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DSL-380T

ADSL Modem

User Guide

January 2006

ESL380TEU.A1G

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Page 1: ...DSL 380T ADSLModem UserGuide January 2006 ESL380TEU A1G ...

Page 2: ...nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reo...

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Page 4: ...ions 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4 Power on Modem 4 Factory Reset Button 4 Network Connections 4 BASIC MODEM CONFIGURATION 6 Computer IP Settings 6 Access the Configuration Manager 7 HOME 8 Wizard 8 WAN 16 PPPoE PPPoA 16 Static IP Address 20 Bridge Mode 23 ATM Traffic Shaping 25 ATM VC Settings 26 LAN 27 DHCP 28 Save Settings and Reboot 30 ADVANCED MODEM MANAGEMENT 31 ADSL 32 ATM VCC 33 TOOLS 34 Admin...

Page 5: ...v System 37 Firmware 39 Test 40 STATUS 41 Device Info 41 Log 42 Statistics 43 ADSL 44 HELP 45 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 46 CONFIGURING IP SETTINGS ON YOUR COMPUTER 48 LOW PASS FILTERS FOR DSL 54 ...

Page 6: ...ation make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment 2 Install the hardware connect the cables to the device and connect the power adapter 3 Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the web based software built into the Modem 4 Use the web based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL se...

Page 7: ...nfiguration management software The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Opera Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 Netscape Navigator version 6 2 3 or later versions The web browser must have JavaScript enabled JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers Make sure JavaScript has not been disabled by other software such as virus protection or web u...

Page 8: ...ations Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis PPPoE PPoA PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC Mux Bridge Mode 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Static IP Address 1483 Routed IP LLC 1483 Routed IP VC Mux Default PPPoE PPPoA PPPoE LLC VPI Most users will not be required to change this setting The Virtual Path Identifier VPI is used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel Identifier VC...

Page 9: ...DSL 380T This is the subnet mask used by the DSL 380T and will be used throughout your LAN The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 This can be changed later Information you will need about your LAN or computer Ethernet NIC If your computer has an Ethernet NIC you can connect the DSL 380T to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable You can also use the Ethernet ports on the DSL 380T to connect t...

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Page 11: ...ed digital data transmission and bandwidth hungry applications for business and residential customers ADSL routers and modems provide faster downloads and more reliable connectivity to the user without loss of quality or disruption of voice fax telephone capabilities ADSL service operates at speeds of up to 24 Mbps downstream and up to 1 Mbps upstream A secure dedicated point to point connection i...

Page 12: ...emains dark Status Lights steady green during power on self test POST Once the connection status has been settled the light will blink green If the indicator lights steady green after the POST the system has failed and the device should be rebooted ADSL Link Act Steady green light indicates a valid ADSL connection This will light after the ADSL negotiation process has been settled A blinking green...

Page 13: ...t and then connect the cable to your telephone line 2 Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet LAN port on the back panel of the Modem and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Adapter or available Ethernet port on your computer ADSL Port Use the ADSL cable to connect to the your telephone line RJ 11 port Ethernet Port Use the Ethernet port to connect the Modem to your Ethernet L...

Page 14: ...d the Modem is properly configured this should light up after several seconds If this is the first time installing the device some settings may need to be changed before the Modem can establish a connection Factory Reset Button The Modem may be reset to the original factory default settings by depressing the reset button for a few seconds while the device is powered on Use a ballpoint or paperclip...

Page 15: ...he device has auto negotiation NWay enabled for the connecting port Use Category 5 or better twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors The RJ 45 port on the Modem is auto MDI X MDI II meaning that is will link correctly with either MDI II through or MDI X crossed ports The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Modem connection Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN ...

Page 16: ... it can automatically obtain IP settings from the Modem Some operating systems will automatically select the best IP settings Consult the user manual for the operating system OS if you are unsure 2 Configure the Internet WAN Connection Most users will be able to complete this process using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can be launched once you have successfully connected with the Modem s manag...

Page 17: ...settings will not apply to dial up or VPN connections option is NOT checked If it is checked click in the checked box to deselect the option and click OK Alternatively you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull down menu in Internet Explorer Login to Home Page To use the web based management software launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the Modem Typ...

Page 18: ... windows are accessed by clicking on the directory tabs Home Advanced Tools Status and Help Each tab has associated window buttons in the left hand panel of the web interface Basic setup of the Modem can be completed in the windows accessed from the Home directory including Setup Wizard WAN Internet LAN to configure the IP address of the Modem and DHCP Wizard To use the Setup Wizard click the Run ...

Page 19: ... clicking the Exit button If you exit the wizard you will return to the opening Setup Wizard window without saving any of the settings changed during the process The first window of the Setup Wizard lists the basic steps in the process These steps are as follows 1 Configure the connection to the Internet 2 Save the new configuration settings and reboot the system ...

Page 20: ...ion to you The connection types available are PPPoE PPPoA Static IP Address and Bridge Mode Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next window of the Setup Wizard Select the Connection Type specific to your service and click Next to go to the next Setup Wizard window Follow the instructions below for the type of connection you have selected ...

