Planet XRT-811 User manual

Internet Broadband Router
XRT-811
User s Manual

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Revision
User s Manual for PLANET Internet Broadband Router:
Model: XRT-811
Rev: 1.0 (Apr. 2003)
Part No. EM-XRT811V1

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..........................................1
XRT-811 Features.........................................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................3
PhysicalDetails............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................6
Requirements...............................................................................6
Procedure....................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 SETUP.........................................................8
Overview.....................................................................................8
Configuration Program...................................................................9
Config Wizard.............................................................................11
LAN Screen................................................................................14
Admin Login Screen....................................................................16
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION.................................17
Overview...................................................................................17
Windows Clients.........................................................................17
Printer Setup for Windows............................................................29
Macintosh Clients........................................................................35
Linux Clients..............................................................................35
Other Unix Systems....................................................................36
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS..........................37
Operation..................................................................................37
Status Screen.............................................................................37
Connection Status - PPPoE...........................................................39
Connection Status - PPTP.............................................................42
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond.............................................43
Connection Details - SingTelRAS..................................................44
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address..............................46
CHAPTER 6 INTERNET FEATURES.................................48
Overview...................................................................................48
Advanced Internet Screen............................................................48
Dynamic DNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server)...............................52
VirtualServers...........................................................................54
Options......................................................................................57
CHAPTER 7 SECURITY CONFIGURATION......................58
Overview...................................................................................58
Admin Login...............................................................................58
Access Control............................................................................60
Firewall Rules.............................................................................62
Logs..........................................................................................66
Security Options.........................................................................68
Scheduling.................................................................................70
Services.....................................................................................71

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CHAPTER 8 OTHER FEATURES AND SETTINGS.............73
Overview...................................................................................73
PC Database...............................................................................74
Printer Port................................................................................78
Remote Administration................................................................79
Routing.....................................................................................80
Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................84
UPNP.........................................................................................85
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................................86
Overview...................................................................................86
GeneralProblems........................................................................86
Internet Access...........................................................................86
Printing.....................................................................................87
Glossary....................................................................................90
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS....................................93
XRT-811....................................................................................93
FCC Statement...........................................................................93

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Chapter1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of XRT-811's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your newBroadband Router. XRT-811 is amulti-function
device providing the following services:
• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
• 8-Port Switch for 10BaseTor 100BaseTconnections.
• Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to XRT-811.
Figure 1: XRT-811 connectivity
XRT-811 Features
XRT-811 incorporates manyadvanced features, carefullydesigned to provide sophisticated
functions while being easyto use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LANor WLANcan access the Internet
through XRT-811, using onlyasingle external IPAddress. The local (invalid) IPAd-
dresses are hidden fromexternal sources. This process is called NAT(Network Address
Translation).
• DSL &Cable ModemSupport. XRT-811 has a10/100M Ethernet port for connecting
aDSL or Cable Modem.All popular DSL and Cable Modemsare supported. SingTel RAS
and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
• PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN
port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Pro-
tocol), SingTel RASand Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection"type
services.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WANport) connection, XRT-811
supports both Dynamic IPAddress (IPAddress is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP
Address.
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Advanced Internet Functions
• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such
as interactive Games, Telephony,and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult
to use when behind a Firewall, is included.
• Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or
port numbers are normallyblocked bythe Firewall. The abilityto define and allowsuch
applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allowsInternet users to access Internet servers on your
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
• DMZ. One (1) PCon your local LANcan be configured to allowunrestricted 2-way
communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the abilityto
run programs, which are incompatible with Firewalls.
• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites byLAN users.
• Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.
• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN(Virtual Private Networking) software
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparentlysupported - no configuration is required.
LAN Features
• 8-Port Switching Hub. XRT-811 incorporates an 8-port 10/100BaseTswitching hub,
making it easyto create or extend your LAN.
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides adynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. XRT-811 can act as a DHCP Server for
devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
• Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,
via XRT-811's RIP(Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Network Printer
• Shared Printer (Network Printer). Aprinter connected to XRT-811's parallel port can
be shared byall PCs on the LAN or WLAN.
• Multiple OS Support. Clients mayuse anyof the following operating systems:
• Windows 95/98/ME
• Windows NT4.0, 2000, or XP.
• Unix
• Multi-protocol Support. The following printing methods are supported:
• Windows peer-to-peer printing over TCP/IP, using the supplied port driver.
• WindowsLPDprinting, using aWindowsServer running NT4.0 or Windows2000
Server. In this situation, no software needs to be installed on the client PCs.
• Unix LPD printing. No additional software needs to be installed.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser fromanywhere on the LANor WLANfor configu-
ration.
• Remote Management. XRT-811 can be managed fromanyPCon your LAN. And, if
the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
• UPnP Support. UPnP(Universal Plug and Play)allowsautomatic discoveryand con-
figuration of XRT-811. UPnPis bysupported byWindows ME, XP, or later.

