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LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Station Configuration..................60 CHAPTER 5 DHCP........................ 61 Overview .......................... 61 What DHCP Does......................61 Using the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's DHCP Server............. 61 Using another DHCP Server ..................61 To Configure your PCs to use DHCP................62 CHAPTER 6 DIAL-IN (SERIAL PORT) ................63 Overview ..........................
  • Page 3 Wireless LAN Configuration..................108 APPENDIX C AT COMMANDS ..................109 AT Commands....................... 109 Standard AT Commands....................111 APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS ..................114 LevelOne WBR-1101TX ....................114 PCMCIA Wireless Card ....................115 Copyright  2002. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 P/N:9560FG00A0...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX directly to your PC, using a standard LAN cable. • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

  • Page 5: Internet Access Features

    Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Net- work Address Translation).

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    RAS (Remote Access Services) • RAS Dial-in. Remote PC users can use their standard Dial-up software to connect to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX and access the LAN, or use the printer connected to the Leve- lOne WBR-1101TX. • Flexibility. Any analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the Serial Port can be used for RAS dial-in.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    IP addresses into a single external IP address. For external requests, any attempt to connect to local resources is blocked. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX will not "reverse translate" from a external IP address to a local IP address.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. On - If using the WAN port, connection to the Broadband modem is established.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Printer Port Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. RS232 Serial Port. If you have an analog modem or ISDN TA, Serial Port connect it here.

  • Page 10: Dip Switches

    Normal Operation. 2=on Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation. 1. Turn the power to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX OFF.
  • Page 11 • • • 5. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX will now reset, and the Red Status LED flash. The follow- ing changes will have been made. (Other configuration data is unchanged.) • IP Address set to its default value of 192.168.0.1 •...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    • Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP. • Apple Macintosh • Unix (LPD printing) Procedure Figure 3: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable physical location. Ensure the LevelOne WBR-1101TX and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

  • Page 13: Check The Leds

    4. Connect WAN cable OR ISDN cable • If you have a Broadband modem, connect it to the WAN port on the LevelOne WBR- 1101TX. Use the cable supplied with your broadband modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Configuration

    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 WBR-1101TX 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 15: Configuration Program

    Connecting to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX To establish a connection from your PC to the device: 1. After installing the LevelOne WBR-1101TX in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser.
  • Page 16 Configuration Password If you have assigned a password to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX (on the Options screen) you will be prompted for the password, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 4: Password Dialog •...

  • Page 17: Quick Setup Screen

    All Wireless devices must have the same settings for WEP (Wired Equivalent Pri- vacy). By default, WEP on the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is Disabled, so clients also need to have WEP Disabled. • See the Wireless Screen section later in this chapter for details of the LevelOne WBR- 1101TX's Wireless screen.
  • Page 18 Device IP Address IP address for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value of 192.168.0.1 unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 19 To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same (Service Set Identifier) SSID/ESSID. You can either change this value, or change your client Wireless stations, to ensure this. The default SSID value for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is default. Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

  • Page 20: Configuration Sub-Screens

    WEP Status This will state "Enabled" or "Disabled". The default is "Disabled". • In order to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's access point, the client wireless stations must have the same set- tings for WEP. • To change the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's WEP settings, use the Wireless screen, described in the following sec- tion.
  • Page 21 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide WAN Port - Direct Connection This is the default, and the most common. Dynamic/Automatic IP Address • Select this if your ISP provides an IP Address automatically, upon connection. • If this is selected, do not enter the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 22 • If an connection is inactive for longer than this time period, Idle Time-out it will be terminated. • A value of zero (0) will disable the time-out; the connection will never be terminated by the LevelOne WBR-1101TX.
  • Page 23 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Configuration: WAN Port - PPTP The following screen will be displayed if "WAN Port - PPTP" is selected (on the Quick Setup screen) and the "Configuration" button is clicked. (If using Internet Explorer, the Fixed IP address fields are not displayed unless this option is selected.)
  • Page 24 Configuration • Dynamic IP Address (DHCP Client) - Select this if your ISP IP Address provides an IP Address automatically on connection. • Fixed IP Address - If you have a fixed IP Address (for example, a Router Account), select this option, and enter the following values: •...
  • Page 25 Select the appropriate option: • Dynamic This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX upon connection. • Fixed IP Address Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address, then enter the IP Address in the fields pro- vided.
  • Page 26 • Dynamic This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Leve- lOne WBR-1101TX upon connection. • Fixed IP Address Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address, then enter the IP Address in the fields pro- vided.
  • Page 27 Your PCs may require configuration. Refer to Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details. • To check the status of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, and confirm that it is working cor- rectly, refer to the Status Screen section later in this Chapter.

