MSI RG54GS2 User Manual
Wireless 11g residential gateway
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- Page 1 MSI RG54GS (MS-6822) Wireless 11g Residential Gateway User’s Guide G52-C6822X8...
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Page 2: Fcc Caution
FCC Caution 1. The 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. - Page 3 Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
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Page 4: How To Use This Guide
MIS staff for help. Technical Support Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction ... 1 1.1 MSI RG54GS - Wireless 11g Residential Gateway ... 1 1.2 Networking Options ... 2 1.3 Features and Benefits ... 3 1.4 Package Contents ... 4 1.5 System Requirements ... 4 1.6 Specifications ... 5 2. Hardware Installation ... 9 2.1 Product View ... - Page 6 4.1.1 Installing the LPD Client Utility ... 35 4.1.2 Installing the Printer Driver ... 37 4.1.3 Configuring the LPD Port ... 39 4.2 For Windows 2000/XP User ... 41 4.2.1 Installing the Printer Driver ... 41 4.2.2 Configuring the LPD Port ... 44 Appendix ...
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Page 7: Introduction
USB printer port to act as a print server in your network. Combined the SPI firewall, wireless Access Point, Print Server, and LAN switch into a compact package, the MSI RG54GS can provide you with the essential security and IP sharing function. -
Page 8: Networking Options
>>> 1.2 Networking Options MSI RG54GS is a Base Station that bridges communication between computers (via wireless networking), and connects the computers to the Internet. You can use the RG54GS in the following applications: Home connectivity A stand-alone wireless network. As shown in the right part of... -
Page 9: Features And Benefits
>>> 1.3 Features and Benefits With MSI RG54GS, your network can immediately upgrade to a wireless network, providing wireless access to the LAN and WLAN, and sharing information and printers in the network. 54 Mbps Data Rate (max.)/150-400 ft. Indoor Range... -
Page 10: Package Contents
>>> 1.4 Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should contain the following items: - One Wireless 11g Residential Gateway - RG54GS. -
Page 11: Specifications
>>> 1.6 Specifications General Standard Compliance Internet Protocol Supported Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Performance Wired Data Rates Wireless Data Rates Wireless Range Wireless Transmission Power - IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b/ IEEE802.3/IEEE802.3u - USB 1.1 TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, HTTP, PPPoE, PPTP, DNS, LPR, SNTP 0 ~ 55 C (32 ~ 122... - Page 12 Number of Ports Number of PCs Supported Routing Number of Ports Firewall Tools Device Management LEDs Physical Dimensions (WxDxH) Specification Weight Antenna Input Voltage Four 10/100Mbps switched Ethernet ports (RJ-45) Up to 253 PCs NAT, TCP/IP One 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port for cable/xDSL modem (RJ-45) - IP/Port Address Forwarding Filtering...
- Page 13 Certifications U.S. Europe FCC Part 15 class B, Wi-Fi...
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Page 15: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation This chapter provides a quick introduction to your RG54GS, including product view, installation and power up. >>> 2.1 Product View Antenna Connection Ports RG54GS Antenna LEDs... -
Page 16: Connections Ports
>>> 2.2 Connection Ports Reset Button Reset Button * Use a pointed object (e.g. a stretched clip) LAN Ports 1~4 The RG54GS provides four 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, allowing connection to the computers and other network devices. WAN Port This 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port provides connection to your xDSL/Cable Modem or Ethernet connection. -
Page 17: Leds
>>> 2.3 LEDs Power A steady Blue connected. LAN 1~4 Green light glows when there is a computer/device con- nected to respective port. Green light glows when the system connects to the xDSL/ Cable Modem or Ethernet connection, and it will blink when receiving/transmitting data on the link. -
Page 18: Installing Your Rg54Gs
>>> 2.4 Installing Your RG54GS 2.4.1 Positioning To operate normally, the RG54GS should be put on a flat surface, and do not put any heavy object on it. Before connecting RG54GS to your devices, please note that the RG54GS should be placed in a location where is: - Easy to access, so that you can conveniently connect it to the xDSL/Cable Modem through the WAN port, and... -
Page 19: To Power Up
2.4.3 To Power Up... Plug the DC end of the power adapter into the power connector of RG54GS; then, plug the AC end to an electrical outlet. The RG54GS is powered up immediately. -
Page 21: Configuration
Configuration >>> 3.1 Configuration Utility The MSI RG54GS provides you with a convenient utility to customize the network settings. Whenever you want to configure the respective settings, open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer), and type the default IP address... - Page 22 The Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which provides three options to select: Typical Configuration, Customized Configuration, and Logout. Home Window of the Configuration Utility - Typical Configuration: Provides a step-by-step Setup Wizard to guide you through the basic settings of the gateway.
