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Page 2 - Copyright; Disclaimer

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub ii Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Copyright Copyright © 1998 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted i...

Page 3 - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement; Notice 1

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub ECC Interference Statement iii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must ac...

Page 4 - Information for Canadian Users; Caution

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub i v Information for Canadian Users Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Industry...

Page 5 - ZyXEL Limited Warranty; Note

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub ZyXEL Limited Warranty v ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upo...

Page 6 - Customer Support; North America; Worldwide Support; Product Information; World Wide Web; FTP Information

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub vi Customer Support Customer Support If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways: North America ZyXEL Communications Inc. 4920 E. La Palma Avenue Anaheim, ...

Page 9 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1; Applications for; Chapter 2; Prestige; Chapter 3

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub ix Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents................................................................................................................. ix List of Figures ...................................................................................

Page 10 - Chapter 4; Chapter 7

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub x Table of Contents 3.1 Route IP Setup .......................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 TCP/IP Parameters ....................................................................................................

Page 11 - Chapter 9

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub xi Table of Contents 8.2 LAN-t o-LAN Server Application ...................................................................................8-3 8.3 Default Dial- In Setup ..................................................................................................8...

Page 13 - List of Figures; Connecting

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub List of Figures xiii List of Figures Figure 1- 1. Prestige 128MH Front Panel LEDs .............................................................................................. 1- 5 Figure 1- 2. Prestige 128MH Rear Panel ...................................................

Page 17 - List of Tables

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub xvii List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 - 1. LED Functions...................................................................................................................................... 1- 6 Table 2 - 1. Item Checklist ...........................................

Page 19 - Preface; About Your Router/Hub

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Preface xix Preface About Your Router/Hub Congratulations on your purchase of the Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub. The Prestige 128MH is a high-performance bridge/router that offers a complete solution for your WAN (Wide Area Network) applications such as Internet acces...

Page 20 - Structure of this Manual; Getting Started; Syntax Conventions

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub xx Preface Structure of this Manual This manual is divided into five parts: Step 1. Getting Started (Chapters 1-2) is structured as a step-by-step guide to help you connect, install and setup your Prestige 128MH to operate on your network. Step 2. The Internet (Chapter...

Page 21 - PSTN Bridge Router; Dual Built-in 56K Modems

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Router/Hub This chapter describes the key features and applications of your Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub. 1.1 Prestige 128MH PSTN Bridge Router Your Prestige is a bridge/router with an integrated 4-po...

Page 22 - Integrated 4-Port Ethernet Hub

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1-2 Getting to Know Your Router/Hub ♦ Novel IPX (Internetwork Packet eXchange) network layer protocol. ♦ Transparently bridging for unsupported network layer protocols. ♦ PPP/MP (Point-to-Point Protocol/Multilink Protocol) link layer protocol. ♦ SUA™ (Single User Accou...

Page 23 - PAP and CHAP Security

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1-3 PAP and CHAP Security The Prestige supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol). CHAP is more secure than PAP; however, PAP is readily available on more platforms. DHCP Suppor...

Page 25 - Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports; Front Panel; Front Panel LEDs; א I

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1-5 1.4 Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports 1.4.1 Prestige 128MH Front Panel ℵ : PWR = Power Indicator ℑ : RUN = Running status Indicator (Blinking) ℜ : ETHERNET (1, 2, 3, 4) = 4-port 10Base-T hub (active Ethernet port #) ℘ : WAN = WAN...

Page 26 - The LED indicator lights on the front panel of your; LED Functions

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1-6 Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1.4.2 Front Panel LEDS The LED indicator lights on the front panel of your Prestige indicate the router/hub functional status. The following Table 1-1 describes the LED functions: Table 1-1. LED Functions LEDs Function Indicator Stat...

Page 27 - Back Panel; Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of your; Rear Panel

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1-7 1.4.3 Prestige 128MH Back Panel Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel of your Prestige 128MH . Refer to this diagram when making connections. ℵ : POWER = AC power inlet. ℑ : ETHERNET = 4 x RJ-45 Ethernet 10Base-T port (metallic). ℜ : CONSO...

Page 28 - Applications for; Internet Access Application; Internet Single User Account; Coporate LAN; INTERNET

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1-8 Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1.5 Applications for Prestige 128MH The following sections show you the possible applications that you can use your Prestige for. 1.5.1 Internet Access The Prestige 128MH is the ideal high-speed Internet access solution. Your Prestig...

Page 29 - Branch Office LAN

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1-9 1.5.2 Multi-Protocol/Multilink LAN -to-LAN Connection You can use the Prestige to connect two geographically dispersed networks over the WAN connection. The Prestige supports TCP/IP and Novell IPX routing, as well as transparent brid...

Page 30 - Your; Telecommuting/Remote Access Server Application

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 1-1 0 Getting to Know Your Router/Hub 1.5.3 Remote Access Server Your Prestige allows remote users to dial- in and gain access to your LAN. This feature enables users that have workstations with remote access capabilities, e.g., Windows 95, to dial in to access the net...

