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1. Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking E xi When a software or firmware upgrade becomes available on the HP Web site you are notified automatically by a notification window assuming you have enabled this option see Notify me when network events occur on page 27 and prompted to download and install the upgrade Since the automatic notification may not be as frequent as you would like you can also manually check for the availability of upgrades by selecting Check for upgrade from the System Tray application pop up menu The application checks the HP Web site determines which upgrade if any is available for your configuration gives you an opportunity to confirm that you wish to download and install the upgrade and performs the download and installation of your new software or firmware upgrade Ethernet gateway Internet speed meter Internet speed meter Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the curent Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking Exit 10 13 AF Selecting Internet speed meter launches a utility that monitors your upstream and downstream Internet connection speed When you select this choice the following window appears speed meter start window
2. Q If there is any change in network status a status notification window appears on your screen describing the changed situation Q Right click the Gateway System Tray icon to bring up a menu allowing you to access the Gateway Control Panel generate special status or diagnostic reports download and install software or firmware upgrades and launch additional Gateway utilities status notification windows status notification windows Any change in network status generates a status notification window describing the change and if needed suggests actions to take The change may also cause a color change in the System Tray icon These same windows appear when you select Get current network status from the System Tray pop up menu If all the results are ok the utility has not detected any connection problems If you do receive an error message however see the table Internet Connection Diagnostic on page 25 for more information Note This automatic notification feature is controlled by a toggle option in the System Tray pop up menu described in Notify me when network events occur on page 27 The following are examples of status notification windows along with explanatory comments notice that the color of the house icon on the screen matches the color of the icon on the System Tray Internet Connection Down HP Digital Home Networking Status x Internet Connection Down This computer s acce
3. can be obtained on the Status screen of the Gateway s Expert Interface can t get a link to a modem hub or switch for one of my ports Q E E E Verify that your cabling is undamaged and is connected properly Verify that your network interface adapter has been properly installed Verify that both the Gateway and the other device are powered on If you are linking to a hub or a switch be sure that the other device is functioning properly If you are connecting to a cable modem try plugging it into the Gateway s uplink port rather than into a LAN port If all else fails reset the Gateway by depressing the Reset button with a paper clip If you continue to experience serious routing problems depressing the Reset button for about five seconds will clear all of the Gateway data and restore the factory default settings However be cautious before resetting the Gateway since doing so risks creating conflicts between your PCs actual IP addresses and what the Gateway expects them to be and you may be forced to restart the entire system can t access my e mail or the Internet Q Some ISPs especially cable providers configure their networks so that you don t have to enter a full Internet address into your Web browser or e mail application to reach your home page or receive your e mail You must obtain this information before connecting the Gateway to your network ask your ISP appendix the expert in
4. previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking E wk This option provides a backup copy of your current Gateway settings in the event that you need to restore them This is especially useful if you modify your settings using the Gateway Control Panel upgrade Gateway software or firmware or experience a system crash 1 Select Save the current Gateway configuration The following screen appears Save configuration backup file location er Tre 13 E Save curent Gateway configuration Use the Browse button to define the location of the backup file Browse pop up menu 2 Click Browse to select a location to store the Gateway configuration backup tile The following dialog box appears Choose location for configuration backup file Save ag hype Binary files bin Cancel 3 Navigate to a location of your choice for the backup file or accept the default File name A Click Save to save the file The file is identified by a date and time so you can save a series of different configurations if desired Note Itis recommended that you save the current Gateway configuration on a diskette for safekeeping after installing the Gateway Ethernet gateway Restore a previous Gateway configuration Restore a previous Gateway configuration Check for upgrade Interne
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6. Home Networking opeed Meter Click Start to check your speed Click Start and the following window appears displaying the speed of your Internet connection it may take a few seconds to display both downstream and upstream parameters With DSL the downstream speed the speed data is downloaded from the Internet to your computer is typically much faster than the pop up menu upstream speed the speed at which data is uploaded from your computer to the Internet as shown in the example Contact your DSL or broadband cable provider for specifications speed meter report Home Hetworking speed Meter Down stream speed 1364 0 kbps Wo Stream speed 302 0 kbps Close Gateway control panel Gateway control panel Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the curent Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Motif me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking Exit 10 17 AM The Gateway Control Panel allows you to adjust the settings of your Gateway Access to the Control Panel requires the Gateway s administrative password Ethernet gateway Save the current Gateway configuration Save the current Gateway configuration Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the current Gateway configuration Restore
7. 49 setup 5 F features listed 6 summary 5 filters explained 62 using 62 forwarding 65 front panel 8 G glossary 77 I introduction 5 IP address 51 L LAN indicators 8 LAN LED 8 LAN ports 7 LEDs 8 log explained 60 using 60 P password changing 54 default 54 port triggering 66 ports 7 power LED 8 power port 7 R RAS 51 rear panel 7 routing dynamic 67 static 68 S specifications environmental 76 general 75 static routing 68 status screen 56 subnet mask 51 T troubleshooting 47 U uplink port 7 W WAN LED 8 WAN port 7 R Ethernet gateway regulatory notices hewlett packard company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions a This device may not cause harmful interference and a This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation a Pursuant to Part 15 21 of the FCC Rules any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company may cause harmful interference and void your authority to operate this equipment To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations use only cable accessories provided For further information contact Hewlett Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto Ca 94304 650 857 1501 note This equipment has been t
8. LAN s IP domain The subnet mask also known as the network mask identifies which portion of an IP address is the network portion and which is the host portion For example if the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 the first three numbers 255 identify this particular network while the last digit 1 to 254 identifies the specific host a Default Gateway If the Gateway is the main IP router to connect your network to the Internet then the default gateway IP address and your Gateway IP address are the same If you have another router handling your network s Internet connection enter the IP address of your main Internet router here instead a Hop Count Specifies the number of nodes a data packet passes through before reaching its destination A node is any device on the network switches and PCs for example Q Interface Specifies whether your network is on the internal LAN or the WAN the Internet Select one of the following a LAN if you are connecting to a subnetwork a WAN if you are connecting to a network through the Internet 3 Click Apply to save changes 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for up to 20 entries To delete a static route entry 1 Select the static route entry from the drop down list 2 Click Delete this Entry 3 Click Apply to save changes advanced DMZ host The DMZ Host setting screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for a special purpose such as Internet gaming or video conferencing Whereas I
9. OFF switch simply plug or unplug the power to turn Gateway on or off LAN Green If the LAN LED is continuously lit the Gateway is successfully connected to the device plugged into that port 1 2 3 or 4 If the LED is flickering the Gateway is actively sending or receiving data through that port WAN Green The WAN LED lights when a successful connection is made between the Gateway and the Internet through your broadband modem reset button To refresh Gateway connections and attempt to fix routing problems very briefly depress the Reset button with a paper clip If you have exhausted all troubleshooting options see the troubleshooting section of this user s guide and continue to experience serious routing problems depress the Reset button for about five seconds to clear all of the Gateway data and restore the factory default settings A Warning Resetting the Gateway may create conflicts between your PCs actual IP addresses and what the Gateway expects them to be You may be forced to restart the entire system Ethernet gateway front panel LEDs If the Gateway locks up unplug the Power Adapter from the Gateway s Power Port for 3 to 5 seconds but not longer and then plug it back in Leaving the power off for too long could result in the loss of network connections Ethernet gateway gateway system tray application overview The Gateway installation wizard installed an application on your compute
