Nilox 16NX071900001 User manual

User Guide
16NX071900001
Cable/DSL Router
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16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router User Guide
Declaration of conformity to type
I hereby declare that the product 16NX071900001 is in compliance to all relevant essential
requirements of the directive 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC The following standards suites
published in the “Official Journal” of the European communities, have been used to
demonstrate the conformity of the product:
EMV: EN55022:2006 A1, A2
EN55024 A1, A2
Low voltage directive SFT: EN60950-1:2006
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16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router User Guide
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your package:
¾One 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router
¾One AC power Adapter for 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router, including:
•This Guide
•Other Helpful Information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are
damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Product Overview ............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Main Features..................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Conventions........................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................ 3
2.1 Panel Layout....................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 The Front Panel........................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 The Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 3
2.2 System Requirements......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements .............................................................. 4
2.4 Connecting the Router ........................................................................................ 4
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide............................................................................ 6
3.1 Configure PC ...................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Login ................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router ........................................................................... 12
4.1 Status................................................................................................................ 12
4.2 Quick Setup ...................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Network............................................................................................................. 13
4.3.1 LAN............................................................................................................ 13
4.3.2 WAN .......................................................................................................... 14
4.3.3 MAC Clone ................................................................................................ 24
4.4 DHCP................................................................................................................ 24
4.4.1 DHCP Settings........................................................................................... 25
4.4.2 DHCP Clients List ...................................................................................... 26
4.4.3 Address Reservation ................................................................................. 26
4.5 Forwarding........................................................................................................ 27
4.5.1 Virtual Servers ........................................................................................... 28
4.5.2 Port Triggering ........................................................................................... 29
4.5.3 DMZ........................................................................................................... 31
4.5.4 UPnP ......................................................................................................... 32
4.6 Security............................................................................................................. 33
4.6.1 Firewall ...................................................................................................... 33
4.6.2 IP Address Filtering.................................................................................... 34
4.6.3 Domain Filtering......................................................................................... 36
4.6.4 MAC Address Filtering ............................................................................... 38
4.6.5 Advanced Security..................................................................................... 40
4.7 Static Routing.................................................................................................... 41
4.8 IP & MAC Binding ............................................................................................. 42

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4.8.1 Binding Setting .......................................................................................... 43
4.8.2 ARP List..................................................................................................... 44
4.9 DDNS................................................................................................................ 45
4.9.1 Dyndns DDNS ........................................................................................... 45
4.9.2 PeanutHull DDNS ...................................................................................... 46
4.9.3 Comexe DDNS .......................................................................................... 46
4.10 System Tools .................................................................................................... 47
4.10.1 Time........................................................................................................... 48
4.10.2 Firmware.................................................................................................... 49
4.10.3 Factory Defaults......................................................................................... 50
4.10.4 Backup and Restore .................................................................................. 50
4.10.5 Reboot ....................................................................................................... 51
4.10.6 Password................................................................................................... 52
4.10.7 Syslog........................................................................................................ 53
4.10.8 Remote Management ................................................................................ 53
4.10.9 Statistics .................................................................................................... 54
Appendix A: Specifications.......................................................................................... 56
Appendix B: FAQ........................................................................................................... 57
Appendix C: Glossary................................................................................................... 61

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router. This router provides
dedicated solutions for Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks. With your network
all connected, your local network can share Internet access, files and fun for multiple
PCs through one ISP account.
The 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router integrates a 4-port switch, firewall, and
NAT-router. It provides flexible access control so that parents or network administrators
can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has built-in NAT and DHCP
server supporting static IP address distributing. It supports Virtual Server and DMZ host
for Port Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that network
administrators can manage and monitor the network on real time. It also supports VPN
pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.
The 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported
and friendly help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly
and share Internet access, files and fun comfortably.
Before installing the router, please look through this guide to get to know about the
router’s functions.
1.2 Main Features
¾Built in 4-port 10/100Mbps switch
¾Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a Cable modem or DSL modem
¾Shares data and Internet access for the network, connecting Internet through
PPPoE on demand and disconnecting when idle
¾Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing
¾Supports Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ host
¾Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC
address filtering
¾Supports connecting/disconnecting Internet at a specified time of day
¾Supports access control, allowing parents and network administrators to establish
restricted access policies based on the time of day for children or staff
¾Supports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP
¾Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-through
¾Supports Traffic Statistics
¾Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter
¾Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports
¾Supports firmware upgrade

