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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne WBR-6000 N_One Wireless Broadband Router User Manual V1.0.0-0705...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................3 Wireless Broadband Router Features ................3 Package Contents ......................6 Physical Details........................7 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................9 Requirements........................9 Procedure ........................... 9 CHAPTER 3 SETUP......................11 Overview .......................... 11 Configuration Program ....................12 Setup Wizard ........................
  • Page 3 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Upgrade Firmware ......................82 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................. 83 Overview .......................... 83 General Problems ......................83 Internet Access......................... 83 Wireless Access ........................ 84 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ................. 86 Modes ..........................86 BSS/ESS..........................86 Channels........................... 86 WEP..........................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband Rou- ter's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Broadband Router. The Wire- less Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: •...

  • Page 5: Wireless Features

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router • Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect. •...

  • Page 6: Security Features

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Broad- band Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. Configuration &...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • WBR-6000 • Cat.5 Cable • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD Manual If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer imme- diately.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel On - Wireless security is On. Off - Wireless security is Off. WLAN On - Wireless enabled. Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your 10/100BaseT PCs to these ports. LAN connec- tions Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router will automati- cally function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 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 a DSL connec- tion.
  • Page 11 N_One Wireless Broadband Router For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Broadband Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Broad- band Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    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 protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

  • Page 13: Configuration Program

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Configuration Program The Wireless Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to con- nect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: •...

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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"...

  • Page 15: Common Connection Types

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allo- Usually, none. IP Address cated automatically, when However, some ISP's may you connect to you ISP. require you to use a particu- lar Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
  • Page 16 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Big Pond (Australia) For this connection method, the following data is required: • User Name • Password • Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection method, the following data is required: • User Name •...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Home Screen You will see the Home screen when you access the Wireless Broadband router. Please run Setup Wizard for the first time. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. The main menu also contains two (2) buttons: •...
  • Page 18 N_One Wireless Broadband Router On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.

  • Page 19: Lan Screen

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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.
  • Page 20 N_One 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). •...

  • Page 21: Wireless Screen

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Wireless Screen The Wireless Broadband Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Broadband Router will automatically accept 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Draft, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the 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.
  • Page 22 SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this SSID Access Point and use the correct SSID. The default SSID is WBR-6000 If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to this Access Point.
  • Page 23 N_One Wireless Broadband Router MAC Filter There are 3 options: MAC Filter • Disabled - Select this if you don't want to use Wireless MAC Filter function. • Allow - Only the client Listed in the Station can connect to this Wireless Router .To edit the wireless stations Please click the "Set Stations".

  • Page 24: Wireless Security

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. •...
  • Page 25 N_One Wireless Broadband Router For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F). Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is Key 1 ~ 4 ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.
  • Page 26 N_One Wireless Broadband Router characters in length. WPA Encryption The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to be used. Select the desired option (TKIP or AES). Wireless Stations must use the same encryption method enable to establish connection. WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Figure 10: WPA2-PSK Data - WPA2-PSK Screen Authentication...
  • Page 27 N_One Wireless Broadband Router WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Figure 11: WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Data - WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Screen Authentication WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES). Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key.

  • Page 28: Password Screen

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Broadband Router. Figure 12: Password Screen Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. Enter the new password here. New password Verify pass- Re-enter the new password here.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration 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 for Internet access via the Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 30 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 14: Network 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 15: IP Address (Win 9x) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 31 N_One Wireless Broadband Router • On the Gateway tab, enter the 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 Wireless Broadband Router. Figure 16: Gateway Tab (Win 9x) •...
  • Page 32 N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 18: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 33 N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 DHCP Server.
  • Page 34 N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 20: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 35 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Figure 21: 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 Wireless Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 36 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the 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.

  • Page 37: Macintosh Clients

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 left blank.

  • Page 38: Wireless Station Configuration

    The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc) Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Broadband Router. The default value is WBR-6000. By default, Wireless security on the Wireless Broadband Router is Wireless disabled.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation 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 where additional Internet configuration may be required.
  • Page 40 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - Status Screen Internet Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup Connection Method Wizard. Connection Status This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection • Active - Connection exists • Idle - No current connection, but no error has been detected.
  • Page 41 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Buttons Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed Connection Details description of the current connection. Attached Devices This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless devices currently on the network. Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen.

  • Page 42: Connection Status - Pppoe

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 23: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen This indicates how long the current connection has been Connection Time established.

  • Page 43: Connection Status - Pptp

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 24: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote Physical Ad- devices on the Internet.

