Pirelli Discus User manual

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CONTENTS
Welcome 1
About this Guide 1
Naming Convention 1
Conventions 1
Introduction 3
Introduction 3
Package Contents 3
Router Advantages 5
Minimum System and Component Requirements 6
Front Panel 6
Rear Panel 7
Hardware Installation 9
Introduction 9
Positioning the Router 9
Installing Micro Filters 10
Powering up the router 11
Connecting the Router 11
Setting Up Your Computer 15
INSTALL Software 15
Ethernet Connection 16
Ethernet Connection >> TCP/IP Protocol Installation 16
Ethernet Connection >> MS Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 17
Ethernet Connection >> MS Windows XP 18
Ethernet Connection >> MAC OS 10.X 20
USB Connection 21
USB Connection >> MS Windows 21
USB Connection >> MAC OS 10.x 22
Router Configuration 25
Introduction 25
Access Control to the web site sections 27

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Device Info Section 29
Summary 29
WAN 30
Statistics >> LAN 30
Statistics >> WAN 31
Statistics >> ATM 32
Statistics >> ADSL 32
Route 34
ARP 35
DHCP 35
Advanced Setup Section 37
WAN 37
LAN 43
DSL 44
Port Mapping 46
NAT Section 49
Virtual Servers 49
Port Triggering 50
DMZ Host 51
Security Section 53
IP Filtering >> Outgoing 53
IP Filtering >> Incoming 54
Routing Section 55
Default Gateway 55
Static Route 56
DNS Section 59
DNS Server 59
Diagnostics Section 61
Management Section 63
Settings Backup 63
Settings Update 64
Settings Restore 64

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System Log 64
Access Control >> Services 65
Access Control >> IP Addresses 65
Access Control >> Passwords 66
Update Software 66
Save / Reboot 67
Troubleshooting 69
Basic Connection Checks 69
Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 69
Connecting to the Internet 70
Forgotten Password and Reset Configuration to Factory Defaults 70
Frequently Asked Questions 70
Safety Information 72
IP Addressing 74
Technical Specifications 76
Glossary 78

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Welcome
ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to install and configure the DISCUS™
Router. This guide is intended for use by those responsible for install-
ing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a
basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Inter-
net Routers.
NAMING CONVENTION Throughout this guide, the DISCUS™ Router is referred to as the
“Router”. Category 5 Ethernet Cables are referred to as Ethernet
Cables throughout this guide.
CONVENTIONS Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this
guide.
TABLE 1. Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Description
Information note Information that describes important
features or instructions.

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Caution Information that alerts you to potential
loss of data or potential damage to an
application, system, or device.
Warning Information that alerts you to potential
personal injury.
TABLE 2. Text Conventions
Convention Description
The words “enter” and “type” When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type
something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press
Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”
Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Words in italics Italics are used to:
•Emphasize a point.
•Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the
text.
•Identify menu names, menu commands, and software
button names. Examples: “From the Help menu, select
Contents. Click OK.”
TABLE 1. Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Description

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION The DISCUS™ Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means
of sharing a single broadband Internet connection between several
wired computers. The Router also provides protection in the form of
an electronic “firewall” preventing anyone outside of your network
from seeing your files or damaging your computers.
The DISCUS™ Router is an ADSL2+ router, targeted to residential
environments SOHO customers, that provides routed broadband ser-
vices from a single and modular access point.
The DISCUS™ Router is the ideal solution for:
1. Connecting multiple PCs and Video game consoles;
2. Sharing broadband internet connections between home comput-
ers;
3. Sharing printers and peripherals.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Your new DISCUS™ Router ADSL2+ Router kit contains the related
hardware and software. In it you will find:
1. One DISCUS™ Router unit
2. One Power Supply adapter
3. One ADSL splitter micro filter
4. One USB cable
5. One phone cable
6. One Ethernet cable
7. One installation CD-ROM

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8. One Quick Guide
TABLE 1. Kit Material
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.
Quantity DESCRIPTION
1 DISCUS™ Router
1 Power Supplier
1 Ethernet Cable
1 USB Cable
1 Phone Cord
1 CD-ROM
1QuickGuide
1 ADSL Splitter Micro Filter

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It implements an high speed Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL2/2+)
connection to the telephone line on the WAN side, as well several local connec-
tivity technologies on the LAN side:
•Four switched 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet ports
•One Universal Serial Bus 1.1 (USB) connection to a host PC
Figure 1 shows a sample network: your Router becomes your connection to the
Internet. Connections can be made directly to the Router expanding the number
of computers you can have in your network.
FIGURE 1. Sample Home Network
ROUTER ADVANTAGES The advantages of the DISCUS™ Router include:
•Shared Internet connection for wired computers
•No need for a dedicated, “always on” computer serving as your Internet con-
nection
•Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows and Macintosh com-
puters (see Technical description for supported platforms).
•Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration
•Centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)
•a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services on
your network
•a Security — Firewall protection — against Internet hacker attacks