  • Page 28: Wireless Screen

    The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's default settings for the Wireless Access Point, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
  • Page 29 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID (ESSID) SSID/ESSID. The default value is default Note! The SSID is case sensitive. Channel No. Select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experi- ence lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
  • Page 30 Configuration • Use this field to add a new station to the list. Just enter its address New station here, and click the "Add" button. Address • Use the software supplied with your Wireless unit to determine its address. The address consists of 12 letters (A..F) and digits (0..9) like this example: 10F810A81091 The address may be shown with separators ( : or - ) between each...

  • Page 31: Status Screen

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. The LAN Status link on the menu will result in a screen like the example below. Figure 12: Status Screen Data - Status Screen This shows the name of the device.

  • Page 32: Access Control Log

    Configuration DHCP Table Use this link to view the IP Addresses which have been allocated to LAN devices, or the Dial-in user, by the DHCP Server function. The DHCP Table contains the following data: • Port - The port which the DHCP client used to access this device.
  • Page 33 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Access Log" can be used to view connection attempts which have been blocked by the URL filter.) Data shown in this log is as follows: • Port - The port used to gain access to this device. Possible values are LAN, WAN, WLAN (Wireless LAN), and RS232 (serial port).

  • Page 34: Status Sub-Screens

    Configuration Status Sub-Screens This section describes the sub-screens which can accessed via links on the main Status screen. WAN Status - Direct Connection If the WAN (Ethernet) port is not using PPPoE or PPTP, then clicking the WAN Status link on the Status screen will reveal a screen like the following.
  • Page 35 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide WAN Status - PPPoE If the WAN (Ethernet) port is using PPPoE, then clicking the WAN Status link on the Status screen will reveal a screen like the following. Figure 14: WAN Status - PPPoE Status Data...
  • Page 36 Configuration Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect Demand on Demand" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. Reset physical connection Preparing line for connection attempt. Connecting to remote server Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
  • Page 37 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide WAN Status - PPTP If using PPTP to connect to your ISP, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 15: WAN Status - PPTP WAN Status Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen from the Internet.

  • Page 38: Connection Status

    Configuration ISDN Status If using the built-in ISDN TA for Internet access, clicking the ISDN link on the Status screen will display a screen like the following: Figure 16: ISDN Status Connection Status This indicates whether the ISDN Internet Router is Idle, or being used Current for Internet Access, LAN-to-LAN connection, or Dial-in.
  • Page 39 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Connection Log Messages Message Description Dialing Dialing the ISP Try to establish The device is trying to connect with the ISP. physical connection. Busy error The number dialed was busy. Physical line is Physical connection to ISP has been established.
  • Page 40 Configuration Serial Port Status Clicking the Serial Port link on the Status screen will display a screen like the following: Figure 17: Serial Port Status Screen Overview • Status - This section displays the current connection status for the serial port connection. •...
  • Page 41 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide PPP IP Address This has 2 possible meanings, depending of the type of connection: • Internet Access - This is the IP Address used by this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is provided by your ISP.
  • Page 42 Configuration PPP up fail The PPP connection could not be established. PPP up successfully The PPP connection was established successfully. Stop PPP The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition. Try to hang up Attempting to get the modem to hang up.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    (RS232) port. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX 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 If using the default LevelOne WBR-1101TX settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
  • Page 44 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. Using "Specify an IP Address" If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the...
  • Page 45 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the LevelOne WBR-1101TX'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 WBR-1101TX.
  • Page 46 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 22: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.

