Accton Technology AC-IG1008 User's Guide

CheetahAccessTM Internet GatewayAC-IG1004/AC-IG1008User Guide

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1-1Chapter 1: IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the CheetahAccessTM Internet Gateway. Accton is proud to provide you with a powerful yet

Introduction1-2ApplicationsMany advanced applications are provided by the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, such as:• LAN AccessThe CheetahAccess Intern

Introduction1-3• SecurityThe CheetahAccess Internet Gateway supports security features that can deny Internet access to specified users, or filter all

Introduction1-4

2-1Chapter 2: InstallationBefore installing the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If

Installation2-2The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies ins

System Requirements2-3System RequirementsYou must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements:• Internet access from your local telephon

Installation2-4outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway.Basic Installation Procedure1. Connect the LAN: You

Connect the System2-5Uplink port making it convenient to connect straight-through cable from the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to a crossover port on

Installation2-6Attach the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to the InternetIf Internet services are provided through an xDSL or Cable modem, use unshield

Connect the System2-7Verify Port Status Check the power and port indicators as shown in the following table.LED Condition StatusPower(Green)On Cheeta

Installation2-8

3-1Chapter 3: Configuring Client PCsTCP/IP ConfigurationTo access the Internet through the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, you must configure the netw

Configuring Client PCs3-2

4-1Chapter 4: Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet GatewayAfter you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, you can use a Web browser to config

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-2Setting a PasswordIf this is your first time to access the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, you should

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-3Networking and Client ServicesUse the Setup menu to configure the LAN interface (including TCP/IP par

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-4Change PasswordUse this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. Anyone can a

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-5LAN Gateway and DHCP SettingsConfigure the gateway address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway. To

User GuideCheetahAccessTM Internet Gatewaywith 4/8 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) LAN Ports, and 1 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) WAN Port

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-6WAN ConfigurationSpecify the WAN connection type required by your Internet Service Provider, then cli

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-7Dynamic IP Address – DHCPThe Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-8PPP over Ethernet – PPPoEEnter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your ISP. The Service Nam

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-9Dial-up on Demand – ModemIf you are accessing the Internet via an ISDN TA or PSTN modem attached to t

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-10Maximum Idle time – Enter the maximum idle time for the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway (in seconds).

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-11Configuring Client ServicesThe CheetahAccess Internet Gateway includes a broad range of client servi

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-12Virtual ServerIf you configure the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway as a virtual server, remote users

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-13Enabling Special ApplicationsSome applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-14Client FilteringYou can filter Internet access for local clients based on IP address, application ty

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-15Remote Management – By default, management access is only available to users on your local network.

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Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-16Viewing Network and Device StatusYou can use the following screen to display WAN/LAN connection stat

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-17Using System ToolsYou can use the “Tools” menu to reboot the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, restore

Configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway4-18

5-1Chapter 5: Configuring Client TCP/IPIf you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocol on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-2Setting TCP/IP to Work with the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway1. Click the “Start” button and choose “Settings,” then clic

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-3Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/MEYou may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version o

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-43. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” entry that is listed with your networ

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-55. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Record them in the spaces provided below.6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-6Step 2. Disable HTTP ProxyYou will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is s

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-7Netscape1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...”2. In the “Preferences” windo

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Configuring Client TCP/IP5-82. Type “WINIPCFG” and click “OK.” It may take a minute or two for the “IP Configuration” window to appear.3. From the dro

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-9Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000Step 1. Configure TCP/IP SettingsAfter you have completed the hardware setup, y

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-103. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your CheetahAccess Internet Gateway.4. Click “Properties.”

