LINKSYS WRTU54GV2 Wireless-G Broadband Router with two phone port User Manual WRTU54G TM User Guide

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-G Broadband Router with two phone port WRTU54G TM User Guide

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iiHiPort+ User Guide Table of ContentsChapter 1: Product Overview 2Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chapter 3: Installation 4SIM Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4SIM Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Table or Wall Mount Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Chapter 4: Conguration 7How to Access the Web-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Setup > MAC (Address) Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Security > VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Applications & Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Administration > Cong Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Status > Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Status > Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28Appendix B: Specications 29
iiiHiPort+ User Guide Table of ContentsAppendix C: Warranty Information 30Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Appendix D: Regulatory Information 32FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Appendix E: Software Licensing Agreement 37Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
iHiPort+ User Guide About This GuideAbout This GuideIcon DescriptionsWhile reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons:NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product.WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address.Online ResourcesMost web browsers allow you to enter the web address without adding the http:// in front of the address. This User Guide will refer to websites without including http:// in front of the address. Some older web browsers may require you to add it.Resource WebsiteLinksys www.linksys.comLinksys International www.linksys.com/internationalGlossary www.linksys.com/glossaryNetwork Security www.linksys.com/securityCopyright and TrademarksLinksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
2HiPort+ User GuideChapter 1 OverviewChapter 1: Product OverviewFront PanelThe HiPort +™ LEDs are located on the front panel.Power (Green/Amber) The Power LED lights up green and will stay on while the HiPort+ is powered on. When the HiPort+ goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. This LED flashes amber when the HiPort+ is doing a firmware upgrade. This LED alternately flashes green and amber if a SIM card is not installed or if SIM card registration fails. This LED lights up amber if 911 Emergency Calling has not been registered.Ethernet 1-4 (Green) These LEDs serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the HiPort+ is successfully connected to a device. A flashing LED indicates network activity.Pairing (Green/Amber) This LED lights up green when wireless security is enabled. The LED flashes amber when pairing is in progress.Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the HiPort+ is actively sending or receiving data over the network.Phone 1-2 (Blue) This LED lights up blue when a SIM card is correctly installed and registered. This LED flashes blue if the HiPort+ has received voice mail.Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. The LED flashes when there is traffic.Back PanelReset The Reset button serves two purposes. You can restore its factory default settings or reboot the HiPort.To restore the factory default •settings, press the Reset button for approximately five seconds, using a pin or straightened paper clip ( factory defaults can also be restored via the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the HiPort+’s web-based utility).To reboot the HiPort+, press and release •the Reset button quickly using a pin or straightened paper clip. Internet Use this port to connect the HiPort+ to your broadband Internet connection.Ethernet 1-4 Use these ports to connect the HiPort+ to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network devices.Phone 1-2 Use these ports to connect phones to the HiPort+.Power Use this port to connect the power adapter.IMPORTANT: Resetting the HiPort+ will erase all of your settings (Internet connection and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the HiPort+ if you want to retain these settings.
Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist3HiPort+ User GuideChapter 2: Wireless Security ChecklistWireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure. 1. Change the default wireless network name or SSIDWireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks. 2. Change the default passwordFor wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.3. Enable MAC address filteringLinksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network. 4. Enable encryptionEncryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication. Currently, devices that are Wi-Fi certified are required to support WPA2, but are not required to support WEP.A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment. WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.General Network Security GuidelinesWireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure. Password protect all computers on the network and •individually password protect sensitive files.Change passwords on a regular basis. •Install anti-virus software and personal firewall •software.Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications •may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.Additional Security TipsKeep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away •from exterior walls and windows.Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways •off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters •in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary. WEB: For more information on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security
4HiPort+ User GuideChapter 3 InstallationChapter 3: InstallationSIM Card InstallationTo install the SIM card, follow these steps:Before connecting the HiPort+, turn it over. Insert a 1. coin into the the SIM card cover slot. Press on the coin and the cover will open.2. Open SIM Card CoverSlide a SIM card into a slot, with the “T” facing up.3. Place SIM Card into SlotPress the SIM card securely into the slot.4. SIM Card InsertedSIM Card Cover Closed.Slide the cover back into place.5. If you have an additional SIM card, insert it the same way into the second slot.SIM Card RemovalTo remove, follow steps 1 and 2 to open the cover, then pull out the SIM card.Open SIM Card Cover
