Contents:

Introduction >

Hardware Installation

Configuring the Broadband Router

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Broadband Router User Guide (Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, XP, and Macintosh)

Introduction

Functions and Features

• Broadband Internet sharing
• 4 10/100 Mbps LAN Ethernet ports
• 1 10/100 Mbps WAN Ethernet port
• VPN pass-through supported
• Firewall
• DHCP server
• Web-based configuration utility
• Access Control
• Virtual Server (User-Definable Port Forwarding)
• User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
• DMZ Host
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

What You Need to Begin

• PC with an Ethernet adapter (NIC) installed
• A functioning Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem
• Operating System installation CD-ROM
• Internet Explorer 4 or later OR Netscape 4 or later

There are five types of WAN network connections that are supported by the Broadband Router: Static IP Address, Dynamic IP Address, Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management, PPP over Ethernet, or PPTP. If you have a Static or Dynamic IP connection, refer to the Before you begin - cable or DSL connection section below. If you have a PPPoE connection, refer to the Before you begin - PPPoE connection section below. If you have a PPTP connection, refer to the Before you begin - PPTP connection section below. If you are unsure about the specifics of your network connection, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Front View

Back View

Note: The USRobotics Broadband Router can easily be connected to any Ethernet-based cable modem or DSL modem. You can verify compatibility by checking to see if your cable or DSL modem is connected to the network adapter in your computer using an Ethernet cable. The Broadband Router cannot be connected to a cable or DSL modem that only uses a USB connection.

Before You Begin

Before you begin - cable or DSL connection
Before you begin - PPPoE connection
Before you begin - PPTP connection

Before you begin - cable or DSL connection

This User Guide covers most cable and DSL installations that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This guide assumes that you have an active and properly functioning cable or DSL Internet service.

Note: DSL users, if you use a login application to access the Internet, you are more than likely using a PPPoE connection. Refer to the appropriate section in this User Guide for information on collecting your configuration information. If you use Dial-Up Networking and a VPN adapter, you are most likely using a PPTP connection. Refer to the appropriate section of this User Guide for information on collecting your configuration information. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Note: Your cable or DSL modem must be connected to your computer via an RJ-45 Ethernet connection. The Broadband Router is not compatible with cable or DSL modems with only a USB connection. You must have an Ethernet adapter (NIC) installed on your computer.

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer from your ISP. Contact them for assistance in obtaining this information.

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the Broadband Router. If your ISP cannot provide you with this information, the following basic steps will assist you in gathering most of the required information.

A. These steps will need to be performed on the computer that is currently connected to your cable or DSL modem.

Windows Users

1. All Windows Users:
   Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.
   
   
2. Windows 95/98/Me Users:
   Double-click Network.

   Windows 2000 and XP Users:
   Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.

   Windows NT Users:
   Double-click Network and then click the Protocols tab.
   
   
3. All Windows Users:
   Select the TCP/IP option for the network adapter that is used to connect to your cable or DSL modem and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh Users

Macintosh OS 9.x Users:
Click Apple, Control Panels and then TCP/IP. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh OS X Users:
Click Apple, System Preferences and then Network. Proceed to Step B.

B. All Windows Users:
You should now be in the TCP/IP properties window.

• If the Obtain an IP address automatically option is selected, you may proceed with the installation of the Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.
• If this option is not selected, you will need to collect the necessary configuration information if it was not provided by your ISP. Depending on your Operating System, you may need to click multiple tabs within the TCP/IP window to obtain all the necessary information. Once completed, select the Obtain an IP address automatically option and click OK. If necessary, click OK again to close the Network Properties page. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click No. You may proceed with the installation of the Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.

All Macintosh Users:
Change the Connect via: option from whatever it is currently at to Connect via: Ethernet.

Check to see what the Configure: option is set to and if any information is supplied by your ISP for the IP address, DHCP Client ID, or Name Servers.

• If the Configure: option is set to Using DHCP, you may proceed with the installation of the Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.
  
  
• If the Configure: option is not set to Using DHCP, you will need to collect the necessary configuration information if it was not provided by your ISP. You may need to click multiple tabs within the TCP/IP or Network window to obtain all the necessary information. Set the TCP/IP Configure: option to Using DHCP. Click Save and close the TCP/IP or Network window. You may proceed with the installation of the Broadband Router in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the Broadband Router" section in the "Hardware Installation" chapter of this Guide.
  

Before you begin – PPPoE connection

This User Guide covers most cable and DSL installations that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This Guide assumes that you have an active and properly functioning cable or DSL Internet service.

Note: DSL users, if you use a login application to access the Internet, you are more than likely using a PPPoE connection. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer from your ISP. To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login application. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your ISP for assistance in obtaining this information.

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the Broadband Router.

Before you begin – PPTP connection

Note: If you use Dial-Up Networking and a VPN adapter, you are most likely using a PPTP connection. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider.

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login application. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your ISP for assistance in obtaining this information.

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the Broadband Router.