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WBMR-G54 Wi reless ADSL Router User Guide.
Table Of Contents BEFORE YO U START ...................................................................................................... IV Installation Overview .......................................................................................
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide About This User Guide This user’s guide provid es instructions on how to install the WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router and use it to connect a computer or Ether net LAN to the Internet. Note You must have an AD SL account setup in or der to use this device for In ternet access.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Packing List Open the ship ping carton and careful ly remove all items. Make sure that y o u have the items list ed here.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its m e mory . For some users, only their acc ount information (U sername and P assword) is re quired.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide computer. It m ay however be necessary to c hange some settings in the d evice, including account inform ation used to identify and verify the con nection. All connections to the Internet req uire a unique global IP address.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide between your ADSL service provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Information you will need about y our WBM R-G54 Wireless ADSL Router: Username This is the Username needed acce ss the Router’s management interface. When you attempt to conn ect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this Username.
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 1 Introduction This section pr ovides a brief descripti on of the Rout er, its associ ated technolo gies, and a l ist of Rout er features. Router Description and Operation The WBMR-G54 W ireless ADSL Router is designed to prov ide conn ectivity for your private Ethern et LAN, and 802.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Router Features The WBMR-G54 ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Intern et portal suitable for most sm all to medium sized of fices .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The WBMR-G54 complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recogn ized by their respective agencies. • ITU G.992.1 (G.D MT) compliant • ITU G.992.2 (G.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Front Panel Display Place the Router in a location that perm its an easy view of the LE D indicato rs on the front panel. The LED indi cators on the front panel include Power , Status , ADSL , WLAN , and LAN . The ADSL , WL AN , and LAN indicators m onitor link st atus and activit y ( Link/Act ).
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to th e Router are made at the rear pa nel. Connect the powe r adapter here to power on the Router. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory defa ult values in th e next chapter for instru ctions on using the reset button).
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide operating can hav e a huge impact on its effectiv eness. If you experien ce low signal streng th or slow throughput, consider positi oning the Router in a different location. See the di scussion below c oncerning the wireless envi ronment and location o f the AP (WBMR-G54).
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3. Building Materials make a difference: Buil dings constr ucted using m etal framing or doors ca n reduce effective range of the device.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation The WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router maintains three sepa rate interfaces, an Ethernet LAN, a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet (WAN) conn ection. Carefully consider the Router’s lo cati o n suitable for connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devices.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Network Connections Wired network connections are provided th rough the ADSL port and t he four Ethernet ports on t he back of the Router. See the Rear Panel diagram above and th e illustrations below for examples.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Computer to Router Connection You can connect t h e Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter card (NIC) installed on a PC using th e Ethernet cable provi ded as sho wn in this diagram.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3 Basic Router Configuration The first time you set up the Router it is recommended that you conf igur e the WAN co nnection us ing a sing le computer making sure that both the com puter and the Router a re not co nnected to t he LAN.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Access the Configuration Manager In order to m a ke sure your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, it is advisable to con figure your system be a DHCP client – that is, it will get IP se tting s from the Router.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configure the Router When you successf ully connect to the web manager, the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard window. You can launc h the Setup Wizard fr om this pa ge or use the buttons l o cated in the left pa nel of the web page to view other windo ws use d fo r basic con figuration.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, click t h e Run Wizard button in the first browser window and follow the instructions in the pop-up window th at app ears. The initial window summarizes th e setup process. Click the Next button to proceed.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone you are in fr om the pull-down menu and click Next . This sets the system tim e used for the Router. If you wish to return to the previous window during the setup process, click the Bac k button.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Connection Type Now select the Connection Type used for the Internet conn ection. Your ISP has given this information to you. The connection types available for “Mu lti-User” Mode are PPPoE/PPPoA , Dynamic IP Address , Static IP Address , and Bridge Mode .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE/PPPoA connections: 1. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. 2. