Macsense Connectivity Network Router MIH 130 User Manual

User’s Manual  
XRouter Pro  
(MIH-130)  
R
acsense  
 
Safety Precautions  
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.  
2. Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation.  
To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be  
blocked or covered.  
3. Do not use or store this product in an environment that exceeds  
temperature and humidity specifications. Do not place this  
product near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installa-  
tion unless adequate ventilation is provided.  
4. Before cleaning this product, unplug from wall outlet. Do not use  
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for  
cleaning.  
5. Do not place cords or cables where they may be walked on or  
tripped over.  
6. Be sure to comply with any applicable local safety standards or  
regulations.  
7. General purpose cables are provided with this product. Any  
cables or other requirements mandated by local authority are  
your responsibility.  
8. Cables that are attached to devices in different locations that  
have different power sources and grounding may have  
hazardous voltage potentials. Consult a qualified electrical  
consultant before installing the product to see if this  
phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take corrective action.  
9. Never touch annunciated telephone wires or terminals unless  
the line has been disconnected.  
10. Avoid using telephone equipment or installing the product  
during an electrical storm.  
11. Never install telephone jacks, lines, network cables, this  
product, or power connections in wet locations.  
12. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
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Table of Contents  
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
EASY INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Windows 95 TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Setting up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser . . .14  
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Device Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
DMZ Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
RIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Static Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
PPPoE Settings (Required by some ISPs) . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
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APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
APPENDIX B Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
APPENDIX C GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
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About This Manual  
ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
This user manual describes how to connect a LAN to the Internet  
using the XRouter Internet Sharing Hub, MIH-130. This manual  
assumes you are familiar with the basics of personal computing and  
network environments. The material is organized as follows:  
Chapter  
Content  
Introduction  
Describes the features and main  
applications of the XRouter Pro  
Before You Start  
Describes the environment needed to  
set up the XRouter Pro  
Easy Installation  
Describes how to install the XRouter  
Pro for ordinary applications  
Advanced Configuration  
Troubleshooting  
Describes the configuration options for  
the XRouter Pro  
Lists problems and solutions one might  
encounter when using the XRouter Pro  
Appendix A  
Appendix B  
Appendix C  
Hardware Description  
Specifications  
Glossary  
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Introduction  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the XRouter Pro MIH-130 Internet  
Sharing Hub. The XRouter Pro functions as an easy-to-use communi-  
cation device that allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to  
the Internet affordably. With the XRouter Pro you can get as many as  
252 Macintosh or PC users online simultaneously through just one  
cable line or DSL, and one ISP account. The XRouter Pro installs  
quickly and easily, and best of all, it’s a breeze to use.  
Sharing Internet Access  
The XRouter Pro provides high-speed Internet access to multiple  
users by splitting the bandwidth from a cable line or from DSL (Digital  
Subscriber Line) into tiny portions and then routing these bandwidth  
“slices” to almost any number of Internet users. The fewer the number  
of users online at any one time, the faster the service each individual  
receives. Internet users on different nodes are not limited to looking at  
the same Web pages. Each node is functionally independent from the  
other nodes connected to the XRouter Pro.  
Modems Supported  
The XRouter Pro supports cable modems and DSL modems. The  
XRouter Pro has one WAN (Wide Area Network) port for connecting  
the unit to either a cable modem or a DSL modem. Either technology  
should provide more than enough bandwidth to accommodate the  
needs of even large groups of Internet users.  
Built-in DHCP Server  
The XRouter Pro’s built-in DHCP Server dramatically reduces the  
configuration and maintenance effort by allowing you to automatically  
configure the TCP/IP setting of computers over a local area network.  
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Introduction  
4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub Inside  
In addition to providing Internet sharing capability, the XRouter Pro  
also functions as an Ethernet hub, offering four 10/100BASE-T  
switched RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers  
to form a small LAN.  
Easy Configuration  
The XRouter Pro can be configured through a Web browser, and  
features Web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up.  
