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Chapter 1
Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

Figure 1: LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router

Features of the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router

This manual covers 2 models:

Apart from the physical differences, the features and capabilities of the 2 models are identical. Your LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

Advanced Internet Functions

Wireless Features

LAN Features

Network Printer

Configuration & Management

RAS (Remote Access Services)

This RAS feature is available for the LevelOne WBR-1100TX only. This model is equipped with a Serial Port, allow connection of a standard analog modem or ISDN TA.

Security Features

 

Package Contents

The following items should be included:

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

 

Physical Details

 

LEDs - WBR-1100TX

Power
On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Diag
On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
WAN Act
On - WAN connection is established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
LAN: 10
On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT.
Off - No 10BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port.
LAN: 100
On - LAN connection is using 100BaseT.
Off - No 100BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN port.
Wlan Act
On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
Print Err
On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
Print Act
On - Connection to printer established.
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.

 

LEDs - WBR-1400TX

Power
On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Status (Red)
On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
LAN
(1, 2, 3, 4)
For each port, there are 2 LEDs
  • Link/Act
    • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
    • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
    • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
  • 100
    • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.
    • Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no active connection.
WAN
On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
Wireless
On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
Print Act
On - Connection to printer established.
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.
Print Err
On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.

 

Connections - WBR-1100TX

Figure 2: Connections - WBR-1100TX

Printer Port
A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here.
Serial (RS232) Port
A standard RS232 Serial Port is on the side panel. If you have an analog modem or ISDN TA, connect it here.
WAN port
(10BaseT)
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
DIP switches
Refer to the following table.
PC port
(10/100BaseT)
If connecting directly to your PC (no Hub) use this port and a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors).
Use EITHER the PC port OR the Hub port, NOT both.
HUB port
(10/100BaseT)
Use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect this port to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub.
Use EITHER the PC port OR the Hub port, NOT both.
Reset Button
This button has three (3) functions:
  • Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will reboot (restart).
  • Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic print-out will be sent to the attached printer.
    • Ensure the printer is ready.
    • Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the diagnostic printing.
  • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data 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.
  4. Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is now using the factory default values.
PCMCIA slot
Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot.
  • Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA Card.
  • Do not use any other PCMCIA Card.
Power port
Connect the supplied power adapter here.

 

DIP Switches

DIP Switch Setting

Description

1=off
2=off
Normal Operation.
1=off
2=on
DHCP Server function disabled.
1=on
2=off
Used to restore Default IP Address and clear Password (See below).
1=on
2=on
Normal Operation.

 

Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password

If the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation.

  1. Turn the power to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router OFF.
  2. Set DIP switch 1 ON.
  3. Turn the power to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router ON.
  4. Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to complete the sequence):
  5. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will now reset, and the Red Status LED flash. The following changes will have been made. (Other configuration data is unchanged.)
  6. You can now connect to the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router and make any configuration changes required.

 

Connections - WBR-1400TX

Figure 3: Connections - WBR-1400TX

Printer Port
A standard parallel printer port is on the side panel. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here.
PCMCIA slot
Insert the supplied Wireless PCMCIA card into this slot.
  • Ensure the power is OFF before inserting or removing the PCMCIA Card.
  • Do not use any other PCMCIA Card.
Reset Button
This button has three (3) functions:
  • Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router will reboot (restart).
  • Diagnostic print-out. If held down for 3 seconds, a diagnostic print-out will be sent to the attached printer.
    • Ensure the printer is ready.
    • Both Print LEDs will flash simultaneously during the diagnostic printing.
  • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data 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 Status LED has flashed TWICE.
  4. Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Wireless Broadband Router is now using the factory default values.
WAN port
(10BaseT)
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
10/100BaseT
LAN ports
(Hub ports)
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these switching hub ports. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
Note:
Any LAN port on the LevelOne WBR-1400TX will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.
Power port
Connect the supplied power adapter here.



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