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LevelOne Broadband Router User Guide 

WAN - Direct Connection 

 

Figure 9: WAN - Direct Connection 

If you selected 

Direct Connection

, a screen like the example above will be 

shown. 

WAN Port Screen (Direct Connection) 

Data 

Device Name 

This is also called the "Host Name". Normally, there 
is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP 
requests that you use a particular "Host name", enter 
it here. This name will be provided to, and recorded 
by, the remote DHCP Server. 

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Summary of Contents for FBR-1700TX

Page 1: ...LevelOne FBR 1700TX 7Port Broadband Router for ADSL Cable Modem FBR 1700TX 7Port Broadband Router for ADSL Cable Modem User s Guide...

Page 2: ...8 WAN Configuration 21 WAN Status 26 Device LAN Status 31 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION 33 Overview 33 TCP IP Settings 33 Internet Access Configuration 37 Printing Setup 39 Macintosh Configuration 47 CHA...

Page 3: ...Computer 69 CHAPTER 9 ACCESS CONTROL 72 Overview 72 Security Groups 73 Workstations 76 Administrator Defined Filters 78 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 80 Overview 80 General Problems 80 Internet Access 8...

Page 4: ...vice providing the following services 7 Port Switching hub 10 100BaseT Shared Internet access via an DSL or Cable modem Network Printer LAN users can share the printer attached to the FBR 1700TX 10 10...

Page 5: ...BR 1700TX s built in static routing table If NAT Network Address Translation is disabled the FBR 1700TX will function as a static router Internet Access Features Shared Internet Access All users on th...

Page 6: ...t applications such as Internet Videoconferencing Telephony Games Servers and other special purpose Servers are supported Exposed Computer One 1 PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestr...

Page 7: ...s into a single external IP address For external requests any attempt to connect to local resources are blocked The FBR 1700TX will not reverse translate from a global IP address to a local IP address...

Page 8: ...indicates an error condition WAN Link ON WAN connection is established OFF no WAN connection WAN Act Flashing data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port OFF no data is being transferred L...

Page 9: ...ed Flashing Data is being transmitted to the printer Rear Panel Figure 3 Rear Panel Power port 12V Connect the supplied power adapter here HUB ports 10 100BaseT Use standard LAN cables RJ45 connectors...

Page 10: ...factory default values Power Off Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On Continue holding the Reset Button until the Status Red LED blinks TWICE Release the Reset Button The factory default con...

Page 11: ...ress or password is lost the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation 1 Turn the power to the FBR 1700TX OFF 2 Set DIP switch 1 ON 3 Turn the power to the FBR 1700TX ON 4 Operate...

Page 12: ...Introduction The password cleared no password 6 You can now connect to the FBR 1700TX and make any configuration changes required 9...

Page 13: ...allation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the FBR 1700TX Requirements Ethernet LAN 10 100BaseT and the TCP IP protocol For Internet Access a DSL or Cable modem and an Internet Access a...

Page 14: ...red OFF 2 Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Hub ports on the Leve lOne FBR 1700TX 7 Port Broadband Router For ADSL Cable Modem Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can...

Page 15: ...n the FBR 1700TX 5 Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter and power up Use only the power adapter provided Using a different one may cause hardware damage 6 Check the LEDs When the FBR 1700TX is...

Page 16: ...uired depending on which features and functions of the FBR 1700TX you wish to use Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions To Do this Refer to Configure PCs on yo...

Page 17: ...pplications Virtual Servers Exposed Computer Chapter 8 Advanced Internet Features Limit Internet Access by individual workstations Chapter 9 Access Control Where use of a certain feature requires that...

Page 18: ...N If the FBR 1700TX s default IP Address 192 168 0 1 is already used by another device the other device must be turned OFF until the FBR 1700TX is allocated a new IP Address during configuration Conne...

Page 19: ...following The FBR 1700TX is properly installed LAN connection is OK and it is powered ON Ensure that your PC and the FBR 1700TX are on the same network segment If you don t have a router this must be...

Page 20: ...s NOT save any changes you may have made You must Save before changing screens or your data will be ignored Home Screen The Home screen is shown below No data can be input from this screen Figure 6 Ho...

Page 21: ...evice LAN Port You will see the example below Figure 7 LAN Port Screen LAN Port Configuration For most users the default values for these fields should be satisfactory and no changes will be required...

Page 22: ...Network Mask for the LAN segment to which the FBR 1700TX is attached i e the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment DHCP Server Operation If Enabled the FBR 1700TX will allocate IP Ad dresses to PC...

Page 23: ...the WAN port Your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address In this case your ISP should recommend a DNS You need to enter that address or addresses here If using a Dynamic IP Address DHCP Client on th...

Page 24: ...Select Device from the menu Select the appropriate connection type Direct Connection or PPPoE on the screen below then click the Configure button Figure 8 Device Screen Tip If your connection document...

Page 25: ...creen like the example above will be shown WAN Port Screen Direct Connection Data Device Name This is also called the Host Name Normally there is no need to change the default name but if your ISP req...

