LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router WBR-1100TX WBR-1400TX User's Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 1 Features of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router................................................ 1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 4 Physical Details ................................................................................................................
PC Database Screen ...................................................................................................... 80 Options ........................................................................................................................... 82 Printer Port .................................................................................................................... 84 MAC Address ...........................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • • Wireless LAN Access Point (base station) for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide • PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. • Analog Modem and ISDN TA Support. If you don't yet have Broadband Internet access, the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can provide shared Internet access via an analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the serial (RS232) port.
Introduction • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table. Network Printer • Shared Printer (Network Printer).
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. • Stateful Inspection Firewall.
Introduction Physical Details LEDs - WBR-1100TX Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Diag On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. WAN Act On - WAN connection is established. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. LAN: 10 On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT. Off - No 10BaseT LAN connection. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port. LAN: 100 On - LAN connection is using 100BaseT.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide • WAN • 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.
Introduction Connections - WBR-1100TX Figure 2: Connections - WBR-1100TX Printer Port A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. Serial (RS232) Port A standard RS232 Serial Port is on the side panel. If you have an analog modem or ISDN TA, connect it here. WAN port (10BaseT) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot. PCMCIA slot • Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA Card. • Do not use any other PCMCIA Card. Connect the supplied power adapter here. Power port DIP Switches DIP Switch Setting Description 1=off 2=off Normal Operation. 1=off 2=on DHCP Server function disabled. 1=on 2=off Used to restore Default IP Address and clear Password (See below).
Introduction Connections - WBR-1400TX Figure 3: Connections - WBR-1400TX Printer Port A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. PCMCIA slot Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot. Reset Button • Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA Card. • Do not use any other PCMCIA Card. This button has three (3) functions: • Reboot.
Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Requirements • Network cable - standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
Installation 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels. 2.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Procedure - WBR-1400TX Figure 5: Installation - WBR-1400TX 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Installation 4. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 5. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. 6. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
Setup Configuration Program The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide If you can't connect If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 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.
Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's default setting is restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • 2. You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to your ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. 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.
Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 7: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload the file from the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.
Setup Wireless Screen The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 8: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Identification Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide WEP data encryption • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used, data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communication more secure. • Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen, and view or change the WEP settings. • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point to access your LAN.
Setup WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. An example WEP screen is shown below. Note that in IE, the "Key Table" is only displayed when required. Figure 9: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Authentication Type Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". Check your Wireless card's documentation to see what method to use. Some Wireless cards do not support both methods.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide 128 Bit Encryption • If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data. • Key - Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key. Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Printer installation • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for: • Internet access via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router • Sharing the Printer connected to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 12: Network Configuration 2. 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 13: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Figure 14: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
PC Configuration Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. 4. Select the network card for your LAN. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Figure 18 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
PC Configuration Figure 19: Windows NT4.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 20: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 22: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. 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 LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 9x/ME/2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.
PC Configuration Printer Setup for Windows The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router provides printing support for 2 methods for printing from Windows: • Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC. The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. • LPD/LPR Printing. If using Windows NT 4.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A. 6. 7. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the Windows Add Printer wizard will start. • Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if appropriate.
PC Configuration Figure 25: Print Port Configuration Items shown on this screen are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Select Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work with multi-port models.) The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties. Banner Retry Interval Check this option to print a banner page before each print job. • If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box. • The User Name will be printed on the banner page.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide LPD/LPR Printing LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000. No software needs to be installed on client PCs. Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services. To install LPD printing using the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, follow this procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
PC Configuration Windows 2000 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: 1. 2. In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 26: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000) 3. 4. Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK. Click Next and complete the Wizard. Adding the Printer 1. 2. 3. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Figure 27: Windows 2000: Select Port 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1 Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard. At the Select Sharing screen, select the Radio Button for Share As, and enter the shared printer name. The shared name is how other users will see this printer.
PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. 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.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Linux Clients To access the Internet via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, it is only necessary to set the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 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.
PC Configuration Note: If you have made a host file entry, you can use the name from the host file instead of the IP Address. Remote Queue 4. Ln Where n is the Logical Printer number (L1, L2, L3). Logical Printers can be configured on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Options- Printer Port screen. L1 Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the printer is now available for use.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based Conferencing & Telephony applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Internet IP Address This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status Current connection status: • OK • No connection • Error If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
Operation and Status "Abort Current Print Job" Button Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly. Buttons Connection Details View the details of the current Internet connection. The subscreen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See the following sections for details of each sub-screen. Access Log View details of outgoing connections to the internet.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 29: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Status Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Operation and Status • The most common messages are listed in the table below. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 30: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Status Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Operation and Status Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 31: Connection Screen Data - Connection Details Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Operation and Status the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to reestablish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. OR "Renew" • Refresh If an IP Address has been allocated to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address. Update the data shown on screen.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Connection Status - Serial Port This screen is not available for LevelOne WBR-1400TX. Figure 32: Serial Port Status Screen Data - Serial Port Status Screen Connection Status Port Status This shows the current port operation. Possible values are: • Internet Access • Dial-in • Idle • Disabled "Disabled" indicates the Serial Port has not available for either Internet Access or Dial-in. Physical Link If operating, the link will show ON.