10. Transfer Protocol A simple easy to implement protocol for transferring files on a network that lacks most of the features of a normal File Transfer Protocol FTP program it cannot list directories or authenticate users token ring topology Networking layout in which computers and other devices are connected in a unidirectional loop or ring A computer captures a token being passed around the network and waiting for data transmission topology Arrangement of cables and hardware in a network see bus topology default gateway star or spanning tree topology and token ring topology URL Uniform Resource Locator Unique address on the Internet USB Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect high speed peripherals supports multiport hubs UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair The most common kind of copper telephone wiring connecting home and many business computers to a telephone service VPN Virtual Private Network See PPTP Pointto Point Tunneling Protocol WAN Wide Area Network Communications network that extends over a wide geographic area sometimes used to mean the Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard Ethernet gateway index A administration quick and easy 49 C connections ports 7 D DHCP explained 58 setting up 58 DMZ host 7 1 dynamic routing 67 E expert interface
11. as desired up to the number of boxes provided 4 Click Apply to save changes To delete a server entry 1 Delete the port range number 2 Delete the IP address 3 Click Apply to save changes port triggering Port triggering enables a server and LAN host to communicate using alternate ports when using certain applications or games To enable port triggering 1 Click Port Triggering 2 Enter the port numbers used by the applications 3 Enter the triggering outgoing port number and the alternate incoming port number 4 Click Apply to save changes 5 After several seconds you will be returned to the Port Triggering window Click Close Window to return to the Forwarding tab The Gateway will forward incoming packets to the LAN host advanced dynamic routing Dynamic routing allows the Gateway to automatically adjust to physical changes in network layout The Gateway using the dynamic Routing Information Protocol RIP protocol determines the route that the network packets take based on the fewest number of hops between source and destination The RIP protocol regularly broadcasts routing information to other routers on the network Select the Dyn Routes tab of the Expert Interface to view the DYNAMIC ROUTING screen ADVANCED DYNAMIC ROUTING Screen Dyn Routes Static Routes Mac Clone ADVANCED DYNAMIC ROUTING Dynamic routing allaws your network to dynamically adjust to network layout changes The Gateway
12. control panel will close and your changes will be saved Cancel button If you wish to exit the control panel without saving any unsaved changes click Cancel Ethernet gateway gateway control panel tabs My Network tab This tab is a display only overview of your network It shows your Gateway and all the devices connected to the network and it shows whether each device has an Ethernet phoneline or wireless connection The display is dynamically updated However click the Refresh button for the most current information Password tab The Password tab allows you to change your Gateway s password and password hint It is strongly advised that you create a password hint question and answer the tirst time you change your password in case you forget you password To change the password Click Change Password Enter the current password in the Current Password field Enter a new password in the New Password field Reenter the new password in the Confirm New Password field Click OK Click Apply to save the changes Cou fF ON To change the password hint 1 Click Change Password Hint 2 Enter a hint question in the Hint Question field For example Where was born 3 Enter the answer to the hint question in the Hint Answer field 4 Click OK If you forget your password while logging onto the Gateway Control Panel click Hint supply the hint answer and the existing password is provided 5 Click Apply t
13. or the Gateway will be reset to the factory defaults and any modifications you have made will be lost status notification windows Internet Connection Operational 2 HP Digital Home Networking Status E E x amp Internet Connection Operational This computer s access to the Internet is funchonandg properly This window appears when the Internet connection is restored It also appears when when you first start your computer Ethernet gateway pop up menu Right clicking the Gateway System Tray icon to display the following pop up menu Gateway System Tray pop up menu Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the current Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking Eit This menu provides convenient access to Gateway tools which are described in this section Accessing a menu choice 1 Right click the icon move cursor to highlight the desired option 2 Highlight the desired option 3 Leftclick the option to launch it pop up menu Check for upgrade Check for upgrade Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the current Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status
14. the Gateway s Expert Interface see the Setup sections of the Appendix Expert Interface of this user s guide When enter a URL or IP address get a Request timed out error Q Check to see if other PCs give you the same error message If they do verify that your workstations IP settings are correct IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server If the PCs are configured correctly but still not working check the Gateway Verify that it is connected and powered on Connect to the Gateway and check its settings If you cannot connect to it check the LAN and power connections If the Gateway is configured correctly check your Internet connection broadband modem to see that it is working correctly Manually configure the TCP IP with a DNS address provided by your ISP Fl Ethernet gateway can t obtain an IP address from my cable or DSL modem E Verify that all of your cabling is properly connected and that the Gateway s WAN and LAN LEDs are lighting up Power down your cable or DSL modem for a few seconds then turn it back on After the modem goes through its self test see if you now have an IP address Verify that your cable or DSL modem is DHCP capable You may have to enter the host or domain name on the Setup page of the Gateway s Expert Interface See setup on page 51 of the Appendix Expert Interface Your ISP may require MAC Addresses Check with your ISP This MAC address
15. to games or other applications on the Internet To block access to Internet applications 1 From the Application List window locate the application you wish to block from Internet access for all users on your local network 2 Single click that entry To make multiple selections hold down the Control key while single clicking entries 3 Ethernet gateway 3 Click and drag all selected computers to the Internet Access Disabled window or click the left pointing arrow button between the two windows Note Ifan application you select shares the same port s with other applications all applications configured for those ports will be dragged along with your selection since this operation blocks the port used by those applications not the application itself If you change your mind or make a mistake highlight and drag applications back into the center window 4 Click Apply to save the changes Application Hosting tab The Application Hosting tab allows you to host Internet services e mail or an FTP server on one network computer The services must be installed on the computer Then access to network computers is enabled through the Applications Hosting tab Once enabled all requests from the Internet for a service will be routed by the Gateway to the computer specified If no computer has been enabled for a service access to that service is blocked by the Gateway Some ISPs restrict hosting services Check with your ISP before ins
16. to those requests back through the firewall thus denying attempts to access the local network that have not been requested spread spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique designed to trade bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security SSID Service Set ID A generic term for a Service Set ID SSL Secure Sockets Layer Protocol enabling encrypted and authenticated Internet communications star or spanning tree topology Ethernet networking in which all devices including computers print servers or additional hubs are connected through a central hub static IP address Permanent IP address assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Network devices serving multiple users such as servers and printers are usually assigned static IP addresses as compared to dynamic IP address subnet mask Method for splitting IP networks into a series of subgroups or subnets Also known as a network mask switch A network device that selects a path or circuit for sending a unit of data to its next destination It may also serve as a router but at its basic level is simpler and faster than a router T1 line High speed communications line glossary TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Basic communication language of the Internet but can also be used in private networks TCP keeps track of individual data packets while IP handles the actual delivery of the data TFTP Trivial File
