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EchoLife HG520v Home Gateway User Manual

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EchoLife HG520v Home Gateway User Manual

Issue Date BOM

03 2006-11-08 31016944

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2006. All rights reserved.
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Precautions
EchoLife HG520v Home Gateway (hereinafter referred to as the HG520v) is designed for indoor use only. Pay attention to the following when installing and using the HG520v. Basic requirements Read this manual carefully before installing and using the equipment. Take waterproof measures during storage, transportation, and operation of the equipment. Avoid collision during storage, transportation, and operation of the equipment. Do not dismantle the equipment by yourself. In case of failure, send the equipment to an authorized maintenance personnel. Without prior written consent from Huawei, no company or individual is allowed to decompile, disassemble, modify or reverse engineer the equipment and shall be solely responsible for any effect resulted from such action. While using the equipment, observe related laws and regulations, and respect the legal rights of others. Environmental Requirements Place the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight). Keep the equipment clean. Place the equipment on a flat and stable platform which is beyond the reach of children. Do not put heavy objects on the equipment.

Leave at least 10 cm space around the equipment for heat dissipation. Do not put the equipment on any object that is flammable or not transcalent, such as foam and rubber. Do not cover the equipment with any object or block the ventilation holes of the equipment. Keep the equipment away from any heat source or exposed fire, such as an electronic warmer and a candle. Keep the equipment away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven and a refrigerator. Keep the equipment away from moisture or containers with liquid, such as a vase and a cup. Usage Do not allow children to use the equipment without guidance. Do not allow children to touch or play with the small fittings, to avoid danger of deglutition. Use only the power adapter provided with the equipment. Use the accessories approved by the manufacturer. The power supply must meet the equipment specifications. Before plugging or unplugging the cables, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply. While plugging or unplugging the cables, keep your hands dry and do not touch the metallic part of a cable. Do not trample on, stretch, or over bend the equipment cables, to avoid equipment failure. Do not use broken or worn wires. If a wire is broken or worn, contact your supplier for a replacement.

In a lightning storm, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply, to avoid lightning strike. Unplug the power supply if the equipment is not used for a long time. In case of exceptions, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply immediately. Contact your supplier for maintenance. For example, if the equipment emits smoke, peculiar smell, or exceptional sounds. Cleaning Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the equipment and unplug the power supply. Clean the equipment shell with a piece of soft cloth. Do not spray liquid onto the equipment, to avoid damage to the internal circuit. Keep the power socket clean and dry, to avoid electric shock or other dangers.

About This Manual
This manual introduces function, features, and operations of the HG520v. The main contents are as follows. To know...
Features, network applications, hardware architecture, and technical specifications of the HG520v Installation of the HG520v Configuration of the basic ATM service mode of the HG520v Configuration of the basic PTM service mode of the HG520v

Refer to...
Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 3 ATM Mode Configuration Chapter 4 PTM Mode Configuration

To know...
Configuration of the feature parameters of the HG520v Configuration of the wireless parameters of the HG520v Maintenance methods for the HG520v Frequently encountered problems and solutions Technical terms and abbreviations

Refer to...
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Chapter 6 Wireless Configuration Chapter 7 Equipment Maintenance Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting Chapter 9 Abbreviations

Conventions
The manual uses the following conventions. Convention
Arial Boldface / Italic

Description
Normal paragraphs are in Arial. Headings are in Boldface. Button names and menu items are in Boldface. For example, click OK. Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. For example, select the File/Create/Folder menu. Notes in table are in Italic.

Environmental Protection
This product has been designed in compliance with the environmental protection specifications. Follow all the national laws and regulations in force for proper storage, use and disposal of this product.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 1.1 Features ................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Network Applications.............................................................................. 1 1.3 Appearance ............................................................................................ 2 1.3.1 Front Panel .................................................................................. 3 1.3.2 Rear Panel................................................................................... 4 1.4 Technical Specifications......................................................................... 6 Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................................................ 8 2.1 Connecting the Cables ........................................................................... 8 2.2 Setting Up the Configuration Environment............................................. 9 2.2.1 Planning the Parameters ............................................................. 9 2.2.2 Logging In to the Configuration Page ........................................ 10 Chapter 3 ATM Mode Configuration .............................................................. 12 3.1 About ATM Modes................................................................................ 12 3.2 Configuring ATM Route ­ PPPoE ........................................................ 12 3.2.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 12 3.2.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 13 3.2.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 15 3.2.4 Configuring Your Computer....................................................... 16 3.3 Configuring ATM Route ­ PPPoA ........................................................ 16 3.3.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 16 3.3.2 Configuration Method ................................................................ 17 3.4 Configuring ATM Route ­ MER............................................................ 17 3.4.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 17
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3.4.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 18 3.4.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 20 3.4.4 Configuring Your Computer....................................................... 20 3.5 Configuring ATM Route ­ IPoA............................................................ 21 3.5.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 21 3.5.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 22 3.5.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 23 3.5.4 Configuring Your Computer....................................................... 24 3.6 Configuring ATM Bridge ....................................................................... 24 3.6.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 24 3.6.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 25 3.6.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 26 3.6.4 Configuring Your Computer....................................................... 27 3.7 Configuring ATM Simple Bridge........................................................... 27 3.7.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 28 3.7.2 Configuration Method ................................................................ 29 Chapter 4 PTM Mode Configuration............................................................... 30 4.1 About PTM Modes................................................................................ 30 4.2 Configuring PTM VLAN ­ PPPoE ........................................................ 30 4.2.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 30 4.2.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 31 4.2.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 33 4.2.4 Configuring Your Computer....................................................... 34 4.3 Configuring PTM VLAN ­ IPoE ............................................................ 34 4.3.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 34 4.3.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 35 4.3.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 36 4.3.4 Configuring Terminal Devices ................................................... 37 4.4 Configuring PTM Protocol ­ PPPoE .................................................... 38
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4.4.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 38 4.4.2 Configuration Method ................................................................ 39 4.5 Configuring PTM Protocol ­ IPoE ........................................................ 39 4.5.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 39 4.5.2 Configuration Method ................................................................ 40 4.6 Configuring PTM Bridge Mode............................................................. 40 4.6.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 40 4.6.2 Configuring WAN Parameters ................................................... 41 4.6.3 Configuring LAN Parameters..................................................... 43 4.6.4 Configuring Your Computer....................................................... 43 4.7 Configuring PTM Simple Bridge Mode................................................. 43 4.7.1 Preparation ................................................................................ 43 4.7.2 Configuration Method ................................................................ 44 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration ............................................................... 45 5.1 Configuring WAN.................................................................................. 45 5.2 Configuring LAN ................................................................................... 45 5.3 Configuring NAT................................................................................... 46 5.3.1 Configuring Virtual Server ......................................................... 46 5.3.2 Configuring Port Triggering ....................................................... 48 5.3.3 Configuring DMZ Host ............................................................... 49 5.4 Configuring Security ............................................................................. 50 5.4.1 Configuring IP Filtering .............................................................. 50 5.4.2 Configuring MAC Filtering.......................................................... 51 5.4.3 Configuring Parental Control ..................................................... 52 5.5 Configuring Quality of Service.............................................................. 53 5.6 Configuring Routing.............................................................................. 54 5.7 Configuring DNS .................................................................................. 56 5.8 Configuring Port Mapping..................................................................... 56

