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RAD Data comm BLW-04EX User's Manual

1. system Click Yes and your computer will shut down and restart TCP IP Configuration Setting IP Address ee eee ee Je eerer somo peer A cairn Subnet Mask a Seer en eee a te sii LAN Settnas Primary DNS Server _ n e Secondary DNS Server _ Bas Reel al Default Gateway eee eee 3 Clear all the checkboxes 4 Click OK and then click OK again to close the Internet Options Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy window You will need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web Local Area Network LAN Settings 21x browser is disabled This is so that your web browser will be able to view Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the the BLW 04EX configuration pages The following steps are for use of manual settings disable autematc configuration F Automatically detect setings Internet Explorer and for Netscape Determine which browser you use T Use automatic configuration sonpt 7 ALddress and follow the appropriate steps m Proxy server I Use prey server Internet Explorer Elites Po Advance 1 Open Internet Explorer Click Tools Internet Options Conce Fie Edit View Favores Tools Help gt _ Mai ard News gt Bak Fowead Synchronize Windows Update Address je NN Links Best of the Web Jc ga one nterne Options 85 86 BLW 04E
2. 2 x General Connect using BY PLANEX Fw 100TA Fast Ethernet NIC Configure Components checked are used by this connection M E Client for Microsoft Networks M A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M Y NetBEUI Protocol Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in taskbar when connected 5 You can dynamically assign TCP IP address settings to a client or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements Note that the default IP address of the BLW 04EX is 192 168 1 1 56 BLW 04EX Windows XP 1 Click the start button and choose Control Panel 2 Select the Network and Internet Connections icon then click the Net work Connections icon and double click on the LAN or High Speed Internet 3 Press the Properties button in the General tab 4 Select the TCP IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the Local Area Connection Properties window 5 Click the Properties button to set the TCP IP protocol for the BLW 04EX 4 Local Area Connection Properties p General Authentication Advanced Connect using ES PLANEX Fw 100TA Fast Ethernet NIC This connection uses the following items
3. Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER LAN IP Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the BLW 04EX and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation Set a period for the lease time if required For home networks this may be set to Forever which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease IP Address Pool A dynamic IP start address may be specified by the user e g 192 168 1 100 default value Once this start IP address has been assigned IP addresses running from 192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 199 will be part of the dynamic IP address pool IP addresses from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 99 and 192 168 1 200 to 192 168 1 254 will be available as static IP addresses Remember not to include the address of the BLW 04EX in the client address pool Also remember to configure your client PCs for dynamic IP address allocation 20 BLW 04EX Wireless Configuration To configure the BLW 04EX as a wireless access point for wireless clients either stationary or roaming all you need to do is define the radio channel the Service Set identifier SSID and encryption options Road Lanner r 1 V7 D bRoad Lanner smart Manager CHANNEL WEP Enter Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter You must specify a common radio channel and SSID Service Set ID to be used by the BLW 04EX and all of your wireless clients Be sure you configure all of your cli
4. DNS Configuration tab These settings will be automatically configured Subnet mask lt will be supplied by server gt by the DHCP server Click OK and reboot your system to implement the Router address lt will be supplied by server gt Search domains changes Name server addr lt will be supplied by server gt TCP IP Properties 21x L Bindings Advanced Netlos DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automa se i kd 2 In the TCP IP window your new settings will be shown Verify that your poeta est aao TE the space below Bindings Advanced NetBIOS IP address is now 192 168 1 xxx your Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 and DNS Eis EAe a Canora IRS oO The first gateway in the Instal a your Default Gateway is 192 168 1 1 These values confirm that your n a a The eddies ce et v LOR T 7 Bindings Advanced NetBIOS BLW O04EX is functioning IFAdtess DNS Configuration E WINS Configuration IP Adchess Subnet Mast New gateway aE E Dee e 3 Close the TCP IP window Installed gateways Doman sony Search Wrder hs Bele OK Cancel 95 96 BLW 04EX Manual IP Configuration 1 Check Specify an IP address on the IP Address tab Enter an IP address based on the default network 192 168 1 x where x is between 2 and 254 and use 255 255 255 0 for the subn
5. El Client for Microsoft Networks v amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks r QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP intal e Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected 6 You can dynamically assign TCP IP address settings to a client or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements Note that the default IP address of the BLW 04EX is 192 168 1 1 57 BLW 04EX Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95 98 ME You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your version of Windows This is because these steps and screenshots were created in Windows 98 Windows 95 and Windows Millennium Edition are very similar but not identical to Windows 98 Step 1 Configure TCP IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices you need to configure the computer to connect to the BLW 04EX You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol or DHCP Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers which you must enter manually This is also known as a Static IP
6. call your ISP and request they register a new MAC address for your account Register using the default BLW O4EX MAC address 29 BLW 04EX Static IP Address Setting isl ef e Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager STATIC IP ADDRESS SETTING IP address assigned by your ISP OoOo E Oo Og az Secondary DNS Address optional OoOo oOo oOo e a Click ENTER to save settings and continue CTER If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the BLW 04EX then enter the gateway address of your ISP You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet services such as a web server or FTP server Bridge Mode Apoad Lanner aVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager BRIDGE MODE SETTING IP Address 5 U B NET MAS K 155 255 255 0 Click ENTER to s settings and continue ENTER Use your BLW 04EX as a Bridge 30 BLW 04EX Wireless Configuration To configure the BLW 04EX as a wireless access point for wireless clients either stationary or roaming all you need to do is define the radio channel the Service Set identifier SSID and encryption options Boad Lanner aVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager WIRELESS SETTING SSID SPEED MODE CHANNEL Enter Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter You must specify a common radio channel and SSID Service Set ID to be used by the BLW 04EX and all of your wireless clients Be
7. Description Protocol icP UDP Part Range k Rule Ref Schedule Always Blocking Cancel Using the above screen to block access to the Web sites specified in the table 1 42 BLW 04EX Schedule Rule maad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager ctivates the schedule for use in the Acce Schedule Rule Table up to 10 rules Rule Name Rule Comment Configure Add Schedule Rule Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER You can filter Internet access for local clients based on the Rule Name and time of day 1 Click on Add Schedule Rule 2 Define the appropriate settings for a schedule rule as shown in the following screen 3 Click OK and then the APPLY button to save your settings as shown on previous page i f 8 Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Edit Schedule Rule Activate Tirr Start Time hh mm End Time hh mm St ae Monday Le e Thursday B 43 BLW 04EX Intrusion Detection s a j Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager The Intrusion Detection feature of the BLW 04EX limits the access of the incoming traffic from the WAN port When the SPI feature is turned on all the incoming packets will be blocked unless certain types of traffic types are checked by the users When the user checks certain types of traffic only the particular type of traffic initiated from the Internal LAN will be allowed For exam
8. Explorer and for Netscape Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps 91 BLW 04EX Internet Explor er 1 Open Internet Explorer Click Edit Preferences File 33 View Go Favor Cut Copy Paste Clear SelectAll Find Find Again 2 In the Internet Explorer Preferences window under Network select Proxies 3 Uncheck all checkboxes and click OK 92 BLW 04EX Netscape 1 Open Netscape Click Edit Preferences File ii View Go Favor Preferences 38 2 In the column labeled Category select Advanced Under the Advanced category select Proxies Preferences Category Applications Proxies Smart Browsing w Mail amp Newsgroups Identity Mail Servers News Servers Addressing Messages Window Settings Direct connection to the Internet Copies amp Folders Formatting Q Manual proxy configuration Return Receipts Configure proxies to access the Internet A network proxy is used to provide additional security between your computer and the Internet usually along with a firewall and or to increase performance between networks by reducing redundant traffic via caching Your system adminstrator can provide you with proper proxy settings Automatic proxy configuration Di
9. HyperSnap DX Windows NT Workstation 2 In the Command Prompt window type IPCONFIG RELEASE and press the lt ENTER gt key Command Prompt Microsoft R gt Windows NT lt TM gt lt C gt Copyright 1985 1996 Microsoft Corp C gt ipconfig release Windows NT IP Configuration IP address 192 168 1 107 successfully released for adapter DP838151 C gt 88 BLW 04EX 3 Type IPCONFIG RENEW and press the lt ENTER gt key Verify that your IP Address is now 192 168 1 xxx your Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 and your Default Gateway is 192 168 1 1 These values confirm that the BLW 04EX is functioning Command Prompt Microsoft R gt Windows NT lt TM gt lt C gt Copyright 1985 1996 Microsoft Corp C gt ipconfig release Windows NT IP Configuration IP address 192 168 1 107 successfully released for adapter DP838151 C gt ipconfig renew Windows NT IP Configuration Ethernet adapter DP838151i 192 168 1 107 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 4 Type EXIT and press lt ENTER gt to close the Command Prompt window Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 8 5 Mac OS 7 x and above are all very similar but may not be identical to Mac OS 8 5 Step 1 Configure TCP IP Settings After you have completed the hard
10. Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections LAN Settings Choose Settings above For dial up settings 79 BLW 04EX 3 Clear all the checkboxes Local Area Network LAN Settings Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration C Automatically detect settings Fi Use automatic configuration script Proxy server o Use a proxy server For your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or YPN connections 4 Click OK and then click OK again to close the Internet Options Windows Step 3 Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW 04EX Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW 04 EX it needs to obtain new network settings By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your BLW 04EX you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly 1 From the Windows desktop click the Start button then Programs then Accessories and then click Command Prompt A internet 7 My Documents e Internet Explorer ca Synchronize 4 a E mail 4 My Recent Doc wy Outlook Express Tour Windows xP A Activate Windows Windows Catalog cx Command Prompt MSN Explorer AD Windows Update QQ windows Movie Maker re ten Windows Media Play akeo Maaa a 4 WordPad A m D
11. click Settings Advanced then click Proxies Check Direct connection to the Never diel a connection Dielwhenever a network connection Is not present Aways dial ny default connection Eurentderault one Set Default J Berforn system security check before dialing m Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings Apply OK Cancel 63 pa BLW 04EX BLW 04EX Internet Click OR 1 Click Start Run 3 Repeat these steps for each Windows 95 98 ME computer connected to 2 Type WINIPCFG and click OK It may take a minute or two for the Preferences O x Run HE Category Appearance Proxies Configure proxies to access the Internet Type the name of a program folder document or Internet sel gt resource and Windows will open it for you olors E Navi 4 network i dti ide additional ity bet ae SES arg eee ass aene aeo Open WiINIPCFG 7 Applications ere Performance between networks by reducing redundant traffic via Cacning Smart Browsing E Mail amp Newsgroups Direct connection to the Internet Cancel Browse Roaming Access Manual proxy configuration View Composer Offline Automatic proxy configuration seer Configuration location URL IP Configur ation window to appear ache i Reload gt ae 3 From the dropdown menu select your network ca
12. physical MAC address for each media interface as well as the hardware version and seral number Security Log Displays illegal attempts to access your network Save Click on this button to save a security log file Clear Click on this button to delete the access log Refresh Click on this button to refresh the screen DHCP Client Log Displays information on all DHCP clients on youmetwork Release Click on this button to confirm Dynamic settings Renew Click on this button to refresh Dynamic settings iw isi Protocol Cancel Service Protocol is a language a computer uses Computers must use the same protocol to communicate 52 BLW 04EX 5 Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list Select TCP IP in the Network Protocols list Click the OK button to return to the Network window Select Network Protocol X Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this device click Have Disk Manufacturers Network Protocols X Microsoft 32 bit DLC X Microsoft DLC XT WAN support for ATM X Winsock2 ATM Service Provider X Have Disk Cancel 6 The TCP IP protocol will be listed in the Network window Click OK to complete the installation procedure and restart your PC to enable the TCP IP protocols The operating system may prompt you to restart your system Click Yes and the computer will shut
13. possible retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product Pl 2 CAHE Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to PCI or register on PCI s web site at www planex com tw The BLW 04EX Broadband Router is covered by a limited lifetime warranty Hardware Description The BLW 04EX Broadband Router may be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its RJ 45 WAN port It may be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the four 10 100 autos ensing switch ports These RJ 45 ports auto negotiate the operating speed 10 100 Mbps and the duplex mode half full duplex BLW 04EX Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type Full rate symmetric Digital Subscriber Line ADSL provides up to 8 Mbps downstream and 640 Kbps upstream G lite or splitterless ADSL provides up to 1 5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream Cable modems provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream However you should note that the actual rate provided by specific service providers may vary dramatically from these upper limits Though Internet access speed is determined by the modem type connected to your BLW 04EX data passing between devices connected to your local area network can run up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports The BLW 04EX includes LED indicators on the front panel that simplify installation and network tro
14. the TCP IP dialog box make sure that Ethemet is selected in the Connect Via field Oo TCP IP Connect via Ethernet Setup Configure Using DHCP Server IP Address lt willbe supplied by server gt Subnet mask lt willbe supplied by server gt Router address lt will be supplied by server gt Search domains Name server addr lt will be supplied by server gt 2 90 BLW 04EX If Using DHCP Server is already selected in the Configure field your computer is already configured for DHCP Close the TCP IP dialog box and skip to Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy bottom of this page 3 All the information that you need to record is on the TCP IP dialog box Use the space below to record the information 4 After writing down your IP settings select Using DHCP Server in the Configure field and close the window 5 Another box will appear asking whether you want to save your TCP IP settings Click Save A Save changes to the current configuration Saving the changes may interrupt any TCP IP services currently established TCP IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Router Name Server Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web browser is disabled This is so that your web browser will be able to view the BLW 04EX configuration pages The following steps are for Internet
15. used by this connection Default Gatew ay v m Client for Microsoft Networks A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks i Internet Protocol TCP IP e Z Y7 NetBEUI Protocol Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy Instal Uninstal f Properties You will need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web peecon browser is disabled This is so that your web browser will be able to view Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default id twork protocol that id icati SEE aa a the configuration pages inside the BLW 04EX The following steps J Show icon in taskbar when connected are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape Determine which browser you OK Cancel 69 70 BLW 04EX use and follow the appropriate steps Internet Explorer E Hicrosoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools H elp i gt e a ni News Back Forvera G SYNCnronize 7 n Windows Update Address j MSN Messenger Service Links 4 Best of the Web Show elated Links Internet Options 1 Open Internet Explorer Click Tools Internet Options 2 Inthe Internet Options window click the Connections tab Next Internet Options WE General Security Content Connections Programs Advanced Use the Internet Connection Wizard to connect your computer to the Internet m Dial up settings Add Remove Settings eve
16. windows Movie Makai er Q Windows Explorer 80 BLW 04EX 2 In the Command Prompt window type IPCONFIG RELEASE and press the lt ENTER gt key amp Command Prompt olx Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2600 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C gt ipconfig release Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 3 Type IPCONFIG RENEW and press the lt ENTER gt key Verify that your IP address is now 192 168 1 xxx 2 255 your Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 and your Default Gateway is 192 168 1 1 These values confirm that your BLW 04EX is functioning cx Command Prompt olx C gt ipconfig re lease Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection C gt ipconfig renew Mindows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection E 192 168 1 18 gt 255 255 255 6 gt 192 168 1 1 4 Type EXIT and press lt ENTER gt to close the Command Prompt window 81 BLW 04EX Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4 0 Step 1 Configure TCP IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup you need to configure your computer to connect to your BLW 04EX You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP Other ISPs will
17. 0BaseT half full duplex or 100 200Mbps 100BaseTX with half full duplex Management Browser based management Both DHCP Server and Client provided Advanced Features Dynamic IP Address Configuration DHCP DNS Firewall Client privileges hacker prevention logging Virtual Server via NAT amp NAPT Virtual Private Network PPTP L2TP IPSec pass through Instrusion Detection Email Alerting Parental Control Indicator Panel LAN Link Activity WAN Link Activity Power Dimensions 130 mm x 85 mm x 32 mm 5 12 x 3 35 x 1 26 in Weight 370 g 4 73 oz 108 BLW 04EX SPECIFICATIONS Input Power 9VIA Maximum Current 0 04A RMS max 110V 240V Power Consumption 5 Watts max 100 240 VAC Temperature Operating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 FP Storage 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 40 to 158 F Humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Compliances CE Mark BSMI Emissions FCC Class B VCCI Class B 109 BLW 04EX 110
