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Planex BRL-04FM User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    XP........................13 INDOWS HTTP P ......................15 ISABLE ROXY TCP/IP C ................16 ERIFYING ONNECTION CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING THE BRL-04FM ..............18 ............................ 18 OGIN ..................19 NTERNET ONNECTION IZARD Normal Connect ......................19 PPPoE Connect ......................20 ....................... 22...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    (LAN) to the Internet. For those who want to surf the Internet at the lowest possible cost, the BRL-04FM is the convenient, easy solution. Features and Benefits MIPS 32bit chipset greatly improves throughput...
  • Page 4 VPN network. Supports Dynamic DNS services The BRL-04FM supports Dynamic DNS Network Services provided by LLC. Simply enter the user name, password and domain name registered at dyndns.org to this product, and it will automatically update the registered information by itself.
  • Page 5 In addition to ordinary Ethernet (static/DHCP) connection, the product supports Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Since the BRL-04FM provides PPPoE client function by itself, there is no need to install a separate PPPoE program to each client PC connected to the product.

  • Page 6: Package List

    *bRoadLanner series products are not dial-up routers Package List Before installing the BRL-04FM, verify that you have the items listed under “Package List.” Also be sure that you have the necessary cabling. If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local PCI Reseller for replacement.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the hardware description and physical installation of the BRL-04FM. Hardware Description Front Panel LED Indicators Color Status Power Green On: Power on. Off: No power. Status On: Error condition. Off: Normal operation. Blinking: This LED blinks during startup.

  • 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 BRL-04FM is now using the factory default values. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable.

  • Page 9: Hardware Install

    Hardware Install 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the BRL-04FM. Ensure the BRL-04FM and the DSL/Cable modem are powered Off. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the BRL-04FM.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Tcp/Ip Configure

    Chapter 3 TCP/IP Configure To access the Internet through the BRL-04FM, you must configure the network settings of the computers on you LAN to use the same IP subnet as the BRL-04FM. Windows 95/98/ME 1. From the Windows desktop, click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.”...
  • Page 11 4. Click the “IP Address” tab. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already checked, your computer is already configured for DHCP. 5. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “installed gateways.”...
  • Page 12 6. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Record the DNS servers listed under “DNS Server search Order.” Click “OK.” 7. Windows may need your Windows 95/98/ME CD to copy some files. After it finishes copying, it will then prompt you to restart your system.

  • Page 13: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 1. From the Windows desktop, click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.” 2. Double-click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon. 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your BRL-04FM.
  • Page 14 4. Click “Properties.” 5. Double-click ”Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).” 6. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and check “Obtain DNS server address automatically.

  • Page 15: Windows Xp

    7. Click “OK.” Click “OK” or “Close” to close each window. Windows XP 1. From the Windows desktop, click the “start” button Choose “Control Panel.” 2. Select the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, then click the “Network Connection” icon.
  • Page 16 3. Double click on the “LAN or High-Speed Internet.” 4. Click “Properties.” 5. Double-click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).”...

  • Page 17: Disable Http Proxy

    6. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and check “Obtain DNS server address automatically. 7. Click “OK.” Click “OK” or “Close” to close each window. Disable HTTP Proxy 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Tools,” then “Internet Options.” 2.

  • Page 18: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” Windows. Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection For Windows 95/98/ME 1. Click the “start” button. Choose “Run…”, then enter the “winipcfg” and click “OK” button. 2.
  • Page 19 1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the BRL-04FM and the computer? The LAN LED on the BRL-04FM and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on. 2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the BRL-04FM is 192.168.1.1, the IP address of...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Configuring The Brl-04Fm

    BRL-04FM and view statistics to monitor network activity. Login After installing the BRL-04FM in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the...

  • Page 21: Internet Connection Wizard

    Internet Connection Wizard This Wizard will configure your Router for Internet access. You need the data from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Ensure your modem is connected and ON, then click “Next” to continue. Ensure ISP is provided CATV or not need dial-up ADSL network connection.

  • Page 22: Pppoe Connect

    Click “Next” to continue. Specified IP address (Static IP Address). IP Address: The IP Address provide by the ISP. Subnet mask: The Subnet Mask provide by the ISP. Gateway: The Gateway provide by the ISP. DNS Address: The DNS Address provide by the ISP. Click “Next”...
  • Page 23 2. Enter the PPPoE “Username” and “Password” provide by your ISP. User Name: The Account provide by the ISP for the PPPoE connection. Password: The password provide by the ISP for the PPPoE connection. ISP Name: The ISP Name provide by the ISP for the PPPoE connection.

  • Page 24: Local Network Setup

    Click “Close” when you wish to exit the Wizard. Local Network Setup Configure BRL-04FM local network of LAN port. IP Address: IP address for the Broadband 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.

  • Page 25: Advanced Setup

    (By default, Windows PCs act as DHCP clients.) For DHCP clients, the BRL-04FM will always allocate the same IP address. There is no need to “reserve” an IP address for a PC to ensure that the PC’s IP address does not change.
  • Page 26 to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered on) you will not be able to add it. 5. [Delete]: Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations: The PC has been removed from your LAN.
  • Page 27 the "Properties" area, where it may be edited. (Click "Update" to save any changes.) 3. [Delete]: Use this to Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations: The PC has been removed from your LAN. The entry is incorrect.