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Page 23: Typical Configuration
>>> 3.2 Typical Configuration Click Typical Configuration in the Home window of the Con- figuration Utility, and the Setup Wizard appears from Step 1 to guide you through the configuration. The Menu Bar - The Menu Bar: During the Setup Wizard, whenever you click HOME in the menu bar will make you return to the Home window;... - Page 24 Step 2. Setting the Connection Type According to the connection type your are using, click the re- spective option to configure the settings. Step 3. Setting the Connection Type (continue) - Cable Modem: If your broadband access is through a cable modem, select this option.
- Page 25 - Fixed-IP xDSL: If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP assigned you a static IP address, select this option. Enter the necessary information in the respective fields, such as the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS server provided by your ISP.
- Page 26 - xDSL-PPTP: If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP did not assign you a static IP address, select this option. (This option is used mostly in Europe.) Enter the necessary information in the respective fields, such as the user name and password provided by your ISP.
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Page 27: Customized Configuration
>>> 3.3 Customized Configuration Typically, your wireless gateway will have no problem to con- nect to your ISP and let internal clients to access to the Internet without any problem after going through all steps in Typical Configuration. If you want to customize your wireless gate- way for some specific purposes, you may perform the configu- ration here. -
Page 28: System
3.3.1 System This page includes all the basic configuration tools such as options to control management access, upgrade system firm- ware and restart system. This window includes: > Time Zone > Password Setting > Remote Management > Firmware Upgrade > Restart >... - Page 29 > Firmware Upgrade Once you obtained a new version of firmware (e.g. download- ing form the MSI website), you can update the firmware of your wireless gateway. Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Upgrade to start.
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Page 30: Internet
3.3.2 Internet In the Internet settings window, you can configure the way your wireless gateway used to connect to your ISP. This window includes: > Connection Type > MAC Clone > Dynamic DNS > Connection Type This option allows you to configure the way to connect to your ISP. - Page 31 > MAC Clone If your ISP restricts to PCs only, use this function to copy a PC Media Access Control (MAC) address to your wireless gateway. This procedure will cause the wireless gateway to appear as a single PC. > Dynamic DNS Setting to Enable allows you to run your domain over a changing IP.
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Page 32: Lan
3.3.3 In the LAN settings window, you can configure the IP address and DHCP server for your wireless gateway. This window includes: > IP Setting > DHCP Server > DHCP IP-MAC mapping > DHCP Client List > MAC Filter > IP Setting You can setup IP address information for the LAN ports of your gateway. - Page 33 > DHCP Client List This option is used to display the DHCP clients assigned by the DHCP server. Click Refresh to re-load the statistics. > MAC Filter This option allows you to limit the computer to access the Internet. When you enable this option and set up the respec- tive settings, only the computer with a MAC address in the MAC list can access the Internet.
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Page 34: Wireless
3.3.4 Wireless In this section, you can configure all wireless related settings for your wireless gateway. This window includes: > SSID & Channel > Radio Setting > Encryption > Associated Client List > Association Control > SSID & Channel This option is used to set the SSID (Network Name) and chan- nel for your wireless gateway. - Page 35 > Encryption This option allows you to configure the setting of data encryption. The WEP key must be set before the data encryp- tion is enforced. Enable WEP > Associated Client List This option is to display information of stations that are cur- rently associating to your wireless gateway.
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Page 36: Nat
3.3.5 NAT (Network Address Translation) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet over a single-user account. It can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for key services, such as Web or FTP. This window includes: >... -
Page 37: Firewall
3.3.6 Firewall The wireless gateway provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to eliminate the risk of hacker attacks. This window includes: > Basic Setting > Service Filters > Policies > Notification > Virtual DMZ > Basic Setting You can set up the level of firewall protection in this option. For general use, the user can just configure the firewall through the Firewall Protection option (High, Low, and Disable), which include pre-defined configuration for the respective options. - Page 38 > Notification You can enable Email Notification function. Once enabled, you should configure the respective settings in the following fields. This is a useful feature when you want to acquire the security log remotely. > Virtual DMZ If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet appli- cation properly from behind the NAT firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defin- ing a virtual DMZ.
