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LevelOne FBR-1416 User Manual

LevelOne
FBR-1416
4-port 10/100 Mbps ADSL Modem Router
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................6
Requirements.....................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 SETUP ................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION..................................................................................17
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS.........................................................................30
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES..............................................................................35
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION...............................................................51
Overview .......................................................................................................................
Config File........................................................................................................................56
Logs...................................................................................................................................57
E-mail............................................................................................................................... 59
Network Diagnostics .......................................................................................................61
Remote Administration...................................................................................................62
Routing.............................................................................................................................64
Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................................68
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APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................69
Overview ..........................................................................................................................69
General Problems............................................................................................................69
Internet Access.................................................................................................................69
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................71
Multi-Function FBR-1416 ..............................................................................................71
Regulatory Approvals.....................................................................................................72
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the FBR-1416's features and capabili­ties.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new FBR-1416. The FBR-1416 is a multi-function device providing the following services:
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
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4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
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Figure 1: FBR-1416
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FBR-1416 Features

The FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416, 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).
Built-in ADSL Modem. The FBR-1416 has a built-in ADSL modem, supporting all
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common ADSL connections.
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IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The FBR-1416 supports all
common connection methods.
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Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the FBR-1416
can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the FBR-1416
supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
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Advanced Internet Functions
• Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard connec-
tions 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
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LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
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URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog
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Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
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Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Firewall
Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.
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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.
• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The FBR-1416 incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching
hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
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DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The FBR-1416 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 configu-
ration.
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Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from
the FBR-1416 to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the FBR-1416.
• Remote Management. The FBR-1416 can be managed from any PC on your LAN.
And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Inter­net.
Network Diagnostics. You can use the FBR-1416 to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.
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Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
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NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech-
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 FBR-1416.
Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are
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filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
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Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much band-
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width and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The FBR-1416 in­corporates protection against DoS attacks.

Package Contents

The following items should be included:
• The FBR-1416 Unit
• 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable
• 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs
Figure 2: Front Panel
Power LED (Green)
Status LED (Yellow)
LAN
WAN On - ADSL connection is available.
On - Power on. Off - No power.
Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Up-
grade. For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed
(10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port.
• 100BT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 100BaseT,
and Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.
• 10BT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 10BaseT, and
Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.
• If neither LED is on, there is no active connection on the correspond­ing LAN port.
Off - No ADSL connection. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the ADSL connection.
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Rear Panel
Introduction
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Power port 10/100BaseT
LAN connections
Reset Button (Reset to Defaults)
WAN port (ADSL port)
Connect the supplied power adapter here. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to
these ports.
Note:
Any LAN port on the FBR-1416 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.
This button will reset the FBR-1416 to the factory default values. 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 FBR-1416 to restart using the factory default values.
Connect this port to your ADSL line.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the FBR-1416.

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.

Procedure

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Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the FBR-1416.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the FBR-1416. 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 FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416 (the RJ11 con­nector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.
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4. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the FBR-1416 and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage
5. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on or blinking after 60 seconds,
there is a hardware error.
• , there is a hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the PC is
also ON.)
• The WLAN LED should be ON
• The WAN LED should be ON if the ADSL line is connected.
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For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the FBR-1416.
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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 FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416 operation and Status. Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use any of the following Advanced features:
• Internet
• Dynamic DNS
• Firewall Rules
• Firewall Services
• Schedule
• Virtual Servers
Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:
• PC Database
• Config File
• Logs
• Diagnostics
• E-mail
• Remote A dmin
• Routing
• Upgrade Firmware
Chapter 6: Advanced Features
Chapter 7 Advanced Administration
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Configuration Program

The FBR-1416 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
• Netscape 7
• Internet Explorer V5.01 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the FBR-1416, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the FBR-1416. The PC and the FBR-1416 must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the FBR-1416) or on the same LAN segment.
• The FBR-1416 must be installed and powered ON.
• If the FBR-1416's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another device, the
other device must be turned OFF until the FBR-1416 is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the FBR-1416:
1. After installing the FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416, as in this example, which uses the FBR-1416'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
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If you can't connect
If the FBR-1416 does not respond, check the following:
• The FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416'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 FBR-1416'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 FBR-1416 are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the FBR-1416, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the FBR-1416's default settings are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need the data supplied by your ISP. Most connection methods require some data input.
• The common connection types are explained in the table 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 all connections, and the front panel LEDs.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
Common Connection Types
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.
b) Some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname or Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
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Static (Fixed) IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Al­ways on".
PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.
IPoA (IP over ATM)
Normally, the connection is "Always on".
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address.
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.
b) User name and password are always required.
c) If using a Static (Fixed) IP address, you need the IP address and related information (Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address)
a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.
b) IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address.
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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 5: 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" or "Administration".
The main menu also contains two (2) buttons:
• Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.
• Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the FBR-1416. Note that restarting the Router will
break any existing connections to or through the Router.
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.
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Mode Screen

Use the Mode link on the main menu to reach the Mode screen. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
Data - Mode Screen
Device Mode
Device Name Subnet Mask
Device Mode
Language
This field displays the current name of this device. 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 WBR-3407 is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).
Select the desired device mode for the router:
• Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.
• Modem - Only the ADSL Modem component is operational. All Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it does not perform any operations or make any changes to the network traffic passing through it.
Select the desired language for this user interface.
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LAN Screen

Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below.
Figure 7: LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
IP address for the FBR-1416, 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 FBR-1416 is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).
• If Enabled, the FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416 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.
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• 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 FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416'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 FBR-1416'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 FBR-1416's, the following procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the FBR-1416. This setting is on the LAN screen.
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the FBR-1416's IP Address as the Default Gate- way.
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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Password Screen

The password screen allows you to assign a password to the FBR-1416.
Figure 8: Password Screen
Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. New password Enter the new password here. Verify password Re-enter the new password here.
You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.
Figure 9: Password Dialog
• The "User Name" is always admin
• Enter the password for the FBR-1416, 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

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the FBR-1416. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The FBR-1416 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
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If using the default FBR-1416 settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
• By default, the FBR-1416 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 FBR-1416
• 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.
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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 FBR-1416 will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the FBR-1416.
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 FBR-1416's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they as-
signed to the FBR-1416.
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)
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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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