TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................4
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Sharing Internet Access.................................................................4
1.1.2 Support Broadband Connection ....................................................4
1.1.3 Built-in DHCP Server.....................................................................5
1.1.4 Built-in 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub ...........................................5
1.1.5 Wireless Connectivity ....................................................................5
1.1.6 Easy Configuration ........................................................................5
1.1.7 Security .........................................................................................5
1.1.8 Advanced Functions ......................................................................6
2.0 BEFORE YOU START ................................................................................7
2.1 Package Overview...................................................................................7
2.2 System and Other Requirements.............................................................7
3.0 GETTING TO KNOW XROUTER AERO ....................................................8
3.1 Front Panel ..............................................................................................8
3.2 Rear Panel Description............................................................................9
4.0 INSTALLING XROUTER AERO ...............................................................10
4.1 Connecting the XRouter Aero to Your DSL/Cable Modem.....................10
4.2 Connecting Computers to the XRouter Aero..........................................10
4.3 Connecting the Power Supply ...............................................................12
5.0 CONFIGURING CLIENT COMPUTERS ...................................................13
5.1 Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP Configuration..............................................13
5.1.1 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually..............................................15
5.2 Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration ...............................................................17
5.2.1 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually..............................................17
6.0 BASIC CONFIGURATION ........................................................................19
6.1 ISP Connection Types ...........................................................................19
6.2 Access the Web-Based Config Pages ...................................................19
6.3 One Page Setup ....................................................................................21
6.3.1 Dynamic Configuration ................................................................22
6.3.2 Static Configuration .....................................................................23
6.3.3 PPPoE.........................................................................................23
6.4 Status Monitor........................................................................................25
6.5 DHCP Server Settings ...........................................................................26
6.6 Device Administration ............................................................................27
7.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ...............................................................28
7.1 Access Control.......................................................................................28
7.1.1 URL Access Setting.....................................................................28
7.1.2 IP Access Setting.........................................................................29
7.2 Virtual Server.........................................................................................30
7.3 Special Application.................................................................................31
7.3.1 How the Special Application Feature Works ................................32
7.3.2 How to Use the Special Application Feature................................32
7.4 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host .............................................................33
7.5 RIP (Routing Information Protocol) ........................................................34
7.6 Static Routing.........................................................................................35
8.0 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION.........................................................37
8.1 Network Topologies ...............................................................................37
