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WBR-3600
11g Wireless ADSL2+ Router
V1.0.0-0803

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne User Manual WBR-3600 11g Wireless ADSL2+ Router V1.0.0-0803...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    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 interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................1 WBR-3600 Router Features..................1 Package Contents ....................4 Physical Details .....................5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ..................7 Requirements ......................7 Procedure.......................7 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ......................9 Overview ........................9 Configuration Program..................11 Setup Wizard .......................13 Configuring VCs....................16 Home Screen .......................18 LAN Screen ......................19 Wireless Screen ....................21...
  • Page 4 Remote Administration..................82 Routing.........................84 Upgrade Firmware ....................88 CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE ..................89 Overview ......................89 Management Connections .................89 Home Screen .......................90 Mode Screen ......................91 Operation ......................91 Status Screen ......................92 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................94 Overview ......................94 General Problems ....................94 Internet Access ....................94 Wireless Access....................95 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..............97 Modes ........................97 BSS/ESS.......................97...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the WBR-3600 Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new WBR-3600 Router. The WBR-3600 Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • ADSL2+ Modem • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    • Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the Wireless ADSL2+ Router can test your ADSL2+ and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP. • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (ADSL port) connection, the Wireless ADSL2+ Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

  • Page 7: Lan Features

    • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. • WPS Support. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is based on push-button or PIN entry authentication to provide strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client devices. LAN Features •...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • WBR-3600 • Power Adapter • Antenna • Cat.5 Cable • CD Manual • Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Physical Details

    Physical Details Front-Panel LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel On - Power on. Off - No power. WLAN On - Wireless enabled. Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data. It indicates the connection of each port.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Connect this port to your ADSL line. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically 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 11: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL2+ 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 connection.
  • Page 12 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL2+ Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Setup

    PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the WBR-3600 Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do this: Refer to: Configure PCs on your LAN.
  • Page 14 Use any of the following Administration Configuration Chapter 7 settings or features: Advanced Administration • PC Database • Config File • Logs • E-mail • Diagnostics • Remote Admin • Routing • Upgrade Firmware...

  • Page 15: Configuration Program

    Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the WBR-3600 Router: 1. After installing the WBR-3600 Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser.
  • Page 16 If you can't connect If the WBR-3600 Router does not respond, check the following: • The WBR-3600 Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the WBR-3600 Router, you should run the Setup Wizard to configure the ADSL and Internet Connection. 1. Click the Setup Wizard link on the main menu 2. On the first screen, select VC 1 (Router - Primary Internet Connection), then click "Next"...
  • Page 18 Figure 7: Setup Wizard - Internet Access 4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP. Click "Next" and complete the configuration for your connection method. • You need the data supplied by your ISP. Your ISP's data will also have the DSL Multiplexing Method ( LLC or VC ) •...
  • Page 19 5. Step through the Wizard until finished. 6. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established. 7. If the connection test fails: • Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs. •...

  • Page 20: Configuring Vcs

    Configuring VCs The WBR-3600 Router supports multiple VCs (Virtual Circuits) on the ADSL connection. VC1 must be used for general-purpose Internet access. The other VCs are available for special purposes, such as Video-on-Demand. You can only use these VCs if supported by your ISP and ADSL service provider. In that case, they will provide the necessary configuration data.
  • Page 21 Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP. ATM Service Enter the IP address of the device on your LAN which will LAN IP receive the data on this VC. Address • For Video-on-Demand, this would be the IP address of your SetTop Box.

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    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 9: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced"...

  • Page 23: Lan Screen

    Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the WBR-3600 Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.
  • Page 24 You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the WBR-3600 Router's, the following procedure is required. • Disable the DHCP Server feature in the WBR-3600 Router. This setting is on the LAN screen. •...

  • Page 25: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Screen The WBR-3600 Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the WBR-3600 Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the WBR-3600 Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 26 • If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to reduce interference. If enabled, the WBR-3600 Router will broadcast its SSID. This Broadcast allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access SSID Point and use the correct SSID.
  • Page 27 Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use Allow access the Access Point. The options are: by … • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.
  • Page 28 Number) entry authentication to provide strong WPA/WPA2 encryption keys to client devices. Users can push a button on the WBR-3600 router and the client device to exchange the encryption key. With a PIN, users can enter a code generated by the client device to connect to the network.

  • Page 29: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 5 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. •...

