LevelOne FBR-1418TX User manual

FBR-1418TX
1W, 4L Broadband Router
User Manual
V3.0

Copyright
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an
information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission.
Trademarks
All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio
interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are
necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class
B
The specification is subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES.......................................................................................................1
1.2 PACKING LIST.............................................................................................................................3
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................4
2.1 PANEL LAYOUT...........................................................................................................................4
2.2 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT....................................................................................................5
2.3 PROCEDURE FOR HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................6
3. NETWORK SETTINGS AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION................................................7
3.1 MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER..................................................7
4. CONFIGURING BROADBAND ROUTER ...............................................................................8
4.1 START-UP AND LOG IN................................................................................................................9
4.2 STATUS.....................................................................................................................................10
4.3 WIZARD....................................................................................................................................11
4.4 BASIC SETTING........................................................................................................................13
4.4.1 Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers.......................................................13
4.4.2 DHCP Server..................................................................................................................21
4.4.3 Change Password.........................................................................................................22
4.5 FORWARDING RULES...............................................................................................................23
4.5.1 Virtual Server .................................................................................................................24
4.5.2 Special AP......................................................................................................................25
4.5.3 Miscellaneous Items .....................................................................................................26
4.6 SECURITY SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................27
4.6.1 Packet Filter ...................................................................................................................28
4.6.2 Domain Filter..................................................................................................................33
4.6.3 URL Blocking .................................................................................................................35
4.6.4 MAC Address Control...................................................................................................37
4.6.5 Miscellaneous Items .....................................................................................................39
I

I
4.7ADVANCED SETTINGS..............................................................................................................40
4.7.1 System Time ..................................................................................................................41
4.7.2 System Log ....................................................................................................................42
4.7.3 Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................................43
4.7.4 SNMP Setting.................................................................................................................45
4.7.5 Routing Table.................................................................................................................46
4.7.6 Schedule Rule................................................................................................................48
4.8TOOLBOX .................................................................................................................................51
APPENDIX A ...................................................................................................................................55
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98..................................................................55
TCP/IP CONFIGURATION FOR WINDOWS XP.......................................................................60

1
1
1
1.
.
.
I
I
In
n
nt
t
tr
r
ro
o
od
d
du
u
uc
c
ct
t
ti
i
io
o
on
n
n
Congratulations on your purchase of LevelOne FBR-1418TX Broadband Router. This product is specifically
designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing,
and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring
this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual
carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.
1.1 Functions and Features
Router Basic functions
Broadband modem and NAT Router
Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router to surf
the Internet.
Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
Equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
WAN type supported
The router supports some wan types, Static ,Dynamic, PPPOE ,PPTP , Dynamic IP with Road
Runner.
Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.
DHCP server supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this product.
Web-based configuring
Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer.
Multi-language support in Web-based configuring
Supports English, Deutsh, Korean, and Chinese Web-based user interface.
Virtual Server supported
Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet
users.
User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
User can define the attributes to support the special applications requiring multiple connections, like
Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and so on, then this product can sense the
application type and open multi-port tunnel for it.

2
DMZ Host supported
let a networked computer be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is used when special
application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.
Statistics of WAN Supported
Enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets
Security functions
Packet filter supported
Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing
packets and letting them pass or halting them based on the IP address of the source and
destination.
Domain Filter Supported
Let you prevent users under this device from accessing specific URLs.
URL Blocking Supported
URL Blocking can block hundreds of websites connection by simply a keyword.
VPN Pass-through
The router also supports VPN packet pass-through.
SPI Mode Supported
When SPI Mode is enabled, the router will check every incoming packet to detect if this
packet is valid.
DoS Attack Detection Supported
When this feature is enabled, the router will detect and log the DoS attack comes from the internet.

(DC 5V / 1 ~ 1.2A)
3
Advanced functions
System time Supported
Allow you to synchronize system time with network time server.
E-mail Alert Supported
The router can send its info by mail.
Dynamic dns Supported
At present,the router has 3 ddns.dyndns,TZO.com and dhs.org.
SNMP Supported
The router supports basic SNMP function.
Routing Table Supported
Now, the router supports static routing.
Schedule Rule supported
Customers can control some functions, like virtual server and packet filters and determine when to
access or when to block.
UPNP (Universal Plug and Play)Supported
The router also supports this function. The applications: X-box, Msn Messenger.
1.2 Packing List
FBR-1418TX
Power Adapter
CAT-5 Cable
CD Manual
Quick Installation Guide
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

4
2
2
2.
.
.
H
H
Ha
a
ar
r
rd
d
dw
w
wa
a
ar
r
re
e
e
I
I
In
n
ns
s
st
t
ta
a
al
l
ll
l
la
a
at
t
ti
i
io
o
on
n
n
2.1 Panel Layout
Front Panel
LED:
LED Function Color Status Description
Status
System
status
indicators
Green Blinking Status LED is flashed once per
second to indicate system is alive.
On The WAN port is linked.
WAN WAN port
activity Green Blinking The WAN port is sending or
receiving data.
Blinking The corresponding LAN port is
sending or receiving data.
Link/Act.
1~4 Link status
Green On Data is transmitting in 100Mbps on
the corresponding LAN port.

