LevelOne WBR-6003 User Manual

LevelOne

User Manual

WBR-6003

150Mbps N Wireless Router

Ver. 2.0

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

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 product (Model-no. WBR-6003) 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

connected.

The specification is subject to change without notice.

General Public License

This product incorporates open source code into the software and therefore falls under the guidelines governed by the General Public License (GPL) agreement.

Adhering to the GPL requirements, the open source code and open source license for the source code are available for free download at http://global.level1.com.

If you would like a copy of the GPL or other open source code in this software on a physical CD medium, LevelOne (Digital Data Communications) offers to mail this CD to you upon request, for a price of US$9.99 plus the cost of shipping.

Table of Content

TABLE OF CONTENT ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

SER MANUAL OVERVIEW

2. UNPACKING AND SETUP ................................................................................................................................................ 6

EATURES

ACKAGE CONTENTS

3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 7

RONT VIEW

EAR VIEW

ARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS

4. CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 10

5. GETTING START ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

6. ADVANCED SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

ASIC SETTING

Primary Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23

DHCP Server........................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 31

Change Password ................................................................................................................................................................. 41

ORWARDING RULES

Virtual Server ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Special AP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44

Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Packet Filter ......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Domain Filter ....................................................................................................................................................................... 52

URL Blocking ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53

MAC Address Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 54

Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56

System Time .......................................................................................................................................................................... 58

System Log ........................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 60

SNMP Setting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Routing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 62

Schedule Rule ....................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Toolbox ................................................................................................................................................................................. 66

View Log ............................................................................................................................................................................... 67

Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................... 68

Backup Setting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Reset to Default .................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Reboot .................................................................................................................................................................................. 68

Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................................................... 69

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 80

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Static IP Address .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management ............................................................................................................ 25

PPTP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

L2TP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Virtual Computers (Only for Static and dynamic IP address WAN type) ............................................................................................ 29

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Default Settings

IP Address 192.168.1.1 Password admin Wireless Mode Enable Wireless SSID LevelOne Wireless Security None

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of LevelOne WBR-6003 150Mbps N Wireless 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 Describes the functionalities and its settings.

Technical Specifications Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental)

Describes the 150Mbps N Wireless Router. Helps user to get started with the basic installation of the 150Mbps N

Wireless Router. Describes the LED indicators of the 150Mbps N Wireless Router.

specifications of the 150Mbps N Wireless Router.

2. Unpacking and Setup

This chapter provides the package contents and setup information for the 150Mbps N Wireless Router.

Features

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Extended and high-speed wireless connectivity with wireless 802.11 N technology

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Advanced QoS Services for Intelligent Internet

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Backward compliant with IEEE802.11G and 11B standards

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Operates on the 2.4GHz frequency band

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Stay Protected with Advanced Network Security

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WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption supported along with Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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Integrate 4-Port Fast Ethernet Switch with 10/100Mbps MDI-MDI-X auto-sensing

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Built-in NAT function allows multiple PCs and devices to share Internet connection

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Browser-based interface configuration and management

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Quick Setup Wizard provides alternative way to manage device

Package Contents

Open the box of the 150Mbps N Wireless Router and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:

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WBR-6003 150Mbps N Wireless Router

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Power Adapter

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RJ-45 Cable

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CD Manual / Utility

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Quick Installation Guide

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

3. Hardware Installation

Front View

1) Status

• A steady blinking light indicates the device is ready

2) WAN

• A solid light indicates the WAN port is connected.

3) WLAN

• A solid light indicates the Wireless LAN is turned on and ready for use.

• Off indicates Wireless LAN is turned off.

• LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

• Steady blinking indicates WPS function is activated and the router is pairing with wireless client.

4) LAN Lights

• A solid light indicates to an Ethernet enable computer on ports 1 ~ 4.

• LED blinks during data transmission.

5) Wireless On/Off Button/ WPS Button

• Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the Wireless LAN on or off.

• Please confirm WLAN status as indicated by WLAN Light

• It is also Wi-Fi Protected Setup push button. Press and hold for 1 seconds to activate WPS pairing

with wireless client when WLAN is on.

Rear View

1) Antenna

 3dBi fix antenna allows users to have a wider range signal coverage.

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) Reset Button

 It allows user can

4) Power Jack

 Receptor for the supplied power adapter

reset device to Factory Default setting

Hardware installation steps

Decide where to place your Wireless Router

You can place your Wireless Router on a desk or other flat surface. For optimal performance, place your Wireless 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

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Wired LAN connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of the LAN ports of the Wireless Router.