  • Page 28: Visual Server

    12. Standard Screen: Click this to view the standard "PC Database" screen. Visual Server Allow Internet users to access Servers on your LAN. The "Virtual Servers" feature allows Internet Users to access PCs on your LAN. The PCs must be running the appropriate Server Software. For Internet Users, your Servers have the IP address or addresses allocated by your ISP.

  • Page 29: Special Applications

    running the appropriate Server software 4. Internal Port No.: Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to use. 5. External Port No.: The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number.
  • Page 30 Define Special Application: Special Applications are any Internet applications which cannot work through the built-in firewall. If an Internet application does not work correctly, you can define it as a "Special Application". Click the "Configure Special Applications" button to open the "Special Applications"...

  • Page 31: Access Qualify

    Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive. Outgoing Port: Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send data to the remote system or service. Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you send to it.
  • Page 32 update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re-named. 2. Members Button: Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group. If the current group is "Default", then members can not be added or deleted.
  • Page 33 Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control feature. 9. Clear Log: Click this to clear and restart the "Access Control" log, making new entries easier to read. Define Schedule This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group.

  • Page 34: Url Filter

    Service List 1. Service List: This lists all defined Services. 2. Delete Button: Use this to delete the selected Service from the list. 3. Name: Enter a suitable name for this Service. 4. Type: Select the correct type for this Service. 5.

  • Page 35: Security

    Configure URL Filter 1. Current Entries: This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. 2. Add 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 36 1. Enable DoS Firewall: If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled. Note: A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs, but overloads your Internet connection so you can not use it - the service is unavailable.

  • Page 37: Log

    Set system log options, E-mailing of logs, view all logs. 1. Outgoing: If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged. Normally, the (Internet) "Destination" will be shown as a URL. 2. Access Control: If enabled, the log will include attempted outgoing connections which have been blocked by the "Access Control"...
  • Page 38 of Service) attack which have been Blocked by the Built-in Firewall. 4. Time zone: Select the correct Time zone for your location. This is required for the date/time shown on the logs to be correct. 5. View Log Button: Use this to view each log, as required. 6.

  • Page 39: Upnp

    UPnP This screen allows you to set UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) options. 1. Enable UPnP Services: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.
  • Page 40 1. Enable RIP: Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Broadband Router. The Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only. 2. Static Routing Table: This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list.

  • Page 41: Dmz

    12. [Save]: Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. The DMZ PC will receive all incoming data where the destination PC (on the LAN) is unknown. If you have only 1 WAN IP address, only DMZ 1 can be used. If you have multiple WAN IP addresses, you can bind each one to a PC.

  • Page 42: Mac Address

    group, and each group is protected from other Groups, so it will be safer. The VLAN function of this product is port based, so each group is defined by the LAN port to which they are connected. Different VLAN group can't connect directly; all traffic passes through the BRL04.

  • Page 43: Password

    address used. 2. Click the "Copy from PC" button to copy the MAC address from your PC (actually, the network adapter on your PC) to the address field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used. 3. If your ISP has recorded a Hardware Address, you can "spoof" that address by entering it in the address field.

  • Page 44: Dynamic Dns

    3. Current IP Address: To manage this device via the Internet, you need to know the IP Address of this device, as seen from the Internet. This IP Address is allocated by your ISP, and is shown here. But if using a Dynamic IP Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP.

  • Page 45: Status

    5. From the Internet, users will now be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name. Status Review BRL-04FM status now. Refresh: Update the data displayed on screen. 1. Connect Method: Displays the current connection method, as configured in the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 46 Broadband Modem (attached to the WAN port) currently exists. If this indicates "No Connection" then the Broadband Modem is Off or failed, or is not correctly attached to the Broadband Router. 3. Internet Connection: This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection Active - Connection exists.
  • Page 47 Provider). 3. Subnet Mask: The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. 4. Default Gateway: The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. 5. DNS IP Address: The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.

  • Page 48: Lan

    1. MAC Address: This Setup about MAC Address of WAN port. The MAC Address is different with LAN port. 2. IP Address: BRL-04FM IP Address of WAN port. 3. Subnet Mask: BRL-04FM Subnet Mask of WAN port. 4. PPPoE Link Status: PPPoE Link Internet Status 5.

  • Page 49: System Data

    Firmware Update Use this screen to upgrade your BRL-04FM firmware. You must download the required firmware file, and store it on your PC. During the upgrade process, all existing Internet connections will be terminated.
  • Page 50 Select this file. 3. Start Upgrade: Click this button to start the Firmware upgrade. Note than any users accessing the Internet via the BRL-04FM will lose their connection. When the upgrade is finished, the BRL-04FM will restart, and this management connection will be unavailable during the restart.

  • Page 51: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the BRL-04FM and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the BRL-04FM still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 52: Appendix B Specifications

    -External ADSL modem with an RJ-45(LAN) port -Exenal cable modem with an RJ-45(LAN) port VCCI Class B, FCC Class B, CE Package Contents BRL-04FM, AC adapter, vertical stand, twisted-pair cable (straight, 1m) x 1, short cord x 1, user's manual...

  • Page 53: Appendix C General Internet Prot

    Appendix C General Internet Prot Port No. Internet Protocol FTP-DATA Telnet, Internet BBS SMTP, Send mail Finger HTTP, World Wide Web POP3, Receive mail AUTH, Authentication NNTP, Net News NETBIOS Session Service SNMP SNMP-TRAP HTTPS ISAKMP TALK NTALK 1723 PPTP, Microsoft VPN 2049 NFS, Sun Network File System...

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