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1. 95 LOG n 96 SUAUSUICS M M 97 pille H 98 HEUP Mec ne 99 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 errreereren e renun enun nena nena annua anu uu uuu nnmnnn nnna 100 CONFIGURING IP SETTINGS ON YOUR COMPUTER eren nennen nnns 103 LOW PASS FILTERS FOR DS iaisissosiasunke ccce ka Pau pExe Ex RAE ug EEcR uS NE n EE UK Han EUR Ea eS EE FERES 109 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide About This User Guide This user s guide provides instructions on how to install the WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router and use it to connect a computer or Ethernet LAN to the Internet You must have an ADSL account setup in order to use this device for Internet access Contact your preferred broadband Internet service provider to set up an account Note If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port the quickest and easiest way to set up the WBMR G54 is to insert the Installation CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer and follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new
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3. BUFFALO i LAN Advanced ATM VC Setting PVC VPI VCI Virtual Circuit WAN Setting Bridge Mode Connection Type ATM Service Category PCR SCR CDVT MBS Status Enabled Bridge Mode 1483 Bridged IP LLC UBR kbps kbps uSeconds Cells 72 j 3 Cancel Help WAN Settings window Bridge Mode Follow the instructions below to configure a Bridged connection for the WAN interface 1 Choose the Bridge Mode option from the WAN Settings pull down menu Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 31 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 2 Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them However if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default PcvO and Enabled values for now This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service For more information on ATM VC Settings see the table on page 41 below 3 Under the Bridge Mode heading choose the Connection Type from the pull down menu This defines both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are 483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux If have not been provided specific
4. Cell Delay Variation Tolerance CDVT is a measure of the cell clumping phenomenon by which cells are delayed in the network and are clumped together and arrive at a system at a faster rate than negotiated Increasing the CDVT creates greater bucket depth Maximum Burst Size The MBS is the maximum number of bytes that can be sent continuously from the source to the destination dropping any packets Some ATM providers set the MBS and CDVT very low and adjust up if problems occur Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 41 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VC Settings ATM VC settings can be configured for all connection types in the WAN configuration window of the Home directory EE advanced Tools Status Help PVC VPI VCI Virtual Circuit WAN Setting Pvc iv 0 38 Enabled Bridge Mode v ATM VC Settings in WAN Settings window The table below describes the ATM VC settings used to configure a PPPoE or PPPoA connection for an ADSL account ATM VC Parameters PVC VPI VCI Virtual Circuit Description The Router supports using up to eight multiple virtual connections This window allows the user to configure WAN settings for all the available connections see instructions below on how to set up Multiple Virtual Connections Use the PVC drop down menu to select the connection PvcO to Pvc7 you want to configure Since most users will use onl
5. Rule Name 1 Virtual Server Protocol TCP w Port Start Port End Lan Clients Port Map SNMP Apply Cancel Rule Management window 2 Type a Rule Name in the space provided 3 Select the port Protocol from the pull down menu you may select TCP UDP or both TCP UDP 4 Configure a range of ports for forwarding Type the lowest numbered port in the range in the Port Start space Type the highest numbered port in the Port End space For a single port just enter the same number in both spaces 5 Type a number for the Port Map in the space provided Click the Apply button to create the new rule The new rule will appear listed in the table of custom port forwarding rules 60 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN Clients The LAN Clients window is used when establishing port forwarding rules in the Virtual Server and Filters windows This window can be accessed directly by clicking on the LAN Clients button in the Advanced tab In order to use these advanced features it is necessary to have IP addresses available for configuration If there are no IP addresses listed in the LAN Clients window you will not be able to access the Virtual Server window Use the LAN Clients window to add or delete static IP addresses for the advanced functions mentioned above or to Reserve a Dynamically assigned IP address for an advanced function
6. Protocol TCP UDP v Action Allow 7 u Routing N Apply Cancel Help TNE ID Category SourcelP DestinationlP Prot Act Enable Firewall Filters window To modify any previously created filter rule click on the note pad icon in the right hand column of the Filter List for the set you want to configure Adjust the settings as desired and click the Apply button to put the new settings into effect First determine the direction of the traffic you want the rule to filter To filter WAN to LAN traffic select the Inbound Filter option Any new Inbound Filter rules created will appear in the list Likewise should you to filter LAN to WAN traffic create an Outbound Filter rule Wis The Service Filtering feature of the Firewall may interfere with ules configured in the Filters window For example FTP packets are not allowed through from the external Note network by default See the Firewall section below for details 64 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The parameters described in the table below are used to set up filter rules Click the Apply button to put the new rule into effect Any filter rule configured in the menu will appear in the Filters List with the new settings The Router must save the new settings and reboot before the new rules are applied Filters Parameter Source IP Destination P Sourc
7. of all the settings available in this window 36 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide BUFFALO ATM VC Setting PVC VPI VCI Virtual Circuit WAN Setting Static IP Connection Type IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address MTU NAT Firewall ATM Service Category PCR SCR CDVT MBS f Ee a Apply Cancel Help WAN Settings window Static IP To configure a Static IP type connection for the WAN follow these steps 1 Choose the Static IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull down menu 2 Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them However if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for 3 N Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide your account Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default Pcv0 and Enabled values for now This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service For more information on ATM VC Settings see the table on page 41 below 3 Under the Static IP heading choose the Connection Type from the pull down menu This defines both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are Bridged IP LLC
8. 5 Use the web based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL account Setup Wizard Many users will be able to configure all the settings necessary to use the WBMR G54 with the Setup Wizard For ADSL connections that use PPPoE or PPPoA connections the simplest way to set up the WBMR G54 is to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Internet connection Once you access the web interface used to configure the device just launch the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet connection iv Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Packing List Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items Make sure that you have the items listed here One WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Ethernet Router One CD ROM containing the User s Guide and Quick Installation Guide One twisted pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection One straight through Ethernet cable One AC power adapter suitable for your electric service One Quick Installation Guide Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that will be stored in its memory For some users only their account information Username and Password is required For others various parameters that control and define the Intern
9. AudioVideo Doom O Apps Dune 2000 Directx 7 8 Games lt Remove Servers EliteForce i Filters E User verQuest Fighter Ace Il hr i Bridge Filters au r Please save and reboot the device to take effect i Routing J hi T Apply Cancel Help i DMZ Virtual Server window 58 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide There are many different pre configured rules available for specific functions such as Internet gaming VPN streaming and interactive multi media standard TCP IP protocols reserved ports p2p network management applications and so on You may also create customized rules to manage TCP UDP ports The pre configured rules include those listed in the table here Category Available Rules Games Alien vs Predator Asheron s Call Dark Rein 2 Delta Force Doom Dune 2000 DirectX 7 8 Games EliteForce EverQuest Fighter Ace II Half Life Heretic I1 Hexen II Kali Motorhead MSN Gaming Zone Myth The Fallen Lords Need for Speed Porsche Need for Speed 3 Outlaws Rainbow 6 Rogue Spear Starcraft Tiberian Sun Ultima Unreal Tournament Quake 3 Server Quake 2 Server and Unreal Server VPN IPSec L2TP and PPTP Audio Video Net2Phone Netmeeting and QuickTime 4 Server Applications VNC Win2k Terminal PC Anywhere Netbios RemoteAnything Radmin LapLink CarbonCopy and Gnutella Servers Web FTP Telnet DNS LDAP N
10. Bridged IP VC Mux Routed IP LLC Routed IP VC Mux or IPoA If have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting 4 Change the IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address and if available Secondary DNS Server IP address as instructed by your ISP These are the global IP settings for the WAN interface This is the visible IP address of your account Your ISP should have provided these IP settings to you 5 Leave the MTU value at the default setting default 7400 unless you have specific reasons to change this see table below 6 NAT should remain Enabled If you disable NAT you will not be able to use more than one computer for Internet connections NAT is enabled and disabled system wide therefore if you are using multiple virtual connections NAT will be disabled on all connections 7 The Firewall should remain enabled for most users If you choose to disable this you will not be able to use the features configured in the Firewall Configuration and Filters window located in the Advanced directory See the next chapter for more details on these windows 8 Most users will not need to change ATM settings If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection it is recommended that you leave the Service Category settings at the default values until you have established the connection See the table on page 40 for a description of the parameters available for ATM traffic shapi
11. C DHCP Clients LI Choose an interface to view your network status r Ethernet Display Receive and Transmit packages through Ethernet O ADSL Display Receive and Transmit packages through ADSL O Wireless Display Receive and Transmit packages through wireless connection r I ADSL i Good Tx Frames 2877 I Logout Good Tx Broadcast Frames 194 i Good Tx Multicast Frames 27 Tx Total Bytes 2073564 Collisions 0 Error Frames Carrier Sense Errors 0 Good Rx Frames 3783 Good Rx Broadcast Frames 2001 Good Tx Multicast Frames 0 Rx Total Bytes 328263 CRC Errors 0 Undersized Frames Overruns Traffic Statistics window Click Refresh to view traffic information 97 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Use the ADSL Status window for troubleshooting the ADSL connection BUFFALO ADSL Status ADSL status shows the ADSL physical layer status ADSL Firmware Version 5 00 01 00 6 00 01 00 6 00 04 00 Annex A 01 07 2b 0 54 ADSL Software Version v3 00B01T01 20060630 Line State Disconnected Modulation NO MODE Annex Mode Annex A Max Tx Power 38 dBm Hz SNR Margin 0 Line Attenuation 0 Data Rate 0 ADSL Status information 98 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Help The Help tab will give basic infor
12. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS transmission the method used by 802 11b devices However in order to support different data transmission rates while also be compatible with 802 11b 802 11g uses a combination of OFDM and DSSS when 802 11b devices are present Range An access point will send and receive signals within a limited range Also be aware that the radio signals are emitted in all directions giving the access point a spherical operating range The physical environment in which the AP is Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide operating can have a huge impact on its effectiveness If you experience low signal strength or slow throughput consider positioning the Router in a different location See the discussion below concerning the wireless environment and location of the AP WBMR G54 SSID and Channel Wireless networks use an SSID Service Set Identifier as means of identifying a group of wireless devices similar to a domain or subnet This allows wireless devices to roam from one AP to another and remain connected Wireless devices that wish to communicate with each other must use the same SSID Several access points can be set up using the same SSID so that wireless stations can move from one location to another without losing connection to the wireless network The embedded wireless access point of the Router operates in Infrastructure mode It controls netwo
13. Filters p j a u Bridge Filters Apply Cancel Help RIP System Wide Configuration window To enable RIP select Enabled from the RIP pull down menu select the Protocol R JPv and RIPv1 Compatible and Direction n Out or Both and click Apply The RIPv1 Compatible option will transmit RIPv2 broadcast packets and receive both RIP v1 and RIP v2 packets The direction configuration refers to the RIP request Select In to allow RIP requests from other devices Select Out to instruct the Router to make RIP requests for routing tables from other devices Select Both to share routing tables in both directions 71 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL The ADSL Configuration window allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols For most ADSL accounts the default settings ADSL2 Multi mode wil work This configuration works with all ADSL implementations If you have been given instructions to change the Modulation method used select the desired option from the Modulation Type drop down menu and click the Apply button Tools Status Help ADSL Configuration The ADSL Configuration page allows the user to setthe configuration for ADSL protocol Modulation Type ADSL2 Multi Mode v o O0 Apply Cancel Help 72 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ADSL Conf
14. IGMP 4 D l Data w RTP Voice Data Port 0 0 RTP Video Data Port o 0 Please save and rebootthe device to take effect o O O Apply Cancel Help 79 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide BUFFALO QoS Configuration IGMP Proxy Snooping PVCU v Disabled O Enabled O None PortMapping QoS 9 IP aos Please set configuration for IP based Qos Bandwidth kbps Classified by iw o a zE NN 3 o j IGMP a E Bs RTP Voice Data Port p lb Jj RTP Video Data Port p le jJ SE m RI lt Please save and reboot the device to take effect 2 23 Apply Cancel Help QoS Configuration window IP QoS for Application On this window you can select the mechanism by which the four priority queues are emptied by assigning a weight in percentage terms to each priority queue and then assigning a packet type that can be associated with an application type For example if you assign a weight of 100 to Priority 1 with an application type of Voice then the other 3 priority queues 2 to 4 will not be allowed to forward packets until all of the Voice packets have been sent from the priority 1 queue If you select User Define in the Classified by drop down menu the following window appears 80 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide I ji i BUFFA
15. Netmask e ME uu u Logout Remote Telnet Management State OEnabled Disabled IP Address T4 Netmask e j a Apply Cancel Help Administrator Settings window 85 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Change System Password Under the Administrator heading type the New Password and Confirm Password to be certain you have typed it correctly Click the Apply button to activate the new password The System User Name remains admin this cannot be changed using the web manager interface Be sure to save the new setting Advanced Tools Status 3 Help Administrator Settings Admin There is only one account that can access the VWWBMR G454 s Web Management interface Time Administrator The Login Name is admin r New Password Miurenetsies Confirm Password i WebPort 80 Change the port number of login web System top section of the Administrator Settings window Remote Web Management and Remote Telnet Access The Administrator Settings window is also used to enable remote Telnet management and remote web management access to the Router To enable remote management of the Router select the State Enabled radio button for either Remote Web Management or Remote Telnet Management and type the IP Address and Netmask of the remote network or system used for management Cli
16. Performance These are the Wireless Performance feature for the AP Access Point portion 200 Beacon interval msec range 1 1000 default 200 DTIM range 1 25 default 2 Hidden SSID Cl Enabled Antenna transmit power Full RTS Threshold 2347 Frag Threshold 2346 hig Mode Mixed w E a Apply Cancel Help Wireless Performance window 84 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Tools Click the Tools tab to reveal the window buttons for various functions located in this directory The Administrator Settings window is the first item in the Tools directory This window is used to change the system password used to access the web manager to save or load Router configuration settings and to restore default settings The functions in this and the other Tools windows are described below Admin Administrator Settings There is only one account that can access the V BMR G54 s Web Management interface j in Administrator The Login Name is admin rc x New Password 4 Bemctelog Confirm Password E x WebPort 80 Change the port number of login web System 2 fiue Remote Web Management State OEnabled Disabled pul e Miscellaneous IP Address
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18. Reboot When you have configured the WBMR G54 with the settings you desire make sure you save those settings To save the system configuration settings click the Tools tab You will be presented first with the Administrator Settings window This window is described in the next chapter To save the current configuration click the System button to view the System Settings window pictured here BUFFALO Home Advanced Status 05 System Settings The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive I Time Save Settings To Local Hard Drive Load Settings From Local Hard Drive f u System I Firmware Note The system has to be restarted after the configuration is restored I Miscellaneous Save Settings and Reboot the System I Test Save and Reboot f Restore To Factory Default Settings u Logout Force the WBMR G54 Wireless LAN to restart System Settings window To save the settings you have configured click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System 22 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Multiple Virtual Connections The Router supports multiple virtual connections Up to eight PVCs to eight separate destinations can be created and operated simultaneously utilizing the same bandwidth Additional PVC connections can be added for various purposes For e
