Summary of Contents for Gateway WBR-100
- Page 1 Gateway Windows network installationguide 802.11b wireless series Router model WBR-100 Installing Configuring...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This chapter introduces the Gateway Wireless 802.11b access point router. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Product features ■ Safety ■ Package contents ■ Connectors and LEDs... -
Page 5: Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Features Your Gateway Wireless Router features: ■ Compact, modern design ■ High speed (11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band - 802.11b) ■ Remote administration and firmware upgrades through the Internet ■ DHCP service to your network ■... -
Page 6: Important Safeguards
Do not place your wireless router in a damp or excessively humid location, such as a bathroom. ■ To avoid possible electrical damage due to power surges, use a shielded, anti-surge plug-strip. ■ To avoid possible damage due to lightning, turn off and unplug the router during electrical storms. www.gateway.com Important safeguards... -
Page 7: Package Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Package contents Along with your wireless router, the package also contains the following items: AC Adapter Ethernet cable User’s guide www.gateway.com... -
Page 8: Parts And Accessories
The following additional parts and accessories may be helpful in setting up your wireless network: ■ Wireless Network Controller cards (for computers or notebooks) ■ RJ-45 (Cat-5) network cables (various lengths) Contact Gateway for information on ordering these and other accessories. www.gateway.com Parts and accessories... -
Page 9: Front
Front Power Wireless Description Off - The router is turned off On (green) - Power on Flashing (green) - After a firmware upgrade On (green) - The wireless mode is on Flashing (green) - Activity on the WAN connection www.gateway.com... - Page 10 Description LAN 4 - 1 Off - The connection does not have an Ethernet link On (green) - Ethernet link detected on indicated connection Flashing (green) - Data traffic on indicated connection www.gateway.com Front...
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Page 11: Back
Press the reset button to return all configuration settings to the default settings. Connect the DSL or cable modem to this RJ-45 Ethernet port. Connect a computer, hub, or switch to these RJ-45 Ethernet ports. www.gateway.com... -
Page 12: Initial Setup
Initial setup Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Make connections ■ Configure the computers ■ Contact and configure the router... -
Page 13: Making Connections
Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required) ■ Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required) ■ Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required) ■... - Page 14 Turn on the host computer. The LAN LED corresponding to the RJ-45 jack used for the LAN connection on the router lights when the computer is connected correctly to the router. www.gateway.com Making connections...
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Page 15: Configuring The Computers
Local Area Connection Status , then click Properties is selected. , then click Settings Control Panel Network and Dial-up Connections www.gateway.com Network and Internet Connections dialog box opens. Click Properties list, click Internet , and make sure that Obtain DNS... - Page 16 TCP/IP protocol. See the documentation that came with your network interface card for information on installing the TCP/IP protocol) Check to select the Obtain an IP address automatically tab and make sure that the Gateway selected. Click to accept the settings. Click again to exit.
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Page 17: Contacting And Configuring The Router
For an automatic IP address, the Host Name (if required) and the Domain Name (if required) ■ For a static IP address, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS address (at least one) ■ If you are connected with a DSL modem using Point to Point Protocol over... - Page 18 When a message tells you to enter a User name and Password, type admin in both boxes (the default), then click Go to “Configuring the router” on page 16. www.gateway.com Contacting and configuring the router . A message tells you NTER .
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Page 19: Configuring The Router
The Setup Wizard To configure the router: After accessing the Setup page (see “Contacting the router” on page 14), click Setup Wizard to continue. Next in the left column. The Setup Wizard window opens. Click www.gateway.com... - Page 20 Indicate how the IP Address automatically each time you connect, select address that does not change, select subnet mask, the default gateway, and the DNS. Click www.gateway.com Contacting and configuring the router , type the Hostname and Domain Name (if is assigned by your ISP.
- Page 21 Indicate how the IP Address is assigned by your ISP. If they assign ■ one automatically each time you connect, select specify an IP address that does not change, select IP Address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and the DNS. Click to finish. Next If you selected SingTel RAS: Type the Login User Name and Login Password provided by your ■...
- Page 22 Indicate how the IP Address is assigned by your ISP. If they assign ■ one automatically each time you connect, select specify an IP address that does not change, select IP Address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and the DNS. Click to finish. Next Click to complete the initial router configuration.