Virtual Server  
Internet users can set up an in-house Web server, such as WWW  
or FTP, through the XRouter Pro’s Virtual Server mapping function.  
The Virtual Server allows you to select a particular computer in your  
network to respond to outside Internet requests.  
Security  
The XRouter Pro provides firewall-like security through NAT  
(Network Address Translation) to prevent unauthorized Internet users  
from accessing internal files. It can also filter out Internet requests  
from certain nodes on a local network for administrative purposes.  
NAT (Network Address Translation)  
The MIH-130 features NAT (Network Address Translation) as a  
means of translating private IP addresses into a global IP address that  
is, in turn, registered to the Internet. NAT essentially masks local IP  
addresses to the outside world, allowing a group of Internet users to  
share a single ISP account (which means you don’t have to buy sepa-  
rate accounts for each user).  
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Before You Start  
BEFORE YOU START  
Package Overview  
Please check to make sure your XRouter Pro package includes  
the items listed below before setting up your XRouter Pro.  
__ an XRouter Pro  
__ a power adapter  
__ this user manual  
__ a Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors  
Items Required  
__ an account from an ISP (Internet Service Provider)  
__ a cable line or DSL  
__ a cable modem or DSL modem  
__ additional UTP cables with RJ-45 connectors (for additional  
computers)  
System Requirements  
• Computer equipped with 10BASE-T Ethernet connection inter-  
face that supports TCP/IP protocol  
• Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 4.0 or later versions  
• Mac OS 7.5.3 or later versions  
• Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above (Microsoft Internet  
Explorer 4.0 or later versions are necessary for Web configuration.)  
(NOTE: For future firmware upgrades, one of the operating  
systems listed above is needed.)  
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EASY INSTALLATION  
Hardware Installation  
Before connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN please verify that your  
cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly. If you are expe-  
riencing difficulties with your cable or DSL service, please contact your  
service provider before proceeding with this installation.  
Connecting the XRouter Pro to Your Modem  
After verifying that your cable or DSL service is functioning properly,  
connect your cable modem or DSL modem to the XRouter Pro by fol-  
lowing the instructions below:  
1. If you have not already done so, disconnect the Ethernet cable  
from the computer that is currently connected to the DSL or  
cable modem.  
2. Plug the RJ-45 connector from this cable into the WAN (Wide  
Area Network) port on the back panel of the XRouter Pro.  
(See Figure 1.1)  
3. Leave the other end of this Ethernet cable connected to the  
DSL modem or cable modem.  
LAN  
WAN  
Reset  
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Easy Installation  
Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro  
When you have finished connecting the XRouter Pro to your DSL or  
cable modem, you can begin connecting the Macintosh or PC comput-  
ers in your local area network to the XRouter Pro. There are two com-  
mon methods for connecting the computers in your LAN to the  
XRouter Pro: (1) plugging computers directly into the XRouter Pro, and  
(2) connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN hub.  
To connect computers directly to the XRouter Pro:  
(NOTE: You will need an Ethernet cable for each additional  
computer you plan on connecting to the XRouter Pro.)  
1. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet  
cable) to the Ethernet port on your computer.  
2. Plug the other end of this cable to any one of the  
XRouter Pros four LAN ports (located on the left side of the  
XRouter Pros rear panel. Refer to Figure 1.1)  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each computer you wish to provide  
Internet access until all four XRouter Pro LAN ports are filled.  
(NOTE: To connect more than four computers to the XRouter  
Pro, simply plug additional computers into a network hub and  
then plug this hub into the XRouter Pros uplink port. Read  
below for further instructions.)  
To connect an existing LAN to the XRouter Pro:  
As an alternative to connecting computers directly into the XRouter  
Pros LAN ports, you can also connect a pre-existing network of com-  
puters to the XRouter Pro by uplinking your networks central LAN hub  
to the XRouter Pros uplink port. (See Figure 1.2)  
To connect a LAN hub to the XRouter Pros uplink port:  
1. Set the DIP switch (located on the XRouter Pros rear panel  
just left of the No. 4 LAN port) from straightto crossover”  
mode.  
