Ubee DVW32CB User guide

Ubee DVW32CB

Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway

Firmware Version: 9.40.xxxx

Subscriber User Guide

Time Warner Cable

January 2015 www.ubeeinteractive.com

8085 S. Chester Street, Suite 200

Englewood, CO 80112

1.888.390.8233

Sales (email): [email protected]

Support (email): [email protected]

Notices and Copyrights

Copyright 2015 Ubee Interactive. All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary information of Ubee and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable agreements. This material is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. It may not be reproduced, distributed, or altered in any fashion by any entity (either internal or external to Ubee), except in accordance with applicable agreements, contracts, or licensing, without the express written consent of Ubee and the business management owner of the material.

Ubee Interactive continuously improves its products and reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice. Ubee Interactive does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use of the product described in this document.

All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

This device is Wifi Alliance Certified:

Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1

Understanding Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2

Understanding Connections and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3

Requesting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4

Checking Device Package Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5

Understanding the Device Panels, Connections and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.6

Understanding Specifications, Standards, and Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.7

Understanding Default Values and Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.8

Understanding the Device Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Installing the DVW32CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.1

Setting Up and Connecting the DVW32CB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2

Connecting Devices to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3

Troubleshooting the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3 Using the Web User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.1

Accessing the Web User Interface Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.2

Logging Out of the Web User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 Understanding the Status Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.1

Using the Software Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.2

Using the Connection Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.3

Using the Account Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.4

Using the Diagnostics Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.5

Using the Client List Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.6

Using the User Default Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5 Understanding the Basic Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.1

Using the Setup Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.2

Using the DHCP Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5.3

Using the DHCPv6 Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.4

Using the LAN IPv6 Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.5

Using the DDNS Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.6

Using the Static Lease Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.7

Using the Backup Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.8

Using the Time Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6 Understanding the Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.1

Using the Options Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.2

Using the IP Filtering Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

6.3

Using the MAC Filtering Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

6.4

Using the Port Filtering Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6.5

Using the Forwarding Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.6

Using the Port Triggers Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

6.7

Using the Pass Through Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

6.8

Using the DMZ Host Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

7 Understanding the Firewall Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.1

Using the Basic Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.2

Using the Local Log Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.3

Using the Remote Log Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

8 Understanding the Parental Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8.1

Using the Parental Control User Setup Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8.2

Using the Basic Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

8.3

Using the ToD Filter Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

8.4

Using the Local Log Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

9 Understanding the Wireless Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

9.1

Selecting the Wireless Radio Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

9.2

Using the Wireless Radio Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

9.3

Using the Primary Network Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

9.4

Using the Access Control Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9.5

Using the Wi-Fi Multimedia Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

9.6

Using the Bridging Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

9.7

Deploying and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

10 Understanding the Telephony Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.1 Using the Status Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.2 Using the DHCP Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

10.3 Using the QoS Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

10.4 Using the Provisioning Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

10.5 Using the Event Log Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

11 Understanding the Battery Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

11.1 Using the Controller Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

11.2 Using the UPS Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

11.3 Using the Interface Delay Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

12 Understanding the MoCA Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

12.1 Using the MoCA Software Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

13 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

1 Introduction

Welcome to the Ubee family of data networking products. This guide is specific to the

DVW32CB Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway for subscribers of Time Warner Cable and serves the following purposes:

 Provides instructions on how to install, connect, and operate the DVW32CB

 Provides directions for accessing the Web user Interface (UI) for configuration and management of the device.

 Defines all relevant device compliance standards and physical specifications.

 Provides a glossary to define technical terms and acronyms. Refer to the

Glossary on page 104 .

1.1

1.1.1

Topics

See the following topics:



Understanding Safety and Regulatory Information on page 1



Understanding Connections and Applications on page 3



Requesting Support on page 3



Checking Device Package Components on page 4



Understanding the Device Panels, Connections and LEDs on page 5



Understanding Specifications, Standards, and Firmware on page 7



Understanding Default Values and Logins on page 9



Understanding the Device Label on page 10

Understanding Safety and Regulatory Information

Use the following information to better understand safety and regulatory standards to install, maintain, and use the DVW32CB Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway.

Understanding Safety

WARNING: The following information provides safety guidelines for anyone installing and maintaining the DVW32CB. Read all safety instructions in this guide before attempting to unpack, install, operate, or connect power to this product. Follow all instruction labels on the device itself. Comply with the following safety guidelines for proper operation of the device.

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1.1.2

1.1.3

Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain and moisture or install this product near water. Never spill any form of liquid on or into this product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on or close to this product. Clean with a soft dry cloth.

Do not insert sharp objects into the product’s module openings or empty slots.

Doing so can accidentally damage its parts and/or cause electric shock.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can permanently damage semiconductor devices. Always follow ESD-prevention guidelines for equipment handling and storage.

Use only the power cable supplied with the device. Do not attach the power supply cable to building surfaces or floorings.

 Rest the power cable freely without any obstacles. Do not place heavy items on top of the power cable. Do not abuse, step, or walk on the cable.

 Do not place heavy objects on top of the device. Do not place the device on an unstable stand or table; the device can fall and become damaged.

 Do not block the slots and openings in the module housing that provide ventilation to prevent overheating the device. Do not expose this device to direct sunlight. Do not place hot devices close to this device; it may degrade it or cause damage.

 Place the device on a cool surface. Failure to do so may result in overheating which can cause damage to the unit or furniture.

Understanding Eco-Environmental Statements

The following eco-environmental statements apply to the DVW32CB.

Packaging Collection and Recovery Requirements:

Countries, states, localities, or other jurisdictions may require that systems be established for the return and/or collection of packaging waste from the consumer, or other end user, or from the waste stream. Additionally, reuse, recovery, and/or recycling targets for the return and/or collection of the packaging waste can be established. For more information regarding collection and recovery of packaging and packaging waste within specific jurisdictions, contact Ubee Interactive at www.ubeeinteractive.com.

Understanding Regulatory Statements

The following regulatory statements apply to the DVW32CB.

Industry North America Statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry North America Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.


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Understanding Connections and Applications

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between itself and your body. This device must not be co-located with or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Understanding Connections and Applications

The following diagram illustrates the general connection topology and applications of the

DVW32CB.

1.3

Requesting Support

Subscribers must contact their service provider for direct support. Device documentation support may be available at: http://www.ubeeinteractive.com



1.4

Checking Device Package Components

Checking Device Package Components

The package for the DVW32CB contains the following items:

Item Description

1 - RJ45 Cable (Ethernet)

Length ~ 5.0 ft RoHS & UL compliant

Sample image, actual appearance subject to change.

1 - Power Cable

Input: 90-120VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.9A Max.

CE and UL Certified


1 - RJ11 Cable (Telephone)


1 - Lithium-ion Battery

Model: SMPCM10

Rating: 7.4V @ 2.55 Ahr 18.87 Wh

Battery supports continuous voice service during power outages, and provides up to 8 hours standby time, and 5 hours talk time with one line active. Actual performance is affected by battery age and operating environment.

NOTE: Battery may or may not be shipped with the device depending on individual Service Provider strategy.



1.5

1.5.1

Understanding the Device Panels, Connections and LEDs

Understanding the Device Panels, Connections and LEDs

Understanding the Device Front and Rear Panels

The following images represent the DVW32CB front and rear panels. Connection descriptions are provided in section 1.5.3., and LED descriptions are provided in section

1.5.4.

Front Panel Rear Panel


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1.5.2

Understanding the Device Connections

The following table describes the connections on the device.

Item

TEL 1/2

TEL 2

ETHERNET 1 - 4

RESET

CABLE

POWER

WPS

Description

Connects to standard telephones using an RJ11 cable. Telephone service must be enabled by your service provider.

Connects to Ethernet devices such as computers, gaming consoles, and/or routers/hubs using an RJ45 cable. Each ETHERNET port on the back panel of the device has an LED to indicate its status when an Ethernet device is connected.

Restores the settings of the device including wireless and custom gateway settings. Use a pointed object to push down the reset button until the power LED turns off. After the power LED turns off, release the button.

Connects to the cable outlet (with the cable provided by your service provider), or a cable splitter connected to the cable outlet.

Connects the power cable to the device. Use only the power cable provided with the DVW32CB.

Located on top of the cable modem, this button is used for the WiFi

Protected Setup (WPS) method to connect a PIN-protected WiFi device to the cable modem. Refer to Understanding the Wireless

Menu on page 74 for more information.

1.5.3

Understanding LED Behavior

The following tables summarize the behavior of the LEDs on both the front and rear panels of the DVW32CB.

FRONT PANEL

LED

POWER

Color

Blue

DS/US

(downstream/ upstream)

Blue

ONLINE

2.4G

5G

Blue

Blue

Blue

Description

On – Internal power-on completed successfully.

Flashes – Power-on failed. Note that the LED blinks briefly immediately after powering on the device.

Flashes – Once every second while scanning DS/US. Once locked on DS/US, flashes twice every second while registering the DS/US.

On – Locked to DS/US channels and registered OK.

Flashes – When a firmware upgrade is in progress, and POWER LED and ONLINE LEDs are

ON solid.

Flashes – Obtaining an IP address and configuration file.

On – Configuration completed successfully, network connected.

Off – Network connect failed.

On – 2.4G WiFi is enabled.

Off – 2.4G WiFi is disabled.

On – 5G WiFi is enabled.

Off – 5G WiFi is disabled.


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FRONT PANEL

LED

TEL1

Color

Blue

TEL2 Blue

MoCA Blue

BATTERY Blue

WPS

BUTTON

(top of device)

White

Description

On – Telephony is enabled.

Off – Telephony is not provisioned.

Flashes– Call is in progress or EMTA is attempting to register.

On – Telephony is enabled.

Off – Telephony is not provisioned.

Flashes– Call is in progress or EMTA is attempting to register.

On – The device is connected to a MoCA network.

Off – The device is not connected to a MoCA network.

On – Battery is installed and AC power is on.

Off – No AC power.

Flashes– Low power (30 minutes or less remaining).

If not used, the LED is off. When a user pushes the WPS button or triggers WPS via the device’s Web UI, an LED on the top-front of the device blinks for 4 minutes until a PIN is entered from the wireless client that wishes to connect (for example, a laptop computer). After a WiFi client attaches successfully, the LED remains On for 5 minutes, then turns Off.

REAR PANEL

LED Color

ETHERNET

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Green /

Orange

Description

On Green – An Ethernet device is connected to the device at 1000 Mbps speeds (Gigabit

Ethernet).

On Orange – An Ethernet device is connected to the device at 10/100 Mbps speeds.

Flashes (in Green or Orange ) – When data is being passed between the cable modem and the connected device.

The Ethernet ports are used to connect Ethernet devices such as computers, gaming consoles, and/or routers/hubs to the DVW32CB using RJ-45 cables. Each Ethernet port on the back panel of the device has an LED to indicate its status when an Ethernet device is connected.

1.6

Understanding Specifications, Standards, and Firmware

The following list provides the features and specifications of the DVW32CB.

Interfaces and Standards

 Cable: F-Connector, female


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 LAN: (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports

 Telephony: (2) RJ11 ports, PacketCable 1.5/2.0 compatible

 DOCSIS 3.0 certified

 DOCSIS 1.0/1.1/2.0 certified

 MoCA 2.0 enabled

 CE/FCC Class B, ENERGY STAR® certified, WiFi Alliance certified

Downstream*

 Frequency Range: 88MHz ~ 1002MHz

 Modulation: 64 / 256 QAM

 Channel Bandwidth: 6 MHz

 Maximum Data Rate per Channel (up to 16 channels): DOCSIS = 30 Mbps (64

QAM), 42 Mbps (256 QAM),

 Total Max Bandwidth (16 Channels): DOCSIS = 686 Mbps

 Symbol Rate: 5361 Ksps

 RF (cable) Input Power: -15 to +15dBmV (64 QAM), -15 to +15dBmV (256 QAM)

 Input Impedance: 75 Ω

Upstream*

 Frequency Range: 5MHz ~ 42MHz

 Modulation A-TDMA: QPSK, 8, 16, 32, 64QAM, S-CMDA: QPSK, 8, 16, 32, 64,

128QAM

 Max Bandwidth of 4 Channels = 122.88 (108) Mbps, bandwidth per channel (up to

4 channels) = [QPSK 0.32 ~ 10.24 Mbps, 8 QAM 0.48 ~ 15.36 Mbps, 16 QAM 0.64

~ 20.48 Mbps, 32 QAM 0.80 ~ 25.60 Mbps, 64 QAM 0.96 ~ 30.72 Mbps, 128

QAM/TCM 30.72 Mbps]

 Symbol Rate: 160, 320, 640, 1280, 2560, 5120 Ksps

 RF (cable) Output Power: TDMA/ATDMA: +8dBmV to +54dBmV (32/64 QAM).

ATDMA Only: +8dBmV to +55dBmV (8/16 QAM), +8dBmV to +58dBmV (QPSK).

S-CDMA: +8dBmV to +53dBmV (all modulations)

*Actual speeds vary based on factors including network configuration and speed.

Wireless, Security and Network

 Supports 8 SSIDs per radio, 802.11b/g/n/ac compliant with link speeds up to 1750

Mbps (450Mbps @ 2.4GHz + 1300Mbps @ 5GHz), beam forming technology and high powered amplifiers to extend WiFi range, 3 Tx and 3 Rx antennas with dualband concurrent, high power radios

 DHCP Client/Server, Static IP network assignment, RIPv1/ v2, Ethernet

10/100/1000 BaseT, full-duplex auto-negotiate functionality, IPv4 and IPv6 support

 NAT Firewall, MAC/IP/port filtering, parental control, stateful packet inspection

(SPI), DoS attack protection, WPS/ WPA/ WPA2/ WPA-PSK & 64/128-bit WEP encryption

 VPN pass-through and VPN end-point support (IPSec/L2TP/PPTP), TACACS or

RADIUS authentication


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1.7

Voice

 PacketCable 1.5 (NCS) and 2.0 (IMS/SIP)

 Ring Voltage: 270 VAC, pk-pk (tip ring), Line Voltage Onhook: -48 Volts, Loop

Current: 20mA / 41mA, Ring Capability: 2K ft., 5REN, Hook State: Signaling Loop

Start

 DTMF Tone Detection, T.38 Fax Relay (G.711), Echo Cancellation (G.168) / Silence

Suppression, Voice Active Detection and Comfort Noise Generation

 G.722 codec, WB SLIC

Device Management

 Supports IEEE 802.11e Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) and UAPSD (power savings)

 DOCSIS, Web-Based, and XML Configuration

 Telnet/SSH remote management

 Firmware upgrade via TFTP

 Configuration backup and restore

 SNMP support

 TR-069 capable

Physical and Environmental

 Dimensions: 11.18” (284mm) x 11.14” (283mm) x 2.1” (53mm)

 Weight: Unit only: 770g (1.7 lb), Unit plus battery: 1.2 Kg (2.65 lb.)

