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- Page 1 LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7Port Broadband Router for ADSL/Cable Modem FBR-1700TX 7Port Broadband Router for ADSL/Cable Modem User's Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Macintosh Configuration ..............47 CHAPTER 5 DHCP..................48 Overview ....................48 What DHCP Does................48 Using the FBR-1700TX's DHCP Server..........49 Using another DHCP Server .............. 49 To Configure your PCs to use DHCP..........49 CHAPTER 6 ROUTING ................50 Overview .................... - Page 3 Overview ....................80 General Problems................80 Internet Access ..................81 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS............82 FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router ........... 82 P/N: 9560D400A0 Copyright 2001. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the FBR-1700TX's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem. The FBR-1700TX is a multi- function device providing the following services: •... -
Page 5: Fbr-1700Tx Features
DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol pro- vides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The FBR-1700TX can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more seg- ments are supported, via the FBR-1700TX's built-in static routing table. -
Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions
Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration. • Remote Management. The FBR-1700TX can be managed from a workstation anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser. Advanced Internet Functions • Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. -
Page 7: Package Contents
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide NAT Firewall Protection The firewall protection provided by the FBR-1700TX is an intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation). All users on the LAN share a single external IP address. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device. -
Page 8: Physical Details
Introduction Physical Details Figure 2: LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem LEDs Power ON - power on OFF - no power Blinks during start up. Status (Red) ON indicates an error condition. WAN: Link ON - WAN connection is established. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide ON indicates the LAN connection is using Full Duplex. LAN: Half/Full OFF indicates the LAN connection (if any) is using Half Duplex Duplex. Print Error ON - Printer error detected. OFF - No printer error detected. -
Page 10: Printer Port
Introduction When pressed and released, the FBR-1700TX will Reset Button reboot (restart). This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To restore the factory default values: • Power Off •... -
Page 11: Dip Switches
Normal Operation. 2=on Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If the FBR-1700TX's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation. Turn the power to the FBR-1700TX OFF. Set DIP switch 1 ON. - Page 12 Introduction • The password cleared (no password). You can now connect to the FBR-1700TX and make any configuration changes required.
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the FBR- 1700TX. Requirements • Ethernet LAN (10/100BaseT) and the TCP/IP protocol. • For Internet Access, a DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP. -
Page 14: Procedure
Procedure Figure 4 Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the FBR-1700TX Ensure the FBR-1700TX and the Cable/DSL modem are powered OFF. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Hub ports on the Leve- lOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem. -
Page 15: Check The Leds
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 6. Check the LEDs When the FBR-1700TX is powered On, The Status LED should flash, then turn off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error. For more information, refer to LEDs in Chapter 1. -
Page 16: Chapter 3 Configuration
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 FBR-1700TX 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 17 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Use any of the following features: Chapter 8: Advanced • Special Internet Applications Internet • Virtual Servers Features • Exposed Computer Limit Internet Access by individual workstations Chapter 9: Access Control Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.
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Page 18: Configuration Program
Configuration Configuration Program The FBR-1700TX contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms. Preparation Before attempting to configure the FBR-1700TX, please ensure that: •... - Page 19 The FBR-1700TX is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. • Ensure that your PC and the FBR-1700TX are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.) •...
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Page 20: Home Screen
Configuration Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. -
Page 21: Lan Port Screen
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide LAN Port Screen The LAN Port screen, select Device-LAN Port. You will see the example below Figure 7: LAN Port Screen LAN Port Configuration. For most users, the default values for these fields should be satisfactory, and no changes will be required. -
Page 22: Dhcp Server
Data - LAN Port Screen Internal LAN Device IP IP address for the FBR-1700TX. Use the default value Address of 192.168.0.1 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 23 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide DNS (Domain You do NOT need to enter DNS addresses UNLESS Name Server) you are using a Fixed IP Address on the WAN port. IP Addresses (Your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address.) In this case, your ISP should recommend a DNS.
