IOGear GWA501 User Manual

Wireless-G Broadband Gateway

User Manual (GWA501)

Welcome

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR® to serve your wireless needs. Soon, you will be sharing files or surfing the Internet wirelessly in no-time. We hope you will have as much fun using your IOGEAR® Wireless-G Broadband Gateway, as we had designing it.

Rest assured, your IOGEAR® Wireless-G Broadband Gatewa yt is built roc k-solid to ensure maximum up-time for you to stay up-and-running. If f or an y reason you ha v e a problem, w e stand behind our products with an industry-leading 3 year factory warranty , so you can ha v e peace-of-mind with your current and future IOGEAR purchases.

We want you to be happ y with y our purchase , so we ha v e made e v ery effort to ensure product quality, reliability , and ease-of-use.

IOGEAR®, the IOGEAR® logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR®, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR® makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR®, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Package Contents Introduction Features Requirements Installation

- Advanced Setup

- Customized Configuration – System

- Internet Setting

- LAN Setting

- Wireless Setting

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- NAT

- Firewall

- Print Server

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Operation Specification Technical Support

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Package Contents

This package contains:

• IOGEAR® Wireless-G Broadband Gatewa y

• Category-5 Ethernet Patch Cable

• AC Po wer Supply

• User Manual

• Warr anty & Registration Card

Introduction

IOGEAR’s Ultra-Fast Wireless-G Broadband Gateway is an all-in-one wireless access point and router for both small and home office users. With IOGEAR, you can surf the Internet,

share files, chat with your friends, and print....Wirelessly!

Our simple, easy-to-use, web-based setup wizard will have you up-and-running in minutes. Moreover, our turn-key FireWall and Wireless Security packages keep you safe on the ‘net.

Remember, IOGEAR’s Wireless Broadband Gateway gives you the same connectivity and security that big companies use...all in a small, cost-effective, reliable setup. Go with IOGEAR, and go Wireless!

Features

• Built-in…

- 4-Port 10/100BaseT Ethernet Switch

- Internet Router

- Wireless Access Point

- USB Print Server

• 802.11g and 802.11b Compliant

• Advanced Wireless Security Package

- Wireless Protected Access (WPA)

- Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP)

- MAC and IP Address Filtering

• Built-in USB Print Server – Print Wirelessly!

• NAT and SPI FireWall

• Solid Three Year Limited Warranty

System Requirement:

PC system

• 200 MHz or faster CPU

• Internet browser

• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP

• Ethernet interface card or WLAN client card installed

Mac System

• G3 Power Mac or higher

• Internet browser

• Mac OS 9.2 and above

• Open Ethernet port or Airport Card installed

Requirements

Installation

Take your IOGEAR Wireless Broadband Gateway/Print Server out of the box.

Installation

2. After you have unboxed your IOGEAR Wireless Broadband Gateway, simply plug-in the AC Adapter to the AC Wall Outlet, then to the gateway. Make sure the power LED will illuminate, otherwise, try another AC Wall Outlet.

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3.4.For initial setup, plug your desktop or notebook computer directly into the LAN Port #1 with

the included CAT5 patch cable. Please make sure computer LAN setting is DHCP or

192.168.1.x. Open your Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Safari), and type in the

following URL in your browser’s address bar: 192.168.1.254. You will be brought to the IOGEAR® Wireless Broadband Gateway log in. The default password is admin.

5. To proceed to the basic setup options, click on the Typical button.

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6. You will now be asked for the Time Zone you are in. Select your Time Zone, and select whether you wish to enable Daylight Savings Time. Click Next to continue.

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You will now be asked for which Internet Connection Type you are using. When you select

the connection type, you will be asked for your ISP’s configuration settings (if applicable).

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Cable Modem and DHCP Client - If your broadband access is through a cable modem, or if

your IP address is automatically assigned by your service provider or a DHCP server, you should choose this type.

• If your ISP gave you a Host Name or a MAC address, you can enter them on the following page

Fixed IP (xDSL) - If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP assigned you a static IP Address, you should choose this type.

• Please enter the necessary information such as the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS server that your ISP provided in the following page.

xDSL-PPoE - If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP did not assign you a static IP Address, you should choose this type.

• Please enter the necessary information such as username and password your ISP provided in the following page. If your ISP gave you a service name, you should enter it in the following page.

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xDSL-PPTP (European countries) - If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP did not assign you a static IP Address, you should choose this type.

• If your Internet Service Provider requires the use of PPTP, enter the information. (PPTP is generally more popular in Europe.)

After you have entered your ISP’s configuration settings, click Next.

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You will now see the Wireless Configuration Settings. You can set the SSID, channel, and

wireless security for your wireless gateway here. Click Next when you are done. (For more information on SSID, channel, and wireless security, you can move the mouse cursor over the highlight feature and an explanation will appear.)

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You will now see the Firewall settings. IOGEAR® offers you an easy set-up package to

configure a Firewall. Please note high Firewall protection will make your network securer, but may cause wireless gateway’s performance to be lower. Click Next when you are done.

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This is the summary page showing all configurations you’ve set. Click Next when you are

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done.

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You can click the Test Connection button to see whether your Internet connect is function-

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ing. Please make sure your WAN port has been connected (to a xDSL, Cable modem, or Ethernet). Click Finish when you are done.

When you have finished the configuration, you will be brought to the main window. You may

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click Log Out when you have finished.

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Advanced Setup

When you have finished the configuration, you will be brought to the main window. You may

click Log Out when you have finished.

You will now be asked for your password. Unless you have changed it, it should be default

2. as admin.

After you have logged in, click on the Custom button.

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