Switch to right for  
normal mode  
Switch to left for  
crossover mode  
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Easy Installation  
2. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet  
cable) to the XRouter Pros No. 4 LAN port.  
3. Plug the other end of this Ethernet cable into an available port  
on the network hub.  
(NOTE: Multiple network hubs can be connected to the  
XRouter Pros LAN ports No.1-3 if these hubs are equipped  
with uplink ports. By daisy-chaining a series of hubs, you can  
connect up to 252 users to the XRouter Pro.)  
LAN  
WAN  
Reset  
Connecting the Power Supply  
To provide your XRouter Pro with power:  
1. Plug the power adapter of the XRouter Pro into an AC power  
outlet.  
2. Plug the other end of the power adapter cable into the power  
receptacle on the rear panel of the unit.  
3. The Power LED on the XRouter Pros front panel should be lit  
immediately.  
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Easy Installation  
Software Configuration  
Setting Up TCP/IP  
Congratulations on installing the XRouter Pros hardware! In the  
next pages we will show you how to enable communication between  
the XRouter Pro and its managing and client computers.  
Part of the process of enabling communication involves setting the  
IP addresses for the computer that will be directly managing the  
XRouter Pros operations and the client computers that will be receiv-  
ing Internet access from the XRouter Pro. These computers must have  
their IP addresses configured such that they share the same subnet  
numbering scheme as the XRouter Pros default IP address. We will  
explain this in more detail later in the chapter.  
Configuring the IP addresses of the managing and client comput-  
ers is a simple process that can be performed through your computers  
control panel. We have provided instructions for the configuration  
process for both Macintosh and PC users. Find the appropriate set of  
instructions in the pages that follow.  
Windows 95/98 TCP/IP Configuration of Computers  
1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder.  
2. From the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. The  
network interface card (installed on your computer) appears  
along with the network protocol on the Configuration list.  
3. Double-click TCP/IP protocol on the list. If TCP/IP does not  
appear on the list, you must install the TCP/IP protocol first as  
illustrated in step 4. Clients with TCP/IP already installed may  
skip to step 5.  
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Easy Installation  
4. To install the TCP/IP protocol:  
a. Keep your copy of Windows 95/98 CD-ROM on hand.  
(You will need it for this installation.)  
b. Click the Add... button from the Configuration list of the  
Network window. A new window appears.  
c. Double-click Protocol. Then, in the Select Network Protocol  
window, choose Microsoft on the Manufacturers list, and  
select TCP/IP on the right side of the list.  
d. Follow the instructions that appear on the monitor to  
complete the installation.  
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Easy Installation  
5. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP  
properties window appears. To let the computers TCP/IP  
values be automatically assigned by the XRouter Pros DHCP  
server:  
a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window.  
b. Select the item Obtain IP address automatically. The  
XRouter Pro automatically assigns values for the computers  
Gateway, DNS Configuration, and IP Address.  
6. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and then restart  
Windows to allow the settings to take effect.  
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Easy Installation  
Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually  
If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer  
not using the XRouter Pros DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values  
automatically, you can input these values manually.  
To enter values for the managing computers address manually:  
1. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window.  
2. In the IP Address field enter 192.168.1.xwhere x is any  
variable of your choice ranging from 2 - 252. Enter  
255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.  
(NOTE: No two computers on the same LAN can have the  
same IP address or an IP address conflict will occur.)  
3. Click the DNS tab and enter the DNS IP addresses provided  
by your ISP in the DNS fields.  
4. Click the Gateway tab and enter a value in the Gateway IP  
address field. The Gateway IP address value must be the  
same as the XRouter Pro's IP address; (the XRouter Pros  
default IP address is 192.168.1.1).  
5. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and restart  
Windows to allow the settings to take effect.  
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Easy Installation  
Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration  
1. Open the TCP/IP control panel.  
2. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is  
installed on your computer.  
