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WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M
Wireless Network Broadband Modem/Router
WL-108/109
Full Manual
WL-108 Wireless Network Modem/router 11M
Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................5
WL-108/109 Features................................................................5
Internet Access Features..........................................................5
Advanced Internet Functions ....................................................5
Wireless Features....................................................................6
LAN Features..........................................................................6
Configuration & Management....................................................6
Security Features....................................................................6
SETTING UP THE MODEM/ROUTER ..................................................8
Physical installation...................................................................8
Top LEDs ...............................................................................9
Rear Panel ........................................................................... 10
PC SETUP.......................................................................................11
Set up TCP/IP..........................................................................11
Using DHCP.......................................................................... 11
Windows 98/ME.................................................................... 11
Windows 2000/XP................................................................. 11
Windows NT......................................................................... 13
Macintosh Clients.................................................................. 14
Linux Clients ........................................................................ 14
Wireless Adapter................................................................... 14
Internet access........................................................................15
Windows 98/ME/2000............................................................ 15
Windows XP ......................................................................... 15
Accessing AOL...................................................................... 15
Manual configuration – Internet access...................................16
Your country/ISP is not listed .................................................19
Home Screen ...........................................................................22
LAN Screen ..............................................................................23
DHCP .................................................................................. 24
Wireless screen .......................................................................25
WEP Screen ......................................................................... 26
Password Screen .....................................................................28
OPERATION AND STATUS..............................................................29
Operation.................................................................................29
Status Screen...........................................................................30
Connection Status – PPPoE/PPPoA..........................................32
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address ................................33
Connection Details - Fixed IP Address .....................................34
ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................35
Overview .................................................................................35
Advanced Internet Screen .......................................................36
DMZ.................................................................................... 36
URL Filter............................................................................. 36
URL Filter Screen .................................................................. 37
Schedule ..................................................................................38
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Remote Management ...............................................................39
Virtual Servers.........................................................................41
IP Address seen by Internet Users........................................... 41
Virtual Servers Screen........................................................... 42
Connecting to the Virtual Servers............................................ 43
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)......................................44
Dynamic DNS Screen ............................................................ 44
Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................46
Config File................................................................................47
PC Database.............................................................................48
PC Database Screen .............................................................. 48
PC Database (Admin) ............................................................ 50
Network Diagnostics................................................................51
Firewall Rules ..........................................................................53
Firewall Rules Screen............................................................. 53
Incoming Rules..................................................................... 54
Outgoing Rules..................................................................... 56
Firewall Services......................................................................58
Add/Edit Service................................................................... 58
Logs.........................................................................................60
E-mail ......................................................................................62
Routing....................................................................................64
Overview ............................................................................. 64
Routing Screen..................................................................... 64
Configuring Other Routers on your LAN.................................... 65
Static Routing - Example........................................................ 66
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................68
Overview .................................................................................68
General Problems ....................................................................68
Internet Access........................................................................68
Wireless Access .......................................................................69
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................71
WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router...................................71
Wireless Interface ...................................................................71
Regulatory Approvals ..............................................................72
FCC Statement ..................................................................... 72
CE Approval ......................................................................... 72
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Requirements
• ADSL service, and an ISP account.
• Standard Network cables.
• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC.
• Wireless Access Point requires Wireless devices compliant with the
IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new WL-108/109 Broadband
Router. The WL-108/109 is a multi-function device providing the following
services:
• ADSL Modem.
• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
• Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
• 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
WL-108/109 Features
The WL-108/109 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed
to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access
the Internet through the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router, using
only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are
hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network
Address Translation).
• Built-in ADSL Modem. The WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router
has a built-in ADSL modem, supporting all common ADSL connections.
• IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The WL-
108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router supports all common connection
methods.
• Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. The WL-108/WL-
109 Wireless ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection
to determine the connection method used by your ISP.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port)
connection, the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router supports both
Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed
IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
• Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-
standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the
Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to
enable such applications to be used normally.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet
servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites
by LAN users.
• Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send
log data to a Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
• Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can
define Firewall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic
should be permitted.
• Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers
feature, allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain
Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every
time you connect.
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• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private
Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently
supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The WL-108/109 complies with the
IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The
802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b
standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used
simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of
54Mbps are supported.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included.
Key sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature
can check the the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations
to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can
be changed quickly and easily.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The WL-108/109 incorporates a 4-port
10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your
LAN.
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides
a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The WL-
108/109 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and
WLAN.
• Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments
are supported, via the WL-108/109's RIP (Routing Information
Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN for
configuration.
• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the
configuration data from the WL-108/109 to your PC, and restore
(upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the WL-108/109.
• Remote Management. The WL-108/109 can be managed from any
PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also
(optionally) be configured via the Internet.
• Network Diagnostics. You can use the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless
ADSL Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection
is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the
configuration data and settings.
• Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported,
as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations
from accessing your LAN.
• NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address
Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a
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single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is
hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single
device - the WL-108/109.
• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are
monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting
your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can
flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection
requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that
Internet access becomes unavailable. The WL-108/109 incorporates
protection against DoS attacks.
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Setting up the Modem/router
Physical installation
1. Ensure the Wireless ADSL Router is powered OFF.
Installation - WL-108
2. Connect the LAN cables: For the WL-108, use standard LAN cables to
connect the PCs to the LAN ports (hub) on the broadband
modem/router. If necessary connect the "Uplink" port to a standard
port on another hub. You must use a standard LAN cable for this.
Note: If you use the "Uplink" port, then port 4 CANNOT be used.
