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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LevelOne WBR-3408 11g Wireless Broadband Router, QoS User Manual V1.0.0-0610...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 Wireless Broadband router Features ... 1 Package Contents ... 4 Physical Details... 5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION... 7 Requirements... 7 Procedure ... 7 CHAPTER 3 SETUP... 9 Overview ... 9 Configuration Program ... 10 Setup Wizard ... 12 LAN Screen...
  • Page 3 Security... 92 Upgrade Firmware ... 94 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING... 95 Overview ... 95 General Problems ... 95 Internet Access... 95 Wireless Access ... 96 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ... 98 Modes ... 98 BSS/ESS... 98 Channels... 99 WEP... 99 WPA-PSK ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of LevelOne Wireless Broadband router. The Wire- less Broadband router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access •...

  • Page 5: Advanced Internet Functions

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. Wireless Broadband router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is al- located on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

  • Page 6: Lan Features

    • Simple Configuration. changed quickly and easily. LAN Features • 4-Port Switching Hub. 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN. • DHCP Server Support. dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Broad- band router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Package Contents The following items should be included: • WBR-3408 • Power Adapter • Dipole Antenna • Quick Installation Guide • CD Manual If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer imme- diately.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. WLAN 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.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Rear Panel Antenna 2dBi detachable antenna. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a stan- dard LAN cable. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Broad- band 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 either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) •...
  • Page 11 Wireless Broadband router User Guide 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Broadband router. Ensure the Wireless Broadband router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Broadband router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Broad- band router and the PCs.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Broadband 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. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

  • Page 13: Configuration Program

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Configuration Program The Wireless Broadband router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to con- nect 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 If you can't connect If the Wireless Broadband router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Broadband 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 Wizard

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Broadband router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Broadband router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. •...
  • Page 16 PPTP Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Dynamic IP Address Static (Fixed) IP Address Big Pond (Australia) For this connection method, the following data is required: • User Name • Password • Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection method, the following data is required: •...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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. Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 18: Lan Screen

    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 IP address for the Wireless Broadband router, 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.
  • Page 19 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons Save Save any changes you have made. Note that if you change the Wireless Broadband router's IP address, your connection will be lost. You will have to re-connect using the new IP address. The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and Cancel reload the file from the Wireless Broadband router.
  • Page 20 Setup To Configure your PCs to use DHCP This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 98/ME. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

  • Page 21: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Wireless Screen The Wireless Broadband router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Broadband router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Broadband router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 22 • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access SSID points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same SSID/ESSID. Options Select the desired mode: Mode •...

  • Page 23: Wireless Security Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons Click this button to view the Wireless security sub-screen. Configure Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs. Save the data on screen. Save Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the last "Save"...
  • Page 24 • • • 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 encryp- tion strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value.
  • Page 25 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the Encryption same method.

  • Page 26: Password Screen

    Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Broadband router. Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Broadband router (on the Pass- word screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 27: 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 Broadband router.

  • Page 28: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 9X/Me

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 12: 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 13: IP Address (Win 9x) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 29 Wireless Broadband router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Broadband 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 Broadband router. •...

  • Page 30: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    PC Configuration 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 16: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 31 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 17: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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 Broadband router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 32: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    PC Configuration 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 18: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 33 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 19: 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 Broadband router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 34 Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Broadband 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 35: Macintosh Clients

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Broadband router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3.

  • Page 36: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Broadband router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Broadband router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Broadband router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Broadband router and the PCs are configured, opera- tion is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: •...

  • Page 38: Status Screen

    Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method Broadband Modem Internet Connection Internet IP Address "Connection De- tails" Button IP Address Figure 20: Status Screen This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen.
  • Page 39 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Network Mask DHCP Server System Device Name Firmware Version Buttons Connection Details System Data Restart Refresh Screen The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled"...

