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Chapter 3
Configuration

This Chapter provides details of the configuration process.

Overview

This chapter describes the procedure for:

PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

To Do this:

Refer to:

Configure PCs on your LAN.
Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Learn more about using DHCP on the local LAN.
Chapter 5:
DHCP
Configure and use the Serial (RS232) port for Dial-in access to your LAN..
Chapter 6:
Dial-in (Serial Port)
Configure various options:
  • Set a password for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, to protect the configuration data.
  • Disable NAT (Network Address Translation),
  • Enable TFTP firmware upgrade feature.
  • Configure Remote Management (configure via the Internet)
  • Access the Printer Port setup screen.
Chapter 7:
Options
Configure the LevelOne WBR-1101TX and other routers for a LAN which already has 1 or more routers.
Chapter 8:
Routing
Use any of the following features:
  • Special Internet Applications
  • URL Filter
  • Virtual Servers
  • DMZ
Chapter 9:
Advanced Internet Features
Limit Internet Access by individual workstations.
Chapter 10:
Access Control

 

Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.

 

Configuration Program

The LevelOne WBR-1101TX contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser.

Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms.

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, please ensure that:

Connecting to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX

To establish a connection from your PC to the device:

  1. After installing the LevelOne WBR-1101TX in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.
  2. Start your WEB browser.
  3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, as in this example, which uses the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's default IP Address:
  4.         HTTP://192.168.0.1
  5. You should then see the Quick Setup screen.
    See the following section for details on using this screen.

If you can't connect

If the LevelOne WBR-1101TX does not respond, check the following:
  • The LevelOne WBR-1101TX is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON.
  • Ensure that your PC and the LevelOne WBR-1101TX are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
  • If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

Password

If you have assigned a password to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX (on the Options screen) you will be prompted for the password, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.)

Figure 4: Password Dialog

Navigation & Data Input

 

On each screen, clicking this icon will display help for that screen.

 

Quick Setup Screen

The Quick Setup screen, like the example below, will be displayed when you first connect.

Figure 5: Quick Setup Screen

Quick Setup - Overview

This screen contains all the basic data to make the LevelOne WBR-1101TX operational.

For many users, the default values will be satisfactory, and no changes will be required.

Configuration Data - Quick Setup Screen

 

Router

Device (Host) Name
Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular "Hostname", enter it here. This name will be provided to, and recorded by, the remote DHCP Server.
Hardware (MAC)
Address
Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is a low-level identifier for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, as seen from the WAN port.
Provide this value to your ISP if requested. If you did not provide this value when first connected, there is no need to provide it now.

LAN

Device IP Address
IP address for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value of 192.168.0.1 unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.
Network Mask
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. For other networks, use the Network Mask for the LAN segment to which the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is attached. i.e. the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment.
DHCP Server
See Chapter 5 for further details about DHCP.
  • If Enabled, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will allocate IP Addresses to PCs on your LAN. The default and recommended value is Enabled.
  • If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be DISABLED, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured as described in Chapter 5 - DHCP.
  • The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients.
    This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported. (Maximum is 253.)

Internet Access

WAN (Ethernet) Port
  • Select this if using a Broadband modem (e.g. Cable or DSL) connected to the WAN (Ethernet) port.
  • You must also select and configure the correct access method:
    • Direct/Permanent Connection - Select this if your have an "always on" connection, or your ISP did not provide the login information (username, password).
    • PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) - Select this ONLY if your ISP uses PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and provides an Account/User name and Password.
    • PPTP (Peer-to Peer Tunneling Protocol) - Select this only enable this checkbox if your ISP uses this method of login, and has provided you with a "Username" and "Password", as well as the IP address of the PPTP Server. Note that this does NOT provide a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to another LAN; it refers only to the login to the ISP.
  • You must click the "Configuration" button and configure the sub-screen for the selected access method!
    See the following sections for details.
ISDN (Built-in ISDN TA)
  • Select this if using the built-in ISDN TA.
  • The WAN/ISDN push-button on the rear of this device must be set to "ISDN".
  • You must click the "Configuration" button and configure the ISDN sub-screen!
    See the "ISDN" section later in this chapter for details.
Serial Port
  • Select this if using an Analog Modem or ISDN TA connected to the Serial (RS232) Port.
  • You must click the "Configuration" button and configure the Serial Port sub-screen!
    See the "Serial Port" section later in this chapter for details.