3. In the Configure pull-down menu that appears, select Using  
DHCP Server to allow the built-in DHCP server of the XRouter  
Pro to assign an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration  
information to the client automatically. Do this for each client  
that needs Internet access through the XRouter Pro.  
(Note: The DHCP Client ID field is not require to connect to  
the XRouter Pro. It is normally used to identify computers in a  
DHCP network. If you desire to input the name of computer in  
this field, you may. )  
4. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes.  
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Easy Installation  
Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually  
If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer  
not using the XRouter Pros DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values  
automatically, you can input these values manually.  
To enter values for the managing computers address manually:  
1. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface that is  
installed on your computer.  
2. In the Configure menu select Manually.  
a. In the IP Address field, enter 192.168.1.xwhere x is any  
variable of your choice ranging from 2 - 252.  
(NOTE: No two computers on the same LAN can have the  
same IP address or an IP address conflict will occur.)  
b. In the Subnet Mask field enter 255.255.255.0.  
c. In the Router Address field enter 192.168.1.1, the XRouter  
Pros default address.  
d. In the Name Server Address field enter the DNS information  
provided by your ISP. In the Search Domains field enter the  
domain information provided by your ISP.  
e. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes.  
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Easy Installation  
Setting Up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser  
Now that you have finished configuring the TCP/IP addresses of  
the client and managing computers, you can begin configuring the  
XRouter Pros Internet settings. This can be done through a standard  
Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator,  
or Microsoft Internet Explorer).  
IMPORTANT: Before following the instructions below you must find  
out if your ISP is providing one of following IP addressing types:  
Dynamic with PPPoE - If your service is dynamic addressing with  
PPPoE support, you do not need to follow the instructions below.  
However,you will need to proceed to the PPPoE Settingssection in  
the Advanced Configuration section of this manual.  
Dynamic - If your service is dynamic, you do not need to follow the  
instructions below because the XRouter Pro automatically configures  
the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP and you should already  
have Internet access. If this is the case, you are done installing the  
XRouter Pro and can begin accessing the Internet from any of the  
client computers.  
(Note: Some ISPs require the use of a MAC address (hardware  
address of a network device) to connect to their service. If this is the  
case, you will need to contact to your service provider and give them  
the Public MAC address of your XRouter Pro. The Public MAC  
address of your XRouter Pro can be found on the OnePage Setup of  
the XRouter Pro. To access the XRouter Pros OnePage Setup  
screen, follow the instructions below.)  
Static with PPPoE - if your ISP has provided a static IP address or if  
you would like to make further changes to the advanced features, you  
will need to enter the Web-based configuration described below to  
configure the static IP address provided by your ISP. You will also  
need to use the “PPPoE Settingssection in Advanced Configuration  
section of this manual.  
Static - if your ISP has provided a static IP address or if you would  
like to make further changes to the advanced features, you will need to  
enter the Web-based configuration described below to configure the  
static IP address provided by your ISP .  
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Easy Installation  
Enter the Web-based configuration:  
1. Launch your computers Web browser.  
(NOTE: Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0 or  
above are necessary for configuring the XRouter Pro.)  
2. Type the XRouter Pro's default IP address (192.168.1.1) in the  
URL field. This is the area where you would normally enter a  
Web site address such as www.macsense.com.  
3. Press Enter. The Username and Password window appears.  
4. Leave the User name field blank and type adminas the  
default password for the XRouter Pro. You can change the  
password through a Web management page later. Click OK  
to enter the Web management page.  
(Note: It is recommend to change the default adminpassword of  
of your XRouter Pro so that others users of the network can not  
have access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro.  
This can done through Device Adminpage of the web based  
configuration of the XRouter Pro. More information of about the  
Device Adminpage of the XRouter Pro can be found in the  
Advanced Configuration section in this manual.)  
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Easy Installation  
5. The OnePage Setup window appears. Note that this page is  
divided into two basic sections -- Private IP Address, and  
Public IP Address.  
