3COM WBR-6000 User Manual

LevelOne

User Manual

WBR-6000

N_One Wireless Broadband Router

Ver. 3.0.0-0801

Safety

FCC WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Declaration of conformity

This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards:

• EN300328-2

• EN301489-1/-17

• EN60950

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1

1.1 Wireless Broadband Router Features.................................1

1.2 Package Contents..................................................................6

2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 7

2.1 Physical Details...................................................................... 7

2.2 Requirements......................................................................... 9

2.3 Installation...........................................................................10

2.4 Default Setting.....................................................................12

3 SETUP ............................................................................................... 13

3.1 Overview .............................................................................. 13

3.2 Configuration Program......................................................15

3.3 Setup Wizard.......................................................................17

3.4 Home Screen........................................................................ 20

3.5 LAN Screen.......................................................................... 22

3.6 Wireless Screen.................................................................... 25

3.7 Wireless Security................................................................. 30

3.8 Password Screen..................................................................35

4 PC CONFIGURATION................................................................... 37

4.1 Overview .............................................................................. 37

4.2 Windows Clients.................................................................. 37

4.3 Macintosh Clients................................................................ 47

4.4 Linux Clients........................................................................ 48

4.5 Other Unix Systems............................................................. 48

4.6 Wireless Station Configuration.......................................... 49

4.7 Wireless Configuration on Windows XP .......................... 50

5 STATUS............................................................................................. 65

5.1 Status.................................................................................... 65

5.2 Connection Status - PPPoE................................................ 68

5.3 Connection Status - PPTP.................................................. 72

5.4 Connection Status - L2TP .................................................. 74

5.5 Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond ............................... 76

5.6 Connection Details - SingTel RAS..................................... 78

5.7 Connection Details - Other (e.g. Fixed Wireless) ............. 80

6 ADVANCED FEATURES............................................................... 82

6.1 Overview .............................................................................. 82

6.2 Internet................................................................................. 83

Access Control..................................................................... 89

6.3

6.4 Dynamic DNS ...................................................................... 94

6.5 URL Filter............................................................................ 97

6.6 User Groups.........................................................................99

6.7 Options............................................................................... 101

6.8 Schedule ............................................................................. 103

6.9 Virtual Servers .................................................................. 104

6.10 WAN Port .......................................................................... 109

7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION.............................................. 114

7.1 Overview ............................................................................ 114

7.2 PC Database....................................................................... 115

7.3 Config File.......................................................................... 120

7.4 Logs .................................................................................... 122

7.5 Diagnostics......................................................................... 126

7.6 QoS ..................................................................................... 128

7.7 Remote Administration .................................................... 130

7.8 Routing...............................................................................132

7.9 Security Options................................................................ 138

7.10 Upgrade Firmware............................................................141

8 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 142

8.1 Overview ............................................................................ 142

8.2 General Problems..............................................................143

8.3 Internet Access .................................................................. 144

8.4 Wireless Access..................................................................145

9 ABOUT WIRELESS LANS........................................................... 147

9.1 Modes ................................................................................. 147

9.2 BSS/ESS ............................................................................. 148

9.3 Channels............................................................................. 149

9.4 WEP.................................................................................... 150

9.5 WPA-PSK.......................................................................... 151

9.6 Wireless LAN Configuration............................................ 152

10 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 153

10.1 Multi-Function Wireless Broadband Router.................. 153

10.2 Wireless Interface.............................................................. 154

1 Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

•

Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•

4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

1.1 Wireless Broadband Router

Features

The Wireless Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless Broadband Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most

• situations, the Wireless Broadband Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.

PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond

•

Support.

(PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported.

The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE

•

Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet connection,

the Wireless Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions

• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-

• standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access

• Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual

• Servers feature, allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.

Multi-DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to

• you, one (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.

URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable

• Web sites by LAN users.

Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can

• assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.

Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be

• scheduled to operate only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.

Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally

• send log data to a Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.

Wireless Features

• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Broadband Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

Supports Pre-N Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft

• standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

Speeds to 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum

• of 300Mbps are supported.

WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is

• included. Key sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.

WPA-PSK (WPA2-PSK) support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK

• encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.

Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access

• Control feature can check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable,

• they can be changed quickly and easily.

WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows

• consumers to protect their home networks by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the router, or entering an 8-digit PIN code if there's no button.

LAN Features

• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Broadband Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

• provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon

request. The Wireless Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

Configuration & Management

• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration.

Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download)

• the configuration data from the Wireless Broadband Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Broadband Router.

Remote Management. The Wireless Broadband Router can

• be managed from any PC on your LAN or Wireless LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Broadband

• Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.

Security Features

• Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless

• access control by MAC address are all supported. The MAClevel access control feature can be used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.

NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network

• Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the Wireless Broadband Router.

Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all

• incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service)

• attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The

Wireless Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

1.2 Package Contents

The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

• WBR-6000

• Cat.5 Cable

• Power Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD Manual

2 Hardware Description

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Broadband Router.

2.1 Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs

Figure 1: Front Panel

KEY

WLAN

LAN

PWR

WAN

NET

On - Wireless security is enabled. Off - Wireless security is disabled. Blinking – WPS function is currently in use. On - Wireless connection. Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. Off - No active connection on the corresponding

LAN (hub) port.

