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:
- Shared Internet Access via a Broadband Modem connected to the WAN
(Ethernet) port, OR via the built-in ISDN TA, OR via an analog modem/ISDN TA
connected to the Serial (RS232) port.
- Wireless LAN Access Point (base station) for equipment compliant with
the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications.
- Network Printer - LAN and WLAN users can share the printer attached
to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX.
- RAS Dial-in Access - Remote users can dial-in to the modem connected
to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's serial port to connect to the LAN and use the
LevelOne WBR-1101TX's printer and Broadband Internet access.

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
- Dual LAN ports. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX has two (2)
10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN ports. Normally, the "Hub" port is used to connect the
LevelOne WBR-1101TX to a 10/100BaseT hub on your LAN. But if desired, the "PC"
port can be used to connect the LevelOne WBR-1101TX directly to your PC, using a
standard LAN cable.
- DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and
other devices upon request. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX 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 WBR-1101TX's built-in static routing
table. If NAT (Network Address Translation) is disabled, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX
will function as a static router.
Internet
Access Features
- Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can
access the Internet through the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, 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 WBR-1101TX has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for
connecting an DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are
supported.
- Built-in ISDN TA. Use the built-in ISDN TA for shared
Internet access, if you don't yet have broadband access available.
- Analog Modem Support. An analog modem or ISDN TA connected to
the serial (RS232) port can be used for shared Internet access, or dial-in
access to the LAN.
- PPPoE and PPTP Support. The WAN port connection supports all
common access methods used by ISPs, including PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP
(Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol).
- Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet connection, the
LevelOne WBR-1101TX supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on
connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Wireless
Features
- Standards Compliant. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX complies with
the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
- Security Features. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
and Access Control is included.
- Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable,
they can be changed quickly and easily.
Network Printing Features
- Share your Printer. A printer connected to the LevelOne
WBR-1101TX's parallel port can be used by all PCs on the LAN.
- Multiple Operating Systems. Clients may use any of the
following operating systems:
- Windows 95/98/ME
- Windows NT 4.0 or 2000
- Apple Macintosh
- 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.
Advanced Internet Functions
- Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access
Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
- User-Defined Virtual Servers. Internet users can access
non-standard Internet Servers on your LAN by using this feature.
- Special Internet Applications. Internet applications such as
Internet Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other special-purpose
Servers are supported.
- 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.
- URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable
Web sites by LAN users, Wireless LAN users, or the Dial-in user.
- Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been
made.
RAS
(Remote Access Services)
- RAS Dial-in. Remote PC users can use their standard Dial-up
software to connect to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX and access the LAN, or use the
printer connected to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX.
- Flexibility. Any analog modem or ISDN TA connected to the
Serial Port can be used for RAS dial-in.
- Dial-back Support. For additional security, the Dial-back
feature can be used to hang up and re-dial the remote user. Both fixed and
roaming options are supported.
Configuration & Management
- Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for
configuration.
- Remote Management. The LevelOne WBR-1101TX can be managed
from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also
(optionally) be configured via the Internet.
Security Features
- Configuration Data. Optional password protection is provided
to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration.
- Access
Control Features. The LAN Administrator can limit Internet access by
individual workstations. And the Access Control log allows the
Administrator to see attempted accesses which have been blocked.
- Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is
supported, as well as Wireless access control via station address.
- Firewall Protection. All incoming data packets are monitored
and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from
malicious attacks from external sources. (This protection is lost if NAT is
disabled.)
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.
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Package
Contents
The following items should be included:
- The LevelOne WBR-1101TX Unit
- Wireless PCMCIA Card
- Power Adapter
- Quick Installation Guide
- CD-ROM containing the on-line manual and Print Port Driver.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
Physical
Details
Front-mounted
LEDs
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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WAN
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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.
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ISDN
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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.
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LAN: 10
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On - LAN connection is using 10BaseT.
Off - No 10BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN
port.
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LAN: 100
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On - LAN connection is using 100BaseT.
Off - No 100BaseT LAN connection.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN
port.
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Wireless
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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.
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COM
(Serial Port)
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Off - Idle or no active device connected to the serial (RS232)
port.
Flashing - Data is transmitted or received via the serial (RS232)
port.
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Print Error
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On - Printer error detected.
Off - No printer error detected.
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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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Rear Panel

Figure 2: Rear Panel
Printer Port
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Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it
here.
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Serial Port
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RS232 Serial Port. If you have an analog modem or ISDN TA, connect it
here.
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ISDN Port
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Connect this port to the S/T connector on your ISDN NT1 (Network Terminator
1).
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ISDN/WAN Push Button
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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
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WAN port (10BaseT)
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Connect the Broadband Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the
supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
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DIP switches
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Refer to the following table.
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PC port (10/100BaseT)
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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.
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HUB port (10/100BaseT)
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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.
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Reset Button
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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:
- 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 WBR-1101TX is now using the factory
default values.
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PCMCIA slot
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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.
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Power port
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Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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DIP
Switches
DIP Switch Setting |
Description |
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1=off 2=off
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Normal Operation.
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1=off 2=on
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DHCP Server function disabled.
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1=on 2=off
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Used to restore Default IP Address and clear Password (See below).
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1=on 2=on
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Normal Operation.
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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.
- Turn the power to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX OFF.
- Set DIP switch 1 ON.
- Turn the power to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX ON.
- Operate DIP switch 1 in the following sequence (you have 15 seconds to
complete the sequence):
- 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.)
- IP Address set to its default value of 192.168.0.1
- Network Mask set to 255.255.255.0
- DHCP Server is enabled, and will allocate IP Addresses in the range
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.51.
- The password cleared (no password).
- You can now connect to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX and make any configuration
changes required.
P/N: 9560FG00A0
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