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LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router
WBR-1100TX
WBR-1400TX
User's Guide
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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
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(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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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• 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
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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.
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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.
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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 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
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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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Figure 4: Installation – WBR-1100TX
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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
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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 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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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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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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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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• 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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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 16: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP
2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
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Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address
3. Select the network card for your LAN.
4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify
an IP Address, as explained below.
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne
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.
Specify an IP Address
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router. To set this:
• Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
• On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP address, as shown in Figure 18 below.
• If necessary, use the Up button to make the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router the
first entry in the Gateways list.
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Figure 18 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway
2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:
• Click the DNS tab.
• On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search
Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
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Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - DNS
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:
1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.
2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a
screen like the following:
Figure 20: Network Configuration (Win 2000)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
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 a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
• Enter the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP address in the Default gateway field
and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to
the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.)
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP
1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen
like the following:
Figure 22: Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
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 a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
• In the Default gateway field, enter the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP address
and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to
the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Internet Access
To configure your PCs to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router for Internet access:
• Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.
• Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,
rather than by a Dial-up connection.
For Windows 9x/ME/2000
1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.
2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a
local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen
are unchecked.
6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account
now?".
7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.
7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.
8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, the AOL
for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up
connection. The configuration process is as follows:
• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or
later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.
• Click the Setup button.
• Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router ".
• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number
blank.)
• Click Save, then OK.
Configuration is now complete.
• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router " location.
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Printer Setup for Windows
The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router provides printing support for 2 methods for printing
from Windows:
• Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly
to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC.
The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0,
Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• LPD/LPR Printing. If using Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server,
LPD/LPR printing can be used. No software needs to be installed on either the Windows
Server or each client PC. Print jobs will be spooled (queued) on the Windows Server, and
can be managed using the standard Windows Server tools.
Print Port Driver Setup
The following procedure is for all versions of Windows (95/98/ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP). The
Windows "Add Printer" screens will vary depending on your version or Windows, but the
procedure is the same:
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, run SETUP.EXE in the root folder.
2. At the Select Components screen, select the Print Port Driver option.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4. The Print Port Setup will then run, and the following screen will be displayed.
Figure 24: Print Port Setup
5. Select the desired device and port, and then click the "Add" button.
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Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message,
either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of
Appendix A.
6. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the
Windows Add Printer wizard will start.
• Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if
appropriate.
• If desired, change the Printer name so it indicates the device used (e.g. HP2100 on
SCA43600)
• If prompted about Sharing, do NOT enable Sharing.
7. Installation is now complete. You can now print using this printer.
• To install additional Printers (on different devices), repeat steps 6 and 7.
• Use the Start menu to run this program in future. The default installation is Start -
Programs - Broadband Internet Router - Add Port.
Management
• Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers folder (Start -
Settings - Printers) and double-click any printer to see the current print jobs.
• If the printer attached to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is changed, just run this
program again, and select the correct printer.
• To delete a port created by this setup program, use the Windows Delete Port facility:
• Right-click any printer in the Printers folder, and select Properties.
• Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on
your version or Windows.
• If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP Address is changed, and you can no
longer print, delete the port (see procedure above) and re-install it.
Port Options
The options for the Print Port Driver are accessed via the Windows Port Settings button.
Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer, and select
Properties. The Port Settings button is on the Details or Port tab, depending on your version of
Windows.
An example screen is shown below:
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Figure 25: Print Port Configuration
Items shown on this screen are as follows:
Port
If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Select
Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work
with multi-port models.)
PC Configuration
The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties.
Banner
Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.
• If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.
• The User Name will be printed on the banner page.
Retry
Interval
Sets how often Windows will poll the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router to establish a connection when the printer is busy.
Increase this value if you get too many warning messages.
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LPD/LPR Printing
LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000. No software
needs to be installed on client PCs.
Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration
To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be
checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services.
To install LPD printing using the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, follow this
procedure:
1. Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard.
2. When prompted with "This printer will be managed by..", select My Computer and click
Next.
3. Select Add Port, then select LPR Port and click New Port.
4. In the Dialog requesting Name of Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of
the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1
6. Click OK. When returned to the Printer Ports window, simply select Close and then install
your printer driver as usual.
7. When prompted whether or not the printer will be shared, select the Sharing radio button.
8. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name. The shared name is how other
users will see this printer. You should advise client PCs of the Server name and this printer
name.
9. Click OK to save and exit.
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Windows 2000 Server Configuration
The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure:
1. In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components.
2. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button.
PC Configuration
Figure 26: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000)
3. Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK.
4. Click Next and complete the Wizard.
Adding the Printer
1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.
2. When prompted, select Local Printer.
3. On the Select the Printer Port screen, select LPR Port, as shown below. Click Next to
continue.
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Figure 27: Windows 2000: Select Port
4. In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of
the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1
6. Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard.
7. At the Select Sharing screen, select the Radio Button for Share As, and enter the shared
printer name. The shared name is how other users will see this printer. You should advise
client PCs of the Server name and this printer name.
8. Complete the Add Printer wizard.
Client PC Setup for LPD/LPR Printing
After configuring the Windows Server, client PCs on the LAN can install the new printer.
The following procedure is for Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT4.0, and Windows 2000
workstation.
1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.
2. When prompted, select Network Printer
3. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the
Server and Printer which your Network Administrator advised you to use.
4. Click OK, then Next.
5. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Administrator, and click Next.
6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
7. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, and may be selected when
printing from any Windows application.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router. The procedure is as follows.
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field
can be left blank.
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:
• Set the Router Address field to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP Address.
• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Printing
If you wish to share the printer connected to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, using a
LaserWriter or compatible is required.
