Planex BLW-54SAG User manual

2.4/5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11 Super a+g

108Mbps Wireless LAN Router

BLW-54SAG

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................4

1.1 Overview of the BLW-54SAG................................................................................. 4

1.2 BLW-54SAG Applications....................................................................................... 4

1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 5

1.4 The Back Panel ....................................................................................................... 6

1.5 The Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 7

1.6 System Requirements............................................................................................. 8

Chapter 2. Connecting the BLW-54SAG ........................................................................9

Chapter 3. Configuring the BLW-54SAG .....................................................................11

3.1 How to Access the Web-based Utility ...................................................................11

3.2 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup .................................................................................11

3.3 The Setup Tab - DDNS......................................................................................... 18

3.4 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone .................................................................. 19

3.5 The Setup Tab – Advanced Routing .................................................................... 20

3.6 The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................ 22

3.7 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security.................................................................. 24

3.8 The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter............................................................. 27

3.9 The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings................................................. 28

3.10 The Security Tab - Firewall ................................................................................. 33

3.11 The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough ................................................................. 34

3.12 The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access Policy......................................... 35

3.13 The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding............................ 39

3.14 The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering ................................. 41

3.15 The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ........................................................... 43

3.16 The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS ............................................................ 43

3.17 The Administration Tab - Management.............................................................. 47

3.18 The Administration Tab - Log.............................................................................. 50

3.19 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics................................................................. 51

3.20 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults........................................................ 52

3.21 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade.................................................... 52

3.22 The Administration Tab - Restart........................................................................ 53

3.23 The Status Tab - Router ....................................................................................... 54

3.24 The Status Tab - Local Network .......................................................................... 55

3.25 The Status Tab - Wireless .................................................................................... 57

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Chapter 4. Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................59

Chapter 5. Specifications ..............................................................................................60

Chapter 6. Safety Statement ........................................................................................61

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the BLW-54SAG

The BLW-54SAG is a small desktop router that sits between your local Ethernet

network and a re-mote network (e.g., the Internet). The BLW-54SAG contains a WAN

port connecting to an external ADSL/Cable modem, a four-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet

switch for connection to PCs on your local wired network, and one wireless interfaces for

connection to your local wireless 802.11a/b/g network supporting a data rate of up to 108

Mbps. Data comes into the BLW-54SAG from the local wired and wireless LAN and

then is “routed” to the Internet, and vice versa.

1.2 BLW-54SAG Applications

1.2.1 Accessing the Internet

The most common use of the BLW-54SAG is to provide shared Internet access to allow

everyone on your LAN to surf the web and send/receive emails or files. The BLW-54SAG

can automatically ac-quire a public IP address when connecting to the Internet. In turn,

it will automatically assign IP ad-dresses to PCs (requesting DHCP client devices) on

your LAN - you don’t have to apply for and assign IP addresses to PCs on your network.

Accessing Servers from the Public Network If you want special servers to be accessible

to remote users across the Internet (e.g., an e-mail server, an FTP server, or a web

server), you can configure the BLW-54SAG to proxy the service using its (public) IP

address. It means a remote user can access the server by using the BLW-54SAG’s IP

address. Upon receiving a request, the BLW-54SAG will re-direct the request to the

actual server on your local network.

1.2.2 Operating as an Access Point

Additionally, the Wireless Router can also be configured as an Access Point, and acts as

the central point of your local wireless network supporting a data rate of up to 108 Mbps.

It allows client devices on your wireless network to access the Internet, to communicate

with other wireless devices on your wireless network, or to communicate with devices on

your wired LAN network. Since 802.11g is based on the same 2.4GHz radio band as the

802.11b technology, the BLW-54SAG can inter-operate with existing 11Mbps 802.11b

devices. Therefore you can protect your existing in-vestment in 802.11b client cards, and

migrate to the high-speed 802.11g standard as your needs grow. Alternatively, you can

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configure the BLW-54SAG to provide an 802.11a WLAN environment.

1.3 Package Contents

Please verify that the product package contains all of the following parts.

z BLW-54SAG

z Quick Installation Guide

z CD-ROM (User’s Manual)

z AC Adapter

z UTP Cable

z Stand

z Warranty Card

Please contact your local dealer or distributor if any of the above items is missing.

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1.4 The Back Panel

The Router’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.

RESET Button

WAN

LAN 1, 2, 3, 4

POWER

RESET

Button

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press

the RESET button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the

defaults from the Administration tab - Factory Defaults in the Router's

Web-based Utility.

WAN

The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet

connection.

LAN 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and

other Ethernet network devices.

POWER The POWER port is where you will connect the power adapter.

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1.5 The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs, which indicate the status of the Router and network activities, are

located on the front panel.

WAN

LAN 1, 2, 3, 4

WLAN-G

WAN Green. The WAN LED lights up when there is a connection made

through the WAN port.

LAN 1, 2, 3,

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Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports

on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is

continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through

that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.

WLAN-G Green. The WLAN LED flashes when there is a successful Wireless-G

connection.

WLAN-A Green. The WLAN LED flashes when there is a successful Wireless-A

connection.

PPPoE Green. The PPPoE LED indicates when the PPPoE function is being

used. This LED will remain lit as long as PPPoE is enabled.

Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is

powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode

during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is

complete, the LED will be solidly lit.

POWER

PPPoE

WLAN-A

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1.6 System Requirements

z Supported Platforms

Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP PC equipped with an Ethernet (RJ-45) port

MacOS 8.x/9.x/X computer equipped with an Ethernet (RJ-45) port

z Required Networking Equipment

A twisted-pair cable x n (n= the number of computers attached to the product)

z About Web Configuration Screen

The system configuration of the product is adjusted via a Web browser. Please make

sure that

1) a Web browser has been already installed on your computer and

2) JavaScript is enabled on that browser.

z Windows and Mac OS

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater / NetScape Navigator 6.0 or greater

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Chapter 2. Connecting the BLW-54SAG

Planex recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time

installation of the Router. For advanced users, you may follow the instructions in this

chapter, and then configure the Router through its Web-based Utility.