 Power: 12V 2.92A, internal PSU

 Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

 Humidity: 5~90% (non-condensing)

 Battery supports continuous voice service during power outages; up to 8 hours standby, 5 hours talk time with 1 line active. (Note: Actual performance is affected by battery age and operating environment.)

Understanding Default Values and Logins

The DVW32CB is pre-configured with the default parameters for Time Warner Cable.

Local Port Address: 192.168.100.1

Web Interface: http://192.168.100.1

Operation Mode: NAT Mode

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Wireless Defaults:

 Primary SSID (subscriber-managed) = “WIFI” plus the last 6 characters of the

Cable RF MAC address for the 2.4GHz radio. For the 5GHz radio, “-5G” is added.

 Examples:

1. 2.4G radio with Cable RF MAC address C03896A0B366

SSID: WIFIA0B366

2. 5G radio with Cable RF MAC address C03896A0B366


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SSID: WIFIA0B366-5G

 If the subscriber changes the SSID, the device does not revert to this default

SSID when the device is reset, except when a manual reset is performed through the Web UI.

 The MAC addresses and SSIDs can be found on the device label.

 Encryption Method = WPA2-PSK with TKIP+AES encryption

 WPA Pre-shared Key (PSK) = Unique key for each device. Also called the network key. The WPA pre-shared key is a randomly generated character string, 16 characters in length. It can be found on the device label and on the Wireless

Primary Network screen. Refer to Using the Primary Network Option on page 99 .

 Example WPA PSK: 9CS7ZSJUNL4UP5FW

 WPS PIN = The WPS PIN is a randomly-generated number. It can be found on the device label and on the Wireless Primary Network screen. Refer to Using the

Primary Network Option on page 77 .

 Example WPS PIN: 20212995

 Device Name: UbeeAP

Login Default Value

 Standard User Web Interface Login

Username: admin

Password: <random password>

(The random password can be found on the device label, referred to as “GUI password”)

1.8

Understanding the Device Label

The following is an example of the housing label for the DVW32CB. Descriptions are provided in the table below.



Label

Cable RF MAC Address

WAN-MAN MAC Address eMTA MAC Address

SSID

SSID

S/N

GUI access URL

GUI username

GUI password

WPA2-PSK

WPS PIN

H/W Version

ASSEMBLED IN

DC

Understanding the Device Label

Description

Displays the MAC address of the RF interface of the device.

Displays the MAC address of the cable home interface of the device.

Displays the eMTA (embedded multimedia terminal adapter) address of the device.

The first SSID displays the SSID (service set identifier), or wireless network name, for the 2.4GHz wireless band. See


for more information.

The second SSID displays the SSID (service set identifier), or wireless network name, for the 5GHz wireless band. See



Displays the unique manufacturer serial number of the device.

Displays the URL or web address to use when accessing the

Web user interface for the device.

Displays the user name to be entered when accessing the

Web user interface for the device.

Displays the random password to be entered when accessing the Web user interface for the device.

Displays the unique WPA pre-shared key for the device. It is also called the network key, the wireless key, or the wireless password.

A randomly generated 8-digit number in accordance with the

WPS specification.

Displays the internal version number that identifies the hardware design.

Displays the country in which the device was assembled.

The DC (date code) indicates the date of manufacture.


2

2.1

Installing the DVW32CB

Use the information in this chapter to set up and connect the DVW32CB, connect additional devices, and troubleshoot the installation.

Topics




Setting Up and Connecting the DVW32CB on page 12



Connecting Devices to the Network on page 14



Troubleshooting the Installation on page 16

Setting Up and Connecting the DVW32CB

Use the following instructions to set up and connect the DVW32CB. When the device is set up and connected, refer to Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page 17 to configure the device.

Important: Subscribers must contact their service provider to enable Internet access, wireless networking, and telephony (voice). In particular, voice service requires additional steps for the service provider including canceling the previous telephone provider service, porting the telephone number, and other tasks to minimize downtime during the transition.

Steps

To set up the device:

3. Remove the contents from the device packaging.

4. Place the DVW32CB in the best location to connect to other devices, such as PCs or gaming consoles.

 Place the DVW32CB Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway and wireless clients in open areas far away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other manufacturing equipment. These items can impact wireless signals. A wireless signal can become weaker after it has passed through metal, concrete, brick, walls, or floors. For additional information on wireless signals, see

Deploying and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network on page 86

.

 Place the device in a location that has an operating temperature of 0˚ C to

40˚ C (32˚ F to 104˚ F). Refer to Understanding Safety and Regulatory Information on page 1 for more safety information.

5. Power on your PC. The PC must have an Ethernet network adapter or Ethernet port and an Internet browser installed, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. The following browsers are supported:

 For Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 8, Windows 7, Google Chrome, Firefox

1.07 and higher, Internet Explorer v7 and above, Netscape.


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 For MAC OS X, 10.2, and higher: Firefox 1.07 and higher, Safari 1.x and higher.

6. Connect the power cable included in the product package to the back of the cable modem and plug the other end into the power outlet.

7. If you are installing a battery, insert the battery (model SMPCM10) into the battery housing on the bottom of the DVW32CB. Make sure the battery is inserted past the clip on the side that holds the battery in place. The battery “clicks” into place when inserted properly. Use only the model SMPCM10 battery.

8. Connect the Ethernet cable included in the product package to your computer’s

Ethernet port. Connect the other end to the ETH1, ETH2, ETH3, or ETH4 port on the

DVW32CB.

9. Connect a coaxial cable from the CABLE port on the back of the device to the cable wall outlet, or to a cable splitter connected to the wall outlet.

10. Connect an analog telephone (if you will be using the device for telephone service) to the TEL 1/2 or TEL 2 port on the back panel of the device. Use the supplied RJ-11 telephone cable.

11. Validate the network connection using the device LEDs to confirm operations.

 The WiFi LED must be flashing or solidly lit.

 The PWR, DS/US, and ONLINE LEDs are solidly lit.

Refer to Understanding LED Behavior on page 6 for more information.

2.1.1

Wall Mount Installation

You can mount the DVW32CB on a wall using the 2 mounting brackets on the side of the device. Two round or pan head screws are recommended. See the figure below.

Label

A

B

C

Size in Millimeters

(mm)

6.65 +/- 0.35

1.9 +/_ 0.15

19.0 +/- 1.2


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Steps

To mount the DVW32CB on a wall:

1. Install the two screws horizontally on a wall 5.75 inches (148mm) apart. See the figure below.

2.2

The screws should protrude from the wall so that you can fit the device between the head of the screw and the wall. If you install the screws in drywall, use hollow wall anchors to ensure the unit does not pull away from the wall due to prolonged strain from the cable and power connectors.

2. Mount the device on the wall.

Connecting Devices to the Network

Use the instructions below to connect network devices and validate device functionality.

2.2.1

Topics




Connecting an Ethernet Device on page 14



Connecting a Wireless Device on page 15



Connecting a Telephone Line on page 16

Connecting an Ethernet Device

You can connect up to three additional Ethernet devices to the DVW32CB.

Steps

To connect another Ethernet device to the network:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet device (for example, a PC or gaming console) to an open Ethernet port on the back of the DVW32CB.

2. Use the device LEDs to confirm operations. Refer to Understanding LED Behavior on page 6 for more information.

3. Open a Web browser and go to any Web site to validate network/Internet connectivity

(for example, http://www.wikipedia.org

).

4. If the connected device is a gaming console, perform any online task supported by the


Ubee Interactive Connecting Devices to the Network console (for example, log into the gaming server, play an online game, download content).

2.2.2

Note

Refer to

Troubleshooting the Installation on page 16

for troubleshooting information.

Connecting a Wireless Device

Use the following steps to connect a wireless device to the cable modem (for example, a laptop computer).

Default values are shown in the steps below. Some regions may change default values using the cable modem or XML configuration file.

Steps

To connect a wireless device:

1. Access the wireless networking feature on your wireless device, and view available wireless networks.

 Windows Users: Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray (lower-right side of the Windows desktop). Click View Wireless Networks.

 Mac Users: Click on the wireless icon (Airport) on the right side of the top menu bar. All available wireless networks will appear in the drop-down menu.

2. The DVW32CB is shipped with a default SSID. The SSID is the name of the wireless network broadcast from the device so that wireless clients can connect to it.

 Double-click your SSID in the wireless networks window. The default SSID is

“WIFI” plus the last 6 characters of the Cable RF MAC address for the 2.4GHz radio. For the 5GHz radio, “-5G” is added.

 SSID examples:

1. 2.4G radio with Cable RF MAC address C03896A0B366

2.4GHz SSID: WIFIA0B366

2. 5G radio with Cable RF MAC address C03896A0B366

5GHz SSID: WIFIA0B366-5G

 Notes: You can find the Cable RF MAC addresses on the device label. If the subscriber changes the SSID, the device does not revert to this default SSID upon any reset of the device, except in the case of a manual reset using the device’s

Web UI. See Using the Account Option on page 26 .


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When prompted, enter the network key, also called the pre-shared key (PSK). This is a unique key for each device. The pre-shared key for the DVW32CB is a randomly generated character string, 16 characters in length. It can be found on the device label and on the Wireless Primary Network screen.

Refer to Using the

Primary Network Option on page 96 .

 Pre-shared key example: 9CS7ZSJUNL4UP5FW

 If using WPS, enter the WPS personal identification number (PIN). The WPS PIN is a randomly-generated number and can be found on the device label and on the

Wireless Primary Network screen. Refer to Using the Primary Network Option on page 96 .

 WPA-WPA2 TKIP+AES is the default encryption method.

3. Confirm connectivity by opening a Web browser and going to any Web site

(for example, http://www.wikipedia.org

) or access the Web interface for the

DVW32CB.

2.2.3

Note

The Web interface allows you to customize the configurations and capabilities for the device. For a full explanation of all Web interface functions, refer to Using the Web

User Interface on page 17 .

If you have wireless issues or questions, refer to Deploying and Troubleshooting the

Wireless Network on page 108 .

Connecting a Telephone Line

You can connect up to two telephone lines to the DVW32CB to use the telephone (voice) features.

Voice service must be enabled by the service provider. Voice service requires additional steps for the service provider including canceling the previous telephone provider service, porting the telephone number, and other tasks to minimize downtime during the transition.

2.3

Steps

To connect a telephone line:

1. Connect an analog telephone to the TEL 1/2 or TEL 2 jack on the back panel of the

DVW32CB using the supplied RJ11 telephone cable. Connect the other end to the telephone.

2. Pick up the telephone line and listen for a dial tone.

3. Make a phone call and/or have someone call you to verify a successful connection.

Troubleshooting the Installation

Use the following tips to troubleshoot the installation.

 None of the LEDs are on when I power on the DVW32CB.


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 Check the connection between the power outlet and the power cord. Verify the power outlet is energized and the power cord is connected to the power outlet.

 Check the connection between the power cord and the DVW32CB. Power off the unit and wait for 5 seconds and power it on again. If the problem still exists, there may be a hardware problem.

 The ETH1, ETH2, ETH3, or ETH4 LEDs on the back of the modem are not lit where Ethernet cables are connected.

 Restart the computer so that it can re-establish a connection with the DVW32CB.

 Check for a resource conflict (Windows users only):

1. Right-click My Computer on your desktop and choose Properties.

2. Choose the Device Manager tab and look for a yellow exclamation point or red X over the network interface card (NIC) in the Network Adapters field. If you see either one, you may have an interrupt request (IRQ) conflict. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation or ask your service provider for further assistance.

 Verify that TCP/IP is the default protocol for your network interface card.

 Power cycle the DVW32CB by removing the power cord from the electrical outlet and plugging it back in. Wait for the device to re-establish communications with your cable service provider.

 Check General Connectivity Issues:

 If your PC is connected to another hub or gateway, connect the PC directly into an

Ethernet port on the DVW32CB.

 If you are using a cable splitter, remove the splitter and connect the gateway directly to the cable wall outlet. Wait for it to re-establish communications with the cable service provider.

 Try a different cable. The Ethernet cable may be damaged.

 The BATTERY LED is not lit.

 If you have installed a battery, verify you have the correct battery, model

SMPCM10.

 Verify the battery is inserted correctly in the battery housing on the bottom of the

DVW32CB. Make sure the battery is inserted past the clip on the side that holds the battery in place. The battery “clicks” into place when inserted properly.

 If none of these suggestions work, contact your service provider for further assistance.


3 Using the Web User Interface

The Web user interface (UI) for the DVW32CB is easy to access and allows you to view and configure settings for your wireless gateway device. You can validate the installation by accessing the Web user interface on the device.

Topics




Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page 18



Logging Out of the Web User Interface on page 20

3.1

Accessing the Web User Interface Locally

Access the Web user interface for the DVW32CB from a Web browser, such as Internet

Explorer on a Windows computer. Default login values are shown in the steps below.

Steps

To access the Web user interface:

1. Launch an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer, from your computer.

2. Enter the following IP address in the address bar of the browser window and press the

Enter key.

http://192.168.100.1

3. An initial screen will appear with basic information about the DVW32CB Advanced

Wireless Voice Gateway. Click “Login.”


