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TW100-BRV204
VPN Firewall Router
Cable/DSL Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
User's Guide
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 TW100-BRV204 Features................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details..........................................................................................
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Examples .......................................................................................................................... 81 Using Certificates ............................................................................................................ 99 CHAPTER 9 OTHER FEATURES AND SETTINGS ...................................................... 104 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 10
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the TW100-BRV204's features and ca- pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new TW100-BRV204. The TW100-BRV204 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-BRV204 Figure 1: TW100-BRV204 TW100-BRV204 Features The TW100-BRV204 incorporates many advanced features, carefully de
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TW100-BRV204 User 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 applicat
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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- BRV204 incorporates protection against DoS attacks. • Rule-based Policy Firewall. To provide additional protection against malicious pack- ets, you can define your own firewall rules. This can also be used to control the Internet ser
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TW100-BRV204 User 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. For each port, there are 2 LEDs LAN • 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 corre- sponding LAN (h
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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-BRV204 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 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the TW100-BRV204. 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-BRV204. 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-BRV204 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 Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of the TW100-BRV204. 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 Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the TW100-BRV204 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do this:
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Setup Configure or use any of the following: Chapter 9: Other Features and Settings • Config File backup/restore • PC Database • Remote Admin • Routing (RIP and static Routing) • Upgrade Firmware • UPnP Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. Configuration Program The TW100-BRV204 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and config- ure it, using your Web Browser. You
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TW100-BRV204 User Guide Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the TW100-BRV204: 1. After installing the TW100-BRV204 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-BRV204, as in this example, which uses the TW100-BRV204 's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1 If you can't connect If the TW100-BRV204 does not respond, check the followin
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Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the TW100-BRV204, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the TW100-BRV204'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-BRV204 User 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. req
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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 6: 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-BRV204 User Guide WAN Port Configuration Screen The WAN Port Configuration screen provides an alternative to using the Wizard. It can be accessed from the Internet menu. An example screen is shown below. Figure 7: WAN Port Screen Data - WAN Port Screen Identification Hostname Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular “Hostname”, enter it here. If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, this Dom
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Setup Specified Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated IP Address you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address. The IP Address allocated by the ISP. • Network Mask (Not required for PPPoE) This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above. • Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE) The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP. • DNS IP Address T
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TW100-BRV204 User Guide MAC Address MAC Address Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port. Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPs require a particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access. You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC's address into this field, the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a value directly. 16
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Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 8: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the TW100-BRV204, 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. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for sm