Page 31 - Before you proceed further, check all items you received with your; Item Checklist

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-1 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation & Initial Setup 2.1 Unpacking your Router/Hub Before you proceed further, check all items you received with your Prestige against this list to make sure nothing is missing. The complete ...

Page 32 - Additional Installation Requirements

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-2 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup 2.2 Additional Installation Requirements In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need before you can install and use your Prestige . These requirements include: l ...

Page 33 - Connections; Telephone

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-3 2.3 Connect your PSTN Router/Hub 2.3.1 Prestige 128MH Connections 56 Kbps 56 Kbps POWER CONSOLE WAN LINE1 LINE2 PHONE1 PHONE2 PowerAdapter PowerOutlet Computeror Modem / ISDN TA External ModemorISDN TA PSTN/ISDN Network PS...

Page 35 - Connecting Your Computer to Your; Chapter 12 - Telnet Configuration and Capabilities; Connecting the Modem Ports; Connecting the Phones or Faxes

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-5 This section outlines how to connect your Prestige 128MH to the LAN and to the telephone network. Refer to Figure 1-2 to identify all of the ports on your device. Then see Figure 2-1 when you make the connections. To minim...

Page 36 - Connecting a Workstation to the Prestige

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-6 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup telephony machines to the Prestige . Be sure to follow the instructions of other machines when connecting them to the Prestige . Step 4. Connecting the WAN Port (Optional) Hook up an external modem or ISDN TA to the Prestig...

Page 38 - Entering Password; Login Screen

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-8 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup Step 2. Entering Password The login screen appears after you press Enter, prompting you to enter the password, as shown in Figure 2-3. For your first login, enter the default password 1234 . As you type the password, the sc...

Page 39 - Navigating the SMT Interface; Main Menu Commands; Operation

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-9 2.5 Navigating the SMT Interface The SMT (System Management Terminal) is the interface that you use to configure your Prestige . Several operations that you should be familiar with before you attempt to modify the configur...

Page 41 - SMT Main Menu; System Management Terminal Interface Summary; Main Menu Summary; Menu Title

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-11 After you enter the password, the SMT displays the Main Menu, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4. SMT Main Menu System Management Terminal Interface Summary Table 2-3. Main Menu Summary # Menu Title Description 1 General ...

Page 42 - Changing the System Password; Select option; From the System Security Menu, select option

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-1 2 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup 21 Filter Set Configuration Use this menu to setup filters to provide security, call control, etc. 22 SNMP Configuration Use this menu to setup SNMP related parameters 23 System Security Use this menu to setup security re...

Page 43 - Enter your new system password and press

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-1 3 Step 3. When the Submenu 23.1- System Security-Change Password appears, as shown in Figure 2-6, type in your existing system password, i.e., 1234 , and press [Enter] . Figure 2-6. Menu 23.1 - System Security - Change Pas...

Page 45 - General Setup Menu Fields; Field; Note on Bridge

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-1 5 Table 2-4. General Setup Menu Fields Field Description Example System Name Choose a descriptive name for identification purposes. This name can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters long. Spaces are not allowed, but dashes ...

Page 46 - WAN Port Setup; To configure a WAN port on

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-1 6 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup 2.8 WAN Port Setup This section describes how to configure the built - in modems and the WAN port on your Prestige using Menu 2- WAN Setup. We will use the term “WAN device” to mean either the built - in modems or the ext...

Page 47 - Menu 2 - WAN Port Setup

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-1 7 Figure 2-8. Menu 2 - WAN Port Setup Step 3. This will bring up Menu 2.1 - Async WAN Port Setup, as shown in Figures 2-9, 2- 10. In Menu 2.1 you can set the configuration parameters for the selected WAN port. l Figure 2-9...

Page 48 - Figure 2-10 displays Menu 2.1 when configuring modem 1 and modem 2.; Async WA N Port Setup Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-1 8 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup l Figure 2-10 displays Menu 2.1 when configuring modem 1 and modem 2. Figure 2-10. Menu 2.1 - Async WAN Port Setup for Modem 1/2 Table 2-5 describes how to configure the WAN ports. Table 2-5. Async WA N Port Setup Menu Fi...

Page 49 - Async WAN Port Setup Menu Fields (continued)

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-1 9 Table 2-5. Async WAN Port Setup Menu Fields (continued) Phone Number Enter the telephone number assigned to your telephone line by your telepho ne company. Note that your Prestige only accepts digits; do not include dash...

Page 51 - Advanced WAN Port Setup AT Commands Fields; AT Command Strings

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-2 1 Refer to Table 2-6 for details on how to fill in the AT commands fields. Table 2-6. Advanced WAN Port Setup AT Commands Fields Field Description Default AT Command Strings : Dial Drop Answer Enter the AT Command string t...

