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WBMR-G54

Wireless ADSL Router

User Guide

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Page 1: ...WBMR G54 WirelessADSLRouter UserGuide...

Page 2: ...reless Operation 6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8 Power on Router 8 Factory Reset Button 8 Network Connections 9 BASIC ROUTER CONFIGURATION 11 Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer 11 Access the Configura...

Page 3: ...System Password 86 Remote Web Management and Remote Telnet Access 86 Time 87 Remote Log 88 System 89 Save or Load Configuration File 89 Restore Factory Default Settings 90 Firmware 91 Miscellaneous 9...

Page 4: ...formation and equipment 3 Install the hardware that is connect the cables Ethernet and telephone to the device and connect the power adapter to power on the Router 4 There are two options available to...

Page 5: ...you have the items listed here One WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Ethernet Router One CD ROM containing the User s Guide and Quick Installation Guide One twisted pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection...

Page 6: ...by other software such as virus protection or web user security packages that may be running on your computer Ethernet Port NIC Adapter Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it...

Page 7: ...d your computer Most users will use the default settings You may need to specify one of the following WAN Setting and Connection Type configurations Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis PPPo...

Page 8: ...Virtual Channel Identifier VCI used in conjunction with the VPI to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider s network and your computer If you are setting up the Router for multiple...

Page 9: ...e WBMR G54 This is the subnet mask used by the WBMR G54 and will be used throughout your LAN The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 This can be changed later Information you will need about your LAN...

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Page 11: ...rnet for 802 11g and 802 11b wireless workstations IEEE 802 11g is fully compatible with IEEE 802 11b wireless devices The 802 11g standard supports data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps The wireless R...

Page 12: ...uter to communicate with all RIP enabled devices Static Routing This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never age out If you...

Page 13: ...mpliant RFC 1877 Automatic IP assignment compliant RFC 1994 Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol compliant Supports DHCP functions including automatic assignment of IP address use of subnet mas...

Page 14: ...POST Once the connection status has been settled the light will blink green If the indicator lights steady green after the POST the system has failed and the device should be rebooted ADSL Link Act St...

Page 15: ...can ensure the best possible reliability performance coverage and effective security Radio Wireless local network as called WI FI devices such as notebook computers and wireless access points use ele...

Page 16: ...ecurity options are available on the WBMR G54 including open or WEP and WPA including WPA PSK Authentication may use an open system or a shared key Read below for more information on configuring secur...

Page 17: ...metallic materials Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while cinderblock walls generally have little or no structural steel 4 Position the antennas for best reception Play around with the...

Page 18: ...vice To power on the Router 1 Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source 2 You should s...

Page 19: ...a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps only When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds higher than 10Mbps be sure that the device has aut...

Page 20: ...s ADSL Router User Guide Computer to Router Connection You can connect the Router directly to a 10 100BASE TX Ethernet adapter card NIC installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in...

Page 21: ...nfiguration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client 2 Configure the WAN Connection Once your are able to access the configuration software you can proceed to change the s...

Page 22: ...hese settings will not apply to dial up or VPN connections option is NOT checked If it is checked click in the checked box to deselect the option and click OK Alternatively you can access this Interne...

Page 23: ...a in that directory view ble Click on a button to use or view the window Web Manager First Time Log On All configuration and management of the Router is done using the web based management interface p...

Page 24: ...ou may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button If you exit the wizard you will return to the Setup Wizard window without saving any of the settings changed during the proce...

Page 25: ...the Setup Wizard Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone you are in from the pull down menu and click Next This sets the system time used for the Router If you wish to return to the previous window dur...

Page 26: ...e connection types available for Multi User Mode are PPPoE PPPoA Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address and Bridge Mode Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next Setup...

Page 27: ...om the drop down menu The available PPP connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux 3 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number type in the correct setting...

Page 28: ...ion if these values are incorrect 3 You may want to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the Router Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter when you fir...

Page 29: ...ay Address Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Server IP Address as instructed by your ISP For IPoA connections it may also be necessary to change the ARP Server Address IPoA connection users who ha...

Page 30: ...nnection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 2 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Mo...

Page 31: ...P What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory environment Remember that all devices communicating with the device must use the same channel and use the same...

