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MULTI-WAN GATEWAY
Model X16-R
User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1: INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1 Internet Features ..........................................................................................................................1 Other Features ..............................................................................................................................3 Package Contents ............................
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8: METWORK INFO ...........................................................................................................................65 Operation.....................................................................................................................................65 System Status.............................................................................................................................65 WAN Status ......................................................
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1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new MULTI-WAN GATEWAY. The MULTI-WAN GATEWAY not only provides a selection of 2~8 WAN ports – it also provides Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. Figure 1-1: MULTI-WAN GATEWAY Internet Features • Flexible use of WAN ports There are up to 8 WAN ports available for use on the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY. The user can decide how many WAN ports to use by changing settings in the web page setup area. (The default s
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• Shared Broadband Internet Access All LAN users can access the Internet through the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY by sharing from one (1) up to eight (8) Broadband modems and connections. • High-Performance multi ADSL Modem Support The MULTI-WAN GATEWAY has eight (8) WAN ports, allowing the connection of up to eight (8) Broadband modems at the same time. This can provide a greater increase in bandwidth than is allowed by a single modem. This flexible configuration allows each port to use a diff
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• Block URL This feature can be used by the Administrator to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. You can even assign different settings for different groups of PCs. • Session Limit With the Session Limit feature, if the number of new sessions for the system exceeds the maximum allowance set by the Administrator in the sampling time, any new session in the system will be dropped. • System Filter Exception This feature ensures that every packet with an unrecognized port
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• HTTP Firmware Upgrade and backup The web management feature allows you to use HTTP upgrade for new firmware and backup system configuration from a local or even remote site, as long as “Remote upgrade” and “Remote web-based setup” is enabled in the Advanced feature web page. • Email Alert The Email Alert will send a warning email message to the system administrator if any of the WAN ports become disconnected when more than two WAN ports are enabled or if there is excessive ping noti
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Package Contents The following items are included in the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY package: • MULTI-WAN GATEWAY Unit • Power Cord • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front Panel Figure 1-2: Front Panel Front Panel LED indication is as follows: Power OFF – No Power ON – Normal Operation Status System Blinking – Normal Operation. ON/OFF
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Ethernet Ports and Reset Button WAN ports: 2 to 8 WAN ports (default is 2), using Port 1 to Port 8 for connecting Ethernet Ports to Modem(s). LAN ports: The remaining ports which are connected to PCs or a Hub. Note: Any port will automatically operate as an “Uplink” port if required. You can use a normal LAN cable to connect to a normal port on another hub. Reset Button When pressed and released, the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY will reboot (restart) within 1 second. It will reset to default w
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Rear Panel Figure 1-3: Rear Panel AC 100V ~ 240V Connects to AC100~240V / 50~60Hz with supplied AC power cord. Default Settings When the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY has finished booting, all configuration settings will be set to the factory defaults, including: • IP Address set to its default value of 192.168.1.1, with a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0 • DHCP Server is enabled • User Name: admin • Password cleared (no password) TFTP Download This setting should be used only if your M
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• Enter the name of the firmware upgrade file located on your PC, or click the "Browse" button to locate the file. • Enter the LAN IP address of the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY in the "Server IP" field. • Click "Upgrade Firmware" to send the file to the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY. 3. When the upgrade is finished, the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY should work normally. The factory default settings will be applied. Note: The supplied Windows TFTP utility also allows you to perform three (3) additional operations:
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2: Basic Setup Overview Basic Setup of your MULTI-WAN GATEWAY involves the following steps: 1. Attach the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY to a PC using any LAN port (3 to16) and configure it for your LAN. 2. Install your MULTI-WAN GATEWAY in your LAN and connect the Broadband Modem(s). 3. Configure your MULTI-WAN GATEWAY for Internet Access. 4. Configure PCs on your LAN to use the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY. Requirements • One (1) up to eight (8) DSL or Cable modems, each with an ISP Internet Access accou
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7. Enter admin for the "User Name" and leave the "Password" field blank. • The "User Name" is always set as admin • For security, it is highly recommended that you set a password. You may do this using the Admin Setup screen. 8. After logging in, you will see the Administrator Password setup in the Admin Setup screen, as shown below. Assign a password by entering it in the "Password" and "Verify Password” Fields. Figure 2-2: Home Screen (Admin. Setup) 9. Select LAN & DHCP from th
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10. If your LAN already has a DHCP Server and you wish to continue using it, the following configuration is required: • The DHCP Server function in the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY must be disabled. You will find this setting in the LAN & DHCP screen. • Your DHCP Server must be configured to provide the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY's LAN IP Address as the "Default Gateway". • Your DHCP Server must provide correct DNS addresses to any connected PCs. 11. Ensure these settings are suitable for your LAN:
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Settings – LAN & DHCP LAN IP Configuration • IP Address – IP address for the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY, as seen from the Local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP Address range. • Subnet Mask –The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY is attached. (The same value as the PCs on that LAN segment.) Optional
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12. Save your data, then go to Step 2, Installing the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY in your LAN. Page 13
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2. Installing the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY in your LAN Figure 2-4: Installation Diagram 1. Ensure that the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY and any DSL/Cable modem(s) are powered-OFF. Leave the modem or modems connected to their data lines. 2. Connect the Broadband modem(s) to the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY. • If using only one (1) Broadband modem, connect it to port 1. • Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 3. Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs
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• The Link/ACT LED should be ON if the corresponding WAN port is connected to a broadband modem. • For each PC connected to the LAN ports, the corresponding LAN LED (either 10/Yellow or 100/Green) should be ON. 3. Configuring the MULTI-WAN GATEWAY for Internet Access To configure access to the Internet, first decide how many WAN ports you are going to use. The pull down menu on the MAX WAN web page (Figure 2-5) will let you setup the WAN port numbers. You can choose from two (2), up
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Figure 2-6: Primary Setup Settings – Primary Setup Connection • Interface – A pull down menu for each WAN port that you are going to Mode connect to the Internet. • Connect Mode – Enable – Select this if you have connected a broadband modem to this port. Disable – Select this if there is no broadband modem connected to this port. Connection Check the data supplied by your ISP and select the appropriate option. Type • Static IP – Select this if your ISP has provided a Fixed o