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4. Enter the username and password in the authentication dialog box.

 Standard User Web Interface Login:

Username: admin

Password: <random password>

(The random password can be found on the device label, referred to as “GUI password”)

The following menu options are available.


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After logging in, the Status > Software screen displays software information about the

DVW32CB. For screen field descriptions, refer to Using the Software Option on page

22 .

3.2

Logging Out of the Web User Interface

To log out of the Web user interface, click Logout on the top right of the menu bar.

The following screen confirms that you are logged out of the device and gives you the option to return to the login page.


4

4.1

Understanding the Status Menu

The Status menu of the Web user interface allows you to access information about the

DVW32CB, such as software, connection (downstream and upstream), diagnostics, and event log.

Topics




Using the Software Option on page 21



Using the Connection Option on page 22



Using the Account Option on page 25



on page 25



Using the Client List Option on page 28



Using the User Default Option on page 30

Steps

To access status options:

1. Access the Web user interface. Refer to Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page 14 .

2. Click Status from the main menu.

Using the Software Option

The Software option displays the device’s internal software and hardware configuration.

Steps

To view software information:


2. The Software screen is shown. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


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4.2

Label Description

Information

Standard Specification Compliant Defines the current DOCSIS standard supported by the

DVW32CB.

Hardware Version Defines the internal version number that identifies the hardware design.

Software Version Defines the firmware version of the device.

Cable Modem MAC Address

Cable Modem Serial Number

CM certificate

Status

Defines the unique media access control (MAC) hardware address of the DVW32CB.

Defines the unique manufacturer serial number of the device.

Indicates if the cable modem certificate is installed.

System Up Time

Network Access

Cable Modem IP Address

Displays how long the device has been connected.

Defines if network access is enabled. When enabled, the user is allowed to access the network.

Displays the IP address for the cable modem.

Using the Connection Option

The Connection screen displays information about the device’s connection status and downstream and upstream channel bonding statistics.

 Downstream displays detailed information on the network traffic from the service provider to the local computer (downstream channels).

 Upstream displays detailed information on the network traffic from the computer to the remote destination (upstream channels).



Steps

To view connection information:


2. Click Connection from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.




Startup Procedure: (Procedure, Status, Comment)

Acquire Downstream Channel Displays the Downstream channel status and if the device has locked to a channel.

Connectivity State

Boot State

Configuration File

Displays connection status and if the DVW32CB is operational.

Displays the status on boot up and if the device is operational.

Provides the status and file name of the configuration file currently used by the DVW32CB.

Displays the status of the security settings: enabled/disabled.

Security

Downstream Bonded Channels

Channel

Lock Status

Numbers the downstream channels.

Displays if the device has locked successfully to a downstream channel.

Modulation

Channel ID

Frequency

Power

Displays the modulation method required for the downstream channel to lock on to by device. This method is determined by the service provider.

Displays the downstream channel ID.

Displays the downstream channel frequency on which the

DVW32CB is scanning.

Displays the receiver power level in decibel millivolts (dBmV) after ranging process.

SNR

Correctables

Uncorrectables

Upstream Bonded Channels

Channel

Lock Status

Displays the signal-to-noise ratio, the desired signal level to the background noise level.

Displays the quantity of codewords which are correctable.

Displays the quantity of codewords which are not correctable.

US Channel Type

Channel ID

Symbol Rate

Frequency

Power

CM IP Address

Numbers the upstream channels.

Displays if the device has locked successfully to an upstream channel.

Displays the channel type.

Displays the current upstream channel ID.

Displays the symbol rate in 1000 symbols per second.

Displays the current upstream frequency in hertz.

Displays the current upstream transmit power in decibel millivolts (dBmV).

Displays the DVW32CB’s IP address.


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4.3

Label

Duration

Expires

Current System Time

Description

Displays the time the device has been active.

Displays when the cable modem’s certificate expires.

Displays the current system time.

Using the Account Option

Use the Account option to change the username and password.

Steps

To reset the DVW32CB’s username and password:


2. Click Account from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

User

User Name

New Password

Confirm Password

Apply

Description

Enter the new User name.

Enter the new User password.

Confirm the new User password.

Saves the changes.

4.4

Using the Diagnostics Option

Use the Diagnostics option to test network connectivity. Two utilities are available: Ping and Traceroute.


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4.4.1

Topics




Using the Ping Option on page 26



Using the Traceroute Option on page 27

Using the Ping Option

Use the Ping utility to test network connectivity between devices by sending a test message to a specific device. You can also confirm the size of data sent is the same as the size of data received.

Steps

To test connectivity between devices:

1. Click Status from main menu.

1. Click Diagnostics from the left side menu.

2. Choose Ping from the Utility drop-down menu.

3. Enter new parameter values or accept the default values.

4. Click Start Test. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.



Label

Utility

Ping Test Parameters

Target

Ping Size

No. of Pings

Ping Interval

Reset Defaults

Start Test

Abort Test

Clear Results

Results

Using the Diagnostics Option

Description

Provides a drop-down menu to choose Ping or Traceroute.

Defines the IP address to which you want to send a ping.

Defines the packet size (bytes of data) to send for the ping operation. Default is 64.

Defines the number of ping commands to send to the ping target. Default is 3 pings.

Defines the interval between ping operations in milliseconds.

Resets the Ping Test Parameters to the default values.

Defines what action to take.

 Start Test begins the ping.

 Abort Test stops the ping.

 Clear Results deletes previous test results in the Results table.

Displays the results of the ping test.

4.4.2

Using the Traceroute Option

The Traceroute utility determines the IP addresses of hosts in the network path. By checking the Resolve Host names box, Traceroute tries to find which name matches the address. Some hosts have no names, and might still be shown as IP addresses, even if this option is active.

Steps

To trace host IP addresses along a route:

1. Click Status from main menu.

2. Click Diagnostics from the left side menu.

3. Choose Traceroute from the Utility drop-down menu.

4. Enter new parameter values or accept the default values.

5. Click Start Test. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


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Utility

Traceroute Parameters

Target

Max Hops

Data Size

Base Port

Resolve Host

Reset Defaults

Start Test/Clear Results

Results

Provides a drop-down menu to choose Ping or Traceroute.

Defines the specific IP address or domain (for example, google.com) to which you want to trace a route.

Defines the maximum number of hops. Hops are the number of routers the traceroute traverses. Default is 255.

Defines the data size to send for the traceroute operation.

Default is 32 bytes.

Defines the destination port number. Default is 33434.

Enable (on) or disables (off) this option. When checked, traceroute tries to find the name that matches the IP address.

Default is Off.

Resets the Traceroute Parameters to the default values.

Defines what you want to do.

 Start Test begins the traceroute.

 Clear Results deletes previous test results in the Results table.

Displays the results of the trace.

4.5

Using the Client List Option

The Client List screen displays computers and devices connected to the DVW32CB.


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Steps

To view a list of connected devices:


2. Click Client List from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

CPE Interface Status

Interface

Status

Apply

Tools - Client List

Host Name

IP Address

MAC Address

Interface

Refresh

Description

Displays the interface.

Displays whether the CPE Interface is Enabled or Disabled.

Saves changes.

Displays the host name of the DHCP client connected to the

DVW32CB.

Displays the IP address of the DHCP client connected to the

DVW32CB.

Displays the MAC address of the DHCP client connected to the

DVW32CB.

Displays the method of how clients are connected to the device (for example, Ethernet LAN, Wireless).

Refreshes the client list. This may be useful when testing network connectivity between connecting clients and the

DVW32CB.



4.6

Using the User Default Option

Using the User Default Option

The User Default option allows you to restore the DVW32CB to the factory default values.

Steps

To restore factory defaults:


2. Click User Default from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

Restore User Defaults

Reset The System

Apply

Description

Restores settings to factory defaults. Select Yes to restore the device to default settings for the firewall and content filter settings. This operation does not require a reset of the system.

Resets the system. Select Yes to power cycle the device.

Applies the options selected on this screen.


5

5.1

Understanding the Basic Menu

Basic gateway options provide the majority of configuration for the device including WAN

IP addresses, LAN IP addresses, and DHCP. Advanced gateway options provide settings like MAC filtering and port forwarding.

Topics




Using the Setup Option on page 31



Using the DHCP Option on page 33



Using the DDNS Option on page 38



Using the DHCPv6 Option on page 35



Using the LAN IPv6 Option on page 37



Using the Static Lease Option on page 39



Using the Backup Option on page 40



Using the Time Option on page 44

Steps

To access the basic menu:


2. Click Basic from the main menu.

Using the Setup Option

Use the Setup option to configure common gateway parameters.

Steps

To configure setup options:


2. The Setup screen is displayed. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


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Label

LAN

IPv6 Address

IPv6 Prefix

IPv4 Address

MAC Address

Interface/Prefix

None Specified

WAN

IPv6 Address

IPv4 Address

MAC Address

Duration

Expires

IPv4 DNS Servers

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Description

Defines the local IPv6 address.

Defines the IPv6 prefix.

Defines the local IPv4 address, which is the default gateway address for all wired LAN hosts that connect to the DVW32CB.

Displays the LAN interface’s hardware address.

Indicates no interface or prefix has been specified.

Displays the current WAN public IPv6 address obtained from the service provider.

Displays the current WAN public IPv4 address obtained from the service provider.

Displays the WAN interface’s hardware address.

Displays the accumulated time since successfully acquiring a

WAN public IP address.

Displays the remaining time before the WAN IP address expires, if applicable.

Lists the IPv4 DNS servers available on the network.

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5.2

Label

IPv6 DNS Servers

Release WAN Lease

Renew WAN Lease

WAN Connection Type

Host Name

Domain Name

IPv4 MTU Size

Apply

Description

Lists the IPv6DNS servers available on the network.

Releases the WAN public IP address when clicked.

Renews the WAN IP address when clicked.

Selects the WAN connection type. For each type, different data entry is required, as explained below:

 DHCP: The WAN interface is set to a DHCP client, and the IP address is assigned by the service provider’s DHCP server.

 Static IP: For Static IP, you must manually enter the IP address for the WAN interface.

 PPTP (dhcp): For Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

(PPTP), you must enter a username, password, and the

PPTP server’s IP address.

 PPTP (static):

 L2TP (dhcp):

 L2TP (static):

Defines the host name for the router. This may be required by some service providers.

Defines the domain name for the router. This may be required by some service providers.

Defines the maximum transmission unit (MTU) size. MTU defines the largest size of the packet or frame that the device can transfer (256-1500). If this is not given by your service provider, use 0 for the default.

Saves changes.

Using the DHCP Option

Use the DHCP option to configure dynamic host configuration protocol-specific behavior on the device.

Steps

To configure DHCP settings:


2. Click DHCP from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.



Label

DHCP Server

Starting Address Set

Private Starting Address

Public Starting Address

Number of CPEs

Lease Time

Apply

Description

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) DHCP on the device. If No is selected, all the static DHCP rules in this screen are ignored.

Defines the starting private IP address for the pool of IP addresses that can be used by connecting clients. Private addresses are translated to public IPs to be used on the network.

Defines the starting public IP address. Public addresses can be recognized on the network.

Defines the maximum number of customer premises equipment devices (CPE) that can connect to the network through the DVW32CB.

Defines the DHCP lease time duration in minutes between 1 and 71582788. A DHCP user's PC gets an IP address with a lease time. When the lease time expires, the PC must connect to the DHCP server and be issued a new unused IP address.

Note: The default DHCP lease time is 3600 seconds and should be changed to 86400 seconds (24 hours). This helps resolve connectivity issues with some iMAC and Windows 7 devices that turn off the network interface when they go into standby mode. This results in slow Web browsing until the device gets a new IP address via DHCP.

Saves changes.



Label

DHCP Clients

Current System Time

Force Available

Using the DHCPv6 Option

Description

Lists all DHCP clients currently connected to the device, either via an Ethernet connection, or via a wireless connection. Each client is listed with the following information:

 MAC Address / IP Address / Subnet Mask

 Duration: Duration displays the accumulated time since the client acquired the IP address.

 Expires: Expires is the time until the IP expires and must be recycled. If the IP address is reserved to a certain host, it shows STATIC IP ADDRESS.

 Select: Reserves the current private IP address to be assigned to this host statically when selected.


Activates a selected rule in the DHCP Clients list and assigns

IP addresses. Note: The Select button must be activated in the

DHCP list.

5.3

Using the DHCPv6 Option

Use the DHCPv6 option to configure IPv6 host IP addresses, IPv6 prefixes, and various configuration data required to operate in an IPv6 network.

Steps

To configure DHCPv6 settings:


2. Click DHCPv6 from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


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Label

System Delegated Prefix

User defined prefix

Server Settings

Enabled

LAN Delegated Prefix

Start Address

Valid Lifetime

Description

This is the IPv6 prefix from the Setup Web UI, disabled

(grayed out) by default. It is enabled buy the user defined prefix box below.

Enables the System Delegated Prefix, which is disabled by default. Once enabled and Apply is clicked, the device restarts.

Enables the Ethernet Switch LAN Interface and Prefix listed in the Setup Web UI.

Displays the Ethernet Switch LAN Interface and Prefix listed in the Setup Web UI.

Displays the Ethernet Switch LAN start IPv6 address.

Defines the DHCPv6 lease time duration in minutes between 1 and 71582788. A DHCPv6 user’s PC gets an IPv6 address with a lease time. When the lease time expires, the PC must connect to the DHCPv6 server and be issued a new, unused

IPv6 address.

Note: The default DHCPv6 lease time is 3600. For optimum performance, it should be changes to 86400 seconds (24 hours). This helps resolve connectivity issues with some MAC and Windows 7 devices that turn off the network interface when they go into standby mode. This results in slow Web browsing until the device gets a new IPv6 address via

DHCPv6.


