LevelOne FBR-1700TX User Manual 2
LevelOne FBR-1700TX
7Port Broadband Router for
ADSL/Cable Modem
7Port Broadband Router
for ADSL/Cable Modem
FBR-1700TX
User's Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1
FBR-1700TX Features.......................................................................... 2
Package Contents .................................................................................. 4
Physical Details...................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION................................................................. 10
Requirements....................................................................................... 10
Procedure............................................................................................. 11
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION ............................................................ 13
Overview .............................................................................................. 13
Configuration Program ...................................................................... 15
Home Screen........................................................................................ 17
LAN Port Screen ................................................................................. 18
WAN Configuration............................................................................ 21
WAN Status ......................................................................................... 26
Device/LAN Status .............................................................................. 31
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION ...................................................... 33
Overview .............................................................................................. 33
TCP/IP Settings................................................................................... 33
Internet Access Configuration ........................................................... 37
Printing Setup...................................................................................... 39
Macintosh Configuration ................................................................... 47
CHAPTER 5 DHCP.................................................................................... 48
Overview .............................................................................................. 48
What DHCP Does................................................................................ 48
Using the FBR-1700TX's DHCP Server............................................ 49
Using another DHCP Server .............................................................. 49
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP................................................ 49
CHAPTER 6 ROUTING............................................................................ 50
Overview .............................................................................................. 50
FBR-1700TX Configuration............................................................... 50
Router Configuration ......................................................................... 53
Routing Example................................................................................. 54
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CHAPTER 7 DEVICE OPTIONS............................................................. 56
Overview .............................................................................................. 56
Password .............................................................................................. 57
NAT (Network Address Translation)T ............................................. 57
CHAPTER 8 ADVANCED INTERNET................................................... 58
Overview .............................................................................................. 58
Advanced Internet Screen .................................................................. 58
Special Internet Applications ............................................................. 59
Virtual Servers .................................................................................... 63
Exposed Computer.............................................................................. 69
CHAPTER 9 ACCESS CONTROL .......................................................... 72
Overview .............................................................................................. 72
Security Groups................................................................................... 73
Workstations........................................................................................ 76
Administrator Defined Filters............................................................ 78
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................... 80
Overview .............................................................................................. 80
General Problems................................................................................ 80
Internet Access .................................................................................... 81
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 82
FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router........................................... 82
P/N: 9560D400A0
Copyright 2001. All Rights Reserved.
Document Version: 1.0
All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the FBR-1700TX's
features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port
Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem. The FBR-1700TX is a multifunction device providing the following services:
• 7 Port Switching hub (10/100BaseT)
• Shared Internet access via an DSL or Cable modem.
• Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to the FBR-
1700TX.
10/100BaseT LAN
ADSL/Cable
Modem
Broadband
Router
Figure 1: FBR-1700TX
Internet
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Modem can also be used to connect your local LAN to a remote LAN or
WAN, instead of providing shared Internet Access.
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FBR-1700TX Features
The FBR-1700TX incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed
to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
LAN Features
• 7 Port Switching Hub. The FBR-1700TX incorporates a 7 port
Switching Hub. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used
simultaneously.
•
DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol pro-
vides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The
FBR-1700TX can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN.
Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more seg-
•
ments are supported, via the FBR-1700TX's built-in static routing table.
If NAT (Network Address Translation) is disabled, the FBR-1700TX will
function as a static router.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN can access the Internet
through the FBR-1700TX, 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).
•
ADSL & Cable Modem Support. The FBR-1700TX has a 10BaseT
Ethernet port for connecting an ADSL or Cable Modem. All popular
ADSL and Cable Modems are supported.
•
PPPoE Support. Connect to your ISP using PPPoE (PPP over
Ethernet), if your ISP uses this method.
Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the WAN connection, the FBR-
•
1700TX supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on
connection) and Fixed IP Address.
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Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for
configuration.
Remote Management. The FBR-1700TX can be managed from a
•
workstation anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser.
Advanced Internet Functions
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet
servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
• User-Defined Virtual Servers. Internet users can access non-standard
Internet Servers on your LAN by using this feature.
• Special Internet Applications. Internet applications such as Internet
Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other specialpurpose Servers are supported.
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Exposed Computer. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured
to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet.
Security Features
• Configuration Data. Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration.
Access Control Features. The LAN Administrator can limit Internet
•
access by individual PCs.
Firewall Protection. All incoming data packets are monitored and all
•
incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from
malicious attacks from external sources. (This protection is lost if NAT is
disabled.)