18. 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Note These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements but you must first configure at least one computer as described in Chapter 5 to access the BLW 04EX s web configuration interface See Chapter 4 for information on configuring the BLW 04EX If you have not previously configured TCP IP for your computer refer to Configuring Client TCP IP on page 5 1 All PCs connected to the BLW 04EX must be in the same IP subnet as the BLW 04EX The default IP address of the BLW 04EX is 192 168 1 1 where x means 2 254 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 You can set the IP address for client PCs either by automatically obtaining an IP address from the BLW 04EX s DHCP service or by manual configuration See Setting Up TCP IP to Work with the BLW 04EX on page 5 5 Chapter 4 BLW 04EX CONIFIGURING THE BLW 04EX After you have configured TCP IP on a client computer use a web browser to configure the BLW 04EX The BLW 04EX can be configured by any Java supported browser including Internet Explorer 4 0 or above or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or above Using the web management interface you may configure the BLW 04EX and view statistics to monitor network activity To access the BLW 04EX s management interface enter the IP your web browser address of the BLW 04EX in http 192 168 1 1 Note For some browsers it may be necessary to include 8080 after the management IP addre
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20. Double click Internet Protocol TCP IP 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 PLANEX FW 100TA Fast Ethemet NIC This connection uses the following items v El Client for Microsoft Networks A File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Wv SoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP ption Descri mission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default 2 pga sg at mai aeae C 6 All the information that you need to record is on the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box Use the spaces below to record the information 77 BLW 04EX Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses If Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are already selected your computer is already configured for DHCP Click Cancel to close each window and skip to Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy on page 5 25 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and then select Obtain DN
21. ENABLE Remote Management lo lo oo o lo Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER Allows a remote PC to configure manage and monitor the BLW 04EX using a standard web browser Check Enable and enter the IP address of the remote host Click APPLY Note If you specify an IP address of 0 0 0 0 any host can manage the BLW O4EX e Main Menu Tools Use the Tools menu to backup the current configuration restore a previously saved configuration restore factory settings update firmware and reset the BLW 04EX 47 BLW 04EX Configuration Tools Bpoad Lanner aVeE bRoad Lanner smart Manager RESET This function will reboot the BLYV O4EX and retain all of your configuration settings RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS BACKUP This functi re configuration data toffrom your PC UPDATE FIRMWARE This function will to upgrade the firmware on BLVV O4EX using a file from the PCI Choose a function and click Reset Road Lanner aVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager nged To perform the be comple light stops blinking Click Apply to reset the BLW 04EX The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking Note If you use the Reset button on the rear panel the BLW O04EX performs a power reset If the button is held depressed for over 5 seconds all the LEDs will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored 48 BLW 04EX RESTORY DEFAULT
22. Internet e intemet Access aes RN Device Notebook with Wireless a ai PC Card Adapter om gt t n g L n E ren ae gt i 5 Cable DSL N Wirele rand Router ES ry Broadt aS N E a e C SS Wired CAN TW relies s PE witi PCIAd 2 5 Making WLAN Connections Attach the BLW 04EX to the Internet If Intemet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem use unshielded or shielded twisted pair Ethemet cable Category 3 or greater with RJ 45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the BLW 04EX 13 BLW 04EX DSL Cable Modem My A 2 6 Making WAN Connection Note When connecting to the WAN port use 100 ohm Category 3 4 or 5 shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable with RJ 45 connectors at both ends for all connections Connecting the Power Adapter Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the BLW 04EX and the other end into a power outlet Check the indicator marked Power on the front panel to be sure it is on If the Power indicator does not light up refer to Troubleshooting in Appendix A 14 BLW 04EX Chapter 3 CONFIGURING CLIENT PCS Ej 1 CONFIGURING CLIENT PCS TCP IP Configuration To access the Internet through the BLW 04EX you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the BLW 04EX The default network settings for the BLW 04EX are IP Address 192
23. Internet 98 Appendix A BLW 04EX TROUBLESHOOTING This appendix describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them The BLW 04EX can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems If you cannot resolve any connection problems after checking the indicators then refer to the other sections in the following table Troubleshooting Chart LED Indicators Power LED is OFF External power supply has failed or is disconnected Check connections between the BLW O4EX the external power supply and the wall outlet f the power indicator does not light when the power cord is plugged in you may have a problem with the power outlet power cord or external power supply If the unit powers off after running for a while check for loose power connections power losses or surges at the power outlet If you cannot isolate the problem then the extemal power supply may be defective In this case contact PCI Technical Support for assistance 99 100 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart seas Action nagement lems kariy Saat tho BES ond atachat duvica are Cannot connect using the Be sure to have configured the BLW 04EX he web browser with a valid IP address subnet mask and default gateway Check that you have a valid network connection to the BLW 04EX and thatthe Bo gers the cabio b plugged into
24. LW 04EX Access Control poad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Security Settings Firewall Enable Disable Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager rs to define the traffic permitted or not permitted to WAN and MAC address ing Schedule Rule Configure Add PC MAC Filtering Table up to 32 Rule Number 1 Click ENTER to e settings and continue ENTER Using this option allows you to specify different privileges for the client PCs 40 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX The following items are included in the Access Control screen URL Blocking Boad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Normal Filtering Table Displays the IP address and filtering _status of the connected client PC MAC Filtering Table Displays the MAC address of the client PC Allows you to set the IP address of an administrator for a remote management Client PC Description Note Client PC IP Address DACA Bo When you select the Enable radio button of the Enable or disable Access Control Ad d PC This nd sch Client PC Service Firewall module function field be sure to press the APPLY button Service Name Detail Description Blocking HTTP TCP Port 80 3128 8000 8080 8081 ua HTTP Ref URL Blocking Site Page SMTP TCP Po PCP Port 119 POPS TCP Port 110 Secure HTTP HTTPS TCP Port 443 Client PC User Define Service Detail
25. S server address automatically Then click OK Click OK or Close to close each window TCP IP Configuration Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Default Gateway 78 BLW 04EX Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your Web browser is disabled This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your BLW 04EX The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps Internet Explorer 1 Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button Click Tools then Internet Options F Cannot find server Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Help Mail and News gt y 7i x Synchronize windows Update Address http www planex Show Related Links 7 Internet Options The page car Fha eee cois ome Welt fae fe eee es coe SEI Sh ee 2 In the Internet Options window click the Connections tab Next click the LAN Settings button Internet Options m General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced To set up an Internet connection click On Led Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server For a connection Local Area
26. X Netscape 1 Open Netscape Click Edit then click Preferences i Netscape File Edit View Go Window Help Ca eles A apy Galt Paste foley Select All Cirith Peaple E Yellow Pe Find n Page Orl F Arid Agen fills Search Intemnet HEGET 2 In the Preferences window under Category double click Advanced then click Proxies Check Direct connection to the Internet Click OK Preferences x Categor Appeawance Coniiguie proxies to access the Internet Fonts Colors i E Navigator network proxy is used to provide additional securky between your Languages computer and the Intenet usually along with a lirewall and orto com ree meen GEE iiaae EAO dK i a nu oB a4 Z ay E Advancec ean Poe na i Des ia a a aa ESS l J ae 87 BLW 04EX Step 3 Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW 04EX Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW O4EX it needs to obtain new network settings By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW 04EX you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly 1 On the Windows desktop click Start Programs Command Prompt US Accessories z HyperSnap DX 4 za Startup Command Prompt By Windows NT Explorer fc Administrative Tools Common S Fat32 fc Startup S VIADMATOOL H Start eb Untitled
27. address How your ISP assigns your IP address determines how you will configure your computer 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Settings Control Panel ie Windows Update Programs Favorites Documents Settings ontrol Panel ie 3 P Taskbar amp Start Menu ra S EY Folder Options A b Active Desktop Bun Windows Update Log Off Administrator Shut Down 58 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX 2 Double click the Network icon 4 Click the IP Address tab If Obtain an IP address automatically is cree ran BES already checked your computer is already configured for DHCP Click File Edit View Go Favorites Help C 3 k 15 k s5 ancel to close each window and skip to Step 2 Disable HTTP Prox e a a gt p p y Baci Forward Up Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Properties Jasas Corro Perei F on page 5 12 el a Op Add Remove Date Time Disc Detector Hardware Programs TCP IP Properties 21x Accessibility Control Bindings Advanced Netbios Panel re A amp iy DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Use the settings in Controllers Options An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer Control Panel to Options Display personalize your 3 Q A IF your network does not automat