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¾Supports Remote and Web management
1.3 Conventions
The Router or 16NX071900001 mentioned in this User guide stands for
16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which
may differ from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Panel Layout
2.1.1 The Front Panel
Figure 2-1
The LED indicators displayed on the front panel, the status of these LED indicators
represent the device’s working circs. For details, please refer to LED Explanation.
LED Explanation:
Name Action Description
Not lit The router is power up
PWR
Lit The router is not power
Not lit
Lit up
The router works abnormality
SYS
Flashing The router works properly
Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
Lit up There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity
4/3/2/1
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Not lit There is no device linked to the corresponding port
WAN
Lit up There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no
activity
Flashing There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
2.1.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 2-2

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The rear panel contains the following features.
¾POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
)Note:
Please use the power adapter supplied with the 16NX071900001 Cable/DSL Router, if
you use a different adapter, it may cause damage to the Router.
¾RESET: Use the button to reset the router's factory defaults. There are two ways to
reset the router's factory defaults:
•Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page
in the router's Web-based Utility.
•Use the Factory Default Reset button: Press the Reset button for five seconds
and then wait for the router to reboot.
)Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾WAN: One RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet
¾1/2/3/4: Four LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
2.2 System Requirements
¾Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It’s not necessary if you
connect the router to Ethernet)
¾Each PC on the LAN needs an Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾An operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol
¾Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator
6.0 or later
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements
¾Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on
all sides of the router
¾Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do
not create a tripping hazard
2.4 Connecting the Router
Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP for

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help. After that, please install the router according to the following steps. Don't forget to
pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
Step 1: Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually near the
center of the area in which your PC will be wirelessly connected. The place had
better accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.
Step 2: Connect the PC(s) and Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router,
shown in Figure 2-3.
Step 3: Connect the DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure
2-3.
Step 4: Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the
other end into an electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.
Figure 2-3

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
After connecting the 16NX071900001 router to your network, you should configure it.
This chapter describes how to configure the PC and the Router to access the Internet
immediately after it has been successfully configured (take Windows XP for example).
3.1 Configure PC
Step 1: Click the Start menu on your desktop, right click My Network Places, and then
select Properties (shown in Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1
Step 2: In the next screen, right click Local Area Connection (LAN), and then select
Properties.
Figure 3-2

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Step 3: In the next screen, select General tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and
then click the Properties button.
Figure 3-3
Step 4: Configure the IP address as shown in Figure 3-4. After that, click OK.
Figure 3-4

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)Note:
You can configure the PC to get an IP address automatically, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” in the screen above.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network
connection. Please click the Start menu on your desktop, select run tab, type cmd in the
field, and then type ping 192.168.1.1 on the next screen, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the screen below, the connection between your PC
and the Router has been established.
Figure 3-5
If the result displayed is similar to the screen shown below, it means that your PC has not
connected to the Router.
Figure 3-6
You can check it follow the steps below:
)Note:
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
The LEDs of LAN port which you link to the device and the LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.
Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1.

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3.2 Login
Once your host PC is properly configured, please proceed as follows to use the
Web-based Utility: Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Router
in the URL field: 192.168.1.1.
After that, you will see the screen shown below, enter the default User Name admin and
the default Password admin, and then click OK to access to the Quick Setup screen.
You can follow the steps below to complete the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-7
)Note:
If the above screen (Figure 3-7) does not prompt, it means that your web-browser may be
set to a proxy. Choose Tools menu→Internet Options→Connections→LAN Settings,
in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
Step 1: Select the Quick Setup tab on the left of the main menu and the “Quick Setup”
screen will appear. Click the Next button.
Figure 3-8
Step 2: Select the connection type to connect to the ISP and then click the Next button.