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available PPP c onnection and encapsulation types are PPP oE LLC , PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC -Mux .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Dynamic IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type fr om the drop-down menu. The available Dynam ic IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 14 8 3 Bri dge d IP VC-Mux .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Static IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-dow n menu. The avail able Static IP Address c onnection and encapsul ation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC , 1483 Bridge d IP VC-Mux , 1483 Routed IP LLC , 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux and IPoA .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Bridge Mode connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-dow n menu. The availabl e Bridge Mode connecti o n and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridge d IP VC -M ux .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - For Wireless LAN connections: 1. Click the Enable AP box to allow the router to oper ate in the wireless environm ent. 2. The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to so mething else.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard - Finish and Restart Finally you can confirm that the setup pr ocess is com pleted. If you are satisfied that you have entere d all the necessary information correctly, click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Rou ter.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless To configure the Router’ s basic configuration setting s without running the Setup Wizar d, you can access the windows used to config ure W ireless, WA N, LAN, DHCP, DNS, and Dynamic DNS sett ings directly from the Home directory .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Security The WBMR-G54 offers two main types of network security: WEP and WPA . WEP WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of eac h frame transmitt ed from the wi reless adapter using o ne of the predefined key s.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3. Select a key by clicking a radio button on the l eft, select an encry ption level from the drop-down m enu on the right, and then enter the proper-length k ey. (Key leng th is outlined at the bottom of th e window.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN To access the WAN Settings window, click on the WAN link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web m anager. PPPoE/PPPoA Follow the instructions below to conf igure the Router to us e a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Inter n et connec tion.
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA connection: 1. If not already selected, choose the PPPoE/PPPoA option from th e WAN Settings pull-dow n menu. PPPoE/PPPoA is selected by default if you ar e configuring the Router for the first time.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 16. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish th e WAN connection.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide default setting for Dynamic IP . Some users will be given a specific IP address for the WAN interface. In th is case you need to change this setting to Static IP . When Static IP is selected in the IP Control menu, you need to type in the global IP a ddress provided to you by your ISP.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Bridge Mode WAN Settings window – Bridge Mode Select the connection type used for your accoun t. The wi ndow will display settings that are appropriate for the connection type you select. Follo w the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in the WAN Settings window.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be chang ed unless you have been instr ucted to change the m. However, if you are i nstructed to change the VPI or VCI val u es, type in the values assigned for your account.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamic IPAddress A Dynami c IP Address connect ion configures t he Router t o automatically obtain its glo bal IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP addres s from a pool of ad dresses available to the service provider.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To configure a Dynam ic IP Address conn ection for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Choose the Dynamic IP Ad dr ess option from the WAN Sett ings pull- down menu. 2. Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the win dow should n o t be changed u n less you have been instructed to change them.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Cloned MAC Address This is not always necessary, but may be required for some ISPs. Type in the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet ad apter in the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Address When the Ro uter is configu r ed to use Static IP Address assignment for t he WAN connection, you m ust manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask an d Gateway IP Address us ed for the WAN connection.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window - Static IP To configure a Static IP type connec tion for the WAN, follow these steps: 1. Choose the Stati c IP Address opt i o n from the WAN Settings pull-down menu.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default ( Pcv0 and Enabled ) values for now. This can be used later if you are conf iguring multiple vir tual circuits fo r your ADSL service. Fo r more infor mation on ATM VC Settings, see the table on page 41 below.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Parameters Description Connection Type This specifies the connection type and the encapsulation method used for your Static IP Address connection . The options available are Bridged IP LLC , Bridged IP VC-Mux , Routed IP LLC , Routed IP VC-Mux or IPoA .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM Traffic Shaping The ATM settings in the WAN Settings windows for the different connection types can be used to adjust QoS parameters for AD SL clients.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide SCR Sustainable Cell Rate – The SCR is de fin ed for the VB R service category. This is the rate that can be sustained for “bursty”, on-off traffic sources. It is a function of Maximum Burst Size (MBS) and the ti me interval (between cells).