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SecurityFeatures
• Password -protected Configuration.Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users frommodifying the configuration data and settings.
• NAT Protection. Anintrinsic side effect of NAT(Network Address Translation) tech-
nologyis that byallowing all LANusers to share asingle IP address, the location and even
the existence of each PCis hidden. Fromthe external viewpoint, there is no network, only
a single device - XRT-811.
• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-
ing server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network frommalicious attacks from
external sources.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth
and so manyresources that Internet access becomes unavailable. XRT-811 incorporates
protection against DoS attacks.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• XRT-811 Unit
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Print Port Driver for Windows.
If anyof the above items are damaged or missing, please contact our local dealer immediately.

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Physical Details
Figure 2: Front Panel
Front-mounted LEDs
POWER On - Power on.
Off - No power.
STATUS
(Red) On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
PRINT ACT On - Connection to printer established.
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.
PRINT ERR On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
WAN LNK/ACT - Connection to the modemattached to the WAN (Internet)
port is established.
100 - Corresponding WAN port is using 100BaseT.
LAN For each port, there are 2 LEDs
• LNK/ACT
• On - Corresponding LAN port is active.
• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN port.
• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-
sponding LAN port.
• 100
• On - Corresponding LAN port is using 100BaseT.
• Off - Corresponding LAN port connection is using 10BaseT, or
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Rear Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Printer Port Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it
here.
Reset Button This button has three (3) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and released, XRT-811 will reboot
(restart).
• Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic
print-out will be sent to the attached printer.
• Ensure the printer is ready.
• Both PRINT LEDs will flash simultaneouslyduring the di-
agnostic printing.
• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data
and restore ALL settings to the factorydefault values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
1. Power Off.
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a fewseconds, until the RED
LED has flashed TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button. XRT-811 is nowusing the factory
default values.
10/100BaseT
LAN connections Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports.
Note:
AnyLAN port on XRT-811 will automaticallyfunction as an "Up-
link"port when required. Just connect anyport to a normal port on
the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.
WAN port
(10/100BaseT) Connect the DSL or Cable Modemhere. If your modemcame with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Chapter2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of XRT-811.
Requirements
• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseTnetwork (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IPprotocol must be installed on all PCs.
• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable
modem(for WAN port usage)
• For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are supported:
• Windows 95/98/ME
• Windows NT4.0, 2000 or XP
• Unix (LPD printing)
Procedure
Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install XRT-811.
Ensure XRT-811 and the DSL/Cable modemare powered OFF.
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2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on XRT-811. Both
10BaseTand 100BaseTconnections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect anyport to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.
AnyLAN port on XRT-811 will automaticallyfunction as an "Uplink"port when required.
3. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the DSL or Cable modemto the WAN port on XRT-811. Use the cable supplied
with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
4. Connect Printer Cable
Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on XRT-811.
5. Power Up
• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
• Connect the supplied power adapter to XRT-811 and power up.
Use onlythe power adapter provided. Using a different one maycause hardware damage
6. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC is
also ON.)
• The WAN LED should be ON.
• The Print ACT LED should be ON.
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

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Chapter3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of XRT-811.
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
• Internet Access
• LAN configuration
• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN mayalso require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con-
figuration.
Other configuration mayalso be required, depending on which features and functions of XRT-
811 you wish to use. Use the table belowto locate detailed instructions for the required func-
tions.
To Do this: Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Check Broadband Router operation and Status. Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use anyof the following Internet features:
• Special Applications
• DMZ
• Virtual Servers
• Dynamic DNS
• Remote Management
• Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Use anyof the following Advanced Configuration settings:
• PC Database
• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)
• Printer Port setup (for Linux/Unix only)
• Routing (RIPand static Routing)
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration
Where use of a certain feature requires that
PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this
is also explained in the relevant chapter.
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Configuration Program
XRT-811 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using
your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration programhas
been tested on the following browsers:
• Netscape V4.08 or later
• Internet Explorer V4 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure XRT-811, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to XRT-811. The PC and XRT-811 must be
directlyconnected (using the Hub ports on XRT-811) or on the same LAN segment.
• XRT-811 must be installed and powered ON.
• If XRT-811's default IPAddress (192.168.0.1) is alreadyused byanother device, the other
device must be turned OFF until XRT-811 is allocated a newIPAddress during configura-
tion.
Using UPnP
If your Windows systemsupports UPnP, an icon for XRT-811 will appear in the systemtray,
notifying you that a newnetwork device has been found, and offering to create a newdesktop
shortcut to the newly-discovered device.
• Unless you intend to change the IPAddress of XRT-811, you can accept the desktop
shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnPdevices in My
Network Places (previouslycalled Network Neighborhood).
• Double - click the icon for XRT-811 (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to
start the configuration. Refer to the following section for details of the initial configuration
process.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection fromyour PC to XRT-811:
1. After installing XRT-811 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is alreadyrunning, restart
it.
2. Start your WEB browser.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://"and the IPAddress of XRT-811, as in this example,
which uses XRT-811's default IPAddress:
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If you can't connect
If XRT-811 does not respond, check the following:
• XRT-811 is properlyinstalled, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON.
You can test the connection byusing the "Ping"command:
• Open the MS-DOS windowor command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your
PC's IPaddress is not compatible with XRT-811's IPAddress. (See next
item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IPAddress, its IPAddress must be within the range
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with XRT-811's default IPAd-
dress of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0.
See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP
settings.
• Ensure that your PC and XRT-811 are on the same network segment. (If you
don't have a router, this must be the case.)