3. Connect the supplied ADSL cable from the WAN port on the Wireless
ADSL Router (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by
your phone company.
4. Your wireless PC’s need some configuration which is explained later on
in this manual.
5. Connect the power supply adapter to the broadband modem/router.
Use only the adapter supplied with the router.
6. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a
hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON
(provided the PC is also ON.)
• The WAN LED should be ON.
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• The WLAN LED should be ON
Top LEDs
Power Status (Red) LAN WAN WLAN LED
(Link/Activity
)
On - Power
on.
Off –
No Power.
On - Error
condition.
Off - Normal
operation.
Blinking - This
LED blinks
during start up.
Link/Act
On -
Corresponding
LAN (hub) port
is active.
Off - No active
connection on
the
corresponding
LAN (hub) port.
Flashing -
Data is being
transmitted or
received via the
corresponding
LAN (hub) port.
100
On -
Corresponding
LAN (hub) port
is using
100BaseT.
Off -
Corresponding
LAN (hub) port
connection is
using 10BaseT,
or no active
connection.
On –
Connection to
the modem
attached to
the WAN
(Internet)
port is
established.
Flashing -
Data is being
transmitted
or received
via the WAN
port. For each
port, there
are 2
On - Wireless
connection is
available, but
Idle (no
traffic).
Off - Error - No
Wireless
connection
available.
Flashing -
Data is being
transmitted or
received via the
Wireless access
point. This
includes
"network
traffic" as well
as user data.
LEDs
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Rear Panel
Power port 10/100BaseT
LAN connections
Reset Button WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Connect the supplied
power adapter here.
Use standard LAN
cables (RJ45
connectors) to
connect your PCs to
these ports.
Note:
Any LAN port on the
WL-108/109 will
automatically
function as an
"Uplink" port when
required. Just
connect any port to
a normal port on the
other hub, using a
standard LAN cable.
This button has two
(2) functions:
Reboot. When
pressed and
released, the WL-
108/109 will reboot
(restart).
Diagnostic print-
out. If held down
for 3 seconds, a
diagnostic print-out
will be sent to the
attached printer.
Ensure the printer is
ready before doing
this.
Clear All Data.
This button can also
be used to clear ALL
data and restore ALL
settings to the
factory default
values.
To Clear All Data
and restore the
factory default
values:
Power Off.
Hold the Reset
Button down while
you Power On.
Keep holding the
Reset Button for a
few seconds, until
the RED Status LED
on the front panel
has flashed TWICE.
Release the Reset
Button. The WL-
108/109 is now
using the factory
default values.
Connect this port to
your ADSL line.
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PC Setup
Set up TCP/IP
If you are using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following
changes are required:
• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the WL-108/109
• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By
default, the WL-108/109 will act as a DHCP Server.
Windows 98/ME
Right click the Network Neighbourhood icon on the desktop and click
Properties. The following window will be displayed:
Windows 2000/XP
Right click the My Network Places icon on the desktop and click
Properties. The following window will be displayed:
Right click the Local Area Connection of the correct network card, and
then choose Properties.
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If the list that appears on screen does not include a line, such as the one
that has been selected above ("TCP/IP -> network card"), then follow the
steps indicated below for adding this line:
• Click on the button "Add"
• Double-click on "Protocol"
• Select "Microsoft" and thereafter "TCP/IP"
• Click on "OK"
• Wait a few seconds, so that TCP/IP can be added. Thereafter, click on
"OK" to leave the network properties screen. Restart your PC.
Select the line “TCP/IP -> Network card” as shown above. Click on the
button Properties to obtain a window similar to the following:
Check whether the setting "Obtain an IP address automatically" has
been selected, as is illustrated above. The DHCP server in the broadband
router will now assign an IP address to the PC.
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Windows NT
Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP
protocol, as shown below.
Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
Select the network card for your LAN.
Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP
Server
Restart your PC, even if you have not made any changes.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the WL-108/109.
The procedure is as follows.
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP
Client ID field can be left blank.
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required
changes are:
• Set the Router Address field to the WL-108/109's IP Address.
• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the WL-108/109, it is only necessary to set the
WL-108/109 as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to
continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your
configuration.
• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the WL-108/109.
• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -
windows shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel - Network
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will
be called "eth0".
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5. To apply your changes
• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
• OR, restart your system.
Wireless Adapter
If your network adapter is a wireless adapter, besides above TCP/IP
settings you also have to set the ESSID to ‘Sitecom’ and the mode to
‘Infrastructure’ in order to make a connection with the Wireless Broadband
Modem/router
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Internet access
Windows 98/ME/2000
• In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select Settings - Control
Panel - Internet options.
• Select the tab page Connections and click on the button Settings.
• Select "I want to configure my Internet connection manually" or "I
want to make a connection via a LAN network" and click on "Next >".
• Select "I want to connect via a LAN network" and click on "Next >".
• Check carefully that all of the checkboxes in the screen Internet
configuration for a LAN have not been checked.
• Continue with the steps in the wizard, until the task is completed.
• The configuration is now completed.
Windows XP
• In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings –
Control Panel - Internet options.
• Select the tab Connections and click the Setup… button.
• When the New Connection Wizard starts, click on Next.
• Select Connect to internet and click on Next.
• Select Set up my connection manually and click on Next.
• Select Connect using a broadband connection that is always on and
click on Next.
• Click on Finish to close the Wizard.
• In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings –
Control Panel - Internet options.
• Select the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button.
• Check carefully that none
of the boxes in the Local Area Network
(LAN) Settings window are checked.
