Modecom MC-420 User manual

MODECOM
user’s manual
wireless router ADSL
MC-420

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1. Introduction 3
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Product Features 4
2. Hardware Installation 6
2.1 System Requirements 6
2.2 Package Contents 6
2.3 Front Panel Indicators and Description 6
2.4 Back Panel 6
2.5 Connect Related Devices 7
3. Connecting Wireless ADSL2+ Router via Ethernet 7
3.1 Setup Wireless ADSL2+ router via Ethernet Cable 7
3.2 Configure TCP/IP 7
4. Configure Wireless ADSL2+ Router via HTML 14
4.1 Login 14
4.2 Navigating the Web Configurator 15
5. Interface Setup 16
5.1 Internet 16
5.1.1 ATM VC & QoS 17
5.1.2 Encapsulation 17
5.2 LAN 20
5.2.1 Router Local IP 20
5.2.2 Explaining RIP Setup 21
5.2.3 DHCP Server 21
5.2.4 DHCP Relay 21
5.2.5 DNS Relay 22
5.3 Wireless 22
5.3.1 Wireless LAN 22
5.3.2 Access Point Settings 23
5.3.3 Multiple SSIDs Settings 23
5.3.4 WDS Settings 23
6 Advanced Setup 24
6.1 Firewall 24
6.2 Routing 24
6.3 NAT 25
6.3.1 What NAT Does 26
6.3.2 How NAT Works 27
Contents
6.3.3 NAT Application 27
6.3.4 NAT Mapping Types 28
6.3.5 DMZ 28
6.3.6 Virtual Server 28
6.3.7 IP Address Mapping 29
6.4 ADSL 29
6.5 QoS 30
6.6 VLAN 30
7. Access Management 31
7.1 ACL 31
7.2 IP Filter 32
7.3 SNMP 34
7.4 UPnP 34
7.5 DDNS 35
8. Maintenance 36
8.1 Administration 36
8.2 Time Zone 37
8.3 Firmware 37
8.4 System Restart 38
8.5 Diagnostic 38
9. Status 38
9.1 Device Info 38
9.2 System Log 40
9.3 Statistics 40
10. Troubleshooting 41
10.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose Problems 41
10.1.1 Power LED 41
10.1.2 LAN LED 41
10.1.3 ADSL LED 42
10.2 Problems with the Web Interface 42
10.3 Problems with the Login Username and Password
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10.4 Problems with LAN Interface 42
10.5 Problems with WAN Interface 43
10.6 Problems with the Internet Access 43

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Copyright©2009 MODECOM S.A. All rights reserved. The MODECOM logo is registered trademark of MODECOM S.A.
Thank you for choosing our wireless ADSL router MC-420.
This broadband wireless ADSL router MC-420 is a all-in-one solution for home and SOHO network.
The built-in modem ADSL allows to reach fast Internet access. In addition, router has 4 port Ethernet switch 10/100
Mbps which allows to connect particular PC computers in local network using wired network.
The device is equipped with an Access Point of wireless network working in 802.11G standard. The built-in access
point of wireless network allows to reach a connection up to 54 Mbps thanks to which using the Internet and working
in the network is exceptionally convenient and efficient.
You can enjoy high-quality multimedia and real time applications such as on-line games, video on demand, VIP and
other broadband services. The device also assures servicing many routing functions thanks to which users can config-
ure their connection according to their demands and expectations.
In order to make using of our product easier, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the manual.
MODECOM takes care about the quality of its products not only by fulfilling, but also by forecasting its clients expec-
tations.
MODECOM products users are used to high quality, advanced technology, reliability and functionality.
We make our exceptional products especially for YOU.
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1.2 Product Features
Application Diagram
Internet
MC-420
High Speed Internet Access
This Wireless ADSL2+ router complies with ADSL / ADSL2 / ADSL2+ standards. It can support downstream rates of up
to 24Mbps and upstream rates of up to 1Mbps. This ADSL2+ router is compliant with the following standards.
• ANSI T1.413 issue 2
• ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt)
• ITU-T G.992.2 (G.lite)
• G.994.1 (G.hs, Multimode)
• ITU-T G.992.3 (ADSL2 G.dmt.bis)
• ITU-T G.992.4 (ADSL2 G.lite.bis)
• ITU-T G.992.5 (ADSL2+; Annex A, I, J, L & M)
• Reach Extended ADSL (RE ADSL)
Quick Setup Wizard
Support Quick Setup Wizard Web GUI to configure this Wireless ADSL2+ router easily and quickly.
Multi-connection protocol support
• Multi Protocol over AAL5 (RFC1483 / 2684)
• Classical IP over ATM (RFC 1577)
• VC and LLC Multiplexing
• PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516)
• PPP over ATM (RFC 2364)
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address used within one network (for
example a private IP address used in a local network) to a different IP address known within another network (for ex-
ample a public IP address used on the Internet).
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play is a standard that uses Internet and Web protocols to enable devices such as PCs, peripher-
als, intelligent appliances, and wireless devices to be plugged into a network and automatically know about each other.
This protocol is used to enable simple and robust connectivity among stand-alone devices and PCs.

