LevelOne FBR-1403TX, FBR-1402TX User Manual

LevelOne

Broadband Router

FBR-1402TX

FBR-1403TX

User's Guide

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................1

LevelOne Broadband Router Features ......................................................................... 1

Package Contents ............................................................................................................3

Physical Details................................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 7

Requirements................................................................................................................... 7

Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3 SETUP .............................................................................................................. 9

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 9

Configuration Program ................................................................................................10

Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................. 12

LAN Screen.................................................................................................................... 15

Password Screen............................................................................................................ 17

CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 18

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 18

Windows Clients............................................................................................................ 18

Printer Setup for Windows (FBR-1403TX only)........................................................ 30

Macintosh Clients.......................................................................................................... 36

Linux Clients.................................................................................................................. 36

Other Unix Systems....................................................................................................... 37

CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS....................................................................... 38

Operation ....................................................................................................................... 38

Status Screen.................................................................................................................. 38

Connection Status - PPPoE ..........................................................................................40

Connection Status - PPTP ............................................................................................ 42

Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond.......................................................................... 43

Connection Details - SingTel RAS ............................................................................... 44

Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address ....................................................... 46

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................ 48

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 48

Advanced Menu Screen ................................................................................................48

Advanced Internet Screen ............................................................................................49

Access Control ............................................................................................................... 53

Remote Management ....................................................................................................60

Virtual Servers............................................................................................................... 61

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) ........................................................................ 64

Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................ 66

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION............................................................... 67

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 67

PC Database................................................................................................................... 68

Options ........................................................................................................................... 72

Security........................................................................................................................... 74

Logs................................................................................................................................. 76

Printer Port (FBR-1403TX only) ................................................................................. 78

MAC Address ................................................................................................................79

Routing ........................................................................................................................... 80

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 84

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 84

General Problems.......................................................................................................... 84

Internet Access............................................................................................................... 84

Printing (FBR-1403TX) ................................................................................................ 85

APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 88

FBR-1402TX.................................................................................................................. 88

FBR-1403TX.................................................................................................................. 89

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Chapter 1

Introduction

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

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

Shared Broadband Internet Access

•

4-Port Switching Hub

•

Network Printer

•

Router.

for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

- LAN users can share the printer attached to the LevelOne Broadband

for all LAN users.

Figure 1: LevelOne Broadband Router

LevelOne Broadband Router Features

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

Internet Access Features

•

Shared Internet Access.

through the LevelOne 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).

DSL & Cable Modem Support.

•

Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.

•

PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support.

port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services.

All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet

The LevelOne Broadband Router has a 10BaseT

The Internet (WAN

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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.

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

On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the LevelOne

Advanced Internet Functions

•

Communication Applications.

as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

•

Special Internet Applications.

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.

LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

•

DMZ.

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.

•

Internet Access Log.

•

VPN Pass through Support.

•

using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your

Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.

See which Internet connections have been made.

Support for Internet communication applications, such

Applications which use non-standard connections or

PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software

LAN Features

•

4-Port Switching Hub.

10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

•

DHCP Server Support.

address to PCs and other devices upon request. The LevelOne Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

•

Multi Segment LAN Support.

via the LevelOne Broadband Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.

The LevelOne Broadband Router incorporates a 4-port

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP

LANs containing one or more segments are supported,

Network Printer ( FBR-1403TX only)

•

Shared Printer (Network Printer).

Router's parallel port can be shared by all PCs on the LAN or WLAN.

•

Multiple OS Support.

• Windows 95/98/ME

• Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.

• Unix

•

Multi-protocol Support.

• Windows peer-to-peer printing over TCP/IP, using the supplied port driver.

• Windows LPD printing, using a Windows Server running NT 4.0 or Windows 2000

Server. In this situation, no software needs to be installed on the client PCs.

• Unix LPD printing. No additional software needs to be installed.

Clients may use any of the following operating systems:

The following printing methods are supported:

A printer connected to the LevelOne Broadband

Configuration & Management

•

Easy Setup.

ration.