• The configuration is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the WL-108/109, the AOL for
Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access,
rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:
• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is
Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier
versions.
• Click the Setup button.
• Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New
Locality" to "WL-108/109".
• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the
Phone Number blank.)
• Click Save, then OK.
Configuration is now complete.
• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "WL-
108/109" location.
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Manual configuration – Internet access
1. Make TCP/IP settings on your PC, as described in the foregoing
section.
Do not forget to restart your PC after you have finished.
2. Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the WL-108/109
will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device
has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the
newly-discovered device.
• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the WL-108/109, you
can accept the desktop shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always
find UPnP devices in My Network Places.
Double click the icon for the WL-108/109 (either on the Desktop, or
in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Proceed with step
4.
3. Start your web browser. In the Address field, enter the following:
192.168.0.1
If you can't connect
If the WL-108/109 does not respond, check the following:
• The WL-108/109 is properly installed, LAN connection is OK,
and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the
"Ping" command:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not
working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the
WL-108/109's IP Address. (See next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be
within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be
compatible with the WL-108/109's default IP Address of
192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to
255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details
on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the WL-108/109 are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be
the case.)
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4. Start your web browser. In the Address field, enter the following:
192.168.0.1
5. Fill in the username and password in the pop-up window
User name: admin
Password: password
6. The start up window will now be displayed. Click on Setup.
7. The Set up wizard will now be displayed; check that the modem is
connected and click on Next.
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8. Select your country from the Country list. If your Country isn’t listed,
please see the next Chapter “Your Country/ISP is not listed”
9. From Service, select your internet provider. Click Next.
10. Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user
name and password or select dynamic or fixed WAN IP connection in
the following window. Then click on Next.
11. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test
Internet Connection is ticked, the router will test the connection after
you have clicked on finish. Wait until this test has been completed
before you click on close. The configuration is now completed.
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Your country/ISP is not listed
1. Select Other for Country and Services and then click on Next.
2. If you know the VPI/VCI settings for your ISP you can enter them or
click Auto-Detect.
3. The modem router will try to determined the correct settings
automatically. When finished click OK in the pop-up screen
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4. Click Next
5. Choose manual selection if you know your conection method (PPPoA,
PPPoE) or choose Auto-Detect. Click Next
6. If necessary, fill in username and password. Choose the connection
behavior. Select manual if you don’t have a flatrate internet connection!
The IP address and DNS should be set to automatic in most cases. Only
choose Fixed if you have received specific instructions from your ISP,
click Next
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7. Click finish to complete the configuration. Click on Close. If Test
Internet Connection is ticked, the router will test the connection after
you have clicked on finish. Wait until this test has been completed
before you click on close. The configuration is now completed.
8. Check the testresults to see if the internet connection is succesfull.
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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you
connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example
screen is shown below.
Navigation & Data Input
• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on
your Browser, for navigation.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any
changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing
screens or your data will be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button
will display help for that screen.
From any help screen, you can access the
list of all help files (help index).
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LAN Screen
Click LAN tab In the HOME menu to reach the LAN screen An example
screen is shown below.
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address
IP address for the WL-108/109, as seen from the local LAN. Use the
default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using
a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP
Address from within the range used by your LAN.
Subnet Mask
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which the WL-108/109 is attached (the same value as the
PCs on that LAN segment).
DHCP Server
• If Enabled, the WL-108/109 will allocate IP Addresses to PCs
(DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and
recommended) value is Enabled.
• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to
treat the WL-108/109 as the default Gateway. See the following
section for further details.
• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the
values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to
DHCP clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP
clients supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
Buttons
Save
Save the data on screen.
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Cancel
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload
the file from the WL-108/109.
DHCP
What DHCP Does
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP
address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
• The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).
• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the
client, as well as allocating an IP Address.
• The WL-108/109 can act as a DHCP server.
• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act
as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP
network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP
Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".
• You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN
segment. (If your LAN does not have other Routers, this means there
must only be one (1) DHCP Server on your LAN.)
Using the WL-108/109's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN
screen. On this screen, you can:
• Enable or Disable the WL-108/109's DHCP Server function.
• Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server
function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some
devices while using DHCP, provided that the
Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the range
used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to
use another DHCP Server, rather than the WL-108/109's, the following
procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the WL-108/109. This setting is on
the LAN screen.
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the WL-108/109's IP Address as
the Default Gateway.
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Wireless screen
Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Regulatory
Domain
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory
domain.
Station
name
This is the same as the "Device Name" for the Wireless Router.
On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as
the name of the Access Point in use.
SSID
(ESSID)
• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set
Identifier).
• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same
SSID/ESSID.
Options
Mode
Select the desired option.
• g & b - This is the default, and should normally be used.
• g only - If selected, this ensures that "g" mode stations will
connect at high speed, but "b" mode stations will be unable to
connect at all.
• b only - If selected, "g" mode is unavailable. "g" mode stations
will only be able to connect if they are fully backward-compatible
with "b" mode.
Channel No.
• Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.
• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or
slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
• If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use
different Channels to reduce interference.
Enable
ESSID
Broadcast
When enabled the Wireless Modem/router can be found by any
wireless adapter via the ‘site survey’ option. When unchecked, the
access point is hidden. This is an extra security feature.
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WEP data
encryption
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or
"Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used,
data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making
communication more secure.
• Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen,
and view or change the WEP settings.
Access Point
Allow access
by …
• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access your LAN.
• Trusted Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
access your LAN. To select the required wireless stations, click the
"Select Stations" button.
