Actiontec-electronic MI408 Manuel d'utilisateur

iTable of Contents1 Introduction 1Package Contents

8Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual9Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yello

98Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual99Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsRemote AdministrationThe Router’s Remote Administration capabilities are c

98Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual99Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsSetting up Dynamic DNSTo set up Dynamic DNS on the Router, click Dynamic D

100Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsHost NameEnter the full Dynamic DNS domain in this text box. WildcardSel

100Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual101Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsThe DNS server does not require configuration. However, the list of comp

102Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual103Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. If the host was manually added to the DNS Table, its host name and/

102Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual103Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. Click Add. The “Edit Network Object” screen appears. 3. Specify a

104Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. Click in the “Allow Other Network Users to Control Broadband Router

104Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual105Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsProtocolsProtocols features a list of preset and user-defined applicatio

106Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual3. Name the service in the “Service Name” text box and, if needed, enter a description of the service in the

107Monitoring the RouterThe Broadband Router’s System Monitoring screens display important system information, including: • Basic Router settings•

8Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual9Chapter 2 Connecting the Router6. Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button. 7. Clic

108Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 8 Monitoring the RouterAdvanced StatusClicking Advanced Status displays three other monitoring op

108Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual109Chapter 8 Monitoring the RouterFull Status/System wide Monitoring of Connections 1. Click Full Status/S

110Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualTraffic MonitoringThe Router constantly monitors traffic within the local network and between the local netwo

111TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the Broadband Router, and techniques to try and overcom

112Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 9 TroubleshootingLAN Connection Failure• Ensure the Router is properly installed, the LAN connec

112Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual113Chapter 9 TroubleshootingHow do I find out what IP address my computer is using? Windows 95, 98, 98SE, an

114Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualHow many computers can be connected through the Router? The Router is capable of 254 connections, but it is r

115Quality of Service Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and network

116Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual117Appendix A Quality of ServiceThe matching of packets by rules is connection-based, known as Stateful Pack

116Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual117Appendix A Quality of ServiceSetting Priority RulesTo set priority rules:1. Click Quality of Service in

10Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the Router3. In the “IP Address” tab, click the “Obtain an IP address automatically”

118Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual119Appendix A Quality of Service2. After choosing the traffic direction and the device on which to set the

118Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual119Appendix A Quality of ServiceSet Priority - Activate this check box to add a priority to the rule. The sc

120Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual121Appendix A Quality of ServiceDevice Traffic ShapingThis section describes the different Traffic Shaping s

120Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual121Appendix A Quality of ServiceConfigure the following parameters:Tx Bandwidth - Tx bandwidth limits the Ro

122Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual123Appendix A Quality of ServiceTo define a shaping class:1. Click Add in the “Tx Traffic Shaping” section

122Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual123Appendix A Quality of ServicePolicy The class policy determines the policy of routing packets inside the

124Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual125Appendix A Quality of ServiceTo add a new outbound/inbound class rule, click Add in the Edit Class screen

124Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual125Appendix A Quality of ServiceSet Priority - Activate this check box to add a priority to the rule. The sc

126Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual127Appendix A Quality of ServiceFurthermore, the Router cannot control the behavior of the ISP, which may no

126Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual127Appendix A Quality of Service1. Click Quality of Service at the top of the Home screen, then click DSCP

10Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual11Chapter 2 Connecting the Router3. The “Login Setup” screen appears. Select a new user name and password a

128Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual129Appendix A Quality of Service802.1p SettingsThe IEEE 802.1p priority marking method is a standard for pri

128Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual129Appendix A Quality of Service2. The eight 802.1p values are pre-populated with the three priority level

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131SpecificationsGeneralModel NumberMI408 (8-Port Broadband Router)StandardsIEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3u IPIP version 4FirewallICSA certified SpeedLAN Ether

132Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualEnvironmentalPowerExternal, 5V DC, 3ACertificationsFCC Part 15, UL-60959-1Operating Temperature0º C to 40º C

133NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic

134Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual1342. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted oper

135Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects i

136Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS G

136Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual137 Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN C

12Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterHome Page After logging into the Router’s MegaControl Panel (see “Configurin

138Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualGoverning Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., exclud

12Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual13Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterMy RouterThis section displays the status of the Router’s network and Intern

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15Configuring My Network SettingsOnce the Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Home screen is displayed in a web brows

16Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual17Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsUsing My NetworkVarious settings can be accessed for a particular

16Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual17Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings1. Click Add in the “Networked computer/Device” column. The “Add

iiActiontec Broadband Router User ManualiiScheduler Rules 85Routing

18Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual19Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsThe user may disable an access control and the service made availa

18Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual19Chapter 3 Configuring My Network Settings1. Click Add. The “Add Port Forwarding Rule” screen appears.2. E

20Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsView Device DetailsTo view information about a networked device, o

20Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual21Chapter 3 Configuring My Network SettingsRename This DeviceTo rename a networked device, locate the device

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23Using Network Connections The Broadband Router supports various local area network (LAN) and wide area net-work (WAN, on Internet) connections via E

24Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual25Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsTo select a connection, click on its name. The rest of this chapter des

24Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual25Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Home/Office NetworkClick Settings in the “Network (Home

26Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual27Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolThis section has three options: No IP Address, Obtain

26Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual27Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsAction The “Action” column contains an icon that, when clicked, genera

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec Broadband Router. The Router features eight Ethernet ports, making it one of the most versatile ro

28Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Using Network Connections5. If Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) is being used, enter the

28Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual29Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsRouting TableClicking New Route generates the “New Route” window, where

30Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the bottom-right o

30Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual31Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsAdditional IP AddressesClicking New IP Address generates the “Additiona

32Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsBroadband Ethernet Connection A Broadband Ethernet connection connects

32Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual33Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the Broadband Ethernet ConnectionClick Settings at the bott

34Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsPhysical Address Displays the physical address of the network card use

34Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual35Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsIP Address Distribution The “IP Address Distribution” section of the Co

36Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsAdditionally, to add a new product or product family, click New IP Rang

36Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual37Chapter 4 Using Network Connections3. Click in the “Default Route” check box to define this device as a t

2Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionMinimum System Requirementss Computer with Ethernet capabilitys Microsoft Windows 98S

38Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsWAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE 2WAN Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)

38Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual39Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsConfiguring the WAN PPPoE ConnectionClick Settings in the WAN PPPoE Pro

40Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual41Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsNetwork Select the type of connection being configured from the drop-d

40Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual41Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsLogin User Name Enter the user name (provided by the ISP) in this text

42Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 4 Using Network ConnectionsInternet ProtocolSelect one of the following Internet Protocol options

42Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual43Chapter 4 Using Network Connections• NAPT - Select this option to activate NAPT (Network Address and Port

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45Configuring the Router’s Security The Broadband Router’s security suite includes comprehensive and robust security services: Stateful Packet Inspect

46Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityThis chapter covers these Security features: • General - selec

46Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual47Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityGeneral The “General” screen is used to configure the Router’s b

2Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual3Chapter 1 IntroductionPort forwardingPPPoE supportQoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.

48Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityNote that it is the origin of the request, not subsequent respon

48Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual49Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security2. Check the “Block IP Fragments” box to protect the local net

50Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityAllow or Restrict ServicesTo view and allow/restrict these servi

50Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual51Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security3. If this access control rule applies to all networked device

52Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityPort Forwarding In its default state, the Router blocks all exte

52Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual53Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security4. Select the Internet protocol to be provided from the “Protoc

54Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo designate a local computer as a DMZ host: 1. Select DMZ Hos

54Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual55Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo use port triggering:1. Select Port Triggering from the left

56Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityRemote Administration The Router can be accessed and controlled

56Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual57Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityMegaControl PanelMegaControl Panel is used to obtain access to t

4Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionPower Light The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light g

58Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityStatic NATThis option allows multiple public addresses to be des

58Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual59Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityAdvanced FilteringAdvanced filtering is designed to allow compre

60Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityInbound Packets - Input Rule Sets • Initial rules • All rule

60Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual61Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTo configure advanced filtering rules, click Add next to the rul

62Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security• Accept - Allow access to packets that match the source and d

62Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual63Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s SecurityTimeThe time (based on the Router’s date and time settings) the

64Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Securitysage has been blocked. • ICMP redirect protection - an ICMP red

64Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual65Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Securityreceive a PPTP connection has been accepted. • AUTH:113 request

66Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security• Fragmented packet, packet too big - a packet has been blocked

66Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual67Chapter 5 Configuring the Router’s Security• FTP port request to 3rd party is forbidden (Possible bounce a

4Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual5Chapter 1 IntroductionRear PanelThe rear panel of the Router features ten ports (Ethernet [8], Broadband, and

68Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual3. Select the type of blocked events to be listed in the log:• All Blocked Connection Attempts - activating

69Using Parental ControlsThe abundance of harmful information on the Internet poses a serious challenge for employers and parents alike - “How can I r

70Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual71Chapter 6 Parental Controls3a. Click the circle next to “Block the following Websites” to block access to

70Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual71Chapter 6 Parental Controls5a. Select the computer or device on the network on which the access policy wil

72Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual2. Select the time period during which the access policy will be enforced from the “Network Computer/Device”

73Using Advanced SettingsThe “Advanced” section of the Broadband Router’s MegaControl Panel is intended primarily for more advanced users. Some change

74Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual75Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsRestore Defaults - reset the Router to its default settingsReboot Router -

74Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual75Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsFirmware Upgrade The Router offers a built-in mechanism for upgrading its

76Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings2. In the “Upgrade From a Computer in the Network” section, click Upgrad

76Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual77Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsAutomatic Check DisabledIf “Automatically Check Disabled” is selected, the

6Actiontec Broadband Router User ManualPower SwitchThe Power switch powers the Router on and off.Power PortThe Power port connects the Router to an el

78Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsConfiguration FileUse the Router’s Configuration File feature to view, sav

78Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual79Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsSystem Settings Clicking System Settings in the Advanced screen generates

80Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual81Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsSystemUse the “System” section of this screen to configure the following t

80Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual81Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsManagement Application Ports This section allows the following management

82Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsSecurity Logging Use this section to configure the following security log

82Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual83Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsPortEnter the port number of the E-mail server in this text box.Server Req

84Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsDate and Time To configure date, time, and daylight savings time settings

84Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual85Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsTo perform an automatic time update: 1. Click in the “Enabled” check box

86Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings3. Click Add. The “Set Rule Schedule” screen appears. 4. Enter a name

86Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual87Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings8. If applicable, click New Hours Range Entry to define an active/inacti

7Connecting the RouterConnecting a computer or local network to the Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the computer

88Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsWhen adding a routing rule, the following parameters must be specified: •

88Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual89Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsDomain RoutingDomain routing is used in multi-router local network configu

90Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsTo view a summary of the services currently being provided by the DHCP ser

90Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual91Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings3. Complete the following fields: • Start IP Address Range, End IP Add

92Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsTo define a new connection with a fixed IP address: 1. Click New Static

92Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual93Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsDiagnostics The Diagnostics screen can assist in testing network connectiv

94Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsRestoring Default Settings If the Router’s factory default settings need t

94Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual95Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsMAC Cloning A MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique hexadecimal c

96Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 7 Using Advanced SettingsUsers To manage individual users:1. Click Users in the Advanced screen, w

96Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual97Chapter 7 Using Advanced Settings• E-mail Notification - E-mail notification can be used to receive indica