LevelOne WBR-3600 User Manual

LevelOne

User Manual

WBR-3600

11g Wireless ADSL2+ Router

V1.0.0-0803

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices).

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

CE Declaration of conformity

This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards:

• EN300328-2

• EN301489-1/-17

• EN60950

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be re-quired to take adequate measures.

Table of Contents

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

WBR-3600 Router Features..................................................................................1

Package Contents.................................................................................................4

Physical Details.....................................................................................................5

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

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

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

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

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

Configuration Program.......................................................................................11

Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................13

Configuring VCs..................................................................................................16

Home Screen .......................................................................................................18

LAN Screen..........................................................................................................19

Wireless Screen ..................................................................................................21

Wireless Security................................................................................................25

Trusted Wireless Stations..................................................................................31

Password Screen................................................................................................33

Mode Screen........................................................................................................34

CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................35

Overview ..............................................................................................................35

Windows Clients .................................................................................................35

Macintosh Clients ...............................................................................................41

Linux Clients........................................................................................................41

Other Unix Systems............................................................................................41

Wireless Station Configuration .........................................................................42

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP ..........................................................42

CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS..................................................................52

Operation - Router Mode....................................................................................52

Status Screen ......................................................................................................52

Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA...............................................................56

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address .......................................................57

Connection Details - Fixed IP Address.............................................................58

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES.......................................................................59

Overview ..............................................................................................................59

Internet.................................................................................................................59

Access Control....................................................................................................62

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

Options.................................................................................................................66

Schedule ..............................................................................................................67

Port Trigger..........................................................................................................68

Port Forward........................................................................................................70

Port Range Forward............................................................................................71

QoS.......................................................................................................................72

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION...........................................................74

Overview ..............................................................................................................74

PC Database ........................................................................................................75

Config File............................................................................................................76

Logs......................................................................................................................77

E-mail....................................................................................................................79

Diagnostics..........................................................................................................81

Remote Administration.......................................................................................82

Routing.................................................................................................................84

Upgrade Firmware ..............................................................................................88

CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE ......................................................................................89

Overview ..............................................................................................................89

Management Connections .................................................................................89

Home Screen .......................................................................................................90

Mode Screen........................................................................................................91

Operation .............................................................................................................91

Status Screen ......................................................................................................92

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................94

Overview ..............................................................................................................94

General Problems ...............................................................................................94

Internet Access ...................................................................................................94

Wireless Access..................................................................................................95

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS...................................................................97

Modes...................................................................................................................97

BSS/ESS...............................................................................................................97

Channels..............................................................................................................98

WEP......................................................................................................................98

WPA-PSK .............................................................................................................98

WPA-802.1x..........................................................................................................99

WPA2-802.1x........................................................................................................99

Wireless LAN Configuration ..............................................................................99

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................100

Multi-Function 11g Wireless ADSL2+ Router.................................................100

Wireless Interface .............................................................................................100

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the WBR-3600 Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new WBR-3600 Router. The WBR-3600 Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

• ADSL2+ Modem.

Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•

Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.

•

4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

Figure 1: Wireless ADSL2+ Router

WBR-3600 Router Features

The WBR-3600 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 Wireless ADSL2+ 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).

Built-in ADSL2+ Modem. The Wireless ADSL2+ Router has a built-in

• ADSL2+ modem, supporting all common ADSL2+ connections.

IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The Wireless ADSL2+

• Router supports all common connection methods.

Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the

• Wireless ADSL2+ Router can test your ADSL2+ and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.

Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (ADSL port) connection, the

• Wireless ADSL2+ Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions

• Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

Port Triggering. This feature, also called Special Applications, allows you to

• use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.

Port Forwarding. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers

• on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature,

• allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.

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

• users.

Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate

• only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.

Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a

• Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.

VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking)

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

Wireless Features

• Standards Compliant. The Wireless ADSL2+ Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g

• standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both

802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are

• supported.

WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key

• sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.

WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before

• transmission, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.

Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can

• check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be

• changed quickly and easily.

WPS Support. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is based on push-button or PIN

• entry authentication to provide strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client devices.

LAN Features

• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless ADSL2+ Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a

• dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless ADSL2+ Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

Configuration & Management

• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration.

Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration

• data from the Wireless ADSL2+ Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless ADSL2+ Router.

Remote Management. The Wireless ADSL2+ Router can be managed from

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

Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless ADSL2+ Router to perform a

•

Ping or DNS lookup.

Security Features

• Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

Wireless LAN Security. WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x and WEP and Wireless

• access control by MAC address are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.

NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)

• technology 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 Wireless ADSL2+ Router.

Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server

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

Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood

• your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless ADSL2+ Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

Package Contents

The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

• WBR-3600

• Power Adapter

• Antenna

• Cat.5 Cable

• CD Manual

• Quick Installation Guide

Physical Details

Front-Panel LEDs

Figure 2: Front Panel

PWR On - Power on.

Off - No power.

WLAN On - Wireless enabled.

Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless

access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.

LAN

ADSL On - ADSL connection established.

NET On - Internet connection is available.

It indicates the connection of each port. If neither LED is on, there is no active connection on the corresponding LAN port.

Off - No ADSL connection currently exists. Flashing - ADSL is synchronizing.

Off - No Internet connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the ADSL

connection.

Rear Panel

Figure 3: Rear Panel

WAN LAN

Reset Button (Reset to

Defaults)

Power

Connect this port to your ADSL line. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your

PCs to these ports.

Note:

Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

This button will reset the Wireless ADSL2+ Router to the factory default settings. To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until the Power LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the Wireless ADSL2+ Router to restart using the factory default values.

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Chapter 2

Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL2+ Router.

Requirements

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL

connection.

• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b specifications.

Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless ADSL2+ Router.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless ADSL2+ Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless ADSL2+ Router and the PCs.

Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL2+ 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 ADSL2+ Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the ADSL port on the Wireless ADSL2+ Router (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless ADSL2+ Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The PWR LED should be ON.

• For the LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the

PC is also ON.)

• The WLAN LED should be ON

• The DSL LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.

• The NET LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.

For more information, refer to Front-Panel LEDs in Chapter 1.

Chapter 3

Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the WBR-3600 Router.

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 WBR-3600 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 Wireless ADSL2+ Router operation and Status.

Use any of the following Advanced features:

• Internet (DMZ, URL Filter)

• Access Control

• Dynamic DNS

• Options

• Schedule

• Port Trigger

• Port Forward

• Port Range Forward

• QoS

Chapter 5: Operation and Status

Chapter 6: Advanced Features

Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• PC Database

• Config File

• Logs

• E-mail

• Diagnostics

• Remote Admin

• Routing

• Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

Configuration Program

The WBR-3600 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 7.1 or later.

• Mozilla 1.6 or later

• Internet Explorer V5.5 or later

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the WBR-3600 Router, please ensure that:

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the WBR-3600 Router. The PC and the WBR-3600 Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the WBR-3600 Router) or on the same LAN segment.

• The WBR-3600 Router must be installed and powered ON.

• If the WBR-3600 Router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by

another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the WBR-3600 Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the WBR-3600 Router:

1. After installing the WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 Router, as in this example, which uses the WBR-3600 Router's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter values as follows:

• User name: admin

• Password: password

If you can't connect

If the WBR-3600 Router does not respond, check the following:

• The WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.

Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the WBR-3600 Router, you should run the Setup Wizard to configure the ADSL and Internet Connection.

1. Click the Setup Wizard link on the main menu

2. On the first screen, select VC 1 (Router - Primary Internet Connection), then click "Next"

Figure 5: Setup Wizard Home Page

3. On the VC1 screen, shown below, enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP, then click "Next".

Figure 6: Setup Wizard - VC1

Figure 7: Setup Wizard - Internet Access

4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP. Click "Next" and complete the configuration for your connection method.

• You need the data supplied by your ISP. Your ISP's data will also have the

DSL Multiplexing Method ( LLC or VC )

• The common connection types are explained in the following table..

Details ISP Data required Connection

Type

Dynamic IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Always on".

PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only

when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

IPoA (IP over ATM)

Normally, the connection is "Always on".

Often, none. Some ISP's may require you to

use a particular Hostname or Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address.

a) User name and password are always required.

b) If using a Static (Fixed) IP address, you need the IP address and related information (Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address)

IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address.

5. Step through the Wizard until finished.

6. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established.

7. If the connection test fails:

• Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs.

• Check that you have entered all data correctly.

Configuring VCs

The WBR-3600 Router supports multiple VCs (Virtual Circuits) on the ADSL connection.

VC1 must be used for general-purpose Internet access. The other VCs are available for special purposes, such as Video-on-Demand.

You can only use these VCs if supported by your ISP and ADSL service provider. In that case, they will provide the necessary configuration data.

Some ISP's allow multiple PPPoE connections. This allows multiple PCs to connect to the Internet using PPPoE client software. When using the WBR-3600 Router, multiple PPPoE connections are neither necessary nor supported.

To Configure additional VCs

1. Start the Setup Wizard again.

2. On the first screen, select VC2, and click "Next"

3. Configure the VC setup screen as described below, then click "Next".

Setup Wizard VC Screen

VC Enable VPI VCI Multiplexing

The VC number is displayed To use this VC, you must enable it by checking this checkbox. Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP.

