AcerRouter 101/201 User’ s Manual 1
The Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection in a residential installation. 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.
Table of Contents THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT................. 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 4 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL.......................................................................... 4 1.2 ABOUT ACERROUTER 101/201 ................................................................. 5 1.3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS.......................................................................... 5 1.4 APPLICATIONS ...............
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of AcerRouter 101/201. This series includes powerful yet simple communication devices for connecting local area network (LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf on the Internet with limited cost, AcerRouter 101/201 products undoubtedly provide the most convenient and economical solution. 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The User’ s Manual describes how to set up the connection from LAN to the Internet using AcerRouter 101/201.
1.2 About AcerRouter 101/201 AcerRouter 101/201 provides the most Internet access to multiple users by sharing one/two dial-up accounts. The outstanding feature of AcerRouter 101 is the two-serial-port (AcerRouter 201 with one built-in modem and one serial-port) design as primary and secondary on-demand or dial-in ports. Modem2 port will be initiated by the system to increase the bandwidth for traffic congestion relief.
off the line automatically. Ÿ Remote Access The Modem 2 port of AcerRouter 101/201 can support dial-in function for remote access. Remote users can dial-in and access interior resources through modem connection. Optional callback function is also provided for the sake of security. Ÿ Virtual Server If you have a fixed IP address, you can setup a virtual host environment. Internet users can access the target host to get the information by using Virtual Host function provided by the unit.
Chapter 2 Before You Start To operate this product, you must have: Ÿ A 80486 or greater processor computer equipped with a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T Ethernet card Ÿ 16-bit, small-font monitor settings or above are suggested Ÿ TCP/IP network protocol for each PC Ÿ At least one computer for configuration Ÿ UTP network cable with RJ-45 connector Ÿ Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.
Figure 1. Front Panel Description Ÿ Power¡ g ] reen¡ ^ Indicates that there is power to the unit.
10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with PC or Mac Ÿ Hub 10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with Hub port Ÿ Console RS-232 console port operating at 9600-baud Ÿ AC 9V External AC power adaptor input 2.2.2 AcerRouter 201 Figure 3. Front Panel Description Ÿ Power¡ g ] reen¡ ^ Indicates that there is power to the unit. Ÿ V.90-TxD (green) Indicates the data output activity of V.90 modem Ÿ V.90-RxD (green) Indicates the data input activity of V.90 modem Ÿ V.90-OH (green) Indicates the hook status of V.
Figure 4. Rear Panel Description Ÿ LINE V.90 modem RJ-11 for PSTN analog telephone line Ÿ PHONE V.90 modem RJ-11 for external telephone set Ÿ COM2 nd 2 RS-232 port connecting with external modem or ISDN-TA Ÿ Node 10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with PC or Mac Ÿ Hub 10/100Mbps LAN port connecting with Hub port Ÿ Console RS-232 console port operating at 9600-baud Ÿ AC 9V External AC power adaptor input 2.
2.4 ISP Requirements Please collect the following information from your ISP before setup: Ÿ ISP authentication type or script (if not PAP/CHAP) Ÿ An ISP account which includes ISP dial-up username and password Ÿ ISP dial-up phone number Ÿ Your ISP’ s Domain Name Server IP address Ÿ IP Address and Subnet mask (optional, for fixed IP users only.
Chapter 3 Quick Installation This Quick Installation is designed to help install the AcerRouter 101/201 to your network. The instructions included in this section assume you are setting up a new network. There are 5 steps to set up the AcerRouter 101/201 product: 1. Hardware Installation¡ GTo set up the hardware connection, power and other devices. 2. Client-side Network Settings¡ GTo set up the client-side TCP/IP configuration in order to configure and access the AcerRouter 101/201. 3.
Figure 5. AcerRouter 101 Hardware Installation Figure 6.
1. Connect one end of the RS-232 DB25-to-RJ45 cable¡ ]included in the package¡ ^ to the modem/ISDN TA and the other end to the RJ-45 serial port labeled COM 1 on the back of the AcerRouter 101. Go to Step 2. For the AcerRouter 201, connect one end of RJ-11 cable to wall RJ-11 outlet and the other end to the RJ-11 port labeled "Line" on the back of the AcerRouter 201. Go to step 4. Note: The AcerRouter 101/201 has only one standard 10/100Base-T port.
Ÿ 2. Double click “ Control Panel” . 3. Double click “ Network” . This window appears the related information about the network interface card which you installed. Please check out if “ TCP/IP” component is installed or not. If not, click “ Add” , otherwise, go to Step 6.
