Gigabyte GN-B41G User Manual

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GN-B41G

54Mbps Wireless

Broadband Router

User’s Manual

www.gigabyte.com.tw

Revision 1.1

GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router

Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate this equipment.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................. 6

Overview ...........................................................................6

Features ............................................................................6

Accessories.....................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

The Rear Panel ................................................................. 7

The Front Panel ............................................................... 8

Network Application Diagram ........ 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

Chapter 2 Quick Installation..................... 9

Chapter 3 GN-B41G Connection............ 11

Preparation ...................................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

Hardware Requirements.....................................................................11

System Requirements........................................................................11

Network Configuration ......................................................................11

PC connection (Physical Connection).......................... 12

PC connection (Wireless Connection)..........................12

Chapter 4 Computer Setting .................. 13

Overview ......................................................................... 13

Setting TCP/IP under Windows 2000............................ 13

Set TCP/IP under Windows XP......................................20

Chapter 5 Basic Setting of GN-B41G .... 28

Smart Setup.................................................................... 30

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Setup Wizard................................................................... 33

Status .............................................................................. 43

Logout............................................................................. 47

Chapter 6 Advanced Setting.................. 46

Network Configuration...................................................46

Wireless Configuration.................................................. 53

Static Routing Table....................................................... 59

Virtual Server.................................................................. 60

Firewall Rule................................................................... 63

DNS Configuration ......................................................... 67

URL Blocking Configuration ......................................... 68

Chapter 7 Management Tool.................. 69

PPP Monitor.................................................................... 69

Reboot............................................................................. 69

Initialization.....................................................................70

Change Password .......................................................... 70

Change WAN MAC ......................................................... 71

Upgrade Firmware..........................................................71

Backup Restore.............................................................. 72

Log Information.............................................................. 72

Save Maintenance .......................................................... 74

Ping ................................................................................. 74

Help ................................................................................. 75

About............................................................................... 75

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting.................... 76

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Appendix A: Glossary............................. 78

Appendix B: Specification...................... 81

Physical Interface............................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

System Specification ...................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the GN-B41G 54Mbps Wireless Router. With the advantages of 54 Mbps high-speed wireless data rates and 4-ports 10/100 wired Ethernet, the GN-B41G is the ideal networking device for you to share a broadband connection in your home or office. The GN-B41G gives you a simple, cost-effective wireless networking solution.

Providing transmission speeds of up to 54Mbps, the GN-B41G 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 GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router, please read through this manual completely

Features

 Compliant with 802.11g and 802.11b standards.  Supports WPA, 64/128 bit WEP data encryption.  Enhanced firewall protection to prevent network intrusion.  High speed data rates of up to 54Mbps.  Built-in router configuration software - Smart Setup II.  Built-in DHCP software eliminates IP conflicts - Smart DHCP  Supports MSN Messenger and UPnP.  Web-based router configuration and management utility

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Package Contents

Please check that the GN-B41G package contents include:

- GN-B41G 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router

- Power adapter (5V DC, 2.0A)

- GN-B41G Resource CD

- GN-B41G Quick Installation Guide

- Smart Setup II Installation Guide

- Cat. 5 Ethernet cable – 6ft (1.8m)

If there is any missing or damaged accessory, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately. If a replacement unit is needed, please return the device with the original packing material, otherwise the warranty will be voided.

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X Power Socket

This sockets connects to the GN-B41G power adapter.

Y One Ethernet WAN Port

Connect your DSL or cable modem to the router through this Internet port.

Z Four 10/100Mbps LAN Ports

Use these Ethernet LAN ports to connect the router to local PCs.

[ Antenna

The dipole-type antenna is removable

X Y Z [

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GN-B41G Front Panel

 Viewed from right to left, the table below describes the LEDs

on the front panel of the GN-B41G. All LEDs are green when lit.



LED STATUS DESCRIPTION

Power WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly.

WAN

LAN



On Power is supplied to router Off Power is NOT supplied to router

On WAN port has detected a link with a

DSL / Cable modem.

Flashing Data is being transmitted / received

through WAN port.

On LAN port has detected a link with a

10/100Mbps device

Flashing Data is being transmitted / received

through LAN port.

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Chapter 2 Quick Installation

Your Gigabyte GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router has a built-in software application called Smart Setup II that will auto-configure your router for Internet access.

1. Please refer to diagram above to connect your router to your network.

2. Power on your computer and launch either Internet Explorer or Netscape

Navigator.

3. 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.

 Dynamic IP Address If you use a dynamic IP address, you can directly

connect to Internet without extra configuration.

