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LevelOne WBR-3460 User Manual

11g wireless adsl 2/2+ modem router 1wan 4lan, qos, vpn
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WBR-3460
11g Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router
1WAN 4LAN, QoS, VPN

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V1.0.0-0608

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne WBR-3460 11g Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router 1WAN 4LAN, QoS, VPN User Manual V1.0.0-0608...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 4 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router Features ... 4 Package Contents ... 7 Physical Details... 8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ... 10 Requirements ... 10 Procedure ... 10 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ... 12 Overview ...
  • Page 3 Introduction Diagnostics ... 98 Qos ... 99 Remote Administration ... 101 Routing ... 103 Upgrade Firmware ... 107 CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE ... 108 Overview ... 108 Management Connections ... 108 Home Screen ... 109 Mode Screen ... 110 Operation ... 110 Status Screen ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. The Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: ...

  • Page 5: Advanced Internet Functions

    Introduction  Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Ad- dress is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions  Application Level Gateways (ALGs). connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

  • Page 6: Security Features

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide  WPA-PSK support. sion, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.  Wireless MAC Access Control. check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Introduction Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.  WBR-3460A/B  Power Adapter  Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable (Yellow Color)  RJ-11 (ADSL) cable (Gray Color) ...

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power LED On - Power on. (Green) Off - No power. Status LED Off - Normal operation. (Yellow) Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Connect this port to your ADSL line. ADSL port Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your 10/100BaseT PCs to these ports. LAN connec- tions Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. Requirements  Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.  TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.  For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connec- tion.
  • Page 11 Installation Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should assign different Channels. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wire- less ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for:  Internet Access  LAN configuration  Wireless setup  Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration.

  • Page 13: Configuration Program

    Setup Configuration Program The Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: ...

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router does not respond, check the following:  The Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping"...
  • Page 15 Setup Figure 5: Setup Wizard Home Page 3. On the VC1 screen, shown below, enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP, then click "Next". Figure 6: Setup Wizard - VC1...
  • Page 16 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 7: Setup Wizard - Internet Access 4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP. Click "Next" and complete the configuration for your connec- tion method.

  • Page 17: Configuring Vc2, Vc3 And Vc4

    Setup 6. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connec- tion can be established. 7. If the connection test fails:  Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs.  Check that you have entered all data correctly. Configuring VC2, VC3 and VC4 The Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router supports multiple VCs (Virtual Circuits) on the ADSL connection.
  • Page 18 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Setup Wizard VC Screen The VC number is displayed (VC2, VC3, or VC4) To use this VC, you must enable it by checking this checkbox. Enable Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP.

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Setup 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. Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced"...

  • Page 20: Lan Screen

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router, as seen IP Address from the local LAN.
  • Page 21 Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.  The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).  The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

  • Page 22: Wireless Screen

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Wireless Screen The Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 23 Setup SSID This is also called the "Network Name".   Options Select the desired mode: Mode     Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. Channel No.   Broadcast If enabled, the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router will broadcast its SSID.
  • Page 24 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Access Point Enable this if you want to use Wireless Access Point function. Enable Wire- less If disabled, no Wireless stations can use the Access Point func- tion, and all connections must be made via the wired LAN. Access Point Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use Allow access...

  • Page 25: Wireless Security

    Setup Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security:  Disabled - no data encryption is used.  WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. ...
  • Page 26 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key. Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key.

  • Page 27: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Setup Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen.
  • Page 28 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Edit Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: 1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. 2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the 3.

  • Page 29: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. Enter the new password here. New password Re-enter the new password here. Verify pass- word You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 30: Mode Screen

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. Select the desired option, and click "Save". This field displays the current name of this device. Device Name Only the ADSL Modem component is operational.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Inter- nal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured:  TCP/IP network settings  Internet Access configuration  Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router.

  • Page 32: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 9X/Me

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 19: IP Address (Win 98SE) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 33 PC Configuration  On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router.