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Config Wizard
The first time you connect to XRT-811, the Config Wizard will run automatically. (The Config
Wizard will also run if XRT-811's default settings are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need to knowthe type of Internet connection service used byyour ISP. Check the
data supplied byyour ISP.
• The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be
established.
3. If the connection test fails:
• Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
• If using a Cable modem, your ISPmayhave recorded the MAC (physical) address of
your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the Cable Modem screen, use the "Clone MAC ad-
dress"button to copythe MAC address fromyour PC to XRT-811.
Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IPAddress Your IPAddress is allocated automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
Static (Fixed)
IPAddress Your ISPallocates a perma- nent IPAddress to you. IPAddress allocated to you.
Some ISP's mayalso require
you to use a particular Host-
name, Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IPAddress Your IPAddress is allocated automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IPAddress Your ISPallocates a perma- nent IPAddress to you. IPAddress allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISPonly
when required. The IPaddress
is usuallyallocated automati-
cally.
User name and password.
PPTP Mainlyused in Europe.
You connect to the ISPonly
when required. The IPaddress
• PPTP Server IPAddress.
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when required. The IPaddress
is usuallyallocated automati-
cally, but maybe Static
(Fixed).
• IPAddress allocated to you,
if Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IPAddress Your IPAddress is allocated automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IPAddress Your ISPallocates a permanent IPAddress to you. IPAddress allocated to you.
Big Pond (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• Big Pond Server IPaddress
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• RAS Plan

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Home Screen
After finishing the Config Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future,
you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 5: Home Screen
Navigation & Data Input
• Use the menu bar on the top of the screen, and the "Back"button on your Browser, for
navigation.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save"does NOTsave anychanges you may
have made. You must "Save"before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will
displayhelp for that screen.
From anyhelp screen, you can access the list of all
help files (help index).
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LAN Screen
Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown
below.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address IPaddress for XRT-811, as seen fromthe local LAN. Use the default
value unless the address is alreadyin use or your LAN is using a
different IPaddress range. In the latter case, enter an unused IPAd-
dress fromwithin the range used byyour LAN.
Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which XRT-811 is attached (the same value as the PCs on
that LAN segment).
DHCP Server • If Enabled, XRT-811 will allocate IPAddresses to PCs (DHCP
clients) on your LAN when theystart up. The default (and recom-
mended) value is Enabled.
• If you are alreadyusing a DHCPServer, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCPserver must be re-configured to
treat XRT-811 as the default Gateway. See the following section
for further details.
• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values
used bythe DHCPserver when allocating IPAddresses to DHCP
clients. This range also determines the number of DHCPclients
supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
Buttons
Save Save the data on screen.
Cancel The "Cancel"button will discard anydata you have entered and reload
the file fromXRT-811.

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DHCP
What DHCP Does
ADHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IPaddress to a
DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
• The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).
• The DHCPServer provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as
allocating an IPAddress.
• XRT-811 can act as a DHCP server.
• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IPnetwork protocol. However, Windows
uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCPClient".
• You must NOThave two (2) or more DHCPServers on the same LAN segment. (If your
LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must onlybe one (1) DHCPServer on
your LAN.)
Using XRT-811's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCPServer settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen,
you can:
• Enable or Disable XRT-811's DHCP Server function.
• Set the range of IPAddresses allocated to PCs bythe DHCPServer function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses
are NOTwithin the range used bythe DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can onlyuse one (1) DHCPServer per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP
Server, rather than XRT-811's, the following procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCPServer feature in XRT-811. This setting is on the LAN screen.
2. Configure the DHCPServer to provide XRT-811's IPAddress as the Default Gateway.
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP
This is the default setting for TCP/IPunder Windows 95/98/ME.
See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.
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Admin Login Screen
The Admin Login screen allows you to assign a password to XRT-811.
Figure 7: Password Screen
Once you have assigned a password to XRT-811 (on the Password screen above) you will be
prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set,
this dialog will not appear.)
Figure 8: Password Dialog
• Leave the "User Name"blank.
• Enter the password for XRT-811, as set on the Password screen above.