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NAT Firewall Protection
The firewall protection provided by the FBR-1700TX is an intrinsic side
effect of NAT (Network Address Translation). All users on the LAN
share a single external IP address. From the external viewpoint, there is
no network, only a single device.
For internal users, the FBR-1700TX acts as a "transparent proxy server",
translating the multiple internal IP addresses into a single external IP
address.
For external requests, any attempt to connect to local resources are
blocked. The FBR-1700TX will not "reverse translate" from a global IP
address to a local IP address.
This type of "natural" firewall provides an impregnable barrier against
malicious attacks.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable
Modem Unit
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Print Port Driver.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
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Physical Details
Figure 2: LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For
ADSL/Cable Modem
LEDs
Introduction
Power
Status (Red)
WAN: Link
WAN: Act
LAN: Act
ON - power on
OFF - no power
Blinks during start up.
ON indicates an error condition.
ON - WAN connection is established.
OFF - no WAN connection.
Flashing - data is being transmitted or received via the
WAN port.
OFF - no data is being transferred.
There are 7 LEDs - one for each LAN port, and each
LED could be OFF, Yellow, or Green.
• OFF - No LAN connection on this port.
• Yellow - 10BaseT connection.
• Green - 100BaseT connection.
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LAN:
Half/Full
Duplex
Print Error
Print Act
Rear Panel
ON indicates the LAN connection is using Full Duplex.
OFF indicates the LAN connection (if any) is using Half
Duplex.
ON - Printer error detected.
OFF - No printer error detected.
• OFF - no connection to printer.
• ON - Connection to printer established.
• Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Power port (12V)
HUB ports
(10/100BaseT)
WAN port
(10BaseT)
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to
connect this port to your PCs. Both 10BaseT and
100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
Use the "Uplink" port ONLY to connect to
a normal port on another hub.
Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here. If your
modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable.
Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
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Reset Button
DIP switches
Printer Port
When pressed and released, the FBR-1700TX will
reboot (restart).
This button can also be used to clear ALL data
and restore ALL settings to the factory default
values.
To restore the factory default values:
• Power Off
• Hold the Reset Button down while you Power
On.
• Continue holding the Reset Button until the
Status (Red) LED blinks TWICE.
• Release the Reset Button.
The factory default configuration has now
been restored, and theFBR-1700TX is ready
for use.
Refer to the following table.
Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share
a printer, connect it here.
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DIP Switches
DIP Switch Setting Description
1=off
2=off
1=off
2=on
1=on
2=off
1=on
2=on
Normal Operation
DHCP Server function disabled.
Used to restore Default IP Address
and clear Password (See below)
Normal Operation.
Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password
If the FBR-1700TX's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure
can be used to recover from this situation.
1. Turn the power to the FBR-1700TX OFF.
2. Set DIP switch 1 ON.
3. Turn the power to the FBR-1700TX ON.
4. Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to
complete the sequence):
• OFF
• ON
• OFF
5. The FBR-1700TX will now reset, and the Red Status LED flash. The
following changes will have been made. (Other configuration data is unchanged.)
• IP Address set to its default value of 192.168.0.1
• Network Mask set to 255.255.255.0
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Introduction
• The password cleared (no password).
6. You can now connect to the FBR-1700TX and make any configuration
changes required.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the FBR1700TX.
Requirements
• Ethernet LAN (10/100BaseT) and the TCP/IP protocol.
• For Internet Access, a DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access
account with an ISP.
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Procedure
Figure 4 Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Installation
Select a suitable place on the network to install the FBR-1700TX Ensure
the FBR-1700TX and the Cable/DSL modem are powered OFF.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Hub ports on the LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem.
Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
3. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the ADSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the FBR1700TX. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard LAN cable.
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4. Connect Printer Cable
Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer
port on the FBR-1700TX.
5. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter and power up.
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause
hardware damage
6. Check the LEDs
When the FBR-1700TX is powered On, The Status LED should flash,
then turn off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
For more information, refer to LEDs in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
Configuration
This Chapter provides details of the configuration process.
Overview
This chapter describes the procedure for:
• LAN setup
• WAN port configuration for Internet Access
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-1700TX 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:
Learn more about using DHCP on the internal LAN Chapter 5:
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PC Configuration
DHCP
Configure the FBR-1700TX and routers for a LAN which
has 1 or more routers.
Set a password for the FBR-1700TX, disable NAT
(Network Address Translation), or enable upgrades via
TFTP.
Chapter 6:
Routing
Chapter 7:
Device
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Use any of the following features:
• Special Internet Applications
• Virtual Servers
Chapter 8:
Advanced
Internet
Features
• Exposed Computer
Limit Internet Access by individual workstations Chapter 9:
Access
Control
Where use of a certain feature requires that
PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this
is also explained in the relevant chapter.