  • Page 34: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 22: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 35 PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 36: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 24: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 37 PC Configuration Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 38: Internet Access

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router for Internet access:  Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.  Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 39: Macintosh Clients

    PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 40: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
  • Page 41 PC Configuration Figure 27 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. 4.
  • Page 42 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide To connect:  Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure.  The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be established.
  • Page 43 PC Configuration Figure 30: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: Figure 31: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows:  Set Network Authentication to match the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router.
  • Page 44 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide  For Data Encryption, select WEP.  For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) ...
  • Page 45 PC Configuration If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. Figure 33: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below.
  • Page 46 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 35: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows:  Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK.  For Data Encryption, select TKIP.  For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router.
  • Page 47 PC Configuration Figure 36: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below. Figure 37: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this procedure:...
  • Page 48 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 38: Unlisted Wireless Network 2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below. 3. Configure this screen as follows:  Enter the correct SSID, as used on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. Remember the SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.
  • Page 49 PC Configuration  If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the Wire- less ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK.  Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router and the status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Mod- em) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode. Operation - Router Mode Once both the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
  • Page 51 Operation and Status Data - Status Screen ADSL Modem Status DownStream Connection Speed UpStream Connection Speed VC 1 Status VC 2 Status VC 3 Status VC 4 Status ADSL Details Internet (VC1) Connection Method Figure 41: Status Screen This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.
  • Page 52 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Connection Status Internet IP Address Connection Details IP Address Network Mask DHCP Server MAC Address Wireless Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name System Device Name Firmware Version Buttons ADSL Details Connection Details Wizard.
  • Page 53 Operation and Status Attached Devices VPN Status Refresh Screen description of the current connection. This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless devices currently on the network. View details of each current VPN Tunnel is a sub-window. You also have the option of viewing the VPN Log. For further details about VPN, see the VPN section in Chapter 6 - Advanced Features.

  • Page 54: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen Connection Time Connection to Server...

  • Page 55: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 43: Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address Data - Dynamic IP address Internet The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet...
  • Page 56 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Close Close this window.

  • Page 57: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 44: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided:  Internet:   Special Applications  URL filter  Dynamic DNS  Firewall Rules ...

  • Page 59: Special Applications

    Advanced Features This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet.  This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".  The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. ...
  • Page 60 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Figure 46: Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name  Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send Outgoing data to the remote system or service.

  • Page 61: Url Filter

    Advanced Features 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"...
  • Page 62 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings The list contains the current list of items to block. Current Filter Strings    To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you Add Filter want to block into the field provided, then click the Add button.

  • Page 63: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Advanced Features Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Ad- dress. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
  • Page 64 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Web Site Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS service provider. DDNS Data Host Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

  • Page 65: Firewall Rules

    Advanced Features Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. By default:  All Outgoing traffic is permitted.  All Incoming traffic is denied. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 66 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide rule. The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this LAN Server IP rule will be sent. Address WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged.
  • Page 67 Advanced Features Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 50: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are Service covered by this rule.
  • Page 68 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide gle/Start" fields.  Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the desired values in the "Single/Start" and "Finish" fields to de- termine the address range. This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action.
  • Page 69 Advanced Features  ALLOW always  ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block Note:  Any outbound traffic which is not blocked by rules you create will be allowed by the Default rule.  ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule.

  • Page 70: User-Defined Services

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide User-defined Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Service" list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created, these services will be listed in the "Service"...

  • Page 71: Add/Edit Service

    Advanced Features Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Data - Add/Edit Service Services If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. Name If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name.

  • Page 72: Options

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Data - Options Screen Internet ...

  • Page 73: Schedule

    Advanced Features Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session Session 1 2 can be left blank if not required.
  • Page 74 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Time the adjustment period, and uncheck it at the end of the Day- light Savings period. If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary NTP Use this NTP server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter Server the Server's IP address in the fields provided..

  • Page 75: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features 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 76: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide namic IP addresses (IP address is allocated upon connection, so it may change each time you connect). Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Servers Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.
  • Page 77 Advanced Features From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP...

  • Page 78: Vpn Setup

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide VPN Setup The VPN (Virtual Private Network) feature in the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router allows you to create a VPN connection between 2 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Routers, or a remote PC to establish a VPN connection to the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router.

