Netopia 3356-ENT User manual

Netopia
®
3346-ENT/3356-ENT ADSL Router
Getting Started Guide
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Copyright
©2003 Netopia, Inc., v.041905
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Copyright 2005, Netopia, Inc. Netopia and the Netopia logo are registered trademarks
belonging to Netopia, Inc., registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Broadband Without
Boundaries is a trademark belonging to Netopia, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Netopia, Inc.
6001 Shellmound Street, 4th Floor
Emeryville, CA 94608
U.S.A.
Part Number
Netopia part number 6161151-00-03

Contents 3
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Chapter 1 — Introduction..........................................................1-5
Overview ....................................................................... 1-5
Features and Capabilities ............................................... 1-5
How to Use this Guide.................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2 — Making the Physical Connections..........................2-1
Find a Location .............................................................. 2-1
What You Need .............................................................. 2-1
Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2-2
POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION .............................. 2-2
Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables ................. 2-3
Netopia 4-port ADSL Router Status Lights ....................... 2-5
Chapter 3 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network .................3-1
Readying Computers on Your Local Network..................... 3-1
Connecting to an Ethernet Network ................................. 3-2
Chapter 4 — Sharing the Connection.........................................4-1
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers............ 4-1
Microsoft Windows......................................................... 4-1
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers ................... 4-2
Macintosh MacOS 8 or higher or Mac OS X...................... 4-3
Chapter 5 — Telnet-Based Management ....................................5-1
Connecting through a Telnet Session............................... 5-2
Configuring Telnet software ................................... 5-2
Navigating through the Telnet Screens............................. 5-3
Chapter 6 — Easy Setup ........................................................... 6-1
Easy Setup Telnet Screens ............................................. 6-1
Accessing the Easy Setup Telnet screens............... 6-1
Quick Easy Setup Connection Path.................................. 6-2
1. ADSL Line Configuration ................................... 6-4
2. Easy Setup Profile ............................................ 6-5
3. IP Easy Setup .................................................. 6-6
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4. Easy Setup Security Configuration ..................... 6-8
Appendix A — Technical Specifications and Safety Information ..A-1
Description.................................................................... A-1
Power requirements ............................................. A-1
Environment ........................................................ A-1
Software and protocols......................................... A-1
Agency approvals........................................................... A-1
Regulatory notices ............................................... A-2
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance .................... A-2
Important Safety Instructions ......................................... A-4
47CFR Part 68 Information............................................. A-5
FCC Requirements ............................................... A-5
FCC Statements................................................... A-5
Electrical Safety Advisory ............................................... A-6

Introduction 1-5
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Overview
The Netopia 4-port ADSL Router (3346-ENT/3356-ENT, DE, EU models) is a full-featured, stand-alone DSL
router for connecting diverse local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia
4-port ADSL Router uses a high performance ADSL line to provide your whole network with a high-speed
connection to the outside world.
This section covers the following topics:
• “Features and Capabilities” on page 1-5
• “How to Use this Guide” on page 1-6
Features and Capabilities
The Netopia 4-port ADSL Router provides the following features:
• ADSL WAN interface supports asymmetric data rates from 32 Kbps to 8 Mbps downstream and 32 Kbps to
800 Kbps upstream over an RJ-11 interface
• ADSL WAN interface supports ADSL Annex A and Annex B
• Interoperable with all major ADSL DSLAM vendors
• LAN interface: four port 10/100BaseTX Ethernet switch with Auto-crossover support, RJ-45
• Support for up to 8 ATM (AAL5) PVCs
• Bridged or routed Ethernet encapsulation, LLC/SNAP and VC Multiplexing (RFC 1483/RFC 2684)
• 1.610 OAM F5 Loopback
• ATM QoS: UBR, CBR
• Point-to-Point Protocol (PAP/CHAP authentication)
• PPP over Ethernet Gateway
• PPP over ATM Gateway: LLC and VC Multiplexing
• PPP over Ethernet pass-through
• Transparent bridging option
• Support for IP routing for Internet connectivity
• Numbered or unnumbered WAN interface
• Support for Ethernet LANs with up to eight Ethernet IP subnets

