Compex Technologies NetPassage 15B manual About this Document, Conventions

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About this Document

The product described in this document, Compex NetPassage 15B is a licensed product of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring and using the NetPassage 15B. It also gives an overview of the key applications and the networking concepts with respect to the product.

This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user with basic understanding and knowledge in the networking structure and protocols.

A few assumptions had been made, such as the host computer has already been installed with TCP/IP and already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures for Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP operating systems are included in this document. However, for other operating system, you may need to refer to your operating system’s documentation for networking.

Please take note that this User’s Manual is written based on NetPassage 15B Firmware Release 2.74 build 1000.

Conventions

This document uses special conventions to present the information clearly. Please take note of the conventions used below.

NOTE

This section will consist of important features or instructions

CAUTION

This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data

WARNING

This section concerns risk of severe injury

References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label appear in Bold. For example, “Press the Save button”

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Contents Page Your Feedback Trademark InformationDisclaimer Declaration of Conformity FCC NoticeReadyLINK Networktechnology GmbH Technical Support InformationCompex, Inc Conventions About this DocumentTable of Contents NetPassage 15B’s System Tools Product Overview Key FeaturesIntroduction Broadband Internet SharingTime-based Access Management Integrated 4-port 10/100Mbps SwitchWeb-based Configuration Interface Parallel BroadbandPackage Contents Panel Views Panel Views & DescriptionsPanel Description Index Indicator DescriptionNetPassage 15B Specifications Technical DataGetting Started Hardware SetupFor Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME TCP/IP Configuration of the Computers192.168.168.1 For Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Netmask 255.255.255.0 Configuring your Computer with Static IP Address192.168.168.X Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.168.1 DNS ServerSubnet Mask of 192.168.168.X and 255.255.255.0 respectively DNS Configuration Window \WINDOWS\PING Connecting to the Configuration InterfaceConnecting to Web-based Configuration Interface Proxy SettingsCommand Menu Configuration Window\WINDOWS\TELNET Telnet Command ConsoleConnecting to NetPassage 15B’s Command Console via Telnet Command Console Login Setting up your LAN Configuring NetPassage 15BConfiguring IP Addressing IP AddressTo reserve IP addresses for specific computers Advanced Option for Dhcp ServerTo view the IP released by the Dhcp Server Cable Internet with Dynamic IP Assignment 4 titled Singapore Singtel Magix SuperSurf5 titled Australia Big Pond Cable Internet Cloning MAC Address to NetPassage 15B Cable Internet with Static IP Assignment Static IP Configuration Service Name PasswordIdle Timeout UsernameReconnect Time Factor Singapore SingTel Magix SuperSurfUse non-standard Pppoe Ethernet typeAustralia Big Pond Cable Internet Network Address Translator NATVirtual Server based on Port Forwarding Introduction to Virtual ServersDefining Virtual Server based on De-Militarized Zone DMZ Virtual Server based on IP ForwardingDefining Virtual Server based on Port Forwarding Defining Virtual Server based on IP Forwarding Defining De- Militarized Zone Configuring Routing Protocol Dynamic Routing Static RoutingIP Packet Filtering Internet Application Filtering Select Single from the drop down menu Managing NetPassage 15B from the InternetActivating Remote Router Management Telnet Port Http PortImplementing Parallel Broadband Synchronizing Router’s Clock with your Computer Setting Router IdentityNetPassage 15B’s System Tools Upgrading Router’s Firmware Rebooting NetPassage 15B Profile Saving, Restore & Reset to DefaultsChanging Administrative Password Delete Command Appendix a Console CommandsDisable Command Enable CommandDisconnect Command Edit CommandSingapore SingNet Broadband Appendix B ISP-Specific NotesSingapore Pacific Internet Broadband Germany T-DSL & T-OnlineAction Normal Reset Password to Reset to factory Appendix C Frequently Asked QuestionsProcedure for resetting password to default