Macsense Connectivity Switch XRouter Pro User Manual

MIH-130A  
XRouter Pro  
User’s Manual  
Networking the future  
 
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 the environment that exceeds  
temperature and humidity specifications. Do not place this product  
near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless  
adequate ventilation is provided.  
4. Before cleaning, unplug this product from wall outlet. Do not use  
liquid cleansers or aerosol cleansers. 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. The use of  
any other cables or requirements mandated by local authority is  
user’s responsibility.  
8. Cables attached to devices in different locations with different  
power sources and grounding may cause hazardous voltage.  
Consult a qualified electronic consultant before installing the prod-  
uct to check if this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take cor-  
rective action.  
9. Never touch uninsulated 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 this product, or any kind of telephone jacks, lines,  
network cables, and power connections in wet locations.  
12. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
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Contents  
1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
1.1 Sharing Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
1.2 Modems Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
1.3 Built-in DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
1.4 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
1.5 Easy Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
1.6 Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
1.7 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
1.8 NAT (Network Address Translation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
2.0 BEFORE YOU START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
2.1 Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
2.2 Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
2.3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
3.0 EASY INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
3.1 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
3.1.1 Connecting the XRouter Pro to Your Modem . . . . . . .4  
3.1.2 Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro . . . . . . . .5  
3.1.3 Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
3.2 Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
3.2.1 Setting Up TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
3.3 Windows 95/98 TCP/IP Configuration of Computers . . . .7  
3.3.1 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
3.4 Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
3.4.1 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
3.4.2 Setting Up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser12  
4.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
4.1 DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
4.2 Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
4.2.1 URL Access Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
4.2.2 IP Access Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
4.3 Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
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4.4 Device Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
4.5 Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
4.6 Special APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
4.7 DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
4.8 RIP (Routing Information Protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
4.9 Static Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
4.10 PPPoE Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
4.11 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
APPENDIX A - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
APPENDIX B - Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Rear Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
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Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION  
1.0 INTRODUCTION  
Thanks for purchasing the XRouter Pro MIH-130A Internet Sharing Hub.  
The XRouter Pro functions as an easy-to-use communication device which  
allows you to connect a local area network (LAN) to the Internet afford-  
ably. With the XRouter Pro you can get as many as 252 Macintosh or PC  
users online simultaneously through one cable line or DSL, with one ISP  
account. The XRouter Pro installs quickly and easily, and best of all, it’s a  
breeze to use.  
1.1 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 routing these bandwidth “slices” to almost  
every Internet users. The fewer the number of users be online at the same  
time, the faster the information they receive via internet. Internet users on  
different nodes are not limited to access to the same Web pages. Each  
node functions independently from the other nodes connected to the  
XRouter Pro.  
1.2 Modems Supported  
The XRouter Pro supports both cable modems and DSL modems. It has  
one WAN (Wide Area Network) port to connect itself to a cable modem or  
a DSL modem. This provides more than enough bandwidth to accommo-  
date the needs of even large groups of Internet users.  
1.3 Built-in DHCP Server  
The XRouter Pro’s built-in DHCP Server dramatically reduces the amount  
of efforts needed for configuration and maintenance by allowing you to  
automatically configure the TCP/IP setting over a local area network.  
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1.4 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub Inside  
In addition to providing Internet sharing capability, the XRouter Pro also  
functions as an Switched Ethernet Hub, which offers four 10/100 Mbps  
switched RJ-45 ports that allow you to connect a series of computers to  
form a small LAN.  
1.5 Easy Configuration  
The XRouter Pro can be configured through a Web browser, and it fea-  
tures the web-based management for a simple, intuitive set up.  
1.6 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 within the network for  
responding to outside Internet requests.  
1.7 Security  
The XRouter Pro provides firewall-like security through NAT (Network  
Address Translation) to prevent unauthorized Internet users from access-  
ing internal files. It can also filter out Internet requests from certain nodes  
on a local network for administrative purposes.  
