Dynalink RTA230 User manual

User Manual
RTA230
ADSL Router/Modem

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This ma ual curre tly suits for RTA230/RTA230B/RTA231.
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Safety Notes
For Installation  Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.
 Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.
 Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of
electric shock or file. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one.
 Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or
cover the slots and openings on the device, which are intended for ventilation and
proper operation. It is recommended to mount the product with a stack.
 Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunlight.
 Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any li uid on the product.
 Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product
without instructions from ualified service personnel. This may result in risk of
electronic shock or file.
 Do not place this product on an unstable stand or table.
For Using  Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or
before cleaning. Pay attention to the temperature of the power adapter. The
temperature might be high.
 After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later.
 Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.
 When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the
power cord of the product to prevent it from the damage of storm or sudden
increases in rating.
For Service Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself. Nor should you
attempt to service the product yourself, which may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Contact ualified service personnel under the following conditions:
 If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
 If li uid has been spilled into the product.
 If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
 If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed.
 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Warning  This e uipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer
mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and
feet) during wireless modes of operation.
 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Caution  Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the authority to operate e uipment.

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Contents
Before You Use ........................................................................................vii
Features ............................................................................................................ vii
U packi g......................................................................................................... viii
Subscriptio for ADSL Service .............................................................................. viii
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................. 1
Physical Outlook....................................................................................................1
Front Panel ................................................................................................1
Rear Panel .................................................................................................2
Chapter .................................................................................................. 3
Choosi g a place for the ADSL Router ......................................................................3
Co ecti g the ADSL Router ...................................................................................3
USB Driver I stallatio ...........................................................................................4
For Windows ME .........................................................................................4
For Windows 2000 ......................................................................................4
For Windows XP ..........................................................................................5
U i stall the USB Driver.........................................................................................5
For Windows ME .........................................................................................5
For Windows 2000 ......................................................................................5
For Windows XP ..........................................................................................6
Chapter 3 .................................................................................................. 7
Setti g TCP/IP o Clie t PC ....................................................................................7
For Windows 98 ..........................................................................................8
For Windows ME ....................................................................................... 11
For Windows NT........................................................................................ 12
For Windows 2000 ....................................................................................15
For Windows XP ........................................................................................ 17
Co figure PC to get IP address from DHCP.............................................................. 18
For Windows 98 ........................................................................................18
For Windows ME ....................................................................................... 18
For Windows NT........................................................................................ 19
For Windows 2000 ....................................................................................19
For Windows XP ........................................................................................ 19
Re ew IP Address o Clie t PC.............................................................................. 20
For Windows 98ME .................................................................................... 20
For Windows NT........................................................................................ 21
For Windows 2000 ....................................................................................22
For Windows XP ........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 4 ................................................................................................ 3
Usi g Web-Based Ma ager ...................................................................................23
utline of Web Manager.............................................................................24
To Have the New Settings Take Effect ..........................................................24
Viewing the Web Page ............................................................................... 24
Quick Start......................................................................................................... 25
Connect to Internet ...................................................................................25
Quick Setup ............................................................................................. 25
Connection Type ....................................................................................... 25

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PPP over ATM/ PPP over Ethernet ................................................................25
MAC Encapsulated Routing (MER)................................................................ 28
IP over ATM ............................................................................................. 30
Bridging................................................................................................... 32
Status ...............................................................................................................34
verview ................................................................................................. 34
ADSL Line ................................................................................................ 35
Internet Connection ..................................................................................36
Traffic Counters ........................................................................................ 36
DHCP Table.............................................................................................. 36
Routing Table ........................................................................................... 36
ARP Table ................................................................................................37
Adva ced Setup.................................................................................................. 38
LAN- IP Address........................................................................................ 38
LAN-DHCP Server......................................................................................38
WAN - Internet Setting .............................................................................. 39
WAN - ADSL Settings................................................................................. 40
IP Routing - Static Route............................................................................ 40
IP Routing – Dynamic Routing..................................................................... 42
DNS Server .............................................................................................. 43
NAT - Virtual Servers................................................................................. 43
NAT - DMZ Host........................................................................................ 45
NAT - Dynamic DNS .................................................................................. 46
Firewall ...................................................................................................46
Diag ostics ........................................................................................................47
Ma ageme t ...................................................................................................... 49
Access Account ......................................................................................... 49
Remote Access .........................................................................................49
Date and Time.......................................................................................... 49
System Log..............................................................................................50
SNMP Setting ........................................................................................... 51
Backup Config .......................................................................................... 52
Update Firmware ...................................................................................... 53
Reset Router ............................................................................................ 53
UPnP for XP.............................................................................................. 54
Chapter 5 ................................................................................................ 56
PPP over ATM (PPPoA) Mode ................................................................................. 57
PPP over ATM (PPPoA) IP Exte sio Mode ...............................................................58
PPP over Ether et (PPPoE) Mode ........................................................................... 59
PPP over Ether et (PPPoE) IP Exte sio Mode .........................................................60
MER ..................................................................................................................61
Numbered IP over ATM (IPoA) ..............................................................................62
Numbered IP over ATM (IPoA)+NAT....................................................................... 64
U umbered IP over ATM (IPoA) ........................................................................... 66
U umbered IP over ATM (IPoA)+NAT ...................................................................68
Bridge Mode ....................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 6 ................................................................................................ 7
Problems with LAN ..............................................................................................72
Problems with WAN ............................................................................................. 72
Chapter 7 ................................................................................................ 74

