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SMC Networks BLW-54MF User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

IEEE802.11g Wireless Multi-Function

Broadband Router

BLW-54MF

Foreword

Explanation of the signals

In order to let you set up and use this product correctly, please pay attention when reading or browsing the manual as you see these signals listed below.

Warning/ Danger

Users should read the explanation carefully and understand it completely, otherwise users might be in danger or even be injured.

Caution/ Be Careful

Remind users to be careful when setting up the product and to avoid damaging the product or its system programs.

Seeking for service or searching for an agent or a distributor

Thank you for purchasing products from Planex Communications Inc. If you have any operational problems while conÀguring or setting up the product, you may contact with our Customer Service Department or ask the agent or the distributor from which you bought the product for help. Moreover, during warranty, if you Ànd any defect or breakdown of the product, you may bring the product, assembly, and its warranty card to our company or to where you bought the product to ask for repair.

Every product has different warranty period and contract; please refer to our company for further information or consult the agent or the distributor.

Planex Communications Inc.

Support Phone +65-6338-1704 (Singapore)

+886-2-8218-7114 or +886-2-2219-7454 (Taiwan)

Customer Service E-Mail techsupport@planex.com.tw

Contact Us

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Fax +886-2-2219-0655

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Trademarks:

All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

Copyright © 2006, All Rights Reserved.

Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1. Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. Introduction to BLW-54MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3. Product Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2 Basic Setup & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1. How to Set Up BLW-54MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. Client’s Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 3. :HE &RQÀJXUDWLRQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 4. Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4.1 Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.2 Choose Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

4.3 Set LAN & DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4.4 Select Internet Connection Type. . . . . .15

4.5 Set Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

4.6 Setup Completed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

5. Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.1 LAN & DHCPServer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

5.2 WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5.3 Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

5.4 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

5.5 Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6. Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6.1 Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6.2 Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

6.3 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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7. Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

7.1 Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

7.2 Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

7.3 Log Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

7.4 Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

7.5 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Chapter 3 Advanced Setup & Configuration . . . . . . . . . .45

1. Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

1.1 Static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

1.2 Dynamic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

1.3 Routing Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2. Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2.1 Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

2.2 Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

2.3 Special AP (Application). . . . . . . . . . . . .54

2.4 DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

2.5 Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

3. Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

3.1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

3.2 Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

3.3 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

3.4 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

4. Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

4.1 Ping Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

4.2 DNS Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Chapter 4 AP Setup & Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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1Introduction

1. Package Contents

After purchasing BLW-54MF Wireless Router form a distributor or an agency, please open the package and check that all the components listed below are included. If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact with the distributor or the agency at once.

BLW-54MF 2dBi Antenna User s Manual UTP Cable

AC Adapter

Warranty Card

If plug the AC adapter which includes in the product package into a socket with different voltage power supply, it will cause damage and that is not included in warranty.

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2. Introduction to BLW-54MF

Thank you for purchasing BLW-54MF IEEE802.11g Wireless Multifunction Broadband Router. This 802.11b/g wireless router is a multifunction device which provides (1) shared broadband Internet access for

LAN users through 4-port switching hub, (2) WDS Bridge/Repeater function, and (3) unique EZ-GO function. Moreover, it has an external switch to switch between AP and Router function that makes BLW-54MF an easy-to-use broadband router.

BLW-54MF has a built-in Web server, thus you can access its settings through Web browsers, such as IE, Netscape, Firefox, and so on. You can set up and configure the settings easily and completely, and enjoy the convenience instantly. The following chapters will introduce you the configuration steps and fantastic functions of BLW-54MF. With all these features, BLW-54MF Wireless Broadband Router must be the best solution for both beginners and advanced users.

Special Features of BLW-54MF

Support EZ-GO Eazy Go to Link Function

Just press the button and then the wireless network will be connected and the authentication will be set up. BLW-54MF must collocate with the designated adapter GW-US54SG.

Support AP/Router Switching

Users can use the switch at the back of BLW-54MF to choose AP or Router mode to use.

Support WDS, Repeater

Extended the coverage of wireless network.

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Support Wireless Authentication

BLW-54MF supports 64/128 Bit WEP, WPA, WPA AUTO, WPA-PSK/ EAP and WPA2-PSK/EAP which can prevent others from stealing your bandwidth and avoid information leak.

