US Robotics USR5462 User manual

U.S. Robotics 802.11g 54Mbps Router
USER GUIDE
9
rev 1.0
9-04
R24.0769.00

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
About the 802.11g 54Mbps Router . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the 802.11g 54Mbps Router . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router . . . . . . . 9
Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
NAT - Network Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Regulatory and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

1
ABOUT THE 802.11g 54Mbps
Router
Congratulations on your purchase of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router.
U.S. Robotics is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple
communication device for connecting your home network or local
area network (LAN) to the Internet.
LED Indicators
The 802.11g 54Mbps Router includes status LED indicators, as
described in the following figure and table.
LED Status Description
PWR
(Green)
On The 802.11g 54Mbps Router is receiving power.
WLAN
(Green)
On The 802.11g 54Mbps Router has established a valid
wireless connection.
Flashing The WLAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.
WAN
(Green)
On The WAN port has established a valid network
connection.
LAN1-4
100
On The indicated LAN port has established a valid
100 Mbps network connection.
Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving
traffic.
802.11g 54Mbps Router
1234
100
10
100
10

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Front and Rear Panels
The following figure shows the components of the 802.11g 54Mbps
Router:
Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels
LAN1-4
10
On The indicated LAN port has established a valid 10 Mbps
network connection.
Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving
traffic.
Item Description
LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
(See “LED Indicators” on page 1.)
Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage
your router.
WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, or
an Ethernet router to this port.
LED Status Description
802.11g 54Mbps Router
1234
100
10
100
10

3
System Requirements
You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum
requirements:
•Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet
Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.
•A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter.
•TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to
access the Internet.
•A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
installed on one PC at your site for configuring the 802.11g
54Mbps Router.
Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory
settings.
(LAN) Ports
Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub
or switch) on your local area network to these ports.
Item Description

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INSTALLING THE 802.11g 54Mbps
Router
Basic Installation Procedure
Note: It is important that you have your serial number written down before
you install the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. You can find your serial number on
the bottom label of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. If you ever need to call our
Technical Support department, you will need this number to receive assis-
tance.
Note: Be sure to find out what letter your CD-ROM drive uses before you
begin installing your new product. You will need to know this to properly
install your software.
Step One: Connect your modem to the 802.11g 54Mbps Router
•Turn off your computer and your cable or DSL modem.
• Locate the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem that is con-
nected to your computer’s Ethernet adapter.
• If your broadband is connected, disconnect that Ethernet cable from your
computer’s Ethernet adapter.
• Use the Ethernet cable to connect your cable or DSL modem to the WAN
port on the rear of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router.
Model Number Serial Number
USR5462

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Note: Some cable or DSL modems can be connected using either a USB
cable or an Ethernet cable. To connect your cable or DSL modem to the
802.11g 54Mbps Router, you must use an Ethernet cable.
Step Two: Connect your 802.11g 54Mbps Router to your computer and con-
nect the power supply
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to your computer’s Ether-
net adapter. Connect the other end to one of the LAN ports on the 802.11g
54Mbps Router.

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Turn on your cable or DSL modem. Connect the included power adapter to
the power socket on the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. Plug the power adapter
into a standard power outlet. Turn on your computer.
Step Three: Configure the basic connection settings
Note: You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of
your web browser is disabled. Refer to “Troubleshooting”
on page 57.
Perform the steps of the Setup Wizard to configure the basic connection
settings of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router.
Your Internet connection user name and password will be required for the
installation of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. Depending on your ISP, you may
need to know some of the following information: IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway/Router, DNS Servers/ Name Servers, and Service Name
(optional).
Note: To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login appli-
cation. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your ISP for
assistance in obtaining this information.