  • Page 40: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be dis- played when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address IP Address Network Mask PPPoE Link Status Connection Log Connection Log Figure 21: PPPoE Status Screen...
  • Page 41 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons Connect Disconnect Clear Log Refresh Connection Log Messages Message Connect on Demand Manual connection Reset physical connec- tion Connecting to remote server Remote Server located Start PPP PPP up successfully Idle time-out reached Disconnecting Error: Remote Server not found Error: PPP Connection...

  • Page 42: Connection Status - Pptp

    Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPTP Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote Physical Ad- devices on the Internet.

  • Page 43: Connection Status - L2Tp

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Connection Log • Connection Log • Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Connect If connected to your ISP, terminate the connection. Disconnect Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
  • Page 44 The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This IP Address address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab- Connection lished. Status • • • Connection Log •...

  • Page 45: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 24: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote Physical Address devices.

  • Page 46: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    • Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Update the data on screen.
  • Page 47 Wireless Broadband router User Guide used. • DHCP Client • • Buttons This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is Release/Renew allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has no effect. • • Update the data shown on screen. Refresh This will show "Enabled"...

  • Page 48: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 26: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Ad- The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote...
  • Page 49 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Buttons • Release/Renew • • Update the data shown on screen. Refresh This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP ad- dress). Otherwise, it has no effect. This button will say "Release"...

  • Page 50: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Broadband router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ •...

  • Page 51: Access Control Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Data - Access Control Screen User Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display Group the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3"...
  • Page 52 Internet Access Select the desired options for the current group: Restrictions • • • If Internet access is being blocked, you can choose to apply Block by Sched- the blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is not blocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has no effect.) Define Schedule Clicking this will open a sub-window where you can define or...

  • Page 53: Group Members Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. 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 54: Default Schedule Screen

    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"...

  • Page 55: Services Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 30: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Ser- vices "Delete"...

  • Page 56: Access Control Log

    Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is pro- vided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function.

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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 Address.
  • Page 58 Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Data Select the desired DDNS Service provider. To disable DDNS, DDNS Service select "None". Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site for the selected DDNS service provider. User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.

  • Page 59: Advanced Internet Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL Filter An example screen is shown below. Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Broadband router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.

  • Page 60: Special Applications Screen

    Send incoming calls to 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 Wireless Broadband router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".
  • Page 61 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Figure 33: Special Applications Screen...

  • Page 62: Using A Special Application

    Data - Special Applications Screen Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive Incoming data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applica- Ports tions use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).

  • Page 63: Url Filter Screen

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide • Enable this DMZ. If you have multiple Internet IP addresses, you can assign one DMZ PC for each Internet IP address. If you only have 1 WAN IP address, only "DMZ 1" can be used, and only one (1) PC can be the DMZ PC.
  • Page 64 Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any val- Current Entries ues, this list will be empty. To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" Add Filter button.

  • Page 65: Virtual Servers

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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 ac- cess a server on your LAN because: •...
  • Page 66 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 Servers you have defined.

  • Page 67: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the Defaults 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. Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties"...

  • Page 68: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    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.

  • Page 69: Wan Port Configuration

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Data - WAN Port Screen Identification Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if Hostname your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here.
  • Page 70 IP Address Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the IP Address most common. is assigned Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the automatically Wireless Broadband router upon connection. Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allo- Specified IP cated you a fixed IP Address.
  • Page 71 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Di- rect connection). Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data.
  • Page 72 Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out Buttons Default Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used. Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address Copy from PC field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Config File

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

  • Page 75: Logs

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Broadband 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 Broadband router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 76 Clear Log button E-Mail Logs Send E-mail alert E-mail Logs Send E-Mail Address E-mail Address Subject SMTP Server Port No. Use this to restart the required log. This makes it easier to read the latest entries. If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected.

  • Page 77: Network Diagnostics

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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 40: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Enter the IP address you wish to ping.
  • Page 78 Advanced Administration Lookup Button After entering the Domain name/URL, click this button to start the "DNS Lookup" procedure. The results will be displayed in the DNS Lookup Results pane.