4. Double click “ Protocol” . 5. On the left side of the window, choose “ Microsoft” , and then select “ TCP/IP” component on the right side. After TCP/IP component is completely installed, click “ OK” .
6. Double click “ TCP/IP” component. 7. The TCP/IP Properties window appears. If there is no DHCP server in the same Network, click “ IP Address” and select “ Obtain IP address automatically” item. Meantime, ignore the Gateway and DNS settings because the system will configure them automatically.
Note¡ G If there is any other DHCP server in the Network, please select “ Specify an IP address” and use the default value “ 192.168.1.***”¡ ]*** is between 2 and 252¡ ^ , set Subnet Mask “ 255.255.255.0” , Gateway IP “ 192.168.1.1” and DNS for configuration. After finishing TCP/IP set up, reboot the computer and run the browser to configure the AcerRouter 101/201. Afterwards, set up other PC in the LAN according to above procedures. 3.3 AcerRouter 101/201 settings 1.
Note: In Netscape Communicator 4.0, after popping up for a while, the Quick Setup window will be hidden behind the Netscape main window. Minimize the Netscape main window if wish to see the Web Management page. 2. Select “ Enable” (default value) to key in the required information for Modem 1. Note: Modem2 Settings are similar to the Modem1’ s. Repeat step 3 if wish to install Modem2. 3. For most ISP, it’ s ok to select PPP. Select the applicable ISP Name from the drop-down box. 4.
3.4 Test After finishing the AcerRouter 101/201 setup, run another browser and key in any external web site address like www.yahoo.com to see if the modem dials properly. Once the Link LED is on, the Internet connection is successfully established. Otherwise, refer the Troubleshooting section for further instructions. 3.5 Setting Up Other Client Stations Follow the 3.2 Client-Side Network Settings to set up other client stations.
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration After the client computer is well configured, you can use any Java supported browser or Telnet program to configure the AcerRouter 101/201 series. 4.1 Configuring by Web Management The Main Menu includes Quick Setup is for quick installation as described in Chapter 3. The Advanced Menu includes Intranet Setting, Modem1 Setting, Modem2 Setting, DialIn Setting, Device Admin, and Status Monitor. 4.1.1 Intranet Setting Click ” Intranet Setting” in the Advanced menu as below.
Filter In the filter menu, IP Address Filter prevents some interior members to browse the Internet via AcerRouter 101/201. You may add up to five sets of IP address on the Filtered Private IP Address field. Service Filter allows the prevention of all users from accessing any restricted service on the Internet. You may add up to five services on the Filtered Private Ports field. Virtual Server Virtual server is setting up public services group interior so as for allowing Internet users to access.
4.1.2 Modem1 Setting Firstly, enable Modem1 Dial-Out Service before setup. General Select the Line Type and the Baud Rate from the drop-down box. It is suggested that the Baud Rate should be about four times of maximal speed of your modem. Enter the necessary ISP and Authentication information and click on the “ save” .
Note: If your ISP account needs Login Script, click the “ Script” button and the screen below will pop up. Enter the necessary script file to connect to the ISP. The following is a sample script file with the proper syntax and the meaning of the command.
~~” ogin:” ” Neil” ~~” word:” ” a5831010” Command Description ~~ Wait for two seconds before executing the next script line. The number of “ ~” stands for the time of seconds. “ ogin:” “ Neil” ~~“ word” “ a5831010 ” The double quotes stands for sending/receiving the message. The ‘ ogin:’ is part of ‘ login:’ to avoid mistakes caused by lowercase/uppercase of the beginning word “ L” . As the example, “ ogin:” means to verify that the ISP is sending login message.
IP Address This page indicates if you would like to get a dynamic IP or a fixed IP from ISP. If you wish to have a fixed IP, please also enter the IP address and the DNS IP. Advanced This page is to verify the configuration of your modem. Please refer to your modem’ s user’ s manual to fill in the required information. Select the Dial On Demand to enable the Dial-On-Demand function. You can also key in the idle timer and retry timer of Modem1 Internet access.
traffic exceeds the setup threshold. Note: About ISDN TA Setup Unlike most modems, ISDN initial strings vary between different ISDN TAs and there is no “ Standard ISDN TA” initial string. If your ISDN TA is not listed in the modem selection list, you must find out what your ISDN TA initial string is. Your ISDN TA’ s initial string should be listed in your ISDN TA user’ s manual. There are probably many initial strings listed for your ISDN TA.
4.1.3 Modem2 Setting Settings of Modem2 are similar to Modem1. Please refer to Modem1 Settings for setting Modem2. 4.1.4 Dial In Setting Dial-in User Account To configure computers for remote dial-in access, please select “ Enable” radio button to initiate Modem2 Dial-in Service. Enter the ID and Password of dial-in users. The default ID and Password setting for User1 is “ guest” and “ password” and up to three users are allowed to use dial-in access.