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Chapter 6 Wireless Configuration.................................................................. 58 6.1 Configuring Basic Wireless Functions.................................................. 58 6.2 Configuring Security ............................................................................. 59 6.2.1 Open .......................................................................................... 59 6.2.2 Configuring Shared.................................................................... 60 6.3 Configuring MAC Filter ......................................................................... 61 6.4 Configuring Advanced .......................................................................... 62 6.5 Viewing Station Info.............................................................................. 64 Chapter 7 Maintenance.................................................................................... 65 7.1 Diagnosis.............................................................................................. 65 7.2 System Management ........................................................................... 65 7.2.1 Managing Configuration Data.................................................... 65 7.2.2 Viewing/Configuring System Log............................................... 66 7.2.3 Configuring Internet Time .......................................................... 67 7.2.4 Configuring Access Control ....................................................... 68 7.2.5 Updating Software ..................................................................... 69 7.2.6 Saving/Rebooting ...................................................................... 71 7.3 Viewing Device Information.................................................................. 71 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 73 8.1 Quick Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 73 8.2 FAQs .................................................................................................... 74 Chapter 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................... 78

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the EchoLife HG520v Home Gateway (Hereinafter referred to as the HG520v). The HG520v is a VDSL2 wireless gateway designed for family users, and small office/home office (SOHO) users. The HG520v supports wired or wireless Internet access, enabling you to enjoy quality audio, data, and video services at a high speed. This manual describes the installation, configuration and maintenance of the HG520v.

1.1 Features
High rate VDSL2 A high performance network process of the VDSL2 router is integrated into the HG520v. Therefore, the HG520v can provide VDSL2 connection at a transmission rate higher than ADSL2+ connection. Agile QoS The flexible and efficient quality of service (QoS) strategy ensures the smooth provisioning of various services in different network applications. This helps to bring quality video and audio experiences to end users.

1.2 Network Applications
The HG520v is customer premises equipment (CPE) in the user access layer of a broadband network. Connecting to the digital subscriber line access

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multiplexer (DSLAM) and the broadband remote access server (BRAS), the HG520v provides channels for transmitting data, voice and video traffic for terminals like IP set-top boxes (STBs), PCs, and integrated access devices (IADs). Figure 1-1 shows the HG520v network application.

Carrier's OSS N2000 NMS IPTV ACS

NGN

CDN IP Network

DSLAM HG520v

Internet

BRAS

Figure 1-1 HG520v network application

1.3 Appearance
Figure 1-2 shows the appearance of the HG520v.

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Figure 1-2 HG520v appearance

1.3.1 Front Panel
Figure 1-3 shows the front panel of the HG520v.

POWER LAN1

LAN2

LAN3

LAN4

VDSL INTERNET WLAN

Figure 1-3 Front panel of the HG520v Table 1-1 describes the indicators on the front panel. Table 1-1 Indicator descriptions Indicator POWER Status On Off Description The HG520v is powered on. The HG520v is powered off.

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Indicator

Status On

Description An Ethernet link is established. Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet port. No Ethernet link is established. The VDSL2 link is established and activated. The VDSL2 link is not activated. The VDSL2 link is being activated. A link is established and activated in the routing mode, but no data is being transmitted. Data is transmitted in the routing mode. The HG520v is in the bridging mode; or it is in the routing mode with no link established. WLAN module works normally, and no data is transmitted. Data is being transmitted in the WLAN link. The wireless function is disabled, or the WLAN module fails.

LAN1-4

Blinking Off On

VDSL

Off Blinking On

INTERNET

Blinking Off On

WLAN

Blinking Off

1.3.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1-4 shows the rear panel of the HG520v.