Wireless

SSID
(Service Set Identifier)
To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID. You can either change this value, or change your client Wireless stations, to ensure this.
The default SSID value for the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is default.
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
WEP Status
This will state "Enabled" or "Disabled".
The default is "Disabled".
  • In order to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's access point, the client wireless stations must have the same settings for WEP.
  • To change the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's WEP settings, use the Wireless screen, described in the following section.

Buttons

Save
Save any data you have entered on this screen. Remember to save before changing to another screen.
Cancel
Cancel any changes you have made since the last "Save" operation.

 

After saving, you must click the "Configuration" button and configure the sub-screen which will be displayed. See the following section for details.

 

Configuration Sub-screens

This section describes the screens which are displayed when the "Configuration" button (on the Quick Setup screen) is clicked.

Configuration: WAN Port - Direct connection

The following screen will be displayed if "WAN Port - Direct/Permanent Connection" is selected (on the Quick Setup screen) and the "Configuration" button is clicked.

Figure 6: Direct Connection screen

WAN Port - Direct Connection

Dynamic/Automatic IP Address
This is the default, and the most common.
  • Select this if your ISP provides an IP Address automatically, upon connection.
  • If this is selected, do not enter the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway IP Address.
Fixed IP Address
Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered.
  • IP Address.
    Enter the IP Address allocated by the ISP.
  • Network Mask
    This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above.(e.g. 255.255.255.0 for a class "C" address).
  • Gateway
    The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP.
  • DNS
    Enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address provided by your ISP. If required, additional DNS entries can be made on the Options screen.

 

Configuration: WAN Port - PPPoE

The following screen will be displayed if "WAN Port - PPPoE" is selected (on the Quick Setup screen) and the "Configuration" button is clicked.

Figure 7: PPPoE screen

 

WAN Port - PPPoE

Account/User Name
The name of the Internet account provided by your ISP.
Password
Enter the password for the above account
Verify Password
Re-enter the password, to ensure it is correct.
IP Address
provided by ISP
  • Normally, this is Dynamic/Automatic; use this setting if your ISP's data does not mention an IP Address.
  • If your ISP did provide an IP Address, select Fixed and enter the IP address they provided.
    Also, enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) IP address.
    If required, additional DNS entries can be made on the Options screen.
Connect automatically, as required
  • Normally, this should be Enabled.
  • .If disabled, you must use the Connect button on the Status screen to establish a connection.
Idle Time-out
  • If an connection is inactive for longer than this time period, it will be terminated.
  • A value of zero (0) will disable the time-out; the connection will never be terminated by the LevelOne WBR-1101TX.

 

Configuration: WAN Port - PPTP

The following screen will be displayed if "WAN Port - PPTP" is selected (on the Quick Setup screen) and the "Configuration" button is clicked.

(If using Internet Explorer, the Fixed IP address fields are not displayed unless this option is selected.)

Figure 8: PPTP screen

 

WAN Port - PPTP

User Name
Enter the Username provided by your ISP. This is used to "Login" to the PPTP Serer.
Password
Enter the password provided by you ISP. This is used to "Login" to the PPTP Serer.
Verify Password
Re-enter the password provided by you ISP, to ensure it is correct.
PPTP Server IP Address
Enter the IP Address of the PPTP Server provided by you ISP.
Connect as
required
  • Check this to have the connection established as required, when an Internet connection is requested.
  • If not checked, a connection must be established using the "Connect" button on the "Status" screen.
Disconnect
  • If checked, an idle connection will be terminated after the time specified.
  • If not checked, a connection will remain in effect until terminated by the remote server, or disconnected using the "Disconnect" button on the "Status" screen.
IP Address
  • Dynamic IP Address (DHCP Client) - Select this if your ISP provides an IP Address automatically on connection.
  • Fixed IP Address - If you have a fixed IP Address (for example, a Router Account), select this option, and enter the following values:
    • IP Address - Enter the IP Address provided by your ISP.
    • Network Mask - Enter the Network Mask to match the IP Address above. (e.g. 255.255.255.0 for a class "C" address).
    • Gateway - Enter the IP Address of the Gateway to match the IP address above.
    • DNS (Domain Name Server) - Enter the IP Address of the Domain Name Server provided by your ISP.
      If required, additional DNS IP Addresses can be entered on the Options screen.