28. address for the BLW 04EX and to enable the DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation Set a period for the lease time if required For home networks this may be set to Forever which means there is no time limit on the IP address lease 25 26 BLW 04EX IP Address Pool A dynamic IP start address may be specified by the user e g 192 168 1 100 default value Once this start IP address has been assigned IP addresses running from 192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 199 will be part of the dynamic IP address pool IP addresses from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 99 and 192 168 1 200 to 192 168 1 254 will be available as static IP addresses Remember not to include the address of the BLW 04EX in the client address pool Also remember to configure your client PCs for dynamic IP address allocation WAN Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider then click More Configuration to enter detailed confi guration parameters for the selected connection type PCi EMAIN MENU poad Lanner SETUP AVE STATUS TOOLS bRoad Lanner smart Manager iM BASIC SETTING WAN LAN WIRELESS PASSWORD TIME ZONE Im ADVANCED SETTING NEXT ADDRESS MAPPING VIRTUAL SERVER SPECIAL APPLICATION 27 BLW 04EX PPP over Ethernet PPPoE SETTING Disable D a a Subnet mask o Click ENTER to save settings and co Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provid
29. both the BLAM EX and hee treaty deki Wary that the prope cabio bee Oe ued aed Goat Ha Feigih kiri hol aayat Ea sper flied eve a auro thet Se network intorioce on the attachod device fs canAgured fer lhe proper cammun keaten nck npc Pe wenn dks a ei Pee ee mietin tor pube detects Ropa oy derhecie is in good condition port you are using has not been disabled Check the network cabling between the management station and the BLW 04EX Press the Reset button on the front panel holding it down for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults Forgot or lost the password Printer Server For on apptlestons you ahead gee the BLE HOP function i dynenicely sti P akit to cieta cee the LAN Hewan a you manusty conigues I adime of the LAN erty Pr thie dee pebeork davies oe fhe mderose network comperent of tee EF addresa and memohed LAK BNE maei ate eed for both the DAME and te LAR desio Be sete the dewvies pou went to Ping fand ihe davies rom which you me Pingeg hen Sean cortiguesd for TOP 101 102 Appendix B BLW 04EX CABLES CABLES Ethernet Cable Specifications Cable Types and Specifications 10BASE T Cat 3 4 5UTP100m 100 ohm 328 ft RJ 45 100BASE TX Cat 5UTP 100m 100 ohm 328 tt Twisted pair Cable Caution Do NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ 45 port Use only twisted pair cables with RJ 45 connectors that conform with FCC standards F
30. cked your computer is already configured for DHCP Click Cancel to close each window and skip to Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy on page 5 32 In the TCP IP Properties dialog box click the IP address tab to locate your IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway Record these values in the space provided below Add Remove Properties Update Description Transport Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Microsoft TCP IP Properties x IP Address DNS WINS Address Routing Domain Name System DNS Host Name Domain bill DNS Service Search Order UST Dewy Add Edita Remove Domain Suffix Search Order 4 Double click TCP IP Protocol ut Down caret J u 83 ee BLW 04EX BLW 04EX 8 Click the DNS tab to see the primary and secondary DNS servers 2 In the Internet Options window click the Connections tab Next Record these values in the appropriate spaces below click LAN Settings 9 After writing down your IP settings click the IP address tab Check Internet Options HE Obtain IP address automatically and click OK Click OK again to re L pan docte Newark wndaw z cea fou cons te are 10 Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart your
31. configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape Determine which T Automat I Use automatic configuration script browser you use and follow the appropriate steps a a a m Proxy server Internet Explorer I Use a proxy server Address ares Port Sai Advanced http www planex com tw Microsoft Internet Explorer Bbpass promiserver tor lovelladdiesses File Edit View Favorites Tools Help gt Q MalandNows KA ox Cancel Back j Fonverd 2 Synchronize a lt 6 ot Internet Options window Windows Update Address Internet Options Netscape Netscape com Netscape 1 Open Internet Explorer Click Tools Internet Options ees ee eee nf Gut Ctrl g A 2 In the Internet Options window click the Connections tab Click the Copy Ctrl C at A Paste Gtr olla shea Internet Options 2 x General Security Content Connections Programs Advanced Select All ctrl 4 il Calendar Find in Page Ctrl F ba Use the Connection Wizard to connect your Find 4qain Gtr G computer to the Internet SEAE beret m Dial up settings Preferences 1 Open Netscape Click Edit then click Preferences 2 In the Preferences window under Category double
32. d and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to BLW 04EX e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Warnings Wear an antistatic wrist strap to take other suitable measures to prevent electrostatic discharge whenever handling the equipment CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment t
33. down and restart Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button and choose Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon then Local Area Connection icon and press the Properties button in the General tab 3 Click the install button to add the network component to your PC 4 Double click on Protocol to add the TCP IP protocol 53 BLW 04EX Select Network Component Type 2 x Click the type of network component you want to install Client A Service Bg Protocol m Description 4 protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computers Cancel 5 Choose Internet Protocol TCP IP in the Network Protocols Click the OK button to return to the Network window Select Network Protocol i x Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Network Protocol AppleT alk Protocol DLC Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP Network Monitor Driver N WLink IP lt SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol Have Disk Cancel 6 The TCP IP protocol will be listed in the Network window Click OK to complete the install procedure 54 BLW 04EX 5 yee Setting Up TCP IP to Workwith the BLW 04EX Windows 95 98 ME 1 Click Start Setting
34. e GW NS11S Wireless PC card Rotate both antennas on the back of the BL W 04EX to the desired position For more effective coverage position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other along the horizontal axis Try to place the BLW 04EX in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network Normally the higher you place the antenna the better the performance Ensure that the BLW 04EX s location provides optimal reception throughout your home or office Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate with each other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring each computer to the same radio channel However the BLW 04EX can provide access to your wired wireless LAN or to the Intemet for all wireless workstations Each wireless PC in this network infrastructure can talk to any computer in the wireless group via a radio link or access other computers or network resources in the wired LAN mnfrastructure or over the Internet viathe BLW 04EX 12 BLW 04EX The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN but also doubles the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by retransmitting incoming radio signals through the BLW 04EX A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central database or for connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure Wired to Wireless Network Extension
35. e of a Batricade Wireless Cable DSL Broadband Router PCI is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network LAN to the Internet For those who want to surf the Internet at the lowest possible cost the BLW 04EX is the convenient easy solution Be 1 ENIEM About the BLW 04EX The BLW 04EX provides Internet access to multiple users by sharing a single user account The BLW 04EX features a WAN interface that allows you to connect either a DSL or cable modem The BLW 04EX provides extensive firewall protection services The BLW 04EX provides many cost effective functions and management benefits It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes Ej 2 Features and Benefits Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10 100 Mbps WAN port e Local network connection via 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 11 Mbps wireless interface supporting up to 128 mobile users 802 11b Compliant interoperable with multiple vendors Provides seamless roaming within 802 11b WLAN environment DHCP for dynamic IP configuration and DNS for domain name mapping e Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection client privileges hacker prevention DoS and NAT NAT also enables multi user access with a single user account and virtual server functionality providing protected access to Internet services such as web mail FTP and Telnet User definable application sen
36. ents to the same values SSID The Service Set ID This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network Note The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters 21 BLW 04EX SETUP WIZARD For accurate timing of client filtering and log events you need to set the time zone Select your time zone from the dropdown list Click Next Broadband Type Select the type of broadband connection you have aoad Lanner Wave bRoad Lanner smart Manager Choose Internet Connection Type PPP over Ethernet Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services Dynamic IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe Static IP Address ISP assigns you a static IP address Bridge Mode Use BLVV O4EX as a bridge NEXT Cable Modem goad Lanner Wave bRoad Lanner smart Manager Change MAC Address Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER Your ISP may have given you a host name If so enter it into this field 22 BLW 04EX Click Finish to complete the setup The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status as well as other information See Status on page 64 for details Static IP xDSL Bpoad Larnner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager STATIC IP ADDRESS SETTING IP addre