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VDSL RESET LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

ON/OFF POWER

Figure 1-4 Rear panel of the HG520v The interfaces are in the rear panel. Table 1-2 describes the ports and buttons on the rear panel. Table 1-2 Interface descriptions Port/Button VDSL Description It is connected to the telephone jack on the wall or the modem port of a splitter. Press RESET to reset and restart the HG520v. RESET Press and hold RESET for 3 seconds to restore the default settings. Caution: Once you restore the default settings, all custom data will be lost. They are Ethernet ports connecting to other network devices (such as a computer, an STB or a hub). You can establish four Ethernet links at the same time. ON/OFF POWER Antenna It is used to power on/off the HG520v. It is a port connecting to the power adapter. It is used to connect the HG520v to WLAN terminals.

LAN1-4

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Note: The shell of the HG520v may be hot after the device is running for a long time. This is normal and you do not have to worry about it.

1.4 Technical Specifications
Item Specifications One VDSL port (RJ-11) Port Four auto-sensing 10/100 Base-T LAN ports (RJ-45) One antenna used for wireless connection in the 802.11b/g mode 253 mm % 210 mm % 39 mm < 1.5 kg 90 V­264 V AC, which may vary according to the actual standard of different countries 12 V DC, 1 A 2.4 GHz­2.4835 GHz Max.10 W 0­40 (32­104)

Dimensions (L % W % H) Weight External power adapter Power supply Operating frequency Power consumption Temperature ­ Operating

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Item Humidity ­ Operating

Specifications 5%­95% (non-condensing)

Note: The HG520v is designed in compliance with the environmental protection directives. Follow all applicable laws and regulations in force for proper storage, use and disposal of this product.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Connecting the Cables
The telephone line, the network cable, and the power adapter are used to connect the HG520v to the telephone jack, the power socket, and the computer/the network. The following section describes the connection procedure.

Caution: Before connecting the cables, power off the computers, hubs/switches, and the HG520v.

I. Connecting the Telephone Line Connect one end of the telephone line to the VDSL port of the HG520v. Connect the other end of the telephone line to the telephone jack on the wall (or the Modem port of the splitter).

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II. Connecting the Network Cable Connect one end of the network cable to the port of a hub/switch or the Ethernet interface of a computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the LAN interface of the HG520v. III. Connecting the Power Supply Connect one end of the power adapter to the POWER jack of the HG520v. Connect the other end of the power adapter to the power socket. IV. Switching On the Devices Press the Power button on the rear panel to switch on the HG520v and start the computer, the hub/switch, and other devices.

2.2 Setting Up the Configuration Environment
2.2.1 Planning the Parameters
Before setting up the configuration environment, plan the parameters listed in the following table. Table 2-1 Necessary parameters Parameter Administrator user name and password of the HG520v IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v Value admin/admin by default 192.168.1.1/255.255.255.0 by default

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Parameter IP address and subnet mask of the computer

Value Should be in the same network segment of the IP address of the HG520v For example 192.168.1.100/255.255.255.0

2.2.2 Logging In to the Configuration Page
Before logging in to the configuration page, disable the proxy server on the PC. The following is an example for doing this in Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0: 1) 2) 3) Start the IE. Select Tools > Internet Options... to display the Internet Options dialog box. Select the Connections tab. Click LAN Settings.... Deselect Use a proxy server for your LAN (The settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections). After disabling the proxy server, you can log in to the configuration page as follows: 4) 5) Start the IE. Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the default IP address of the HG520v) in the address bar and press Enter. The login window is displayed. 6) Enter the user name and the password of the administrator. If you pass the authentication, the IE displays the homepage of the Web configuration manager, as shown in Figure 2-1.

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Navigation Tree

Operation Area

Figure 2-1 Homepage of the Web configuration manager The configuration page can be divided into two panes, the navigation tree on the left and the operation area on the right. To access the operation area of a specific function, click the link to that function on the navigation tree. For detailed descriptions, refer to Chapter 3 "ATM Mode Configuration", Chapter 5 "Advanced Configuration", and Chapter 6 "Wireless Configuration".

Note: The web pages shown in this manual are only for your reference. If any problem occurs in the configuration process, contact your Internet service provider (ISP).

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Chapter 3 ATM Mode Configuration
3.1 About ATM Modes
HG520v supports two ATM modes. They are: ATM Route mode ATM Simple Bridge mode The following section describes the configuration of the two ATM modes, including PPPoE, PPPoA, MER, IPoA and Bridge in the ATM Route mode, and the ATM Simple Bridge mode.

3.2 Configuring ATM Route ­ PPPoE
In the PPPoE mode, the HG520v dials numbers by using the built-in PPP dial-up software. It connects your PC to the network, just like a router.

3.2.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 3-1 Configuration information of ATM route ­ PPPoE Item PVC mode VPI/VCI Encapsulation mode PPPoE Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Configuration Information

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Item User name and password for the PPPoE dial-up Authentication method PPPoE Service Name Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v Default gateway DNS address VLAN ID

Configuration Information Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP The default IP address: 192.168.1.1 The default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Provided by the ISP

2) 3) 4)

Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select ATM Route mode and click Save/Apply.

3.2.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Follow the steps to establish the PPPoE connection. I. Configuring ATM PVC 1) 2) 3) 4) Enter the VPI/VCI provided by the ISP. Select a service category from the drop-down list. If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

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Note: If you select Enable Quality of Service and save the settings, the link to QoS will be displayed in the navigation tree after reboot.