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Wireless LAN connection: Locate the WBR-6003 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, and the Status indicator will be continuously flashing once per second to indicate that this product is in normal operation.

4. Check Your Network Settings

1. Please make sure your PC can get IP address automatically so the WBR-6003 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.

5. Getting Start

Setup your CD Easy Setup

Insert the CD into CD-Rom on your PC. The program, AutoRun, will be executed automatically. And then you can click the Easy setup Icon for this utility.

Configure the settings by the following steps.

1. Select Language then click “Next” for

continues.

2. Setup mode You can select Wizard mode to run

the setup step-by-step or run advanced mode to diagnose the network settings of the router.

3. Advanced mode Setup Check the PC, Router or Internet

icons for the Status of PC, Router or Internet.

Quick Wizard Install mode Setup

Make sure the router is powered on.

Make sure your network adapter is connected to the LAN port of the router

Make sure your network adapter has an IP address.

Click “Next” for continues

5. Wireless Setting Key in the SSID, Channel and

Security options, and then click “Next” for continues.

6. Auto Detect WAN Service Click “Next” for continue. Click the button, “Let me select WAN

service by myself”, to disable this function.

Note: The Item supports to detect the Dynamic and PPPoE WAN Services only

Example, the Dynamic WAN type is detected.

7. Manual select WAN Service In the manual mode, Click the any

icons for continues.

8. Summary of the settings and Next to “Reboot”

Click “Next” for continue.

9. Apply the Settings or Modify. Click “Next” for continue.

10. Test the Internet connection. Test WAN Networking service. Click

“Next” for continue. You can ignore the by select the

“Ignore Test”.

11. Setup Completed. The Easy Setup is finish. You can

open the default web browser to configure advanced settings of the Router.

Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

Configuration Wizard

Once properly configured, the WBR-6003 150Mbps N Wireless Router will obtain and assign IP address information automatically. Configuration settings can be established through the Web-Based Configuration Menu.

Open a web browser (Internet Explorer/Firefox/Safari) and type in the IP Address

http://192.168.1.1

Note: If you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the WBR-6003, ensure you enter the correct IP Address.

Type in “admin” (without quotes) in the Password box, Then click Login Note: admin is the default login password for the unit.

The user can setup step by step to finish the connection with Wizard. If you are an advanced user, you can access the configurations directly in the Advanced Setup

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

Step 1: Set up your system

password. Press “Next”

Step 2:

Select Wan Type.

Auto Detecting or Setup Manually.

Press “Next”

Step 3: Setup WAN Type of your

internet, then press “Next”

Setup the LAN IP, Host Name information and WAN Mac address, then press “Next”

Step 4: If you choose WAN type

of PPP over Ethernet, please fill in PPPoE service information which is provided by your ISP.

After setup, press “Next”

Step 5: Set up your Wireless

settings, you can Enable/Disable wireless, setup SSID information, and configure wireless channel in this page.

After setup, press “Next”

Set up your wireless security encryption. It is suggest to use WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK to have stronger wireless encryption.

After setup, press “Next”

Step 6: Check all settings is

correct, then click “Apply Setting” button.

The device will automatically reboot to make the settings effect.

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

System Status

This option provides the function for observing this product’s working status:

WAN Port Status:

If the WAN port is assigned a dynamic IP, there may appear a “Renew” or “Release” button on the sidenote column. You can click this button to renew or release IP manually.

Wireless Status:

You can check your Wireless settings in this column.

Statistics of WAN:

Enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets

6. Advanced Setup

To access the Advanced Setup, click on Advanced Setup at the top of the page.

Or, for first time installation, choose Advanced Setup and click Enter.

Once in the Advanced Setup, you will be presented with the following menu.

Basic Setting

These are the basic settings of the unit. Click on the menu on the left to access the respective settings page.

Primary Setup

This page lets you change the LAN (Local Area Network) settings on your WBR-6003 150Mbps N Wireless Router and WAN (Wide Area Network) connection.

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 the Change button to choose the

most suitable one from the following options:

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.

Static IP Address: ISP assigns you a static IP address. Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically. Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management. (e.g. Telstra BigPond) PPP over Ethernet: Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services. PPTP: Some ISPs require the use of PPTP to connect to their services. 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.

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