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LevelOne WBR-3601 User Manual

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WBR-3601
54Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Ver. 1.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne User Manual WBR-3601 54Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Ver. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuration Procedures ......................12 WBR-3601 Router Configuration ....................16 Technology Glossary ........................23 Introduction of the Web Configuration .................... 27 Accessing WBR-3601 Router Web Configuration ................27 Quick Start Guide ........................29 Interface Setup ........................33 Advanced Setup ........................38 Access Management ......................

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Description WBR-3601 Router is a low cost, high performance and high-speed device that provides a full rate ADSL2+ Router with the superb reliability and a complete solution for home and office router. WBR-3601 Router can have a maximum downstream data rate of up to 24Mbps and an upstream of up to 1Mbps.

  • Page 4: Specification

    (for example a public IP address used on the Internet). Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Using the standard TCP/IP protocol, the WBR-3601 Router and other UPnP enabled devices can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address and convey its capabilities to other devices on the network.
  • Page 5 DHCP server capability enabled by default. It can assign IP addresses, an IP default gateway and DNS servers to DHCP clients. The WBR-3601 Router can now also act as a surrogate DHCP server (DHCP Relay) where it relays IP address assignment from the actual real...

  • Page 6: Led Meaning

    LED Meaning Your WBR-3601 Router has indicator lights on the front side. Please see below for an explanation of the function of each indicator light. Power indicator ADSL Link indicator Internet Active indicator Wireless Active indicator Ethernet Active indicator Table 1. LED function...

  • Page 7: Back Panel Connectors

    Router’s back panel. Figure 1 illustrated the connectors. Table 2. Function / Description of Connectors Connector Description RESET Reset button, RESET the WBR-3601 Router to its default settings SWITCH Power Switch POWER Connects to your WBR-3601 Router 12V power adaptor...

  • Page 8: Factory Default Settings

    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DHCP: DHCP Server: Enable Hardware Requirements To use WBR-3601 Router, please have following hardware / accessories ready. A PC with Pre-installed Ethernet Adapter (Required) 12V power adaptor (Included in the package) RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Included in the package)

  • Page 9: Installation & Setup

    Installation & Setup Follow each STEP carefully and only go to the next step once you have complete the previous STEP. 1. Connect the ADSL activated Telephone line 2. Connect the Computer LAN cable to an available LAN port.
  • Page 10 3. Plug in the Power Adapter 4. Press the Power ON switch on the rear of the router.
  • Page 11 5. Wait until the PWR and ADSL Link lights remain lit green (not blinking) and the relevant LAN is lit. Note: If the ADSL Link light continues to blink, it means that that router cannot find an active ADSL connection. Please contact your Internet Service Provider for support. 6.

  • Page 12: Configuration Procedures

    Configuration Procedures Before starting the WBR-3601 Router configuration, please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server. For Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Click on "Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Classic View). In the Control Panel; double click on "Network Connections"...
  • Page 13 Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on "OK" to continue. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected" (see screen image in 3. above) then Click on "OK" to complete the setup procedures.
  • Page 14 For Windows Vista-32/64 Click on "Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Classic View) -> “Network and Sharing Center”. In the Manage network connections, double click on "Manage Network Connections" to continue. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area connection", then click "Properties". The screen will display the information “User Account Control”...
  • Page 15 Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on "OK" to continue. You can see the screen will appear as shown in Step 4. above, then click “OK” to complete the setup procedures.

  • Page 16: Wbr-3601 Router Configuration

    WBR-3601 Router Configuration 1. Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter the following: http://192.168.0.1 2. When prompted, use the following username and password. User Name: admin Password: password...
  • Page 17 3. The first time you connect to the WBR-3601, you should run the Quick Start Wizard to configure the ADSL and Internet Connection. Click Quick Start on the menu. 4. Please create a new password for the router. Leaving it as default could be a security risk.
  • Page 18 (Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address) Bridge Mode The authentication process is not done by the WBR-3601, but by another device or PC. Note that the router and firewall functions do not apply under this mode.
  • Page 19 7. When the Quick Start Wizard is complete, click “Next” to save the settings and restart the router. You will be required to enter your new password. Click “Close” to exit the Quick Start Wizard. If successful, the Internet light should now be on. Now you can access the Internet.
  • Page 20 8. Finally, to set up your wireless settings, please click “Interface Setup” and then “Wireless”. Here you can select your Wireless ID (SSID) and the security encryption. Note: LevelOne recommends WPA2-PSK (AES) for maximum security. Congratulations! Setup of WBR-3601 is now complete.
  • Page 21 Connect Wirelessly Here is an example of how to connect wirelessly to the WBR-3601. You can change the wireless settings via the wireless configuration menu. (Chapter 8) 1. Double click on the wireless icon on your computer and search for the wireless network that you enter SSID name.
  • Page 22 You can later change this network key via the wireless configuration menu. (see user manual on the CD – Chapter 8 and other) Click on “Connect” or Apply Now, the WBR-3601 Router has been configured, and able to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 23: Technology Glossary

