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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ABOUT THE BLW-04EM ROUTER ..................2 LED Indicators ....................... 2 Features and Benefits...................... 3 INSTALLING THE BLW-04EM ROUTER ................4 Package Contents......................4 Hardware Description..................... 5 System Requirements ..................... 7 Connect the System ......................8 Basic Installation Procedure ................... 8 CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP/IP..................

  • Page 3: About The Blw-04Em Router

    BLW-04EM R BOUT THE OUTER Congratulations on your purchase of the BLW-04EM Broadband Router. PCI is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. LED Indicators The PCI BLW-04EM includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.

  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    Features and Benefits Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 253 users) 802.11b compliant – interoperable with multiple vendors Provides seamless roaming within 802.11b WLAN environment Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping...

  • Page 5: Installing The Blw-04Em Router

    NSTALLING THE OUTER Before installing the BLW-04EM Broadband Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local PCI distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the BLW-04EM.

  • Page 6: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description The BLW-04EM can be connected to the Internet using its RJ-45 WAN port . It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type. Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream.
  • Page 7 One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem (WAN). This port also auto-negotiates operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X.(Not support auto MDI/MDI-X) The following figure shows the components of the BLW-04EM: Figure1-2. Front and Rear Panels...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet. A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the BLW-04EM.

  • Page 9: Connect The System

    BLW-04EM. Basic Installation Procedure 1.Connect the LAN: You can connect the BLW-04EM to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the back of the BLW-04EM to your computer’s network adapter or to another network...
  • Page 10 BLW-04EM to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of the LAN ports on the BLW-04EM to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
  • Page 11 Rotate both antennas on the back of the BLW-04EM to the desired position. For more effective coverage, position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis. Try to place the BLW-04EM in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the BLW-04EM, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the indicator marked “PWR” on the front panel to be sure it is on. If the power indicator does not light, refer to...

  • Page 13: Configuring Client Tcp/Ip

    TCP/IP ONFIGURING LIENT If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting Up TCP/IP” on page 14. Installing TCP/IP Windows 95/98/Me 1.

  • Page 14: Windows 2000

    5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the Network window. Figure5 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Tcp/Ip

    Setting Up TCP/IP To access the Internet through the BLW-04EM, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the BLW-04EM. The default network settings for the BLW-04EM are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.1.1...

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Computer In Windows 95/98/Me

    PC should be 192.168.1.x (where x means 2–254). You can set the IP address for client PCs either by automatically obtaining an IP address from the BLW-04EM DHCP service or by manual configuration. Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows.
  • Page 17 3. On the Network window Configuration tab double-click the TCP/IP entry for your network card. 4. Click the IP Address tab. Figure8 5. Click the “Obtain an IP address “option. 6. Next click on the Gateway tab and verify the Gateway field is blank.
  • Page 18 Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW-04EM, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 19 Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. Figure12 3. Click on the Protocols tab. 4. Double-click TCP/IP Protocol. 5. Click on the IP Address tab. Figure13...
  • Page 20 Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart. Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW-04EM Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the BLW-04EM, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW-04EM, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 21 3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the <ENTER> key. Verify that your IP Address is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.1.1. These values confirm that the BLW-04EM is functioning. Figure15 4. Type EXIT and press <ENTER> to close the Command Prompt window.
  • Page 22 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the BLW-04EM. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to...
  • Page 23 2. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless BLW-04EM. Next, click the Properties button. Figure17 3. the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.
  • Page 24 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that Ethernet is selected in the Connect Via: field. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure field. Figure18 4. Close the TCP/IP dialog box. Manual IP Configuration 1. Check Specify an IP address on the IP Address tab.
  • Page 25 192.168.1.1) in the New gateway field and click Add. Figure20 3. On the DNS Configuration tab, add the IP address for the BLW-04EM and click Add. This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server(s) provided by your ISP. Otherwise, add...

  • Page 26: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connection

    1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the BLW-04EM and the computer? The LAN LED on the BLW-04EM 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 BLW-04EM is 192.168.1.1, the IP address of your...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Blw-04Em Router

    2. Disable any firewall or security software that may be running. 3. Confirm that you have a good link LED where your computer is plugged into the BLW-04EM. If you don’t have a link light – then try another cable until you get a good link.

