Option Audio GlobeSurfer 3G User manual

GlobeSurfer 3G
version 3.15.4 R2H
Reference Manual

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Contents
Table of Contents ii
1 Introduction to GlobeSurfer 3G 1
1.1 AboutThisManual.......................... 2
1.2 BasicSetup............................... 3
1.3 Step 1 - Setting up LAN and WAN Connections . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 LANConnection ....................... 3
1.3.2 WANConnection....................... 4
1.4 Step 2 - PC Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.1 WindowsXP ......................... 5
1.4.2 Windows 2000/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Step 3 - GlobeSurfer 3G Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.1 UMTSSetup.......................... 7
1.5.2 WirelessSetup......................... 8
1.5.2.1 Encryption ..................... 8
1.5.3 FirewallSetup......................... 9
1.6 Additional Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.7 Adding Computers to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 GlobeSurfer 3G Management Console 11
2.1 Accessing the GlobeSurfer 3G Management Console . . . . . . . 11
2.2 LeftSidebar .............................. 12
2.3 UMTS Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 GettingHelp.............................. 14
2.5 ManagingTables ........................... 14
3 SMS Manager 15
3.1 ReadinganSMS............................ 15
3.2 CreatinganSMS............................ 16
3.2.1 Sentfolder........................... 17
3.3 ArchivinganSMS........................... 17
3.4 SMSTemplates ............................ 17
3.5 SMSSettings.............................. 18
4 Network Connections 19
4.1 WAN UMTS Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.1 General Network Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1.2 UMTS ............................. 22
4.1.3 PPP Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1.4 Internet Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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4.1.5 DNSServer .......................... 24
4.1.6 Routing ............................ 25
4.1.7 Additional Network Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2 LAN Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.1 General Network Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2.2 Internet Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.3 DNSServer .......................... 29
4.2.4 DHCP ............................. 29
4.2.5 Routing ............................ 31
4.2.6 Additional Network Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 LAN Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.1 Configuring Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.1.1 Configuring your GlobeSurfer 3G Wireless Con-
nection ....................... 33
4.3.1.2 Configuring Your Wireless Windows XP Client 34
4.3.2 Securing Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3.2.1 Securing Your Wireless Network with WPA . . 39
4.3.2.2 Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client to
the Secured Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.3.3 Advanced Wireless Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.3.3.1 General Network Connection Parameters . . . 47
4.3.3.2 Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.3.3.3 MAC filtering settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.3.3.4 Advanced Wireless Options . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.3.3.5 Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3.3.6 Internet Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3.3.7 Additional Network Connection Settings . . . . 51
4.4 LAN Bridge Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4.1 General Network Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4.2 Internet Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.3 BridgeSettings ........................ 54
4.4.4 DNSServer .......................... 54
4.4.5 DHCP ............................. 55
4.4.6 Routing ............................ 57
4.4.7 Additional Network Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . 57
4.5 VPNPPTP............................... 59
4.5.1 Creating a PPTP Client Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.5.2 Creating a PPTP Server Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.5.3 Configuring a PPTP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.5.3.1 General ....................... 64
4.5.3.2 PPP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.5.3.3 PPP Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.5.3.4 PPP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.5.3.5 Internet Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.5.3.6 DNSServer..................... 67
4.5.3.7 Routing....................... 68
4.5.3.8 Internet Connection Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.6 VPNL2TP ............................... 70
4.6.1 Creating an L2TP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.6.2 Configuring an L2TP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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4.6.2.1 General ....................... 72
4.6.2.2 PPP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.6.2.3 PPP Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.6.2.4 PPP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.6.2.5 PPP Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.6.2.6 Internet Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.6.2.7 DNSServer..................... 76
4.6.2.8 Routing....................... 77
4.6.2.9 Internet Connection Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . 78
4.7 VPNIPsec ............................... 79
4.7.1 IPsec Network-to-Host Scenario Connection . . . . . . . 79
4.7.1.1 Configuring IPsec on GlobeSurfer 3G . . . . . . 79
4.7.1.2 Configuring IPsec on the Windows Host . . . . 82
4.7.2 IPsec Network-to-Network Scenario Connection . . . . . 95
4.7.2.1 Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.7.2.1.1 LAN Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . 95
4.7.2.2 Network-to-Network with Pre-shared Secrets . 97
5 Security 102
5.1 General Security Level Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5.2 AccessControl............................. 107
5.3 Local Servers (Port Forwarding) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
5.4 DMZHost ............................... 113
5.5 PortTriggering ............................ 114