Ubee Interactive Using the LAN IPv6 Option

5.4

Label

Enable Rapid Commit

Enable Unicast

Apply

Restore DhcpV6 Defaults

Description

Enables Rapid Commit. When enabled, the server recognizes this option in Solicit messages sent from the DHCPv6 client.

The server and client then use a two-message exchange

(Solicit and Reply) to configure clients, rather than the default four-message exchange (Solicit, Advertise, Request, and

Reply). This provides faster client configuration when networks are under heavy traffic loads.

Enables Unicast, which is disabled by default. Unicast transmission is defined to be between a single sender and a single user over a network.

Saves changes.

Restores default DHCPv6 values.

Using the LAN IPv6 Option

Use the LAN IPv6 option to connect clients with LAN IPv6 addresses.

Steps

To configure LAN IPv6 settings:


2. Click LAN IPv6 from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.



Label

Stateless Auto Configuration

IP Address

MAC Address

Reachability State

Using the DDNS Option

Description

Displays the IPv6 address of the client.

Displays the MAC address of the client connected to the device with an IPv6 address.

Displays whether the client is reachable or unreachable by neighboring nodes.

5.5

Using the DDNS Option

Use the dynamic domain name system (DDNS) to assign a changing IP address to a constant pre-defined host name. The host can then be contacted by other hosts on the

Internet, even if its IP address changes.

The DDNS service for the DVW32CB is provided through a third-party and can be purchased from Dynamic Network Services Inc. at www.dynDNS.com.

Steps

To use the DDNS option:


2. Click DDNS from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

DDNS Service

User Name

Password

Description

Enables or disables the DDNS service. When enabled, this service is available from www.dynDNS.org.

Defines the user name for the DDNS account.

Defines the password for the DDNS account.



Host Name

IP Address

Status

Apply

Label

Using the Static Lease Option

Description

Defines the host name for the DDNS account.

Displays the IP address for the DDNS account.

Displays if the DDNS service is enabled or disabled.

Saves changes.

5.6

Using the Static Lease Option

You can use the Static Lease option to assign IP addresses to clients on your network that do not change. A static lease ensures a specific device always gets the same IP address, especially if the devices are powered on and off or disconnected and reconnected. This may be useful in a variety of networking scenarios where you need more control over the network and the clients connected to it. Examples is which you may need to use a static lease include:

 Using the IP Filtering Option on page 47

 Using the Port Filtering Option on page 49

 Using the DMZ Host Option on page 57

Steps

To assign static IP addresses:


2. Click Static Lease from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the Backup Option

Label

Index

MAC Address

IP Address

Enabled

Clear

Apply

Description

Provides an index number for each client that connects to your network.

Defines the MAC address of the client to which you want to assign a static IP address.

Defines an IP address to the specific client/host.

Activates this rule when Enable is checked.

Deletes the rule when Clear is checked.

Saves changes.

5.7

Using the Backup Option

The Backup option lets you backup your gateway configuration or restore the DVW32CB to a previously saved configuration.



5.7.1

Steps

To use the backup option:


2. Click Backup from the left side menu.

Backing Up the Current Configuration

To backup and save the current device configuration, click the Backup button.

A pop-up window appears instructing you to select ‘Save’ when prompted. Click ‘OK’.

The following window appears, giving you the option to save the file. Click the ‘Save File’ option and click ‘OK’.



The file will be saved to your Downloads folder as a binary file (.bin) titled

‘GatewaySettings.bin.’

5.7.2

Restoring the DVW32CB to a Previously Saved Configuration

To restore the device to a previously saved configuration, click the Choose File button.

The File Upload dialog box appears and allows you to select the previously saved backup file. Highlight the file and click ‘Open’.



The location for the backed up file appears in the box to the left of the Browse button.

Click the Restore button.

You are advised that you will be required to reboot the device. Click ‘OK’.

You are then notified that the device has been reset. Click ‘RELOAD’.

You are then presented with the login screen. Enter the Username and Password to return to the User Interface.


Ubee Interactive Using the Time Option

5.8

Using the Time Option

The Time option allows you to configure the system time obtained from the network servers via Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). SNTP is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computing devices over networks. The device must be reset for changes to take effect.

Steps

To configure system time:


2. Click Time from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

Enable SNTP

Current Time

System Start Time

Time Server 1

Description

Enables (Yes) or disables (No) the SNTP feature.


Displays the accumulated time since the system was started.

Defines the IP address or domain name of the time server.

Use the one provided or enter an alternative choice.



Label

Time Server 2

Time Server 3

Time Zone Offset

Apply

Reset Values

Using the Time Option

Description





Defines the time zone offset in hours and minutes from

Greenwich Mean Time. For example: 8 hours means GMT +8,

-1 hour means GMT -1.

Saves changes.

Resets the screen to factory defaults when clicked.


6

6.1

Understanding the Advanced Menu

Advanced options provide settings to configure your DVW32CB, such as MAC filtering and port forwarding.

Topics




Using the Options Option on page 46



Using the IP Filtering Option on page 49



Using the MAC Filtering Option on page 50



Using the Port Filtering Option on page 51



Using the Forwarding Option on page 53



Using the Port Triggers Option on page 58



Using the Pass Through Option on page 59



Using the DMZ Host Option on page 60

Steps

To access the advanced menu:

1. Access the Web User Interface. Refer to Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page 14 .

2. Click Advanced from the main menu.

Using the Options Option

Use the Options option to define which networking protocols are enabled or disabled on the device. The network address translation application-level gateway (NAT ALG) settings provide additional security beyond the firewall.

Steps

To enable or disable network protocols:


2. The Options screen is displayed. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the Options Option

Label

WAN Blocking

Ipsec PassThrough

PPTP PassThrough

Multicast Enable

UPnP Enable

Description

When enabled, WAN Blocking blocks PING access to the

WAN public gateway IP address that is exposed to the

Internet. When disabled, PING access is allowed to occur, which is necessary for the remote configuration of some VoIP phones (e.g. Cisco, Polycom, etc.).

When enabled, allows encrypted IPsec VPN traffic to pass through the router between the IPsec VPN Client application on the PVC/Mac and the IPsec VPN Concentrator (e.g.

Barracuda, Cisco, Juniper, etc.) for access to the “company

VPN.”

When enabled, allows encrypted PPTP VPN traffic to pass through the router between the PPTP VPN Client application on the PVC/Mac and the PPTP VPN Server (e.g. Windows

Server 2013) for access to the “company VPN.”

Optimizes the bandwidth utilization compared with unicast

(especially video streaming applications).

Activates Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) when enabled. A

UPnP device can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about other devices on the network. In turn, a device can leave a network smoothly and automatically when it is no longer in use. Gaming consoles and Web cameras are examples of devices that can use UPnP.


Ubee Interactive Using the Options Option

Label

Primary Network Bridged

Description

When enabled, this allows the subscriber to bridge traffic to and from the Internet for ALL LAN side primary subscriber interfaces (Ethernet, MoCA, and Wireless Primary Network).

Note: When the Primary Network Bridged option is enabled, menu items for other functions can still be seen, but are not active. Routing, Firewall, DHCP, and Port Forwarding are all disabled for the Subscriber Primary Network LAN ports.

DNS Relay

NAT ALG Status – Filters to allow (enable) or disallow (disable) protocols to pass through the

DVW32CB to connected devices (computers, game consoles, and so on).

RSVP Enables or disables resource reservation protocol (RSVP).

RSVP defines how applications reserve resources and how they free the reserved resources once they are no longer needed.

FTP

TFTP

Enables or disables the file transfer protocol (FTP) used to transfer files from one host to another.

Enables or disables the trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) – a simpler protocol generally used for automated file transfers.

Kerb88

Note: Bridge Mode can only be enabled when logged is an admin (vs. end user). Refer to Using the Operation Mode

Option on page 36 .

Allows the DVW32CB to act as the “relay” device. Each PC that wants to access a URL does not have to send a DNS request to a DNS server on the Internet. DNS is used to resolve a URL (Web site name) to an IP address. DNS Relay is typically used for commercial applications where each device/PC connected to the device uses the DNS Relay address rather than going to a public DNS server hosted by an

ISP to look up a URL.

NetBios

IKE

RTSP

Kerb1293

Enables or disables the Kerberos network authentication protocol which allow nodes to communicate over a non-secure network using “tickets” on port 88 to prove their identity to one another.

Enables or disables the network basic input/output system

(NetBIOS) services related to the OSI session layer. NetBIOS allows applications on separate computers to communicate over a LAN.

Enables or disables the network key exchange (IKE) protocol used to set up a security association (SA) in the IPsec protocol suite.

Enables or disables the real time streaming protocol (RTSP) network control protocol used to establish and control media sessions between end points.

Enables or disables the Kerberos network authentication protocol which allows nodes to communicate over a nonsecure network using “tickets” on port 1293.


Ubee Interactive Using the IP Filtering Option

6.2

H225

PPTP

MSN

SIP

ICQ

IRC666x

ICQTalk

Net2Phone

IRC7000

IRC8000

Apply


Enables or disables the H.225 protocol used to define messages and procedures for call signaling, media packetization, and registration, admission, and status (RAS) functions.

Enables or disables the point-to-point tunneling protocol

(PPTP) used to implement a virtual private network.

Enables or disables the Microsoft network protocol used for instant messaging.

Enables or disables the session initiation protocol application layer gateway (SIP ALG). SIP ALG inspects protocol packets and formats SIP message headers and SDP body to ensure proper signaling. Note: Some hosted VoIP services prefer this function to be performed by their own session border controller

(SBC) and require the SIP ALG to be disabled. Some IP-PBXs may require SIP ALG enabled.

Enables or disables the ICQ instant messaging program.

Enables or disables the Internet relay chat (IRC) protocol used for text messaging.

Enables or disables the ICQTalk instant messaging program.

Enables or disables Net2Phone SIP- and PacketCable-based

VoIP.

Enables or disables the Internet relay chat protocol on TCP port TCP 7000 used for text messaging and group forums.

Enables or disables the Internet relay chat protocol on UDP port 8000 used for text messaging and group forums.

Saves changes.

Using the IP Filtering Option

Use the IP Filtering option to filter IP addresses to block Internet traffic to specific network devices on the LAN. Any host on this list is not accessible to Internet traffic.

Note

You may also filter by the MAC address which does not require setting a static lease.

Refer to

Using the MAC Filtering Option on page 50

.

Steps

To filter IP addresses:

1. Make sure a PC is connected to the DVW32CB and both devices are powered on and functioning.

2. Log in to the DVW32CB Web user interface. Refer to Accessing the Web User


Ubee Interactive Using the MAC Filtering Option

Interface Locally on page 14 .


4. Click IP Filtering from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

Start Address

End Address

Enabled

Apply

Description

Defines the starting IP address to block.

Defines the ending IP address to block.

Activates the rule when enabled is checked.

Saves changes.

6.3

Using the MAC Filtering Option

The MAC Filtering option allows you to filter MAC addresses to block Internet traffic from specific network devices on the LAN. MAC filtering establishes a list and any host on this list is not able to access the network through the DVW32CB.

Steps

To filter MAC addresses:

1. Note the MAC addresses of the devices that you want to deny Internet access.

Be sure all devices to which you potentially deny Internet access are connected to the

DVW32CB network.



Ubee Interactive Using the Port Filtering Option

3. Click MAC Filtering from the left side menu.

4. Enter the MAC address to block in the text box to the left of the Add MAC Address button.

5. Click the Add MAC Address button. The MAC address is displayed in the filtered

MAC address list. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

6.4

Label

MAC Addresses

Add MAC Address

Addresses entered: n/20

Remove MAC Address

Clear All

Description

Specifies the MAC address to block. Enter the MAC address in the field.

Adds a MAC address to the list of addresses to block.

Displays the MAC addresses to be blocked. The number of

MAC addresses entered is shown as 1/20 where 1 is the number of addresses in the list. You can filter up to twenty

MAC addresses at one time.

Deletes the selected MAC address from the list of addresses to be blocked.

Removes all MAC addresses from the list.

Using the Port Filtering Option

Use the Port Filtering option to configure port filters to block to all devices on the LAN

Internet services that use the ports specified.

Steps

To configure port filters:



Ubee Interactive Using the Port Filtering Option

2. Click Port Filtering from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

For example:

To prevent all Telnet access into and across your LAN:

1. Enter the Start and End ports to be 23.

2. Select Both for Protocol to include TCP and UDP.

3. Check Enabled.

4. Click Apply. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Caution

Use caution when assigning port filtering by port range. You may accidentally prevent traffic that should pass through your network, such as http or email. Pre-assigned application ports are displayed on the Forwarding screen. Refer to

Using the Forwarding

Option on page 53

.

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Start Port

End Port

Protocol

Enabled

Apply


Defines the starting port number

Defines the ending port number.

Selects the protocol type. Options are UDP, TCP, or Both.

Activates the rule and filters out all traffic on the specified ports.

Saves changes.


Ubee Interactive Using the Forwarding Option

6.5

Using the Forwarding Option

Forwarding tells the DVW32CB to which computer on the local area network to send data.

If your host systems or applications have communications issues with the Internet, you can use forwarding to resolve the following issues:

 Data is sent from a local host to the Internet, but the return path of expected data is not received by your local host.

 An application or service running on your local network (on local host) cannot be accessed from the Internet directly (for example, a request to a local audio server).

Examples are:

 Xbox/PlayStation – Games/applications

 Home Security Systems – Security systems that use the Internet

 Audio Servers/VoIP – Audio and VoIP applications and services

6.5.1

Topics




Before Setting Up Forwarding on page 53



Setting Up Forwarding on page 54



Setting Up Port Forwarding for an Xbox Example on page 57

Before Setting Up Forwarding

Try the following options before you assign forwarding rules:

1. Enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). This may resolve the issue you have without setting up forwarding rules.

a. Access the Web interface of the DVW32CB, see Accessing the Web User Interface

Locally on page 14 .

b. Click Advanced from the main menu.

c. Click Options from the left menu.