Buttons
Configure
WEP
Click this button to view the WEP sub-screen. See the following section
for more details.
Set Stations
Click this button to select the required PCs.
Save
Save the data on screen.
Cancel
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the
last "Save" operation.
WEP Screen
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the
Wireless screen.
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Data - WEP Screen
WEP Data Encryption
WEP Data
Encryption
Select the option to match other Wireless Stations:
• Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.
• 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64 Bit
Encryption, the key size is 5 chars (ASCII) or 10 chars in HEX
(0~9 and A~F).
• 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 128 Bit
Encryption, the key size is 13 chars (ASCII) or 26 chars in HEX
(0~9 and A~F).
Authenticati
on Type
Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic". If
changed to "Open System" or "Shared Key", ensure that your Wireless
Stations use the same setting.
WEP Keys
• Key Input - Select "Hex" or "ASCII" depending on your input
method. (All keys are converted to Hex, ASCII input is only for
convenience.)
• Default Key - select the key you wish to be the default.
Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the
other Keys are for decryption only.
• Key Value - Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations
must have the same key.
Passphrase
If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering
the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the
"Generate Keys" button.
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Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the WL-108/109.
Once you have assigned a password to the WL-108/109 (on the Password
screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as
shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.)
• Leave the "User Name" blank.
• Enter the password for the WL-108/109, as set on the Password screen
above.
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Operation and Status
Operation
Once both the WL-108/109 and the PCs are configured, operation
is automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration
may be required:
• If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be
necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer
to chapter Advanced Features for further details.
• Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may
be blocked by the WL-108/109's built-in firewall. You can define such
applications as Firewall Rules to allow them to function normally.
Refer to chapter Advanced Features for further details.
• Some non-standard applications may require use of the DMZ feature.
Refer to chapter Advanced Features for further details.
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Status Screen
Use the Status tab on the Home menu to view this screen.
Data - Status Screen
Internet
Modem Status
This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component.
DownStream
Connection
Speed
If connected, displays the speed for the DownStream (download)
ADSL Connection.
UpStream
Connection
Method
If connected, displays the speed for the UpStream (upload) ADSL
Connection.
Connection
Method
This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup
Wizard.
Internet
Connection
Current connection status:
• Active
• Not connected
• Failed
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button
to find out more information.
Internet IP
Address
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
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"Connection
Details"
Button
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
description of the current connection. Depending on the type of
connection, a "log" may also be available.
LAN
IP Address
The IP Address of the WL-108/109.
Network Mask
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either
"Enabled" or "Disabled".
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP
addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the
Advanced menu.
MAC Address
This shows the MAC Address for the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless
ADSL Router, as seen on the LAN interface.
Wireless
Name (SSID)
If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set
Identifier).
Region
The current region, as set on the Wireless screen.
Channel
This shows the Channel currently used, as set on the Wireless
screen.
Wireless AP
This indicates whether or not the Wireless Access Point feature is
enabled.
Broadcast Name
This indicates whether or not the SSID is Broadcast. This setting
is on the Wireless screen.
System
Device Name
This displays the current name of the WL-108/109.
Firmware
Version
The current version of the firmware installed in the WL-108/109.
Buttons
Connection
Details
View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-
screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See
the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
Attached
Devices
This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless
devices currently on the network.
Restart
Clicking this button will restart (reboot) the WL-108/109. All
existing connections though the WL-108/109 will be terminated,
but will usually re-connect automatically.
Refresh Screen
Update the data displayed on screen.
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Connection Status – PPPoE/PPPoA
If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like
the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details"
button is clicked.
Data - PPPoE Screen
Connection
Connection Time
This indicates how long the current connection has been
established.
PPPoE Link
Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently
established.
• If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be
used to establish a connection.
• If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button
can be used to break the connection.
Negotiation
This indicates the status of the PPPoE Server login.
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Buttons
Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Close
Close this window
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Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address
If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following
example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Data - Dynamic IP address Screen
Internet
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Subnet Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Default
Gateway
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the
IP Address above.
DNS IP
Address
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
DHCP Client
The IP address of your ISP's DHCP Server.
Lease
Obtained /
Expires
The "Lease Expires" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by
the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically renewed on
expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the
lease immediately.
Buttons
Release
If an IP Address has been allocated to the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless
ADSL Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Release"
button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
Renew
If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the
WL-108/109, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish
the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP
Server.
Refresh
Update the data shown on screen.
Close
Close this window.
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Connection Details - Fixed IP Address
If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following
example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Data - Dynamic IP address Screen
Internet
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Subnet Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Default
Gateway
The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the
IP Address above.
DNS IP
Address
The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used.
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Advanced Features
Overview
The following advanced features are provided.
• Advanced Internet
• DMZ
• URL Filter
• Schedule
• Remote Management
• Virtual Servers
• Dynamic DNS
• Upgrade Firmware
• Config File
• PC Database
• Network Diagnostics
• Firewall Rules
• Firewall Services
• Logs
• E-mail
• Routing
These features are all available from the Advanced menu. This Chapter
provides details of each feature.
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Advanced Internet Screen
This screen provides access to the DMZ and URL Filter features.
DMZ
This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be
exposed to all users on the Internet.
The DMZ feature allows unrestricted 2-way communication between the
"DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers.
• This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".
• The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data sent to
the corresponding IP address from the Internet.
• If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the
"DMZ PC".
URL Filter
If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this
feature. The URL filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or
part of the address, is included in the block site list, access will be denied.
On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting:
• Never - disable this feature.