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Page 24: Wan Configuration
Configuration WAN Configuration To configure the WAN port: • Select Device from the menu. • Select the appropriate connection type (Direct Connection or PPPoE) on the screen below, then click the Configure button. Figure 8: Device Screen Tip: If your connection documentation does not refer to PPPoE, select Direct Connection. - Page 25 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide WAN - Direct Connection Figure 9: WAN - Direct Connection If you selected Direct Connection, a screen like the example above will be shown. WAN Port Screen (Direct Connection) Data This is also called the "Host Name". Normally, there...
- Page 26 DHCP Client Leave this enabled if you want your ISP to allocate an (Dynamic IP Address to the FBR-1700TX upon connection. IP Address) Select this if using a fixed IP Address. If this option is Fixed IP Address selected, the following data must be entered.
- Page 27 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide WAN - PPPoE If you selected PPPoE, a screen like the following example will be displayed. Figure 10: WAN Port - PPPoE WAN Port Screen (PPPoE) Data The name of the Internet account provided by your...
- Page 28 Configuration Idle Time-out If an connection is inactive for longer than this time period, it will be terminated. If zero (0), then the connection will never be terminated. Connect on Normally, this should be Enabled. If disabled, you Demand must use the Connect button on the Status screen to establish a connection.
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Page 29: Wan Status
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide WAN Status Clicking Status on the menu bar will take you to the WAN Status screen. The screen shown will depend on whether you are using a Direct Connection or PPPoE. WAN Status - Direct Connection... - Page 30 Configuration Default Gateway IP address of the Router/Gateway on the WAN port. DHCP Client Displays "Enabled" or "Disabled", indicating whether this device is acting as a DHCP client on the external LAN or WAN. Buttons Release DHCP Use this button if the connection seems to have been lost, and no data is being transferred.
- Page 31 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Data Status Physical Address The "Hardware" address of this device, as seen by other devices on the WAN. IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by devices on the WAN. (This device has 2 IP Addresses; one for the local LAN, and another for the WAN port.)
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Page 32: Connection Log Messages
Configuration Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Con- Demand nect on Demand" setting. Manual connec- Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. tion Reset physical Preparing line for connection attempt. connection Connecting to Attempting to connect to the ISP's server. - Page 33 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Error: Connection The existing connection has been lost. This could be to Server lost caused by a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure. Error: Invalid or The data received from the ISP's Server could not be unknown packet processed.
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Page 34: Device/Lan Status
Configuration Device/LAN Status On the WAN Status screen, there is a link to the Device/LAN Status screen. Clicking this link will result in a screen like the example below. Figure 13: Status Screen Data - LAN/Device Status Device Firmware Version Version of the firmware (embedded software, including this program) which is currently installed. -
Page 35: Lan Port
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide LAN Port The "Hardware" address of this device, as seen by Physical Address other devices on the Internal LAN. IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by other devices on the Internal LAN. -
Page 36: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration
Internet Access configuration • Network printer TCP/IP Settings If using the default FBR-1700TX settings, and the default Windows 95/98 TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made. • By default, the FBR-1700TX will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address to each PC when the PC boots. - Page 37 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Figure 14: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 15: IP Address (Win 95)
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Page 38: Using Dhcp
Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the FBR-1700TX. Using "Specify an IP Address" • If your PC is already configured, do NOT change the settings on the IP Address tab shown in Figure 15 above. - Page 39 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
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Page 40: Internet Access Configuration
Internet site. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the FBR-1700TX, 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 41 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide • Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.) • Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete. • Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the " FBR-...
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Page 42: Printing Setup
Windows: • Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly to the FBR-1700TX. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC. The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, and Windows 2000. - Page 43 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Figure 18: Print Port Setup Select the desired device and port, and then click the "Add" button. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created success- fully, and then the Windows Add Printer wizard will start.
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Page 44: Port Options
Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on your version or Windows. • If the FBR-1700TX's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete the port (see procedure above) and re-install it. Port Options The options for the Print Port Driver are accessed via the Windows Port Settings button. - Page 45 • The User Name will be printed on the banner page. Retry Sets how often Windows will poll the FBR-1700TX to Interval establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you get too many warning messages.
