Planex BLW-04EM User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE BLW-04EM ROUTER .................................................................................... 2

LED Indicators ............................................................................................................... 2

Features and Benefits......................................................................................................3

INSTALLING THE BLW-04EM ROUTER ..........................................................................4

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

Hardware Description..................................................................................................... 5

System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 7

Connect the System ........................................................................................................ 8

Basic Installation Procedure...................................................................................8

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP.......................................................................................12

Installing TCP/IP .......................................................................................................... 12

Windows 95/98/Me .............................................................................................. 12

Windows 2000......................................................................................................13

Setting Up TCP/IP........................................................................................................14

Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me ............................................ 15

Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection ......................................................................25

CONFIGURING THE BLW-04EM ROUTER ....................................................................26

Browser Configuration .................................................................................................26

Disable Proxy Connection............................................................................................27

Internet Explorer (5 or above) ......................................................................................27

Internet Explorer (For Macintosh)................................................................................ 27

Netscape (4 or above)...................................................................................................28

Navigating the Web Browser Interface......................................................................... 29

Making Configuration Changes ...........................................................................29

Setup Wizard................................................................................................................. 30

Time Zone.............................................................................................................30

Broadband Type.................................................................................................... 30

Advanced Setup............................................................................................................35

System .................................................................................................................. 36

WAN.....................................................................................................................38

LAN......................................................................................................................45

Network Address Translation (NAT).................................................................... 50

Firewall................................................................................................................. 53

DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings..........................................................................61

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting .............................................................. 62

Tools ..................................................................................................................... 63

Status .................................................................................................................... 66

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................67

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................... 71

ABOUT THE BLW-04EM ROUTER

Congratulations on your purchase of the BLW-04EM Broadband Router. PCI is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

LED Indicators

The PCI BLW-04EM includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

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LED Status Description PWR(Green) On The BLW-04EM is receiving power. WLAN(Green) On The BLW-04EM has established a valid wireless connection. WAN(Green) On The WAN port has established a valid network connection.

The indicated LAN port has established a valid network connection.

Link/ACT(Green)

Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.

Off

The indicated LAN port has established a valid 10 Mbps network connection.

Speed(Orange)

The indicated LAN port has established a valid 100 Mbps network connection.

Features and Benefits

z Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port z Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11 Mbps

wireless interface (supporting up to 253 users)

z 802.11b compliant – interoperable with multiple vendors z Provides seamless roaming within 802.11b WLAN environment z Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports z DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping z Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall with client privileges, hacker

prevention, and NAT

z NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-user account, and virtual

server functionality (providing protected access to Internet services such as Web, FTP, mail and Telnet)

z Virtual Private Network (VPN) support using PPTP, L2TP or IPSec

pass-through

z User-definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring

multiple connections

z Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that supports

TCP/IP

z Compatible with all popular Internet applications

INSTALLING THE BLW-04EM ROUTER

Before installing the BLW-04EM Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local PCI distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the BLW-04EM. After installing the BLW-04EM, refer to the Web-based configuration program in “Configuring the BLW-04EM Router” on page 26 for information on configuring the BLW-04EM.

Package Contents

After unpacking the BLW-04EM Wireless Broadband Router, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components:

z BLW-04EM Broadband Router z Power adapter (specification of the United States) z One CAT-5 Ethernet cable z Four rubber feet z User Manual z Quick Installation Guide z Short Cord

Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product.

Hardware Description

The BLW-04EM can be connected to the Internet using its RJ-45 WAN port . It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports.

Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. Cable modems can provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. ISDN can provide up to 128 Kbps when using two bearer channels. PSTN analog connections can now run up to 56 Kbps. However, you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits.

Although access speed to the Internet is determined by the modem type connected to your Router, data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports.

The BLW-04EM includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides 4 RJ-45 LAN ports on the front panel, as well as one RJ-45 WAN port. Full-duplex communications allow data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling the effective throughput.

z 4 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet Local

Area Network (LAN). These ports can auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to auto MDI/MDI-X (i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network device with straight-through cable). These ports can be connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.

z One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem (WAN). This port

also auto-negotiates operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X.(Not support auto MDI/MDI-X)

The following figure shows the components of the BLW-04EM:

Figure1-2. Front and Rear Panels

Item Description

Reset Button

Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings.

LAN Ports

Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub or switch) on your local area network to these ports.

WAN Port

WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet router to this port.

Power Inlet

Connect the included power adapter to this inlet. Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause

damage.