Page 52 - DTR Signal

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-2 2 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup DTR Signal The majority of WAN devices default to hanging up the current call when the DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal is dropped by the DTE. When “Drop DTR When Hang Up” is set to yes, the Prestige will use this hardwar...

Page 53 - Table 2-7 below describes the call control parameters.; Advanced WAN Port Setup Call Control Parameters

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-2 3 Table 2-7 below describes the call control parameters. Table 2-7. Advanced WAN Port Setup Call Control Parameters Field Description Default Dial Timeout (sec) The Prestige will timeout if it can not set up an outgoing mo...

Page 54 - Ethernet Setup

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-2 4 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup 2.9 Ethernet Setup This section describes how to configure the Ethernet using Menu 3 – Ethernet Setup. From the Main Menu, enter 3 to open Menu 3. Figure 2-12. Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup 2.9.1 General Ethernet Setup This men...

Page 55 - If you need to define filters, please read

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Hardware Installation & Initial Set up 2-2 5 If you need to define filters, please read Chapter 9- Filter Set Configuration , then return to this menu to define the filter sets.

Page 56 - Protocol Dependent Ethernet Setup; For TCP/IP Ethernet setup refer to

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 2-2 6 Hardward Installation & Initial Setup 2.10 Protocol Dependent Ethernet Setup Depending on the protocols for your applications, you need to configure the respective Ethernet Setup, as outlined below. l For TCP/IP Ethernet setup refer to Chapter 3 - Internet Ac...

Page 57 - Menu 1 – General Setup

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-1 Chapter 3 Internet Access This chapter shows you how to configure the LAN as well as the WAN of your Prestige for Internet access. 3.1 Route IP Setup The first step is to enable the IP routing in Menu 1 - General Setup. To edit Menu 1, enter 1 in th...

Page 58 - specifically for private use please do; RIP Direction

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-2 Internet Access 3.2 TCP/IP Parameters 3.2.1 IP Address and Subnet Mask Similar to the houses on a street that share a common street name, the machines on a LAN share one common network number, also. Where you obtain your network number depends on your particular si...

Page 59 - The; Version

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-3 that it receives; when set to none, it will not send any RIP packets and will ignore any RIP packets received. The Version field controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the Prestige sends (it recognizes both formats w...

Page 60 - You will now use Menu 3.2 to configure your

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-4 Internet Access 3.3 TCP/IP Ethernet Setup and DHCP You will now use Menu 3.2 to configure your Prestige for TCP/IP. To edit Menu 3.2, select the menu option [3. Ethernet Setup] in the Main Menu. When Menu 3 appears, select the submenu option [2. TCP/IP and DHCP Set...

Page 61 - DHCP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-5 Follow the instructions in Table 3-1.on how to configure the DHCP fields. Table 3-1. DHCP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields Field Description Example DHCP DHCP= This field enables/disabled the DHCP server. If it is set to [ Server ], your Prestige will act...

Page 62 - TCP/IP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-6 Internet Access Follow Table 3-2 to configure TCP/IP parameters for the Ethernet port. Table 3-2. TCP/IP Ethernet Setup Menu Fields Field Description Example TCP/IP Setup IP Address Enter the IP address of your Prestige in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.1 (defau...

Page 63 - Internet Access Configuration; Internet Account Information

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-7 3.4 Internet Access Configuration Menu 4 allows you to enter the Internet Access information in one screen. Menu 4 is actually a simplified setup for one of the remote nodes that you can access in Menu 11. Before you configure your Prestige for Inte...

Page 64 - From the Main Menu, enter option

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-8 Internet Access From the Main Menu, enter option [4. Internet Access Setup] to go to Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup, as displayed in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup ISP's Name= ? ISP Gateway IP Addr= Connection ...

Page 65 - Table 3-4 contains instructions on how to configure your; Internet Access Setup Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-9 Table 3-4 contains instructions on how to configure your Prestige for Internet access. Table 3-4. Internet Access Setup Menu Fields Field Description Observation ISP's Name Enter the name of your Internet Service Provider. (This information is for i...

Page 66 - Internet Access Setup Menu Fields (continued)

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-1 0 Internet Access Table 3-4. Internet Access Setup Menu Fields (continued) Field Description Observation Single User Account See Section 3.5 for a more detailed discussion on the Single User Account feature. [Yes/No] Edit Script Option To edit the parameters, selec...

Page 67 - Single User Account; Figure 3-4 illustrates a typical Single User Account topology.; Single User Account Topology

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-11 3.5 Single User Account Typically, if there are multiple users on the LAN wanting to concurrently access the Internet, you will have to lease a block of legal, or globally unique, IP addresses from the ISP. The Single User Account (SUA) feature all...

Page 69 - Single User Account Configuration; The steps for configuring your; Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup for Single User Account; SUA

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-1 3 3.5.2 Single User Account Configuration The steps for configuring your Prestige for Single User Account are identical to the conventional Internet access (see configuration instructions in Table 3-4) with the exception that you need to fill in thr...