    Technology Glossary 10Base-T An adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Network (LAN). 10Base-T uses a twisted pair cable with maximum length of 100 meters. ATM Adaptation Layer that defines the rules governing segmentation and reassembly of data into cells.
  • Page 24 distance learning, and video conferencing. File Transfer Protocol. The Internet protocol (and program) used to transfer files between hosts. IPoA (RFC 1577) Classical IP and ARP over ATM. Considers ATM configured as a Logic IP Sub-network(LIS) to replace Ethernet local LAN segments. Internet service provider.
  • Page 25 PPPoE (RFC 2516) This document describes how to build PPP sessions and encapsulate PPP packets over Ethernet. PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) provides the ability to connect a network of hosts over a simple bridging access device to a remote Access Concentrator. Permanent Virtual Circuit.
  • Page 26 Virtual Path Identifier. Part of the ATM cell header, a VPI is a pipe for a number of Virtual Circuits. Wide area network. A data communications network that spans any distance and is usually provided by a public carrier (such as a telephone company or service provider)

  • Page 27: Introduction Of The Web Configuration

    Introduction of the Web Configuration Web Configuration Overview The embedded web configuration allows you to manage WBR-3601 Router from anywhere through a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later versions with JavaScript enabled. It is recommended that...
  • Page 28 Step 6. You should now see the Status screen.

  • Page 29: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide You can use "Quick Start" to setup the router as follows, and the router will connect to the Internet via ADSL line. Click "Quick Start" to get into the quick setup procedures. Click "RUN WIZARD" to start up this procedure.
  • Page 30 Step 1 – Please click "Next" to setup your new administrator's password. Step 2 – Please click "Next" to setup your time zone.
  • Page 31 Step 3 – Please click "Next" to setup your Internet connection type. You can have this information from your Internet Service Provider. Step 4 - Enter the connection information provided by your ISP and click “Next “.
  • Page 32 Step 5 - Enter the connection information provided by your ISP and click “Next “. Step 6 – Please click “CLOSE “ to finish Quick Start.

  • Page 33: Interface Setup

    Interface Setup Internet Configuration Go to Interface Setup -> Internet. To add or delete Internet connection settings, these information are provide by the ISP.
  • Page 34 WAN Configuration Go to Interface Setup -> Internet. The router can be connected to your service provider in any of the following ways. Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider. Static IP Address: Uses a static IP address. Your service provider gives a static IP address to access Internet services.
  • Page 35 LAN IP address of your product as their Default Gateway. You can change it if necessary. DHCP: Set the DHCP mode of the WBR-3601. Starting IP Address: If DHCP is Enabled, then the IP address range that will be allocated...
  • Page 36 Wireless Settings Go to Interface -> Wireless to setup the wireless parameters. SSID The identifier for the network. You can change the SSID. Only devices with the same SSID can interconnect. Channel ID The channel number is used for wireless networking. The channel setting of the wireless devices within a network should be the same.
  • Page 37 Wireless Security Go to Interface -> Wireless to setup the wireless security. The Authentication type supports “shared key WEP 64bits", "shared key WEP 128bits”, “WPA-PSK” and “WPA2-PSK”. Wireless MAC Address Filter Go to Interface -> Wireless to setup the wireless MAC Address Filter. This function can be used to allow or deny access to certain wireless clients based on their MAC Address.

