Planet Networking & Communication VRT-311 Operation & User’s Manual

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................... 1 VRT-311 /VRT-311S Features............................................................................... 1 Package Contents................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details..................................................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 8 Requirements ................................................................................... ...

CHAPTER 8 VPN (IPSEC) .............................................................................. 73 Overview .............................................................................................................. 73 Common VPN Situations.................................................................................... 75 VPN Configuration .............................................................................................. 77 VPN Examples..................................................................... ...

pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new VRT-311 / VRT-311S . VRT-311 / VRT-311S is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • VPN Gateway for IPSec VPN connections to remote PCs or sites. • 3-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Figure 1: VRT-311 / VRT-311S VRT-311 / VRT-311S Features VRT-311 / VRT-311S incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. Internet Access Features � ...

2 • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, VRT-311 / VRT-311S supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to ...

prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech- nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - VRT-311 / VRT-311S. • Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom- ing server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network ...

4 Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: VRT-311’s Front Panel Figure 3: VRT-311S’s 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 Each port has 2 LEDs • LNK/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 corre- sponding LAN (hub) port. • 100 • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT. • Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no active c ...

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. PPPoE (For VRT-311 only) On - PPPoE connection established. Off - No PPPoE connection. ...

6 Rear Panel Figure 4: VRT-311 Rear Panel Figure 5: VRT-311S Rear Panel Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, VRT-311 / VRT-311S 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. VRT-311 / VRT-311S is now using the factory default values. WAN port (10/10 ...

The DMZ port is intended for connection of a server you wish to make available to the public. To use multiple servers, use a standard LAN cable to connect the DMZ port to a normal port on another hub, and connect your servers to the hub. Please note the following points regarding the DMZ port. • Although physically attached to the hub ports, the DMZ port is not part of the built-in hub. It is a separate single port which is isolated from the hub. • PCs connected to the DMZ port are on the same LAN segment as PCs connected to the Hub ports. They must use the same IP address range. • PCs connected to the DMZ port a ...

Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a Broadband modem (usually, DSL or Cable modem). Procedure Figure 6: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install VRT-311 / VRT-311S. Ensure VRT-311 / VRT-311S and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. 2. Connect LAN Cables • Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub po ...

LAN cable to connect the DMZ port to a normal port on another hub, and connect your servers to the hub. PCs connected to the DMZ port are isolated from your LAN. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the Broadband modem to the WAN port on VRT-311 / VRT-311S. Use the cable supplied with your Broadband modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard LAN cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Broadband modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to VRT-311 / VRT-311S and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware ...

Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of VRT- 311 / VRT-311S 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. Chapter 4: PC Configuration Check VRT-311 / VRT-311S operation and Status. Chapter 5: Operation and Status Use any of the follo ...

• PPTP Server in VRT-311 / VRT-311S. • User and Client setup. • Checking VPN connection Status. Chapter 9: Microsoft VPN Configure or use any of the following: • Configuration File backup and restore. • Network Diagnostic • PC Database • Remote Administration • Routing • Upgrade Firmware • UPnP Chapter 9: Other Features and Settings Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. Configuration Program VRT-311 / VRT-311S contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and config- ure it, using your ...

12 • Double - click the icon for VRT-311 / VRT-311S (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process. Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to VRT-311 / VRT-311S: 1. After installing VRT-311 / VRT-311S in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of VRT-311 / VRT-311S, as in this example, which uses VRT-311 / VRT-311S 's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1 If you can't connect ...

using the Admin Login screen. Once you have changed either the name or the password, you must use the current values. ...

14 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to VRT-311 / VRT-311S, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if VRT-311 / VRT-311S 's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established. 3. If the connection test fails: • Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections. • Check that ...

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automati- cally, but may be Static (Fixed). • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). 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. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a perma- nent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you, ma ...

16 Home Screen 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. Figure 8: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the top of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen. From any help screen, you can access the list of a ...