LevelOne WBR-6001 User Manual

LevelOne

User Manual

WBR-6001

N_Max Wireless Broadband Router

Ver. 1.0.0-0801

Safety

FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

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 or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CE Declaration of conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

CE Marking Warning

Hereby, Digital Data Communications, declares that this (Model-no. WBR-6001) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The CE-Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at: http://www.levelone.eu/support.php

Table of Content

TABLE OF CONTENT.................................................................................................................V

1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................1

USER MANUAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................................1

2. UNPACKING AND SETUP....................................................................................................3

FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................3

PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................................................3

3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................................................5

PRODUCT LAYOUT – FRONT VIEW.................................................................................................5

PRODUCT LAYOUT – REAR VIEW ..................................................................................................6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS..................................................................................................6

NETWORK CHECK........................................................................................................................8

4. CONFIGURING WIRELESS ROUTER................................................................................10

LED INDICATOR FOR N_MAX WIRELESS ROUTER ........................................................................10

LOGIN TO CONFIGURE FROM WIZARD............................................................................................7

BASIC SETTING .........................................................................................................................10

Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers ..................................................................10

Static IP Address...............................................................................................................12

Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management.(e.g. Telstra BigPond).....13

PPP over Ethernet ............................................................................................................13

PPTP.................................................................................................................................13

L2TP .................................................................................................................................14

Virtual Computers (Only for Static and dynamic IP address Wan type)............................15

DHCP Server .......................................................................................................................16

Wireless setting, 802.1X setting and WDS...........................................................................17

Change Password................................................................................................................25

FORWARDING RULES .................................................................................................................26

Virtual Server .......................................................................................................................27

Special AP ...........................................................................................................................28

Miscellaneous Items.............................................................................................................29

SECURITY SETTINGS..................................................................................................................30

Packet Filter.........................................................................................................................31

Domain Filter........................................................................................................................36

URL Blocking .......................................................................................................................38

MAC Address Control ..........................................................................................................40

Miscellaneous Items.............................................................................................................43

ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................................44

System Time........................................................................................................................45

System Log..........................................................................................................................46

Dynamic DNS ......................................................................................................................47

SNMP Setting ......................................................................................................................49

Routing.................................................................................................................................50

Schedule Rule......................................................................................................................52

Qos Rule..............................................................................................................................54

TOOLBOX..................................................................................................................................55

System Log..........................................................................................................................55

Firmware Upgrade ...............................................................................................................55

Backup Setting.....................................................................................................................55

Reset to default....................................................................................................................56

Reboot .................................................................................................................................56

APPENDIX A 802.1X SETTING .............................................................................................57

APPENDIX B WPA-PSK AND WPA.......................................................................................62

APPENDIX C FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................73

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................78

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of LevelOne N_Max Wireless Broadband Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read the manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.

User Manual Overview

Introduction

Unpacking and Setup

Hardware Installation

Configuration

Technical Specifications

Describes N_Max Wireless Broadband Router. Helps user to get started with the basic installation of the N_Max

Wireless Broadband Router. Describes the LED indicators of the N_Max Wireless Broadband

Router. Describes the functionalities and its settings. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental)

specifications of the N_Max Wireless Broadband Router.

2. Unpacking and Setup

This chapter provides the package contents and setup information for the N_Max Wireless Broadband Router.

Features

z Extended and high-speed wireless connectivity with wireless N technology z Advanced QoS Services for Intelligent Internet z Backward compliant with IEEE802.11g and 11b standards z Operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band z Stay Protected with Advanced Network Security z WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption supported along with Wi-Fi Protected Setup z Integrate 4-Port Fast Ethernet Switch with 10/100Mbps MDI-MDI-X auto-sensing z Built-in NAT function allows multiple PCs and devices to share Internet connection z Browser-based interface configuration and management z Quick Setup Wizard provides alternative way to manage device

Package Contents

Open the box of the N_Max Wireless Broadband Router and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:

z WBR-6001 N_Max Wireless Broadband Router z Power Adapter z Cat.5 Cable z Antenna z CD Manual/Utility z Quick Installation Guide

If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

3. Hardware Installation

Product Layout – Front View

1) Reset

Press the Reset button to reboot device or restores factory default setting.

2) Status

A blinking light indicates the device is ready

3) WAN

A solid light indicates the WAN port is connected.

4) WLAN

A solid light indicates the Wireless segment is ready. LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

5) LAN LEDs

A solid light indicates to an Ethernet enable computer on ports 1~4. LED blinks during data transmission.

6) WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup push button

Product Layout – Rear View

1) Power Jack

Receptor for the supplied power adapter

2) LAN Ports (1~4)

Connect Ethernet devices such as computers, switches or hubs.

3) WAN Port

The WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL Modem.

4) Antenna

Detachable antenna allows users to change antenna if necessary.

Hardware installation steps

Decide where to place your Wireless Broadband Router

You can place your Wireless Broadband Router on a desk or other flat surface. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to power and network connection.

Setup LAN connection z Wired LAN connection: connects an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of

the LAN ports of this product.

z Wireless LAN connection: locate this product at a proper position to gain the best transmit

performance.

3. Setup WAN connection Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting this product to your cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet

backbone.

4. Power on Connecting the power cord to power inlet and turning the power switch on, this product will

automatically enter the self-test phase. When it is in the self-test phase, the Status indicator will be lighted ON for about 10 seconds, and then it will be flashed 3 times to indicate that the self-test operation has finished. Finally, the Status indicator will be continuously flashed once per second to indicate that this product is in normal operation.

Network Check

1. Please make sure your PC can get IP address automatically so the WBR-6001 can communicate

with your PC during configuration.

• Select “Control Panel” > “Network Connections”.

• Right click the “Local Area Connection” and choose “Properties”.

• Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

• Click on the Properties button. You should then see the following screen and make sure you

have selected “Obtain IP address automatically”

2. Reboot computer to make sure you have received the IP address correctly.

3. Start your Web browser. In the Address box, enter WBR-6001’s default IP Address:

http://192.168.0.1

4. When prompted, use the following default password to login.

Password: password

Default Settings

IP Address 192.168.0.1 Password password Wireless Mode Enable SSID WBR-6001 Security None

Please enter the default system password in lowercase only.

4. Configuring Wireless Router

LED Indicator for N_Max Wireless Router

LED Function Color Statu

Description

Status

WAN

WLAN

Link. 1~4

Speed 10/100 Data Rate Green

Reset To reset system settings to factory defaults

System status

WAN port activity

Wireless activity

Link status Green On

Green Blinking

Green On The WAN port is linked.

Green

Blinking The WAN port is sending or receiving data.

Blinking Sending or receiving data via wireless

Blinking

Status flashed once per second to indicate system is alive.

An active station is connected to the corresponding LAN port.

The corresponding LAN port is sending or receiving data.

Data is transmitting in 100Mbps on the corresponding LAN port.

Button

Special application

Activate your browser, and disable the proxy or add the IP address of this product into the exceptions. Then, type this product’s IP address in the Location (for Netscape) or Address (for IE) field and press ENTER. For example: http://192.168.0.1

After the connection is established, you will see the web user interface of this product. There are two appearances of web user interface: for general users and for system administrator.

To log in as an administrator, enter the system password (the default password is ”password”) in the System Password field and click on the Log in button. If the password is correct, the web appearance will be changed into administrator configure mode. As listed in its main menu, there are several options for system administration.

The user can setup step by step to finish the connection with Wizard.

Setup Wizard will guide you through a basic configuration procedure step by step. Press ”Next ”

Once the user finishes those steps and the router screen displayed as below. It means that the Internet connection is now established.

Basic Setting

Please Select “Advanced Setup” to Setup

Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers

Press “Change”

This option is primary to enable this product to work properly. The setting items and the web appearance depend on the WAN type. Choose correct WAN type before you start.

1. LAN IP Address: the local IP address of this device. The computers on your network must

use the LAN IP address of your product as their Default Gateway. You can change it if necessary.

2. WAN Type: WAN connection type of your ISP. You can click Change button to choose a

correct one from the following four options: A. Static IP Address: ISP assigns you a static IP address. B. Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically. C. Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management. (e.g. Telstra BigPond) D. PPP over Ethernet: Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services. E. PPTP: Some ISPs require the use of PPTP to connect to their services. F. L2TP: Some ISPs require the use of L2TP to connect to their services

Static IP Address

WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS: enter the proper setting provided by your ISP.

Dynamic IP Address

1. Host Name: optional. Required by some ISPs, for example: @Home.

2. Renew IP Forever: this feature enables this product to renew your IP address automatically when

the lease time is expiring-- even when the system is idle.

Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management.(e.g. Telstra BigPond)

1. LAN IP Address is the IP address of this product. It must be the default gateway of your

computers.

