Broadxent BritePort 8120 User Manual

User ManualBritePort 8120iCONTENTSContents...i1. Introduction

8User ManualBritePort 8120ModificationsAny changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authori

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User ManualBritePort 812091. INTRODUCTIONWelcome to Broadxent BritePort World! Your new Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 brings a secure high-spee

10User ManualBritePort 8120Important Safety InstructionsThis section provides basic safety information for your Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120.P

User ManualBritePort 812011Getting StartedThis section provides you important information on what to prepare prior to configuring your DSL connection,

12User ManualBritePort 8120Minimum System RequirementsFor a proper operation of your Broadxent BritePort 8120, refer to the minimum system requirement

User ManualBritePort 812013Customer Information RecordUse the following table to record the network configurations for your DSL service and BritePort

14User ManualBritePort 8120** This information is to be entered only when you are requested to check your VCI/VPI settings by your DSL service provid

User ManualBritePort 8120152. HARDWARE INSTALLATIONBroadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120 is developed to bring you a three-in-one solution -- DSL modem

16User ManualBritePort 8120Backside view of Broadxent BritePort 8120Located at the rear panel of your Broadxent BritePort 8120 are several connectors

User ManualBritePort 81201710/100BASE-T portUsing the RJ-45 Ethernet cable, the 10/100BASE-T port connects your BritePort 8120 to the Ethernet port on

iiUser ManualBritePort 8120Traffic Counter ... 46Routing Table ..

18User ManualBritePort 8120Connecting MicrofiltersEach analog device, such as a telephone equipment, fax machine, answering machine, and analog modem,

User ManualBritePort 812019Note: If your service provider has installed a splitter, do not use the microfilters.Important Notes:• If you have an outle

20User ManualBritePort 8120Hardware InstallationFigure 2-4 illustrates the basic hardware connections of your BritePort 8120. Refer to Figure 2-5 for

User ManualBritePort 812021Connecting Your LANFigure 2-5 illustrates a more complex DSL network conntection. You may connect your LAN to BritePort 8

22User ManualBritePort 8120Indicator LEDs on BritePort 8120Indicator LEDs on Broadxent BritePort 8120Your BritePort 8120 features indicator LEDs which

User ManualBritePort 812023 3. BRITEPORT SETUP WIZARDYour BritePort 8120 provides a web-based configuration tool that allows you to configure your ne

24User ManualBritePort 8120Before You BeginThe web-based configuration tool of BritePort 8120 can be accessed through any web browser. Prior to acces

User ManualBritePort 812025Configuring Your ComputerThis section shows you how to setup your computer Network Properties to obtain an IP address autom

26User ManualBritePort 81203. When the “Network” dialog box similar to Figure 3-3 appears, click the Configuration tab. Under the list box of “The f

User ManualBritePort 8120276. At this time, Windows may prompt you to reboot your computer to make the changes taken effect (Figure 3-5). Click Yes t

User ManualBritePort 81201User ManualBroadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not

28User ManualBritePort 8120Note: If you do not see Local Area Connection, then go to Start -> Settings -> Network and Dial-up Connections. Cl

User ManualBritePort 8120293. Then the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box appears, similar to the one shown in Figure 3-8.Select the o

30User ManualBritePort 8120Configuring Your BritePort for PPPoEThis is the most common setup. Your DSL service provider should have provided you with

User ManualBritePort 8120313. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-11. Select I have a PPPoE username and pass

32User ManualBritePort 81206. Once your user information are verified by your DSL service provider, the “DSL Gateway Setup Complete” page (see Figure

User ManualBritePort 812033Congratulations! You have successfully configured your BritePort 8120. If you have already configure your network compute

34User ManualBritePort 8120Configuring Your BritePort for Static IPDepending on your LAN settings and public services that you are hosting, your DSL s

User ManualBritePort 8120353. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-18. Select I have a static IP address, and

36User ManualBritePort 81206. In the “Configure IP Information” page, similar to Figure 3-21, enter the LAN IP Address & Subnet Mask, and DHCP IP