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-116. All the information that you need to record is on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box. Use the spac

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-122. In the “Internet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Next, click the “LAN Settings...” button.3. Clear all th

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-132. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-142. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the <ENTER> key.3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-15Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0Step 1. Configure TCP/IP SettingsAfter you have completed the hardware setup

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-163. Select the “Protocols” tab.4. Double-click “TCP/IP Protocol.”5. Select the “IP Address” tab.6. In the “Adapter” drop-d

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-177. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box, click the IP address tab to locate your IP address, subnet Mask, and default ga

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Configuring Client TCP/IP5-18Step 2. Disable HTTP ProxyYou will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-19Netscape1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...”2. In the “Preferences” wind

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-202. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the <ENTER> key.3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-21Configuring Your Macintosh ComputerYou may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is beca

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-222. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that “Ethernet” is selected in the “Connect Via:” field.If “Using DHCP Server” is

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-23Internet Explorer1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences.”2. In the Int

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-242. In the “Preferences” dialog box, In the left-hand column labeled “Category,” select “Advanced.” Under the “Advanced” c

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-251. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP.”2. In the TCP/IP window, your new settings will b

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-26Dynamic IP Allocation via a DHCP ServerSelect “Obtain an IP address automatically” in the IP Address tab. Do not input an

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-27Manual IP Configuration1. Select “Specify an IP address” in the “IP Address” tab. Select an IP address based on the defau

ContentsiContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1About the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway 1-1Features and Benefits 1-1Applications 1-2Chapter 2: Installa

Configuring Client TCP/IP5-28Verifying Your TCP/IP ConnectionAfter installing the TCP/IP communication protocol and configuring an IP address in the s

6-1Chapter 6: Configuring Printer ServicesIf you want to use the print server built into the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, then you must first insta

Configuring Printer Services6-23. Install Shield will guide you through the installation process. Click “Next” to continue installation.4. Select the

Configuring Printer Services6-35. Select the Program Folder that will contain the program icon for uninstalling the port monitor, and then click “Next

Configuring Printer Services6-47. When the setup program finishes installing the port monitor, select the item to restart your computer and then click

Configuring Printer Services6-5Configure the Print ServerThe CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s print server supports Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000

Configuring Printer Services6-63. Select the monitored port. The default port name is “AC-IG1004” and then click “Next.”4. Specify the printer type at

Configuring Printer Services6-77. Select “Properties” option and click “Configure Port...”

Configuring Printer Services6-88. Enter the IP address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and click “OK” in the dialog box.9. Continue following th

Configuring Printer Services6-9Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT1. On a Windows NT platform, open the Printers window in the My Computer men

ContentsiiViewing Network and Device Status 4-16Using System Tools 4-17Chapter 5: Configuring Client TCP/IP 5-1Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your P

Configuring Printer Services6-103. Specify the printer type attached to the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway, and press “Next” for each window and “Fini

Configuring Printer Services6-117. Enter the IP address of the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway and click “OK,” and then click “Next” in the Add Printer

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A-1Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway can

TroubleshootingA-2Management ProblemsCannot connect using the Web browser• Be sure you have configured the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway with a valid

B-1Appendix B: CablesEthernet CableSpecificationsTwisted-pair CableCaution: DO-NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. Use only twisted-p

CablesB-2Figure B-1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ-45 connector are numbered. Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attachin

RJ-45 Port Pin AssignmentsB-3RJ-45 Port Pin AssignmentsAll LAN ports on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway support automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration.

CablesB-4Serial Port Pin AssignmentsThe DB-9 serial port on the rear panel is used to connect the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway to an ISDN TA or PSTN

Serial Port Pin AssignmentsB-5Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PCSerial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on ModemSerial Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PCGateway’s

ContentsiiiDB-9 Port Pin Assignments B-4Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC B-5Serial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on Modem B-5Serial Port to 25-Pin DTE

CablesB-6Printer Port Pin AssignmentsThe DB-25 parallel port on the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway’s rear panel is used to connect the CheetahAccess I

C-1Appendix C: SpecificationsWAN Interface10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, 1 RJ-45 portSerial, 1 RS-232 DB-9 connectorPrinter InterfaceParallel1 DB-25 printer por

SpecificationsC-2WarrantyLimited LifetimeAC-IG1004LAN Interface10BASE-T/100BASE-TX4 RJ-45 portsIndicator PanelLAN (Link, Activity), WAN (Link, Activit

D-1Appendix D: Ordering Information CheetahAccess Internet Gateway ProductsAC-IG1004 4-port Residential Gateway - WAN/LAN/Print ServerAC-IG1008 8-port

Ordering InformationD-2

AC-IG0004AC-IG0008E022002-R01P/N: 650.10551