Host Name - This is an optional section. Some ISPs require a host  
name in order to be recognized by their systems. Your ISP should  
provide this if needed for their systems.  
Private IP Address - This section can be used to change the  
XRouter Pros internal IP Address that is visible to the client computers  
on the LAN. However, we recommend that you do not alter the default  
IP address (192.168.1.1) unless you need to make modifications to fit  
your network environment.  
Public IP Address - This section can be used to manually enter IP  
address information provided by your ISP. You will not need to make any  
changes to the default values in this section if your ISP automatically  
assigns IP addresses. However, if your ISP has provided you with a  
static IP address, you will need to enter this information by following the  
instructions below.  
To make changes to the Public IP Address fields:  
1. Select Specify an IP Address.  
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2. Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP in the field  
located immediately to the right of Specify an IP Address.”  
3. Enter the Public Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.  
4. In the Default Gateway IP Address field, enter the information  
provided by your ISP. Note that your ISP may refer to this  
information as a Gateway/Router IP Address.Also note that  
this number is not the same as the IP Address value that you  
entered in step 2.  
5. Enter the DNS information provided by your ISP in the Domain  
Name Server fields. Your ISP should provide at least two  
unique DNS numbers.  
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Advanced Configuration  
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION  
Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web  
Management page of the XRouter Pro. The Advanced Menu contains  
nine sub-menus including DHCP Settings, Access Control, Virtual  
Server, Device Admin, Status Monitor, DMZ Host, RIP, Static Routing  
and PPPoE.  
DHCP Server Settings  
To alter the starting IP Address range, the number of users that  
are automatically assigned IP addresses on the LAN, or to disable the  
DHCP server, you must enter the DHCP Settings page to make  
changes.  
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Advanced Configuration  
Access Control  
The Access Control page in the XRouter Pro can block or allow  
specified web sites to the entire LAN when enabled. For example, if  
you wanted to stop users on the LAN from accessing the web site  
www.yahoo.com, you would use the Access Control page to block  
URL access to this site.  
To Enable or Disable the URL access feature of the XRouter Pro,  
select Enable or Disable for the URL Access Limit buttons.  
To block access to a web site, select Block from Website Access but-  
tons, then type in the specific URL in one of the Site fields. For exam-  
ple, if access to http://www.yahoo.comneeded to block, you would  
simply type in www.yahoo.com into one of the Site fields. All other  
web sites would still be accessible.  
To only allow access to specific web sites, select Allow from the  
Website Access buttons, then type in the specific URL in one of the  
Site fields. For example, if access to http://www.yahoo.comis need-  
ed, you would simply type in www.yahoo.com into one of the Site  
fields. By using the Allow feature, only web sites enter into the fields  
will be allowed. All other web sites will be blocked.  
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Advanced Configuration  
Virtual Server  
It is possible to set up your own Web, FTP, or other type of server  
on your network for external Internet users to access. Internet users  
simply need to enter the WAN IP address that has been assigned to  
you by your ISP. The XRouter Pro will redirect the request of the  
Internet user to the specified internal hidden IP address of the TCP  
port request.  
(NOTE: It will be much more convenient to have a fixed address  
from your ISP. Failure to do so will result in being assigned a different  
IP address every time your connection to the ISP is reset.)  
For example, if you set up the TCP port 80 (HTTP: Hypertext  
Transfer Protocol) to be redirected to the IP address"192.168.1.2" on  
the Virtual Server setting, the request from the external Internet user  
via HTTP protocol (i.e. acquire Web page from browser) will be trans-  
ferred through the XRouter Pro to the computer with the IP address  
"192.168.1.2" on your local network.  
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Advanced Configuration  
Device Administration  
This page displays information about the firmware version of this  
XRouter Pro. You can also change the password, reset the device, dis-  
able or enable external administrative access to the web based config-  
uration of the XRouter Pro.  
To restore the XRouter Pros Factory original defaults, select Yes and  
then click Apply.  
To Enable or Disable External Admin access to the XRouter Pro,  
select Enable or Disable.  