User ManualBritePort 812037Congratulations! You have successfully configured your BritePort 8120. If you have already configure your network compute

2User ManualBritePort 8120Broadxent End-User Software License AgreementVersion 1.0, February 2001PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING

38User ManualBritePort 8120Configuring Your BritePort for DHCPAs some DSL service provider only offers DSL connection using dynamic IP addresses, you

User ManualBritePort 8120393. Click the Wizard Setup to open the “Wizard Setup” page, similar to Figure 3-26. Select the My ISP assigns an address a

40User ManualBritePort 81205. Finally, a dialog box appears, similar to Figure 3-28, to prompt you to close your browser window. Click Ye s to close

User ManualBritePort 812041 4. BRITEPORT CONFIGURATION TOOLYour BritePort 8120 features a comprehensive but user-friendly web-based configuration too

42User ManualBritePort 8120Wizard SetupThe Wizard Setup (see Figure 4-1) takes you through the basic configuration process, based on the information t

User ManualBritePort 812043StatusThe Status provides valuable information about your BritePort 8120 and your DSL service setup. It is consisted of Sy

44User ManualBritePort 8120Diagnostic TestThe Diagnostic Test allows you to ping the Default Gateway and Primary DNS as well as testing the connection

User ManualBritePort 812045WAN ConnectionThe Wan Connection provides information about the type of WAN data encapsulation is used between your BritePo

46User ManualBritePort 8120Traffic CounterThe Traffic Counter provides the data access statistic of your BritePort 8120. It shows the transmitted and

User ManualBritePort 812047DHCP TableThe DHCP Table lists all client computers that currently getting DSL connections through your BritePort 8120 via

User ManualBritePort 812038. Transfer of LicenseYou may transfer your license of the Software, provided that (a) you transfer all portions of the Soft

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User ManualBritePort 812049Advanced SetupThe Advanced Setup provides features allowing you to further configure your BritePort 8120 as well as the DSL

50User ManualBritePort 8120Remote Management ControlThis function allows you to establish access to manage your DSL network while you are at a remote

User ManualBritePort 812051DSL Configuration (DSL)DSL Configuation allows you to change the Current DSL Line Mode. The default line mode is G.dmt. T

52User ManualBritePort 8120LAN, will be used. That is, you only need the Primary IP Address, which is the default IP address 192.168.1.1, to access y

User ManualBritePort 812053To create a new PVC, click Create a new PVC to open the “Create ATM PVC Connection” page similar to Figure 4-18, select the

54User ManualBritePort 8120Dynamic RoutingThe “Dynamic Routing” page provides the routing table that lists the current settings, including Interface N

User ManualBritePort 812055In the “DNS Relay” configuration page, type the DNS server IP address in the corresponding fields (see Figure 4-22), and cl

56User ManualBritePort 8120LAN to WAN FirewallRefer to Figure 4-24, select the firewall level for your DSL network, and click Apply to confirm your se

User ManualBritePort 812057Intrusion DetectionThe “Intrusion Detection” page (see Figure 4-26) allows you to either Disable or Enable the function. S

4User ManualBritePort 8120computer resources, modify, destroy, record, or transmit data, or in some other fashion usurp the normal operation of the co

58User ManualBritePort 8120NAT ApplicationThe “NAT Applications” page, similar to Figure 4-28, provides a table for you to set up public services on y

User ManualBritePort 812059UPnP Your BritePort 8120 supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) IGD (Internet Gateway Device) function. It uses standardi

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User ManualBritePort 812061 MaintenanceThe Maintenance section provides basic to advanced supporting features to your BritePort 8120. It is consisted

62User ManualBritePort 8120Save ConfigurationClick Save to save the current configuration of your BritePort 8120 to the unit’s memory. (see Figure 4-3

User ManualBritePort 812063Reset RouterThis function allows you to set your BritePort 8120 back to the factory default settings; that is, all the curr

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User ManualBritePort 812065A. SPECIFICATIONSThis section provides basic technical specifications for the Broadxent BritePort DSL Gateway 8120:Data Enc