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Dynamic DNS Support
With Dynamic DNS support, you can have a static hostname alias for a dynamic IP address, allowing the host to be
more easily accessible from various locations on the Internet. You must register for this service with a Dynamic DNS
client.
DHCP Support
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a
centralized DHCP server. The ADSL router has built-in DHCP server capability enabled by default. It can assign IP ad-
dresses, an IP default gateway and DNS servers to DHCP clients. It can also act as a surrogate DHCP server (DHCP
Relay) where it relays IP address assignment from the actual real DHCP server to the clients.
Device Management
• Web-based GUI Configuration / Management
• Command-line Interpreter (CLI)
• Telnet Remote Management
• Firmware upgrade via FTP / TFTP (Web-based GUI)
• Built-in Diagnostic tool and IP Ping
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Support
It’s an easy way to remote control the router via SNMP.
10/100M Auto-negotiation Fast Ethernet switch
This auto-negotiation feature allows the router to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and adjust appropriately
without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex
mode depending on your Ethernet network.
Multiple PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuits) Support
• Support up to 8PVCs.
• Supports OAM F4/F5 loop-back, AIS and RDI OAM cells.
• ATM Forum UNI 3.1/4.0 PVC
Bridging / Routing support
• Ethernet to ADSL self-learning Transparent Bridging (IEEE 802.1D)
• IP routing-RIPv2 (backward compatible with RIPv1)
• Static IP routing
• Routing (TCP/IP/UDP/ARP/ICMP)
• IP Multicast IGMP v1/v2
Wireless
• IEEE802.11g compliance, backward compatible with 802.11b (at 11Mbps)
• 64/128 bits WEP Encryption
• WPA, WPA-TKIP/PSK
• MAC Address Filtering
Security
• PPP over PAP (Password Authentication Protocol; RFC1334)
• PPP over CHAP (Challenge Authentication Protocol; RFC1994)
• VPN (IPsec, PPTP, L2TP) pass through
• Built-in NAT Firewall
• IP-based Packet filtering
• Password Protected System Management

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1 System Requirements
• Pentium III 266 MHz processor or higher
• 128 MB RAM minimum
• 20 MB of free disk space minimum
• RJ45 Ethernet Port
2.2 Package Contents
• Wireless ADSL2+ Router
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable
• RJ-11 Phone cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
2.3 Front Panel Indicators and Description
Front panel of this Wireless ADSL2+ router has LED indicators to display router’s operating status.
Descriptions of LED status
PWR When an active power adapter is connected with this router, this LED will light up.
WLAN When WLAN card installed properly, this LED will be flashing. When transferring data, the LED will be
steadily.
4 When port 4 connection with PC or Switch / Hub is established, this LED will light up.
3 When port 3 connection with PC or Switch / Hub is established, this LED will light up.
2 When port 2 connection with PC or Switch / Hub is established, this LED will light up.
1 When port 1 connection with PC or Switch / Hub is established, this LED will light up.
ADSL When connection with Internet (ADSL Connected) is established, this LED will light up. When this LED is
flashing: NO ADSL physical connection
2.4 Back Panel
PWR Connect with power adapter
ON/OFF Power switch button
LINE Connect with phone cable
4 Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub or PC
3 Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub or PC
2 Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub or PC
1 Connect with Ethernet Cable to Switch Hub or PC
DEFAULT Reset button

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2.5 Connect Related Devices
1) Connect Router to LINE Plug the provided RJ-11 phone cable into LINE port on the back panel of the router and in-
sert the other end into splitter or wall phone jack.
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 PC’s Ethernet port or switch / 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.
4) Press ON/OFF button to start the router
Warning! Only use the power adapter provided in the package, otherwise it may cause hardware damage.
3. Connecting Wireless ADSL2+ Router via
Ethernet
Your router can be managed from anywhere with the embedded Web configuration using a Web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later
versions with JavaScript enabled should be used. A screen resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels is recommended.
3.1 Setup Wireless ADSL2+ router via Ethernet Cable
If there is an available LAN card present on your PC, you just simply connect ADSL router and PC through the Ethernet
cable. Once you establish Internet connection, you could browse the Web through the Ethernet cable.
3.2 Configure TCP/IP
For Windows 98SE and ME
Step 1: Click Start then Settings and choose Control Panel
Step 2: Double click Network icon.
Step 3: Select Configuration tab, then choose TCP/IP from the list of installed network Components and click Properties
button.
Step 4: You can setup the following configurations in two methods:

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Option1: Get an IP from Router Automatically
Select the IP Address tab.
In this page, click Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
1) Select Gateway tab and click OK
2) Then, select DNS Configuration tab and select Disable DNS then click OK to finish the configuration.

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Option2: Configure IP Manually
1) At IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address, set default IP address for the Router is 192.168.1.1, so use
192.168.1.X (X is a number between 2 to 254) for IP Address field and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask field.
2) Select Gateway tab and add default Router IP Address “192.168.1.1” in the New gateway field and click Add.
Under DNS Configuration tab, select Enable DNS and add DNS values
(192.168.1.1) in DNS Server Search Order field then click Add.

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For Windows 2000
Step 1:
(a) Right-click My Network Places and select Properties in the main window screen
(b) Or, go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections.
Step 2: Right click Local Area Connection (your local network hooked up with ADSL router) and select Properties:
Step 3: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties: