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  • Page 1 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Wireless Network Broadband Modem/Router WL-108/109 Full Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Table of Contents REQUIREMENTS................4 INTRODUCTION................5 WL-108/109 Features..............5 Internet Access Features............5 Advanced Internet Functions ............ 5 Wireless Features..............6 LAN Features................6 Configuration & Management............ 6 Security Features..............6 SETTING UP THE MODEM/ROUTER ..........8 Physical installation..............8 Top LEDs ................
  • Page 3 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Remote Management ...............39 Virtual Servers.................41 IP Address seen by Internet Users........... 41 Virtual Servers Screen ............42 Connecting to the Virtual Servers ..........43 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) ........44 Dynamic DNS Screen ............44 Upgrade Firmware ..............46...

  • Page 4: Requirements

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Requirements • ADSL service, and an ISP account. • Standard Network cables. • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC. • Wireless Access Point requires Wireless devices compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new WL-108/109 Broadband Router. The WL-108/109 is a multi-function device providing the following services: • ADSL Modem. • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.

  • Page 6: Wireless Features

    Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration. • Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the WL-108/109 to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the WL-108/109. • Remote Management. The WL-108/109 can be managed from any PC on your LAN.
  • Page 7 Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The WL-108/109 incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Modem/Router

    1. Ensure the Wireless ADSL Router is powered OFF. Installation - WL-108 2. Connect the LAN cables: For the WL-108, use standard LAN cables to connect the PCs to the LAN ports (hub) on the broadband modem/router. If necessary connect the "Uplink" port to a standard port on another hub.

  • Page 9: Top Leds

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M • The WLAN LED should be ON Top LEDs Power Status (Red) WLAN LED (Link/Activity On - Power On - Error Link/Act On – On - Wireless condition. connection is On - Connection to available, but Off –...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Rear Panel Power port 10/100BaseT Reset Button WAN port LAN connections (10/100BaseT) Connect the supplied Use standard LAN This button has two Connect this port to power adapter here. cables (RJ45 (2) functions: your ADSL line.

  • Page 11: Pc Setup

    If you are using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the WL-108/109 • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 12 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M If the list that appears on screen does not include a line, such as the one that has been selected above ("TCP/IP -> network card"), then follow the steps indicated below for adding this line: •...

  • Page 13: Windows Nt

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Windows NT Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Select the network card for your LAN.

  • Page 14: Macintosh Clients

    • Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the WL-108/109, it is only necessary to set the WL-108/109 as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address.

  • Page 15: Internet Access

    The configuration is now completed. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the WL-108/109, 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 16: Manual Configuration - Internet Access

    • Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the WL-108/109, you can accept the desktop shortcut. • Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My Network Places.
  • Page 17 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M 4. Start your web browser. In the Address field, enter the following: 192.168.0.1 5. Fill in the username and password in the pop-up window User name: admin Password: password 6. The start up window will now be displayed. Click on Setup.
  • Page 18 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M 8. Select your country from the Country list. If your Country isn’t listed, please see the next Chapter “Your Country/ISP is not listed” 9. From Service, select your internet provider. Click Next. 10. Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name and password or select dynamic or fixed WAN IP connection in the following window.

  • Page 19: Your Country/Isp Is Not Listed

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Your country/ISP is not listed 1. Select Other for Country and Services and then click on Next. 2. If you know the VPI/VCI settings for your ISP you can enter them or click Auto-Detect. 3. The modem router will try to determined the correct settings...
  • Page 20 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M 4. Click Next 5. Choose manual selection if you know your conection method (PPPoA, PPPoE) or choose Auto-Detect. Click Next 6. If necessary, fill in username and password. Choose the connection behavior. Select manual if you don’t have a flatrate internet connection! The IP address and DNS should be set to automatic in most cases.
  • Page 21 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M 7. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test Internet Connection is ticked, the router will test the connection after you have clicked on finish. Wait until this test has been completed before you click on close.

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M 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. Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 23: Lan Screen

    TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the WL-108/109, 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: Dhcp

    DHCP Server, rather than the WL-108/109's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the WL-108/109. This setting is on the LAN screen. 2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the WL-108/109's IP Address as...

  • Page 25: Wireless Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Wireless screen Data - Wireless Screen Identification Regulatory It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain. Domain Station This is the same as the "Device Name" for the Wireless Router.

  • Page 26: Wep Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or WEP data "Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used, encryption data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communication more secure. • Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen, and view or change the WEP settings.
  • Page 27 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption 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 28: Password Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the WL-108/109. Once you have assigned a password to the WL-108/109 (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 29: Operation And Status

    Advanced Features for further details. • Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the WL-108/109's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as Firewall Rules to allow them to function normally. Refer to chapter Advanced Features for further details.