  • Page 79: Vpn Policies Screen

    Advanced Features VPN Policies Screen This screen is displayed when you select VPN on the Advanced menu. It allows you to create, modify and manage your VPN Policies. If you have not created any policies, the Policy Table will be empty. Data - VPN Policies Screen The Policy Table contains the following data Policy Table...
  • Page 80 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Add Manual Policy Change to the input screen for a "Manual" policy. See the following section for details. When the new policy is saved, it will appear in the bottom row of the Policy Table. View details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection) in a VPN Status sub-window.
  • Page 81 Advanced Features Data - VPN-Auto Policy Screen General Policy Name Enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you manage the policies. If the remote endpoint has a dynamic IP address, select Remote VPN "Dynamic IP address".
  • Page 82 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Local LAN This identifies which PCs on your LAN are covered by this Local LAN policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows:   The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses entered as its "Remote"...
  • Page 83 Advanced Features Local Identity Select the desired option to match the "Remote Identity Type" setting on the remote VPN endpoint. Type    Enter the data for the selection above. (If "IP Address" is Local Identity selected, no input is required.) Data Select the desired option to match the "Local Identity Type"...
  • Page 84 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide VPN- Manual Policy Screen This screen is displayed when you click the Add Manual Policy button on the VPN Policies screen, or when you edit an existing Manual Policy. It allows you to define or edit a "Manual"...
  • Page 85 Advanced Features Remote VPN Select the desired option (IP address or Domain Name) and enter the address of the remote VPN endpoint you wish to Endpoint connect to. Note: The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN Gate- way's address entered as its "Remote VPN Endpoint". Check this if you wish NETBIOS traffic to be forwarded over the NETBIOS Enable VPN tunnel.
  • Page 86 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Encryption Select the desired Encryption Algorithm, and enter the key in the field provided.   Select the desired Authentication Algorithm, and enter the key Authentication in the field provided.   For DES, the key should be 8 ASCII characters (16 Hex characters).

  • Page 87: Vpn Status Screen

    Advanced Features VPN Status Screen This screen is displayed when you click the VPN Log button on the VPN Policies screen, or on the Status screen. This screen allows you to view details of each current VPN Tunnel (connection). If there are no current connections, the status table will be empty.

  • Page 88: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

  • Page 89: Pc Database

    Advanced Administration PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC).  It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.  Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
  • Page 90 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this Name matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 91 Advanced Administration PC Database - Advanced 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. Data - Advanced PC Database This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type.
  • Page 92 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide IP Address Select the appropriate option:    Select the appropriate option MAC Address   Buttons Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box. Add as New If "Automatic discovery"...

  • Page 93: Config File

    Advanced Administration Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router, by uploading it to the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router back to its factory default configuration.

  • Page 94: Logs

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. 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 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Mod- em Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 95 Advanced Administration Buttons Logs Include (Checkbox- Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN Syslog Server There are three (3) buttons  Refresh - Update the log data.  Clear Log - Clear the log, and restart it. This makes new messages easier to read. ...

  • Page 96: E-Mail

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail Turn E-mail address information (below) must be provided.
  • Page 97 Advanced Administration Password If you have enabled "My SMTP Mail Server requires authentica- tion" above, enter the password required to login to your SMTP Server. E-mail Alerts You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the Send E-mail desired checkboxes.

  • Page 98: Diagnostics

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide 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 67: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 99: Qos

    Advanced Administration The Qos (Quality of Service) feature allows you to specify priorities for different traffic. Lower priority traffic will be slowed down to allow greater throughput or less delay for high priority traffic. An example Qos screen is shown below. Data - Qos Screen Qos Setting If enabled, this feature allows you to specify priorities for differ-...
  • Page 100 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Priority Select the desired option. Click this button to add the Qos setting into the summary list. Add Button Summary This lists the summary of your Qos setting. Summary     Priority: The priority of this Applications & Games or MAC Address.

  • Page 101: Remote Administration

    Advanced Administration Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router via the Internet. Figure 69: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To Enable Remote connect, see below).
  • Page 102 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide For security, you should restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2.

  • Page 103: Routing

    Advanced Administration Routing Overview  If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely.  If the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. ...

  • Page 104: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Data - Routing Screen Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Direction RIP Version Choose the RIP Version for the Server. Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries ...

