LevelOne WBR-1400TX, WBR-1100TX User Manual
LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router
WBR-1100TX
WBR-1400TX
User's Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 1
Features of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router................................................ 1
Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 4
Physical Details................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 10
Requirements ................................................................................................................. 10
Procedure - WBR-1100TX............................................................................................ 10
Procedure - WBR-1400TX............................................................................................ 12
CHAPTER 3 SETUP............................................................................................................. 14
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 14
Configuration Program................................................................................................. 15
Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................17
LAN Screen.................................................................................................................... 19
Wireless Screen.............................................................................................................. 21
Password Screen ............................................................................................................ 24
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 25
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 25
Windows Clients ............................................................................................................ 25
Printer Setup for Windows........................................................................................... 37
Macintosh Clients .......................................................................................................... 43
Linux Clients.................................................................................................................. 44
Other Unix Systems....................................................................................................... 45
Wireless Station Configuration .................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ....................................................................... 47
Operation .......................................................................................................................47
Status Screen.................................................................................................................. 47
Connection Status - PPPoE........................................................................................... 50
Connection Status - PPTP............................................................................................. 52
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address........................................................ 54
Connection Status - Serial Port .................................................................................... 56
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES............................................................................. 59
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 59
Advanced Internet Screen............................................................................................. 59
Conferencing & Telephony........................................................................................... 60
Special Applications ......................................................................................................61
DMZ................................................................................................................................ 63
URL Filter...................................................................................................................... 63
Virtual Servers............................................................................................................... 65
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)......................................................................... 68
Remote Management..................................................................................................... 70
CHAPTER 7 DIAL-IN.......................................................................................................... 71
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 71
Dial-in Screen................................................................................................................. 71
Client PCs - Using Dial-in............................................................................................. 77
CHAPTER 8 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ............................................................... 79
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 79
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PC Database Screen ......................................................................................................80
Options ...........................................................................................................................82
Printer Port.................................................................................................................... 84
MAC Address ................................................................................................................ 85
Routing ........................................................................................................................... 86
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 90
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 90
General Problems .......................................................................................................... 90
Internet Access............................................................................................................... 90
Wireless Access .............................................................................................................. 91
Printing........................................................................................................................... 92
Dial-in Access................................................................................................................. 95
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ........................................................................ 97
Modes ............................................................................................................................. 97
BSS/ESS.......................................................................................................................... 97
Channels......................................................................................................................... 98
WEP................................................................................................................................ 98
Wireless LAN Configuration........................................................................................ 98
APPENDIX C AT COMMANDS......................................................................................... 99
AT Commands............................................................................................................... 99
Standard AT Commands ............................................................................................101
APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 104
WBR-1100TX .............................................................................................................. 104
WBR-1400TX .............................................................................................................. 105
PCMCIA Wireless Card ............................................................................................. 106
P/N: 9560DK00A0
Copyright 2002. 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. The
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following
services:
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Wireless LAN Access Point (base station) for equipment compliant with the
IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications.
Shared Broadband Internet Access via an DSL or Cable modem on the WAN
•
(Ethernet) port.
Network Printer - LAN and WLAN users can share the printer attached to the LevelOne
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Wireless Broadband Router.
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Figure 1: LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
Features of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
This manual covers 2 models:
• WBR-1100TX - LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 1 LAN Port.
• WBR-1400TX - LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port.
Apart from the physical differences, the features and capabilities of the 2 models are identical.
Your LevelOne 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 LevelOne 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).
•
DSL & Cable Modem Support. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router has a
10BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable
Modems are supported.
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• PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE
(PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Connection" type services.
•
Analog Modem and ISDN TA Support. If you don't yet have Broadband Internet
access, the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can provide shared Internet access via an analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the serial (RS232) port.
Note! This is for LevelOne WBR-1100TX only.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on
connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
• Conferencing & Telephony Applications. Internet Telephony and Conferencing
applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, are supported.
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.
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. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users,
or Wireless LAN users.
• Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.
VPN Support. VPN (Virtual Private Networking) connections using PPTP and IPSec are
•
transparently supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router complies with the
IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Both 64 Bit
and 128 Bit keys are supported.
Access Control. The Access Control feature can ensure that only trusted Wireless
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Stations can access your LAN.
Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
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quickly and easily.
LAN Features
• LAN ports.
• LevelOne WBR-1100TX The LevelOne WBR-1100TX has two (2) 10/100BaseT
Ethernet LAN ports. Normally, the “Hub” port is used to connect the LevelOne WBR1100TX to a 10/100BaseT hub on your LAN. But if desired, the “PC” port can be
used to connect the LevelOne WBR-1100TX directly to your PC, using a standard
LAN cable.
• LevelOne WBR-1400TX The LevelOne WBR-1400TX 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,
•
via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Network Printer
• Shared Printer (Network Printer). A printer connected to the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router 's parallel port can be shared by all PCs on the LAN or WLAN.
• Multiple OS Support. Clients may use any of the following operating systems:
• Windows 95/98/ME
• Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.
• Apple Macintosh
• Unix
Multi-protocol Support. The following printing methods are supported:
•
• 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.
