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Prestige 128L
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
ZyXEL
ACCESSING INTERNET & INTRANET
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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 wh
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you specific legal 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
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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
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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 some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier
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Outside North America, you can dial +886-3-5783942 EXT 252 between 8:00AM and 5:00PM Taiwan time (GMT +8:00). • Fax: ZyXEL in North America: (714) 693-8811 or Taiwan: +886- 3-5782439 • E-mail: • Sales inquiries: sales@zyxel.com in North America. sales@zyxel.com.tw outside North America. • Technical support: support@zyxel.com in North America. support@zyxel.com.tw outside North America. • Product information: Visit our site on the World Wide Web: http://www.zyxel.com. • FTP: Informatio
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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 ...................................
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Collecting General Setup Information...........................................9 Collecting IDSL Information........................................................9 Collecting Ethernet Setup Information........................................10 3 Installation.............................................................15 A Warning On Connection Cables............................................15 Connecting Your Computer and Your Prestige ........................16 Connecting the RS-232 C
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6 TCP/IP Configuration...........................................45 IP Subnet Mask.........................................................................45 LAN-to-LAN Application..........................................................46 Remote Node Setup..................................................................47 Static Route Setup.....................................................................49 7 Novell IPX Configuration .....................................53 IPX Networ
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About SNMP..............................................................................79 Configuring Your Prestige For SNMP Support........................79 11 System Security...................................................83 Configuring the SMT Password................................................83 12 Telnet Configuration and Capabilities ...............85 About Telnet Configuration.......................................................85 Telnet Capabilities.....................
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15 Index..................................................................101 xi
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1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL Prestige 128L IDSL Router. The Prestige integrates a Router and Bridge, offering inexpensive yet complete telecommunications and internetworking solutions for your home or branch office. The Prestige is ideal for everything from Internet access, to receiving calls from Remote Dial-in Users, to making LAN-to-LAN connections to Remote Nodes. Distinguishing features of the Prestige 128L include support for a full range of networki
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ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL) IDSL uses the 2B1Q line coding standard for ISDN BRI circuits. Used for data-only applications, IDSL can use unshielded twisted pair wire for transmitting data at 64/128Kbps for up to 18,000 feet. The differences between IDSL and ISDN are: 1. ISDN passes through the phone company's central office voice network; IDSL bypasses it by plugging into a special router at the phone company end. Or a pair of Prestige 128L’s can be connected by a single twisted
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Data Compression The Prestige incorporates Stac data compression and Compression Control Protocol. Applications For Your Prestige Some applications for your Prestige include: Internet Access The Prestige supports TCP/IP protocol. It is also compatible with other IDSL access servers manufactured by vendors such as Ascend. Internet Single User Account (SUA) For a small office environment, the Prestige SUA support. This allows multiple users to access the LAN simultaneously using a single
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• Release notes for firmware upgrades and other information can be accessed through a ZyXEL FTP server site. For ZyXEL contact information see page v. Packing List Before you proceed further, check all items you received with your Prestige 128L against this list to make sure nothing is missing. The complete package should include: • One Prestige 128L. • One power adapter. • One 25 pin female - 9 pin male adapter. • One RS-232 cable. • One LAN crossover cable (red tag). • One LAN stra
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• IDSL service provided by local phone company (optional). • An Ethernet connection to your computer. • A computer equipped with communications software configured to the following parameters: • VT100 terminal emulation. • 9600 Baud rate. • No parity, 8 Data bits, 1 Stop bit. After the Prestige has been successfully connected to your network, you can make future changes to the configuration by using a Telnet application. Introduction 5
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6 Introduction
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2 Before You Begin To ensure successful installation of your Prestige, we strongly recommend that you carefully follow the steps outlined in Chapters 2 and 3. These chapters are designed as a guide for you to collect all necessary information about your LAN. Once this information has been collected, it will be used to configure your Prestige. After you have successfully configured your Prestige, see the appropriate chapters to setup your application. Road Map and Flow The chart below is
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Figure 2-1 Installation Guide Completing the Worksheet Before you continue, locate the worksheet at the end of this chapter. This information worksheet has been provided to help you get through setup and installation of your Prestige as easily as possible. Ordering Your IDSL Line There is no need to order an IDSL line if you are using a pair of Prestige 128Ls directly connected by a twisted pair cable. If you choose to use IDSL, you will need to contact your local telephone company an
