ARESCOM NetDSL 1700 Series User manual

Published May 2001

NetDSL 1700 Series Router

Get Started User’s Guide

Version 5.2

http://www.arescom.com

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1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Table of Content

• BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• HARDWARE INSTALLATION

• SOFTWARE INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION

• CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• UNDERSTANDING CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

• ETHERNET CABLE PINOUT

• WARRANTY INFORMATION

• FCC INFORMATION

Welcome to the Arescom Family...

The ARESCOM ADSL NetDSL™ 1700 Series Wireless LAN router is

an integrated device that not only allows multiple workstations to

share a high-speed DSL connection but also enjoy seamless

connectivity in your home or office environment. In addition to fast

Internet access and advanced routing technologies, the NetDSL 1700

router incorporates extensive management tools that facilitate

network access and simply router configuration.

This purpose of this guide is to help you ease through the installation

process by providing simple step-by-step instructions in setting up

your NetDSL.

Package Includes

• An Arescom NetDSL ADSL 1700 router

• An AC-to-DC power adapter and cord set

• RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable (7ft)

• RJ-11 to RJ-11 ADSL telephone cable (7ft)

• Get Started User’s Guide

• CD-ROM (contains Arescom Installation software and Software

User’s Guide)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

2NetDSL 1700 Version 5.2 Get Started User’s Guide

Diagram of the NetDSL

Front Panel Interface

Figure 1. Front Panel Interface

PWR (Power)

A PWR LED is ON when power is supplied to the NetDSL unit.

DIAG (Diagnostic)

The DIAG LED indicates the NetDSL router has been successfully

booted up and the software is functional. When NetDSL is powered

on, the orange DIAG LED flashes while the router is booting up. After

10 to 15 seconds, the DIAG LED stops flashing and remains off.

DSL

The DSL LED displays the DSL connection between the NetDSL and

the remote DSL network. The green DSL LED flashes slowly when

the DSL line is trying to connect. The LED remains solid if the DSL

line is trained and ready between the PC and the router. A solid green

LED indicates data activity between your PC and the router.

ETHERNET

The ETHERNET LED displays the Ethernet connection between the

NetDSL and the Ethernet network. The green ETHERNET LED

flashes slowly when the Ethernet line is being trained. The LED

remains solid if the Ethernet line between the PC and the router

successfully connects. A flashing LED indicates data activity between

your PC and the router. If the data traffic is heavy, the frequency of

the flashing green LED becomes higher and will appear solid.

WLAN

The WLAN LED displays the connection between the NetDSL and

the wireless LAN network. The green WLAN LED flashes slowly

when the wireless LAN is trying to connect. The LED remains solid if

the wireless LAN between the PC and the router successfully

connects. A flashing LED indicates data activity between your PC and

the router. If the data traffic is heavy, the frequency of the flashing

green LED becomes higher and will appear solid.

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Back Panel Interface

Figure 2. Back Panel Interface

POWER

The power interface connects to the power adapter.

On/Off

Select the On/Off switch to turn the NetDSL on or off.

ETHERNET

The Ethernet interface connects the NetDSL to a 10BaseT network.

DSL

The ADSL interface connects the NetDSL to an ADSL line.

Minimum System Requirements

•ADSLline

• 10BaseT Ethernet interface or Wireless LAN interface

• CD-ROM drive

NetDSL gives you the option of configuring the router using the

Arescom NetDSL Manager. The system requirements are listed

below:

Using the NetDSL Manager:

• Ethernet card or WLAN PC card

• PC* with at least a 486 microprocessor (Pentium®

recommended)

• At least 4 MB of space available on the hard disk drive

•Microsoft

®Windows®95OSR2/98/2000/Me/NT Operating

Systems

* You may configure the NetDSL from any PC attached to the

Local Area Network (LAN) with the requirements listed above.

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4NetDSL 1700 Version 5.2 Get Started User’s Guide

Internet Service

Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer different types of Internet

access accounts. Typically, you will have the option to choose either a

Single User or a Multiple User account. NetDSL routers are

compatible with both types of accounts. With a Single User account,

which is the same as terminal adapter or digital modem account, the

Network Address Translation (NAT) option should be selected during

the configuration of your NetDSL router. If you ordered a Multiple

User account from your ISP, they will assign a specific IP Address for

your router and a range of IP Addresses for your network. You will

need this information when you configure the NetDSL router. If you

order a Multiple User account, then the NAT option should not be

selected.