Installing the Printer
To gain access to the printer connected to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, follow
this procedure:
1. Select Control Panel - Network.
2. Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk Connection.
3. Open Chooser, and select the correct printer type (e.g. LaserWriter).
4. From the list of available printers on the right, select the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router, then click Create.
5. The new printer will be created, and can be used like any other printer.
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Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, it is only necessary to set
the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed
IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel - Network
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5. To apply your changes
• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
• OR, restart your system.
Printing Setup on Linux
The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router supports LPD Printing on Linux.
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router supports 3 "Logical Printers" under LPD. To
configure the "Logical Printers" on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, refer to
Printer Port in Chapter 8.
• The procedure to install a LPD printer is detailed below, but may vary according to your
version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1. In your X Windows shell, select Control Panel, then Printer Configuration.
2. Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue.
3. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field Data Example
Name
Spool Directory
File Limit
Remote Host
Enter a name for this printer gw_prn
/var/spool/lpd/printer_name
Where printer_name is the "Name"
entry above.
Enter a suitable number. 0 (no limit)
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
's IP address
/var/spool/lpd/gw_prn
192.168.0.1
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If you have made a host file entry, you can use the name from the
host file instead of the IP Address.
PC Configuration
Remote Queue
4. Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the
printer is now available for use.
Ln
Where n is the Logical Printer number
(L1, L2, L3). Logical Printers can be
configured on the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router 's Options- Printer
Port screen.
L1
Other Unix Systems
Internet Access
• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router.
• Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
Printing Setup
To use LPD printing to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's printer, install an LPD
printer using the standard procedure for your system.
• Use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP Address as the location of the remote
host
• Use L1, L2, or L3 for the name of the printer on the remote host.
On the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, the logical printers (L1, L2, and L3) can be
configured on the Advanced - Printer Port screen. . See Printer Port in Chapter 8 - Advanced
Configuration for details.
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Wireless Station Configuration
This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.
To use the Wireless Access Point in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, each Wireless
Station must have compatible settings, as follows:
Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
SSID (ESSID)
WEP By default, WEP on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is dis-
This must match the value used on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router. The default value is default
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
abled.
• If WEP remains disabled on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router, all stations must have WEP disabled.
• If WEP is enabled on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router,
each station must use the same settings as the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router.
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Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This Chapter details the operation of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router and the status screens.
Operation
Once both the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required:
• If using Internet-based Conferencing & Telephony applications, it may be necessary to
specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Fea-
tures for further details.
• Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's built-in firewall. You can define such applications
as Special Applications to allow them to function normally. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced
Features for further details.
• Some non-standard applications may require use of the DMZ feature. Refer to Chapter 6 -
Advanced Features for further details.
5
Status Screen
Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
Figure 28: Status Screen
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Data - Status Screen
Internet
Connection Method
Internet IP Address
Connection Status
"Connection Details"
Button
"Access Log"
Button
This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup
Wizard.
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Current connection status:
• OK
• No connection
• Error
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button
to find out more information.
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
description of the current connection. Depending on the type of
connection, a "log" may also be available.
Click this button to open a sub-window and view details of outgoing connections to the Internet. The log contains the following
data:
• Source IP Address - The IP Address of the local PC request-
ing the Internet connection.
• Destination - The Internet address which was requested. If
the URL Filter is enabled, this address will be shown as a
URL. Otherwise, the IP address will be displayed.
• Blocked - If the request was blocked by the URL Filter
function, this will display "Yes". Otherwise, it will be blank.
LAN
IP Address
Network Mask
DHCP Server
System
Device Name
Firmware Version
"System Data"
Button
Printer
Printer Status
The IP Address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled" or "Disabled".
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP
addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the
Advanced menu.
This displays the current name of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
The current version of the firmware installed in the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router.
Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system
details and settings.
This shows the status of the printer. Click the "Refresh Screen"
button to update this information.
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"Abort Current Print
Job" Button
Buttons
Connection Details
Access Log
System Data
Abort Current Print
Job
Refresh Screen
Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button
should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly.
View the details of the current Internet connection. The subscreen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See
the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
View details of outgoing connections to the internet.
Display all system information in a sub-window.
Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button
should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly.
Update the data displayed on screen.
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Connection Status - PPPoE
If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed
when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 29: PPPoE Status Screen
Data - PPPoE Status Screen
Connection
Physical Address
IP Address
Network Mask
PPPoE Link Status
Connection Log
Connection Log
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on
the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by
devices on the local LAN.)
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
• If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be
used to establish a connection.
• If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button
can be used to break the connection.
• The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the
existing connection.
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Buttons
Operation and Status
• The most common messages are listed in the table below.
• The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re-
fresh button will update the messages shown on screen.
Connect
Disconnect
Clear Log
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to
read new messages.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Connection Log Messages
Message Description
Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect auto-
matically, as required" setting.
Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical connection Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote
server
Remote Server located ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP con-
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
nection.
PPP up successfully Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
Idle time-out reached The connection has been idle for the time period specified in
the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated.
Disconnecting The current connection is being terminated, due to either the
"Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked.
Error: Remote Server not
found
Error: PPP Connection
failed
ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem,
or a problem with the link to the Server.
Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server.
This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server
problem.
Error: Connection to
Server lost
Error: Invalid or unknown
packet type
The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused by
a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure.
The data received from the ISP's Server could not be processed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad
link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by
this device.
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Connection Status - PPTP
If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be
displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 30: PPTP Status Screen
Data - PPTP Status Screen
Connection
Physical Address
IP Address
PPTP Status
Connection Log
Connection Log
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the
Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on
the local LAN.)