 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.

4. Once you have entered your information, click the Finish button to

automatically complete router setup and close the web browser window. You are now connected to the Internet and may re-launch your browser..

Note: Gigabyte’s Smart Setup II wireless router configuration software is

designed to automatically detect your ISP connection type. However, to configure your router manually, please refer to Chapter 5 – GN-B41G Basic Configuration in this manual..

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Chapter 3 Connecting the GN-B41G

What You Will Need

Please prepare the following before you begin connecting your GN-B41G:

1. Have active Internet service p r ovide d throu gh either ADSL or cable

Modem.

2. Valid ISP user account and password.

Hardware Requirements

Before setting up the GN-B41G, each computer on your network must have an installed Ethernet network card and an Ethernet cable. If you want to connect wirelessly each desktop computer or laptop requires a wireless network adapter 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

To successfully connect your GN-B41G 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 GN-B41G.

Step 3. Connect one end of a new Ethernet cable to a LAN port in the rear

panel of the GN-B41G 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 PCs.

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 GN-B41G.

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 PCs

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 GN-B41G should be identical. The default SSID assigned to the GN-B41G 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 PCs

Overview

Before your GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router can communicate with a computer, the PC’s network settings must be configured. The instructions set forth in this chapter will guide you on setting-up the necessary PC network settings based on the type of Windows operating system installed .In general, Windows pre-installed Make sure that an Ethernet or wireless adapter has been successfully installed in the PC before proceeding with configuration.

Configuring Settings Under Windows 2000

Step 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and then click the Control

98/Me/2000/XP comes with the necessary TCP/IP protocol support

Panel icon.

Step 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection icon.

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Step 3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then the

Properties button.

Step 4. The Local A rea Connection Properties window will appear. For the

applicable Ethernet / wireless adapter, make sure that there is a check in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) checkbox, then double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)..

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Step 5. Select both the Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS

server address automatically,options and then click OK. Continue clicking on the OK button to complete the PC configuration.

Your computer has been configured to obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-B41G. To configure an IP address manually, continue to Step 6, otherwise you may now skip ahead to Step 10.

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Step 6. Click the Start button. Select Programs , then Accessories and

then click Command Prompt.

Step 7. At the command prompt, type “ipconfig/release” and press the

ENTER key..

Step 8. At the next command prompt, type “ipconfig/renew” and press the

ENTER key..

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Note: If the IP address of your GN-B41G, for example, is 192.168.1.254, your

computer’s IP address must be 192.168.1.x, where x is anything between 1 and 253. (Note: Each computer in a network has one unique IP located within this range. The default gateway must be

192.168.1.254).

Step 9. At the command prompt, type in “exit” and then press the ENTER

key to exit and close the window.

Step 10. Open Internet Explorer. From the menu select Tools and then

click Internet Options. A dialog box appears.

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Step 11. From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab, and

then click the LAN Settings button (see figure below).

Step 12. Now verify that none of the checkboxes have been ticked, and click

on the OK button. Go to Chapter 5 – Basic GN-B41G Configuration Settings.

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Configuring Settings Under Windows XP

Step 1. Click the Start button and then the Control Panel icon.

Step 2. Double-click the Network Connections icon.

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Step 3. Double-click the Local Connections icon, and then click on the

Properties button.

Step 4. The Local A rea Connection Properties window will appear. For the

applicable Ethernet / wireless adapter, make sure that there is a check in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) checkbox, then double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)..

GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router

Step 5. Select both the Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS

server address automatically,options and then click OK. Continue clicking on the OK button to complete the PC configuration.

Your computer has been configured to obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-B41G. To configure an IP address manually, continue to Step 6, otherwise you may now skip ahead to Step 10.

Step 6. Click the Start button. Select Programs , then Accessories and

then click Command Prompt.

GN-B41G Wireless Broadband Router

Step 7. At the command prompt, type “ipconfig/release” and press the

ENTER key..

Step 8. At the next command prompt, type “ipconfig/renew” and press the

ENTER key..

Note: If the IP address of your GN-B41G, for example, is 192.168.1.254, your

computer’s IP address must be 192.168.1.x, where x is anything between 1 and 253. (Note: Each computer in a network has one unique IP located within this range. The default gateway must be

192.168.1.254).

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Step 9. At the command prompt, type in “exit” and then press the ENTER

key to exit and close the window.

Step 10. Open Internet Explorer. From the menu select Tools and then

click Internet Options. A dialog box appears.

Step 11. From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab, and

then click the LAN Settings button (see figure below).

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