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AirCruiser N150 Router
GN-BR31NE-RH
User's Guide
June 2008 - Revision 1.0

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  • Page 1 AirCruiser N150 Router GN-BR31NE-RH User’s Guide June 2008 - Revision 1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Contents Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your GN-BR31NE-RH ......... 1 Overview ................1 Package Contents ............1 Side Panel ................. 2 LEDs .................. 4 Key Features..............5 Chapter 2 Wireless Networking ....6 Wireless Network Layout ..............6 Chapter 3 Before You Start.......
  • Page 4 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Logging into the GN-BR31NE-RH ......... 10 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup ....13 Overview ................. 13 The Status Page.............. 13 The Network Configuration Screen ......19 The Wireless Configuration Screen......27 The Static Routing Table Screen ........33 The Virtual Server Screen..........
  • Page 5 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The About Screen............53 Chapter 8 Using Multiple BSSID Function under AP Mode......54 Overview ................. 54 How to Configure Multiple BSSID ......... 54 Entering the Advanced Setup ........56 The VLAN Configuration Screen........57 The Wireless Configuration Screen......

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Gn-Br31Ne-Rh

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your BR31NE-RH Overview Thank you for purchasing the GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz Wireless Router. Providing transmission speeds of up to 300Mbps, the GN-BR31NE-RH 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.

  • Page 8: Side Panel

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Side Panel The side panel of the GN-BR31NE-RH Wireless Broadband Router contains all the Router’s ports as well as the DC power port and initialization button. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports WPS & RF ON/OFF...
  • Page 9 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router WPS button. Please note that when WPS function is enabled, the status will last only 2 minutes. I f you hold the button over 4 seconds, the router will inactive RF ON/OFF function.

  • Page 10: Leds

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router LEDs Power LED WLAN/WPS LED LAN LED (4) WAN LED Figure 2: LED Layout The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the GN-BR31NE-RH. All LEDs are green when lit.

  • Page 11: Key Features

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Flashing Green Data is being transmitted / received through WAN port. Green LAN port has detected a link with a 10/100Mbps device Flashing Green Data is being transmitted / received through LAN port. Key Features Support Smart Setup for auto configuration Conforms to IEEE 802.11n specification.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Wireless Networking

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 2 Wireless Networking A wireless local area network (or Wi-Fi for short) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Before You Start

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 3 Before You Start What You Will Need Internet You will need to have an active Internet account, supplied through either ADSL or cable Modem, and your ISP user account and password information. (Your...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Connecting The Gn-Br31Ne-Rh

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 4 Connecting the GN-BR31NE-RH Overview You can connect to, and configure the GN-BR31NE-RH using either a wireless connection (via notebook PC) or using a wired connection to your desktop PC. It is HIGHLY recommended for the first time setup that configuration be done using a wired connection to your desktop PC as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 15: Using A Wireless Connection

    Insert you PCMCIA notebook card, or wireless USB adapter into your notebook PC. Step 6 If using a GIGABYTE PCMCIA notebook card, SmartSetup 3 will automatically detect your GN-BR31NE-RH and walk you through the setup procedure (for more details refer to your SmartSetup 3 Guide).

  • Page 16: Chapter 5 Connecting The Router To The Internet

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the Internet Overview The GN-BR31NE-RH High-speed wireless router is configured to work “out of the box”, and the default settings generally do not require any modification. However, for initial setup, you must log into the router and key in your Internet Service Provider (ISP) settings.
  • Page 17 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router You are now connected to the Router and SmartSetup will detect your ISP type. If you do not see the menu shown below, click the Smart Setup button in the upper left of the main menu.
  • Page 18 After signing in to your ISP, the router will restart and the web based configuration utility will restart again automatically. You will be presented with the GIGABYTE Wireless Router Main Page shown below. Your GN-BR31NE-RH High-speed wireless router is now fully installed, and you...