5HiPort+ User GuideChapter 3 InstallationConnectionsPower down your network devices.1. Locate an optimum location for the HiPort+. Connect 2. a standard Ethernet network cable to the HiPort+’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.Connecting the Internet ConnectionConnect the included Ethernet cable to the HiPort+’s 3. Ethernet port. Then connect the other end to your network PC’s or your Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.Connecting the Ethernet ConnectionConnect a standard RJ-11 phone cable to the HiPort+’s 4. Phone port. This port should correspond to the SIM slot into which the SIM card was installed. Then connect the other end to a telephone. If you have a second telephone, you can connect it through the HiPort+’s other phone port.Connecting the RJ-11 cable IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Phone port to a telephone wall jack. Make sure you only connect a telephone to the Phone port. Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in your home or office may be damaged.Connect the AC power adapter to the HiPort+’s Power 5. port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the HiPort+. Use of a different adapter may damage the product.Connecting the Power Adapter
6HiPort+ User GuideChapter 3 InstallationTable or Wall Mount InstructionsHorizontal PlacementThe HiPort+ can be placed on a level surface near an electrical outlet. Wall-Mounting PlacementThe HiPort+ has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 123 mm (2.36 inches). Two screws are needed to mount the HiPort+.Suggested Mounting Hardware2.5-3.0 mm4-5 mm 1-1.5 mmNote: Mounting hardware illustrations are not †true to scale.NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware. Follow these instructions:Determine where you want to mount the HiPort+. 1. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 2. 123 mm (4.84 inches) apart.Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm 3. (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.Maneuver the HiPort+ so the wall-mount slots line up 4. with the two screws.Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide 5. the HiPort+ down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.Wall Mount Slots123 mm (4.84 inches)
7HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationChapter 4: ConfigurationFor details on connecting the HiPort+, please refer to the Installation chapter. This chapter will describe each screen of the web-based utility and each screen’s key functions. The web-based utility can be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the HiPort+. Most users only need to configure the following screens:Basic Setup •On the Setup > Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you do not have this information, you can call your ISP to request the settings. When you have the setup information, then you can configure the HiPort+.Management •On the Administration > Management screen, change the local router access password from the default value (admin). Enter a new password in the Password and Re-enter to confirm fields. There are six main tabs: Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Sub tabs vary depending upon the main tab selection.How to Access the Web-Based UtilityTo access the web-based utility of the HiPort+, launch your web browser, and enter the HiPort+’s default IP address, 192.168.29.1, in the Address field. Press the Enter key.Internet Explorer Address BarA screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Enter admin in the User Name field. Enter admin in the Password field. Then click OK.Login ScreenMake the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.Setup > Basic SetupThe Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the web-based utility.Setup > Basic SetupInternet SetupThe Internet Setup section configures the HiPort+ for your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP.Internet Connection TypeThe HiPort+ supports two connection types: Automatic Configuration - DHCP and Static IP. Each Basic Setup screen and the available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.Internet Connection TypeSelect the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are:Automatic Configuration - DHCP •Static IP •PPPoE •PPTP •L2TP •Automatic Configuration - DHCPBy default, the HiPort+’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting
8HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 Configurationthrough a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCPStatic IPIf you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.Internet Connection Type > Static IPIP Address This is the HiPort+’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to enter here.Subnet Mask This is the HiPort+’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.PPPoESome DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.Internet Connection Type > PPPoEUser Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.Service Name (optional) If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the HiPort+ to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the HiPort+ to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the HiPort+ will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the HiPort+ will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the HiPort+ to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.Internet Connection Type > PPTPIf your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following:Internet IP Address This is the HiPort+’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.Subnet Mask This is the HiPort+’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Server IP Address.User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
9HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationConnect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the HiPort+ to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the HiPort+ to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the HiPort+ will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the HiPort+ will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default value is 30 seconds.L2TPL2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.Internet Connection Type > L2TPServer IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the HiPort+ to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the HiPort+ to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutesOptional SettingsSome of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.Optional SettingsRouter Name Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.Host Name and Domain Name Some ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.MTU The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network transmission. To manually set a value, select Manual and enter the value desired in the Size field. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default is Auto, which allows the HiPort+ to select the best MTU for your Internet connection.Network SetupThe Network Setup section allows you to change the settings on the network connected to the HiPort+’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.Router IPThe HiPort+’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, you should keep the defaults.Local IP AddressLocal IP Address The default value is 192.168.29.1.Subnet Mask The default value is 255.255.255.0.DHCP Server SettingThe HiPort+ can be used as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that you leave the HiPort+ enabled as a DHCP server.
10HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationDHCP Server SettingDHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, set the HiPort+’s DHCP option to Disable. If you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to the HiPort+ on your computer. While DHCP is enabled, if you want to assign a static IP address to a client, click Static IP assign, then enter the desired static IP address and the client’s MAC address. Click Save Settings to save or Cancel Changes to cancel.Static IP AssignmentStarting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the default IP address for the HiPort+ is 192.168.29.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.29.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.29.254. The default Start IP Address is 192.168.29.100.Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 64.Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the HiPort+ with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or Website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The HiPort+ will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.Time SettingTime SettingTime Zone Select the time zone in which your network functions. If you want the HiPort+ to automatically adjust the clock for daylight savings, then select the check box.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.Setup > DDNSThe HiPort+ offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own Website, FTP server, or other server behind the HiPort+.Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable.DDNSDDNS ServiceIf your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
11HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationSetup > DDNS > DynDNS.orgDynDNS.orgUser Name Enter the user name from DynDNS.org.Password Enter the password associated with the user name.Host Name Enter the appropriate host name. The proper format is name.dyndns.orgInternet IP Address The current Internet IP address is displayed here.Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.Setup > DDNS > TZO.comTZO.comE-mail Address Enter the e-mail address used to register with TZO.com.Password Enter your TZO.com password.Domain Name Enter your TZO.com domain name.Internet IP Address The current Internet IP address is displayed here.Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.Setup > MAC (Address) CloneEvery computer hardware device, including the network adapter of your computer has a unique code called a MAC address. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require you to register this address with them in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the HiPort+’s with the MAC Clone feature.Setup > MAC CloneMAC CloneEnable/Disable To enable MAC Address cloning, select Enable.User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.Clone Your PC’s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the computer you are using.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
12HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationSetup > Advanced RoutingThe Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the dynamic and static routing settings.Setup > Advanced Routing > RouterSetup > Advanced Routing > BridgeAdvanced RoutingOperating ModeIf this HiPort+ is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Router. If another router exists on your network, select Bridge. Dynamic RoutingRIP This feature enables the HiPort+ to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other routers. The HiPort+ determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. Disabled This option disables the dynamic routing feature for all data transmissions.LAN & Wireless This option enables dynamic routing for the LAN connection.WAN (Internet) This option enables dynamic routing for the WAN side.Both This option enables dynamic routing for the WAN and LAN connections.Static RoutingA static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Use this feature to set up a static route between the HiPort+ and another network (you can have up to 20 static routes). To create a static route, alter the following settings: Select Set Number Select the number of the static route from the drop-down menu. Delete This Entry To delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and click this button.Enter Route Name Enter a name for the static route, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP Address is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Enter the IP address of the host for which you wish to create a static route.Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the HiPort+ and the remote network or host.Interface Select LAN or WAN (Internet), depending on the location of the final destination.Show Routing Table Click Show Routing Table to open a screen displaying how data is routed through your local network. For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit this screen.Advanced Routing > Routing TableWhen you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.
13HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationWireless > Basic Wireless SettingsThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsWireless NetworkWireless Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only 802.11g devices, select G-Only. If you have only 802.11b devices, select B-Only. If you do not have any 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network, select Disable..Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID to a unique name.Wireless Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. All devices in your wireless network must be broadcast on the same channel in order to function correctly. Wireless SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the HiPort+. To broadcast the HiPort+’s SSID, keep the default setting, Enable. If you do not want to broadcast the HiPort+’s SSID, then select Disable.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Wireless SecurityThe Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security mode options supported by the HiPort+: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WPA2 is a more advanced, more secure version of WPA. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These six are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the HiPort+, refer to “Chapter 2: Wireless Security.”Wireless SecuritySecurity ModeSelect the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.WPA PersonalNOTE: If you are using WPA, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly. Security Mode > WPA PersonalWPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)WPA Shared Key Enter the key shared by the HiPort+ and your other network devices. It must have 8-63 characters.Group Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which tells the HiPort+ how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.WPA EnterpriseThis option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
14HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 Configurationserver is connected to the HiPort+.) Security Mode > WPA EnterpriseWPA Algorithm WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.)RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.Shared Key Enter the key shared between the HiPort+ and the server.Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the HiPort+ how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal Timeout period is 3600 seconds.WPA2 PersonalSecurity Mode > WPA2 PersonalWPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default selection is AES.WPA Shared Key Enter a WPA Shared Key of 8-63 characters. Group Key Renewal Enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the HiPort+ how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Group Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.WPA2 EnterpriseThis option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the HiPort+.) Security Mode > WPA2 EnterpriseWPA Algorithm WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES, or TKIP + AES. The default selection is AESRADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.Shared Key Enter the key shared between the HiPort+ and the server.Key Renewal Timeout Enter a Key Renewal Timeout period, which instructs the HiPort+ how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal Timeout period is 3600 seconds.RADIUSThis option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the HiPort+.) Security Mode > RADIUS
15HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationIMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly.RADIUS Server Address Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.Shared Key Enter the key shared between the HiPort+ and the server.Default Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to use). The default is 1.WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.WEPWEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. Security Mode > WEPDefault Transmit Key Select a Default Transmit Key (choose which Key to use). The default is 1.WEP Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default setting, Disable.Prevent Select this to block wireless access by MAC Address. This button is selected by default.Permit Only Select this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This button is not selected by default.Edit MAC Filter List Click this to open the MAC Address Filter List screen. On this screen, you can list users, by MAC Address, to whom you wish to provide or block access. For easy reference, click Wireless Client MAC List to display a list of network users by MAC Address.MAC Address Filter ListClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
16HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationWireless > Advanced Wireless SettingsThis Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the HiPort+’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Wireless > Advanced Wireless SettingsAdvanced WirelessAuthentication Type The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the HiPort+ can transmit. The HiPort+ will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so they know which rates will be used. The HiPort+ will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission. The default setting is Default, when the HiPort+ can transmit at all standard wireless rates (1-2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, 18Mbps, and 24Mbps). Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older wireless technology, and All, when the HiPort+ can transmit at all wireless rates. The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission. If you want to specify the HiPort+’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the HiPort+ automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the HiPort+ and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your Wireless-G products not being able to transmit to the HiPort+ in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the HiPort+’s ability to catch all Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance.Beacon Interval The default value is 100. Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the HiPort+ to synchronize the wireless network.DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the HiPort+ has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its client hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1.Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The HiPort+ sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the HiPort+ but not with each other. To use this function, select On. AP Isolation is turned Off by default. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
17HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationSecurity > FirewallThe Firewall screen offers a firewall and filters that block specific Internet data types.Security > FirewallFirewallFirewall Protection A firewall enhances network security and uses Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network. Select Enable to use a firewall, or Disable to disable it.Block WAN RequestsBlock Anonymous Internet Requests When enabled, this feature keeps your network from being “pinged,” or detected, by other Internet users. It also hides your network ports. Both make it more difficult for outside users to enter your network. This filter is enabled by default. Select Disable to allow anonymous Internet requests.Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the HiPort+ will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select Enable to filter multicasting, or Disable to disable this feature.Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers. Select Enable to filter Internet NAT redirection, or Disable to disable this feature.Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. Select Enable to filter port 113, or Disable to disable this feature.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.Security > VPNThe VPN Passthrough screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the HiPort+.Security > VPNVPN PassthroughIPSec Passthrough IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec Passthrough, click Enable. To disable IPSec Passthrough, click Disable.PPTP Passthrough PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Passthrough allows the Point-to-Point (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP Passthrough, click Enable. To disable PPTP Passthrough, click Disable.L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the HiPort+, click Enable. To disable L2TP Passthrough, click Disable.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.
18HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationAccess Restrictions > Internet AccessThe Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times.Access Restrictions > Internet AccessInternet AccessInternet Access Policy Internet access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy (after the Save Settings button is clicked). Selecting a policy from the drop-down menu will display that policy’s settings. To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click Delete This Policy. To view all the policies, click Summary.On the Summary screen, the policies are listed with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To enable a policy, click the Enabled check box. To delete a policy, click its Delete button. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To return to the Internet Access Policy screen, click Close. Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and click Enable.To create a policy:Select a number from the 1. Internet Access Policy drop-down menu.To enable this policy, click 2. Enable.Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.3. Click 4. Edit List of PCs to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear. You can select a PC by MAC address or IP address. You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click 5. Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Internet Access Policy > List of PCsClick the appropriate option,6. Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen.Decide which days and what times you want this policy 7. to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.You can block websites with specific URL addresses. 8. Enter each URL in a separate field next to Website Blocking by URL Address. You can also block websites using specific keywords. 9. Enter each keyword in a separate field next to Website Blocking by Keyword. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or Telnet. (You can block up to two applications per policy.)If the application you want to block is not listed or you 10. want to edit a service’s settings, enter the application’s name in the Application Name field. Enter its range in the Port Range fields. Select its protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu. Then click Add.To modify a service, select it from the Application list. Change its name, port range, and/or protocol setting. Then click Modify.To delete a service, select it from the Application list. Then click Delete.Click Save Settings to save the policy’s settings. To cancel the policy’s settings, click Cancel Changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.
19HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationApplications & Gaming > Port Range ForwardPort range forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, FTP servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.)When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the HiPort+ will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers). Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated servers (use the DHCP Reservation feature on the Basic Setup screen).If you need to forward all ports to one PC, click the DMZ tab.Applications & Gaming > Port Range ForwardPort Range ForwardTo add an application, complete the following fields:Application Name Enter the name of the application. Start to End Port Enter the number or range of port(s) used by the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. IP Address Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access.Enable Click the Enable check box to enable the applications you have defined. This is disabled (unchecked) by default.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.Applications & Gaming > Port TriggeringThis screen instructs the HiPort+ to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the HiPort+, so that when the requested data returns through the HiPort+, the data is sent to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.Applications & Gaming > Port Range TriggeringPort TriggeringTo add an application, complete the following fields:Application Enter the name of the application. Triggered Range Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the triggered port range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.Forwarded Range Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the forwarded port range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.Enable Click the Enable check box to enable the applications you have defined. This is disabled (unchecked) by default.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.
20HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationApplications & Gaming > DMZThe DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function.Applications & Gaming > DMZDMZThis feature completely exposes a designated computer to the Internet. To use this feature, select Enable. To disable DMZ hosting, select Disable.DMZ Host IP Address Complete the IP address in the field provided. When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.Applications and Gaming > QoSQuality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing. There are three types of QoS available: Device Priority, Ethernet Port Priority, and Application Priority.QoSEnable/Disable To enable QoS, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable. QoS is disabled by default.Uplink Bandwidth Displays the outgoing bandwidth that applications can utilize.Applications & Gaming > QoSWired QoSDevice PriorityEnter the name of your network device in the Device name field, enter its MAC Address, and then select its priority from the drop-down menu.Ethernet Port PriorityEthernet Port Priority QoS allows you to prioritize performance for the HiPort+’s four ports, LAN Ports 1-4. For each port, select the priority and flow control setting.
21HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationPriority Select High or Low in the Priority column. The HiPort+’s four ports have been assigned low priority by default. Flow Control If you want the HiPort+ to control the transmission of data between network devices, select Enabled. To disable this feature, select Disabled. Ethernet Port Priority QoS does not require support from your ISP because the prioritized ports LAN ports 1-4 are in your network. This feature is enabled by default.Application PriorityApplication Priority QoS manages information as it is transmitted and received. Depending on the settings of the QoS screen, this feature will assign information a high or low priority for the applications that you specify.Optimize Gaming Applications Select this to automatically allow common game application ports to have a higher priority. These games include, but are not limited to: Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Age of Empires, EverQuest, Quake2/Quake3, and Diablo II. The default setting is unselected.Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the application in the Application Name field.Priority You can assign priority to the application from the drop down menu. The options are Low, Medium, High and Highest. The default is Low.Specific Port # Enter the port number for the application.Wireless QoSWMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), formerly known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a Wi-Fi Alliance certified feature, based on the IEEE 802.11e standard. This feature provides QoS to wireless networks. It is especially suitable for voice, music and video applications; for example, Voice over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and interactive gaming. If you have other devices on your wireless network that support WMM, keep the default, Enable. No Acknowledgement This feature prevents the HiPort+ from re-sending data if an error occurs. To use this feature, select Enable. Otherwise keep the default setting, Disable.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Administration > ManagementWhen you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the HiPort+’s access settings and configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. You can also back up and restore the HiPort+’s configuration file.ManagementAdministration > ManagementRouter PasswordLocal Router AccessTo ensure the HiPort+’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the HiPort+’s web-based utility. The default password is admin.Password and Re-enter to Confirm It is recommended that you change the default password to one of your choice. Enter a new HiPort+ password and then enter it again in the Re-enter to Confirm field.Web AccessAccess Server HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS.Wireless Access Web If you are using the HiPort+ in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the HiPort+’s web-based utility. You will only be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Keep the default, Enable, to enable wireless access to the HiPort+’s web-based utility, or select Disable to disable wireless access to the utility.
22HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationRemote Router AccessRemote Management To permit remote access of the HiPort+, from outside the local network, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disable.Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access.Use HTTPS HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. To enable HTTPS, select the check box.NOTE: When you are in a remote location and wish to manage the HiPort+, enter http://<Internet IP Address>: port or https://<Internet IP Address>: port, depending on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS. Enter the HiPort+’s specific Internet IP address in place of <Internet IP Address>, and enter the Administration Port number in place of the word port.UPnPUniversal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows 2000, XP and Vista to automatically configure the HiPort+ for various Internet applications, such as gaming and video conferencing.UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default setting, Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen. Administration > LogWhen you click the Administration tab, you will see the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection.Administration > LogLogLog To access activity logs, select Enable. With logging enabled, you can choose to view temporary logs. Click Disable to disable this function.Incoming Log The Incoming Log will display a temporary log of the source IP addresses and destination port numbers for the incoming Internet traffic. Log > Incoming LogOutgoing Log The Outgoing Log will display a temporary log of the local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and service/port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic.Log > Outgoing LogClick Refresh to update the log. When you have finished making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is
23HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 Configurationavailable on the right side of the screen.Administration > DiagnosticsThe diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including the connection to the Internet.Administration > DiagnosticsPing Test The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Enter the IP address or domain name of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to ping it. Then, click Ping. The Ping screen will then display the test results. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.Administration > Ping TestTraceroute Test To test the performance of a connection, enter the IP address or domain name of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click Traceroute. The Traceroute screen will then display the test results. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.Administration > Traceroute TestHelp information is available on the right side of the screen.Administration > Factory DefaultsThe Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the HiPort+’s configuration to its factory default settings.Administration > Factory DefaultsFactory DefaultsRestore Factory Defaults To clear all of the HiPort+’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click Restore Factory Defaults.Click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. Help information is available on the right side of the screen. NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the HiPort+ and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the HiPort+ is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
24HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationAdministration > Firmware UpgradeThe Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the HiPort+’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the HiPort+ or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.Administration > Firmware UpgradeBefore upgrading the firmware, download the HiPort+’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys Website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.Upgrade FirmwarePlease Select a File to Upgrade In the field provided, enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file, or click Browse to locate the file.Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen instructions.Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.Administration > Config ManagementAdministration > Config ManagementBackup ConfigurationClick this button to backup the current configuration settings of the HiPort+.Restore ConfigurationClick this option to overwrite the current configuration settings with the configuration settings from the speci-fied file. Please select a file to restore In the field provided, enter the name of the backup file, or click Browse to search for the file.
25HiPort+ User GuideChapter 4 ConfigurationStatus > RouterThe Router screen displays information about the HiPort+ and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen.Status > RouterRouter InformationFirmware Version This is the version number of the HiPort+’s current firmware.Current Time This shows the time set on the HiPort+.MAC Address This is the HiPort+’s MAC address, as seen by your ISP.Router Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen.Domain Name If required by your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen.Internet Configuration TypeLogin Type This indicates the type of Internet connection you are using. For dial-up style connections such as PPPoE or PPTP, there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection.IP Address The HiPort+’s Internet IP address is displayed here.Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The HiPort+’s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections.DNS1-3 Shown here are the DNS (Domain Name System) IP addresses currently used by the HiPort+.MTU Shown here is the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting for the HiPort+.DHCP Release Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to release the current IP address of the device connected to the HiPort+’s Internet port.DHCP Renew Available for a DHCP connection, click this button to replace the current IP address—of the device connected to the HiPort+’s Internet port—with a new IP address.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information. Help information is available on the right side of the screen.Status > Local NetworkThe Local Network screen displays information about the local network.Status > Local NetworkLocal NetworkMAC Address The MAC Address of the HiPort+’s local interface is displayed here.IP Address This shows the HiPort+’s IP address, as it appears on your local network.Subnet Mask The HiPort+’s Subnet Mask is shown here.DHCP Server The status of the HiPort+’s DHCP server function is displayed here.Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the beginning IP address is shown here.End IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is shown here.

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