2. WAN Type is Dynamic IP Address. If the WAN type is not correct, change it!

3. Host Name: optional. Required by some ISPs, e.g. @Home.

4. Renew IP Forever: this feature enable this product renew IP address automatically when the

lease time is being expired even the system is in idle state.

PPP over Ethernet

1. PPPoE Account and Password: the account and password your ISP assigned to you. For security,

this field appears blank. If you don't want to change the password, leave it empty.

2. PPPoE Service Name: optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it. Otherwise, leave it

blank.

3. Maximum Idle Time: the amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session.

Set it to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature.

4. Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The most common MTU

value is 1492.

5. Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:

Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing packets. Auto-Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is established. Manually : The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in the Staus-

page.

PPTP

First, please check your ISP assigned and Select Static IP Address or Dynamic IP Address.

1. My IP Address and My Subnet Mask: the private IP address and subnet mask your ISP assigned

to you.

2. Server IP Address: the IP address of the PPTP server.

3. PPTP Account and Password: the account and password your ISP assigned to you. If you don't

want to change the password, keep it empty.

3. Connection ID: optional. Input the connection ID if your ISP requires it.

4. Maximum Idle Time: the time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero or

enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. If Auto-reconnect is enabled, this product will connect to ISP automatically, after system is restarted or connection is dropped.

5. Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:

Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing packets. Auto-Reconnect (Always-on):The device will link with ISP until the connection is established. Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in the Status

page.

L2TP

First, please check your ISP assigned and Select Static IP Address or Dynamic IP Address. For example: Use Static

1. My IP Address and My Subnet Mask: the private IP address and subnet mask your ISP assigned

to you.

2. Server IP Address: the IP address of the PPTP server.

3. PPTP Account and Password: the account and password your ISP assigned to you. If you don't

want to change the password, keep it empty.

3. Connection ID: optional. Input the connection ID if your ISP requires it.

4. Maximum Idle Time: the time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero or

enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature. If Auto-reconnect is enabled, this product will connect to ISP automatically, after system is restarted or connection is dropped.

6. Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:

Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing packets. Auto-Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is established. Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in the Status-

page.

Virtual Computers (Only for Static and dynamic IP address Wan type)

Virtual Computer enables you to use the original NAT feature, and allows you to setup the one-to-one mapping of multiple global IP address and local IP address.

• Global IP: Enter the global IP address assigned by your ISP.

• Local IP: Enter the local IP address of your LAN PC corresponding to the global IP address.

• Enable: Check this item to enable the Virtual Computer feature.

DHCP Server

Press “More>>”

1. DHCP Server: Choose “Disable” or “Enable.”

2. Lease time: This is the length of time that the client may use the IP address it has been assigned

by DHCP server.

3. IP pool starting Address/ IP pool starting Address: Whenever there is a request, the DHCP server

will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.

4. Domain Name: Optional, this information will be passed to the client.

5. Primary DNS/Secondary DNS: This feature allows you to assign DNS Servers

6. Primary WINS/Secondary WINS: This feature allows you to assign WINS Servers

7. Gateway: The Gateway Address would be the IP address of an alternate Gateway.

This function enables you to assign another gateway to your PC, when DHCP server offers an IP to your PC.

Wireless setting, 802.1X setting and WDS

Wireless settings allow you to set the wireless configuration items. Wireless: The user can enable or disable wireless function.

Network ID (SSID): Network ID is used for identifying the Wireless LAN (WLAN). Client stations can roam freely over this product and other Access Points that have the same Network ID. (The factory setting is “default”)

SSID Broadcast: The router will Broadcast beacons that have some information, including SSID so that the wireless clients can know how many AP devices by scanning function in the network. Therefore, this function is disabled; the wireless clients can not find the device from beacons.

Channel: The radio channel number. The permissible channels depend on the Regulatory Domain. The factory setting is as follow: channel 6 for North America; channel 7 for European (ETSI); channel 7 for Japan.

Security: Select the data privacy algorithm you want. Enabling the security can protect your data while it is transferred from one station to another.

There are several security types to use:

WEP: When you enable the 128 or 64 bit WEP key security, please select one WEP key to be used and

input 26 or 10 hexadecimal (0, 1, 2…8, 9, A, B…F) digits.

802.1X

Check Box was used to switch the function of the 802.1X. When the 802.1X function is enabled, the Wireless user must authenticate to this router first to use the Network service.

RADIUS Server

IP address or the 802.1X server’s domain-name. RADIUS Shared Key

Key value shared by the RADIUS server and this router. This key value is consistent with the key value in the RADIUS server.

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