  • Page 19: Chapter 6 Advanced Setup

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Overview This chapter explains the Advanced Setup options available for the GN-BR31NE-RH. The Advanced Setup Screens offer LAN and WLAN Network Configuration, Static Routing Table, Virtual Server, Firewall Rules, DNS Configuration, and URL Blocking.
  • Page 20 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router LAN Netmask 1 Displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. Default is 255.255.255.0 LAN IP 2 Address Displays the alternate IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the Router...
  • Page 21 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router MTU The maximum size of the packet sent from your computer to the Internet. Rx packets The number of received packets of this port after resetting or manually initial. Tx packets The number of transmitted packets of this port after resetting or manually initial.
  • Page 22 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router ARP Table Tab The ARP Table displays the associated MAC address and IP address pairs of your local network devices. In the example below, only the GN-BR31NE-RH Router is in the ARP Table. DHCP Lease Table Tab The DHCP server "leases"...
  • Page 23 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Destination The IP address of the destination network address Netmask The subnet of that destination IP address Gateway Gateway of the destination IP address Metric Hop count to the destination network Interface Type of interface used...
  • Page 24 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Lease Time Length of time the port may be utilized for UPnP Create Time Time the port was established for UPnP Description UPnP process...

  • Page 25: The Network Configuration Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Network Configuration Screen The Network Configuration screen consists of three areas: LAN Configuration, WAN Configuration and WAN settings. The LAN Configuration Tab LAN Configuration Allows you to modify the LAN parameters, and if you want to enable DHCP automatic IP address assignments, you can enable it here, and specify a Start and End address for the IP range.
  • Page 26 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The WAN Configuration Tab The GN-BR31NE-RH has many advanced WAN configuration features. As a special redundant feature, you can configure up to 4 WAN connections and each may have its own connection type (PPPoE, PPPoE Unnumber, Dynamic IP address, Static IP address) and other properties.
  • Page 27 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Depending on the WAN type you select, the corresponding WAN setup screen will appear next. WAN Configuration Tab – Dynamic IP Address Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: •...
  • Page 28 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router • Gateway • DNS1 and DNS2 Address • DNS Domain Name Enter the information provided by your ISP in the spaces provided. MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) The largest packet unit is sent from your computer to the network. Any message larger than MTU will be divided into smaller packets before being sent.
  • Page 29 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router WAN Configuration Tab – PPPoE 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 •...
  • Page 30 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Connection Automatic When the GN-BR31NE-RH is powered on, it automatically establishes a connection with the network. If the link becomes disconnected for any reason, the GN-BR31NE-RH will re-connect automatically. Manual When you click “connection”, the system will establish a connection to the network.
  • Page 31 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router • Manual DNS1 and DNS2 • DNS Domain Name This information is all provided by your ISP. In the event that your ISP has assigned you several Static IP addresses, you will only need to one.
  • Page 32 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Enter the information provided by your ISP for each of your Global IP’s, then click next to proceed to enter additional IP’s. The WAN Settings Tab - WAN Multi-Session Select The WAN Multi-Session Select Tab displays the settings of the Main Session and Backup Session.

  • Page 33: The Wireless Configuration Screen

    “A~Z” and lower case “a~z” are unique). The default SSID is “GIGABYTE”. To change the SSID, type in the SSID you want to use in the SSID field and click Submit. If you make a change to the SSID, any wireless...
  • Page 34 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router devices on your network must also be reconfigured to connect to the new network name. Hidden SSID For security purposes, you may choose to hide your network’s SSID by selecting enable from the drop-down list. This will prevent computers scanning for the presence of wireless networks to detect your network name.
  • Page 35 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router WPA PSK Passphrase The Passphrase must be between 8 and 64 characters. WPA PSK Re-key A user without a RADIUS server, may specify generating a new WPA PSK key more frequently than each time he connects to the network.
  • Page 36 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Radius Server Configuration Tab Your GN-BR31NE-RH supports 802.1x and RADIUS Server authentication. RADIUS provides a centralized, server-based authentication of client access to the network. RADIUS Server IP Assign an IP address for the RADIUS Server.
  • Page 37 AP uses the same RF Channel as the Router1. You should now be able to connect to Router1 through AP. Note that bridging between different vendors wireless gear is not guaranteed. Your GN-BR31NE-RH may only create a WDS environment with other Gigabyte Routers or GIGABYTE Access Points.
  • Page 38 The WPS Tab The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. Gigabyte STA supports the configuration and setup using a PIN configuration method or a PBC configuration method through an internal or external Registrar.

