Previous Next Title Page Contents

Chapter 5
Operation and Status

This Chapter details the operation of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the status screens.

Operation

Once both the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.

However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required:

 

Status Screen

Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.

Figure 28: Status Screen

Data - Status Screen

Internet

Connection Method
This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.
Internet IP Address
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Connection Status
Current connection status:
  • OK
  • No connection
  • Error
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
"Connection Details"
Button
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. Depending on the type of connection, a "log" may also be available.
"Access Log"
Button
Click this button to open a sub-window and view details of outgoing connections to the Internet. The log contains the following data:
  • Source IP Address - The IP Address of the local PC requesting the Internet connection.
  • Destination - The Internet address which was requested. If the URL Filter is enabled, this address will be shown as a URL. Otherwise, the IP address will be displayed.
  • Blocked - If the request was blocked by the URL Filter function, this will display "Yes". Otherwise, it will be blank.

LAN

IP Address
The IP Address of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Network Mask
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled" or "Disabled".
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the Advanced menu.

System

Device Name
This displays the current name of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
Firmware Version
The current version of the firmware installed in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
"System Data"
Button
Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system details and settings.

Printer

Printer Status
This shows the status of the printer. Click the "Refresh Screen" button to update this information.
"Abort Current Print Job" Button
Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly.

Buttons

Connection Details
View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
Access Log
View details of outgoing connections to the internet.
System Data
Display all system information in a sub-window.
Abort Current Print Job
Click this button to terminate the current print job. This button should be used if the current print job is not printing correctly.
Refresh Screen
Update the data displayed on screen.

 

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.

Figure 29: PPPoE Status Screen

Data - PPPoE Status Screen

Connection

Physical Address
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
PPPoE Link Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently 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 connection.

Connection Log

Connection Log
  • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
  • The most common messages are listed in the table below.
  • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen.

Buttons

Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to 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.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.

 

Connection Log Messages

Message

Description

Connect on Demand
Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting.
Manual connection
Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical connection
Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote server
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Remote Server located
ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP
Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
PPP up successfully
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 Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated.
Disconnecting
The current connection is being terminated, due to either the "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked.
Error: Remote Server not found
ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem, or a problem with the link to the Server.
Error: PPP Connection failed
Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server. This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server problem.
Error: Connection to Server lost
The existing connection has been lost. 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 data corruption (from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by this device.

 

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.

Figure 30: PPTP Status Screen

Data - PPTP Status Screen

Connection

Physical Address
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
PPTP Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently 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 connection.

Connection Log

Connection Log
  • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
  • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen.

Buttons

Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to 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.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.

 

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.

Figure 31: Connection Screen

Data - Connection Details Screen

Internet

Physical Address
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Default Gateway
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above.
DNS IP Address
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
DHCP Client
This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client.
If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately.

Buttons

Release/Renew
Button will display EITHER
"Release"
OR
"Renew"
This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has no effect.
  • If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.
  • If an IP Address has been allocated to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
Refresh
Update the data shown on screen.

 

Connection Status - Serial Port

This screen is not available for LevelOne WBR-1400TX.

Figure 32: Serial Port Status Screen

Data - Serial Port Status Screen

Connection Status

Port Status
This shows the current port operation. Possible values are:
  • Internet Access
  • Dial-in
  • Idle
  • Disabled
"Disabled" indicates the Serial Port has not available for either Internet Access or Dial-in.
Physical Link
If operating, the link will show ON. This means the modem was able to connect to the number dialed.
PPP Link
If ON, a PPP connection was successfully negotiated.
PPP IP Address
This has 2 possible meanings, depending of the type of connection:
  • Internet Access - This is the IP Address used by this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is provided by your ISP.
  • Dial-in - This is the IP Address used by the remote user. This IP Address is allocated by the DHCP Server function in the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router.
User
There are 2 possibilities:
  • For Internet Access, this shows the Internet Account name.
  • For Dial-in operations, this shows the current user.
Phone Line Speed
The connection speed over the phone line, between your modem and the number dialed, as reported by your modem.
Serial Line Speed
The connection speed between this device and the modem. This setting can be changed on the Dial-in screen.

Connection Log

Connection Log
This displays connection details.
See below for a description of the most common items in this log.

 

Connection Log

This shows the commands sent to the modem, and any status messages returned by the modem. Note that you must click Refresh to update the information.

The following table lists the common messages, and their meaning.

Message

Description

Dialing
Dialing the ISP
Try to establish physical connection.
The device is trying to connect with the ISP, using the modem.
Busy
The number dialed was busy.
Physical line is connected
Physical connection to ISP has been established.
CONNECT nnnnnn
Physical connection was successful; nnnnnn indicates the speed of the serial link as currently configured.
Max phone line speed nnnnnn bps
nnnnnn is the maximum speed of the modem, according to the current configuration.
DCD low,
DSR low
Physical line break, connection lost.
send "-----"
wait "-----"
"AT" commands sent to the modem are displayed as they are sent.
Commands in the Script file are also displayed as they are executed.
Start PPP
Having established a physical connection, a PPP connection is now being established.
PPP up fail
The PPP connection could not be established.
PPP up successfully
The PPP connection was established successfully.
Stop PPP
The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition.
Try to hang up
Attempting to get the modem to hang up.
Time out
There was no response from the modem
No carrier
No answer
The number dialed did not answer.
Idle timer expires
"Disconnect after Idle Time" is Enabled, and the Time-out period has been reached. The connection will now be terminated..
No dial tone
The modem could not obtain a dial tone.
Set baudrate nnnn
The serial line speed is being set to the speed set in the configuration.

 



Previous Next Title Page Contents