Note: It is recommend to change the default adminpassword of  
of your XRouter Pro so that other users of the network can not  
have access to the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro.  
This is especially recommend if you intend to administer the router  
from outside your network and have External Admin feature  
enabled.  
Status Monitor  
This page provides information on the working status of the  
XRouter Pro.  
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Advanced Configuration  
DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host  
This feature will open all in/out accesses for one LAN computer.  
This is useful for machines that host TCP/IP services that should be  
fully exposed to the public network. For example, Internet Gaming,  
NetMeeting, Timbuktu, or other types of services may require this type  
of access. Please enter one LAN IP Address below. Activate this fea-  
ture only when required. (Entering 0designates inactive)  
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)  
This feature will allow your XRouter Pro to send and receive RIP  
packets to other routers on the Internet. RIP is a protocol being used  
by some routers on the Internet. By sending and receiving RIP pack-  
ets, your XRouter Pro will learn the routes used by neighboring  
routers. This can increase your XRouter Pros routing performance.  
The XRouter Pro supports RIP-1, RIP-1 compatible, and RIP-2.  
RIP- 1: RIP 1 is used to exchange RIP packets with older routers  
that do not support RIP 2.  
RIP-1: compatible - RIP-1 compatible allows the broadcast of RIP-  
1 and RIP-2 multicast packets. It can can also received both types.  
RIP-2: RIP-2 is used to exchange RIP packets with newer routers.  
When using RIP-2, you can only exchange information with RIP-2  
routers.  
To enable RIP on the XRouter Pro, select the type of RIP you  
would like to enable from the TX(transmit) and RX(receive) pull-down  
menus.  
The RIP feature is considered an advance feature, and is not  
required to use your XRouter Pro. If you are not familiar with RIP, you  
may not want to enable this feature. By enabling the TX selection of  
RIP, you are sending information about your router to the Internet.  
Sharing information about your router to the Internet may or may not  
be desired  
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Advanced Configuration  
Static Routing  
The Static routing feature of the XRouter Pro allows the LAN to  
communicate with another router on the LAN and with their respective  
LAN segment. By setting up static routes, computers on the XRouter  
Pros immediate LAN may utilize another routers LAN and at the time  
allow the other routers LAN to utilize the XRouters Pro LAN. See the  
example below for the setup of a Static route.  
MIH-130  
Internet  
192.168.1.3  
Router  
LAN #1  
192.168.1.0  
LAN #2  
192.168.2.0  
192.168.2.4  
PC-1  
IP: 192.168.1.99  
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1  
PC-2  
IP: 192.168.2.100  
Default Gateway: 192.168.2.4  
To achieve the static route in the example above, the following infor-  
mation would be inputted into the Static Routing page of the XRouter  
Pro:  
Static Routing:  
Destination LAN IP:  
Subnet:  
Default Gateway:  
Hop Count:  
1--  
192.168.2.0  
255.255.255.0  
192.168.1.3  
1
Interface:  
LAN  
In the example above, PC-1 would have access to LAN#1, LAN#2 and  
the Internet. Where as, PC-2 would have access to LAN#1 and  
LAN#2, but not the Internet. In order for PC-2 to have Internet  
access, a second XRouter Pro or another router with static routing  
capabilities would need to be used and configured.  
Static Routing is considered an advanced feature and is not  
required for basic configuration of the XRouter Pro.  
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Advanced configuration  
PPPoE Settings  
Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their network.  
If your ISP uses this style of connection, you will need your input the  
username and password your ISP has provided you.  
Username - In this field you will need to input the username your  
ISP assigned you.  
Password - In this field you will need to input the password your  
ISP assigned you.  
Service Name - This field is optional and is not needed for all  
ISPs. Input the Server Name in this field if your ISP requires it.  
Connect-on-Demand - This feature allows the router to initiate a  
connection with the your ISP when a Internet request is made to the  
XRouter Pro. For example, opening an Internet browser and request-  
ing a web site initiates the XRouter Pros Connect-on-Demand feature  
if enabled. We recommend having this feature enabled if you do not  
wish to enter the web based configuration and manually connecting  
every time your need Internet access.  