  • Page 30: Status Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Status Screen Use the Status tab on the Home menu to view this screen. Data - Status Screen Internet Modem Status This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. DownStream If connected, displays the speed for the DownStream (download) ADSL Connection.
  • Page 31 Wireless screen. System Device Name This displays the current name of the WL-108/109. Firmware The current version of the firmware installed in the WL-108/109. Version Buttons Connection View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub- screen displayed will depend on the connection method used.

  • Page 32: Connection Status - Pppoe/Pppoa

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M 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. Data - PPPoE Screen...

  • Page 33: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately. Expires Buttons If an IP Address has been allocated to the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless Release ADSL Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.

  • Page 34: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - Dynamic IP address Screen...

  • Page 35: Advanced Features

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Advanced Features Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Advanced Internet • • URL Filter • Schedule • Remote Management • Virtual Servers • Dynamic DNS • Upgrade Firmware • Config File • PC Database •...

  • Page 36: Advanced Internet Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Advanced Internet Screen This screen provides access to the DMZ and URL Filter features. This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. The DMZ feature allows unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC"...

  • Page 37: Url Filter Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M URL Filter Screen Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Internet screen to access the URL Filter screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current The list contains the current list of items to block.

  • Page 38: Schedule

    "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP Server 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 WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 39: Remote Management

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Remote Management If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the WL-108/109 via the Internet. Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Administration Enable Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
  • Page 40 Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the WL-108/109. 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 41: Virtual Servers

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called "Port Forwarding", allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: •...

  • Page 42: Virtual Servers Screen

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers.

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52...

  • Page 44: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the WL-108/109's DDNS screen. 4. The WL-108/109 will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org 5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
  • Page 45 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M DDNS Data DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider. Host Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

  • Page 46: Upgrade Firmware

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the WL-108/109 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 47: Config File

    You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the WL- 108/109, by uploading it to the WL-108/109. This screen also allows you to set the WL-108/109 back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.

  • Page 48: Pc Database

    "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The WL-108/109 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 49 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".

  • Page 50: Pc Database (Admin)

    • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The WL-108/109 will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.

  • Page 51: Network Diagnostics

    MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the WL-108/109 contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...
  • Page 52 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet, IP Address and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout"...

  • Page 53: Firewall Rules

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted. • All Incoming traffic is denied. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets.

  • Page 54: Incoming Rules

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged. Buttons Use the Add button to create a new rule. The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first.

  • Page 55: Inbound Services

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Data – Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered Service by this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on the "Services" screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers used by the Service.

  • Page 56: Outgoing Rules

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Outgoing Rules This screen is displayed when the "Add" on "Edit" button for Outgoing Rules is clicked. Data - Outbound Rules Screen Outbound Services Select the desired Service or application to be covered by this rule. If...
  • Page 57 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. • Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.) •...

  • Page 58: Firewall Services

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Firewall Services This screen is used to modify the list of Services which are available when creating Firewall Rules. Data – Firewall Services Services Services List This lists all defined Services. Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new service.
  • Page 59 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Data – Add/Edit Service Services Name If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name. Type Select the protocol used by the Service.

  • Page 60: Logs

    Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the WL-108/109, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to configure this feature.
  • Page 61 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Logs Include Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it (Checkboxes) is good practice to disable any events which are not really required.

  • Page 62: E-Mail

    Server E-mail Alerts Send E-mail You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the desired checkboxes. The WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router can alerts send an immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident such as •...
  • Page 63 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M E-mail Logs Send Logs Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • Never (default) - This feature is disabled; Logs are not sent. • 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 traffic.

  • Page 64: Routing

    If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the WL-108/109 is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers.

  • Page 65: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the WL-108/109, 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 WL-108/109 as the Default Route or Default Gateway.

  • Page 66: Static Routing - Example

    Metric Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the WL-108/109's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the WL-108/109's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 67 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Address Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP 0.0.0.0 Address Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (WL-108/109's IP Address) For Router B's Default Route Destination IP 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 68: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the WL-108/109 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the WL-108/109 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 69: Wireless Access

    Some applications do not run properly when using the WL-108/109. Solution The WL-108/109 processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Firewall Rules or Virtual Server feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.
  • Page 70 WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Point. • Wireless Channel If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps.

  • Page 71: Appendix B Specifications

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Appendix B Specifications WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router Model WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router ADSL Interface T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, multi-mode Dimensions 189mm(W) * 122mm(D) * 33mm(H) Operating 0° C to 40° C Temperature Storage -10° C to 70° C...

  • Page 72: Regulatory Approvals

    WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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