37. er The Service Name is normally optional but may be required by some service providers The MTU Maximum Transmission Unit governs the maximum size of the data packets Leave this on the default value 1492 unless you have a particular reason to change it Enter a Maximum Idle Time in minutes to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time it will be dropped Enable the Auto reconnect option to automatically re establish the connection when an application attempts to access the Internet again 28 BLW 04EX Dynamic IP Hpeoad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager DHCP SETTING Change MAC Address Click ENTER to save settings and continue The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface on the BLW 04EX Use this address when registering for Intemet service and do not change it unless required by your ISP If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an identifier when first setting up your broadband account connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the BLW 04EX and click the Clone MAC Address button This will replace the current BLW 04EX MAC address with the already registered Ethernet card MAC address If you are unsure of which PC was originally set up by the broadband technician
38. ers and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal network IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network User Definable Application Sensing Tunnel You may define special applications that require multiple connections such as Internet gaming video conferencing and Internet telephony The BLW 04EX will then sense the application type and open a multi port tunnel for it DMZ Hosts Support Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet This function is used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly Security The BLW 04EX supports security features that deny Internet access to specified users or drop requests for specific services The BLW 04EX s firewall also blocks common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death IP with zero length Smurf Attack UDP port loopback Snork Attack TCP null scan and TCP SYN flooding BLW 04EX Chapter 2 Installation Before installing the BLW O4EX venfy that you have the items listed under Package Contents Also be sure that you have the necessary cabling B 1 CRPE Package Contents If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your local PCI distributor BLW 04EX Broadband Router Power adapter One CAT 5 Ethernet cable e Four rubber feet Quick Installation Guide PCI Warranty Registration Card If
39. et mask 2 On the Gateway tab add the IP address of the BLW 04EX default 192 168 1 1 in the New gateway field and click Add 3 On the DNS Configuration tab add the IP address for the BLW 04EX and click Add This automatically relays DNS requests to the DNS server s provided by your ISP Otherwise add specific DNS servers into the DNS Server Search Order field and click Add TCPAP Properties BE P i i Bindings Advanced Net TCP IP Properties eT ONS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IF Bindings Advanced NetBlOS An IP address can be automatically assigned to this cam DNG Corfiguraton Gateway WINS Coniiguration IP Address If your network does nat automatically assign IP address your network administrator for an address and then type The first gateway in the Installed Gateway Est will be the default The address order in the list will be the order m which these machines are used C Oktan on IP adcress automatically f Specify an IP address New gateway IP Address 192 168 2 22 192 166 2 1 Add Sunena 255 255 255 0 MEZ T Bindings Advanced NetBlOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Acdiess Disable DNS Enable DNS Host M Computer Domain DNS Server Search Order 160 95 192 1 aad 168 95 1 1 hlemoye Domain Suflix Search Onder mj 4 After finishing TCP IP setu
40. his product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures BLW 04EX Chapter 1 Introduction EJ 1 About the BLW 04EX oe 2 Features and Benefits 0 ceeee 3 Applications errereen Chapter 2 Installation Package Contents cuiicinccniincicl eens 2 1 Installing the Access Point 0 0 008 2 Hardware Description 0 cccccccceeeeee 3 System Requirements cc000ceeeeees 4 Connect the System cece cece 5 Basic Installation Procedure Chapter 3 CONFIGURING CLIENT PCS EJ 1 TCP IP Configuration 0 cccceeeees Chapter 4 CONFIGURING THE BLW 04EX 4 1 Navigating the Web Browser Interface Making ConfigurationChange gj 2 Setup WIZALO iscssosdiadeadassiatsesreorries cides nos 10 16 18 BLW 04EX EJ 3 ADVANCED SETTING ee aq EJ 4 MISC Setting ccccecsscesessceseeeens Ag Chapter 5 CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP IP 54 E 1 Installing TCP IP cceeccccccccccssssscseeceeeeee 54 EJ 2 Setting Up TCP IP to Work with the BLW O4EX cccccccccsesssecsesstessesseesessesseesees 57 Appendix A TROUBLESHOOTING eccc cece eee 102 Appendix B CABLES saani aea AE 106 Appendix C SPECIFICATIONS sedrer ant N 110 Version 1 0 E Rev A BLW 04EX Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchas
41. ically assign IP addresses ask Modems computer your network administrator for an address and then type it in Mouse Multimedia ODBC Data the space below aie ee Sources 32bit TEN Microsoft Home S Technical Support Passwords Power Printers Regional Sounds Management Settings E C Specify an IP address B amp System Telephony Users IP Address LTT Td E My Computer j 3 On the Network window Configuration tab double click the TCP IP entry for your network card Network 2 x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed E Client for Microsoft Networks im PLANEX FPw 100TA Fast Ethernet NIC File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks x File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks Cancel 59 60 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX TCP IP Properties 21x 5 Make a note of the current IP Address and Subnet Mask a space is Bindings Advanced NetBios DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address TCP IP Properties 2 x Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address The first gateway in the Installed Gateway list will be the default The address order in the li
42. ing section If you need information on how to hardware version numbers illegal attempts to access your network as well configure a TCP IP address on a PC refer to Setting Up TCP IP to as information on DHCP clients connected to your network Work with the BLW 04EX on page 5 5 UE rier H AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Windows 95 98 ME 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel unpa oroNeP elent 1 2 Double click the Network icon and select the Confi guration tab in the Network window l 3 Click the Add button 4 Double click Protocol 07 09 2002 16 53 35 IP Spoofing 192 ip 192 168 1 100 mac 00 90 CC 08 CE 38 Select Network Component Type 21x 07 09 2002 16 53 27 IP Spoofing 192 07 09 2002 16 53 19 IP Spoofing 192 07 09 2002 16 53 11 IP Spoofing 192 07 09 2002 16 53 04 192 168 1 100 login 07 09 2002 16 53 02 User from 192 168 1 07 09 2002 16 52 54 IP Spoofing 192 07 09 2002 16 49 28 IP Spoofing 192 07 09 2002 16 48 43 IP Spoofing 192 mE Click the type of network component you want to install Client Add HEHEHEHEH lt lt Status The following items are included on this screen 51 v Section Description INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status GATEWAY Displays system IP settings as well as DHCP and Firewall status INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients the firmware versions the
43. l service request to the from field appropriate internal server and port 37 38 BLW 04EX The WAN interface should have a fixed IP address to properly utilize this function For example if you set Type Public Port to TCP 80 HTTP or web and the Private IP Port to 192 168 1 2 8080 then all HTTP requests from outside users will be transferred to port 8080 on 192 168 1 2 Therefore by just entering the IP Address provided by the ISP Internet users can access the service you provide at the internal address and port to which the BLW 04EX redirects them Some of the more common TCP service ports include HTTP 80 FTP 21 Telnet 23 and POP3 110 Security Settings Firewall The firewall does not significantly affect system performance so we advise enabling it to protect your network users Select Enable and click the APPLY button to open the Firewall submenus The BLW 04EX s firewall can provide the access control of connected client PCs block common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death IP with zero length Smurf Attack UDP port loopback Snork Attack TCP null scan and TCP SYN flooding The firewall does not significantly affect system performance so we advise leaving it enabled to protect your network users Note When you select the Enable radio button of the Enable or disable Firewall module function field be sure to press the APPLY button 39 B
44. ll of your wireless clients You can choose between standard 64 bit or the more robust 128 bit encryption keys tee DISABLE DISABLE 40 bit WEP 128 bit WEP You can automatically generate encryption keys or you can manually enter the keys For automatic 64 bit security you enter a passphrase that is used to create four keys as shown below The automatic 128 bit security generates a single key by entering a passphrase 33 BLW 04EX Sistem 40 bit WEP v setup Wep key ate button or manually enter a key into the table coy EE EC a Ea ey gt EE CN CE Eo Ea oy 3 EE EE Ca Ea oy CE EE EC Eo Co Default key Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter Enter a passphrase and click the Generate button or manually enter a key into the table coy 1 EC Ea joo foo Joo Joo Joo joo foo Joo Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter If you use encryption configure the same keys used for the BLW 04EX on each of your wireless clients Note that the Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP protects data transmitted between wireless nodes but does not protect any transmissions over your wired network or over the Internet 34 BLW 04EX DNS Road A Lanner 1 V7 D 2 bRoad Lanner smart Manager Domain Name Server DNS Address ics 5 f F Secondary DNS Address optional m E 5 f n2 f Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter Domain Name Servers map numerical IP add
45. ll s j Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager re the factory default settings of the BLW D4EX click on the RESTORE button You will be asked to confirm your RESTORE CANCEL You can click the Reset to Default button to reset the settings of this device to the default values BACKUP RESTORE Bpoad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager uration data to your PC onfiguration data that has been saved from your PC BACKUP RESTORE Backup allows you to save the BLW 04EX s configuration to a file You can then check Restore to restore the saved backup configuration file Restore to factory defaults resets the Baricade to the original settings 49 BLW 04EX Firmware Upgrade Boad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager works may create new ere to check for an upg FIRMWARE VERSION v0 62WLE DATE Jun 21 2002 17 58 26 TAUS FIRMWARE v FIRMWARE Fie OO ENTER This tool permits easy downloading of the latest Firmware Download the upgrade file from the PCI website www planex com tw and save it to your hard drive Browse for the file and then click Apply Check the Status page Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was successful 50 Chapter 5 BLW 04EX CONFIGURING CLIENT TCP IP Status If you have not previously installed the TCP IP protocols on your client The Status screen displays WAN LAN connection status firmware and PCs refer to the follow