On - Power on. Off - No power. Flashing - This LED blinks during start up, and

during a Firmware Upgrade. On - Connection to the modem attached to the

WAN (Internet) port is established. Off – No connection to the modem attached to

the WAN (Internet) port.

On - Internet connection is available. Off - No Internet connection available.

Rear Panel

Figure 2: Rear Panel

WPS Button

10/100BaseT LAN connections

WAN port (10/100BaseT)

Reset Button (Reset to

Defaults)

Power port

Push the WPS button on the router and on your other wireless device to create an encryptionsecured wireless connection automatically.

Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports.

Note:

Any LAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.

This button will reset the Wireless Broadband Router to the factory default settings.

To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until the Status LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the Wireless Broadband Router to restart using the factory default values.

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

2.2 Requirements

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP,

and a DSL connection.

• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE

802.11n Draft specifications.

2.3 Installation

Figure 3: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Broadband Router.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Broadband Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Broadband Router and the PCs.

Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Broadband Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the WAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Broadband Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The PWR LED should be ON.

• For LAN (PC) connection, the LAN LED should be ON (provided

the PC is also ON.)

• The WLAN LED should be ON

• The WAN LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.

• The NET LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.

2.4 Default Setting

• IP Address : 192.168.0.1 (LAN)

• User Name : admin

• Password : password

• WPS Pin Code: Please refer to the following picture on the

Wireless Broadband Router

Please record WPS Pin Code for future reference or for technical support.

3 Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Broadband Router.

3.1 Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure for:

• Internet Access

• LAN configuration

• Wireless setup

• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.

PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Broadband Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

To Do this: Refer to:

Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:PC

Configuration

Check Wireless Broadband Router Status. Chapter 5:Status

Use any of the following Advanced features:

• Internet

• Access Control

• Dynamic DNS

• URL Filter

• User Groups

• Options

• Schedule

• Virtual Servers

• WAN Port

Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• PC Database

• Config File

• Logs

• Diagnostics

• QoS

• Remote Admin

• Routing

• Security

• Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 6:Advanced Features

Chapter 7:Advanced Administration

3.2 Configuration Program

The Wireless Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.

The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:

• Netscape 7.1 or later.

• Mozilla 1.6 or later

• Internet Explorer V5.5 or later

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the Wireless Broadband Router, please ensure that:

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Broadband Router. The PC and the Wireless Broadband Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless Broadband Router) or on the same LAN segment.

• The Wireless Broadband Router must be installed and powered ON.

• If the Wireless Broadband Router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Broadband Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Broadband Router:

1. After installing the Wireless Broadband Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.

2. Start your WEB browser.

3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Broadband Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Broadband Router's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter values as follows:

• User name: admin

• Password: password

If you can't connect

If the Wireless Broadband Router does not respond, check the following:

• The Wireless Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:

• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.

• Enter the command:

ping 192.168.0.1 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Broadband Router's IP Address. (See next item.)

• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the Wireless Broadband Router's default IP Address of

192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to

255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Broadband Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.

3.3 Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting is restored.)

1. Step through the Wizard until finished.

• You need to know the type of Internet connection service

used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP.

• The common connection types are explained in the tables

below.

2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established.

3. If the connection test fails:

• Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all

connections.

• Check that you have entered all data correctly.

• If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the

MAC (physical) address of your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the Cable Modem screen, use the "Clone MAC address" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.

Common Connection Types

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

Usually, none. However, some ISP's

may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

IP Address allocated to you.

Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

None.

IP Address allocated to you.

PPPoE You connect to the ISP

only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

User name and password.

PPTP PPTP is mainly used in

Europe. You connect to the ISP

only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).

• Server IP Address.

• User name and

password.

• IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed).

Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

None.

IP Address allocated to you.

Big Pond (Telstra, Australia)

For this connection method, the following data is required:

• User Name

• Password

• Big Pond Server IP address

SingTel RAS

For this connection method, the following data is required:

• User Name

• Password

• RAS Plan

3.4 Home Screen

After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 4: Home Screen

Main Menu

The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced".

The main menu also contains one button:

• Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.

Navigation & Data Input

• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.

• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.

On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.

3.5 LAN Screen

Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 5: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP IP Address

Subnet Mask

IP address for the Wireless Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.

The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the Wireless Broadband Router is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

DHCP Server

• If Enabled, the Wireless Broadband Router will allocate IP Addresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled.

• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to treat the Wireless Broadband Router as the default Gateway. See the following section for further details.

• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported.

See the following section for further details on using

DHCP.

DHCP

What DHCP Does

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.

• The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).

• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

• The Wireless Broadband Router can act as a DHCP server.

• You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same

LAN segment. (If your LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on your LAN.)

Using the Wireless Broadband Router's DHCP Server

This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen, you can:

• Enable or Disable the Wireless Broadband Router's DHCP Server function.

• Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.

You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.

Using another DHCP Server

You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the Wireless Broadband Router's, the following procedure is required.

• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Broadband Router. This setting is on the LAN screen.

• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Broadband Router's IP Address as the Default Gateway.

To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows.

See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

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