Gigabyte GN-BR01G User Manual

AirCruiser™ G Wireless Router

GN-BR01G

User’s Guide

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

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

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

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

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.

AirCruiser G Wireless Router Front Panel

The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the Router.

LED STATUS DESCRIPTION

Power

WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly

WAN

LAN

On Power is supplied to the Router Off Power is NOT supplied to the Router

Flashing

WAN port has detedted a link with a DSL/Cable modem.

Data is being transmitted/received through WAN port.

LAN port has detected a link with a 10/100Mbps device

Data is being transmitted/received through LAN port.

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.

 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.

 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.

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

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”).

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 browser.

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:

Types of Broadband Internet connections automatically detected by SmartSetup 3:

Dynamic IP Address If you use a dy namic IP address, you can directly

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.

admin for both.

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.

Figure 4-3 – Initial ISP Internet setting for the AirCruiser G.

The AirCruiser G Wireless Router is now active! The SSID (Netwo rk Name) is GIGABYTE, and should now be visible from any wireless 11b or 11g adapter.

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.

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

AirCruiser G Wireless Router Configuration Utility

In Chapter 6 below, each of the configuration options will be introduced and its parameters explained. Normally, 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.

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 DH CP 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

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.

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.

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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