Operation and Status User • Internet Access - This is the IP Address used by this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is provided by your ISP. • Dial-in - This is the IP Address used by the remote user. This IP Address is allocated by the DHCP Server function in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. There are 2 possibilities: • For Internet Access, this shows the Internet Account name. • For Dial-in operations, this shows the current user.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide PPP up successfully The PPP connection was established successfully. Stop PPP The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition. Try to hang up Attempting to get the modem to hang up. Time out There was no response from the modem No carrier No answer The number dialed did not answer. Idle timer expires "Disconnect after Idle Time" is Enabled, and the Time-out period has been reached.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Special Applications • DMZ • Virtual Servers • Dynamic DNS • Remote Management • Dial-in. Please see the following chapter for full details of the Dial-infeature.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Figure 33: Internet Screen Conferencing & Telephony Most applications are supported transparently by the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.
Advanced Features Special Applications If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application". Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen. You can then define your Special Applications.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Incoming Ports • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
Advanced Features DMZ This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a string. (e.g. ads/ ) Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked.
Advanced Features Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device. The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below. 192.168.0.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 37: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area.
Advanced Features Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the predefined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Add Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
Advanced Features Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 38: DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service • You must sign up first to create a new account before using the service. The service is free. • Click this link to connect to the www.dyndns.org Web site. • Your initial password will be E-mailed to you; you can change this later if you wish.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 39: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet. Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recommended).
7 Chapter 7 Dial-in This Chapter explains how to use the RAS Dial-in facility available on the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Overview To use the RAS Dial-in facility on the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, an analog modem or ISDN TA must be connected to the Serial port. • Each Dial-in user should have a separate log-in and password. Each person requiring dialin access is entered in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's user database, using the Dial-in Users screen.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Data - Dial-in Users Screen Modem Modem Modem Properties Button Serial Line Speed • If using a permanent connection or leased line, select "Permanent Connection (leased line)". • If your modem or ISDN TA is in the drop-down list, just select it. • If your modem is not in the list, select the appropriate "Standard Modem" entry and test to see if this works.
Dial-in Dial-in PPP Link Select the desired security option for log-in: • PAP has widespread support; almost all communications systems support it. This is the default setting, and compatible with the default settings for Dial-up Networking in Windows. • CHAP is more secure than PAP; the password is encrypted before transmission. If it is selected, the dial-in clients must also support CHAP in order to connect. • MS CHAP is the Microsoft version of CHAP, used on Windows platforms.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Dial-in Users Screen This screen is reached via the Dial-in Users button on the Dial-in screen. • All defined users are listed. If you have not defined any users, only the "guest" user will be listed. • When a user is selected, their data is displayed in the "User Properties" area, where it can be modified if desired. Figure 41: Dial-in Users Screen Data - Dial-in Users Screen User List User List • This lists all users who currently exist.
Dial-in Enforce connection time limit If checked, each connection will be terminated if it exceeds the time limit. If not checked, each connection will continue until terminated by the remote user. Call back Select the desired option • Disabled - call back is not used. • Roaming - the user is prompted for the telephone number, and then called back. • Fixed - the telephone number entered here is always used to call back the user.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Modem Properties Screen This screen is reached via the Modem Properties button on the Dial-in screen. • Normally, it is not necessary to change these settings. • Refer to your Modem's user manual to determine the "AT" commands it supports. Figure 42: Modem Properties Screen Data - Modem Properties Screen Initial String This is a series of AT commands used to correctly configure your modem or ISDN TA.
Dial-in Client PCs - Using Dial-in This section describes how to configure your PC to use the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's RAS Dial-in feature. To use the RAS Dial-in feature of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router: • An Analog Modem or ISDN TA must be connected to the Serial Port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. • The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Dial-in screen must be configured for Dial-in access, and Dial-in Users must be created. See Chapter 7 - Dial-in for details.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Dial-up Networking Properties Log on to network This setting refers to a logon to a Server on your LAN, not the login to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. This is checked by default, but is not required, and will cause a minor delay in establishing a connection. Enable software compression Normally, this should be checked, but the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will function with either Checked or Unchecked.
Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration 8 This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The settings available are: PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a "Virtual Server".
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide PC Database Screen The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 44: PC Database Screen • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required. • By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically".