Page 32: ...correctly click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Router If you need to change settings from a previous window click the Back button Do not turn the Router off...

Page 33: ...omething else If the default SSID is changed all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory en...

Page 34: ...data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys The router offers 64 128 or 256 bit encryption with four keys available To bring up the Wireless Sett...

Page 35: ...nonexistent in WEP For most small networks such as in a small business or home based enterprise WPA is the easiest way to obtain effective network security Wireless Settings window WPA Enter the appro...

Page 36: ...n on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager PPPoE PPPoA Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Inter...

Page 37: ...WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN Settings window PPPoE PPPoA 27...

Page 38: ...have an alternative route for Internet traffic you may disable this without effecting the Router s connection 8 NAT should remain Enabled If you disable NAT you will not be able to use more than one c...

Page 39: ...r worse MRU Similar to the MTU except this applies to Maximum Received Unit size for downloading data Most users will be happy with the default setting 1492 bytes However this may also be optimized fo...

Page 40: ...if you want to set up a non TCP IP port protocol link through the WAN interface An IP Unnumbered interface does not have an IP address and therefore cannot be managed via Telnet or any other TCP IP a...

Page 41: ...t users to install additional software on any computer that will the Router for Internet access The additional software is used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account and then grant...

Page 42: ...information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting 4 Most users will not need to change ATM settings If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection it is recommend...

Page 43: ...dress from a pool of addresses available to the service provider Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time so it will likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP addre...

Page 44: ...elow 6 NAT should remain Enabled If you disable NAT you will not be able to use more than one computer for Internet connections NAT is enabled and disabled system wide therefore if you are using multi...

Page 45: ...smission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface The default setting 1400 bytes should be suitable for most users Some user may want to...

Page 46: ...need to configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS Configuration window see below Follow the instruction below to configure the Router to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection To co...

Page 47: ...e WAN follow these steps 1 Choose the Static IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull down menu 2 Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been inst...

Page 48: ...ections NAT is enabled and disabled system wide therefore if you are using multiple virtual connections NAT will be disabled on all connections 7 The Firewall should remain enabled for most users If y...

Page 49: ...sually this will be a server owned by the ISP Get this IP address from your ISP Secondary DNS Address This is the second choice for a DNS server Get this IP address from your ISP MTU The Maximum Trans...

Page 50: ...possible for your account Your ISP may not support the class of service you want to use To adjust ATM QoS parameters select one of the Service Categories listed here and type in the PCR value in the...

Page 51: ...elay Variation Tolerance CDVT is a measure of the cell clumping phenomenon by which cells are delayed in the network and are clumped together and arrive at a system at a faster rate than negotiated In...

Page 52: ...o Pvc7 you want to configure Since most users will use only a single connection the default setting Pvc0 can be used for any changes made to the WAN settings VPI The Virtual Path Identifier is used wi...

Page 53: ...ol used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Router The IP addresses available in the DHCP IP address pool will change automatically if you change the IP address of the Router See th...

Page 54: ...to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router though the Ethernet port When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it Keep in mi...

Page 55: ...WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP Settings window 45...

Page 56: ...s as you want them click the Apply button to commit the new settings Use the Router for DHCP To use the built in DHCP server click to select the DHCP Server option if it is not already selected The IP...

Page 57: ...indows 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...

Page 58: ...e available addresses in the dynamic IP address pool and give a permanent lease time for the IP address to the selected device To assign an IP address that will not age out type in the MAC Address of...

Page 59: ...e ISP s network will leave DNS relay enabled either auto discovery or user configured DNS Configuration window In the DNS Relay Selection pull down menu choose to Use Auto Discovered DNS Server Only U...

Page 60: ...c DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet This is...

Page 61: ...uired DDNS information and click Apply to set this information in the Router ATM VC Parameters Description DDNS Server Select one of the DDNS registration organizations form those listed in the pull d...

Page 62: ...tion settings click the Tools tab You will be presented first with the Administrator Settings window This window is described in the next chapter To save the current configuration click the System but...

Page 63: ...rough your telecommunications services provider Extended LAN operations employing multiple virtual connections require ADSL routers or modems at the remote site for a successful connection Contact you...

