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Chapter 9
Other Features and Settings

This Chapter explains the screens and settings available via the "Other" menu.

Overview

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
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.
Remote
Administration
This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway via the Internet.
Routing
Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.
Upgrade Firmware
The firmware (software) in the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway can be upgraded using your Web Browser.
UPnP
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway

 

PC Database

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.

PC Database Screen

An example PC Database screen is shown below.

Figure 92: PC Database

Data - PC Database Screen

Known PCs
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.
Name
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address
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.

Buttons

Add
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.
Delete
Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations:
  • The PC has been removed from your LAN.
  • The entry is incorrect.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Generate Report
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database.
Advanced
Administration
View the Advanced version of the PC database screen. See below for details.

 

PC Database (Admin)

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 93: PC Database (Admin)

Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen

Known PCs
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.

PC Properties

Name
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address
Select the appropriate option:
  • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
  • DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC.
    Enter the required IP address. Only the last field is required; the other fields must match the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway.
  • Fixed IP Address - Select this if the PC is using a Fixed (Static) IP address. Enter the IP address allocated to the PC. (The PC must be configured to use this IP address.)
MAC Address
Select the appropriate option
  • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On.
  • MAC is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address can NOT be left blank.

Buttons

Add as New Entry
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
Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties" box.
Clear Form
Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Generate Report
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database.
Standard Screen
Click this to view the standard "PC Database" screen.

 

Remote Administration

This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway via the Internet.

Figure 94: Remote Administration Screen

Data - Remote Administration Screen

Remote Administration

Enable Remote Administration
Enable to allow administration via the Internet. If Disabled, this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
Port Number
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)
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.

 

To connect from a remote PC via the Internet

  1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser.
  2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.)
    e.g.
        HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080

This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.

 

Routing

Overview

 

Routing Screen

The routing table is accessed by the Routing link on the Other screen.

Using this 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

Figure 95: Routing Screen

Data - Routing Screen

RIP

Enable RIP
Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway.
The LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway supports RIP 1 only.

Static Routing

Static Routing
Table Entries
This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.
  • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list.
  • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update" button to save the changes to the selected entry.
Properties
  • Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last) field can be left at 0.
  • Network Mask - The Network Mask for the remote LAN segment. For class "C" networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.0
  • Gateway IP Address - The IP Address of the Gateway or Router which the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway must use to communicate with the destination above. (NOT the router attached to the remote segment.)
  • Metric - The number of "hops" (routers) to pass through to reach the remote LAN segment. The shortest path will be used. The default value is 1.

Buttons

Save
Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table.
Add
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.
Update
Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen.
Delete
Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
Clear Form
Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new entry for the Static Routing table.
Generate Report
Generate a read-only list of all entries in the Static Routing table.

 

Configuring Other Routers on your LAN

It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway as the Default Route or Default Gateway.

Local Router

The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway. This router requires that the Default Route is the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows.

Destination IP Address
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
Network Mask
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
Gateway IP Address
The IP Address of the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway.
Metric
1

 

Other Routers on the Local LAN

Other routers on the local LAN must use the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.

Static Routing - Example

Figure 96: Routing Example

For the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 's Routing Table

For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway requires 2 entries as follows.

Entry 1 (Segment 1)

Destination IP Address
192.168.1.0
Network Mask
255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
Gateway IP Address
192.168.0.100 (LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 's local Router)
Metric
2

Entry 2 (Segment 2)

Destination IP Address
192.168.2.0
Network Mask
255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
Gateway IP Address
192.168.0.100
Metric
3

For Router A's Default Route

Destination IP Address
0.0.0.0
Network Mask
0.0.0.0
Gateway IP Address
192.168.0.1 (LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 's IP Address)

For Router B's Default Route

Destination IP Address
0.0.0.0
Network Mask
0.0.0.0
Gateway IP Address
192.168.1.80 (LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 's local router)

 

Upgrade Firmware

The firmware (software) in the LevelOne 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 97: Upgrade Firmware Screen

To perform the Firmware Upgrade:

  1. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.
  2. Select the upgrade file. It's name will appear in the Upgrade File field.
  3. Click the "Start Upgrade" button to commence the firmware upgrade.

 

The LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway will be lost.

 

UPnP

An example UPnP screen is shown below.

Figure 98: UPNP Screen

Data - UPNP Screen

UPnP

Enable UPnP
Services
  • UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
  • If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.
  • If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.
Allow Configuration...
  • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration.
  • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway in My Network Places, and select Properties)
Allow Internet access to be disabled
  • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device.
  • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway in My Network Places, and select Properties)



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