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Figure 3-9
)Note:
The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one
compatible with your ISP, if you are given another way that is not listed here, refer to
Network→WAN for detailed list.
Step 3: If you choose PPPoE, you will see the screen as shown in Figure 3-10, enter
the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case
sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
Figure 3-10
Step 4: If you choose Dynamic IP in Figure 3-9, the router will automatically receive the
IP parameters from your ISP without needing to enter any parameters.
Step 5: If you Choose Static IP, you should enter the detailed IP information in Figure
3-11. Click the Next button

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Figure 3-11
Step 6: After that, you will see the next screen. Click Finish to complete the quick
installation.
Figure 3-12

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Chapter 4. Configuring the Router
This User Guide recommends using the “Quick Installation Guide” for first-time
installation. For advanced users, if you want to know more about this device and make
use of its functions adequately, you need to read this chapter and configure advanced
settings though the Web-based Utility.
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are main
menus on the left of the Web-based Utility. Submenus will be available after you click one
of the main menus. On the center of the web-based Utility, you can configure the function.
Besides this, you can refer to the help on the right of the Web-based Utility. To apply any
settings you have altered on the page, please click the Save button.
4.1 Status
Choose “Status” menu, you can view the router's current status and configuration as
shown in Figure 4-1. All information is read-only.
Figure 4-1
¾LAN -This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including

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the “MAC address”, “IP address” and “Subnet Mask”.
¾WAN -This field displays the parameters applied to the WAN port of the router,
including “MAC address”, “IP address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway” and so
on.
)Note:
If PPPoE/L2TP/PPTP is chosen as the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will
be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You can also cut the connection by
clicking the button. If you have not connected to the Internet, a Connect button will be
shown, you can then establish the connection by clicking the button.
¾Traffic Statistics: This field displays the router's traffic statistics.
¾System Up Time: This field displays the time of the router running from the time it is
powered on or is reset.
4.2 Quick Setup
Please refer to Chapter 3"Quick Installation Guide."
4.3 Network
Choose menu “Network”, you can see the submenus under the Network menu: LAN,
WAN and MAC Clone.
Figure 4-2
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The
detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.3.1 LAN
Choose menu “Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the
screen below.
Figure 4-3
¾MAC Address -This field displays the physical address of the LAN. The value

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can't be changed.
¾IP Address - Enter the IP address for the LAN of the Router, the formal is in
dotted-decimal notation (the factory default value is 192.168.1.1).
¾Subnet Mask -Enter the subnet mask for the LAN of the Router, this address code
determines the size of the network. Normally use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
)Note:
1) If you change the IP address of the LAN, you must use the new IP address to login to
the router.
2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool in
the DHCP server will not take effect, until they are re-configured. Besides this, the
Virtual Server and DMZ Host may change accordingly at the same time, you’d better
re-configure it as well.
4.3.2 WAN
Choose menu “Network→WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on
the screen below.
The Router provides eight connection types for WAN to connect to the Internet, they are
“Dynamic IP”, “Static IP”, “PPPoE”, “802.1X + Dynamic IP”, “802.1X + Static IP”, “L2TP”,
“PPTP”. (The default type is “Dynamic IP”). For configuring the WAN, you should select
the connection type firstly according your needs.
1. Dynamic IP
If you aren’t given any login parameters and IP information, please select Dynamic IP
(shown in Figure 4-4), then the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP.
Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release
button to release the IP parameters.

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Figure 4-4
¾Host Name -Enter the host name.
¾MTU Size -The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this is
rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your
ISP connection.
¾Primary DNS & Secondary DNS -If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses,
select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses
into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from
ISP.
)Note:
If you get ‘Address not found' errors when you go to a Web site, it is likely that your DNS
servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get correct DNS server.
¾Get IP with Unicast DHCP: A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the
broadcast applications. If you cannot get the IP address normally, you can choose
this option. (You don’t need select this option generally).
2. Static IP
If you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP (shown in Figure 4-5), and
then fixed IP parameters specified by your ISP.