Global Sun GL2454RT-NM User Manual
802.11g Wireless Broadband
ROUTER
USER’S MANUAL
Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Product Feature ..........................................................................................4
1.2 System Requirements.................................................................................4
1.3 Applications ............................................................................................... 4
2. Getting Start...........................................................................................................5
2.1 Know the 802.11g Wireless Router ...........................................................5
2.2 Connect to the 802.11g Wireless Router....................................................6
2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu................................................................6
2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard ...............................................................8
3. Configuration .......................................................................................................15
3.1 LAN Setting.............................................................................................15
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server ..................................................................15
3.1.2 WAN ............................................................................................16
3.1.3 Password ......................................................................................17
3.1.4 Time .............................................................................................17
3.2 Wireless....................................................................................................19
3.2.1 Basic.............................................................................................19
3.2.2 Authentication.............................................................................. 19
3.2.3 Advanced ..................................................................................... 22
3.3 Status........................................................................................................ 23
3.3.1 Device Information ...................................................................... 23
3.3.2 Log ...............................................................................................24
3.3.3 Log Setting................................................................................... 24
3.3.4 Statistic.........................................................................................26
3.3.5 Wireless........................................................................................27
3.4 Routing.....................................................................................................28
3.4.1 Static ............................................................................................28
3.4.2 Dynamic.......................................................................................29
3.4.3 Routing Table ...............................................................................29
3.5 Access ......................................................................................................30
3.5.1 MAC Filters .................................................................................30
3.5.2 Protocol Filter ..............................................................................31
3.5.3 IP Filter ........................................................................................ 32
3.5.4 Virtual Server ...............................................................................33
3.5.5 Special AP....................................................................................34
3.5.6 DMZ.............................................................................................35
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3.5.7 Firewall Rule................................................................................36
3.6 Management.............................................................................................38
3.6.1 SNMP...........................................................................................38
3.6.2 Remote Management ...................................................................38
3.7 Tools.........................................................................................................39
3.7.1 Restart ..........................................................................................40
3.7.2 Settings.........................................................................................41
3.7.3 Firmware......................................................................................42
3.7.4 Ping Test.......................................................................................43
4. Glossary ...............................................................................................................43
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1. Overview
1.1 Product Feature
● Compliance with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards
● Highly efficient design mechanism to provide unbeatable performance
● Strong network security with WEP and WPA-PSK
● Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b with wide
range coverage.
● Quick and easy setup with Web-based management utility
1.2 System Requirements
● Windows 98, 98SE, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000 and XP operating systems
● Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
● DSL/ Cable Modem Broadband Internet connection and ISP account
● PCs equipped with 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to support
TCP/IP protocol
1.3 Applications
● Home SOHO networking for device sharing and wireless multimedia
● Wireless office provides a wider range for home and SOHO Ethernet
● Enables wireless building-to-building data communication
● Built-in infrastructure mode
● Router provides ideal solution for:
● Difficult-to-wire environments
● Temporary LANs for scenarios such as trade-exhibitions and meetings
● Enables LAN adaptability to frequently changing environments
● Enables remote access to corporate network information, for example e-mail and
the company home page
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2. Getting Start
2.1 Know the 802.11g Wireless Router
Ports:
A B C D
A (LAN Ports): automatically sense the cable type when connecting to
Ethernet-enabled computers.
B (WAN Port): the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL
modem.
C (Power): Receptor for the power adapter
D (Reset): restore the router to its original factory default.
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LEDs:
LED Color Status Description
On Indicates proper connection to power supply.
Power
Green
OFF The unit is not receiving power
Status
WAN
WLAN
LAN
Green On
On Indicates connection to the WAN port
Blinking Data transmission.
On Link is established
On Blinking Packet transmit or receive activity
Off — No Link activity
On Indicates connection is established.
On Blinking Data transmissions
Off — No LAN connections
Indicates that the device is
connected to the WLAN.
2.2 Connect to the 802.11g Wireless Router
2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu
You could start to access the configuration menu anytime by opening a web browser
window by typing the IP address of this wireless router. The default IP is
192.168.1.1.
The below window will popup. Please enter the user name and password. Both of
the default is “admin”.
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Now, the main menu screen is popup.
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2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard
Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. You can simply
follow the step-by-step process to get your wireless router configuration ready to run
in 6 easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The
following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 1: Set your new Password
You can change the password as you like and then click “Next” to continue.
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Step2: Choose your time zone
Select your time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server
Set your IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.1.1. If you like to enable
DHCP, please click “Enabled”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically assign IP
addresses. Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of “Range start” and
“Range end”. Please click “Next” to continue.
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Step 4: Set Internet connection
Select how the router will set up the Internet connection: Obtained IP automatically;
Fixed IP address; PPPoE to obtain IP automatically; PPPoE with a fixed IP address;
PPTP.
Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client):
If you have enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to
have the router assign IP addresses automatically.
Fixed IP Address:
If Fixed IP address is assigned, the below screen will pop up. Please set the WAN
address and DNS server.
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PPPoE to obtain IP automatically:
PPPoE with a fixed IP address:
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PPTP:
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Step 5: Set Wireless LAN connection
Click “enable” to enable wireless LAN. If you enable the wireless LAN, type the
SSID in the text box and select a communications channel. The SSID and channel
must be the same as wireless devices attempting communication to the router.
Step 6: Restart
The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will be effective after the
Wireless router restarted. Please click “Restart” to reboot the router. If you do not
want to make any changes, please click “exit” to quit without any changes. You also
can go back to modify the setting by clicking “Back”.
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3. Configuration
3.1 LAN Setting
The screen enables you to configure the LAN & DHCP Server, set WAN parameters,
create Administrator and User passwords, and set the local time, time zone, and
dynamic DNS.
3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server
This page enables you to set LAN and DHCP properties, such as the host name, IP
address, subnet mask, and domain name. LAN and DHCP profiles are listed in the
DHCP table at the bottom of the screen.
Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some
ISPs. The default host name is "AP-Router."
IP Address: This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server: Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically assign
IP addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by default.
All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom of the screen,
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