  • Page 47: Specify An Ip Address

    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 WBR-1101TX. To set this: • Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
  • Page 48 PC Configuration Figure 24 - 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 49 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide 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 26: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 50 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. 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 51 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide 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 28: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 52 Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. 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 53: For Windows Xp

    Setup is now completed. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, the AOL for Win- dows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: •...
  • Page 54 PC Configuration Printing Setup The LevelOne WBR-1101TX provides printing support for 2 methods of printing from Win- dows: • Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print di- rectly to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC.
  • Page 55 Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers) and double-click any printer to see the current print jobs. • If the printer attached to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is changed, just run this program again, and select the correct printer. •...
  • Page 56 If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box. • The User Name will be printed on the banner page. Sets how often Windows will poll the LevelOne WBR-1101TX to establish Retry Interval a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you get too many warning messages.
  • Page 57 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide 8. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name. The shared name is how other users will see this printer. You should advise client PCs of the Server name and this printer name. 9. Click OK to save and exit.
  • Page 58 Figure 33: Windows 2000: Select Port 4. In the Dialog requesting Name of Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. 5. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1. 6. Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard.
  • Page 59 Dial-in feature. To use the RAS Dial-in feature of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX: • An Analog Modem or ISDN TA must be connected to the Serial Port on the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. • The LevelOne WBR-1101TX's must be configured for Dial-in access, and Dial-in Users must be created.
  • Page 60 LevelOne WBR- 1101TX's modem. 4. Upon connection, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will allocate an IP Address to your PC. To other LAN users and devices, you will appear to be a normal LAN user, but will not be available via Network Neighborhood.

  • Page 61: Macintosh Clients

    If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the only change required is to set the Router Address field to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's IP Address. Printing If you wish to share the printer connected to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, you must use a LaserWriter or compatible printer. Installing the Printer To gain access to the printer connected to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 62: Linux Clients

    By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration. • Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. • Ensure your DNS (Nameserver) settings are correct.

  • Page 63: Other Unix Systems

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Other Unix Systems For Internet Access via the LevelOne WBR-1101TX • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. • Ensure your DNS settings are correct.

  • Page 64: Chapter 5 Dhcp

    You can only use one (1) DHCP Server. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. This setting is on the LAN screen.

  • Page 65: To Configure Your Pcs To Use Dhcp

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide To Configure your PCs to use DHCP This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 95/98/ME. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

  • Page 66: Chapter 6 Dial-In (Serial Port)

    Chapter 6 Dial-in (Serial Port) This Chapter details using the Serial (RS232) Port for Dial-in use. Overview The Serial (RS232) port can be used for Internet Access or to provide RAS (Dial-in) access to your LAN. • If used for Internet access, the WAN (Ethernet) Port cannot be used. •...
  • Page 67 • See the Dial-in section in Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on setting up the remote PC to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's Dial-in facility. Disconnect after If checked, a Dial-in connection will be terminated after the specified Idle Time time-out period.

  • Page 68: Modem Properties Screen

    Serial Port Modem Properties Screen This screen is displayed when the Modem Properties button on the Dial-in screen (or on the Serial Port - Internet sub-screen) is clicked. Normally, it is not necessary to use this screen. Figure 36: Modem Properties Screen Data - Modem Properties Screen Initial String Initial String...
  • Page 69 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Cancel Reverse any changes since the last "Save" operation.

  • Page 70: Dial -In Users

    Serial Port Dial -in Users This section describes how to create and manage remote users who wish to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's RAS Dial-in facility. For details of configuring the remote PC to use Dial-in access, refer to Dial-in in Chapter 4 - Client PC Configuration.
  • Page 71 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Data - Dial-in Users Screen Existing Users • This lists all users who have Dial-in permission. Dial-in Access • If no users have dial-in permission, this list will be empty. • Select the user or users you wish to change. Multiple users can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.
  • Page 72 Enable dial-in access This setting can also be changed on the Dial-in Users screen. Enforce connection If checked, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will terminate the Dial- time limit in connection after the specified period. The time period can be set from 1 to 999 minutes.
  • Page 73 • Roaming:- After providing their name and password, the user is prompted for the call-back number. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX will then hang up and dial the number pro- vided by the remote user. • Fixed:- The number entered in the Telephone No. field is always used as the call-back number.

  • Page 74: Chapter 7 Options

    Chapter 7 Options This Chapter details the options available on the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's "Options" screen. Overview An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 39: Options Screen Password Once a password is entered, it is required in order to change the device configuration. Pass- words are case sensitive and can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters (no spaces or punctuation).

  • Page 75: Dns

    Advanced Internet features (Virtual Servers, Special Applications, and DMZ) are no longer available. TFTP TFTP (Trivial FTP) can be used to upgrade the firmware in the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. However, this is not normally required; there is a Windows utility available for this purpose. Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne WBR-1101TX via the Internet.