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
• If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be
used to establish a connection.
• If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be
used to break the connection.
• The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the
existing connection.
• The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh
button will update the messages shown on screen.
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Operation and Status
Connect
Disconnect
Clear Log
Refresh
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read
new messages.
Update the data on screen.
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Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be
displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 31: Connection Screen
Data - Connection Details Screen
Internet
Physical Address
IP Address
Network Mask
Default Gateway
DNS IP Address
DHCP Client
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the
Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on
the local LAN.)
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address
is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the
IP Address above.
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not
this device is functioning as a DHCP client.
If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP
Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is
automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish
to manually renew the lease immediately.
Buttons
Release/Renew
Button will display
EITHER
"Release"
This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated
automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has
no effect.
• If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for
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OR
"Renew"
Refresh
the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, this button will say
"Renew". Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to reestablish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's
DHCP Server.
• If an IP Address has been allocated to the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will
say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
Update the data shown on screen.
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Connection Status - Serial Port
This screen is not available for LevelOne WBR-1400TX.
Figure 32: Serial Port Status Screen
Data - Serial Port Status Screen
Connection Status
Port Status
Physical Link
PPP Link
PPP IP Address
This shows the current port operation. Possible values are:
• Internet Access
• Dial-in
• Idle
• Disabled
"Disabled" indicates the Serial Port has not available for either
Internet Access or Dial-in.
If operating, the link will show ON. This means the modem was
able to connect to the number dialed.
If ON, a PPP connection was successfully negotiated.
This has 2 possible meanings, depending of the type of connection:
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• Internet Access - This is the IP Address used by this device, as
seen by Internet users. This address is provided by your ISP.
• Dial-in - This is the IP Address used by the remote user. This
IP Address is allocated by the DHCP Server function in the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
User
There are 2 possibilities:
• For Internet Access, this shows the Internet Account name.
• For Dial-in operations, this shows the current user.
Phone Line Speed
The connection speed over the phone line, between your modem
and the number dialed, as reported by your modem.
Serial Line Speed
The connection speed between this device and the modem. This
setting can be changed on the Dial-in screen.
Connection Log
Connection Log
This displays connection details.
See below for a description of the most common items in this log.
Connection Log
This shows the commands sent to the modem, and any status messages returned by the modem.
Note that you must click Refresh to update the information.
The following table lists the common messages, and their meaning.
Message Description
Dialing Dialing the ISP
Try to establish
physical connection.
The device is trying to connect with the ISP, using the modem.
Busy The number dialed was busy.
Physical line is
Physical connection to ISP has been established.
connected
CONNECT nnnnnn Physical connection was successful; nnnnnn indicates the speed of
the serial link as currently configured.
Max phone line speed
nnnnnn bps
DCD low,
DSR low
send "-----"
wait "-----"
Start PPP
nnnnnn is the maximum speed of the modem, according to the
current configuration.
Physical line break, connection lost.
"AT" commands sent to the modem are displayed as they are sent.
Commands in the Script file are also displayed as they are executed.
Having established a physical connection, a PPP connection is now
being established.
PPP up fail The PPP connection could not be established.
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PPP up successfully The PPP connection was established successfully.
Stop PPP The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a
session, or an error condition.
Try to hang up Attempting to get the modem to hang up.
Time out There was no response from the modem
No carrier
The number dialed did not answer.
No answer
Idle timer expires "Disconnect after Idle Time" is Enabled, and the Time-out period
has been reached. The connection will now be terminated..
No dial tone The modem could not obtain a dial tone.
Set baudrate nnnn
The serial line speed is being set to the speed set in the configuration.
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Advanced Features
This Chapter explains when and how to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's "Advanced" Features.
Overview
The following advanced features are provided.
• Special Applications
• DMZ
• Virtual Servers
• Dynamic DNS
• Remote Management
• Dial-in. Please see the following chapter for full details of the Dial-infeature.
• (For LevelOne WBR-1100TX only)
Advanced Internet Screen
This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access.
• Conferencing and Telephony
• Special Applications
• DMZ
• URL filter
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Figure 33: Internet Screen
Conferencing & Telephony
Most applications are supported transparently by the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem
could arise with the following Conferencing & Telephony applications:
• CUseeME
• ICQ
• ICU II (ICU 2)
• Internet Phone
• mIRC
• MS NetMeeting
• Yahoo Messenger
If this problem arises, you can use this screen to set which PC should receive an incoming
connection, as described below.
Conferencing & Telephony
Select an Application
Send incoming calls to
This lists applications which may generate incoming connections,
where the destination (on your local LAN) is unknown.
This lists the PCs on your LAN.
• If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC
Database" option on the advanced menu.
• For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC.
• There is no need to "Save" after each change; you can set the
destination PC for each application, then click "Save".
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Special Applications
If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may
find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router 's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".
Special Applications Screen
This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen.
You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed information about the
application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.
Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from the
client (PC) viewpoint
Figure 34: Special Applications Screen
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Data - Special Applications Screen
Checkbox
Name
Incoming
Ports
Outgoing
Ports
Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required.
Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.
• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data
from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use
different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the
application server, for data you receive. If the application uses a single
port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica-
tion server, for data you receive.
• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send data to
the remote system or service.
• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the
application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single
port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica-
tion server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port
number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
Using a Special Application
• Configure the Special Applications screen as required.
• On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can use each
Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Application, there may need to be a "Time-out" before another PC can use the same Special
Application. The "Time-out" period may be up to 3 minutes.
If an application still cannot function correctly,
try using the "DMZ" feature.
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DMZ
This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the
Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet
users or Servers.
• This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".