19. Router s DHCP server 105 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 2000 First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 2 3 9e s OE aN 9 In the Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components If the list includes Internet Protocol TCP IP then the protocol has already been enabled skip ahead to Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP If Internet Protocol TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Install In the Select Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and then click Add Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files If prompted click OK to restart your computer with the new settings Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP 5 In the Control Panel double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select P
20. Setup DNS Configuration and Dynamic DNS Configuration windows See the previous chapter for a description of the Home directory windows Click the Advanced tab to access the UPnP Virtual Server LAN Clients SNMP Management Filters Bridge Filters Static Routing Table DMZ Firewall Configuration RIP Systemwide Configuration PPP ADSL Configuration ATM VC Setting QoS Configuration Wireless Management 55 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide and Wireless Performance windows Click the Tools tab to access the Administrator Settings used to set the Tools system user name and password backup and load settings Time Remote Log Settings System Settings Firmware Upgrade Miscellaneous Configuration and Diagnostic Test windows Status Click the Status tab to view the Device Information DHCP Clients View Log Traffic Statistics and ADSL Status windows Hel The Help window presents links to pages that explain various functions and Pp services provided by the Router 56 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide UPnP UPnP supports zero configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices When enabled it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network obtain an IP address convey its capabilities and learn about the presence a
21. and Administrator password admin 90 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firmware 4 Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings Be Note sure to back up the Router s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware Use the Firmware Upgrade window to load the latest firmware for the device Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings window described above BUFFALO Home Advanced Status AOSS I Admin Time Firmware Upgrade There may be new firmware for your WWBMR G54 to improve functionality and performance To upgrade the firmware locate the upgrade file on the local hard drive with the Browse button Once you have found the file to be used clickthe Apply button below to startthe firmware upgrade r x I Remotelog C 2 System Current Firmware Version V3 00BD1T01 20060630 f Firmware f Miscellaneous ES Note The system has to be restarted after the firmware upgrade Ws Apply Cancel Help Firmware Upgrade window To upgrade firmware type in the name and path of the file or click on the Browse button to search for the file Click the Apply button to begin copying the file The file will load and restart the Rou
22. downloads for all systems on your LAN When this is enabled the Router will be considered to be the primary gateway to the Internet and WAN for systems on your network If you are using the Router on a network with one or more alternative gateway routers you may prefer to disable this if you will use another router as the primary gateway Network Address Translation may be enabled or disabled with the pull down menu Keep in mind that disabling NAT allows only a single computer to be used for Internet access through the Router NAT is enabled and disabled for the Router on all connections i e PvcO Pvc7 if your Router is set up for multiple virtual connections Use this to universally enable or disable the Firewall and Filter features available in the Router If you disable this you will not be able to configure settings in the Firewall Configuration window or Filters window in the Advanced directory This is used to determine how global IP settings are handled for the WAN interface Typically PPPoE or PPPoA connections will use the Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 29 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Connection Setting default setting for Dynamic IP Some users will be given a specific IP address for the WAN interface In this case you need to change this setting to Static P When Static IP is selected in the IP Control menu you need to type in the global IP address
23. enables a network manager to access the Router s management software remotely Easy Installation The WBMR G54 uses a web based graphical user interface program for convenient management access and easy set up Any common web browser software can be used to manage the Router Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Standards Compatibility and Compliance The WBMR G54 complies with or is compatible with the following standards as recognized by their respective agencies ITU G 992 1 G DMT compliant ITU G 992 2 G lite Splitterless ADSL compliant ITU T Rec 1 361 compliant RFC 791 Internet Protocol compliant RFC 792 UDP compliant RFC 826 Address Resolution Protocol compliant ARP compliant RFC 1058 Routing Information Protocol RIP compliant RFC 1334 PPP Authentication Protocol compliant RFC 1389 Routing Information Protocol 2 RIP2 compliant RFC 1483 IP over AALS Bridged Ethernet over AALS compliant RFC 1661 Point to Point Protocol PPP compliant RFC 1877 Automatic IP assignment compliant RFC 1994 Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol compliant Supports DHCP functions including automatic assignment of IP address use of subnet mask and default gateway and provision of DNS server address for all hosts RFC 2364 PPP over ATM compliant PPPoA compliant RFC 2516 PPP over Ethernet compliant PPPoE compliant RFC 2684 Bridged Routed Ethernet over ATM compl
24. information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting 4 Most users will not need to change ATM settings If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection it is recommended that you leave the Service Category settings at the default values until you have established the connection See the table on page 40 for a description of the parameters available for ATM traffic shaping 5 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click on the Apply button 6 The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect To save and reboot the Router click on the Tools directory tab and then click the System button In the System Settings window click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System 7 Click OK when the following Save and restart dialog box opens Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 Save and restart i Cancel 8 The Router will save the new settings and restart Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection 32 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamic IPAddress A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP s network The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provid
25. one of the supported DDNS providers BUFFALO Advanced Tools gt gt Status exc i n wizard DDNS Configuration f The DDNS Configuration allows the userto setthe configuration of DDNS Wireless DDNS Server Disable DDNS Server i WAN LAN DHCP User Configuration UserName UserName PassWord scooooos HostName HostName i DNS r DynamicDNS i Apply Cancel Help r f n Logout DDNS Configuration window 50 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Note Dynamic DNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS servers prior to engaging it on the router This function will not work without an accepted account with a DDNS server Enter the required DDNS information and click Apply to set this information in the Router ATM VC Parameters Description DDNS Server Select one of the DDNS registration organizations form those listed in the pull down menu Available servers include DynDns org and No IP com Username or Key Enter the username given to you by your DDNS server Password or Key Enter the password or key given to you by your DDNS server Host Name Enter the host name of the DDNS server 51 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Save Settings and
26. provided to you by your ISP The P Unnumbered option is used if you want to set up a non TCP IP port protocol link through the WAN interface An IP Unnumbered interface does not have an IP address and therefore cannot be managed via Telnet or any other TCP IP application If you have selected the Static P option in the IP Control menu type in the global IP address used for your WAN interface Your ISP should provide this IP address to you Select the desired option Always ON Connection On Demand or Manual Most users will want to choose the default connection setting Always ON Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 30 Bridge Mode WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide f i Wireless um Select the connection type used for your account The window will display settings that are appropriate for the connection type you select Follow the instruction below according to the type of connection you select in the WAN Settings window For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer that will the Router for Internet access The additional software is used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account and then granting Internet access to the computer requesting the connection The connection software requires the user to enter the User Name and Password for the ISP account This information is stored on the computer not in the Router
27. settings and reboot the Router before the DMZ is activated 68 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Firewall The Firewall Configuration window allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect against certain common types dim Tools Status of attacks There are two general types of protection DoS Port Scan that can be enabled e on the Router as well as filtering for specific Mamilia packet types sometimes used by hackers DoS attacks can he checked based on your specific need Virtual Server You can choose to enable or disable protection State Enabled Disabled against a customized basket of attack and scan ngs SYN Flooding checking types To use DoS Protection or Port Scan ICMP Redirection checking Protection select the State Enabled radio button M for the protection type and click in the selection f s ilters Dorn Scan Protecto boxes for the various types of protection listed _ EETESESIDTERRGHOR Port Scan attacks can be checked based on your specific need under each L State OEnabled Disabled f Routing FIN URG PSH attack Service Filtering may Xmas Tree attack pee interfere with other Mov Null Sean attack configurations such as 7 SYNIRST attack DHCP Rela y or SYNIFIN attack Note Remote Managem
28. that are located outside the LAN or subnet of the Router BUFFALO Home gt gt Advanced Remote Log Settings Log Level Add an IP Address f Add Select a logging destination N T Apply Cancel Help Remote Log Settings window Select the Log Level from the pull down menu The levels available are Alert Critical Debug Error Info Notice Panic and Warning Type in the IP address of a receiver for the log message in the Add an IP Address field and click on the Add button Log message receivers that are added appear listed in the Select a logging destination pull down menu These may be used at any time for other types of log messages To remove a log message receiver from the list select it and click on the Remove button Click the Apply button when you have configured the log message receivers Remember to save the settings to non volatile memory 88 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide System Save or Load Configuration File Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer To save the current configuration settings to your computer click the System button in the Tools directory to display the System Settings window Click the Save button to Save Settings to Local Hard Drive You will be prompted to select a location on your
29. that both the computer and the Router are not connected to the LAN Once the WAN connection is functioning properly you may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup This chapter is concerned with using your computer to configure the WAN connection The following chapter describes the various windows used to configure and monitor the Router including how to change IP settings and DHCP server setup Configuration Summary 1 Connect to the Router To configure the WAN connection used by the Router it is first necessary to communicate with the Router through its management interface which is HTML based and can be accessed using a web browser To access the management software your computer must be able to see the Router Your computer can see the Router if it is in the same neighborhood or subnet as the Router This is accomplished by making sure your computer has IP settings that place it in the same subnet as the Router The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use the DHCP server in the Router The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer running a Windows operating system to be a DHCP client 2 Configure the WAN Connection Once your are able to access the configuration software you can proceed to change the settings required to establish the ADSL connection and connect to the service provider s network There
30. the new static route in the table below The route becomes active immediately upon creation To remove a static route from the table in the bottom half of the window choose to Delete it from the table and click the Apply button Remember to save the configuration changes 67 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DMZ Since some applications are not compatible with NAT the Router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software Keep in mind that any client PC in the DMZ will be exposed to various types of security risks If you use the DMZ take measures such as client based virus protection to protect the remaining client PCs on your LAN from possible contamination through the DMZ BUFFALO r I UPnP DMZ f DMZ Demilitarized Zone is used to allow a single computer on the LAN to be exposed to the Virtual Server Internet r Lan Clients O Enabled Disabled IP Address a 4 Apply Cancel Help DMZ window To designate a DMZ IP address select the Enabled radio button type in the IP Address of the server or device on your LAN and click the Apply button To remove DMZ status from the designated IP address select the Disabled radio button and click Apply It will be necessary to save the
31. under This connection uses the following items by clicking on it once Click on the Properties button 4 Local Area Connection 2 Properties ag General Authentication Advanced Connect using HE D Link DFE 550TX 10 100 Adapter NwLink NetBIOS B v F NWLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Prot Internet Protocol TCP IP This connection uses the following items Be gt Click Properties zm Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected 6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically by clicking once in the circle Click the OK button Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Select Obtain an IP address Obtain an IP address automatically automatically in the Internet Protocol C Use the following IP address TCP IP Properties window IP address Subnet mask Default gateway j ly Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server L icem m zx Alternate DNS server Your computer is now ready to use the
32. wizard you will return to the Setup Wizard window without saving any of the settings changed during the process i http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E Dor BUFFALO be U Welcome to the WBMR G54 Setup Wizard The Wizard will quide you through these four quick steps Begin by clicking on Next Step 1 Choose your time zone Step 2 Set Internet connection Step 3 Set wireless configuration Step 4 Restart Internet The first pop up window of the Setup Wizard lists the basic steps in the process These steps are as follows 1 2 3 4 Set the system time Configure the connection to the Internet Set the wireless configuration Save the new configuration settings and reboot the system 14 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone you are in from the pull down menu and click Next This sets the system time used for the Router If you wish to return to the previous window during the setup process click the Back button Ji http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E E X GMT Greenwich Mean Time 15 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard Choose Connection Type Now select the Connection Type used for the Internet connection Your ISP has given this informat
33. 1 and RIP 2 exchanges with other routers Using both versions lets the Router to communicate with all RIP enabled devices Static Routing This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in the routing table and never age out If you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN for example to another router or a server or outside your network to an ISP defined default gateway for instance Default Routing This allows you to choose a default path for incoming data packets for which the destination address is unknown This is particularly useful when if the Router functions as the sole connection to the Internet ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode The WBMR GS54 supports Bridged Ethernet over ATM RFC1483 IP over ATM RFC1577 and PPP over ATM RFC 2364 Precise ATM Traffic Shaping Traffic shaping is a method of controlling the flow rate of ATM data cells This function helps to establish the Quality of Service for ATM data transfer High Performance Very high rates of data transfer are possible with the Router Up to 8 Mbps downstream bit rate using the G dmt standard Full Network Management The WBMR GS54 incorporates SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol support for web based management and text based network management via an RS 232 or Telnet connection Telnet Connection The Telnet
34. Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source 2 You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit The Status LED should light solid green and begin to blink after a few seconds 3 Ifthe Ethernet port is connected to a working device check the Ethernet Link Act LED indicators to make sure the connection is valid The Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection if the ADSL line is connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds If this is the first time installing the device some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a connection Factory Reset Button The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by depressing the reset button for a few seconds while the device is powered on Use a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push down the reset button Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user account information and LAN IP settings The device settings will be restored to the factory default IP address 192 168 11 1 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 the default management Username is admin and the default Password is admin Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Network Connections Wired network connections are provided through the ADSL
35. BUFFALO WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine Table Of Contents BEFORE YOU START e IV Installation OvervieW iv ji E TEE E T iv Packing E Ee eaa E N E E M v Installation NOt S 2025 255scediccde cece ceestecceecicaseced cteeteadaedeeieedeceveds cde siiccda statues sedtececs sudydaueasetese ceceezcerteadeeiceaceacee st vi UR IN LR 1 Router Description and Operation ccsccsscsssesescsceeseeesecenecessceesensseceseeeseeessensneeeseeeseesseneseeeseensneeeneesnseeses 1 Router FO Atul eS isis cece c M 2 Standards Compatibility and Compliance sese nnne tne tete nne netten 3 Ide naual Uutrneeeee ee 4 Rear Panel COnmeCtions fieme 5 Setting Up a Wireless Netwolk cssscsesecsssesssesereeseeseeessneseneeceeseeseeseeeneeeneeensensnerenerenerenersneeseneneneseseess 5 Location and Wireless Operation ccsscsesesesscessesseeseceseeeesensseceneeseeeesensseceseeesseeeseenseeesensneeeneesseesses 6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION lenit cu oun dete erateci dette ct eeerecict ead ects eben 8 Iuda seul 8 Factory Reset BU ttoh eir eret dete Eee Er E inis ese cadre ke denies cis icu Ede 8 Network GOInDectols c eiie rictu EEE E E
36. C2516 PPP over Ethernet G dmt full rate downstream up to 8 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps G lite ADSL downstream up to 1 5 Mbps upstream up to 512 Kbps G dmt bis full rate downstream up to 12 Mbps upstream up to 12 Mbps ADSL full rate downstream up to 24 Mbps upstream up to 1 Mbps ADSL interface RJ 11 connector for connection to 24 26 AWG twisted pair telephone line LAN interface RJ 45 port for 10 100BASE T Ethernet connection 100 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DC I nputs Input 120V AC 60Hz Power Adapter Output 12V AC 1200mA Power 12 Watts max Consumption Operating 0 to 40 C Temperature Storage 20 to 70 C Temperature Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Dimensions 109 mm x 142 8 mm x 32 1 mm 200 gm CE Class B FCC Class B Part 15 Safety CSA 950 UL 1950 IEC 60950 EN 60950 Reliability Mean Time Between Failure MTBF min 4 years 101 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Modulation IEEE 802 11b DQPSK DBPSK DSSS and CCK IEEE 802 119 BPSK QPSK 16QAM 64QAM OFDM 2400 2484 5MHz ISM band Channels 11 channels for United States 13 channels for European Countries 13 channels for Japan Wireless Data Rates IEEE 802 11b 11 5 5 2 and 1Mbps IEEE 802 119 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps Media Access CSMA CA with A
37. CK Protocol Wireless WAI Certification G dmt full rate Downstream up to 8 Mbps Upstream up to 640 Kbps G lite Downstream up to 1 5 Mbps Upstream up to 512 Kbps G dmt bis full rate Downstream up to 12Mbps ADSL Data Rates Upstream up to 640kbps G lite bis full rate Downstream up to 12Mbps Upstream up to 512kbps ADSL2 full rate Downstream up to 24Mbps Upstream up to 1Mbps P RJ 11 port ADSL telephone line connection Media I nt ee 4 x RJ 45 ports for 10 100BASET Ethernet connection 102 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP IP protocol installed If you have an Ethernet port on your computer it probably already has TCP IP protocol installed If you are using Windows XP the TCP IP is enabled by default for standard installations Below is an illustrated example of how to configure a Windows XP system to automatically obtain IP settings from the Router Following this example is a step by step description of the procedures used on the other Windows operating systems to first check if the TCP IP protocol has been installed if it is not instructions are provided for installing it Once the protocol has been installed you can configure the system to receive IP settings from the Router For computers running non Windows o
38. Description For PPP connections a User Name and Password are used to identify and verify your account to the ISP Enter the User Name for your ADSL service account User names and passwords are case sensitive so enter this information exactly as given to you by your ISP Together with the User Name this is used to verify your account to the ISP Enter the Password exactly as given to you by your ISP This specifies the protocol PPPoE or PPPoA and the encapsulation method LLC or VC Mux used for your connection The options available are PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC Mux The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface The default setting 2400 bytes should be suitable for most users Some user may want to adjust the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic or when low latency is desired such as with Internet gaming It is highly recommended that the user research how adjusting the MTU may effect network traffic for better or worse Similar to the MTU except this applies to Maximum Received Unit size for downloading data Most users will be happy with the default setting 1492 bytes However this may also be optimized for fast downloads of general bulk Internet traffic for low latency or for downloading to computers on the Wireless LAN As with the MTU setting the user should carefully consider how changing the MRU may affect Internet
39. Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WAN To access the WAN Settings window click on the WAN link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager PPPoE PPPoA Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Internet connection Make sure you have all the necessary information before you configure the WAN connection 26 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ATM VC Setting PVC VPI VCI Virtual Circuit WAN Setting PPPoEIPPPoA User Name Password Authentication Type Connection Type MTU MRU Default Route NAT Firewall IP Control Static IP Connection Setting Always ON O Connection On Demand O Manual ATM Service Category PCR SCR CDVT MBS Enable PPPoE PPPoA Auto vw PPPoELLC 400 bytes bytes Enabled v Enabled Enabled Dynamic IP 0 0 0 Recommended Connection will close if idle for i minutes Use Connect iDisconnect button in Status Device Info page only kts Kops uSeconds Cells 2 Apply Cancel Help WAN Settings window PPPoE PPPoA 27 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To set up a PPPoE or PPPoA connection 1 If not already selected choose th
40. Dynamically assigned IP addresses will only be listed if DHCP is enabled on the Router BUFFALO SEE aavencead Tools gt gt Status gt gt Hem Management IP X Wizard f These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the WBMR G54 These setting may be referred to u Wireless as Private settings You may change the LAN IP address if needed IP Address 192 168 11 2 WAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 fi iN LAN DHCP i DNS E Apply Cancel Help LAN Clients window To add a static IP address to the list of available IP addresses type an IP address that falls within the range a available IP addresses and click on the Add button In the example above available addresses range from 1 0 0 1 to 223 255 255 254 Any addresses added will appear in the list of Static Addresses available for advanced configuration To delete an IP address from the list of Static Addresses click the Delete box for the address or addresses you want to eliminate and click on the Apply button 61 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dynamically assigned IP addresses may be reserved so that the lease does not expire for the LAN IP address Click the Reserve box for the address or addresses you want to reserve and click the Apply button These addresses will become Static IP addresses and will no longer be ava
41. IDGE IP Address N A Subnet Mask N A Default Gateway NIA DNS Server NIA Device Information window Select the desired Virtual Circuit from the drop down menu and then click the Connect button 94 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP Clients DHCP Clients 192 168 11 3 tiberius DHCP Clients window 95 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Log The system log displays chronological event log data Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages You may also save a simple text file containing the log to your computer Click the Save Log button and follow the prompts to save the file BUFFALU View Log View Log displays the activities occurring on the WBMR G54 page 1 of 1 View Log window Click Clear Log to delete the current log information 96 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Statistics Use the Traffic Statistics window to monitor traffic on the Ethernet ADSL or Wireless connection Select the interface for which you want to view packet statistics and the information will appear below Advanced Tools A055 fe Traffic Statistics I Device Info l Traffic Statistics display Receive and Transmit packets passing through the WBMR G54
42. In Auto DNS Mode the Router will automatically relay DNS settings to properly configured DHCP clients To manually enter DNS IP addresses select the Manual DNS Mode option and type in a Primary and Secondary DNS IP Address in the field provided The manually configured DNS settings will be supplied to clients that are configured to request them from the Router Follow the instructions below according to which of the above DHCP options you want to use When you have configured the DHCP Settings as you want them click the Apply button to commit the new settings Use the Router for DHCP To use the built in DHCP server click to select the DHCP Server option if it is not already selected The IP Address Pool settings can be adjusted The Starting IP Address is the lowest available IP address default 2 192 168 11 2 If you change the IP address of the Router this will change automatically to be 1 more that the IP address of the Router The Ending IP Address is the highest IP address number in the pool Type in the Lease Time in the entry field provided This is the amount of time in seconds that a workstation is allowed to reserve an IP address in the pool if the workstation is disconnected from the network or powered off Disable the DHCP Server To disable DHCP click to select the No DHCP option and click on the Apply button Choosing this option requires that workstations on the local network must be configured manually or use another DHCP serve
43. K to restart the PC and complete the TCP IP installation Configure Windows 95 and Windows 98 for DHCP Qv ph ogE poer T Open the Control Panel window and then click the Network icon Select the network component labeled TCP IP and then click Properties If you have multiple TCP IP listings select the listing associated with your network card or adapter In the TCP IP Properties dialog box click the IP Address tab Click the Obtain an IP address automatically option Double click OK to confirm and save your changes You will be prompted to restart Windows Click Yes When it has restarted your computer is ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows ME First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 2 3 4 9109 Sp n In the Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Network icon and then select Properties The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components If the list includes Internet Protocol TCP IP then the protocol has already been enabled Skip ahead to Configure Windows ME for DHCP If Internet Protocol TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Add In the Select Network Component Type dialog box select Protocol and then click Add Select Microsoft in th
44. LO QoS Configuration IGMP Proxy Snooping PYCO_ Disabled Enabled O None PortMapping QoS IP Qos Please set configuration for IP based Gos PVC PVCO Bandwidth kbps Classified by User Define M D of00000000 NND Q 00000000 o J x 00000000 aw fo e oo0000000 Please save and reboot the device to take effect 2 a Apply Cancel Help QoS Configuration window IP QoS for User Define On this window you can assign a weight on a percentage basis to each of the four priority queues In addition you can specify the number of bytes from the beginning of a given packet s IP header to set a pointer From this pointer you can then specify a Value in hexadecimal and a Mask in hexadecimal for the router to match when examining packets crossing the specified priority queue It is recommended that you not enter a QoS scheme of this type unless you fully understand Offsets pointers masks and IP headers or you are instructed to do so by your ISP 81 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Management The Wireless Management window located in the Advanced directory is used to control MAC address access to the wireless access point and to view a list of MAC addresses that are currently associated with the access point This window is also be used to enable and configure use of multiple SSIDs To use more than one SSID WEP and WPA se
45. NTP SMTP POP 2 POP 3 IMAP IRC Lotus and Remotely Possible User Use this to set up custom TCP UDP port rules To configure a new port forwarding rule for any of the pre configured rules follow these steps 1 Select the WAN connection you want to use for the new rule from the Connection pull down menu 2 Select a LAN IP from the available client IP addresses listed in the pull down menu or create a New IP by clicking the button This brings up the LAN Clients window see next section 3 Select the Category of the rule you are creating The Available Rules for the category appear in a list 4 Highlight to select the Available Rule you want to apply 5 Click on the Add button to place the rule in the Applied Rules list of port forwarding that are actively applied to the client The Available Rules can be applied to a single client IP address That is it is not possible to use an applied rule for multiple IP addresses on the LAN Custom Forwarding Rules The User category for port forwarding is used to set up customized port forwarding rules To set up custom TCP or UDP port forwarding rules follow these steps 1 Select the User category and click the Add button located below the Available Rules list This will change the window to look like the window below 59 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide BUFFALO yis usd Rule Management
46. PoE Session 66 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Routing Use Static Routing to specify a route used for data traffic within your Ethernet LAN or to route data on the WAN This is used to specify that all packets destined for a particular network or subnet use a predetermined gateway BUFFALO T Tools gt gt Status Hel AOSS r UPnP i Routing Table IP Routes are used to define gateways and hops used to route data traffic Most users will not need to use this feature as the previous gateway and LAN IP settings on your host computers Tr ia aac should be sufficient Destination Lan Clients Netmask 255 255 255 i ER gume Gateway z Connection Pvc Filters 7 y 4 E Bridge Filters Apply Cancel Help f Routing z Routing Table window To add a static route to a specific destination IP on the local network enter a Destination IP address Netmask then click the Gateway radio button and type in the Gateway s IP address Click Apply to enter the new static route in the table below The route becomes active immediately upon creation To add a static route to a specific destination IP on the WAN click the Connection radio button and choose a connection from the pull down menu then enter a Destination IP address and Netmask Click Apply to enter
47. Router Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation Installation Overview The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps 1 You must have an established ADSL Internet account before this device will be able to connect your computer or private network to the Internet 2 Gather information and equipment needed to install the device Before you begin the actual installation make sure you have all the necessary information and equipment 3 Install the hardware that is connect the cables Ethernet and telephone to the device and connect the power adapter to power on the Router 4 There are two options available to configure the Router use your computer to open the Configuration Utility found on the CD ROM and follow the step by step instructions or use a web browser to access the web pages used for setting up and managing the Router In order to access the Router s web based manager you will need to change the IP settings on your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically Instructions are provided below on how to properly configure IP settings for Windows XP This User Manual contains instruction on how to change IP settings on other Windows operating systems If you purchased this Router to share your high speed Internet connection with other computers you must have an established Internet account from an Internet Service Provider ISP
48. This is the IP address of your ISP s Gateway router It provides the connection to the Router for IP routed traffic that is outside your ISP s network That is this will be the primary connection from the Router to most of the Internet Get this IP address from your ISP This is the IP address of the first choice for Domain Name Service DNS used to match the named URL web address used by most browsers with the actual global IP address used for a web server Usually this will be a server owned by the ISP Get this IP address from your ISP This is the second choice for a DNS server Get this IP address from your ISP The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface The default setting 2400 bytes should be suitable for most users Some user may want to adjust the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic or when low latency is desired such as with Internet gaming It is highly recommended that the user research how adjusting the MTU may affect network traffic for better or worse Network Address Translation may be enabled or disabled with the pull down menu Keep in mind that disabling NAT allows on a single computer to be used for Internet access through the Router NAT is enabled and disabled for the Router on all connections i e PvcO Pvc7 if your Router is set up for multiple virtual connections Use this to universally enable or disable
49. Wireless access can also be controlled by selecting MAC addresses that are allowed to associate with the device Please read the section on Wireless Configuration Additional Software It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a simple bridge For a bridged connection the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device not in the Router itself If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE or PPPoA connection the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router In this case it is not necessary to install software on your vi Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine computer It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device including account information used to WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide identify and verify the connection All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address For bridged connections the global IP settings must reside in a TCP IP enabled device on the LAN side of the bridge such as a PC a server a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways Your network service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC co
