Chapter
2
Setup & Operation
This Chapter covers the standard installation and configuration required to make your ISDN Internet Router operational.
Overview
For most situations, this chapter contains all the information required to
provide shared Internet access via the ISDN Internet Router. The required steps
are:
- Hardware Installation.
- Software Installation.
- ISDN Internet Router setup, using the supplied software.
- PC and/or LAN configuration.
Requirements
- 10BaseT or 100BaseT LAN cables.
- ISDN phone line, fitted with an NT-1 (Network Termination 1) termination and
RJ45 sockets for S/T connection.
- Internet Access account with a local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
- The Manager utility program requires:
- Windows 95/98, or Windows NT4.0, or later.
- Internet Explorer (IE) V3.0 or later.
Hardware
Installation

Figure 2: Physical Installation
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The ISDN Internet Router incorporates a DHCP Server. If your LAN already has a DHCP Server, you can set DIP switch 2 ON to disable the DHCP Server in the ISDN Internet Router. |
- Use the supplied cable to connect the WAN port to the S/T connector on your
ISDN NT1 (Network Terminator 1).
- Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect the ISDN Internet
Router's LAN port to your PCs. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used
simultaneously.
- If required, the "Uplink" port can be connected to a normal port on another
hub, to extend an existing LAN.
- If the "Uplink" port is used, port 1 can NOT be used.
- Connect the supplied power supply, and power up.
- Check the LEDs
- The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF. If it stays On, there is
a hardware error.
- For each PC connected and powered ON, the LAN Link/Act LED for the
corresponding port should be ON.
Software Installation
- Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive.
- If the install program does not start automatically, run SETUP.EXE in the
root directory.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- The Manager ISDN setup program will now run.
For future use, this
program can be run from the Start menu. The default installation is Start -
Programs - ISDN Internet Router - Manager.
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If necessary, configuration may be performed using a Web browser instead of the supplied Windows utility. See "Appendix A - Web-based Setup" for details. |
Setup
using the "Manager" Utility
- The first screen will list all compatible ISDN Internet Routers, as shown
below. Select the desired unit, then click the Setup button.

Figure 3: Manager Utility Main Screen
- If the current IP Address is unworkable, the IP Address screen (below) will
suggest new values.
- Change the suggested IP Address if is already in use by a device which is
not powered on. Otherwise, use the suggested value.
- Click "Change" to continue.
- Clicking "Cancel" will leave the IP Address unchanged. Use this only if you
intend to move the ISDN Internet Router to another LAN or LAN segment, where the
current IP Address will be usable.
- Note: If the current IP Address is OK, you will not see this screen.

Figure 4: IP Address Screen
- Enter the required data on the Quick Setup tab below.

Figure 5: Quick Setup Screen
Internet Access (from ISP) |
Account (User) Name
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Account name provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
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Account Password Verify Password
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Password for the above account.
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IP Address from ISP
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Dynamic IP addresses are the most common. If Fixed, enter the
address provided by your ISP.
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Idle Time-out
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If a connection is idle for longer than this time period, it is
terminated.
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DNS IP Address
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DNS IP address supplied or recommended by your ISP.
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Telephone
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ISP's telephone number; 2nd ad 3rd numbers are
optional.
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ISDN Details (from Telephone Company) |
Country
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Select your country. If in the USA, select the entry to match the
"Switch Type" used by your telephone company.
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SPID
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If you live in the USA, enter the SPID (Service Profile Identifier)
provided by your phone company.
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LAN |
IP Address Network Mask
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These are read-only.
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Other Configuration
Normally, no other configuration is required, unless:
- Your LAN has a router
- You wish to change the IP Addresses allocated by the DHCP Server
- You wish to change the default ISDN settings.
- You wish to assign a password to protect the configuration data, or use the
other options provided.
For details of these situations, refer to Chapter 3 - Other
Configuration.
PC
Setup (Required for every PC)
TCP/IP Setup
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If your LAN already has a DHCP Server, or a Router, do NOT make any changes to TCP/IP settings on the PCs. See Chapter 3 for details of LAN configuration. |
- Use Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network to locate the screen
below.

Figure 6: Network - TCP/IP
- Select the "TCP/IP -> Network card" entry, as highlighted above, and click
Properties to see the screen below.

Figure 7: TCP/IP Properties
- Use the appropriate settings for your situation:
- Use "Obtain an IP address automatically", as shown above, if using the DHCP
Server feature in the ISDN Internet Router, or an existing DHCP Server.
- If using "Specify an IP Address":
- Do not make any changes on the IP Address tab.
- On the Gateway tab, set the Default Gateway Address to
the ISDN Internet Router's IP Address.
- On the DNS Configuration tab, enter the same value used when
configuring the ISDN Internet Router.
Internet Settings
- Run Start Menu-Settings-Control Panel-Internet Options.
- On the Connection tab, click the Setup button.
- Step through the Wizard, and ensure that Internet access to set to "via
local area network (LAN)" and the other options are NOT selected.
- Configuration is now complete.
Operation
Internet Access
Once configured, operation is automatic. You can use your Web Browser to
access any Web Site. The ISDN Internet Router will connect and disconnect from
your ISP as required.
Special Internet Applications
These server-based applications, such as Video-conferencing and on-line
games, have special requirements, but many will work with the ISDN Internet
Router. See Chapter 4 - Advanced Features for further details.
Status
Tab
On the Windows Manager utility, the Status tab can be used to
check the ISDN Internet Router.
- Device section provides details of the ISDN Internet Router.
- ISDN shows the current connection status.
- Log lists messages regarding the connection. Common messages are
shown in the following table.
Message |
Description |
Dialing
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Dialing the ISP
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Try to establish physical connection.
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The device is trying to connect with the ISP.
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Busy error
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The number dialed was busy.
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Physical line is connected
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Physical connection to ISP has been established.
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Start PPP
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A PPP connection is now being established.
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PPP up fail
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The PPP connection could not be established.
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PPP up successfully
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The PPP connection was established successfully.
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Stop PPP
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The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session,
or an error condition.
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Idle timer expires
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The "Idle time-out" has been triggered. (There was no data sent or received
for the duration of the "Idle time" period.)
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