  • Page 28: Disable Proxy Connection

    You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the BLW-04EM configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape.

  • Page 29: Netscape (4 Or Above)

    3. Check “Direct connection to the Internet.” 4. Click the OK button to save the changes. To access the BLW-04EM management interface enter the BLW-04EM IP address in your Web browser http://192.168.1.1. Then click LOGIN. (By default password is 0000) Figure22 The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup options.

  • Page 30: Navigating The Web Browser Interface

    The BLW-04EM management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the BLW-04EM for use with a cable modem or DSL modem. Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other advanced functions.

  • Page 31: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard Time Zone Click on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup. For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and click NEXT. Figure24 Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have.
  • Page 32 Figure25 Cable Modem Figure26 Your ISP may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into the field. Click Finish to complete the setup. The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status, as well as other information. See “Status” on page 65 for details.
  • Page 33 Fixed-IP xDSL Figure27 Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed (static) IP address. If you have been provided with this information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address and DNS IP addresses.
  • Page 34 If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10) Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Figure29 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for...
  • Page 35 Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Click FINISH to complete the setup. (Refer to “Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)” on page 33 for details.) BigPond Figure30 If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter the the user name, password and service name for BigPond authentication.

  • Page 36: Advanced Setup

    Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator access, and the IP System address of a PC that will be allowed to manage the BLW-04EM remotely. Specifies the Internet connection type: Dynamic IP host configuration and the physical MAC address of each...

  • Page 37: System

    System Time Zone Figure31 Select your time zone and time server from the drop-down list for the BLW-04EM. This information is used for log entries and client access control.
  • Page 38 Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. By default, there is no password. For security you should assign one before exposing the BLW-04EM to the Internet. Passwords can contain from 3–12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive.

  • Page 39: Wan

    Figure33 Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the BLW-04EM using a standard Web browser. Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click APPLY. Note: If you specify 0.0.0.0 as this IP address, any host can manage the BLW-04EM.
  • Page 40 Figure34 The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN physical interface on the BLW-04EM. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP.
  • Page 41 Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE) Figure35 Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum size of the data packets.
  • Page 42 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Figure36 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary. Using the above screen allows client PCs to establish a normal PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the PPTP client on each client PC. Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask and default gateway IP address (usually supplied by your ISP), and then the PPTP User ID, Password and PPPTP Gateway IP address.
  • Page 43 Figure37 If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the BLW-04EM, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such...
  • Page 44 BigPond Figure38 BigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat system to maintain the Internet connection. Configure the built-in client with your user name, password and service name to get online. Leave the Authentication Service Name as “login-server” for a universal configuration.
  • Page 45 Figure39 Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.planex.net). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers. Enter those addresses in this screen.

  • Page 46: Lan

    192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99, and 192.168.1.200 to 192.168.1.254 will be available as static IP addresses. Remember not to include the address of the BLW-04EM in the client address pool. Also remember to configure your client PCs for dynamic IP address...
  • Page 47 Figure41 You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the BLW-04EM and all of your wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the same values. ESSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network.
  • Page 48 Available options are: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps. (Default: 2Mbps.) Figure43 Channel: The radio channel through which the Wireless BLW-04EM communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default: 6) Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations. Figure44 Broadcast SSID: Broadcasting the SSID on the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs.(Default: Enable)
  • Page 49 You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a passphrase and click Generate. Four keys will be generated (as shown below). Choose a key from the drop-down list or accept the default key. Automatic 128-bit security generates a single key.
  • Page 50 If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the BLW-04EM on each of your wireless clients. Note that Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet.

  • Page 51: Network Address Translation (Nat)

    From this section you can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server, and Special Application features that provide control over the port openings in the BLW-04EM firewall. This section can be used to support several Internet based applications such as VPN...
  • Page 52 Virtual Server Figure49 If you configure the BLW-04EM as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses.
  • Page 53 Special Applications Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications cannot work with Network Address Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.

