Gigabyte AirCruiser G GN-BR01G User Manual
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AirCruiser™ G Wireless Router
GN-BR01G
User’s Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................. 1
Overview ...........................................................................1
Features ............................................................................ 1
Package Contents............................................................2
AirCruiser G Wireless Router Rear Panel ......................2
AirCruiser G Wireless Router Front Panel.....................3
Chapter 2 Installation............................. 4
Installing the Router......................................................... 4
Chapter 3 Connections & Configuration. 7
Making a Wired Connection ............................................ 8
Chapter 4 Configuring the AirCruiser G
Wireless Router......................................... 9
Chapter 5 AirCruiser G Wireless Router
Settings.................................................... 12
Login to the AirCruiser G Wireless Router .................. 12
AirCruiser G Wireless Router Configuration Utility .... 13
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings.............. 14
The Network Configuration Screen .............................. 14
The Wireless Configuration Screen.............................. 20
The Static Routing Table Screen .................................. 25
The Virtual Server Screen.............................................. 26
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The Firewall Rule Screen............................................... 28
The DNS Configuration Screen.....................................30
Remote Access Screen.................................................. 32
Chapter 7 Using Management Tools..... 33
The PPP Monitor Screen................................................ 33
Manage Port Configuration Screen .............................. 34
The Reboot Screen......................................................... 35
The Initialization Screen ................................................ 36
The Change Password Screen......................................37
The Change WAN MAC Screen..................................... 38
The Upgrade Firmware Screen...................................... 39
The Backup / Restore Screen........................................ 40
The Log Information Screen.......................................... 41
The Ping Screen............................................................. 42
The About Screen........................................................... 43
Configuration Buttons ................................................... 44
Smart Setup Button........................................................ 44
Setup Wizard Button...................................................... 44
The Status Button...........................................................45
WAN Ethernet Status......................................................47
ARP Table........................................................................ 48
Routing Table.................................................................. 49
The Logout Button......................................................... 50
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting.................... 51
Appendix A: Connection Troubleshooting
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Appendix B Glossary.............................. 57
Appendix C Regulatory .......................... 60
Appendix D Specifications..................... 62
Appendix G Warranty........................... 63
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the 54Mbps AirCruiser G Wireless Router. With the
advantages of 54 Mbps high-speed wireless data rates and 4-ports 10/100
wired Ethernet, the AirCruiser G Wireless Router is the ideal networking device
for you to share a broadband connection in your home or office. The AirCruiser
G Wireless Router gives you a simple, cost-effective wireless networking
solution.
Providing transmission speeds of up to 54Mbps, the AirCruiser G Wireless
Router allows users to share network resources, retrieve emails, download
large files, conduct a video conference, and distribute or display digital photos,
videos or MP3 files. Furthermore, the router supports up to 128-bit WEP
encryption to safeguard your privacy on-line. To get the most from your 54M
AirCruiser G Wireless Router, please read through this manual completely.
Features
• Interoperability with 54Mbps (802.11g) and 11Mbps (802.11b) devices
• 4 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN port
• Single 10/100Mbps WAN port
• Built-in SmartSetup 3
• Wake On LAN function
• Hardware reset button
• 64 / 128-bit WEP
• Wi-Fi® Protected Access (WPA)
• Dynamic DNS
• UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• VPN pass-through
• 802.1x RADIUS Authentication
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Package Contents
Please check that the AirCruiser G Wireless Router package contents include:
• AirCruiser G Wireless Router
• Detachable External 2.4GHz antenna
• Cat. 5 Ethernet patch cable
• AirCruiser G Quick Installation Guide
• Resource CD
• Power adaptor
If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor
or dealer immediately. If a replacement unit is needed, return the device with
the original packing material, otherwise the warranty will be voided.
AirCruiser G Wireless Router Rear Panel
Figure 1-1 – AirCruiser Connectors
Power socket
Socket connects to the AirCruiser power adapter
One Ethernet WAN port
Connect your DSL or cable modem to the router through this Internet port.
Four 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
Use these Ethernet LAN ports to connect the router to local PCs
Antenna
The dipole-type 2.4GHz antenna is removable.
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AirCruiser G Wireless Router Front Panel
The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the
Router.
LED ST ATUS DESCRIPTION
On Power is supplied to the Router
Power
Off Power is NOT supplied to the Router
WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly
On
WAN port has detedted a l i nk with a
DSL/Cable modem.
WAN
Flashing
Data is being transmitted/received
through WAN port.
On
LAN port has detected a link with a
10/100Mbps device
LAN
Flashing
Data is being transmitted/received
through LAN port.
