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Gigaset 504 AGU Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the router Gigaset 504 AGU ....... . .
  • Page 3 Contents Configuring wireless connections ........39 Setting encryption .

  • Page 4: The Product Series Gigaset 501/504

    The product series Gigaset 501/504 The product series Gigaset 501/504 The devices of the product series Gigaset 501/504 are powerful but easy-to-use commu- nication devices for connecting your PC or local area network (LAN) to the Internet. They contain an integrated ADSL modem (ADSL /ADSL2+), allowing you easy access to the Internet.

  • Page 5: Do Your Part For The Environment (Eco)

    Standard IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g. – Using the router Gigaset 504 AGU makes it easy to set up a network at home or in small offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources in the network, such as a file server or printer.
  • Page 6 The product series Gigaset 501/504 – Service filtering and URL blocking The router can filter Internet access, allowing you to determine which PCs may access which Internet services. You can also deactivate access to certain Internet domains and sites (URL block- ing).

  • Page 7: The Device

    The device The device Operating elements Button to switch the device on and off.

  • Page 8: Led Panel

    The device LED panel The LEDs (from left to right) have the following functions: State Status On (green) The router is connected to the mains. Flashing Firmware update is running. Power Frequently Self-test failure. Device is not bootable or device malfunc- flashing tion.

  • Page 9: Ports On The Rear Panel

    The device Ports on the rear panel The rear panel of the router houses the ports. Element Description POWER Socket for the mains adapter supplied Warning: Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the router. USB port for connecting a PC via USB cable. LAN1 –...

  • Page 10: Bottom

    The device Bottom Reset button Label Reset button The underside of the router houses the reset button providing the following functions: Reboot function: Press and hold the button behind the opening for more than 1 sec- ond but less than 5 seconds to reboot the device. This does not affect the configuration settings.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    The device System requirements You require the following components to operate your router Gigaset 504 AGU: A PC with – an 802.11g or 802.11b compatible wireless Network adapter. Note: An 802.11b-compatible network adapter has a maximum transmission speed of 11 Mbps. An 802.11g-compatible network adapter has a maximum transmission speed of 54 Mbps.

  • Page 12: Installing The Device

    (refer to the section entitled "Internet" on page 23). To do this you will need the ac- cess data for your Internet service provider. 4. If you wish to use other functions of the router Gigaset 504 AGU, for example the comprehensive security features, use the Advanced Settings (page 22).

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Splitter Data Port

    Installing the device Please remember: Network connections (LAN) via cables and telephone lines may only be set up with the router within enclosed rooms. Connecting to the splitter data port You can operate the router in two different operating modes in order to set up an Inter- net connection: –...
  • Page 14 Installing the device Using an external modem In this case the LAN1 port is used as WAN port. The integrated ADSL modem is then deactivated. ì Connect the LAN1 port on the router with an external modem. To do this, use the cable supplied with your modem or any Ethernet straight cable having an RJ45 con- nector on both sides.

  • Page 15: Wired Connection To The Pc

    Installing the device Wired connection to the PC You can connect wired or wireless PCs to your router to create a local area network (LAN). First connect just one PC to the router via cable. You can then carry out the general con- figuration.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Mains Power Supply

    The router is now switched on and ready for operation. Checking the operating state Your router Gigaset 504 AGU is now ready for use. The LED displays on the front panel of the router provide information about the operating state (see page 8).

  • Page 17: Network Configuration Of The Pcs

    Installing the device Network configuration of the PCs In order to communicate via the router Gigaset 504 AGU, the network configuration may have to be set up on the connected PCs. This usually takes place automatically provided you have not made any changes to the...

  • Page 18: The User Interface

    The user interface The user interface You have connected a PC to the router Gigaset 504 AGU and possibly made the settings in the local area network. You can now configure the router using this PC from the user interface of the router. As Internet browser we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer V 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox V 1.0 or higher.