Callback Dial-in callback function is provided for AcerRouter 101/201. Set the call back time and the AcerRouter 101/201 will automatically call back after receiving dial-in inquiries to make sure that the user is on the dial-in list. Note that the phone charge will be transferred to you if you enable the callback function.
4.1.5 Device Admin Setting In the Device Admin Setting, you may change the password or reset the device. Select “ Yes” to the Factory defaults function will reset all the settings previously configured and return to the default configurations.
4.1.6 Status Monitor This page provides working information of the working status of the AcerRouter 101/201. You can click on the DHCP Clients Table button to check on the DHCP IP table. The DHCP Active IP Table lists all clients that get IP from the AcerRouter 101/201. To see the latest IP distribution information, click the Refresh button on the upper left corner to update the information. 4.2 Configuring by Telnet 1. At MS-DOS Prompt, execute “ telnet 192.168.1.
2. To enter the AcerRouter 101/201 Telnet Configuration Program, key in the default supervisor password “ admin” . 3. After the password certified OK, the main menu of the AcerRouter 101/201 Telnet commands appears. The structure of commands is similar to web management. Please follow the previous explanation to configure the AcerRouter 101/201.
4.3 Configuring by Terminal Program via Console Cable The console configuration can be used when the user cannot access the AcerRouter 101/201 from network. This section explains how to configure and use a Terminal program. The terminal communications program provided with Windows 95 is called “ HyperTerminal” . Please configure as instructed below: 1. Power off the AcerRouter 101/201. Connect the AcerRouter 101/201’s serial port directly to your PC’ s serial port using the enclosed serial cable. 2.
3. Check if the “ Null build a new one. 4. A New Connection” “ OK” . ” is built-in. If not, double click Hypertrm.
5. The “ Phone Number” window appears. Make sure that the “ Connect using” box shows the one you have connected the serial cable to. 6. Click the “ OK” button, and you should see a screen as below. Change the settings as the screen shows. 7. Click “ OK” when finished. 8. Power on the AcerRouter 101/201 by plugging in the power adapter. The built-in configuration program will start automatically. Press “ Enter” and the main menu appears. The structure of commands is similar to web management.
explanation to configure the AcerRouter 101/201. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides the solutions to problems occuring during installation and operation of the AcerRouter 101/201. Please check the following to solve problems. Problem & Symptom Possible cause & Solution HardwareThe LAN Tx/Rx LED is off Check all the connections and make sure that they are well connected. Make sure that your hub/switch is correctly connected to “ Hub” , or your PC to “ Node” .
AcerRouter 101/201 and Modem Modem can dial out, but won’ t connect to the ISP Check the initialization string set up. Be sure to power off and power on the Modem after changing the string. Basically default AT command is “ AT&F” and is available for most modems, but some modems had its own initial AT command due to changeable serial port rate and you can find this information on their user’ s manual.
Appendix A Specifications 101 201 IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T √ √ IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX √ √ PPP, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS √ √ CHAP/PAP, SNMP √ √ RS-232/Modem RJ-45 connector 2 1 V.
Dimension LxWxH (mm) 181 x 125 x 38.26 181 x 125 x LxWxH (in.) 7.13 x 4.92 x 1.51 7.13 x 4.
Appendix B Glossary DHCP DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Client side computer can get one IP from DHCP server automatically. Using DHCP can save the effort of setting IP for every LAN computers. Dial-in Dial in is the function for remote user to access office LAN by Modem/ISDN TA connection. Just like you dial up to ISP, Gateway Hub can act as a small ISP that telecommuter and travelling employee can access LAN using standard dial up program.
Intranet A network based on TCP/IP protocols (an internet) belonging to an organization, usually a corporation, accessible only by the organization's members, employees, or others with authorization. IP Address An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. The format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255.
over standard telephone lines. A PPP account is a dial-up account used to connect to the Internet. It is a dial-up account actually calls another computer to gain Internet access. PAP/CHAP ISP PAP stands for Password authentication protocol. CHAP means Challenge handshake authentication protocol. Most ISP use either one for user identification. If your ISP doesn’ t support these two protocols, contact ISP for authentication script. You have to key in script to IP Gateway.
Product Limited Warranty Acer Netxus Incorporated (ANI) warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time form the date of purchase from ANI or its Authorized Resellers. Router Product *2 year All products with limited lifetime warranty have a standard two-year warranty. This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, improper installation, or improper testing.
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