Support Anti-DoS Function

SPI Anti-DoS Firewall can prevent hacker's invasion.

Support Virtual Server & DMZ

Virtual server and DMZ functions can let BLW-54MF access LAN service through Internet.

Support English/Chinese Language Switching Function

Configuration page of BLW-54MF can auto-select languages depending

on Windows O.S.

System Requirements

Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based Operating System with an installed Ethernet adapter.

Internet Explorer 6.x above, Netscape Navigator 6.x above, or other web browsers with JavaScript function.

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

TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

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3. Product Housing

Front Panel

LEDs

Status

Meaning

Power

On/Off

When starting up BLW-54MF, the Power LED will be on.

 

 

 

 

 

Press the EZ-GO button at the back of BLW-54MF and

 

Blinking

enable EZ-GO function. After pressing EZ-GO button,

Status

the LED will be blinking for 5 minutes that means GW-

 

EZ-GO

 

US54SG can search for BLW-54MF and connect with it.

 

 

 

 

On

If BLW-54MF has connected with GW-US54SG

 

successfully, EZ-GO LED will be on all the time.

 

 

 

 

When the connection is established between BLW-54MF

WAN

On/Off/Blinking

and a modem, the WAN LED will be on. And the WAN

LED will be blinking when transmitting or receiving data

 

 

via WAN port.

LAN

On/Off/Blinking

When the power is on, the LAN LED will be on all the

time. If it is transmitting data, the LAN LED will be

 

 

blinking.

 

 

When BLW-54MF Ànds any available wireless connection,

Wireless

On/Off/Blinking

the wireless LED will be on. And the LED will be

blinking when transmitting or receiving data via wireless

 

 

connection.

AP mode

On/Off

When switch to AP mode, the AP mode LED will be on all

the time; if it has not been switched to AP mode, the LED

 

 

will be off.

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Rear Panel

Ports

Function

AC

Plug the power cord into this port and the other side of the adaptor should

be plugged into the socket.

 

 

 

 

Connect a DSL or Cable Modem to the WAN port and link to the internet.

WAN

If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use

 

a standard cable.

 

 

 

Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these

LAN

ports.

 

Any LAN port can be connected with another hub, if required.

Reset

Press the button for 3-5 seconds and then release it. BLW-54MF will automatically restart and back to the default settings.

Status EZ-GO Press this button to enable EZ-GO function.

AP/Router Users can use this switch to manually switch AP/Router mode.

If plug the AC adapter which includes in the product package into a socket with different voltage power supply, it will cause damage and that is not included in warranty.

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1. Hardware Installation

1.Unwrap the package of BLW-54MF Wireless Router and check if the components are complete with nothing missing.

2.Choose a Proper Installation Site.

Select a suitable place on the network to install BLW-54MF Wireless Router. And make sure that the wireless router and the DSL/Cable modem are not powered on yet.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

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3.Connect LAN Cables.

2Use standard LAN cables (RJ-45) to connect PCs to the switching hub ports on BLW-54MF. Both 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T connections can

be used simultaneously.

4.Connect WAN Cable.

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on BLW-54MF.

5.Power On.

Power the DSL or Cable modem on. At last, connect the adapter with BLW-54MF and plug the other side of the power cord into the power socket. Power BLW-54MF Wireless Router on. While detecting, the

Power LED will be on and then the BLW-54MF will be ready in a short

time.

2. Client's Computer Setup

The computers on your LAN need to be set up to cooperate with BLW54MF Wireless Router.

Please make sure that your operating system already enabled your interface card on the host and connected to one of the LAN ports on BLW-54MF

through CAT-5 cable. Be sure that LEDs on BLW-54MF are already on and the LED corresponds with the port which you connected. If you switch on BLW-54MF for the first time, owing to the default status, it will

automatically enable the embedded DHCP server and start to distribute IP to your host. In addition, the default IP address of BLW-54MF is

192.168.1.1. If your operating system is Windows 98/2000/XP, you

may be able to use command of ipconfig to inquire whether you have

the correct IP address or not. If you are using Linux/Unix-Like system, you

can use

ifconfig

to check your NIC (Network Interface Card) address.