• By Schedule - block according to the settings on the Schedule page.
• Always - allow blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule
page.
Click the Configure URL Filter button to open the URL Filter screen,
allowing you to create or modify the filter strings which determine which
sites will be blocked.
The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the
Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks.
For this reason, you should only enable the
DMZ feature when required.
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URL Filter Screen
Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Internet screen to access the
URL Filter screen. An example screen is shown below.
Data - URL Filter Screen
Filter Strings
Current
filterstring
The list contains the current list of items to block.
• To add to the list, use the "Add" option below
• To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.
• To delete all entries, click the Delete All button.
Add Filter
String
To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button.
An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a
string. (e.g. ads/ )
Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be
blocked.
Trusted PC
Allow
Trusted PC
Enable this to allow one computer to have unrestricted access to the
Internet. For this PC, the URL filter will be ignored.
If enabled, you must select the PC to be the trusted PC.
Trusted PC
Select the PC to be the Trusted PC.
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Schedule
This schedule can be used for Firewall Rules and the URL filter.
Data - Schedule Screen
Schedule
Sunday,
Monday…
Use these checkboxes to select the desired days.
Start Time
Enter the start using a 24 hr clock.
Finish Time
Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.
Local Time
Time Zone
In order to display your local time correctly, you must select your
"Time Zone" from the list.
Adjust for
Daylight
Savings Time
If your region uses Daylight Savings Time, you must manually
check "Adjust for Daylight Savings Time" at the beginning of the
adjustment period, and uncheck it at the end of the Daylight
Savings period.
Use this NTP
Server
If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server,
check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP
address in the fields provided..
If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used.
Current Time
This displays the current time on the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless
ADSL Router.
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Remote Management
If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the WL-108/109 via the
Internet.
Data - Remote Management Screen
Remote Administration
Enable
Remote
Management
Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device
will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
Port Number
Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is
recommended). This port number must be specified when you
connect (see below).
Note: The default port number for HTTP (Web) connections is port
80, but using port 80 here will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual
Server" on your LAN. (See Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers)
Current IP
Address
You must use this IP Address to connect (see below).
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. But if using a Dynamic IP
Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP.
So it is better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address.
Access Permission
Allow Remote
Access
Select the desired option.
• Everyone - allow access by everyone on the Internet.
• Only This Computer - allow access by only one IP address.
Enter the desired IP address.
• IP Address Range - allow access from a range of IP addresses
on the Internet. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to
define the allowed range.
For security, you should restrict access to as few external IP
addresses as practical.
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To connect from a remote PC via the Internet
1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web
Browser.
2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP
Address of the WL-108/109. If the port number is not 80, the port
number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the
port number.)
e.g.
HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080
This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the
port number is 8080.
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Virtual Servers
This feature, sometimes called "Port Forwarding", allows you to make
Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users
would not be able to access a server on your LAN because:
• Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
• Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall
in this device.
The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet
users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below.
IP Address seen by Internet Users
Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the
same IP Address, but using different protocols.
To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP
Address. This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.
This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for
Internet users to connect to your Servers.
However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to
connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.
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Virtual Servers Screen
The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the
Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below.
This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define
your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the
"Properties" area.
Data - Virtual Servers Screen
Servers
Servers
This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you
have defined. Details of the selected Server are shown in the
"Properties" area.
Properties
Enable
Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.
• If Enabled, any incoming connections will be forwarded to the
selected PC.
• If Disabled, any incoming connection attempts will be blocked.
PC (Server)
Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running the
appropriate Server software.
For each entry, the PC must be
running the appropriate Server
software.
If the desired Server type is not
listed, you can define your own
Servers, using the Firewall Rules.
From the Internet, ALL Virtual
Servers have the IP Address
allocated by your ISP.
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Connecting to the Virtual Servers
Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual
Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated
to you by your ISP).
e.g.
http://203.70.212.52
ftp://203.70.212.52
It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP,
rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature,
described in the following section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual
Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
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Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server
feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a
URL, rather than an IP Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a
dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect,
which makes it difficult to connect to you.
The Service works as follows:
1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org
(Registration is free). Your password will be E-mailed to you.
2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at
www.dyndns.org) to request your desired Domain name.
3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the WL-108/109's DDNS
screen.
4. The WL-108/109 will then automatically ensure that your current IP
Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers
(or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.
Dynamic DNS Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen
like the following:
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
Use a
Dynamic DNS
Service
Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required.
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DDNS Data
DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider.
Host Name
Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you
have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.
User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.
Password/Ke
y
Enter your current password for the DDNS Service.
Domain Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS
Service. If you have more than one name, enter the
name you wish to use.
DDNS Status
• This message is returned by the DDNS Server
• Normally, this message should be "Update
successful"
• If the message is "No host", this indicates the host
name entered was not allocated to you. You need
to connect to DDNS Service provider and correct
this problem.
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Upgrade Firmware
The firmware (software) in the WL-108/109 can be upgraded using your
Web Browser.
You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the
Advanced menu. You will see a screen like the following.
To perform the Firmware Upgrade:
6. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade
file.
7. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field.
8. Click the "Start Upgrade" button to commence the firmware upgrade.
The WL-108/109 is unavailable during the
upgrade process, and must restart when the
upgrade is completed. Any connections to or
through the WL-108/109 will be lost.
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Config File
This feature allows you to download the current settings from the WL-
108/109, and save them to a file on your PC.
You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the WL-
108/109, by uploading it to the WL-108/109.
This screen also allows you to set the WL-108/109 back to its factory
default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.
An example Config File screen is shown below.