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Page 24: Routine Router Settings And Status
Routine Router Settings and Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Set up LAN settings ■ Set up wireless settings ■ Reset the password ■ Check router status ■ Set up security for wireless operation ■ Restore the router’s default settings Status... -
Page 25: Using Router Settings And Features
ISP’s requirements for Internet access. The Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility lets you turn many of the router’s features on and off to customize your network. Configuring LAN settings These settings configure the router for operation within your local area network. - Page 26 The first three fields are assigned by the router to match the router’s IP address and function correctly in the LAN. Click to save your entries or Save to the default settings. www.gateway.com Using router settings and features to remove your changes and return Cancel...
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Page 27: Configuring Wireless Settings
The SSID must be exactly the same for all wireless stations on your entire local wireless network. Wireless stations with a different setting will be unable to communicate with the rest of the network. www.gateway.com Station Name box. SSID (service set identifier) - Page 28 (Automatic is the default). If you select a different type of authentication, make sure that the rest of your network uses the same setting. www.gateway.com Using router settings and features Channel The Wireless - WEP Data Encryption window...
- Page 29 Allow LAN access by, Selected Wireless stations only , click Select Stations Advanced to accept your changes or Close www.gateway.com to have the router generate an to remove your entries Cancel to return to the Wireless Close click ALL Wireless .
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Page 30: Changing The Password
This screen allows you to change the router password from the default (admin) setting or from the current setting. You will be prompted for the password each time you attempt to open the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. To change the password: Click in the left column. -
Page 31: Checking Router Status
The current settings and status of the router can be determined by accessing the Status screen. The information provided includes Internet, LAN, and System status/settings. To review the router status: Click Status in the left column. The Status window opens. www.gateway.com... - Page 32 ISP’s DHCP server. Renew will re-establish the connection with the ISP and obtain an IP address. Click to update the information on the screen. Refresh Click to exit the screen and return to the Status window. Close www.gateway.com Using router settings and features . The Connection Details...
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Page 33: Setting Up Wireless Operation
For additional information on setting up your wireless network interface card, see the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide, or the documentation that accompanied your wireless network card. to open a window that provides additional information to update the information on the screen. www.gateway.com... - Page 34 . The Wireless Networks Properties window opens. Data encryption (WEP enabled) check box. field, type the WEP encryption key that was generated field indicates hexidecimal digits and that Key format www.gateway.com Using router settings and features section, Available Networks check box and click to clear...
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Page 35: Returning The Router Settings To The Default Settings
To return the router settings to the default, press the Reset switch on the back of the router for approximately 10 seconds. When you release the switch the Power and Wireless LEDs turn off, then turn back on. The router settings have been returned to the default values. www.gateway.com... -
Page 36: Advanced Features And Configuration
Advanced Features and Configuration Read this chapter to how to: ■ Configure advanced Internet settings ■ Configure access control settings ■ Turn on remote management ■ Set up a virtual server ■ Use a dynamic DNS service ■ Upgrade the firmware ■... -
Page 37: Advanced Features
Customizable settings are available under the Advanced Features heading for special applications, access control, remote management, establishing virtual servers, and upgrading the firmware on your router. To access the Advanced Features/Configuration window, first open the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility (see “Contacting the router” on page 14), then click . -
Page 38: Configuring Advanced Internet Settings
Click the arrow to open the destination computer for the application. You can also add computers manually by using the PC Database option under Advanced Configuration on the Advanced Features/Configuration window. list, then click a Send incoming calls to www.gateway.com Advanced features Advanced Select... - Page 39 IP address (see “Setting a static IP address” on page 60). . The Special Applications window opens. box. Under Incoming Ports, click the arrow to open the Cancel www.gateway.com Special to remove your entries, then click check box to turn Enable...
- Page 40 Click to save your Advanced Internet entries or Save the default settings. Close the window to return to the Advanced Features/Configuration window. www.gateway.com check box to turn on URL filtering, Enable . The URL Filter screen opens. box, then click Add Filter String list.
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Page 41: Configuring Access Control Settings
Advanced Features section. The Access Control list, then click the group whose access Group to open the Group Members screen, which shows a list of when you are finished viewing and editing the list. The Access www.gateway.com . To delete a computer from the... - Page 42 (for example, prior to 8:00 am and after 4:30 pm). Click to save your schedule entries or Save entries, then click www.gateway.com for selective blocking (moderate restriction). for maximum blocking (maximum restriction). list, then click one of the Block by Schedule...