  • Page 105: Static Routing - Example

    Advanced Administration Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route.
  • Page 106 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route...

  • Page 107: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Administration Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Admin- istration menu. You will see a screen like the following. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 108: Chapter 8 Modem Mode

    Chapter 8 Modem Mode This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Modem" or "Bridge" mode.. Overview There are two modes available on the Mode screen.  Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users.

  • Page 109: Home Screen

    Modem Mode Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Figure 73: Home Screen - Modem Mode Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not availa- ble.

  • Page 110: Mode Screen

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Data - Mode Screen This field displays the current name of this device. Device Name Select the desired device mode for the router: Device Mode ...

  • Page 111: Status Screen

    Modem Mode Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Figure 75: Status Screen - Bridge Mode Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode) ADSL Modem Status DownStream Connection Speed UpStream Connection Speed This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.
  • Page 112 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide VC 1 Status VC 2 Status VC 3 Status VC 4 Status ADSL Details IP Address Network Mask MAC Address Wireless Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name System Device Name Firmware Version Buttons ADSL Details Attached Devices...

  • Page 113: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 114: Wireless Access

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide see if it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router. The Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router processes the data passing Solution 2: through it, so it is not transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Page 115 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated.  RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations.

  • Page 116: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes:  Ad-hoc  Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wire- less Stations (e.g.

  • Page 117: Channels

    Appendix B - About Wireless LANs Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.  Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best perfor- mance.

  • Page 118: Wireless Lan Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastruc- ture".

  • Page 119: Appendix C About Vpns

    Appendix C About VPNs Overview A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure connection between 2 points, over an insecure network - typically the Internet. This secure connection is called a VPN Tunnel. There are many standards and protocols for VPNs. The standard implemented in the Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router is IPSec.

  • Page 120: Vpn Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Because the IKE and IPsec connections are separate, they have different SAs (securi- ty associations). Policies VPN configuration settings are stored in Policies. Note that different vendors use different terms. Generally, the terms "VPN Policy", "IPSec Policy", and "IPSec Proposal"...

  • Page 121: Common Vpn Situations

    Appendix C - About VPNs Common VPN Situations VPN Pass-through Here, a PC on the LAN behind the Router/Gateway is using VPN software, but the Router/Gateway is NOT acting as a VPN endpoint. It is only allowing the VPN connec- tion.

  • Page 122: Connecting 2 Lans Via Vpn

    Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Connecting 2 LANs via VPN Figure 78: Connecting 2 VPN Gateways This allows two (2) LANs to be connected. PCs on each endpoint gain secure access to the remote LAN.  The 2 LANs MUST use different IP address ranges. ...
  • Page 123 Appendix C - About VPNs Configuration Settings - Gateway A Gateway A should be configured as shown below. Figure 80: Gateway A Configuration...
  • Page 124 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide Configuration Settings - Gateway B Gateway B should be configured as shown below. Figure 81: Gateway B Configuration Settings Setting LAN A Gateway Policy Name Example Remote VPN Fixed IP Address Endpoint 205.17.11.43 NetBIOS Enable Local LAN 192.168.0.0...
  • Page 125 Appendix C - About VPNs IP address 255.255.255.0 Mask Remote LAN 192.168.1.0 IP address 255.255.255.0 Mask Direction Initiator & res- ponder Exchange mode Main Mode DH Group Group 2 (1024 bit) Local Identity IP address Remote Identity WAN IP address SA Parameters Encryption 3DES...

  • Page 126: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications Multi-Function Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router Model ADSL Interface Dimensions Operating Tempera- ture Storage Temperature Network Protocol: Network Interface: LEDs Power Adapter Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g WLAN, 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode) Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation...

  • Page 127: Regulatory Approvals

    Appendix D - Specifications Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 128 Wireless ADSL2/2+ Modem Router User Guide CE Marking Warning Hereby, Digital Data Communications, declares that this (Model-no. WBR-3460) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The CE-Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at:...

  • Page 129: General Public License

    If you would like a copy of the GPL or other open source code in this software on a physical CD medium, LevelOne (Digital Data Communications) offers to mail this CD to you upon request, for a price of US$9.99 plus the cost of shipping.

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