Paradyne 6218 User Manual

6218 Wireless RouterUser’s GuideDocument No. 6218-A2-GB20-00February 2005

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6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 vAbout This GuideDocument Purpose and Intended AudienceThis guide contains detailed information about the 6218 wireless

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6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 1-11IntroductionDefinitionsBefore you install or use your new router, you may find it helpful to understand the followin

1. Introduction1-2 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 Compatibility with virtually all standard Internet applications Address filtering and DMZ hosting

1. Introduction6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20051-3connection is established. Flickering: a PPP connection is established and there is activity on the lin

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6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 2-12Hardware Installation and PC SetupOverviewThis chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a co

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup2-2 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00— If you have a table-top adapter, use the AC power cord to connect the adapte

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20052-3Configuring Your PC’s IP AddressBefore you start to access the router using the E

A February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00Copyright © 2005 Paradyne Corporation.All rights reserved.Printed in U.S.A.NoticeThis publication is protected by feder

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup2-4 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-004. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20052-55. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio bu

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup2-6 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-004. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, cl

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20052-7You may be prompted to install files from your Windows ME installation CD or othe

2. Hardware Installation and PC Setup2-8 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-0010. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the IP Address tab.11. Click

6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 3-13Using the Web InterfaceLogging Into Your RouterTo configure your router, open your web browser. Ignore any error abo

3. Using the Web Interface3-2 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00Home PageThe first screen (Figure 3-2) that appears after the log in screen is the Home p

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-3 Figure 3-3. Setup OptionsWide Area Network ConnectionThe DSL (LINE) connection is the Wide

3. Using the Web Interface3-4 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00Configuring the WANBefore the router will pass any data between the LAN interface and the

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-5New ConnectionA new connection is basically a virtual connection. Your router can support up

6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 B Important Safety Instructions1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included

3. Using the Web Interface3-6 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 Idle Timeout - Specifies that PPPoE connection should disconnect if the link has no act

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-7Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, clic

3. Using the Web Interface3-8 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 Password – The password for the PPPoA access. This is provided by your DSL service prov

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-9To complete the connection you must now click the Apply button. The Apply button will tempor

3. Using the Web Interface3-10 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 Figure 3-6. Static IP Connection SetupTo complete the connection you must now click the

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-117. Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC). If you are not sure which to use, just use th

3. Using the Web Interface3-12 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00To configure the router as a bridge: Procedure1. From the Home page, click on Setup and

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-13Tools (at the top of the page) and select System Commands. At the System Commands page, cli

3. Using the Web Interface3-14 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, cli

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-153. The DHCP server is enabled when “Enable DHCP Server” is selected. If you enable it:— Spe

C February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

3. Using the Web Interface3-16 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00To change the router's IP address:Procedure1. From the Home screen, click on Setup.

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-17Firewall/NAT ServicesTo enable or disable Firewall and NAT:Procedure1. From the Home screen

3. Using the Web Interface3-18 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00AdvancedThe CPE supports a host of advanced features. For basic router functionality, yo

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-19SNTPThe SNTP screen lets you specify parameters related to SNTP (Simple Network Time Protoc

3. Using the Web Interface3-20 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00To configure a service, game, or other application: Procedure1. From the Home screen, cl

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-21IP FiltersUse the IP Filters screen to block all or selected traffic. To set up IP Filters:

3. Using the Web Interface3-22 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00LAN ClientsTo add a LAN client, or reserve an IP address for a DHCP client:Procedure1. F

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-23The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, click

3. Using the Web Interface3-24 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00be used to delete the entire filter rule. It provides a quick method of selecting all fi

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-25Web FiltersThis option enables the IGMP proxy, which allows NAT clients to participate in I

6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 DSupplier's Declaration of ConformityPlace of Issue:Paradyne Corporation8545 126th Avenue NorthLargo, FL 33773-1502

3. Using the Web Interface3-26 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00MulticastThis option enables the IGMP proxy, which allows NAT clients to participate in

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-27IGMP SnoopingUse the IGMP Snooping screen to specify whether IGMP Snooping is enabled. When

3. Using the Web Interface3-28 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-003. Specify the New Destination IP. This is the address of the remote LAN network or host

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-293. Specify the Protocol. The protocol is dependent upon the entire network. Most networks s

3. Using the Web Interface3-30 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00Access ControlAccess control allows certain PCs to access the router after the firewall

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-31WirelessThe Wireless tab provides access to screens that let you configure parameters relat

3. Using the Web Interface3-32 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00The Apply button will temporarily save these settings. To make the change permanent, cli

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-33ConfigurationThe Wireless Configuration screen contains the wireless LAN operational settin

3. Using the Web Interface3-34 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 Figure 3-28. Wireless Security Screen3. Select a security type:— None. Anyone can conne

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-35the address of the RADIUS server, the Port, the shared Secret, and the Interval in seconds

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3. Using the Web Interface3-36 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00ManagementThe Wireless Management screen allows you to control access, display clients,

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-37— Associated Stations – To display wireless clients currently connected to the router. Figu

3. Using the Web Interface3-38 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00ToolsThe Tools tab provides access to system commands and functions. Figure 3-35. Tools

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-39 Figure 3-36. System CommandsRemote LogThe remote log feature forwards all logged informati

3. Using the Web Interface3-40 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00To forward logging information:Procedure1. Click on Tools and select Remote Log. 2. Sele

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-41If you forget your password, you can press and hold the reset to factory defaults button fo

3. Using the Web Interface3-42 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 Figure 3-39. Update GatewayPing TestOnce you have your router configured, it is a good

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-43 Figure 3-40. Ping TestModem TestThe Modem Test is used to check whether your router is pro

3. Using the Web Interface3-44 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00StatusThe Status section allows you to view the Status/Statistics of different connectio

3. Using the Web Interface6218-A2-GB20-00 February 20053-45 Product Information – Select to view the router's driver and run-time information, a

6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 iContentsAbout This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Document

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6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 4-14TroubleshootingThe Router Is Not Functional1. Check to see that the power LED is green and than the network cables a

4. Troubleshooting4-2 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00PC, type ipconfig /all (or winipcfg /all on Windows 95, 98, or ME) at a command prompt to determi

6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 A-1ATerminologyWhat is a Firewall?A firewall is protection between the Internet and your local network. It acts as the f

A. TerminologyA-2 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00Your machine isn't really directly connected to the Internet, and it really has an internal local

6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005 IN-1IndexAAbout This Guide, vAccess Control, 3-30ADSL, 1-1ADSL2+, 1-1Advanced, 3-18Advanced Features, 3-18Assignin

IndexIN-2 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00LLANClients, 3-22Configuring, 3-14Connection, 3-3LED, 1-3ports, connecting, 2-1LEDBlinking in a Sequential

Index6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005IN-3User Management, 3-40Username, 3-1VVLAN, 3-22WWANConfiguring, 3-4Connection, 3-3Warranty, Sales, Service, a

IndexIN-4 February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00

Contentsii February 2005 6218-A2-GB20-00 New Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5PPPoE

Contents6218-A2-GB20-00 February 2005iii Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .