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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Setting......................26 Chapter 5 Configuring Client TCP/IP Installing TCP/IP ......................39 Setting Up TCP/IP to Work with BLW-03FA............42 Configuration Computer with Windows 95 / 98 / ME..........45 Configuration Computer with Windows 2000............51 Configuration Computer with Windows XP............... 58 Configuration Computer with Windows NT ..............

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    About the BLW-03FA The BLW-03FA provides Internet access to multiple users by sharing a single-user account. The BLW-03FA features a WAN interface that allows you to connect either a DSL or cable modem. The BLW-03FA provides extensive firewall protection services.

  • Page 4: Internet Access

    Internet. Virtual Server If you have a static IP address, you can set up the BLW-03FA to act as a virtual host for network address translation. Remote users access various services at your site using the static IP address.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Installation

    Hardware Description The BLW-03FA Broadband Router may be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It may be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the three 10/100 autosensing switch ports.
  • Page 6 LAN Installation Power BLW-03FA is receiving power. (Green) WLAN The BLW-03FA has established a valid (Green) wireless connection. The WAN port has established a valid network (Green) connection. Link The indicated LAN port has established a valid (Green) network connection.

  • Page 7: Connect The System

    BLW-03FA. Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: You can connect the BLW-03FA to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the BLW-03FA to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device.

  • Page 8: Attach To Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling

    03FA to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of LAN ports on the BLW-03FA to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
  • Page 9 Try to place the BLW-03FA in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance.
  • Page 10 RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all connections. Connecting the Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the BLW-03FA, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the indicator marked Power on the front panel to be sure it is on.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Configuring Client Pcs

    TCP/IP Configuration To access the Internet through the BLW-03FA, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the BLW-03FA. The default network settings for the BLW-03FA are: IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 12: Chapter 4 Configuring The Blw-03Fa

    Configuring the BLW-03FA After you have configured TCP/IP on a client computer, use a web browser to configure the BLW-03FA. The BLW-03FA can be configured by any Java-supported browser including Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Using the web management interface, you may configure the BLW-03FA and view statistics to monitor network activity.

  • Page 13: Main Menu

    Explorer 5.0 is configured as follows: Under the menu “Tools/Internet Options/General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings,” the setting for “Check for newer versions of stored pages” should be “Every visit to the page.” Main Menu PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 11 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 14 1. IP Address：Enter the ISP assigned to your PC’s IP address 2. Subnet Mask：Enter the ISP assigned to your PC’s Subnet Mask. 3. Default Gateway：Enter the xDSL modem’s IP address. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 12 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 15 Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. Bridge Mode PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 13 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 16 Use your BLW-03FA as a Bridge. STATUS The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The following items are included on this screen:...
  • Page 17 BLW-03FA. Configuration Tools Choose a function and click. RESET Click “Apply” to reset the BLW-03FA. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 15 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 18: Restore Factory Defaults

    Note: If you use the Reset button on the rear panel, the BLW-03FA performs a power reset. If the button is held depressed for over 5 seconds, all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored. Restore Factory Defaults...
  • Page 19 This tool permits easy downloading of the latest Firmware. Download the upgrade file from the PCI website (www.planex.com.tw) and save it to your hard drive. Browse for the file and then click “Apply”. Check the Status page Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful.

  • Page 20: Basic Setting

    Basic Setting Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider, then click “More Configuration” to enter detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 18 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 21 Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection when an application attempts to access the Internet again. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 19 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 22 The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface on the BLW-03FA. Use this address when registering for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your ISP. If your...
  • Page 23 Wireless Barricade, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services, such as a web server, or FTP server. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 21...
  • Page 24 Use your BLW-03FA as a Bridge LAN IP Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the BLW-03FA and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. Set a period for the lease time if required. For home networks this may be set to “Forever”, which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease.
  • Page 25 Basic Rate: Select “All (1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps)” from the drop-down list to optimize the data transfer speed for your network. (Default: 1, 2Mbps) Channel: The radio channel through which the BLW-03FA communicates to PCs in its BSS. (Default: “Auto”) Note: The available channel settings are limited to...
  • Page 26 The automatic 128-bit security generates a single key by entering a passphrase. • If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the BLW-03FA on each of your wireless clients. Note that the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data...

  • Page 27: Time Zone

    Reset button on the rear panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to restore the factory defaults (default is “0000”). Time Zone Sets the time zone for the BLW-03FA. This information is used for log entries and client access control. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.

  • Page 28: Advanced Setting

    Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into the “Global IP” field. Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the global IP into the “from” field. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 26...

