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LevelOne FBR-1700TX
7Port Broadband Router for
ADSL/Cable Modem
FBR-1700TX
7Port Broadband Router
for ADSL/Cable Modem
User's Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................. 1 FBR-1700TX Features.......................................................................... 2 Package Contents .................................................................................. 4 Physical Details...................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...........................................................
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CHAPTER 7 DEVICE OPTIONS............................................................. 56 Overview .............................................................................................. 56 Password .............................................................................................. 57 NAT (Network Address Translation)T ............................................. 57 CHAPTER 8 ADVANCED INTERNET................................................... 58 Overview ...............
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the FBR-1700TX's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem. The FBR-1700TX is a multi- function device providing the following services: • 7 Port Switching hub (10/100BaseT) • Shared Internet access via an DSL or Cable modem. • Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to the FBR- 1700TX. 10/100BaseT LAN Internet
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide FBR-1700TX Features The FBR-1700TX incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. LAN Features • 7 Port Switching Hub. The FBR-1700TX incorporates a 7 port Switching Hub. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol pro- vides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The FBR-1700TX
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Introduction Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for configuration. • Remote Management. The FBR-1700TX can be managed from a workstation anywhere on the LAN, using a WEB browser. Advanced Internet Functions • Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy. • User-Defined Virtual Servers. Internet users can access non-standard Internet Servers on your
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide NAT Firewall Protection The firewall protection provided by the FBR-1700TX is an intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation). All users on the LAN share a single external IP address. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device. For internal users, the FBR-1700TX acts as a "transparent proxy server", translating the multiple internal IP addresses into a single external IP address. For external requests, any at
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Introduction Physical Details Figure 2: LevelOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem LEDs Power ON - power on OFF - no power Status (Red) Blinks during start up. ON indicates an error condition. WAN: Link ON - WAN connection is established. OFF - no WAN connection. WAN: Act Flashing - data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. OFF - no data is being transferred. LAN: Act There are 7 LEDs - one for each LAN port, and each LED could be OFF, Yellow
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide ON indicates the LAN connection is using Full Duplex. LAN: Half/Full OFF indicates the LAN connection (if any) is using Half Duplex Duplex. Print Error ON - Printer error detected. OFF - No printer error detected. • OFF - no connection to printer. Print Act • ON - Connection to printer established. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer. Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Power port (12V) Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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Introduction When pressed and released, the FBR-1700TX will Reset Button reboot (restart). This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To restore the factory default values: • Power Off • Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. • Continue holding the Reset Button until the Status (Red) LED blinks TWICE. • Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored, and theFBR-1700TX is ready
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide DIP Switches DIP Switch Setting Description 1=off Normal Operation 2=off 1=off DHCP Server function disabled. 2=on 1=on Used to restore Default IP Address 2=off and clear Password (See below) 1=on Normal Operation. 2=on Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If the FBR-1700TX's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation. 1. Turn the power to the FBR-1700TX OFF. 2. Set DIP
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Introduction • The password cleared (no password). 6. You can now connect to the FBR-1700TX and make any configuration changes required. 9
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the FBR- 1700TX. Requirements • Ethernet LAN (10/100BaseT) and the TCP/IP protocol. • For Internet Access, a DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP. 10
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Installation Procedure Figure 4 Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the FBR-1700TX Ensure the FBR-1700TX and the Cable/DSL modem are powered OFF. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Hub ports on the Leve- lOne FBR-1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL/Cable Modem. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the ADSL or Cable modem to t
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 4. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the FBR-1700TX. 5. Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 6. Check the LEDs When the FBR-1700TX is powered On, The Status LED should flash, then turn off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error. For more information, refer to LEDs in
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Chapter 3 Configuration 3 This Chapter provides details of the configuration process. Overview This chapter describes the procedure for: • LAN setup • WAN port configuration for Internet Access PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the FBR-1700TX you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required fu
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Use any of the following features: Chapter 8: Advanced • Special Internet Applications Internet • Virtual Servers Features • Exposed Computer Limit Internet Access by individual workstations Chapter 9: Access Control Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. 14
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Configuration Configuration Program The FBR-1700TX contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms. Preparation Before attempting to configure the FBR-1700TX, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the FBR-1700TX. The PC and the FBR-1700TX must be directly connected (using one of the Hub ports on the FBR-1700TX) or on the same LAN segm
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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide Figure 5: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for this device, if one has been set. 5. You should then see the Home screen. See the following section for the available options and configuration screens. If you can't connect If the FBR-1700TX does not respond, check the following: • The FBR-1700TX is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. • Ensure that your PC and the FBR-1700TX are on th
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Configuration Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. Home Screen The Home screen is shown below. No data can be input from this screen. Figure 6: Home Screen Note that the navigation bar contains a Help button. Context-sensitive hel
