Chapter
2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Broadband Router.
Requirements
- Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45
connectors.
- TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
- For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a
DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage)
- For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are
supported:
- Windows 95/98/ME
- Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP
- Unix (LPD printing)
Procedure

Figure 5: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
- Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Broadband Router.
Ensure the LevelOne Broadband Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
2. Connect LAN Cables
- Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the
LevelOne Broadband Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used
simultaneously.
- If required, you can connect the "LAN1" port to another Hub:
- Depress the "Uplink" button beside the "LAN1" port.
- Use a standard LAN cable to connect the "LAN1"port to a standard port on the
other hub.
3. Connect WAN Cable
- Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Broadband Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
4. Connect Printer Cable (FBR-1403TX only)
- Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect your printer to the Printer port on the LevelOne Broadband Router.
5. Power Up
- Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
- Connect the supplied power adapter to the LevelOne Broadband Router and
power up.
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may
cause hardware damage
6. Check the LEDs
- The Power LED should be ON.
- The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is
a hardware error.
- For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON
(provided the PC is also ON.)
- The WAN LED should be ON.
- For the FBR-1403TX, the Print Act LED should be ON if a printer is
connected and On-line.
For more information, refer
Physical Details in Chapter
1.