.

d. Check the UPnP Enable box e. Click Apply.



6.5.2

f. Test your local host or application such as your Xbox to see if it is functioning properly. Continue with port forwarding if the host or application is not communicating correctly.

2. Assign a Static IP lease to the client/host to which you are setting up forwarding. This way, the IP does not change and disrupt your forwarding rules. For example, if you are hosting a Web server in your internal network, and you wish to setup a forwarding rule for it, assign a static IP lease to that system to keep the IP from renewing and disrupting the forwarding rule.

Setting Up Forwarding

If the suggestions in

Before Setting Up Forwarding on page 53

did not correct your communication problem, use port forwarding.

You need the following information to set up port forwarding:

 IP address of each local host system (for example, Xbox) for which you need to setup a port forwarding rule.

 Port numbers the local host’s application listens to for incoming requests/data (for example, a game or other service). These port numbers should be available in the documentation associated with the application.

Note

For detailed information on port forwarding, including how to set it up for specific applications using specific network devices (for example, cable modems), refer to: http://portforward.com or consult your host device or application user manual.

Steps

To set up port forwarding:

1. Access the Web interface of the DVW32CB, see Accessing the Web User Interface

Locally on page 14 .


3. Click Forwarding from the left menu.

4. Click either Create IPv4 or Create IPv6.



5. Enter information in the forwarding fields as shown in the screen shot below. Create

IPv4 was selected for the following screen shots. Field descriptions follow.

Label

Local IP

Local Start Port

Local End Port

External Start Port

Description

Defines the IP address of the local LAN device to which the forwarding rule applies. For example, an Xbox or PC.

Defines the starting port number listened to by the server host located in your LAN.

Defines the ending port number listened to by the server host located in your LAN.

Defines the port number to start the range of ports to publish to the Internet.



External End Port

Protocol

Description

Enabled

Cancel

Defines the port number to end the range of ports published to

Internet.

Note: Be very careful with ranges. Ports within a range are not usable by other applications that may require them. It is common and safer to enter the same port number as the start and end of the range.

Selects the protocol type. Options are UDP, TCP, or BOTH.

Specifies the forwarding rule name.

Disables (Off) or enables (On) the forwarding rule.

Stops the forwarding rule creation process and returns you to the previous Forwarding screen.

Apply

Port Map

Saves changes.

Shows a list of common applications and their ports.

Forwarding Table – Lists existing forwarding rules.

Remove All Deletes all entries in the forwarding table.

6. Click Apply. The forwarding rule is created and displayed in the table as shown below. Additional field descriptions follow.

Remove All

Edit

Remove


Deletes all entries in the forwarding table.

Displays fields for the rule selected in order to change values.

Deletes the selected rule.



6.5.3

Using the Forwarding Option

Setting Up Port Forwarding for an Xbox Example

The following is an example of how you would set up a single Xbox running Modern

Warfare 2. Since multiple ports are used for the Xbox and the Modern Warfare 2 game, a separate forwarding rule is set for each port. Multiple ports and forwarding rules may not be required for other applications.

Steps

To set up port forwarding for an Xbox:


2. Click Forwarding from the left side menu.

3. Enter the Xbox IP address in the Local IP field.

4. Define ports used by the Xbox in the Local Start Port and Local End Port fields.

Define the same ports used by the Xbox in the External Start Port and External End

Port fields.

5. Create Port Forwarding rules per port. A rule set up for port 53 works for port 53. A port can be used only by one program at a time.

Note

You can set up applications/services to listen on one internal port. External Internet users who want to access that application, address it using an external port, such as an Audio server. Internal Ports are the ports to which local servers listen. External

Ports are the ports that the cable modem listens to from the WAN.



6.6

Using the Port Triggers Option

Using the Port Triggers Option

Port Triggers define dynamic triggers for specific devices on the LAN. This allows special applications that require specific port numbers with bi-directional traffic to function properly. Applications such as video conferencing, voice, gaming, and some messaging program features may require these special settings.

Some services use a dedicated range of ports on the client side and a dedicated range of ports on the server side. The difference between port forwarding and triggering is:

 Port forwarding sets a rule to send a service to a single LAN IP address.

 Port triggering defines two kinds of ports: trigger port and target port. The trigger port sends a service request from a LAN host to a specific destination port number.

The port the LAN host is required to listen to by the application is called the target port. The server returns responses to these ports.

For example:

1. John requests a file from the Real Audio server (port 7070). Port 7070 is a “trigger” port and causes the device to record John’s computer IP address. The DVW32CB associates John's computer IP address with the “target” port range of 6970-7170.

2. The Real Audio server responds to a port number ranging between 6970-7170.

3. The DVW32CB forwards the traffic to John’s computer IP address.

4. Only John can connect to the Real Audio server until the connection is closed or expires.

Steps

To set up port triggering:


2. Click Port Triggers from the left side menu.

3. Click Create and enter information in the trigger fields.


Ubee Interactive Using the Pass Through Option

4. Click Apply. The port trigger rule is created and displayed in the table. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Note

The following example shows the Port Triggering option set up for a dual Xbox configuration.

Label

Trigger Start Port

Trigger End Port

Target Start Port

Target End Port

Protocol

Description

Enabled

Remove All

Edit

Remove

Description

Defines a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.

Defines a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers.

Defines a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.

Defines a port number or the ending port number in a range of port numbers.

Defines the protocol type for this rule, UDP, TCP, or Both.

Names the triggering rule.

Enables (on) or disables (off) the triggering rule.

Deletes all port triggering rules.

Allows you to edit a port triggering rule.

Deleted a port triggering rule.

6.7

Using the Pass Through Option

Use the Pass Through option to configure a pass through table. Devices in the pass through table are treated as bridge devices, storing and forwarding data between LAN interconnections.


Ubee Interactive Using the DMZ Host Option

Steps

To configure a pass through table:


2. Click Pass Through from the left side menu. The pass through fields are explained following this screen example.

6.8


Pass Through MAC Addresses Defines the input host’s MAC address.

Add MAC Address

Addresses entered: n/32

Remove MAC Address

Clear All

Adds the input host’s MAC address.

Displays the MAC addresses to be blocked. The number of

MAC addresses is shown as 0/32 where 0 is the number of addresses in the list. You can add up to 32 MAC addresses at one time.

Removes the input host’s MAC address.

Removes all of the input host’s MAC addresses.

Using the DMZ Host Option

Use the DMZ Host option to expose a host IP address to the WAN (public Internet). You can use this option when applications do not work with port triggers or other networking strategies.

Steps

To set up a DMZ host:

1. Connect a PC to an Ethernet port on the DVW32CB. Make sure both devices are powered on and functioning.

2. Connect a Home Gateway (or other device you wish to be in the DMZ) to an Ethernet port on the DVW32CB.


Ubee Interactive Using the DMZ Host Option

3. Log in to the DVW32CB Web user interface.


5. Click DMZ Host from the left side menu.

6. Enter the IP address you just configured in the Static Lease section.

7. Test the device to ensure Internet access is available and the device is functional. For example, connect to the Internet from a PC connected to the Home Gateway, or make calls from a VoIP phone.

Label

DMZ Address

Apply

Description

Defines the IP address of the host to be exposed.

Saves changes.


7

7.1

Understanding the Firewall Menu

Use these instructions to configure the DVW32CB firewall settings to control what types of traffic are allowed on your network. The firewall can block certain Web-oriented cookies,

Java scripts, and pop-up windows. It is highly recommended the Firewall is left enabled at all times to protect against denial of service (DoS) attacks. Refer to

Using the Basic Option on page 62

to block Internet access to specific sites.

Note: Firewall menu options are not available when the device is in Bridge mode.

Topics







Using the Local Log Option on page 63



Using the Remote Log Option on page 64

Steps

To access the firewall menu:


2. Click Firewall from the main menu.

Using the Basic Option

Use the Basic option to filter Web content to block certain Web-oriented cookies, Java scripts, and pop-up windows.

Steps

To filter Web content:


2. The Basic screen is displayed. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the Local Log Option

7.2

Label

IPv4 Firewall Protection

IPv6 Firewall Protection

Block Fragmented IP Packets

Port Scan Detection

IP Flood Detection

Optimize for XBOX

Apply

Description

Defines the level of IPv4 protection. Choices are Off, Low,

Medium, and High. Services are based on the protection level and displayed in the Allowed Services window.

Defines whether IPv6 firewall protection is On or Off.

Detects fragmented IP packets and blocks them.

Detects port scans that probe for available ports and potentially use these ports to detect weakness in the network.

Detects IP flood attacks that send excessive information to the device, using up bandwidth.

When enabled, this feature stabilizes and improves video streaming.

Saves changes.

Using the Local Log Option

Use the Local Log to define firewall event log reporting through email alerts and report on possible attacks on the system.

Steps

To define local log reporting:


2. Click Local Log from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the Remote Log Option

7.3

Label

Contact Email Address

SMTP Server Name

SMTP Username

SMTP Password

E-mail Alerts

Apply

E-mail Log

Clear Log

Description

Defines the email address where you want to send the log.

Defines the name of the SMTP server, such as smtp.example.com.

Defines the username for the email address, such as [email protected].

Defines the password for the email address.

Enables or disables log reporting.

Saves the settings and completes the setup.

Sends the log to the specified email address.

Deletes the log.

Using the Remote Log Option

Use the Remote Log option to define events and send the log to a local SysLog server.

Steps

To configure the firewall remote log:

1. Click Firewall the main menu.

2. Click Remote Log from the left side menu. The Remote Log fields are explained following this screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the Remote Log Option

Label

Permitted Connections

Blocked Connections

Known Internet Attacks

Product Configuration Events to SysLog server at 192.168.0.

Apply

Description

Logs all access attempts that are allowed by the firewall.

Logs all access attempts that are blocked by the firewall.

Logs all known attacks from the Internet.

Logs when the DVW32CB is configured/modified by a user or administrator.

Defines the IP address of the Syslog server.

Saves changes.


8 Understanding the Parental Control Menu

Parental Controls allow you to control Internet access for users on the DVW32CB network. Parental Controls provides the following features:

 Define user/password access.

 Block specific Web sites and Web sites based on keywords.

 Define the times users are allowed to access the Internet.

 View a local log to view Internet activity.

Topics




Using the Parental Control User Setup Option on page 66






Using the ToD Filter Option on page 70



Using the Local Log Option on page 71

Steps

To access the parental control menu:

1. Access the Web interface. Refer to Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page

14 .

2. Click the Parental Control link from the top of the screen.

8.1

Using the Parental Control User Setup Option

The User Setup option allows you to configure which user accounts can or cannot connect to your wireless or wired network, and the parameters of each connection.

Steps

To configure user accounts:


2. The User Setup screen is displayed. The User Setup fields are explained following the screen example.

Note: To enable Parental Control, refer to


.



Label

Add User

Remove User

Enable

Password

Re-Enter Password

Trusted User

Content Rule

White List Access Only

Time Access Rule

Description

Defines user accounts.

 To select an existing user, choose the user from the User

Settings drop-down menu.

 To add a new user, add the user name and click Add.

Note that the user name cannot contain any spaces.

 To activate the user, check Enable.

 To remove a user, select the user from the drop-down menu and click Remove User.

Defines the password for this user. It is required when this user tries to access the Internet via the device.

Confirms the password with the re-entered password.

Each specified user may also be enabled as a “trusted user” which means that person will have access to all Internet content regardless of filters that may be set up. This check box can be used as a simple override to grant a user full access but still having the ability to keep all of the previous settings stored and available.

Provides a drop-down list of existing content rules that define what kind of Websites the user can or cannot visit.

Selects the White List Access option. If you have created a content rule that defines a black list and white list, select the

White List Access Only checkbox to force the DVW32CB to execute the policy for the selected user.

Selects a defined time access rule to apply to the selected user.



8.2

Label

Session Duration

Inactivity Time

Apply

Trusted Computers

Add

Remove

Description

Allows you to enter a time in minutes for the user’s session to expire. When the session expires, the user can log in again for the same session duration.

Allows you to enter the time out value when a user has no activity on the Internet. When the time expires, the user interface to the Internet is canceled.

Saves all changes when clicked.

Defines the trusted hosts that can bypass the Parental Control

Process.

Adds the trusted host’s MAC address entered in the given area and Add is clicked.

Removes a trusted computer from the list when it is highlighted and Remove is clicked.

Using the Basic Option

The Basic option allows you to select rules to block certain Internet content and Web sites. After you change your Parental Control settings, click the appropriate Apply, Add, or

Remove button for your new settings to take effect. Refresh your browser’s display to see the currently active settings.

Steps

To filter Internet content and Web sites:


2. Click Basic from the left side of the screen. The Basic fields are explained following this screen example.



Label

Enable Parental Control

Apply

Content Policy Configuration

Add New Policy

Content Policy List

Remove Policy

Keyword List

Add Keyword

Remove Keyword

Blocked Domain List

Add Domain

Description

Activates the Parental Control feature when checked.

Saves all changes in the screen and activates Parental

Control, if enabled.

Adds a policy to the Policy List. Enter the policy name and click Add New Policy. Note: the policy name cannot contain any spaces.

Lists existing policies you can choose to use.

Deletes a policy from the list. Select the policy from the list and click Remove Policy.

Displays keywords you can use to block Web site addresses

(URLs) containing those words.

Adds a keyword to the keyword list. Enter the word in the field next to the Add Keyword button and click Add Keyword. The keyword is added to the list.

Removes a keyword from the keyword list. Select the keyword from the list, and click Remove Keyword.

Displays Web domains (for example, unwanted.com) you can use to block access to those domains.

Adds a domain to the Allowed Domain List. Enter a domain, and click Add Domain.



8.3

Label

Remove Allowed Domain

Allowed Domain List

Add Allowed Domain

Remove Allowed Domain

Description

Removes a domain from the Allowed Domain List. Select the domain from the list, and click Remove Domain.

