Gigabyte GN-BR404W User Manual

54 Mbps Wireless VPN Router

GN-BR404W

User’s Guide

Rev.1.0b Second Edition

Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety instructions

Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.  The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

rating label.

 The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the

main disconnecting device.

 All products hipped with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug only fits into a

grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. The equipment grounding should be in accordance with local and national electrical codes. The equipment operates safely when it is used in accordance with its marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions

 Do not use this product near water or a heat source.  Set up the product on a stable work surface or so as to ensure stability of the system.  Openings in the case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.

Make sure you provide adequate space around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

 To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the

wall outlets before removing covers.

 Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components.  Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with codes for possible special disposal instructions.

Precautions for Products With Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options

Observe the following guidelines when working with options:

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunication line cord.

• Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interface controller (NIC)

receptacle.

• Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or

installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack.

• Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the

leak.

• Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, and

kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Neither the provider nor the manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the 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. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

/ For European users only /

European Community Directive Conformance Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro-magnetic compatibility.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Proposed RF exposure safety information to include in User’s Manual.

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1

1-1. CONTENTS OF YOUR SHIPMENT .................................................................................................1

1-2. PHYSICAL INTERFACE ................................................................................................................2

1-3. LED INDICATORS.......................................................................................................................2

1-4. KEY FEATURES...........................................................................................................................3

1-5. SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................................................................4

2. SYSTEM CONNECTION & INSTALLATION .................................................................6

2-1. ADSL/CABLE MODEM REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................6

2-2. PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENT A T THE PC END .........................................................................6

2-3. CONNECTION FOR ETHERNET USER ...........................................................................................6

2-4. CONNECTION FOR PCMCIA WIRELESS ADAPTER USER ............................................................6

3. CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................7

3-1. PREPARATION.............................................................................................................................7

3-2. SETUP AT YOUR PC END ............................................................................................................7

3-2-1. The Settings Under Windows2000.............................................................................8

3-2-2. Setup Under the Windows 95/98/Me........................................................................15

3-2-3. Setup Under Windows XP..........................................................................................21

3-3. SETUP FOR BROADBAND ROUTER............................................................................................28

3-4. ADVANCED SETUP....................................................................................................................48

3-4-1. Network Configuration ................................................................................................48

3-4-2. Wireless Configuration................................................................................................58

3-4-3. Routing Table................................................................................................................65

3-4-4. Virtual Server................................................................................................................67

3-4-5. Firewall Rule.................................................................................................................70

3-4-6. DNS Configuration.......................................................................................................74

3-4-7 URL Blocking Configuration........................................................................................75

3-4-8 VPN Configuration........................................................................................................76

3-5. MANAGEMENT TOOL ...............................................................................................................79

3-5-1. PPP Monitor..................................................................................................................79

3-5-2. Reboot...........................................................................................................................80

3-5-3. Initilization .....................................................................................................................81

3-5-4. Change Password .......................................................................................................82

3-5-5. Change WAN MAC......................................................................................................83

3-5-6. Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................................................84

3-5-7. BackUp Restore...........................................................................................................85

3-5-8. Log Information............................................................................................................86

3-5-9. Save Maintenance.......................................................................................................87

3-5-10. Ping..............................................................................................................................88

3-5-11 Help ............................................................................................................................89

3-5-12 About.............................................................................................................................89

3-6. STATUS.....................................................................................................................................90

3-7. LOGOUT...................................................................................................................................95

4. TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................................96

APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY...........................................................................................................98

APPENDIX B: GENERAL PUBLIC LICENCE..........................................................................98

1. Introduction

Thank you for using Gigabyte GN-BR404W Wireless-G Broadband Router with VPN. This product comes with high-performance transmission rate and compatible wireless connectivity for either your home or business and will allow you to access the data whenever you want. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is designed as a higher-bandwidth - 54M bit/sec - successor to the popular 802.11b, or Wi-Fi standard, which tops out at 11M bit/sec. An 802.11g router will support 802.11b and 802.11g clients.

