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  • Page 1 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU START ... IV Installation Overview...iv Setup Wizard ...iv Packing List...v Installation Notes...vi INTRODUCTION ...1 Router Description and Operation...1 Router Features ...2 Standards Compatibility and Compliance ... 3 Front Panel Display ...4 Rear Panel Connections ...5 Setting Up a Wireless Network...5 Location and Wireless Operation ...6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...8 Power on Router ...8...
  • Page 3 Virtual Server ... 58 LAN Clients ... 61 SNMP... 62 Filters ... 64 Bridge Filters... 66 Routing ... 67 DMZ ... 68 Firewall ... 69 RIP ... 71 ADSL ... 72 ATM VCC ... 74 QoS... 75 Wireless Management ... 82 Wireless Performance ...

  • Page 4: About This User Guide

    Note If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way to set up the WBMR-G54 is to insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide.

  • Page 5: Packing List

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here. • One WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Ethernet Router • One CD-ROM containing the User’s Guide and Quick Installation Guide •...

  • Page 6: Installation Notes

    SSID to assign. These two settings must be the same for any wireless workstations or other wireless access point that communicate with the WBMR-G54 through the wireless interface.

  • Page 7: Information You Will Need From Your Adsl Service Provider

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device, including account information used to identify and verify the connection. All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. For bridged connections, the global IP settings must reside in a TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware.
  • Page 8 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide between your ADSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections.
  • Page 9 It is recommended that your collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case you have to re-configure your ADSL connection in the future. Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router. Record info here...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies, and a list of Router features. Router Description and Operation The WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private Ethernet LAN, and 802.11g/802.11b wireless LAN to the Internet via an ADSL connection.

  • Page 12: Router Features

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Router Features The WBMR-G54 ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices. WBMR-G54 advantages include: • PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security – The WBMR-G54 ADSL Router supports PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) for PPP connections.

  • Page 13: Standards Compatibility And Compliance

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The WBMR-G54 complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.1 (G.DMT) compliant • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite “Splitterless ADSL”) compliant •...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Front Panel Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel. The LED indicators on the front panel include Power, Status, ADSL, WLAN, and LAN. The ADSL, WLAN, and LAN indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act).

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    G54, will also provide a connection to a wired network - usually Ethernet - and ultimately an Internet connection. The IEEE 802.11 standard precisely defines the encoding techniques used to digitally used for data transmission. The WBMR-G54 can be used by IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b devices. These two standards are compatible but use different algorithms for data transmission.

  • Page 16: Location And Wireless Operation

    It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place. By default, the WBMR-G54 broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it. Many wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points.
  • Page 17 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3. Building Materials make a difference: Buildings constructed using metal framing or doors can reduce effective range of the device. If possible, position wireless devices so that their signal can pass through drywall or open doorways, avoid positioning them so that their signal must pass through metallic materials. Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while cinderblock walls generally have little or no structural steel.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Hardware Installation The WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router maintains three separate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (WAN) connection. Carefully consider the Router’s location suitable for connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devices.

  • Page 19: Network Connections

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Network Connections Wired network connections are provided through the ADSL port and the four Ethernet ports on the back of the Router. See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples.
  • Page 20 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Computer to Router Connection connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram.

  • Page 21: Basic Router Configuration

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Basic Router Configuration The first time you set up the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup.

  • Page 22: Access The Configuration Manager

    The user name and password used to access the web-based manager is NOT the same as the ADSL account user name and password needed for PPPoE/PPPoA connections to access the Internet. Note WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Enter Password...

  • Page 23: Configure The Router

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configure the Router When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard window. You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the buttons located in the left panel of the web page to view other windows used for basic configuration.