Disconnect when network idle - This field allows you to input the  
idle time required to disconnect your XRouter Pro from your ISP if no  
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Advanced Configuration  
activity is present. For example, if you set the idle to 10, then the  
XRouter Pro will disconnect your PPP connection after 10 minutes. To  
use this feature, input the time in minutes. (Note: To have the XRouter  
Pro not disconnect automatically input 0.)  
PPPoE Management - This section provides status information  
on your PPP connection and allows you manually connect and discon-  
nect your PPP connection. To manually connect Click Connect, and to  
manually disconnect, Click Disconnect.  
Please note: If you are experiencing problems connecting via  
PPPoE to your ISP, please verify the that your ISPs connection is  
indeed working by using your computer directly with your Internet line.  
If you computer is working directly plugged into your Internet line,  
please check above settings and cables connecting your XRouter Pro  
again.  
Firmware Upgrade  
Xsense is continually improving the firmware (software pro-  
grammed on a PROM) in each of its products. The XRouter Pro is  
shipped with the most up to date software available at production time.  
If a firmware upgrade becomes available, it will be posted in the  
Service and Supportsection of our Web site. To upgrade the XRouter  
Pro, you will need the TFTP client and the firmware file named  
xxxxx.bin.These two files can be found on our Web site at  
1. Download these two files from our Web site: TFTP client, and  
xxxxx.bin”  
Note: These files are actually inside a single compressed  
folder on our web site. This means that you would only  
download one file. Once downloaded and decompressed, a  
folder will contain the needed files.  
2. Double-click the TFTP client icon to run the program. Enter  
both the IP address of the XRouter Pro and your password.  
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Advanced configuration  
3. Click the button beside the File Name field. A window appears.  
Select a location of the firmware file xxxxx.bin.  
4. Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process. After  
the upgrade is complete, remember to reset the XRouter Pro  
by unplugging the device and then plugging it back in.  
(NOTE: Keep the firmware file name xxxxx.binunchanged  
or the TFTP client software wont recognize it.)  
5. If the upgrade has failed, the Ready/Test LED will be blinking  
on the XRouter Pro. If this happens, try repeating steps 2 - 4  
of this procedure.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during  
installation and operation of the XRouter Pro MIH-130.  
1. The Link LED is off.  
Check that all connectors are firmly plugged-in.  
Check the power adapter making sure it is plugged into an  
electrical outlet.  
2. Can't connect to MIH-130 XRouter Pro via Web browser.  
Verify that the IP address 192.168.1.1 has been correctly  
entered in the URL field.  
Check the network cable connection and LAN LED indicator  
on the XRouter Pro.  
Check out the TCP/IP setup on your client. Type "winipcfg"  
on DOS prompt under Windows 95 or open the TCP/IP con-  
trol panel on the Mac OS platform. The client should get an  
IP address of 192.168.1.x (where "x" is from 1 to 252.)  
4. Can't connect to MIH-130 XRouter Pro to the Internet.  
Check whether your ISP requires the use of the MAC  
address of your router. Some ISPs require the MAC address  
of the device your connecting to your their network. If this the  
case, you will need to contact your provider and supplied them  
with the correct MAC address of the router.  
If you are using a Static IP address that your ISP supplied,  
verify that the IP address is correct and has been correctly  
entered in the URL field.  
Check your cable between the all devices.  
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Appendix A  
APPENDIX A - Specifications  
Standards Compliance  
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T  
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS  
WAN Interface  
One 10BASE-T RJ-45 port  
LAN Interface  
Four 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 ports  
Web management  
Yes  
LED Display  
Power, Link/Activity for WAN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN  
ports  
Environment  
Operation Temperature  
0~45°C (32~113°F)  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
-20~70°C (-4~158°F)  
0~90%  
Dimensions  
LxWxH (mm)  
LxWxH (in.)  