46. o Ei 3 S ps Address Mapping 4 A Ls 5 iil zs Global IP ooo l o f oY oo is transformed as multiple virtual IPs 6 we z Pe 3 from 192 168 1 Po 192 160 1 7 il e l 8 SE 2 Global IP oo l oo l oo l oo is transformed as multiple virtual IPs g SE z zz from 192 1681 Go 192 1601 EN al Global IP oo l oo l oo l oo is transformed as multiple virtual IPs A _ a i ee Se from 192 168 1 Po 192 168 10 i rs 7 is transformed as multiple virtual IPs 1 z SE SE z iz Global IP oo l oo l oo l oo is transformed as multiple virtual IPs A z z from 192 168 1 Eo 192 160 1 CR a Global IP oo l oo l oY lo is transformed as multiple virtual IPs vill Ze i 4 7 from 192 168 1 Po 192 160 1 CR 10 Global IP lo lo oo l oo is transformed as multiple virtual IPs Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter URE RERAO EAGAR If you configure the BLW 04EX as a virtual server remote users accessing rns ENTER services such as web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP users Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into the Global IP addresses In other words depending on the requested service TCP UDP field Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the global IP into the port number the BLW 04EX redirects the externa
47. or 1OBASE T 100BASE TX connections a twisted pair cable must have two pairs of wires Each wire pair is identified by different colors For example one wire might be red and the other red with white stripes Also an RJ 45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable 103 104 BLW 04EX CABLES Figure B 1 illustrates how the pins on the RJ 45 connector are numbered Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins Ny er B 1 RJ 45 Connector Pin Numbers Straight through Cable Straight Through RJ 45 Pin Assignments JEndt Eng 1 TD 1 TD 2 TD 2 TD 3 RD 3 RD 6 RD 6 RD Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not connected 105 Crossover Cable Crossover RJ 45 Pin Assignments Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not connected RJ 45 Port Pin Assignments MDI X Signal Name Transmit Data TD Receive Data RD Transmit Data TD Receive Data RD Receive Data RD Transmit Data TD Pins 4 5 7 and 8 are not connected BLW 04EX The and signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair 106 BLW 04EX 107 Appendix C Specifications Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX FastEthernet WAN Interface 1OBASE T 100BASE TX LAN Interfaces 1OBASE T 100BASE TX 4 RJ 45 ports LAN data transfer rate is up to 10 20Mbps 1
48. orp C gt IPCONFIG RELEASE Windows 2666 IP Configuration IP address successfully released for adapter Local Area Connection 2 Gs gt 3 Type IPCONFIG RENEW and press the lt ENTER gt key Verify that your IP address is now 192 168 1 xxx 2 254 your Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 and your Default Gateway is 192 168 1 1 These values confirm that your BLW 04EX is functioning Command Prompt J Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5 00 2195 lt C gt Copyright 1985 1999 Microsoft Corp C gt IPCONFIG RELEASE Windows 2666 IP Configuration IP address successfully released for adapter Local Area Connection 2 C gt IPCONFIG RENEW Windows 2000 IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2 Connection specific DNS Suffix 192 168 1 102 gt 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 4 Type EXIT and press lt ENTER gt 74 BLW 04EX Configuring Your Computer with Windows XP Step 1 Configure TCP IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup you need to configure your computer to connect to your BLW 04EX You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers which you must enter manually This is also known as a static IP address How your ISP assigns your IP addre
49. p click OK and then reboot the computer After that set up other PCs on the LAN according to the procedures described above 97 BLW 04EX Verifying Your TCP IP Connection After installing the TCP IP communication protocols and configuring an IP address in the same network as the BLW 04EX use the Ping command to check if your computer has successfully connected to the BLW 04EX The following example shows how the Ping procedure can be executed in an MS DOS window First execute the Ping command ping 192 168 1 1 If a message similar to the following appears Pinging 192 168 1 1 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 1 bytes 32 time 2ms TTL 64 a communication link between your computer and the BLW 04EX has been successfully established If you get the following message Pinging 192 168 1 1 with 32 bytes of data Request timed out there may be something wrong in your installation procedure Check the following items in sequence 1 Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the BLW 04EX and the computer The LAN LED on the BLW 04EX and the Link LED of the network card on your computer must be on 2 Is TCP IP properly configured on your computer If the IP address of the BLW 04EX is 192 168 1 1 the IP address of your PC must be from 192 168 1 2 192 168 1 254 and the default gateway must be 192 168 1 1 If you can successfully Ping the BLW 04EX you are now ready to connect to the
50. ple if the user only checks FTP service from the Stateful Packet Inspection heading all the incoming traffic will be blocked except the FTP connection initiated from the local LAN 44 BLW 04EX e Stateful Packet Inspection This option allows you to select different application types that are using dynamic port numbers If you need to use the Stateful Packet Inspection SPI for blocking packets check the radio button in the Enable SPI and Anti DoS firewall protection field and then check the inspection type that you need such as Packet Fragmentation TCP Connection UDP Session FTP Service H 323 Service and TFTP Service Hacker Prevention Feature The BLW 04 EX firewall inspects packets at the application layer and maintains TCP and UDP session information including timeouts and number of active sessions provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks such as DoS attacks Network attacks that deny access to a network device are called denial of service DoS attacks Denials of Service DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with a connection to the Intemet Their goal is not to steal information but to disable a device or network so users no longer have access to network resource By using the above inspected information and timeout threshold critieria the BLW 04EX provides the following DoS attack preventions Ping of Death Ping flood attack SYN flood attack IP f
51. r dial a connection Dielishenever a network connections not present Always dalm deraut connection Gorentderaults Hone Set Default J Berton sstem security check Before dialing m Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings click the LAN Settings button 3 Clear all the checkboxes 4 Click OK and then click OK again to close the Internet Options window 71 Netscape Local Area Network LAN Settings 24 xi m Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration I Use automatic configuration script AdGress r Proxy server T Use a proxy server Adress Port J Eppess pom sewe for local addresses Advanced coe Netscape File Edit View Go window Help Spey iamisat Bape apy ftir Raste ot ey A E Home Search Select All Ctrl A People E Yellow Pe Find in Page CtrlaF Fig Gaaetr tH Search Internet Preferences 1 Open Netscape Click Edit then click Preferences BLW 04EX 2 In the Preferences window under Category double click Advanced then click Proxies Select Direct connection to the 72 BLW 04EX Category Appearance Fonts Colors Configure proxies to access the Internet Naviga
52. ragment attack Teardrop Attack Brute force attack Land Attack IP Spoofing attack IP with zero length TCP null scan Port Scan Attack UDP port loopback Snork Attack etc Note The firewall does not significantly affect system performance so we advise enabling the prevention features to protect your network users 45 BLW 04EX When hackers attempt to enter your network we can alert you by e mail Enter your E mail address for alerting hacker access Specify your E mail servers user name and password e Connection Policy Enter the appropriate values for TCP UDP sessions DoS Criteria and Port Scan Criteria Setup DoS and port scan criteria in the spaces provided DMZ Demilitarized Zone bRoad Lanner smart Manager DMZ SETTING DMZ Function ENABLE DISABLE WAN IP ADDRESS LAN IP ADDRESS 210 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 go nter Click ENTER to save settings and continue If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall then you can open the client up to unrestricted two way Internet access Enter the IP address of a DMZ host to this screen Adding a client to the DMZ Demilitarized Zone may expose your local network to a variety of security risks so only use this option as a last resort 46 BLW 04EX 4 4 MISC Setting moad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager MISC SETTING Administrator Time out min WAN Setting
53. rd Click Release and then Renew Verify that your IP address is now 192 168 1 xxx your Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 and your Default Gateway is 192 168 2 1 These values confirm that your BLW 04EX is functioning Click OK to ox Cancel Help AE iof xi m Ethemet Adapter Information PLANEX Pw 100TA Fast Etherru x your BLW 04EX Adapter Address 00 90 CC 40 63 E4 Step 3 Obtain IP Settings from Your BLW 04EX IPAddress 192 168 1 101 SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Wireless DefoukGeteney 19216811 Barricade it needs to obtain new network settings By releasing old IP F i Release Renew Release All Renew All More Info settings and renewing them with settings from your BLW 04EX you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly 2 Windows Update Programs Favorites Documents r Settings gt Eind gt z N g Help Log Off Administrator Shut Down 2 65 66 BLW 04EX close the IP Configuration window Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 Step 1 Configure TCP IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup you need to configure your computer to connect to the BLW 04EX You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address Many ISPs issue these addresses automatically