Page 64: ...to configure from the pull down menu 2 Enter the values for the VPI and VCI given to you by your service provider 3 To activate the VC select Enabled from the Virtual Circuit pull down menu 4 Configu...

Page 65: ...n PPP ADSL Configuration ATM VC Setting QoS Configuration Wireless Management This chapter introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous chapter These i...

Page 66: ...rd backup and load settings Time Remote Log Settings System Settings Firmware Upgrade Miscellaneous Configuration and Diagnostic Test windows Status Click the Status tab to view the Device Information...

Page 67: ...DNS service can also be used if available on the network UPnP also allows supported devices to leave a network automatically without adverse effects to the device or other devices on the network UPnP...

Page 68: ...port redirection is used to direct inbound traffic to the specified servers or workstations on your private network Port redirection can also be used to direct potentially hazardous packets to a prox...

Page 69: ...3 IMAP IRC Lotus and Remotely Possible User Use this to set up custom TCP UDP port rules To configure a new port forwarding rule for any of the pre configured rules follow these steps 1 Select the WAN...

Page 70: ...figure a range of ports for forwarding Type the lowest numbered port in the range in the Port Start space Type the highest numbered port in the Port End space For a single port just enter the same num...

Page 71: ...addresses for the advanced functions mentioned above or to Reserve a Dynamically assigned IP address for an advanced function Dynamically assigned IP addresses will only be listed if DHCP is enabled o...

Page 72: ...l become Static IP addresses and will no longer be available for DHCP assignment SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard for internetwork and intranetwork management SNMP Management wind...

Page 73: ...Access Right may choose ReadOnly or ReadWrite Traps The management agent can send an event notification to the management system to identify the occurrence of conditions such as threshold that exceed...

Page 74: ...the filter rules Filters window To modify any previously created filter rule click on the note pad icon in the right hand column of the Filter List for the set you want to configure Adjust the setting...

Page 75: ...he Destination IP address resides also depends on if you are configuring an Inbound or Outbound filter rule You can opt to indicate a Single IP an IP Range or Any IP from the pull down menu Source Por...

Page 76: ...rules without loosing the rules that have been configured Bridge Filters window To add a bridge filter rule check Enable Bridge Filters type in a Source MAC a Destination MAC or both in the entry fiel...

Page 77: ...tton and type in the Gateway s IP address Click Apply to enter the new static route in the table below The route becomes active immediately upon creation To add a static route to a specific destinatio...

Page 78: ...d to various types of security risks If you use the DMZ take measures such as client based virus protection to protect the remaining client PCs on your LAN from possible contamination through the DMZ...

Page 79: ...hoose to enable or disable protection against a customized basket of attack and scan types To use DoS Protection or Port Scan Protection select the State Enabled radio button for the protection type a...

Page 80: ...enting legitimate network traffic attempts to disrupt connections between two machines thereby preventing access to a service attempts to prevent a particular individual from accessing a service or at...

Page 81: ...down menu select the Protocol RIPv1 and RIPv1 Compatible and Direction In Out or Both and click Apply The RIPv1 Compatible option will transmit RIPv2 broadcast packets and receive both RIP v1 and RIP...

Page 82: ...n for ADSL protocols For most ADSL accounts the default settings ADSL2 Multi mode will work This configuration works with all ADSL implementations If you have been given instructions to change the Mod...

Page 83: ...WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Configuration window 73...

Page 84: ...page 53 This window can be used as an alternative to configure the same settings found on the WAN Settings window in the Home directory ATM VC Setting window To configure an existing PVC configuration...

Page 85: ...MP to perform remote configuration for client devices such as the Router If you are unsure check with your ISP To enable IGMP service to the LAN interface select Enabled and click the Apply button QoS...

Page 86: ...nding action and choose a maximum bandwidth and classification for this combination Then select the classification type using the Classified by pull down menu The choices are Disable ToS Application a...

Page 87: ...by drop down menu you can assign a maximum allowed bandwidth of between 64 kbps and Auto to each of the PVCs configured on the router Additional options become available when you select either ToS App...

Page 88: ...are mapped For example if you assign 100 and a range of 0 to 7 to priority level 1 then the remaining priority levels 2 to 4 will only forward packets when priority level 1 is empty when there are no...