1.8 NAT (Network Address Translation)  
The MIH-130A features NAT (Network Address Translation) as a means of  
translating private IP addresses into a global IP address. NAT masks local  
IP addresses to the outside world, allowing a group of Internet users to  
share a single ISP account. (No separate account is needed for each  
users)  
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Chapter 2 - BEFORE YOU START  
2.0 BEFORE YOU START  
2.1 Package Overview  
Prior to setting up your XRouter Pro, make sure your XRouter Pro pack-  
age includes the following items:  
• an XRouter Pro  
• a power adapter  
• manual  
• a Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors  
2.2 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 comput-  
ers)  
2.3 System Requirements  
• Computer equipped with 10 BASE-T Ethernet connection inter face  
to support TCP/IP protocol  
• Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 4.0 or that of later versions  
• Mac OS 7.5.3 or later versions  
• Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above (Microsoft Internet Explorer  
4.0 or later versions is necessary for Web configuration.  
Note: For future firmware upgrades, one of the operating systems listed  
above is needed.  
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3.0 EASY INSTALLATION  
3.1 Hardware Installation  
Prior to connecting the XRouter Pro to LAN, please be certain that your  
cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly. If you are experi-  
encing difficulties with the cable or DSL service, please contact the service  
provider before continuing the installation process.  
3.1.1 Connecting the XRouter Pro to Your Modem  
After verifying that your cable or DSL service is functioning properly, con-  
nect the cable modem or DSL modem to the XRouter Pro by following the  
instructions below:  
1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer that is currently  
connected to the DSL or cable modem if you have not done so.  
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 3.1-1)  
3. Leave the other end of this Ethernet cable connected to the DSL  
modem or cable modem.  
Figure 3.1-1  
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3.1.2 Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro  
When you complete connecting the XRouter Pro to your DSL or cable  
modem, now you may connect the Macintosh or PC computers in your  
local area network to the XRouter Pro. Two methods can be implemented  
for the connection: (1) plugging computers directly into the XRouter Pro,  
and (2) connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN hub.  
Connect Computers Directly to the XRouter Pro  
NOTE: You will need an Ethernet cable for each additional computer con-  
necting 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 one of the XRouter Pro’s four  
LAN ports (located on the left side of the XRouter Pro’s rear panel.  
Refer to Figure 3.1.1)  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each computer you wish to provide  
Internet access to 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 plug this hub into the XRouter  
Pro’s uplink port. Read below for further instructions.  
Switch to right for  
normal mode  
Switch to left for  
crossover mode  
Figure 3.1.2  
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To connect an existing LAN to the XRouter Pro:  
As an alternative to connecting computers directly into the XRouter Pro’s  
LAN ports, you can also connect a pre-existing network of the computer to  
the XRouter Pro by uplinking your network’s central LAN hub to the  
XRouter Pro’s uplink port. (See Figure 3.1-3)  
To connect a LAN hub to the XRouter Pro’s uplink port:  
1. Set the DIP switch (located on the XRouter Pro’s rear panel just  
left of the No. 4 LAN port) from “straight” to “crossover” mode.  
(See Figure 3.1-2)  
2. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet  
cable) to the XRouter Pro’s 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 Pro’s 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.  
Figure 3.1-3  
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3.1.3 Connecting the Power Supply  
To provide your XRouter Pro with power:  
1. Plug the power adapter of the XRouter Pro into an AC power out-  
let.  
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 Pro’s front panel should be lit  
immediately.  
3.2 Software Configuration  
3.2.1 Setting Up TCP/IP  
Congratulations on installing the XRouter Pro’s hardware! Next 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. It will manage directly the XRouter Pro’s  
operations and the client computers which receive the Internet access  
from. These computers must have their IP addresses configured such that  
they share the same subnet numbering scheme as does the XRouter  
Pro’s default IP address. We will explain this in more detail later in the  
chapter.  
Configuring the IP addresses is a simple task that can be performed  
through your computer’s control panel. We have provided instructions for  
the configuration process for both Macintosh and PC users. Find the  
appropriate set of instructions in the following pages.  
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3.3 Windows 95/98 TCP/IP Configuration of Computers  
1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer folder.  
2. In 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.  
Figure 3.3-1  
4. To install the TCP/IP protocol: (See Figure 3.3-1)  
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. (See Figure 3.3-2)  
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d. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installa-  
tion process.  
Figure 3.3-2  
5. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP  
properties window appears. To automatically assign computer’s  
TCP/IP, the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server must perform the follow-  
ing functions:  
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 computer’s  
Gateway, DNS Configuration, and IP Address.  