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1. Launch a Web browser. In the location or address line of your Web
browser, type
http://192.168.2.1 to access the Web User Interface.
After the connection is established, you will see the Web User Interface.
The default password is admin. Click Login.
When you access the Web User Interface, click the Setup Wizard.
Note: If you are prompted to connect to the Internet, you may need to select
Try Again or Connect, depending on your Internet browser.
2. Select your Time Zone and then click Next.
3. Choose your Broadband Type. (Enter the appropriate information for
the type of Internet connection you chose.) When you are finished, click
Next. Refer to “Broadband Type” on page 12 for more information.
4. If required, enter the IP address Info for the 802.11g 54Mbps Router and
then click Finish.
After finishing the Setup Wizard, if it does not report "Connected," perform
the steps of the Setup Wizard again.
If Web User Interface still did not report “Connected,” or if at anytime you
want to validate your Internet settings, click Advanced Setup and select
Status.
To make a wireless connection:
Make sure each wireless adapter that will be connected to the network is
set to Infrastructure mode. If you purchased the USR5470 Wireless Starter
Kit, refer to the Navigating the Wireless Configuration Utility section of the
802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter User Guide on the Installation CD-ROM to
determine how to change this setting and for instructions on collecting
your configuration information. If you are connecting a different wireless
adapter, refer to that wireless adapter’s documentation.

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When you are finished configuring the basic connection settings, you
should now have Internet access. Launch a Web browser and register your
product at www.usr.com/productreg If the page loads, you are finished
with the installation procedure. If the page does not load, refer to the Trou-
bleshooting section.
Note: Refer to“Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router” on page 9 for more
detailed configuration information. Contact your ISP if you have any ques-
tions about your WAN type or your connection information.
The installation procedure for the 802.11g 54Mbps Router is now complete.
If you experience any difficulties, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 57 for
more detailed information.

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router
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C ONFIGURING THE 802.11 G
54M BPS R OUTER
The 802.11g 54Mbps Router can be configured by Windows Internet
Explorer 5.5 or above. Using the Web User Interface, you can
configure the 802.11g 54Mbps Router and view statistics to monitor
network activity.
Before you attempt to log into the web-based administration, please
verify the following.
1. Your browser is configured properly (see below).
2. Disable any firewall or security software that may be running.
3. Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into your computer
and the 802.11g 54Mbps Router (ports 1-4).
4. Make sure that the LED that corresponds with the port you are
using is lit green. If you don’t have a link light, then try another
cable until you get a good link.
Navigating the Web Browser Interface
To access the 802.11g 54Mbps Router’s user
interface, enter the 802.11g 54Mbps Router
IP address in your web browser http://
192.168.2.1 Then enter the password and
click LOGIN. (The default password is
admin.)
Note: Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric
characters and are case sensitive.

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The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup
options.
The 802.11g 54Mbps Router’s user interface features a Setup Wizard
and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to
quickly set up the 802.11g 54Mbps Router for use with a cable
modem or DSL modem.
Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker
attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection,
virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced
functions.
Making Configuration Changes
Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once
a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the
APPLY or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to enable the new
setting.

Setup Wizard
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Setup Wizard
Time Zone
Click on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup Wizard
is Time Zone setup.
For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set
the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and
click NEXT.

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Broadband Type
Select the type of broadband connection you have.
Note: If you have any questions regarding what type of service
you have, check with your Internet Service Provider for
more information.
For a cable modem connection see the following page. For a Fixed-IP
xDSL connection see “Fixed-IP xDSL” on page 13, for a PPPoE xDSL
connection, see “PPPoE xDSL” on page 14, for a PPTP connection,
see “Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)” on page 15, and for
BigPond connection, see “BigPond” on page 16.

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Cable Modem or xDSL Router
Your Internet Service Provider may have given you a host name. If so,
enter it into the field.
Your connection may require you to clone your MAC address. If
required, enter the MAC address of the network adapter that was
used to setup your cable connection. Then click Clone MAC address.
Click Finish to complete the setup. The Status page will be
displayed, allowing you to view the connection status, as well as
other information. See “Status” on page 56 for details.
Fixed-IP xDSL
Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP
address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this
option and enter the assigned IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP
Address, and DNS IP address. Click Finish to complete the setup.

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PPPoE xDSL
Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service
Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be
required by some service providers.
Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value
(1454) unless your service provider has specified otherwise.
Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period
of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum
Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 0)
Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click
Finish to complete the setup.

Setup Wizard
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Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a connection method used for
xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to join different physical
networks using the Internet as an intermediary.
If you have been provided with the information as shown on the
screen, enter the PPTP Account name and password, Host Name,
Service IP Address, the assigned IP Address, and Subnet Mask.
Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value
(1460) unless your service provider has specified otherwise.
Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period
of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during
inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum
Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10)
Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click
Finish to complete the setup.

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BigPond
If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in
Australia, enter the User Name, Password and Authentication Service
Name for BigPond authentication. Click Finish to complete the setup.