Figure 8: Setup Wizard - VC2

ATM Service LAN IP Address

Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address of the device on your LAN which will

receive the data on this VC.

• For Video-on-Demand, this would be the IP address of your SetTop Box.

• For VoIP, this would be the IP address of your VoIP TA.

• Note that this IP address does not have to be in the same IP

address range as other devices on your local LAN.

4. When finished, click "Next" and complete the Wizard.

5. After completing the Wizard, you can check the Status screen to see the VC has been corrected established.

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 9: Home Screen

Main Menu

The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".

The main menu also contains one (1) button:

• Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.

Navigation & Data Input

• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.

• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.

On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.

LAN Screen

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

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP Server

IP address for the WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 Router is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

• If Enabled, the WBR-3600 Router will allocate IP Addresses

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

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

See the following section for further details on using DHCP.

Figure 10: LAN Screen

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 reconfigured to treat the WBR-3600 Router as the default Gateway. See the following section for further details.

values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported. Enter the desired value for the Lease Time, which should be between 1 and 7.

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 WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 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 WBR-3600 Router's, the following procedure is required.

• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the WBR-3600 Router. This setting is on the LAN screen.

• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the WBR-3600 Router's IP Address as the Default Gateway.

To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

Wireless Screen

The WBR-3600 Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the WBR-3600 Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g

connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the WBR-3600 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 Region

Station name

Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to ensure:

• That the WBR-3600 Router is only used in domains for which is licensed.

• That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal channels for that domain can be selected.

This is the same as the "Device Name" for the WBR-3600 Router.

Figure 11: Wireless Screen

SSID

Options Mode

Channel No.

This is also called the "Network Name".

• 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 desired mode:

• 802.11g & 802.11b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the WBR-3600 Router.

• 802.11g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the WBR-3600 Router.

• 802.11b only - Only 802.11b connections are available.

802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the WBR3600 Router if they are fully backward-compatible with the

802.11b standard.

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.

Broadcast SSID

WMM Support

Wireless Security Current Setting

Configure Button

Access Point Enable

Wireless Access Point

If enabled, the WBR-3600 Router will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access Point and use the correct SSID.

If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to this Access Point.

WMM provides improved QoS over wireless connections for better video and voice performance. The default is Enable.

The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is Disabled.

Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view or change the settings. See the following section for details.

Enable this if you want to use Wireless Access Point function. If disabled, no Wireless stations can use the Access Point

function, and all connections must be made via the wired LAN.

Allow access by …

Set Stations Button

Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the Access Point. The options are:

• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.

• Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations you designate as "Trusted" can use the Access Point, even if they have the correct SSID and security settings. This feature uses the MAC address to identify Wireless stations. The MAC address is a low-level network identifier which is unique to each PC or network device. To define the trusted wireless stations, use the "Set Stations" button.

Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.

Wi-Fi Protect Setup

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is based on push-button or PIN (Personal Identification Number) entry authentication to provide strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client devices. Users can push a button on the WBR-3600 router and the client device to exchange the encryption key. With a PIN, users can enter a code generated by the client device to connect to the network.

View the Wi-Fi Protect Setup on the Wireless screen like the following.

Figure 12: Wi-Fi Protect Setup Screen

Data – Wi-Fi Protect Setup Screen

Wi-Fi Protect Setup Enable WPS

AP PIN Code

WPS Push Button

Input Client PIN Code

The WPS Function only provides strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client devices. Please check the wireless security is select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

Enable this if you want to use Wireless WPS function. (If enabled the WPS then it only can support Disabled And

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.) Click the Regenerate button to have the new pin code displayed

in the field. Push the WPS PBC button on the wireless screen to establish

the wireless connection. Enter the PIN code and click OK to add the client device.

Wireless Security

This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 5 options for Wireless security:

• Disabled - no data encryption is used.

• WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

• WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later

standard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

• WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

• WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.

If this option is selected:

• This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.

• Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server.

• Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data

when required.

• All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are

automatically generated, so no key input is required.

• WPA2-802.1x - This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard.

If this option is selected:

• This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.

• Each user must authenticate on the Radius Server. This is usually done using

digital certificates.

• Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the Radius

authentication data when required.

• All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Keys are

automatically generated, so no key input is required.

WEP Wireless Security

Figure 13: WEP

Data - WEP Screen

WEP Data Encryption WEP Data

Encryption

Default Key

Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key

Passphrase

Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use the same setting.

• 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64 Bit Encryption, the key size is 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).

• 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).

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.

You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.

is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key.

If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the "Generate Keys" button.

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