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Chapter 1
Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne WBR-1101TX.

The LevelOne WBR-1101TX is a multi-function device providing the following services:

Figure 1: LevelOne WBR-1101TX

LevelOne WBR-1101TX Features

The LevelOne WBR-1101TX incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

LAN Features

Internet Access Features

Wireless Features

Network Printing Features

Advanced Internet Functions

RAS (Remote Access Services)

Configuration & Management

Security Features

 

NAT Firewall Protection

The firewall protection provided by the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is an intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation). All users on the LAN share a single external IP address. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device.
For internal users, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX acts as a "transparent proxy server", translating the multiple internal IP addresses into a single external IP address.
For external requests, any attempt to connect to local resources is blocked. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX will not "reverse translate" from a external IP address to a local IP address.
This type of "natural" firewall provides an impregnable barrier against malicious attacks.

 

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

 

Front-mounted LEDs

Power
On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Status (Red)
On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
WAN
On - If using the WAN port, connection to the Broadband modem is established. If using the built-in ISDN TA, connection to ISP is established.
Off - No active connection via the WAN or ISDN ports.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN or ISDN port.
ISDN
On - ISDN "B Channel" (data channel) connection is established.
Off - No ISDN "B Channel" (data channel) connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the built-in ISDN TA.
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.
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.
COM
(Serial Port)
Off - Idle or no active device connected to the serial (RS232) port.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the serial (RS232) port.
Print Error
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.

 

Rear Panel

Figure 2: Rear Panel

Printer Port
Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here.
Serial Port
RS232 Serial Port. If you have an analog modem or ISDN TA, connect it here.
ISDN Port
Connect this port to the S/T connector on your ISDN NT1 (Network Terminator 1).
ISDN/WAN
Push Button
ISDN and WAN ports can NOT be used simultaneously !
This button determines which port - the ISDN port or the WAN port - is active.
  • Depressed (in) position - ISDN active
  • Extended (out) position - WAN port active
WAN port
(10BaseT)
Connect the Broadband 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 WBR-1101TX 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, as described below.
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 WBR-1101TX 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 WBR-1101TX'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 WBR-1101TX OFF.
  2. Set DIP switch 1 ON.
  3. Turn the power to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX ON.
  4. Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to complete the sequence):
  5. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX 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 WBR-1101TX and make any configuration changes required.



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