• The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.
• If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".
• The DMZ feature can be Enabled and Disabled on the Advanced Internet screen.
The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you
should only enable the DMZ feature when required.
URL Filter
The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site
• To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked.
• Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. If Enabled, the "Destination"
field in the log will display the URL. Otherwise, it will display the IP Address.
• The URL Filter can be Enabled or Disabled on the Advanced Internet screen.
URL Filter Screen
Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Internet screen to access the URL Filter screen.
An example screen is shown below.
Figure 35: URL Filter Screen
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Data - URL Filter Screen
Filter Strings
Current Entries
Add Filter String
Buttons
Delete/Delete All
Add
This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this
list will be empty.
To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button.
An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a
string. (e.g. ads/ )
Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be
blocked.
Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required.
Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while
selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.)
Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list.
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Virtual Servers
This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally,
Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because:
• Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
• Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device.
The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your
servers, as illustrated below.
192.168.0.1
(LAN IP Address)
Web Server FTP Server
(192.168.0.10)
Wireless
Router
203.70.212.52
(WAN IP Address)
(192.168.0.20)
Internet
Remote PC Remote PC
Using Web Server Using FTP Server
(http://203.70.212.52)
Figure 36: Virtual Servers
(ftp://203.70.212.52)
IP Address seen by Internet Users
Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address, but
using different protocols.
To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address.
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.
This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers.
However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your
Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.
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Virtual Servers Screen
The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An
example screen is shown below.
Figure 37: Virtual Servers Screen
This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers.
Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area.
Data - Virtual Servers Screen
Servers
Servers
Properties
Enable
PC (Server)
Protocol
Internal Port No.
This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you
have defined. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area.
Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.
• If Enabled, any incoming connections will be forwarded to the
selected PC.
• If Disabled, any incoming connection attempts will be blocked.
Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running the appropriate Server software.
Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server.
Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to
use.
External Port No.
The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the
Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it
is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation"
function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients
use a different port address.
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Buttons
Advanced Features
Defaults
Disable All
Add
Update
Delete
Clear Form
This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the predefined Servers to use their default port numbers.
This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set
OFF.
Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in
the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is
ignored, and has no effect.
Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data shown in the
"Properties" area on screen.
Delete the current Virtual Server entry. Note that the pre-defined
Servers can not be deleted. Only Servers you have defined yourself
can be deleted.
Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new
Virtual Server entry.
For each entry, the PC must be running the
appropriate Server software.
Defining your own Virtual Servers
If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen, you can define
and manage your own Servers:
Create a new Server:
Modify (Edit) a Server:
Delete a Server:
1. Click "Clear Form"
2. Enter the required data, as described above.
3. Click "Add".
4. The new Server will now appear in the list.
1. Select the desired Server from the list
2. Make any desired changes (for example, change the
Enable/Disable setting).
3. Click "Update" to save changes to the selected Server.
1. Select the entry from the list.
2. Click "Delete".
Note: You can only delete Servers you have defined. Predefined Server cannot be deleted.
From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP
Address allocated by your ISP.
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Connecting to the Virtual Servers
Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the
Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP).
e.g.
http://203.70.212.52
ftp://203.70.212.52
It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow
users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your
IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
The Service works as follows:
1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org (Registration is free). Your
password will be E-mailed to you.
2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at www.dyndns.org) to request your
desired Domain name.
3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's
DDNS screen.
4. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will then automatically ensure that your current
IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using
your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
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Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following:
Figure 38: DDNS Screen
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
DDNS Service
DDNS Data
User Name
Password
Domain
• You must sign up first to create a new account before using the
service. The service is free.
• Click this link to connect to the www.dyndns.org Web site.
• Your initial password will be E-mailed to you; you can change
this later if you wish.
• After registration, use the "Create New Host" link (on the
www.dyndns.org Web site) to request a domain name.
Enter the "User name" specified at the www.dyndns.org Web site
when you registered.
Enter your current password for www.dyndns.org
• Enter your domain name, as allocated at www.dyndns.org.
• The name should consist only of letters and the hyphen (dash).
Using any other characters may cause problems..
DDNS Status
This message is returned by the DDNS Server at www.dyndns.org
• Normally, this message should be "Update successful" (current
IP address was updated on the www.dyndns.org server).
• If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered
was not allocated to you. You need to connect to
www.dyndns.org and correct this problem.
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Remote Management
This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router via the Internet.
Figure 39: Remote Management Screen
Data - Remote Management Screen
Remote Management
Enable Remote
Management
Port Number
Current IP Address
Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device
will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recommended). This port number must be specified when you connect (see
below).
Note: The default port number for HTTP (Web) connections is port
80, but using port 80 here will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual
Server" on your LAN. (See Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers)
You must use this IP Address to connect (see below).
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. But if using a Dynamic IP
Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP. So
it is better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address.
To connect from a remote PC via the Internet
1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser.
2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required.
(After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.)
e.g.
HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080
This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.
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Dial-in
This Chapter explains how to use the RAS Dial-in facility available on the
WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Overview
To use the RAS Dial-in facility on the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router,
an analog modem or ISDN TA must be connected to the Serial port.
• Each Dial-in user should have a separate log-in and password. Each person requiring dialin access is entered in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's user database, using the
Dial-in Users screen.
• The dial-in user can use their Dial-up Networking software, as used for Internet access, to
connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
• Once connected, the Dial-in user can access TCP/IP-based resources, such as a Web
Server, FTP Sever, E-mail Server, … (Microsoft networking services are not available.)
• The Dial-in user can also access the Internet via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
's WAN port.
This chapter is applicable to the LevelOne WBR1100TX only.