 

Configuration: ISDN

The following screen will be displayed if "ISDN (Built-in ISDN TA)" is selected (on the Quick Setup screen) and the "Configuration" button is clicked.

Figure 9: ISDN screen

 

ISDN - Internet

Account/User Name
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name will be used to log in to the ISP's server.
Password
Enter the current password for the above account
Verify
Re-enter the password in the Verify field, to ensure it is correct.
IP Address from ISP
Select the appropriate option:
  • Dynamic This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX upon connection.
  • Fixed IP Address Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address, then enter the IP Address in the fields provided.
DNS IP Address
  • Enter the DNS IP address supplied or recommended by your ISP.
  • If desired, additional DNS entries can be made on the Options screen.
Telephone
  • Enter the telephone number to dial to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
  • Use the format described in your modem's user manual.
Disconnect after Idle Time
  • The Internet connection will be terminated after being idle for the time specified.
  • A value of zero (0) will disable the Idle time-out; the connection will never be terminated.

ISDN - Setup

Country
  • A list of countries is provided.
  • Select your country from the drop-down list. Note that the USA has 4 entries, by Switch type. Your phone company can tell you what switch type they use.
SPID
  • In the USA, this data is essential, and is provided by your phone company.
    In other countries, the SPID is normally not used.
  • Each B Channel has its own SPID.
  • If in the USA, enter the SPID values provided your phone company.
Usage
  • Always use 1 B Channels - The 2nd B Channel is never used.
  • Dynamically use 2 B Channels - If the volume of traffic is low, 1 B Channel is used. When traffic volume is high, 2 B Channels are used.
  • Always use 2 B Channels - Even if the volume of traffic is low, the connection uses both B channels.

 

Configuration: Serial Port

The following screen will be displayed if "Serial Port" is selected (on the Quick Setup screen) and the "Configuration" button is clicked.

Figure 10: Serial Port - Internet

 

Serial Port - Internet

Account/User Name
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name will be used to log in to the ISP's server.
Password
Enter the current password for the above account
Verify
Re-enter the password in the Verify field, to ensure it is correct.
IP Address from ISP
Select the appropriate option:
  • Dynamic This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the LevelOne WBR-1101TX upon connection.
  • Fixed IP Address Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address, then enter the IP Address in the fields provided.
DNS IP Address
  • Enter the DNS IP address supplied or recommended by your ISP.
  • If desired, additional DNS entries can be made on the Options screen.
Telephone
  • If using a Leased Line (permanent connection ), ignore these fields.
  • Otherwise, enter the telephone numbers to dial to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The first number is required; the others are optional.
  • Enter the telephone numbers using the format described in your modem's user manual.
Dial on Demand
  • If Checked, the modem will automatically dial the ISP when an Internet connection is required. (Provided Internet Access is enabled.)
  • If Unchecked, the connection to the ISP must be established manually, using the "Dial" button on the Serial Port Status screen.
Disconnect after Idle Time
  • If checked, the Internet connection will be terminated after being idle for the time specified.
  • If not checked; the Internet connection will never be terminated.
Modem Type
  • Select None, Permanent Connection or Modem to match your system.
  • For Modem:
    • If your modem is in the drop-down list, just select it.
    • If your modem is not in the list, select "_Standard Modem" and test to see if this works.
    • If "_Standard modem" does not work, select "Other", then click the Modem Properties button and set these settings correctly.
      See Modem Properties Screen in Chapter 6 for further details.
Modem Properties
  • Clicking this button will open the Modem Properties screen and allow changing of the modem's properties. Normally, this is not required.
  • See Modem Properties Screen in Chapter 6 for further details.
Serial Line Speed
  • Select the speed which is equal to or below the fastest SERIAL line speed (NOT phone line speed) of your modem. Available speeds range from 4.8K to 460.8K(bps).