50. access the Management IP window click the LAN button in the Home directory Management IP These are the IP settings ofthe LAN interface for the VWWBMR G54 These setting may be referred to Wireless as Private settings You may change the LAN IP address if needed m IP Address 192 168 11 2 u WAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 oe f DHCP 4 Yi i on Apply Cancel Help i DynamicDNS r u Logout Management IP window To change the LAN IP Address or Subnet Mask type in the desired values and click the Apply button Your web browser should automatically be redirected to the new IP address You will asked to login again to the Router s web manager 43 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DHCP The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Router s Ethernet LAN interface DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router though the Ethernet port When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it Keep in mind that if you change the IP address of the Router the range of IP addresses in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN will also be changed The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP addresses 44 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router Use
51. ally detects all types of ADSL ADSL2 and ADSL2 modulation However if you are instructed to specify the modulation type used for the Router you may choose among the numerous options available on the Modulation Type drop down menu on the ADSL Configuration window Advanced gt ADSL This is the method your ADSL service provider will use to verify your Username and Password when you log on to their network Your Router supports the PAP and CHAP protocols Most users will not be required to change this setting The Virtual Path Identifier VPI is used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel Identifier VCI to identify the data path vii Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide between your ADSL service provider s network and your computer If you are setting up the Router for multiple virtual connections you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the additional connections This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface Default value 8 Most users will not be required to change this setting The Virtual Channel Identifier VCI used in conjunction with the VPI to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider s network and your computer If you are setting up VCI the Router for multiple virtual connections you will need to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by
52. are different methods used to establish the connection to the service provider s network and ultimately to the Internet You should know what Encapsulation and connection type you are required to use for your ADSL service It is also possible that you must change the PVC settings used for the ADSL connection Your service provider should provide all the information you need to configure the WAN connection Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router your computer must first have the TCP IP protocol installed If you have an Ethernet port on your computer it probably already has TCP IP protocol installed If you are using Windows XP the TCP IP is enabled by default for standard installations Instructions for configuring your computer to receive IP settings from the Router are provided in Appendix B on page 103 For computers running non Windows operating systems follow the instructions for your OS that configure the system to receive an IP address from the Router that is configure the system to be a DHCP client If you are not sure how to configure your Windows computer to be a DHCP client see Note Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer beginning on page 103 11 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Access the Configuration Manager In order to make sure your computer s IP settings allow it to communi
53. cate with the Router it is advisable to configure your system be a DHCP client that is it will get IP settings from the Router Appendix B describes how to configure different Windows operating systems to Obtain IP settings automatically Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings In Windows Internet Explorer you can check if a proxy server is enabled using the following procedure 1 In Windows click on the Start button and choose Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window click on the Network and Internet Options icon 4 3 In the Network and Internet Connections window click the Internet Options icon 4 In the Internet Properties window click on the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings Note button 5 Verify that the Use a proxy server for your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or VPN connections option is NOT checked If it is checked click in the checked box to deselect the option and click OK Alternatively you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull down menu in Internet Explorer Login to Home Page To use the web based management software launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the Router Type in http followed by the default IP address 192 168 11 1 in the address bar of the browser The URL in the address bar should read http 192 168 1 1 A dialog box prompts for the User Na
54. ced Status Diagnostic Test The diagnostics feature executes a series oftest of your system software and hardware connections Use the feature when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems Virtual Circuits Pve OAM Type F4 This Page is used for performing diagnostics on the system Testing Connectivity to modem Testing Ethernet LAN connection PASS I Firmware Testing ADSL Connection Testing ADSL Synchronization FAIL COA Testing Network Connection EE Testing ATM OAM segment ping SKIPPED Testing ATM OAM end to end ping SKIPPED Testing Internet Connectivity Ping Primary Domain Names Server SKIPPED r Logout Diagnostic Test window 93 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Status Use the various read only windows to view system information and monitor performance Device Info Use the Device Information window to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device information including Firmware Version and MAC address Device Information Firmware Version V3 00B01T01 20060630 LAN MAC Address 00 15 E9 27 47 A7 IP Address 192 168 11 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled WAN Virtual Circuit Pvc v Status Disconnected Connection Type BR
55. ck the Apply button to activate remote management from the chosen IP address Be sure to save the new setting r fuges Remote Web Management 3 State O Enabled Disabled Miscellaneous IP Address Netmask 7 d Test f Logout Remote Telnet Management State OEnabled G Disabled IP Address P Netmask amp 7 a Apply Cancel Help bottom section of the Administrator Settings window 86 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Time The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP Set the WBMR G54 system time Local Time 07 03 2006 14 55 42 Synchronize the ADSL Router s clock with Automatic Simple Network Time Protocol Your computer s clock Manual Enter your own settings 006 J i Apply Cancel Help Time window To configure system time on the Router select the method used to maintain time The options available include SNTP using your computer s system clock default or set the time and date manually If you opt to use SNTP you must enter the SNTP server URL or IP address Click the Apply button to set the system time 87 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Remote Log Us the Remote Log Settings window to set up logging to servers or computers
56. ckets that are allowed are routed to their destination packets that are denied are blocked Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 65 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Bridge Filters Bridge filters are used to block or allow various types of packets through the WAN interface This may be done for security or to improve network efficiency The rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address Filter rules can be set up for source destination or both You can set up filter rules and disable the entire set of rules without loosing the rules that have been configured BUFFALO ea Bridge Filters r eem Enable Bridge Filters Sre MAC Sre Port Dest MAC Dest Port Protocol Mode mes 00 00 00 00 00 0 ANY 00 00 00 00 00 0 ANY PPPoE Session v Deny v ac i a I SNMP Apply Cancel Help Bridge Filters Bridge Filters window To add a bridge filter rule check Enable Bridge Filters type in a Source MAC a Destination MAC or both in the entry fields you may opt to limit filtering to only the Ethernet and click the Apply button To remove a bridge filter from the table in the bottom half of the window click the corresponding trashcan icon Remember to save the configuration changes The protocols that may be specifically allowed or denied to pass through the WAN interface are the following Pv4 IPv6 RARP PPPoE Discovery and PP
57. computer to put the file The file type is xml HTML and may be named anything you wish To load a previously saved configuration file click the Browse button and locate the file on your computer Click the Load button to Load Settings From Local Hard Drive Confirm that you want to load the file when prompted and the process is completed automatically The Router will reboot and begin operating with the configuration settings that have just been loaded 89 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Home Advanced Status AOSS System Settings I Admin The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive z m E Time Save Settings To Local Hard Drive I Remotelog Load Settings From Local Hard Drive f T System I Firmware Note The system has to be restarted after the configuration is restored e Miscellaneous e Save Settings and Reboot the System Test Save and Reboot f Restore To Factory Default Settings Logout Force the WBMR G54 Wireless LAN to restart System Settings window Restore Factory Default Settings To reset the Router to its factory default settings click the Restore button You will be prompted to confirm your decision to reset the Router The Router will reboot with the factory default settings including IP settings 192 168 1 1
58. configuring security for the wireless interface Location and Wireless Operation Many physical environmental factors can impact wireless networks Radio waves are used to carry the encoded data between devices These radio transmissions can become degraded due to signal attenuation multi path distortion and interference or noise Attenuation simply means that the strength of the signal weakens with the distance it travels even if the transmission path is unobstructed Multi path distortion occurs when radio signals bounce off objects like walls ceilings metal appliances etc This may cause a signal to be duplicated with each separate yet identical signal arriving at a receiver at different times Interference and noise from electrical devices such as microwave ovens fluorescent lights automobile engines and other radio emitting devices can cause signal degradation With all this in mind choose a location for all your access points including the WBMR G54 The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting Wireless networking lets you access your network from nearly anywhere you want However the number of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business To range and signal st
59. ct 4 Click Next to go to the Set Wireless LAN Connection pop up window Zl http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E E BUFFALO Set Static IP Address Enter the static IP information provided to you by your ISP Click Next to continue VPI VCI IP Address Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Address Primary DNS Address 168 95 1 1 Secondary DNS Address Connection Type 1483 Bridged IP LLC q gt amp 4B Internet 19 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard For Bridge Mode connections 1 Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available Bridge Mode connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 2 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect 3 Click Next to go to the Set Wireless LAN Connection window E http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E UE 1483 Bridged IP LLC vj 20 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard For Wireless LAN connections 1 2 Click the Enable AP box to allow the route
60. ction Setting Select from Always ON Connection On Demand or Manual Most users will want to choose the default connection setting Always ON 12 Most users will not need to change ATM settings If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection it is recommended that you leave the Service Category settings at the default values until you have established the connection See the table on page 40 for a description of the parameters available for ATM traffic shaping 13 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click on the Apply button 14 The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect To save and reboot the Router click on the Tools directory tab and then click the System button In the System Settings window click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System 15 Click OK when the following Save and restart dialog box opens 28 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Jj Save and restart Cancel 16 The Router will save the new settings and restart Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection Setting details for PPPoE PPPoA connections PPPoE PPPoA Parameters User Name Password Connection Type MTU MRU Default Route NAT Firewall I P Control
61. ction Type This specifies the connection type and encapsulation method used for your Dynamic IP Address connection The options available are Bridged P LLC or Bridged IP VC Mux 34 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Cloned MAC Address Cloned MAC Address NAT Firewall This is not always necessary but may be required for some ISPs Type in the MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter in the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button This will copy the information to a file used by the Router to present to the ISP s server used for DHCP Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter when you first access their network If you want to later replace the cloned MAC address with the factory default setting type in all zeros 0 0 0 0 0 0 and click the Clone MAC Address button To clone the MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter type in the MAC address in the Cloned MAC Address field and then click this Clone MAC Address button The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface The default setting 1400 bytes should be suitable for most users Some user may want to adjust the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic or when low latency is desired such as with Internet gaming It is highly recomme
62. curity must first be disabled see below To view a list of stations currently associated with the access point click the Associated Stations radio button AOSS i UPnP y i Virtual Server Lan Clients Filters y Bridge Filters i Routing i Firewall BUFFALO Home a Advanced gt Tools Status Wireless Management Access List O Associated Stations Multiple SSID Access List Cl Enable Access List Mac Address Delete Mac Address Please save and rebootthe device to take effect N Apply Cancel Help Wireless Management window Configure Wireless Access Control To create a list of MAC addresses that are banned or allowed association with the wireless access point 1 Click in the Enable Access List option box to select it 2 Select the action to perform on the MAC address to be specified Choose to Allow or Deny association 3 Type in the MAC Address in the entry field provided 4 Click the Add button to add the MAC address to the list The MAC address will appear listed in the table below 82 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 5 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide After compiling the list of MAC addresses as desired click the Apply button to enforce access control for the MAC addresses in the list To remove any MAC address from the list click the radio button in the left column of the list for
63. e To adjust ATM QoS parameters select one of the Service Categories listed here and type in the PCR value in the entry field below For the VBR service category an additional parameter SCR must also be defined UBR Unspecified Bit Rate this is the default category used for general purpose Internet traffic where normal levels of packet loss and delay are acceptable For some applications or for multiple connection accounts it may be desirable to specify the PCR CBR Constant Bit Rate usually used in circumstances where very low packet loss and very low Cell Delay Variable CDV are desirable VBR Variable Bit Rate usually used when network traffic is characterized by bursts of packets at variable intervals and some moderate packet loss and delay is acceptable This category is typically used for audio and video applications such as teleconferencing The network must support QoS Class 2 to use VBR Peak Cell Rate The PCR is inversely related to the time interval between ATM cells It is specified for all three service categories UBR CBR and VBR in Kbps Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 40 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide SCR CDVT MBS Sustainable Cell Rate The SCR is defined for the VBR service category This is the rate that can be sustained for bursty on off traffic sources It is a function of Maximum Burst Size MBS and the time interval between cells
64. e JavaScript enabled JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers Make sure JavaScript has not been disabled by other software such as virus protection or web user security packages that may be running on your computer Ethernet Port NIC Adapter Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router This connection is an Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be equipped with an Ethernet port as well Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already installed Likewise most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard equipment If your computer does not have an Ethernet port you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before you can use the Router If you must install an adapter follow the installation instructions that come with the Ethernet NIC adapter 802 11b Wireless LAN Configuration All the 802 11b wireless LAN settings may be configured on a single page using the web based manager For basic wireless communication you need to decide what channel to use and what SSID to assign These two settings must be the same for any wireless workstations or other wireless access point that communicate with the WBMR G54 through the wireless interface Security for wireless communication can be accomplished in a number of ways The WBMR G54 supports WEP encryption 802 1X authentication and WPA Wi Fi Protected Access
65. e Manufacturers box Select Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols list and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files 10 If prompted click OK to restart your computer with the new settings Configure Windows ME for DHCP oP Ge EA In the Control Panel window double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon In the Network and Dial up Connections window right click the Network icon and then select Properties In the Network Properties dialog box select TCP IP and then click Properties In the TCP IP Settings dialog box click the Obtain and IP address automatically option Double click OK twice to confirm and save your changes and then close the Control Panel 107 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Your computer is now ready to use the Router s DHCP server Windows NT 4 0 Workstations First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 2 3 4 eA 8 In the Windows NT task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols If the list includes TCP IP then the protocol has already been enab