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Dial-in Screen
Figure 40: Dial-in Screen
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Data - Dial-in Users Screen
Modem
Modem
Modem Properties
Button
• If using a permanent connection or leased line, select "Permanent Connection (leased line)".
• If your modem or ISDN TA is in the drop-down list, just select
it.
• If your modem is not in the list, select the appropriate "Standard Modem" entry and test to see if this works.
• If the "Standard Modem" selection does not work, select "Userdefined", then click the Modem Properties button to configure
the modem correctly.
• This button is only operational for the "User-defined" modem
type.
• Click this button to open the Modem Properties screen and
allow changing of the modem's properties. See Modem Proper-
ties Screen later in this Chapter for details.
Serial Line Speed
Dial-in Settings
Enable Dial-in
Disconnect after
Idle Time
Select the speed which is equal to or below the fastest SERIAL line
speed (NOT phone line speed) of your modem. Available speeds
range from 4.8K to 460.8K (bps).
• If checked, the serial port is available for dial-in access. Otherwise, any attempt to dial-in will be blocked.
• If Internet Access is also enabled, Dial-in users may find it
difficult to connect because the telephone line is in use. Reducing the Disconnect after Idle Time-out setting for Internet
Access to 1 minute may help.
• Only authorized users can use the Dial-in connection.
• See the Dial-in section of the User Manual for details on setting
up the remote PC to use the Dial-in facility.
• If checked, the Dial-in connection will be terminated after
being idle for the time specified.
• If not checked, the Dial-in connection will never be terminated.
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Dial-in PPP
Link
Buttons
Dial-in Users
Select the desired security option for log-in:
• PAP has widespread support; almost all communications
systems support it. This is the default setting, and compatible
with the default settings for Dial-up Networking in Windows.
• CHAP is more secure than PAP; the password is encrypted
before transmission. If it is selected, the dial-in clients must
also support CHAP in order to connect.
• MS CHAP is the Microsoft version of CHAP, used on Win-
dows platforms. If all dial-in clients are using Windows 95 or
later, you can choose this option.
• None means no checking is performed.
Warning!
If you choose "None", no User Name/Password authentication is
performed on dial-in. Anyone can connect; this is a major security
risk.
Click this to open a sub-window which allows you to manage the
users who can use the Dial-in feature.
• By default, the "guest" user is defined, but does NOT have
Dial-in permission.
• If the PPP setting above is set to "None" (not recommended),
then it is not necessary to create dial-in users.
• While it is possible to all users to use the same Username/password for Dial-in, the recommended approach is to
create a separate entry for each person who needs Dial-in access.
Connection
Status
Click this to open a sub-window which contains details of the
current connection, if any, on the Serial Port. Refer to Connection
Status - Serial Port in Chapter 5 for further details.
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Dial-in Users Screen
This screen is reached via the Dial-in Users button on the Dial-in screen.
• All defined users are listed. If you have not defined any users, only the "guest" user will be
listed.
• When a user is selected, their data is displayed in the "User Properties" area, where it can
be modified if desired.
Figure 41: Dial-in Users Screen
Data - Dial-in Users Screen
User List
User List
User Properties
User Name
Password
Verify
Enable dial-in
access
• This lists all users who currently exist.
• The "guest" user is pre-defined, and will always be in the list.
• Select the user you wish to change. Data for the selected user will be
shown in the "User Properties" fields.
• Enter the name for the new user here. Spaces, punctuation, and
special characters must NOT be used in the name.
• User names are case insensitive (case is ignored), so you can not
have 2 names which differ only by case.
• When a remote user establishes a Dial-in connection, they will be
prompted for the this User name and the password (below).
The password for this user. The user must provide this password when
they establish a Dial-in connection.
Re-enter the password for this user, to ensure it is correct.
If checked, Dial-in access is available for this user.
If not checked, a Dial-in connection will not be allowed.
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Enforce connection time
limit
Call back
If checked, each connection will be terminated if it exceeds the time
limit. If not checked, each connection will continue until terminated by
the remote user.
Select the desired option
• Disabled - call back is not used.
• Roaming - the user is prompted for the telephone number, and then
called back.
• Fixed - the telephone number entered here is always used to call
back the user. If this option is selected, a telephone number must be
entered in the Telephone number field provided.
Adding a new user:
• Click the "Clear Form" button to prepare the form for data entry.
• Enter the required data
• Click "Add" to add this user to the "User List"
Modifying a user
• Select the desired user in the list. The user's details will appear in the "User Properties"
area.
• Modify the required data.
• Click "Update" to save your changes. (You must "Update" after changes to each user.)
Deleting a user
• Select the desired user in the list. The user's details will appear in the "User Properties"
area.
• Click "Delete" to remove this user from the "User List" (Note: The "guest" user cannot be
renamed or deleted.)
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Modem Properties Screen
This screen is reached via the Modem Properties button on the Dial-in screen.
• Normally, it is not necessary to change these settings.
• Refer to your Modem's user manual to determine the "AT" commands it supports.
Figure 42: Modem Properties Screen
Data - Modem Properties Screen
Initial String
Dial Type
Dial String
Auto Answer Commands
This is a series of AT commands used to correctly configure your
modem or ISDN TA.
See Appendix C - AT Commands for further details about the
required Initial String settings and standard AT commands.
• Select Tone, Pulse or Other to match your system.
• For Other, you must provide the Dial String.
• This is the "AT" command sent to your modem before
dialing. For example, "ATDT" tells your modem to use Tone
Dialing.
• Check your modem's documentation to find the correct AT
commands.
• Enter the command strings which turn the "auto-answer"
function in your modem (or ISDN TA) ON and OFF.