Data - Config File Screen
Backup
Config
Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and store the
file on your PC. Click Download to start the download.
Restore
Config
This allows you to restore a previously-saved configuration file back to
the WL-108/109.
Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to
upload the configuration file.
WARNING !
Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the
existing settings.
Default
Config
Clicking the Restore Defaults button will reset the WL-108/109 to its
factory default settings.
WARNING !
This will delete ALL of the existing settings.
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PC Database
The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the
"DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not
need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
PC Database Screen
An example PC Database screen is shown below.
• PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database,
and updated as required.
• By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this
setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically".
• The WL-108/109 uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not
the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if
you change the PC's network card or adapter.
• This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses
on your LAN. However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP
Addresses to the PC database if required.
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Data - PC Database Screen
Known PCs
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.
The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.
Name
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address
Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not
connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Buttons
Add
This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to
determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not
connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Delete
Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2
situations:
• The PC has been removed from your LAN.
• The entry is incorrect.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Generate
Report
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
Advanced
Administrati
on
View the Advanced version of the PC database screen - PC Database
(Admin). See below for details.
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PC Database (Admin)
This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC
Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC
Database screen.
Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen
Known PCs
This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.
The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.
PC Properties
Name
If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address
Select the appropriate option:
• Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain
an IP address automatically"). The WL-108/109 will allocate an IP
address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could
change, but normally won't.
• DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set
to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the WL-
108/109 will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC.
Enter the required IP address. Only the last field is required; the
other fields must match the WL-108/109's IP address.
• Fixed IP Address - Select this if the PC is using a Fixed (Static)
IP address. Enter the IP address allocated to the PC. (The PC must
be configured to use this IP address.)
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MAC Address
Select the appropriate option
• Automatic discovery - Select this to have the WL-108/109
contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if
the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On.
• MAC is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is
also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or
"Network Adapter Address". The WL-108/109 uses this to provide
a unique identifier for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address
can NOT be left blank.
Buttons
Add as New
Entry
Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box.
If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC will be
sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. This will fail unless
the PC is connected to the LAN, and powered on.
Update
Selected PC
Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties"
box.
Clear Form
Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Generate
Report
Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC
database.
Standard
Screen
Click this to view the standard PC Database screen.
Network Diagnostics
This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a DNS lookup. These
activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network
Diagnostics screen is shown below.
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Data - Network Diagnostics Screen
Ping
Ping this
IP Address
Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your
LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet,
and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error.
In that case, wait a few seconds and try again.
Ping Button
After entering the IP address, click this button to start the "Ping"
procedure. The results will be displayed in the Ping Results pane.
DNS Lookup
Internet
Name/URL
Enter the Domain name or URL for which you want a DNS (Domain
Name Server) lookup. Note that if the address in on the Internet,
and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error.
In that case, wait a few seconds and try again.
Lookup
Button
After entering the Domain name/URL, click this button to start the
"DNS Lookup" procedure.
Routing
Display
Click this button to display the internal routing table. This
information can be used by Technical Support and other staff who
understand Routing Tables.
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Firewall Rules
The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can
allow or prevent certain traffic.
By default:
• All Outgoing traffic is permitted.
• All Incoming traffic is denied.
"Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets.
Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block
traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
Firewall Rules Screen
An example screen is shown below.
Data – Firewall Rules
Incoming Rules
#
For the default rule, this will display "Default".
For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which
allows you to select the rule.
Enable
Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled.
For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,
allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click Save after
making any changes.)
Service Name
The Service covered by this rule.
Action
The action performed on connections which are covered by this rule.
LAN Server
The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this rule
will be sent.
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WAN Users
The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule.
Log
Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be
logged.
Buttons
Use the Add button to create a new rule.
The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be
selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the
desired rule.
Outgoing Rules
#
For the default rule, this will display "Default".
For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which
allows you to select the rule.
Enable
Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled.
For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,
allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click Save after
making any changes.)
Service Name
The Service covered by this rule.
Action
The action performed on connections which are covered by this rule.
LAN Users
The LAN PC or PCs covered by this rule.
WAN Servers
The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule.
Log
Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be
logged.
Buttons
Use the Add button to create a new rule.
The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be
selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the
desired rule.
Incoming Rules
This screen is displayed when the "Add" on "Edit" button for Incoming
Rules is clicked.
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Data – Incoming Rules Screen
Inbound Services
Service
Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered
by this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on the
"Services" screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers used by
the Service.
Action
Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:
• ALLOW always
• ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block
• BLOCK always
• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow
Note:
• Any inbound traffic which is not allowed by rules you create will be
blocked by the Default rule.
• BLOCK rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by an
ALLOW rule. (That is, you wish to block a sub-set of traffic which is
currently allowed by another rule.)
• To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule"
screen.
Send to
LAN Server
Select the PC or Server on your LAN which will receive the inbound
traffic covered by this rule.
WAN Users
These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based
on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option:
• Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.
• Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the
desired values in the "Single/Start" and "Finish" fields to determine
the address range.
• Single address - Enter the required address in the "Single/Start"
fields.
Log
This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select
the desired action.
• Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.)
• Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not.
• Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is
determined by this rule.)
• Not Match - Log traffic which is considered by this rule, but does
not match (The action is NOT determined by this rule.)
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Outgoing Rules
This screen is displayed when the "Add" on "Edit" button for Outgoing
Rules is clicked.
Data - Outbound Rules Screen
Outbound Services
Service
Select the desired Service or application to be covered by this rule. If
the desired service or application does not appear in the list, you must
define it using the Services menu.
