Gigafast PE904-R User manual

GigaFast
HomePlug Broadband Internet Router
PE904-R
User Manual

GigaFast
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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment 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 radio interference in a
commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. 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 are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential
protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic
compatibility.
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Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router......6
Overview..........................................................................6
Features...........................................................................7
Panel ..............................................................................10
Wire Diagram ...............................................................12
Chapter 2: Quick installs ..............................................................13
Overview........................................................................13
Cable internet setup......................................................14
DSL internet setup........................................................19
Part 3 Macintosh Setup................................................21
Part 4 Powerline Setup.................................................23
Chapter 3: Basic Configuration....................................................25
Section 1 – Broadband Router Device Status.............25
Section 2 – Broadband Router Device Info.................26
Section 3 - Administration ...........................................27
Section 4 – WAN (Wide Area Network) .....................31
Section 5 – LAN (Local Area Network) ......................32
Chapter 4 – Advanced Configuration...........................................34
Section 1 – Access Control..........................................34
Section 2 – MAC Filter...............................................36
Section 3 – Service Time.............................................37
Section 4 – URL Blocking ..........................................40
Section 5 – Virtual Server..........................................41
Section 6 – DMZ..........................................................42
Section 7 – Auto 2-Way Application .........................43
Section 8 – Dynamic DNS...........................................45
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Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment..................................46
Appendix B: Technical Information ............................................49
Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .......................50
Appendix D: IP Addressing...........................................................60
What is an IP Addresses?.............................................................60
Dynamic IP Addressing................................................................60
Static IP Addressing.....................................................................60
Checking IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP .....61
Setting IP Address on Windows 98 / SE / ME............................64
Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 / XP.................................68
Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME.....72
Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 2000 / XP..........75
Appendix E: Local Area Network................................................79
Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)........................79
Sharing Drives on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP...............84
Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on Windows 98/SE/ME/ 2000/XP......88
Sharing Printers on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP............91
Network Printer Installation for Windows 98/ SE / ME/ 2000 /XP ......95
Connecting to Internet on Windows 98 / SE / ME...................105
Accessing the Internet using Windows 2000 / XP....................112
Appendix F: Glossary..................................................................119
Appendix G: Warranty Info........................................................122
Appendix H: Contact Information..............................................123
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline
Router
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Gigafast PE 904-
R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router. Despite the fact that no one
enjoys pulling Ethernet cables out of neither the box nor buying
expensive cables. Users can now experience a total network solution
with the Gigafast HomePlug. This product is the perfect option to
connect a group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection
or to an Ethernet based Backbone (ETTH/ETTB: Ethernet to the
Home/Building), while enjoying the usability with the easy to use
HomePlug products. Configurable as a DHCP server, this product is the
only externally recognized server device on your local area network
(LAN). Thus even a non-technical person will easily configure it to
meet other popular applications.
The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router operates
on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 standard, providing up to
14 Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power
lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple
outlets in every room, the Homeplug Broadband Internet Router allows
multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share
internet connection, printers, files, and play games without any
additional wiring.
This product does not only provide a complete solution to share the
Internet bandwidth, it also serves as an Internet Firewall to protect your
LAN data from being accessed by outside intruder/hacker. Since all
incoming data packets can be analyzed or monitored, all unwanted
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packets may be filtered-out and be recorded as an intrusion event.
PE904-R can also be configured to block some internal LAN user’s
access to the Internet for management purpose.
For security, all Gigafast HomePlug devices are equipped with 56-bit
DES encryption. The private home power grid plus encryption makes
HomePlug significantly more secure than competing technologies.
The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best
solution for No-New-Wires home networking. With easy Plug and
Play installation, and the reliability of Gigafast Ethernet’s products, the
Gigafast Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for
high speed networking.
Features
zConnects to 10/100M Broadband (cable or DSL) modem
or Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing.
zMultiple WAN connection type:
Static IP : for lease line or router-router
interconnect.
DHCP client : for most cable modem service.
PPPoE : for Dial-upADSL service,
PPTP client : for some European Dial-up ADSL
or L2-VPN application
zEquipped with a 3-port 10/100M switched Hub for LAN
users.
zDHCPServer/ DNS proxy support (can save an extra
PC/Server in LAN).
All the networked computers in LAN can retrieve TCP/IP
setting (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS)
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automatically from this device.
zSimultaneously act as both DHCP Server on the LAN and
a DHCPClient on the WAN for most easy application.
zConnects multiple LAN PCs to the Internet with only one
dynamic-assigned IP address (NAT mode) or a range of
legal IPaddress (NAT/Routing mode)
zWeb-based configuring
it is configurable through any networked computer’s web
browsers using Internet Explorer or Netscape browser.
zAllow/Deny remote administration through WAN
connection by Web browser.
zFirewall capability to protect LAN PCs from outside
intruder access/attack.
Avoid unwanted packet from WAN (Wide Area Network) and
provide a system event log to record intrusion information.
(Date/Time, Source IP address & Port)
zVirtual Server (Port forwarding) function
Internet servers (WWW, FTP, E-mail …) in LAN could be
virtually exposed to WAN for outside Internet user access.
This is a useful and secure network deployment for Internet
servers.
zDMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host
Administrator can expose a host PC in LAN to the Internet
without any firewall protection mechanism. This option
allows a full two-way communication between the local host
PC and remote Internet node. (ex. bi-directional games,
video/audio conferences …)
zAllows a user to have up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over
standard home power lines
zIt is estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines
zThere is no problem for the HomePlug passing through
circuit breaker
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zUses IEEE802.3 computer interface
zPlug-and-Play installation
zBuilt in internal power supply
zHomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant
z56-bit DES encryption assure data security
zEncryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice
Package Content
zOne PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router
zOne power cable
zOne Warranty card
zOne paper manual OR manual CD
Requirement
•One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection
(Cable/ADSL modem or other router)
•Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (V.4.75 or above)
•Standard home power line wiring
•One or more HomePlug Units connected to your
computer. (For setup Powerline network )
•One PC with a network card and TCP/IP protocol stack
Installed
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Panel
Front
PWR: On – Receive power
Off – Doesn’t receive power
RDY: Blinking fast – Self testing
Blinking every second – Ready to Go
HP: On – Detect other HomePlug devices
Off – Doesn’t detect other HomePlug devices
WAN: On – Detect Ethernet connection ( Modem, Switch,
Computer…)
Off – Doesn’t detect Ethernet connection
Ethernet LED 1-3: Blinking: Ethernet activity
On: Detect Ethernet connection
Off: Doesn’t detect Ethernet connection
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