- Page 43 Name Start Port Finish Port to return to the Access Control screen. Close to save your Access Control entries or www.gateway.com list, click the service and click box, type the name of list, then Type boxes. If you selected list, or...
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Page 44: Turning On Remote Management
Remote Management entries or Save your entries. Close the window to return to the Advanced Features/Configuration window. in the Advanced Features section. The Remote check box. field. We recommend not using Port Number field. www.gateway.com Advanced features Enable Current IP to remove Cancel... -
Page 45: Setting Up A Virtual Server
To delete a single virtual server, click the server in the list, then click in the Advanced Features section. The Virtual Servers to delete servers you have added to the list. Click Delete www.gateway.com list. Servers Disable All... -
Page 46: Using A Dynamic Dns Service
If External Port No. , then click the arrow to open the Enable list, then click the type of protocol the server uses. Type (based on the server software) and www.gateway.com Advanced features check box Enable list PC (Server) - Page 47 Type the information provided by the DDNS service in the , and Password Close the DDNS window to return to the Advanced Features/Configuration window. in the Advanced Features section. The DDNS (Dynamic boxes, then click Domain Name www.gateway.com User Name to save your entries. Save...
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Page 48: Upgrading The Firmware
Check your firmware version and date (found on the Status page) against the latest version on the Gateway Web site (www.gateway.com). If a new version is available, download it to a computer on your network, then complete the following procedure. -
Page 49: Using The Pc Database
LAN, although you can add static IP addresses to the PC Database if you want. Do not turn off or reset the router while the firmware is being upgraded. This may cause problems with the router. www.gateway.com... - Page 50 . The report shows the name, IP address, physical (MAC) Generate Report address, type, and DHCP client status of every computer in the database. box, then click IP Address list (and the PC Database). www.gateway.com Advanced features Name . The computer is...
- Page 51 . The PC Database is updated with the new information. . The PC Database is updated to reflect the new information. Clear Form . The report (see Step 3) shows the name, IP address, to return to the PC Database window. www.gateway.com Advanced Administration Known PC’s box.
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Page 52: Changing Router Options
Checking the Allow Configuration configuration of devices that are automatically detected and configured. Leaving it unchecked prevents this. Enable Firmware Upgrade using TFTP Enable UPnP Services check box lets you change the www.gateway.com Advanced features check box. check box. If enabled,... - Page 53 Advanced Features/Configuration window. Allow Internet access to be disabled MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to save your entries, or Cancel www.gateway.com check box lets you disable box. This setting should to remove your entries. Close...
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Page 54: Changing Security Settings
Router security is your first line of defense whenever you are connected to the Internet. Take the time to establish a good router security scheme to prevent unauthorized access to your network. To change router security settings: Click in the Advanced Configuration section. The Security window Security opens. www.gateway.com Changing security settings... -
Page 55: Change Log Settings
If enabled, your router allows IPSec connections. IPSec is If enabled, your router allows PPTP (Point to Point If enabled, your router allows L2TP (a security protocol to remove your entries. Close the Cancel www.gateway.com check box If enabled, your router... - Page 56 To restart a log and erase existing log entries, click you want to reset. Records all outgoing Internet Records the details of all DoS attacks list, then click your time zone so Timezone for the log you want. www.gateway.com Changing security settings for the log Clear Log...
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Page 57: Set The Mac Address
Type the MAC address of the computer that was initially connect to the DSL or cable modem (the address required by your ISP) in the box. - OR - to remove your entries. Close the Cancel in the Advanced Configuration section. The MAC www.gateway.com MAC Address... -
Page 58: Configure Routing
Routing Table. to automatically find and copy the MAC address of the box. The computer’s MAC address appears MAC Address to remove your entry. Close the Cancel Static Routing Table Entries www.gateway.com Changing security settings list shows all... - Page 59 The network address of the remote LAN segment The network mask for the remote LAN segment of the The status IP address of the gateway or router The number of “hops” (routers) that information must pass Enable RIP (Router Information Protocol) V1 box.