17. Gateway Yes it is a built in feature that the Gateway automatically enables Does the Gateway support IPX or AppleTalk No TCP IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications IPX a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another and AppleTalk a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks can be used from LAN to LAN connections but those protocols cannot connect from WAN to LAN Does the WAN connection of the Gateway support 100 Mbps Ethernet Since broadband Internet connections like cable and DSL do not exceed 10 Mbps the Gateway s current hardware design only supports 10 Mbps Ethernet on its WAN port It does support 100 Mbps through the built in auto sensing Fast Ethernet 10 100 switch on the LAN side of the Gateway Does the Gateway support SPI Stateful packet inspection SPI is a new feature of the Gateway Ethernet gateway upgrade information How will be notified of new Gateway firmware upgrades All Hewlett Packard firmware upgrades are posted on the HP website at www hp com where they can downloaded for free The Gateway s firmware can be upgraded with TFTP programs If your Gateway s Internet connection is working well there is no need to download a newer firmware version unless that version contains new features that you would like to use Downloading a more current version of Gateway firmwa
18. Internet Packet eXchange A Novell NetWare communications protocol similar to IP Internet Protocol used to route messages from one node to another on a network ISM band The FCC and its counterparts outside the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use on the ISM band In particular the spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz is being made available worldwide ISP Internet Service provider Company or organization providing access to the Internet LAN Local Area Network Computers and peripherals linked together by cabling in a home business or local area with communication via networking protocols MAC Media Access Control address A computer s unique hardware number that identifies it over a network Mbps Megabits per second NAT Network Address Translation Translation of an IP address in one network to a different IP address known within another Netware Novell s network operating system pp Ethernet gateway network System connecting two or more computers and peripherals enabling them to communicate and share resources network adapter See NIC Network Interface Card network mask See subnet mask NIC Network Interface Card Card or adapter that allows a computer to connect to a network Also called a network adapter Ethernet cards and phoneline adapters are examples PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Specification defining an interconnection system between a PC and a
19. P Forwarding can only forward a maximum of ten ranges of ports DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one PC simultaneously A Warning This feature disables any firewall protection for the local DMZ host Select the DMZ tab of the Expert Interface to view the DMZ HOST screen ADVANCED DMZ HOST Screen ADVANCED DMZ HOST This feature allows local user to be exposed to the Internet for such purposes 35 Internet gaming or video conferencing When enabled any user on the Internet can access data on your DMZ host Cancel Help To activate the DMZ Host 1 Enter the DMZ Host IP address 2 Click Apply to save changes To deactivate the DMZ Host 1 Enter a zero in DMZ Host IP Address 2 Click Apply to save changes 7 Ethernet gateway MAC address clone A Media Access Control MAC address is a unique 12 digit identification code assigned to a hardware device MAC address clone attaches the MAC address of the network card adapter onto your Gateway that was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation This satisfies the requirement by some ISPs that you register this address with them Select the Mac Address Clone tab of the Expert Interface to view the MAC Address Clone screen ADVANCED MAC Address Clone Dyn Routes Static Routes MAC Clone ADVANCED MAC Address Clone On this page you can change the Gateway s WAN MAC address Cancel Help To clone the MAC address of your network card adap
20. a neutral zone between a company s private network and the external public network It prevents outside users from having access to an internal server containing confidential data DMZ Hosting Allows one IP address or computer to be exposed to the Internet Some applications require multiple TCP IP ports to be open It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP address if you want to use DMZ Hosting glossary DNS Domain Name System Method for matching Internet domain names with IP addresses When a Uniform Resource Locator URL is entered into a Web browser a domain name server retrieves the corresponding IP address for the domain name specified name resolution and sends the request to the appropriate server Domain names are convenient handles for IP addresses DSL Digital Subscriber Line Transmits data bi directionally at high speeds DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers dyna
21. advanced forwarding Select the Forwarding tab of the Expert Interface to view the FORWARDING screen ADVANCED FORWARDING Screen ADVANCED FORWARDING Port forwarding is used to set up public services on your network When Internet users make certain requests to your Gateway they will be redirected to the specified IP address Help port forwarding Port forwarding is used to set up public services on a network such as Web FTP or e mail servers When Internet users make certain requests to your network the Gateway forwards them to specific computers equipped to handle the requests For 3 Ethernet gateway example if you set port number 80 HTTP to be forwarded to IP address 192 168 1 2 then all HTTP requests from outside users will be forwarded to 192 168 1 2 Enter a valid IP address You may need to establish a static IP address with your Internet provider in order to properly run an Internet server For added security Internet users are able to communicate with the server but will not actually be connected The packets are forwarded through the Gateway To add a server using forwarding 1 Enter the range of port numbers and select the protocol used by the server 2 Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access Refer to your software documentation for more information concerning which service port settings may need to be changed if any 3 Configure as many entries
22. anslation NAT translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet This adds a level of network security since the addresses of PCs connected to the private LAN are never transmitted over the Internet NAT also allows the Gateway to be used with low cost Internet accounts such as DSL or cable modem where only one Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP address is provided by the Internet Service Provider ISP The user may have 253 private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP What type of firewall does the Gateway have The Gateway uses NAT and TCP IP port inspections Is the Gateway cross platform compatible Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP IP is compatible with the Gateway Does the Gateway replace a modem Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Gateway No the Gateway must work in conjunction with a cable or DSL modem Which modems are compatible with the Gateway This Gateway is compatible with virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet How can check whether have static or DHCP IP Addresses Consult your ISP to obtain this information How do I get mIRC to work with the Gateway On the PC on which you are using mIRC click the Forwarding tab on the Expert Interface and set Port forwarding to 113 see forwarding on page 72 of the Appendix Expert Interface If you experience difficulty after se
23. b pages hang up get corrupted downloads or junk characters are being displayed on the screen What do do Force your Ethernet network interface card NIC to 10 Mbps or half duplex mode and turn off the Autonegotiate feature temporarily go to the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet Adapter s Advanced Properties tab Check with your NIC manufacturer for more information supported software supported software Does the Gateway support ICQ send files Yes with the following fix from ICQ menu gt preference gt connections tab gt select I am behind a firewall or proxy and set the firewall time out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Gateway How do I get Napster to work with the Gateway Napster is fully compatible with the Gateway During installation select no idea when asked about your firewall settings Set your proxy settings to No Proxy Server in File gt Preferences set up an Unreal Tournament server but others on the network cannot join What do do If you are running a dedicated Unreal Tournament UT server you must create a static IP address for each of the network PCs and forward ports 7777 7778 7779 7780 7781 and 27900 to the IP address of the server If you want to use the UT server admin forward another port 8080 usually works well then in the UWeb WebServer section of the server ini file set the ListenPort to 8080 to match th