II. Configuring Connection Type and Encapsulation Mode 1) 2) 3) 4) Select PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). Select an encapsulation mode provide by the ISP. If needed, select Enable 802.1q. Enter the VLAN ID provided by the ISP. Click Next.

III. Configuring PPP User Name and Password 1) 2) 3) 4) Enter the PPP user name and the PPP password provided by the ISP. Enter the PPPoE service name provided by the ISP. If the ISP does not provide any PPPoE service name, skip this item. Select the authentication method provided by the ISP. Click Next.

IV. Configuring WAN Service 1) Select Enable WAN Service. Only when the WAN service is enabled can the HG520v work normally in the route mode. 2) 3) Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

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V. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. The network address translation (NAT) function is enabled by default. It is not shown in the configuration process to avoid being disabled. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

3.2.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Set the primary IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. Select Enable DHCP Server and configure the relevant parameters. If needed, select Configure the secondary IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN Interface. Then, configure the secondary IP address and subnet mask for LAN. 5) Click Save.

Note: The dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server allocates IP addresses to the computers in the LAN.

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3.2.4 Configuring Your Computer
Configure your computer to auto obtain the IP address, the gateway address, and the address of the domain name server (DNS). These addresses are allocated by the HG520v automatically. The configuration of the ATM route ­ PPPoE mode is completed.

3.3 Configuring ATM Route ­ PPPoA
In the PPPoA mode, the HG520v dials numbers by using the built-in PPP dial-up software. It connects your PC to the network, just like a router.

3.3.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 3-2 Configuration information of ATM route ­ PPPoA Item PVC mode VPI/VCI Encapsulation mode User name and password of the PPPoA dial-up Authentication mode Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v PPPoA Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Configuration Information

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Item Default gateway DNS address

Configuration Information Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address

2) 3) 4)

Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select ATM Route mode and click Save/Apply.

3.3.2 Configuration Method
Configure the ATM route ­ PPPoA mode in the same way as for the PPPoE mode. Only the following parameters are different: In the Connection Type page, select PPP over ATM (PPPoA). In the Connection Type page, there is no Enable 802.1q option, and you need not set the VLAN ID. In the PPP Username and Password page, there is no PPPoE Service Name text box. For other configuration steps, refer to 3.2 "Configuring ATM Route ­ PPPoE".

3.4 Configuring ATM Route ­ MER
MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER) is a technology enabling the transference of Ethernet packets over ATM.

3.4.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

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Table 3-3 Configuration information of ATM route ­ MER Item PVC mode VPI/VCI Encapsulation mode DHCP class identifier or WAN IP address and subnet mask Default gateway DNS address Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v VLAN ID MER Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Provided by the ISP Configuration Information

2) 3) 4)

Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select ATM Route mode and click Save/Apply.

3.4.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Follow the steps to establish the MER connection.

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I. Configuring ATM PVC 1) 2) 3) 4) Enter the VPI/VCI provided by the ISP. Select a service category from the drop-down list. If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

II. Configuring Connection Type and Encapsulation Mode 1) 2) 3) 4) Select MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER). Select an encapsulation mode provide by the ISP. If needed, select Enable 802.1q. Enter the VLAN ID provided by the ISP. Click Next.

III. Configuring WAN IP Address 1) 2) Set WAN IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. These may be provided by your ISP or obtained automatically. Click Next.

IV. Configuring NAT, Firewall, IGMP Multicast and WAN Service 1) 2) 3) If needed, set Enable NAT and Enable Firewall. If needed, set Enable IGMP Multicast. Select Enable WAN Service. Only when the WAN service is enabled can the HG520v work normally in the route mode. 4) 5) Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

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V. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

3.4.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Set the primary IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. Select Enable DHCP Server and configure the relevant parameters. If needed, select Configure the secondary IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN Interface. Then, configure the secondary IP address and subnet mask for LAN. 5) Click Save.

Note: The dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server allocates IP addresses to the computers in the LAN.

3.4.4 Configuring Your Computer
Configure your computer to auto obtain the IP address, the gateway address, and the address of DNS. These addresses are allocated by the HG520v automatically.

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The configuration of the ATM route ­ MER mode is completed.

3.5 Configuring ATM Route ­ IPoA
In the IPoA mode, the HG520v does not support the DHCP function. It can only use the static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS provided by the ISP.

3.5.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 3-4 Configuration information of ATM route ­ IPoA Item PVC mode VPI/VCI Encapsulation mode WAN IP address and subnet mask Default gateway DNS address Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v IPoA Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Configuration Information

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment".

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Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select ATM Route mode and click Save/Apply.

3.5.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Follow the steps to establish the IPoA connection. I. Configuring ATM PVC 1) 2) 3) 4) Enter the VPI/VCI provided by the ISP. Select a service category from the drop-down list. If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

II. Configuring Connection Type and Encapsulation Mode 1) 2) 3) Select IP over ATM (IPoA). Select an encapsulation mode provide by the ISP. Click Next.

III. Configuring WAN IP 1) 2) Set WAN IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. These may be provided by your ISP or obtained automatically. Click Next.

IV. Configuring NAT, Firewall, IGMP Multicast and WAN Service 1) 2) If needed, set Enable NAT and Enable Firewall. If needed, set Enable IGMP Multicast.

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3)

Select Enable WAN Service. Only when the WAN service is enabled can the HG520v work normally in the route mode.

4) 5)

Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

V. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

3.5.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Set the primary IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. Select Enable DHCP Server and configure the relevant parameters. If needed, select Configure the secondary IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN Interface. Then, configure the secondary IP address and subnet mask for LAN. 5) Click Save.

Note: The dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server allocates IP addresses to the computers in the LAN.

