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Overview of the Web-based Management
Frequently Asked Questions >
USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS User Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What can I do if the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS can't obtain an IP address from my ISP?Answer:
- Make sure that your cable or DSL modem is connected properly.
- Try unplugging then plugging back in your cable or DSL modem in order to reset it.
- If you are using dynamic IP addressing, make sure that your cable or DSL modem is DHCP-capable.
- Some ISPs require that you use a registered MAC address. If this is the case, you can use the Clone MAC address feature.
Answer:
The Reset Button restarts the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS or restarts with restored factory default settings. The button is located on the back of the router and is recessed to prevent accidental use. You will need a paperclip or other small tipped object to reach the button.
- To restart the router, simply press and release the reset button.
- To restart the router and restore the factory default settings, press and hold in the reset button. The PWR indicator will turn red, the WAN indicator will blink, and the USB1, USB2, and 1394 indicators will start turning on and off in sequence. When the USB1, USB2, and 1394 indicators are all simultaneously green, release the reset button. This will restore the original factory default settings and restart the router.
Question: What type of Ethernet cable do I need to use to connect my cable modem or DSL modem to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS?
Answer:
There are two types of Ethernet cables: straight-through and cross-over. The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS auto-senses which type of Ethernet cable is being used and responds accordingly, so that you do not need to make any changes.
Question: How do I access the Web-based Management?
Answer:
Launch your Internet browser and enter the default IP address, http://usr8200
Question: Does the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS support IPSec or PPTP?Answer:
The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS supports IPSec, PPTP pass-through, and Server/Client mode.
Question: What type of firewall is the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS equipped with?Answer:
The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.
Question: What is DMZ?
Answer:
DMZ stands for Demilitarized Zone. This feature allows one IP Address to be exposed to the Internet. DMZ allows only one computer to be exposed when multiple TCP/IP ports need to be open. If you want to use DMZ, it is recommended that you set up a computer with a static IP.
Question: If DMZ is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS?Answer:
No, all specific requests are forwarded to the DMZ host.
Question: How many computers on the network can use a service or play a game simultaneously?
Answer:
All the computers on the network can simultaneously use a service or play a game as clients. Only one computer on the network can act as a server and respond to requests from the clients.
Question: What should I do if I am unable to access my e-mail or the Web page of my ISP?Answer:
You should contact your ISP to get the full URL and then perform the
following steps:
- Connect your cable modem or DSL modem directly to one of your computers.
- Perform the ping command by clicking Windows Start and then Run. In the Run dialog box, Windows 95, 98, and Me users should type command. Windows 2000, NT, and XP users should type cmd. All users should then enter the following command: ping ###, where ### is the complete URL for your ISP.
- After you get the IP Address, enter the IP address on the mail server option or the Internet browser.
Question: Why can't I access the Web-based Management?
Answer:
You may have to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up settings on your Internet browser.
Question: What is the maximum number of users that the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS will allow?Answer:
If you attach additional hubs to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS, up to 253 separate users can connect to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.
Question: Is the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS compatible across different platforms?
Answer:
Any platform that supports Ethernet & TCP/IP is compatible with the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.
Question: Will the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS allow me to use my own public IPs and Domain or do I have to use the IPs provided by the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS?Answer:
The USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS mode allows for customisation of your public IPs and Domain.
Question: How many ports can be forwarded at the same time?Answer:
You can forward 20 ports at the same time.
Question: Can the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS be used in place of a modem?Answer:
No, the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS cannot connect to the Internet by itself. If you want to have Internet access in your network, a cable or DSL modem must be used. If you do not want to have Internet access in your network, there is no need to connect a cable or DSL modem to the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS.
Question: What are the Advanced Settings?
Answer:
The Advanced Settings of the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS include DNS Server, Dynamic DNS, IP Address Distribution, Routing, Users, Certificates, Date and Time, Firmware Upgrade, PPTP, IPSec, Universal Plug and Play, System Settings, Local FTP Server, MAC Cloning, Diagnostics, Remote Administration, Restore Defaults, Restart, and Technical Information.
Question: Is there a security log feature for the USR8200 Firewall/VPN/NAS?
Answer:
Yes, there is a security log feature in the Security page of the Web-based Management.