5.6 Remote Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
5.7 IP-Hostname Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
5.8 AdvancedFiltering .......................... 122
5.8.1 Adding an Advanced Filtering Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
5.9 SecurityLog .............................. 126
5.9.1 Security Log Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
5.10 User-defined Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
5.11 Applying Corporate-Grade Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
6 Advanced 136
6.1 SystemSettings ............................ 139
6.1.1 System............................. 139
6.1.2 GlobeSurfer 3G Management Console Settings . . . . . . 139
6.1.3 Management Application Ports Settings . . . . . . . . . . 139
6.1.4 System Logging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
6.1.5 Security Logging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
6.1.6 Outgoing Mail Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
6.1.7 HTTP interception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
6.2 DNSServer .............................. 141
6.2.1 Viewing and Modifying the DNS Table . . . . . . . . . . 141
6.3 DynamicDNS............................. 143
6.3.1 Using Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
6.4 NetworkMap ............................. 144
6.5 DHCP.................................. 146
6.5.1 DHCP Server Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
6.5.2 DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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6.5.3 DHCP Server Relay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
6.5.4 DHCP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
6.6 NetworkObjects ........................... 151
6.7 Routing................................. 153
6.7.1 Managing Routing Table Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
6.7.2 Multicasting.......................... 154
6.8 ManagingUsers............................ 155
6.9 Certificates............................... 157
6.9.1 Digital Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
6.9.2 X.509 Certificate Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
6.9.3 Obtaining an X.509 Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
6.9.4 Registering a CA’s Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
6.10DateandTime............................. 163
6.11SchedulerRules............................ 164
6.12FirmwareUpgrade .......................... 166
6.12.1 Upgrading From a Local Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
6.13 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
6.13.1 Managing Remote Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
6.13.2 Advanced PPTP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
6.13.3 Advanced PPTP Client Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
6.14IPSecurity(IPsec)........................... 172
6.14.1 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
6.14.2 Basic IPsec Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
6.14.2.1 Key Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
6.14.2.2 Log Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
6.14.3 Advanced IPsec Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
6.15 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
6.16 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) . . . . . . . . . 178
6.16.1 Configuring GlobeSurfer 3G’s SNMP Agent . . . . . . . 178
6.17Diagnostics............................... 179
6.17.1 Diagnosing Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
6.18 Advanced Remote Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
6.19SIMSetup ............................... 182
6.20UnlockDevice............................. 183
6.21 Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
6.22Restart ................................. 185
6.23 Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
7 System Monitoring 187
7.1 Monitoring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
7.2 TrafficStatistics ............................ 189
7.3 SystemLog............................... 190
7.4 SystemUpTime............................ 191
A Glossary 192
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List of Acronyms
3G Third Generation (mobile network)
ALG Application-Level Gateway
API Application Programming Interface
APN Access Point Name
CA Certificate Authority
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DMZ Demilitarized Zone
DNS Domain Name System
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
FTP File Transfer Protocol
HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol
IAD Integrated Access Device
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
IGMP Internet Group Multicast Protocol
IP Internet Protocol
IPsec IP Security
LAN Local Area Network
MAC Media Access Control
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit
NAPT Network Address Port Translation
OAM Operations and Maintenance
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
POP3 Post Office Protocol 3
PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
PUK Pin Unlocking Key
RG Residential Gateway
RIP Routing Information Protocol
SMS Short Message Service
SMSC Short Message Service Center
SIM Security Identity Module
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SPI Stateful Packet Inspection
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UMTS Universal Mobile Telephony System
UPnP Universal Plug and Play
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URL Universal Resource Locator
VPN Virtual Private Network
WAN Wide Area Network
WEP Wireless Encryption Protocol
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
WPA Wireless Protected Access
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1
Introduction to GlobeSurfer 3G
Welcome to the third generation wireless network. By combining a wireless
router following the 802.11 b/g WLAN standard with a 3G UMTS Gateway
the GlobeSurfer 3G presents a new style of wireless freedom.
The GlobeSurfer 3G is a 802.11b/g wireless router and Internet gateway that
provides Internet access for homes and small offices over the 3G UMTS net-
work. By connecting laptops and stationary computers with either WLAN or
Ethernet to the GlobeSurfer 3G you will get Internet access with a speed similar
to a fixed DSL connection. And while sharing the wireless Internet connection
you will also be able to share the resources of the local computers connected to
the GlobeSurfer 3G.