 

Other Configuration

Once the "Quick Setup" screen and the appropriate "Configuration" sub-screen is completed, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX is ready for use.

Wireless Screen

The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's default settings for the Wireless Access Point, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 11: Wireless Screen

Data - Wireless Screen

Configuration

Regulatory
Domain
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.
Station name
This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use.
SSID
(ESSID)
To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID.
The default value is default
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Channel No.
Select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experience lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

WEP Data Privacy

Off
If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.
64 Bit
Encryption
  • If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
  • Default Key
    Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.
  • Key Table
    • This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All stations, including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match the transmitting station, decryption will fail.
    • The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have every Station, including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries identical). Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default key.
128 Bit
Encryption
  • If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
  • Key
    Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key.
WEP
Authentication
Select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key". Check your Wireless card's documentation to see what method to use. Some Wireless cards do not support both methods.

Wireless Station Access

Enable Wireless Access Point
  • If enabled (default), this device can act as a Wireless Access Point.
  • If not enabled, no Wireless stations can use this device as a Wireless Access Point.
Existing Stations
  • This lists the Wireless stations you have entered. If you have not entered any stations, this list will be empty.
  • To delete an entry, select it, and click the "Delete" button. Multiple entries may be selected by hold down the CTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, use SHIFT instead of CTRL.)
New station Address
  • Use this field to add a new station to the list. Just enter its address here, and click the "Add" button.
  • Use the software supplied with your Wireless unit to determine its address. The address consists of 12 letters (A..F) and digits (0..9) like this example:
        10F810A81091
The address may be shown with separators ( : or - ) between each pair of characters.
Do NOT enter the separators ( : or - ) in this field.
Access
Permission
  • For Wireless Stations listed above
    This setting determines what type of access is available to Wireless stations whose address has been entered in the "Wireless Stations" list.
  • For Other Wireless Stations
    This setting determines what type of access is available to Wireless stations whose address is NOT in the "Wireless Stations" list.
  • For either category, if neither "Internet" nor "LAN" access is enabled, Wireless stations are unable to use this Access Point.

Buttons

Delete
Delete will delete the selected entry or entries in the list.
Add
Add will add the New Station data to the list.
Save
Save will save the other data on the screen. This has no effect on the contents of the Wireless Stations list.

 

Status Screen

Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.

The LAN Status link on the menu will result in a screen like the example below.

Figure 12: Status Screen

Data - Status Screen

LAN

Device Name
This shows the name of the device.
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by other devices on the Internal LAN.
Network Mask
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
Physical Address
The "Hardware" address of this device, as seen by other devices on the Internal LAN.
DHCP Server
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled".
DHCP Table
Use this link to view the IP Addresses which have been allocated to LAN devices, or the Dial-in user, by the DHCP Server function.
The DHCP Table contains the following data:
  • Port - The port which the DHCP client used to access this device. Possible values are LAN, WLAN (Wireless LAN), and RS232 (serial port).
  • IP Address - The IP Address which has been allocated by the DHCP server to the DHCP client.
  • Physical (Hardware) Address - The Physical Address (Hardware Address) of the DHCP client which has been allocated this IP Address.
  • Status - Possible Status values are "Leased" (the IP Address is allocated to the device shown) or "Reserved" (the IP Address is reserved for this device, but not currently allocated).
"Reserved" entries are generated for the Dial-in User, and for any PCs for which an IP Address has been reserved. An IP Address can be reserved for a particular PC using the Access Control - PCs screen. The Access Control feature is described in Chapter 10.

System

System Data
This is identical to the data shown on a "Diagnostic Printout", and contains all system information.
Firmware Version
The version of the firmware currently installed in this device.
Printer Status
This shows the status of the printer. Click the "Refresh Screen" button to update this information.