- Page 46 This can be checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services. To install LPD printing using the FBR-1700TX, follow this procedure: Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard. When prompted with "This printer will be managed by..", select My Computer and click Next.
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Page 47: Windows 2000 Server Configuration
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Windows 2000 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Compo- nents. 2. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. -
Page 48: Client Pc Setup For Lpd/Lpr Printing
Figure 21: Windows 2000: Select Port In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the FBR-1700TX. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1. Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard. - Page 49 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide The following procedure is for Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT4.0, and Windows 2000 workstation. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard. When prompted, select Network Printer. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the Server and Printer which your Network Adminis- trator advised you to use.
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Page 50: Macintosh Configuration
PC Configuration Macintosh Configuration The FBR-1700TX currently does not support printing from the Macintosh, but you can access the Internet via the FBR-1700TX. The procedure is as follows. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. -
Page 51: Chapter 5 Dhcp
Chapter 5 DHCP This Chapter covers the use of DHCP, using either an exist- ing DHCP Server or the FBR-1700TX's DHCP Server function. Overview If your LAN does not use DHCP, and you do not wish to use DHCP, you can ignore this chapter. -
Page 52: Using The Fbr-1700Tx's Dhcp Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the FBR-1700TX's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the FBR-1700TX. This setting is on the LAN screen. -
Page 53: Chapter 6 Routing
LAN. If you DO have a router, it is necessary to configure BOTH the Router and the Routing table in the FBR-1700TX correctly, as described in the following sections. - Page 54 Routing Figure 22: Routing Screen Using this Screen Any existing entries are listed. To view and edit the details of an existing entry, select it, and click "Get Data". After making any changes, click the "Update" button to save your changes. To add a new entry, click "Clear Form", enter your data, then click the "Add"...
- Page 55 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Destination The network address of the remote LAN segment. IP Address For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fields of this Destination IP Address. The 4 (last) field can be left at 0.
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Page 56: Router Configuration
It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the FBR-1700TX, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the FBR-1700TX as the Default Route or Default Gateway. -
Page 57: Routing Example
Figure 23: Routing Example For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the required entries would be as follows. For the FBR-1700TX's Routing Table The FBR-1700TX requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) - Page 58 Routing For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (FBR-1700TX's IP Address) For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 FBR-1700TX's local router)
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Page 59: Chapter 7 Device Options
Chapter 7 Device Options This Chapter details the options available on the FBR- 1700TX's "Device Options" screen. Overview An example Device Options screen is shown below. Figure 24: Options Screen... -
Page 60: Password
IP Addresses. • If this device is not being used to provide shared Internet access, NAT is not normally required. With NAT disabled, the FBR-1700TX will act as a static router. • If NAT is disabled, the Firewall protection provided by the FBR-1700TX is lost, and the Advanced Internet features (Virtual Servers, Special Ap- plications, and Exposed Computer) are no longer available. -
Page 61: Chapter 8 Advanced Internet
Advanced Internet This Chapter explains how to use the FBR-1700TX's "Ad- vanced Internet" features. Overview For situations where the FBR-1700TX is being used to provide shared Inter- net access, the following advanced features are provided. • Special Internet Applications •... -
Page 62: Special Internet Applications
Advanced Internet Figure 25: Advanced Internet Screen Special Internet Applications This feature is only required if you wish to use Internet applications which require 2-way communication, multiple connections, or combined TCP/UDP connections. Examples of such applications are Internet Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other special-purpose Servers. -
Page 63: Special Applications Screen
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by selecting Special Internet Applications. Figure 26: Special Applications Screen Using a Special Application • Ensure that Special Applications has been enabled on the Advanced Internet screen. - Page 64 Advanced Internet • To Enable a defined Application - Select it from the drop-down list - Click "Get Data" - Check the Enable checkbox - Click "Update" • To Disable a defined Application - As above, but uncheck the Enable checkbox. •...
- Page 65 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Port Range: The beginning of the range of port numbers used by the Start application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"...
