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 Internet 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 have 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). 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

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computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device, including account information used to

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 configuration that may be required.

Information you will need from your ADSL service provider:

Username

This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service

provider’s network. It is commonly in the form

−

[email protected] Your ADSL service provider uses this to

identify your account.

Record info here

Password

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.

WAN Setting /

Connection Type

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)

Modulation Type

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 automatically 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

>

ADSL

)

Security Protocol

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.

VPI

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

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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

VCI

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

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 = 35

IP Address

(RADIUS server)

For 802.1X and WPA security.

Port

For 802.1X and WPA security.

Secret

For 802.1X and WPA security.

Note

The Setup Wizard can be used to configure the Internet connection for most users.

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Information you will need about your WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router:

Username

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.

Record info here

Password

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.

LAN IP addresses for

the WBMR-G54

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

web browser. The default IP address is

192.168.11.1

.

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.

LAN Subnet Mask for

the WBMR-G54

This is the subnet mask 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.

Information you will need about your LAN or computer:

Ethernet NIC

If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can

connect the WBMR-G54 to this Ethernet port using an

Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet ports

on the WBMR-G54 to connect to other computer or

Ethernet devices.

Record info here

DHCP Client status

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

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 IP 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.

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