  • Page 44: Connection Status - L2Tp

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to Connection Log the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re- fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
  • Page 45 N_One Wireless Broadband Router The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This IP Address address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab- Connection lished. Status •...

  • Page 46: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 26: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote Physical Address devices.

  • Page 47: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router • 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 Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log.
  • Page 48 N_One Wireless Broadband Router used. • This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled". DHCP Client • 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"...

  • Page 49: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 28: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Dynamic IP address Internet IP Address...
  • Page 50 N_One Wireless Broadband Router If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for Renew the Wireless Broadband Router, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. Close Close this window.

  • Page 51: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 29: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    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: • Internet: • • URL filter • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Firewall Rules •...

  • Page 53: Url Filter

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required.
  • Page 54 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter The list contains the current list of items to block. Strings • To add to the list, use the "Add" option below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button. •...

  • Page 55: Access Control

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Ac- cess available to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access.
  • Page 56 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - Access Control Screen Internet Access Select the desired options for the current group: Restrictions • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked.
  • Page 57 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Trusted PCs list) from the current group. • The "<< Add" button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group.

  • Page 58: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address.
  • Page 59 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web Site Web site of the selected DDNS service provider. DDNS Data Host Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

  • Page 60: Firewall Rules

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted. • All Incoming traffic is denied. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 61 N_One Wireless Broadband Router The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this LAN Server IP rule will be sent. Address WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged.
  • Page 62 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 36: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are Service covered by this rule.
  • Page 63 N_One Wireless Broadband Router option: • Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule. • Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin- gle/Start" fields. • Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the desired values in the "Single/Start"...
  • Page 64 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - Outbound Rules Screen Outbound Services Select the desired Service or application to be covered by this Service rule. If the desired service or application does not appear in the list, you must define it using the "Services" menu option Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule: Action •...

  • Page 65: Firewall Services

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Firewall Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Ser- vice" list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created, these services will be listed in the "Service"...

  • Page 66: Virtual Servers

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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: •...
  • Page 67 N_One Wireless Broadband Router • For Internet Users, ALL of your Servers have the same IP address. This IP ad- dress is allocated by your ISP. • To make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers, you can use the "DDNS"...

  • Page 68: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Enter the range of internal port numbers. Internal Ports Buttons This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the Defaults pre-defined Servers to use their default port numbers. This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be Disable All set OFF.

  • Page 69: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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.

  • Page 70: Options

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 41: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Internet...

  • Page 71: Port Trigger

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Port Trigger This screen can be used for the Port Trigger Figure 42: Port Trigger Screen...

  • Page 72: Schedule

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 43: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can be left blank if not required.
  • Page 73 N_One Wireless Broadband Router If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary Use this NTP NTP server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and Server enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided.. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used.

  • Page 74: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    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 users.

  • Page 75: Pc Database

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router PC Database This page will list the PC device connect to router. • It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. • Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below.
  • Page 76 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Buttons Update the data on screen. Refresh...

  • Page 77: Diagnostics

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 45: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping.
  • Page 78 N_One Wireless Broadband Router...

  • Page 79: Config File

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 configuration file to the Wireless Broadband Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 80: Logs

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Logs The Logs record various types of activity 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. Figure 47: Logs Screen Data - Logs Screen Logs The current time on the Wireless Broadband Router is...

  • Page 81: Remote Administration

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 48: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below).
  • Page 82 N_One Wireless Broadband Router HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080y This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080. 3. You will then be prompted for the login name and password for this device.

  • Page 83: Upgrade Firmware

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Broadband Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Ad- ministration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 49: Router Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 84: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems 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 Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 85: Wireless Access

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Fire- wall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Page 86 N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 pos- sible when close to the Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 87: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The Wireless Stations can then access all LAN resources.

  • Page 88: Wep

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router • In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) •...
  • Page 89 N_One Wireless Broadband Router (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the SSID (ESSID) Access Point they wish to connect to. Alternatively, the SSID can be set to "any" or null (blank) to allow connection to any Access Point.

  • Page 90: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Broadband Router Model LevelOne WBR-6000 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Dimensions 173mm(W) * 147mm(D) * 37mm(H) Operating Tempera- 0° C to 40° C ture Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection...

  • Page 91: Regulatory Approvals

    N_One Wireless Broadband Router Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications.
  • Page 92 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Hereby, Digital Data Communications, declares that this (Model-no. WBR-6000) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The CE-Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at: http://www.levelone.eu/support.php...

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