  • Page 29: Special Application

    Virtual Server If you configure the BLW-03FA as a virtual server, remote users accessing services Special Application Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, Video conferencing, and Internet telephony and so on. Due to the firewall function, these applications can not work with pure NAT router.
  • Page 30 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 28 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 31 Dynamic DNS support enables users to enjoy domain name even they have no fixed IP address. The proposed system supports the following DDNS providers: WWW.DYNDNS.ORG WWW.TZO.COM All other DDNS providers that support CGI update commands PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 29 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 32 SNMP The BLW-03FA provides SNMP settings for community and trap information Community In the context of SNMP, a relationship between an agent and a set of SNMP managers defines security characteristics. The community concept is a local one, defined at the agent. The agent establishes one community for each desired combination of authentication, access control, and proxy characteristics.
  • Page 33 The purpose is to notify the management station of some unusual event Routing Static Route Click Add button. Type the destination’s IP address, the net mask, the Gateway IP, and Metric. Click OK button to finish configuration. Routing Table PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 31 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 34 Select “Enable” and click the “APPLY” button to open the Firewall submenus. The BLW-03FA’s firewall can provide the access control of connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
  • Page 35 Allows you to set the IP address of an administrator for a remote management Note: Click on “Add PC” and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen). PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 33 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 36 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 34 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 37: Url Blocking

    You can filter Internet access for local clients based on the “Rule Name,” and time of day. 1. Click on “Add Schedule Rule” 2. Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule (as shown in the following screen). PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 35...
  • Page 38 3. Click “OK” and then the “APPLY” button to save your settings. (as shown on previous page) PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 36 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 39: Intrusion Detection

    The Systems firewall can block common hacker attacks, including IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 37...
  • Page 40 Allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the BLW-03FA using a standard web browser. Check “Enable” and enter the IP address of the remote host. Click “APPLY.” Note: If you specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any host can manage the BLW-03FA. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 38 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Configuring Client Tcp/Ip

    Windows 95 / 98 / ME 1. Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.” 2. Double-click the Network icon and select the “Configuration” tab in the Network window. 3. Click the “Add” button. 4. Double-click “Protocol.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 39 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 42: Windows 2000

    Connection” icon, and press the “Properties” button in the “General” tab. 3. Click the “install...” button to add the network component to your PC. 4. Double click on “Protocol” to add the TCP/IP protocol. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 40...
  • Page 43 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 41 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Tcp/Ip To Work With Blw-03Fa

    Network window. 6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window. Click “OK” to complete the install procedure. Setting Up TCP/IP to Work with BLW-03FA Windows 95 / 98 / ME 1. Click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.”...
  • Page 45 3. Select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the “Local Area Connection Properties” window. 4. Click the “Properties” button to set the TCP/IP protocol for the BLW-03FA. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 43 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 46 4. Select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the “Local Area Connection Properties” window. 5. Click the “Properties” button to set the TCP/IP protocol for the BLW-03FA. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 44 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 47: Configuration Computer With Windows 95 / 98 / Me

    After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to configure the computer to connect to the BLW-03FA. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 48 2. Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. On the “Network” window “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” entry for your network card. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 46 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 49 5. Make a note of the current IP Address and Subnet Mask (a space is provided on the next page). 6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 47 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 50 You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your BLW-03FA. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
  • Page 51 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click “Tools/Internet Options.” 2. In the “Internet Options” window, click the “Connections” tab. Click the “LAN Settings” button. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 49 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 52 Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your BLW-03FA, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  • Page 53: Configuration Computer With Windows 2000

    After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to configure the computer to connect to the BLW-03FA. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 54 1. From the Windows desktop, click “Start/Settings/Control Panel.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 52 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 55 2. Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. On the “Network” window “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” entry for your network card. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 53 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 56 5. Make a note of the current IP Address and Subnet Mask (a space is provided on the next page). 6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 54 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 57 You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your BLW-03FA. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
  • Page 58 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click “Tools/Internet Options.” 2. In the “Internet Options” window, click the “Connections” tab. Click the “LAN Settings” button. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 56 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 59 Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless Barricade, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your BLW-03FA, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  • Page 60: Configuration Computer With Windows Xp

    After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your BLW-03FA. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 61 Here is what to do: 1. From the Windows desktop, click the “start” button. Choose “Control Panel.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 59 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 62 2. Select the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, then click the “Network Connections” icon. 3. Double click on the “LAN or High-Speed Internet.” 4. Click “Properties.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 60 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 63 DNS server address automatically” are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to “Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy” on page 5-25. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 61 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 64 You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your BLW-03FA. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
  • Page 65 Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Next, click the “LAN Settings...” button. 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” Windows. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 63 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 66 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your BLW-03FA Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW-03FA, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your BLW-03FA, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  • Page 67: Configuration Computer With Windows Nt