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• NAT/NAPT, Multi-NAT, and DHCP (client, server, and relay) for security and convenience
• DNS proxy
• IP Multicast Forwarding, IGMP V1, V2
• RIP1 and RIP2, static routes
• IP QoS: TOS bit prioritization
• VPN Pass-through for PPTP and IPSec
• Built-in VPN gateway features offer support for up to 15 PPTP or IPSec VPN tunnels
• IPSec implementation supports DES or 3DES encryption, MD5 or SHA1 encapsulation, and manual or IKE
keying
• Built-in firewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders
• Backup Default Gateway feature with an external router enables high-availability solutions
• Menu-driven or CLI interfaces via Telnet
• Easy Setup with menu-driven interface
• Tiered Access, 2 levels of configuration access
• Configuration Management, up to 3 backup configurations
• TFTP download/upload of new firmware and configuration files
• System diagnostics and logs
• SNMP V1 and V2 (read/write access)
• Management utilities: ICMP ping, traceroute, Telnet client, and Syslog client
• Status lights (LEDs) for easy monitoring and troubleshooting
• Wall-mountable, Bookshelf (Side-stackable), or Desktop-stackable design for efficient space usage
How to Use this Guide
In addition to the documentation contained in the accompanying Firmware User’s Guide , this guide is designed
to get you up and running and connected to your local area network and the Internet. It is intended to be viewed
on-line, using the powerful features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The information display has been deliberately
designed to present the maximum information in the minimum space on your screen. You can keep this
document open while you perform any of the procedures described, and find useful information about the
procedure you are performing.
You can also print out all of the manual, or individual sections, if you prefer to work from hard copy rather than
on-line documentation. The pages are formatted to print on standard 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper. We recommend
that you print on 3-hole punched paper, so that you can put the pages in a binder for future reference.
This guide is organized into chapters describing the Netopia 4-port’s advanced features. You may want to read
each chapter’s introductory section to familiarize yourself with the various features available.
Use the guide’s table of contents and index to locate informational topics.

Making the Physical Connections 2-1
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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 4-port ADSL Router. This section
covers the following topics:
• “Find a Location” on page 2-1
• “What You Need” on page 2-1
• “Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables” on page 2-3
• “Netopia 4-port ADSL Router Status Lights” on page 2-5
Find a Location
When choosing a location for the Netopia ADSL Router, consider:
• Available space and ease of installation
• Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your Netopia
4-port ADSL Router to the LAN
• Available wiring and jacks
• Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)
• Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring
• Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables
• Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networks
For small networks, install the Netopia 4-port near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the
Netopia 4-port in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.
What You Need
Locate all items that you need for the installation.
Included in your router package are:
• The Netopia 4-port ADSL Router
• A power adapter and cord
• One Category 5 Ethernet cable
• One DSL WAN (or Line) cable
• The Netopia CD containing software and documentation

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You will need:
• A Windows–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for configuring the Netopia 4-port
ADSL Router. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and configured. See
“Sharing the Connection” on page 4-1.
• A DSL wall outlet wired for a connection to a telephone carrier who supports Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
Line (ADSL) connections.
Important Safety Instructions
POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION
Connect the power supply cord to the power jack on the Netopia Router. Plug the power supply into an
appropriate electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Depending on the power supply provided with the product, either the direct plug-in power supply
blades, power supply cord plug or the appliance coupler serves as the main power disconnect. It is
important that the direct plug-in power supply, socket-outlet or appliance coupler be located so it is readily
accessible.
CAUTION (North America Only): For use only with a CSA Certified or UL Listed Limited Power Source or
Class 2 power supply, rated 12Vdc, .5A.
CAUTION (Europe Only): For use only with a GS approved Limited Power Source, rated 12Vdc, .5A.
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TELECOMMUNICATION INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electrical shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables
Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables.
Connect your computer, DSL line, and power source as shown.
1. For a direct computer to router Ethernet connection, use the standard Ethernet cable included with your
router.
2. Use the supplied DSL line cable to connect the router to your DSL wall outlet.
3. Connect the supplied power brick to a power outlet and the connector end to the router.
You should now have: the power adapter plugged in; the Ethernet cable connected between the router and your
computer; and the DSL cable connected between the router and the DSL wall outlet.
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Netopia 4-port back panel
.
Port Description
DSL port An RJ-48 jack labeled DSL for your ADSL connection.
Ethernet ports Four RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet jacks. You can use one of these to configure the
Netopia 4-port. You can either connect your computer directly to an Ethernet port using
the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable, or connect both your computer and the Netopia
4-port to an existing LAN environment. The Ethernet ports are auto-sensing, eliminating
the need for a crossover cable.
Power port A DC power adapter cable connection.
Power switch An On/Off rocker switch for power.
DSL port
Ethernet
Power Off / On
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Netopia 4-port ADSL Router Status Lights
The figure below represents the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router status light (LED) panel.
Netopia 4-port ADSL Router status indicator lights
LAN 1
LAN 2
LAN 3
LAN 4
DSL SYNC
Power
Power:
DSL Sync:
Solid green when trained with the DSL line
Blinks green when traffic is sent or received
LAN 1, 2, 3, 4:
over the Ethernet
Solid green when the power is on
Blinks green with no line attached or training,
Solid green when Ethernet link is established