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3.5.4 Configuring Your Computer
Configure your computer to auto obtain the IP address, the gateway address, and the address of the DNS. These addresses are allocated by the HG520v automatically. The configuration of the ATM route ­ IPoA mode is completed.

3.6 Configuring ATM Bridge
When the HG520v serves as a bridging device, you need install PPP dial-up software on your PC, to access the network through dial-up. The port set to the ATM Bridge mode can be used in parallel with multiple ports in other modes.

3.6.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 3-5 Configuration information of ATM Bridge Item PVC mode VPI/VCI Encapsulation mode VLAN ID DHCP class identifier Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v Configuration Information ATM Bridge Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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Item PPP dial-up software User name and password for PPPoE dial-up

Configuration Information You need to install the PPP dial-up software in your computer to access the network. (Windows XP provides the built-in PPP dial-up software.) Provided by the ISP

2) 3) 4)

Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select ATM Route mode and click Save/Apply.

3.6.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Establish the bridging connection as follows. I. Configuring ATM PVC 1) 2) 3) 4) Enter the VPI/VCI provided by the ISP. Select a service category from the drop-down list. If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

II. Configuring Connection Type and Encapsulation Mode 1) 2) 3) 4) Select Bridging. Select an encapsulation mode provide by the ISP. If needed, select Enable 802.1q. Enter the VLAN ID provide by the ISP. Click Next.

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III. Configuring DHCP Client and WAN Service 1) 2) 3) 4) If needed, select DHCP Client. Enter the DHCP class identifier provided by the ISP. Select Enable Bridge Service. Only when the Bridge service is enabled can the HG520v work normally. Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

Caution: You can select DHCP Client only if one bridging port is used for auto update.

IV. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

3.6.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Set the primary IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. If needed, select Enable IGMP Snooping and either of the two IGMP snooping modes, Standard Mode and Blocking Mode. Click Save.

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3.6.4 Configuring Your Computer
After configuring the HG520v, install PPP dial-up software on your PC to access the Internet. Windows XP provides the built-in PPP dial-up software. The following section describes the configuration of the PPP dial-up software, taking Windows XP operation system as an example: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. Click Create a new connection in the displayed page. Click Next in the New Connection Wizard dialog box. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. Select Set up my connection manually and click Next. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a username and password and click Next. Enter the name of the connection you are creating. Then click Next. Select Anyone's use or My use only and click Next. Enter the user name and password. Then click Next.

10) Click Finish. The configuration of the bridging mode is completed.

3.7 Configuring ATM Simple Bridge
When the HG520v serves as a bridging device, you need install PPP dial-up software on your PC, to access the network through dial-up. The port set to the ATM Simple Bridge mode cannot be used in parallel with any port in another mode.

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3.7.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 3-6 Configuration information of ATM simple bridge Item PVC mode VPI/VCI Encapsulation mode VLAN ID DHCP class identifier Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v PPP dial-up software User name and password for PPPoE dial-up Configuration Information ATM Simple Bridge Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Your need to install the PPP dial-up software in your computer to access the network. (Windows XP provides the built-in PPP dial-up software.) Provided by the ISP

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select ATM Simple Bridge mode and click Save/Apply.

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3.7.2 Configuration Method
Configure the ATM Simple Bridge mode in the same way as for the ATM Bridge mode. Only the following parameters are different: In the ATM PVC page, there is no Service Category. In the Connection Type page and the Encapsulation Mode page, there is no Enable 802.1q option and you need not set the VLAN ID. For other configuration steps, refer to 3.6 "Configuring ATM Bridge".

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Chapter 4 PTM Mode Configuration
4.1 About PTM Modes
HG520v supports three PTM traffic modes. They are: PTM VLAN mode PTM Protocol mode PTM Simple Bridge mode The following section describes the configuration of the three PTM modes, including PPPoE, IPoE, bridge in the PTM VLAN mode, PPPoE and IPoE in the PTM Protocol mode, and the PTM Simple Bridge mode.

4.2 Configuring PTM VLAN ­ PPPoE
In the PPPoE mode, the HG520v dials numbers by using the built-in PPP dial-up software. It connects your PC to the network, just like a router.

4.2.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 4-1 Configuration information of PTM VLAN ­ PPPoE Item Connection type User name and password for the PPPoE dial-up PPPoE Provided by the ISP Configuration Information

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Item Authentication method PPPoE Service Name Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v Default gateway DNS address VLAN ID

Configuration Information Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP The default IP address: 192.168.1.1 The default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Provided by the ISP

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select PTM VLAN mode and click Save/Apply.

4.2.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Follow the steps to establish the PPPoE connection. I. Configuring QoS 1) 2) If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

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Note: If you select Enable Quality of Service and save the settings, the link to QoS will be displayed in the navigation tree after reboot.

II. Configuring Connection Type and VLAN ID 1) 2) 3) Select PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). Enter the VLAN ID provided by the ISP. Click Next.

III. Configuring PPP User name and Password 1) 2) 3) 4) Enter the PPP user name and the PPP password provided by the ISP. Enter the PPPoE service name provided by the ISP. If the ISP does not provide any PPPoE service name, skip this item. Select the authentication method provided by the ISP. Click Next.

IV. Configuring WAN Service 1) Select Enable WAN Service. Only when the WAN service is enabled can the HG520v work normally in the route mode. 2) 3) Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

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V. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. The network address translation (NAT) function is enabled by default. It is not shown in the configuration process to avoid being disabled. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

4.2.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Set the primary IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. Do not change the DHCP function for the primary LAN interface of the HG520v. (By default, it is enabled.) In the PTM PPPoE mode, do not configure the secondary IP address and subnet mask. Click Save.