    After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your BLW-03FA. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 68 Here is what to do: 1. From the Windows desktop click “Start/ Settings/Control Panel.” 2. Double-click the “Network” icon. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 66 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 69 3. Click on the “Protocols” tab. 4. Double-click “TCP/ IP Protocol.” 5. Click on the “IP Address” tab. 6. In the “Adapter” dropdown list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 67 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 70 10. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click “Yes” and your computer will shut down and restart. TCP/IP Configuration Setting IP Address ____.____.____.____ Subnet Mask ____.____.____.____ Primary DNS Server ____.____.____.____ Secondary DNS Server ____.____.____.____ Default Gateway ____.____.____.____ PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 68 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 71 You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the BLW-03FA configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
  • Page 72 “OK.” Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW-03FA Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW-03FA, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW-03FA, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
  • Page 73 “Start/ Programs/Command Prompt.” 2. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG / RELEASE” and press the <ENTER> key. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 71 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 74: Configuration Macintosh Computer

    After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to the BLW-03FA. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP.
  • Page 75 Here is what to do: 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select TCP/IP. 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that “Ethernet” is selected in the “Connect Via:” field. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 73 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 76 You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the BLW-03FA configuration pages. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
  • Page 77 Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer. Click “Edit/ Preferences.” 2. In the Internet Explorer “Preferences” window, under “Network,” select “Proxies.” 3. Uncheck all checkboxes and click “OK.” PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 75 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 78 “OK.” Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW-03FA Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW-03FA, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW-03FA, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.

  • Page 79: Verifying Your Tcp/Ip Connectionverview

    After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the BLW-03FA, use the “Ping” command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the BLW-03FA. The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS-DOS window.
  • Page 80 2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer? If the IP address of the BLW-03FA is 192.168.1.1, the IP address of your PC must be from 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.254 and the default gateway must be 192.168.1.1. If you can successfully Ping the BLW-03FA you are now ready to connect to the Internet! PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC.

  • Page 81: Chapter 6 Printer Server

    Print Server Installation for Windows 2000/XP Click Start, Point to Settings, and select Printer. Run Add Printer, Click Next. The Add Printer Wizard screen will appear, Select Local Printer and click Next. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 79 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 82 Type the IP address assigned to the print server in the Printer Name or IP Address box, click Next. In the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard box shown in the following picture. Select Custom, Click Settings button, and click Next. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 80 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 83 In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor box shown in the following picture, select LPR form Protocol, and type in a queue name, for example, lp1. Click OK, and Next. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 81 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 84: Printer Compatible List

    Printer Tested Vendor Model Result Remark Epson Pass EPSON Stylus Color 300 Epson EPSON Stylus Color 400 Pass Epson EPSON Stylus Color 600 Pass Epson Pass EPSON Stylus Color 640 PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 82 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 85 Epson photo 790 Pass Epson photo 750 Pass HP LaserJet 6L Pass HP LaserJet1100 Pass HP DeskJet 640C Pass OS1:WIN2K(Server) OS2:WINNTworkstation OS3:WIN98 OS4:WINME OS5:WINNT OS6:WIN2KPRO OS7: Linux OS8: WIN95 OS9:WINXP PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 83 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 86 This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The BLW-03FA can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. If you cannot resolve any connection problems after checking the indicators, then refer to the other sections in the following table.

  • Page 87: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Link LED is OFF • Verify that the BLW-03FA and attached device are powered on. • Be sure the cable is plugged into both the BLW-03FA and the corresponding device. • Verify that the proper cable type is used and that its length does not exceed the specified limits.
  • Page 88 Symptom Action Management Problems Cannot connect using the web • Be sure to have configured the BLW-03FA with a valid IP browser address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • Check that you have a valid network connection to the BLW-03FA and that the port you are using has not been disabled.

  • Page 89: Appendix A Cables

    Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers Straight-through Cable Straight-Through RJ-45 Pin Assignments End 1 End 2 1 (TD+) 1 (TD+) 2 (TD-) 2 (TD-) 3 (RD+) 3 (RD+) 6 (RD-) 6 (RD-) PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 87 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 90: Rj-45 Port Pin Assignments

    Receive Data (RD-) Transmit Data (RD-) Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not connected. The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair. PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 88 http://www.planex.com.tw...

  • Page 91: Appendix B Specifications

    Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbps Output Power: > +15dBm; Typically +17dBm Current consumption: TX 450mA Max; RX 320mA Max; Typical 350mA PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 89 http://www.planex.com.tw...
  • Page 92 Receive sensitivity: -80dBm for 11Mbps, 8% @ BER 1E-5 -83dBm for 5.5Mbps, 8% @ BER 1E-5 -88dBm for 2Mbps, 8% @ BER 1E-5 -90dBm f PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. / TEL+886-2-22191816 FAX +886-2-22190655 Page 90 http://www.planex.com.tw...

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