(See Figure 3.3-3)  
Figure 3.3-3  
6. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and restart  
Windows to allow the settings to take effect.  
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3.3.1 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually  
If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to  
use the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values automatical-  
ly, you can input these values manually.  
To manage computer’s address manually, perform the following functions:  
(See Figure 3.3-4)  
1. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP properties window.  
2. In the IP Address field enter “192.168.1.x” where 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 LAN is allowed to adopt 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 thesame as  
the XRouter Pro's IP address. (the XRouter Pro’s default IP  
address is 192.168.1.1).  
Figure 3.3-4  
5. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and restart  
Windows to allow the set up to take effect.  
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3.4 Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration  
1. Open the TCP/IP control panel.  
2. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface installed on  
your computer.  
3. In the Configure pull-down menu, 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 every client who needs Internet access  
through the XRouter Pro. (See Figure 3.4-1)  
Note: The DHCP Client ID field does 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.  
Figure 3.4-1  
3.4.1 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually  
If you already have a DHCP server on the network, or if you prefer not to  
use the XRouter Pro’s DHCP server to assign TCP/IP values automatical-  
ly, you can input these values manually.  
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To manage computer’s address manually ,perform the following functions:  
1. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface installed in  
your computer.  
2. In the Configure menu select Manually. (See Figure 3.4-2)  
a). In the IP Address field, enter “192.168.1.x” where x is any vari-  
able of your choice ranging from 2 - 252.  
Figure 3.4-2  
NOTE: No two computers on LAN is allowed to adopt the same IP address or  
an IP address confict 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  
Pro’s 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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3.4.2 Setting Up the XRouter Pro Through a Web Browser  
Now that you have completed the configuration of TCP/IP addresses of  
the client and managing computers, you may begin configuring the  
XRouter Pro’s Internet settings. This can be done through a standard Web  
browser (such as Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, or  
Microsoft Internet Explorer).  
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, you must find out if your ISP provides one  
of following IP addressing types:  
Dynamic with PPPoE: If your service is dynamic addressing with PPPoE sup-  
port, you do not need to follow the instructions below. However,you will need to  
proceed to the PPPoE Settings section in the Advanced Configuration section of  
this manual.  
Dynamic: If the 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 (you should already have Internet access.) Now you are  
done installing the XRouter Pro and can begin accessing the Internet from any of  
the client computers.  
NOTE: The ISPs require the use of a MAC address (hardware address of a  
network device) for service connection. Then you will need to contact to the  
service provider and inform them the Public MAC address of your XRouter  
Pro. It can be found on the OnePage Setup of the XRouter Pro. To access  
the XRouter Pro’s OnePage Setup screen, follow the instructions below.  
Static with PPPoE: If the 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 Settings section in the 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.  
Enter the Web-based configuration  
1. Launch the Web browser.  
NOTE: Netscape Communicator 4.0, Internet Explorer 4.0 or above is neces-  
sary for configuring the XRouter Pro.)  
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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 will then  
appear.  
4. Leave the User name field blank and type “admin“ as the default  
password for the XRouter Pro. You can change the password  
through a Web management page later. Click OK.  
(See Figure 3.4-3)  
Figure 3.4-3  
Note: It is recommended to change the default “admin” password of your  
XRouter Pro for security purpose. This can be done in the “Device Admin”  
page of the web based configuration of the XRouter Pro. For more informa-  
tion ont the “Device Admin” please refer to the Advance Configuration sec-  
tion on this manual.  
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5. The OnePage Setup window now appears. Note that this page is  
divided into two basic sections: Private IP Address, and Public IP  
Address.  
Figure 3.4-5  
(See Figure 3.4-5)  
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 it is needed for  
the systems.  
Private IP Address: This section can be used for the changes in XRouter Pro’s  
internal IP Address. However, we recommend that you do not alter the default IP  
address “192.168.1.1” unless some modifications are necessary to be made for  
your network environment.  
Public IP Address: This section can be used to manually enter IP address infor-  
mation provided by your ISP. You will not need to make any changes to the default  
values in this section if the ISP automatically assigns IP addresses. However, if it  
provides you with a static IP address, you will need to enter this information by fol-  
lowing the instructions below.  