The instructions are as follows:

Windows98

 

1.Click

Start

Programs MS-DOS or Start RunĀ and type

in command.exe and then press enter.

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2. MS-DOS window will appear.

3.Type ipconfig after the command of c:> and then press enter.

4.MS-DOS will appear your NIC address in the window, please take notice

of the value of

IP Address and Default Gateway.

5.The value of

Default Gateway is the IP address of BLW-54MF.

Windows2000/XP

1.Please make sure that you do have the authority to access as an

Administrator

or you are already one of the

System Administrators.

2.Click

Start

Programs

Accessories

Command Prompt or

Start

RunĀ,

and then type in cmd.exe

and press enter.

3.It will appear a

MS-DOS

window.

 

4.Type

ipconfig

after the command of c:>

and then press enter.

5.MS-DOS will appear your NIC address in the window, please take notice

of the value of IP Address and

Default Gateway.

6.The value of Default Gateway

is the IP address of BLW-54MF.

Linux / Unix-Like

1.At first please make sure that your NIC are already enabled and works

properly.

2.And be sure you have root number or your already are one of the

members of a root group.

3.Please type ifconfig of ifconfig -a after # and then press enter.

4.It will appear your present NIC address in the window, please take notice

of the value of

IP Address

and

Gateway.

5.The value of

Gateway is the IP address of BLW-54MF.

If you can get

IP Address

and

Gateway, normally, it means that

you may use web browser to configure BLW-54MF. Type your destination http://192.168.1.1 (default IP Address of BLW-54MF) on the Address Bar in the web browser. If you have changed the default IP Address of BLW-54MF, please type in the new address on the address bar.

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23. Web Configuration

To establish a connection between your PC and the BLW-54MF Wireless Router:

1.Star the web browser. In the Address box, enter http://192.168.1.1 which is the default IP Address of the BLW-54MF Wireless Router. Press

Enter on your keyboard, and the pop-up will ask you to enter the

User Name and Password to get into the program.

2.Enter the default User Name

admin and Password admin (case-

sensitive) and then click OK

to enter the system. You can also put a

check in the Save this password in your password list check box, and next time you do not need to enter password to enter the system.

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3.After entering the system, BLW-54MF will show you the Main page. During configuration, you can use the tabs on the top of the page and menu at the left side of the page to navigate. Besides, it is necessary that, after configuring, you should click Apply to enable the settings you have made.

If your BLW-54MF Wireless Router does not response, and you cannot enter the web configuration page, please follow the steps below to check if there is any problem:

1.Make sure that BLW-54MF Wireless Router is properly installed

and powered on, and LAN connection is O.K. You can test the

connection by using Ping command:

Open MS-DOS window or click Start RunĀ on the desktop to show the command prompt window.

Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.1

If it shows the message of Request time out, the problem

can be either disorder of connection, or the conflict between your PC's IP address and the router s IP address.

2.If your PC uses static IP address, the IP address must between in the range of 192.168.1.2~192.168.1.254, in order not to occupy the BLW-54MF s default IP address 192.168.1.1.

In addition, the subnet mask must be 255.255.255.0. To know more details of your PC and Internet connection, please check the TCP/IP settings on your PC.

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3.You have to make sure that your PC and BLW-54MF are on the

same segment. Besides, you have to use the wired LAN interface when first accessing the web configuration page, the wireless interface only works when the settings of BLW-54MF matches your PC's wireless settings.

4. Setup Wizard

After logging in the configuration page, a Setup Wizard dialog box pops up. You may choose to use setup wizard to set up BLW-54MF or use configuration page to set up all the settings. You may use wizard to help you complete setting up and start connect with Internet through simply a few steps. Please follow the instructions below to do the configuration.

If you do NOT want to see setup wizard popping up whenever you open the main page, please click No after the words display wizard next time? on the setup wizard window. And when next time you enter the main page of BLW-54MF, it will not

activate setup wizard.

