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LevelOne WBR-3408 11g Wireless Broadband Router, QoS User Manual V1.0.0-0610[...]

Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1 Wireless Broadband ro uter Features .............................................................................. 1 Package Contents ..............................................................................[...]

Security ....................................................................................................................... ...... 92 Upgrade Firmware .......................................................................................................... 94 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................[...]

Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of Lev elOne Wireless Broadband router. The Wire- less Broadband router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all L[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Broadband router supports both Dynam ic IP Address (IP Address is al- located on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applica- tions, su[...]

Introduction • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. LAN Features • 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Broadband router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it eas y to create or extend your LAN. • DHCP Server Support. D ynamic H ost C onfiguration P rotocol pr[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • WBR-3408 • Power Adapter • Dipole Antenna • Quick Installation Guide • CD Manual If any of the above items are damaged or mi ssing, please contact your dealer imme- diately. 4[...]

Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Pow er LED On - Power on. Off - No power. WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. Data includes "network traf[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Antenna 2dBi detachable antenna. WAN Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a stan- dard LAN cable. LAN Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. If required, any port can be [...]

Chapter 2 Inst allation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Broad- band router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cab[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Broadband router. Ensure the Wireless Broadband router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Broadband router should be positioned in a central location w ith[...]

Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Broadband router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to prot ect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also requi re configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - P[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Configuration Program The Wireless Broadband router contains an H TTP server. This enables you to con- nect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Brow ser must support JavaScript . The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explor[...]

Setup If you can't connect If the Wireless Broadband router does not respond, check the following: • The 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: pi[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wirele ss Broadband router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will al so run if the Wireless Broadband router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connect[...]

Setup PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • Server IP Address. • User name and pass- word. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP A[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on[...]

Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the 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 di fferent IP address range[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons Save Save any changes you have made. Note that if you change the Wireless Broadband router's IP address, your connection will be lost. You will have to re-connect using the new IP address. Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload the file from the Wirele[...]

Setup To Configure your PCs to use DHCP This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 98/ME. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings. 17[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Wireless Screen The Wireless Broadband router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Broadband router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Broadband router's default s[...]

Setup SSID • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same SSID/ESSID. Options Mode Select the desired mode: • g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the Wireless [...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons Configure Click this button to view the Wireless security sub-screen. Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs. Save Save the data on screen. Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the last "Save" operation. Wireless Security Screen[...]

Setup and A~F). Key • Use the radio buttons to select the default key. • Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values. • Keys must be entered in Hex. He x characters are the digits (0 ~ 9) and the letters A ~ F. Passphrase Enter a word or group of printabl e characters in the Passphrase box and click the &[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Encryption Select the desired option. Wire less Stations must use the same method. 22[...]

Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Broadband router. Figure 10: Passw ord Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Broadband router (on the Pass- word screen above) you will be prompted fo r the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog[...]

Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Confi guration required on the local ("Inter- nal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients fo[...]

PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network . You should see a screen like the following: Figure 12: Netw ork Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 13: IP Address (Win 9x) Ensure yo[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Broadband router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add , as shown below. Your LA N administrator can advise you of the IP Address they a ssigned to the Wireless Broadband router. Figure 14: Gatew ay Tab (Win 98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensur[...]

PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection . 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties . You should see a screen like the following: Figure 16: Netw ork Configuration (Win 2000) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Pro[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 17: 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 Wireless Broadband router will act as a DHC[...]

PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection . 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties . You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Netw ork Configuration (Window s XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Window s 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 Wireless Broadband router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart[...]

PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wire less 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/M[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the 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 lef[...]

PC Configuration Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Broadband router's Access Point, regardless of the oper ating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Broadband router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as fo[...]

5 Chapter 5 Operation and S t atus This Chapter details the operati on of the Wireless Broadband router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Broadband router and the PCs are configured, opera- tion is automatic. However, there are some situations wher e additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-bas[...]

Operation and Status Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 20: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen. Broadband Modem This shows the status of t he connection from the Wireless Broadband router[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Netw ork Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. DHCP Server This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled" or "Disabled". For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on th[...]

