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6212-A2 and 6382-A1
4-Port Routers
User’s Guide
Document Number 6212-A2-GB21-10
September 2004
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide Copyright © 2004 Paradyne Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Notice This publication is protected by federal copyright law. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express writte
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. 2. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered. 3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons will walk o
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide FCC Part 15 Declaration An FCC Declaration of Conformity may be downloaded from the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. Select Support -> Technical Manuals -> Declarations of Conformity. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that m
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the Telephone Company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. The Telephone Company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operatio
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved th
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction............................................................................................................................. 9 1.1 Features & System Requirements................................................................................... 9 2. Router Description................................................................................................................ 11 2.1 Ports and buttons (Back pa
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 1. Introduction Congratulations on becoming the owner of a 6212 or 6382 router. Your LAN (Local Area Network) will now be able to access the Internet via the router’s ADSL connection. This User Manual will show you how to set up the 6212 or 6382 router, and how to customize its configuration to get the most out of this product. 1.1 Features & System Requirements The 6212 router supports ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), a version o
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide System Requirements: In order to use the 6212 or 6382 router for Internet access, you must have the following: • ADSL service subscription from your ISP. • One computer containing an Ethernet 10/100BaseT network interface card (NIC). • (Optional) An Ethernet hub or switch if you are connecting the device to several computers on an Ethernet network. • For system monitoring or configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 2. Router Description 2.1 Ports and buttons (Back panel) Power is where you connect the power. LAN 1–4 (Local Area Network) port(s): connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a PC, hub, switch, or router. Some routers come with a single LAN connection and some come with four LAN connections. Depending on the device connected, you may need a crossover cable or a straight-through cable. Reset Button: The reset button is used to rese
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 2.3 Package Contents Your 6212 or 6382 package includes: • 6212 or 6382 ADSL Router • Power adapter • Ethernet cable (RJ45, “straight-through” type) • Phone cable (RJ11). • User manual on CD-ROM 12
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 3. Installation This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or a LAN and to the Internet via ADSL: • How to set up the hardware. • How to configure Internet properties on your computer. • How to access your router. It is assumed that you have already subscribed to ADSL service with your telephone company or other Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that shoul
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide Note that either a crossover or a straight-through Ethernet cable can be used. The router determines and adjusts to the type of signal required. 3.1.4 Attach the power adapter The supplied power adapter may look different than the one illustrated here. Connect the cylindrical power plug into the POWER connector on the back of the device. • If you have a wall-mount adapter, plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. • If you h
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide Figure 3.7 Network Connections in Windows XP Figure 3.8 Local Area Connection Properties in Windows XP 5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 3 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field, respectively. Figure 3.9 TCP/IP Properties in Windows XP
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 6. Click on twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel. 3.2.2 Windows 2000: In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 1. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area Connection icon, and then select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed wi
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box. 7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click on . You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files. 8. If prompted, click on to restart your computer with the new settings. 9. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon in the Control P
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 12. Click on twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Windows. Please click on and restart your PC again. 3.2.5 Windows NT 4.0: 1. In the Windows NT task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double click on the Network icon. 3. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab. The Protocols tab displays a list of currently insta
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 4. Configuring Your Router This section will guide you through your router’s configuration. The router is shipped with a standard default bridge configuration; for most users, you may want to change the router from a bridge to a router. 4.1 Logging in to your router To configure your router, open your web browser. Type the default IP address (192.168.1.1) into the address fiield of your browser and press the Enter key. The screen shown in
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6212-A2 and 6382-A1 ADSL Router User’s Guide 4.2 Home screen The first screen (Figure 2) that appears (after the login screen) is the Home screen. From this screen you can configure the modem, access tools that are helpful for debugging purposes, obtain the status of the modem, and view the online help. The Home page has a page selection list across the top. A footer displays router status, connection information, and other useful information. Figure 2 (Home page) 20
