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LevelOne Broadband Routers FBR- 1100TX FBR- 1400TX FBR- 1401TX FBR- 1700TX User's Guide.
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i T ABLE OF C ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIO N .............................................................................................................. 1 Features of your LevelOne Broadband Router .................................................
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne Broad band Router's fe a - tures and capabiliti es. Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Broadband Router.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 2 • PPPoE and PPTP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Peer - t o -Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Co n - nection" type se rv ices. • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
Introduction 3 • Windows peer - to- peer printing over TCP/IP, using the supplied port driver. • Windows LPD printing, using a W indows Server running NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server. In this situation, no software needs to be installed on the client PCs.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 4 Package Con tents The following items should be in cluded: • The LevelOne Broadband Router Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • C D- ROM c o.
Introduction 5 Components - F B R-1100TX Figure 2: Components - F B R - 1100TX 1 LED Link Indicat or (WAN Port) On - WAN connection (to broadband modem) is estab lished. Off - No WAN connection (to broadband modem) Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 6 using the factory default values. 6 Power port (12V) Connect the power adapter here. 7 WAN Data LED This will flash during normal operation, when data is trans - mitted or received through the WAN port. 8 LAN Data/Status LED During normal operation, this will flash in Green.
Introduction 7 You can now connect to the LevelOne Broadband Router and make any conf iguration changes r e quired.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 8 F BR - 1400TX LEDs - F BR - 1400TX Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condi tion. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN: Link/Act On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT.
Introduction 9 and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2 . Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3 . Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 10 F BR - 1401TX LEDs - F BR - 1401TX Power On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condi tion. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. LAN: Link/Act On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT.
Introduction 11 Components - F B R-1401TX Figure 4: Rear Panel - FBR - 1401TX Reset Button This button has three (3) functions: • Reboot . When pressed and released, the LevelOne Broadband Router will reboot (restart). • Diagnostic print-o ut . If hel d down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic print- out will be sent to the attached printer.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 12 F BR - 1700TX LEDs - F BR - 1700TX Power ON - power on OFF - no power Status (Red) ON indicates an error condi tion. Blinking - during start up, this LED will blink. WAN: Link ON - WAN connection is established.
Introduction 13 Components - F B R-1700TX Figure 5: Rear Panel - FBR - 1700TX Power port (9V) Connect the supplied power adapter here. Uplink Port Use the "Uplink" port ONLY to connect to a normal port on another hub. I f the "Uplink" port is used, port 7 can not be used.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 14 DIP Switches DIP Switch Set ting Description 1=off 2=off Normal Operation. 1=off 2=on DHCP Se rver function di s abled. 1=on 2=off Used to restore Default IP Address and clear Password (See below). 1=on 2=on Normal Operation.
15 Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Broadband Router. Requirements • Network cable - standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable with RJ45 connec tors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 16 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a stan - d ard cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
Installation 17 2. Connect LAN Cable Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to t he Switching Hub ports on the LevelOne Broadband 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 ca ble.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 18 Installation Procedure - FBR - 1401TX Figure 8: Installation Dia gram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Broadband Router. Ensure the LevelOne Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
Installation 19 6. Check the LEDs • The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error. • The Power LED should be ON. • One (1) of the LAN LEDs ( 10 or 100 ) should be ON. • The WAN LED should be ON. • If the printer is On and On - line, t h e Print Act LED should be ON.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 20 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem.
21 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the LevelOne Broadband Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 22 Configuration Program The LevelOne Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and config ure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript . The con - figuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.
Setup 23 If you can't connect If t he LevelOne Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The LevelOne Broadband 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 p rompt window.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 24 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the LevelOne Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run auto - matically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the LevelOne Broadband Router's default setting are restored.
Setup 25 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when your con - nect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Add ress Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 26 LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 1 1 : LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the LevelOne Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN.
Setup 27 Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload the file from the LevelOne 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.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 28 Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the LevelOne Broadband Router. Figure 1 2 : Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the LevelOne Broadband Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.
29 Chapter 4 PC Configura tion This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the followin g may need to be configured: • TCP/IP ne.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 30 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1 . Select Control Panel - Netwo rk . You should see a screen like the following: Figure 14 : Network Configuration 2 . Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
PC Configuration 31 • On the Gateway tab, enter the LevelOne Broadband Router's IP address in the New Gate- way field and click Add , as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advi se you of the IP Address they as signed to the LevelOne Broadband Router.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 32 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1 . Select Control Panel - Netwo rk , and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/ IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 18 : Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
PC Configuration 33 Figure 19 : Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3 . Select the network card for your LAN. 4 . Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address , as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 34 Figure 20 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2 . The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order ), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
PC Configuration 35 Figure 21 : Windows NT4. 0 - DNS.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 36 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 follo w ing: Figure 2 2 : Ne twork Configuration (Win 2000) 3 .
PC Configuration 37 Figure 2 3 : TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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 .
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 38 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 sc ree n like the follo w ing: Figure 24 : Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3 .
PC Configuration 39 Figure 25 : TCP/IP Properties (Windows 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 .
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 40 Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the LevelOne Broadband Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.