Page 70 - Single User Account Menu Fields; Configuring Backup ISP Accounts; To configure a backup ISP Account, follow these steps:

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 3-1 4 Internet Access Table 3-5. Single User Account Menu Fields Field Description Single User Account Select [Yes] to enable SUA. Local IP Addr. If your ISP did not assign you a static IP address, enter [0.0.0.0] here; otherwise, enter that IP address here. Server IP ...

Page 71 - Save the new configuration.; Editing Login Script

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Internet Access 3-1 5 Step 4. In Menu 11.3, set the remote node's subnet mask to [0.0.0.0], and set RIP to [None]. Step 5. Save the new configuration. Please note that the remote IP address of 1.1.1.1 is only a placeholder to avoid conflicting with that of the primary ...

Page 73 - Remote Node Setup; To configure a remote node, follow these steps:

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-1 Chapter 4 Remote Node Configuration A remote node is required for placing calls to a remote gateway. A remote node represents both the remote gateway and the network behind it across a WAN connection. Note that when you use Menu 4 to set u...

Page 74 - Menu 11 – Remote Node Setup

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4-2 Remote Node Configuration Figure 4-1. Menu 11 – Remote Node Setup Step 3. When Submenu 11.1. - Remote Node Profile appears, select the type of line that will be used (dial- up line or leased line). Set the Connection Type to one of the following values: l [Switch]:...

Page 76 - Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4-4 Remote Node Configuration Table 4-1 contains the instructions on how to configure the Remote Node Menu for dial-up lines. Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines Field Description Options Rem Node Name This is a required field [?]. Enter a desc...

Page 77 - Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines (continued)

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-5 Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines (continued) Field Description Options Incoming: Rem Node Login Name Enter the login name that this remote node will use when it calls your Prestige . The login name in this field...

Page 81 - Outgoing Authentication Protocol

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-9 Table 4-1. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Dial-up Lines (continued) Field Description Options Session Option: Idle Timeout (sec) This value specifies the number of idle seconds that elapses before the remote node is automatically disc...

Page 83 - The BOD configuration is through Menu 11.2 - Remote Node PPP Options.

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-11 Additional Port is 5 (Kbps) and the Target Utility for a second Port is 10-20; then the Target Utility for a third link is 15-25. The BOD configuration is through Menu 11.2 - Remote Node PPP Options.

Page 84 - To edit the remote node PPP Options, move the cursor to the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4-1 2 Remote Node Configuration 4.1.5 Editing PPP Options To edit the remote node PPP Options, move the cursor to the [Edit PPP Options] field in Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile, and use the space bar to select [Yes]. Press [Enter] to open Menu 11.2, as shown in Figure...

Page 85 - Remote Node PPP Options Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-1 3 Table 4-2 describes the Remote Node PPP Options Menu, and contains instructions on how to configure the PPP options fields. Table 4-2. Remote Node PPP Options Menu Fields Field Description Option Select the vendor-specific encapsulation ...

Page 86 - Remote Node PPP Options Menu Fields (continued); myLogin

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4-1 4 Remote Node Configuration Table 4-2. Remote Node PPP Options Menu Fields (continued) Field Description Option Add Persist This parameter specifies the number of seconds where traffic is above the adding threshold before the Prestige will bring up the second link....

Page 89 - Remote Node Script Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-1 7 The following Table 4-3 describes each field in Menu 11.4 – Remote Node Setup Script. Table 4-3. Remote Node Script Menu Fields Field Description Option Active Press the space bar to toggle b etween [Yes] and [No]. [Yes/No] Set 1 -6: Exp...

Page 90 - Leased Line Connection; Leased Line Remote Node Profile

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 4-1 8 Remote Node Configuration 4.2 Leased Line Connection A leased line provides a connection that is always up without dialing and modem negotiation, which can take tens of second. The WAN port on the Prestige allows you to connect a leased line modem (async). Obviou...

Page 91 - Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Leased Lines

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node Configuration 4-1 9 Table 4-4 describes the fields in Menu 11.1.2 - Remote Node Profile for Leased Line that are specific to leased lines. Table 4-4. Remote Node Profile Menu Fields for Leased Lines Field Description Option Connection Type: [Leased] Use spa...

Page 93 - Chapter 5; A typical LAN-to-LAN application is to use your

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration 5-1 Chapter 5 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure the TCP/IP parameters of a remote node. 5.1 LAN-to-LAN Application A typical LAN-to-LAN application is to use your Prestige to connect a branch offic...

Page 94 - Follow the procedure in

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5-2 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration 5.1.1 Remote Node Setup Follow the procedure in Chapter 5 - Remote Node Configuration to configure the protocol- independent parameters in Menu 11 - Remote Node Profile. For the TCP/IP pa rameters, follow the instructions below. If ...

Page 95 - Chapter 3 - Internet Access Application; TCP/IP related fields in Remote Node Profile; Local Network

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration 5-3 The following diagram in Figure 5-3 explains the Sample IP Addresses to help you to understand the field of My Wan Address in Menu 11.3. Figure 5-3. Sample IP Addresses for a TCPI/IP LAN- to-LAN Connection To configure the TCP/IP pa...

