ethernet)
 RFC 2364 (PPP over ATM)
 RFC 1577 (Classical IP over ATM)
 RFC 1483 BPDU (Bridge Ethernet over ATM)
 OAM F4 and F5 segment end-to-end loopback (F4 on all VPIs, F5 on VPI 0 only)
 VPI (0-255), VCI (0-65535)
2.3 Bridging/Routing
 Ethernet to ADSL self-learning Transparent Bridging (IEEE 802.1D)
 Supports up to 128 MAC learning address
 IP routing-RIPv2 (backward compatible with RIPv1)
 Static routing
 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server and Client
 NAPT (Network Address and Port Translation)
 NAT (Network Address Translation)
 ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
 IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol)
 Simultaneous USB and Ethernet operation

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2.4 Security and HTTP Web-based Management
 PAT (Password Authentication Protocol)
 CHAP (Challenge Authentication Protocol)
 User authentication for PPP
 SPI Firewall
 Configuration of NAT/NAPT
 WAN and LAN connection statistics
 Selection of Bridge or Router Mode
 Configuration of VCs (Virtual Circuits)
 DNS Proxy
 DMZ support
 MAC Filtering
 ALG supports MSN Messenger 4.x, H.323 (MS NetMeeting), AOL Instant
Messenger, Windows Media Player, Real Audio, CuSeeMe 5.00, DirectX 8.0 =
DirectPlay, IPSec, PPTP VPN pass-through, L2TP VPN pass-through, HTTPS,
HTTP, FTP, ICMP, SMTP, POP3, NNTP, Telnet, Age of Empires 2, StartCraft,
Diablo (Blizzard), Quake 2/ Wuake 2 Server, Quake 3, Doom, Half Life Counter
Strike/ Team Fortress Classic, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Unreal Tournament,
EverQuest, Warcraft (Blizzard)
2.5 Interface
 LAN: 10/100 Base-T auto sensing Ethernet port through RJ-45 connector
(IEEE 802.3)
 ADSL: ADSL line through RJ-11 connector
 USB: 1.1 compliant, maximum transferring rate up to 12Mbps

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3. Hardware Indicators and Connectors
3.1 Front Panel Indicators and Description
Front panel of ADSL router has LED indicators to display router’s operating status.
Single-Port ADSL Ethernet Router
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DATA ADSL LLK LAC USB PWR
Descriptions of LED status
DATA When router is transferring data between internet and router, this LED will be
flashing.
ADSL When connection with internet is established, this LED will light up.
LLK When connection with end user is established, this LED will light up.
LAC When router is transferring data between router and end user, this LED will be
flashing.
USB When an active USB cable is connected with router, this LED will light up.
PWR When an active power adapter is connected to router, this LED will light up.
Four-Port ADSL Ethernet Router
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DATA ADSL 4x 3x 2x 1x USB PWR
Descriptions of LED status
DATA When router is transferring data between internet and router, this LED will be
flashing.
ADSL When connection with internet is established, this LED will light up.
4x When port 4 connection with end user is established, this LED will light up.
3x When port 3 connection with end user is established, this LED will light up.
2x When port 2 connection with end user is established, this LED will light up.
1x When port 1 connection with end user is established, this LED will light up.
USB When an active USB cable is connected with router, this LED will light up.
PWR When an active power adapter is connected to router, this LED will light up.

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3.2 Back Panel
Single-Port ADSL Ethernet Router
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LINE USB LAN DC DEFAULT
Descriptions of All Connectors
LINE Connect with telephone line.
USB Connect with USB cable.
LAN Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub.
DC Connect with 7.5 V DC adapter
DEFAULT Reset button.
Four-Port ADSL Ethernet Router
●
LINE USB 1x 2x 3x 4x DC DEFAULT
Descriptions of All Connectors
LINE Connect with telephone line.
USB Connect with USB cable.
1x Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub.
2x Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub.
3x Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub.
4x Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub.
DC Connect with 12 V DC adapter.
DEFAULT Reset button.

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3.3 Connect Related Devices
1) Connection to LINE
Connect the provided RJ-11 cable into LINE port on the back panel of the router and
insert the other end into splitter.
2) Connect Router to LAN
Plug RJ-45 Ethernet Cable into LAN port on the back panel of the router and insert
the other end of the Ethernet Cable on your switch or hub.
3) Connect Router to Power Adapter
Plug power adapter to PWR port on the back panel of the router and the other end to
a power outlet.
Warning! Only use the power adapter provided in the package, otherwise it may cause
hardware damage.