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Page 66: Virtual Servers
Advanced Internet Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •... -
Page 67: Ip Address Seen By Internet Users
Reserve an IP Address for the Server PC in the DHCP Server, using the Access Control - PC screen. Types of Virtual Servers The FBR-1700TX supports two (2) types of Virtual Servers: • Pre-defined - Standard server types. The only data required is the IP Address of the server on your LAN. -
Page 68: Virtual Server Configuration
Advanced Internet Virtual Server Configuration The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers link. An example screen is shown below. Figure 28: Virtual Server Screen. Simply select the Server type or types you wish to use, enter the IP Address of the server on your LAN, and click "Save". - Page 69 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide User Defined Virtual Servers If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen, you can define it. Select Advanced Internet - User Defined Virtual Servers to see the following screen.
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Page 70: Configuration Data
Advanced Internet • To Delete a defined Server - Select it from the drop-down list, - Click "Delete" • To List all Servers - Click "List All" Configuration Data Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Server entry. Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as Enable required. -
Page 71: Connecting To The Virtual Servers
Using this Device as a Virtual Web Server It is possible to configure the FBR-1700TX itself as a Virtual Web Server. Once this is done, you can configure this device through the Internet. For the remote PC, the destination IP Address is the IP Address shown on the External LAN Port screen. -
Page 72: Exposed Computer
Advanced Internet Exposed Computer This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "Exposed Computer" PC and other Internet users or Servers. This allows connection to special-purpose servers which require proprietary client software, or 2-way user connections such as Video-conferencing, which requires both users to run special software. - Page 73 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Configuring the Exposed Computer Select Advanced Internet from the navigation bar, then Exposed Computer. You will see a screen like the following: Figure 30: Exposed Computer Screen...
- Page 74 Advanced Internet Data LAN IP Address LAN IP Address Enter the IP Address of the PC on your LAN which will become the "Exposed Computer" PC. If using DHCP, the LAN IP Address of a PC may change. To solve this problem, you can use either of these methods: •...
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Page 75: Chapter 9 Access Control
Chapter 9 Access Control This Chapter explains how to configure and use the FBR- 1700TX's "Access Control" feature. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual PCs. The process uses "Packet Filtering" to block or discard data packets. -
Page 76: Security Groups
Access Control Security Groups The Security Groups screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 31: Security Groups Screen Note that the Security groups are pre-named "Everyone", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3", and "Group 4". - Page 77 LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide information, then change any fields you wish. Click Save when finished. • To Assign PCs to a Security Group All PCs are initially in the "Everyone" group. Use the PCs screen to move individual PCs to other groups as required.
- Page 78 Access Control TCP Packets to This lists any TCP filters you have defined on the Discard Filters screen. If no filters have been defined, this is empty. Multiple items can be selected (or deselected) by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting items. Selected items can NOT be accessed by members of this group.
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Page 79: Workstations
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Workstations The Workstations screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 32: PCs Screen Note that the drop-down box lists all Workstations previously entered. If none have been entered, this box will be empty. - Page 80 Access Control • To Change an Existing Workstation's Details: Select the PC from the drop-down box, click Get Data to view their in- formation, then change any fields you wish. Click Update when finished. • To Generate a List of all Workstations: Just click on the List All button.
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Page 81: Administrator Defined Filters
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Administrator Defined Filters The Administrator Defined Filters screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 33: Administrator Defined Filters Screen This screen allows you to define packet filters. When you define security groups, on the "Security Groups"... - Page 82 Access Control Data TCP Packets Define the packets you wish to be filtered out, by entering the following data. TCP Packets Enter a descriptive name for this entry. Name Port No. Enter an integer representing the Port Number for this type of packet.
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Page 83: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the FBR-1700TX and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the FBR-1700TX still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. -
Page 84: Internet Access
Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the FBR-1700TX. The FBR-1700TX processes the data passing through it, so Solution 2: it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. -
Page 85: Appendix B Specifications
Appendix B Specifications FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem Model No.: FBR-1700TX Dimensions 250mm(W) * 180mm(D) * 40mm(H) Operating 0° C to 40° C Temperature Storage -10° C to 70° C Temperature Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 9 Ethernet:... -
Page 86: Fcc Statement
Appendix B - Specifications FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.