  • Page 24: Wizard

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button in the first browser window and follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears. The initial window summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button.
  • Page 25 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. This sets the system time used for the Router. If you wish to return to the previous window during the setup process, click the Back button.
  • Page 26 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Connection Type Now select the Connection Type used for the Internet connection. Your ISP has given this information to you. The connection types available for “Multi-User” Mode are PPPoE/PPPoA, Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address, and Bridge Mode.
  • Page 27 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE/PPPoA connections: 1. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. 2. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available PPP connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC, PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC-Mux.
  • Page 28 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Dynamic IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Dynamic IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux.
  • Page 29 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Static IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Static IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux, 1483 Routed IP LLC, 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux and IPoA.
  • Page 30 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Bridge Mode connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Bridge Mode connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux.
  • Page 31 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Wireless LAN connections: Click the Enable AP box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment. The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something else. If the default SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID.
  • Page 32 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Finish and Restart Finally you can confirm that the setup process is completed. If you are satisfied that you have entered all the necessary information correctly, click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Router. If you need to change settings from a previous window, click the Back button.

  • Page 33: Wireless

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless To configure the Router’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the windows used to configure Wireless, WAN, LAN, DHCP, DNS, and Dynamic DNS settings directly from the Home directory.

  • Page 34: Wireless Security

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Security The WBMR-G54 offers two main types of network security: WEP and WPA. WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. The router offers 64-, 128-, or 256-bit encryption with four keys available.
  • Page 35 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3. Select a key by clicking a radio button on the left, select an encryption level from the drop-down menu on the right, and then enter the proper-length key. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window.) 4.

  • Page 36: Wan

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To access the WAN Settings window, click on the WAN link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager. PPPoE/PPPoA Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Internet connection. Make sure...
  • Page 37 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window – PPPoE/PPPoA...
  • Page 38 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA connection: 1. If not already selected, choose the PPPoE/PPPoA option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. PPPoE/PPPoA is selected by default if you are configuring the Router for the first time.
  • Page 39 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 16. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection. Setting details for PPPoE/PPPoA connections: PPPoE/PPPoA Parameters User Name Password Connection Type Default Route...
  • Page 40 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Connection Setting Dynamic IP default setting for . Some users will be given a specific IP address for the WAN interface. In this case you need to change this Static IP setting to .

  • Page 41: Bridge Mode

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Bridge Mode WAN Settings window – Bridge Mode Select the connection type used for your account. The window will display settings that are appropriate for the connection type you select. Follow the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in the WAN Settings window.
  • Page 42 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account.

  • Page 43: Dynamic Ipaddress

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamic IPAddress A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider.
  • Page 44 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Choose the Dynamic IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them.
  • Page 45 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Cloned MAC Address Cloned MAC Address Firewall This is not always necessary, but may be required for some ISPs. Type in the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter in the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will copy the information to a file used by the Router to present to the ISP’s server used...

  • Page 46: Static Ip Address

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Address When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection. Most users will also need to configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS Configuration window (see below).
  • Page 47 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window - Static IP To configure a Static IP type connection for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Choose the Static IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to...
  • Page 48 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on ATM VC Settings, see the table on page 41 below.
  • Page 49 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Parameters Connection Type IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address Firewall Description This specifies the connection type and the encapsulation method used for your Static IP Address connection. The options available are...

  • Page 50: Atm Traffic Shaping

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM Traffic Shaping The ATM settings in the WAN Settings windows for the different connection types can be used to adjust QoS parameters for ADSL clients. This may not be available to all ADSL accounts.
  • Page 51 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide CDVT Sustainable Cell Rate – The SCR is defined for the VBR service category. This is the rate that can be sustained for “bursty”, on-off traffic sources. It is a function of Maximum Burst Size (MBS) and the time interval (between cells).
  • Page 52 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VC Settings ATM VC settings can be configured for all connection types in the WAN configuration window of the Home directory. The table below describes the ATM VC settings used to configure a PPPoE or PPPoA connection for an ADSL account.

  • Page 53: Lan

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the Router is the base address used for DHCP.

  • Page 54: Dhcp

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router though the Ethernet port.
  • Page 55 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP Settings window...

  • Page 56: Use The Router For Dhcp

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To display the DHCP Settings window, click the DHCP button in the Home directory. Any active DHCP Clients appear at the bottom of the window in the DHCP Clients List. The IP address and MAC address for active DHCP clients are displayed in the list.
  • Page 57 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To manually configure IP settings on Windows workstations, open the TCP/IP Properties menu and select the “Use the following IP address” option. You will need to supply the IP addres, Subnet mask and Default...
  • Page 58 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP on LAN If the Router has the DHCP server enabled it is possible to permanently assign IP addresses to workstations specified by their MAC address. Up to five IP addresses may be assigned to five different devices. This will take the chosen IP address used out of the available addresses in the dynamic IP address pool and give a permanent lease time for the IP address to the selected device.