The GN-BR404W Wireless-G Broadband Router lets you connect IEEE 802.11g or IEEE802.11b devices to the network. With its high-speed data transmissions of up to 54 Mbps, you complete a lot of work in a short amount of time. Network users can share a broadband Internet connection, access e-mail, download large files, videoconference, and distribute and play digital images, videos, and MP3 files. And with up to 152-bit WEP encryption, you can feel relieved that your wireless network communications are private.

It also provides firewall and Virtual Private Networking(VPN) features to protect your local area network when connecting to the Internet. Additionally, GN-BR404W enables you to easily setup all procedures in no time before using this product.

1-1. Contents of Your Shipment

Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipping. The shipment of the GN-BR404W includes:

- One GN-BR404W Wireless-G Broadband Router

- One AC Power Adapter (5V/2A)

- One User Guide

- Two RJ45 cable (one normal；one crossover)

- An embedded GN-WMAG 802.11b/g wireless LAN card

- One Cradle and Wall Mounting kit

Please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately for any missing or damaged components. If you require returning the damaged product, you must pack it in the original packing material or the warranty will be voided.

1-2. Physical Interface

 Four Ethernet LAN Port

RJ-45, Auto-sensing and Auto-MDI/MDIX for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection

 One Ethernet WAN Port

RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet WAN connection

 Init Bottom Initial reset (Init to factory default)  Power

The power port is where you connect the power adapter.

 External PCMCIA Card Slot

Support the Gigabyte GN-WMAG and the GN-WLMA101 Wireless PCMCIA Card.

1-3. LED Indicators

 Status

Green light Power on

Red light The device is damaged.

 WAN (Green light)

On ADSL/Cable Modem is connected to WAN port.

Blinking Transmit or receive data via the WAN port.

 LAN1-LAN4 (Green Light)

On 10/100 Mbps Network Connection

Blinking 10/100 Mbps Data Transmission Rate

 Wireless (Green Light)

On The PCMCIA Card is plugged in.

Blinking Package transmit

Off The green light off means No PCMCIA Card installed.

1-4. Key Features

 Two option of plug in wireless card

 Gigabyte GN-WMAG Wireless LAN Card

 Gigabyte GN-WLMA101 Wireless LAN Card  Very High WAN-LAN FTP throughput up to 89.5 Mbps  Support UPnP and Windows Messenger  Advanced Smart Setup Support

 Smart Installation – Automatically detects and connects to your ISP

 Smart Detection – Automatically detects and changes LAN side IP when

LAN-WAN IP conflicts

 Smart Wizard – Easy set up with interactive install tutorial  Advanced Network Management support

 Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPPoE Unnumbered

 PPPoE Multi Session

 DHCP server with static and dynamic style  Advanced Wireless Security support

 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

 802.1x Secure Wireless Access

 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

 Access Control List (ACL)  Advanced Firewall and Parental Control support

 Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

 Denied of Service (DoS) Protection

 URL Access Filtering

 Virtual Server, St ealth Mode, Exposed Host (DMZ)  Advanced Log Management support

 Firewall/UPnP/WAN Connection Log  Advanced Web Management support

 WAN side Remote Management

 Web based Firmware upgrade

 Backup and Restore System Setting  Extended Distributed Wireless Systems (EDWS) support

 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support (Point to Multi-Point and

Point to Point)

 Simultaneous operation of AP and WDS functions  Virtual Private Network (VPN) Support

 IPSec, L2TP, PPTP NAT traversal (VPN pass-through)

 IPSec support remote access VPN (client-to-site), site-to-site VPN  DNS Relay and Dynamic DNS support  Static & Dynamic Routing (RIPv1, RIPv2) support

