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LevelOne FBR-1416 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LevelOne FBR-1416 4-port 10/100 Mbps ADSL Modem Router User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 FBR-1416 Features... 1 Package Contents ... 3 Physical Details... 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION... 6 Requirements... 6 Procedure ... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ... 8 Overview ... 8 Configuration Program ... 9 Setup Wizard ... 10 Home Screen ...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ... 69 Overview ... 69 General Problems ... 69 Internet Access... 69 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS... 71 Multi-Function FBR-1416 ... 71 Regulatory Approvals ... 72...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Internet Access Features • Shared Internet Access. through the FBR-1416, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Ad- dresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation). •...

  • Page 5: Advanced Internet Functions

    LAN. • DHCP Server Support. address to PCs and other devices upon request. The FBR-1416 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. Configuration & Management •...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Internet access becomes unavailable. The FBR-1416 in- corporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: • The FBR-1416 Unit • 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable • 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable •...

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    FBR-1416 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 Up- grade. For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed (10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    LAN connections Note: Any LAN port on the FBR-1416 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable. This button will reset the FBR-1416 to the factory default values.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Any LAN port on the FBR-1416 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3. Connect ADSL Cable Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the WAN port on the FBR-1416 (the RJ11 con- nector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company. Figure 4: Installation Diagram...

  • Page 10: Check The Leds

    4. Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter to the FBR-1416 and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 5. Check the LEDs • The Power LED should be ON. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Setup

    PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the FBR-1416 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions. To Do this: Configure PCs on your LAN.

  • Page 12: Configuration Program

    Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the FBR-1416: 1. After installing the FBR-1416 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the FBR-1416, as in this example, which uses the FBR-1416's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1...

  • Page 13: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the FBR-1416, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the FBR-1416's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
  • Page 14 Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Al- ways on". PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. IPoA Normally, the connection is (IP over ATM) "Always on".

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout. • Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the FBR-1416. Note that restarting the Router will break any existing connections to or through the Router. Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 16: Mode Screen

    Mode Screen Use the Mode link on the main menu to reach the Mode screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - Mode Screen Device Mode Device Name This field displays the current name of this device. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks.

  • Page 17: Lan Screen

    TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the FBR-1416, 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: Using Another Dhcp Server

    Server, rather than the FBR-1416's, the following procedure is required. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the FBR-1416. This setting is on the LAN screen. 2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the FBR-1416's IP Address as the Default Gate- way.

  • Page 19: Password Screen

    You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. • The "User Name" is always admin • Enter the password for the FBR-1416, as set on the Password screen above. Figure 8: Password Screen Figure 9: Password Dialog...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the FBR-1416. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The FBR-1416 uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.

  • Page 21: Using Dhcp

    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 FBR-1416 will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the FBR-1416.
  • Page 22 • On the Gateway tab, enter the FBR-1416'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 as- signed to the FBR-1416. • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.

  • Page 23: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    FBR-1416 User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 14: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 24 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the FBR-1416. To set this: • Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
  • Page 25 FBR-1416 User Guide Figure 16 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search...
  • Page 26 PC Configuration Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 27: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    FBR-1416 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 18: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 28 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 FBR-1416 will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the FBR-1416.

  • Page 29: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    FBR-1416 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 20: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 30 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 FBR-1416 will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the FBR-1416.

  • Page 31: Internet Access

    9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the FBR-1416, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: •...

  • Page 32: Macintosh Clients

    • Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the FBR-1416, it is only necessary to set the FBR-1416 as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the FBR-1416 and the status screens. Operation Once both the FBR-1416 and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required.
  • Page 34 This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled". This shows the MAC Address for the FBR-1416, as seen on the LAN interface. The current name of the FBR-1416. This is also the "hostname"...

  • Page 35: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    FBR-1416 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...

  • Page 36: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Lease Expires long before this IP address allocation (the DCHP lease) expires. Buttons If an IP Address has been allocated to the FBR-1416 (by the ISP's Release DHCP Server, clicking the "Release" button will break the connec- tion and release the IP Address.

  • Page 37: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    FBR-1416 User Guide Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the follow- ing example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 25: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address...

  • Page 38: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the FBR-1416's "Advanced" Fea- tures. Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Advanced Internet • • URL filter • Dynamic DNS • Firewall Rules • Firewall Services •...