GlobeSurfer 3G is easy to install and use. Yet it provides advanced network-
ing functions and security functions that can be configured with a web-based
management interface. Its small attractive design and powerful built-in func-
tionality makes your Internet surfing easy and secure in any location with 3G
access and a power outlet.
Some of the attractive features of the GlobeSurfer 3G:
• WAN - UMTS uplink and downlink
• Small attractive design with informative display
• Sends and receives SMS
• WLAN according to 802.11 b/g for maximum compatibility
• Ethernet connection for stationary computers
• Built-in firewall to protect against hacker attacks
• Wireless LAN Security: WEP, WPA, 802.1x
• VPN (Virtual Private Network): IPsec, PPTP, L2TP
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Figure 1.1: The GlobeSurfer 3G
• Web-based management console makes configuration intuitive
• System statistics and monitoring for the advanced users
• Remote upgrade to stay in touch with the future
1.1 About This Manual
This manual describes configuration and operation of the GlobeSurfer 3G. It
is intended as a complement to the GlobeSurfer 3G User Guide to provide ref-
erence information for the advanced user of the GlobeSurfer 3G. It is assumed
that the hardware installation of the GlobeSurfer 3G has been done when the
Reference Manual is read.
This version of the manual is valid for GlobeSurfer 3G version 3.15.4 R2H.
Other product versions with customer specific functions not described in this
manual, may be available.
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Figure 1.2: Hardware Configuration
1.2 Basic Setup
Connecting your computer or local network to the GlobeSurfer 3G is a simple
procedure, varying slightly depending on your operating system. The setup is
designed to seamlessly integrate GlobeSurfer 3G with your computer or local
network.
The Windows default network settings will in most cases make the setup pro-
cedure described below unnecessary. For example, the default DHCP setting
in Windows is client, requiring no further modification.
However, it is advised to follow the setup procedure described below to verify
that all communication parameters are valid and that the physical cable con-
nections are correct.
The basic setup procedure consists of three consecutive configuration steps
(Please refer to figure 1.2):
1. Setting up LAN and WAN connections [1.3]
2. PC network configuration [1.4]
3. GlobeSurfer 3G Quick Setup [1.5]
1.3 Step 1 - Setting up LAN and WAN Connections
1.3.1 LAN Connection
Your computer can connect to the GlobeSurfer 3G either with a fixed cable
connection or with a wireless connection.
If you want to use a fixed connection, connect a standard Ethernet RJ-45 cable
(Category 5) between the LAN socket on the GlobeSurfer 3G and the corre-
sponding Ethernet LAN port of your PC network card. Consult the GlobeSurfer
3G User Guide for more information about the LAN port.
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If you want to use a wireless connection, according to the 802.11 b/g WLAN
standard, follow the instructions from the supplier of your WLAN adapter
card, or your PC if the WLAN adapter is built into the PC.
1.3.2 WAN Connection
Setting up the WAN connection requires that a SIM card is inserted correctly
into the SIM slot of the GlobeSurfer 3G. See the User Guide for instructions on
how to insert the SIM card. With the SIM card in place you configure the WAN
connection through the Quick Setup of the GlobeSurfer 3G (see section 1.5. The
first time you login to the GlobeSurfer 3G you will have to enter a PIN code.
The PIN code is received from your ISP, but normally provided separately from
the SIM card for security reasons.
1.4 Step 2 - PC Network Configuration
The GlobeSurfer 3G provides a DHCP server, which means that each computer
connected to the LAN can obtain its network addresses – IP address and DNS
server IP addresses – automatically from the GlobeSurfer 3G. This is the de-
fault setting in Windows and valid in most cases. Alternatively, each network
interface on the LAN PCs can be configured with a statically defined IP ad-
dress and DNS address. If this is the case you must receive valid addresses
from your network operator and configure your PC and the GlobeSurfer 3G
accordingly. Then refer to section 4.2.
Figure 1.3 displays the TCP/IP Properties dialog box as it appears in Windows
XP. These properties are available on all operating systems but are accessed
slightly differently on each operating system.
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Figure 1.3: IP and DNS Configuration
1.4.1 Windows XP
1. Access Network Connections from the Control Panel.
2. Right-click on the Ethernet connection icon, and select Properties.
3. Under the General tab, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component,
and click the Properties button.