Operation and Status Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be dis- played when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 21: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Int[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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. T[...]

Operation and Status Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Prot ocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connecti on Details" button is clicked. Figure 22: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Ad- dress The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote device[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re- fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Dis[...]

Operation and Status IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your I SP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab- lished. • If the connection does not exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection. • I[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 24: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Addr[...]

Operation and Status • The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Re- fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a c onnection to Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make [...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide used. DHCP Client • This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled". • If "Enabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is allocated automatically upon connection. (Dynamic IP Ad- dress). In this case the "Lease obtained" and "Remaining lease time" fields provide a[...]

Operation and Status Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 26: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical [...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons Release/Renew • This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP ad- dress). Otherwise, it has no effect. • This button will say "Release" if the Wireless Broadband router is currently using an IP Address allocated by the ISP&apo[...]

6 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Broadband router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • Virtual Servers • WAN Port Acce[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 27: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen User Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", &qu[...]

Advanced Features Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. • Block selected Services - You can select which Ser[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 28: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current[...]

Advanced Features Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) app lied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish" times.) • Two (2) sep[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 30: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Ser- vices This lists all the available services. "Delete" button Use this to delete the selected [...]

Advanced Features Access Control Log To check the operation of t he Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is pro- vided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function. Data shown in this log is as follows: Date/Time D[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to c onnect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP add[...]

Advanced Features Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Data DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider. To disable DDNS, select "None". Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site for the selected DDNS service provider. User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. Passw ord Enter y our cu[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanc ed features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL Filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 32: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are suppo[...]

Advanced Features Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC. • There is no need to "Save" after each change; you can set the destination PC for eac[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 33: Special Applications Screen 58[...]

Advanced Features Data - Special Applications Screen Name Enter a descriptive name to ident ify 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 applica- tions use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data). • Start - Enter[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide • Enable this DMZ. If you have multiple Internet IP addre sses, you can assign one DMZ PC for each Internet IP address. If you only have 1 WAN IP address, only "DMZ 1" can be used, and only one (1) PC can be the DMZ PC. The current WAN IP address is displayed. If this address is assigned upon connect[...]

Advanced Features Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries . If you have not entered any val- ues, 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. ad[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding , allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally , Internet users would not be able to ac- cess a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to dev ice[...]

Advanced Features Figure 36: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Serv ers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre-defi ned Servers, plus any Servers you have defined. [...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre-defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new Virt[...]

Advanced Features 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 Dynam[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 37: WAN Port Screen Data - WAN Port Screen Identification Hostname Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here. Domain Name If your ISP provided a domai[...]

Advanced Features IP Address IP Address is assigned automatically Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless Broadband router upon connection. Specified IP Address Also called Static IP Address. Se lect this if your ISP has allo- cated you a fixed[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Di- rect connection) . Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login me thod used, and enter the required data. • PPPoE - this is the most common login[...]

Advanced Features Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out This field has no effect unless using the Automatic Con- nect/Disconnect setting. If using this setting, enter t he desired idle time-out period (in minutes). After the connection to your ISP has been idle for this time period, the connection will be terminated. Buttons Default Inserts the default MAC[...]

7 Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the 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 user[...]

Advanced Administration Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Broadband router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded c onfiguration file to the Wireless Broadband router, by uploading it to the Wireless Broadband router. This screen also allows you to set the Wi[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Logs The Logs record various types of activi ty on the Wireless Broadband router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log dat a can be stored in the Wireless Broadband router, log data[...]

Advanced Administration Clear Log button Use this to restart the required log. This makes it easier to read the latest entries. E-Mail Logs Send E-mail alert If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address information must be provided. E-mail Logs Enabled the logs you wi[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 40: Netw ork Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping IP Address Ent[...]

Advanced Administration Lookup Button After entering the Domain name/URL, click this button to start the "DNS Lookup" procedure. The results will be displayed in the DNS Lookup Results pane. 75[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to ent er 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 41: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS DNS IP Ad- dress Enter the IP Address of the D[...]

