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LevelOne
Wireless Broadband Router
WBR-1100TX
WBR-1400TX
User's Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 1 Features of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router................................................ 1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 4 Physical Details................................................................................................................5
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PC Database Screen ...................................................................................................... 80 Options ........................................................................................................................... 82 Printer Port.................................................................................................................... 84 MAC Address ...........................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Wireless LAN Access Point (base station) for equipment compliant with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications. • Shared Broadband Internet Access via an DSL or Cable modem on the
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LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide • PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Con- nection" type services. • Analog Modem and ISDN TA Support. If you don't yet have Broadband Internet access, the WBR-1100TX LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can provide shared Inter- net access via an analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the serial (RS232) port. Note! This is for
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Introduction • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router 's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) sup- port and built-in static routing table. Network Printer • Shared Printer (Netw
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LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech- nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. • Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom- ing server requests are filtered,
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Introduction Physical Details LEDs - WBR-1100TX Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Diag On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. WAN Act On - WAN connection is established. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. LAN: 10 On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT. Off - No 10BaseT LAN connection. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port. LAN: 100 On - LAN connection is using 100BaseT.
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LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre- sponding LAN (hub) port. • 100 • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT. • Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no active connection. WAN On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. Fl
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Introduction Connections - WBR-1100TX Figure 2: Connections - WBR-1100TX Printer Port A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. A standard RS232 Serial Port is on the side panel. If you have an Serial (RS232) Port analog modem or ISDN TA, connect it here. WAN port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a (10BaseT) cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. Refer to the followi
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LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide PCMCIA slot Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot. • Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA Card. • Do not use any other PCMCIA Card. Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 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 Nor
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Introduction Connections - WBR-1400TX Figure 3: Connections - WBR-1400TX Printer Port A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. PCMCIA slot Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot. • Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA Card. • Do not use any other PCMCIA Card. Reset Button This button has three (3) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless Broad- band
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Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Requirements • Network cable - standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable 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) • An analog modem or ISDN TA (for Serial port usage -- LevelOne WBR-1100TX only) • To use the Wireless Acces
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Installation 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with mini- mum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.
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LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide Procedure - WBR-1400TX Figure 5: Installation - WBR-1400TX 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access Point should be positioned in a central location with mini- mum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
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Installation 4. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 5. Connect Printer Cable Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the Leve- lOne Wireless Broadband Router. 6. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to the LevelOne Wireless Broadban
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Chapter 3 Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of the LevelOne 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 Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the LevelOne Wireless Broad
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Setup Configuration Program The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router , please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the
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LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router User Guide If you can't connect If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connec- tion is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.0.1 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP ad
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Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's default setting is restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2. On the final screen of the W
