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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...................... - Page 3 5.8.3 Configuring Other Routers on your LAN ............56 5.8.4 Static Routing - Example ................... 57 5.9 Security........................58 5.10 Upgrade Firmware..................... 59 Chapter 6 Specifications ......................61 6.1 Multi-Function BLW-54PM..................61 6.2 Wireless Interface......................61 6.3 Safety Statement ......................62...
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
• 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 Address 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 PCI GW-NS54GMZ that offers users a simple way to configure a BLW-54PM in conjunction with the Configuration 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: Rear Panel
Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade. LAN LEDs For each port, there are 2 LEDs • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. •... - Page 9 Power Off. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE. Release the Reset Button. The BLW-54PM is now using the factory default values.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation
IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. 2.2 Procedure 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 11: 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 12: 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 required functions. -
Page 13: Preparation
Before attempting to configure the BLW-54PM, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the BLW-54PM. The PC and the BLW- 54PM must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the BLW-54PM) or on the same LAN segment. •... -
Page 14: Setup Wizard
• 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 be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings. -
Page 15: Home Screen
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only User name and password. when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. PPTP PPTP is mainly used in • Server IP Address. Europe. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only •... -
Page 16: Lan Screen
Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the Back button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking Save does NOT save any changes you may have made. -
Page 17: Dhcp
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 18: Wireless Screen
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the BLW-54PM's, the following procedure is required. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the BLW-54PM. This setting is on the LAN screen. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the BLW-54PM's IP Address as the Default Gateway. - Page 19 Figure 7: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Identification Station name On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use. Region Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended.
- Page 20 - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the BLW-54PM. • b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the BLW-54PM if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard. Channel No.
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Page 21: Wireless Security Screen
Cancel The Cancel button will discard any data you have entered since the last Save operation. 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... -
Page 22: 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... - Page 23 Figure 10: Password Dialog • Leave the User Name blank. • Enter the password for the BLW-54PM, as set on the Password screen above.
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Page 24: Chapter 4 Advanced Features
This Chapter explains when and how to use the BLW-54PM's Advanced Features. 4.1 Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter •... - Page 25 Figure 11: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will 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. "Members"...
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Page 26: Group Members Screen
Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. •... -
Page 27: Default Schedule Screen
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. • The << Add button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group. Note: PCs not assigned to any group will be in the Default group. -
Page 28: Services Screen
Figure 13: Default Schedule Screen Data - Default Schedule Screen Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can be Session 2 left blank if not required. Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. - Page 29 Figure 14: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. "Delete" button Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services can not be deleted. Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service.
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Page 30: Access Control Log
Enter your DDNS data on the BLW-54PM's DDNS screen. 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 31 Figure 15: DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service • Select the desired DDNS Service Provider from the list. You must register for the service at one of the listed Service Providers. You can reach the Service provider's Web Site by selecting them in the list and clicking the Web Site button.
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Page 32: Advanced Internet Screen
• If the message is No host or some other error message, you need to connect to the DDNS Service provider and correct the problem. 4.4 Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. •... -
Page 33: Communication 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 34 Figure 17: Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.
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Page 35: Using A Special Application
4.4.4 Using a Special Application • Configure the Special Applications screen as required. • On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can use each Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Application, there may need to be a Time-out before another PC can use the same Special Application. -
Page 36: Virtual Servers
Figure 18: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. 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 37: Ip Address Seen By Internet Users
Figure 19: Virtual Servers 4.5.1 IP Address seen by Internet Users Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address, but using different protocols. To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address. This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. - Page 38 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 Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined.
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Page 39: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers
Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- 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 40: Wan Port Configuration
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 41 WAN Port MAC Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is Address a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port. Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPs require a particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access. You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC's address into this field, the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a value directly.
- Page 42 Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Direct connection). Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data. •...
- Page 43 Copy from PC Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field. 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 44: Chapter 5 Advanced Administration
Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your BLW-54PM. Upgrade 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 45: Logs
The Logs record various types of activity on the BLW-54PM. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. 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. - Page 46 Figure 23: Logs Screen Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged. Normally, the (Internet) Destination will be shown as an IP address. But if the URL Filter is enabled, the Destination will be shown as a URL.
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Page 47: Network Diagnostics
Send Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • 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 48: Options
Figure 24: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your IP Address LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout"... - Page 49 If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But Configuration... 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)
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Page 50: Pc Database
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 Properties) MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if MTU size advised to do so by Technical Support. -
Page 51: Pc Database (Admin)
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 52 • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: Obtain an IP address automatically). The BLW-54PM will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
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Page 53: Remote Admin
Standard Screen Click this to view the standard PC Database screen. 5.7 Remote Admin If enable, this feature allows you to manage the BLW-54PM via the Internet. Figure 28: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Enable to allow management via the Internet. -
Page 54: 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 55: Routing Screen
LAN later in this chapter for further details and an example. Figure 29: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the BLW-54PM. The BLW-54PM supports RIP 1 only. -
Page 56: 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 Gateway. -
Page 57: Static Routing - Example
Metric Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the BLW-54PM's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the BLW-54PM's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address. -
Page 58: Security
Metric For Router A' s Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (BLW-54PM's IP Address) For Router B' s Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (BLW-54PM's local router) 5.9 Security... -
Page 59: Upgrade Firmware
L2TP is a protocol developed by Cisco for VPNs (Virtual Private Allow L2TP Networks). • If checked, L2TP connections are allowed. • If not checked, L2TP connections are blocked. 5.10 Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the BLW-54PM can be upgraded using your Web Browser. - Page 60 Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 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.
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Page 61: 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 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN... -
Page 62: 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.
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