This Chapter explains the screens and settings available via the "Other" menu.
Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.
The screens available are:
PC Database
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This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC", "Virtual
Server", or "Internet Application". This database is maintained automatically,
but you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP
Address.
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Remote
Administration |
This feature allows you to manage the Broadband VPN Gateway via the
Internet.
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Routing
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Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.
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Firmware Upgrade
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The firmware (software) in the Broadband VPN Gateway can be upgraded using
your Web Browser.
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UPNP
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UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration
of the Broadband VPN Gateway
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The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Known PCs
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This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address)
type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.
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Name
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If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
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IP Address
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Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine
its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered
On) you will not be able to add it.
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Buttons |
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This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or
not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
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Delete
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Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2
situations:
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Refresh
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Update the data on screen.
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Generate Report
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Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
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Advanced
Administration |
View the Advanced version of the PC database screen. See below for
details.
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This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen.
Figure 92: PC Database (Admin)
Known PCs
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This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address)
type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.
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PC Properties |
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Name
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If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
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IP Address
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Select the appropriate option:
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MAC Address
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Select the appropriate option
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Buttons |
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Add as New Entry
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Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box.
If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. This will fail unless the PC is connected to the LAN, and powered on. |
Update Selected PC
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Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties"
box.
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Clear Form
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Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC.
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Refresh
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Update the data on screen.
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Generate Report
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Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
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Standard Screen
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Click this to view the standard "PC Database" screen.
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This feature allows you to manage the Broadband VPN Gateway via the Internet.
Figure 93: Remote Administration Screen
Remote Administration |
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Enable Remote Administration
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Enable to allow administration via the Internet. If Disabled, this device
will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
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Port Number
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Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recommended). This port
number must be specified when you connect (see below).
Note: The default port number for HTTP (Web) connections is port 80,
but using port 80 here will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual Server" on your
LAN. (See Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers)
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Current
IP Address |
You must use this IP Address to connect (see below).
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. But if using a Dynamic IP
Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP. So it is
better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address.
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To connect from a remote PC via the Internet
HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080
This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.
The routing table is accessed by the Routing link on the Other screen.
Generally, you will use either RIP (Routing Information Protocol) OR the Static Routing Table, as explained above, although is it possible to use both methods simultaneously.
Static Routing Table
RIP |
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Enable RIP
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Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the
Broadband VPN Gateway.
The Broadband VPN Gateway supports RIP 1 only.
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Static Routing |
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Static Routing
Table Entries |
This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.
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Properties
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Buttons |
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Save
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Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table.
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Add
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Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the
"Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has
no effect.
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Update
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Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the
"Properties" area on screen.
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Delete
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Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
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Clear Form
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Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new entry
for the Static Routing table.
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Generate Report
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Generate a read-only list of all entries in the Static Routing table.
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It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the Broadband VPN Gateway, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the Broadband VPN Gateway as the Default Route or Default Gateway.
The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Broadband VPN Gateway. This router requires that the Default Route is the Broadband VPN Gateway itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows.
Destination IP Address
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Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
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Network Mask
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Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
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Gateway IP Address
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The IP Address of the Broadband VPN Gateway.
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Metric
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1
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Other routers on the local LAN must use the Broadband VPN Gateway's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Broadband VPN Gateway's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Broadband VPN Gateway requires 2 entries as follows.
Entry 1 (Segment 1) |
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Destination IP Address
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192.168.1.0
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Network Mask
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255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
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Gateway IP Address
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192.168.0.100 (Broadband VPN Gateway's local Router)
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Metric
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2
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Entry 2 (Segment 2) |
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Destination IP Address
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192.168.2.0
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Network Mask
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255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
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Gateway IP Address
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192.168.0.100
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Metric
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3
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Destination IP Address
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0.0.0.0
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Network Mask
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0.0.0.0
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Gateway IP Address
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192.168.0.1 (Broadband VPN Gateway's IP Address)
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Destination IP Address
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0.0.0.0
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Network Mask
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0.0.0.0
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Gateway IP Address
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192.168.1.80 (Broadband VPN Gateway's local router)
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The firmware (software) in the Broadband VPN Gateway can be upgraded using your Web Browser.
You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Other menu. You will see a screen like the following.
Figure 96: Upgrade Firmware Screen
To perform the Firmware Upgrade:
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The Broadband VPN Gateway is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the Broadband VPN Gateway will be lost. |
An example UPNP screen is shown below.
UPnP |
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Enable UPnP
Services |
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Allow Configuration...
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Allow Internet access to be disabled
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