To make changes to the Public IP Address fields:  
1. Select Specify an IP Address.  
2. Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP in the field locat-  
ed immediately to the right of Specify an IP Address.  
3. Enter the Public Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.  
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4. In the Default Gateway IP Address field, enter the information pro-  
vided by your ISP. Note that it may refer to “Gateway / Router IP  
Address.” Also note that this number is not the same as the IP  
Address value that you have entered in step 2.  
5. Enter the DNS information provided by your ISP in the Domain  
Name Server fields. It should provide at least two unique DNS  
numbers.  
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4.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION  
Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web  
Management page of the XRouter Pro. The Advanced Menu contains mini  
sub-menus including DHCP Settings, Access Control, Virtual Server,  
Device Admin, Status Monitor, DMZ Host, RIP, Static Routing and  
PPPoE.  
4.1 DHCP Server Settings  
To alter the starting IP Address range, the number of users are automati-  
cally assigned to IP addresses on the LAN. To disable the DHCP server,  
enter the DHCP Settings page to make changes. (See Figure 4.1-1)  
Fi gure 4.1-1  
4.2 Access Control  
The Access Control page contains two sub pages: URL Access Setting  
and IP Access Setting. By default the URL Access sub page should  
appear. Click the IP Access Setting Link located on top to view the IP  
Access Setting sub page.  
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4.2.1 URL Access Setting  
The URL Access Setting page in the XRouter Pro blocks/allows specific  
web sites on the LAN when enables. For example, if you choose 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.  
Figure 4.2-1  
To Enable or Disable the URL access feature of the XRouter Pro, select  
either Enable or Disable from the URL Access Limit button.  
To block access to a web site, select Block from Website Access buttons,  
then type in the specific URL in one of the Site fields. (See Figure 4.2-1)  
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  
one of the Site fields. By using the Allow feature, the only web sites  
entered into the fields will be allowed to access. All other web sites will be  
blocked.  
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4.2.2 IP Access Setting  
The IP Access Setting page in the XRouter Pro can block a user defined  
IP range from accessing specified ports. This feature is useful when block-  
ing Internet services that you do not desire on your network.  
(See Figure 4.2-2)  
Figure 4.2-2  
The IP Access Setting sub page contains four sections. To enable the IP  
Access Setting feature, you must enter information into the following sec-  
tions:  
Filter Group (1-5)/LAN IP Range: In this section, you will need to input the range  
of LAN IP addresses for which access needs to be blocked. You can have up to 5  
Filter Groups.  
NOTE: The IP Range of one Filter Group can not overwrite the IP Range of  
another Filter Group.  
Protocol Type: In this section, you will need to select the type of protocol that  
needs to be blocked from the pop -up menu. The choices are TCP, UDP, or  
Both. If you are uncertain about the type needs to be blocked, select Both from  
the menu.  
Blocked Port No: In this section, you will need to enter the individual port num-  
bers to be blocked. Up to 5 individual ports maybe be entered in this section for  
the given IP Range.  
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NOTE: Complete Internet access can be blocked in an IP Range by entering  
“1” in the first Blocked Port No. field.  
Blocked Port Range : In this section, you will need to enter the range of ports  
that need to be blocked.  
NOTE: The Blocked Port No. and Blocked Port Range section can be operat-  
ed simultaneously.  
Below is an example of what you shoud type into the IP Access Setting  
page when blocking web browsing access to specific range of IP address-  
es on a network.  
Filter Group (1-5)/LAN IP Range: 100-150  
Protocol Type: TCP  
Blocked Port No: 80  
Blocked Port Range: 0 - 0  
The example above would effectively block web browsing to any user’s  
computer which has an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.100 -  
192.168.1.150.  
4.3 Virtual Server  
It is possible to set up your own Web, FTP, or other type of server on the  
network from a remote access. External internet users may enter the  
WAN IP address that has been assigned by your ISP. The XRouter Pro  
will redirect this request to the specified internal hidden IP address of the  
TCP port .  
NOTE: It will be much more convenient to obtain a fixed address from your  
ISP. Failure to do so will result in having assigned a different IP address  
every time the connection to the ISP is reset.)  