  • Page 76: Routing Table

    2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the WAN IP Address of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. 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 77: Printer Status

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Communication You must use the same setting as your Macintosh. Protocol Logical Printers No (L1, L2, L3) There are 3 Logical Printers (Ports), named L1, L2, and L3. These names can not be changed, and must be used when select- ing the logical printer from your Unix system.

  • Page 78: Chapter 8 Routing

    If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. •...

  • Page 79: Static Routing Table

    Data - Routing Screen Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of Enable RIP the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Table Select Entry This drop-down list shows all entries in the Routing Table.

  • Page 80: Router Configuration

    Router Configuration It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, so that they can be forwarded to the Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX as the Default Route or Default Gate- way.

  • Page 81: Static Routing - Example

    Segment 2 (192.168.2.xx) Figure 42: Routing Example For the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0...
  • Page 82 Routing Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (LevelOne WBR-1101TX's local router)

  • Page 83: Chapter 9 Advanced Internet

    Advanced Internet This Chapter explains how to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's "Advanced Internet" features. Overview For situations where the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is being used to provide shared Internet access, the following advanced features are provided. • Special Internet Applications •...

  • Page 84: Special Internet Applications

    Advanced Internet 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. Generally, you will become aware of the need for this feature when an Internet application is unable to function correctly.
  • Page 85 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Managing Special Application Entries 1. Select the entry from the drop-down list Enable 2. Click "Get Data" 3. Check the Enable checkbox 4. Click "Update" Disable As above, but uncheck the Enable checkbox. On the Advanced Internet screen, you can Enable or Disable the Disable all Special Applications feature.
  • Page 86 Advanced Internet Incoming Protocol The protocol (TCP or UDP) used when the application or service sends data to you. Port Range: The start of the range of port numbers used by the application server when Start data is sent to you. If using only one port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"...

  • Page 87: Url Filter

    URL Filter The URL Filter provides a means to block access to undesirable Web sites. The blocking action applies to all PCs accessing the Internet via the LevelOne WBR-1101TX. Operation The URL Filter feature works by matching the "Filter Strings" (text strings) against the re- quested URL.

  • Page 88: Url Filter Screen

    Advanced Internet URL Filter Screen Figure 45: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Site List Site List This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g.

  • Page 89: Virtual Servers

    Servers. If using a Static IP Address, it is entered on the "WAN" screen. Types of Virtual Servers The LevelOne WBR-1101TX 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 90 Advanced Internet Virtual Server Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers link. Figure 47: Virtual Server Screen. Data - Virtual Server Screen WAN IP Address This shows the IP Address which Internet users must use to con- Current IP Address nect to any of your Virtual Servers.
  • Page 91 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide • Enter the IP Address of a PC on your LAN. LAN IP Address • You must install and configure the appropriate Server software on the PC entered here. • If using DHCP, the LAN IP Address of a PC may change. To solve this problem, use either of these methods: •...
  • Page 92 Advanced Internet Managing User Defined Virtual Servers 1. Select the required entry from the drop-down list Enable a Server 2. Click "Get Data" 3. Check the Enable checkbox 4. Click "Update" Disable a Server As above, but uncheck the Enable checkbox. Disable all Servers On the Advanced Internet screen, you can Enable or Disable the Virtual Servers feature.

  • Page 93: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Internal Port Enter the port number used by the Server to connect to clients. Number The port number used by clients when connecting to the Server. This is External Port Number normally the same as the Internal Port Number.

  • Page 94: Dmz

    Advanced Internet 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 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 95 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide this problem, you can use either of these methods: • Assign a fixed IP Address to the DMZ PC, ensuring that its IP Address is NOT within the address range allocated by the DHCP Server. •...

  • Page 96: Chapter 10 Access Control

    Chapter 10 Access Control This Chapter explains how to configure and use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX'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. By default, no packets are blocked or discarded.

  • Page 97: Security Groups Screen

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Security Groups Screen The Security Groups screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 50: Security Groups Screen Note that the Security groups are pre-named "Everyone", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3", and "Group 4".
  • Page 98 Access Control Data - Security Groups Screen The following data is required. Access Rights: Internet Access for this Group No restrictions No packets are blocked. Use this to create an "Unlimited Access" group, or to temporarily remove restrictions. Block all Access Groups members cannot access the Internet at all.