Page 26: ...the ISP If connecting to another LAN this must be a valid address on the external LAN Network Mask This must be compatible with the IP Address above Gateway IP Address The address of the router or gat...

Page 27: ...er Name The name of the Internet account provided by your ISP Password Verify Enter the password for the above account Re enter the password in the Verify field to ensure it is correct IP Address prov...

Page 28: ...l never be terminated Connect on Demand Normally this should be Enabled If disabled you must use the Connect button on the Status screen to establish a connection Buttons Save Save any data you have e...

Page 29: ...tion or PPPoE WAN Status Direct Connection Figure 11 WAN Status Direct Connection Data WAN Status Physical Address Hardware address of this device as seen by devices on the WAN IP Address The IP Addre...

Page 30: ...ing whether this device is acting as a DHCP client on the external LAN or WAN Buttons Release DHCP Use this button if the connection seems to have been lost and no data is being transferred This butto...

Page 31: ...rently established If the connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection If the connection currently exists the Disconnect button can be used to break the connectio...

Page 32: ...stablish a PPP connection PPP up success fully Able to login to ISP s Server and establish a PPP connection Idle time out reached The connection has been idle for the time period specified in the Idle...

Page 33: ...st This could be caused by a power failure a link failure or Server failure Error Invalid or unknown packet type The data received from the ISP s Server could not be processed This could be caused by...

Page 34: ...like the example below Figure 13 Status Screen Data LAN Device Status Device Firmware Version Version of the firmware embedded software including this program which is currently installed Hardware ID...

Page 35: ...ill be Enabled or Disabled DHCP Table IP Address The IP Address which has been allocated by the DHCP server to the other device Physical Address The Physical Address Hardware Address of the device whi...

Page 36: ...TCP IP Settings If using the default FBR 1700TX settings and the default Windows 95 98 TCP IP settings no changes need to be made By default the FBR 1700TX will act as a DHCP Server automatically prov...

Page 37: ...nd Router User Guide Figure 14 Network Configuration 2 Select the TCP IP protocol for your network card 3 Click on the Properties button You should then see a screen like the following Figure 15 IP Ad...

Page 38: ...o ensure it obtains an IP Address from the FBR 1700TX Using Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured do NOT change the settings on the IP Address tab shown in Figure 15 above On the Gate...

Page 39: ...d If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button then click Add Figure 17 DNS Tab Win 95 98 If your LAN has a Router the LA...

Page 40: ...re all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked 6 Check the No option when prompted Do you want to set up an Inter net mail account now 7 Click Fini...

Page 41: ...ser Guide Click Edit Location Select TCP IP for the Network field Leave the Phone Number blank Click Save then OK Configuration is now complete Before clicking Sign On always ensure that you are using...

Page 42: ...s to be installed on either the Windows Server or each client PC Print jobs will be spooled queued on the Windows Server and can be managed using the standard Windows Server tools Print Port Driver Se...

Page 43: ...correct Printer Manufacturer and Model or use the Have Disk option if appropriate If desired change the Printer name so it indicates the device used e g HP2100 on SCA43600 If prompted about Sharing do...

Page 44: ...he Printers folder and select Properties Locate the Delete Port button This button is on the Details or Ports tab depending on your version or Windows If the FBR 1700TX s IP Address is changed and you...

Page 45: ...are to work with multi port models The Port Name is shown in the Printer s Properties Banner Check this option to print a banner page before each print job If using a PostScript Printer check the Post...

Page 46: ...e managed by select My Computer and click Next 3 Select Add Port then select LPR Port and click New Port 4 In the Dialog requesting Name of Address of server providing lpd enter the IP address of the...

Page 47: ...s 2 Select Other Network File and Print Services then click the Details button Figure 20 Adding LPD LPR Port Win 2000 3 Enable Print Services for Unix and click OK 4 Click Next and complete the Wizard...

Page 48: ...and then Next and continue the Wizard 7 At the Select Sharing screen select the Radio Button for Share As and enter the shared printer name The shared name is how other users will see this printer Yo...

Page 49: ...r Network Path or Queue Name click the Browse button and locate the Server and Printer which your Network Adminis trator advised you to use 4 Click OK then Next 5 Select the correct printer Manufactur...

Page 50: ...ws 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 up menu The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank 4 Close the T...

Page 51: ...s 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 boots The DHCP Server prov...

Page 52: ...esses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server Using another DHCP Server You can only use one 1 DHCP Server If you wish to use another DHCP Server rather than the FBR 1700TX s the following pr...

Page 53: ...a router in your LAN If you DO have a router it is necessary to configure BOTH the Router and the Routing table in the FBR 1700TX correctly as described in the following sections See Routing Example l...

Page 54: ...t Data After making any changes click the Update button to save your changes To add a new entry click Clear Form enter your data then click the Add button Routing Table Data An entry in the routing ta...

Page 55: ...k Mask used on the remote LAN segment For class C networks the standard Network Mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address The IP Address of the Router on the LAN segment to which this device is attache...

Page 56: ...follows Destination IP Address Normally 0 0 0 0 but check your router documentation Network Mask Normally 0 0 0 0 but check your router documentation Gateway IP Address The IP Address of the FBR 1700T...

