Planet Technology Router XRT-401E User Manual

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Internet Broadband Router 
 
 
 
XRT-401E 
 
User’s Manual
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 2 Copyright 
Copyright (C) 2005 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved.  
The products and programs described in this User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET 
Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this 
User’s Manual and all accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted.  
No part of this User’s Manual may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to 
any electronic medium or machine-readable form by any means by electronic or mechanical. 
Including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose 
other than the purchasers personal use, and without the prior express written permission of 
PLANET Technology. 
 
Disclaimer 
PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments 
and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with 
respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. 
PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims 
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred. 
Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a 
commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that 
may be contained in this User’s Manual. PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep 
current the information in this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to this 
User’s Manual and/or to the products described in this User’s Manual, at any time without notice. 
If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would 
appreciate your comments and suggestions. 
 
FCC Compliance Statement 
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, 
that is, in strict accordance with the instructions provided with the equipment, may cause 
interference to radio and TV communication. The equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in 
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. If you suspect this equipment is causing interference, turn 
your Ethernet Switch on and off while your radio or TV is showing interference, if the interference 
disappears when you turn your Ethernet Switch off and reappears when you turn it back on, there 
is interference being caused by the Ethernet Switch. 
You can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
w Reorient the receiving radio or TV antenna where this may be done safely.  
w To the extent possible, relocate the radio, TV or other receiver away from the Switch.  
w Plug the Ethernet Switch into a different power outlet so that the Switch and the receiver are 
on different branch circuits.  
If necessary, you should consult the place of purchase or an experienced radio/television 
technician for additional suggestions. 
 
CE mark Warning 
The is a class A device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in 
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 
  
						

							 3 Trademarks 
The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology. This documentation may refer to 
numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these 
designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies. 
 
Revision 
User’s Manual for PLANET Internet Broadband Router: 
Model: XRT-401E 
Rev: 1.0 (Jan. 2005) 
Part No.: 2080-B40060-000 
 
  
						

							 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
Chapter 1 Introduction..............................................................1 
1.1 Features......................................................................................................1 
1.2 Minimum Requirements..............................................................................1 
1.3 Package Contents.......................................................................................1 
1.4 Get to know XRT-401E...............................................................................2 
1.5 Setup Diagram............................................................................................3 
1.6 Getting started............................................................................................3 
Chapter 2 Wizard....................................................................10
 
2.1 Cable Modem............................................................................................12 
2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL...........................................................................................12 
2.3 Dial-Up xDSL (PPPoE).............................................................................13 
2.4 PPTP........................................................................................................14 
2.5 L2TP.........................................................................................................15 
Chapter 3 Advance Features...................................................18 
3.1 System......................................................................................................18 
3.1.1 System Status....................................................................................19 
3.1.2 System Settings.................................................................................20 
3.1.3 Administrator Settings........................................................................21 
3.1.4 Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................22 
3.1.5 Configuration Tool..............................................................................23 
3.1.6 System Log........................................................................................24 
3.2 WAN.........................................................................................................25 
3.2.1 Dynamic IP.........................................................................................26 
3.2.2 Static IP Address................................................................................26 
3.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)...............................................................27 
3.2.4 PPTP..................................................................................................28 
3.2.5 L2TP...................................................................................................30 
3.2.6 DNS....................................................................................................31 
3.3 LAN...........................................................................................................32 
3.4 NAT...........................................................................................................33 
3.4.1 Virtual Server......................................................................................34 
3.4.2 Special Applications...........................................................................35 
3.4.3 Port Forwarding..................................................................................36 
3.4.4 ALG Settings......................................................................................37 
3.4.5 DMZ....................................................................................................38 
3.5 Firewall......................................................................................................38 
3.5.1 Firewall Options..................................................................................39 
3.5.2 Client Filtering....................................................................................40 
3.5.3 URL Filtering......................................................................................42 
3.5.4 MAC Control.......................................................................................42 
3.6 Routing.....................................................................................................43 
3.7 UPnP........................................................................................................44 
3.8 DDNS........................................................................................................45 
Appendix A..............................................................................46
  
						

							 5 Glossary..................................................................................48
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 
 
Congratulations on purchasing PLANET XRT-401E. This Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP 
Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable 
modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in XRT-401E and plug your PC to the 
LAN port and youre ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can 
connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your 
network. XRT-401E provides a total solution for the Small Business (SMB) and the Small 
Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to 
handle tomorrows expansion and speed. 
 
1.1 Features 
· Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line  
· Supports up to 253 users 
· Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem 
· Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network 
· Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M) 
· Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup  
· Support advance features such as: Special Applications, Port Mapping, DMZ, Virtual 
Servers, ALG, and Firewall options. 
· Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: System Status and System Log. 
· Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes 
· Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the 
Internet)
 
 
1.2 Minimum Requirements 
· One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45) 
· Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC) 
· PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or 
higher) 
 
1.3 Package Contents 
· One XRT-401E unit 
· One Quick Installation Guide 
· One User Manual CD 
· One Power Adapter 
 
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Note The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software; computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially when your ISP charge you by time used.   
						

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1.4 Get to know XRT-401E  
 
Back Panel 
The diagram below shows XRT-401E’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three 
sections, LAN (1, 2, 3, 4), WAN and Reset:  
  
 
1) Local Area Network (LAN)  
   XRT-401E’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and 
switches etc.  
 
2) Wide Area Network (WAN) 
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the 
Internet. 
 
3) Reset 
    The Reset button allows you to do one of two things. 
 
1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for 
less than 3 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original 
configurations. 
 
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, 
press the reset button for longer than 3 seconds and the router will reset itself to the 
factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with 
the factory default settings) 
 
Front Panel 
 
On XRT-401E’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of machine current status. Below 
is an explanation of each LED and its description. 
   
 
LED Light Status Description PWR ON Router’s power supply is on    
WAN 100 ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected 
 Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected 
WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected 
 OFF No WAN connection 
 Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent  
						

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LAN      100 ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected  
(Port 1-4) OFF LAN port 10Mbps is connected 
LAN      LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected 
(Port 1-4) OFF No LAN connection 
 Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent  
1.5 Setup Diagram 
 
Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1.2 
 
1.6 Getting started  
 
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the 
Internet. 
 
1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).  
 
2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. 
All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one 
another. 
 
 
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically  
By default XRT-401E’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address 
automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This 
section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address  
						

							 4 automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other 
operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The 
following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address 
automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) 
Windows NT.  
 
2a) Windows 95/98/Me 
 
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel  
    window will appear. 
 
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 
 
3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to 
    install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 
 
4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 
 
5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the 
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to 
complete the installation. 
 
6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of  
    Network Components and then click the Properties button. 
 
7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: 
 
· Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for 
Microsoft Networks. 
· Gateway: All fields are blank. 
· DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS. 
· WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution. 
· IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically. 
  
						

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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your  
    Broadband Router’s DHCP server. 
 
?Note: Please make sure that XRT-401E’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server  available on your LAN.  
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to  
Step 3  
 
 
2b) Windows XP 
 
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network 
Connections window will appear. 
 
2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 
 
3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on 
your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 
 
4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address 
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following 
screen.