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VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide 

 

 

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Introduction 

Congratulations on becoming the owner of the VisionNet 202ER 
ADSL Ethernet bridge/router. Your LAN (local area network) will 
now be able to access the Internet using your high-speed ADSL 
connection. 

This User Guide will show you how to install and set up the 
VisionNet 202ER ADSL Bridge/Router, and how to customize its 
configuration to get the most out of your new product. 

Features

 

Internal ADSL modem for high-speed Internet access 

 

10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet 
connectivity to all computers on your LAN 

 

Network address translation (NAT), Firewall, and IP filtering 
functions to provide security for your LAN 

 

Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP 
Relay 

 

Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, 
and IP and DSL performance monitoring 

 

Configuration program you access via an HTML browser 

System Requirements 

In order to use the VisionNet 202ER ADSL/Ethernet router, you 
must have the following: 

 

ADSL service up and running on your telephone line, with 
at least one public Internet address for your LAN 

 

One or more computers each containing an Ethernet 
10Base-T/100Base-T network interface card (NIC)  

 

An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to 
more than one computer on an Ethernet network. 

 

For system configuration using the supplied web-based 
program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer v5.0 or 
later, or Netscape v6.2 or later 

Summary of Contents for ADSL 202ER

Page 1: ...ewall and IP filtering functions to provide security for your LAN Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP Relay Services including IP route and DNS configuration RIP and IP and DSL performa...

Page 2: ...entify terms that are defined in the glossary Appendix D Bolded text is used for items you select from menus and drop down lists and to identify field labels you view on screen Special messages This d...

Page 3: ...ument your VisionNet 202ER should arrive with the following in picture clockwise from upper left VisionNet 202ER ADSL Ethernet Router Power adapter and power cord CD with Manual Quick Start Guide Ethe...

Page 4: ...ing PPPoE or PPPoA if the user has authenticated to the ISP s server LAN On LAN link established and active Off No LAN link SYNC On ADSL link established and active Blinking DSL signal found Off No AD...

Page 5: ...on and off DC INPUT Connects to the supplied power converter cable Ethernet Connects the device to your PC s Ethernet port or to the uplink port on your LAN s hub using the cable provided PHONE Provi...

Page 6: ...r ISP These instructions provide a basic configuration that should be compatible with your home or small office network setup Refer to the subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions...

Page 7: ...on the rear panel of the device Connect the other end to your wall phone jack You can attach a telephone line to the device This is helpful when the ADSL line uses the only convenient wall phone jack...

Page 8: ...nNet 202ER with a hub switch you must use a crossover Ethernet cable not provided to attach directly to the device Step 3 Attach the power connector Connect the AC power adapter to the PWR connector o...

Page 9: ...ndows 95 98 PCs First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 In the Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Network i...

Page 10: ...point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click the Network icon 3 In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab The Protocols tab displays a list of curr...

Page 11: ...list includes Internet Protocol TCP IP then the protocol has already been enabled Skip to step 10 4 If Internet Protocol TCP IP does not display as an installed component click 5 In the Select Networ...

Page 12: ...In the Select Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and then click 6 Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box 7 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then clic...

Page 13: ...t cases this is the address assigned to the LAN port on the VisionNet 202ER By default the LAN port is assigned this IP address 10 0 0 2 You can change this number or another number can be assigned by...

Page 14: ...peration of the device via your Web browser The settings that you are most likely to need to change before using the device are grouped onto a single Quick Start page To access the Configuration Manag...

Page 15: ...associated subnet mask in the boxes provided WAN Gateway Enter the gateway IP address for your ISP s network DNS Settings DNS Proxy Selection This setting determines how the VisionNet 202ER will obtai...

Page 16: ...We strongly recommend that you contact your ISP prior to changing the default configuration Table 1 Default Settings Summary Option Default Setting Explanation Instructions DHCP Dynamic Host Configur...

Page 17: ...indicate that the device can communicate with your LAN SYNC Solid green to indicate that the device has successfully established a connection with your DSL provider Tx Rx Flashing when the device is...

Page 18: ...he Internet you can use utilities on the VisionNet 202ER while working with your ISP to diagnose any problems You can access these diagnostic utilities which are shown in Figure 6 from your Web browse...

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