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LevelOne WBR-6000 N_One Wireless Broadband Router User Manual V1.0.0-0705.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3 Wireless Broadband Ro uter Features .............................................................................
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Upgrade Firmware .......................................................................................................... 82 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband Rou- ter's features and capabilities.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows users to connect to Servers on y our LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address whic h changes every time you connect.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • DHCP Server Support. D ynamic H ost C onfiguration P rotocol provides a 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel KEY On - Wireless security is On. Off - Wireless security is Off. WLAN On - Wireless enabled. Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel 10/100BaseT LAN connec- tions Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router will automati- cally function as an "Uplink" port when required.
Chapter 2 Inst allation 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Broadband Router should be positioned in a central location w ith minimum obstructions betw een the Wireless Broad- band Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.
Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup deta ils of the Wireless Broadband Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to prot ect the configuration data.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Configuration Program The Wireless Broadband Router contains an H TTP server. This enables you to con- nect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Brow ser must support JavaScript . The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape 7.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allo- cated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particu- lar Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Big Pond (Australia) For this connection method, the following data is required: • User Name • Password • Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connecti.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Home Screen You will see the Home screen when you access the Wireless Broadband router. Please run Setup Wizard for the first time. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router On each screen, clicking the "Help" button w ill display help for that screen. 17.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Wireless Screen The Wireless Broadband Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Broadband Router will automatically accept 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Draft, and no configuration is required for this feature.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Station name This is the same as the "Device Name" for the Wireless Broad- band Router. SSID This is also called the "Network Name". • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
N_One Wireless Broadband Router MAC Filter MAC Filter There are 3 options: • Disabled - Select this if you don't want to use Wireless MAC Filter function. • Allow - Only the client List ed in the Station can connect to this Wireless Router .To edit the wireless stations Please click the "Set Stations".
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicki ng the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F). Key 1 ~ 4 Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router characters in length. WPA Encryption The WPA-PSK standard allows diffe rent encryption methods to be used. Select the desired option (TKIP or AES). Wireless Stations must use the same encryption method enable to establish connection.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Figure 11: WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Data - WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Screen Authentication WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES).
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Broadband Router. Figure 12: Passw ord Screen Old Passw ord Enter the existing password in this field. New passw ord Enter the new password here.
Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Confi guration required on the local ("Inter- nal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP netw.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network . You should see a screen like the following: Figure 14: Netw ork Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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: Netw ork Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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: Netw ork Configuration (Window s XP) 3.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Window s 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 .
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wire less 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access t he 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Broadband Router's Access Point, regardless of the oper ating system which is used on the client.
Chapter 5 Operation and S t atus This Chapter details the operati on 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 wher e additional Internet configuration may be required.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard . Connection Status This indicates the current stat us of the Internet Connection • Active - Connection exists • Idle - No current connection, but no error has been detected.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Buttons Connection Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. Attached Devices This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless devices currently on the network.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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. Figure 23: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Time This indicates how long the current connection has been established.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Prot ocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connecti on Details" button is clicked.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re- fresh button will update the messages shown on screen.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your I SP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab- lished.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 26: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Re- fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a c onnection to Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router used. DHCP Client • This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled". • If "Enabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is allocated automatically upon connection.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Renew If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless Broadband Router, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login) , with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when t he "Connection Details" button is clicked.
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: • Int.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firew all, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, y ou should only enable the DMZ feature when required.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter Strings The list contains the current list of items to block. • To add to the list, use the "Add" option below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrator s to restrict the level of Internet Ac- cess available to PCs on your LAN.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - Access Control Screen Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Trusted PCs lis t) from the current group. • The "<< Add" button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the c urrent group.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to c onnect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Web Site Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS service provider. DDNS Data Host Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router LAN Server IP Address The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this rule will be sent. WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Log Indicates whether or not connec tions covered by this rule should be logged.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "E dit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 36: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Service Select the desired Service.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router option: • Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule. • Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin- gle/Start" fields.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - Outbound Rules Screen Outbound Services Service Select the desired Service or app lication to be covered by this rule.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Firewall Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Ser- vice" list, you can use this feature to defi ne the required service or services.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • For Internet Users, ALL of your Servers have the same IP address. This IP ad- dress is allocated by your ISP. • To make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers, you can use the "DDNS" feature.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Internal Ports Enter the range of internal port numbers. Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Options This screen allows advanced users to ent er or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Port Trigger This screen can be used for the Port Trigger Figure 42: Port Trigger Screen 70.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 43: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Use this NTP Server If you prefer to use a particula r NTP server as the primary NTP server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided.. If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used.
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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router PC Database This page will list the PC device connect to router. • It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. • Also, you do not need to use fi xed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Data - PC Database Screen Know n PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type . The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Buttons Refresh Update the data on screen.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems.
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N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 c onfiguration file to the Wireless Broadband Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Broadband Router.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Logs The Logs record various types of activi ty 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.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 48: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow administration/management via the Internet.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080y This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080. 3.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router 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 Firmware on the Ad- ministration menu. You will see a screen like the following.
Appendix A T roubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common probl ems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Broadband Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router devices should be shielded or relocated. • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only pos- sible when close to the Wireless Broadband Router.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more A ccess Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router • In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stat ions normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) SSID (ESSID) Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to. Alternatively, the SSID can be set to "any" or null (blank) to allow connection to any Access Point.
Appendix C S pecifications Multi-Function Wireless Broadband Router Model LevelOne WBR-6000 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Dimensions 173mm(W) * 147mm(D) * 37mm(H) Operating Tempera- ture 0 ° C to 4.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t he FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in terference in a residential installation.
N_One Wireless Broadband Router Hereby, Digital Data Communications, decla res that this (Model-no. WBR-6000) 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.
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