Sitecom DC-210 Installation instructions

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DC-210
xDSL Broadband router

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1 Product Layout ...................................................................................... 3
Minimum Requirements .................................................................................3
Packa e Content...........................................................................................3
2 Product Layout ...................................................................................... 4
3 Setup LAN and WAN .............................................................................. 6
4 PC Network Adapter setup .................................................................... 7
5 Br ng up................................................................................................. 9
6 In t al Setup ........................................................................................ 10
7 Home................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Status..................................................................................................13
7.2 Connection Status ................................................................................. 14
7.3 System Lo ..........................................................................................15
7.4 Active DHCP Client ................................................................................16
8 W zard ................................................................................................. 17
9 Bas c Sett ngs...................................................................................... 19
9.1 Host Name ...........................................................................................19
9.2 Time .................................................................................................... 20
9.3 Password..............................................................................................21
9.4 LAN Settin s.........................................................................................22
9.5 DHCP Mappin ......................................................................................24
10 Advanced Sett ngs ........................................................................... 25
10.1 Static Routin .....................................................................................25
10.2 UPnP..................................................................................................26
10.3 DDNS................................................................................................. 27
11 F rewall ............................................................................................ 28
11.1 Hacker Prevention ............................................................................... 28
11.2 Client Filterin ..................................................................................... 29
11.3 URL Filterin .......................................................................................31
11.4 MAC Filterin ......................................................................................32
11.5 DMZ...................................................................................................33
11.6 Virtual Server...................................................................................... 34
12 Toolbox ............................................................................................ 36
12.1 Back-up .............................................................................................36
12.2 Firmware Up rade ...............................................................................37
12.3 Reset ................................................................................................. 38
Append x A................................................................................................. 39
Glossery ..................................................................................................... 41

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1 Product Layout
Con ratulations on purchasin this Broadband Router. This Broadband Router is a
cost-effective IP Sharin Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet
throu h an ADSL or cable modem. Simply confi ure your Internet connection
settin s in the Broadband Router and plu your PC to the LAN port and you're ready
to share files and access the Internet. As your network rows, you can connect
another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowin you to easily expand your
network. The Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-
sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, ivin you
an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and
speed.
Minimum Requirements
• One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
• Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
• PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 3.x)
Packa e Content
• One 4-port Broadband router unit
• One Quick Installation Guide
• One User Manual CD
• One Power Adapter
• Accessories
Note:
The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks
from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the
Internet in the back round, even when you are not usin the Internet. So please
turn off your computer when you are not usin it. This function also may not work
with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use
this function in the first time, especially your ISP char e you by time used.

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2 Product Layout
Port Description
1 (WAN) Connect the cable from you ADSL/Cable modem to
this port
2 5 (LAN) Connect the cable from your PC’s or network devices
to this port
Reset Push this button for reset to factory default
Power connector Connect the Power adapter to this port

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Backlabel
The backlabel describes the correspondin LED indications and port functionality
LED Description
POWER Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on TEST/RESET
WAN
Blinks on traffic
LAN
Blinks on traffic for specific LAN PORT

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3 Setup LAN and WAN
WAN connection:
LAN connection:

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4 PC Network Adapter setup
Windows 2000/XP
• Enter [Start Menu]  select [Control panel]  select [Network].
• Select [Local Area Connection]) icon=>select [properties]
• Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].

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• Select the [General] tab.
The DC-210 supports DHCP function, please select both [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
Windows Vista
1. Click the Windows (Start) button.
2. Ri ht-click with the mouse on ‘Network’, and select ‘Properties’.
3. Click ‘status’ of your network connection, and select ‘Properties’ in the new
window.
4. In User Account Control click ‘continue’.
5. Click ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)’, then click ‘Properties’.
6. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’.
7. Click OK, then close all windows and restart your PC.

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Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only
DHCP server available on your LAN.
5 Brin up
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a
wall outlet. The DC-210 automatically enters the self-test phase. Durin self-test
phase, the Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit continuously to
indicate that this product is in normal operation.

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6 Initial Setup
1. OPEN your browser (i.e. Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter]

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3. Type user name and password (default is admin/admin).
4. Click OK.

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The HOME pa e screen below will appear.
6) Click on W zard (see chapter 2) to start confi urin settin s required by your
ISP so that you can start accessin the Internet. The other sections (Basic
Settin s, Advanced Settin s, Firewall and Toolbox) do not need to be confi ured
unless you wish to implement/monitor more advance features/information.

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7 Home
7.1 Status
The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can
use the Status pa e to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's
WAN/LAN interfaces, the current firmware and hardware version numbers, any ille al
attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP client PCs currently
connected to your network.
Parameters Description
7.1 System Status Shows the router’s system information and other related
information.
7.2 Connection Shows the current connection information.
7.3 Lo View the Broadband router’s system lo
7.4 Clients View DHCP client list

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7.2 Connection Status
The Connection Status section allows you to monitor the current connection status of
your router.

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7.3 System Lo
View the operation lo of the system.
Parameters Description
System Lo This pa e shows the current system lo of the
Broadband router.
At the bottom of the pa e, the system lo can be saved
<Save> to a local file for further processin or the
system lo can be cleared <Clear> or it can be
refreshed <Refresh> to et the most updated
situation. When the system is powered down, the
system lo will disappear if not saved to a local file.

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7.4 Active DHCP Client
View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's
DHCP server
Parameters Description
Active DHCP Client This pa e shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently
connected to your network. The “Active DHCP Client
Table” displays the IP address and the MAC address
and Time Expired of each LAN Client. Use the Refresh
button to et the most updated situation

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8 Wizard
• Click W zard to confi ure the router.
• The Setup w zard will now be displayed; check that the modem is connected
and click Next.
• Select your country from the Country list.
• From Serv ce, select your internet provider. Click Next.

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• Dependin on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name
and password, MAC address or hostname in the followin window. After you
have entered the correct information, click Next.
• Wait for about 20 seconds to allow the router to connect to the Internet.

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9 Basic Settin s
9.1 Host Name
This pa e allows you to assi n Host Name and Domain Name to the router. You can
do web confi uration from the LAN by typin the whole name you confi ured here
except for the IP address.
Parameter Description
Host Name Enter the Host Name of this router.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above confi urations. You
can now confi ure other advance sections or start usin the router (with the advance
settin s in place)

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9.2 Time
The System Time allows your router to reference or base its time on the Time Zone
settin s confi ured here, which will affect functions such as Lo entries and Firewall
settin s.
Parameter Description
Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are
currently in. The router will set its time based on
your selection.
Enable Dayli ht Savin s The router can also take Dayli ht savin s into
account. If you wish to use this function, you
must check/tick the enable box to enable your
dayli ht savin confi uration (below).
Start from Select the period in which you wish to start
dayli ht Savin s Time
End by Select the period in which you wish to end
dayli ht Savin s Time
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above confi urations. You
can now confi ure other advance sections or start usin the router (with the advance
settin s in place)