  • Page 19: The Start Screen

    The user interface ì Enter the password. ì Click Login. Note: For security reasons you should change this password at a later stage (page 50). A page with security information will appear. If you carry out all the general and security settings using the user interface, your device and network will be fully protected.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Language

    The user interface Selecting a language The user interface exists in various languages. The language modules available are located on the CD supplied. If you wish to change the preset language, proceed as fol- lows: ì Insert the CD into the CD drive of your PC. ì...

  • Page 21: Elements In The User Interface

    The user interface Elements in the user interface The user interface screens contain the following elements: Help Click this tab top right on the screen to display explanations about the current user interface screen. Log Off button The Log Off button is always displayed on the right of the user interface. If you click Log Off, the session is ended and the login screen appears again.

  • Page 22: Configuring Advanced Settings

    Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring Advanced Settings In the Advanced Settings menu, you can configure all the options for the router Gigaset 504 AGU. The following table contains the options available in this menu. Menu Description Internet This menu comprises all the setting options relating to the Internet.

  • Page 23: Internet

    Configuring Advanced Settings Internet If you have configured the router Gigaset 504 AGU using the Gigaset Installer, you have also configured the connection (Internet access). You can check or change these settings in the Internet menu. This menu also offers you a wide range of possibilities for setting up security settings and limiting access to the Internet as well as for providing your own services on the Internet.
  • Page 24 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Choose the desired Connection type for your Internet connection: – Choose the ADSL if you are using the integrated ADSL modem of the router. – Choose Ethernet if you are setting up the connection to the Internet via an Eth- ernet network connection (e.g.

  • Page 25: Internet Connection

    Configuring Advanced Settings Internet Connection You can set up or change the configuration of your Internet connection on this screen. All the settings you make here must coincide with the features your Internet service pro- vider makes available to you. False information can lead to problems with your Internet connection.
  • Page 26 Configuring Advanced Settings Connection type Ethernet ì Enter the account data you have been given by your service provider: User name, Password. ì Enter a Host name for your router ì Apply the default setting for the parameter MTU, unless your service provider has provided you with other data.
  • Page 27 Configuring Advanced Settings Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) PCs with UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) can offer their own network services and automat- ically use services offered in the network. Note: The operating system Windows ME, Windows XP or Windows Vista must run on the PC.

  • Page 28: Firewall

    Configuring Advanced Settings Firewall The firewall functions of the router Gigaset 504 AGU include various security functions for the local network. You can do the following: Enable or disable the router firewall. Block access by individual PCs to selected services or Web sites.
  • Page 29 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Activate the Access Control function by selecting On. You have the following setting options for Access Control: URL Filter With the URL Filter you can block or allow access to certain Web sites or Internet domains. When you have entered the relevant URLs, you can create access rules which use the URL Filter for selected clients in your network.

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Nat Function

    When you have completed all the settings in this screen, click OK to apply them. Setting up the NAT function The router Gigaset 504 AGU comes equipped with the NAT (Network Address Transla- tion) function. With address mapping, several users in the local network can access the Internet via one or more public IP addresses.
  • Page 31 Configuring Advanced Settings Using port forwarding (the forwarding of requests to particular ports) the router is forced to send requests from the Internet for a certain service, for example a game, to the appropriate port(s) on the PC on which the game is running. When the router is supplied, the function (Network Address Translation) is acti- vated, i.e.

  • Page 32: Port Forwarding

    Select the required option. Port Forwarding If you configure Port Forwarding, the router Gigaset 504 AGU outwardly assumes the role of the server. It receives requests from remote users under its public IP address and automatically redirects them to local PCs. The private IP addresses of the servers on the local network remain protected.
  • Page 33 Configuring Advanced Settings ì In the Advanced Settings menu, select: Internet – Address Translation (NAT) – Port Forwarding ì Select the required application from the Predefined Applications list. ì Select the checkbox in the Enabled column to activate the entry. ì...

