Installation and Configuration
This guide covers the basics of how to get the 2100 up and running and connected to the ADSL network.
USB Connection
Once your PC is up and running, connect the power lead to the 2100 and then connect the USB cable. Windows should detect the new hardware and you’ll see the above (depending on your version of Windows)
Insert the driver CD in your CD drive and point Windows to it.
Ethernet Connection
If you’re connecting via the Ethernet connection, connect the power and CAT5 cable, and then follow the steps below:
1, Configure your PC with an IP in the range of 192.168.1.2 – 192.168.1.254 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0 (ensuring not to set it as the same as another PC on your network)
2, Reboot your PC if necessary, and then follow the usual steps below. You can change your IP back to what it used to be after setup has completed, just ensure to set the default gateway on all clients to that of the 2100 (default 192.168.1.1)
Once the above installation has been carried out, open up a web browser and type in the address bar 192.168.1.1 (the default IP for the 2100), you will be greeted with the below wizard:
Click Next to move on.
Enter a Connection Name of your choice, and then your Altohiway username and password, then click Next.
The VPI and VCI values should already be set correctly (VPI=0, VCI=38)
Set the protocol to PPPoA and click Next.
Click Done!
Then click Profile editor, which will allow you to make changes to the username and password
When you edit the connection you need to select Always On this will automatically connect the Westell to the Internet If you loose connection.
Once you have made the changes to the Connection you need to save these changes.
To bring the ADSL connection up you need to click connect.
Summary of features
To gain access to the web interface of the 2100, load up a web browser and enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
Hover over each of the headings at the top of the screen to display the drop down menu.
Status
Connection Summary
This shows a complete summary of the connection with the 2100. It shows the current connection status, IP Addresses and DNS configuration.
About
This details information specific to the 2100 itself – such as Model Number, Serial Number, MAC address etc.
Configuration
VC Configuration
This section allows you to adjust the different modes that the 2100 is capable of working with. For normal ADSL connections, the top connection (PPPoA) is all you need.
DNS Configuration
This section allows the 2100 to act as a DNS server for the clients connected to it. You can also change the name of the device through this section.
DHCP Configuration
This section sets up the DHCP server built into the 2100 and allows you to disable it if required. It also allows you to set address ranges and lease times.
Private LAN Configuration
This section allows you to change the internal IP that is allocated to the 2100, as well as adjusting the DHCP settings.
Public LAN Configuration
This section allows you to configure the Public LAN side of the router. Default settings are recommended here.
Service Configuration
This section allows you to open up ports on the router for specific applications you may be running on your clients. There are a number that are pre-configured and you can add custom rules by clicking on NEW
Firewall Configuration
This section lets you adjust the strength of the firewall for outgoing connections. This is especially useful if you have applications on a client that refuse to see the Internet.
ATM Loopback
This section is mainly for diagnostic purposes and it’s recommended that it’s not changed.
Maintenance
Backup / Restore
This section allows you to make a backup of your current configuration and also restore the 2100 to factory settings if necessary.
Firewall Log
This section purely keeps a log of any events the Firewall may flag up.
Change Password
This section allows you to set up a username and password that must be entered to gain access to the 2100’s web configuration screens.
Remote Access
This section allows you to set up the 2100 so that anyone can connect remotely to it as long as they quote the correct username and password.
Update Device
This section allows you to check for updates for the 2100 and update it accordingly. You must have an active connection to use this feature.
Troubleshooting
System Self Tests
This section allows you to test DNS on the router itself, as well as ping addresses and perform traceroutes.
Diagnostic Logs
This is a useful section for analysing any problems you may be having connecting to the ADSL.
WAN VC Stats
This shows packet rates that have been carried out in the 2100 over the WAN connection.
Ethernet Stats
This shows packet rates transferred over the LAN Ethernet port of the 2100.
Transceiver Stats
This is useful for seeing the ADSL line quality.
USB Stats
This shows packet rates transferred over the LAN USB port of the 2100.
LAN Stats
This summarises the 2100 LAN configuration, as well as pointing out which devices have been detected on the LAN.
For further information on the above, please see the Help section of the 2100 by clicking Help on the right of the bar at the top of the 2100 web screen.
