DrayTek Vigor2925 Dual Gigabit WAN Router User Manual

Introduzzjoni

The DrayTek Vigor2925 Series is an advanced IPv6-ready dual WAN broadband security firewall router designed for small to medium businesses. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Vigor2925 router, ensuring reliable and flexible broadband connectivity.

Karatteristiċi Ewlenin

• Support for both IPv6 and IPv4 networks.
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports for failover and load-balancing capabilities.
• Up to 50 VPN tunnels with comprehensive secure protocols, including 25 SSL VPN options.
• Two USB 2.0 ports for 3G/4G mobile broadband, FTP server functionality, and network printer sharing.
• VLAN support for secure and efficient workgroup management.
• Integrated firewall with stateful packet inspection and Denial of Service (DoS) protection.

Fiżiku Overview

The front panel of the Vigor2925 router provides access to various ports and indicators for status monitoring and connectivity.

Figure 1: Front Panel of DrayTek Vigor2925 Router. This image displays the front panel of the DrayTek Vigor2925 router. From left to right, it features a 'Factory Reset' button, LED indicators for 'ACT' (Activity), 'WAN1', 'QoS' (Quality of Service), 'USB1', 'WAN2', 'WCF' (Web Content Filter), 'USB2', 'VPN', and 'DMZ' (Demilitarized Zone). Two USB ports are labeled 'USB'. Following these are two Gigabit Ethernet WAN ports labeled 'WAN1' and 'WAN2', and five Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports labeled 'LAN 1' through 'LAN 5'.

Indikaturi LED:

• ATT: System Activity Indicator.
• WAN1/WAN2: Status for Wide Area Network ports 1 and 2.
• QoS: Quality of Service status.
• USB1/USB2: Status for USB ports 1 and 2.
• WCF: Web Content Filter status.
• VPN: Virtual Private Network connection status.
• DMZ: Demilitarized Zone status.

Portijiet u Buttuni:

• Buttuna Reset tal-Fabbrika: Used to restore the router to its default factory settings.
• Portijiet USB (x2): For connecting 3G/4G USB modems, USB storage devices, or network printers.
• WAN1/WAN2 Ports (Gigabit Ethernet): Connect to your internet service provider's modem for primary and secondary internet connections.
• LAN1-LAN5 Ports (Gigabit Ethernet): Connect to local network devices such as computers, switches, or access points.

Gwida ta' Setup

1. Konnessjoni tal-Hardware:

1. Connect WAN: Connect your primary internet modem to the WAN1 port using an Ethernet cable. If you have a secondary internet connection, connect its modem to the WAN2 port.
2. Connect LAN: Connect your computer or a network switch to any of the LAN1-LAN5 portijiet bl-użu ta' kejbil Ethernet.
3. Qawwa Mixgħul: Connect the power adapter to the router's power input and then plug it into an electrical outlet. The router will begin its startup sequence.
4. Apparati USB (Mhux obbligatorji): If using a 3G/4G USB modem, USB storage, or a USB printer, connect it to one of the USB portijiet.

2. Initial Configuration Access:

• Kun żgur li l-kompjuter tiegħek huwa ssettjat biex jikseb indirizz IP awtomatikament (DHCP).
• Iftaħ a web browser and enter the default IP address of the router, typically 192.168.1.1, into the address bar.
• Enter the default username and password (refer to the label on the router or the quick start guide for specific credentials).
• Follow the on-screen wizard for initial internet connection setup and basic network configuration.

Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

Dual WAN Configuration:

The Vigor2925 supports dual WAN connections for enhanced reliability and bandwidth. You can configure these in the web interface taħt WAN > General Setup.

• Ibbilanċjar tat-Tagħbija: Distributes network traffic across both WAN connections to optimize bandwidth utilization.
• Failover: Automatically switches to the secondary WAN connection if the primary connection fails, ensuring continuous internet access.

VPN (Netwerk Privat Virtwali):

The router supports up to 50 VPN tunnels, including SSL VPN, for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity. Configuration options are available under VPN and Remote Access.

• SSL VPN: Provides secure remote access for individual users via a web browser.
• IPsec/PPTP/L2TP VPN: For site-to-site connections or traditional client-to-site VPNs.

Applikazzjonijiet USB:

Utilize the two USB ports for various functionalities:

• 3G/4G LTE Mobile Broadband: Connect a compatible USB modem for mobile internet access, which can also serve as a backup WAN.
• Server FTP: Attach a USB storage device to create a simple FTP server for file sharing within your network or remotely.
• Network Printer: Connect a USB printer to make it accessible to all devices on your local network.

VLAN (Netwerk ta' Żona Lokali Virtwali):

Configure VLANs to segment your network into multiple broadcast domains, enhancing security and network performance. This is managed under LAN > VLAN.

Firewall u Sigurtà:

The Vigor2925 includes robust security features:

• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI): Monitors the state of active connections and makes decisions based on the context of the traffic.
• Difiża DoS: Jipproteġi kontra attakki ta' Ċaħda ta' Servizz.
• Iffiltrar tal-Kontenut: Jappoġġja Web Content Filtering (WCF) to manage internet access.

Manutenzjoni

Titjib tal-Firmware:

DrayTek regularly releases firmware updates to improve performance, add new features, and address security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to keep your router's firmware up to date.

• Visit the official DrayTek website for the latest firmware for your Vigor2925 model.
• Follow the instructions provided with the firmware download for a safe upgrade process. Typically found under System Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade fil- web interface.

Backup tal-Konfigurazzjoni:

Regularly back up your router's configuration settings. This allows for quick restoration in case of a factory reset or unexpected issues. This option is usually found under System Maintenance > Configuration Backup.

Issolvi l-problemi

• Ebda Aċċess għall-Internet:
  • Check if the WAN LED indicators are active.
  • Verify that your internet modem is working correctly.
  • Ensure WAN settings in the router's web interface are configured correctly by your ISP.
• Ma nistax naċċessa Web Interface:
  • Ensure your computer is connected to a LAN port and its IP settings are set to DHCP.
  • Try pinging the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1).
  • Neħħi l-cache tal-brawżer tiegħek jew ipprova brawżer ieħor.
• Prestazzjoni bil-mod tan-Netwerk:
  • Check for high CPU or memory usage in the router's system status.
  • Review QoS settings to ensure critical traffic is prioritized.
  • Kun żgur li l-firmware huwa aġġornat.
• Irrisettjar tal-Fabbrika: If you encounter persistent issues or forget your login credentials, press and hold the 'Factory Reset' button for approximately 5-10 seconds while the router is powered on. This will restore all settings to their default values. Warning: This will erase all your custom configurations.

Speċifikazzjonijiet

Garanzija u Appoġġ

For detailed warranty information, technical support, and additional resources, please refer to the official DrayTek website or contact your local DrayTek distributor.

Official DrayTek Websit: www.draytek.com