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Connecting to Your Local Area Network 3-1
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This chapter describes how to physically connect the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router to your local area network
(LAN). Before you proceed, make sure the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router is properly configured. You can
customize the router’s configuration for your particular LAN requirements using console-based management
(see “Telnet-Based Management” on page 5-1).
This section covers the following topics:
•“Readying Computers on Your Local Network” on page 3-1
•“Connecting to an Ethernet Network” on page 3-2
Readying Computers on Your Local Network
PC and Macintosh computers must have certain components installed before they can communicate through
the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router. The following illustration shows the minimal requirements for a typical PC or
Macintosh computer.
Application software: This is the software you use to send e-mail, browse the World Wide Web, read
newsgroups, etc. These applications may require some configuration. Examples include the Eudora e-mail client
and the Web browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
TCP/IP stack: This is the software that lets your PC or Macintosh computer communicate using Internet
protocols. TCP/IP stacks must be configured with some of the same information you used to configure the
Netopia 4-port ADSL Router. There are a number of TCP/IP stacks available for PC computers. Windows 95
includes a built-in TCP/IP stack. Macintosh computers use either MacTCP or Open Transport. See “Configuring
TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers” on page 4-1. Macintosh computers use either MacTCP or Open
Transport. See “Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers” on page 4-2.
Ethernet Driver
TCP/IP stack
Application software
Your PC
or Macintosh
computer
To the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router

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Ethernet: Ethernet hardware and software drivers enable your PC or Macintosh computer to communicate on
the LAN.
Once the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh
computers that have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote
IP networks.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network
You can connect a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet network to the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router using any of its
Ethernet ports.
Netopia 4-port ADSL Router back panel
If you add devices connected through a hub or switch, connect the hub or switch to an Ethernet port on the
Netopia 4-port ADSL Router.
The Netopia 4-port ADSL Router in a 10/100Base-T network
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LAN
DSL
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LAN
DSL
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Macintosh
PC
PC
Ethernet
Switch
To connect your 10/100Base-T
network to the Netopia 4-port
ADSL Router through the Ethernet
port, use standard Category 5
Ethernet cables with RJ-45
connectors.
You can attach additional devices
using standard Category 5
Ethernet cables (not provided)
connected to a 10- or 100Base-T
Ethernet hub or switch. The ports
on the router will auto detect 10-
or 100Base-T. Crossover cables
are not required.
PC
PC
PC
Macintosh

Sharing the Connection 4-1
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Once you have set up your physical local area network, you will need to configure the TCP/IP stack on each
client workstation connected to your Netopia 4-port ADSL Router. This chapter describes how to configure
TCP/IP for both Windows-based and Macintosh computers.
This chapter explains the following topics:
•“Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers” on page 4-1
•“Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers” on page 4-2
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers
Configuring TCP/IP on a Windows computer requires the following:
•An Ethernet card (also known as a network adapter)
•The TCP/IP protocol must be “bound” to the adapter or card
Microsoft Windows
Step 1. Navigate to the TCP/IP Properties Control Panel.
a. Some Windows
versions follow a path
like this:
Start menu -> Settings -> Control Panel ->
Network (or Network and Dial-up Connections
-> Local Area Connection -> Properties) ->
TCP/IP [your_network_card] or Internet
Protocol [TCP/IP] -> Properties