Page 96 - TCP/IP Remote Node Configuration

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5-4 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration The following table shows the TCP/IP related fields in Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network La yer Options. Table 5-2. TCP/IP Remote Node Configuration Rem IP Address This will show the IP address you entered for this remote node in the ...

Page 98 - Static routes tell the; Example of Static Routing Topology; Router

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5-6 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration 5.1.2 Static Route Setup Static routes tell the Prestige routing information that it cannot learn automatically through other means. This can arise in cases where RIP is disabled on the LAN or a remote network is beyond the one that...

Page 99 - Menu 12 - Static Route Setup

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration 5-7 To configure an IP static route, use Menu 12, Static Route Setup, as displayed in Figure 5-5. Figure 5-5. Menu 12 - Static Route Setup From Menu 12, select one of the available IP static routes to open Menu 12.2 - Edit IP Static Rou...

Page 100 - Edit IP Static Route Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 5-8 Remote Node TCP/IP Configuration Table 5-3 describes the fields for Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route Setup. Table 5-3. Edit IP Static Route Menu Fields Field Description Route Name Enter a descriptive name for this route. This is for identification purpose only. Ac...

Page 101 - Chapter 6; This chapter shows you how to configure the IPX parameters of the; IPX Network Environment; If you have a NetWare server on the same LAN as the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node IPX Configuration 6-1 Chapter 6 IPX Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure the IPX parameters of the Prestige . 6.1 IPX Network Environment Novell bundles the protocol stack, the server software and routing functionality in their NetWare serv...

Page 103 - in an IPX Environment; on LAN without Server; NetWare

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node IPX Configuration 6-3 6.2 Prestige in an IPX Environment There are two scenarios in which your Prestige is deployed, depending on whether there is a NetWare server on the LAN, as depicted in the following diagram. Figure 6-1. Prestige in an IPX Environment ...

Page 105 - IPX Ethernet Setup; From Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup, select option

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node IPX Configuration 6-5 6.4 IPX Ethernet Setup From Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup, select option [3. Novell IPX Setup] to go to Menu 3.3 - Novell IPX Ethernet Setup as shown in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-2. Menu 3.3 - Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Menu 3.3 - Novell IPX Ether...

Page 106 - Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6-6 Remote Node IPX Configuration The following Table 6-1 describes the Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Menu. Table 6-1. Novell IPX Ethernet Setup Fields Field Description Options Seed Router Determine if your Prestige is to act as a seed router. [Yes/No] Frame Type Enable/D...

Page 107 - LAN -to -LAN Application with Novell IPX

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node IPX Configuration 6-7 6.5 LAN-to-LAN Application with Novell IPX A typical LAN-to-LAN application is to use your Prestige to call from a branch office to the corporate headquarters to enable the stations in the branch office to access the NetWare servers at...

Page 108 - Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Novell IPX Options

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6-8 Remote Node IPX Configuration 6.5.1 IPX Remote Node Setup Follow the procedure in Chapter 5 to configure the protocol- independent parameters in Me nu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile. For the IPX-specific parameters in Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options, foll...

Page 109 - Remote Node Novell IPX Options

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node IPX Configuration 6-9 Table 6-2 describes the IPX-specific parameters of the remote node setup. Table 6-2. Remote Node Novell IPX Options Field Description Option Dial-On-Query This field is necessary for your Prestige on the client side. When set to [Yes],...

Page 110 - Similar to IP, IP X static routes tell the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 6-1 0 Remote Node IPX Configuration 6.5.2 IPX Static Route Setup Similar to IP, IP X static routes tell the Prestige how to reach servers beyond a remote node before a connection to that remote node is established. From Menu 12, select one of the IPX Static Routes to o...

Page 111 - Edit IPX Static Route Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Remote Node IPX Configuration 6-11 Table 6-3 contains the instructions on how to configure the Edit IP Static Route Menu. Table 6-3. Edit IPX Static Route Menu Fields Field Description Server N a m e In this field, enter the name of the server. This must be the exact n...

Page 113 - Bridging in General; to transport packets of network layer protocols that the; Bridge Ethernet Setup; applies special

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Bridging Setup 7-1 Chapter 7 Bridging Setup This chapter shows you how to config ure the bridging parameters of your Prestige . 7.1 Bridging in General Bridging bases the forwarding decision on the MAC (Media Access Control), or hardware, address, while routing does it...

Page 114 - From Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup, enter option; Bridge Ethernet Setup Menu - Handle IPX Field Confi guration; Handle IPX Field; Server; but turn on the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 7-2 Bridging Setup From Menu 3 - Ethernet Setup, enter option [4. Bridge Setup] and Menu 3.5 - Bridge Ethernet Setup displays as shown in Figure 7-1. Figure 7-1. Menu 3.5 - Bridge Ethernet Setup Table 7-1 describes how to configure the [Handle IPX] field in Menu 3.5. T...