LEDs

Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 2.)

System Requirements

You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements: z Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service

Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.

z A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP,

as well as a gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider.

z A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast

Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter.

z TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the

Internet.

z A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or

above, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the BLW-04EM.

Connect the System

The BLW-04EM can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the following guidelines:

z Keep the BLW-04EM away from any heating devices.

z Do not place the BLW-04EM in a dusty or wet environment.

You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the BLW-04EM.

Basic Installation Procedure

1.Connect the LAN: You can connect the BLW-04EM to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the back of the BLW-04EM to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device.

You may also connect the BLW-04EM to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the back of the BLW-04EM into the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other antenna along the horizontal axis. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along alternate axes.)

2. Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting the BLW-04EM to a cable/DSL modem or Ethernet router.

3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the BLW-04EM.

Figure 2. Connecting the BLW-04EM Router

Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling

The four LAN ports on the BLW-04EM auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.

Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the BLW-04EM to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of the LAN ports on the BLW-04EM to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.

Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This may

damage the BLW-04EM. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform with FCC standards.

Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals

Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. PCI currently offers several wireless network cards, including the GW-NS11R and GW-NS11C Wireless cards.

Rotate both antennas on the back of the BLW-04EM to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis. Try to place the BLW-04EM in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. Ensure that the BLW-04EM location provides optimal reception throughout your home or office.

Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate with each other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring each computer to the same radio channel. However, the BLW-04EM can provide access to your wired/wireless LAN or to the Internet for all wireless workstations. Each wireless PC in this network infrastructure can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure or over the Internet via the BLW-04EM.

The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also doubles the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by retransmitting incoming radio signals through the BLW-04EM.

A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown in the following figure:

Figure 3. Making the WLAN Connections

Attach the BLW-04EM Router to the Internet

If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable (Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the BLW-04EM.

Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm Category 3, 4, or 5

shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all connections.

Connecting the Power Adapter

Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the BLW-04EM, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the indicator marked “PWR” on the front panel to be sure it is on. If the power indicator does not light, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 66.

CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP

If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 14.

Installing TCP/IP

Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration tab in the

Network window.

3. Click the Add button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

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5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network

Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window.

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6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The

operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart.

Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the Network and

Dial-up Connections icon.

2. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the Properties

button on the General tab.

3. Click the install... button.

4. Double-click Protocol.

Figure6

5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to return to the

Network window.

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6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK to

complete the installation procedure.

Setting Up TCP/IP

To access the Internet through the BLW-04EM, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the BLW-04EM. The default network settings for the BLW-04EM are:

Gateway IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but

you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the BLW-04EM Web configuration interface. See “Configuring the BLW-04EM Router” on page 26 for information on configuring the BLW-04EM.)

If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer, refer to “Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 12. The IP address of the connected client PC should be 192.168.1.x (where x means 2–254). You can set the IP address for client PCs either by automatically obtaining an IP address from the BLW-04EM DHCP service or by manual configuration.

Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were created in Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, locate and double click the Network icon.

3. On the Network window Configuration tab double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card.

4. Click the IP Address tab.

Figure8

5. Click the “Obtain an IP

address “option.

6. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank. If there are

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IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each one and click Remove until the section is empty.

7. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.

8. On the Network Properties Window, click the OK button to save these new settings.

Note: Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or

additional files. Check for the files at c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CDROM drive and check the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x. (if D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes button. If Windows does not prompt you to restart your computer, do so to insure your settings.

Obtain IP Settings from Your BLW-04EM Router

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW-04EM, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

1. Click Start/Run.

2. Type WINIPCFG and click OK.

Figure10

3. From the drop-down menu

select your network card. Click Release and then Renew. Verify that your IP address is now

192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is

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192.168. 1.1. These values confirm that the BLW-04EM is functioning. Click OK to close the IP Configuration window.

Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0

1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

Figure12

3. Click on the Protocols tab.

4. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol.

5. Click on the IP Address tab.

Figure13

6. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected.

7. Click on “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”.

8. Click OK to close the window.

9. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system.

Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart.

Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW-04EM Router

Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the BLW-04EM, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW-04EM, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Command Prompt.

2. In the Command Prompt window, type IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press

the <ENTER> key.

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3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.1.1. These values confirm that the BLW-04EM is functioning.

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4. Type EXIT and press <ENTER> to close the Command Prompt window.

Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000

1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and

then select Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the BLW-04EM. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button.

4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is

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checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the [OK] button to save this change and close the Properties window.

