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General| I/O ports | USB |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Safety | UL |
| Internal memory | 64 MB |
| Input voltage | 12 V |
| Connectivity LEDs | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19.38 x 15.35 x 4.25 mm |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 0.1 Gbit/s |
| Supports ISDN connection | No |
| Supported network protocols | TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DDNS, SNTP, SNMP, PPTP, DHCP, PPPoE |
| Firewall security | Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall, Denial of Service (DoS) protection, Access Control List (ACL), Network address translation (NAT) firewall |
| Input current | 1.25 A |
| Product color | Silver |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 65 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
Lists the key functionalities and capabilities of the RX3042H router.
Outlines the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for using the RX3042H.
Explains conventions, notation, and how to navigate the manual.
Details the physical components included with the RX3042H unit.
Describes the physical specifications and ports of the RX3042H.
Outlines the advanced functionalities and services offered by the RX3042H software.
Guides users through the physical layout and indicators of the RX3042H.
Details the labels and LEDs on the front panel of the RX3042H.
Describes the ports and connectors located on the rear of the RX3042H.
Discusses different methods for positioning and installing the RX3042H.
Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the RX3042H and its components.
Details connecting the RX3042H's WAN port to the modem.
Explains how to connect PCs and network devices to the RX3042H's LAN ports.
Instructs on connecting the power adapter to the RX3042H.
Guides the user through powering on all connected devices in the correct sequence.
Details how to set up network settings on computers to work with the RX3042H.
Explains the default automatic network configuration by the RX3042H.
Provides specific steps for configuring network settings on Windows XP computers.
Offers detailed instructions for setting up network configurations on Windows 2000 systems.
Guides users through configuring network settings for older Windows versions.
Provides instructions for network configuration on Windows NT 4.0 workstations.
Explains how to manually assign IP addresses to PCs for specific network configurations.
Guides users through the initial setup and basic configuration of the RX3042H.
Details the essential steps to get the RX3042H up and running.
Verifies if the RX3042H is correctly configured and connected to the Internet.
Summarizes the pre-configured default settings of the RX3042H for typical networks.
Explains how to access and log into the RX3042H's web-based configuration interface.
Describes the general structure and elements of the RX3042H configuration interface.
Explains how to navigate through the various menus and options within the configuration manager.
Identifies and explains the function of common buttons and icons used in the interface.
Shows how to view the overall system status and configuration details of the RX3042H.
Details how to configure the Local Area Network (LAN) settings for the RX3042H.
Explains the importance and default setting of the RX3042H's LAN IP address.
Describes the parameters available for configuring the LAN IP address and related settings.
Provides steps to change the default LAN IP address and subnet mask of the RX3042H.
Guides users on setting up the Wide Area Network (WAN) and Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) configurations.
Lists and explains the various WAN connection types supported by the RX3042H.
Details the configuration steps for PPPoE WAN connection, commonly used for ADSL.
Lists and explains the specific parameters required for PPPoE WAN connections.
Provides a step-by-step guide to configure PPPoE settings for the WAN interface.
Explains the PPPoE Unnumbered connection mode, often used by ADSL providers.
Lists and details the parameters for setting up PPPoE Unnumbered connections.
Step-by-step instructions for configuring PPPoE Unnumbered WAN connections.
Covers the configuration for Dynamic IP WAN connections, common with cable modems.
Guides on setting up Dynamic IP (DHCP client) for the WAN connection.
Explains how to configure a Static IP address for the WAN connection.
Lists and details parameters for static IP configuration on WAN or DMZ.
Step-by-step guide to configure static IP settings for WAN or DMZ interfaces.
Covers PPTP connection mode, used by some service providers for login.
Lists and explains the parameters needed for PPTP WAN connection setup.
Provides instructions for configuring PPTP settings for the WAN connection.
Explains how to configure load balancing and line backup for dual WAN connections.
Details the parameters for setting up WAN load balancing and line backup features.
Step-by-step guide to configure WAN load balancing and line backup.
Provides instructions for setting up the line backup functionality for WAN connections.
Explains the DHCP protocol and its role in assigning IP addresses to network devices.
Defines DHCP and how it centrally manages IP address distribution on a network.
Discusses the benefits of using DHCP for managing and distributing IP addresses within a network.
Guides users on how to set up and configure the DHCP server on the RX3042H.
Shows how to view a list of IP addresses currently leased by the DHCP server.
Explains how to assign a static IP address to a host that obtains its IP from the DHCP server.
Introduces the Domain Name System (DNS) and its function in resolving domain names to IP addresses.
Explains how DNS servers map domain names to numerical IP addresses for internet routing.
