ZyXEL Communications 240B manual RIP Setup, LAN Setup Menu, Private IP Address Ranges

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The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your ExpWave will compute the subnet mask automatically based on the IP address that you entered. You don’t need to change the subnet mask computed by the ExpWave unless you are instructed to do otherwise.

Private IP Addresses

Every computer on the Internet must have a unique IP address. If your networks are isolated from the Internet, for example, only between your two branch offices, you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved the following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks:

Table 5-2 Private IP Address Ranges

10.0.0.0— 10.255.255.255

172.16.0.0— 172.31.255.255 192.168.0.0 — 192.168.255.255

You can obtain your IP address from the IANA, from an ISP or have it assigned by a private network. If you belong to a small organization and your Internet access is through an ISP, the ISP can provide you with the Internet addresses for your local networks. On the other hand, if you are part of a much larger organization, you should consult your network administrator for the appropriate IP addresses.

Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the guidelines above. For more information on address assignment, please refer to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.

5.3.4 RIP Setup

RIP (Routing Information Protocol, RFC1058 and RFC 1389) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. The RIP Direction field controls the sending and receiving of RIP packets. When set to Both or Out Only, the ExpWave will broadcast its routing table periodically. When set to Both or In Only, it will incorporate the RIP information that it receives; when set to None, it will not send any RIP packets and will ignore any RIP packets received.

The Version field controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the ExpWave sends (it recognizes both formats when receiving). RIP-1is universally supported; but RIP-2carries more information. RIP-1is probably adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network topology.

Both RIP-2Band RIP-2Msends the routing data in RIP-2 format; the difference being that RIP-2Buses subnet broadcasting while RIP-2Muses multicasting. Multicasting can reduce the load on non-router machines since they generally do not listen to the RIP multicast address and so will not receive the RIP packets. However, if one router uses multicasting, then all routers on your network must use multicasting, also.

By default, RIP Direction is set to Both and the Version set to RIP-1.

5.4 LAN Setup Menu

From the main menu, enter 3 to open Menu 3 - LAN Setup to configure TCP/IP (RFC 1155) and DHCP Ethernet setup.

Wireless Setup

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Contents ExpWave 240B Page Disclaimer TrademarksCopyright FCC Statement Information for Canadian Users Information for Canadian UsersCanadian Users Product installation requirementsWarranty Vii ZyXEL Limited WarrantyCustomer Support Customer SupportTable of Contents 11-1 10-112-1 Firmware and Configuration File13-1 14-115-1 IP Routing Policy SetupList of Figures/Tables 17 Physical Installation of ExpWave with flat panel antennaMenu 24.2 System Information and Console Port Speed Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu List of TablesPage Non-physical Features of the ExpWave 240B Physical Features of the ExpWave 240BGetting to Know Your ExpWave Introduction to the ExpWave 240BIP Policy Routing Benefits of the ExpWave 240BSpecifications of the ExpWave 240B Specification of ExpWave 240BApplications of the ExpWave 240B Security Installation Page Connectors of bottom Hardware InstallationHardware Installation Hardware DescriptionAntena connector of the top Male RF connector with Connecting to the outdoor antennaAntenna Option RF cable Front view of flat panel antenna10 Grounding wire Mounting bracket Grounding wireExpWave 240B Physical Connection 14 Ethernet Cable Switching Power AdapterInstallation Procedure Install the outdoor unit with the flat panel antenna Install the outdoor unit with the omni-directional antennaHardware Installation Operation Mode Instruction of ExpWave Initial SetupInitial Setup Network Topology PlanningBridge Mode Menu Wireless Setup Router Mode 11 TCP/IP and Dhcp Ethernet Setup Turning On ExpWave 14 AC1 LAN Dhcp SetupMain Menu Commands Entering the PasswordInitial Screen Navigating the SMT InterfaceMain Menu Routing AP Summaries of SMT MenuMain Menu Summary 20 Menu 23 System Password Changing the System PasswordPage General Setup Menu 1 General SetupGeneral Setup System NameGeneral Setup LAN Port Filter Setup LAN SetupWireless Setup IntroductionFactory LAN Defaults Dhcp ConfigurationIP Address and Subnet Mask RIP Setup LAN Setup MenuPrivate IP Address Ranges Dhcp Ethernet Setup Menu Fields Menu 3 LAN Dhcp SetupBoth LAN TCP/IP Setup Menu FieldsOptions are Both , In Only , Out Only or None RIP-1Page Wireless Setup DisableBit WEP 1/2/3/4 Network Setup Field Network SetupNetwork Setup Set AC Enable or DisableSMT 6.1 Menu in Router Mode VPN security levelServer Static Route Setup IP Static Route SetupStatic Route Setup IP Static Route Menu Fields Menu 12 Edit IP Static RouteThis chapter shows you how to create and apply filters Filter Setup ConfigurationFilter Setup About FilteringConfiguring a Filter Set Filter Rules Summary MenuAbbreviations Description Display 2 TCP/IP Filter Rule Configuring a Filter RuleAbbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP 3Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GENTCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields Next diagram illustrates the logic flow of an IP filter Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields Generic Filter RuleApplying a Filter and Factory Defaults Ethernet trafficCheck Next Matched Rule Forward Drop Page Snmp Configuration Snmp Configuration 10-1About Snmp Snmp Configuration Menu Fields Snmp ConfigurationSupported MIBs Snmp TrapsRFC-1215 Snmp Configuration 10-3Page System Maintenance 11-1 System MaintenanceSystem Status This chapter covers SMT menus 24.1 toSystem Maintenance System Maintenance Status Menu FieldsSystem Information and Console Port Speed System InformationConsole Port Speed System Maintenance 11-3Viewing Error Log Log and TraceUnix Syslog Diagnostic System Maintenance Menu Syslog ParametersSystem Maintenance 11-5 WAN Dhcp System Maintenance Menu DiagnosticSystem Maintenance 11-7 Page Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-1 Backup ConfigurationFilename Conventions Filename ConventionsExample of FTP Commands from the Command Line Using the FTP Command from the Command LineGeneral Commands for GUI-based FTP Clients Firmware & Configuration File MaintenanceTftp Command Example Backup Configuration Using TftpGeneral Commands for GUI-based Tftp Clients Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-3System Maintenance Backup Configuration Backup Via Console PortRestore Using FTP Restore ConfigurationRestore Using FTP Session Example Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-5Restore Via Console Port Uploading Firmware and Configuration FilesFirmware File Upload Configuration File Upload FTP File Upload Command from the DOS Prompt ExampleFirmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-7 Tftp Upload Command Example FTP Session Example of Firmware File UploadTftp File Upload Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-9 Example Xmodem Firmware Upload Using HyperTerminalUploading Via Console Port Uploading Firmware File Via Console PortExample Xmodem Configuration Upload Using HyperTerminal Uploading Configuration File Via Console PortCommand Interpreter Mode System Maintenance InformationTime and Date Setting Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 13-1NTP RFC-1305 the default, is similar to Time RFC-868 Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 13-3 Resetting the TimePage Telnet Remote Management14.2 FTP SnmpRemote Management Limitations Remote ManagementLAN Only IP Routing Policy Setup IP Routing Policy SetupBenefits Routing PolicyCriterion IP Policy RoutingService Delay , Max Thruput or Max ReliableIP Policy Routing 15-3 Ethernet IP Policies Applying an IP PolicyLess , Greater , Less or Equal or Greater or Equal Reliable or Min CostIP Policy Routing 15-5 IP Policy Routing Example15-6

240B specifications

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