  • Page 59: Dns

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The Router can be configured to relay DNS settings from your ISP or another available service to workstations on your LAN. When using DNS relay, the Router will accept DNS requests from hosts on the LAN and forward them to the ISP’s, or alternative DNS servers.

  • Page 60: Dynamic Dns

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide If you choose to Disable DNS Relay, it will be necessary to configure DNS settings for hosts on the LAN since they will not be depending on the Router to forward the DNS requests.
  • Page 61 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Note: Dynamic DNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS servers prior to engaging it on the router. This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS server.

  • Page 62: Save Settings And Reboot

    Save Settings and Reboot When you have configured the WBMR-G54 with the settings you desire, make sure you save those settings. To save the system configuration settings, click the Tools tab. You will be presented first with the Administrator Settings window.

  • Page 63: Multiple Virtual Connections

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Multiple Virtual Connections The Router supports multiple virtual connections. Up to eight PVCs to eight separate destinations can be created and operated simultaneously utilizing the same bandwidth. Additional PVC connections can be added for various purposes.
  • Page 64 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The PVC pull-down menu offers eight virtual connections available for configuration. The default PVC used by the Router is labeled Pvc0. Any additional connections that are configured must have a VPI/VCI combination that is unique to the Router.

  • Page 65: Advanced Router Management

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Advanced Router Management Directory Home Advanced Configuration and Read-only Windows Click the Home tab to access the Setup Wizard, Wireless Settings, WAN Settings, LAN Management IP Configuration, DHCP Settings for LAN Setup, DNS Configuration, and Dynamic DNS Configuration windows. See the previous chapter for a description of the Home directory windows.
  • Page 66 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Tools Status Help and Wireless Performance windows. Click the Tools tab to access the Administrator Settings (used to set the system user name and password, backup and load settings), Time, Remote Log Settings, System Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Miscellaneous Configuration, and Diagnostic Test windows.

  • Page 67: Upnp

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide UPnP UPnP supports zero-configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices. When enabled, it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.

  • Page 68: Virtual Server

    (WAN-to-LAN) traffic. The Virtual Server function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail. The WBMR-G54 will accept remote requests for these services at your Global IP Address, using the specified TCP or UDP protocol and port number, and then redirect these requests to the server on your LAN with the LAN IP address you specify.

  • Page 69: Custom Forwarding Rules

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide There are many different pre-configured rules available for specific functions such as Internet gaming, VPN, streaming and interactive multi-media, standard TCP/IP protocols, reserved ports, p2p, network management applications, and so You may also create customized rules to manage TCP/UDP ports. The pre-configured rules include those listed in the...
  • Page 70 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. Type a Rule Name in the space provided. 3. Select the port Protocol from the pull-down menu - you may select TCP, UDP or both (TCP/UDP). 4. Configure a range of ports for forwarding. Type the lowest numbered port in the range in the Port Start space.

  • Page 71: Lan Clients

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN Clients The LAN Clients window is used when establishing port forwarding rules in the Virtual Server and Filters windows. This window can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button in the Advanced tab. In order to use these advanced features it is necessary to have IP addresses available for configuration.

  • Page 72: Snmp

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamically assigned IP addresses may be reserved so that the lease does not expire for the LAN IP address. Click the Reserve box for the address or addresses you want to reserve and click the Apply button. These addresses will become Static IP addresses and will no longer be available for DHCP assignment.
  • Page 73 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Community Traps • Enable SNMP Traps: Click to select enable or disable SNMP Traps. Use this edit client community for server SNMP access. • Name: Edit community Name. • Access Right: Access Right may choose ReadOnly or ReadWrite.

  • Page 74: Filters

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Filters Filter rules in the Router are put in place to allow or block specified traffic. The Filter Rules however can be used in a single direction to examine and then Allow or Deny traffic for Inbound (WAN to LAN) or Outbound (LAN to WAN) routed data.
  • Page 75 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The parameters described in the table below are used to set up filter rules. Click the Apply button to put the new rule into effect. Any filter rule configured in the menu will appear in the Filters List with the new settings.