142x236x46  
5.59x9.29x1.81  
Power  
AC9V, 1A  
Certifications  
EMI/EMC - FCC Class B / CE Mark Class A / VCCI Class 1  
Safety - CUL(UL&CSA)/LVD/TÜV  
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Appendix B  
APPENDIX B - Hardware Description  
Power  
green  
Indicates that there is power to the unit.  
Ready/Test red  
Flashes during boot up  
WAN Port  
Link  
green  
orange  
Indicates proper a connection with the  
Internet Ethernet connection.  
Activity  
LAN Ports  
Flashing LED indicates that data packets are  
flowing through the WAN port.  
Link/ACT green  
Solid LED indicates a proper 100BaseT con-  
nection with a computer and a flashing LED  
indicates that there is activity on this Ethernet  
port  
orange  
Solid LED indicates a proper 10BaseT con-  
nection with a computer and a flashing LED  
indicates that there is activity on this Ethernet  
port  
Full/Col  
orange  
red  
Indicates that the connection is Full Duplex  
Indicates that there is severe collision at this  
port and being isolated from the other ports  
temporarily.  
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Appendix B  
Rear Panel Description  
LAN  
WAN  
Reset  
LAN Ethernet Ports - Four 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-  
45) ports used for linking hub/computer in a Local Area Network to the  
XRouter Pro.  
WAN Ethernet Port - One Wide Area Network port for connecting  
the XRouter Pro to the Internet via a cable or DSL modem.  
Reset Button - Used for resetting the XRouter Pros IP Address  
information and user password to the factory default settings.  
5VDC Power Adapter Receptacle - Plug the power adapter cable  
into this port to supply power to the XRouter Pro unit.  
Uplink Switch - Used to determine the configuration of the  
XRouter Pros LAN port No. 4. Choose either parallel (normal) for con-  
necting LAN computers to the XRouter Pro or crossover mode (uplink)  
for daisy-chaining a series of hubs to the XRouter Pro.  
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Appendix C  
APPENDIX C - 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.  
Dynamic IP address  
A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is given out automati-  
cally from a DHCP Server to client computers or routers on a LAN or  
WAN.  
Domain Name  
A name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For exam-  
ple, the domain name "microsoft.com" represents many IP addresses.  
Domain names are used in URLs to identify particular Web pages. For  
domain name is pcwebopedia.com.  
IEEE  
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics  
Engineers, pronounced "I-triple-E". Founded in 1884, the IEEE is an  
organization composed of engineers, scientists, and students. The  
IEEE is best known for developing standards for the computer and  
electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for local  
area networks are widely adopted.  
Internet  
A global network connecting millions computers. As of 1998,  
the Internet has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that  
number is growing rapidly. More than 100 countries are linked into  
exchanges of data, news and opinions.  
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Appendix C  
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's range is from 0 to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be  
a legal IP address.  
ISP  
Short for Internet Service Provider, a company that provides  
access to the Internet. For a monthly fee, the service provider gives  
you a software package, username, password and access phone  
number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log on to the Internet  
and browse the World Wide Web and USENET, and send and receive  
e-mail.  
Local Area Network (LAN)  
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most  
LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. However,  
one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via  
telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs connected in this  
way is called a wide-area network (WAN)  
MAC Address  
Short for Media Access Control address, a hardware address  
that uniquely identifies each node of a network. In IEEE 802 networks,  
the Data Link Control (DLC) layer of the OSI Reference Model is  
divided into two sublayers: the Logical Link Control (LLC) layer and the  
Media Access Control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer communicate  
directly with the network media. Consequently, each different type of  
network media requires a different MAC layer.  
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)  
PPPoE is Point to Point Protocol that uses Ethernet to authenti-  
cate and connect a users computer or router to the ISPs network.  
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Appendix C  
Static IP address  
A static IP address is an IP address that does not change and is  
manually set in client or computer router in a LAN or WAN.  
TCP/IP  
Acronym for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol,  
the suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the  
Internet.  
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