LevelOne WBR-6010 User manual

LevelOne
User Manual
WBR-6010
N_Max Wireless Broadband Router
V1.0.1-0809

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................4
Wireless Router Features.................................................................................................4
Package Contents..............................................................................................................8
Physical Details..................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION..............................................................................................11
Requirements...................................................................................................................11
Procedure.........................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3 SETUP..............................................................................................................13
Overview..........................................................................................................................13
Configuration Program..................................................................................................14
Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................15
Home Screen....................................................................................................................18
LAN Screen......................................................................................................................19
Mode Screen....................................................................................................................21
Wireless Screen ...............................................................................................................22
Wireless Security.............................................................................................................27
Trusted Wireless Stations...............................................................................................31
Password Screen..............................................................................................................33
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................................34
Overview..........................................................................................................................34
Windows Clients..............................................................................................................34
Macintosh Clients............................................................................................................47
Linux Clients ...................................................................................................................47
Other Unix Systems.........................................................................................................47
Wireless Station Configuration......................................................................................48
Wireless Configuration on Windows XP.......................................................................48
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS.........................................................................58
Operation - Router Mode...............................................................................................58
Status Screen ...................................................................................................................58
Connection Status - PPPoE............................................................................................61
Connection Status - PPTP..............................................................................................62
Connection Status - L2TP ..............................................................................................63
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond ...........................................................................64
Connection Details - SingTel RAS.................................................................................65
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address....................................................................66
Connection Details - Fixed IP Address..........................................................................67
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES ..............................................................................68
Overview..........................................................................................................................68
Internet.............................................................................................................................68
Access Control.................................................................................................................71
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) ..........................................................................73
Options.............................................................................................................................75
Schedule...........................................................................................................................76
Port Trigger.....................................................................................................................78
Port Forward...................................................................................................................80
Port Range Forward.......................................................................................................82
QoS...................................................................................................................................83
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION .................................................................85
Overview..........................................................................................................................85
PC Database ....................................................................................................................86
Config File........................................................................................................................88
Logs..................................................................................................................................89
E-Mail ..............................................................................................................................91

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Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................93
Remote Administration...................................................................................................94
Routing.............................................................................................................................96
Upgrade Firmware........................................................................................................100
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................101
Overview........................................................................................................................101
General Problems..........................................................................................................101
Internet Access ..............................................................................................................101
Wireless Access..............................................................................................................102
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS........................................................................104
Modes.............................................................................................................................104
BSS/ESS.........................................................................................................................104
Channels.........................................................................................................................105
WEP ...............................................................................................................................105
WPA-PSK......................................................................................................................105
WPA2-PSK....................................................................................................................106
WPA-802.1x...................................................................................................................106
Wireless LAN Configuration........................................................................................106
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................107
N_Max Wireless Router................................................................................................107
Wireless Interface .........................................................................................................107
Regulatory Approvals...................................................................................................108
General Public License .................................................................................................109
Default Settings
IP Address
192.168.0.1
User / Password
admin / password
Wireless
Enable
SSID
WBR-6010
Security
None

Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features
and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is
a multi-function device providing the following services:
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
Wireless Access Point for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Wireless Stations.
4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
Figure 1: Wireless Router
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to
provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the
Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The
local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is
called NAT (Network Address Translation).
DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT
Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable
Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is al-
so included.
PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Inter-
net (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-
Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well
as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also sup-
ported.
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the
Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on
connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard
connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to
define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be
used normally.
Special Applications. This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to
use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a fire-
wall.
Port Triggering. This feature, also called Special Applications, allows you to
use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a fire-
wall.
Port Forwarding. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers
on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers
on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature,
allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if
you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.
URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN
users.
Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users
to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each
group.
Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define
Firewall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permit-
ted.
Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate
only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound
traffic.
Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a
Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
QoS Support Quality of Service can be used to handle packets so that more
important connections receive priority over less important one.
Wireless Features
Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g
(DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
Supports Pre-N Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for
backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
Speeds to 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 300Mbps are
supported.
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key
sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before trans-
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WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmis-
sion, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard
than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.
WPA2-PSK support. Support for WPA2 is also included. WPA2 uses the
extremely secure AES encryption method.
802.1x Support. Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the indus-
trial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization.
Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can
check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that
only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be
changed quickly and easily.
WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of con-
necting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration
(PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.
WDS Support. Support for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows the Wire-
less Access Point to act as a Wireless Bridge. Both Point-to-Point and Multi-Point
Bridge modes are supported.
LAN Features
4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port
10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a
dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router
can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
Configuration & Management
Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for
configuration.
Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration
data from the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved
configuration file to the Wireless Router.
Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on
your LAN or Wireless LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (op-
tionally) be configured via the Internet.
Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or
DNS lookup.
UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery
and configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP,
or later.
Security Features
Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by
MAC address are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be
used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)
technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the loca-
tion and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint,
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Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server re-
quests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from
external sources.
Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood
your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so
much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavaila-
ble. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

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Package Contents
The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer immediately.
WBR-6010
1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.