  • Page 30: Wep Wireless Security

    WEP Wireless Security Figure 13: WEP Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use WEP Data the same setting. Encryption • 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted.
  • Page 31 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Figure 14-1: WPA-PSK Data - WPA-PSK Screen Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
  • Page 32 WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Figure 15-2: WPA2-PSK Data - WPA-PSK Screen Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
  • Page 33 WPA-802.1x Wireless Security Figure 16: WPA-802.1x Data - WPA-802.1x Screen Enter the server address here. Server Address Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Radius Port Server. Enter the shared key. Data is encrypted using a key derived Shared Key from the network key.
  • Page 34 WPA2-802.1x Wireless Security Figure 17: WPA2-802.1x Data - WPA2-802.1x Screen Enter the server address here. Server Address Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Radius Port Server. Enter the shared key. Data is encrypted using a key derived Shared Key from the network key.

  • Page 35: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen.
  • Page 36 Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list (move to the >> "Other Stations" list). • Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted Stations" list. • Click the " >> " button. Edit Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: 1.

  • Page 37: Password Screen

    Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the WBR-3600 Router. Figure 19: Password Screen Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. Enter the new password here. New password Verify password Re-enter the new password here.

  • Page 38: Mode Screen

    Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. Figure 21: Mode Screen Select the desired option, and click "Save". Both the ADSL2+ Modem and the Router features are operational. In Router this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    WBR-3600 Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The WBR-3600 Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using the default WBR-3600 Router settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
  • Page 40 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 22: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 41 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the WBR-3600 Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the WBR-3600 Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
  • Page 42 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 24: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 43 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the WBR-3600 Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the WBR-3600 Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

  • Page 44: Internet Access

    Setup is now completed. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the WBR-3600 Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: •...

  • Page 45: Macintosh Clients

    Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the WBR-3600 Router, it is only necessary to set the WBR- 3600 Router as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.

  • Page 46: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the WBR-3600 Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the WBR-3600 Router, each Wireless Station...
  • Page 47 4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the WBR-3600 Router. If Wireless Security is Disabled If Wireless security on the WBR-3600 Router is disabled, Windows will warn you that the Wireless network is not secure. Figure 28 Insecure Wireless Network (Windows XP)
  • Page 48 Figure 29: WEP (Windows XP) To connect: • Enter the WEP key, as set on the WBR-3600 Router, in the Network Key field. • Re-enter the WEP key into the Confirm Network key field. •...
  • Page 49 Figure 30: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the WBR-3600 Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: Figure 31: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to match the WBR-3600 Router. (If the setting on the WBR-3600 Router is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.)
  • Page 50 WBR-3600 Router. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) • The Key index must match the default key index on the WBR-3600 Router. The default value is 1. • Ensure the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network are unchecked.
  • Page 51 Just click the Advanced button. Figure 33: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below. Figure 34: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the WBR-3600 Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:...
  • Page 52 • For Data Encryption, select TKIP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the WBR-3600 Router. • Ensure the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked. • Click OK to save and close this dialog.
  • Page 53 Click OK to establish a connection to the WBR-3600 Router. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the WBR-3600 Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below. Figure 37: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)
  • Page 54 Figure 39: Add Wireless Network 3. Configure this screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the WBR-3600 Router. Remember the SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling. • Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the WBR-3600 Router.
  • Page 55 4. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 40: Preferred Networks 5. Click OK to establish a connection to the WBR-3600 Router.

  • Page 56: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode. Operation - Router Mode Once both the WBR-3600 Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required.
  • Page 57 Figure 41: Status Screen Data - Status Screen ADSL This indicates the status of the ADSL2+ modem Modem Status component. DownStream Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection. Connection Speed UpStream If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload) ADSL Connection.
  • Page 58 This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The DHCP Server value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled". MAC Address This shows the MAC Address for the WBR-3600 Router, as seen on the LAN interface. Wireless If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple...
  • Page 59 Buttons View the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit). ADSL Details Connection Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless Attached Devices devices currently on the network.

  • Page 60: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 42: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen This indicates how long the current connection has been Connection Time established.

  • Page 61: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Lease Expires expires. Buttons Release If an IP Address has been allocated to the WBR-3600 Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address. Renew If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the WBR-3600 Router, clicking the "Renew"...

  • Page 62: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    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 44: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the WBR-3600 Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Internet: • • URL filter • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Options • Schedule •...

  • Page 64: Url Filter

    This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. •...
  • Page 65 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 66: Access Control

    Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access available to PCs on your LAN. Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 47-1: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Internet Access...

  • Page 67: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Trusted PCs Click to enable Enable this to allow one computer to have unrestricted access to the Internet. If enabled, you must select the PC to be the trusted Trusted PCs Set Trusted Click this button to manage the trusted PC database. PCs Button Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown PCs from using the Router.

  • Page 68: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    2. After registration, use the Service provider's normal procedure to obtain your desired Domain name. 3. Enter your DDNS data on the WBR-3600 Router's DDNS screen, and enable the DDNS feature. 4. The WBR-3600 Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at the DDNS service provider's Domain Name Server.
  • Page 69 Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required. Use a Dynamic DNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider. Service Provider Web Site Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS service provider.

