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Chapter 1
Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Broadband VPN Gateway's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Broadband VPN Gateway. The Broadband VPN Gateway is a multi-function device providing the following services:

Figure 1: Broadband VPN Gateway

Broadband VPN Gateway Features

The Broadband VPN Gateway incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

Advanced Internet Functions

LAN Features

Configuration & Management

Security Features

VPN Gateway Features

 

Package Contents

The following items should be included:

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

 

Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs

Figure 2: Front Panel

Power
On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Status (Red)
On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
LAN
For each port, there are 2 LEDs
  • Link/Act
    • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
    • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
    • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
  • 100
    • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.
    • Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no active connection.
WAN
On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
PPPoE
On - PPPoE connection established.
Off - No PPPoE connection.
DMZ
  • Link/Act
    • Blinking – receiving/ transmitting data
  • 100
    • On - Link at 100Mbps
    • Off - Link at 10Mbps

Rear Panel

Figure 3: Rear Panel

DMZ
Use a standard LAN cable to connect to a normal port on the other hub.
Reset Button
This button has two (2) functions:
  • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Broadband VPN Gateway will reboot (restart).
  • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
  1. Power Off.
  2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
  3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE.
  4. Release the Reset Button. The Broadband VPN Gateway is now using the factory default values.
WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
10/100BaseT
LAN connections
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports.
Note:
Any LAN port on the Broadband VPN Gateway will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.
Power port
Connect the supplied power adapter here.

 

 


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