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Prestige 128
User’s Manual
Version 2.0
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ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever
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rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Copyright © 1997 by ZyXEL The contents of this book may not be reproduced (in any part or as a whole) or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Note: ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license u
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the i
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Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that the compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in
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with ITU-TSS recommendation I.420 (Basic Rate ISDN user access). The Prestige 128 complies with the following directives: 1. The Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1992 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to Electro Magnetic Compatibility. (EMC Directive) 2. Council Directive 91/263/EEC of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning telecommunication terminal equipment. (The Telecom Terminal Equipment Directive) 3. 93/68/EEC of 22
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• Technical support: support@zyxel.com in North America. support@zyxel.hinet.net outside North America. • Product information: Visit our site on the World Wide Web: http://www.zyxel.com. • FTP: Information , such as ZyXEL software and ROM updates for North America can be found at this FTP address: ftp.zyxel.com For European and Asian versions and related files, use the address: ftp.zyxel.co.at • Postal Service: You can send written communications at the following address: ZyXEL Communications
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Contents ZyXEL Limited Warranty ii Copyright © 1997 by ZyXEL iii Acknowledgments iii FCC Part 15 Information iii Information for Canadian Users iv Contacting ZyXEL vi 1 Introduction 1 Features 1 Ease of Installation 1 ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) 2 Multiple Networking Protocol Support 2 Standard Phone Jack 2 Dial On Demand 2 Bandwidth On Demand 2 Full Network Management 3 RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) 3 PPP Security 3 DHCP Support (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) 3
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Packing List 6 Additional Installation Requirements 7 2 Before You Begin 9 Road Map and Flow 9 Completing the Worksheet 10 Ordering Your ISDN Line 11 Collecting General Setup Information 11 Collecting ISDN Phone Line Information 12 Collecting Ethernet Setup Information 14 3 Installation 21 A Warning On Connection Cables 21 Connecting Your Computer and Your Prestige 21 Connecting the RS-232 Cable to your Prestige 22 Connecting an ISDN Line to your Prestige 22 Connecting a Telephone/Fax to your Pr
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Internet Access Configuration 42 Single User Account 44 Configuration for Single User Account 46 Configuring Backup ISP Accounts 47 5 Remote Node Configuration 50 Bandwidth on Demand 56 Editing PPP Options 57 6 Dial-In Configuration 60 Telecommuting 61 Dial-In Server Application 61 Default Dial-In Setup 62 Dial-In Users Setup 66 More on CLID 69 7 TCP/IP Configuration 70 IP Subnet Mask 70 LAN-to-LAN Application 71 Remote Node Setup 72 Static Route Setup 74 8 Novell IPX Configuration 78 IPX Networ
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Bridge Ethernet Setup 89 LAN-to-LAN Application 90 Remote Node Setup 91 Default Dial-In Setup for Bridge 92 Bridge Static Route Setup 92 10 Filter Configuration 94 About Filtering 94 Prestige’s Filter Structure 95 Configuring a Filter Set 95 Configuring a Filter Rule 98 TCP/IP Filter Rule 98 Generic Filter Rule 102 Novell IPX Filter Rule 103 11 SNMP 106 About SNMP 106 Configuring Your Prestige For SNMP Support 106 12 System Security 110 Using RADIUS Authentication 110 Installing a RADIUS Server
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Log and Trace 122 View Error Log 123 Syslog And Accounting 123 Diagnostic 124 Backup Configuration 127 Restore Configuration 128 Software Update 128 Command Interpreter Mode 129 Call Control 129 Call Control Parameters 130 Blacklist 131 Budget Management 132 15 Troubleshooting 134 Problems Starting Up the Prestige 134 None of the LEDs are on when you power up the Prestige 134 Connecting the RS-232 cable, cannot access the SMT 134 Problems With the ISDN Line 135 The ISDN initialization failed 13
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL Prestige 128 Remote Access Router. The Prestige is the first device to integrate a Router and Bridge into a single package. In a modem-sized box, the Prestige offers inexpensive yet complete telecommunications and internetworking solutions for your home or branch office. The Prestige is ideal for everything from Internet browsing to receiving calls from Remote Dial-in Users to making LAN-to-LAN connections to Remote Nodes. Distinguish
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ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) Using either a standard S/T or U Interface (128 uses the S/T interface and 128U uses the U interface) the Prestige supports a full range of switch types. The switch type depends on the CO (Central Office) switch your ISDN line is connected to. See Chapter 16 for more information on North American, European, and Asian ISDN firmware and switch types supported by the Prestige. The two B-channels can be used independently for two destinations. Or they can be bundled f
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needed to allow for greater efficiency in data transfer. It supports BAP (Bandwidth Allocation Protocol) and BACP (Bandwidth Allocation Control Protocol) to manage the number of links in multilink bundle. Full Network Management The Prestige incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) support and menu-driven network management via an RS-232 or Telnet connection. The Prestige is also equipped with a Call Detail Record (CDR) to help analyze and manage your telephone bill. RADIUS (Remote
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Data Compression The Prestige incorporates Stac data compression and CCP (Compression Control Protocol). Networking Compatibility The Prestige is compatible with remote access products from other companies such as Ascend, Cisco, and 3Com. Furthermore, it supports Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT remote access capability. Applications For Your Prestige Some applications for the Prestige include: Internet Access The Prestige supports the TCP/IP protocol, which is the language used for the Inter
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Telecommuting Server The Prestige allows Remote Dial-in Users to dial-in and gain access to your LAN. This feature enables users that have workstations with remote access capabilities, e.g., Windows 95, to dial in using an ISDN terminal adapter (TA) to access the network resources without physically being in the office. What This Manual Covers This manual is divided into five parts. 1. Part One - Getting Started (Chapters 1-3) - is structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect, install,
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What This Manual Doesn’t Cover This manual assumes that you know how to use your computer and are familiar with your communications software. If you have questions about using either one, refer to the manual for the product. Other Resources For more information about the Prestige 128 check the following sources: • Quick Start Guide. • Prestige Support disk. • Release notes for firmware upgrades and other information can be accessed through a ZyXEL FTP server site. For ZyXEL contact information s
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• One LAN crossover cable (red tag). • One LAN straight cable (white tag). • One Prestige Support Disk. • One Prestige 128/100 Quick Start Guide. • This Prestige 128 User’s Manual. Additional Installation Requirements In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need before you can install and use your Prestige. These requirements include: • An ISDN telephone line. • An Ethernet connection to your computer. • A computer equipped with communi
