Chapter
1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the LevelOne Broadband Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Broadband Router. The
LevelOne Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following
services:
- Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
- 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
- Network Printer - LAN users can share the printer attached to
the LevelOne Broadband Router.

Figure 1: LevelOne Broadband Router
LevelOne
Broadband Router Features
The
LevelOne Broadband Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully
designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet
Access Features
- Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can
access the Internet through the LevelOne Broadband Router, using only a single
external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external
sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
- DSL & Cable
Modem Support. The LevelOne Broadband Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet
port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are
supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also
included.
- PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The
Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP
(Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia),
as well as "Direct Connection" type services.
- Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port)
connection, the LevelOne Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP
Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced
Internet Functions
- Communication Applications. Support for Internet
communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and
Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a
Firewall, is included.
- Special Internet Applications. Applications which use
non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.
The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such
applications to be used normally.
- Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access
Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
- DMZ. One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow
unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with
Firewalls.
- URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable
Web sites by LAN users.
- Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been
made.
- VPN Pass
through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is
required.
LAN Features
- 4-Port Switching Hub. The LevelOne Broadband Router
incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or
extend your LAN.
- DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and
other devices upon request. The LevelOne Broadband Router can act as a DHCP
Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
- Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more
segments are supported, via the LevelOne Broadband Router's RIP (Routing
Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Network Printer ( FBR-1403TX only)
- Shared Printer (Network Printer). A printer connected to the
LevelOne Broadband Router's parallel port can be shared by all PCs on the LAN or
WLAN.
- Multiple OS Support. Clients may use any of the following
operating systems:
- Windows 95/98/ME
- Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.
- Unix
- Multi-protocol Support. The following printing methods are
supported:
- Windows peer-to-peer printing over TCP/IP, using the supplied port
driver.
- Windows LPD printing, using a Windows Server running NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
Server. In this situation, no software needs to be installed on the client
PCs.
- Unix LPD printing. No additional software needs to be installed.
Configuration
& Management
- Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or
WLAN for configuration.
- Remote Management. The LevelOne Broadband Router can be
managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can
also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
- UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic
discovery and configuration of the LevelOne Broadband Router. UPnP is by
supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Security Features
- Password - protected Configuration. Optional password
protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the
configuration data and settings.
- NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network
Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a
single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden.
From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the
LevelOne Broadband Router.
- Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are
monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your
network from malicious attacks from external sources.
- Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service)
attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection
requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access
becomes unavailable. The LevelOne Broadband Router incorporates protection
against DoS attacks.
Package
Contents
The following items should be included:
- The LevelOne Broadband Router Unit
- Power Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. For the FBR-1403TX, the Print Port
Driver for Windows is also included on the CD-ROM.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Physical
Details
Front
Panel - FBR-1402TX

Figure 2: Front Panel - FBR-1402TX
Power
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On - Power on.
Off - No power.
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Status (Red)
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On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
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LAN
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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.
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WAN
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On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is
established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN
port.
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Front Panel - FBR-1403TX

Figure 3: Front Panel - FBR-1403TX
Power
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On - Power on.
Off - No power.
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Status (Red)
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On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up.
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LAN
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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.
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WAN
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On - Connection to the modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is
established.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN
port.
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Print Act
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On - Connection to printer established.
Off - No connection to printer; printer is Off or Off-line.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted to the printer.
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Print Error
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On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
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FBR-1402TX / FBR-1403TX Rear Panel

Figure 4: FBR-1402TX / FBR-1403TX Rear Panel
Printer Port (FBR-1403TX only)
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Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it
here.
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Reset Button
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This button has three (3) functions:
- Reboot. When pressed and released, the LevelOne 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:
- Power Off.
- Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
- Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has
flashed TWICE.
- Release the Reset Button. The LevelOne Broadband Router is now using the
factory default values.
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WAN port (10/100BaseT)
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Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use
the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
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10/100BaseT LAN connections
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Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these
ports.
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Uplink Button
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This button allows LAN port 1 to be used as an Uplink port for connecting
directly to another hub.
- When depressed (in), then the "LAN 1" port becomes an "Uplink" port, and
must be connected to a normal port on another Hub.
- If this button is extended (out), then the "LAN 1" port acts as a normal LAN
port.
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Power input
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Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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