  • Page 99: Pcs Screen

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide PCs Screen The PCs screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 51: PCs Screen Note that the drop-down box lists all PCs previously entered. If none have been entered, this box will be empty.
  • Page 100 Access Control Details PC Name Enter a name to identify this PC. Hardware address for this PC. You can use the Windows "Winipcfg" Network Adapter program or your LAN management program to find this address. Address Reserve entry in Check this if you wish to reserve an IP address for this PC. This is useful if you have to provide the IP Address for other programs or DHCP Table users.

  • Page 101: Filters Screen

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Filters Screen The Filters screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 52: Filters Screen This screen allows you to define packet filters. When you define security groups, on the "Security Groups"...

  • Page 102: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Leve- lOne WBR-1101TX and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the LevelOne WBR-1101TX still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 103: Wireless Access

    NOT match "workgroup". • Both your PC and the Wireless Access Point must have the same setting for WEP. The default setting for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is dis- abled, so your wireless station should also have WEP disabled. •...

  • Page 104: Printing

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting to the Access Point. Printing Problem 1: When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing, I received an error message and the installation was aborted. Solution 1: This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software. Before attempting another installation: •...
  • Page 105 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide 6. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details tab, as shown below. 7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Shared Port, as the port to add, as shown below.
  • Page 106 Appendix A - Troubleshooting 9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired LevelOne WBR- 1101TX, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked.

  • Page 107: Dial-In Access

    Call-back settings are correct for this user. • Modem settings are correct. • Both the LevelOne WBR-1101TX and the remote PC are using the same settings for the login authentication (PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP). Check the Modem • Modem is properly connected and powered on.
  • Page 108 In this situation, the DHCP Server must still allocate an IP Address to the Dial-in user. To set this IP Address: 1. Connect to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX 2. On the Quick Setup screen, locate the DHCP Server section, and set both the Start IP Address and the Finish IP Address to the IP Address you wish to be assigned to the Dial-in user.

  • Page 109: 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 110: Channels

    Appendix B - About Wireless LANs 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 channel are available.

  • Page 111: Access Control

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Access Control The Access Control feature allows you to determine which Wireless Stations can use the Access Point. You need to identify each Wireless Station by its Hardware or physical Address. On Windows, you can determine the Hardware (physical) Address using WinIPCfg, as fol- lows: 1.

  • Page 112: Appendix Cat Commands

    LevelOne WBR-1101TX's serial (RS232 port). It is not relevant to Cable or DSL modems connected to the WAN (Ethernet) port. Required Settings For the LevelOne WBR-1101TX to use the Serial Port correctly, the modem or ISDN TA must be set as follows. Setting...
  • Page 113 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide Figure 54: Connection Properties (W95/98) 4. Select Advanced to see the screen below. Figure 55: Advanced Connection (W95/98) 5. Check the option Record a log file. Then click OK and exit. 6. Use Dial-up Networking to make your on-line connection normally. A log file MODEMLOG.TXT will be created in your Windows directory.

  • Page 114: Standard At Commands

    Appendix C - AT Commands Standard AT Commands Most modems use the standard AT commands, as shown in the following tables. Consult the manual for your modem to set what AT commands it supports. Note that the trailing "n" in many commands indicates a number. The allowable numbers, and their effect, are listed below the command.
  • Page 115 LevelOne WBR-1101TX User Guide ATLn Speaker volume control. n=0-7 ATMn Speaker control Speaker always off Speaker on until carrier is detected Speaker always on Speaker on after last digit dialed, off at carrier detect ATNn Ring volume control, n=0 disables ring function. (n=0..7)
  • Page 116 Appendix C - AT Commands Extended "AT&" Commands (Includes RTS/CTS Flow Control Commands) Command Description &Bn Data rate, terminal-to-modem &B1 DTE/DCE rate fixed at DTE setting &Cn Carrier Detect operations &C1 Carrier Detect tracks presence of carrier &Dn Data Terminal Ready (DTR) operations &D2 DTR off causes modem to hang up &F...

  • Page 117: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications LevelOne WBR-1101TX Model Multi-Function ISDN / Broadband LevelOne WBR-1101TX Dimensions 250mm(W) * 160mm(D) * 40mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 3 Ethernet: 2 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for LAN...

  • Page 118: Pcmcia Wireless Card

    Appendix D - Specifications PCMCIA Wireless Card Interface PCMCIA 68pin, 16bit data Standards IEEE802.11b WLAN, PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA 4.2 Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Data Rate 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps Coverage Area Closed Space : 25m @11Mbps, 100m @5.5Mbps or lower Power...

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