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Then go to Step 2.
Step 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Step 3. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically, if available.
Step 4. Remove any previously configured Gateways, if available.
Step 5. OK the settings. Restart if prompted.
NOTE: You can also use these instructions to configure other computers on your network to accept IP
addresses served by the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router.
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers
The following is a quick guide to configuring TCP/IP for MacOS computers. Configuring TCP/IP in a Macintosh
computer requires the following:
•You must have Open Transport installed, standard in MacOS 8 and higher and optional in earlier system
versions.
•You must have built-in Ethernet or a third-party Ethernet card and its associated drivers installed in your
Macintosh.
b. Some Windows
versions follow a path
like this:
Start menu -> Control Panel -> Network
and Internet Connections -> Network
Connections -> Local Area Connection ->
Properties -> Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]
-> Properties

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Macintosh MacOS 8 or higher or Mac OS X
Step 1. Access the TCP/IP Control Panel or Network Preference Pane.
Then go to Step 2.
Step 2. Select Built-in Ethernet
Step 3. Select Configure Using DHCP
Step 4. Close and Save, if prompted.
NOTE: You can use these instructions to configure other computers on your network to accept IP addresses
served by the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router.
a. MacOS follows a
path like this:
Apple Menu -> Control Panels ->
TCP/IP Control Panel
b. Mac OS X follows a
path like this:
Apple Menu -> System
Preferences -> Network

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Telnet-Based Management 5-1
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Telnet-based management is a menu-driven interface for the capabilities built into the Netopia 4-port ADSL
Router. Telnet-based management provides access to a wide variety of features that the router supports. You
can customize these features for your individual setup. This chapter describes how to access the Telnet-based
management screens.
This section covers the following topics:
•“Connecting through a Telnet Session” on page 5-2
•“Navigating through the Telnet Screens” on page 5-3
Telnet-based management screens contain seven entry points to the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router configuration
and monitoring features. The entry points are displayed in the Main Menu shown below:
•The Easy Setup menus display and permit changing the values contained in the default connection profile.
You can use Easy Setup to initially configure the router directly through a Telnet session.
Easy Setup menus contain up to five descendant screens for viewing or altering these values. The number
of screens depends on whether you have optional features installed.
This manual describes the Easy Setup menus to get you up and running quickly. For more advanced
features offered in the menus listed below, see the Firmware User’s Guide.
•The WAN Configuration menu displays and permits changing your connection profile(s) and default profile,
creating or deleting additional connection profiles, and configuring or reconfiguring the manner in which you
may be using the router to connect to more than one service provider or remote site.
Netopia 4-port
Easy Setup...
WAN Configuration...
System Configuration...
Utilities & Diagnostics...
Statistics & Logs...
Quick Menus...
Quick View...
Return/Enter goes to Easy Setup -- minimal configuration.
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•The System Configuration menus display and permit changing:
•IP Setup
•Filter Sets
•IP Address Serving
•Network Address Translation (NAT)
•Date and Time
•SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
•Security
•Upgrade Feature Set
•Change Device to a Bridge
•Logging
•The Utilities & Diagnostics menus provide a selection of seven tools for monitoring and diagnosing the
router's behavior, as well as for updating the firmware and rebooting the system.
•The Statistics & Logs menus display nine sets of tables and device logs that show information about your
router, your network, and their history.
•The Quick Menus screen is a shortcut entry point to 22 of the most commonly used configuration menus
that are accessed through the other menu entry points.
•The Quick View menu displays at a glance current real-time operating information about your router.
Connecting through a Telnet Session
Features of the Netopia 4-port ADSL Router can be configured through the Telnet screens.
Before you can access the Telnet screens, you must have:
•A network connection locally to the router or IP access to the router.
•Telnet software installed on the computer you will use to configure the router
Configuring Telnet software
If you are configuring your router using a Telnet session, your computer must be running a Telnet software
program.