24. ble DHCP remember to assign a static IP address that is in your local subnet Q Starting IP Address Enter an initial IP address or accept the default for the DHCP server when issuing IP addresses Since the default IP address for your EA Z DHCP Gateway is 192 168 1 1 the starting IP address must be 192 168 1 2 or greater Q Number of DHCP users Enter the maximum number of devices to which you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses Accept the default value or you may enter a number up to a maximum of 253 The maximum number depends on the starting IP address so the total number must be chosen such that the starting IP address the number of DHCP users 1 is equal to or less than 254 which is the maximum value Q DHCP Clients Table Click DHCP Clients Table to show current DHCP client information This information is stored in temporary memory since it changes periodically so the list of clients could disappear as shown on the following screen DHCP Clients Table Screen Close Window DHCP Active IP Table jb763891 192 168 1 33 00 10 A4 D2 6F E4 Ethernet gateway log The LOG screen displays a record of all access traffic passing through the Gateway including e mail and FTP tranmissions whether they originate from your LAN your WAN or from the Internet Check logs through the LOG screen or by using the LogViewer Windows application Select the Log tab of the Expert Interface to view the LOG scree
25. configuration or troubleshooting of any non Windows operating systems at this time If all else fails in the installation what can do Reset the Gateway by depressing the Reset button for at least three seconds then reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then back on Obtain and flash upload the latest firmware release from the Hewlett Packard Web site www hp com Does the Gateway function in a Macintosh environment Yes but the Gateway s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer v4 0 or Netscape Navigator v4 0 or higher for Macintosh PCs cannot get the Web configuration screen for the Gateway What can do You may have forgotten to remove the proxy server settings on your Internet browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer Or remove the dial up settings on your browser Check your browser documentation Will the Gateway allow me to use my own public IP addresses and domain or do have to use the IP addresses provided by the Gateway The Gateway mode allows customization of your public IP addresses and domain How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded Theoretically the Gateway can establish 520 sessions at the same time but you can only forward 10 ranges of ports Ethernet gateway What is the maximum number of virtual private network VPN sessions allowed by the Gateway One VPN session at a time the memory buffer on the Gateway is 512 KB My We
26. e MAC Filter Filter users by entering their physical MAC addresses Click Edit MAC Filter Setting and enter the MAC addresses desired to filter into the MAC address fields Users with these MAC addresses will not be able to access the Internet a Stateful Packet Inspection SPI The Gateway supports SPI Select either Enable or Disable a Block WAN Request Prevents hackers from attacking through the Internet When enabled the Gateway will drop unaccepted TCP requests and ICMP packets from the Internet Hackers will not be able to locate the Gateway by pinging the WAN IP address a IPSec Pass Through The Gateway supports IPSec pass through Select either Enable or Disable a PPTP Pass Through The Gateway supports Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP pass through used to enable VPN sessions but only one at a time Select either Enable or Disable a Remote Management Allows you to manage your Gateway from a remote location via the Internet To activate the Remote Management feature 1 Click Enable to activate 2 Enter http WAN IP Address 8080 in the address box of the Web browser on any PC on your network 3 Press Enter You will be able to change any settings in the Expert Interface a Remote Upgrade Select Disable Remote Upgrade currently is not available Maximum Transmission Unit MTU Limits the MTU of the Gateway To implement MTU 1 Select Enable 2 Enter the MTU size 3 Click Apply to save changes
27. e current Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking Exit 10 26 AM Selecting this choice generates one of the status notification windows discussed and illustrated in the section status notification windows on page 13 If all is well and the diagnostic utility detects no changes the window appears example of a current network status window HP Digital Home Networking Status B a Eo x amp Internet Connection Operational This computer s access to the Internet 18 functonaing properly pop up menu Notify me when network events occur Notify me when network events occur Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the current Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking E vit Selecting this option displays the status notification windows discussed in status notification windows on page 13 If you do not wish to receive these notifications select it and verify that the checkmark no longer appears next to this option if a checkmark is present make the selection again About HP Digital Home Networking Selecting this option displays a wind
28. e mapped port above and ServerName to the IP assigned to the Gateway from your ISP Can multiple gamers on the LAN log on to one game server and play simultane ously with just one public IP address It depends on which network game you re playing and what kind of game server you re using For example UT supports multi login with just one public IP address How do get Half Life Team Fortress to work with the Gateway The default client port for Half Life is 27005 The PCs on your LAN must have clientport 2700x in the HL shortcut command line the x would be 6 7 8 and on up This allows multiple PCs to connect to the same server One exception version 1 0 1 6 won t let multiple PCs with the same CD key connect at the same time even if they re on the same LAN its not a problem with version 1 0 1 3 For hosting games the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ Just forward port 27015 to the local IP of the server PC There remains however a problem with people being booted after a few minutes with an illegible server message a gt Ethernet gateway Does the Gateway support IPsec A new IPsec pass through feature is now included supported features supported features What are the advanced features of the Gateway The Gateway s advanced features include IP filtering IP forwarding dynamic routing static routing DMZ hosting and MAC address cloning Is IPSec Pass Through supported by the EtherFast
29. ested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions can cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Ethernet gateway
30. h to remove You can check more than one box 3 Click OK 4 Click Apply to save the changes Expert Interface tab This tab provides access to the Expert Interface described in the Appendix to this user s guide The other tabs of the Gateway Control Panel to provide automated access to the Expert Interface settings Only advanced users should attempt to access the Expert Interface directly To access the Expert Interface click Launch Expert Interface A Caution Only one user can access the Expert Interface at a time FAQ amp Troubleshooting tab This tab refers you to this user s guide which resides on the CD ROM provided You may want to refer to the following chapters a Appendix the Expert Interface Q Troubleshooting a FAQ Q Glossary p Ethernet gateway The index will help you locate additional information related to the operation of the Gateway Control Panel Remote Support tab The Remote Support tab provides access to the HP Customer Care Web site and also provides an opportunity for HP customer care experts to assist you directly if you experience difficulties you cannot solve by other means A button on the tab takes you through the process of allowing HP Customer Care direct access to your Gateway which it can then configure via remote access frequently asked questions FAQs gateway general information What is Network Address Translation NAT and what is it used for Network Address Tr
31. he cable not one to another F Ethernet gateway client server network Network in which one computer the server shares resources with other computers called clients as opposed to a peer to peer network CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detect The protocol for carrier transmission access in an Ethernet network in which each device senses whether the line is idle and then sends data If another device sends data at the same time a collision occurs the data is discarded and the devices try again default gateway The router used to forward all traffic not addressed to a station within the local subnet DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A utility for assigning TCP IP addresses to workstations automatically a unique IP address must be assigned to each computer in the network When computers are moved within the network DHCP allows automated IP addresses to be assigned automatically DHCP leases an IP address to a device for a specific amount of time which is useful in education and other environments where users change frequently DHCP also supports static IP addresses for computers needing a permanent IP address such as those containing Web servers See static IP address DCHP Client A device configured to receive a DHCP address DHCP Server A device configured to assign IP addresses to DHCP clients DMZ Demilitarized Zone Computer host or small network inserted as
32. hp digital home networking Ethernet gateway model hn200e Ethernet gateway acknowledgements and notices hewlett packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard HP makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose HewlettPackard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard except as allowed under copyright laws acknowledgements Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation conventions The following conventions are used in this guide symbols The gt symbol guides you through a series of software steps For example Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel to view the active control panels warnings A Warning indicates possible damage to the HP Gateway or to other equipment A Warning can also indicate a possible harm to yourself or to others For example Warning Plugging into a nongrounded electrical socket can damage your Gateway Copyright 2001 Hewlett Packard Company contents MOA Need 5 hp digital home networking ethernet gateway