  • Page 76: Bridge Filters

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Bridge Filters Bridge filters are used to block or allow various types of packets through the WAN interface. This may be done for security or to improve network efficiency. The rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address. Filter rules can be set up for source, destination or both.

  • Page 77: Routing

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Routing Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway.

  • Page 78: Dmz

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, the Router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software.

  • Page 79: Firewall

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firewall The Firewall Configuration window allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types of attacks. There are two general types of protection (DoS, Port Scan) that can be enabled on the Router, as well as filtering for specific packet types sometimes used by hackers.

  • Page 80: Dos Protection

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dos Protection • SYN Flood check • ICMP Redirection check A DoS "denial-of-service" attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. Examples include: attempts to "flood" a network, thereby preventing legitimate network traffic, attempts to disrupt connections between two machines, thereby preventing access to a service, attempts to prevent a particular individual from accessing a service, or, attempts to disrupt service to a specific system or person.

  • Page 81: Rip

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices on your local network or remote LAN. RIP System Wide Configuration window To enable RIP, select Enabled from the RIP pull-down menu, select the Protocol (RIPv1 and RIPv1 Compatible) and Direction (In, Out, or Both), and click Apply.

  • Page 82: Adsl

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL The ADSL Configuration window allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols. For most ADSL accounts the default settings ADSL2+(Multi-mode) will work. This configuration works with all ADSL implementations. If you have been given instructions to change the Modulation method used, select the desired option...
  • Page 83 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Configuration window...

  • Page 84: Atm Vcc

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VCC The ATM VC Setting window is used to configure the WAN connection. If you are using multiple PVCs, you can change the configuration of any PVC in this window. To create new or additional PVCs, read the section on Multiple PVCs on page 53.

  • Page 85: Qos

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS or Quality of Service is used to allot priority from the Router. This is done by allotting a priority from a port to a PVC. There are four priorities for each QoS configuration. “1” denotes the highest priority while “4” is the lowest.
  • Page 86 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window for Port Mapping QoS The Router can also be configured to use the QoS infomation contained in the header of IP packets. This will open the following window. To set IP QoS for the router, first click the IP QoS check box in the middle of the window. Then select the PVC to associate with the corresponding action and choose a maximum bandwidth and classification for this combination.
  • Page 87 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS If you select Disable in the Classified by drop-down menu, you can assign a maximum allowed bandwidth of between 64 kbps and Auto to each of the PVCs configured on the router.
  • Page 88 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for ToS From this window you can input a Weight in percentage and a priority range that will determine the mechanism by which the four priority levels are “mapped”. For example, if you assign 100% and a range of 0 to 7 to priority level 1, then the remaining priority levels (2 to 4) will only forward packets when priority level 1 is empty (when there are no packets to forward).
  • Page 89 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide...
  • Page 90 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for Application On this window, you can select the mechanism by which the four priority queues are emptied by assigning a weight, in percentage terms, to each priority queue, and then assigning a packet type that can be associated with an application type.
  • Page 91 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for User Define On this window, you can assign a weight, on a percentage basis, to each of the four priority queues. In addition, you can specify the number of bytes from the beginning of a given packet’s IP header to set a pointer. From this pointer, you can then specify a Value (in hexadecimal) and a Mask (in hexadecimal) for the router to match when examining packets crossing the specified priority queue.

  • Page 92: Wireless Management

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Management The Wireless Management window located in the Advanced directory is used to control MAC address access to the wireless access point and to view a list of MAC addresses that are currently associated with the access point. This window is also be used to enable and configure use of multiple SSIDs.
  • Page 93 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5. After compiling the list of MAC addresses as desired, click the Apply button to enforce access control for the MAC addresses in the list. To remove any MAC address from the list, click the radio button in the left column of the list for the MAC address to be removed and click the Apply button.

  • Page 94: Wireless Performance

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Performance If you want to tweek wireless settings, click the Wireless Performance window button in the Advanced directory It is recommended for most users to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings. Any changes made to these settings may adversely affect your wireless network.