WAN Links

WAN (Ethernet)
Port
View the WAN (Ethernet) status screen. This screen will vary according to the connection method used (Direct connection or PPPoE).
See the following sections WAN Status - Direct Connection and WAN Status - PPPoE for details.
ISDN
Check the status of the ISDN link, if used. See the following section for details.
Serial Port
Check the status of the Serial Port. See the following section for details.
Access Control Log
View details of connection attempts which have been blocked. See below for more information.
Internet Access Log
View details of outgoing connections to the internet. See below for more information.

 

Access Control Log

This log shows connection requests which have been blocked by the Access Control feature or the built-in NAT Firewall.

Accesses which have been blocked for other reasons (e.g. URL filter, incorrect dial-in password, incorrect WEP settings on the WLAN) are NOT shown in this log. (The "Internet Access Log" can be used to view connection attempts which have been blocked by the URL filter.)

Data shown in this log is as follows:

Internet Access Log

This log shows details of Internet access by LAN users, WLAN users, or the dial-in user.

Details shown in this log are as follows:

 

Status Sub-Screens

This section describes the sub-screens which can accessed via links on the main Status screen.

 

WAN Status - Direct Connection

If the WAN (Ethernet) port is not using PPPoE or PPTP, then clicking the WAN Status link on the Status screen will reveal a screen like the following.

Figure 13: WAN Status - Direct Connection

Data

WAN Status

Physical Address
The "Hardware" address of this device, as seen by other devices on the WAN.
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by devices on the WAN.
(This device has 2 IP Addresses; one for the local LAN, and another for the WAN port.)
Network Mask
The Network Mask for the above IP Address.
Default Gateway
IP address of the Router/Gateway on the WAN port.
DHCP Client
Displays "Enabled" or "Disabled", indicating whether this device is acting as a DHCP client on the Internet connection.

Buttons

Restart Counters
Set both Firewall counters back to zero (0).
Reconnect
Use this button if the connection seems to have been lost, and no data is being transferred. (This button has no effect unless acting as a DHCP Client.)
Refresh
Update the data on screen.

 

 

WAN Status - PPPoE

If the WAN (Ethernet) port is using PPPoE, then clicking the WAN Status link on the Status screen will reveal a screen like the following.

Figure 14: WAN Status - PPPoE

Status Data

WAN Status

Physical Address
"Hardware" address, as seen by other devices on the WAN.
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by devices on the WAN.
(This device has another IP address for the local LAN.
Network Mask
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
PPPoE Link Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
If the connection does not exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection.
If the connection currently exists, the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection.

Connection Log

Log Data
This shows status messages relating to the existing connection. The most common messages are listed in the following table.

Buttons

Restart Counters
Set both Firewall counters back to zero (0).
Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP
Disconnect
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh
Contact this device and update the Log data.

 

Connection Log Messages

Message

Description

Connect on
Demand
Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect on Demand" setting.
Manual connection
Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical connection
Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote server
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Remote Server located
ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP
Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
PPP up successfully
Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
Idle time-out reached
The connection has been idle for the time period specified in the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be terminated.
Disconnecting
The current connection is being terminated, due to either the "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked.
Error: Remote Server not found
ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem, or a problem with the link to the Server.
Error: PPP Connection failed
Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server. This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server problem.
Error: Connection to Server lost
The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused by a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure.
Error: Invalid or unknown packet type
The data received from the ISP's Server could not be processed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by this device.

 

WAN Status - PPTP

If using PPTP to connect to your ISP, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 15: WAN Status - PPTP

 

WAN Status

Physical Address
The hardware address of this device, as seen from the Internet.
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen from the Internet.
PPTP Status
This indicates the status of the connection to the PPTP Server.
If the connection does not exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection. If the connection currently exists, the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection.

Connection Log

Connection Log
This log shows detailed information regarding the PPTP connection. This data is useful for troubleshooting. Otherwise, it can be ignored.
The "Clear Log" button can be used to re-start the log, making new messages easier to read.