Note: The dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server allocates IP addresses to the computers in the LAN.

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4.2.4 Configuring Your Computer
Configure your computer to auto obtain the IP address, the gateway address, and the address of the domain name server (DNS). These addresses are allocated by the HG520v automatically. The configuration of the PTM VLAN ­ PPPoE mode is completed.

4.3 Configuring PTM VLAN ­ IPoE
4.3.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 4-2 Configuration information of PTM VLAN ­ IPoE Item Connection type DHCP class identifier or WAN IP address and subnet mask Default gateway DNS address Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v VLAN ID IPoE Provided by the ISP Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Provided by the ISP Configuration Information

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment".

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Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select PTM VLAN mode and click Save/Apply.

4.3.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Follow the steps to establish the IPoE connection. I. Configuring QoS 1) 2) If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

Note: If you select Enable Quality of Service and save the settings, the link to QoS will be displayed in the navigation tree after reboot.

II. Configuring Connection Type and VLAN ID 1) 2) 3) Select IP over Ethernet (IPoE). Enter the VLAN ID provided by the ISP. Click Next.

III. Configuring WAN IP Address 1) 2) Set WAN IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. These may be provided by your ISP or obtained automatically. Click Next.

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IV. Configuring NAT, Firewall, IGMP Multicast and WAN Service 1) 2) 3) If needed, set Enable NAT and Enable Firewall. If needed, set Enable IGMP Multicast. Select Enable WAN Service. Only when the WAN service is enabled can the HG520v work normally in the route mode. 4) 5) Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

V. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

4.3.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree to display the LAN configuration interface. Set the primary IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. Do not change the DHCP function for the primary LAN interface of the HG520v. (By default, it is enabled.) If needed, select Configure the secondary IP Address and Subnet Mask for LAN Interface. Then, configure the secondary IP address and subnet mask for LAN. If you enable DHCP server for the secondary IP Address, the DHCP Class Identifier provided by the ISP is necessary. This value is also called

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the OPTION 60, used for connection with terminal devices. This is the recommended configuration. 5) Click Save.

Note: The dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server allocates IP addresses to the computers in the LAN.

4.3.4 Configuring Terminal Devices
I. Configuring Your Computer Configure your computer to auto obtain the IP address, the gateway address, and the address of the domain name server (DNS). These addresses are allocated by the HG520v automatically. II. Configuring Other Terminal Devices Take the IPTV terminal as an example. If the DHCP server function is not enabled for the secondary LAN interface, you need allocate a static IP address to the IPTV terminal. If the DHCP server function is enabled for the secondary LAN interface, the IPTV terminal can obtain an IP address through the DHCP server.

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The following conditions must be satisfied for the IPTV terminal to obtain the secondary IP address of the HG520v: OPTION 60 is defined on the IPTV terminal. The value of OPTION 60 must be identical to the DHCP Class Identifier set on the HG520v. Only if the conditions are both satisfied can the HG520v allocate the secondary IP address for LAN. Otherwise, the primary IP address is allocated, such as 192.168.x.x by default.

4.4 Configuring PTM Protocol ­ PPPoE
4.4.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 4-3 Configuration information of PTM Protocol ­ PPPoE Item Connection type User name and password of the PPPoE dial-up Authentication mode PPPoE Service Name Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v Default gateway DNS address PPPoE Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Configuration Information

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select PTM Protocol mode and click Save/Apply.

4.4.2 Configuration Method
Configure the PTM Protocol ­ PPPoE mode in the same way as for the PTM VLAN ­ PPPoE mode. Only the following parameters are different: In the Connection Type page, there is no VLAN ID option, and you need not set the VLAN ID. For other configuration steps, refer to 4.2 "Configuring PTM VLAN ­ PPPoE".

4.5 Configuring PTM Protocol ­ IPoE
4.5.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

Table 4-4 Configuration information of PTM Protocol ­ IPoE Item Connection type DHCP class identifier or WAN IP address and subnet mask Default gateway DNS address IPoE Provided by the ISP Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Recommended: auto obtaining IP address Configuration Information

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Item Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v

Configuration Information Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select PTM Protocol mode and click Save/Apply.

4.5.2 Configuration Method
Configure the PTM Protocol ­ IPoE mode in the same way as for the PTM VLAN ­ IPoE mode. Only the following parameters are different: In the Connection Type page, there is no VLAN ID option, and you need not set the VLAN ID. For other configuration steps, refer to 4.3 "Configuring PTM VLAN ­ IPoE".

4.6 Configuring PTM Bridge Mode
When the HG520v serves as a bridging device, you need install PPP dial-up software on your PC, to access the network through dial-up. The port set to the PTM Bridge mode can be used in parallel with multiple ports in other modes.

4.6.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

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Table 4-5 Configuration information of PTM bridge Item Connection type VLAN ID DHCP class identifier Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v PPP dial-up software User name and password for PPPoE dial-up Configuration Information PTM Bridge Provided by the ISP Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Your need to install the PPP dial-up software in your computer to access the network. (Windows XP provides the built-in PPP dial-up software.) Provided by the ISP

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Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select PTM VLAN mode and click Save/Apply.

4.6.2 Configuring WAN Parameters
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree and click Add. Establish the PTM bridge connection as follows. I. Configuring QoS 1) 2) If needed, select Enable Quality of Service. Click Next.

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Note: If you select Enable Quality of Service and save the settings, the link to QoS will be displayed in the navigation tree after reboot.