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Configuration
Configuration Program
The FBR-1700TX contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it,
and configure it, using your Web Browser.
Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms.
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the FBR-1700TX, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the FBR-1700TX. The
PC and the FBR-1700TX must be directly connected (using one of the
Hub ports on the FBR-1700TX) or on the same LAN segment.
• The FBR-1700TX must be installed and powered ON.
• If the FBR-1700TX's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by
another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the FBR1700TX is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Connecting to the FBR-1700TX
To establish a connection from your PC to the device:
1. After installing the FBR-1700TX 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-
1700TX, as in the following example, which uses the FBR-1700TX's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
4. If you have assigned a password to the FBR-1700TX you will be
prompted for the password, as shown below. (If no password has been set,
this dialog will not appear.)
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Figure 5: Password Dialog
• Leave the "User Name" blank.
• Enter the password for this device, if one has been set.
5. You should then see the Home screen.
See the following section for the available options and configuration
screens.
If you can't connect
If the FBR-1700TX does not respond, check the following:
• The FBR-1700TX is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and
it is powered ON.
• Ensure that your PC and the FBR-1700TX are on the same network
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
• 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-1700TX's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Net-
work Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC
Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
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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.
Home Screen
The Home screen is shown below. No data can be input from this screen.
Figure 6: Home Screen
Note that the navigation bar contains a Help button. Context-sensitive help is
available from each screen. From this screen, the Help file provides links to
all help files.
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LAN Port Screen
The LAN Port screen, select Device-LAN Port. You will see the example
below
Figure 7: LAN Port Screen
LAN Port Configuration.
For most users, the default values for these fields should be satisfactory, and
no changes will be required.
If your LAN contains an existing Router or Routers, refer to Chapter 6 -
Routing.
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Data - LAN Port Screen
Internal LAN
Configuration
Device IP
Address
Network Mask
DHCP Server
Operation
Start IP Address
Finish IP
Address
IP address for the FBR-1700TX. Use the default value
of 192.168.0.1 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
Network Mask for the LAN segment to which the FBR1700TX is attached. i.e. the same value as the PCs on
that LAN segment.
If Enabled, the FBR-1700TX will allocate IP Addresses to PCs on your LAN. 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. See Chapter 5 for further
details.
The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set
the values used by the DHCP server.
This range also determines the number of DHCP clients
supported. (Maximum 253.)
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DNS (Domain
Name Server)
IP Addresses
You do NOT need to enter DNS addresses UNLESS
you are using a Fixed IP Address on the WAN port.
(Your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address.) In this
case, your ISP should recommend a DNS. You need to
enter that address or addresses here.
If using a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP Client), on the
WAN port, the DNS entries are optional.
Multiple DNS entries should be entered in the order
you want them accessed. (The first available DNS will
be used.)
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WAN Configuration
To configure the WAN port:
• Select Device from the menu.
• Select the appropriate connection type (Direct Connection or PPPoE) on
the screen below, then click the Configure button.
Figure 8: Device Screen
Tip:
If your connection documentation does not refer to PPPoE, select Direct
Connection.
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WAN - Direct Connection
Figure 9: WAN - Direct Connection
If you selected Direct Connection, a screen like the example above will be
shown.
WAN Port Screen (Direct Connection)
Data
Device Name
This is also called the "Host Name". Normally, there
is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP
requests that you use a particular "Host name", enter
it here. This name will be provided to, and recorded
by, the remote DHCP Server.
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Hardware
(MAC) Address
DHCP Client
(Dynamic
IP Address)
Fixed
IP Address
Buttons
Retrieve
Defaults
If your ISP asks for the Network Adapter Address,
Physical Address, Hardware Address, or MAC
Address for the PC the DSL/Cable modem is con-
nected to, provide this value.
Leave this enabled if you want your ISP to allocate an
IP Address to the FBR-1700TX upon connection.
Select this if using a fixed IP Address. If this option is
selected, the following data must be entered.
• IP Address.
If connecting to an ISP, this is the address allocated by the ISP. If connecting to another LAN,
this must be a valid address on the external LAN.
• Network Mask
This must be compatible with the IP Address
above
• Gateway IP Address
The address of the router or gateway, either on
the external LAN, or supplied by your ISP.
Get the default Device Name and clear the other
items. No changes are made to the configuration until
you click the Save button.
Save
Save any data you have entered on this screen.
Remember to save before changing to another screen.
Cancel
Cancel any data you have entered since the last
"Save" operation.
Note:
If using DHCP Client (Dynamic IP Address), the IP Address, Network
Mask, and Gateway fields may display the values obtained dynamically.
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