  • Page 70: Options

    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 50: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Internet •...

  • Page 71: Schedule

    Server enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used. Current Time This displays the current time on the WBR-3600 Router, at the time the page is loaded.

  • Page 72: Port Trigger

    If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the WBR-3600 Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Port Trigger".
  • Page 73 Data - Port Trigger Screen Port Trigger Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as Enable required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you Outgoing send data to the remote system or service.

  • Page 74: Port Forward

    Port Forward This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •...

  • Page 75: Port Range Forward

    Port Range Forward This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: Figure 54: Port Range Forwarding Screen Data - Port Range Forwarding Screen Port Range Forwarding Enter the desired application type.

  • Page 76: Qos

    The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you specify priorities for different traffic. Lower priority traffic will be slowed down to allow greater throughput or less delay for high priority traffic. An example QoS screen is shown below. Figure 55: QoS Screen Data - QoS Screen QoS Setting To disable QoS (Quality of Service), keep the default setting,...
  • Page 77 • Applications: Category • Add a New Application (Once selected, please complete the following setups.) • Ip/Net: Enter the IP address. • Rate: Enter the desired rate value. • Priority: Select the desired option (High, Normal, Low) • Direct: Select Upstream or Downstream as required. •...

  • Page 78: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    "Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP Address. Backup or restore the configuration file for the WBR-3600 Config File Router. This file contains all the configuration data.

  • Page 79: Pc Database

    PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required. • The WBR-3600 Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card or adapter.

  • Page 80: Config File

    You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the WBR-3600 Router, by uploading it to the WBR-3600 Router. This screen also allows you to set the WBR-3600 Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.

  • Page 81: Logs

    Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the WBR-3600 Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to configure this feature.
  • Page 82 Include in Log Include Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the (Checkboxes) size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required. •...

  • Page 83: E-Mail

    E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Figure 59: E-mail Screen Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Turn E-mail Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address information (below) must be provided. Notification on Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to.
  • Page 84 E-mail Alerts Send E-mail You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the desired checkboxes. The WBR-3600 Router can send an alerts immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident immediately such as • A known hacker attack is directed at your IP address •...

  • Page 85: Diagnostics

    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 60: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 86: Remote Administration

    Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the WBR-3600 ADSL2+ Router via the Internet. Figure 61: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. Enable Remote (To connect, see below).
  • Page 87 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the WBR-3600 Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g.

  • Page 88: Routing

    If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the WBR-3600 Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. •...
  • Page 89 Figure 62: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Direction Select the desired RIP Direction. Select RIP-1/RIP-2B/RIP-2M from the drop down list box. RIP Version Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries •...

  • Page 90: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Router as the Default Route or Default Gateway. Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the WBR-3600 Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the WBR-3600 Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows.
  • Page 91 Static Routing - Example Figure 63: Routing Example For the WBR-3600's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the WBR-3600 Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0...

  • Page 92: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the WBR-3600 Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 64: Router Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 93: Chapter 8 Modem Mode

    When you connect in future, just connect normally, using the IP address you assigned. 1. Start your WEB browser. 2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the current IP Address of the WBR-3600 Modem, as in this example, which uses the WBR-3600 Modem's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1...

  • Page 94: Home Screen

    Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 65: Home Screen - Modem Mode Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not available. The screens available are: •...

  • Page 95: Mode Screen

    Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Figure 66: Mode Screen Data - Mode Screen This field displays the current name of this device. Device Name Select the desired device mode for the router: Device Mode •...

  • Page 96: Status Screen

    Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 67: Status Screen - Bridge Mode Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode) ADSL Modem Status This indicates the status of the ADSL2+ modem component. DownStream Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection. Connection Speed If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload) UpStream...
  • Page 97 IP Address Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. This shows the MAC Address for the WBR-3600 Router, as MAC Address seen on the LAN interface. Wireless If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple...

  • Page 98: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the WBR-3600 Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the WBR-3600 Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 99: Wireless Access

    • Check the WBR-3600 Router's status screen to see if it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the WBR-3600 Router Solution 2: The WBR-3600 Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
  • Page 100 • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the WBR-3600 Router.

  • Page 101: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g.

  • Page 102: Channels

    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 least interference and best performance.

  • Page 103: Wpa-802.1X

    The same encryption method must be used. The most Encryption common encryption method is TKIP. Another widely- supported method is AES. WPA-802.1x This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.

  • Page 104: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function 11g Wireless ADSL2+ Router Model WBR-3600 11g Wireless ADSL2+ Router ADSL Interface MultiMode, T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, ADSL2, ADSL2+ Operating 0° C to 40° C Temperature Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface:...

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