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VC Settings ATM VC settings can be configured for all connectio n types in the WAN conf iguratio n window of the Home direct ory. ATM VC Settings in WAN Settings windo w The table belo w describes the ATM VC set tings used to configure a PPPoE or PPPoA connectio n for an ADSL account.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN You can configure the LAN IP address to suit yo ur preference. Many users will find it convenien t to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP The DHCP server is enabled by defa u lt for the Router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to au tomatically ob tain IP settings that are connected to the Rout er though the Ethernet port.
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To display the DHCP Settings window, click the DHCP button in the Home directory. Any active DHCP Clients appear at the bottom of the window in the DHCP Client s List. The IP address and MAC addres s for active DHCP clients are displayed in the list.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Note To manually configure IP settings on Windows workstations, open the TCP/IP Properties menu and select the “Use the following IP address” option. You will need to supply the IP addres, Subnet mask and Default gateway (use IP address of WBMR- G54) for each workst ation.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP on LAN If the Router has the DHCP server enabled it is po ssible to permanently assig n IP addr esses to workstations sp ecified by their MAC address. Up to five IP addresses may be assigned to five different devices.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DNS The Router ca n be configure d to relay DNS settings from your I SP or another available service to workst ations on y our LAN. When using DNS relay, the Rout er will accept DNS requests from hosts on the LAN and forw ard them to the ISP’s, or alternative DNS servers.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide If you ch oose to Disa ble DNS Relay , it will be necessary to configure DNS se ttings for hosts on the LAN since they will not be depen d ing on the Router to forward the DNS requests . When you ha ve configured the DNS setti ngs as desired, click the Apply button.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Note: Dynam ic DNS requires that an account be setup with o ne of the suppo rted DDNS serve rs prior to engaging it on the router. This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS server. Enter the required DDNS i nformation and click Apply to set this informatio n in the Router.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Save Settings and Reboot When you have configured the WBMR-G5 4 with the setting s you desire, make su re you save those settings. To sav e the system configuration settings , click the Tools tab. You will be presented first with the Administrator Settings window.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Multiple Virtual Connections The Router supports multipl e virtual connection s. Up to eight PVCs to eight separate destinations can be created and operated simultaneously utilizing th e same bandwidth. Additional PVC connections can be added for various purposes.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The PVC pull-dow n menu offers eig ht virtual connecti ons available for con figuration. The default PVC used by the Router is labeled Pvc0 . Any add ition al connectio ns that are conf igured must have a VPI/VCI co mbinatio n th at is unique to the Router.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 4 Advanced Router Management Directory Configuration and Read-only Windows Home Click the Home tab to access the Setup Wizard, Wireless Settings, WAN Settings, LAN Management IP Configur at ion, DHCP Settings for LAN Setup, DNS Configuration, and Dynamic DN S Configuration windows.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide and Wireless Performance windows. Tools Click the Tools tab to access the Administrat or Settings (used to set the system user name and password, back up and load settings ), Time, Remote Log Settings, System Settings, Fi rmware Upgrade, Miscellaneous Configuration, and Diagnostic Test windows.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide UPnP UPnP sup ports zero-c onfiguration netw orking a nd automat ic discovery for m any type s of networ ked devices.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server wind ow to set up single-port, trigger port or static-p ort range forwarding ru les applied to inbound (WAN-t o-LAN) traffic. The Virtu al Server function allows remote users t o access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP an d POP3 for e-mail.