II. Configuring Connection Type and VLAN ID 1) 2) 3) Select Bridging. Enter the VLAN ID provide by the ISP. Click Next.

III. Configuring DHCP Client and WAN Service 1) 2) 3) 4) If needed, select DHCP Client. Enter the DHCP class identifier provided by the ISP. Select Enable Bridge Service. Only when the bridge service is enabled can the HG520v work normally. Enter the service name. (You can name it as you like.) Click Next.

Caution: You can select DHCP Client only if one bridging port is used for auto update.

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IV. Checking WAN Setup ­ Summary The summary page lists all the parameters set in the previous steps. Make sure that the parameters are consistent with those provided by the ISP. After verifying all the parameters, click Save.

4.6.3 Configuring LAN Parameters
1) 2) 3) 4) Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree. Set primary the IP address and the subnet mask of the HG520v. If needed, select Enable IGMP Snooping and either of the two IGMP snooping modes, Standard Mode and Blocking Mode. Click Save.

4.6.4 Configuring Your Computer
After configuring the HG520v, install PPP dial-up software on your PC to access the Internet. Refer to 3.6.4 "Configuring Your Computer".

4.7 Configuring PTM Simple Bridge Mode
When the HG520v serves as a bridging device, you need install PPP dial-up software on your PC, to access the network through dial-up. The port set to the PTM Simple Bridge mode cannot be used in parallel with any port in another mode.

4.7.1 Preparation
1) Get the necessary information listed in the following table.

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Table 4-6 Configuration information of PTM simple bridge Item Connection type DHCP class identifier Primary IP address and subnet mask of the HG520v PPP dial-up software User name and password for PPPoE dial-up Configuration Information PTM Simple Bridge Provided by the ISP Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Your need to install the PPP dial-up software in your computer to access the network. (Windows XP provides the built-in PPP dial-up software.) Provided by the ISP

2) 3) 4)

Set up the configuration environment. For details, refer to 2.2 "Setting Up the Configuration Environment". Click Advanced Setup > Traffic Mode in the navigation tree. Select PTM Simple Bridge mode and click Save/Apply.

4.7.2 Configuration Method
Configure the PTM Simple Bridge mode in the same way as for the PTM Bridge mode. Only the following parameters are different: In the Connection Type page, there is no VLAN ID option, and you need not set the VLAN ID. For other configuration steps, refer to 4.6 "Configuring PTM Bridge Mode".

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Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
The system administrator is allowed to configure the following functions through advanced configuration: WAN LAN NAT Security Quality of Service (QoS) Routing DNS Port mapping

5.1 Configuring WAN
Select Advanced Setup > WAN in the navigation tree to display the status of the existing WAN interface. To configure the WAN interface, click Add or Edit. For more information, refer to Chapter 3 "ATM Mode Configuration" and Chapter 4 "PTM Mode Configuration". To delete an existing interface, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.2 Configuring LAN
Select Advanced Setup > LAN in the navigation tree to display the LAN status.

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The LAN IP address of HG520V is predefined before launching. You can change the LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the IGMP Snooping mode. You can also decide whether to enable the DHCP service. If you click Save, the changes are saved in the random-access memory (RAM), and they are not validated at once. If you click Save/Reboot, the HG520v is rebooted and the changes are validated.

5.3 Configuring NAT
Select Advanced Setup > NAT in the navigation tree. Then you can configure the virtual server, the port triggering and the demilitarized zone (DMZ) host.

Note: The link to NAT is displayed in the navigation tree only when there is an interface working in the non-bridging mode and the NAT service is enabled.

5.3.1 Configuring Virtual Server
I. Function The virtual server can redirect the information from the WAN interface to a server with a private IP address inside the LAN. In general, servers inside the LAN are not reachable from an external network. The virtual server function can redirect an external service request to a specified

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server inside the LAN. In this way, the servers inside the LAN can also provide services to an external network. For example, you can set up FTP servers and Web servers, and allow service requests from the Internet to access these servers. The HG520v identifies the request from an external network by its protocol type and port number. If you want to direct the request to a different port of the server inside the LAN, you can specify the port number. That is, you can define the conversion rule. You can define a maximum of 32 port conversion rules. II. Configuration Method Click Add to add a conversion rule. Table 5-1 lists the related parameters. Table 5-1 Parameters of the virtual server Item Select a server Description Common services (such as Web, FTP and mail) and related ports are predefined in the HG520v. you can select these services from the drop-down list. You need not configure the port number. If a service is not included in the drop-down list, you can define a virtual server rule as follows: Custom server 1) 2) Enter the name of the virtual server. In the table below, specify the range of the external port number (External Port Start to External Port End), the protocol and the range of the internal port number (Internal Port Start to Internal Port End).

Server IP address

Enter the IP address of the host that provides service inside the LAN.

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You need not change the end internal port number. The system can get this value according to the number of ports and the start internal port number. Generally, the range of the internal port number can be the same as that range of the external port number. To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing configuration rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.3.2 Configuring Port Triggering
I. Function Some ports must be opened on the firewall of the router, to enable remote access to some applications. The Port Triggering function opens necessary ports dynamically when an application inside the LAN tries to set up a TCP/UDP connection with an external application. You can define a maximum of 32 port triggering rules, allowing the applications in WAN to connect with the applications that enable Open Ports in LAN. II. Configuration Method Click Add to add a port triggering rule. Table 5-2 lists the related parameters. Table 5-2 Parameters of port triggering Item Select an application Description Common services (such as ICQ) and related ports are predefined in the HG520v. you can select these services from the drop-down list. You need not configure the port number.