  • Page 34: Opening The Firewall For A Selected Pc (Exposed Host)

    Configuring Advanced Settings Opening the firewall for a selected PC (Exposed Host) You can set up a client in your local network to be a so-called "exposed host" (DMZ). Your device will then forward all incoming data traffic from the Internet to this client. You can then, for example, operate your own Web server on one of the clients in your local net- work and make it accessible to Internet users.

  • Page 35: Dynamic Dns

    This task is performed by the dynamic DNS service (DynDNS). You can use the DynDNS service to assign the router Gigaset 504 AGU an individual fixed domain name on the Internet even if it does not have a static IP address.

  • Page 36: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    Configuring Advanced Settings Qos (Quality of Service) Many communication and multimedia applications require high speed and large band- widths to transfer data between the local network and the Internet. However, for many applications there is often only one Internet connection available with limited capacity. Qos (Quality of Service) divides this capacity between the different applications and provides undelayed, continuous data transfer where data packets with higher priority are given transmission preference.

  • Page 37: Lan Configuration

    AGU and configure the DHCP server. ì In the Advanced Settings menu, select: Local Network. Defining the private IP address for the router Gigaset 504 AGU On this screen you can change the device's address. The preset IP address is 192.168.254.254.

  • Page 38: Assigning Static Ip Addresses To Individual Pcs

    Configuring Advanced Settings Notes: New settings can only be made after the router has been rebooted. If necessary, reconfigure the IP address on your PC (including one that is statically assigned) so that it matches the new configuration. Configuring the DHCP server The router has a DHCP server for which the factory setting is active.

  • Page 39: Configuring Wireless Connections

    Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring wireless connections The WLAN function of your router Gigaset 504 AGU is deactivated on delivery. You can activate it on this page. If you have implemented wireless PC communication via the router, you should improve the security settings of your wireless network via the Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu.
  • Page 40 Configuring Advanced Settings SSID For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, you must use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier). The default SSID for the router is AIShamil. For security reasons you should change this SSID.

  • Page 41: Setting Encryption

    Configuring Advanced Settings Setting encryption If you are sending data over radio channels, we recommend that you activate encryp- tion (WEP or WPA) on the components in the wireless network. WPA offers greater secu- rity than WEP. You should therefore select WPA encryption if it is supported by all com- ponents in your wireless network.

  • Page 42: Wep Encryption

    Configuring Advanced Settings ì If you select the Display characters option, the WPA shared key will be displayed in readable characters. ì Click OK to apply the settings. WEP encryption If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network, we recommend that you activate WEP Encryption on the components.
  • Page 43 Configuring Advanced Settings Manual key entry ì Select the Key type, Hex or ASCII. If you select Hex as the key type, you can use the characters 0 to 9 and A to F. – With a 64-bit encryption depth, the key is 10 characters long. An example of a valid key: 1234567ABC –...

  • Page 44: Connecting Pcs Wirelessly

    Configuring Advanced Settings ì If you select the Display characters option, the Passphrase will be displayed in readable characters. ì Click OK to apply the settings. Connecting PCs wirelessly A wireless connection is made using a wireless network adapter that must be installed in your PC.

  • Page 45: Permitted Clients

    On this screen you can specify the PCs that are to have wireless access to the router Gigaset 504 AGU and hence to your LAN and WLAN. The default setting for access control is deactivated. This means that all PCs that use...

  • Page 46: Repeater Function (Wds)

    Configuring Advanced Settings Note: If you activate MAC access control, you must at least add the PC on which you are con- figuring the router to the list. Otherwise, you will have no access to the user interface and will receive an appropriate error message. If you have inadvertently denied all PCs access to the router, you have two options: You can completely reset the router (page 10).
  • Page 47 Configuring Advanced Settings All repeaters/access points in range are displayed with the following information: – SSID – Mac address – Channel The Signal strength of the connection to the repeater, if one exists, is shown as a per- centage. You can use this data to determine the best possible location for your repeater. You can register a maximum of three repeaters to extend your WLAN.
  • Page 48 Configuring Advanced Settings Note: WDS can only be used with WEP encryption or without encryption. You may have to change the encryption of your wireless network, if applicable. The encryption settings on the repeater have to correspond to the settings on your router.