Action
Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:
• BLOCK always
• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow
• ALLOW always
• ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block
Note:
• Any outbound traffic which is not blocked by rules you create will be
allowed by the Default rule.
• ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by a
BLOCK rule. (That is, you wish to allow a subset of traffic which is
currently blocked by another rule.)
• To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule"
screen.
LAN Users
Select the desired option to determine which PCs are covered by this
rule:
• Any - All PCs are covered by this rule.
• Single PC - Only the selected PC is covered by this rule.
If selected, you must select the PC.
PC - If using Single PC above, select the PC or Server on your LAN
which will be covered by this rule.
WAN Users
These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based
on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option:
• Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.
• Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the
"Start" and "Finish" fields.
• Single address - Enter the required address in the "Single/Start"
fields.
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Log
This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select
the desired action.
• Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.)
• Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it
matches or not.
• Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is
determined by this rule.)
• Not Match - Log traffic which is considered by this rule, but does
not match (The action is NOT determined by this rule.)
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Firewall Services
This screen is used to modify the list of Services which are available when
creating Firewall Rules.
Data – Firewall Services
Services
Services List
This lists all defined Services.
Add
Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new service.
Edit
To modify a service, select it, and then click this button.
Delete
Pre-defined Services can not be deleted, but you can use this button
to delete any services you have defined.
Add/Edit Service
This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services
screen is clicked.
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Data – Add/Edit Service
Services
Name
If editing, this shows the current name of the Service.
If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a
suitable name.
Type
Select the protocol used by the Service.
Start Port
Enter the beginning of the port range used by the Service.
Finish Port
Enter the end of the port range used by the Service.
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Logs
The Logs record various types of activity on the WL-108/109. This data is
useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large
amount of data and adversely affect performance.
Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the WL-108/109,
log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to
configure this feature.
Data - Logs Screen
Logs
Current Time
The current time on the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router is
displayed.
Log Data
Current log data is displayed in this panel.
Buttons
There are three (3) buttons
• Refresh - Update the log data.
• Clear Log - Clear the log, and restart it. This makes new
messages easier to read.
• Send Log - E-mail the log immediately. This is only
functional if the E-mail screen has been configured.
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Logs
Include
(Checkboxes)
Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in
the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it
is good practice to disable any events which are not really
required.
• Attempted access to blocked sites - If checked,
attempted Internet accesses which were blocked are logged.
• Connections to the Web-based interface of this Router
- If checked, this will log connections TO this Router, rather
than through this Router to the Internet.
• Router operation - If checked, other Router operations
(not covered by the selections above) will be logged.
• Known DoS attacks and Port Scans - If checked, Denial
of Service attacks, as well as port scans, will be logged.
Syslog
Disable
Data is not sent to a Syslog Server.
Broadcast on
LAN
The Syslog data is broadcast, rather than sent to a specific
Syslog server. Use this if your Syslog Server does not have a
fixed IP address.
Syslog
If your Syslog server has a fixed IP address, select this option,
and enter the IP address of your Syslog server.
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E-mail
This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown
below.
Data – E-mail Screen
E-Mail Notification
Send Logs &
Alerts via E-
mail
Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address
information (below) must be provided.
Send to this
E-mail
address
Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to. The E-mail will also
show this address as the Sender's address.
Outgoing Mail
Server
Enter the address or IP address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport
Protocol) Server you use for outgoing E-mail.
E-mail Alerts
Send E-mail
alerts
You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the
desired checkboxes. The WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router can
send an immediate alert when it detects a significant security
incident such as
• A known hacker attack is directed at your IP address
• A computer on the Internet scans your IP address for open ports
• Someone on your LAN (Local Area Network) tries to visit a
blocked site.
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E-mail Logs
Send Logs
Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail.
• Never (default) - This feature is disabled; Logs are not sent.
• When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when
the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traffic.
• Hourly, Daily, Weekly... - The log is sent on the interval
specified.
• If "Daily" is selected, the log is sent at the time specified.
• If the day is specified, the log is sent once per week, on the
specified day.
• Select the time of day you wish the E-mail to be sent.
• If the log is full before the time specified to send it, it will be
sent regardless.
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Routing
Overview
• If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can
ignore the "Routing" page completely.
• If the WL-108/109 is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN
segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other
Routers.
• If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the
WL-108/109 is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP
(Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
• If your LAN has other Gateways and Routers, and you wish to control
which LAN segments use each Gateway, do NOT enable RIP (Routing
Information Protocol). Configure the Static Routing table instead. (You
also need to configure the other Routers.)
• If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router, enable
RIP on the WL-108/109, and ensure the following Windows 2000
settings are correct:
• Open Routing and Remote Access
• In the console tree, select Routing and Remote Access , [server name],
IP Routing, RIP
• In the "Details" pane, right-click the interface you want to configure for
RIP version 2, and then click "Properties".
• On the "General" tab, set Outgoing packet protocol to "RIP version 2
broadcast", and Incoming packet protocol to "RIP version 1 and 2".
Routing Screen
The routing table is accessed by the Routing link on the Advanced menu.
Using this Screen
Generally, you will use either RIP (Routing Information Protocol) OR the
Static Routing Table, as explained above, although is it possible to use
both methods simultaneously.
Static Routing Table
• If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN
segment on your Network, other than the segment to which this device
is attached.
• The other Routers must also be configured. See Configuring Other
Routers on your LAN later in this chapter for further details and an
example.
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Data - Routing Screen
RIP
RIP Direction
Select the desired RIP Direction.
RIP Version
Choose the RIP Version for the Server.