Information You Will Need

To configure your router, you will need to receive information from

your ISP and the remote network to which you connect, such as an

Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a company server. Consult the

sections below for a detailed list of information on utilizing the

Ethernet interface and ADSL interface. If you are unfamiliar with any

of the terms listed, please see Section A: UNDERSTANDING

CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS.

Utilizing the Ethernet Interface

The following information should be obtained from your ISP or

company server:

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

• Gateway IP Address

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Utilizing the ADSL Interface

The following information related to your ADSL connection should be

obtained from your ISP or a company server:

•VPI

•VCI

• PPP User name & Password (Only if encapsulation mode is

PPP)

• DNS Address

• ADSL Line mode

• Encapsulation type

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

6NetDSL 1700 Version 5.2 Get Started User’s Guide

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

CAUTION!!! Turn off all electronic devices, including your personal

computer, before you begin to connect and disconnect cables.

Setup Instructions

• Choose a location for the NetDSL close to a power outlet and

nearby telephone outlet. Preferably, select a convenient

location that does not experience too much foot traffic and is

away from sunlight.

• Choose a level surface for the NetDSL – such as a desktop,

shelf, or table.

• Place the NetDSL on the predetermined surface, so you can

see the back panel.

Connect to the Ethernet

10BaseT Interface Connection

Step 1. Locate your Ethernet cable (included).

Step 2. Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet interface

of your NetDSL.

Step 3. Plug in the loose end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet

network.

Option 1. Attach the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet

port on a PC.

Option 2. Attach the included Ethernet cable to the uplink

port on a hub. If the uplink port is unavailable, then

you can use a crossover Ethernet cable (Not

included) and attach it to the non-uplink ports on a

hub.

Step 4. The LAN Link LED on the front panel should be lit green to

indicate a valid Ethernet connection. If the LAN Link LED is not lit,

then repeat steps 1 through 3.

NOTE: See Section B “ETHERNET CABLE PINOUT” for further

information about the differences between a straight-through and a

crossover Ethernet cable.

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Connect to the ADSL Line

Step 1. Plug one of the connector ends of the ADSL phone

cable (included) in the DSL interface of the NetDSL.

Step 2. Connect the other connector end of the ADSL

phone cable to the telephone outlet on the wall.

Connect to the Power Adapter

Step 1. Plug the power adapter in the power interface of

the NetDSL.

Step 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the power

adapter, and insert the other end of the power

cord to the power outlet on the wall.

Step 3. Switch your NetDSL to ON.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION

8NetDSL 1700 Version 5.2 Get Started User’s Guide

3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

& CONFIGURATION

To gain high-speed and shared access to another Local Area

Network (LAN) or the Wide Area Network (WAN), your LAN needs to

be configured for the NetDSL router. You must install a network

protocol on each workstation on your LAN so they can communicate

with the NetDSL router. The NetDSL router requires the TCP/IP

network protocol. The TCP/IP Properties window in Windows®

95OSR2/98/2000/Me/NT connects the workstation’s Ethernet

information to the network’s protocol data. Make sure that each PC

on your LAN has TCP/IP available. To ensure smooth setup, you

should install the TCP/IP network protocol on the network PCs

before you install the NetDSL.

NOTE: To ensure that your NetDSL will assign an IP address to your

PCs, if you set them to obtain IP addresses automatically, we have

already configured your NetDSL prior to shipping.

The NetDSL is configured with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and

subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. NetDSL’s DHCP server is enabled with

IP pool addresses starting from 192.168.1.2.

Detecting TCP/IP in Windows®95OSR2/98/Me

Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings ->

Control Panel.

Step 2. Double-click on the Network

icon.

Step 3. Click the Configuration tab.

A. If you see TCP/IP listed

under Network

Components, you already

have TCP/IP on your

Windows 95OSR2/98/Me.

Proceed to the section

titled “Configuring TCP/IP

in Windows® 95OSR2/98/

Me”.

B. If you do not see TCP/IP

listed under Network Components, you do not have TCP/IP

on your Windows 95OSR2/98/Me. Proceed to “Installing

TCP/IP in Windows® 95OSR2/98/Me” in the next section.

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