66. e PPPoE PPPoA option from the WAN Settings pull down menu PPPoE PPPoA is selected by default if you are configuring the Router for the first time 2 Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them However if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default Pcv0 and Enabled values for now This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service For more information on ATM VC Settings see the table on page 41 below 3 Under the PPPoE PPPoA heading type the User Name and Password used for your ADSL account A typical User Name will be in the form user1234 isp co uk The Password may be assigned to you by your ISP or you may have selected it when you set up the account with your ISP 4 Choose the Connection Type from the pull down menu located under the User Name and Password entry fields This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux and If have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting 5 Leave the MTU value at the default setting default 7400 unless you have specific reasons to change this see table below 6 Leave the MRU value at the default settin
67. e Port Destination Port Protocol Action Description For an Outbound Filter this is the IP address or IP addresses on your LAN for which you are creating the filter rule For an Inbound Filter this is the IP address or IP addresses for which you are creating the filter rule You can opt to indicate a Single P an P Range or Any P from the pull down menu Choosing Any IP will apply the rule to all WAN or all LAN IP addresses depending on which type of rule Inbound or Outbound is being configured Where the Destination IP address resides also depends on if you are configuring an Inbound or Outbound filter rule You can opt to indicate a Single IP an IP Range or Any IP from the pull down menu The Source Port is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule Select one of the following options from the pull down menu to define Any Port Single Port Port Range or Safe Range ports above 1024 The Destination Port is the TCP UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule Select one of the following options from the pull down menu to define a Any Port Single Port Port Range or Safe Range ports above 1024 Select the transport protocol TCP UDP or TCP UDP that will be used for the filter rule Select to A ow or Deny transport of the data packets according to the criteria defined in the rule Pa
68. e service provider Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Router Features The WBMR G54 ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices WBMR G54 advantages include PPP Point to Point Protocol Security The WBMR G54 ADSL Router supports PAP Password Authentication Protocol and CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol for PPP connections DHCP Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns all LAN IP settings to each host on your network This eliminates the need to reconfigure every host whenever changes in network topology occur Network Address Translation NAT For small office environments the WBMR G54 allows multiple users on the LAN to access the Internet concurrently through a single Internet account This provides Internet access to everyone in the office for the price of a single user NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global and visible IP address NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN to LAN connection TCP IP Transfer Control Protocol Internet Protocol The WBMR G54 supports TCP IP protocol the language used for the Internet It is compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors RIP 1 RIP 2 The WBMR G54 supports both RIP
69. e used by the Router to present to the ISP s server used for DHCP Click Next to go to the Set Wireless LAN Connection pop up window F http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E E BUFFALO Set Dynamic IP Address The Clone MAC Address is used to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the WBMR G54 Click Next to continue VPI vcl 38 Connection Type 1483 Bridged IP LLC Cloned MAC Address 00 15 E9 27 47 A Clone MAC Address 4D Internet 18 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard For Static IP Address connections 1 Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available Static IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 483 Bridged IP LLC 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 1483 Routed IP LLC 1483 Routed IP VC Mux and IPoA 2 Change the IP Address Subnet Mask ISP Gateway Address Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS Server IP Address as instructed by your ISP For IPoA connections it may also be necessary to change the ARP Server Address IPoA connection users who have not been given this information should leave the field blank 3 If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorre
70. e users of a service from using that service Examples include attempts to flood a network thereby preventing legitimate network traffic attempts to disrupt connections between two machines thereby preventing access to a service attempts to prevent a particular individual from accessing a service or attempts to disrupt service to a specific system or person Port scan protection is designed to block attempts to discover vulnerable ports or services that might be exploited in an attack from the WAN The Service Filtering options allow you to block FTP Telnet response Pings etc from the external network Check the category you want to block to enable filtering of that type of packet When you have selected the desired Firewall policies click the Apply button to enforce the policies Remember to save any configuration changes Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 70 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide RIP The Router supports RIP v1 and RIP v2 used to share routing tables with other Layer 3 routing devices on your local network or remote LAN RIP System Wide Configuration RIP is an Internet protocol you can set up to share routing table information with other routing f devices on your LAN at your ISP s location or on remote networks connected to your network via the ADSL line maea RIP Disabled v Lan Clients Protocol RIP v Direction Both 7 SNMP r
71. ed to change them However if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values type in the values assigned for your account Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default Pcv0 and Enabled values for now This can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service For more information on ATM VC Settings see the table on page 41 below 3 Under the Dynamic IP heading choose the Connection Type from the pull down menu This defines both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service The available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux If have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type setting leave the default setting 4 Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter when you first access their network This can prevent the Router which has a different MAC address from being allowed access to the ISPs network and the Internet To clone the MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter type in the MAC address in the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button 5 Leave the MTU value at the default setting default 7400 unless you have specific reasons to change this see table below 6 NAT should remain Enabled If you disable NAT you will not be able to use more than one computer for Internet connections NAT is enabled and disabled system wide therefore if you are using m
72. encryption level from the drop down menu on the right and then enter the proper length key Key length is outlined at the bottom of the window 4 Click Apply WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Wi Fi Protected Access was designed to provide improved data encryption perceived as weak in WEP and to provide user authentication largely nonexistent in WEP For most small networks such as in a small business or home based enterprise WPA is the easiest way to obtain effective network security BUFFALO OTE aavenced Tools c Status 00 Help C Wireless Settings These are the wireless settings for the AP Access Paint Portion Enable AP SSID BUFFALO g 0015E92747A8 Channel 6 v Security Oaoss OWEP 9 WPA i WAN LAN DHCP DNS r DynamicDNS Group Key Interval 3600 PSK String Please save and rebootthe device to take effect E EA 13 Help r Logout Wireless Settings window WPA Enter the appropriate parameters for the type of key selected from this window e Group Key Interval The time in seconds after which the Group Key is changed automatically 1 99999 e PSK String String This Pre Shared Key is an alphanumeric value of 1 63 characters in length When you are finished click Apply ap Notice f encryption of any kind at any level is applied to the Router all devices on the network must comply with all security measures 25
73. ent i RIP via Telnet i F Service Filtering i PPP The following services can be blocked based on your specific need Ping from External Network i ADSL Telnet from External Network FTP from External Network i abis DNS from External Network r IKE from External Network L ce RIP from External Network RIP Service Filtering PPP The following services can be blocked based on your specific need Ping from External Network 1 ADSL Telnet from External Network FTP from External Network RAL Ae DNS from External Network IKE from External Network ud RIP from External Network 7 DHCP from External Network xr Management ICMP from LAN pete Performance f 72 1 Logout a Apply Cancel Help Firewall Configuration window When DoS Port Scan or Service Filtering Protection is enabled it will create a firewall policy to protect your network against the following 69 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Dos Protection Port Scan Protection Service Filtering e SYN Flood check e ICMP Redirection check e FIN URG PSH attack e Xmas Tree Scan o Null Scan attack SYN RST attack SYN FIN Scan e Ping from WAN Telnet from WAN e FTP from WAN e DNS from WAN e IKE from WAN e RIP from WAN e DHCP from WAN e ICMP from LAN A DoS denial of service attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by attackers to prevent legitimat
74. equests to the server on your LAN with the LAN IP address you specify Remember that the specified Private IP Address must be within the useable range of the subnet occupied by the Router UDP TCP port redirection is used to direct inbound traffic to the specified servers or workstations on your private network Port redirection can also be used to direct potentially hazardous packets to a proxy server outside your firewall For example you can configure the Router to direct HTTP packets to a designated HTTP server in the DMZ You can define a set of instructions for a specific incoming port or for a range of incoming ports Each set of instructions or rule is indexed and can be modified or deleted later as needed The Virtual Server options include a list of preconfigured rules listed below for commonly used protocols in the Virtual Server List To enable a preconfigured rule click the selection box for the rule you want to enable and click the Apply button A Use the LAN Clients window to select eligible IP addresses before configuring forwarding Note rules Status AOSS ese Virtual Server Connection Pvc v LANIP 192 168 11 3 v NewIP i UPnP r ry Virtual Server Category Available Rules Applied Rules Alien vs Predator Aiii Games Asheron s Call p O VPN Dark Rein 2 f Pra Delta Force Add i SNMP
75. er Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time so it will likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP address To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose Fr u Wizard LI c Wireless Ww f WAN r LAN a I DHCP Ww r DNS Ww r i DynamicDNS Ww r u Logout Ww BUFFALO Advanced gt ATM VC Setting PVC VPI VCI Virtual Circuit WAN Setting Dynamic IP Connection Type Cloned MAC Address Cloned MAC Address MTU NAT Firewall Service Category PCR SCR CDVT MBS 38 Enabled Dynamic IP Address 1483 Bridged IP LLC si 00 15 E9 27 47 A 1400 bytes Enabled Enabled 7v kbps kbps uSeconds Cells Clone MAC Address 2 j a Cancel Help WAN Settings window Dynamic IP Address Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 33 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection for the WAN follow these steps 1 Choose the Dynamic IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull down menu 2 Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instruct
76. et connection will be required You can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information This way you have a hard copy of all the information needed to setup the Router If it is necessary to reconfigure the device all the necessary information can be easily accessed Be sure to keep this information safe and private Low Pass Filters Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals a filtering mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference A low pass filter device can be installed for each telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line These filters are easy to install passive devices that connect to the ADSL device and or telephone using standard telephone cable Ask your service provider for more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation Operating Systems The WBMR G54 uses an HTML based web interface for setup and management The web configuration manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software including Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows XP Web Browser Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management software The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Opera Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 Netscape Navigator version 6 2 3 or later versions The web browser must hav
77. ffers two main types of network security WEP and WPA WEP WEP Wireless Encryption Protocol encryption can be enabled for security and privacy WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys The router offers 64 128 or 256 bit encryption with four keys available To bring up the Wireless Settings window for WEP click the WEP radio button A Advanced Wireless Settings These are the wireless settings forthe AP Access Point Portion v Enable AP SSID BUFFALO g 0015E92747A8 Channel 5 mM Security Oaoss S WEP OWPA Authentication Type Both Select Encryption Key Cipher a u DNS B4bits v 64 bits 64 bits v 64 bits w Enter 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits 0 9 A F for 64 or 128 bit Encryption Keys respectively e g AAAAAAAAAA for a key length of 64 bits Please save and reboot the device to take effect V ii Apply Cancel Help Wireless Settings window WEP 1 Make sure the Enable AP checkbox at the top of the window has been ticked 2 From the drop down menu select an Authentication Type Open Shared or Both 24 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3 Select a key by clicking a radio button on the left select an
78. figured separately in other windows availailable in the Advanced directory 54 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Advanced Router Management Weiss Management eles Performance LBS Tools To enable UPnP check Enable UPnP and then select a connection Enable UPnP Select Available Connections PvcO Pyet Pvc2 Pvc3 Pvc4 Pvc5 Pvcb 000o Pye Apply 4 This chapter introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous chapter These include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as administrative tools to manage the Router view statistics and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting Use your mouse to click the directory tabs and window buttons in order to display the various configuration and read only windows discussed below The table below summarizes again the directories and menus available in the management web interface In this chapter you will find descriptions for the windows located in the Advanced Tools and Status directories Home Directory Advanced Configuration and Read only Windows Click the Home tab to access the Setup Wizard Wireless Settings WAN Settings LAN Management IP Configuration DHCP Settings for LAN
79. g default 1492 unless you have specific reasons to change this see table below 7 Leave the Default Route enabled if you want to use the Router as the default route to the Internet for your LAN Whenever a computer on the LAN attempts to access the Internet the Router becomes the Internet gateway to the computer If you have an alternative route for Internet traffic you may disable this without effecting the Router s connection 8 NAT should remain Enabled If you disable NAT you will not be able to use more than one computer for Internet connections NAT is enabled and disabled system wide therefore if you are using multiple virtual connections NAT will disabled on all connections 9 The Firewall should remain enabled for most users If you choose to disable this you will not be able to use the features configured in the Firewall Configuration and Filters windows located in the Advanced directory See the next chapter for more details on these windows 10 Typically the globally IP settings i e IP address for the WAN interface for a PPPoA or PPPoA connection will use Dynamic IP assignment from the ISP Some accounts may be assigned a specific global IP address If you have been give an IP address for you PPPoE PPPoA connection select the Static IP option from the IP Control pull down menu This menu can be used to configure the WAN port as an Unnumbered IP interface See table below for Unnumbered IP 11 Choose the desired Conne
80. gine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide BUFFALO QoS Configuration IGMP Proxy Snooping PVC v G Disabled O Enabled O None O PortMapping QoS 9 IP QoS Please set configuration for IP based Qos Pvc Bandwidth kbps Classified by ji li ox jo e NND Please save and rebootthe device to take effect Apply Cancel QoS Configuration window IP QoS for ToS From this window you can input a Weight in percentage and a priority range that will determine the mechanism by which the four priority levels are mapped For example if you assign 100 and a range of 0 to 7 to priority level 1 then the remaining priority levels 2 to 4 will only forward packets when priority level 1 is empty when there are no packets to forward Some experimentation may be necessary to achieve the optimum results with your particular ISP s connection If you select Application from the Classified by drop down menu the following window appears 78 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Tools Status Help QoS Configuration IGMP Proxy Snooping PVCO v Disabled Enabled O None O PortMapping QoS IP QoS Please set configuration for IP hased Qos PVC PYCO v Bandwidth unlimited kbps Classified by Application Enable Priority Weight Application Type 0 Voice p x Video iv 0