33. icate proxy server Computer with software that controls user access to Internet services and information ring topology See token ring topology RIP Routing Information Protocol Widely used protocol for routing traffic on the Internet RJ 11 A wire phoneline cable connector RJ 45 8 wire twisted pair connector used for connecting Ethernet devices Roaming Roaming allows a portable computer user to communicate continuously while moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single wireless access point Before using the roaming function the computer must be set to the same channel as the wireless access point for the coverage area router Device or software connected to at least two networks that determines where a data packet will next be forwarded on the Internet Located at the gateway where two networks meet Often part of a network switch RTS CTS request to send clear to send In exchanging data on a network RTS is a signal sent from one computer or other device requesting permission to send data to a receiving device CTS is a signal from the receiving computer or device indicating it is ready to receive the data 2 Ethernet gateway server Computer on a network that provides services to other computers on the network SPI stateful packet inspection The ability of a firewall to remember outgoing requests to the Internet from internal network users and only allow responses
34. in Password field then click OK The default password is admin Ethernet gateway 5 Click Hint on the Login screen if you cannot remember your password The Password Hint window appears Password hint window Password Hint 4 x Answer the Hint Question comecth to recover the gateway s access password Hint Question Where was born Hint Answer ed Cancel 6 The question you provided when the default password was changed is displayed Enter the answer in the Hint Answer field then click OK The Hint reply window appears Hint reply window xi 3 Your password is admin 7 Click OK and the password will be automatically inserted into Password box Click OK to complete the login gateway control panel screen gateway control panel screen When you have successfully logged on the Gateway Control Panel screen appears with the My Network tab selected With any tab selected you can access all the other functions by clicking another tab Apply button You can save changes at any time by clicking the Apply button Clicking Apply does not close the control panel and you can continue to use the other tabs to make additional changes to your settings Clicking Apply saves all the changes on all the tabs not just the settings on the tab you are currently modifying OK button When you are finished using the control panel and wish to save any additional changes and exit click OK The
35. its destination firmware Programming inserted permanently onto a chip within a computing device FTP File Transfer Protocol Enables electronic exchange of bulk information over an intranet or the Internet gateway Hardware or software acting as a translator between two different protocols a router HomePNA Home Phoneline Networking Alliance See HPNA Home Phoneline Networking Alliance host Computer on network that provides services to other computers HPNA Home Phoneline Networking Alliance A standard for home local area networks using phoneline connections IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The IEEE promotes the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences fosters the develoment of standards that often become national and international standards publishes several journals and has local and regional chapters infrastructure LAN incorporating both wired and wirelss devices Allows wireless devices to access a central database glossary Internet Worldwide network of networks linking millions of computers together see also WAN Wide Area Network intranet Private home or business network IP Internet Protocol address A unique 12 digit number for example 205 112 134 121 identifying each sender and receiver of network packets across the Internet IPSec Internet Protocol Security A developing standard for security on the Internet IPX
36. ive indefinitely by sending out a few data packets periodically so your Internet service detects that the connection is still active If you enable PPPoE remember to remove any existing PPPoE applications already on any of your PCs Disregard RAS Plan which is for RAS only If PPPoE should not be enabled Select Disable Q Login RAS Singapore only SingTel Magix uses Alcatel Remote Access Service RAS as the main authentication method for its Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL servers in Singapore This method uses TCP port 5555 To enable RAS 1 Select RAS as the login method then enter your user name Note A 512K user should use one of the following formats username or username INT5 12 2 Enter your password and select your RAS Plan 3 To check your RAS status select the Status tab Disregard Connect on Demand and Keep Alive which are for the PPPoE option only Click Apply to save settings Ethernet gateway password The default password on your Gateway is admin To ensure security we strongly recommend that you change your password when setting up your gateway and then at regular intervals To change your password 1 Click the Password tab of the Expert Interface to view the Password screen PASSWORD Screen PASSWORD For security reasons you should set a password on your Gateway Your password must be fewer than 64 characters Cancel Help 2 Enter your new Gateway password in the Rou
37. m Start gt Programs gt HP Digital Home Networking gt Gateway Control Panel To access the Gateway Control Panel from the Windows System Tray 1 Locate the Gateway System Tray icon depicted as a green red or yellow house depending on current network status The Windows System Tray is in the recessed area of the Windows taskbar in the lower right of your screen Gateway System Tray icon EEND 10 11 AM 2 Right click the icon The Gateway System Tray menu appears Gateway System Tray menu Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the current Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking E mit accessing the gateway contro panel 3 Select Gateway control panel Select Gateway control panel option Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the curent Gateway configuration Restore a previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Notify me when network events occur About HF Digital Home Networking Exit Ho ra 10 17 AM The Gateway Control Panel Login window appears Gateway Control Panel Login window lol x Login Login admin Password Po Hint Cancel 4 Enter your Gateway Password in the Log
38. mic IP address An IP address that is automatically assigned typically by a DHCP server in a TCP IP network as opposed to a static IP address ESS Extended Service Set More than one wireless network ESSID Extended Service Set Identification A unique name or ID used by users roaming among the multiple wireless networks An infrastructure configuration can support roaming capability for mobile workers More than one BSS can be configured as an ESS Users within an ESS can roam freely between BSSs while served as a continuous connection to the network Wireless stations and wireless access points within an ESS must be configured with the same ESSID and radio channel Ethernet Protocol and cabling scheme allowing transfer of data at 10 Mbps Ethernet card See NIC Network Interface Card Ethernet gateway FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users in other networks It also controls access of internal users to outside resources A firewall working closely with the Gateway examines each network packet to determine whether or not to forward it to
39. n LOG Screen Incoming Access Log Qutgoing Access Log 4 pp Y Cancel Hel P a Access Log Select Enable to activate Q Send log To The Gateway can send log messages to the LAN host To launch LogViewer to record log messages 1 Choose a PC located on your LAN 2 Enter the selected PC s IP address in the Send Log to box The Gateway will then send the log messages to that PC Otherwise it will send log messages to the default IP address 255 Q Incoming Access Log Click Incoming Access Log to display the WAN host s access log the WAN host IP address and the Gateway s port number Q Outgoing Access Log Click Outgoing Access Log to display the LAN host s access log the LAN host IP address destination URL or IP address and the service or port number MM help help The HELP screen links to all of the Expert Interface online help screens Each help screen as well as all of the settings screens contain links to the HP Web site including technical support and Customer Care Select the Help tab of the Expert Interface to view the HELP screen HELP Main Menu Screen HELP Main Menu Each settings screen also contains a Help button at the bottom of each page linked to the help page for that particular screen Selecting the Help tab at the top of each settings screen takes you to this HELP menu screen Ethernet gateway advanced The Advanced screen provides access to six settings screens Filter
40. n by external users on the Internet Q If your ISP is running a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server select Obtain an IP Address Automatically Your ISP will allocate an IP address a If you have a static fixed IP address subnet mask and gateway setting select Specify an IP address Enter the IP address subnet mask default gateway address and Domain Name Server DNS IP address provided by your ISP Note You can verify that your various settings are correct by attempting to connect to the Internet as follows type www hp com into the address window of your Web browser and press Enter a Login PPPoE Check with your ISP to determine whether Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE should be enabled If PPPoE should be enabled 1 Select PPPoE as the login method 2 Enter the User Name and the Password as specified by your ISP 3 Select one of the following Q Connect on Demand to connect disconnect the PPPoE connection automatically The PPPoE connection will be disconnected if it has been idle longer than the Max Idle Time setting recommended settings are O or 9999 for best connection reliability If you have been disconnected due to inactivity Connect on Demand enables your Gateway to automatically Sa setup reestablish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again 3 Keep Alive to keep the Internet connection alive indefinitely The gateway keeps the Internet connection al