  • Page 39: Url Filter

    FBR-1416 User Guide URL Filter If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this feature. The URL filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or part of the address, is included in the block site list, access will be denied.

  • Page 40: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Domain name. 3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the FBR-1416's DDNS screen. 4. The FBR-1416 will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org 5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.

  • Page 41: Dynamic Dns Screen

    FBR-1416 User Guide Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service Use a Dynamic Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required.

  • Page 42: Firewall Rules

    Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted. • All Incoming traffic is denied. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incom- ing rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 43 FBR-1416 User Guide The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. WAN Users Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged. Buttons Use the Add button to create a new rule. The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first.
  • Page 44 Incoming Rules This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Data – Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered by Service this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on the "Services" screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers used by the Service.
  • Page 45 FBR-1416 User Guide This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. • Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.) •...
  • Page 46 • To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule" screen. Select the desired option to determine which PCs are covered by this LAN Users rule: • Any - All PCs are covered by this rule. • Single PC - Only the selected PC is covered by this rule. If selected, you must select the PC.

  • Page 47: Firewall Services

    FBR-1416 User Guide Firewall Services This screen is used to modify the list of Services which are available when creating Firewall Rules. Data – Services Services Services List This lists all defined Services. Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new service.
  • Page 48 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 49: Options

    FBR-1416 User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below.

  • Page 50: Schedule

    Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Data – Default Schedule Screen Schedule Use these checkboxes to select the desired days. Sunday, Mon- day… Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.

  • Page 51: Virtual Servers

    FBR-1416 User Guide This displays the current time on the FBR-1416. Current Time 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: •...

  • Page 52: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    IP address. This technology works even if your ISP allocates dynamic 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 Server Servers type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.
  • Page 53 FBR-1416 User Guide From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP...

  • Page 54: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP Address. Backup or restore the configuration file for the FBR-1416. This file Config File contains all the configuration data.

  • Page 55: Pc Database

    By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The FBR-1416 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 56 Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. Known PCs 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 57 DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the FBR-1416 will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC.
  • Page 58 Select the appropriate option MAC Address • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the FBR-1416 contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...

  • Page 59: Config File

    FBR-1416 User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the FBR-1416, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the FBR-1416, by uploading it to the FBR-1416.

  • Page 60: Logs

    Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the FBR-1416, log data can also be E- mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to configure this feature.
  • Page 61 FBR-1416 User Guide Logs Include (Checkboxes) Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN Send to this Syslog Server IP Address Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really re- quired.

  • Page 62: E-Mail

    Protocol) Server you use for outgoing E-mail. E-mail Alerts You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the Send E-mail alerts desired checkboxes. The FBR-1416 can send an immediate alert immediately when it detects a significant security incident such as •...
  • Page 63 FBR-1416 User Guide E-mail Logs Send Logs Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • • • • • • • Never (default) - This feature is disabled; Logs are not sent. 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 64: Network Diagnostics

    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. Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet.

  • Page 65: Remote Administration

    FBR-1416 User Guide Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the FBR-1416 via the Internet. Figure 44: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To Enable Remote connect, see below).
  • Page 66 To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 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 FBR- 1416. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":"...

  • Page 67: 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 FBR-1416 is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ig- nore the Static Routing table.

  • Page 68: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the FBR-1416, 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 FBR-1416 as the Default Route or Default Gateway.

  • Page 69: Wireless Router

    Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the FBR-1416's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the FBR-1416's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 70 For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.0.1 (FBR-1416's IP Address) 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.80 (FBR-1416's local router) Advanced Administration...

  • Page 71: Upgrade Firmware

    FBR-1416 User Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the FBR-1416 can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administra- tion menu. You will see a screen like the following.

  • Page 72: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the FBR- 1416 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the FBR-1416 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 73 FBR-1416 User Guide Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic. You can also use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.

  • Page 74: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications Multi-Function FBR-1416 Model ADSL Interface Dimensions Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Network Protocol: Network Interface: LEDs Power Adapter FBR-1416 T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, multi-mode 189mm(W) * 122mm(D) * 33mm(H) 0° C to 40° C -10° C to 70° C...

  • Page 75: Regulatory Approvals

    FBR-1416 User Guide 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.

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