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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 proto-  
col (i.e. acquire Web page from browser) will be transferred through the  
XRouter Pro to the computer with the IP address "192.168.1.2" on your  
local network. (See Figure 4.3-1)  
Figure 4.3-1  
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4.4 Device Administration  
This page displays information on the firmware version of the XRouter  
Pro. You can also change the password, reset the device, disable, or  
enable external administrative access to the web based configuration of  
the XRouter Pro, block WAN port scanning and WAN ping responses.  
(See Figure 4.4-1)  
Figure 4.4-1  
Block WAN Port Scanning: to block or allow external port scanning of the  
XRouter Pro, select Yes or No and then click Apply.  
Block WAN Ping Response: to block or allow external pinging of the WAN IP of  
your XRouter Pro, select Enable or Disable and then click Apply.  
Restore the XRouter Pro’s factory original defaults: select Yes and then click  
Apply.  
External Admin Access: to enable or disable external admin access to the  
XRouter Pro, select Enable or Disable.  
NOTE: IT is recommended to change the default “admin” password of your  
XRouter Pro for the security purpose. This is especially recommend if you  
intend to administer the router from outside your network and enable the  
External Admin feature.  
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4.5 Status Monitor  
The status monitor provides information on the working status of the  
XRouter Pro. It contains the connection information for the WAN side of  
the router. The term WAN (Wide Area Network) refers to the connection  
going to the ISP.  
For a Static or Dynamic IP Address using PPPoE: (See Figure 4.5-1)  
Figure 4.5-1  
DHCP Clients Table: This allows you to view the DHCP clients on the LAN side  
of the router.  
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Statistics: This allows you to view the general traffic on the route, and to display  
the IP address as well as the number of packets translated for each client.  
For a Static or Dynamic IP Address without PPPoE: (See FIgure 4.5-2)  
Figure 4.5-2  
DHCP Release: This allows you to release the IP address given by your ISP.  
DHCP Renew: This allows you to get a new IP address from your ISP.  
DHCP Clients Table: This allows you to view DHCP clients on the LAN side of  
the router.  
Statistics: This allows you to view general traffic on the router, display the IP  
address and the number of packets being translated.  
Note: The screens shown above for the Status Monitor do not show actuall  
connection. Dduring an actual connection, IP address information will be  
listed.  
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4.6 Special APP  
The Special App is an advanced feature but is not typically required to use  
the XRouter Pro. This feature allows you to specify a range for incoming  
ports to be open to computers on the network upon an outgoing trigger  
port for special application that need two-way communication. For exam-  
ple, if you wanted to allow Quicktime Streaming for the local network, you  
need to have the proper entries on this page. However, by default  
QuickTime and ReaPlayer are enabled but do not require any modifica-  
tions. (See Figure 4.6-1)  
Figure 4.6-1  
How the Special App Feature Works  
The Special App feature works by monitoring any user defined outgoing  
trigger ports. When the XRouter Pro receives a request on these outgoing  
trigger ports it will open a range of user defined incoming ports to the  
computer that originally sent the request to. Each computer on the net-  
work can use the Special App. Since the Special App feature works upon  
an outgoing trigger port, the user defined incoming ports are closed before  
the computer accesses the outgoing trigger port. In other words, incoming  
ports are closed until a proper internet request is made. Also, the incom-  
ing ports will automatically close if the XRouter Pro does not sense any  
activity for an extended period.  
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How to Use the Special App Feature  
To sue this feature, you must know what the outgoing trigger ports are for  
the given application that needs two-way communications. You must also  
know the incoming ports that are required fo rhte data that needs to come  
back into the network. For example, QuickTime typically uses port 554 as  
the initial outgoing communication port. However, the actual data is then  
sent back through different incoming ports. In the case of QuickTime,  
ports 6970-6999 need to be open to the computer so that incoming data  
can reach the computer requesting the QuickTime stream.  
To enable Special App feature, click the check box next to the one of the  
Special entries. The Special App entries consist of the following fields and  
must be filled in:  
Application Name: In this field, you can name the Special Application. This does  
not have to be a certain name.  