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Page 60: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on how to resolve common problems experienced with router setup and configuration. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Ping utility ■ Setting a static IP address ■ Problem resolution ■ Contact information... -
Page 61: Ping Utility
IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) based on an alphanumeric Internet or Web address such as www.gateway.com. Also, your router may have difficulty sending and receiving e-mail or connecting to the Internet if your ISP’s mail and server addresses are configured with single words, such as “mail,”... - Page 62 “mail.adelphia.net” is the actual Web address of the mail server. Write down this Web address and use it to replace your ISP’s one word mail server address (in your Web browser or e-mail program). www.gateway.com Ping utility NTER...
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Page 63: Setting A Static Ip Address
DHCP server assigns addresses from 192.168.1.100 up to 192.168.1.254). In the Subnet Mask field, type 255.255.255.0. In the Default Gateway field, type 192.168.1.1. At the bottom of the window, click then type the ISP if you do not have this information). - Page 64 192.168.1.254). In the box, type 255.255.255.0. Subnet Mask In the box, type 192.168.1.1. Default Gateway At the bottom of the window, click then type the Preferred DNS Server ISP if you do not have this information). Click to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, then again to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
- Page 65 Network window. Restart your computer if asked to do so. box, type a unique IP address that will not be used by box, type 255.255.255.0. tab. In the box, type 192.168.1.1, then click New Gateway tab, then click Enable DNS www.gateway.com again to close the...
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Page 66: Problem Resolution
ISP. Turn on the router, then turn on the computer. If you still cannot connect, open the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility and make sure that the settings are all correct (see “Configuring the router” on page 16). - Page 67 ■ If the problem is isolated: Make sure that the configuration settings are correct (DHCP setting, ■ IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS), then restart the computer. ■ If the problem is general: Make sure that the router is on and configured correctly (see ■...
- Page 68 Control Panel is in Category View, click . The Network and Internet Connections window opens. Connections Click/Double-click window opens. . The Control Panel window opens. If Control Panel . The Network Connections Network Connections www.gateway.com Problem resolution Network and Internet...
- Page 69 . The Wireless Network Connection Status Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box opens. The meter shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer. www.gateway.com...
- Page 70 To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE: Double-click the Gateway Wireless Monitor icon The Gateway Wireless Monitor program opens. Click the Available Networks connected to the network. Click the Link Information www.gateway.com...
- Page 71 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Click . The following screen opens. The meter shows the signal More strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if other computers with the same network name are within range of your computer. www.gateway.com...
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Page 72: Technical Support
Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Automated troubleshooting system Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems. Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers... - Page 73 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com...
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Page 74: A Glossary
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Page 75: Terms You Should Know
- A unit of transmitted data. For more information, see “packet.” default gateway - A routing device that forwards data over a local network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - DHCP lets a router or access point router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer on the network. - Page 76 FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A simple method of transferring files from one computer to another. Gateway - A system that joins two networks together. hardware - Physical equipment as opposed to software. A router is a hardware device.
- Page 77 IP address. Many programs hide these port numbers to reduce the complexity of TCP/IP. port forwarding - Port forwarding, unlike DMZ hosting, lets a single computer on your LAN expose only one of its ports to the Internet. This type of port exposure has more security than DMZ hosting. www.gateway.com...
- Page 78 - Like a hub, a switch is a hardware device that links computers to create a network. A switch provides better data routing than a hub. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A protocol used in connection with Internet Protocol (IP) to let computers communicate over the Internet. www.gateway.com...
- Page 79 “fixes.” URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - A standard method of specifying a Web location, for example the URL for Gateway is www.gateway.com. Also called a Web address. VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A private network link that lets a computer communicate with another network over the Internet.
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Page 80: B Specifications
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Page 81: Specifications
As much as 70 m (230 ft) @ 11 Mbps As much as 91 m (300 ft) @ 6 Mbps FCC Part 15 Class B Report (Subpart C) FCC part 15 Class B DoC (Declaration of Conformity) CAS or CUL www.gateway.com... -
Page 82: C Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed. The power output of the WBR-100 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because this wireless device... - Page 83 Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits;...
- Page 84 Warning Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact Gateway for service. www.gateway.com...
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Page 85: United States Of America
Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. - Page 86 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Compliance Accessories: These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules: The AC Adapter that came with the router. www.gateway.com...
- Page 87 California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm.
- Page 88 For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Page 89 Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...
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