4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties window will be displayed (see
figure 1.3).
(a) Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
(b) Select the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button.
(c) Click OK to save the settings.
1.4.2 Windows 2000/98/Me
1. Access Network and Dialing Connections from the Control Panel.
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2. Right-click on the Ethernet connection icon, and select Properties to dis-
play the connection’s properties.
3. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component, and click the Properties
button.
4. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties will be displayed.
(a) Select the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
(b) Select the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button.
1.5 Step 3 - GlobeSurfer 3G Quick Setup
The GlobeSurfer 3G management console allows you to control various GlobeSurfer
3G system parameters. The interface is accessed through a web browser:
1. Start a web browser on your PC.
2. Enter the address 192.168.1.1 to display the GlobeSurfer 3G management
console. When first logging on to the management console, the welcome
screen will appear (see figure 1.4), enabling you to place a shortcut to this
screen in your Favorites folder. Click OK to continue. The Login Setup
screen will appear (see figure 2.1).
Figure 1.4: Welcome to GlobeSurfer 3G
3. To configure your login settings, enter a user name and password. To
verify correctness retype the password, and click OK to login to the man-
agement console. For security reasons it is strongly recommended that
you change the default user name and specify a password. However,
make sure you remember your new user name and password, since this
is the only way you will be able to login to the GlobeSurfer 3G from now
on.
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Figure 1.5: Login Settings
4. Quick setup helps you to quickly set the most important settings of your
GlobeSurfer 3G. The Quick setup page is launched automatically when
you log on to GlobeSurfer 3G for the first time (see figure 1.6). Alterna-
tively, click the Quick setup icon on the left sidebar. The following sections
describe the various configuration parameters of Quick setup. Once you
have filled the Quick setup sections as described below, click the OK but-
ton to configure your GlobeSurfer 3G.
Figure 1.6: Quick Setup
1.5.1 UMTS Setup
Check or change the following settings on the Quick setup screen to configure
the UMTS connection:
•Access point name: Enter the access point name as provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP), or accept the name already set.
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•Connect automatically: To automatically set up a UMTS connection when
data is about to be sent or received, select Automatically. If Manually is se-
lected, you must press the Connect button on the GlobeSurfer 3G each
time a connection is required.
•Inactivity timeout: There is normally no need to change the default value
of 10 minutes. Set it to zero (0) if you don’t want the UMTS connection to
disconnect automatically at all. The maximum value is 1440 minutes (24
h). The inactivity timeout is not affected by incoming traffic.
1.5.2 Wireless Setup
The following settings are the most important to set up for the local Wireless
LAN:
•SSID: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of the specific wire-
less network. Enter a name that you want to use as an identifier of your
specific local wireless network (maximum 32 characters).
•SSID broadcast: When this checkbox is set to Enabled the GlobeSurfer 3G
will broadcast the SSID on your wireless network. This will allow unau-
thorized devices from detecting your SSID and attempting to connect
to your network. De-select the checkbox to disable broadcasting of the
SSID. Disabling SSID broadcast will hide the name of the network from
other wireless devices. This provides a very basic form of security. Other
devices will still be able to connect, provided that they are supplied with
the SSID. A recommendation is to install your wireless network with this
feature enabled and then disable it once you have set up the GlobeSurfer
3G and any wireless clients.
•Encryption: With No encryption selected, anyone with a Wireless PC can
eavesdrop on your network. No encryption should only be used during
installation of your network to simplify the setup procedure. Select WEP
encryption or WPA encryption once your local wireless network has been
set up. See below for instructions on how to set the encryption type.
1.5.2.1 Encryption
The GlobeSurfer 3G supports two types of encryption:
•WEP: Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a 64 bit or 128 bit encryption
method with user configurable fixed keys. However, only 40/104 bits are
effectively used.
•WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a 256 bit encryption method with
keys that change over time.
Note: WPA provides a higher level of security, provided by its longer key and
dynamic changes made to the key over time. Use WPA with any clients that
support it. If you enable encryption on the GlobeSurfer 3G, you must configure
your wireless PCs to use exactly the same encryption type and keys, otherwise
the devices will not understand each other. The encryption secures the wire-
less communication between GlobeSurfer 3G and its wireless clients. Enabling
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encryption has no security effect on data transmitted through wired (Ethernet)
connections.