Example for QuickTime: QuickTime  
Outgoing (Trigger) Port Range: In these fields, the outgoing trigger port that the  
Special App would use to start the communication needs to be inputted. You may  
select a range of ports or a single port. For a single port, simply input the same  
port number for both fields.  
Example for QuickTime: 554~554  
Incoming Port Range: in these fields the incoming ports that the Special App  
would use need to be inputted. These are the ports that the returning data would  
need to be opened. You may select a range of ports or a sinlge port. For a single  
port, input the same port number for both fields.  
Example for QuickTime: 6970~6999  
4.7 DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host  
This feature will open all in/out access for one LAN computer. This is use-  
ful for machines that host TCP/IP services and is fully exposed to the pub-  
lic 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 feature only when required. (Entering “0”  
designates inactive)  
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4.8 RIP (Routing Information Protocol)  
This feature allows your XRouter Pro to send and receive RIP packets  
to/from other routers on the Internet. RIP is a protocol being used by  
some routers on the Internet. By sending and receiving RIP packets, your  
XRouter Pro will learn the routes used by neighboring routers. This can  
increase your its 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 which do not  
support RIP 2.  
RIP-1- compatible : RIP-1 compatible allows the broadcast of RIP-1 and RIP-2  
multicast packets. It can also receive 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.  
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 for  
the use of XRouter Pro. If you are not familiar with RIP, you may not want  
to enable this feature. By enabling TX, you can send information about  
your router to the Internet.  
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4.9 Static Routing  
The Static routing feature of the XRouter Pro allows the LAN to communi-  
cate with another router on the LAN and with their respective LAN seg-  
ment. By setting up static routes, computers on the XRouter Pro’s immedi-  
ate LAN may utilize another router’s LAN and XRouter Pro’s LAN simulta-  
neously. See the figure below for the setup process. (See Figure 4.9-1)  
MIH-130A  
Internet  
192.168.1.3  
Router  
WAN  
LAN  
100 Link  
Grouter XR100  
Ready/Test  
Link  
1
2
3
4
Power  
Full Duplex/  
Collision  
Activity  
LAN #1  
LAN #2  
192.168.1.0  
192.168.2.0  
192.168.2.4  
PC-1  
PC-2  
IP: 192.168.2.100  
IP: 192.168.1.99  
Default Gateway: 192.168.2.4  
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1  
Figure 4.9-1  
To achieve th static route in the example above, the following information  
would be inputted into the XRouter Pro’s Static Routing page:  
Static Routing:  
Destination LAN IP:  
Subnet:  
1--  
192.168.2.0  
255.255.255.0  
192.168.1.3  
1
Default Gateway:  
Hop Count:  
Interface:  
LAN  
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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 to Internet. In order for PC-2 to have Internet access, a second  
XRouter Pro or another similarly configurable router would be needed con-  
figuration.  
Static Routing is considered an advanced feature but is not required for  
basic configuration of the XRouter Pro.  
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4.10 PPPoE Settings  
Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE for the network connection. When  
PPPoE is in use, input the username and password provided by your ISP.  
(See Figure 4.10-1)  
Figure 4.10-1  
Username : Enter the username assigned by your ISP.  
Password : Enter the password assigned by your ISP. Enter the service name if  
required.  
Connect-on-Demand : This feature allows the router to initiate a connection with  
ISP when a Internet request is made to the XRouter Pro. If you enable the  
XRouter Pro’s Connect-on-Demand feature, a connection to the Internet will auto-  
matically be initiated when you open your browser. We recommend having this  
feature enabled if you do not wish to enter the web based configuration and  
access to internet manually.  
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.  
Disconnect when network idle : This field allows you to enter the amount of idle  
time (in minutes) required prior to being disconnected from the ISP. For example, if  
you set the idle to “10”, then the XRouter Pro will disconnect your PPP connection  
after 10 minutes. Enter “0” if no idle time is used.  
PPPoE Management : This section provides status information on your PPP con-  
nection and allows you manually connect and disconnect the PPP connection. To  
manually connect click Connect, and to manually disconnect, click Disconnect.  
NOTE: If connection problems occur via PPPoE to your ISP, please verify the  
that your ISPs connects directly to your Internet line, or if the above settings  
and cables connect to your XRouter Pro.  