• AppleTalk
• Unix LPD printing. No additional software needs to be installed.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu-
ration.
• Remote Management. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can be managed from
any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
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UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con-
figuration of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows
ME, XP, or later.
RAS (Remote Access Services)
This RAS feature is available for the LevelOne WBR-1100TX only. This model is equipped
with a Serial Port, allow connection of a standard analog modem or ISDN TA.
RAS Dial-in. Remote PC users can use their standard Dial-up Networking software to
•
connect to the WBR-1100TX and access LAN resources.
• Call-back Support. For additional security, the Call-back feature can be used to hang up
and re-dial the remote user. Both fixed and roaming options are supported.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
• Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as
Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
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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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
•
Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-
ing 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 LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router Unit
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Print Port Driver for Windows.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Physical Details
LEDs - WBR-1100TX
Power On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Diag On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
WAN Act On - WAN connection is established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
LAN: 10 On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT.
Off - No 10BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port.
LAN: 100 On - LAN connection is using 100BaseT.
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Off - No 100BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port.
Wlan Act On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for
use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the Wireless access point.
This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
Print Err On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
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.
LEDs - WBR-1400TX
Power On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Status (Red) On - Error condition.
LAN
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
For each port, there are 2 LEDs
• Link/Act
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• 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.
Wireless On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for
use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the Wireless access point.
This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
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 Err On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
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Connections - WBR-1100TX
Figure 2: Connections - WBR-1100TX
Introduction
Printer Port
Serial (RS232)
Port
WAN port
(10BaseT)
DIP switches
PC port
(10/100BaseT)
HUB port
(10/100BaseT)
Reset Button
A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to
share a printer, connect it here.
A standard RS232 Serial Port is on the side panel. If you have an
analog modem or ISDN TA, connect it here.
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
Refer to the following table.
If connecting directly to your PC (no Hub) use this port and a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors).
Use EITHER the PC port OR the Hub port, NOT both.
Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to a
10BaseT or 100BaseT hub.
Use EITHER the PC port OR the Hub port, NOT both.
This button has three (3) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router will reboot (restart).
• Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic
print-out will be sent to the attached printer.
• Ensure the printer is ready.
• Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the diag-
nostic 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 Wireless Broadband
Router is now using the factory default values.
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PCMCIA slot
Power port
DIP Switches
Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot.
• Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the
PCMCIA Card.
• Do not use any other PCMCIA Card.
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's IP Address or password is lost, the following
procedure can be used to recover from this situation.
1. Turn the power to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router OFF.
2. Set DIP switch 1 ON.
3. Turn the power to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router ON.
4. Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to complete the
sequence):
• OFF
• ON
• OFF
5. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 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
• DHCP Server is enabled, and will allocate IP Addresses in the range 192.168.0.2 to
192.168.0.51.
• The password cleared (no password).
6. You can now connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and make any configuration changes required.
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Connections - WBR-1400TX
Figure 3: Connections - WBR-1400TX
Introduction
Printer Port
PCMCIA slot
Reset Button
A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a
printer, connect it here.
Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot.
• Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the
PCMCIA Card.
• Do not use any other PCMCIA Card.
This button has three (3) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless Broad-
band Router will reboot (restart).
• Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic
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:
7. Power Off.
8. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
9. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED
Status LED has flashed TWICE.
10. Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
is now using the factory default values.
WAN port
(10BaseT)
10/100BaseT
LAN ports
(Hub ports)
Power port
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these
switching hub ports. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be
used simultaneously.
Note:
Any LAN port on the LevelOne WBR-1400TX 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 supplied power adapter here.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router.
Requirements
• Network cable - standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable 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)
• An analog modem or ISDN TA (for Serial port usage -- LevelOne WBR-1100TX
only)
• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the
IEEE802.11b specifications.
• For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are supported:
• Windows 95/98/ME
• Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP
• Apple Macintosh
• Unix (LPD printing)
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Procedure - WBR-1100TX
Figure 4: Installation – WBR-1100TX
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered
OFF.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access
Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
2. Insert Wireless PCMCIA card
Ensuring the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card is the right way up, insert it into the slot on
the rear. Push it firmly until it clicks into position.
3. Connect LAN Cable
Connect a standard LAN cable from to the “HUB” port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT Hub.
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OR, use a standard LAN cable to connect the "PC" port to your PC.
4. Connect WAN Cable
If you have a DSL modem or Cable modem, connect it to the WAN port on the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was
supplied, use a standard LAN cable.
5. Connect Modem (optional)
If you wish to use an Analog modem or ISDN TA, use a standard serial cable to connect it
to the Serial port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
6. Connect Printer Cable
Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
7. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter and power up.
Use only the power adapter provided.
8. Check the LEDs
• The Diag LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
• The Power LED should be ON.
• One (1) of the LAN LEDs (10 or 100) should be ON.
• The WLAN LED should be ON.
• The WAN LED should be ON.
• If the printer is On and On-line, the Print Act LED should be ON.
For more information about the LEDs, refer to LEDs - WBR-1100TX in Chapter 1.