Page 115 - Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Bridging Options

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Bridging Setup 7-3 7.2.1 Remote Node Bridging Setup Follow the procedure in Chapter 5 to configure the protocol- independent parameters in Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile. For bridging-specific parameters, you need to configure Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Opt...

Page 116 - Remote Node Network Layers Menu Bridge Options

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 7-4 Bridging Setup Table 7-2 describes the bridging-specific parameters in the Remote Node Profile and Network Layers menus. Table 7-2. Remote Node Network Layers Menu Bridge Options Field Description Bridge Make sure this field is set to [Yes]. Edit IP/IPX/Bridge Pres...

Page 118 - The following Table 7-3 describes the Bridge Static Route Menu.; Bridge Static Route Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 7-6 Bridging Setup The following Table 7-3 describes the Bridge Static Route Menu. Table 7-3. Bridge Static Route Menu Fields Field Description Route Name Enter a nam e for the bridge static route for identification purposes. Active Activate/deactivate the static route...

Page 119 - Chapter 8; Remote Dial-in Users/Remote Nodes Comparison Chart; Remote Dial- in Users

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Dial-In Server Configuration 8-1 Chapter 8 Dial-in Server Configuration You can configure your Prestige to receive calls from remote dial- in users, e.g., telecommuters, as well as remote nodes. There are several differences between dial- in users and remote nodes, as ...

Page 120 - Remote Access Server; Example of Telecommuting

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 8-2 Dial-In Server Configuration 8.1 Remote Access Server Telecommuting enables people to work at remote sites and yet still have access to the resources in the business office. Typically, a telecommuter will use a client workstation with TCP/IP and dial-out capabiliti...

Page 121 - Example of a LAN-to -LAN Server Application; Remote Network

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Dial-In Server Configuration 8-3 8.2 LAN-to-LAN Server Application Your Prestige can also be used as a dial- in server for LAN -to-LAN application to provide access for the workstations on a remote ne twork. For your Prestige to be set up as a LAN-to- LAN server, you n...

Page 123 - Default Dial-in Setup Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Dial-In Server Configuration 8-5 Table 8-2. Default Dial-in Setup Fields Field Description Option Telco Options: CLID Authen This field sets the CLID authentication parameter for all incoming calls. There are three options for this field: l None - No CLID is required. ...

Page 127 - Edit Dial-in User Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Dial-In Server Configuration 8-9 Table 8-3 provides instructions on how to fill in the Edit Dial-In User fields. Table 8-3. Edit Dial-in User Menu Fields Field Description Option User Name This is a required field. This will be used as the login name for authentication...

Page 128 - CLID Authentication; initAT

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 8-1 0 Dial-In Server Configuration Table 8-3. Edit Dial-in User Menu Fields (continued) Field Description Option Rem CLID If you enable CLID Authen field in Menu 13, then you need to specify the telephone number from which this user calls. Your Prestige wil check the C...

Page 131 - About Filtering

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Configuration 9-1 Chapter 9 Filter Configuration 9.1 About Filtering Your Prestige uses filters to decide whether or not to allow passage of a data packet and/or to make a call. There are two types of filters: data filters and call filters. Data filters screen t...

Page 132 - Outgoing Packet Filtering Process; For incoming packets, your; The Filter Structure of the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9-2 Filter Configuration Figure 9-1. Outgoing Packet Filtering Process For incoming packets, your Prestige applies data filters only. Packets are processed depending upon whether a match is found. The following sections describe how to configure filter sets. The Filter...

Page 133 - Configuring a Filter Set; To configure a filter sets, follow the procedure below:; Press

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Configuration 9-3 9.2 Configuring a Filter Set To configure a filter sets, follow the procedure below: Step 1. Select option [21. Filter Set Configuration] from the Main Menu to open Menu 21. Figure 9-2. Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration Step 2. Select the filt...

Page 134 - Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu; Abbreviations

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9-4 Filter Configuration Figure 9-3. Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary 9.2.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu This screen shows the summary of the existing rules in the filter set. The following tables contain a brief description of the abbreviations used in Menu 21.1. Table 9...

Page 135 - Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu (continued); Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP; Abbreviation

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Configuration 9-5 Table 9-1. Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu (continued) Abbreviations Description Display Filter Rules The filter rule parameters will be displayed here (see below). M Refers to More. [Y] means there are more rules to check. ...

Page 136 - Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IPX; Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GEN

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9-6 Filter Configuration l If the filter type is IPX, the following abbreviations listed in Table 9-3 will be used. Table 9-3. Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IPX Abbreviation Description PT IPX Packet Type SS Source Socket DS Destination Socket l If the filter ty...

Page 137 - Configuring a Filter Rule

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Configuration 9-7 9.3 Configuring a Filter Rule To configure a filter rule, enter its number in Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary and press Enter to open Menu 21.1.1 for the rule. There are three types of filter rules: TCP/IP, IPX and Generic. Depending on the ty...