41. o save changes gateway contro panel tabs Internet Access tab The Internet Access tab allows you to restrict specified computers on your network from accessing the Internet You can also allow one user to be exposed to the Internet for a special purpose such as Internet gaming or video conferencing the tirewall is disabled for that one user To block specified computers from Internet access T In the Internet Access Enabled window locate the computer of the user whom you wish to block from Internet access 2 Single click that computer To make multiple selections hold down the Control key while single clicking entries 3 Click and drag all selected computers to the Internet Access Disabled window or click the left pointing arrow button between the two windows If you change your mind or make a mistake highlight and drag the selection back into the center window 4 Click Apply to save the changes To expose one computer to the Internet 1 From the Internet Access Enabled window locate the one computer you wish to expose to the Internet Caution Exposing a computer to the Internet using this option disables firewall protection for that computer 2 Click and drag that entry into the Unprotected PC window or select it and click the rightpointing arrow button 3 Click Apply to save changes Application Access tab The Application Access tab allows you to block specified computers on your local network from access
42. of the installed firmware Dates are slightly more accurate than version numbers Login Shows whether PPPoE or RAS support is enabled and whether either one is connected LAN Displays the current IP address and subnet mask of the Gateway as seen by users on your LAN DHCP Server Shows whether the Gateway s DHCP server is either enabled or disabled WAN Displays the WAN IP address WAN subnet mask and Gateway s WAN default gateway IP address as seen by external users on the Internet Domain Name System DNS IP Address Shows the IP address es of the DNS currently used by the Gateway Multiple DNS IP settings are common Ethernet gateway DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to each computer on a network Unless you already have a DHCP server on your network it is highly recommended that your Gateway be set up as a DHCP server Select the DHCP tab of the Expert Interface to view the DHCP screen DHCP Screen setup RC statue Jonen too elo Advanced DHCP You can configure the Gateway to act as a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server for your network Consult the user s guide Appendis for Instructions on how to set up your PCs to work with this feature DHCP Clients Table Cancel Help a DHCP Server Select Enable to enable the Gateway s DHCP server option If you already have a DHCP server on your network select Disable If you disa
43. orking ethernet gateway Congratulations on your purchase of a HP Digital Home Networking Ethernet Gateway The Ethernet Gateway is the perfect solution for connecting multiple PCs to your high speed broadband cable modem or DSL Internet connection Your Gateway can be configured as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server which means that it can automatically assign Internet Protocol IP addresses to PCs in your Local Area Network LAN The Gateway becomes your only visible network device on the Internet The Gateway also serves as your Internet firewall protecting your networked PCs from access by external users All incoming data is monitored and filtered using a tirewall You can configure your Gateway to permit playing Internet games and video conferencing You also can use IP filtering to block your users from access to the Internet as needed Now all of your network users can enjoy fast broadband Internet access and can share internal data Link it all together and your network will operate faster than you ever imagined Ethernet gateway gateway features Q OU O O O m OCO OODD Connects to a broadband modem and to a local Ethernet network Equipped with a 4 port 10 100 switch Connects all network PCs to the Internet with a single IP address Firewall protects PCs from Internet intruders Configurable through a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Supports Internet Protocol Secu
44. ound by clicking each screen s Help button or the Help tab To clear any values entered on a page click Cancel and reenter the information To save any settings altered on a page click Apply From any screen click a new tab to access additional settings screens sefup setup The SETUP screen appears when the Expert Interface is accessed SETUP Screen Advanced SETUP This screen contains all of the Gateway s basic setup functions Most users will be able to use the Gateway s default settings without making any changes If you require help during configuration please see the Appendix to the user s guide Ethernet gateway Note If you have used the Installation Wizard to install your Gateway you have already properly configured all of this screen s initial settings a Host Name Allows you to create a name for the Gateway required by some Internet Service Providers ISPs Q Domain Name Allows you to create a domain name required by some ISPs a Firmware Version Shows the version of the firmware you are using LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP address and subnet mask of the Gateway as seen by internal LAN users in your home or office The default IP address is 192 168 1 1 and the default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 It is recommended that you keep the defaults a WAN IP Address Displays the Media Access Control MAC address of the Gateway and controls the IP address and subnet mask of the Gateway as see
45. outing the Gateway s DHCP settings must be disabled advanced Select the Static Routes tab of the Expert Interface to view the STATIC ROUTING screen ADVANCED STATIC ROUTING Screen Dyn Routes Static Routes EA Moc Clone Setup ADVANCED STATIC ROUTING This feature sets a fixed path for network data to follow The Gateway will continue to function properly if you choose not to enable this feature Delete this entry Show Routing Table Pp Y Cancel Hel P To view current routing table Click Show Routing Table to see all valid static route entries in use To create a static route entry 1 Select a static route entry from the Static Routing drop down list The Gateway supports up to 20 static route entries 2 Enter the following data to create a new static route lt gt Ethernet gateway a Destination LAN IP Enter the IP address of the remote network or host for which you wish to create a static route If you are building a route to an entire network set the network portion of the IP address to zero 0 For example the Gateway s standard IP address is 192 168 1 1 Based on this address the address of the network to which the Gateway is connected is 192 168 1 with the last digit 1 in this case determining the Gateway s place on the network Enter 192 168 1 0 for the IP address if you want to route to the Gateway s entire network Q Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask used on the destination
46. ow giving the version number of the Gateway System Tray application Exit Selecting the Exit option removes the Gateway System Tray icon from the System Tray and prevents the program from launching when you next restart the computer To restore the icon to the System Tray select Start gt Programs gt HP Digital Home Networking gt Gateway System Tray Application Ethernet gateway gateway control panel overview The Gateway Control Panel allows you to configure additional functions beyond those installed through the Installation Wizard This tool is a simplified alternative to the Expert Interface which is described in the Appendix of this user s guide The functions of the Gateway Control Panel eliminate the need to use the Expert Interface in most cases However you may wish to refer to the Appendix for supplementary information for some of the options described in this chapter A Caution Only one user can access the Gateway Control Panel at a time The Gateway Control Panel is a typical Windows control panel with tabs which provide access to the following functions My Network Password Internet Access Application Access Application Hosting Expert Interface FAQ amp Troubleshooting Remote Support O O O0 UO DODO Ethernet gateway accessing the gateway control panel The Gateway Control Panel is accessed from the Gateway System Tray icon described in the previous chapter It can also be accessed fro
47. r that functions as a tool kit for your Gateway The application is accessed from a green red or yellow house icon in the Windows System Tray The Window System Tray is in the recessed area of the Windows taskbar in the lower right of your screen If you did not authorize installation of the icon during Gateway installation or if you deleted the icon by choosing Exit from the pop up menu you can reinstall the icon from the Windows Start menu Click Start gt Programs gt HP Digital Home Networking gt Gateway System Tray Application You can access the System Tray application from any computer on your network The color of the house icon green red or yellow reflects the status of the network s Internet connection and your computer s ability to communicate with the Gateway 3 Green all is well This computer is connected to the home network with an active Internet connection Gateway System Tray icon green EPELEN 10 11 AM N Q Red no Internet connection This computer is connected to the home network but there is no active Internet connection Gateway System Tray icon red GORE 10 28 am Ethernet gateway 3 Yellow connection to Gateway lost This computer is no longer connected to the home network or to the Internet Gateway System Tray icon yellow GS BBO 10 09 4M Besides providing constant feedback through the icon color the Gateway System Tray application provides additional functionality