Page 21: ...m the drop down menu The available PPP connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux 3 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI value type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect 4 Click Next to go to the next window and complete t...

Page 22: ...dress and Secondary DNS Address as instructed by your ISP For some IPoA Static IP Address Connection Types it may be necessary to enter an IP address for an ARP server Use the ARP Server Address entry field for IPoA connections if necessary 3 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI value type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these setti...

Page 23: ...tion and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 2 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI value type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect 3 Click Next to go to the next window and complete the Setup Wizard ...

Page 24: ...t you have entered all the necessary information correctly click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Modem If you need to change settings from a previous window click the Back button CAUTION Do not turn the Modem off while it is restarting The following window opens to indicate the DSL 380T is in the process of restarting ...

Page 25: ...DSL 380T ADSL Modem User Guide 15 After the system is finished restarting you will be returned to the opening page of the web manager You may now continue to configure the Modem as desired ...

Page 26: ...f the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager Select the Connection Type used for your account The window will display settings that are appropriate for the connection type you select Follow the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in this window PPPoE PPPoA Follow the instructions below to configure the Modem to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for t...

Page 27: ...DSL 380T ADSL Modem User Guide 17 WAN Settings window PPPoE PPPoA To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA connection ...

Page 28: ... the default setting default 1492 unless you have specific reasons to change this see table below 7 Leave the Default Route enabled if you want to use the Modem as the default route to the Internet for your LAN Whenever a computer on the LAN attempts to access the Internet the Modem becomes the Internet gateway to the computer If you have an alternative route for Internet traffic you may disable t...

Page 29: ...ernet gaming It is highly recommended that the user research how adjusting the MTU may affect network traffic for better or worse MRU Similar to the MTU except this applies to Maximum Received Unit size for downloading data Most users will be happy with the default setting 1492 bytes However this may also be optimized for fast downloads of general bulk Internet traffic for low latency or for downl...

Page 30: ...connection Follow the instruction below to configure the Modem to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection To configure a Static IP address connection perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose See the table below for a description of all the settings available in this windo...

Page 31: ...ost users will not need to change ATM settings If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection it is recommended that you leave the Service Category settings at the default values until you have established the connection See the table on page 25 for a description of the parameters available for ATM traffic shaping 7 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured ...

Page 32: ... Usually this will be a server owned by the ISP Get this IP address from your ISP Secondary DNS Address This is the second choice for a DNS server Get this IP address from your ISP MTU The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface The default setting 1400 bytes should be suitable for most users Some user may want t...

Page 33: ...propriate for the connection type you select Follow the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in this window For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer that will the Modem for Internet access The additional software is used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account ...

Page 34: ...Under the Bridge Mode heading choose the Connection Type from the pull down menu This defines both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux If you have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type leave the default setting 4 Most users will not need to change ATM settings If th...

Page 35: ...rmation on what types of adjustment are available or possible for your account Your ISP may not support the class of service you want to use To adjust ATM QoS parameters select one of the Service Categories listed here and type in the PCR value in the entry field below For the VBR service category an additional parameter SCR must also be defined UBR Unspecified Bit Rate this is the default categor...

Page 36: ...TM providers set the MBS and CDVT very low and adjust up if problems occur ATM VC Settings ATM VC settings can be configured for all connection types in the WAN Settings windows of the Home directory ATM VC Settings in WAN Settings window The table below describes the ATM VC settings used to configure a PPPoE or PPPoA connection for an ADSL account ATM VC Parameters Description PVC The Modem suppo...

Page 37: ...ool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Modem The IP addresses available in the DHCP IP address pool will change automatically if you change the IP address of the Modem See the next section for information on DHCP setup To access the Management IP window click the LAN button in the Home directory Management IP window To change the IP Address or Subnet Mask type in the desir...

Page 38: ...P Settings window The two options for DHCP service are as follows You may use the Modem as a DHCP server for your LAN You can disable DHCP service and manually configure IP settings for workstations Follow the instructions below according to which of the above DHCP options you want to use When you have configured the DHCP Settings as you want them click the Apply button to commit the new settings ...

Page 39: ...ered off Disable the DHCP Server To disable DHCP click to select the No DHCP option and click on the Apply button Choosing this option requires that workstations on the local network must be configured manually or use another DHCP server to obtain IP settings DHCP Settings window with DHCP disabled If you configure IP settings manually make sure to use IP addresses in the subnet of the Modem You w...

Page 40: ...onfiguration click the System button to view the System Settings window pictured here System Settings window To save the settings you have configured click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System Note To manually configure IP settings on Windows workstations open the TCP IP Properties menu and select the Use the following IP address option You will need to supply the I...

Page 41: ... for the windows located in the Advanced Tools and Status directories Directory Configuration and Read only Menus Home Click the Home tab to access the Setup Wizard as well as configuration windows for WAN LAN and DHCP See the previous chapter for a description of the Home directory windows Advanced Click the Advanced tab to access the ADSL Configuration and ATM VC Setting windows Tools Click the ...

Page 42: ... ADSL protocols For most ADSL accounts the default setting ADSL2 Multi Mode will work This configuration works with all ADSL implementations If you have been given instructions to change the Modulation Type used select the desired option from the drop down menu and click the Apply button ADSL Configuration window ...