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Appendix................................................................................................. 78
Software..................................................................................................78
Hardware.................................................................................................79

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Before You Use
Thank you for choosing the Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Router. With the
asymmetric technology, this device runs over standard copper phone lines. In addition, ADSL allows
you to have both voice and data services in use simultaneously all over one phone line.
ADSL Router is designed to offer cost-effective high-speed services for home or office users. It
provides a downstream rate of up to 8 Mbps and upstream rate of up to 1 Mbps for ADSL connection,
even offers auto-negotiation capability for different flavors (G.dmt, G.lite, T1.413 Issue 2 and so on)
according to central office DSLAM’s settings (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer). Also the
feature-rich routing functions are seamlessly integrated to ADSL service for existing corporate or
home users. Now users can enjoy various bandwidth-consuming applications via ADSL Router.
Features
ADSL Compliance
For Annex A model (RTA230,RTA231)
 ANSI T1.413 Issue 2
 ITU G.992.1 Annex A (G.dmt)
 ITU G.992.2 Annex A (G.lite)
 ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
 Support dying gasp
For Annex B model (RTA231B)
 ITU G.992.1 Annex B (G.dmt)
 ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
ATM Features
 Compliant to ATM Forum UNI 3.1 / 4.0 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)
 Support UBR and CBR with traffic shaping
 RFC2684 LLC Encapsulation and VC Multiplexing over AAL5
 RFC2364 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) over AAL5
 8RFC2225 Classical IP and ARP over ATM
 RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet: support Relay (Transparent Forwarding and Client functions)
 Support PPPoA or PPPoE Bridged mode (the IP address got from ISP can be passed to the
user’s PC and behave as the IP address of the user’s PC.)
 OAM F4/F5 End-to-End/Segment Loopback Cells
Bridging Features
 Supports self-learning bridge specified in IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging
 Supports up to 4096 learning MAC addresses
 Transparent Bridging between 10/100 Mb Ethernet and USB

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Routing Features
 NAT (Network Address Translation) / PAT (Port Address Translation) let multiple users on the
LAN to access the internet for the cost of only one IP address.
 ALGs (Application Level Gateways): such as NetMeeting, MSN Messenger, FTP, Quick Time,
mIRC, Real Player, CuSeeMe, VPN pass-through, etc.
 Port Mapping: the users can setup multiple virtual servers (e.g., Web, FTP, Mail servers) on
user’s local network.
 Support DMZ
 UPnP IGD (Internet Gateway Device) with NAT traversal capability
 Static routes, RFC1058 RIPv1, RFC1723 RIPv2
 DNS Relay
 ARP Proxy
Security Features
 PAP (RFC1334), CHAP (RFC1994) for PPP session
 Firewall support IP packets filtering based on IP address/Port number/Protocol type
Configuration and Management
 User-friendly embedded web configuration interface with password protection
 Remote management accesses control
 Telnet session for local or remote management
 HTTP firmware upgrades via web browser GUI directly
 Distribute IP addresses to end users via DHCP server provided by ADSL router
 SNMPv1/v2 agent with MIB-II, ADSL Line MIB
U packi g
Check the contents of the package against the pack contents checklist below. If any of the items is
missing, then contact the dealer from whom the e uipment was purchased.
 ADSL Router
 Power Adapter and Cord
 RJ-11 ADSL Line Cable
 RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
 Quick Start Guide
 Driver & Utility Software CD
Subscriptio for ADSL Service
To use the ADSL Router, you have to subscribe for ADSL service from your broadband service
provider. According to the service type you subscribe, you will get various IP addresses:
Dynamic IP: If you apply for dial-up connection, you will be given an Internet account with
username and password. You will get a dynamic IP by dialing up to your ISP.
Static IP address: If you apply for full-time connectivity, you may get either one static IP address or
a range of IP addresses from your ISP. The number of IP addresses varies according to different
ADSL service provider.