Displays domains you can assign to users to visit only the sites allowed.

Adds allowed domains to the list. Enter the name and click

Add Allowed Domain.

Removes domain names from the list. Highlight the domain from the list and click Remove Allowed Domain.

Using the ToD Filter Option

The ToD (Time of Day) Filter option allows the configuration of time-based access policies to block all Internet traffic at specified times.

Steps

To configure ToD filters:


2. Click ToD Filter from the left side of the screen. The ToD Filter fields are explained following this screen example.



8.4

Label

Add New Policy

Time Access Policy List

Enabled

Remove

Days to Block

Time to Block:

All Day or a specific time frame

Ports to Block

Apply

Description

Adds a new policy. Enter a policy name and click the Add New

Policy button.

Lists the existing policies in a drop-down list.

Activates a policy. Select the policy from the drop-down list and check Enabled.

Deletes a policy. Select the policy from the drop-down list and click Remove.

Selects the days to block Internet access.

Defines the time to block.

 To block all day, check All Day to eliminate all access during the days selected.

 To block a specific time frame for the days selected, enter the Start time and the End time. Select AM or PM for each.

Defines a port range to block if the Enabled box is checked.

 Port Start: Enter the starting port number to be blocked.

 Port End: Enter ending port number to be blocked.

 Protocol: Select the protocol type. Options are UDP, TCP, or Both.

Saves all changes when clicked.

Using the Local Log Option

The Local Log option displays Parental Control event log reporting.

Steps

To view the parental control local log:


2. Click Local Log from the left side of the screen. The Local Log fields are explained following this screen example.



Label

Last Occurrence

Action

Target

User

Source

Clear Log

Description

Displays the time when the last event occurred.

Displays what is done by parental control, including dropping or permitting access requests.

Displays the destination IP address or URL of a certain access request.

Displays the user who triggered this event log.

Displays the source MAC address of this event.

To empty the displayed log entries, click Clear Log.


9

9.1

Understanding the Wireless Menu

Use the Wireless menu to configure a wireless network.

Topics




Selecting the Wireless Radio Band on page 73



Using the Wireless Radio Option on page 74



Using the Primary Network Option on page 76



Using the Access Control Option on page 81



Using the Wi-Fi Multimedia Option on page 83



Using the Bridging Option on page 85



Deploying and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network on page 86

Steps

To access the wireless menu:

1. Access the Web interface. Refer to Accessing the Web User Interface Locally on page

14 .

2. Click Wireless from the main menu.

Selecting the Wireless Radio Band

The DVW32CB is a dual-band concurrent wireless voice gateway, supporting operation of both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands simultaneously. Each of the radio bands can be configured individually (i.e. changing the wireless network name or password). On the top left side of each screen under the wireless tab, you can select which radio you want to configure (either the 2.4GHz or the 5GHz). The screen shot below shows the radio band selection boxes (with 2.4GHz being selected/highlighted).



9.2

Using the Wireless Radio Option

Using the Wireless Radio Option

The Radio option is used to configure the wireless radio, including channel number, and bandwidth control.

Steps

To configure wireless operations:


2. The Radio screen is displayed. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example

(the screen example shows the 2.4GHz radio selected).

Label

Wireless Interface

Wireless Status

Channel Bandwidth

Wireless Channel

Description

On the top left side of the screen, you can select either the

2.4GHz or 5GHz radio band to configure.

NOTE: This is an indicator of which band you are actively configuring, both radios are enabled automatically.

Displays the selected wireless radio’s status, Enabled or

Disabled.

Sets the channel bandwidth and displays the current channel bandwidth.

 For the 2.4GHz radio, options are 20MHz (default value) or 20/40MHz.

 For the 5GHz radio, options are 20MHz, 20/40MHz, or

20/40/80MHz (default value).

Set to Auto by default, the Wireless Channel selects a specific channel to deploy the wireless network. This allows you to set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region. Channel selection can have an impact on wireless networking performance. For more information, refer to

Selecting a Wireless Channel on page 90

.

The current channel is displayed as well as the interference level.


Ubee Interactive Using the Wireless Radio Option

9.2.1

Label

Apply

Restore Wireless Defaults

Scan Wireless APs

Description

Saves all screen changes when clicked.

Restores the factory default settings for wireless configurations when clicked.

Scans for other wireless access points and displays channel, encryption, SSID, RSSI levels, and other information. See the section below for more information.

Scanning for Wireless Access Points (APs)

You can search for wireless access points and display the results in a new window.

Steps

To search for wireless access points:

1. Click Scan Wireless APs at the bottom of the Wireless Radio screen. Results are displayed in a new window.

2. Click Refresh to update the results.

Label

Nearby Wireless Access Points

Network Name

Security Mode

Description

Displays the name of the wireless network (SSID) broadcast by the access point.

Displays the encryption method used.


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9.3

Mode

PHY Mode

RSSI

Channel

BSSID


Displays the mode of the wireless access point: Possible modes are:

 Master – Communicates with associated wireless cards that are in managed mode. Appears as a normal access point with an SSID and channel. Network communications, such as authentication, conflict, and duplicate packets are managed by the wireless card.

 Managed – Communicates with an associated master, not directly with another managed AP. Wireless cards connect to the master network and change their channel to match. The master must accept the credentials of the managed network for it to be associated.

 Ad-hoc – Communicates directly with another wireless network. Network cards must be in range and use the same name and channel.

 Monitor – Communicates in observation mode and does not transmit. Can be used for troubleshooting wireless links or checking bandwidth usage in the area.

Displays the physical transceivers (PHY) layer method used.

Displays the received signal strength (RSSI) of the wireless access points in range of the device. Lower negative numbers

(for example, -1 to -65) indicate the access point is closer.

Greater negative numbers (for example, -66 to -95) indicate the access point is farther away.

Displays the channel on which the DVW32CB is operating.

Displays the MAC address for the nearby wireless access points.

Using the Primary Network Option

Use the Primary Network option to configure a variety of wireless security settings.

Steps

To configure wireless security options:


2. Click Primary Network from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example. This example shows the settings when the DVW32CB is in the

2.4GHz band.

Wireless default values are discussed in Understanding Default Values and Logins on page 8 .



Label


MAC ID

Primary Network

Description




Displays the MAC Address of the DVW32CB.

Enables or disables the primary network.



Label

Network Name (SSID)

Broadcast SSID

Wireless Mode

WPA

WPA-PSK

WPA2

Using the Primary Network Option

Description

Defines the primary network name (SSID) to which client devices connect. It displays either the default SSID or the user defined SSID. This example shows the settings when the modem is in the 2.4GHz band.

-- For the 2.4GHz radio (shown above), the default SSID is

“WIFI” plus the last 6 characters of the CM MAC address with the letters in UPPER case.

-- For the 5GHz radio, the default SSID is “WIFI” plus the last 6 characters of the WLAN MAC address with the letters in UPPER case, plus “-5G”.

When On is selected, the SSID is visible to wireless clients. If

Off is selected, the SSID is not visible to wireless clients unless manually set up on the client. Broadcast SSID is On by default to allow broadcasting of the primary network name

(SSID). Refer to

Enabling a Closed Network on the Primary

Network on page 80 to set up a closed network.

NOTE: WPS must be disabled before Broadcast SSID can be disabled.

Allows you to define the 802.11 wireless networking standard(s).

 2.4GHz band options are: Mixed (11b/g/n), and 11n only.

The default is Mixed (11b/g/n).

 5GHz band options are: Mixed (11a/n/ac), Mixed (11n/ac) and 11ac only. The default is Mixed (11a/n/ac).

Enables or disables the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security protocol. WPA is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. Key differences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and improved data encryption. Setting WPA alone with a pre-shared key requires a RADIUS or TACACS server for authentication. This method is mostly used in large enterprise implementations.

Enables or disables WPA Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK). If you do not have an external RADIUS server, use WPA-PSK, which requires a single (identical) password entered into wireless gateway and wireless client. As long as the passwords match, a client is granted access to the wireless

LAN.

Enables or disables WPA2. This advanced protocol is certified through Wi-Fi Alliance's WPA2 program and implements the mandatory elements of 802.11i. In particular, it has an AES-based algorithm (CCMP) that is considered fully secure. Setting WPA2 alone with a pre-shared key requires a RADIUS or TACACS server for authentication.

This method is mostly used in large enterprise implementations.



WPA2-PSK

Label

WPA/WPA2 Encryption

WPA Pre-Shared Key

Show Key

RADIUS Server

RADIUS Port

RADIUS Key

Group Key Rotation Interval

WPA/WPA2 Re-auth Interval

WEP Encryption

Shared Key Authentication

Description

Enables or disables WPA2-PSK. If you do not have an external RADIUS server, use WPA2-PSK, which requires a single (identical) password entered into wireless gateway and wireless client. As long as the passwords match, a client is granted access to the wireless LAN. This is the default residential subscriber setting. It is more secure than WPA-

PSK and uses AES encryption.

Sets WPA/WPA2 encryption to AES or TKIP+AES. The default is AES.

Displays the WPA Pre-Shared Key when “Show Key” is checked. The WPA pre-shared key is a unique key for each device. It is a randomly generated character string, 16 characters in length, and can also be found on the device label.

The encryption mechanisms for WPA and WPA-PSK are the same, except that WPA-PSK uses a simple common password instead of user-specific credentials.

Displays the pre-shared key when checked.

Defines the IP address of the RADIUS server, if used.

Defines a RADIUS port number when WPA or 802.1x network authentication is selected.

Defines the RADIUS Key when WPA or 802.1x network authentication is selected.

Allows the device to generate the best possible random group key and update all the key-management capable stations periodically. This field is set to 0 by default.

Sends a new group key to all clients at the specified interval for a wireless router (if using WPA-PSK key management) or

RADIUS server (if using WPA key management). The rekeying process is the WPA equivalent of automatically changing the WEP key for a wireless access point and all stations in the WLAN on a periodic basis. Setting the WPA

Group Key Update Timer is also supported in WPA-PSK mode.

Enables or disables WEP encryption. If you do not have wireless clients that can use WPA or WPA2, you can use WEP key encrypting. A higher bit key offers better security. WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the DVW32CB to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network. Both the wireless stations and the DVW32CB must use the same WEP key. Data Encryption can be set to WEP 128-

bit, 64-bit, or Disable.

Defines Shared Key Authentication as optional or required.

Shared Key is an authentication method used by wireless

LANs, which follow the IEEE 802.11 standard. Wireless devices authenticate each other by using a secret key that is kept by both devices.




802.1x Authentication

Network Key 1-4

Current Network Key

Enables or disables 802.1x to authenticate wireless clients.

Pre-defines up to 4 keys for 64-bit or 128-bit (64-bit keys require 10 hexadecimal digits) (128-bit key require 26 hexadecimal digits).

Selects one of the four pre-defined keys as the current network key.

Passphrase

Generate WEP Keys

Sets the WEP encryption key by entering a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and clicking

Generate WEP keys. These characters are case sensitive.

Forces the device to generate 4 WEP keys automatically.

Apply

WPS/Disabled

Saves changes.

Automatic Security Configuration — Sets up WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for devices connecting to the wireless network.

Enables or disables WPS option. When enabled, the following fields are available:

WPS Config State Defines if the WPS has been configured or not.

Device Name Defines a name for the DVW32CB for WPS. The default is

UbeeAP.

WPS Setup AP

UUID

PIN

Generate AP PIN

Defines the universal unique identifier (UUID) for this device.

Defines the Personal Identification Number for this device.

Creates a new PIN for this device.

Configure by External Registrar Options are Allow (default) and Deny.

WPS Add Client

Add a client

Client PIN

Authorized Client MAC

Activates wireless protected setup (WPS) security on the device.

To add a client:

1. Click Add a client. The WPS Add Client screen is displayed.

2. Click PUSH on the WPS Add Client screen.The WPS button is activated on the device, indicated by a flashing white light on top of the unit.

3. Press the WPS button on the device.

Defines a PIN number for client access.

Defines the MAC address of the authorized client.

9.3.1

Enabling a Closed Network on the Primary Network

You can enable a Closed Network so the SSID cannot be broadcast or seen by others.


Ubee Interactive Using the Access Control Option

Steps

To enable a closed network:

1. Access the pull down menu on Broadcast SSID.

2. Choose Off to enable a closed network, meaning the SSID is not visible to wireless clients. Automatic Security Configuration is disabled.

9.4

Note: WPS must be disabled before Broadcast SSID can be turned to Off.

Using the Access Control Option

Use the Access Control option to configure which clients can access your wireless network.

Steps

To configure client access:


2. Click Access Control from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example. This example shows the screen when the DVW32CB is in the

2.4GHz band.


Ubee Interactive Using the Access Control Option

Label



MAC Restrict Mode

Description




Defines the network name (SSID) and MAC address for which you are setting access control parameters. The screen shot above shows the SSID for the 2.4GHz radio.

Controls wireless access to your network by MAC address.

 Disabled turns off MAC restrictions and allows any wireless client to connect to this device. However, if you use other security mechanisms for access to the wireless network, clients must still adhere to those restrictions.

 Allow creates a list of wireless clients that can connect to the wireless network. Enter the MAC addresses of these clients in the MAC Addresses fields. MAC addresses not on the list, are not allowed access to your wireless network.

 Deny creates a list of wireless clients that you do not want to have access to your wireless network. Enter the

MAC addresses of these clients in the MAC Addresses fields.


Ubee Interactive Using the Wi-Fi Multimedia Option

9.5

Label

MAC Addresses

Apply

Connected Clients

Description

Defines the MAC addresses. Note: You may cut and paste

MAC addresses from the connected clients list at the bottom of the screen.

Saves changes when clicked.

Lists wireless clients currently connected listed by MAC address.

 MAC Address – Displays the MAC addresses entered in the MAC Addresses field (see above).

 Age(s) – Displays the duration since the wireless client’s polled values were sent to the device. The values include all information shown on this screen. The lower the number, the more current its data.