•

Remote Management.

on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

•

UPnP Support.

figuration of the LevelOne Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu-

The LevelOne Broadband Router can be managed from any PC

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con-

Security Features

•

Password - protected Configuration

prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

•

NAT Protection.

nology 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 LevelOne Broadband Router.

Stateful Inspection Firewall.

•

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

•

Protection against DoS attacks.

Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The LevelOne Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech-

All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-

. Optional password protection is provided to

DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your

Introduction

Package Contents

The following items should be included:

• The LevelOne Broadband Router Unit

• Power Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. For the FBR-1403TX, the Print Port Driver for

Windows is also included on the CD-ROM.

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

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Physical Details

Front Panel - FBR-1402TX

Figure 2: Front Panel - FBR-1402TX

Power On - Power on.

Off - No power.

Status (Red) On - Error condition.

Off - Normal operation.

Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.

LAN

WAN On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is

For each port, there are 2 LEDs

• Link/Act

• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.

• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.

• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-

sponding LAN (hub) port.

• 100

• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.

• Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using

10BaseT, or no active connection.

established.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.

Front Panel - FBR-1403TX

Figure 3: Front Panel - FBR-1403TX

Power On - Power on.

Off - No power.

Status (Red) On - Error condition.

Off - Normal operation.

Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.

Introduction

LAN

For each port, there are 2 LEDs

• Link/Act

• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.

• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.

• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-

sponding LAN (hub) port.

• 100

• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.

• Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using

10BaseT, or no active connection.

WAN On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is

established.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.

Print Act On - Connection to printer established.

Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.

Print Error On - Printer error detected.

Off - No printer error detected.

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FBR-1402TX / FBR-1403TX Rear Panel

Figure 4: FBR-1402TX / FBR-1403TX Rear Panel

Printer Port (FBR-1403TX only)

Reset Button

WAN port (10/100BaseT)

Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here.

This button has three (3) functions:

• Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Broad-

band Router will reboot (restart).

• Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diag-

nostic print-out will be sent to the attached printer.

• Ensure the printer is ready.

• Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the

diagnostic printing.

• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL

data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:

1. Power Off.

2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.

3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE.

4. Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Broadband Router is now using the factory default values.

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

10/100BaseT LAN connections

Uplink Button

Power input

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

This button allows LAN port 1 to be used as an Uplink port for connecting directly to another hub.

• When depressed (in), then the "LAN 1" port becomes an

"Uplink" port, and must be connected to a normal port on another Hub.

• If this button is extended (out), then the "LAN 1" port acts as

a normal LAN port.

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Chapter 2

Installation

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

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 either of a DSL or Cable

modem (for WAN port usage)

• For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are supported:

• Windows 95/98/ME

• Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP

• Unix (LPD printing)

Procedure

Figure 5: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Broadband Router. Ensure the LevelOne Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

2. Connect LAN Cables

• Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the LevelOne

Broadband Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

• If required, you can connect the "LAN1" port to another Hub:

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• Depress the "Uplink" button beside the "LAN1" port.

• Use a standard LAN cable to connect the "LAN1"port to a standard port on the other

hub.

3. Connect WAN Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

4. Connect Printer Cable (FBR-1403TX only)

Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Broadband Router.

5. Power Up

• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.

• Connect the supplied power adapter to the LevelOne Broadband Router and power up.

Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage

6. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED should be ON.

• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.

• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC is

also ON.)

• The WAN LED should be ON.

• For the FBR-1403TX, the Print Act LED should be ON if a printer is connected and On-

line.

For more information, refer Physical Details in Chapter 1.

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Chapter 3

Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the LevelOne Broadband Router.

Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure for:

• Internet Access

• LAN configuration

• 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband Router operation and Status. Chapter 5:

Operation and Status

Use any of the following Internet features:

• Special Applications

• DMZ

• Virtual Servers

• Dynamic DNS

• Remote Management

• Firmware Upgrade

Use any of the following Advanced Configuration settings:

• PC Database

• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)

• Printer Port setup (for Linux/Unix only)

• Routing (RIP and static Routing)

Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.

Chapter 6: Advanced Features

Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration

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Configuration Program

The LevelOne 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 V4.08 or later

• Internet Explorer V4 or later

Preparation

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

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the LevelOne Broadband Router. The PC

and the LevelOne Broadband Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the LevelOne Broadband Router) or on the same LAN segment.