48. re will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection and may disrupt your current connection stability troubleshooting can t connect to the Gateway Q Verify that the Gateway is properly installed the LAN connections are OK the LAN LEDs should be lit and it is powered on Verify that the PC is using an IP address between 192 168 1 2 and 192 168 1 254 and thus compatible with the Gateway default IP address of 192 168 1 1 The subnet mask must be set to 255 255 255 0 to match the Gateway s subnet mask Confirm these settings for the Gateway from the Windows Start button by selecting Settings gt Control Panel gt Network or Network amp Dial up Connections gt Local Area Connection gt Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties can t browse through the Gateway Q Verify that both ends of the Ethernet cable and power adapter are properly connected and that the LEDs on the front panel are functioning properly If using Windows 98 or Me verify the TCP IP setup on the client side Click the Windows Start button select Run type winipefg and click Enter The PC should have an IP address of 192 168 1 xxx xxx is from 2 to 254 the subnet mask should be 255 255 255 0 the default gateway IP should be the Gateway s IP address and it should have DNS If using Windows 2000 use ipconfig to obtain this information Also check the same values as indicated in the previous bullet in the Setup tab of
49. rity IPSec pass through for Virtual Private Networking VPN Can be administered remotely over the Internet 10 100 switch speeds up gaming and multimedia access Configurable as a DHCP server on a network Compatible with virtually all standard Internet applications Blocks users from Internet access if desired Demilitarized Zone DMZ hosting enables Internet multimedia applications such as video conferencing and Internet gaming getting to know the Ethernet gateway Ethernet gateway rear panel The Ethernet Gateway ports to which network cables are connected are located on the rear panel of the Gateway Ethernet Gateway rear panel Ethernet gateway ports WAN dark gray You will connect the DSL or cable modem to the Wide Area Network WAN port LAN Ports 1 4 blue You will connect devices on your Local Area Network LAN such as PCs and print servers to the four LAN ports Uplink Port yellow You can connect a cable from another switch router or hub to the Uplink port to add it to your network Since the Uplink port shares wiring with LAN port 1 port 1 will be disabled if a cable is plugged into the Uplink port and vice versa Power You will connect the included AC Power Adapter to the Power port Ethernet gateway Ethernet gateway front panel LEDs Ethernet Gateway front panel D 4 GY LAN indicators Power Green The Power LED lights green when the Gateway is powered on There is no ON
50. s Forwarding Dynamic Routing Static Routing DMZ Host and Mac Clone Select the Advanced tab of the Expert Interface to view the ADVANCED screen filters Filters settings allow you to configure the Gateway to block selected users who are configured on this network from accessing the Internet You can set up different filters for different users based on their IP addresses their network port numbers or their physical addresses You can also enable Virtual Private Networking VPN sessions advanced Select the Filters tab of the Expert Interface to view the FILTERS screen Advanced FILTERS Screen ADVANCED FILTERS Filters enable you to prevent certain PCs on your network from accessing the Internet connection Edit MAC Filter Setting oe 9 Cancel Help Q Filtered Private IP Range Enter the range of IP addresses desired to filter into the IP address range fields Users with these IP addresses will not be able to access the Internet To filter only one IP address enter the same number desired EE Ethernet gateway in both boxes For example if the IP address is 192 168 1 5 enter 5 in each box Q Filtered Private Port Range Filter users by entering their network port numbers Select the protocols and enter the range of port numbers that you want to filter into the port number range fields Users with these port numbers will not be able to access the Internet Q Privat
51. ss to the Internet has been lost This could be caused by T rn unplugged cable between your broadband modem and the grey WAN connector on the back of pour hp gateway 2 Problem in your broadband service providers network or JAn incorrect change made to your gateway s settings after installation Check each of the above For additional diagnostic information select Internet connection diagnostic from the pop up menu displayed wher right clicking on the red house icon in your Windows Toolbar Ethernet gateway This window appears when the Gateway attempts to access the Internet and cannot detect a connection Connection to Gateway Lost HP Digital Home Networking Status o 3 EE x Connection to Gateway Lost This computer cannot communicate with the hp gateway This could be caused by T rn unplugged cable between this computer and blue LAN connector on the back of your hp gateway if using Ethernet or phoneline networking 2 Improper wireless settings if using wireless networking or JAn incorect change made to this computer s network settings after Installation Please check the above as appropriate for this computer s connection to your hp gateway F this problem persists try resetting the gateway with short press of its reset button This window appears when your computer cannot establish a link to the Gateway Caution If you reset the Gateway be sure to do so only briefly a second or two
52. t speed meter Gateway control panel Save the curent Gateway configuration Restore a previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic p Get current network status w Notify me when network events occur About HP Digital Home Networking E silt JE ee S TEE 10 20 Abd Select this choice to restore a previously saved configuration If you have saved more than one configuration you can select a specific one Internet connection diagnostic Internet connection diagnostic menu choice Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save the curent Gateway configuration Restore previous Gateway configuration Internet connection diagnostic Get current network status Hotty me when network events occur About HP Digital Home Networking E silt 10 20 AM pop up menu This utility checks your Internet connection to identify problems when a loss of connection occurs Select the Internet connection diagnostic to display the Internet connection diagnostic start window Internet connection diagnostic start window The utility checks for Internet connections via the Gateway or directly from your computer Ethernet gateway Click Start to begin the diagnostic routine The Internet Connection Diagnostic screen appears Internet connection diagnostic report window pop up menu If all results are ok the utility has not de
53. talling a hosted service Positioning your cursor over one of the applications listed on the tab displays the existing settings port numbers and protocols for that application To enable hosting of Internet services 1 On the Application Hosting tab locate the application you want to enable 2 Click the Enable checkbox 3 Select the computer on your network that will be hosting this service from the drop down menu 4 Repeat for any additional applications 5 Click Apply to save changes To add a new application to the list 1 On the Application Hosting tab click Add Application 2 Enter the name of the application you want to add 3 See the documentation that came with the application you wish to add for acceptable port number or range of port numbers and protocols The preset applications available on the the Application Hosting tab the port numbers are already configured Sc gateway control panel tabs 4 Enter the port number for the application if a range is specified click the Enter Port Range checkbox and enter the range of port numbers in the Starting Port and Ending Port fields 5 To specify the protocol click Advanced and select among these choices a Both TCP and UDP the default a TCP a UDP 6 Click OK 7 Click Apply to save the changes To remove an application from the list 1 On the Application Hosting tab click Remove Application s 2 Click the checkbox next the application you wis
54. tected any connection problems Internet Connection Diagnostic Parameter Message Meaning Connection to the Failed Requires a soft reset of Gateway the Gateway Depress the Reset button briefly one or two seconds with a paperclip Depressing the Reset button longer that two seconds can cause the factory default settings to activate Connection to the Internet Failed Contact your ISP via Gateway Ping Connection to the Internet Failed Contact your ISP Ping Ping primary DNS Failed Contact your ISP Interpreting a failed report for any parameter Q Connection to the Gateway Failed means you should perform a soft reset of your Gateway To do this briefly depress the Reset button only a second or two on your Gateway with a paper clip or pencil tip Be careful not to hold it down any longer than one to two seconds or the Gateway will be reset to the factory defaults and any modifications you have made will be lost Connection to the Internet via Gateway Failed means you should contact your Internet service provider ISP Connection to the Internet Failed means you should contact your Internet service provider Ping primary DNS Failed implies an Internet Service Provider problem Contact your ISP to report the problem Ethernet gateway Get current network status Get current network status Check for upgrade Internet speed meter Gateway control panel Save th
