WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M
Wireless Network Broadband Modem/Router
WL-108/109
Full Manual
WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M
Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................5
WL-108/109 Features................................................................5
Internet Access Features..........................................................5
Advanced Internet Functions ....................................................5
Wireless Features....................................................................6
LAN Features..........................................................................6
Configuration & Management....................................................6
Security Features....................................................................6
SETTING UP THE MODEM/ROUTER..................................................8
Physical installation...................................................................8
Top LEDs...............................................................................9
Rear Panel ...........................................................................10
PC SETUP.......................................................................................11
Set up TCP/IP..........................................................................11
Using DHCP..........................................................................11
Windows 98/ME.................................................................... 11
Windows 2000/XP................................................................. 11
Windows NT......................................................................... 13
Macintosh Clients.................................................................. 14
Linux Clients ........................................................................14
Wireless Adapter................................................................... 14
Internet access........................................................................15
Windows 98/ME/2000............................................................ 15
Windows XP .........................................................................15
Accessing AOL...................................................................... 15
Manual configuration – Internet access...................................16
Your country/ISP is not listed .................................................19
Home Screen ...........................................................................22
LAN Screen ..............................................................................23
DHCP.................................................................................. 24
Wireless screen .......................................................................25
WEP Screen ......................................................................... 26
Password Screen .....................................................................28
OPERATION AND STATUS..............................................................29
Operation.................................................................................29
Status Screen...........................................................................30
Connection Status – PPPoE/PPPoA..........................................32
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address ................................33
Connection Details - Fixed IP Address .....................................34
ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................35
Overview .................................................................................35
Advanced Internet Screen .......................................................36
DMZ....................................................................................36
URL Filter.............................................................................36
URL Filter Screen.................................................................. 37
Schedule..................................................................................38
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Remote Management...............................................................39
Virtual Servers.........................................................................41
IP Address seen by Internet Users........................................... 41
Virtual Servers Screen........................................................... 42
Connecting to the Virtual Servers............................................ 43
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)......................................44
Dynamic DNS Screen ............................................................44
Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................46
Config File................................................................................47
PC Database.............................................................................48
PC Database Screen.............................................................. 48
PC Database (Admin) ............................................................50
Network Diagnostics................................................................51
Firewall Rules ..........................................................................53
Firewall Rules Screen.............................................................53
Incoming Rules..................................................................... 54
Outgoing Rules..................................................................... 56
Firewall Services......................................................................58
Add/Edit Service................................................................... 58
Logs.........................................................................................60
E-mail ......................................................................................62
Routing....................................................................................64
Overview............................................................................. 64
Routing Screen..................................................................... 64
Configuring Other Routers on your LAN.................................... 65
Static Routing - Example........................................................66
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................68
Overview .................................................................................68
General Problems ....................................................................68
Internet Access........................................................................68
Wireless Access .......................................................................69
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................71
WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router...................................71
Wireless Interface ...................................................................71
Regulatory Approvals ..............................................................72
FCC Statement..................................................................... 72
CE Approval......................................................................... 72
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Requirements
• ADSL service, and an ISP account.
• Standard Network cables.
• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC.
• Wireless Access Point requires Wireless devices compliant with the
IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new WL-108/109 Broadband
Router. The WL-108/109 is a multi-function device providing the following
services:
• ADSL Modem.
• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
• Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
• 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
WL-108/109 Features
The WL-108/109 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed
to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access
the Internet through the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router, using
only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are
hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network
Address Translation).
• Built-in ADSL Modem. The WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router
has a built-in ADSL modem, supporting all common ADSL connections.
• IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The WL-
108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router supports all common connection
methods.
• Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. The WL-108/WL-
109 Wireless ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection
to determine the connection method used by your ISP.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port)
connection, the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router supports both
Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed
IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
• Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-
standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the
Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, t o
enable such applications to be used normally.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet
servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites
by LAN users.
• Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send
log data to a Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
• Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can
define Firewall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic
should be permitted.
• Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers
feature, allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain
Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every
time you connect.
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• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private
Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently
supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The WL-108/109 complies with the
IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The
802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b
standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used
simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of
54Mbps are supported.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included.
Key sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature
can check the the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations
to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can
be changed quickly and easily.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The WL-108/109 incorporates a 4-port
10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your
LAN.
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides
a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WL108/109 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and
WLAN.
• Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments
are supported, via the WL-108/109's RIP (Routing Information
Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for
configuration.
• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the
configuration data from the WL-108/109 to your PC, and restore
(upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the WL-108/109.
• Remote Management. The WL-108/109 can be managed from any
PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also
(optionally) be configured via the Internet.