  • Page 39: The Static Routing Table Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Static Routing Table Screen The Static Routing Table displays the GN-BR31NE-RH routing settings. To add or modify, enter a value into the field and click the Submit button. Destination IP Enter the Destination IP address that will be assigned to a specific network or host.

  • Page 40: The Virtual Server Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Virtual Server Screen The Virtual Server screen allows you to manage the virtual server settings of the GN-BR31NE-RH. There are two virtual server options: 1. The router has only one IP address or, 2. The router has multiple IP addresses (8 or 16 in most instances).
  • Page 41 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Virtual Server PPPoE/DHCP/Static Configuration Tab The GN-BR31NE-RH is configurable to behave as a Virtual Server, allowing remote computers on the WAN (Internet) side of the network to be automatically redirected to local server(s) on the LAN (your private network) side of the network.
  • Page 42 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The PPPoE Unnumber Tab Advanced feature of the GN-BR31NE-RH is that it supports services that offer multiple global IP addresses, with each IP address requires its own setting. This feature is normally only found on enterprise class routers. The...

  • Page 43: The Firewall Rule Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Global IP 61.222.10.2 is now directly assigned to the FTP server at the IP address 192.168.1.1 located within the GN-BR31NE-RH’s LAN. The Firewall Rule Screen The Firewall Rule screen displays your network security settings. Use this screen to create network security policies to prevent unauthorized access to your network.
  • Page 44 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The VPN Pass Through Tab A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a type of secured private network connection, built upon publicly-accessible infrastructure such as the Internet. They usually provide connectivity to various devices behind a gateway or firewall.
  • Page 45 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Static Rule Tab The Static Rule screen allows you to manually edit the firewall rule table, thereby helping to protect your network from external attacks as well as provide a method to restrict Internet access to users on your network. Additionally, it can filter out specific packets which are used by hackers to trigger the Router to establish an outgoing connection.
  • Page 46 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Rule Number (No.) Enter a number for the rule between 1 and 64. Rules are ranked in priority based on their number in descending order, so that rule 1 is given the highest priority and rule 64 the lowest priority.

  • Page 47: The Dns Configuration Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The DNS Configuration Screen DNS Relay DNS Relay will set your PC's DNS entries to point to the Router’s Gateway address, which will then forward DNS queries to the DNS server used by the Router.

  • Page 48: The Url Blocking Configuration Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The URL Blocking Configuration Screen The URL Blocking Configuration screen allows you to restrict access based upon specific web addresses and/or keywords. To activate the URL Blocking feature: Keyword Enter the keyword or domain in the Keyword field that you wish to block.

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Using Management Tools

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 7 Using Management Tools Overview Management Tool Screens offer management of the Router itself, such as Firmware Updates, Initialization, and Password administration etc. The instructions in this chapter will help you how to use the management tools of the web-based utility to effectively manage your GN-BR31NE-RH wireless broadband router.

  • Page 50: The Reboot Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows you to reboot the GN-BR31NE-RH. You are also automatically brought to this screen after you confirm OK to any change of Router settings.

  • Page 51: The Initialization Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Initialization Screen The Initialization screen allows you to reset the GN-BR31NE-RH back to its original factory settings. To initialize the router, use the tip of a pencil or a paperclip to press and hold the init button for 5 seconds. (The init button is located on the side of the unit, next to the AC power input).

  • Page 52: The Change Wan Mac Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Change WAN MAC Screen The Change WAN MAC screen allows you to assign a new MAC address. If your ISP requires MAC address authentication, chose the Assign WAN MAC option and enter the ISP authorized MAC address in the New WAN MAC Address field and click the Submit button.