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Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs
Figure 2: Front Panel
LED Definition
KEY
OFF
Wireless Security is OFF
Blinking Blue
WPS sync in progress
Solid Blue
Wireless Security is ON
WLAN
OFF
Wireless PC is not present
Solid Blue
Wireless PC is connected to the Router
LAN
OFF
Wired PC is not present
Solid Blue
Wired PC is connected to the Router
PWR
OFF
Router is OFF
Blinking Blue
Router is booting up
Solid Blue
Router is ON and ready
WAN
Solid Blue
Router is connected to ADSL/cable mod-
em and functioning properly
Blinking Amber
Searching for WAN connection
NET
Blinking Blue
Router is attempting to connect to the
Internet
Solid Blue
Router is connected to the Internet
Blinking Amber
Router is NOT connected to the Internet

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Rear Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel
WPS Button
Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless
device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryp-
tion-secured wireless connection automatically.
10/100BaseT
LAN connec-
tions
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your
PCs to these ports.
WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came
with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard
LAN cable.
Reset Button
This button has two (2) functions:
Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router
will reboot (restart).
Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL
data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for eight (8)
seconds, then release the Reset Button, and wait the Wire-
less Router to restart using the factory default values.
Power port
Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.
Requirements
Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45
connectors.
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connec-
tion.
To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the
IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11n Draft specifications.
Procedure
Figure 4: Installation Diagram
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1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless
Router should be positioned in a central location with mini-
mum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the
PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wire-
less Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used
simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard
LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an
"Uplink" port when required.
3. Connect ADSL Cable
Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the WAN port on the Wireless Router
(the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.
4. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router. Use only the power
adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
Power up by pressing the rear-mounted power switch IN.
5. Check the LEDs
The PWR LED should be ON.
The LAN LED should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.)
The WLAN LED should be ON if Wireless PC is connected.
The WAN LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.
The NET LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless 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
Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions
of the Wireless Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instruc-
tions for the required functions.
To Do this:
Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN.
Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Check Wireless Router operation and Status.
Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use any of the following Advanced features:
Internet (DMZ, Special Applications, URL Filter)
Dynamic DNS
Firewall Rules
Firewall Services
Options
Schedule
Virtual Servers
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Use any of the following Administration Configuration
settings or features:
PC Database
Config File
Logs
E-Mail
Diagnostics
Remote Admin
Routing
Upgrade Firmware
Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
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Configuration Program
The Wireless 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 7.1 or later.
Mozilla 1.6 or later
Internet Explorer V5.5 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that:
Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router. The PC and
the Wireless Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wire-
less Router) or on the same LAN segment.
The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON.
If the Wireless Router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by anoth-
er device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is
allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router:
1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is al-
ready running, restart it.
2. Start your WEB browser.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Router, as
in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP Address:
http://192.168.0.1
4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter values as follows:
User name admin
Password password

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If you can't connect
If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:
The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it
is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" com-
mand:
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 address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP
Address. (See next item.)
If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the
range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the Wireless
Router's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask
must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for de-
tails on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface
can only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless set-
tings.
Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automati-
cally. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default settings are
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 Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connec-
tion can be established.
3. If the connection test fails:
Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
Check that you have entered all data correctly.
If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) ad-
dress of your PC. Run the Wizard, and use the "Copy from PC" button to copy
the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.

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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.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a per-
manent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular Host-
name, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
DSL Modems
Type
Details
ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allo-
cated automatically, when
you connect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a per-
manent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
PPPoE
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP
address is usually allocated
automatically.
User name and password.
PPTP
PPTP is mainly used in
Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP
address is usually allocated
automatically, but may be
Static (Fixed).
Server IP Address.
User name and pass-
word.
IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type
Details
ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a perma-
nent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.

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Big Pond (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
User Name
Password
Big Pond Server IP address
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
User Name
Password
RAS Plan

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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in
future, you will see this screen when you connect. 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. To see
the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".
The main menu also contains two (2) buttons:
Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.
Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the Wireless Router. Note that restarting
the Router will break any existing connections to or through the Router.
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.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will
display help for that screen.

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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 Router, as seen from the local LAN.
Use the default value unless the address is already in use or
your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case,
enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your
LAN.
Subnet Mask
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which the Wireless Router is attached (the same
value as the PCs on that LAN segment).
DHCP Server
If Enabled, the Wireless Router will allocate IP Addresses to
PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The de-
fault (and recommended) value is Enabled.
If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-
configured to treat the Wireless Router as the default Gate-
way. See the following section for further details.
The Start IP Address, Finish IP Address and Lease Time
fields set the values used by the DHCP server when allocat-
ing IP Addresses to DHCP clients. This range also
determines the number of DHCP clients supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.

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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).
The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well
as allocating an IP Address.
The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server.
Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP
client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. How-
ever, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of
"DHCP Client".
You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If
your LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1)
DHCP Server on your LAN.)
Using the Wireless Router's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this
screen, you can:
Enable or Disable the Wireless Router's DHCP Server function.
Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses
are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another
DHCP Server, rather than the Wireless Router's, the following procedure is required.
Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router. This setting is on the
LAN screen.
Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Router's IP Address as the
Default Gateway.
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP
This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows.
See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.