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Chapter 2 Installation
This chapter covers the installation of the AirCruiser G Wireless Router.
Please take note of this as you reach Step 3.
AirCruiser G Wireless Router - Factory Default Settings
SSID (Network Name) GIGABYTE
Broadcasting SSID YES
Wireless Security Open System (OFF)
IP Address of Web Configuration Utility 192.168.1.254
Configuration Utility Username/Password admin/admin
Installing the Router
Your GIGABYTE AirCruiser G Wireless Router has built-in setup and security
configuration software called SmartSetup 3 that will help you configure your
router for both Internet access and wireless security. Before you start, make
sure your Computer TCP/IP setting is set to “Obtain and IP address
automatically” For more information, check Windows Help. Follow the 4 steps
below for Quick Installation.
Step 1 With power OFF to all devices; connect your router to your network
as shown in the diagram above.
Step 2 Power ON your computer, modem and Router, and then launch
either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
Step 3 SmartSetup 3 should automatically detect your wireless network
and open up the web-based configuration screen. Based on your
Internet service, you may be required to enter your ISP account’s
username and password or other additional information as
prompted. See below for screenshots.
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Dynamic IP Address If you use a dynamic IP address, you can directly
connect to Internet without having to login. The
Router will automatically restart.
PPPoE If you use a PPPoE connection, please enter
your ISP user ID and password.
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Static IP address If you use a static IP address, please enter your
WAN IP address, WAN subnet Mask, WAN Gateway,
and DNS information provided by your ISP.
Step 4 Once you have entered your information, click the Finish button. The
Router will save and restart automatically. You are now connected to
the Internet and may re-launch your browser.
Note: GIGABYTE’s Smart Setup 3 wireless router configuration software will
automatically detect your ISP connection type. However, to configure
your router manually, please refer to Chapter 5 – AirCruiser G
Wireless Router settings in this manual.
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Chapter 3 Connections & Configuration
What You Will Need
Please prepare the following before you begin connecting your Router:
1. Have active Internet service provided through either ADSL or cable Modem.
2. Valid ISP user account and password information. (Your ISP will supply you
with this)
Hardware Requirements
Before setting up the Router, each computer on your network must have an
installed Ethernet NIC (network interface card) and an Ethernet cable. If you
wish to connect wirelessly to each desktop computer or laptop, a wireless
network PCI adapter card is required to be properly installed.
System Requirements
Windows, Macintosh or Linux Operating System
Support HTTP standard JavaScript-enabled browser, for examples,
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above.
Internet Configuration Requirements
To successfully connect your Router to the Internet, you may need one or more
of the following configuration parameters associated with your ISP account:
Host and Domain Names
ISP User ID and password
ISP Domain Name Server (DNS)
Fixed IP address or known as Static IP address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
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Making a Wired Connection
Step 1 Turn off all the hardware devices in your network, including the
ADSL/Cable modem by unplugging their power supply.
Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable of your ADSL/Cable modem to the WAN
port of the Router.
Step 3 Connect one end of a new Ethernet cable to a LAN port in the rear
panel of the Router to the 10/100 Ethernet port of your computer.
(NOTE: It does not matter which numbered LAN port is selected).
Step 4 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then
plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Step 5 Turn on your ADSL/Cable modem. After verifying all the connections,
proceed to Chapter 4 – Configuring the AirCruiser G Wireless
Router.
Making a Wireless Connection
Step 1 Turn off all the hardware devices in your network, including the
ADSL/Cable modem by unplugging their power supply.
Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable of your ADSL/Cable modem to the WAN
port of the Router.
Step 3 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then
plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Step 4 Turn on your ADSL/Cable modem. After verifying all the connections,
proceed to Chapter 4 – Configuring the AirCruiser G Wireless
Router
Note: If using a wireless connection, please refer to the user manual of the
wireless adapter to install. The SSID of the wireless adapter and the
Router should be identical. The default SSID assigned to the Router is
GIGABYTE. (WARNING: The SSID field is case sensitive, so for
example “a” is different from “A”).
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Chapter 4
Configuring the AirCruiser G Wireless Router
Step 1 Power ON your computer, and then launch the web browser of your
choice.
Step 2 SmartSetup 3 should automatically detect your wireless network
and open up the web-based configuration screen. If it does not,
simply type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar of your web
browser.
Figure 4-1 – Access the AirCruiser G
configuration menu using any web bro wser.