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User ManualBritePort 812067B. TROUBLESHOOTINGThis appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems that you may encounter while

User ManualBritePort 81205U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTSAll Software and related documentation are provided with restricted rights. Use, duplicatio

68User ManualBritePort 8120Solution Try the following: Ensure that each analog device such as a telephone, fax machine, and answering machine, sharin

User ManualBritePort 812069a cache memory on your computer. Next time when you access a recently visited website, your browser immediately delivers th

70User ManualBritePort 8120configuration tool of BritePort 8120, please refer to the following steps:1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

User ManualBritePort 812071Note: For Windows 2000/XP users, instead of the “Network” dialog box, you will see the “Local Area Connection Properties”

72User ManualBritePort 8120B. BritePort LED StatusObserve the LEDs on your BritePort to check if the device is functioning properly.Normal Setup Statu

User ManualBritePort 812073 If all LEDs remain on for longer than 10 seconds, initial power up self-test has failed. Please contact technical suppor

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User ManualBritePort 812075C. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThis section of appendix provides you answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the

76User ManualBritePort 8120on the line must plug into low-pass filters (microfilters) to isolate them from the higher ADSL frequencies.3 What does a m

User ManualBritePort 8120778 How do I connect to the Internet?DSL provides you a permanent, always-on, connection to the Internet. On your DSL connect

6User ManualBritePort 8120SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE EUROPEAN UNIONIF YOU ACQUIRED THE SOFTWARE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU), THE FOLLOWING PR

78User ManualBritePort 812012 How can I find the IP address and the Subnet Mask?In Windows 95/98/Me, click the Start button and click Run. The “Run” d

User ManualBritePort 812079• Protect your passwords. Do not divulge passwords to anyone and be especially careful if someone asks you for the password

80User ManualBritePort 812020 Can I have multiple static IP addresses for BritePort 8120?Yes. You should contact your DSL service provider for fees an

User ManualBritePort 8120816. Click the DNS Configuration tab to open the “DNS Configuration” dialog box. Select the option Enable DNS and then ente

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User ManualBritePort 812083D. GLOSSARYIn order to understand a new technology, it is important that you understand its terminology. This section offer

84User ManualBritePort 8120Backbone - The part of the communications network intended and designed to carry the bulk of the traffic. It provides conne

User ManualBritePort 812085Digital - Having discrete values, for example the data represented by binary numbers (0’s and 1’s). Computers communicate u

86User ManualBritePort 8120Ethernet - A local-area network (LAN) protocol that supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. It is one of the most widely i

User ManualBritePort 812087Interface - The physical arrangement that supports the attachment of a device to a connector or to another device.Internet

User ManualBritePort 81207version of this agreement shall apply to Software acquired in the EU. This Agreement is the entire agreement between us, and

88User ManualBritePort 8120Mac Address - Media Access Control — A unique address associated with an Ethernet card.Mbps - Megabits per second — A measu

User ManualBritePort 812089POTS Splitter - The POTS splitter box enables the telephone line — the plain old telephone service (POTS) — to carry voice

90User ManualBritePort 8120Router - A hardware device that connects two separately functional networks that use same or different protocols. Routers l

User ManualBritePort 81209110 Base-T - Wiring standard used for Ethernet networks that can transmit data at up to 10 Mbps transmission using baseband

92User ManualBritePort 8120World Wide Web - A vast resource of information stored on computers and servers connected to the Internet.xDSL - Various DS

User ManualBritePort 812093E. WARRANTY INFORMATIONBroadxent warrants that equipment furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship fo

94User ManualBritePort 8120FCC Registration Information for UsersThis product is compliant and registered with the CFR47-Part 68 of the Federal Commun

User ManualBritePort 812095Registration CardPlease cut out the above Product Registration Card and send in with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:B

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User ManualBritePort 812097F. CONTACT INFORMATIONReach us by Phone:Technical Support Hotline: (408)719-5179General Line: (408)719-5100General Fax: (4