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LevelOne WBR-3400TX User Manual

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  • Page 1 LevelOne WBR-3400TX 54Mbps Wireless AP Router w/ 4-port Switch User’s Manual Version:1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router Features ............1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................6 Requirements........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ........................ 8 Overview ..........................8 Configuration Program ....................
  • Page 3 Wireless Access ........................ 75 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................77 Modes ..........................77 BSS/ESS..........................77 Channels........................... 78 WEP..........................78 Wireless LAN Configuration..................78 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ..................79 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router................. 79 Wireless Interface......................79 FCC Statement ........................ 80...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router, using only a single external IP Ad- dress. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

  • Page 5: Advanced Internet Functions

    • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Internet. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con- figuration of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. • Firmware Upgrade using your Web Browser.

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Physical Details Front Panel Figure 2: Front Panel Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router is now using the factory default values. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Procedure Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. Ensure the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router and the DSL/Cable modem are pow- ered OFF.

  • Page 10: Check The Leds

    Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used si- multaneously.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Setup

    PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 12: Configuration Program

    Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router: 1. After installing the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.
  • Page 13 Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for de- tails on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings. • Ensure that your PC and the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
  • Page 15 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide • PPTP Mainly used in Europe. PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address • IP Address allocated to is usually allocated automati- you, if Static (Fixed).

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 17: Lan Screen

    TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 18: What Dhcp Does

    Server, rather than the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. This setting is on the LAN screen. 2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's IP Address as the Default Gateway.

  • Page 19: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Screen The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.

  • Page 20: Access Point

    Setup Options • Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. Channel No. • If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. •...
  • Page 21 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Figure 8: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: Encryption • Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted. • 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted.

  • Page 22: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. Figure 9: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are re- quired: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.

  • Page 24: Using Dhcp

    Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. Using "Specify an IP Address"...
  • Page 25 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router.

  • Page 26: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 27 Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. To set this: •...
  • Page 28 PC Configuration Figure 17 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
  • Page 29 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 30: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 19: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 31 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 32: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 21: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 33 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 34: Internet Access

    PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 35: Macintosh Clients

    Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router: • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. • Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

  • Page 36: Wireless Station Configuration

    PC Configuration Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router, each Wireless...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    This Chapter details the operation of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router and the PCs are configured, opera- tion is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: •...
  • Page 38 Blocked - If the request was blocked by the URL Filter function, this will display "Yes". Otherwise, it will be blank. IP Address The IP Address of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.

  • Page 39: Connection Status - Pppoe

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide the following sections for details of each sub-screen. Access Log View details of outgoing connections to the internet. Display all system information in a sub-window. System Data Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen.

  • Page 40: Connection Log

    Operation and Status • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection.

  • Page 41: Connection Status - Pptp

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Error: Invalid or unknown The data received from the ISP's Server could not be proc- packet type essed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by this device.

  • Page 42: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
  • Page 43 IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the con- nection and release the IP Address.

  • Page 44: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • • URL filter •...

  • Page 45: Conferencing & Telephony

    Figure 27: Internet Screen Conferencing & Telephony Most applications are supported transparently by the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the following Conferencing & Telephony applications: •...

  • Page 46: Special Applications

    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 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router 's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".

  • Page 47: Using A Special Application

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.

  • Page 48: Dmz

    Advanced Features 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 "DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". •...

  • Page 49: Access Control

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this Current Entries list will be empty. To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button.

  • Page 50: Access Control Screen

    Advanced Features Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 30: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group.
  • Page 51 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restric- tive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked.

  • Page 52: Group Members Screen

    Advanced Features Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 31: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group.

  • Page 53: Default Schedule Screen

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish"...

  • Page 54: Services Screen

    Advanced Features Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 33: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Services Use this to delete any Service you have added.

  • Page 55: Access Control Log

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided.

  • Page 56: Remote Management

    Advanced Features Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router via the Internet. Figure 34: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device Management will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.

  • Page 57: Virtual Servers

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide 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 58: Virtual Servers Screen

    Advanced Features Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 36: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 59: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF.

  • Page 60: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at www.dyndns.org) to request your desired Domain name. 3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's DDNS screen. 4. The LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org...

  • Page 61: Dynamic Dns Screen

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 37: DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service • DDNS Service You must sign up first to create a new account before using the service.

  • Page 62: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Features Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Advanced menu. You will see a screen like the following.

  • Page 63: Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Configuration section of the "Advanced" 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 64: Pc Database

    "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP 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 65 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Buttons This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not con- nected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
  • Page 66 • DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that The LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router will always allocate the same IP Ad- dress to this PC.
  • Page 67 Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and pow- ered On.

  • Page 68: Options

    If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But ration... currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router in My Network Places, and select Properties)
  • Page 69 But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router in My Network Places, and select Properties) Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked.

  • Page 70: Logs

    Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 71 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide Send Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traf- fic.

  • Page 72: Mac Address

    • If your ISP has already recorded a MAC address, you can change the address used by the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router to match the address recorded by your ISP. MAC Address Screen Select MAC Address from the Advanced menu to reach a screen like the example below.

  • Page 73: Routing

    If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. •...

  • Page 74: Static Routing

    Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router. The LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.

  • Page 75: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet.
  • Page 76 Figure 45: Routing Example For the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the LevelOne 54Mbps Wire- less AP Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0...

  • Page 77: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Leve- lOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router still does not function prop- erly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 78: Wireless Access

    Router is disabled, so your wireless station should also have WEP dis- abled. • If WEP is enabled on the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router, your PC must have WEP enabled, and the key tables must match. • If the LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router's Wireless screen is set to Allow LAN access to selected Wireless Stations only, then each of your Wireless stations must have been selected, or access will be blocked.
  • Page 79 LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide 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 possible when close to the Access Point.

  • Page 80: 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 Sta- tions (e.g.

  • Page 81: Channels

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide 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. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available.

  • Page 82: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router Model WBR-3400TX Dimensions 215mm(L) x 150mm(W) x 36mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection...

  • Page 83: Fcc Statement

    LevelOne 54Mbps Wireless AP Router User Guide 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.

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