• Check your modem's documentation to find these commands.
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Client PCs - Using Dial-in
This section describes how to configure your PC to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's RAS Dial-in feature.
To use the RAS Dial-in feature of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router:
• An Analog Modem or ISDN TA must be connected to the Serial Port on the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router.
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Dial-in screen must be configured for Dial-in
access, and Dial-in Users must be created. See Chapter 7 - Dial-in for details.
• A suitable Dial-up connection must be created on your PC, as described below.
Creating a Dial-in Connection in Windows
You can use the standard Windows Dial-up Networking software normally used for Internet
access. The procedure is as follows:
1. Ensure your modem is installed and working.
2. Select My Computer, then Dial-up Networking.
3. Click Make new Connection, and step through the Wizard.
4. Give this connection a suitable name.
5. Enter the area code and telephone number to connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
6. Continue the Wizard until completed.
7. The default values for this connection will work with the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's default values. If necessary, you can adjust the Properties for the connection:
• In the Dial-up Networking window, select the connection.
• Right-click, and select Properties to see a screen like the one below.
Figure 43: Dial-up Networking Properties
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Dial-up Networking Properties
Log on to network
Enable software compression
Required encrypted password The Unchecked state corresponds to the "PAP" setting
Require data encryption
Network Protocols
TCP/IP Settings
This setting refers to a logon to a Server on your LAN,
not the login to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
This is checked by default, but is not required, and will
cause a minor delay in establishing a connection.
Normally, this should be checked, but the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router will function with either
Checked or Unchecked.
on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Dial-in
screen.
The Checked setting corresponds to the "MSCHAP"
setting on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's
Dial-in screen.
This must NOT be checked.
NetBEUI and IPX/SPX can be disabled.
The default settings should not be changed.
Using the Dial-in Connection
1. In the Dial-up Networking window, double-click the connection to start the dial-in process.
2. When prompted for a user name and password, enter the Name and Password assigned to
you (this is done on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's User Details screen).
3. If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Callback feature is enabled, the connection
will then be terminated, and your modem must wait for the incoming call from the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's modem.
4. Upon connection, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will allocate an IP Address to
your PC. To other LAN users and devices, you will appear to be a normal LAN user. However, Microsoft Networking features are not available.
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Advanced Configuration
This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration
section of the "Advanced" menu.
Overview
Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and
settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for
advanced users.
The settings available are:
PC Database
Options
Printer Port
MAC Address
This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a
"Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you
can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP
Address.
Enable or Disable various options.
Configure the Printer port for use with AppleTalk or Unix. (For
Windows, no configuration is required or possible.)
Set the MAC (hardware) address used on the Internet (WAN port)
interface. This is required only if your ISP has recorded the MAC
(hardware) address you should use.
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Routing
Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways.
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PC Database Screen
The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Figure 44: PC Database Screen
• PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as
required.
• By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each
PC, not the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change
the PC's network card or adapter.
• This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN.
However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if required.
Data - PC Database Screen
PC Database
PCs
Name
IP Address
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.
The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN or
WLAN (Wireless LAN).
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or
not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
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Buttons
Advanced Configuration
Add
Delete
Refresh
Generate Report
This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations:
• The PC has been removed from your LAN.
• The entry is incorrect.
Update the data on screen.
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
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Options
This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings.
An example Options screen is shown below.
Data - Options Screen
Backup DNS
IP Address
TFTP
Enable Firmware Upgrade
using TFTP
UPnP
Enable UPnP
Services
Allow Configuration...
Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These
DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
• If enabled, TFTP (Trivial FTP) can be used to upgrade the firmware in this device. This is normally not required; a Windows
utility is available for this purpose.
• You must obtain the firmware upgrade file first; instructions for
using TFTP will be available with the upgrade.
• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and
configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by
supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
• If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.
• If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.
• If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration.
• If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But
currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows
XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router in My Network Places, and
select Properties)
Figure 45: Options Screen
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Allow Internet
access to be
disabled
Firewall
Enable DoS
Firewall
Threshold
• If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this
device.
• If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this
device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running
Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right click the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router in My Network
Places, and select Properties)
If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and
blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this
setting be left enabled.
Note:
• A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs,
but overloads your Internet connection so you cannot use it - the
service is unavailable.
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router uses "Stateful Inspection" technology. This system can detect situations where
individual TCP/IP packets are valid, but collectively they become
a DoS attack.
This setting affects the number of "half-open" connections allowed.
• A "half-open" connection arises when a remote client contacts the
Server with a connection request, but then does not reply to the
Server's response.
• While the optimum number of "half-open" connections allowed
(the "Threshold") depends on many factors, the most important
factor is the available bandwidth of your Internet connection.
• Select the setting to match the bandwidth of your Internet connection.
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Printer Port
Normally, these settings do not need to be changed.
Figure 46: Printer Port Screen
AppleTalk
AppleTalk zone
Printer Object Type
Communication
Protocol
Logical Printers
No (L1, L2, L3)
Pre-string (HEX)
Post-string (HEX)
This determines which Apple systems can gain access to this
printer. The default value is *, which allows access by all systems.
If you enter another zone name, only Apple systems in that zone
will be able to access the printer.
Sets the type of printer attached. The default setting is "LaserWriter".
If the "Printer Object Type" is incorrect, the printer will not be
visible from your Apple system.
You must use the same setting as your Macintosh.
Logical printer configuration is only required if using LPD printing under Linux or Unix. Otherwise, these settings are ignored
There are 3 Logical Printers (Ports), named L1, L2, and L3.