PC Configuration 41 Printer Setup for Windows This section is not applicable to LevelOne Broadband Routers which do not have a Printer Port. The FBR-1401TX and the FBR- 1700TX LevelOne Broadband Router s p r ovide printing support for 2 methods of printing from Windows: • Print Port Driver.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 42 Under Windows 95, if you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the pro- c e dure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A.
PC Configuration 43 Figure 27 : Print Port Configuration Items shown on this screen are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Select Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work with multi - port models.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 44 LPD/LPR Printing LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000. No software needs to be installed on client PCs. Windows NT 4.0 Server Configur ation To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled.
PC Configuration 45 Windows 2000 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: 1 . In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. 2 . Select Other Network File and Print Services , then click the Details button.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 46 Figure 2 9 : Windows 2000: Select Port 4 . In the Dialog requesting Name or Address of server providing lpd , enter the IP address of the LevelOne Broadband Router. 5 . For Name of printer or print queue on that server , enter L1 6 .
PC Configuration 47 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the LevelOne 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 . Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop- u p menu.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 48 Linux Clients To access the Internet via the LevelOne Broadband Router, it is only necessary to set the LevelOne Broadband Router as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
PC Configuration 49 LevelOne Broadband Router's IP address 192.168.0.1 Remote Host Note: If you h ave made a host file entry, you can use the name from the host file instead of the IP Address. Remote Queue L n Where n is the Logical Printer number (L1, L2, L3).
50 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the LevelOne Broadband Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the LevelOne Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is auto- matic.
Operation and Status 51 Data - Status Screen The "Printer" section on this screen is only included on LevelOne Broadband Routers which include a printer port (FBR -1401TX and the FBR- 1700TX). Internet Connec tion Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 52 Printer Printer Status This shows the status of the p rinter. Click the "Refresh Screen" button to update this information. "Abort Current Print Job" Button Click this button to terminate the current print job.
Operation and Status 53 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 54 Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection t o your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Operation and Status 55 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer -to -Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 56 Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Operation and Status 57 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 58 Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to t he LevelOne Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "R e - lease". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
59 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Ch apter explains when and how to use the LevelOne Broadband Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 60 Conferencing & Telephony Most appl ic a tions are supported transparently by the LevelOne Broadband Router.
Advanced Features 61 Special Applications If you use Internet applications which use non- standard co nnections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the LevelOne Broadband Router's firewall.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 62 Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable t his Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Incomin g Ports • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service.
Advanced Features 63 DMZ This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unr estricted 2- way communica tion between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 64 Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button.
Advanced Features 65 Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN becau se : • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 66 Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 38 : Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre - defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers.
Advanced Features 67 External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 68 From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once conf igured, 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).
Advanced Features 69 Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DN S , to see a screen like the follo wing: Figure 3 9 : DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service • You must sign up first to create a new account before using the service.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 70 Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the LevelOne Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 40 : Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet.
71 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" menu.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 72 PC Database Screen The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elim i - nates the need to enter IP addresses.
Advan ced Configuration 73 Delete Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situa tions: • The PC has been removed from your LAN. • The entry is incorrect. Refresh Update the data on screen. Generate Report Display a read- only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 74 Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal oper a- tion, there is no need to use this s creen or change any settings.
Advan ced Configuration 75 Allow Internet access to be d isabled • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties vi a UPnP.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 76 Printer Port This screen is available for the FBR- 1401TX and FBR- 1700TX only. Normally, the settings on this screen do not need to be changed. Figure 43 : Printer Port Screen Logical Printers No (L1, L2, L3) Logical printer configuration is only required if using LPD prin t ing under Linux or Unix.
Advan ced Configuration 77 MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low - level network identifier. It may be called "MAC A d - dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or ada pter.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 78 If the MAC address is changed, the LevelOne Broadband Router must restart. Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" p age completely.
Advan ced Configuration 79 Figure 4 5 : Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the LevelOne Broadband Router. The LevelOne Broadba nd Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 80 Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing T able entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen.
Advan ced Configuration 81 Static Routing - Example Router B (192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70) Router A Segment 0 Segment 2 Segment 1 Wireless (192.168.0.xx) (192.
82 Appendix A T roubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and thei r solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Leve lOne Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting 83 rectly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the LevelOne Broadband Route r . Solution 2: The LevelOne Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 84 4 . The printer wizard will display a message stating that “The Network Printer is off- line”. This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard until finished. 5 . When finished, go to Control Panel- Printers . The printer icon will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting 85 8 . Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below. 9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Multi - f unction LevelOne Broadband Router, and click OK. 1 0 . Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right- click on the Printer.
86 Appendix C Specifica tions F BR - 1100TX (LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 1 LAN Port) Model FB R-1100TX - Le velOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 1 LAN Port Dimensions 120mm(W) * 93mm(D) * 30m.
Appendix c - Specifications 87 F BR - 1400TX (LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port) Model FB R-1400TX - LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port Dimensions 215mm(W) * 150mm(D) * 36.
LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 88 F BR - 1401TX (LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port, Printer Server) Model FB R-1401TX - LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 4 LAN Port, Printer S.
Appendix c - Specifications 89 F BR - 1700TX (LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 7 LAN Port, P rinter Server) Model FB R-1700TX - LevelOne 1 Port Broadband Router with 7 LAN Port Dimensions 250mm(W.
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