  • Page 54: Firewall

    Firewall The BLW-04EM firewall can provide access control of connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding. The firewall does not significantly affect system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network users.
  • Page 55 Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen). Figure52...
  • Page 56 MAC Filtering Table Figure53 This section helps provides wireless MAC Filter configuration. When enabled, only wireless MAC addresses configured will have access to your network. All other client wireless devices will get denied access. This security feature can support up to 64 devices and applies to clients.
  • Page 57 URL Blocking To configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to specify the websites (www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you want to filter on your network. To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify an access rule in “Access Control” on page 52. To modify an existing rule, click the Edit option next to the rule you want to modify.
  • Page 58 Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules based on Time and Date. These rules can then be used to configure more specific Access Control. Figure55 Enables Schedule-based Internet access control. 1. Click Add Schedule Rule. 2.
  • Page 59 Figure56 Use this section to create your network schedule rules. The times you set below are the times periods that you want the Access Control Rule to be active. For example, if you want to block Internet access (block WWW) from 8AM to 8PM during the week. Simply configure 8:00 AM as “Start Time”...
  • Page 60 Firewall Configuration SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) and Anti-DoS firewall protection (Default: Enabled) – the BLW-04EM Intrusion Detection feature limits access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI feature is turned on, all incoming packets will be blocked.
  • Page 61 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Figure58 If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.

  • Page 62: Ddns (Dynamic Dns) Settings

    DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings Figure59 Domain Name is a series of alphanumeric strings separated by periods, that is the address of a network connection and that identifies the owner of the address. Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name(s) to computers or servers.

  • Page 63: Upnp (Universal Plug And Play) Setting

    This DNS feature is powered by WWW.DynDNS.ORG with a DDNS connection you can host your own web site, email server, FTP site, and more at your own location even if you have a dynamic IP address.(Default:Disable) UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting Figure60 Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above.

  • Page 64: Tools

    BLW-04EM. Tools - Configuration Tools Figure61 Backup – saves the BLW-04EM configuration to a file. Restore – restores settings from a saved backup configuration file. Restore to factory defaults – restores the BLW-04EM settings back to the factory default original.
  • Page 65 Figure62 Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest versions. Download the upgrade file from the PCI Web site (www.planex.net) and save it to your hard drive. In the Upgrade Target field, choose Firmware. Then click Browse to look for the previously downloaded file.
  • Page 66 Tools - Reset Figure63 Click APPLY to reset the BLW-04EM. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If you use the Reset button on the front panel, the BLW-04EM performs a power reset. If the button is held depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.

  • Page 67: Status

    Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status. Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, Firewall, UPnP and BLW-04EM Wireless status. Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the INFORMATION physical MAC address for each media interface, as well as the hardware version and serial number.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    BLW-04EM Router online. A. Verify your connection to the BLW-04EM If you are unable to access the BLW-04EM web-based administration pages then you may not be properly connected or configured. The screen shots in this section were taken on a Windows XP machine, but the same steps will apply to Windows 95/98/Me/2000.
  • Page 69 If you have a good link light, please open up a DOS window as described in the previous section and type ipconfig/renew. If you are still unable to get an IP Address from the BLW-04EM, reinstall your network adapter. Please refer to your adapter manual for information on how to do...
  • Page 70 C.I have another IP Address displayed If you have another IP address listed then the PC may not be configured for a DHCP connection. Please refer to “Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 12 for information. Once you have confirmed your computer is configured for DHCP, then please follow the steps below.
  • Page 71 D. The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made. 1. Check that the host computer and hub are both powered on. 2. Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices. 3. Verify that Category 5 cable is used if you are operating at 100 Mbps, and that the length of any cable does not exceed 100 m (328 ft).

  • Page 72: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the PCI BLW-04EM Standards IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b LAN Interface 4 - RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X ports WAN Interface RJ-45 10/100 Mbps port...
  • Page 73 Internet Standards ARP (RFC 826), IP (RFC 791), ICMP (RFC 792), UDP (RFC 768), TCP (RFC 793), Telnet (RFC 854-859), MD5 (RFC 1321), BOOTP Extension (RFC 1497), PPP LCP Extension (RFC 1570), PPPoE (RFC 2516), NAT (RFC 1631), PPP (RFC 1661), HTML (RFC 1866), HTTP (RFC 1945), CHAP (RFC 1944), DHCP (RFC 2131), PPTP (RFC 2637) Temperature Operating (0 to 40 °C), 32 to 104 °F...

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