DSL/Cable

Modem

UTP

Existing Connection

BLW-54SAG

To PCs

Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the BLW-54SAG. Ensure the

BLW-54SAG and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the

BLW-54SAG. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN

cable. Any LAN port on the BLW-54SAG will automatically function as an Uplink port

when required.

Connect WAN Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the BLW-54SAG. Use the cable

supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

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Power Up

• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.

• Connect the supplied power adapter to the BLW-54SAG and power up.

Caution:

Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage

Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to Chapter3: Configuring the

BLW-54SAG.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the BLW-54SAG

3.1 How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and

enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.

A password request page will appear. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use

the default user name admin and default password 0000. (You can set a new password

from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Then click the OK button.

3.2 The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the

Router's general settings.

3.2.1 Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of

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this information can be obtained from your ISP.

3.2.2 Internet Connection Type

Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.

(1) Automatic Configuration - DHCP

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration -

DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting

through a dynamic IP address.

(2) Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static

IP.

* Internet IP Address: This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet.

Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

* Subnet Mask: This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet

(including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

* Default Gateway: Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP

server’s IP address.

* DNS (1-3): Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System)

Server IP Address.

(3) PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish

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Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check

with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

* User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

* Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet

connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If

your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand

enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you

attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click

the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to

have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

* Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Router will

periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router

will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio

button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want

the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

(4) PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in

Europe only.

* Internet IP Address: This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your

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ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

* Subnet Mask: This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet

(including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

* Default Gateway: Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.

* User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password provided by your

ISP.

* Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Router will

periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router

will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio

button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period

field, you specify how often you want

the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

(5) Heart Beat Signal. Heart Beat Signal (HBS) is a service that applies to connections

in Australia only.

*User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

* Heart Beat Server: This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the

Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

3.2.3 Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making

any changes.

(1) Host Name and Domain Name

These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs,

usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with

your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and

domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

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(2) MTU

MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted

for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest

packet size that will be transmitted. The recommended size, entered in the Size field, is

1500. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select

the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.

3.2.4 Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the Router’s local network settings. Changes to

the Router’s wireless network settings are performed through the Wireless tab.

3.2.5 Router IP

(1) IP Address and Subnet Mask

This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your network. The

default IP Address is 192.168.1.1, and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. In most

cases, keeping the default values will work.

3.2.6 DHCP Server Settings

The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A

DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If

you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, you must make sure there is no

other DHCP server on your network.

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(1) DHCP Server

DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your

network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP

features will be available).

(2) Assign Static DHCP

Every time a PC reboots, it is assigned a new local IP address by the Router. If you want a

PC to be assigned the same IP address every time it reboots, then click the Assign Static

IP button.

On the Static DHCP Client List screen, enter the static local IP address in the Assign

this IP field, and enter the MAC address of the PC in the To this MAC field. Then click

the Enabled checkbox. When you have finished your entries, click the Save Settings

button to save your changes. Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes. To

exit this screen, click the Close button.

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If you want to see a list of DHCP clients, click the DHCP Client Table button. On the

DHCP Client Table screen, you will see a list of DHCP clients with the following

information: Client Names, Interfaces, IP Addresses, and MAC Addresses. From the To

Sort by drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, or

MAC Address. If you want to add any of the DHCP clients to the Static DHCP Client List,

then click the Save to Static DHCP Client List checkbox and then click the Save Settings

button. Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel your changes. To view the most

up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To exit this screen, click the Close

button.

(3) Start IP Address

Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the

Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2

or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default Starting IP Address is

192.168.1.100.

(4) Maximum Number of Users

Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP

addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.

(5) IP Address Range

The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.

(6) Client Lease Time

The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to

the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes,

that the user will be leased this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be

automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means

one day.

(7) Static DNS 1-3

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names

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into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server

IP Address. If you wish to use another, type that IP Address in one of these fields. You can

type up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker

access to functioning DNS servers.

(8) WINS

The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the

Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave

this blank.

3.2.7 Time Settings

Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. Click

the checkbox if you want the Router to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes

or Cancel to cancel your changes. All of settings are available, after restarting this system.

3.3 The Setup Tab - DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you

assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when

you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before

you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at www.dyndns.org or

www.TZO.com, DDNS service providers.

(1) DDNS Service: From this pull-down menu, enter the DDNS service with which you

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have membership.

(2) User Name: Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

(3) Password: Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

(4) Host Name: The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.

(5) Internet: IP Address. This is the Router’s current IP Address as seen on the Internet.

(6) Status: This displays the status of the DDNS connection.

Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes

or Cancel to cancel your changes. All of settings are available, after restarting this system.

3.4 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification.

Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If

you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC

address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address

Clone feature.

3.4.1 MAC Address Clone

(1) Enabled/Disabled

To have the MAC Address cloned, select Enabled from the drop-down menu.

(2) MAC Address

Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.

(3) Clone My PC’s MAC

Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the PC you are currently using.

Change these settings as described here and click the Apply button to apply your changes

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or Cancel to cancel your changes. All of settings are available, after restarting this system.

3.5 The Setup Tab – Advanced Routing

This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to

select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing will automatically

adjust how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another

network destination.

(1) Operating Mode.

Select the mode in which this Router will function. If this Router is hosting your network’s

connection to the Internet, select Gateway. If another Router exists on your network,

select Router. When Router is chosen, Dynamic Routing will be enabled.

(2) Dynamic Routing

This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the

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