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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 TW100-BRF114 Features ................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details ........................................................................................
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 76 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 76 General Problems ............................................................................................................ 76 Internet Access ........................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the TW100-BRF114's features and ca- pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new TW100-BRF114. The TW100-BRF114 is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. TW100-BRF114 Figure 1: TW100-BRF114 TW100-BRF114 Features The TW100-BRF114 incorporates many advanced features, carefully de
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TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applic
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Introduction • Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much band- width and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The TW100- BRF114 incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: • The TW100-BRF114 Unit • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. • Power Adapter If any of the
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TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power On - Power on. (Green) Off - No power. Status On - Error condition. (Red) Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN For each port, there are 2 LEDs • Link/Act (Green) • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corres- ponding LAN (
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Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the TW100-BRF114 will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. Keep holding the Reset Button down for five (5) seconds, until the R
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Chapter 2 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the TW100-BRF114. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) Procedure Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the
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Installation 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the TW100-BRF114. Use the ca- ble supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to the TW100-BRF114 and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 5. Check the LEDs • The Power LED should be ON. • The Status LED should flash, then t
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Chapter 3 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the TW100-BRF114. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Confi- guration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the TW100-BRF114 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do this:
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Setup Configuration Program The TW100-BRF114 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and confi- gure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the TW100-BRF114, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the TW100-BRF114. The PC and the TW100-BRF114 m
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TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the TW100-BRF114: 1. After installing the TW100-BRF114 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the TW100-BRF114, as in this example, which uses the TW100-BRF114 's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1 If you can't connect If the TW100-BRF114 does not respond, check the follow
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Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the TW100-BRF114, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the TW100-BRF114's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Intern
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TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address • IP Address allocated to is usually allocated automati- you, if Static (Fixed). cally, but may be Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated Usually, none. IP Address automatically, when you However, some ISP's may connect to you ISP. r
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Setup Home Screen After finishing or exiting the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the top of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your
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TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the TW100-BRF114, as seen from the local LAN. Use IP Address the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255
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Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The TW100-BRF114 can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME2000/XP and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the defaul
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TW100-BRF114 User’s Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Firewall Router. Figure 7: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Firewall Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 8: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for the Firewall Router, as set on the Passwo