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Page 39: Printer
3.3.7 Printer You can configure the print server settings in this window. This function allows the LAN users to share one printer. This window includes: > Basic Setting > Monitor Status > Basic Setting This option allows you to configure the settings of the Print Server to share the printing service for LAN users. -
Page 41: Using The Print Server
Using the Print Server The RG54GS provides a USB port to connect the USB printer, allowing you to built up a print server in your network easily and quickly. This chapter is to help you set up the LPD client on your PC. - Page 42 2. In the Welcome screen of the InstallShield Wizard, click Next. 3. Read the License Agreement, and click Yes. 4. In the following screen, click Next to start copying files. 5. When completed, click Finish. Then, choose the Yes, I want to restart my computer now option and click OK to restart your computer.
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Page 43: Installing The Printer Driver
4.1.2 Installing the Printer Driver 1. Click Start and choose Settings, then Control Panel. Click 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Printers icon. Then, in the Printers window, double- click the Add Printer icon to launch the Adding Printer Wizard. - Page 44 3. In Adding Printer Wizard, click Next, and then select Select this option 4. Select the appropriate Manufacturer and Printer type Select the correct printer connected to the gateway. Local printer and click Next. from the lists to install the driver. Otherwise, click Have disk...
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Page 45: Configuring The Lpd Port
Tip: At step 5, you can assign any port to this printer, such as LPT1 Now, you have added the printer successfully. (Windows default setting), and then configure the LPD port NOTE: For some printers of specified manufacturer, you may need to later (see the following section). - Page 46 The port name can be any one you like; however, the Gateway’s IP address MUST be identical to the setting on your gateway. Enter the printer’s information Click 2. The printer’s Properties window appears. Select the Details tab, and click Add port... 3.
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Page 47: For Windows 2000/Xp User
4. The port you added will appear in the list, please click Apply and then OK to complete the installation. 5. Anytime you want to configure the LPD port, select the port from the list and click Port Settings... The Configuration dialog window will appear allowing you to change the settings. - Page 48 2. Click Add Printer, and then click Next in the Adding Printer Wizard window. Click 3. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next. Select this option Click Click...
- Page 49 4. Select LPT1 and click Next. Select LPT1 in this field. 5. Select the appropriate Manufacturer and Printers from the lists to install the driver. Otherwise, click Have disk... to find the driver in specified location. Then, select the correct printer from the lists and click Next. Select the correct printer connected to the gateway.
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Page 50: Configuring The Lpd Port
6. Enter a name for this printer, and click Next. 7. In Print Test Page, choose No to skip the print test, and click Next. 8. When completed, click Finish and the setup program start to copy files to your system. Now, you have added the printer successfully. - Page 51 2. The printer’s Properties window appears. Select the Ports tab, and click Add port... Click 3. Select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port... Select this 4. In the Welcome screen of Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard, click Next. Click...
- Page 52 5. Enter the Printer Name (or IP Address) and Port Name, and click Next. Enter the printer’s information 6. Select Device Type and click Next. 7. When completed, click Finish. You have added the Standard TCP/IP Port successfully. Click Close to return to the printer’s Properties window, and new Standard TCP/IP Port will appear in the list.
- Page 53 9. Select LPR protocol and then enter Queue Name, and then click OK to complete the configuration. Select this Enter the Queue Name You can check this option to monitor the progress of printer’s task.
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Page 55: Appendix
Appendix Appendix A - Assigning a Fixed IP Address To configure the RG54GS, you will need to assign a fixed IP address to this computer within the IP address range of the RG54GS. Under Windows 98SE/ME Select this Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. - Page 56 Choose the IP Address tab and check the Specify an IP Address option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field. Suggested IP Address Range is to 192.168.1.253, and suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Check this Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask Click OK.
- Page 57 Under Windows 2000/XP Click Start and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network Connection window. Right-click the Network Adapter icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu. When the Connection Properties window appears, choose the General tab and select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], and click Properties to bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Properties...
- Page 58 Select this Click Check this Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask Configuring a fixed IP address Click OK to complete the configuration.
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Page 59: B - Resuming The Previous Firmware
If, unfortunately, power failure occurs during upgrading firmware, the RG54GS may not work anymore. To protect your investment, MSI provides a second way to resume the gateway’s original firmware before upgrading, and keep the gateway working normally.