Advanced Configuration Buttons Add This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it. Delete Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations: • The PC has been removed from your LAN. • The entry is incorrect. Refresh Update the data on screen.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 45: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
Advanced Configuration Allow Internet access to be disabled • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Printer Port Normally, these settings do not need to be changed. Figure 46: Printer Port Screen AppleTalk AppleTalk zone This determines which Apple systems can gain access to this printer. The default value is *, which allows access by all systems. If you enter another zone name, only Apple systems in that zone will be able to access the printer. Printer Object Type Sets the type of printer attached. The default setting is "LaserWriter".
Advanced Configuration MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide If the MAC address is changed, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router must restart. Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g.
Advanced Configuration Figure 48: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry. Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new entry for the Static Routing table.
Advanced Configuration Static Routing - Example Router A (192.168.1.80) (192.168.0.100) Segment 1 Segment 0 (192.168.1.xx) (192.168.0.xx) Wireless Router Router B (192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70) (192.168.0.1) Segment 2 (192.168.2.xx) Figure 49: Routing Example For the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router requires 2 entries as follows.
Appendix A Troubleshooting A This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Solution 2: The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated. • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Access Point. Printing Problem 1: When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing, I received an error message and the installation was aborted..
Appendix A - Troubleshooting 5. 6. finished. When finished, go to Control Panel-Printers. The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details tab, as shown below. 7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Shared Port, as the port to add, as shown below. 8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide 9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Multi-function LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked. The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use. Problem 3: On my Macintosh, I can't find the printer connected to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Dial-in Access This section is available for LevelOne WBR-1100TX only. Problem 1: Remote PC can't connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Solution 1: Check the settings on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router • Dial-in is Enabled. • User has been created, and has Dial-in permission. • Call-back settings are correct for this user. • Modem settings are correct.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Problem 3: On the LAN, there is an IP Address conflict involving the Dial-in PC. How do I set the IP Address allocated to the Dial-in PC? Answer 3: This problem can only occur if the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's DHCP Server is Disabled. In this situation, the DHCP Server must still allocate an IP Address to the Dial-in user. To set this IP Address: 1. Connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 2.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs B This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
C Appendix C AT Commands AT Commands This Appendix details the "AT" commands used by modems and ISDN TAs. This information is provided to assist users who are using the serial port of LevelOne WBR-1100TX. It is not relevant to Cable or DSL modems connected to the WAN (Ethernet) port. Required Settings For the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router to use the Serial Port correctly, the modem or ISDN TA must be set as follows.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Figure 50: Connection Properties (W95/98) 4. Select Advanced to see the screen below. Figure 51: Advanced Connection (W95/98) 5. 6. 7. 8. Check the option Record a log file. Then click OK and exit. Use Dial-up Networking to make your on-line connection normally. A log file MODEMLOG.TXT will be created in your Windows directory. Use Notepad or another editor to read and print the file MODEMLOG.TXT. Examine the file to determine the Initial String value.
Appendix C - AT commands Standard AT Commands Most modems use the standard AT commands, as shown in the following tables. Consult the manual for your modem to set what AT commands it supports. Note that the trailing "n" in many commands indicates a number. The allowable numbers, and their effect, are listed below the command.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide ATLn Speaker volume control. n=0-7 ATMn Speaker control M0 Speaker always off M1 Speaker on until carrier is detected M2 Speaker always on M3 Speaker on after last digit dialed, off at carrier detect ATNn Ring volume control, n=0 disables ring function. (n=0..
Appendix C - AT commands Extended "AT&" Commands (Includes RTS/CTS Flow Control Commands) Command Description &Bn Data rate, terminal-to-modem &B1 &Cn DTE/DCE rate fixed at DTE setting Carrier Detect operations &C1 &Dn Carrier Detect tracks presence of carrier Data Terminal Ready (DTR) operations &D2 DTR off causes modem to hang up &F Load the default factory settings, &Kn Data flow control, DTE/DCE, n=0,3,4 &K0 Flow control disabled &K3 Hardware (RTS/CTS) flow control &K4 Software (XON/
Appendix D Specifications D WBR-1100TX (LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 1 LAN Port) Model WBR-1100TX - LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 1 LAN Port Dimensions 215.
Appendix D - Specifications WBR-1400TX (LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port) Model WBR-1400TX - LevelOne 1 Port Wireless Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port Dimensions 215.
LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide PCMCIA Wireless Card Interface PCMCIA 68pin, 16bit data Standards IEEE802.11b WLAN, PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA 4.2 Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Data Rate 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps Coverage Area Closed Space : 25m @11Mbps, 100m @5.5Mbps or lower Power DC +3.3V / 220mA Output Power 13dBm (typical) Receiver Sensitivity -80dBm Min.