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4.11 Firmware Upgrade  
Xsense is continually improving the firmware (software programmed on a  
PROM) in each of its products. The XRouter Pro is shipped with the most  
up-to-date software available at the time of production. If a firmware  
upgrade becomes available, it will be posted in the Service and Support  
section on 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 www.macsense.com. The following is the  
upgrade procedure. (See Figure 4.11-1)  
Figrue 4.11-1  
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 Xsense Router Series Updater icon to run the pro-  
gram. Enter both the IP address of the XRouter pro into the IP  
Field and your password in the Password Field..  
3. Click File Name field. A window appears. Select a location of the  
firmware file “xxxx.bin”  
4. Click Update button to begin the upgrading process. After the  
upgrade is complete, reset the XRouter Pro by unplugging the  
device and plugging it back in.  
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NOTE: Keep the firmware file name “xxxx.bin” unchanged, or the TFTP won’t  
recognize it.  
5. If the upgrade has failed, the Ready/Test LED will be flashing on  
the XRouter Pro. If this happens, repeat steps 2 - 4 of this proce-  
dure.  
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5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING  
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the  
installation and operation of the MIH-130A XRouter Pro.  
1. The Link LED is off.  
-Be sure that all connectors are firmly plugged-in.  
-Be sure that the power adapter is plugged into an electrical out-  
let.  
2. Can't connect to MIH-130A XRouter Pro via Web browser.  
-Be sure that the IP address “192.168.1.1” has been correctly  
entered in the URL field.  
-Be sure the network cable connection and LAN LED indicator on  
the XRouter Pro  
-Check the TCP/IP setup on your client. Type "winipcfg" on DOS  
prompt under Windows 95 or open the TCP/IP control 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.)  
3. Can't connect to MIH-130A XRouter Pro to the Internet.  
-Check whether your ISP requires the use of the MAC address for  
the router. Some ISPs require the MAC address the network  
connection. Contact your provider with the correct MAC address  
if it is necessary.  
-If you are using the Static IP address provides by your ISP, verify  
that the address is correct and is correctly entered in the URL  
field.  
-Check your cabling among all devices.  
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APPENDIX A - Specifications  
Standards Compliance  
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX  
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS  
WAN Interface  
One 10BASE-T RJ-45 port  
LAN Interface  
Four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports  
Web Management  
Yes  
LED Display  
Power, Link/Activity for WAN/LAN ports, Collision/Partition for LAN ports  
Environment  
Operation Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
0°C ~ 45°C (32°F ~ 113°F)  
-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)  
0% ~ 90%  
Dimensions  
LxWxH (mm)  
LxWxH (in.)  
142 x 236 x 46  
5.59 x 9.29 x 1.81  
Power  
5VDC, 1A  
Certifications  
EMI/EMC - FCC Class A / CE Mark Class A  
Safety - CUL(UL&CSA)/LVD/TÜV  
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APPENDIX B - Hardware Description  
Power  
Green  
Indicates that there is power to the unit.  
Flashes during boot up  
Ready/Test  
Red  
WAN Port  
Link  
Green  
Indicates proper connection with Internet / Ethernet.  
Activity  
Orange  
Flashing LED indicates that data packets are flowing through the  
WAN port.  
LAN Ports  
Link/ACT  
Green  
Solid LED indicates a proper 100BASE-TX connection with a com-  
puter and a flashing LED indicates that there is activity on this  
Ethernet port  
Orange  
Solid LED indicates a proper 10BASE-T connection with a computer  
and a flashing LED indicates that there is activity on this Ethernet  
port  
Full/Col  
Orange  
Indicates that the connection is Full Duplex  
Red  
Indicates that there is severe collision at this port and being isolated  
from the other ports temporarily.  
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Rear Panel Description  
Figure A-B-1  
LAN Ethernet Ports  
Four 10/100Mbps Enthernet 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 Pro’s 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’s LAN port No. 4. Choose  
either parallel (normal) for connecting 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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Glossary  
Glossary  
Cable Modem  
A device that connects your PC to a local TV line and receives data at 1.5Mpbs.  
One of its connections is connected to your PC and the other one is to the cable  
wall outlet. It attaches a standard 10BASE-T ethernet card to a computer and  
modulates between digital and analog signals.  