Page 43: ...settings found on the WAN Settings windows in the Home directory ATM VC Setting window To configure the PVC configuration set click the corresponding notepad icon in the right hand column of the ATM VCs List The PVC current settings appear above in the entry fields of the ATM VC Setting window Configure the appropriate settings and click the Apply button to put the new settings into effect ...

Page 44: ... Administrator Settings is the first window that appears in the Tools directory This window is used to change the system password used to access the web manager to save or load Modem configuration settings and to restore default settings The functions in this and the other Tools windows are described below Administrator Settings window ...

Page 45: ...ectory to display the Administrator Settings window Type the New Password and Confirm Password to be certain you have typed it correctly Click the Apply button to activate the new password The system User Name remains admin This cannot be changed using the web manager interface Be sure to save the new setting Administrator Settings window ...

Page 46: ...to maintain current date and time Time window To configure system time on the Modem select the method used to maintain time The options available include using your computer s system clock default or setting the time and date manually Click the Apply button to set the system time ...

Page 47: ... have configured the log message receivers Remember to save the settings to non volatile memory System Once you have configured the Modem to your satisfaction it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer To save the current configuration settings to your computer click the System button in the Tools directory to display the System Settings window Click the Save button to Sa...

Page 48: ...o reset the Modem to its factory default settings click the Restore button in the System Settings window You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Modem The Modem will reboot with the factory default settings including IP settings 192 168 1 1 and Administrator password admin ...

Page 49: ... latest firmware for the device Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings window described above Firmware Upgrade window To upgrade firmware type in the name and path of the file or click on the Browse button to search for the file Click the Apply button to begin copying the file ...

Page 50: ...Modem A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses The diagnostics feature executes a series of tests of your system software and hardware connections Use this window when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems Diagnostic Test window ...

Page 51: ...indows to view system information and monitor performance Device Info Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address Device Information window ...

Page 52: ...event log data Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer Click the Save Log button and follow the prompts to save the file View Log window Click Clear Log to delete the current log information ...

Page 53: ...ffic Statistics window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet or ADSL Internet connection Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below Traffic Statistics window Click Refresh to view traffic information ...

Page 54: ...DSL 380T ADSL Modem User Guide 44 ADSL Use the ADSL Status window and the Diagnostic Test window Tools Test for troubleshooting the ADSL connection ADSL Status window ...

Page 55: ...DSL 380T ADSL Modem User Guide 45 Help Help window Click the desired hyperlink to access helpfiles ...

Page 56: ...sulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 AAL5 RFC1577 Classical IP over ATM RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol RFC1994 CHAP RFC2131 DHCP Client DHCP Server RFC2364 PPP over ATM RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet Data Transfer Rate G dmt full rate downstream up to 8 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps G lite ADSL downstream up to 1 5 Mbps upstream up to 512 Kbps G dmt bis full rate downstream up to 12 Mbps upstream up to 1...

Page 57: ... 1 5A Power Consumption 11 25 Watts max Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Dimensions 109 mm x 142 8 mm x 32 1 mm Weight 200 gm EMI CE Class B FCC Class B Part 15 Safety CSA 950 UL 1950 IEC 60950 EN 60950 Reliability Mean Time Between Failure MTBF min 4 years ...

Page 58: ...f it is not instructions are provided for installing it Once the protocol has been installed you can configure the system to receive IP settings from the Modem For computers running non Windows operating systems follow the instructions for your OS that configure the system to receive an IP address from the Modem that is configure the system to be a DHCP client Note If you are using this Modem to p...

Page 59: ... and Internet Connections window click Network Connections 4 In the Network Connections window right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties Right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties option from the pull down menu Click Network Connections Click Network and Internet Connections ...

Page 60: ...onnection uses the following items by clicking on it once Click on the Properties button 6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking once in the circle Click the OK button Your computer is now ready to use the Modem s DHCP server Click Properties Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window ...

Page 61: ...mponent Type dialog box select Protocol and then click Add 7 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then click OK 8 You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files 9 If prompted click OK to restart your computer with the new settings Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP 1 In the Control Pa...

Page 62: ...nges You will be prompted to restart Windows 7 Click Yes When it has restarted your computer is ready to use the Modem s DHCP server Windows ME 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 and Dial up Connections icon 3 In the Network and Dial up Connections win...

Page 63: ...dialog box select TCP IP and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files 7 After all files are installed a window displays to inform you that a TCP IP service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information 8 Click Yes to continue and then click OK if prompted to restart your comp...

Page 64: ... basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described below In Line Filter In line low pass filters are used for each telephone or telephone device answering machines Faxes etc that shares the line with the ADSL service These devices are attached to the telephone cable between the telephone and wall jack Filters that install behind the wall plate hidden from view are also available A typic...

Page 65: ...ws Line This port connects to the wall jack ADSL This port connects to the Modem Phone This port connects to a telephone or other telephone device The diagram below illustrates the proper use of this style of filter Make certain the lines are properly connected If you are unable to hear a dial tone with the telephone check the connections to make sure they are securely attached and connected to th...

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