Advanced Administration Allow Configu- ration... • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. • If Disabled, UPnP users can onl y view the configuration. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Win- dows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Wireless Broadband router in My Network P[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide PC Database 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 addresse s. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 42: PC Database • PCs which[...]

Advanced Administration Data - PC Database Screen Know n PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address If adding a new PC to the list, enter the IP Address of the PC here. The PC will be sent a "pin[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Advanced PC Database This screen is displayed if the "Advanced" button on the PC Database is clic ked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 43: Advanced PC Database Data - Advanced PC Database Screen Know n PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Ed[...]

Advanced Administration IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Broad- band router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but nor- mally won't. • DCHP Client - Reser[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures bette r service to high-priority service. Figure 44: QoS Screen Data - QoS Screen QoS Setting QoS Queue It displays the queue name. Traffic Type in the Queue Select the desired traffic type(s). Priority Enter the priority value (1~20) of the policy. Traffic Limit Enter the de[...]

Advanced Administration Advanced Settings Screen This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Settings" button on the QoS is clicked. Figure 45: Advanced QoS Screen 83[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Data - Advanced QoS Screen QoS Setting QoS Method Select the desired option. • Disabled • Follow existing packet classification • QoS Queue: It displays the queue type. • Priority: Enter the priority value (1~20) of the policy. • Reliability: Select the desired option from the drop- down list. • Traf[...]

Advanced Administration Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Broadband router via the Internet. Figure 46: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below). If Disabled,[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide • Have your ISP allocate you a Fixed IP address. • Use the DDNS feature (A dvanced menu) so you can connect using a Domain Name, rather than an IP address. To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address"[...]

Advanced Administration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Broadband routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Broadband router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page ev en if your LAN has other Broadband routers. ?[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 47: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP V1 Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless Broadband router. The Wireless Broadband router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. [...]

Advanced Administration Properties • Destination IP Address - The network address of the remote LAN segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fi elds of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last) field can be left at 0. • Netw ork Mask - The Network Mask for the remote LAN segment. For class "C"[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Metric 1 Other Broadband routers on the Local LAN Other broadband routers on the local LAN mu st use the Wireless Broadband router's Local Broadband router as the Default Route . The entries will be the same as the Wireless Broadband router's local broadband r outer, with the exception of the Gate- way[...]

Advanced Administration Metric 3 For Broadband router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (Wireless Broadband router's IP Address) For Broadband router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (Wireless Broadb[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 49: Security Screen Data - Security Screen DoS Firew all Enable DoS Firew all If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting b[...]

Advanced Administration Options Respond to ICMP The ICMP protocol is used by t he "ping" and "trace route" pro- grams, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • If checked, the Broadband VPN Broadband router will respond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet w[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wire less Broadband router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 50: Upgrade Firmw are Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrad[...]

Appendix A T roubleshooting A This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common probl ems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Broadband router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Broadband r outer still does not function proper[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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 Wireless Broadband router. Solution 2: The Wireless Broadband router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications fe[...]

Appendix A - Troubleshooting show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by 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 stati[...]

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 Po int or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wire- less Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wire less cards[...]

Appendix B - About Wireless LANs performance. This capability is called Roaming . (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) 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 l[...]

Wireless Broadband router User Guide Encryption The same encryption method must be used. The most common encryption method is TKIP. Another widely- supported method is AES. WPA2-PSK This is a later version of WPA (WPA- PSK). The major change is the use of AES (Advanced Encryption System) for protecting data. AES is very secure, c onsidered to be un[...]

Appendix B - About Wireless LANs For Ad-hoc networks (no Access Point), all Wireless stations must use the same security s ettings. 101[...]

C Appendix C S pecifications Multi-Function Wireless Broadband router Model 11g Wireless Broadband router, QoS Dimensions 215mm(W) * 150mm(D) * 37mm(H) Operating Tempera- ture 0 ° C to 40 ° C Storage Temperature -10 ° C to 70 ° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45)[...]

Appendix C - Specifications Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning Hereby, Digital Data Communications, decla res that this (Model-no. WBR-3408) is in compliance with the essential require[...]