 RSSI(dBm) – Displays the received signal strength from the device to the DVW32CB. This value is commonly used to assist in troubleshooting wireless performance issues. A signal strength between 0dBm and -65dBm is considered optimal. Levels of -66dBm and lower (for example, -70, -80, etc.) have a downward impact on wireless data throughput. Refer to

Understanding

Received Signal Strength on page 86


 IP Address – Displays the IP address assigned to this wireless client.

 Host Name – Displays the host name of the wireless client.

 Mode – Indicates the applicable 802.11a/b/g/n standard used by the connected client device.

 Speed (kbps) – Displays the maximum theoretical link speed negotiated between the DVW32CB and the client, not including the overhead associated with encryption, and so on. For example, actual speeds with WEP encryption enabled are typically less than half of the negotiated link speed. TKIP encryption can also affect performance.

AES is the most efficient and secure with the highest throughput possible. You can disable WMM if throughput on some client adapters is adversely affected.

Using the Wi-Fi Multimedia Option

Use the Wi-Fi Multimedia option to enable quality of service (QoS) to ensure the best service in your wireless networks.

 Controls WLAN transmission priority on packets transmitted over the wireless network.

 Wi-Fi Multi-Media Quality of Service (WMM QoS) is a part of the IEEE 802.11e QoS enhancement to certified Wi-Fi wireless networks.

 WMM QoS prioritizes wireless traffic according to the delivery requirements of the individual user and applications. On wireless access points without WMM QoS, all traffic streams are given the same access priority to the wireless network. If a new traffic stream creates a data transmission demand that exceeds the current network capacity, the new traffic stream reduces the throughput of the other traffic streams.


Ubee Interactive Using the Wi-Fi Multimedia Option

 WMM QoS capability allows you to assign access categories (ACs) to various packet streams. The assigned AC of a packet stream depends on the packet’s priority, such as a priority assigned by an application (also referred to as a user priority (UP). An AC may include a common set of enhanced distributed channel access (EDCA) parameters used by QoS to contend for a channel to transmit packets with certain priorities.

Different ACs can be associated with different power saving parameters. For example, one power saving parameter might be the delivery mechanism used by an access point (AP) to deliver packets to a station (STA) that is operating in a reduced power mode.

 WMM transmit opportunity (TXOP) is assigned to each access point. The bounded time interval during which a station can send as many frames as possible as long as the transmission time does not extend past the maximum duration of the TXOP. If a frame is too large to be transmitted in a single TXOP, it should be fragmented into smaller frames. Using TXOP reduces the problem of low rate stations gaining too much channel time in the legacy 802.11 DCF MAC. A TXOP time interval of 0 means it is limited to a single MAC service data unit (MSDU) or MAC management protocol data unit (MMPDU).

Note

WMM may need to be disabled to avoid throughput impacts to other wireless devices.

Steps

To enable the multimedia wireless option:


2. Click WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example. This example shows the screen when the DVW32CB is in the 2.4GHz band.


Ubee Interactive Using the Bridging Option

9.6

Label


WMM Support

Power Save Support

Apply

Description




Enables (On) or disables (Off) WMM support. It is enabled by default.

Enables (On) or disables (Off) power savings. WMM Power

Save increases the efficiency and flexibility of data transmission.

The wireless client device can “doze” between packets to save power, while the wireless access point buffers downlink frames.

The application chooses the time to wake up and receive data packets to maximize power conservation without sacrificing quality of service. Power Save Support is enabled by default.

Saves changes to the WMM settings.

Using the Bridging Option

Use the Bridging option to configure the DVW32CB to act as a wireless network bridge and establish wireless links with other wireless access points. To establish a bridge, you need to know the MAC address of the peer device, that must be in wireless bridging mode as well. The DVW32CB can establish up to four wireless links with other wireless access points. When wireless devices are in wireless bridging mode, they form a wireless distribution system that allows computers in one LAN to connect to the computers in the other LAN.

Caution

Avoid bridge loops when you enable bridging devices. Bridge loops cause broadcast traffic to circle the network endlessly. This can degrade throughput and disrupt communications.

Steps

To configure the modem as a bridge:


2. Click Bridging from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example. This example shows the screen when the DVW32CB is in the 2.4GHz band.


Ubee Interactive Deploying and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network

Label


Wireless Bridging

Remote Wireless

Bridges MAC ID List

Apply

Description




Enables or disables the wireless bridging function. If enabled, the DVW32CB will be able to communicate with a wireless bridge.

Defines the MAC addresses of the wireless bridges that you want to have the DVW32CB send traffic to.

Saves all changes.

9.7

9.7.1

Deploying and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network

Use the information in this section to help you understand, deploy, and troubleshoot your wireless environments:



Understanding Received Signal Strength on page 86



Estimating Wireless Cable Modem to Wireless Client Distances on page 87



Understanding the 2.4GHz and 5GHZ Bands on page 89



Selecting a Wireless Channel on page 90

Understanding Received Signal Strength

Received signal strength (RSSI) is measured from connected wireless client devices to the DVW32CB. This value can significantly impact wireless speeds/performance. It is determined by:

 Materials (for example, open air, concrete, trees)



9.7.2

Deploying and Troubleshooting the Wireless Network

 Distance between wireless clients and the wireless cable modem

 Wireless capabilities of the client devices

To determine the received signal strength, refer to

Using the Access Control Option on page 81

and review the RSSI value. A receive signal strength indicator between 0 to -64 dBm is considered optimal. Levels of -67dBm and lower (for example, -70, -80, etc.) have a downward impact on wireless data throughput.

Estimating Wireless Cable Modem to Wireless Client Distances

The information in this section helps you to determine how far a wireless cable modem can be placed from wireless client devices. Environmental variances include the capabilities of wireless clients and the types of material through which the wireless signal must pass. When the wireless cable modem and wireless clients reach the distance threshold between each other, network performance degrades.

Steps

To determine wireless cable modem placement:

1. Connect a wireless client to the wireless DVW32CB. Refer to Connecting Devices to the Network on page 11 if needed.

2. Place the wireless client at around one meter (three feet) away from the DVW32CB.

3. Obtain the RSSI value for the connected client. Refer to

Using the Access Control

Option on page 81 . This value is used in the formula further below.

4. Use the following table to determine what materials the wireless signal must travel through to reach the desired wireless coverage distance.

5. Use the following table to determine what materials the wireless signal must travel through to reach the desired wireless coverage distance.

Attenuation Considerations

Attenuation

Material

2.4GHZ

5GHz

Free Space

Interior Drywall

Cubicle Wall

Wood Door (Hollow/Solid) 3dB to 4dB

Brick, Concrete Wall (Note 1) 6dB to 18dB

Glass Window (not tinted)

Double Pane Coated Glass

2dB to 3dB

13dB

Bullet Proof Glass

Steel / Fire Exit Door

0.24dB / foot

3dB to 4dB

2dB to 5dB

0.3dB / foot

3dB to 5dB

4dB to 9dB

6dB to 7dB

10dB to 30dB

6dB to 8dB

20dB

10dB 20dB

13dB to 19dB 25dB to 32dB



Attenuation Considerations

Attenuation

Material

2.4GHZ

5GHz

Human Body

Trees (Note 2)

Note 1: Different types of concrete materials are used in different parts of the world and the thickness and coating differ depending on whether it is used in floors, interior walls, or exterior walls.

3dB 6dB

0.15dB / foot 0.3dB / foot

Note 2: The attenuation caused by trees varies significantly depending upon the shape and thickness of the foliage.

6. Use the attenuation value from the materials table above in the following formula:

Formula:

(Transmit Power, use -30dBm) – (Receiver Sensitivity, use RSSI value) =

Allowable Free Space Loss

Allowable Free Space Loss ÷ Materials Attenuation Value =

Optimal Distance in Feet Between the DVW32CB and a Wireless Client

Example:

(-30dBm) - (-67dBm) = 37dBm (allowable free space loss for a 54Mbps connection)

37dBm ÷.24db/foot (for open space) = 154.16 feet

7. Once you know the optimal feet distance between individual wireless clients and the

DVW32CB, you may resolve and prevent some performance issues.

8. Check the wireless signal strength and speed of the computer connected wirelessly to the DVW32CB. Instructions for checking speeds are provided for both a Windows and

Mac computer in the table below. If the wireless computer is not connected, refer to

Connecting a Wireless Device on page 12 .



Checking Wireless Signal Strength and Speed

Windows PC Apple Mac

1. Click the Wireless networking icon in the system tray to display a list of available wireless networks.

1. Hold down the Option key and click on the wireless icon (Airport) on the right side of the top menu bar.

2. Click “Open Network and Sharing Center,” then click “Wireless Network Connection.”

3. Review the speed and signal strength in the Status window.

2. Information about the current wireless connection appears below the SSID. If you continue to hold the Option key and hover over any network, information about the connection is visible.

9.7.3

Understanding the 2.4GHz and 5GHZ Bands

The DVW32CB operates in both the 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ frequency bands simultaneously.

This feature allows you to choose the best band for your device to ensure stability with your local and Internet connection.

The table below provides a comparison between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.



Band 2.4GHz

5GHz

Channels

In the USA, channels 1-11 are used. There are 3 non-overlapping channels (1, 6, and

11). Auto channel should be selected to ensure that the channel with the least interference is used.

23 non-overlapping channels.

802.11b,g,n 802.11a,n Standards

Network

Range

Wider range Shorter Range

Interference

Higher, as many wireless devices such as cordless phones, microwave ovens, and computers use the 2.4GHz frequency.

Lower chance of picking up interference because fewer types of wireless devices use the 5GHz frequency.

Application

Recommended for simple Internet browsing and email, as these applications don’t take too much bandwidth and work fine at a greater distance.

Recommended for applications that require uninterrupted throughput, like media streaming. The wider spectrum delivers better performance.

Note: If you want to use the 5GHz frequency, all wireless client adapters must support 5GHz.

9.7.4

Selecting a Wireless Channel

You may need to change the wireless channel on which the DVW32CB operates when you are in computing, test, and other environments where several wireless access points may be operating in the 2.4GHz range.

In some cases, you may want to segment your wireless traffic where a group of devices operates on one channel and another group operates on another channel, and so on. This is done by configuring the channel on each wireless access point individually (if you have multiples). If you have control over only one wireless device in an environment where there may be several, you can change the wireless channel on your device to one that is not heavily used.

Note

To change the wireless broadcast channel, refer to

Using the Wireless Radio Option on page 74

.

2.4GHz Channels

The following diagram displays the channels available in the Americas. Each available channel is 22MHz wide. Since channels overlap, it is best to choose channels that have the least overlap (typically 1, 6, and 11 in the Americas, and 1, 5, 9, and 13 in Europe).

Overlapping channels can cause wireless network performance issues.



Source: Wikipedia.org, and IEEE article IEEE 802.11n-2009

5GHz Channels

The following table shows the 5GHz channel list and the corresponding frequencies.

Channel

36

40

44

48

52

56

60

64

100

104

GHz

5.180

5.200

5.220.

5.240

5.260

5.280

5.300

5.320

5.500

5.520

Channel

108

112

116

136

140

149

153

157

161

165

GHz

5.540

5.560

5.580

5.680

5.700

5.745

5.765

5.785

5.805

5.825


10 Understanding the Telephony Menu

Telephony options provide settings for the voice functions of the DVW32CB.

Topics




Using the Status Option on page 92



Using the DHCP Option on page 93



Using the QoS Option on page 95



Using the Provisioning Option on page 96



Using the Event Log Option on page 97

Steps

To access the telephony menu:

1. Access the Web interface. Refer to Using the Web User Interface on page 17 .

2. Click Telephony from the main menu.

10.1

Using the Status Option

Use the Status option to view task progress and MTA line states.

Steps

To view status information:


2. Click Status. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.



Label

Startup Procedure

Telephony DHCP

Telephony Security

Telephony TFTP

Telephony Call Server

Registration

Telephony Registration

Complete

MTA Line State

Lines

Hook State

Description

Displays the DHCP IP address of the MTA portion of the device.

Displays the security mode of the MTA (Basic, Hybrid, or

Security).

Displays if the MTAs TFTP server is available.

Displays the status of the MTA’s registration to the service provider’s call server per line (Disconnected, Operational).

Displays the completion status of the MTA registration (N/A,

Operational).

Displays the telephone line connections: Line 1, Line 2.

Displays if telephone is on-hook or off-hook.

10.2

Using the DHCP Option

Use the DHCP option to monitor the DVW32CB lease parameters, timers, and

PacketCable DHCP Option 22.

Steps

To view DHCP settings:


2. Click DHCP from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.




Lease Parameters

FQDN

IP Address/Submask

Displays the fully qualified domain name (FQDN), which specifies all the domain levels of the domain name system.

Displays the IP address and submask of the telephone connection.

Gateway

Bootfile

Primary DNS

Secondary DNS

Lease Timers

Lease Time Remaining

Rebind Time Remaining

Displays the gateway address.

Displays the location and file name of the file used to configure the telephony system.

Displays the main domain name server.

Displays the secondary domain name server.

Displays the time left on the DHCP lease.

Displays the time left on the rebinding lease. Rebinding is when the client tries to renew the DHCP lease on the same server before trying to connect to a new DHCP server.

Renew Time Remaining

PacketCable DHCP Option 122

SNMP Entity (Sub-option 3)

Kerberos Realm (Sub-option 6)

Displays the time left before the DHCP lease renews.

Displays the SNMP entity

Displays the Kerberos domain name.

Provisioning Timer (Sub-option 8) Displays the time interval for the provisioning flow to complete, if set.


Ubee Interactive Using the QoS Option

10.3

Using the QoS Option

Use the Quality of Service (QoS) option to monitor the DVW32CB error codewords, payload header suppression, and service flows.