Buttons

Clear Log
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Refresh
Contact this device and update the Log data.

 

ISDN Status

If using the built-in ISDN TA for Internet access, clicking the ISDN link on the Status screen will display a screen like the following:

Figure 16: ISDN Status

Connection Status

Current
Connection
This indicates whether the ISDN Internet Router is Idle, or being used for Internet Access, LAN-to-LAN connection, or Dial-in.
If a connection exists, the following data is shown:
  • Name:
    For Internet access, the account name is displayed.
    For Dial-in, the name of the dial-in user is displayed.
    For LAN-to-LAN, the name of the remote device is displayed.
  • IP Address
    The IP Address used by this device, allocated by the remote device. This address is provided by the ISP on connection. (Or by the remote ISDN Internet Router, if using LAN-to-LAN.
Connection Log
This shows status to the PPP link over the ISDN line.
Common messages are shown in the following table

 

Connection Log Messages

Message
Description
Dialing
Dialing the ISP
Try to establish
physical connection.
The device is trying to connect with the ISP.
Busy error
The number dialed was busy.
Physical line is
connected
Physical connection to ISP has been established.
Start PPP
A PPP connection is now being established.
PPP up fail
The PPP connection could not be established.
PPP up successfully
The PPP connection was established successfully.
Stop PPP
The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition.
Idle timer expires
The "Idle time-out" has been triggered. (There was no data sent or received for the duration of the "Idle time" period.)

 

Buttons

 

Serial Port Status

Clicking the Serial Port link on the Status screen will display a screen like the following:

Figure 17: Serial Port Status Screen

Overview

Data - Serial Port Status Screen

Status

Port Status
This shows the current port operation. Possible values are:
  • Internet Access
  • Dial-in
  • Idle
  • Disabled
"Disabled" indicates neither Internet Access nor Dial-in is Enabled.
Physical Link
If operating, the link will show ON. This means the modem was able to connect to the number dialed.
PPP Link
If ON, a PPP connection was successfully negotiated.
PPP IP Address
This has 2 possible meanings, depending of the type of connection:
  • Internet Access - This is the IP Address used by this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is provided by your ISP.
  • Dial-in - This is the IP Address used by the remote user. This IP Address is allocated by the DHCP Server function in the LevelOne WBR-1101TX.
User
There are 2 possibilities:
  • For Internet Access, this shows the Internet Account name.
  • For Dial-in operations, this shows the current user.
Phone Line Speed
The connection speed over the phone line, between your modem and the number dialed, as reported by your modem.
Serial Line Speed
The connection speed between this device and the modem.

Log

Connection Log
This displays connection details.
See below for a description of the most common items in this log.

 

Connection Log

This shows the commands sent to the modem, and any status messages returned by the modem. Note that you must click Refresh to update the information.

The following table lists the common messages, and their meaning.

Message

Description

Dialing
Dialing the ISP
Try to establish physical connection.
The device is trying to connect with the ISP, using the modem.
Busy
The number dialed was busy.
Physical line is connected
Physical connection to ISP has been established.
CONNECT nnnnnn
Physical connection was successful; nnnnnn indicates the speed of the serial link as currently configured.
Max phone line speed nnnnnn bps
nnnnnn is the maximum speed of the modem, according to the current configuration.
DCD low,
DSR low
Physical line break, connection lost.
send "-----"
wait "-----"
"AT" commands sent to the modem are displayed as they are sent.
Commands in the Script file are also displayed as they are executed.
Start PPP
Having established a physical connection, a PPP connection is now being established.
PPP up fail
The PPP connection could not be established.
PPP up successfully
The PPP connection was established successfully.
Stop PPP
The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition.
Try to hang up
Attempting to get the modem to hang up.
Time out
There was no response from the modem
No carrier
No answer
The number dialed did not answer.
Idle timer expires
"Disconnect after Idle Time" is Enabled, and the Time-out period has been reached. The connection will now be terminated..
No dial tone
The modem could not obtain a dial tone.
Set baudrate nnnn
The serial line speed is being set to the speed set in the configuration.

 



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