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Page 90: ...riority queue and then assigning a packet type that can be associated with an application type For example if you assign a weight of 100 to Priority 1 with an application type of Voice then the other...

Page 91: ...of bytes from the beginning of a given packet s IP header to set a pointer From this pointer you can then specify a Value in hexadecimal and a Mask in hexadecimal for the router to match when examini...

Page 92: ...led see below To view a list of stations currently associated with the access point click the Associated Stations radio button Wireless Management window Configure Wireless Access Control To create a...

Page 93: ...ed if the access point has either WEP or WPA enabled This must first be disabled in the Wireless Settings window located in the Home directory To configure multiple SSID 1 Disable WEP or WPA in the Wi...

Page 94: ...Advanced directory Note It is recommended for most users to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings Any changes made to these settings may adversely affect your wireless network Under certai...

Page 95: ...The Administrator Settings window is the first item in the Tools directory This window is used to change the system password used to access the web manager to save or load Router configuration settin...

Page 96: ...Settings window Remote Web Management and Remote Telnet Access The Administrator Settings window is also used to enable remote Telnet management and remote web management access to the Router To enabl...

Page 97: ...SNTP Time window To configure system time on the Router select the method used to maintain time The options available include SNTP using your computer s system clock default or set the time and date...

Page 98: ...ce Panic and Warning Type in the IP address of a receiver for the log message in the Add an IP Address field and click on the Add button Log message receivers that are added appear listed in the Selec...

Page 99: ...the Save button to Save Settings to Local Hard Drive You will be prompted to select a location on your computer to put the file The file type is xml HTML and may be named anything you wish To load a p...

Page 100: ...ault Settings To reset the Router to its factory default settings click the Restore button You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Router The Router will reboot with the factory def...

Page 101: ...e latest firmware for the device Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings window...

Page 102: ...window button in the Tools directory to view the Miscellaneous Configuration window Miscellaneous Configuration window Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces Type the IP addre...

Page 103: ...Router A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses The diagnostics feature executes a series of test of your system software and hardwar...

Page 104: ...performance Device Info Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address D...

Page 105: ...WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP Clients DHCP Clients window 95...

Page 106: ...event log data Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer Click the Save Log button and follow the prompts to save...

Page 107: ...affic Statistics window to monitor 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 Traffic S...

Page 108: ...WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status window for troubleshooting the ADSL connection ADSL Status information 98...

Page 109: ...DSL Router User Guide Help The Help tab will give basic information referring to various windows located in the Router To view a specific section click on its hyperlinked name A new window of informat...

Page 110: ...psulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 AAL5 RFC1577 Classical IP over ATM RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol RFC1994 CHAP RFC2131 DHCP Client DHCP Server RFC2364 PPP over ATM RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet Dat...

Page 111: ...C 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 8 mm x 32 1 mm Weight 200 gm EMI CE Class...

Page 112: ...48 54Mbps Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK WEP 64 128 256 bits Wireless Certification Wi Fi WPA ADSL Data Rates G dmt full rate Downstream up to 8 Mbps Upstream up to 640 Kbps G lite Downstream...

Page 113: ...ed for installing it Once the protocol has been installed you can configure the system to receive IP settings from the Router For computers running non Windows operating systems follow the instruction...

Page 114: ...twork and Internet Connections window click Network Connections Click Network Connections 4 In the Network Connections window right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties Right click on...

Page 115: ...onnection uses the following items by clicking on it once Click on the Properties button Click Properties 6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking once in the circle Click the OK button...

Page 116: ...mponent Type dialog box select Protocol and then click Add 7 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then click OK 8 You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 20...

Page 117: ...changes You will be prompted to restart Windows 7 Click Yes When it has restarted your computer is ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows ME First check for the IP protocol and if necessary ins...

Page 118: ...col dialog box select TCP IP and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files 7 After all files a...

Page 119: ...basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described below In Line Filter In line low pass filters are used for each telephone or telephone device answering machines Faxes etc that shares the...

Page 120: ...ws Line This port connects to the wall jack ADSL This port connects to the Router Phone This port connects to a telephone or other telephone device The diagram below illustrates the proper use of this...

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