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Procedure - WBR-1400TX
Figure 5: Installation - WBR-1400TX
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered
OFF.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access
Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
2. Insert Wireless PCMCIA card
Ensuring the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card is the right way up, insert it into the slot on
the rear. Push it firmly until it clicks into position.
3. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless
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 Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port
when required.
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4. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use
a standard cable.
5. Connect Printer Cable
Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
6. Power Up
• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
• Connect the supplied power adapter to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and
power up.
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage
7. 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.
• The Wireless LED should be ON.
• If the printer is On and On-line, the Print Act LED should be ON.
For more information about the LEDs, refer to LEDs - WBR-1400TX in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
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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
LevelOne 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router operation
and Status.
Use any of the following Internet features:
• Special Applications
• DMZ
• Virtual Servers
• Dynamic DNS
• Remote Management
Use the RAS feature.(This chapter is for LevelOne WBR1100TX only)
Use any of the following Advanced Configuration settings:
• PC Database
• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)
• 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 5:
Operation and Status
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Chapter 7
Dial-in
Chapter 8
Advanced Configuration
Setup
Configuration Program
The LevelOne 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 V4.08 or later
• Internet Explorer V4 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router , please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
The PC and the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router must be directly connected (using
the PC port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router ) or on the same LAN segment.
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router must be installed and powered ON.
• If the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the LevelOne Wireless 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 Wireless 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 Wireless 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 Wireless Broadband Router:
1. After installing the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Wireless Broad-
band Router, as in this example, which uses the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's
default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
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If you can't connect
If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router does not respond, check the following:
• The LevelOne 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router are on the
same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
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Setup
Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will
run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
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.
• If the connection fails, check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
• If your ISP has recorded your MAC (hardware) address, exit the Wizard and select
MAC Address on the Advanced menu. Change the MAC address to match the value
expected by your ISP.
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
@Home type
service.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to your ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
The IP Address is allocated
automatically, but a "Host
Name" and "Domain Name" are
allocated to you. Sometimes, the
ISP will record the MAC
(Hardware) address of your PC.
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to your ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
when required. The IP address is
allocated automatically.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
Host Name and Domain
Name; sometimes the MAC
(hardware) address.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
PPTP Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address is
usually allocated automatically,
but may be Static (Fixed).
• PPTP Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).
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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 your ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
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.
You can access the list of all help files by clicking
the Help icon on the main menu.
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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.
Setup
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
IP address for the LevelOne 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is attached
(the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).
• If Enabled, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will allocate
• 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
IP 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 Wireless 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.
Buttons
Save
Save the data on screen.
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Cancel
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload
the file from the LevelOne Wireless 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 Wireless 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 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 LevelOne 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's, the following procedure is
required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. This
setting is on the LAN screen.
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the LevelOne 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 under Windows 95/98/ME. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.
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Setup
Wireless Screen
The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature,
use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is
shown below.
Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Regulatory
Domain
Station name
SSID
(ESSID)
Options
Channel No.
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory
domain.
This is the same as the "Device Name" for the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router.
On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the
name of the Access Point in use.
• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same
SSID/ESSID.
• Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.
• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or
slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
• If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use
different Channels to reduce interference.
Figure 8: Wireless Screen
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WEP data
encryption
Access Point
Allow LAN
access by …
Allow Internet
access by …
Buttons
Configure WEP
Select Stations
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or
"Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used,
data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communication
more secure.
• Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen,
and view or change the WEP settings.
• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access your LAN.
• Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
access your LAN. To select the required wireless stations, click the
"Select Stations" button.
• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access the Internet.
• Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
use the access point to access the Internet. To select the required
wireless stations, click the "Select Stations" button.
Click this button to view the WEP sub-screen. See the following
section for more details.
Click this button to select the required PCs.
Save
Cancel
Save the data on screen.
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the
last "Save" operation.
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Setup
WEP Screen
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. An
example WEP screen is shown below. Note that in IE, the "Key Table" is only displayed when
required.
Figure 9: WEP Screen
Data - WEP Screen
WEP Data Encryption
Authentication
Type
Encryption Off
Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". Check
your Wireless card's documentation to see what method to use. Some
Wireless cards do not support both methods.
• If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.
64 Bit Encryption
• If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key
table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
• Default Key - select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other
Keys are for decryption only.
• Key Table:
• This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All
• The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have
stations, including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is
also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number
(1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption.
If the key value does not match the transmitting station, decryption will fail.
every Station, including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries identical).
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128 Bit Encryption
• If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption,
and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
• Key - Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must
have the same key.
Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
Figure 10: Password Screen
Once you have assigned a password to the LevelOne Wireless 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 11: Password Dialog
• Leave the "User Name" blank.
• Enter the password for the LevelOne Wireless 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 installation
• Wireless configuration
Windows Clients
This section describes how to configure Windows clients for:
• Internet access via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
• Sharing the Printer connected to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
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The LevelOne Wireless 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 Wireless Broadband Router settings, and
the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
• By default, the LevelOne Wireless 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 Wireless 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 - Advanced
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 12: 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 13: 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 Wireless Broadband
Router will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne Wireless 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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PC Configuration
• On the Gateway tab, enter the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router '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 assigned to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Figure 14: 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 15: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)
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