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4.1 Set Password

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Step 1 The default User Name of BLW-54MF Wireless Router is

 

 

admin and Password is admin. It is recommended that you should

 

change the default password to have better protection over the router and

 

the LAN. You must memorize the password set by you to enter the system;

 

otherwise, you have to restore the whole systems and then configure the

 

settings again. Please enter your new password twice on the following page

 

and then click Next to keep on setting up.

 

4.2 Choose Time Zone

Step 2 You can set the system time according to the time zone where you locate now. You may scroll down the list to find a suitable time zone.

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24.3 Set LAN & DHCP Server

Step 3 You can do LAN port configuration and enable/disable DHCP server through this page.

LAN IP Address Here is the IP address of the LAN side of BLW54MF. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1 .

LAN Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the LAN side of BLW-54MF is 255.255.255.0 .

DHCP Server DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol.

BLW-54MF Wireless Broadband Router has a built-in DHCP server which can automatically assign an IP address to those computers on the LAN/private network. Click to enable/disable DHCP server.

Range Start The first IP address which DHCP server of BLW-54MF starts to distribute.

Range End The last IP address which DHCP server of BLW-54MF distributes.

Next Click this button to save the settings and go to next page.

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4.4 Select Internet Connection Type

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Step 4 The followings are the most common used connection types:

 

 

Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client), Fixed IP address, and PPPoE. If

 

you want to know more about the other types of WAN configurations,

 

please refer to Main configuration page.

 

After auto-detecting WAN, the setup wizard might skip the page of

 

Select Internet Connection Type

page and directly shows the

 

detected connection type. If BLW-54MF shows the connection mode

 

which you do not want to use, click Back

to the previous page to select

 

the Internet connection type.

 

 

Obtian IP automatically (DHCP client)

1.If you use cable modem, or you are a DHCP client, you may choose this entry and use the wizard to configure.

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2.The following are the WAN settings; please configure the settings

2according to the real environment.

Host Name You may follow the demands of your ISP, if needed, you may fill in the designated host name.

MAC The default MAC address of BLW-54MF is the Network Interface Card s (NIC) MAC address on the WAN side. If you were asked to use the NIC provided by the ISP, you may click Clone MAC Address and use the MAC address of NIC provided by the ISP. We do not suggest you to change the default MAC address, if your ISP does not ask you to change it.

Next Click this button to save the settings and go to next page.

Fixed IP address

1.If you have already had a Static IP address, you can choose this entry and use the wizard to configure.

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2.The following are the WAN settings; please configure the settings according to the real environment.

WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.

WAN Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask address provided by your ISP.

WAN Gateway Address Enter the Default Gateway address provided by your ISP.

DNS Server Address 1~3 Enter the DNS IP address provided by your

ISP.

Next Click this button to save the settings and go to next page.

PPPoE

1.If you use PPPoE, you may choose this entry and use the wizard to configure.

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2.The following are the WAN settings; please configure the settings

according to the real environment.

Obtain IP Automatically/Specify IP Choose a mode according to the service provided by your ISP.

User Name Please enter the User Name/Account provided by your ISP. (case-sensitive)

Password Please enter the Password provided by your ISP. (case-

sensitive)

Verify Password Enter the Password again to be verified.

IP Address Please enter the information provided by your ISP.

Service Name If your ISP provides you service name, please enter the name according to the provided information.

Next Click this button to save the settings and go to next page.

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4.5 Set Wireless Connection

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Step 5 Choose if you want to use wireless connection.

 

 

Wireless You may choose if you want to enable wireless function to let users connect with BLW-54MF through wireless network.

SSID Every SSID is unique in the WLAN (SSID can be 16-digit ASCII characters and case-sensitive). SSID can prevent two nearby WLAN from combining to be one. You can give BLW-54MF an SSID, and only whose SSID is the same with it can connect with it.

Channel Here shows the channels provided by the local wireless connection. The setting of the channels of the wireless network should be the same as the wireless APs.

Next Click this button to save the settings and go to next page.

4.6 Setup Completed

Step 6 After completing the five steps above, please click Restart to save all the settings and restart the system. When restarting the system, please do not close the window or unplug the power cord. The system will ask you to click Close to go back to the homepage and show the latest system status after restarting.

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