55. ter Password box 3 Enter the new passwork again in the second box exactly as you typed it in the first box 4 Click Apply Remote management allows you to manage your Gateway from a remote location via the Internet BA gt gt password To enable remote management 1 Click the Advanced tab 2 Click the Filters tab and select Enable under Remote Management 3 Click Apply remote managment password will be assigned To change remote management password 1 On the Password screen in the Remote Management Password box enter a new password 2 Click Apply Restore Factory Defaults Allows you to restore the Gateway default settings Note If you set the Restore Factory Default option to Yes and click Apply you will clear all of the Gateway s settings You will have to set up the Gateway again Ethernet gateway status The STATUS screen displays the current status of the Gateway reflecting data and selections entered on the SETUP screen All of the information provided on the STATUS screen is read only To make changes select the Setup tab Select the Status tab of the Expert Interface to view the STATUS screen STATUS Screen STATUS This screen displays the Gateway s current status and settings in read only format DHCP Release DHCP Renew DHCP Clients Table Help status Host Name Shows the name of your Gateway which is required by some ISPs Firmware Version Shows the version and date
56. ter onto your Gateway 1 From the Windows Start menu select Run 2 Type command in the Open box 3 Click OK 4 Atthe DOS prompt type one of the following Q winipefg for Windows 98 or Me a ipconfig all for Windows 2000 then press Enter a advanced Enter the 12 digit MAC address found in the Adapter Physical Address field in the User Defined WAN MAC Address boxes on the MAC Address Clone screen Click Apply to save changes Ethernet gateway specifications general Model number Standards Protocol Ports Speed Cabling type Topology LED indicators hn200e IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 3u 1 OOBaseTX CSMA CD LAN four 10 100 RJ 45 switched ports WAN one 10BaseT Ethernet RJ 45 port for the cable or DSL modem LAN 107100 Mbps WAN 10 Mbps 1OBaseT UTP Category 3 or better 100BaseT UTP Category 5 or better Star Power LAN WAN Ethernet gateway environmental Dimensions Power input Certifications Operating temperatures Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity 189 2 mm x 150 9 mm x 53 1 mm 7 45 in x 5 94 in x 2 09 in External 9V DC 1 amp FCC Part 15 Class B O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 10 to 85 noncondensing 5 to 90 noncondensing glossary 10BaseT Ethernet standard topology for twisted pair T cabling transfer rate of 10 Mbps over 100 meters 100BaseT Fast Ethernet t
57. terface advanced administration For your convenience a Web based administrative utility called the Expert Interface has been programmed into your Gateway Advanced Gateway administrative tasks may be performed through this interface The Expert Interface may be accessed through any computer on the network by typing http 192 168 1 1 in the address box of your Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscpe Navigator and pressing Enter The Enter Network Password dialog box appears Enter Network Password dialog box Enter Network Password 1e Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 1 1 Fealm hp hnzidle User Mame Password Save this password in pour password list Cancel 1 Leave the User Name field blank 2 Type admin into the Password field Note admin is the default password We recommend that you change this password periodically by following the directions in the Password section of this Appendix 3 Click OK pl Ethernet gateway screens and functions The following pages contain descriptions of each screen and its functions The screens described are Setup Password Status DHCP Log Help OD oO U U Advanced The Advanced screen contains links to the following advanced settings screens Filters Forwarding Dynamic Routing Static Routing DMZ Host a MAC Clone O oO O UO 0 Similar explanations and instructions to the material in this guide can be f
58. ttached devices through up to ten expansion slots PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card A memory card or I O device that is inserted into a PC usually a notebook or laptop computer peer to peer network Network in which all computers are of equal rank and share resources equally as opposed to a client server network peripheral Any piece of equipment attached to a computer including printers scanners CD ROM burners Zip drives or other means Ping Packet Internet Groper Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online It can be used to test and debug a network by sending out a data packet and waiting for a response PNA Phoneline Networking Alliance See HPNA Home Phoneline Networking Alliance PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Method used mostly by DSL providers for connecting personal computers to a broadband modem for Internet access Similar to a dial up connection but at higher speeds ca D glossary PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Protocol allowing corporations to extend their corporate network over the Internet through private tunnels This has the effect of using the Internet as a large private local area network known as a virtual private network or VPN print server A hardware device that enables a printer to be connected directly to a network protocol Network language allowing devices to commun
59. tting port forwarding try changing the Direct Client to Client DCC settings to a range from 1024 to 1030 on the DCC option of the Forwarding settings p Ethernet gateway page of the Expert Interface How can block corrupted FTP downloads If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client try using another FTP program What is DMZ Hosting Demilitarized zone DMZ hosting allows one IP address or computer to be exposed to the Internet Some applications require multiple TCP IP ports to be open It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP address if you want to use DMZ Hosting If DMZ Hosting is used does the exposed user PC share the public IP address with the Gateway No Does the Gateway pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions The Gateway allows Point to Point Tunneling Protocal PPTP packets to pass through installation and configuration options installation and configuration options How many IP addresses can the Gateway support The Gateway supports a maximum of 253 IP addresses Where is the Gateway installed on the network In a typical environment the Gateway is installed between the modem and the LAN Plug the Gateway into the cable or DSL modem s Ethernet port Does the Gateway support any operating system other than Windows 95 98 Me 2000 NT or XP Yes but HewlettPackard does not provide technical support for setup
60. will continue to function properly if you choose not to enable this feature 2j i Disabled Y Disabled Show Routing Table Cancel Help To view the current routing table Click Show Routing Table to view all valid dynamic route entries in use To set up Dynamic Routing T In the Working Mode field select Gateway if your Gateway is hosting your network s connection to the Internet Select Router if the router exists on a p Ethernet gateway network with other routers including a separate network gateway that handles the Internet connection 2 Inthe TX field choose the protocol to transmit data on the network 3 In the RX field choose the protocol to receive data from the network 4 Click Apply to save changes static routing If your Gateway is connected to more than one network it may be necessary to set up a static route between them Static routing determines the path that data follows over your network before and after it passes through your Gateway You can use static routing to allow different IP domain users to access the Internet through this device A Warning This is an advanced feature Please proceed with caution This Gateway is also capable of dynamic routing To view the Dynamic Routing screen select the Dyn Routes tab In many cases it is better to use dynamic routing because it allows the Gateway to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network layout In order to use static r
61. wisted pair cabling transfer rate of 100 Mbps over 100 meters ad hoc network Group of computers each with a wireless LAN network adapter connected as an independent wireless local area network for the duration of a single communications session An ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO small office home office operation ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line A DSL modem technology geared to acceptable Internet performance in which downstream data transfer downloading data from the Internet to the subscriber is faster than upstream data transfer uploading data from the subscriber ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode Asynchronous transfer mode broadband switching ATM asynchronous transfer mode a dedicated connection switching technology that transmits digital data over a physical medium using digital signal technology An individual cell is processed asynchronously relative to other related cells and is queued before being multiplexed over the transmission path broadband Fast Internet access through DSL cable modem or other means BSS Basic Service Set One wireless network BSSID Basic Service Set Identification A unique name or ID used by all computers on the network A specific ad hoc LAN Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID bus topology Simple way of connecting computers in a network linearly along a single cable each connected to t

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