Page 138 - TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9-8 Filter Configuration The following Table 9-5 describes how to configure your TCP/IP filter rule. Table 9-5. TCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields Field Description Option Active This field activates/deactivates the filter rule. [Yes/No] IP Protocol Protocol refers to the ...

Page 140 - For generic rules, the; FFFFFFFF

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 9-1 0 Filter Configuration 9.3.2 Generic Filter Rule This section shows you how to configure a generic filter rule. The purpose of generic rules is to allow you to filter non-IP/IPX packets. For IP and IPX packets, it is generally easier to use the IP and IPX rules dir...

Page 141 - Table 9-6 describes the fields in the Generic Filter Rule Menu.; Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Configuration 9-11 Table 9-6 describes the fields in the Generic Filter Rule Menu. Table 9-6. Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields Field Description Default Offset Enter the starting byte of the data portion in the packet that you wish to compare. The range for this ...

Page 143 - Table 9-7 describes the IPX Filter Rule.; IPX Filter Rule Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Filter Configuration 9-1 3 Table 9-7 describes the IPX Filter Rule. Table 9-7. IPX Filter Rule Menu Fields Field Description IPX Packet Type Enter the IPX packet type (1-byte in hexadecimal) you wish to filter. The popular types are (in hexdecimal): 01 - RIP 04 - SAP 0...

Page 145 - SNMP Configuration; Configuring SNMP; To configure SNMP, select option

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub SNMP Configuration 10- 1 Chapter 10 SNMP Configuration 10.1 About SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol for network management and monitoring. Your Prestige supports SNMP agent func tionality, which allows a manager station to manage and monitor ...

Page 146 - SNMP Configuration Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 10- 2 SNMP Configuration The following table describes the SNMP configuration parameters. Table 10-1. SNMP Configuration Menu Fields Field Description Default Get Community Enter the get community, which is the password for the incoming Get- and GetNext - requests from...

Page 147 - System Security; Changing the System Password; To change the system password, following steps below:

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Security 11- 1 Chapter 11 System Security This chapter covers Menu 23, which is for you to change the system password and to configure an external authentication server. 11.1 Changing the System Password To change the system password, following steps below: Step...

Page 149 - Using RADIUS Authentication

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Security 11- 3 11.2 Using RADIUS Authentication Your Prestige has a built- in dial-up user list; however, the number of users that can be stored locally is limited due to memory constraints. If you have more users than what the Prestige can store locally, use an...

Page 151 - System Security - External Server Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Security 11- 5 The fields in the System Security - External Server Menu are listed in Table 11-1. Table 11-1. System Security - External Server Menu Fields Field Description Default Active Determines whether the external security facility is enabled. If No, only...

Page 152 - The Key Field; Adding Users to the RADIUS Database

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 11- 6 System Security The Key Field The “key”, or password, must match that in the client file in the RADIUS server’s /etc/raddb directory, as shown in the following example: # Client Name Key #------------------------- 192.168.1.1 1234 After you configure a RADIUS ser...

Page 155 - Telnet Configuration and Capabilities; About Telnet Configuration; Telnet Configuration on a TCP/IP Network

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Telent Configuration 12- 1 Chapter 12 Telnet Configuration and Capabilities 12.1 About Telnet Configuration Before the Prestige is properly setup for TCP/IP, the only option for configuring it is through the console port. Once your Prestige is configured, you can use t...

Page 156 - Telnet Under SUA

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 12- 2 Telent Configuration 12.2 Telnet Under SUA When Single User Account (SUA) is enabled and an inside server is specified, telnet connections from the outside will be forwarded to the inside server. So to configure the Prestige via telnet from the outside, you must ...

Page 157 - System Maintenance

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 1 Chapter 13 System Maintenance This chapter covers the diagnostic tools that help you to maintain your Prestige. These tools include updates on system status, port status, log and trace capabilities and upgrades for the system software. This cha...

Page 159 - System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 3 The following Table 13-1 describes the fields present in Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status. Table 13-1. System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields Field Description 1. Port Shows statistics for the modems and WAN port, respectively. 2. Statu...

Page 160 - LAN Packet That Triggered Last Call

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13- 4 System Maintenance Table 13-1. System Maintenance - Status Menu Fields (continued) Field Description 16. Name Displays the system name of your Prestige . This information can be modified in Menu 1 – General Setup. 17. RAS S/W Version Shows to the version of the c...

Page 161 - Terminal Baud Rate; Menu 24.2 - System Maintenance - Change Terminal Baud Rate; There are two logging facilities in the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 5 13.2 Terminal Baud Rate You can set up different baud rates for the console port through Menu 24.2 - Terminal Baud Rate. Your Prestige supports 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200bps for the console port. Use the space bar to select...

Page 162 - After the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13- 6 System Maintenance Step 3. Select the first option from Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace to display the error log in the system. After the Prestige finishes displaying, you will have the option to clear the error log.

