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LevelOne
WBR-3404TX
54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
w/VPN/Printer Server(USB)
User`s Manual
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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take
whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to
electromagnetic compatibility.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................6
Functions and Features......................................................................6
Packing List ......................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.............................................................8
2.1 Panel Layout ..............................................................................8
2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation........................................... 11
Chapter 3 Network Settings and Software Installation..........................13
3.1 Make Correct Network Settings of Your Computer....................13
3.2 Install the Software into Your Computers...................................13
Chapter 4 Configuring LevelOne WBR-3404TX..................................17
4.1 Start-up and Log in....................................................................17
4.2 Status.........................................................................................18
4.3 Wizard.......................................................................................19
4.4 Basic Setting..............................................................................21
4.4.1 Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers......................22
4.4.2 DHCP Server..........................................................................27
4.4.3 Wireless Setting, and 802.1X setting.......................................29
4.4.4 Change Password....................................................................31
4.5 Forwarding Rules ......................................................................32
4.5.1 Virtual Server..........................................................................33
4.5.2 Special AP..............................................................................34
4.5.3 Miscellaneous Items ...............................................................35
4.6 Security Settings........................................................................36
4.6.1 Packet Filter............................................................................37
4.6.2 Domain Filter .........................................................................42
4.6.3 URL Blocking ........................................................................44
4.6.4 MAC Address Control ............................................................46
4.6.5 VPN setting ............................................................................48
4.6.6 Miscellaneous Items ...............................................................54
4.7 Advanced Setting.......................................................................55
4.7.1 System Time...........................................................................56
4.7.2 System Log.............................................................................57
4.7.3 Dynamic DNS ........................................................................58
4.7.4 SNMP Setting.........................................................................60
4.7.5 Routing Table .........................................................................62
4.8 Toolbox .....................................................................................64
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4.8.1 System Log.............................................................................65
4.8.2 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................66
4.8.3 Backup Setting .......................................................................67
4.8.4 Reset to default.......................................................................67
4.8.5 Reboot....................................................................................67
4.8.6 Miscellaneous Items ...............................................................68
Chapter 5 Print Server..........................................................................69
5.1 Configuring on Windows 95/98 Platforms .................................69
5.2 Configuring on Windows NT Platforms.....................................72
5.3 Configuring on Windows 2000 and XP Platforms......................73
5.4 Configuring on Unix based Platforms........................................80
Appendix A TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 95/98 ........................81
A.1 Install TCP/IP Protocol into Your PC ........................................81
A.2 Set TCP/IP Protocol for Working with NAT Router...................82
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of LevelOne WBR-3404TX Wireless Broadband Router. This
product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO
solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users.
Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install
and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.
Functions and Features
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High speed for wireless LAN connection
Up to 54Mbps data rate by incorporating Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM).
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Roaming
Provides seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11b(11M) and IEEE 802.11g(54M) WLAN
infrastructure.
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IEEE 802.11b compatible(11M)
Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.
IEEE 802.11g compatible(54M)
Allowing inter-operation among multiple vendors.
Auto fallback
54M, 48M, 36M, 24M, 18M, 12M, 6M data rate with auto fallback in 802.11g mode.
11M, 5.5M, 2M, 1M data rate with auto fallback in 802.11b mode
Broadband modem and NAT Router
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Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router to
surf the Internet.
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Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch
Equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.
VPN supported
Supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows you to setup VPN server and VPN clients.
Printer sharing
Embeds a print server to allow all of the networked computers to share one printer.
Built-in USB host to connect to USB printer for printer sharing
Firewall
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All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.
DHCP server supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this product.
Web-based configuring
Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet
Explorer.
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Packet filter supported
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Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and
outgoing packets and letting them pass or halting them based on the IP address of the source
and destination.
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Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) supported
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) enable devices such as PCs, routers or other devices to be
plugged into a network and automatically know about each other.
Virtual Server supported
Enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to
Internet users.
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User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel
User can define the attributes to support the special applications requiring multiple
connections, like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and so on, then this
product can sense the application type and open multi-port tunnel for it.
DMZ Host supported
Lets a networked computer be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is used when
special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function
correctly.
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Domain Filter Supported
let you prevent users under this device from accessing specific URLs.
URL Blocking Supported
URL Blocking can block hundreds of websites connection by simply a keyword.
SNMP Supported
In brief, SNMP, the Simple Network Management Protocol, is a protocol designed to give a
user the capability to remotely manage a computer network by polling and setting terminal
values and monitoring network events.
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Routing Table Supported
Routing Tables allow you to determine which physical interface address to use for outgoing
IP data grams. If you have more than one routers and subnets, you will need to enable routing
table to allow packets to find proper routing path and allow different subnets to communicate
with each other.
System time Supported
Allow you to synchronize system time with network time server.
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Statistics of WAN Supported
Enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets
VPN Supported
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Enables you to create virtual private tunnels to remote VPN gateways.
802.1X supported
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When the 802.1X function is enable, the Wireless user must Authenticate to this router first to
use the Network service.
Virtual Computers supported: Virtual Computer enables you to use the original NAT
feature, and allows you to setup the one-to-one mapping of multiple global IP address and
local IP address.
Packing List
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LevelOne WBR-3404TX Wireless Broadband Router
Installation CD-ROM
Power adapter
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CAT-5 UTP Fast Ethernet cable
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Panel Layout
2.1.1. Front Panel
Figure 2-1 Front Panel
LED:
LED
Function
Color
Status
Description
Power is being applied to this
product.
POWER Power indication Green
On
This product is functioning
properly.
STATUS
WAN
System status
Orange
Green
Blinking
On
The WAN port is linked.
WAN port
activity
The WAN port is sending or
receiving data.
Blinking
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Sending or receiving data via
wireless
WLAN Wireless activity Green
Blinking
On
An active station is connected to
the corresponding LAN port.
Link/Act.
Link status
Data Rate
Green
1~4
10/100
USB
The corresponding LAN port is
sending or receiving data.
Blinking
Data is transmitting in 100Mbps
on the corresponding LAN port.
Green
Green
On
On
The USB port is linked.
USB port
activity
The USB port is sending or
receiving data.
Blinking
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Port:
To reset system settings to factory defaults, please follow the steps:
1. Power off the device,
RESET
2. Press the reset button and hold,
3. Power on the device,
4. Keep the button pressed about 5 seconds,
5. Release the button,
6. Watch the STATUS LED, they will flash 8 times and then STATUS
flash once per second.
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2.1.2. Rear Panel
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel
Ports:
Port
Description
5VDC
WAN
Power inlet: DC 5V, 1.5A (minimum)
the port where you will connect your cable (or DSL) modem or
Ethernet router.
Port 1-4
the ports where you will connect networked computers and other
devices.
PRINTER
USB Printer Port (Optional)
2.2 Procedure for Hardware Installation
1. Decide where to place your Wireless Broadband Router
You can place your WBR-3404TX on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall.
For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the center of your office (or
your home) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal
wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to power and network connection.
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