6. Click the OK button again to save these new changes.

7. Reboot your PC.

8. To obtain new network settings see “Obtain IP Settings from Your

BLW-04EM Router” on page 16.

Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 outlined above.

1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, choose Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and then click on the Network Connections icon.

2. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless BLW-04EM. Next, click the Properties button.

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3. the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Properties window.

5. Click the OK button again to save these new changes.

6. Reboot your PC.

Configuring a Macintosh Computer

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS

8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to

Mac OS 8.5.

1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click Control Panel and select TCP/IP.

2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that Ethernet is selected in the Connect Via: field.

3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure field.

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4. Close the TCP/IP dialog box.

Manual IP Configuration

1. Check Specify an IP

address on the IP Address tab. Enter an IP address based on the default network 192.168.1.x (where x is between 2 and 254), and use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.

Figure19

2. In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of the Wireless BLW-04EM (default:

192.168.1.1) in the New gateway field and click Add.

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3. On the DNS Configuration

tab, add the IP address for the BLW-04EM and click Add. This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise, add specific DNS servers into the DNS Server Search Order field and click Add.

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4. After finishing TCP/IP setup, click OK, and then reboot the computer. After that, set up other PCs on the LAN according to the procedures described above.

Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection

After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the BLW-04EM, use the Ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the BLW-04EM. The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window. First, execute the Ping command:

ping 192.168.1.1

If a message similar to the following appears:

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<2ms TTL=255

a communication link between your computer and the BLW-04EM has been successfully established.

If you get the following message,

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out.

there may be something wrong in your installation procedure. Check the following items in sequence:

1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the BLW-04EM and the computer? The LAN LED on the BLW-04EM and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on.

2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the BLW-04EM is 192.168.1.1, the IP address of your PC must be from 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.2.254 and the default gateway must be 192.168.1.1. If you can successfully Ping the BLW-04EM you are now ready to connect to the Internet.

CONFIGURING THE BLW-04EM ROUTER

The BLW-04EM Router can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Using the Web management interface, you can configure the BLW-04EM and view statistics to monitor network activity.

Note: Before you attempt to configure your router, if you have access to the Internet

please visit http://www.planex.net

and download the latest firmware update

to insure your router is running the latest

Before you attempt to log into the BLW-04EM Web-based Administration, please verify the following.

1. Your browser is configured properly (see below).

2. Disable any firewall or security software that may be running.

3. Confirm that you have a good link LED where your computer is plugged into the

BLW-04EM. If you don’t have a link light – then try another cable until you get a good link.

Browser Configuration

Confirm your browser is configured for a direct connection to the Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer. This is configured through the options/preference section of your browser.

Disable Proxy Connection

You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the BLW-04EM configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.

Internet Explorer (5 or above)

1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options.

2. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab.

3. Click the LAN Settings button.

4. Clear all the check boxes and click OK to save these LAN settings changes.

5. Click OK again to close the Internet Options window.

Internet Explorer (For Macintosh)

1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Edit/Preferences.

2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network, select Proxies.

3. Uncheck all checkboxes and click OK.

Netscape (4 or above)

1. Open Netscape. Click Edit, and then select Preferences.

2. In the Preferences window, under Category, double-click Advanced, then

select the Proxies option.

3. Check “Direct connection to the Internet.”

4. Click the OK button to save the changes.

To access the BLW-04EM management interface enter the BLW-04EM IP address in your Web browser http://192.168.1.1

. Then

click LOGIN. (By default password is 0000)

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The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup options.

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Navigating the Web Browser Interface

The BLW-04EM management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the BLW-04EM for use with a cable modem or DSL modem.

Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced functions.

Making Configuration Changes

Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list. Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure to click the APPLY or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting.

Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry, ensure that

Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting for “Check for newer versions of stored pages” should be “Every visit to the page.”

Setup Wizard

Time Zone

Click on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup.

For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and click NEXT.

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Broadband Type

Select the type of broadband connection you have.

For a cable modem connection see the following page. For a Fixed-IP xDSL connection see “Fixed-IP xDSL” on page 32, for a PPPoE xDSL connection, see “PPPoE xDSL” on page 32, and for BigPond connection, see “BigPond” on page 34.

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Cable Modem

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Your ISP may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into the field. Click Finish to complete the setup. The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status, as well as other information. See “Status” on page 65 for details.

Fixed-IP xDSL

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Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address and DNS IP addresses. Click FINISH to complete the setup.

PPPoE xDSL

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Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.

Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default value (1492) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.

If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10)

Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

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Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary.