Discusses methods for assigning DNS addresses to network PCs, either statically or dynamically.
Guides on setting up DNS relay, where the router forwards DNS requests to ISP servers.
Introduces the concept of IP routing and how routers make data forwarding decisions.
Helps users determine if static routes are necessary for their network setup.
Explains dynamic routing using RIP, which automatically exchanges routing information.
Details the configuration parameters for setting up RIP dynamic routing.
Covers the configuration of static routes for specific network paths.
Lists and explains the parameters for configuring static routes.
Provides instructions for adding new static routes to the routing table.
Guides users on how to remove static routes from the routing table.
Explains how to view the current routing table of the RX3042H.
Lists and explains the parameters needed for configuring Dynamic DNS services.
Guides on setting up the HTTP DDNS client to update dynamic DNS records.
Provides a general introduction to the firewall and NAT functionalities of the RX3042H.
Explains Stateful Packet Inspection for monitoring connection states and enhancing security.
Details the Denial of Service attack protection features built into the firewall.
Introduces Access Control Lists (ACLs) as a method for controlling network traffic.
Explains how rule IDs determine the priority of ACL rules in traffic filtering.
Describes how the firewall tracks connection states for efficient packet handling.
Outlines the default rules that control traffic access for LAN, DMZ, and external networks.
Explains Network Address Translation (NAT) and its role in managing IP addresses and security.
Describes NAPT/PAT for mapping multiple internal hosts to a single public IP address.
Covers Reverse NAPT and Virtual Server features for inbound traffic redirection.
Details how to configure global firewall and NAT settings.
Lists and explains various options for configuring the firewall's behavior.
Guides on configuring the Denial of Service (DoS) attack protection settings.
Details the parameters for configuring protection against various DoS attack types.
Step-by-step instructions for enabling or disabling specific DoS protection features.
Describes the parameters used for creating and managing ACL rules.
Lists and explains all parameters for configuring inbound, outbound, and self-access ACL rules.
Guides on creating, modifying, and deleting Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Provides step-by-step instructions for adding a new ACL rule to filter traffic.
Explains how to modify existing ACL rules to adjust traffic filtering policies.
Guides users on how to remove ACL rules that are no longer needed.
Shows how to view the currently configured ACL rules.
Details how to control access to the RX3042H device itself using ACL rules.
Provides instructions for adding new rules to control access to the RX3042H.
Explains how to change existing Self-Access ACL rules.
Covers setting up virtual servers to make internal services accessible from the internet.
Lists and explains the parameters for configuring virtual server rules.
Provides a practical example of setting up a virtual server for a web server.
Offers a practical example of configuring a virtual server for an FTP server.
Explains how to configure special application settings for apps using multiple ports.
Details the parameters used for configuring special application rules.
Illustrates how to configure a special application setting, using MSN Gaming Zone as an example.
Guides on enabling or disabling various system services supported by the RX3042H.
Covers changing the administrator password and configuring general system settings.
Provides steps to change the default login password for security purposes.
Details how to configure system settings like MAC cloning and remote management.
Explains how to access and view the system status and information page.
Guides on setting the device's date, time, and time zone, and configuring SNTP.
Shows how to view the currently set system date and time on the RX3042H.
Covers enabling and configuring SNMP for network management.
Lists and explains the parameters for SNMP setup.
Step-by-step instructions for configuring SNMP support on the RX3042H.
Explains how to configure logging and remote logging using a syslog server.
Guides on configuring the RX3042H to send log messages to a remote syslog server.
Shows how to access and view the system log messages recorded by the RX3042H.
Introduces options for managing the RX3042H's system configuration.
Guides on resetting the RX3042H to its original factory default settings.
Explains how to back up the current system configuration settings.
Provides steps to restore a previously backed-up system configuration.
Guides on how to update the RX3042H's firmware to the latest version.
Explains how to restart the RX3042H system.
Guides on how to properly log out of the RX3042H configuration manager.
Introduces IP addresses and their structure for IPv4.
Explains the hierarchical design of IP addresses, including network and host IDs.
Describes the different classes of IP addresses (A, B, C) and their characteristics.
Explains subnet masks and their use in dividing networks into smaller subnets.
Provides troubleshooting suggestions for issues related to the RX3042H's status LEDs.
Offers solutions for problems related to the PC's inability to access the internet.
Addresses common issues with accessing the Configuration Manager, including forgotten credentials.
Introduces IP utilities like ping for diagnosing network connectivity problems.
Explains how to use the 'ping' command to test network connectivity.
Details how to use the 'nslookup' command to find IP addresses associated with internet site names.
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