1-5. Specification

System Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless) Operating Range Wireless - Open space: 100 – 300m; Indoor: 30 - 100m RF – 802.11b Frequency Band 2412 ~ 24835 MHz (subject to local regulation) Modulation Technology DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation Techniques DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Data Rates 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto fallback Output power 18 dBm @ Nominal Temp Range Receive Sensitivity -85 dBm @ 11 Mbps date rate at nominal temperature Antenna 1 internal antenna support diversity RF – 802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b) Frequency Band 2412 ~ 24835 MHz (subject to local regulation) Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto fallback Output power 18 dBm @ Nominal Temp Range Receive Sensitivity -68 dBm @ 54 Mbps date rate at nominal temperature Antenna 1 internal antenna support diversity Regulatory and Environmental Compliance

EMC certification

Temperature Range Operating: 0 ~ 40 degree C, Storage: -20 ~ 65 degree C Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non-condensing

FCC part 15 (USA) CE (Europe)

Mechanical LED indicator Power/Status LED

Wireless LED LAN Port LED x 4 WAN Port LED x 1

Power Supply 5V DC 2A

Gross Weight

320g ±5g

Dimension 178 mm * 132 mm * 43 mm

2. System Connection & Installation

The following lists the requirements for the hardware installation.

2-1. ADSL/Cable Modem Requirements

It needs to have ADSL/Cable Modem with RJ-45 connectors.

2-2. PC Hardware Requirement at the PC End

It needs a PC with Ethernet card connection or a PCMCIA wireless adapter.

2-3. Connection for Ethernet User

Step 1. Please prepare an Ethernet cable (RJ- 45) first. Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the GN-BR404W. Step 3. Connect an end of the network cable to the ADSL/Cable Modem of the Ethernet

connection port. Step 4. Connect any port of the area network LAN1, 2, 3, & 4 of the GN-BR404W to your

PC. Step 5. Connect the adapter to the power connection slot of the GN-BR404W. Step 6. Insert the adapter to the power socket. Step 7. The connection procedure is completed.

2-4. Connection for PCMCIA W ireless Adapter User

Please repeat Steps 1~3 of Section 2-3.

If you use wireless connection, please refer to the wireless card manual which provided by your wireless card manufature. After installing and setting the PCMCIA Wireless Adapte r, refer to PC configuration section in Chapter 3, follow the instruction step by step to finish the TCP/IP Protocol setting (Setting PC) .

The SSID of the PCMCIA Wireless Adapter should be the same as the SSID of

GN-BR404W. The default value is “gigabyte” (or “any”, if your Wireless LAN Card can support.),

please do notice the form of the SSID value whether is capital or not.

3. Configuration

3-1. Preparation

Generally speaking, using the GN-BR404W for Internet connection needs the ADSL or Cable service. We assume that you have already obtained the ADSL/Cable service from the local telephone company or the ISP Company, and get the related connection data ready. Such data include：

a. IP address provided by ISP b. Subnet mask c. Default gateway IP address d. Domain Name System (DNS) Server IP address

- The ISP Company provides the above data.

3-2. Setup at Your PC End

An easy-to-use web page setup interface is designed on the GN-BR404W, and the user can perform the setup by the browser. The Gigabyte GN-BR404W Broadband Router presets the IP address as “192.168.1.254”, and preset as a DHCP server Please follow the step below to perform the setup under the TCP/IP network environment. Please confirm the TCP/IP communication protocol is installed in your computer (Windows 95/98/Me/NT). If you have not installed the TCP/IP communication protocol, please install it now, and then select your operating system for the setup.

 For Windows 2000, please jump to 3-2-1.  For Windows 95/98/Me, please jump to 3-2-2.  For Windows XP, please jump to 3-2-3

3-2-1. The Settings Under Windows2000

Step 1. Click “Start” in the desktop of the Windows to select “Settings”, and then click

“Control Panel”.

Step 2. Double click the “Network and Dial-up Connections”.

Step 3. Double click the “LAN CONNECTION”.

Step 4. Click “Properties” in the box under LAN CONNECTION Status.

Step 5. Double click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.

Step 6. Please select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server

address automatically”, and then press “OK”.

Now, the computer will obtain an IP address automatically from the

GN-BR404W then you can go to “Step11” directly. If you would like to obtain an IP address manually, please refer to Step7~Step10.