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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter provides you the description for the LED and connector for front and rear view of the
router. Before you use/install this router, please take a look at this information first.
Physical Outlook
Front Panel
The following illustrations show the front panel of the ADSL Router (with USB interface and without
USB interface):
LED Indicators
The ADSL Router is e uipped with five LEDs on the front panel as described in the table below (from
left to right):
LED Color Status Descriptio
U lit Power off. PWR Gree
Solid Power o .
U lit Power off or i itial self-test of the u it is OK.
Bli ki g Whe software dow loadi g or updati g operatio
parameters located i FLASH memory is i progress.
DIAG Gree
Solid I itial self-test failure or programmi g FLASH memory
failure.
U lit Power off or o Ether et carrier is prese t.
Bli ki g Ether et carrier is prese t a d user data is goi g
through Ether et port.
LAN Gree
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U lit Power off or wait for USB co ectio goi g up.
Bli ki g User data is goi g through USB port.
USB Gree
Solid USB connection is OK.
U lit Power off or ADSL li e co ectio is ha dshaki g or
trai i g is i progress.
Bli ki g User data is goi g through ADSL port.
DSL Gree
Solid ADSL li e co ectio is OK.
Note: The USB LED is useful for the model with USB i terface o ly.
Rear Panel
The following figures illustrate the rear panel of your ADSL Router (with USB interface and without
USB interface).
LED Descriptio
DSL RJ-11 co ector
LAN Ether et RJ-45 co ector
USB USB co ector (for the model with USB i terface o ly)
CONSOLE CONSOLE port.
Power switch
18VAC 18VAC Power co ector
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Chapter 2
Installation
Choosi g a place for the ADSL Router
Place the ADSL Router close to ADSL wall outlet and power outlet for the cable to reach it
easily.
Avoid placing the device in places where people may walk on the cables. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight or heat sources.
Place the device on a flat and stable stand.
Co ecti g the ADSL Router
Follow the steps below to connect the related devices.
Please attach one end of the Ethernet
cable with RJ-45 connector to the LAN
port of your ADSL Router.
Connect the other end of the cable to the
Ethernet port of the client PC.
If you want to connect to a hub for used
by many devices, please connect the other
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Connect the supplied power adapter to the
PWR port of your ADSL Router, and
plug the other end to a power outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
USB Driver I stallatio
If the ADSL Router is connected to a PC through USB interface, you will be prompted for the USB
drivers when plugging the USB cable to the PC. Refer to the relevant operating system to install the
USB drivers. Otherwise, you may skip this chapter.
Note: This sectio is for the model with USB i terface o ly. If
your router does ot support USB i terface, please skip this
sectio .
For Windows ME
Run the USB installation program from the CD provided by your router package.
An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please wait for a moment.
When the InstallShield Wizard Complete appears, click Finish.
Plug the USB cable between your router and PC.
Note: If the USB device is ot detected, check the USB cable
betwee the PC a d the device. Also verify that the device is
power o .
The USB driver installation finished. You can use the router now.
For Windows 000
Run the USB installation program from the CD provided by your router package.
An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please wait for a moment.
When the welcome screen appears, click Next for next step.
When the InstallShield Wizard Complete appears, click Finish.
 Plug the USB cable between your router and PC.
Note: If the USB device is ot detected, check the USB cable
betwee the PC a d the device. Also verify that the device is
power o .
The system will detect the USB driver automatically. When the system detects it, a dialog of
Digital Signature Not Found will appear. Click Yes for next step.