Static Routing
Static Routing
Table Entries
This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.
• This area shows details of the selected item in the list.
• Change any the properties as required, then click the "Edit"
button to save the changes to the selected entry.
Buttons
Add
Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in
the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is
ignored, and has no effect.
Edit
Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown
in the "Properties" area on screen.
Delete
Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
Save
Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table.
Configuring Other Routers on your LAN
It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed
to the WL-108/109, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN,
WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use
the WL-108/109 as the Default Route or Default Gateway.
Local Router
The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the
WL-108/109. This router requires that the Default Route is the WL-
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108/109 itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default
Route. It should be configured as follows.
Destination IP
Address
Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router
documentation.
Network Mask Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router
documentation.
Gateway IP Address The IP Address of the WL-108/109.
Metric 1
Other Routers on the Local LAN
Other routers on the local LAN must use the WL-108/109's Local Router as
the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the WL-108/109's local
router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
• For a router with a direct connection to the WL-108/109's local Router,
the Gateway IP Address is the address of the WL-108/109's local
router.
• For routers which must forward packets to another router before
reaching the WL-108/109's local router, the Gateway IP Address is the
address of the intermediate router.
Static Routing - Example
For the WL-108/109's Routing Table
For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the WL-
108/109 requires 2 entries as follows.
Entry 1 (Segment 1)
Destination IP
Address
192.168.1.0
Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (WL-108/109's local
Router)
Metric 2
Entry 2 (Segment 2)
Destination IP 192.168.2.0
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Address
Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C)
Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100
Metric 3
For Router A's Default Route
Destination IP
Address
0.0.0.0
Network Mask 0.0.0.0
Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (WL-108/109's IP
Address)
For Router B's Default Route
Destination IP
Address
0.0.0.0
Network Mask 0.0.0.0
Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (WL-108/109's local
router)
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Overview
This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered
while using the WL-108/109 and some possible solutions to them. If you
follow the suggested steps and the WL-108/109 still does not function
properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
General Problems
Problem
1:
Can't connect to the WL-108/109 to configure it.
Solution
1:
Check the following:
• The WL-108/109 is properly installed, LAN connections
are OK, and it is powered ON.
• Ensure that your PC and the WL-108/109 are on the
same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this
must be the case.)
• If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically"
(DHCP client), restart it.
• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it
is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to
192.168.0.254 and thus compatible with the WL-
108/109's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1.
Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0
to match the WL-108/109.
In Windows, you can check these settings by using
Control Panel-Network to check the Properties for the
TCP/IP protocol.
Internet Access
Problem
1:
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out
error.
Solution
1:
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following
troubleshooting steps.
• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs
IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP
Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and
DNS as well as the IP Address.
• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working,
check the WL-108/109. Ensure that it is connected and
ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't
connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)
• Check the WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router's
status screen to see if it is working correctly.
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Problem
2:
Some applications do not run properly when using the
WL-108/109.
Solution
2:
The WL-108/109 processes the data passing through it, so it
is not transparent.
Use the Firewall Rules or Virtual Server feature to allow the
use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.
If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ
function. This should work with almost every application,
but:
• It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.
• Only one (1) PC can use this feature.
Wireless Access
Problem
1:
My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point.
Solution
1:
Check the following.
• Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are
always in Infrastructure Mode)
• The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are
the same.
Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for
example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup".
• Both your PC and the Wireless Access Point must have
the same setting for WEP. The default setting for the
WL-108/109 is disabled, so your wireless station should
also have WEP disabled.
• If WEP is enabled on the WL-108/109, your PC must
have WEP enabled, and the key must match.
• If using 256 Bit WEP keys, then only compatible devices
using the TI chipset will be able to connect.
• If the WL-108/109's Wireless screen is set to Allow
Trusted PC’s only, then each of your Wireless stations
must have been selected, or access will be blocked.
• To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if
connection is possible when close to the Wireless Access
Point.
Remember that the connection range can be as little as
100 feet in poor environments.
Problem
2:
Wireless connection speed is very slow.
Solution
2:
The wireless system will connect at the highest possible
speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To
obtain the highest possible connection speed, you can
experiment with the following:
• Access Point location.
Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Access
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Point.
• Wireless Channel
If interference is the problem, changing to another
channel may show a marked improvement.
• Radio Interference
Other devices may be causing interference. You can
experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if
this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or
relocated.
• RF Shielding
Your environment may tend to block transmission
between the wireless stations. This will mean high access
speed is only possible when close to the Access Point.
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Appendix B
Specifications
WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router
Model WL-108/WL-109 Wireless ADSL Router
ADSL Interface T1.413, G.DMT, G.lite, multi-mode
Dimensions 189mm(W) * 122mm(D) * 33mm(H)
Operating
Temperature
0° C to 40° C
Storage
Temperature
-10° C to 70° C
Network Protocol: TCP/IP
Network Interface:
4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection
1 * RJ11 for ADSL line
LEDs 12
Power Adapter 15 V DC External
Wireless Interface
Standards IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2,
roaming support
Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band )
Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory
authorities
Modulation CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM/CCK
Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps
Coverage Area Indoors : 15m @54Mbps, 120m @6Mbps or lower
Outdoors : 40m @54Mbps, 300m @6Mbps or lower
WEP 64Bit, 128Bit
Output Power 13dBm (typical)
Receiver Sensitivity -80dBm Min.
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Regulatory Approvals
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
(Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
CE Approval
CE Standards
This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC
standards:
• EN300328-2
• EN301489-1/-17
• EN60950
CE Marking Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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