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Description If a service is not included in the drop-down list, you can define a port triggering rule as follows:

Custom application

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Enter the name of the port triggering rule. In the table below, specify the range of the trigger port number (Trigger Port Start to Trigger Port End), the trigger port protocol, the range of the Open Port number (Open Port Start to Open Port End) and the open port protocol.

To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.3.3 Configuring DMZ Host
I. Function The DMZ host provides service for untrustworthy connections from external networks. It is a buffer between the insecurity system and the security system. If a request from a WAN port is not included in the port conversion rule list of the Virtual Server, the HG520v redirects it to the DMZ Host. II. Configuration Method To activate the DMZ function, enter the IP address of the DMZ host and click Save/Apply. To deactivate the DMZ function, clear the IP address in the text box and click Save/Apply.

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5.4 Configuring Security
Select Advanced Setup > Security in the navigation tree. There are three security functions: IP filtering, MAC filtering and parental control.

5.4.1 Configuring IP Filtering
IP filtering functions include outgoing IP filtering and incoming IP filtering. I. Configuring Outgoing IP Filtering By default, the HG520v allows all data to be transmitted from inside the LAN to the external network. Outgoing IP filtering is used to block some of outgoing data.

Note: The link to IP Filtering is displayed in the navigation tree only when there is an interface working in the non-bridging mode and the firewall is enabled.

Click Add to set an outgoing IP filter. You can set a maximum of 32 filtering rules. For each rule, you need define its name and at least one condition for identifying the outgoing IP traffic. If there are multiple conditions in a rule, all of them must be satisfied for the rule to take effect. To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

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II. Configuring Incoming IP Filtering When the firewall is enabled, all data from the WAN are blocked by default. Incoming IP filtering is to allow some of incoming data to be transmitted through the firewall. Click Add to set an incoming IP filter. You can set a maximum of 32 filtering rules. For each rule, you need to define its name and at least one condition for identifying the incoming IP traffic. If there are multiple conditions in a rule, all of them must be satisfied for the rule to take effect. To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.4.2 Configuring MAC Filtering

Note: Only when the HG520v works in the bridging mode is the MAC filtering function validated. Then the link to MAC filtering is displayed in the navigation tree.

Click Add to set a MAC filtering rule. You can set a maximum of 32 filtering rules. For each rule, you need to define its name and at least one condition for identifying the data frames at the MAC layer. If there are multiple conditions in a rule, all of them must be satisfied for the rule to take effect. Table 5-3 describes the two types of MAC filtering strategies.

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Table 5-3 MAC Filtering strategies Item Description Only the data frames that match the rules in the MAC filtering rule table are blocked. Other data frames at the MAC layer are all forwarded. It is the default strategy. Blocked Only the data frames that match the rules in the MAC filtering rule table are forwarded. Other data frames at the MAC layer are all blocked.

Forwarded

To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.4.3 Configuring Parental Control
The parental control function can restrict the time for the LAN device to connect to the HG520v. You can set a maximum of 16 rules. Click Add to set a rule. Table 5-4 lists the related parameters.. Table 5-4 Parameters of parental control Item Browser's MAC address Other MAC address Description The MAC address of the LAN device where the current browser resides is displayed. The HG520v restricts the time for this device to connect to it. The HG520v restricts the time for the device with a specified MAC address to connect to it.

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Item Time

Description The time for restricting the connection. It is based on the Internet time rather than the local time. For configuration method, refer to 7.2.3 "Configuring Internet Time".

Note: To query the MAC address of the computer where the Windows operating system resides, run ipconfig/all in the DOS command window.

To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.5 Configuring Quality of Service
Quality of service (QoS) is a mechanism ensuring the expected bandwidth for certain services, while controlling delay, jitter and packet loss rate under the actual network conditions. QoS includes IP Precedence, IP TOS and IEEE 802.1P modes. By separating service data streams according to one or more rules, QoS can provides services of certain quality levels. If you select Enable Quality of Service and save the settings, the link to QoS will be displayed in the navigation tree after reboot. To configure QoS, follow these steps:

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Select Advanced Setup > Quality of Service in the navigation tree. Click Add to configure QoS and create a traffic classification rule.

For each stream of uplink data, the HG520v converts the related field (TOS, Precedence or DSCP) in its IP packet header into a predefined string according to the rules. The predefined string specifies the priority for forwarding the data. For each rule, you need define its name and at least one condition. If there are multiple conditions, all of them must be satisfied for the rule to take effect. To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove.

5.6 Configuring Routing
Select Advanced Setup > Routing in the navigation tree. You need configure the default gateway, the static route and the routing information protocol (RIP). I. Configuring Default Gateway If Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway is selected, the HG520v obtains the gateway information from any activated PPPoA/PPPoE or MER/DHCP interface. If Enable Automatic Assigned Default Gateway is not selected, enter the default gateway or select a WAN interface. You can also enter a default gateway and select a WAN interface at the same time. Click Save/Apply to save the configuration information.

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II. Configuring Static Route Click Add to establish a static route. You can configure a maximum of 32 routes. Enter the destination network address, the subnet mask, the default gateway or select a WAN interface. You can also enter a default gateway and select a WAN interface at the same time. To save the configuration information, click Save/Apply. To delete an existing rule, select the Remove check box and click Remove. III. Configuring RIP RIP is set for routing information exchange in the network of small and medium enterprises. To configure the RIP, follow these steps: 1) Configure a single port. Select the required RIP versi