Power inlet: DC5V / 1 ~ 1.2A
PWR
Rear Panel
Port Description
WAN The port where you will connect your cable (or DSL) modem or
Ethernet router.
Port 1-4 The ports where you will connect networked computers and other
devices.
RESET Reset button allows you to reset the FBR-1418TX.
2.2 Reset to factory Default
There are 2 methods to reset to default.
1. Restore with RESET button
First, turn off the router and press the RESET button in.And then, power on the router and hold the RESET button down
until the Status LED start flashing, then move away the hand. If LED flashes about 8 times, the RESTORE process is
completed. However, if LED flashes 2 times, repeat.
2. Restore directly when the router power on
First, hold the RESET button about 5 seconds (STATUS will start flashing about 5 times). Move away the
hand. The RESTORE process is completed.
5

2.3 Procedure for Hardware Installation
1. Decide where to place your Broadband Router
You can place your FBR-1418TX Broadband Router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it
on a wall. For optimal performance, place your Broadband Router in the center of your office (or your
home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or
microwave oven. This location must be close to power and network connection.
2. Setup LAN connection
a. Wired LAN connection: connects an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of the
LAN ports of this product.
3. Setup WAN connection
Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting this product to your cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet backbone.
Figure 2-3 illustrates the WAN connection.
4. Power on
Connecting the power cord to power inlet and turning the power switch on, this product will automatically
enter the self-test phase. When it is in the self-test phase, the STATUS indicators will be lighted ON for
about 10 seconds, and then will be flashed 3 times to indicate that the self-test operation has finished.
Finally, the STATUS Led will be continuously flashed once per second to indicate that this product is in
normal operation.
6

7
3
3
3.
.
.
N
N
Ne
e
et
t
tw
w
wo
o
or
r
rk
k
k
S
S
Se
e
et
t
tt
t
ti
i
in
n
ng
g
gs
s
s
a
a
an
n
nd
d
d
S
S
So
o
of
f
ft
t
tw
w
wa
a
ar
r
re
e
e
I
I
In
n
ns
s
st
t
ta
a
al
l
ll
l
la
a
at
t
ti
i
io
o
on
n
n
To use LevelOne FBR-1418TX correctly, you have to properly configure the network
settings of your computers and install the attached setup program into your MS Windows platform
(Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP).
3.1 Make Correct Network Settings of Your Computer
1. Please make sure your PC can get IP address automatically so the FBR-1418TX can
communicate with your PC during configuration.
Select “Control Panel” > “Network Connections”.
Right click the “Local Area Connection” and choose “Properties”.
Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
Click on the Properties button. You should then see the following screen and make sure
you have selected “Obtain IP address automatically”
Reboot computer to make sure you have received the IP address correctly.

8
4
4
4.
.
.
C
C
Co
o
on
n
nf
f
fi
i
ig
g
gu
u
ur
r
ri
i
in
n
ng
g
g
B
B
Br
r
ro
o
oa
a
ad
d
db
b
ba
a
an
n
nd
d
d
R
R
Ro
o
ou
u
ut
t
te
e
er
r
r
LevelOne FBR-1418TX provides Web based configuration scheme that is, configuring by your Web browser,
such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer. This approach can be adopted in any MS Windows,
Macintosh or UNIX based platforms.

4.1 Start-up and Log in
Start your Web browser. In the Address box, enter FBR-1418TX’s Default IPAddress:
http://192.168.1.1
Login page
After the connection is established, you will see the web user interface of this product. There are two
appearances of web user interface: for general users and for system administrator.
To log in as an administrator, enter the system password (the factory setting is”admin”) in the System
Password field and click on the Log in button. If the password is correct, the web appearance will be
changed into administrator configure mode. As listed in its main menu, there are several options for system
administration.
9

4.2 Status
This option provides the function for observing this product’s working status:
A. WAN Status.
If the WAN port is assigned a dynamic IP, there may appear a “Renew” or “Release” button on the
Sidenote column. You can click this button to renew or release IP manually.
B. Statistics of WAN: enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets
NOTE: After successful login, you can switch the language in the Web-based user interface. There
are four languages available, which are English, German, Chinese, and Korean. Please select
the language by clicking the option on the top-right corner.
10

4.3 Wizard
Setup Wizard will guide you through a basic configuration procedure step by step. Press “Next>”
Auto Detecting WAN
11

Setup Wizard - Select WAN Type: For detail settings, please refer to 4.4.1 primary setup.
12

4.4 Basic Setting
Main page of Basic Setting
4.4.1 Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers
Press “Change”
13

Choose WAN Type
This option is primary to enable this product to work properly. The setting items and the web appearance
depend on the WAN type. Choose correct WAN type and “Save” before you start.
1. LAN IP Address:the local IP address of this device. The computers on your network must use the LAN
IP address of your product as their Default Gateway. You can change it if necessary.
2. WAN Type: WAN connection type of your ISP. You can click Change button to choose a correct one from
the following four options:
A. Static IP Address: ISP assigns you a static IP address.
B. Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically.
C. Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management.(e.g. Telstra BigPond)
D. PPP over Ethernet: Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services.
E. PPTP: Some ISPs require the use of PPTP to connect to their services.
F. L2TP: Some ISPs require the use of L2TP to connect to their services.
14

A. Static IP Address
WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS: enter the proper setting provided by
your ISP.
B. Dynamic IP Address
1. Host Name: optional. Required by some ISPs, for example, @Home.
2. Renew IP Forever: this feature enables this product to renew your IP address automatically when the
lease time is expiring-- even when the system is idle.
15

C. Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management.(e.g.
Telstra BigPond)
1. LAN IPAddress is the IP address of this product. It must be the default gateway of your
computers.
2. WAN Type is Dynamic IP Address. If the WAN type is not correct, change it!
3. Host Name: optional. Required by some ISPs, e.g. @Home.
4. Renew IP Forever: this feature enable this product renews IP address automatically when the lease
time is being expired even the system is in idle state.
16