54. resses to the equivalent domain name e g www planex com tw Your ISP should provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers Enter those addresses on this screen Password Settings aoad Lanner F 1 V 2 bRoad Lanner smart Manager Current Password ee New Password G 12 Characters Re Enter Password for Verification Pl Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter Use this menu to restrict access based on a password By default there is no password For security you should assign one before exposing the BLW O4EX to the Internet 35 BLW 04EX Passwords can contain from 3 12 alphanumeric characters and are not case sensitive If your password is lost or you cannot gain access to the user interface press the Reset button on the rear panel holding it down for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults default is 0000 Time Zone Road Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Tina Bane GMT 08 00 Taipei v Daylight Saving E ENABLE Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter Sets the time zone for the BLW 04EX This information is used for log entries and client access control 36 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX El CNE Virtual Server Road Address Mapping Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Broad a Lanner WAIVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager Private IP Private Port Public Port 1 EE aa Gas 2 EE E
55. s Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon Highlight the TCP IP line that has been assigned to your network card on the Configuration tab of the Network window Network KE Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed Client for Microsoft Networks a PLANEX Fw 100TA Fast Ethernet NIC File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks x File and Print Sharing r Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks 3 Click the Properties button 4 You may dynamically assign TCP IP address settings to a client or you can manually configure a client with address settings to meet your specific network requirements Note that the default IP address of the BLW 04EX is 192 168 1 1 55 BLW 04EX Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button and choose Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon then Local Area Connection icon and press the Properties button in the General tab 3 Select the TCP IP line that has been assigned to your network card in the Local Area Connection Properties window 4 Click the Properties butt on to setthe TCP IP protocol for the BLW 04EX Local Area Connection 2 Properties
56. s on the BLW 04EX can auto negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet as well as the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex See Appendix B for details on wiring Use twisted pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the BLW 04EX to an Ethernet adapter on your PC Otherwise you can cascade any of LAN ports on the BLW 04EX to an Ethernet hub or switch and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch When inserting an RJ 45 plug be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated Warning Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ45 port This may damage the BLW 04EX Instead use only twisted pair cables with RJ 45 connectors that conform with FCC standards Notes 1 Use 100 ohm shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable with RJ 45 connectors for all connections Use Category 3 4 or 5 for connections that operate at 10 Mbps and Category 5 for connections that operate at 100 Mbps 2 Make sure each twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters 328 feet 11 BLW 04EX o Pppp e um um Sanre _ pp 2 4 Making LAN Connections Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Intemet or your local network via radio signals PCI currently offers several wireless network cards including the GW DS110 Wireless PCI card and th
57. s xX Address a Network and Dial up Connections 1 L th Make New Local Area Network and Dial Connection Connection 2 up Connections This Folder contains network connections For this computer and a wizard to help you create a new connection 3 Double click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your BLW 04EX 68 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX 5 Double click Internet Protocol TCP IP 2 x 6 All the information that you need to record is on the Internet Protocol General TCP IP Properties screen Use the table on the next page to record the Ee oe information If Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Duration 01 08 10 server address automatically are already checked your computer is aes nasi already configured for DHCP Click Cancel to close each window and a a am Paad skip to Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy on page 5 18 Bytes 610 663 20 131 779 7 Check Obtain an IP address automatically and check Obtain DNS Properties Disable server address automatically Click OK Click OK or Close to close each window 4 Click Properties TCP IP Configuration Setting Local Area Connection 2 Propertie E T E IP Address e E General Subnet Mask m comecen Primary DNS Server l BY PLANEX Fw 100TA Fast Ethernet NIC Secondary DNS Server Components checked are
58. sing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections BLW 04EX Parental controls allows the user to limit certain web sites Email alerts when the users network is being compromise Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system that supports TCP IP Compatible with all popular Internet applications EL s yawns Many advanced applications are provided by the BLW 04EX such as LAN Access The BLW 04EX provides connectivity to 10 100 Mbps devices making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes Internet Access This device supports Intemet access through a DSL or cable comnection Since many DSL providers use PPPoE to establish communications with end users the BLW 04EX includes a built in client for this protocol eliminating the need to install this service on your computer Shared IP Address The BLW 04EX shares a single IP address with up to 253 users Using only one ISP account multiple users on your network can simultaneously browse the Internet Virtual Server If you have a static IP address you can set up the BLW 04EX to act as a virtual host for network address translation Remote users access various services at your site using the static IP address Then depending on the requested service or port number the BLW 04EX routes the request to the appropriate server at an internal network IP address This secures your BLW 04EX network from direct attack by hack
59. sk Space y Composer Configuration location URL LoS O Publish ww Roaming Access _Reload_ Server Info ETE File Selection w Offline Download Proxies SmartUpdate Help Cancel ee ee r el ss 3 Select Direct Connection to the Internet and click OK 93 BLW 04EX Step 3 Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW 04EX Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW 04EX it needs to obtain new network settings By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the BLW 04EX you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly 1 Pull down the Apple Menu Click Control Panels and TCP IP File Edit View Special About This Computer Apple DVD Player AD Apple System Profiler E Calculator Chooser Clipboard alias Control Panels Appearance fi Favorites Apple Menu Options Appletalk aan Caps Colorsync amp Mail Configuration Manager fal Microsoft Office 98 Control Strip Network Browser Date amp Time Note Pad alias Energy Saver Extensions Manager Disana Wob Shar 94 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX TCP IP Dynamic IP Allocation via a DHCP Server Check Obtain an IP address automatically on the IP Address tab Do not Connect via Setup Configure Using DHCP Server input any values under the Gateway tab and check Disable DNS on the DHCP Client ID PUTE UDARE
60. soon as you attempt to access the Internet again 24 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX Bridge Mode Menu Description Status Provides WAN connection type and status b la fz aj firmware and hardware version numbers tem IP settings as well as DHCP NAT Firewall info Lanner PAEO ene VE Displays the number of attached clients the firmware versions the physical MAC address for each media interface and the hardware version and bRoad Lanner smart Manager iliac serial number BRIDGE MODE SETTING l Shows the security and DHCP client log IP Address Tools Contains options to backup amp restore the current configuration restore all configuration settings to SUBNET MASK 255 255 255 the factory defaults update system firmware or reset the system Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER Use your BLW 04EX as a Bridge Basic Setting LAN Basic Setting Boad Use the web management interface to define system parameters manage Lanner and control the BLW 04EX and its ports or monitor network conditions JAVE The following table outlines the selections available from this program bRoad Lanner smart Manager LAN SETTING Cable Types and Specifications IP ADDRESS ENABLE DISABLE 100BASE TX Cat 5 UTP 100m 100 ohm 328 ft RJ 45 LEASE TIME START IP 192 163 1 ME END IP 19 g 199 DOMAN NAME 8 Click ENTER to save settings and continue LAN IP Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP
61. specify your IP address and associated numbers which you must enter manually This is known as a static or fixed IP address How your ISP assigns your IP address determines how you will configure your computer Here is what to do 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Settings Control Panel Programs Documents Settings J Control Panel a tinters P l askbar Windows NT Workstation y Shut Down Start g Untitled HyperSnap Dx 82 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX 2 Double click the Network icon 5 Click on the IP Address tab apr 6 In the Adapter dropdown list be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected File Edit View Help Microsoft TCP IP Properties EI n IP address can be automatically assigned to this network card Saniat PPLA daista iiini by a DHCP server If your network does not have a DHCP server ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below ME aj i IP Address DNS WINS Address Routing ra E I E a a LAG IR th mii Dusa Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Specify an IP address IPAddress J Subret Maske Default Gateway p x 3 Click on the Protocols tab Advanced Network 24x Identification Services Protocols Adapters Bindings Network Protocols 7 If Obtain an IP address automatically is already che