  • Page 79: Options

    Wireless Broadband 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 Backup DNS DNS IP Ad-...
  • Page 80 • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. Allow Configu- • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But ration... currently, this restriction only applies to users running Win- dows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Wireless Broadband router in My Network Places, and select Properties) •...

  • Page 81: Pc Database

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide 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.
  • Page 82 Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Known PCs If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if Name this matches the PC's "hostname". If adding a new PC to the list, enter the IP Address of the PC IP Address here.
  • Page 83 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Advanced PC Database This screen is displayed if the "Advanced" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Data - Advanced PC Database Screen This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Known PCs Edit Use this to change the data for the selected PC in the list.
  • Page 84 IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Broad- band router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but nor- mally won't.

  • Page 85: Qos

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority service. Data - QoS Screen QoS Setting QoS Queue It displays the queue name. Select the desired traffic type(s). Traffic Type in the Queue Priority Enter the priority value (1~20) of the policy. Enter the desired values for the inbound and outbound traffic Traffic Limit limitation.

  • Page 86: Advanced Settings Screen

    Advanced Administration Advanced Settings Screen This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Settings" button on the QoS is clicked. Figure 45: Advanced QoS Screen...
  • Page 87 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Data - Advanced QoS Screen QoS Setting Select the desired option. QoS Method • • • Disabled Follow existing packet classification • QoS Queue: It displays the queue type. • Priority: Enter the priority value (1~20) of the policy. •...

  • Page 88: Remote Admin

    Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Broadband router via the Internet. Figure 46: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below). Management If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet.
  • Page 89 Wireless Broadband router User Guide • • 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 Wireless Broadband router.

  • Page 90: Routing

    Routing Overview • If you don't have other Broadband routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Broadband router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Broadband routers.
  • Page 91 Wireless Broadband router User Guide Data - Routing Screen Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) Enable RIP V1 feature of the Wireless Broadband router. The Wireless Broadband router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries •...
  • Page 92 • Properties • • • Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.

  • Page 93: Static Routing - Example

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Metric Other Broadband routers on the Local LAN Other broadband routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Broadband router's Local Broadband router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless Broadband router's local broadband router, with the exception of the Gate- way IP Address.
  • Page 94 Metric For Broadband router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Broadband 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 (Wireless Broadband router's IP Address) 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.80 (Wireless Broadband router's local broadband router) Advanced Administration...

  • Page 95: Security

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Data - Security Screen DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that Firewall this setting be left enabled.
  • Page 96 Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "trace route" pro- Respond to grams, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP • If checked, the Broadband VPN Broadband router will respond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. •...

  • Page 97: Upgrade Firmware

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Broadband router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 50: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 98: 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 Broadband router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Broadband router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 99: Wireless Access

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Broadband router. The Wireless Broadband router processes the data passing through Solution 2: it, so it is not transparent.
  • Page 100 show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference 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 101: 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 102: Channels

    performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) 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 perform- ance.

  • Page 103: Wpa2-Psk

    Wireless Broadband router User Guide Encryption WPA2-PSK This is a later version of WPA (WPA-PSK). The major change is the use of AES (Advanced Encryption System) for protecting data. AES is very secure, considered to be unbreakable. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. If WPA2-PSK is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of the following: WPA2 PSK...
  • Page 104 Appendix B - About Wireless LANs For Ad-hoc networks (no Access Point), all Wireless stations must use the same security settings.

  • Page 105: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Broadband router Model Dimensions Operating Tempera- ture Storage Temperature Network Protocol: Network Interface: LEDs Power Adapter Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation DSSS BPSK/QPSK/CCK, OFDM/CCK...

  • Page 106: Regulatory Approvals

    EN60950 CE Marking Warning Hereby, Digital Data Communications, declares that this (Model-no. WBR-3408) 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: http://www.levelone.eu/support.php Appendix C - Specifications...

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