This Chapter provides Setup details of the Broadband VPN Gateway.
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Broadband VPN Gateway you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.
To Do this: |
Refer to: |
Configure PCs on your LAN.
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Chapter 4:
PC Configuration |
Check Broadband VPN Gateway operation and Status.
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Chapter 5:
Operation and Status |
Use any of the following Internet features:
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Chapter 6:
Internet Features |
Change any of the following Security-related settings:
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Chapter 7:
Security Configuration |
Describe the VPN capabilities and configuration required for common
situations.
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Chapter 8:
VPN |
Configure or use any of the following:
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Chapter 9:
Other Features and Settings |
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Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. |
The Broadband VPN Gateway contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
Before attempting to configure the Broadband VPN Gateway, please ensure that:
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Broadband VPN Gateway will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.
To establish a connection from your PC to the Broadband VPN Gateway:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
If you can't connect If the Broadband VPN Gateway does not respond, check the following:
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The first time you connect to the Broadband VPN Gateway, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Broadband VPN Gateway 's default setting are restored.)
Cable Modems
Type |
Details |
ISP Data required |
Dynamic
IP Address |
Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you
ISP.
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Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
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Static (Fixed)
IP Address |
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
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IP Address allocated to you, mask and gateway (if provided), and DNS
address.
Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name,
or MAC (physical) address.
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DSL Modems
Type |
Details |
ISP Data required |
Dynamic
IP Address |
Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you
ISP.
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None.
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Static (Fixed)
IP Address |
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
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IP Address allocated to you, mask and gateway (if provided), and DNS
address.
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PPPoE
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You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
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User name and password.
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PPTP
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Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).
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Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type |
Details |
ISP Data required |
Dynamic
IP Address |
Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you
ISP.
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Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
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Static (Fixed)
IP Address |
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
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IP Address allocated to you, mask and gateway (if provided), and DNS
address.
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Big Pond Cable (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
After finishing or exiting the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
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On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen. |
The WAN Port Configuration screen provides an alternative to using the Wizard. It can be accessed from the Internet menu. An example screen is shown below.
Identification |
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Hostname
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Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP
requests that you use a particular “Hostname”, enter it here.
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Domain name
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If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be
left blank.
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IP Address |
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IP Address
is assigned automatically |
Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most
common.
Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless Router upon connection. |
Specified
IP Address |
Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has
allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data
must be entered.
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Login |
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Login Method
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If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet
access, leave this at the default value "None (Direct connection)"
Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method
used, and enter the required data.
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Login User Name
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The User Name (or account name) provided by your ISP.
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Login Password
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Enter the password for the login name above.
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RAS Plan
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For SingTel customers only, select the RAS plan you are on.
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Server IP Address
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If using PPTP or Big Pond Cable, enter the IP address of your ISP's
server.
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Connect automatically
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If Enabled (default), a connection will automatically be made as required.
If disabled, you need to establish the connection manually, using the
Connect button on the Connection Details screen (accessed from the
Status screen).
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Disconnect
after Idle |
Enable this if you wish an idle connection to be terminated.
If enabled, enter the idle time-out period (in minutes) in the field
provided. After the connection to your ISP has been idle for this time period,
the connection will be terminated.
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MAC Address |
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MAC Address
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Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This
is a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port.
Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPs require a
particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access.
You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC's address into
this field, the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a
value directly.
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Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below.
TCP/IP |
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IP Address
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IP address for the Broadband VPN Gateway, as seen from the local LAN. Use
the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a
different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from
within the range used by your LAN.
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Subnet Mask
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The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks.
For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the
Broadband VPN Gateway is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN
segment).
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DHCP Server
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Buttons |
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Save
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Save the data on screen.
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Cancel
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The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload the
file from the Broadband VPN Gateway.
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A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen, you can:
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You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server. |
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the Broadband VPN Gateway's, the following procedure is required.
This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 95/98/ME.
See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.