62. ss For example http 192 168 1 1 8080 PCi Login Screen T Then click LOGIN by default there is no password 18 BLW 04EX i f 4 Lanner aVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager 4 Navigating the Web Browser Interfact The BLW 04EX s management interface features a Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly setup the BLW 04EX for use with a cable modem or DSL modem Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection IP and MAC address filtering intrusion detection virtual server setup virtual DMZ hosts as well as other advanced functions Making Configuration Changes Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop down list Once a configuration change has been made on a page be sure to click the Apply or Next button at the bottom of the page to enable the new setting Note To ensure proper screen refresh after a command entry be sure that Internet Explorer 5 0 is configured as follows Under the menu Tools Internet Options General Temporary Internet Files Settings the setting for Check for newer versions of stored pages should be Every visit to the page 19 BLW 04EX gj 2 Saari LAN Bpoad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager LAN SETTING IP ADD SUBNET DHCP SERVER ENABLE DISABLE LEASE TIME START IP 192 168 1 ENDIP 192 168 1 E DOMAN NAME eO
63. ss assigned by youriSP 823 fn Tein E E B Pos O O E Domain Name Server DNS Address in fs Secondary DNS Address optional Eo Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed static IP address for your gateway If you have been provided with this information choose this option and enter the assigned IP address subnet mask gateway IP and DNS IP addresses for the BLW 04EX Click Finish to complete the setup The Status page will open to allow you to view the connection status as well as other information See Status on page 64 for details 23 BLW 04EX PPP over Ethernet bRoad Lanner smart Manager PPPoE SETTING User Name onnect ENABLE s Enable Disable Address CONNECT DISCONNECT Click ENTER to save settings and continue ENTER j Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider The Service Name is normally optional but may be required by some service providers Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit MTU on the default value 1492 unless you have a particular reason to change it Enter a Maximum Idle Time in minutes to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity If the connection is inactive for longer than the Maximum Idle Time it will be dropped Enable the Auto reconnect option to automatically re establish the connection as
64. ss determines how you will configure your computer Here is what to do 1 From the Windows desktop click the start button Choose Control Panel Internet My Documents Internet Explorer 7 ga E mail Fe My Recent Documents gt O My Pictures w MSN Explorer fe My Music Windows Media Player Ws My Computer Outlook Express Q Windows Movie Maker E Control Panel k Printers and Faxes Tour Windows XP s2 Files and Settings Transfer Help and Support 5 wizard a Search kal HyperSnap DX 4 I Run All Programs gt A Log Off fo Turn OFF Computer G 75 BLW 04EX 2 Select the Network and Intemet Connections icon then click the Network Connections icon Pick a category we cs Appearance and Themes a i wo Network and Internet Connections i Add or Remove Programs f 9 Sounds Speech and Audio Devices PEE le E tam 3 Double click on the LAN or High Speed Internet Db Search We Folders BEAN ections LAN or High Speed Internet poceccccccesecocccccccecocosecscceecssoseccoccccccossccocssceccccccccecescseosse ection Enabled nall Laia PLANEX FW 1O0TA Fast Ether 76 BLW 04EX 4 Click Properties lt 4 Local Area Connection Status General 5 upport Connection Status Connected Duration 00 17 11 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Sent Z Received Bytes 2 406 508 5
65. st will be the order in which these machines are used New gateway Doman sutiy Search Wrder Installed gateways automatically Click OK 9 Windows may need your Windows 95 98 ME CD to copy some files After it finishes copying it will then prompt you to restart your system provided on the next page System Settings Change 6 Click the Gateway tab and record the numbers listed under Installed 2 You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect 29 gateways Do you want to restart your computer now 7 Click the DNS Configuration tab Record the DNS servers listed under Click Yes and the computer will shut down and restart DNS Server Search Order TCP IP Configuration Setting l IP Address 8 Click the IP Address tab and then check Obtain an IP address Subnet Mask Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server 61 62 BLW 04EX BLW 04EX Default Gateway LAN Settings button Step 2 Disable HTTP Proxy 3 Clear all the check boxes and click OK Click OK again to close the You will need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your web i Local Area Network LAN Settings x browser is disabled This is so that your web browser will be able to view m Automatic configuration the con fi gu rat 10 n p a ge s in si de y our B LW 0 4 EX T he fol ji OW in g Automatic
66. sure you configure all of your clients to the same values SSID The Service Set ID This should be set to the same value as other wireless devices in your network Note The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters 31 BLW 04EX Transmission Rate Set the data rate transmitted from the BLW 04EX The lower the data rate the longer the transmission distance Default Fully Automatic Fully Automatic Fully Automatic 11Mbps 5 5Mbps Auto 1 or 2Mbps 2Mbps 1 Mbps Basic Rate Select All 1 2 5 5 11Mbps from the drop down list to optimize the data transfer speed for your network Default 1 2Mbps All 1 2 5 5 11Mbps Channel The radio channel through which the BLW O04EX communicates to PCs in its BSS Default Auto Note The available channel settings are limited to local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available 2 3 4 5 6 fa m g 32 BLW 04EX Encryption Aoad Lanner AVE bRoad Lanner smart Manager DNS SETTING Domain Name Server DNS Address i l Secondary DNS Address optional s Click ENTER to save settings and continue Enter If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels you should enable Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption Encryption requires you to use the same set of encryption decryption keys for the BLW 04EX and a
67. tor Languages Applications Smart Browsing Identity E Advanced Cache Proxies A network proxy is used to provide additional security between your computer and the Internet usually along with a firewall and or to increase Performance between networks by reducing redundant traffic Manual proxy configuration VIEW C Automatic proxy configuration Configuration location URL Bele Internet Click OK Cancel Help Step 3 Obtain IP Settings From Your BLW 04EX Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your BLW O4EX it needs to obtain new network settings By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your BLW 04EX you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Programs Access ories Command Prompt Netscape Windows Update Netscape Update j Programs Documents Settings Search Help Run Shut Down 73 E3 Command Prompt wy Paint amp Synchronize ey Windows Explorer gt fs Accessories Y WordPad fe HyperSnap Dx 4 fe Netscape Communicator amp Netscape SmartDownload A Startup gt E Internet Explorer a Outlook Express BLW 04EX 2 In the Command Prompt window type IPCONFIG RELEASE and press the lt ENTER gt key e Command Prompt Microsoft Windows 2666 Version 5 00 2195 lt C Copyright 1985 1999 Microsoft C
68. ubleshooting Wi Front Panel FOES LED WAN LED TOM LED 2 1 Front Panel LED Indicators The BLW 04EX includes LED indicators on the front panel that BLW 04EX simplify installation and network troubleshooting a BRLIMEX is receiving power The BRLAMER has established a walid wireless le Tis WAN port has extablished u wid nara W Rear Panel RESET WAH Peat LAH Piri Pire 2 2 Rear Panel Connect tha tochidad pomir adipt r to this Warning Using the wrong type of power adapter Thay calsedamage Use thie bution to reset the poa Retum a aea to tie factory ebook by pushing T second a WAN RIJ 45 Connect a cable modem DSL thodetor an Ethernet router to this port Four 10 10 Autosensing switch ports RJ 45 Connect devices on your local area network to these ports such as a PC hub or switch BLW 04EX BLW 04EX 1 Connect the LAN You can connect the BLW 04EX to your PC or to a hub or switch Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the BLW 04EX to your computer s network adapter or to another network device You can also connect the BLW 04EX to your PC using a wireless client adapter via radio signals Position both antennas on the back of the BLW 04EX into the desired positions For more effective coverage you may want to position one antenna along the vertical axis and th y 10 BLW 04EX Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling The four LAN port
69. using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers which you must enter manually This is also known as a static IP address How your ISP assigns your IP address determines how you will configure your computer Here is what to do Windows Update Programs Documents Settings J Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections Printers 2 A Taskbar amp Start Menu 67 BLW 04EX 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Settings Control Panel 2101x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt seach GyFolders Bristory MG GZ X A Fale Address E Control Panel Eao Accessibility Add Remove Add Remove a Control Panel Options Hardware Programs Ae Display Folder Options Fonts Use the settings in Control Panel to personalize your computer Select an item to view its description anne s Windows Update WwW E3 Windows 2000 Support Network and Dial up Co Regional Scanners and Options Cameras Go Users and Passwords Administrative Date Time Tools A g Game Internet Controllers Options Phone and Power Options Modem Scheduled Sounds and Tasks Multimedia 22 object s I My Computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt Search yFolders History as O
70. ware setup you need to configure your computer to connect to the BLW 04EX You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers which you must enter manually This is also known as a static IP address How your ISP assigns your IP address determines how you will configure your computer 89 BLW 04EX Here is what to do 1 Pull down the Apple Menu Click Control Panels and select TCP IP File Edit View Special Help About This Computer Apple DVD Player D Apple System Profiler Calculator gt Chooser Clipboard alias Control Panels Appearance wi Favorites Apple Menu Options Key Caps AppleTalk A ColorSync Mail Configuration Manager ail Microsoft Office 98 Control Strip Network Browser Date amp Time Note Pad alias Energy Saver E QuickTime Player Extensions Manager Gi Recent Applications File Exchange G Recent Documents ree sharing General Controls GJ Recent Servers keai ci Remote Access Status lomega Drive Options Scrapbook Keyboard amp Sherlock 2 Launcher Z Simpletext alias Location Manager Stickies Memory Modem Monitors Mouse MouseWare Multiple Users QuickTime Settings Remote Access Software Update Sound Speech Startup Disk 2 In

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