If you have been provided with the information as shown on the screen, enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP address, user ID and password, and PPTP Gateway.

The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1460) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default Value: 0)

Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

Click FINISH to complete the setup. (Refer to “Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)” on page 33 for details.)

BigPond

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If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter the the user name, password and service name for BigPond authentication. Click FINISH to complete the setup.

Advanced Setup

Use the Web management interface to define system parameters, manage and control the BLW-04EM and its ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines the selections available from this program.

Menu Description

System

Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the BLW-04EM remotely.

WAN

Specifies the Internet connection type: z Dynamic IP host configuration and the physical MAC address of each

media interface

z PPPoE configuration z PPTP z Static IP and ISP gateway address z BigPond (Internet service available in Australia) z Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name resolution.

LAN

Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the BLW-04EM LAN interface and all DHCP clients.

Wireless

Configures the radio frequency, SSID, and encryption for wireless communications.

NAT Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual servers.

Firewall

Configures a variety of security and specialized functions, including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ.

DDNS

Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or servers.

UPnP

With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. Devices can then directly communicate with each other. This further enables peer to peer networking.

Tools

Contains options to backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system.

Status

Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, and the hardware version and serial number. Shows the security and DHCP client log.

System

Time Zone

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Select your time zone and time server from the drop-down list for the BLW-04EM. This information is used for log entries and client access control.

Password Settings

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Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password. For security you should assign one before exposing the BLW-04EM to the Internet.

Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive.

Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the user

interface, press the Reset button on the front panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults. (The default is no password.)

Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the maximum idle time, it will perform system logout, and you have to login to the Web management system again. (Default: 10 minutes)

Remote Management

Figure33

Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the BLW-04EM using a standard Web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click APPLY.

Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the

BLW-04EM.

WAN

Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider, then click More Configuration to enter detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type.

Dynamic IP

Figure34

The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN physical interface on the BLW-04EM. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first setting up your broadband account, only connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the BLW-04EM and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will replace the current Router MAC address with the already registered Ethernet card MAC address.

If you are unsure of which PC was originally set up by the broadband technician, call your ISP and request that they register a new MAC address for your account. Register the default MAC address of the BLW-04EM.

Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE)

Figure35

Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.

The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1492) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

Figure36

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. Using the above screen allows client PCs to establish a normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on each client PC.

Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and default gateway IP address (usually supplied by your ISP), and then the PPTP User ID, Password and PPPTP Gateway IP address.

The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1460) unless you have a particular reason to change it.

Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the PPTP connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 0 minutes)

Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

Static IP

Figure37

If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the BLW-04EM, then enter the gateway address of your ISP.

You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a Web server or FTP server.

BigPond

Figure38

BigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat system to maintain the Internet connection. Configure the built-in client with your user name, password and service name to get online. Leave the Authentication Service Name as “login-server” for a universal configuration.

DNS

Figure39

Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.planex.net). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen.

LAN

Figure40.

z LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the

BLW-04EM and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation.

z Lease Time - Set a period for the lease time if required. For home

networks this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease.

z IP Address Pool – A dynamic IP start address may be specified by the

user, e.g. 192.168.1.1 (default value). Once this start IP address has been assigned, IP addresses running from 192.168.1.2 to

192.168.1.254 will be part of the dynamic IP address pool. IP addresses from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99, and 192.168.1.200 to 192.168.1.254

will be available as static IP addresses. Remember not to include the address of the BLW-04EM in the client address pool. Also remember to configure your client PCs for dynamic IP address allocation.

Wireless

To configure the BLW-04EM as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to do is define the radio channel, the Service Set identifier (SSID), and encryption options.

Channel and SSID

Figure41

You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the BLW-04EM and all of your wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values.

ESSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network. (Default: BLW-04EM)

Note: The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 31 alphanumeric

characters.

Transmission Rate: Set the data rate transmitted from the BLW-04EM. The lower the data rate, the longer the transmission distance. (Default: Fully Automatic.)

Figure42

Basic Rate: The highest rate specified is the rate the BLW-04EM will use when transmitting broadcast/multicast and management frames. Available options are: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps. (Default: 2Mbps.)

Figure43

Channel: The radio channel through which the Wireless BLW-04EM communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 6)

Note: The available channel settings are limited by local

regulations.

Figure44

Broadcast SSID: Broadcasting the SSID on the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs.(Default: Enable)

Encryption

If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels, you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

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encryption. Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption/decryption keys for the BLW-04EM and all of your wireless clients. You can choose between standard 64-bit or the more robust 128-bit encryption.