Page 163 - Examples of Error and Information Messages

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 7 Examples of typical error and information messages are presented in Figure 13-5. Figure 13-5. Examples of Error and Information Messages 60 4 PP07 INFO LAN promiscuous mode <0> 61 4 PINI ERROR System Ert completed 63 e PINI INFO Session B...

Page 164 - System Maintenance Menu Syslog Parameters; Parameter

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13- 8 System Maintenance 13.3.2 Syslog And Accounting The Prestige uses the UNIX syslog facility to log the CDR (Call Detail Record) and system messages to a syslog server. Syslog and accounting can be configured in Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - Syslog and Account...

Page 167 - System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic; Fields

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 11 The following Table 13-3 describes the diagnostic tests available in Me nu 24.4 for your Prestige and the connections. Table 13-3. System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic Fields Description Drop WAN Port This command drops the call on a WAN port. S...

Page 168 - Trace Display for a Successful Manual Call; Figure 13-9 shows a trace example where authentication failed.; Trace Display for a Failed Authentication

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13- 12 System Maintenance Figure 13-8 shows an example of a successful connection after selecting option [3. Manual Call] in Menu 24.4. Figure 13-8. Trace Display for a Successful Manual Call Figure 13-9 shows a trace example where authentication failed. Figure 13-9. T...

Page 169 - Backup Configuration; Restore Configuration

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 13 13.5 Backup Configuration Option 5 from Menu 24 - System Maintenance allows you to backup the current Prestige configuration to your workstation. Backup is highly recommended once your Prestige is functioning properly. You must perform the bac...

Page 170 - Firmware Update

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13- 14 System Maintenance 13.7 Firmware Update Menu 24.7 -- System Maintenance - Upload Firmware allows you to upgrade the firmware for the various modules and the ROM file system. Uploading is only possible through the console port. Note that this function erases the ...

Page 171 - atur; atgo

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 15 13.7.1 Upload RAS code RAS (Remote Access Service) code refers to the firmware that controls the main function of the Prestige . Menu 24.7.1 shows you the instructions for uploading RAS code . If you answer yes to the prompt, the Prestige will...

Page 172 - to restart your

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 13- 16 System Maintenance 13.7.2 Uploading ROM File The configuration, system-related data, the error log and the trace log are all stored in the ROM file system. Menu 24.7.2 shows you the instructions for uploading ROM file. Please be aware that uploading the ROM file...

Page 173 - Command Interpreter Mode

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 17 13.8 Command Interpreter Mode This option allows you to enter the command interpreter mode. A list of valid commands can be found by typing [help] at the command prompt. For more detailed information, check the ZyXEL Web site or send e -mail t...

Page 175 - The phone numbers on the blacklist are numbers that the

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub System Maintenance 13- 19 13.9.1 Blacklist The phone numbers on the blacklist are numbers that the Prestige had problems connecting in the past. The only operation allowed is for you to take a number off the list by entering its index number. Menu 24.9.2 shows the list...

Page 177 - Troubleshooting; Problems Starting Up the; Troubleshooting the Start-Up of your

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Troubleshooting 14- 1 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the potential pr oblems you may run into and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem. 14.1 Problems Start...

Page 178 - Problems With the WAN Ports; Troubleshooting a WAN Port Connection; Problems with the LAN Interface; Troubleshooting the LAN Interface; Problem

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub 14- 2 Acronyms and Abbreviations 14.2 Problems With the WAN Ports Table 14-2. Troubleshooting a WAN Port Connection Problem Corrective Action Check if the WAN port is connected to an external modem/ISDN TA. Check if LINE 1 or LINE 2 is connected to a telephone line. RD...

Page 179 - Problems Connecting to a Remote Node or ISP; Troubleshooting a Connection to a Remote Node or ISP; Problems for Remote User to Dial-in; Troubleshooting for Remote Users to Dial-in

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Troubleshooting 14- 3 14.4 Problems Connecting to a Remote Node or ISP Table 14-4. Troubleshooting a Connection to a Remote Node or ISP Problem Corrective Action Check Menu 24.1 to verify the line status. If it indicates [down], then refer to the section on the line pr...

Page 181 - Acronyms and Abbreviations

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Acronyms and Abbreviations 15- 1 Chapter 15 Acronyms and Abbreviations BAP/BACP Bandwidth Allocation Protocol/Bandwidth Allocation Control protocol BOD Bandwidth on Demand CDR Call Detail Record CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol CLID Calling Line IDentif...

Page 183 - Index

Prestige 128MH PSTN Router/Hub Index I- 1 Index 802.2, 6-1 802.3, 6-1 add persist, 4-10 AT command answer, 2-20 dial, 2-20 drop, 2-20 init, 2-18 authentication, 4-5, 4-9, 4-18, 8-5 backup, 4-17, 13-12 BACP, 4-10 Bandwidth on Demand. See BOD BAP, 4-10 baud, 13-5 blacklist, 13-17 BOD, 4-10 bridge. See...