• Network Diagnostics. You can use the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless
ADSL Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection
is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the
configuration data and settings.
• Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported,
as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations
from accessing your LAN.
• NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address
Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a
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single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is
hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single
device - the WL-108/109.
• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are
monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting
your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can
flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection
requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that
Internet access becomes unavailable. The WL-108/109 incorporates
protection against DoS attacks.
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Setting up the Modem/router
Physical installation
1. Ensure the Wireless ADSL Router is powered OFF.
Installation - WL-108
2. Connect the LAN cables: For the WL-108, use standard LAN cables to
connect the PCs to the LAN ports (hub) on the broadband
modem/router. If necessary connect the "Uplink" port to a standard
port on another hub. You must use a standard LAN cable for this.
Note: If you use the "Uplink" port, then port 4 CANNOT be used.
3. Connect the supplied ADSL cable from the WAN port on the Wireless
ADSL Router (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by
your phone company.
4. Your wireless PC’s need some configuration which is explained later on
in this manual.
5. Connect the power supply adapter to the broadband modem/router.
Use only the adapter supplied with the router.
6. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a
hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON
(provided the PC is also ON.)
• The WAN LED should be ON.
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• The WLAN LED should be ON
Top LEDs
Power Status (Red) LAN WAN WLAN LED
(Link/Activity
)
On - Power
on.
Off –
No Power.
On - Error
condition.
Off - Normal
operation.
Blinking - This
LED blinks
during start up.
Link/Act
On -
Corresponding
LAN (hub) port
is active.
Off - No active
connection on
the
corresponding
LAN (hub) port.
Flashing Data is being
transmitted or
received via the
corresponding
LAN (hub) port.
100
On -
Corresponding
LAN (hub) port
is using
100BaseT.
Off Corresponding
LAN (hub) port
connection is
using 10BaseT,
or no active
connection.
On –
Connection to
the modem
attached to
the WAN
(Internet)
port is
established.
Flashing Data is being
transmitted
or received
via the WAN
port. For each
port, there
are 2
On - Wireless
connection is
available, but
Idle (no
traffic).
Off - Error - No
Wireless
connection
available.
Flashing Data is being
transmitted or
received via the
Wireless access
point. This
includes
"network
traffic" as well
as user data.
LEDs
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Rear Panel
Power port 10/100BaseT
LAN connections
Reset Button WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Connect the supplied
power adapter here.
Use standard LAN
cables (RJ45
connectors) to
connect your PCs to
these ports.
Note:
Any LAN port on the
WL-108/109 will
automatically
function as an
"Uplink" port when
required. Just
connect any port to
a normal port on the
other hub, using a
standard LAN cable.
This button has two
(2) functions:
Reboot. When
pressed and
released, the WL108/109 will reboot
(restart).
Diagnostic printout. If held down
for 3 seconds, a
diagnostic print-out
will be sent to the
attached printer.
Ensure the printer is
ready before doing
this.
Clear All Data.
This button can also
be used to clear ALL
data and restore ALL
settings to the
factory default
values.
To Clear All Data
and restore the
factory default
values:
Power Off.
Hold the Reset
Button down while
you Power On.
Keep holding the
Reset Button for a
few seconds, until
the RED Status LED
on the front panel
has flashed TWICE.
Release the Reset
Button. The WL108/109 is now
using the factory
default values.
Connect this port to
your ADSL line.
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PC Setup
Set up TCP/IP
If you are using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following
changes are required:
• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the WL-108/109
• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By
default, the WL-108/109 will act as a DHCP Server.
Windows 98/ME
Right click the Network Neighbourhood icon on the desktop and click
Properties. The following window will be displayed:
Windows 2000/XP
Right click the My Network Places icon on the desktop and click
Properties. The following window will be displayed:
Right click the Local Area Connection of the correct network card, and
then choose Properties.
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If the list that appears on screen does not include a line, such as the one
that has been selected above ("TCP/IP -> network card"), then follow the
steps indicated below for adding this line:
• Click on the button "Add"
• Double-click on "Protocol"
• Select "Microsoft" and thereafter "TCP/IP"
• Click on "OK"
• Wait a few seconds, so that TCP/IP can be added. Thereafter, click on
"OK" to leave the network properties screen. Restart your PC.
Select the line “TCP/IP -> Network card” as show n above. Click on the
button Properties to obtain a window similar to the following:
Check whether the setting "Obtain an IP address automatically" has
been selected, as is illustrated above. The DHCP server in the broadband
router will now assign an IP address to the PC.
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Windows NT
Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP
protocol, as shown below.
Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
Select the network card for your LAN.
Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP
Server
Restart your PC, even if you have not made any changes.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the WL-108/109.
The procedure is as follows.
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP
Client ID field can be left blank.
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required
changes are:
• Set the Router Address field to the WL-108/109's IP Address.
• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the WL-108/109, it is only necessary to set the
WL-108/109 as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to
continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your
configuration.
• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the WL-108/109.
• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X windows shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel - Network
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will
be called "eth0".
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5. To apply your changes
• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
• OR, restart your system.
Wireless Adapter
If your network adapter is a wireless adapter, besides above TCP/IP
settings you also have to set the ESSID to ‘Sitecom’ and the mode to
‘Infrastructure’ in order to make a connection with the Wireless Broadband
Modem/router
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Internet access
Windows 98/ME/2000
• In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select Settings - Control
Panel - Internet options.
• Select the tab page Connections and click on the button Settings.
• Select "I want to configure my Internet connection manually" or "I
want to make a connection via a LAN network" and click on "Next >".
• Select "I want to connect via a LAN network" and click on "Next >".
• Check carefully that all of the checkboxes in the screen Internet
configuration for a LAN have not been checked.
• Continue with the steps in the wizard, until the task is completed.
• The configuration is now completed.
Windows XP
• In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings –
Control Panel - Internet options.
• Select the tab Connections and click the Setup… button.
• When the New Connection Wizard starts, click on Next.
• Select Connect to internet and click on Next.
• Select Set up my connection manually and click on Next.
• Select Connect using a broadband connection that is always on and
click on Next.
• Click on Finish to close the Wizard.
• In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings –
Control Panel - Internet options.
• Select the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button.
• Check carefully that none
of the boxes in the Local Area Network
(LAN) Settings window are checked.
• The configuration is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the WL-108/109, the AOL for
Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access,
rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:
• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is
Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier
versions.
• Click the Setup button.
• Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New
Locality" to "WL-108/109".
• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the
Phone Number blank.)
• Click Save, then OK.
Configuration is now complete.
• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "WL-
108/109" location.
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Manual configuration – Internet access
1. Make TCP/IP settings on your PC, as described in the foregoing
section.
Do not forget to restart your PC after you have finished.
2. Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the WL-108/109
will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device
has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the
newly-discovered device.
• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the WL-108/109, you
can accept the desktop shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always
find UPnP devices in My Network Places.
Double click the icon for the WL-108/109 (either on the Desktop, or
in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Proceed with step
4.
3. Start your web browser. In the Address field, enter the following:
192.168.0.1
If you can't connect
If the WL-108/109 does not respond, check the following:
• The WL-108/109 is properly installed, LAN connection is OK,
and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the
"Ping" command:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not
working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the
WL-108/109's IP Address. (See next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be
within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be
compatible with the WL-108/109's default IP Address of
192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to
255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details
on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the WL-108/109 are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be
the case.)
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4. Start your web browser. In the Address field, enter the following:
192.168.0.1
5. Fill in the username and password in the pop-up window
User name: admin
Password: password
6. The start up window will now be displayed. Click on Setup.
7. The Set up wizard will now be displayed; check that the modem is
connected and click on Next.
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8. Select your country from the Country list. If your Country isn’t listed,
please see the next Chapter “Your Country/ISP is not listed”
9. From Service, select your internet provider. Click Next.
10. Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user
name and password or select dynamic or fixed WAN IP connection in
the following window. Then click on Next.
11. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test
Internet Connection is ticked, the router will test the connection after
you have clicked on finish. Wait until this test has been completed
before you click on close. The configuration is now completed.
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Your country/ISP is not listed
1. Select Other for Country and Services and then click on Next.
2. If you know the VPI/VCI settings for your ISP you can enter them or
click Auto-Detect.
3. The modem router will try to determined the correct settings
automatically. When finished click OK in the pop-up screen
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4. Click Next
5. Choose manual selection if you know your conection method (PPPoA,
PPPoE) or choose Auto-Detect. Click Next
6. If necessary, fill in username and password. Choose the connection
behavior. Select manual if you don’t have a flatrate internet connection!
The IP address and DNS should be set to automatic in most cases. Only
choose Fixed if you have received specific instructions from your ISP,
click Next
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7. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test
Internet Connection is ticked, the router will test the connection after
you have clicked on finish. Wait until this test has been completed
before you click on close. The configuration is now completed.
8. Check the testresults to see if the internet connection is succesfull.
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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you
connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example
screen is shown below.
Navigation & Data Input
• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on
your Browser, for navigation.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any
changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing
screens or your data will be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button
will display help for that screen.
From any help screen, you can access the
list of all help files (help index).
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