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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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.
GN-B41G Rear Panel
X Power Socket
This sockets connects to the GN-B41G power adapter.
YOne Ethernet WAN Port
Connect your DSL or cable modem to the router through this Internet port.
ZFour 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
Use these Ethernet LAN ports to connect the router to local PCs.
[ Antenna
The dipole-type antenna is removable
XYZ[
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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 STATUSDESCRIPTION
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.
PPPoEIf you use a PPPoE connection, please enter your
ISP user ID and password.
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Static IP addressIf 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)..
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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.
Step 6. Click the Start button. Select Programs , then Accessories and
then click Command Prompt.
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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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