Chapter
2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway.
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)
Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
- Select a suitable place on the network to install the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway.
Ensure the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway 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 VPN Gateway. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be
used simultaneously.
- If required, you can connect any LAN port to another Hub. Any LAN port on
the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway will automatically function as an "Uplink"
port when required. Just connect any LAN port to a normal port on the other hub,
using a standard LAN cable.
3. Connect WAN Cable
- Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
4. Power Up
- Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
- Connect the supplied power adapter to the LevelOne Broadband VPN Gateway and
power up.
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may
cause hardware damage
5. 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 more information, refer to
Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter
1.