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

• If the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using UPnP

If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the LevelOne Broadband Router will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.

• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the LevelOne Broadband Router, you can

accept the desktop shortcut.

• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My

Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).

• Double - click the icon for the LevelOne Broadband Router (either on the Desktop, or in

My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process.

Using your Web Browser

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

1. After installing the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband Router, as in this example, which uses the LevelOne Broadband Router's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

If you can't connect

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

• The LevelOne 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband Router are on the same

network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

Setup

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Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the LevelOne Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the LevelOne Broadband Router's default setting are 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 Broadband Router.

Common Connection Types

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP 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.

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.

None.

IP Address allocated to you.

PPPoE You connect to the ISP only

when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

PPTP Mainly used in Europe.

User name and password.

• PPTP Server IP Address.

Setup

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be 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.

Big Pond (Australia)

For this connection method, the following data is required:

• User Name

• Password

• Big Pond Server IP address

• User name and password.

• IP Address allocated to

you, if Static (Fixed).

None.

IP Address allocated to you.

SingTel RAS

For this connection method, the following data is required:

• User Name

• Password

• RAS Plan

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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 6: Home Screen

Navigation & Data Input

• Use the menu bar on the top 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.

From any help screen, you can access the list of all help files (help index).

LAN Screen

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

Setup

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP Server

IP address for the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband Router is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

• If Enabled, the LevelOne Broadband Router will allocate IP

• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be

• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values

See the following section for further details on using DHCP.

Figure 7: LAN Screen

Addresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled.

Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to treat the LevelOne Broadband Router as the default Gateway. See the following section for further details.

used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported.

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Buttons

Save

Cancel

Save the data on screen.

The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload the file from the LevelOne Broadband Router.

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 LevelOne Broadband Router can act as a DHCP server.

• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP

client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".

• 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne Broadband Router's, the following procedure is required.

1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the LevelOne Broadband Router. This setting is on the LAN screen.

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

To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 95/98/ME.

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

Password Screen

The password screen allows you to assign a password to the LevelOne Broadband Router.

Setup

Figure 8: Password Screen

Once you have assigned a password to the LevelOne Broadband Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.)

Figure 9: Password Dialog

• Leave the "User Name" blank.

• Enter the password for the LevelOne Broadband Router, as set on the Password screen

above.

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Chapter 4

PC Configuration

This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.

Overview

For each PC, the following may need to be configured:

• TCP/IP network settings

• Internet Access configuration

• Printer configuration

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for:

• Internet access via the LevelOne Broadband Router

• Sharing the Printer connected to the LevelOne Broadband Router.

The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.

The LevelOne Broadband Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.

TCP/IP Settings - Overview

If using the default LevelOne Broadband Router settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

• By default, the LevelOne Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically

providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.

• For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP

client.

If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required:

• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the LevelOne Broadband Router

• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.

If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must reconfigure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 - Ad- vanced Setup for details.

PC Configuration

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:

1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 10: Network Configuration

2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure 11: IP Address (Win 95)

Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne Broadband Router.

Using "Specify an IP Address"

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes:

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• On the Gateway tab, enter the LevelOne Broadband Router's IP address in the New Gate-

way field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the

IP Address they assigned to the LevelOne Broadband Router.

Figure 12: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98)

• On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search

Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.

Figure 13: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)

PC Configuration

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0

1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below.

Figure 14: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP

2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.

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Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address

3. Select the network card for your LAN.

4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below.

Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server

This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne Broadband Router.

Specify an IP Address

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the LevelOne Broadband Router. To set this:

• Click the Advanced button on the screen above.

• On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the

LevelOne Broadband Router's IP address, as shown in Figure 16 below.

• If necessary, use the Up button to make the LevelOne Broadband Router the first en-

try in the Gateways list.

PC Configuration

Figure 16 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway

2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:

• Click the DNS tab.

• On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search

Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.

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Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - DNS

PC Configuration

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:

1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.

2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 18: Network Configuration (Win 2000)

3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

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