81. iant IEEE 802 3 compliant IEEE 802 3u compliant IEEE 802 1d compliant IEEE 802 3x compliant Embedded web server support Supports Dynamic Learning Supports Static Routing Supports NAPT for up to 4096 connections Supports DHCP for up to 253 hot connections Supports IGMP Supports DVMRP Supports ATM Forum UNI 3 1 4 0 Supports ATM VCC Virtual Channel Circuit for up to eight sessions Supports Telnet and TFTP Supports back pressure for half duplex Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Front Panel Display Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel The LED indicators on the front panel include Power Status ADSL WLAN and LAN The ADSL WLAN and LAN indicators monitor link status and activity Link Act Power Status ADSL WLAN LAN4 LANS LANZ LANI Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on When the device is Power powered off this remains dark Lights steady green during power on self test POST Once the connection Status status has been settled the light will blink green If the indicator lights steady green after the POST the system has failed and the device should be rebooted Steady green light indicates a valid ADSL connection This will light after the ADSL Link Act ADSL negotiation process has been settled A blinking green light indicates activity on the WAN ADSL i
82. ight virtual connections available for configuration The default PVC used by the Router is labeled PvcO Any additional connections that are configured must have a VPI VCI combination that is unique to the Router These numbers will have been already been established by your service provider on their network To add a new virtual connection 1 Select the new PVC to configure from the pull down menu 2 Enter the values for the VPI and VCI given to you by your service provider 3 To activate the VC select Enabled from the Virtual Circuit pull down menu 4 Configure the WAN Settings and Connection Type as desired 5 To save the new settings click the Save and Reboot button Tools System The new connection will activate upon restarting In the example below a new PVC Pvc has been added using the WAN Settings window The connection is setup as a bridged connection BUFFALO Home Q Advanced Tools Status 6 Help 055 ATM VC Setting Wizard PVC f VPI 4 Wireless VCI 33 f WAN Virtual Circuit Disabled v WAN Setting Bridge Mode f LAN Bridge Mode Connection Type 1483 Bridged IP LLC v ATM Service Category UBR M PCR kbps SCR kbps CDVT uSeconds MBS Cells V W Apply Cancel Help Configure new PVC The new PVC that appears can be con
83. iguration The ADSL Configuration page allows the userto setthe configuration for ADSL protocol Modulation Type ADSL2 Multi Mode E a a Apply Cancel Help ADSL Configuration window 73 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM VCC The ATM VC Setting window is used to configure the WAN connection If you are using multiple PVCs you can change the configuration of any PVC in this window To create new or additional PVCs read the section on Multiple PVCs on page 53 This window can be used as an alternative to configure the same settings found on the WAN Settings window in the Home directory BUFFALO m ATM VC Setting UPnP y PVC PYCO oe vPI 0 u Virtual Server vcl 38 far koe p me Virtual Circuit Enabled v WAN Setting Bridge Mode v p SNMP Bridge Mode Connection Type 1483 Bridged IP LLC v Bridge Filters J f Apply Cancel Help indi ATM VCs List DMZ l ID PVC VPI VCI Connection Type Virtual Circuit pe i Firewall 1 PYCO 0 38 Bridge Mode Enabled 3 ER ATM VC Setting window To configure an existing PVC configuration set click the corresponding notepad icon in the right hand column of the ATM VCs List The PVCs current settings appear above in the entry fields of the ATM VC Setting window Configure the appropriate settings a
84. ilable for DHCP assignment SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a standard for internetwork and intranetwork management SNMP Management oO Enable SNMP Agent o Enable SNMP Traps Name WBMR G54 Location Buffalo Contact Vendor OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 294 Community Name Access Right ReadOnly public Bridge Filters v v Routing Traps p DMZ Destination IP Trap Community Trap Version P Y Firewall f RIP of j a fa X Apply Cancel Help PPP SNMP Management window Configure these parameters for SNMP on the Router SNMP Category Parameters SNMP Management This is used to enable or disable SNMP Agent and SNMP Traps or edit client SNMP Name Location and Contact e Enable SNMP Agent Click to select enable or disable SNMP Agent 62 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Community Traps e Enable SNMP Traps Click to select enable or disable SNMP Traps Use this edit client community for server SNMP access e Name Edit community Name e Access Right Access Right may choose ReadOnly or ReadWrite The management agent can send an event notification to the management system to identify the occurrence of conditions such as threshold that exceeds a predeterm
85. ined value e Destination IP Insert destination IP address to launch trap message e Trap Community Insert Trap Community name e Trap Version Drop down menu allows you to select SNMP v1 or SNMP v2c Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 63 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Filters Filter rules in the Router are put in place to allow or block specified traffic The Filter Rules however can be used in a single direction to examine and then Allow or Deny traffic for Inbound WAN to LAN or Outbound LAN to WAN routed data The rules are based on IP address and TCP UDP port Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule The newly created rule appears listed in the Outbound Filter List at the bottom of the window The table below describes the various parameters that are configured for the filter rules BUFFALO gt Status Filters Filters are used to allow or deny LAN or WAN users from accessing the internet or internal Network Inbound Filter u Virtual Server Outbound Filter r u LansCileris IP Outbound Filter Filters are used to allow or deny LAN users from accessing the internet u SNMP Source IP Any IP yv Destination IP Any IP S r Source Port x Any Port v Destination Port T Any Port v 7 u Bridge Filters
86. ion to you The connection types available for Multi User Mode are PPPoE PPPoA Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address and Bridge Mode Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next Setup Wizard window Zi http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E E BUFFALO Select Internet Connection Type WAN Selectthe connection type to connectto your ISP Click Next to continue PPPoEIPPPoA Choose this option if your ISP uses PPPoEPPPPoA For most DSL users Dynamic IP Address Choose this option to obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP Static IP Address Choose this option to set static IP information provided to you by your ISP O Bridge Mode Choose this option if your ISP uses Bridge Mode 4 D Back Next Exit 4D Internet Select the Connection Type specific to your service and click Next to go to the next Setup Wizard window Follow the instructions below for the type of connection you have selected 16 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard For PPPoE PPPoA connections 1 2 Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available PPP connection and encapsulation types are PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC and PPPoA VC Mux If you are instructed to change the VPI
87. l 5 Keep your product away at least 1 2 meters from electrical devices Position wireless devices away from electrical devices that generate RF noise such as microwave ovens monitors electric motors etc Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Hardware Installation The WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router maintains three separate interfaces an Ethernet LAN a wireless LAN and an ADSL Internet WAN connection Carefully consider the Router s location suitable for connectivity for your Ethernet and wireless devices You must have a functioning broadband connection via a bridge device such as a Cable or ADSL modem in order to use the Router s WAN function Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a power source The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture direct sunlight or excessive heat Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard As with any electrical appliance observe common sense safety procedures The Router can be placed on a shelf desktop or other stable platform If possible you should be able to see the LED indicators on the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting Power on Router CAUTION The Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device To power on the Router 1 Insert the AC Power
88. led Skip to Configure IP Information If TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Add In the Select Network Protocol dialog box select TCP IP and then click OK You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media Follow the instructions to install the files After all files are installed a window displays to inform you that a TCP IP service called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information Click Yes to continue and then click OK if prompted to restart your computer Configure Windows NT 4 0 for DHCP 1 2 3 4 5 Open the Control Panel window and then double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box click the Protocols tab In the Protocols tab select TCP IP and then click Properties In the Microsoft TCP IP Properties dialog box click the Obtain an IP address automatically option Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes and then close the Control Panel Your computer is now ready to use the Router s DHCP server 108 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide C Low Pass Filters for DSL Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering with regular telephone services These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or low pass filters The two basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described be
89. low In Line Filter In line low pass filters are used for each telephone or telephone device answering machines Faxes etc that shares the line with the ADSL service These devices are attached to the telephone cable between the telephone and wall jack Filters that install behind the wall plate hidden from view are also available A typical in line filter installation is shown in the diagram below Phone Jack p Microfilter Phone In line low pass filter 109 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Three Port Filter Another style of filter is installed at the same point where the Router connects to the telephone line Only a single filter is required The connection ports are typically labeled as follows Line This port connects to the wall jack ADSL This port connects to the Router Phone This port connects to a telephone or other telephone device The diagram below illustrates the proper use of this style of filter Make certain the lines are properly connected If you are unable to hear a dial tone with the telephone check the connections to make sure they are securely attached and connected to the correct port Phone Jack f Splitter v Phone ADSL Device 3 port Filter 110 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 111 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manua
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91. mation referring to various windows located in the Router To view a specific section click on its hyperlinked name A new window of information will appear BUFFALO Home Setup Wizard Wireless WAN Settings LAN Settings DHCP Server DNS Settings Dynamic DNS Settings Advanced e UPNP Virtual Server SNMP Filters Bridge Filters Lan Clients Firewall Rules RIP Configuration ADSL Configuration ATM VCC Configuration Wireless management Wireless Performance Tools e Administrator Settings System Time Remote Log System Settings Firmware Upgrade Miscellaneous items Test Status Device Information Log Statistics ADSL Status 99 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Technical Specifications ADSL Standards ADSL2 Standards ANSI T1 413 Issue 2 e ITU G 992 1 G dmt AnnexA e ITU G 992 3 G dmt bis Annex A ITU G 992 4 G lite bis Annex A Standards Protocols Data Transfer Rate Media I nterface ITU G 992 2 G lite Annex A ITU G 994 1 G hs ITU G 992 5 Annex A IEEE 802 1d Spanning Tree TCP UDP ARP RARP ICMP RFC1058 RIP v1 RFC1213 SNMP v1 amp v2c RFC1334 PAP RFC1389 RIP v2 RFC1483 2684 Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 AAL5 RFC1577 Classical IP over ATM RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol RFC1994 CHAP RFC2131 DHCP Client DHCP Server RFC2364 PPP over ATM RF
92. me and Password Type in the default User Name admin and the default Password admin then click the OK button to access the web based manager Connect to 192 168 11 1 User name Password C Remember my password Enter Password You should change the web based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a connection can be established The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the Router to access the web based manger Press The user name and password used to access the web based manager is NOT the same as the ADSL account user name and password needed for PPPoE PPPoA connections to access the Note Internet 12 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Configure the Router When you successfully connect to the web manager the Home directory tab will display the Setup Wizard window You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the buttons located in the left panel of the web page to view other windows used for basic configuration Click on a directory tab to view the windows available in that directory Z http 192 168 11 1 cgi binAvebcm Microsoft Interne fe fel Ele Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay QOQ gt x A f Asen She ravertes O A Address hetp 192 168 11 1eq binjwebem Eje ws Google v C search g h 19 blocked E Aavancea T
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94. nation The user may also enable IGMP Proxy Snooping for each PVC at the top of the window by choosing the PVC from the pull down menu and clicking the Enabled radio button set a maximum Bandwidth in kbps from Auto to 1024 using the drop down menu Click Apply to set the configuration 75 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS Configuration n IGMP Proxy Snooping P C0 Disabled O Enabled i Virtual Server CII AER O None PortMapping QoS O IP Gos Lan Clients Please set configuration for Ethernet Port based Qos E SNMP f PVC v Filters SERRE PVCO v r ac Bridge Filters PYCO v r peting PVC v EE DECEM DMZ a WANtoLAN Auto Learning Port mapping f Port Mapping Firewall Wireless Pyco v RIP fr Please save and reboot the device to take effect PPP D p amp ADSL Apply Cancel Help QoS Configuration window for Port Mapping QoS The Router can also be configured to use the QoS infomation contained in the header of IP packets This will open the following window To set IP QoS for the router first click the IP QoS check box in the middle of the window Then select the PVC to associate with the corresponding action and choose a maximum bandwidth and classification for this combination Then select the classification type using the Cla
95. nd capabilities of other devices DHCP and DNS service can also be used if available on the network UPnP also allows supported devices to leave a network automatically without adverse effects to the device or other devices on the network UPnP is a protocol supported by diverse networking media including Ethernet Firewire phone line and power line networking BUFFALO sana UPnP To enable UPnP check Enable UPnP and then select a connection C Enable UPnP Se lect Available Connections Lan Clients SNMP m Filters rn Bridge Filters NW Apply Cancel Help r u Firewall UPnP window To enable UPnP for any available connection click to check the Enable UPnP selection box select the connection or connections on which you will enable UPnP listed under Available Connections and click the Apply button 57 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server window to set up single port trigger port or static port range forwarding rules applied to inbound WAN to LAN traffic The Virtual Server function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e mail The WBMR G54 will accept remote requests for these services at your Global IP Address using the specified TCP or UDP protocol and port number and then redirect these r
96. nd click the Apply button to put the new settings into effect 74 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide QoS QoS or Quality of Service is used to allot priority from the Router This is done by allotting a priority from a port to a PVC There are four priorities for each QoS configuration 1 denotes the highest priority while 4 is the lowest The IGMP Proxy Snooping is Disabled by default This setting will not allow IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol packets to be forwarded to the LAN IGMP is used to manage multicasting on TCP IP networks most users will not need to enable this Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices such as the Router If you are unsure check with your ISP To enable IGMP service to the LAN interface select Enabled and click the Apply button BUFFALO Status QoS Configuration F IGMP Proxy Snooping PYCO Disabled O Enabled Virtual Server f Lan Clients 9 None O PortMapping Q08 OIP QoS Please save and reboot the device to take effect V E Apply Cancel Help Filters r Bridge Filters QoS Configuration window To set QoS for the router first click the PortMapping QoS check box in the middle of the window This will open the following window Then select the PVC to associate with the corresponding port and choose a priority for this combi
97. nded that the user research how adjusting the MTU may affect network traffic for better or worse Network Address Translation may be enabled or disabled with the pull down menu Keep in mind that disabling NAT allows only a single computer to be used for Internet access through the Router NAT is enabled and disabled for the Router on all connections i e PvcO Pvc7 if your Router is set up for multiple virtual connections Use this to universally enable or disable the Firewall and Filter features available in the Router If you disable this you will not be able to configure settings in the Firewall Configuration window or Filters windows in the Advanced directory Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 35 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP Address When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection you must manually assign a global IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection Most users will also need to configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS Configuration window see below Follow the instruction below to configure the Router to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection To configure a Static IP Address connection perform the steps listed below Some of the settings do not need to be changed the first time the device is set up but can be changed later if you choose See the table below for a description
98. nfiguration that may be required Information you will need from your ADSL service provider Password WAN Setting Connection Type This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service provider s network It is commonly in the form user isp co uk Your ADSL service provider uses this to identify your account This is the Password used in conjunction with the Username above to log on to your ADSL service provider s network This is used to verify the identity of your account These settings describe the method your ADSL service provider uses to transport data between the Internet and your computer Most users will use the default settings You may need to specify one of the following WAN Setting and Connection Type configurations Connection Type settings listed in parenthesis PPPoE PPOA PPPoE LLC PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC Mux Bridge Mode 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Static IP Address Bridged IP LLC 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux 1483 Routed IP LLC 1483 Routed IP VC Mux or IPoA Dynamic IP Address 1483 Bridged IP LLC or 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux Default PPPoE PPPoA PPPoE LLC Record info here Modulation Type Security Protocol ADSL uses various standardized modulation techniques to transmit data over the allotted signal frequencies Some users may need to change the type of modulation used for their service The default DSL modulation ADSL2 Multi Mode used for the Router automatic