  • Page 95: Tools

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Tools Click the Tools tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. The Administrator Settings window is the first item in the Tools directory. This window is used to change the system password used to access the web manager, to save or load Router configuration settings and to restore default settings.

  • Page 96: Change System Password

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Change System Password Under the Administrator heading, type the New Password and Confirm Password to be certain you have typed it correctly. Click the Apply button to activate the new password. The System User Name remains “admin”, this cannot be changed using the web manager interface.

  • Page 97: Time

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Time The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP. Time window To configure system time on the Router, select the method used to maintain time. The options available include SNTP, using your computer’s system clock (default) or set the time and date manually.

  • Page 98: Remote Log

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Remote Log Us the Remote Log Settings window to set up logging to servers or computers that are located outside the LAN or subnet of the Router. Remote Log Settings window Select the Log Level from the pull-down menu. The levels available are: Alert, Critical, Debug, Error, Info, Notice, Panic and Warning.

  • Page 99: System

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Save or Load Configuration File Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your computer, click the System button in the Tools directory to display the System Settings window.

  • Page 100: Restore Factory Default Settings

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Settings window Restore Factory Default Settings To reset the Router to its factory default settings, click the Restore button. You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Router. The Router will reboot with the factory default settings including IP settings (192.168.1.1)

  • Page 101: Firmware

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firmware Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the Router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware. Note Use the Firmware Upgrade window to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings window described above.

  • Page 102: Miscellaneous

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Miscellaneous To perform a statndard Ping test for network connectivity, click the Misc. window button in the Tools directory to view the Miscellaneous Configuration window. Miscellaneous Configuration window Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces. Type the IP address you want to check in the space provided...

  • Page 103: Test

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Test The Diagnostic Test window is used to test connectivity of the Router. A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses. The diagnostics feature executes a series of test of your system software and hardware connections.

  • Page 104: Status

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Status Use the various read-only windows to view system information and monitor performance. Device Info Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address.

  • Page 105: Dhcp Clients

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP Clients DHCP Clients window...

  • Page 106: Log

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The system log displays chronological event log data. Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages. You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer. Click the Save Log button and follow the prompts to save the file.

  • Page 107: Statistics

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Statistics Use the Traffic Statistics window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet, ADSL, or Wireless connection. Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below. Traffic Statistics window...

  • Page 108: Adsl

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status window for troubleshooting the ADSL connection. ADSL Status information...

  • Page 109: Help

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Help The Help tab will give basic information referring to various windows located in the Router. To view a specific section, click on its hyperlinked name. A new window of information will appear.

  • Page 110: Technical Specifications

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Technical Specifications General ADSL Standards • • Standards: • • • • • • • Protocols: • • • • • • • Data Transfer Rate: • • • Media Interface: • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA...

  • Page 111: Power Adapter

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Physical and Environmental DC Inputs: Input: 120V AC 60Hz Output: 12V AC, 1200mA Power Adapter: Power 12 Watts (max) Consumption: Operating 0° to 40°C Temperature: Storage -20° to 70°C Temperature Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 109 mm x 142.8 mm x 32.1 mm...

  • Page 112: Media Interface

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Modulation Frequency Channels Wireless Data Rates Media Access Protocol Wireless Certification ADSL Data Rates Media Interface IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM 2400 ~ 2484.5MHz ISM band...

  • Page 113: Configuring Ip Settings On Your Computer

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol installed. If you are using Windows XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations.
  • Page 114 In the Network and Internet Connections window, click Network Connections. Click Network Connections. 4. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Local Area Connection, then click Properties. Right-click Local Connection icon select Properties option from the pull-down menu. WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Area...
  • Page 115 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button. Click Properties.

  • Page 116: Windows 2000

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

  • Page 117: Windows 95 And Windows 98

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 95 and Windows 98 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.
  • Page 118 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows NT 4.0 Workstations First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows NT task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  • Page 119: Low Pass Filters For Dsl

    WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Low Pass Filters for DSL Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or low pass filters. The two basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described below.
  • Page 120 WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Three Port Filter Another style of filter is installed at the same point where the Router connects to the telephone line. Only a single filter is required. The connection ports are typically labeled as follows: Line - This port connects to the wall jack.
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