TRENDnet manual Introduction, Chapter, TW100-BRF114 Features, Internet Access Features

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Chapter 1

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Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the TW100-BRF114's features and ca- pabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new TW100-BRF114. The TW100-BRF114 is a multi-function device providing the following services:

•Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

TW100-BRF114

Figure 1: TW100-BRF114

TW100-BRF114 Features

The TW100-BRF114 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

•Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the TW100-BRF114, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Ad- dress Translation).

•DSL & Cable Modem Support. The TW100-BRF114 has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.

•PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Pro- tocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services.

•Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the TW100- BRF114 supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

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Contents Page Page TW100-BRF114 Features Table of ContentsPackage Contents CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATIONGeneral Problems APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTINGInternet Access APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONSInternet Access Features TW100-BRF114 FeaturesIntroduction ChapterConfiguration & Management LAN FeaturesSecurity Features Advanced Internet FunctionsPackage Contents Front-mounted LEDs Physical DetailsPower Green Status Red On - Corresponding LAN hub port is using 100BaseTReset Button Rear PanelTo Clear All Data and restore the factory default values Power portProcedure InstallationRequirements This Chapter covers the physical installation of the TW100-BRF1145. Check the LEDs 4. Power Up3. Connect WAN Cable Overview SetupThis Chapter provides Setup details of the TW100-BRF114 To Do thisPreparation Configuration ProgramIf you cant connect Using your Web BrowserCommon Connection Types Setup WizardType DetailsSingTel RAS Other Modems e.g. Broadband WirelessBig Pond Cable Australia Figure 5 Home Screen Home ScreenNavigation & Data Input Cancel LAN ScreenFigure 6 LAN Screen TCP/IPUsing the TW100-BRF114 s DHCP Server DHCPUsing another DHCP Server To Configure your PCs to use DHCPFigure 8 Password Dialog Password ScreenFigure 7 Password Screen Windows Clients PC ConfigurationTCP/IP Settings - Overview Using DHCP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/MEUsing Specify an IP Address Figure 9 Network ConfigurationFigure 12 DNS Tab Win 95/98/ME PC ConfigurationFigure 11 Gateway Tab Win 95/98/ME Figure 13 Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0Figure 14 Windows NT4.0 - IP Address Obtain an IP address from a DHCP ServerSpecify an IP Address Figure 15 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway Figure 16 Windows NT4.0 - DNS 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection Checking TCP/IP Settings - WindowsFigure 17 Network Configuration Win Figure 18 TCP/IP Properties Win 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XPFigure 19 Network Configuration Windows XP Figure 20 TCP/IP Properties Windows XP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista PC Configuration 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options Internet Access2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection 3. Select Set up a Connection or NetworkClick Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete Linux Clients Macintosh ClientsOther Unix Systems Ensure you are logged in as root before attempting any changesOperation Operation and StatusStatus Screen This indicates the current connection method, as set in the SetupBroadband Modem Connection Status - PPPoEInternet Connection Internet IP AddressConnection Figure 22 PPPoE Status ScreenPhysical Address PPPoE Link StatusDescription Connection Log MessagesMessage PPTP Status Connection Status - PPTPFigure 23 PPTP Status Screen Connection Status Connection Status - Telstra Big PondFigure 24 Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Default Gateway Connection Details - SingTel RASFigure 25 Connection Details - SingTel RAS RAS PlanRelease/Renew Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP AddressButton will display EITHERDHCP Client Figure 27 Internet Screen Internet FeaturesAdvanced Internet Screen Special Applications Communication ApplicationsCommunication Applications Select an ApplicationData - Special Applications Screen Using a Special ApplicationFigure 28 Special Applications Screen Checkbox Name Incoming Ports Outgoing PortsPage Figure 29 URL Filter Screen URL Filter ScreenFilter Strings Current EntriesDynamic DNS Screen Dynamic DNS Domain Name ServerThe Service works as follows DDNS ServiceDDNS Data PasswordUser Name Domain NameMAC Address Screen MAC AddressDefault Figure 31 MAC address ScreenFigure 32 Virtual Servers Virtual ServersIP Address seen by Internet Users Enable Virtual Servers ScreenFigure 33 Virtual Servers Screen ServersDefaults Defining your own Virtual ServersDisable All UpdateConnecting to the Virtual Servers Upgrade Other Features and SettingsRemote ManagementAccess Control Screen Access ControlOverview If required, you can also define your own ServicesServices Internet AccessEdit Service List GroupPCs not assigned to any group will be in the Default group Group Members ScreenPCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the Default group View LogFigure 36 Default Schedule Screen Default Schedule ScreenEnter the start using a 24 hr clock Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clockFigure 37 Access Control - Services Services ScreenAvailable Services Available ServicesDate/Time Access Control LogSource IP address MAC addressEnable Remote Remote ManagementFigure 38 Remote Management Screen Remote ManagementPC Database Screen PC DatabaseFigure 39 PC Database Known PCsAdvanced AdministrationGenerate Report Figure 40 PC Database Admin PC Database AdminPC Properties DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is setAdd as New Update SelectedEntry Standard ScreenFigure 41 Upgrade Firmware Screen Upgrade FirmwareTo perform the Firmware Upgrade Backup DNS OptionsFigure 42 Options Screen MTU sizeEnable DoS SecurityFigure 43 Security Screen FirewallAllow L2TP Allow IPsecAllow PPTP Enable Logs LogsAdjust for Daylight Figure 44 Logs ScreenSend E-mail alert E-Mail LogsE-mail Logs SendRouting Screen RoutingUsing this Screen Open Routing and Remote AccessFigure 45 Routing Screen Enable RIPStatic Routing Static RoutingDestination IP Address Configuring Other Routers on your LANGateway IP Address MetricFor Router As Default Route Static Routing - ExampleFor Router Bs Default Route For the TW100-BRF114 s Routing TableGeneral Problems TroubleshootingAppendix A This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutionsProblem 1 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error Internet AccessRegulatory Approvals Appendix B SpecificationsTW100-BRF114 Appendix B - Specifications