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Now, the system will copy the proper files for this router.
When the file copying finished, the dialog above will close. Now the USB driver is installed
properly. You can use the router.
For Windows XP
Run the USB installation program from the CD provided by your router package.
An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please wait for a moment.
When the welcome screen appears, click Next for next step.
When the InstallShield Wizard Complete appears, click Finish.
 Plug the USB cable between your router and PC.
Note: If the USB device is ot detected, check the USB cable
betwee the PC a d the device. Also verify that the device is
power o .
The system will detect the USB driver automatically. When the system detects it, a dialog of
Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. Click Next for next step.
The system is trying to find proper driver for your router and copying the files automatically.
After the file copying is finished, a completing dialog will appear. Click Finish.
You can use the router now.
U i stall the USB Driver
For Windows ME
For uninstall the USB driver, please do the following.
Run the USB installation program from the CD provided by your router package. The
InstallShield Wizard screen will appear.
The system will search all the USB drivers on your computer. Please wait for a minute. Then,
a dialog appears to ask you confirm if you want to remove the USB driver or not. Please click
Ok.
When the Maintenance Complete screen appears, the USB driver is removed successfully.
Please click Finish.
Unplug the USB cable between your router and your PC.
For Windows 000
For uninstall the USB driver, please do the following.
Run the USB installation program from the CD provided by your router package. The
InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Please wait for a moment.
A dialog appears to ask you confirm if you want to remove the USB driver or not. Please
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When the Maintenance Complete screen appears, the USB driver is removed successfully.
Click Finish.
Unplug the USB cable between your router and your PC.
For Windows XP
For uninstall the USB driver, please do the following.
Run the USB installation program from the CD provided by your router package. The
InstallShield Wizard screen will appear. Please wait for a moment.
A dialog appears to ask you confirm if you want to remove the USB driver or not. Please
click Ok.
When the Maintenance Complete screen appears, the USB driver is removed successfully.
Click Finish.
Unplug the USB cable between your router and your PC.

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Chapter 3
Configuration
In order to access the Internet through the router, each host on your network must install/setup
TCP/IP. Please follow the steps below for select a network adapter.
Setti g TCP/IP o Clie t PC
To access the ADSL Router via Ethernet, the host computer must meet the following re uirements:
 With Ethernet network interface.
 Must have TCP/IP installed.
 Set client PC with obtain an IP address automatically or set fix IP address.
 With a web browser installed: Internet Explorer 5.x or later.
The ADSL Router is configured with the default IP address of 19 .168.1.1 and subnet
mask of 55. 55. 55.0. As the DHCP server is Enable by default, The DHCP clients should
be able to access the ADSL Router. Or you could assign an IP address to the host PC first for initial
configuration.
You also can manage the ADSL Router through a web browser-based manager: ADSL RO TER
CONTROL PANEL. The ADSL Router manager uses the HTTP protocol via a web browser to allow
you to set up and manage the device.
To configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to
the network (either connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the
device).
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For Windows 98
1. Click on the Start menu, point to
Settings and click on Control
Panel.
2. ouble-click the Network icon
3. The Network window appears. On the
Configuration tab, check out the list of
installed network components.
Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol,
click A .
Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to
Step 6
4. Highlight Protocol and click A .

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5. On the left side of the windows, highlight
Microsoft and then select TCP/IP on the
right side. Then click OK
6. When returning to Network window,
highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and
click Properties.
7. On IP Address tab:
Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter
the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2
and 254) and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 as
in figure below. On Gateway tab: Add a
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8. When returning to Network window, click
OK
9. Wait for Windows copying files.
10. When prompted with System Settings
Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your
computer.

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For Windows ME
1. Click on the Start menu, point to
Settings and click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. The Network window appears. On the
Configuration tab, check out the list of
installed network components.
Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP
protocol, click Add.
Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol,
go to Step 6.
4. Highlight Protocol and click Add.
5. On the left side of the windows,
highlight Microsoft and then select
TCP/IP on the right side. Then click
OK.
6. While returning to Network window,
highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC
and click Properties.
7. On the IP Address tab, select Specify
an IP address. Enter the IP address:
192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254),
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1. Then
click OK.
8. While returning to the Network
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9. Wait for Windows copying files.
10. When prompted with the System
Settings Change dialog box, click Yes
to restart your computer.
For Windows NT
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. The Network window appears. On the
Protocols tab, check out the list of
installed network components.
Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP
Protocol, click Add.
Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol
installed, go to Step 7.
4. Highlight TCP/IP Protocol and click
OK.