MB8000 Frequently Asked Questions

 What is the maximum number of IP addresses that MB8000 will support?
MB8000 will support up to 253 IP addresses. 

Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by MB8000?
Yes, it is a built-in feature that MB8000 automatically enables.

Does MB8000 support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. TCP/IP is the only protocol supported. 

What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?
Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows MB8000 to be used with low cost Internet accounts. The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP. 

Does MB8000 support ICQ send file?
Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check "I am behind a firewall or proxy". Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind MB8000. 

Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously with just one public IP address?
It depends on which network game or what kind of game server you are using. It will work if the game server supports multi-user with one public IP address. 

Which browsers does MB9000 support?
MB8000 supports Internet Explorer 4.0, Netscape 4.0, Mozilla and Safari which is mainly used in Macintosh PC's.

I am not able to get the web configuration screen for MB8000. What can I do?
You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on your browser. Check with your browser documentation, and make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to "Never dial a connection". For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to "direct connection to the Internet".

Does MB8000 pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
MB9000 allows PPTP packets to pass through.

Is MB8000 cross-platform compatible?
Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with MB9000.

Can MB8000 act as my DHCP server?
Yes. MB8000 has DHCP server software built-in.

How do I reset MB8000 to factory default?
When MB8000 is working in normal status, press and hold the RELOAD button for about 20 seconds, until all the indicator lights turn off. Then release RELOAD button, press the RESET button to set up the device again. This will reset MB8000 to its default settings.

How can I get support?
Please send emails to: tg_support@cmstelcom.com. Our support team will reply to you as soon as possible. Include in the email the Firmware version, S/N number off of the box, OS, browser you are using, wireless card make + model.