These names cannot be changed, and must be used when selecting
the logical printer from your Unix system.
Enter (in HEX) the series of printer commands to be sent to the
attached printer BEFORE each print job.
Enter (in HEX) the series of printer commands to be sent to the
attached printer AFTER each print job.
LF to CR/LF
If checked, Unix-style LF (line feed) characters at the end of each
line will be converted to CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) pairs,
as used in MSDOS and Windows.
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MAC Address
The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with
the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the
Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
• If your ISP asks for the "Network Adapter Address", "Physical Address", "Hardware
Address", or "MAC Address" for the PC the DSL/Cable modem is connected to, provide
this value.
• If your ISP has already recorded a MAC address, you can change the address used by the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router to match the address recorded by your ISP.
MAC Address Screen
Select MAC Address from the Advanced menu to reach a screen like the example below.
Figure 47: MAC address screen
Data - MAC address Screen
MAC (hardware)
Address
Buttons
Default
Copy from PC
Save
Cancel
The current MAC (hardware) address is displayed.
If your ISP has recorded a Hardware Address, you can "spoof" that
address by entering it in the address field. The hardware address
consists of 12 characters, where each character is a digit (0..9) or a
character between A and F.
Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field. You
must click "Save" to actually change the address used.
Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field.
You must click "Save" to actually change the address used.
Save your changes to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Reverse any changes made since the last "Save".
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If the MAC address is changed, the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router must restart.
Routing
Overview
• If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing"
page completely.
• If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN
segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers.
• If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
• If your LAN has other Gateways and Routers, and you wish to control which LAN segments use each Gateway, do NOT enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol). Configure
the Static Routing table instead. (You also need to configure the other Routers.)
• If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router, enable RIP on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router , and ensure the following Windows 2000 settings are
correct:
• Open Routing and Remote Access
• In the console tree, select Routing and Remote Access, [server name], IP Routing,
RIP
• In the "Details" pane, right-click the interface you want to configure for RIP version 2,
and then click "Properties".
• On the "General" tab, set Outgoing packet protocol to "RIP version 2 broadcast", and
Incoming packet protocol to "RIP version 1 and 2".
Routing Screen
The routing table is accessed by the Routing link on the Advanced screen.
Using this Screen
Generally, you will use either RIP (Routing Information Protocol) OR the Static Routing Table,
as explained above, although is it possible to use both methods simultaneously.
Static Routing Table
• If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your
Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached.
• The other Routers must also be configured. See Configuring Other Routers on your LAN
later in this chapter for further details and an example.
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Data - Routing Screen
Advanced Configuration
Figure 48: Routing Screen
RIP
Enable RIP
Static Routing
Static Routing
Table Entries
Properties
Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature
of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only.
This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.
• The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the
list.
• Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update"
button to save the changes to the selected entry.
• Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN
segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is
the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last)
field can be left at 0.
• Network Mask - The Network Mask for the remote LAN seg-
ment. For class "C" networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.0
• Gateway IP Address - The IP Address of the Gateway or Router
which the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router must use to
communicate with the destination above. (NOT the router attached to the remote segment.)
• Metric - The number of "hops" (routers) to pass through to reach
the remote LAN segment. The shortest path will be used. The default value is 1.
Buttons
Save
Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table.
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Add
Update
Delete
Clear Form
Generate Report
Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in
the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is
ignored, and has no effect.
Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown
in the "Properties" area on screen.
Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new
entry for the Static Routing table.
Generate a read-only list of all entries in the Static Routing table.
Configuring Other Routers on your LAN
It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router , so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or
Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router as the Default Route or Default Gateway.
Local Router
The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should
be configured as follows.
Destination IP Address
Network Mask
Gateway IP Address
Metric
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
The IP Address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
1
Other Routers on the Local LAN
Other routers on the local LAN must use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Local
Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
• For a router with a direct connection to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's local
Router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's local router.
• For routers which must forward packets to another router before reaching the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router 's local router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the in-
termediate router.
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Static Routing - Example
(192.168.1.80)
Advanced Configuration
Router A
(192.168.0.100)
Segment 1
(192.168.1.xx)
Router B
(192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70)
Segment 0
(192.168.0.xx)
Wireless
Router
(192.168.0.1)
Segment 2
(192.168.2.xx)
Figure 49: Routing Example
For the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Routing Table
For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router requires 2 entries as follows.
Entry 1 (Segment 1)
Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0
Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's local Router)
Metric 1
Entry 2 (Segment 2)
Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0
Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100
Metric 2
For Router A's Default Route
Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0
Network Mask 0.0.0.0
Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (LevelOne Wireless Broadband
For Router B's Default Route
Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0
Network Mask 0.0.0.0
Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router 's IP Address)
Router 's local router)
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting
This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions.
Overview
This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the
suggested steps and the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router still does not function properly,
contact your dealer for further advice.
General Problems
Problem 1: Can't connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router to configure
it.
Solution 1:
Check the following:
• The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN
connections are OK, and it is powered ON.
• 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.)
• If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP
client), restart it.
• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP
Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 and thus compatible with the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's default IP
Address of 192.168.0.1.
Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-
Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.
Internet Access
Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.
Solution 1:
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting
steps.
• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are
correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask,
Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.
• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure that it is connected and
ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it,
check the LAN and power connections.)
• If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is configured correctly,
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check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is
working correctly.
Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the LevelOne Wire-
less Broadband Router.
Solution 2:
The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router processes the data passing
through it, so it is not transparent.
Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications
which do not function correctly.
If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should
work with almost every application, but:
• It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.
• Only one (1) PC can use this feature.
Wireless Access
Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point.
Solution 1:
Check the following.
• Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in
Infrastructure Mode)
• The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same.
Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup".
• Both your PC and the Wireless Access Point must have the same setting
for WEP. The default setting for the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router is disabled, so your wireless station should also have WEP disabled.
• If WEP is enabled on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router , your
PC must have WEP enabled, and the key tables (for 64 Bit encryption)
or key (for 128 Bit encryption) must match.
• If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Wireless screen is set to
Allow LAN access to selected Wireless Stations only, then each of your
Wireless stations must have been selected, or access will be blocked.
• To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is
possible when close to the Wireless Access Point.
Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor
environments.
Problem 2: Wireless connection speed is very slow.
Solution 2:
The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on
the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection
speed, you can experiment with the following:
• Access Point location.
Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Access Point.
• Wireless Channel
If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a
marked improvement.
• Radio Interference
Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by
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switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices
should be shielded or relocated.
• RF Shielding
Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless
stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to
the Access Point.
Printing
Problem 1: When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing,
I received an error message and the installation was aborted..
Solution 1:
Problem 2: I am using Windows 95, and the Printing software installed and ran,
Solution 2:
This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software.
Before attempting another installation:
• Remove the existing installation
• Restart your PC
To remove an existing printer port installation:
1. Open Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs
2. Look for an entry with a name like "Shared Port", "Shared Printer
Port", "Print Server Driver" or "Print Server Port".
3. Select this item, click "Add/Remove", and confirm the deletion.
but when I selected a port on a LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
and clicked "Add", the printer was not installed.
Try installing the printer using the standard Windows tools, as follows:
1. Start the Add Printer Wizard.
2. Select Network Printer when prompted "How is the printer attached to
your Computer?", and click Next.
3. When prompted for the Network Path or Queue, enter a dummy value
such as \\123, as shown below. (Do NOT select Yes for "Do you print
for MS-DOS programs?")
4. The printer wizard will display a message stating that “The Network
Printer is off-line”. This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard until
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finished.
5. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be
grayed out indicating the printer is not ready.
6. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details
tab, as shown below.
7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then
Shared Port, as the port to add, as shown below.
8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below.
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9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Multi-function
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, and click OK.
10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the
Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked.
The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.
Problem 3: On my Macintosh, I can't find the printer connected to the LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router.
Solution 3:
Check the following settings on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
's Printer Port screen, accessed from the "Advanced" menu:
• AppleTalk Zone - If the zone is set to a zone name, only computers in
that zone will be able to use the printer.
• Printer Object Type - If this is incorrect, the printer will not be
visible from the Macintosh..
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Dial-in Access
This section is available for LevelOne WBR-1100TX only.
Problem 1: Remote PC can't connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband
Router.
Solution 1: Check the settings on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
• Dial-in is Enabled.
• User has been created, and has Dial-in permission.
• Call-back settings are correct for this user.
• Modem settings are correct.
• Both the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the remote PC are
using the same settings for the login authentication (PAP, CHAP,
MSCHAP).
Check the Modem
• Modem is properly connected and powered on.
• The modem is working correctly, and the Remote user is dialing the
correct telephone number for the modem.
This can be checked by listening to the modem. You should hear the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's modem answer the incoming
call.
• If the call is received but not answered, the modem's "Auto-
answer" feature is turned OFF. To turn it on, add the appropriate
AT command to the Initial String in the on the LevelOne Wireless
Broadband Router 's Modem Properties screen. See Chapter 6 for
details of the Modem Properties screen, and Appendix C for more
information on AT commands.
• If the call is answered, but no connection is established, then ei-
ther the modems are unable to negotiate a connection, or the login
to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router has failed.
This can be checked by examining the Log file for the Remote
PC. See Finding the current Initial String in Appendix C for instructions on enabling and viewing the Log file.
Check the Remote PC
• Ensure that both the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the
remote PC are using the same settings for the login authentication
(PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP).
• When prompted for "User Name" and "Password", the remote user
must enter the correct User Name and Password, as configured on the
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's User Details screen.
• The modem Log file on the remote PC may provide useful information
about the cause of the connection failure. See Finding the current Ini-
tial String in Appendix C for instructions on enabling and viewing the
Log file.
Problem 2: Remote PC can connect, but can't access LAN resources.
Answer 2:
Only TCP/IP - based resources are available. Microsoft networking is
NOT supported. To gain access to your PC on the LAN, you need to install
and use a "Remote Control" program like PC Anywhere.
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Problem 3: On the LAN, there is an IP Address conflict involving the Dial-in PC.
How do I set the IP Address allocated to the Dial-in PC?
Answer 3:
This problem can only occur if the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's
DHCP Server is Disabled.
In this situation, the DHCP Server must still allocate an IP Address to the
Dial-in user. To set this IP Address:
1. Connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router
2. On the LAN screen, locate the DHCP Server section, and set both the
Start IP Address and the Finish IP Address to the IP Address you wish
to be assigned to the Dial-in user.
3. Save these settings.
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Appendix B
About Wireless LANs
This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless
LANs (WLANs).
B
Modes
Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes:
• Ad-hoc
• Infrastructure
Ad-hoc Mode
Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other.
Infrastructure Mode
In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations
(e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The Wireless Stations
can then access all LAN resources.
Access Points can only function in "Infrastructure" mode,
and can communicate only with Wireless Stations which are
set to "Infrastructure" mode.
BSS/ESS
BSS
A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a
Basic Service Set (BSS).
Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate
with each other.
ESS
A group of Wireless Stations, and multiple Access Points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form
an Extended Service Set (ESS).
Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. In fact, to reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels.
As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will
automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best performance.
This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.)
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