  • Page 38: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Routing Table Go to Advanced Setup -> Routing to see the Routing Table. The Routing table allows you to see how many routings on your routing table and interface information. Static Routing Go to Advance Setup -> Routing ->Add Route to setup static route features. The static routing function determines the path that router follows over your network before and after it passes through your router.
  • Page 39 NAT Setting Go to Advanced Setup->NAT to setup the NAT features. Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single public IP address or multiple public IP addresses. NAT can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for key services such as the Web or FTP.
  • Page 40 Virtual Server Go to Advanced Setup ->NAT -> Virtual Server to set virtual server (also known as Port Mapping). You can configure the router as a virtual server so that remote users accessing services such as the Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses.
  • Page 41 QoS Setting Go to Advanced Setup -> QoS to setup QoS features. This option will provide better service of selected network traffic over various technologies by setting their priority on the network. The QoS can be set based on the physical LAN ports or wireless interfaces. Another method is based on the IP Address, Port or MAC Address of the network devices.
  • Page 42 VLAN Go to Advanced Setup -> VLAN to enable VLAN features. Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a group of devices on one or more LANs that are configured so that they can communicate as if they were attached to the same wire, when in fact they are located on a number of different LAN segments. Because VLANs are based on logical instead of physical connections, it is very flexible for user/host management, bandwidth allocation and resource optimization..
  • Page 43 VLAN Group Go to Advanced Setup -> VLAN-> Define VLAN Group to setup VLAN group features. Network devices on different VLAN Groups will not be able to connect to each other. Firewall Go to Advanced Setup ->Firewall to setup Firewall features. Select this option can automatically detect and block Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Port Scan and Land Attack.

  • Page 44: Access Management

    Go to Access Management -> ACL to enable remote management. The user may remotely access the WBR-3601 Router once setting his IP as a Secure IP Address through selected applications. With the default IP 0.0.0.0, any client would be allowed to remotely...
  • Page 45 IP Filtering Go to Access Management -> Filter to block packets from the WAN interface. The router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. The user can set different IP filter rules of a given protocol (TCP, UDP or ICMP) and a specific direction (incoming, outgoing, or both) to filter the packets.
  • Page 46 SNMP Go to Access Management -> SNMP to setup SNMP feature Simple Network Management Protocol is used for exchanging information between network device. Get Community : Select to set the password for the incoming Get- and GetNext requests from the management station.
  • Page 47 DDNS Go to Access Management -> DDNS to setup your DDNS parameters. Dynamic DNS allows you to update your dynamic IP address with one or many dynamic DNS services. So anyone can access your FTP or Web service on your computer using DNS-like address. You will need to first create an account at a DDNS provider such as DynDNS (www.dyndns.org).

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Maintenance Admin Setting Go to Maintenance-> Administration to set a new username and password to restrict management access to the router. The default is admin (Username) and password (Password) System Time Go to Maintenance->Time Zone and select system time as you wish. Connecting to a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server allows the router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet.
  • Page 49 Enter the path and name of the upgrade file then click the UPGRADE button below. You will be prompted to confirm the upgrade. System Restart Go to Maintenance -> SysRestart restart the WBR-3601. You can choose to restart with current saved settings, or reset to factory defaults settings.
  • Page 50 Diagnostics Go to Maintenance -> Diagnostics to do some basic tests to determine problems with your Internet connection.

  • Page 51: Status

    Status Device Information Go to Status -> Device Info and you can see the system information of the WBR-3601.
  • Page 52 System Log Go to Status -> System Log and you can see the system log file. Click “Save Log” to save system log file. Statistics Go to Status-> Statistics and select Ethernet, ADSL or WLAN interface. You can see the traffic Statistics of the selected interface.

  • Page 53: Universal Plug-And-Play (Upnp)

    Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play Overview Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a distributed, open networking standard that uses TCP/IP for simple peer-to-peer network connectivity between devices. An UPnP device can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities and learn about other devices on the network.

  • Page 54: Configuring Upnp

    Select this checkbox to activate UPnP. Be aware that anyone could use a UPnP application to open the web configuration's login screen without entering WBR-3601 Router's IP address (although you must still enter the password to access the web configuration). Auto configured...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    STEPS CORRECTIVE ACTION Check the LAN port and the other Ethernet connections. Make sure you are using the correct IP address of WBR-3601 Router. Check the IP address of WBR-3601 Router. Ping WBR-3601 Router from your computer. If you cannot ping WBR-3601 Router, check the IP addresses of WBR-3601 Router and your computer.

  • Page 56: Web Configuration

    I cannot access the web configuration. STEPS CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure you are using the correct IP address of WBR-3601 Router. Check the IP address of WBR-3601 Router. Make sure that there is not a console session running. Check that you have enabled web service access. If you have configured a secured client IP address, your computer’s IP address must match it.

  • Page 57: Wan Interface

    Check that your VPI, VCI, type of encapsulation and type of multiplexing settings are the same as what you collected from your telephone company and ISP. Restart WBR-3601 Router. If you still have problems, you may need to verify your VPI, VCI, type of encapsulation and type of multiplexing settings with the telephone company and ISP.

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