• Configuring WEP:
There are two levels of WEP encryption available, 64 bit and 128 bit. Se-
lect the desired level. Enter the pre-shared key in either hexadecimal
(0-9, A-F) format, 10 or 26 characters, or plain text (ASCII) format, 5 or 13
characters.
• Configuring WPA:
With WPA there is only one level of encryption available. Enter the pre-
shared key, either as a 256 bit series of hexadecimal digits (64 characters)
or as a plain text (ASCII) pass-phrase (at least 8 characters).
Note: A plain text string is much easier to remember than hex keys, but it may
be easier to crack. Also note that the ASCII-text format may not be supported
by all wireless devices, since different manufacturers have developed different
ways of converting plain text. If you are experiencing difficulty, the hex key
format is supported by most vendors.
1.5.3 Firewall Setup
The GlobeSurfer 3G firewall has three pre-defined levels of security. As default
the typical security is set, which blocks all traffic that has been initiated by an
external (Internet) source, and allows all traffic that has been initiated from
your local network.
Note: It is the origin of the request, not subsequent responses to this request, that
determines whether the incoming or outgoing traffic is allowed or blocked.
To learn more about how to configure your firewall security parameters, please
refer to Section 5. If you wish to apply corporate-grade security to your net-
work refer to Section 5.11.
1.6 Additional Network Configuration
GlobeSurfer 3G does not require further configuration in order to start work-
ing. After the setup described in this chapter, you can immediately start using
the GlobeSurfer 3G to:
• Build a local network by connecting additional PCs and network devices
to the GlobeSurfer 3G.
• Share the Internet connection among multiple users and between all of
the computers connected to your local network.
• Share resources like file servers, printers, etc. between computers in the
local network.
• Control network parameters to, for example, set up Virtual Private Net-
works, LAN bridges and configure the security settings.
• View network status, traffic statistics, system log and more.
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Advanced users can fully configure and control the GlobeSurfer 3G via the
web-based management console. Chapter 2serves as an introduction to the
management console; in-depth module-specific information is available through-
out chapters 4–7.
1.7 Adding Computers to Your Network
Any computers with a 802.11b/g wireless adapter will be able to connect to
the WLAN created with the GlobeSurfer 3G. To connect additional computers
without a wireless adapter to your GlobeSurfer 3G, connect a hub or switch
to the LAN port, and then connect the computers to the hub or switch. Make
sure to configure all computers to automatically obtain a network address as
described above.
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2
GlobeSurfer 3G Management
Console
The GlobeSurfer 3G management console described here allows you to control
various GlobeSurfer 3G system parameters, using a user-friendly graphical in-
terface. The management console includes a quick setup screen, a graphical
network map, network configuration, security configuration, authentication
with multiple-user support, connection monitoring and more.
2.1 Accessing the GlobeSurfer 3G Management Con-
sole
To access the management console:
1. Launch a Web-browser on a PC in the LAN or WLAN.
2. Type the IP address of the GlobeSurfer 3G or a name as provided by the
supplier in the address bar (Internet Explorer) or location bar (Netscape
Navigator). The default IP address is 192.168.1.1, and default name is
http://umts-gateway.my-domain.
3. Enter your username and password to log on to the web-based manage-
ment console. Note: for security reasons, you should change these set-
tings after the initial login as explained in Section 1.5. The default user
name is admin, and the default password is none.
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Figure 2.1: First Time Login
Your session will automatically time-out after a few minutes of inactivity. If
you try to operate the management console after the session has expired the
Login screen will appear and you will have to reenter your user name and pass-
word before proceeding. This feature helps to prevent unauthorized users from
accessing the management console and changing the GlobeSurfer 3G settings.
2.2 Left Sidebar
The GlobeSurfer 3G management console screens have been grouped into sev-
eral subject areas and may be accessed by clicking on the appropriate icon in
the left sidebar.
The subject areas are:
Connection status: Display the status of the
UMTS connection (see Section 2.2)
SMS: Send, receive and maintain SMS messages
(see Chapter 3)
Quick setup: Quickly configure your
GlobeSurfer 3G (see Section 1.5)
Network connections: Create and configure net-
work connections (see Chapter 4)
Security: Configure the Firewall and regulate
communication between the Internet and the lo-
cal network (see Chapter 5)
Advanced: Control system parameters (DHCP
server, DNS) and perform administrative func-
tions, including changing password, setting date
and time and upgrading the system (see Chap-
ter 6)
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