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide There a re many diff erent pre-co nfigured rule s available for specific functi ons such as Inte rnet gam ing, VPN, streaming and interactive multi-media, stand a rd TCP/IP proto c ols, rese rved ports, p2p, network manag em en t applications, and so on.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Rule Management w indow 2. Type a Rule Name in the space pr ovided . 3. Select the port Protoc ol from the pull-do wn menu - y ou may select TCP , UDP or both ( TCP/UDP ). 4. Configure a range of po rts for forwardin g.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN Clients The LAN Clients window is used wh en establishi ng port fo rwarding rules in the Virtual Server and Filters windows. This window can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button in the Advanced tab.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamically assigned IP a d dresses may be reserved so tha t the lease does not expire for the LAN IP address. Click the Reserve box for th e address or addresses you want to reserve and click the Apply bu tton.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • Enable SNMP Traps: Click to select en able or disable SNMP Traps. Community Use this edit client community for server SNMP acc ess. • Name: Edit community Name. • Access Right: Access Right may choose ReadOnly or Read Write.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Filters Filter rules in the Router are put in place to allow or block specified traffic. The Filter Rules however can be use d in a single direction to examine and then Allow or Deny traffi c for Inbound (WAN to LAN ) or Outbound (LAN to WAN) routed data.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The parameters described in the table below are u sed to set up filter rules. Click the Apply button to put the new rule into effect. Any filter ru le configured in the menu will appear in the Filters List with the new settings.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Bridge Filters Bridge filters are used to block or allo w various types of packets through the WAN interface. This may be done for security or to improve network efficien cy. The rules are con f igured for individual devices based on MAC address.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Routing Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN. This is used to s pecify that all pack ets destined for a particul ar network o r subnet use a predeter mined gateway.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DMZ Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, th e Rout er supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be vi sible to agents on the Internet with t h e right type of software.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firewall The Firewall Configuration window allows the Router to enforce specifi c predefi ned policies intended to protect agains t certain common types of attacks.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dos Protection Port Scan Protection Service Filtering • SYN Flood check • ICMP Redirection check • FIN/URG/PSH attack • Xmas Tree Scan • Null Scan at.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide RIP The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 u sed to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing d evices on your local network or remote LAN.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL The ADSL Configuration window allows the user to set the config uration fo r ADSL protocols . For most ADSL accounts the default setti ngs ADSL2+(Multi-mode) will work . This configur at ion works with all ADSL implem entations.
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VCC The ATM VC Setting window is used to co nfigure the WAN connec tion. If you are using multiple PV Cs, you can change the configur ation of any PVC in this window. To create new or additional PVCs, read the section on Multiple PVCs on page 53.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS QoS or Quality of Service is used to allot priority from the Router. This is done by allotting a priority from a port to a PVC. There are four pri o rities for each QoS configuratio n. “1” denotes the highest priori ty while “4” is the lowest.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window for Port Mapping QoS The Router can also be co nfigured to use the QoS info mation contained in the header of IP p ackets. This will open the following window. To set IP QoS for the router, first click the IP QoS check box in the middle of the win d ow.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS If you select Disable in the Classified by drop -down menu, you can assi gn a maximum allowed ba ndwidth of between 64 kbps and Auto to each of the PVCs c onfigured on the ro uter.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for ToS From this window you can input a Weight in p ercentage and a priority range that will determine the mechanism by which the four priority lev els are “m ap pe d ”.