99. ng 9 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click on the Apply button 10 The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect To save and reboot the Router click on the Tools directory tab and then click the System button In the System Settings window click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System 11 Click OK when the following Save and restart dialog box opens Microsoft Internet Explorer J Saveandrestart i Cancel 12 The Router will save the new settings and restart Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection Setting details for Static IP Address connections 38 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static I P Parameters Connection Type I P Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Address MTU NAT Firewall Description This specifies the connection type and the encapsulation method used for your Static IP Address connection The options available are Bridged P LLC Bridged IP VC Mux Routed IP LLC Routed IP VC Mux or IPoA This is the permanent global IP address for your account This is the address that is visible outside your private network Get this from your ISP This is the Subnet mask for the WAN interface Get this from your ISP
100. ngine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard Finish and Restart Finally you can confirm that the setup process is completed If you are satisfied that you have entered all the necessary information correctly click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the Router If you need to change settings from a previous window click the Back button http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E IX E http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E 5 x E _ E Do not turn the Router off while it is restarting After the Router is finished restarting you are now ready to continue to configure the Router as desired You may want to test the WAN connection by accessing the Internet with your browser 22 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless To configure the Router s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard you can access the windows used to configure Wireless WAN LAN DHCP DNS and Dynamic DNS settings directly from the Home directory To access the Wireless Settings window click on the Wireless link button on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager Tools Status tis Help 055 fr Wireless Settings Wizard These are the wireless settings for the AP Access P
101. nnections window click Network Connections rm Eek File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q Q i Preach E Foes e Address De Network and Internet Connections Network and Internet Connections See Also amp My Network Places Cel Een Pick a task Hardware i Remote Desktop Be Phone and Modem Options 9 Set up or change your Internet connection B Create a connection to the network at your workplace Troubleshooters J B Set up or change your home or small office network 2 Home or Small office Networking or pick a Control Panel icon Click Network Connections Internet Uptions aA Network Connection 4 Inthe Network Connections window right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help QOQ BG Psh redes E Address B Network Connections Name Type Status Device Nd LAN or High Speed Internet EE te E Status Repair Network Tasks or High Speed Inter Enabled D Link DF Other Places Qf Control Panel Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select the Properties option from the pull down menu 104 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 5 Inthe General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties window highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP
102. nologies and a list of Router features Router Description and Operation The WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private Ethernet LAN and 802 11g 802 11b wireless LAN to the Internet via an ADSL connection The Router is easy to install and use Standard Ethernet ports are used to connect to computer or other Ethernet devices The 802 11g wireless interface provides connectivity to 802 11g or 802 11b wireless devices 802 119 Wireless The embedded 802 11g wireless access point provides Internet access and connectivity to the Ethernet for 802 11g and 802 11b wireless workstations IEEE 802 11g is fully compatible with IEEE 802 11b wireless devices The 802 11g standard supports data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps The wireless Router supports 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL is a broadband network technology that utilizes standard twisted pair copper wire telephone lines to enable broadband high speed digital data transmission and bandwidth hungry applications for business and residential customers ADSL routers and modems provide faster downloads and more reliable connectivity to the user without loss of quality or disruption of voice fax telephone capabilities ADSL service operates at speeds of up to 8 Mbps downstream and up to 640 Kbps upstream A secure dedicated point to point connection is established between the user and the central office of th
103. nterface WLAN Link Act LAN Link Act Steady green light indicates a wireless connection A blinking green light indicates activity on the WLAN interface A solid green light indicates a valid link on startup These lights blink when there is activity currently passing through the Ethernet port Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel Connect the power adapter here to power on the Router Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values in the next chapter for instructions on using the reset button Connect network cables 1 Insert the ADSL telephone cable included with the Router into the ADSL port and then connect the cable to your telephone line 2 Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports on the back panel of the Router and the other end of the cable to an Ethernet Adapter or available Ethernet port on your computer EMEN OO RESET LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LANI Configuatior Power To manually reboot the Using a power supply with a Router different voltage rating will Note ue Soc ate damage the device and void then reconnect h ty of thi duct the power WARNING the warranty of this product Setting Up a Wireless Network In order to get the best performance from the wireless component of the Router you sho
104. oint Portion f Wireless Enable AP r SSID BUFFALO g 001 5E982747A8 WAN i Channel 6 ow f i LAN Security aoss OWEP OWPA Please save and rebootthe device to take effect amp 7 f Apply Cancel Help DNS DynamicDNS f Logout Wireless Settings window Click the Enable AP box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment The SSID identifies members of the Service Set Accept the default name or change it to something else If the default SSID is changed all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory environment Remember that all devices communicating with the device must use the same channel and use the same SSID Use the drop down menu to select the Channel used for your 802 11g wireless LAN The wireless channel number is available from your Internet Service Provider ISP The default for Security is AOSS AirStation OneTouch Secure System automatically detects and configures other AOSS enabled wireless devices and clients and then negotiates the most secure connection possible between your wireless devices The other two Security options are WEP and WPA Click Apply when you are finished making your changes on this window 23 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Security The WBMR GS54 o
105. ools gt Status gt gt Help Setup Wizard i Wizard The WBMR G54 is an ADSL Router ideal for home networking and small business f BMR G54 to connect to your ISP i Wireless ow you to have Internet access onfigure the WBMR G54 Click on a button to use or view the window LAN i DHCP DNS i Dynamic DNS i Logout Click the Run Wizard button to launch the Setup Wizard Done Internet Web Manager First Time Log On All configuration and management of the Router is done using the web based management interface pictured in the above example The configuration windows are accessed by clicking on the directory tabs Home Advanced Tools Status and Help Each tab has associated window buttons in the left hand panel of the web interface Basic setup of the Router can be completed in the windows accessed from the Home directory including Setup Wizard Wireless WAN Internet LAN to configure the IP address of the Router DHCP DNS and Dynamic DNS 13 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wizard To use the Setup Wizard click the Run Wizard button in the first browser window and follow the instructions in the pop up window that appears The initial window summarizes the setup process Click the Next button to proceed You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button If you exit the
106. or VCI number type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect Click Next to go to the Set Wireless LAN Connection pop up window Ji http 192 168 11 1 WBMR G54 Microsoft Internet E E X PPPoA VC Mux 17 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Using the Setup Wizard For Dynamic IP Address connections 1 Select the specific Connection Type from the drop down menu The available Dynamic IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC Mux If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number type in the correct setting in the available entry fields Most users will not need to change these settings The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect You may want to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the Router Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter when you first access their network This can prevent the Router which has a different MAC address from being allowed access to the ISPs network and the Internet To clone the MAC address of your computer s Ethernet adapter type in the MAC address in the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button This will copy the information to a fil
107. ough cable You should use a crossed cable when connecting the Router to a normal MDI X port on a switch or hub Use a normal straight through cable when connecting it to an uplink MDI II port on a hub or switch The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection Be sure that the cable connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100 meters Hub or Switch to Router Connection Connect the Router to an uplink port MDI II on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight through cable as shown in the diagram below If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device connect to any on the other MDI X ports 1x 2x etc with a crossed cable Switch Hub d 3 N d a 10 100 BASE TX Cable J Work with Uplink and Etharnat I MDI MDIX Port 10 100 BASE TX x Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Computer to Router Connection Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 10 10 100 BASE TX You can connect the Router directly to a 10 100BASE TX Ethernet adapter card NIC installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3 Basic Router Configuration The first time you set up the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure
108. perating systems follow the instructions for your OS that configure the system to receive an IP address from the Router that is configure the system to be a DHCP client mem If you are using this Router to provide Internet access for more than one computer you can use A these instructions later to change the IP settings for the other computers However you cannot use the same IP address since every computer must have its own IP address that is unique on the local network Note Configure Windows XP for DHCP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client 1 From the Start menu on your desktop go to Control Panel From the Start menu go to Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window click Network and Internet Connections 103 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Control Panel File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help O Qd Ds ros Address gt Control Panel BE contro panel Pick a category Switch to Classic view WG 1 d Appearance and Themes Printers and Other Hardware E Click Network and Internet n we Network and Internet Connectior lt User Accounts Connections 6 Add or Remove Programs Date Time Language and Regional Options D Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options J Performance and Maintenance 3 In the Network and Internet Co
109. port and the four Ethernet ports on the back of the Router See the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples Connect ADSL Line Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle Plug one end of the cable into the ADSL port RJ 11 receptacle on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other end into the RJ 11 wall socket If you are using a low pass filter device follow the instructions included with the device or given to you by your service provider The ADSL connection represents the WAN interface the connection to the Internet It is the physical link to the service provider s network backbone and ultimately to the Internet Connect Router to Ethernet The Router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the 1 OBASE TX Ethernet port on the rear panel Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub must operate at a speed of 10 100 Mbps only When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is capable of operating at speeds higher than 10Mbps be sure that the device has auto negotiation NWay enabled for the connecting port Use standard twisted pair cable with RJ 45 connectors The RJ 45 port on the Router is a crossed port MDI X Follow standard Ethernet guidelines when deciding what type of cable to use to make this connection When connecting the Router directly to a PC or server use a normal straight thr
110. r Guide DHCP Settings The device can be setup as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN network Choose this option The IP address must be manually assigned at O No DHCP each device connected to WWAMR G54 Choose this option to setup as a DHCP server to distribute IP DHCP Server addresses to the LAN network DHCP Server Starting IP Address 192 168 11 2 Ending IP Address 192 168 11 254 Lease Time 3800 seconds DNS Mode 9 Auto O Manual Primary DNS 192 168 11 1 Secondary DNS Static IP Assignment MAC Address Static IP1 Static IP2 Static IP3 Static IP4 Static IP5 Enter MAC Address format as 10 0 0 0 000 i e 00 0C 6E D5 11 22 and IP Address format as yayay e 192 168 1 2 3 Apply Cancel Help DHCP Clients List No DHCP Clients Available DHCP Settings window 45 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To display the DHCP Settings window click the DHCP button in the Home directory Any active DHCP Clients appear at the bottom of the window in the DHCP Clients List The IP address and MAC address for active DHCP clients are displayed in the list The two options for DHCP service are as follows You may use the Router as a DHCP server for your LAN You can disable DHCP service and manually configure IP settings for workstations You may also configure DNS settings for the LAN when using the Router in DHCP mode
111. r to obtain IP settings If you configure IP settings manually make sure to use IP addresses in the subnet of the Router You will need to use the Router s IP address as the Default Gateway for the workstation in order to provide Internet access Home Advanced Tools Status Help DHCP Setting i Wizard The device can be setup as a DHCP Server to distribute IP addresses to the LAN network Wireless Choose this option The IP address must be manually assigned at G No DHCP each device connected to WBMR G54 WAN o Choose this option to setup as a DHCP server to distribute IP DHCP Server addresses to the LAN network i LAN u DHCP DNS V DynamicDNS m f fi 9 a Apply Cancel Help DHCP Settings window with DHCP disabled 46 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide To manually configure IP settings on Windows workstations open the TCP IP Properties menu and select the Use the following IP address option You will need to supply the IP addres Subnet mask and Default gateway use IP address of WBMR G54 for each workstation The example here also uses manually configured DNS settings Note Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise vou need to ask your network admini
112. r to operate in the wireless environment The SSID identifies members of the Service Set Accept the default name or change it to something else If the default SSID is changed all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID The wireless Channel number is available from your Internet Service Provider ISP What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory environment Remember that all devices communicating with the device must use the same channel and use the same SSID Use the drop down menu to select the channel used for your 802 11g wireless LAN The default Security setting is AirStation OneTouch Secure System AOSS AOSS automatically detects and configures other AOSS enabled wireless devices and clients and seamlessly negotiates the most secure connection possible between your wireless devices The other two Security options are WEP and WPA Click Next to go to the next window and complete the Setup Wizard Zi http 192 168 11 1 cgi bin webcm Microsoft Interne E BUFFALO pac Set Wireless LAN Connection Enter the SSID name and channel number to be used for the Wireless LAN Ifyou wish to use encryption enable it below and enter the correct values Click Next to continue 7 Enable AP SSID BUFFALO g 0015E92747A8 Channel 8 w Security A088 OWEP OWPA Back Exit 4D Internet 21 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search e
113. relay the Router will accept DNS requests from hosts on the LAN and forward them to the ISP s or alternative DNS servers DNS relay can use auto discovery or the DNS IP address can be manually entered by the user Alternatively you may also disable the DNS relay and configure hosts on your LAN to use DNS servers directly Most users who are using the Router for DHCP service on the LAN and are using DNS servers on the ISP s network will leave DNS relay enabled either auto discovery or user configured ENSE aavenced 5 Tools lt gt Status r I Wizard DNS Configuration f The DNS Configuration allows the userto setthe configuration of DNS relay Wireless f DNS Relay Selection Use Auto Discovered DNS Server Only v WAN User Configuration r LAN A Preferred DNS Server f Alternate DNS Server DHCP r 1 ONS r I DynamicDNS hh Apply Cancel Help r Logout DNS Configuration window In the DNS Relay Selection pull down menu choose to Use Auto Discovered DNS Server Only Use User Discovered DNS ServerOnly or Disable DNS Relay If you have not been given specific DNS server IP addresses or if the Router is not pre configured with DNS server information select the Use Auto Discovered DNS ServerOnly option Auto discovery DNS instructs the Router to automatically obtain the DNS IP address from the ISP through DHCP If your WAN connection uses a Static IP add