You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a passphrase and click Generate. Four keys will be generated (as shown below). Choose a key from the drop-down list or accept the default key. Automatic 128-bit security generates a single key.

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If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the BLW-04EM on each of your wireless clients. Note that Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet.

Wireless MAC Filter

This section helps provides wireless MAC Filter configuration. When enable, only wireless MAC addresses configured will have access to your network. All other client wireless devices will get denied access. This security feature can support up to 64 devices and applies to clients.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

From this section you can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server, and Special Application features that provide control over the port openings in the BLW-04EM firewall. This section can be used to support several Internet based applications such as VPN

Address Mapping

Figure48

Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into the Global IP field. Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the global IP.

Virtual Server

Figure49

If you configure the BLW-04EM as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the BLW-04EM redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).

For example, if you set Type/Public Port to TCP/80 (HTTP or Web) and the Private IP/Port to 192.168.1.2/80, then all HTTP requests from outside users will be transferred to 192.168.1.2 on port 80. Therefore, by just entering the IP Address provided by the ISP, Internet users can access the service they need at the local address to which you redirect them.

The more common TCP service ports include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23, and POP3: 110.

Special Applications

Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications cannot work with Network Address Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.

Figure50

Specify the public port number normally associated with an application in the Trigger Port field. Set the protocol type to TCP or UDP, then enter the ports that the application requires. The ports may be in the format 7, 11, 57, or in a range, e.g., 72-96, or a combination of both, e.g., 7, 11, 57, 72-96.

Firewall

The BLW-04EM firewall can provide access control of connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding. The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network users.

Access Control

Figure51

Using this option allows you to specify different privileges based on IP address for the client PCs.

Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC

services (as shown in the following screen).

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MAC Filtering Table

Figure53

This section helps provides wireless MAC Filter configuration. When enabled, only wireless MAC addresses configured will have access to your network. All other client wireless devices will get denied access. This security feature can support up to 64 devices and applies to clients.

URL Blocking To configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to specify the websites (www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you want to filter on your network.

To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify an access rule in “Access Control” on page 52. To modify an existing rule, click the Edit option next to the rule you want to modify. To create a new rule, click on the Add PC option.

From the Access Control Add PC section check the option for WWW with URL Blocking in the Client PC Service table to filter out the websites and keywords specified below.

Figure54

Use the above screen to block access to Web sites or to Web URLs containing the keyword specified in the table.

Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules based on Time and Date. These rules can then be used to configure more specific Access Control.

Figure55

Enables Schedule-based Internet access control.

1. Click Add Schedule Rule.

2. Define the settings for the schedule rule (as shown on the following

screen).

3. Click OK and then click the APPLY button to save your settings.

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Use this section to create your network schedule rules.

The times you set below are the times periods that you want the Access Control Rule to be active. For example, if you want to block Internet access (block WWW) from 8AM to 8PM during the week. Simply configure 8:00 AM as “Start Time” and 8:00 PM as “End Time” for each weekday - during that time period the user will be unable to access the internet.

Once the schedule rule is setup, you will need to configure or edit an Access Control rule, and select your Schedule Rule that you want to apply to that Access Control rule. You can set the schedule rule at the bottom of the Access Control Configuration page in the “Scheduling Rule” drop-down option.

Intrusion Detection

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Firewall Configuration

 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) and Anti-DoS firewall protection

(Default: Enabled) – the BLW-04EM Intrusion Detection feature limits

access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI feature is

turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked.

 Discard Ping from WAN (Default: Enabled)– Prevents a PING on the

BLW-04EM WAN port from being routed to the network.

E-Mail Alert Configuration

 When hackers attempt to enter your network, we can alert you by

e-mail – Enter your E-mail address. Specify your SMTP and POP3

servers, user name, and password.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

Figure58

If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.

DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings

Figure59

Domain Name is a series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods, that is the address of a network connection and that identifies the owner of the address.

Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or servers. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by having your DNS records changed when your IP address changes.

The Server Configuration section automatically opens the port options checked in the Virtual Server section. Simply enter in the IP Address of your server, such as a web server, and then click on the port option HTTP Port 80 so users can access your server from the WAN connection (Internet).

This DNS feature is powered by WWW.DynDNS.ORG with a DDNS connection you can host your own web site, email server, FTP site, and more at your own location even if you have a dynamic IP address.(Default:Disable)

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting

Figure60

Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above. UPnP allows the device to automatically:

z dynamically join a network z obtain an IP address z convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and capabilities of

other devices.(Default: ON)

Tools

Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the BLW-04EM.