  • Page 53: The Upgrade Firmware Screen

    The Upgrade Firmware Screen The Upgrade Firmware screen allows you to update the current GN-BR31NE-RH firmware to the latest version directly from the GIGABYTE website. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file which you just downloaded from the GIGABYTE website, and then click Upgrade. Warning:...

  • Page 54: The Backup / Restore Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Backup / Restore Screen The Backup / Restore screen allows you to save the current configuration settings of the GN-BR31NE-RH as a temp file onto your computer. To revert the GN-BR31NE-RH to back to a previously saved configuration settings, click the Browse to locate the saved configuration file.

  • Page 55: The Log Information Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Log Information Screen The GN-BR31NE-RH has advanced firewall features, and can effectively prevent intruders and unwanted attacks on your network, while keeping logs of all such attempts including all legitimate WAN connections and UPnP logs.
  • Page 56 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The UPnP Log Tab The Universal Plug and Play log screen records and displays UPnP packets reaching your GN-BR31NE-RH. It logs details such as Source IP, time of connection, connection status, external port and protocol for LAN port(s) that...

  • Page 57: The Save Maintenance Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Save Maintenance Screen The Save Maintenance screen allows you to save logs and status information as a file which can then be sent to the Technical Support team at GIGABYTE.

  • Page 58: The Ping Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Ping Screen ‘Pinging' involves sending a packet of data to a site and recording how long it takes for the site to acknowledge receipt. This is useful if you think that a web site might be slow or unavailable.

  • Page 59: The Help Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Help Screen The Help screen is where you can access online guide to assist in configuring the GN-BR31NE-RH. The About Screen The About screen displays the Router model name and firmware version.

  • Page 60: Chapter 8 Using Multiple Bssid Function Under Ap Mode

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Chapter 8 Using Multiple BSSID Function under AP Mode Overview GN-BR31NE-RH supports Multiple BSSID function. When one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations it is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). The Basic Service Set Identifier...
  • Page 61 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Setup Completed screen appears. Click the Reboot button to restart your router so that the settings take effect. While the router is rebooting, the Router Restarting Screen will display the time remaining. Please be patient and let the router restart itself.

  • Page 62: Entering The Advanced Setup

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Entering the Advanced Setup To configure Multiple BSSID function, click on Wireless Configuration.

  • Page 63: The Vlan Configuration Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The VLAN Configuration Screen The VLAN Configuration screen allows you to configure the AP’s VLAN function. With using Multiple BSSIDs combined with VLANs. You can configure combinations of VLANS and BSSIDs with stronger or less restrictive access security according to your requirements.

  • Page 64: The Wireless Configuration Screen

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Wireless Configuration Screen The Wireless Configuration screen allows you to configure the AP’s WLAN function. The 802.11ng Tab Region Indicates the geographical region you are in. Verify that the region indicated is correct. If not, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately.
  • Page 65 “A~Z” and lower case “a~z” are unique). The default SSID is “GIGABYTE”. To change the SSID, type in the SSID you want to use in the SSID field and click Submit. If you make a change to the SSID, any wireless devices on your network must also be reconfigured to connect to the new network name.

  • Page 66: Appendix Afaq

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix A This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during installation, configuration or use of the GN-BR31NE-RH. What is the default IP address for the BR31NE-RH? 192.168.1.254 I can’t remember the password or IP address of the router.
  • Page 67 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Q: When using GN-BR31NE-RH in Australia, you will use PPPoA protocol. How to set up your configuration in GN-BR31NE-RH? A: Suggestion 1, Using Static IP. Suggestion 2, Using DHCP client to get IP from ADSL/Cable modem.