Step 7. Click “St art” at the desktop of the Windows, and then “Program”, “Accessories”,

and “Command Prompt” in sequence.

Step 8. Key in the command “ipconfig/release” in DOS mode, and then enter.

Step 9. Key in the command “ipconfig/renew” in DOS mode, and then enter.

If the IP address of the GN-BR404W is 192.168.1.254, the IP address of your

computer must be 192.168.1.X (where “X” is a number between 1 and 253. Each computer on your network must have a different IP address within that range where “X” represents a number between 1 and 253.) The default gateway must be 192.168.1.254.

Step 10. Key in the command “exit” in DOS mode, and then enter.

Step11. In your “Internet Explore” Browser select “Internet Options” under “Tools”.

Step 12. In this dialogue box, please click “Connections” in the “LAN Settings”.

Step 13. Please DO NOT tick all of the selection boxes. Press “OK” after finishing with

the setup, and refer to Section 3-3 for setup of broadband router.

If your ISP Company has a designated Proxy setting, key in the setting after you complete the GN-BR404W configuration.

Now, please jump to Section 3-3 to setup broadband router.

3-2-2. Setup Under the Windows 95/98/Me

Step 1. Click “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and select “Settings”, and then the

“Control Panel”.

Step 2. Double click “Network”.

Step 3. Under Network, double click the “Configuration”, and choose your appropriate

setting “TCP/IP -> and your network card” below.

Please choose the TCP/IP and the name of your network card.

Step 4. Select “IP Address” tab. Please select “Obtain an IP address automatically”

then click “Gateway” tab.

Step 5. In the window of “Gateway”, please clear all installed gateways and do not fill any

of the blanks, and then click “DNS Configuration” tab.

Step 6. In the window of “DNS Configuration”, please select “Disable DNS” and then

press “OK”.

Step 7. Please press “Yes”, and reset the computer screen as follows:

After booting the computer, the computer will obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-BR404W then you can go to “Step11” directly. If you would like to obtain an IP address manually, please refer to Step8~Step10.

Step 8. After booting the computer, please click “Start” and choose “Run”.

Step 9. Key in “winipcfg”, and press “OK”.

Step 10. In the pulled down menu, select your network card, press “Release All”, then

press “Renew All”, and then press “OK”.

If the IP address of the GN-BR404W is 192.168.1.254, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.1.X (where “X” is a number between 1 and 253. Each computer on your network must have a different IP address within that range where “X” represents a number between 1 and 253.) The default gateway must be 192.168.1.254.

Step11. Please select “Internet Options” under “Tools” of your IE Browser.

Step 12. In this dialogue box, please select “Connections” in the “LAN Settings”.

Step 13. Please

the setup, and refer to Section 3-3 for setup of broadband router.

If your ISP Company has a designated Pr oxy setting, key in the setting after

DO NOT tick all of the selection boxes. Press “OK” after finishing with

you complete the GN-BR404W configuration.

Now, please jump to Section 3-3 to setup broadband router.

3-2-3. Setup Under Windows XP

Step 1. Click the “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and select the “Control Panel”.

Step 2. Double click the “Network Connections”

Step 3. Double click the “Local Area Connection”.

Step 4. Click the “Properties” in the box under Local Area Connection Status.

Step 5. Double click the “Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)”.

Step 6. Please select the “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS

server address automatically”, and then press “OK”.

Now, the computer will obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-BR404W then you can go to “Step11” directly. If you would like to obtain an IP address manually, please refer to Step7~Step10.

Step 7. Click the “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and then the “Accessories”, and

then the “Command Prompt”.

Step 8. Input the “ipconfig /release” in the box of Command Prompt, and then enter.

Step 9. Input “ipconfig/renew” in the box of Command Prompt, and then enter.

If the IP address of the GN-BR404W is 192.168.1.254, the IP address of your

Step 10. Input “exit” in the box of Command Prompt, and then press enter.

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