Steps

To view QoS settings:


2. Click QoS from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

Error Codewords

Unerrored Codewords

Correctable Codewords

Uncorrectable Codewords

Payload Header Suppression

PHS Status

Service Flows

SFID

Service Class Name

Direction

Primary Flow

Packets

Ubee DVW32CB Advanced Wireless Voice Gateway Subscriber User Guide • January 2015

Description

Displays the number of codewords passed without error.

Displays the number of codewords corrected.

Display the number of codewords that could not be corrected.

Displays whether the payload header is suppressed (on) or not

(off). When on, redundant information is not transmitted.

Displays the service flow ID number.

Displays the service class name string that the CMTS associates with a QoS parameter set.

Displays the direction of the data flow.

Indicates if the SFID is a primary flow or not.

Displays the quantity of packets transported on a single SFID.

95

Ubee Interactive Using the Provisioning Option

10.4

Using the Provisioning Option

Use the Provisioning option to view the MTA configuration file and enterprise MIB settings.

Steps

To view the MTA config file and MIB settings:


2. Click Provisioning from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Label

MTA Config File

Filename

Contents

Description

Displays the config file being used.

Displays the current settings.


Ubee Interactive Using the Event Log Option

Label

Enterprise MIBs

OID

Value

Description

Displays the eMTA MIBs.

Displays the current value of the MIBs.

10.5

Using the Event Log Option

Use the Event Log to view events associated with the MTA.

Steps

To view the MTA event log:


2. Click Event Log from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.

Time

Priority

ID

Text

Endpoint


Displays the time of the event.

Displays the priority level of the displayed event.

Displays an identification number for the event.

Defines the event with a detailed textual description.

Displays the endpoint name to which the event is related.


11 Understanding the Battery Menu

The Battery menu of the Web user interface allows you to access information about the battery, including estimated time remaining and current levels. In the event of a power loss, the battery provides:

 Up to 8.5 hours of standby time

 Four (5) hours of talk time with 1 line active

 One upstream and one downstream channel

NOTE: Actual battery performance is affected by battery age and operating environment.

NOTE: Battery may or may not be shipped with the device depending on individual

Service Provider strategy.

Topics




Using the Controller Option on page 98



Using the UPS Option on page 99



Using the Interface Delay Option on page 100

11.1

Steps

To access battery options:

1. Access the Web user interface. Refer to Using the Web User Interface on page 17 .

2. Click Battery from the main menu.

Using the Controller Option

The Controller option displays current battery information.

Steps

To view controller information:

1. Click Controller from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the UPS Option

11.2

Label

Battery Charge Module Software

Driver

Built

Battery Status

Current Power Source

Charger State

Number of Batteries

Input Voltage

Temperature

Estimated Time Remaining

Description

Describes the driver used in the software.

Indicates the date and time the battery was manufactured.

Displays the power source for the device, such as Utility through the power cord or internal battery power.

Displays the status of the battery, such as Sleep or Idle.

Indicates the number of batteries in the device.

Displays the input voltage in millivolts (mV).

Displays the battery temperature in Celsius.

Displays how much time is left on the battery in minutes.

Using the UPS Option

The UPS option displays information about the uninterrupted power supply.

Steps

To view UPS information:

1. Click UPS from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.


Ubee Interactive Using the Interface Delay Option

11.3

Label

Measurement

Status

Capacity

Measured Voltage

Estimated Time Remaining

Pack Temperature

Description

Displays the current status of the battery.

Displays the capacity of the battery.

Displays the current voltage of the battery.

Displays the time in minutes remaining on the battery.

Displays the battery temperature in Celsius.

Using the Interface Delay Option

The Interface Delay option displays the length of time each interface will be active before being turned off when the device is operating on battery power.

Steps

To view Interface Delay information:

1. Click Interface Delay from the left side menu. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.



Interface

DOCSIS CM

Label

WiFi

Using the Interface Delay Option

Description

Defines the length of time in seconds the DOCSIS CM interface will be active before being turned off when the device is operating on battery power.

Defines the length of time in seconds the WiFi interface will be active before being turned off when the device is operating on battery power.


12 Understanding the MoCA Menu

The MoCA menu of the Web user interface displays information about the MoCA status of the DVW32CB. MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) technology is a standard that enables the distribution of high quality digital multimedia content throughout the home over existing coaxial cabling

Topics




Using the MoCA Software Option on page 102

Steps

To access the MoCA menu:


2. Click MoCA from the main menu.

3. The Software screen is displayed.

12.1

Using the MoCA Software Option

The MoCA Software option allows you to view the MoCA status of the DVW32CB. Field descriptions are listed below the screen example.



Label

Configure Information

Status

MoCA IP

Security Mode

Auto Scan

Frequency

Link Local Information

Using the MoCA Software Option

Description

Indicates whether MoCA is enabled or disabled.

Displays the DVW32CB Gateway IP address, accessed via the MoCA interface.

Enabled means MoCA traffic is encrypted. Disabled means

MoCA traffic is not encrypted.

If true, the DVW32CB auto scans the MoCA frequency range to find an existing MoCA network. If one is not found, then the DVW32CB will become the Network Coordinator of its own MoCA network.

Displays the current MoCA frequency seen by the

DVW32CB.

Displays MoCA-related information about the local link.


12 Glossary

This chapter defines terms used in this guide and in the industry.

54G TM

The internal wireless adapter from Broadcom.

ALG (Application-Level Gateway)

A type of security device that acts on behalf of the application servers on a network, hiding the servers themselves from traffic that might be malicious.

AP (Access Point)

A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using WiFi, or related standards.

Broadcast

A packet sent to all devices on a network.

BSS (Basic Service Sets)

A basic service set is the fundamental building block of an 802.11 wireless local area network. The overlapping BSS problem refers to a situation where two or more systems, unrelated to each other are in close enough proximity to hear each other physically.

Overlapping BSS may degrade the network performance severely.

BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier)

The BSSID uniquely identifies a specific access point and is in the same format as a MAC address.

Channel Bonding

A computer networking configuration where two or more network interfaces are combined on a host computer for redundancy or increased throughput. Data is transmitted over these channels as if they are one channel.

CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System)

Typically located in the cable company’s headend, the CMTS is equipment that provides high-speed data services to subscribers, such as cable Internet and Voice over IP (VoIP).

CPE (Customer Premises Equipment)

Equipment such as telephones, routers, and modems located at a user’s location to enable access to communication services.

Default Gateway

The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a computer on the local subnet.


Ubee Interactive Glossary

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

A protocol that centrally automates the assignment of IP addresses in a network. Using the Internet’s set of protocols (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address. For example, when the service provider sets up computer users with a connection to the Internet, an IP address is assigned to each machine.

DHCP lets the service provider distribute IP addresses and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged in to the high-speed Internet network. DHCP uses the concept of a “lease” or amount of time an IP address is valid for a computer. Lease times can vary.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

Allows one IP address (or computer) to be placed in between the firewall and the Internet

(usually for gaming and video conferencing). This allows risky, open access to the

Internet.

DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification)

An International telecommunications standard that permits the addition of high-speed data transfer over an existing cable TV system.

Domain

A subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under the control of one security database.

Domain Name

A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are in the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top-level suffixes, such as .com, .edu, .org.

DoS (Denial of Service) Attack

An attempt to make a machine or network resources unavailable to its intended users.

DNS (Domain Name System)

An Internet service that locates and translates domain names into IP addresses. Because domain names are alphabetic, they are easier to remember. However, the Internet is based on IP addresses. Every time you use a domain name, a DNS service translates the name into the corresponding IP address. The DNS system is actually its own network. If one DNS server does not know how to translate a particular domain name, it asks another one, and so on, until the correct IP address is returned.

Downstream

A term to describe the direction of data from the network service provider to the customer.

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message)

Informs clients about the presence of buffered broadcast data on the access point.

Ethernet

A standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. It forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and FTP.



Firewall

A highly effective method to block unsolicited traffic from outside the connected computers in your gateway and local network.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

A network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network.

Gateway

A local device, usually a router, that connects hosts on a local network to other networks

– sometimes with different incompatible communication protocols. The DVW32CB is an example of a gateway.

Headend

A main facility to process and distribute Internet communication signals. Headend may also refer to cable television signals and power line communication facilities.

ICQ

A free instant-messaging utility introduced by Mirabilis in 1996.

IKE (Internet Key Exchange)

A protocol used to ensure security for VPN negotiation and remote host or network access.

IP (Internet Protocol)

The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the

Internet. It is a standard set of rules, procedures, or conventions relating to the format and timing of data transmission between two computers that they must accept and use to understand each other. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.

IP Address

In the most widely installed level of the IP today, an IP address is a 32-bit binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packet form across the Internet. When you request a Web page or send an e-mail, the IP part of

TCP/IP includes your IP address. IP sends your IP address to the IP address obtained by looking up the domain name in the URL you requested or in the e-mail address to which you are sending a note. A dynamic IP address is an IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server.

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

A protocol suite for securing Internet Protocol (IP) communications by authenticating and encrypting each IP packet of a communication session.

IRC (Internet Relay Chat)

A system that facilitates the transfer of messages in the form of text.

ISP (Internet Service Provider)

A company that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet and other related services.



IUC (Interval Usage Code)

Interval usage codes define different profiles for upstream burst profiles to use for the data. IUCs are sent to the cable modem from the CMTS to tell the device important characteristics to use for the burst, such as modulation type, preamble length, and so on.

Kerberos

A network authentication protocol which works on the basis of “tickets” to allow nodes communicating over a non-secure network to prove their identity to one another in a secure manner.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A group of computers and associated devices such as printers and servers that share a common communication line and other resources within a small geographic area.

MAC (Media Access Control Address)

A unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.

Mbps (Megabits per Second)

A unit of measurement for data transmission that represents one million bits per second.

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

A technique by which several hosts or computers share a single IP address for access to the Internet. NAT enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of addresses for external traffic, and provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IP addresses.

NetBios (Network Basic Input/Output System)

A program that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network.

Net2Phone

A software/services company whose principal line of business is SIP-based and

PacketCable-based voice over IP.

Packet

A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

A method for ensuring secure communication between virtual private networks.



Ranging

A process in which a cable modem sends a range request at a power of 8 dBmV (very low power). If it does not receive a range response from the CMTS, the cable modem retransmits the range request at a 3 dB higher power level and continues the process until a range response is received.

Router

A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses.

RIP (Routing Information Protocol)

A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another to determine minimum-distance paths between sources and destinations.

RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator)

A measurement of the power present in a received radio signal. Lower negative numbers

(for example, -1 to -65) indicate the access point is closer. Greater negative numbers (for example, -66 to -95) indicate the access point is farther away. RSSI is optimal between

0dBm and -64dBm.

RSVP (Resource Reservation Protocol)

A set of communication rules that allows channels or paths on the Internet to be reserved for the multicast transmission of video and other high-bandwidth messages.

RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)

A protocol used in the transfer of real-time streaming media such as audio and video.

Service Set Identifier (SSID)

A sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network (WLAN). The

SSID allows stations to connect to the desired network when multiple independent networks are operating in the same physical area.

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol)

A signaling communications protocol that is widely used for controlling multimedia communications sessions such as voice and video over Internet Protocol networks.

SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)

A measure that compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise.

SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)

A protocol for synthesizing the clocks of computing devices over networks.

STBC (Space-Time Block Code))

A technique used in wireless communications to transmit multiple copies os a data stream across a number of antennas.



Subnet

A portion of a network that shares a common address component. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are defined as all devices whose IP addresses have the same prefix. For example, all devices with IP addresses that start with 10.1.10 would be part of the same subnet. IP networks are divided using a subnet mask.

Subnet Mask

Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router. A number that explains which part of an IP address comprises the network address and which part is the host address on that network.

Telnet

A network protocol used on the Internet or a local area network. Provides bi-directional interactive text-oriented communications using a virtual terminal connection.

TACACS (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System)

A remote authentication protocol used to communicate with an authentication server to determine if the user is allowed to access the network.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

A method (protocol) used with the IP to send data in the form of message units

(datagrams) between network devices over a LAN or WAN. While IP handles the actual delivery of the data (routing), TCP keeps track of the individual units of data (packets) that a message is divided into for efficient delivery over the network. TCP requires the receiver of a packet to return an acknowledgment of receipt to the sender of the packet.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)

The basic communication language or set of protocols to communicate over a network

(developed specifically for the Internet). TCP/IP defines a suite or group of protocols.

TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access)

A method in which cable modems must time-share the upstream channel because there are many cable modems and only one upstream channel frequency.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)

A file transfer protocol used to transfer automatically configuration or boot files.

TPC (Transmit Power Control)

Sometimes called Dynamic Power Control (DPC), TPC is a mechanism used in radio communications to reduce the power of a radio transmitter to the minimum necessary to maintain the link with a certain quality. It is used to avoid interference with other devices and/or to extend battery life.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

A communications protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network that uses the Internet Protocol.



UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)

A set of networking protocols that permits networked devices to seamlessly discover each other’s presence on the network to enable data sharing, communications, and entertainment.

Upstream

A term to describe the direction of data from the customer to the network service provider.

URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)

A string of characters used to identify a name or a resource on the Internet.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

A uniform resource identifier (URI) that specifies where a known resource is available and how to retrieve it.

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A long-distance link or computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area that connects remotely located LANs. Typically, a WAN consists of two or more LANs.

The Internet is a large WAN.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

An encryption method used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses 64bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and security for everyday transmissions. To decode data transmissions, all devices on the network must use an identical key.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

A communications network that uses high frequency radio signals to allow wireless devices to communicate with each other within a limited geographic area.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

A security protocol for wireless networks offering improvements over the WEP protocol in the way it handles security keys and the way users are authorized.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

A security protocol for wireless home networks. Created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, this protocol allows home users to easily set up wireless security and add new devices without needing to enter long passwords.

XML (Extensible Markup Language)

A markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine readable.

XPress™

XPress™ is a standards-based frame-bursting approach to improve 802.11g wireless LAN performance developed by Broadcom.


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