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- Page 1 2.4GHz IEEE802.11g 54Mbps WLAN Broadband Router BLW-54PM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction......................4 1.1 BLW-54PM Features ....................4 1.1.1 Internet Access Features..................4 1.1.2 Advanced Internet Functions................5 1.1.3 Wireless Features....................5 1.1.4 LAN Features ...................... 6 1.1.5 Configuration & Management................6 1.1.6 Security Features ....................6 1.2 Package Contents ......................7 1.3 Physical Details ...................... - Page 3 5.8.2 Routing Screen ....................59 5.8.3 Configuring Other Routers on your LAN............61 5.8.4 Static Routing - Example................... 62 5.9 Security........................63 5.10 Upgrade Firmware..................... 65 Chapter 6 Specifications ......................66 6.1 Multi-Function BLW-54PM..................66 6.2 Wireless Interface......................66 6.3 Safety Statement......................67...
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the BLW-54PM, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Ad- dress Translation). -
Page 5: Advanced Internet Functions
All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported. • Auto Link support. Auto Link is a new feature integrated in PLANEX GW-NS54GMZ that offers users a simple way to configure a BLW-54PM in conjunction with the Configu- ration Utility. • WEP support. -
Page 6: Lan Features
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The BLW-54PM can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support. -
Page 7: Package Contents
1.2 Package Contents The following items should be included: • BLW-54PM • AC Adapter • CD-ROM (User’s Manual) • UTP Straight LAN Cable（1m） • Quick Installation Guide • Warranty Card • Screws If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. -
Page 8: Physical Details
1.3 Physical Details 1.3.1 Front-mounted LEDs Status LED Power LED LAN LEDs Wireless LED WAN LED Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Up- grade. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Wireless LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data. 1.3.2 Rear Panel Antenna Reset Button... - Page 10 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The BLW-54PM is now using the factory default values.
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation
2.2 Procedure Existing Connection DSL/Cable Modem BLW-54PM UTP Cable To PCs Figure 4: Installation Diagram 2.2.1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the BLW-54PM. Ensure the BLW-54PM and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. -
Page 12: Check The Leds
Any LAN port on the BLW-54PM will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 2.2.3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the BLW-54PM. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 2.2.4. Power Up •... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Setup
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the BLW-54PM you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the re- quired functions. -
Page 14: Configuration Program
Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the BLW-54PM: 1. After installing the BLW-54PM in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. - Page 15 IP Address of 192.168.1.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. • Ensure that your PC and the BLW-54PM are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.) • Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only...
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Page 16: Setup Wizard
3.3 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the BLW-54PM, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the BLW-54PM's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. -
Page 17: Singtel Ras
• PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Server IP Address. Europe. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only • IP Address allocated to when required. The IP address you, if Static (Fixed). is usually allocated automati- cally, but may be Static (Fixed). -
Page 18: Home Screen
3.3.2 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. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input •... -
Page 19: Lan Screen
TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the BLW-54PM, 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 20: Dhcp
Server, rather than the BLW-54PM's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the BLW-54PM. This setting is on the LAN screen. 2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the BLW-54PM's IP Address as the Default... -
Page 21: Wireless Screen
Note that the BLW-54PM will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the BLW-54PM's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below. -
Page 22: Access Point
- Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the BLW-54PM. • b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wire- less Stations will only be able to use the BLW-54PM if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard. Channel No. - Page 23 Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs. Save Save the data on screen. Cancel The Cancel button will discard any data you have entered since the last Save operation.
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Page 24: Wireless Security Screen
3.5.1 Wireless Security Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the Configure button on the Wireless screen. Figure 8: Wireless Security Screen Data – Wireless Security Screen System Security System Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method: •... - Page 25 Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value.
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Page 26: Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the BLW-54PM. Figure 9: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the BLW-54PM (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) -
Page 27: Chapter 4 Advanced Features
Chapter 4 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the BLW-54PM's Advanced Fea- tures. 4.1 Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications •... -
Page 28: Access Control Screen
4.2.2 Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 11: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the Group settings for the selected Group. -
Page 29: Internet Access
Internet Access Select the desired options for the current group: Restrictions • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restric- tive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. •... -
Page 30: Group Members Screen
4.2.3 Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 12: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The Del >> button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group. -
Page 31: Default Schedule Screen
4.2.4 Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the Start and Finish times.) •... -
Page 32: Services Screen
4.2.5 Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 14: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Services "Delete"... -
Page 33: Access Control Log
Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the Add New Service area on screen. Cancel Clear the Add New Service area, ready for entering data for a new Service. 4.2.6 Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. -
Page 34: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)
3. Enter your DDNS data on the BLW-54PM's DDNS screen. 4. The BLW-54PM will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at the DDNS server. If the DDNS Service provides software to perform this IP address update; you should disable the Update function, or not use the software at all. - Page 35 • Apply for a Domain Name, and ensure it is allocated to you. • Details of your DDNS account (Name, password, Domain name) must then be entered and saved on this screen. • This device will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded by the DDNS Service Provider.
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Page 36: Advanced Internet Screen
Figure 16: Internet Screen 4.4.1 Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the BLW-54PM. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the Com- munication Applications listed on this screen. -
Page 37: Special Applications
If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the BLW-54PM's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a Special Application. -
Page 38: Using A Special Application
Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service. -
Page 39: Url Filter
4.4.6 URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define filter strings. If the filter string appears in a re- quested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. -
Page 40: Virtual Servers
4.5 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: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •... - Page 41 Figure 20: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the Properties area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you Servers have defined.
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Page 42: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers
Buttons This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- Defaults defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the Enable setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Update Selected Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data shown in the Server Properties area on screen. -
Page 43: Connecting To The Virtual Servers
4.5.4 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 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. -
Page 44: Wan Port Configuration
4.6 WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 21: WAN Port Screen Data – WAN Port Screen Identification Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your Hostname ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here. If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. - Page 45 IP Address Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most Automatic common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the BLW- 54PM upon connection. Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated Specified IP you a fixed IP Address.
- Page 46 Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field. Copy from PC You must click Save to actually change the address used. Save Save your changes to the BLW-54PM. Cancel Reverse any changes made since the last Save.
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Page 47: Chapter 5 Advanced Administration
The available settings and features are: Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the BLW-54PM. This file contains all the configuration data. Logs View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files. -
Page 48: Config File
5.2 Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the BLW-54PM, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the BLW-54PM, by uploading it to the BLW-54PM. -
Page 49: Logs
Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the BLW-54PM, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Figure 23: Logs Screen... - Page 50 E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes. If enabled, the Log will be sent to the specified E-mail address. The interval between E-mails is deter- mined by the Send setting. Send Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail.
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Page 51: Network Diagnostics
5.4 Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a Ping or a DNS lookup. These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 24: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping. -
Page 52: Options
If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But ration... currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the BLW-54PM in My Network Places, and select Properties) - Page 53 But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the BLW-54PM in My Network Places, and select Proper- ties) MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if MTU size advised to do so by Technical Support.
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Page 54: Pc Database
By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as DHCP Clients; this setting is called Obtain an IP Address automatically. • The BLW-54PM 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 55 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.
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Page 56: Pc Database (Admin)
5.6.2 PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the Advanced Administration button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 27: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. - Page 57 Select the appropriate option MAC Address • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the BLW-54PM contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...
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Page 58: Remote Admin
1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the Address bar, enter HTTP:// followed by the Internet IP Address of the BLW-54PM. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter : followed by the port number.) -
Page 59: Routing
Routing page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the BLW-54PM is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table. -
Page 60: Static Routing
For class C networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.0 • Gateway IP Address - The IP Address of the Gateway or Router which the BLW-54PM must use to communicate with the destination above. (NOT the router attached to the remote seg- ment.) •... -
Page 61: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan
5.8.3 Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the BLW-54PM, 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 BLW-54PM as the Default Route or Default Gate- way. -
Page 62: Static Routing - Example
5.8.4 Static Routing - Example Figure 30: Routing Example For the BLW-54PM's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the BLW-54PM requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0... -
Page 63: Security
5.9 Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 31: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this Firewall setting be left enabled. - Page 64 Respond to by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP • If checked, the BLW-54PM will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security.
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Page 65: Upgrade Firmware
4. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 5. Click the Start Upgrade button to commence the firmware upgrade. Note: The BLW-54PM is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the BLW-54PM will be lost. -
Page 66: Chapter 6 Specifications
Chapter 6 Specifications 6.1 Multi-Function BLW-54PM Model BLW-54PM Dimensions 39mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 160mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection... -
Page 67: Safety Statement
6.3 Safety Statement CE Statements This device has bee tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.