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MINIMUM SYSTEM AND
COMPONENT
REQUIREMENTS
Your DISCUS™ Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your
network be configured with at least the following:
•A computer with the Operating Systems that support TCP/IP networking pro-
tocols: Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 32bit or
MAC 10.x
•An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected
to one of the four Ethernet port at the rear of the Router
•An USB 1.1 port
•At least, 60MB of free hard disk space
•At least, 128 MB of RAM
•Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Netscape 4.7 or higher
FRONT PANEL The front panel of the Router contains seven indicator lights (LEDs) that help to
describe the state of networking and connection operations.
FIGURE 2. Front Panel LEDs
TABLE 2. LED Description
Ref. LED LED label LED Colour LED Behaviour
1Power POWER Green Solid Green Power on
Off Power off
2/3/4/5 Ethernet
1/2/3/4 link
ETH 1 / ETH 2 /
ETH 3 / ETH 4 Green Solid Green Ethernet link established

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REAR PANEL The rear panel of the Router contains a Reset Configuration to Factory Default
button, a power adapter socket, a Power on button, four LAN ports, one ADSL
port and one USB 1.1 device port.
Flashing Green LAN activity present (traffic in
either directions)
Off No Ethernet link established
6ADSL line ADSL Off No cable connected
No DSL line active
Green Solid Green DSL connected
Flashing Green DSL attempting synchroniza-
tion
7Internet INTERNET Green Solid Green WAN IP address available
(PPP active)
off Modem Power off
Red Solid Red WAN IP address not available
(PPP failure)
TABLE 2. LED Description
Ref. LED LED label LED Colour LED Behaviour

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FIGURE 3. Rear Panel LEDs
TABLE 3. Port Description
PORT DESCRIPTION
a Phone ADSL connector (ADSL2/2+)
b Reset Configuration to factory default
c Four Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbps
d USB 1.1 port
e Power button
f Power Adapter Socket

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Hardware
Installation
INTRODUCTION This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router
including:
1. Positioning the DISCUS™ Router
2. Installing Micro Filters
3. Connecting the Router to your network
4. Setting up your computer for networking with the Router
POSITIONING THE ROUTER You should place the Router in such a location to ensure that:
•It is located near an electrical outlet and a phone wall socket
•Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit
•It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat
•The cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures,
and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and
broadband amplifiers.
Please read carefully the Safety Information in Appendix “A”
A multimedia guided tour on how to connect your device and install the router’s drivers is
available on CD-ROM. It is recommended to follow CD-ROM procedures to easy up device
setup.

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INSTALLING MICRO
FILTERS Before beginning installation you must locate devices in your house requiring
a DSL filter such as phones, fax machines, answering machines, dial-up
modems, Satellite TV dialers or monitored security systems and attach a DSL
filter to any one of them sharing the same phone line as your DSL modem.
To install DSL filters please follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the phone cable from the telephone wall socket
2. Insert the phone cable into the DSL filter socket identified with a phone
symbol
3. Insert the DSL filter cable into the telephone wall socket
FIGURE 1. DSL filter installation
You do not need to attach a DSL filter to unused wall sockets.
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POWERING UP THE
ROUTER To power up the Router:
1. Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the rear
panel of the Router
2. Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket
3. Press the Power button
4. Wait for the power LED to turn steady green
CONNECTING THE ROUTER The first step to install the router is to physically connect it to the telephone
socket and then to connect it to a computer - by means of an Ethernet or an
USB connection - to be able to access the Internet
To connect the phone cable:
1. Connect one end of the phone cable into the DSL filter socket identified with
a computer symbol
2. Connect the other end of the phone cable into the DSL socket on the rear of
the Router
FIGURE 2. Phone cable connection
To connect the Ethernet cable:

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1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into one of the four Ethernet sockets
on the rear of the Router
2. Connect the other end of the ethernet cable into the Ethernet plug of your
computer
FIGURE 3. Ethernet cable connection
To connect the USB cable:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB socket of your computer.
2. Launch USB driver setup available on CD-ROM.
To do this, browse till x:\driver folder (where “x” is the CD-ROM drive unit let-
ter); from this folder, according to your Operating System, launch the follow-
ing executable:
•WINDOWS >> “x:\driver\windows\setup.exe”
•MACOS X >> “x:\driver\macosx\Package.sit”
and follow setup instructions.
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3. The setup software will invite you to plug the other end of the USB cable into
the USB socket on the rear of the Router (see “USB Connection” ).
To perform for the very first time a USB connection or an Ethernet one to the
Router, it is recommended you to launch the setup application on CD-ROM and
follow the step by step procedure.
FIGURE 4. USB cable connection

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