114. rength use these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings to a minimum The signal emitted from Wireless LAN devices can penetrate through ceilings and walls However each wall or ceiling can reduce the range of Wireless LAN devices from 1 to 30M Position your wireless devices so that the number of walls or ceilings obstructing the signal path is minimized 2 Consider the direct line between access points and workstations A wall that is 0 5 meters thick at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it is over 14 meters thick Be careful to position access points and client adapters so the signal can travel straight through 90 angle a wall or ceiling for better reception Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 3 Building Materials make a difference Buildings constructed using metal framing or doors can reduce effective range of the device If possible position wireless devices so that their signal can pass through drywall or open doorways avoid positioning them so that their signal must pass through metallic materials Poured concrete walls are reinforced with steel while cinderblock walls generally have little or no structural steel 4 Position the antennas for best reception Play around with the antenna position to see if signal strength improves Some adapters or access points allow the user to judge the strength of the signa
115. ress auto discovery for DNS cannot be used If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP enter these IP addresses in the available entry fields for the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternative DNS Server 49 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide If you choose to Disable DNS Relay it will be necessary to configure DNS settings for hosts on the LAN since they will not be depending on the Router to forward the DNS requests When you have configured the DNS settings as desired click the Apply button PIMENT 4 To use DNS Relay for computers on your local network DNS Service Filtering must be Note disabled See the Firewall section in the next chapter Dynamic DNS The Router supports DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Service The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname dyndns org Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using DHCP this can make it difficult to locate a specific host on the LAN using standard DNS If for example you are running a public web server or VPN server on your LAN this ensures that the host can be located from the Internet if the public IP address changes DDNS requires that an account be setup with
116. rk access on the wireless interface in its broadcast area It will allow access to the wireless network to devices using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place By default the WBMR G54 broadcasts its SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it Many wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points An access point in Infrastructure mode allows wireless devices to survey that network and select an access point with which to associate You may disable SSID broadcasting in the web manager s wireless menu In addition the AP can use different channels frequency bands to avoid unwanted overlap or interfere between control zones of separate APs Wireless nodes must use the same SSID and the same channel as the AP with which it wishes to associate However because of the nature of the CSMA CA carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance protocol using the same channel on two different APs can contribute significantly to wireless congestion If you are using multiple APs on your network and are experiencing low throughput or significant transmission delay carefully consider how channels are assigned to the different APs Wireless Security Various security options are available on the WBMR G54 including open or WEP and WPA including WPA PSK Authentication may use an open system or a shared key Read below for more information on
117. roperties In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box click the button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically Double click OK to confirm and save your changes and then close the Control Panel Your computer is now ready to use the Router s DHCP server 106 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Windows 95 and Windows 98 First check for the IP protocol and if necessary install it 1 7 In the Windows task bar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components If the list includes TCP IP and then the protocol has already been enabled skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95 98 If TCP IP does not display as an installed component click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box displays Select Protocol and then click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box and then click TCP IP in the Network Protocols list box Click OK to return to the Network dialog box and then click OK again You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95 98 installation CD Follow the instructions to install the files Click O
118. ssified by pull down menu The choices are Disable ToS Application and User Define Each choice will open the corresponding windows shown following The user may also enable IGMP Proxy Snooping for each PVC at the top of the window by choosing the PVC from the pull down menu and clicking the Enabled radio button and set a maximum Bandwidth in kbps from Auto to 768 using the drop down menu Click Apply to set the configuration 76 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide p u em QoS Configuration i r1 IGMP Proxy Snooping PYCO v Disabled O Enabled Virtual Server t O None PortMapping Q08 IP QoS D u Lan Clients Please set configuration for IP based Qos t PVC PVC v Bandwidth Auto kbps u Filters Iw r 4 Bridge Filters i Disable Classified by Please save and reboot the device to take effect V kh Apply Cancel Help QoS Configuration window IP QoS If you select Disable in the Classified by drop down menu you can assign a maximum allowed bandwidth of between 64 kbps and Auto to each of the PVCs configured on the router Additional options become available when you select either ToS Application or User Define from the Classified by drop down menu Selecting ToS will display the following window TI Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search en
119. strator for the appropriate IP settings btain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 Subnet mask 255 Default gateway 192 Obtain DNS server address automatical Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 172 AU 9 Altemate DNS server 172 19 10 100 47 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Static IP on LAN If the Router has the DHCP server enabled it is possible to permanently assign IP addresses to workstations specified by their MAC address Up to five IP addresses may be assigned to five different devices This will take the chosen IP address used out of the available addresses in the dynamic IP address pool and give a permanent lease time for the IP address to the selected device To assign an IP address that will not age out type in the MAC Address of the device and its static IP Address in the spaces provided Use the format 00 00 00 00 00 00 for the MAC address and the standard format 192 168 0 xxx for the IP address A Static DHCP Client List will appear below the DHCP Client list with any clients that have been configured for static IP address assignment 48 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide DNS The Router can be configured to relay DNS settings from your ISP or another available service to workstations on your LAN When using DNS
120. ter automatically 91 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Miscellaneous To perform a statndard Ping test for network connectivity click the Misc window button in the Tools directory to view the Miscellaneous Configuration window BUFFALO AOSS Miscellaneous Configuration Admin There are additional tools and features of the WBMR G54 al Ping Test Time Ping IP Address 192 168 11 1 rcl Ping Result m I System I Firmware Connetions m Miscellaneous IGMP Proxy Disabled O Enabled am Test i i a Apply Cancel Help Miscellaneous Configuration window Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces Type the IP address you want to check in the space provided and click the Ping button Read the Ping test result in the space immediately below 92 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Test The Diagnostic Test window is used to test connectivity of the Router A Ping test may be done through the local or external interface to test connectivity to known IP addresses The diagnostics feature executes a series of test of your system software and hardware connections Use this window when working with your ISP to troubleshoot problems Advan
121. the Firewall and Filter features available in the Router If you disable this you will not be able to configure settings in the Firewall Configuration window or the Filters window in the Advanced directory Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 39 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide ATM Traffic Shaping The ATM settings in the WAN Settings windows for the different connection types can be used to adjust QoS parameters for ADSL clients This may not be available to all ADSL accounts ATM Service Category PCR SCR CDVT MBS uSeconds Cells o 290 Apply Cancel Help ATM Settings for WAN connection Additional ATM settings for PPPoE or PPPoA connections ATM Parameters Service Category PCR Description The ATM settings allow the user to adjust ATM Quality of Service QoS or traffic parameters to suit specific traffic requirements For applications or circumstances where packet loss or packet delay is a concern ATM QoS can be adjusted to minimize problems For most accounts it will not be necessary to change these settings Altering QoS settings can adversely affect performance of some commonly used Internet applications If you plan to change QoS or traffic parameters contact your ISP or network services provider for information on what types of adjustment are available or possible for your account Your ISP may not support the class of service you want to us
122. the MAC address to be removed and click the Apply button Configure Multiple SSID Multiple SSID cannot be used if the access point has either WEP or WPA enabled This must first be disabled in the Wireless Settings window located in the Home directory To configure multiple SSID 1 2 3 4 5 Disable WEP or WPA in the Wireless Settings window of the Home directory Click in the Enable Multiple SSID option box to select it Enter the SSID you want to add Click the Add button to add the SSID to the list Click the Apply button to enable the listed SSIDs To remove an SSID from the list click the radio button in the left column of the list for the SSID to be removed and click the Apply button 83 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Wireless Performance If you want to tweek wireless settings click the Wireless Performance window button in the Advanced directory A Note It is recommended for most users to use the default Wireless LAN Performance settings Any changes made to these settings may adversely affect your wireless network Under certain circumstances changes may be benefit performance Carefully consider and evaluate any changes to these wireless settings Virtual Server Lan Clients am SNMP Filters au r Bridge Filters L Firewall l J Tools gt Status Wireless
123. uld have some basic understanding of how wireless networks operate Wireless networking is a relatively new technology and there are more factors to consider when setting up or designing a wireless network than designing a wired network If you are setting up a wireless network especially if you are using multiple access points and or covering a large area good planning from the outset can ensure the best possible reliability performance coverage and effective security Radio Wireless local network as called WI FI devices such as notebook computers and wireless access points use electromagnetic waves within a broad unlicensed range of the radio spectrum between 2 4GHz and 2 5GHz to transmit and receive radio signals A wireless access point AP becomes a base station for the wireless nodes notebook computer for example in its broadcast range Often a wireless access point such as the AP embedded in the WBMR G54 will also provide a connection to a wired network usually Ethernet and ultimately an Internet connection The IEEE 802 11 standard precisely defines the encoding techniques used to digitally used for data transmission The WBMR G54 can be used by IEEE 802 11g and 802 11b devices These two standards are compatible but use different algorithms for data transmission 802 11g uses a method called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM for transmitting data at higher data rates OFDM is a more efficient encoding method than
124. ultiple virtual connections NAT will disabled on all connections 7 The Firewall should remain enabled for most users If you choose to disable this you will not be able to use the features configured in the Firewall Configuration and Filters windows located in the Advanced directory See the next chapter for more details on these windows 8 Most users will not need to change ATM settings If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection it is recommended that you leave the Service Category settings at the default values until you have established the connection See the table on page 40 for a description of the parameters available for ATM traffic shaping 9 When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly click on the Apply button 10 The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect To save and reboot the Router click on the Tools directory tab and then click the System button In the System Settings window click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System 11 Click OK when the following Save and restart dialog box opens Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 Save and restart Cancel 12 The Router will save the new settings and restart Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection Setting details for Dynamic IP Address connections Dynamic I P Parameters Description Conne
125. used by the WBMR G54 and will be used throughout your LAN The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 This can be changed later LAN Subnet Mask for the WBMR G54 Information you will need about your LAN or computer If your computer has an Ethernet NIC you can Record info here connect the WBMR G54 to this Ethernet port using an Ethernet NIC Ethernet cable You can also use the Ethernet ports on the WBMR G54 to connect to other computer or Ethernet devices Your WBMR G54 ADSL Router is configured by default to be a DHCP server This means that it can assign an IP address subnet mask and a default gateway address to computers on your LAN The DHCP Client status default range of IP addresses the WBMR G54 will assign are from 192 168 11 2 to 192 168 11 254 Your computer or computers needs to be configured to Obtain an I P address automatically that is they need to be configured as DHCP clients It is recommended that your collect and record this information here or in some other secure place in case you have to re configure your ADSL connection in the future Once you have the above information you are ready to setup and configure your WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Introduction This section provides a brief description of the Router its associated tech
126. xample you may want to establish a private connection to remote office in order to create an extended LAN or setup a server on a separate connection Provisioning for additional PVC profiles must be done through your telecommunications services provider Extended LAN operations employing multiple virtual connections require ADSL routers or modems at the remote site for a successful connection Contact your ISP or telecommunications service provider if you are interested in setting up multiple virtual connections After the necessary arrangements have been made to use the Router with multiple virtual connections follow the instructions below to setup the Router using the VPI VCI settings given to you by your server provider Configure Multiple PVCs Additional PVCs can be configured by first accessing the WAN configuration window in the Home directory ENSE Advanced Tools gt Status AOSS f ATM VC Setting Wizard i PVC f VPI Wireless VCI f A n a N WAN Virtual Circuit f WAN Setting LAN r Bridge Mode n DHCP i i Connection Type 1483 Bridged IP LLC 7 DNS ATM f Service Category m D icDNS N mamic PCR e a f SCR T Logout EVI uSeconds MBS Cells V W Apply Cancel Help Select new PVC to configure in the WAN Settings window 53 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide The PVC pull down menu offers e
127. y a single connection the default setting Pvc0 can be used for any changes made to the WAN settings The Virtual Path Identifier is used with the VCI to define a dedicated circuit on the ATM network portion of the connection to the Internet and WAN Most users will not need to change this setting The Virtual Channel Identifier is used with the VPI to define a dedicated circuit on the ATM network portion of the connection to the Internet and WAN Most users will not need to change this setting As with the PVC setting this is mainly for use by clients who are configuring the Router for multiple virtual connections Use this to enable or disable the PVC you are currently configuring By default the PvcO is Enabled and the remaining PVCs are disabled Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine 42 WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide LAN You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network The IP address of the Router is the base address used for DHCP In order to use the Router for DHCP on your LAN the IP address pool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Router The IP addresses available in the DHCP IP address pool will change automatically if you change the IP address of the Router See the next section for information on DHCP setup To
128. your ADSL service provider for the additional connections This setting can be changed in the WAN Settings window of the web management interface Default value 35 IP Address For 802 1X and WPA security RADIUS server Pot For 802 1X and WPA security Secret For 802 1X and WPA security A The Setup Wizard can be used to configure the Internet connection for most users ote viii Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Information you will need about your WBMR G54 Wireless ADSL Router Record info here This is the Username needed access the Router s management interface When you attempt to connect to the device through a web browser you will be prompted to enter this Username The default Username for the Router is admin The user cannot change this This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the Router s management interface The default Password is admin The user may change this Password This is the IP address you will enter into the Address field of your web browser to access the Router s configuration graphical user interface GUI using a LAN IP addresses for web browser The default IP address is 192 168 11 1 the WBMR G54 This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme the user desires This address will be the base IP address used for DHCP service on the LAN when DHCP is enabled This is the subnet mask

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