Tools - Configuration Tools

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z Backup – saves the BLW-04EM configuration to a file. z Restore – restores settings from a saved backup configuration file. z Restore to factory defaults – restores the BLW-04EM settings back to

the factory default original.

Tools - Firmware Upgrade

Figure62

Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. Download the upgrade file from the PCI Web site (www.planex.net) and save it to your hard drive. In the Upgrade Target field, choose Firmware. Then click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file. Click APPLY. Check the Status page Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.

Tools - Reset

Figure63

Click APPLY to reset the BLW-04EM. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking.

Note: If you use the Reset button on the front panel, the BLW-04EM

performs a power reset. If the button is held depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.

Status

The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network.

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The following items are included on this screen:

Section Description

INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status.

BLW-04EM

Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, Firewall, UPnP and Wireless status.

INFORMATION

Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the

hardware version and serial number. Security Log Displays illegal attempts to access your network. Save Click on this button to save the security log file. Clear Click on this button to delete the access log. Refresh Click on this button to refresh the screen. DHCP Client Log Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and the BLW-04EM Router online.

A. Verify your connection to the BLW-04EM

If you are unable to access the BLW-04EM web-based administration pages then you may not be properly connected or configured. The screen shots in this section were taken on a Windows XP machine, but the same steps will apply to Windows 95/98/Me/2000.

To determine your TCP/IP configuration status please follow the steps below:

1. Click Start then choose Run.

2. Type cmd or command to open a DOS prompt.

3. In the DOS window, type ipconfig and verify the information that is displayed.

4. If your computer is setup for DHCP, then your TCP/IP configuration should be

similar to the information displayed:

• IP Address: 192.168.1.X (x is number between 2 and 254)

• Subnet: 255.255.255.0

• Gateway: 192.168.1.1

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If you have any other IP address information listed see below. If you have an IP address that starts with 169.254.XXX.XXX then see the next section. If you have another IP address configured, then see section C.

B. I am getting an IP Address that starts with 169.254.XXX.XXX

If you are getting this IP Address, then you need to check that you are properly connected to the BLW-04EM. Confirm that you have a good link light on the BLW-04EM for the port this computer is connected to. If not, please try another cable.

If you have a good link light, please open up a DOS window as described in the previous section and type ipconfig/renew.

If you are still unable to get an IP Address from the BLW-04EM, reinstall your network adapter. Please refer to your adapter manual for information on how to do this.

C.I have another IP Address displayed

If you have another IP address listed then the PC may not be configured for a DHCP connection. Please refer to “Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 12 for information.

Once you have confirmed your computer is configured for DHCP, then please follow the steps below.

1. Open a DOS window as described above.

2. Type ipconfig/release.

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3. Then type ipconfig/renew.

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D. The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made.

1. Check that the host computer and hub are both powered on.

2. Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices.

3. Verify that Category 5 cable is used if you are operating at 100 Mbps, and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).

4. Check the network card connections.

5. The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX hub/switch port, network card, or cable may be defective.

SPECIFICATIONS

Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the PCI BLW-04EM

Standards

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b

LAN Interface

4 - RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X ports

WAN Interface

RJ-45 10/100 Mbps port

Management

Web management

Advanced Features

Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS Firewall – Client privileges, hacker prevention and logging Virtual Private Network – PPTP, L2TP, IPSec pass-through

Indicator Panel

Power, WLAN, WAN (Link, Activity), LAN (Link/Activity, 10/100 Mbps)LAN: Link/Activity, 10/100 (Mbps)

Temperature

Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)

Dimensions

220 x 133x 38 mm

Weight

550 g

Input Power

9 V (1 A)

Internet Standards

ARP (RFC 826), IP (RFC 791), ICMP (RFC 792), UDP (RFC 768), TCP (RFC 793), Telnet (RFC 854-859), MD5 (RFC 1321), BOOTP Extension (RFC 1497), PPP LCP Extension (RFC 1570), PPPoE (RFC 2516), NAT (RFC 1631), PPP (RFC 1661), HTML (RFC 1866), HTTP (RFC 1945), CHAP (RFC 1944), DHCP (RFC 2131), PPTP (RFC 2637)

Temperature

Operating (0 to 40 °C), 32 to 104 °F Storage (- 40 to 70 °C), - 40 to 158 °F

Humidity

5% to 95% (noncondensing)

EMI

CE/FCC/VCCI/TELEC/Wi-Fi/DGT

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