Acer AIR-104, AIR-204 Chapter 4 Basic Router Configuration

User Guide for AIR-104/AIR-204 4-1

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Chapter 4 Basic Router Configuration

What is "basic configuration"?

Basic configuration of the AIR-104/204 encompasses the minimum procedure necessary

for Internet access. If you are configuring the AIR-104/204 for the first time, following the

procedures outlined in this chapter will allow you to begin accessing the Internet right

away. Advanced configuration is covered in

chapter 5

.

What do I need to configure the AIR-104/204?

Network requirements

In order to configure the AIR-104/204, it must have been installed properly. See

Chapter

2

for the procedure.

Requirements for configuration via web browser

To configure the AIR-104/204 remotely via web broswer, at least one properly-

configured PC must be connected to the network. Additionally, that PC must be

equipped with a web browser: Netscape 4.5 or newer, Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer, or

another compatible web browser. Consult your browser documentation if you have any

questions.

Internet access

Obtain an account from an Internet Service Provider

In order to configure the AIR-104/204 for Internet access, you will need previously to

have arranged an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Your ISP account

must meet the following requirements:

Standard modem

• dial-up account for V.90 modem (or your external modem type), using standard PPP

transmissions

• dynamically assigned IP address

ISDN

• dial-up account for an ISDN terminal adapter, using standard PPP transmissions

• dynamically assigned IP address

These requirements represent common basic standards; you should have no trouble

communicating them to your ISP and arranging for suitable service.

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 3 Configuring PCs in the Network Chapter 4 Basic Router Configuration Chapter 5 Advanced Router Configuration Chapter 6 Management Chapter 7 The Command Line Interface Appendix AMessages Appendix B Glossary Appendix CSpecifications Page About This User Guide Page Chapter 1 Introduction Overview of the AIR-104/204 Accessing the Internet Security overview Whats in the box? The connectors on the back The LEDs on the front LED operation The operation and meaning of the LEDs are described in the following table: Chapter 2 Installation Power Modem connections First modem connection AIR-104 Network connections Connecting PCs directly to the router Connecting PCs to the router via a hub or switch Console connection External phone line Chapter 3 Configuring PC's in the Network Why do I need to configure PC's? Note: Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with or through Note: It is strongly recommended that you configure each network PC to obtain its IP When do I need to configure PC's? How to configure network PC's Step 1 Click on the Win95/98 Step 4 In the Step 2 Double-click on the Network icon. The Step 3 In the Network window, click on the Configuration tab. Check the list of Page Step 8 Check each of the following settings under its indicated tab: Note: If you do not disable DNS on every PC that is connected to the network, Step 9 Make sure that both the PC and the AIR-104/204 are properly connected to Chapter 4 Basic Router Configuration What is "basic configuration"? What do I need to configure the AIR-104/204? Network requirements Requirements for configuration via web browser How do I log onto the AIR-104/204? Accessing the AIR-104/204 via web browser Logging on to the AIR-104/204 I C ******** onfiguration C ICC Menu Main Window Message Window The System Status monitoring window The System Status monitoring table Current Status The Disconnect button The Clear button How to configure your modem connection Using the ICC to configure the modem connection Step 1 From a properly-connected network PC, use your Web browser to log on to Step 2 On the Select Modem Type Other Modem 1 Configuration Modem 1 Initialization String (Optional) How to configure your Internet connection Using the ICC to configure the Internet connection Single-modem configuration Step 1 Enter the following information: Note: When you click Step 3 Click on the Step 2 On the line that reads Step 1 Enter the following information for the first Internet account: Step 2 On the line that reads Note: When you click Step 3 Click on the Phone Number for Internet Account Internet Account Name Internet Account Password Happy surfing! Phone Number for 2nd Internet Account 2nd Internet Account Name 2nd Internet Account Password Test connection using port 1 Chapter 5 Advanced Router Configuration What is "advanced configuration"? Viewing the Connection Log To view the Connection Log Trigger events Setting the time Note: Unsaved configuration items are automatically saved to non-volatile flash To adjust the time settings Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the System Tools heading on the APPLY Step 4 Click the Step 2 The date and time captured from your management PC are displayed in the Setting Internet access time restrictions To set Internet access time restrictions Step 3 Specify which times Internet access should be allowed. Specify a Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the Configuration heading on the Step 2 Specify which days of the week Internet access should be allowed. Set the Advanced System Configuration Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the Configuration heading on the To set advanced configuration options Advanced System Configuration Step 3 When you are finished, click the Step 4 If you want to configure static DHCP assignments, click the Step 2 At the bottom of the Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the Configuration heading on the Static DHCP Assignments Add DHCP Configuration IP AddressName MAC Address Edit Page Chapter 6 Management What is "management"? Step 3 When you click Step 2 Click Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the System Tools heading on the How to restart the AIR-104/204 Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the System Tools heading on the Note: If you are changing the password for the first time, the Step 1 Log onto the ICC. Find the System Tools heading on the Step 2 Click How to upgrade the AIR-104/204 software Step 1 Using a web browser, connect to the Internet and acess the Acer Netxus Step 3 Enter the path or filename where you installed the software in Chapter 7 The Command Line Interface What is the Command Line Interface? Step 5 On the Step 4 On the Step 3 On the General guidelines Conventions Command Categories Command List DHCP Commands disable dhcp enable dhcp show dhcp Diagnostic Commands connect profile isp 1 connect profile isp 2 disconnect profile isp 1 disconnect profile isp 2 enable/disable trace ping ipaddr [<n_times> < n_size>] IP Commands ping ipaddr [<n_times> < n_size>] set ip private <ip_addr> <netmask> show arp table show icmp statistics show ip show ip isp1 show ip isp2 show ip lan show ip statistics Port Commands Profile Commands Page Show profile statistics show profile statistics isp1 show profile statistics isp2 Statistics Commands clear port statistics clear port statistics port 1 clear port statistics port 2 clear profile statistics isp1 Page show lan statistics System Commands change password clear config disable/enable remote-mgt download config <filename> from <ipaddr> download firmware help logout reset system save config set console baud <baudrate> set console timeout <1-60> set prompt <prompt> set time <hh:mm:ss> set timezone <-12- +12> show config show connection log show interface list show internet access time show system Show system log show telnet session show time upload config <filename> to <ipaddr> Appendix A Messages System messages Page Page "The system time has been configured successfully" "Value for idle time is invalid - choose between [0, 3600]" Connection log messages Embedded HTTP server messages HTTP/1.0 404 File Not Found HTTP/1.0 500 Internal Server Error Appendix B Glossary local area network (LAN) MAC address ping PPP router Appendix C Specifications Hardware configuration Applications Management Security Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty, Copyrights, EMI Warranty Copyrights and trademarks FCC Part 15 Notice