Page 57: ...or the LAN shown above with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments the required entries would be as follows For the FBR 1700TX s Routing Table The FBR 1700TX requires 2 entries as follows Entry 1 Segment 1 Dest...

Page 58: ...ation IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 0 1 FBR 1700TX s IP Address For Router B s Default Route Destination IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address...

Page 59: ...56 7 Chapter 7 Device Options This Chapter details the options available on the FBR 1700TX s Device Options screen Overview An example Device Options screen is shown below Figure 24 Options Screen...

Page 60: ...s PCs on your LAN to share a single external Internet IP Address This IP Address is supplied by your ISP Use the following to determine whether or nor you need NAT For Internet access NAT must be left...

Page 61: ...owing advanced features are provided Special Internet Applications Virtual Servers Exposed Computer This chapter contains details of the configuration and use of each of these features Advanced Intern...

Page 62: ...y communication multiple connections or combined TCP UDP connections Examples of such applications are Internet Videoconferencing Telephony Games Servers and other special purpose Servers Generally yo...

Page 63: ...a Special Application Ensure that Special Applications has been enabled on the Advanced Internet screen Configure the Special Applications screen as required Configuration data must be obtained from t...

Page 64: ...drop down list Click Get Data Make any desired changes Click Update To Create a new Application Click Clear Form Enter the required data as described below Click Add To List all Applications Click Li...

Page 65: ...e range of port numbers used by the applica tion server for data you send Incoming Protocol The protocol TCP or UDP used when the application or service sends data to you Port Range Start The start of...

Page 66: ...o connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device The Virtual Server feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers as illustrated below B...

Page 67: ...Virtual Server the PC on your LAN running the Server software is required for configuration But if using DHCP the LAN IP Address of a PC may change To solve this problem you can use either of these me...

Page 68: ...dvanced Internet Virtual Servers link An example screen is shown below Figure 28 Virtual Server Screen Simply select the Server type or types you wish to use enter the IP Address of the server on your...

Page 69: ...ervers to see the following screen Figure 29 User Defined Virtual Servers This database operates in the same way as the other databases To Create a new Server Click Clear Form Enter the required data...

Page 70: ...Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP used by the Server Internal Port Number Enter the port number used by the Server to connect to clients External Port Number The port number used by clients whe...

Page 71: ...en Using this Device as a Virtual Web Server It is possible to configure the FBR 1700TX itself as a Virtual Web Server Once this is done you can configure this device through the Internet For the remo...

Page 72: ...way user connections such as Video conferencing which requires both users to run special software To Internet users the IP Address of the Exposed Computer is the IP Address allocated by your ISP as s...

Page 73: ...Broadband Router User Guide Configuring the Exposed Computer Select Advanced Internet from the navigation bar then Exposed Computer You will see a screen like the following Figure 30 Exposed Computer...

Page 74: ...can use either of these methods Assign a fixed IP Address to the Exposed Computer PC ensuring that its IP Address is NOT within the address range allocated by the DHCP Server Reserve an IP Address fo...

Page 75: ...one group All PCs are in the Everyone group unless explicitly moved to another group using the PC screen Set the desired restrictions on the other groups Group 1 Group 2 etc as needed For each PC you...

Page 76: ...ity groups are pre named Everyone Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 and Group 4 Operations To Define a Security Group Select the group from the drop down box then enter the required data If necessary click Clea...

Page 77: ...ily remove restrictions Block all Access Groups members cannot access the Internet at all Use this to create the most restrictive group Use Packet Filter Table below Use this to define intermediate le...

Page 78: ...items can NOT be accessed by members of this group UDP Packets to Discard This lists any UDP filters you have defined on the Filters screen If no filters have been defined this is empty Multiple item...

Page 79: ...l Workstations previously entered If none have been entered this box will be empty Operations To Add a New Workstation Ignore the drop down box click the Clear Form button and enter the PC details in...

Page 80: ...AN man agement program to find this address Reserve entry in DHCP Table Check this if you wish to reserve an IP address for this PC This is useful if you have to provide the IP Address for other progr...

Page 81: ...om the Access Control link on the navigation bar An example screen is shown below Figure 33 Administrator Defined Filters Screen This screen allows you to define packet filters When you define securit...

Page 82: ...ormation can normally be provided by the service provider Otherwise a Network Analyzer or Packet Sniffer can be used to determine the correct port number UDP Packets Name Enter a descriptive name for...

Page 83: ...00TX to configure it Solution 1 Check the following The FBR 1700TX is properly installed LAN connec tions are OK and it is powered ON Ensure that your PC and the FBR 1700TX are on the same network seg...

Page 84: ...nections If the FBR 1700TX is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL Cable modem etc to see that it is working correctly Problem 2 Some applications do not run properly when using the...

Page 85: ...80mm D 40mm H Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 10 C to 70 C Network Protocol TCP IP Network Interface 9 Ethernet 7 10 100BaseT RJ45 auto switching hub ports for LAN devices 1 10 1...

Page 86: ...s 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including inter ference that may cause undesired operation CE Marking Warning This is a Class B p...

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