Step 3 SmartSetup 3 should open the web-based configuration screen,
and auto detect your type of Internet Connection (PPPoE, Static,
Dynamic, etc.) if it does not, simply type 192.168.1.254 into the
address bar of your web browser. When prompted for
username/password type:
admin for both.
Types of Broadband Internet connections automatically detected by
SmartSetup 3:
Dynamic IP Address If you use a dynamic IP address, you can dir ectly
connect to Internet without having to login. The
Router will then automatically restart.
PPPoE Most common type of ISP Connection. If you use a
PPPoE connection, please enter your ISP user ID
and password.
Static IP address If you use a static IP address, please enter your
WAN IP address, WAN subnet Mask, WAN
Gateway, and DNS information provided by your
ISP.
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Step 4 When prompted by the dialog box for username and password, key
in the default user name: admin and the default password: admin
Press OK.
Figure 4-2 – The username/password is admin/admin.
Step 5 The AirCruiser G Wireless Router’s web browser based
configuration screen will prompt you for certain ISP related
information (Figure 4-3). You can contact your ISP service
provider for this information at any time. After entering the ISP
information, click the Finish button. The Router will save and
restart automatically.
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Figure 4-3 – Initial ISP Internet setting for the AirCruiser G.
The AirCruiser G Wireless Router is now active! The SSID (Network
Name) is GIGABYTE, and should now be visible from any wireless
11b or 11g adapter.
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Chapter 5
AirCruiser G Wireless Router Settings
The default settings of your AirCruiser G Wireless Router generally do not
require modification. However, from time to time you may want to change
settings such as firewall or SSID number. You can change AirCruiser Wireless
PCI ROUTER wireless router settings using an Internet browser (Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and accessing the web-based utility.
Login to the AirCruiser G Wireless Router
Whenever you want to change Router settings, you’ll need to open the
AirStream web configuration utility. In the address bar of your browser, type
192.168.1.254 and then press the ENTER key.
When you login, you will be greeted by the AirCruiser Welcome Screen (Figure
5-1). On the left panel are the Advanced Settings, Management Options, and
SmartSetup wizards which allow easy access to the AirCruiser G configuration
settings.
Figure 5-1 – AirCruiser G Main Login Screen
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AirCruiser G Wireless Router Configuration Utility
In Chapter 6 below, each of the configuration options will be introduced and its
parameters explained. Nor mally, users will not need to adjust any of the
AirCruiser G Wireless Router settings, however GIGABYTE recommends you
setup some form of security, or at least hide your SSID (Network Name).
After you have completed making modifications to the configuration settings of
your AirCruiser G, please click the Logout button to end your session.
Note: For security reasons, you will be automatically logged out of the
Configuration Utility after 5 minutes of inactivity.
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Chapter 6 Advanced Settings
In this chapter, details for configuring the advanced settings of the AirCruiser G
Wireless Router are explained.
The Network Configuration Screen
The Network Configuration screen consists of two sub-areas: LAN
Configuration (which also includes DHCP Options, and Forced IP-MAC
Mapping), and WAN Configuration in which you can configure up to 4 backup
WAN connections (other internet service providers accounts) in the event your
primary WAN connection fails.
The LAN Configuration Tab
Figure 6-1 – LAN Config Screen
LAN Configuration
Allows you to modify the LAN parameters, and if you want to enable DHCP
automatic IP address assignments, you can enable it here, and specify a
Start and End address for the IP range.
DHCP Option
The DHCP server "leases" out address for specific times (Time To Live) to
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the various hosts. If a host does not use a given address for some period
of time, that IP address can then be assigned to another machine. When
assignments are made or changed, the DHCP server must update the
information in the DNS server. The AirCruiser G DHCP Lease Table
displays the associated IP/MAC assignment and Time To Lease.
Force IP-MAC Mapping
Allows you to manually assign a specific IP address to a specific network
device (MAC address) on the network. This will be updated in the ARP
table automatically.
Verify the settings, and then apply these to your router, click the Submit button.
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The WAN Configuration Tab
Select the type of Internet Service you are using, and press the NEXT>> button
to continue with modifications.
Note: If you don’t know which type of Internet connection you have, click
SmartSetup button, and it will auto detect this for you.
Figure 6-2 –WAN Config Screen
A screen based on the Internet (WAN) connection type you selected will appear
and provide parameter fields.
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WAN Configuration - PPPoE
Figure 6-3 – PPPoE Config Screen
Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account
information you will need:
• ISP Name
• User ID/Password
• Service Name
• AC Name
• DNS1 and DNS2 Address
• DNS Domain Name
Enter the information provided by your ISP in the fields provided.
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