Contents:

Introduction >

Hardware Installation

Overview of the Web-based Management

Using the Connection Wizard

Security

Web Filtering

Advanced

System Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Information

Frequently Asked Questions

USRobotics Corporation Limited Warranty

Glossary

USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS User Guide

Introduction

Features of the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS

Home Networking
The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS provides a complete Home Networking solution. A broadband connection can be shared among numerous PCs, laptops, PDAs and network appliances. Peripherals such as a printer can be shared, and files can be transferred between PCs without using storage media. The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS provides support for multi-computer gaming.

Network Security
The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS maintains network security using a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall.

Virtual Private Networks
The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS provides a secure communications path over the Internet to access remote computers or sites using industry standard encryption, authentication and key management schemes. The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS is interoperable with leading VPN technologies such as IPSec and PPTP.

Simplicity
USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS is carefully designed to provide seamless connectivity with minimal user configuration. Auto-learning DNS enables communication between LAN computers using host names instead of IP addresses, and DHCP client/server completely automates the network connection process. A Connection Wizard is provided to easily create and configure advanced connections.

Support for Universal Plug and Play Enabled Devices
USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS functions as Universal Plug and Play server, allowing UPnP-enabled computers to dynamically join the network, obtain IP addresses, configure firewall features and exchange information about the capabilities of computers in the network.

Control & Provisioning
An intuitive Web-based Management interface offers comprehensive control over USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS. The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS can be accessed remotely by administrators who use the Web-based Management, SNMP, or telnet protocols.

Future-Proof
Firmware upgrade capabilities assure that the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS always offers cutting-edge features and technology.

Front View

Back View

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 ISP.

Note: Your cable or DSL modem must be connected to your computer via an RJ-45 Ethernet connection. A cable or DSL modem that is connected to your computer using a USB cable cannot be connected to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.

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

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS. 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

Note: During the Installation procedure, you may be prompted for your Windows Operating System CD-ROM. Make sure you have that available in case you need it.

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.

Linux Users

Be sure you are logged in as root/su privileges. Enter ifconfig.

 

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 USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS" 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 USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS" 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 service provider 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 USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS" 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 USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS in the "Connecting a cable or DSL modem to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS" 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 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 USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.

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 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 USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.

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