  • Page 68: Appendix B Using Setup Wizard

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix B Using Setup Wizard In addition to Smart Setup, your GN-BR31NE-RH Router’s ISP settings may be configured manually using Setup Wizard. Press the Setup Wizard menu button to proceed. You will be presented with the screen shown below. Please...
  • Page 69 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router PPPoE: Most common type for typical home users. If your broadband ISP service PPPoE, please select this item, click the Next button and then go to Step 3 of this section Dynamic IP Address:If your broadband ISP service is an ‘always-on connection’, but you do not have a static IP,...
  • Page 70 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router...
  • Page 71 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Setup Completed screen appears. Click the Reboot button to restart your router so that the settings take effect.
  • Page 72 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router While the router is rebooting, the Router Restarting Screen will display the time remaining. Please be patient and let the router restart itself. Once your router has successfully rebooted, it will load Router Welcome Screen. Setup is complete.
  • Page 73 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The Setup Completed appears. Click the Reboot button to restart your router so that the settings take effect...
  • Page 74 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router While the router is rebooting, the Router Restarting screen will display the time remaining. Once your router has successfully rebooted, it will load Router Welcome Screen. Setup is complete.
  • Page 75 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Connection Type - Static IP Address On the Static IP Address screen, type in the information provided by your ISP, and then click the Finish button to continue with router setup. If your ISP has assigned you several IP addresses, please enter only one.
  • Page 76 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router While the router is rebooting, the Router Restarting screen will display the time remaining. Once your router has successfully rebooted, it will load Router Welcome Screen. Setup is complete.

  • Page 77: Appendix C Configuring Tcp/Ip Settings

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix C Configuring TCP/IP Settings Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your PC, then TCP/ IP is probably already installed as well.
  • Page 78 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Step 3 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then click the Properties button. Step 4 The Local Area 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)”...
  • Page 79 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router 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. Windows will now automatically assign IP numbers to computers connecting to...

  • Page 80: Appendix D Troubleshooting

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix D Troubleshooting Problem 1: Cannot connect to the Router’s Web-based Utility. Response: • Make sure that your Router uses DHCP, and make sure your PC’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router.
  • Page 81 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router The default gateway represents the IP address of your GN-BR31NE-RH, that is: 192.168.1.254. All computers accessing this Router MUST be in the same subnet (192.168.1.x, where x is anything between 1 and 253) In the above example, the GN-BR31NE-RH gateway shown above is 192.168.1.254, and the PC’s IP address is 192.168.1.2...
  • Page 82 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Step 2 From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab, and then click the LAN Settings button (see figure below). Step 3 Now verify that none of the checkboxes have been ticked, and click on the OK button.
  • Page 83 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Response : • Check that the power cord is connected properly, and the router’s power LED is lit green. • Verify that all the TCP/IP configuration settings are correct. (Problem 1 above) • Check that your ADSL/Cable Modem is operating normally, and/or you have ISP service available.

  • Page 84: Appendix E Glossary

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix E Glossary ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for high-speed communication of various sorts. Auto-MDI/MDIX On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port.
  • Page 85 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
  • Page 86 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router PPPoE Point-to-Point over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Router A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP network.

  • Page 87: Appendix F Specifications

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix F Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wireless) Ports / Buttons LAN – 4 ports 10/100 Ethernet (auto-MDIX), RJ-45 WAN - 10/100 Ethernet (auto-MDIX), RJ-45 One Init (Reset) button...

  • Page 88: Appendix G Warranty

    Of which if any defect is occurred due to accidents or any man-made factors, or any unauthorized torn-off or damage to GIGABYTE’s sticker on the product, GIGABYTE Technology will not provide after-sale services, such as: •...

  • Page 89: Appendix H Regulatory Information

    GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router Appendix H Regulatory Information CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 90 When operating in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors only, using any channel in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band. Trademarks: GIGABYTE is a registered trademark of GIGA-BYTE Technology, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

  • Page 91: Appendix I General Public License

    Availability of Source Code Gigabyte Tech. has provided the full Source Code of the GPL Licensed Software on our website. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their related source code.
  • Page 92 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 93 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge...
  • Page 94 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any later version", you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation.
  • Page 95 GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N150 Wireless Router for details. The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than `show w' and `show c';...

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