DHCP  
DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP configuration. Computers at client premise  
can get one IP address from DHCP server automatically. Using DHCP can save  
the effort for setting IP addresses on every LAN computer.  
DMZ  
Abbreviation for Demilitarized Zone. It is an area between a computer’s private  
network and its outside public network. DMZ prevents the external users from  
accessing directly to the server that contains company data.  
Domain Name  
A name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For example, the domain name  
"microsoft.com" represents many IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs  
dia.com/index.html, the domain name is pcwebopedia.com.  
DSL  
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. DSL transfers high-bandwidth information  
and data to homes and small businesses through copper telephone lines. It is pre-  
dicted to replace IDSN in bringing both motion, 3-D, voice and data signals to the  
users.  
Dynamic IP address  
A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is given out automatically from a  
DHCP Server to client computers or routers on a LAN or WAN.  
Firewall  
A set of related programs that protects inforamtions of private network users from  
other networks.  
Firmware  
A program that is inserted into a programmable read-only memory to become a  
computing device. It is created and tested like a software.  
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Gateway  
An entrance to a network. It associates with both router and switch whereas the  
router gives direction as data arrives at the gateway and the switch, on the other  
hand, furnishes its actual path in and out of the gateway.  
HTTP  
The Hypertext Transfer Protocal is an application protocol and a set of rules for file  
exchange on the World Wide Web.  
IEEE  
Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 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 still growing rapidly. More  
than 100 countries are linked to the exchanges of data, news and opinions.  
IP  
Internet Protocol is meant by sending data from one computer (host) to another on  
the internet. Each of the host has at least one IP Address which identifies its IP  
from other computers on the internet. When sending or receiving messages, the  
messages are divided into different packets that contain addresses of the senders  
and the receivers.  
IP Address  
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the  
TCP/IP protocol route messages base on the IP address of the destination. The  
format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers sepa-  
rated by periods. Each ranges from 0 to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be  
a legal IP address.  
ISP  
Short for Internet Service Provider, or a company that provides access to the  
Internet. Paid on a monthly basis, the service provider gives you a software pack-  
age, username, password and access phone number. Equipped with a modem,  
you can then log onto the Internet and browse the World Wide Web and USENET,  
as well as to send and receive e-mails.  
Local Area Network (LAN)  
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to  
a single building or a group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to  
other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of  
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LANs connected this way is called a wide-area network (WAN)  
MAC Address  
Short for Media Access Control Address, a hardware address that uniquely identi-  
fies 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, different types of net-  
work media require different MAC layer.  
NAT  
This is an abbreviation for Network Address Translation, or translation of one IP  
address in a network (inside) to a different IP address in another network (outside).  
It is included in a router and the firewall of a company  
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)  
PPPoE is short for Point to Point Protocol that uses Ethernet to authenticate and  
connect a user’s computer or router to the ISPs network.  
Protocal  
A set of rules that end points in a telecommunication use as they communicate.  
These end points must recognize and observe the protocal in the communication.  
RIP  
Routing Information Protocol is used to manage router information within a self-  
contained network. It is considered to be one of the internal gateway protocols.  
Server  
It is a computer program that provides services to other computer programs in the  
computer.  
Static IP address  
A static IP address is an IP address that does not change and is manually set in  
client computer or router in a LAN or WAN.  
Subnet Mask  
It defines which bits in the host portion of the IP address can be used to define a  
subnet.  
TCP/IP  
Acronym for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, the suite of commu-  
nications protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet.  
TFTP  
TFTP stands for Trivial File Transfer Protocol. It is an internet file transfer protocol  
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that operates similar to FTP with few resources to run. It uses UDP and requires  
no login procedures.  
UDP  
UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. It's an user interface between applica-  
tions and the IP in a network. It has the ability to address a particular appliation  
process running on a host via a port number without setting up a connetion ses-  
sion. When using UDP, the entire transmission can be sent in one or two UDP  
datagrams.  
Virtual Server  
A server at someone else's location shared by many web site owners. Users with  
virtual servers can have their own domain names and IP addresses, administer file  
directories, add email accounts, manage their own logs and statistic analysis,  
assign multiple domain names, and maintain passwords.  
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