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for Application On this window, you can select the mechanism by which the four priority q ueues are emptied by assigning a weight, in percentage terms, to each priority queue, and then assigning a packet type that ca n be associated with an application type.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration window IP QoS for User Defin e On this window, you can assign a weight, on a percentage basis, to each of the four priority queues. In addition, you can specify the num ber of bytes from the beginn ing of a give n packet’s IP header to set a point er.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Management The Wireless Management window located in the Advanced directory is used to control MAC address access to the wireless access point and t o view a list of MAC addres ses th at are currently associated with the access point.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5. After compiling the list of MAC addresses as desired, click th e Apply button to enforce access control for the MAC addresses in the list. To remove any MAC address from the list, click the rad i o b u tton in the left column of the list for the MAC address to be removed a nd click the Apply butto n.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Performance If you want to tweek wireless settings, click the Wireless Performance wind ow button in the Advanced directory Note It is recommended for most users to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Tools Click the Tools tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory. The Administrator Settings window is the first item in the Tools directory.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Change System Password Under the Adm inistrator heading, type th e New Password and Confirm Password to be certain you have typed it correctly. Click the Apply button to activate the new password. The System User Name remains “admin”, this cannot be changed using the web manager interf ace.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Time The Router provides a number of option s to maintain current date and time in cluding SNTP. Time w indow To configure system time on the Router, select the method us ed to maintain time.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Remote Log Us the Remo te Log Settings window to set up logging to servers or co mputers that are located out s ide the LAN or subnet of the R outer. Remote Log Settings w indow Select the Log Level from the pull-dow n menu.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Save or Load Configuration File Once you have configur ed the Router to your satisfaction, it is a good id ea to back up the configuratio n file to your computer.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Settings w indow Restore Factory Default Settings To reset the Router to its factory default settings, click the Restore button. You will b e prompted to conf irm your decision to reset the Router. The Router will reboot with th e factory default settings inclu ding IP settings (192.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firmware Note Performing a Firmware Up grad e can sometimes change the configuration setti ngs. Be sure to back-up the Router’s configurati on settings before upgradi ng the firm ware. Use the Firmware Upgrade wi ndow to load the latest firmware for th e device.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Miscellaneous To perform a statndard Ping t est for network connectivit y, click the Misc. window bu tton in the Tools directory to v iew the Miscellaneous Config uratio n window. Miscellaneous Configuration w indow Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Test The Diagnostic Test window is used to test connectivity of the Ro uter. A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test conn ectivity to known IP addresses. The diagnostics feature execute s a series of test of your system soft ware and hardware connect ions.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Status Use the variou s read-only windows t o view system inform ation and monitor per formance. Device Info Use the Device Inform ation window to quickly view bas ic current informati on about the LAN an d WAN inter faces and device inf ormation including Firm ware Version and MAC ad dress.
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WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Log The system log dis plays chronological even t log data. Use the navigati on buttons to vi ew or scroll log pages. You may also save a sim ple text file containing the log to your comput er. Click the Save Log button a nd follow the prom pts to save the file.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Statistics Use the Traffic Statistics window to mon itor traffic on the Ethernet, ADSL, or Wireless connection. Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status window for troub leshooting the A DSL connection. ADSL Status information 98.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Help The Help tab will give basic information referring to various win dows located in the Router. To view a specific section, click on its hyperlinked name.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide A Technical Specifications General Standards: ADSL Standards • ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 • ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA • ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A • ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) • ITU G.992.5 Annex A ADSL2 Standards • ITU G.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Physical and Environmental DC Inputs: Power Adapter: Input: 120V AC 60Hz Output: 12V AC, 1200mA Power Consumption: 12 Watts (max) Operating Temperature: 0° to 40 °C Storage Temperature -20° to 70°C Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions: 109 mm x 142.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Modulation IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM Frequency 2400 ~ 2484.5MHz ISM band Channels 11 channels for United States 13 channels for Europe an Countries 13 channels for Japa n Wireless Data Rates IEEE 802.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide B Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your syste m to recei ve IP settings from the Router it must fi rst have the TC P/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethern et port on your comput er, it probably alr eady has TCP/IP protoco l installed.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Click Network and Internet Connections . 3. In the Network and Internet Connections window, click Network Connections . Click Network Connectio ns . 4. In the Net work Co nnections win d ow, right-click o n Local Area Connection , then click Proper ties .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5. In the Gener a l tab of the Loc al Area Connection Properties window, hig hligh t Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) under “This c onnection uses the fol lowing it ems:” by clicking on i t once. Click on the Properties button.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button , point to Setting s , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connecti ons icon.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 95 and Window s 98 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, cl ick the Start button, point to Setting s , and then click Control Panel . Double-click the Network i con.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Your computer is now ready t o use the Router’s DHCP server. Windows NT 4.0 Workstations First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows NT task bar, click the Sta rt button , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel .
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide C Low Pass Filters for DSL Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line fr om interfering with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or low pass filters.
WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Three Port Filter Another style of filter is installed at the same point where the Router connects to the telephone lin e. Only a single filter is required. The connection ports are typ ically labeled as follows: Line - This port connects to the wall jack.
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