  • Page 49: Administration

    Configures settings for the system log (page 55). Regional Options For operating your router Gigaset 504 AGU, you can select the location, time zone and format for entering the time and date, and you can also configure a time server for the Internet time (system time).

  • Page 50: System Password

    Click OK to apply the settings. System Password You can assign a System Password to the user interface of the router Gigaset 504 AGU and specify the period after which a session is to be automatically ended if no further entry is made.

  • Page 51: System Management

    ì Click OK to apply the settings. System management Your router Gigaset 504 AGU offers you the option of using remote management in addition to the configuration program that you access via a PC in your local network. ì In the Advanced Settings menu, select: Administration – System Management.

  • Page 52: Backing Up And Restoring A Configuration

    Internet always has the same IP address. For access to the configuration environment via Remote Management, you must enter the address of the router Gigaset 504 AGU to be managed in the browser using the following format: http://X.X.X.X:8080 (x.x.x.x represents the public IP address of the router).

  • Page 53: Backing Up Configuration Data

    This means that you will have to completely reconfig- ure the router. Reboot If the router Gigaset 504 AGU is not operating properly, you can reboot it. It should then be ready for use again. ì...

  • Page 54: Updating Firmware

    Updating firmware If Gigaset Communications GmbH or your Internet service provider releases a new ver- sion of the firmware, you can update the firmware of the router Gigaset 504 AGU. First download the firmware from the Internet onto your PC.

  • Page 55: System Log

    Administration System Log The System Log is displayed in the Status – Device menu. It contains important infor- mation about how the device functions and possible problems. This information can also be automatically transferred to a system log server. ì In the Advanced Settings menu, select: Administration –...

  • Page 56: Status Information

    Status information Status information Information about configuration and the status of the router Gigaset 504 AGU is dis- played in the Status menu of the router. On the first screen you will find an overview of the status of the Internet connection, the local and wireless network, the USB interface and the device.

  • Page 57: Security

    Status information Device System time System time of the device. Firmware version Firmware version currently installed on the device. ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data. Security You will find information about possible security risks for the device and the network on the Security screen in the Status menu.

  • Page 58: Internet

    Status information other functions (e.g. Port forwarding) are not suitable. In this case, you should take the appropriate measures on the clients concerned. Information on how to avoid this security risk is given in the section "Opening the firewall for a selected PC (Exposed Host)"...

  • Page 59: Local Network

    Status information Noise margin Maximum signal-to-noise ratio of your DSL port for incoming and outgoing data traffic. Line attenuation Line attenuation of your DSL port for incoming and outgoing data traffic. Output power Output power of your DSL port for incoming and outgoing data traffic. Address Translation (NAT) Status Status of the NAT (Network Address Translation) for the Internet connection.

  • Page 60: Wireless Network

    Status information DHCP clients Clients in the network that have been assigned an IP address. The Host name and the MAC address are listed to identify each client. Information is also provided about the IP address assigned to each client and about the Lease time for the IP address, i.e.

  • Page 61: Device

    Status information Device You will find the most important device data on the Device screen in the Status menu. In the Status menu, select Device: System uptime Device's operating time since the last time the system was started. System time System time for your device.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting This section describes common problems and their solution. Any problems can be iden- tified from the different LED displays. If you cannot solve the connection problem after checking the LED displays, consult of the following table. Further information is availa- ble on the Internet at http://www.gigaset.com/customercare.
  • Page 63 Appendix Symptom Possible cause and solutions The LAN LED on a con- No LAN connection nected device does not light ì Make sure the connected device is turned on. ì Check whether the Ethernet cable is plugged in. ì Check that you are using the right cable type (CAT5) and that the cable is not too long (<100m).
  • Page 64 Appendix Symptom Possible cause and solutions You cannot open a connec- Either encryption has been activated on the router tion to the router from a but not on the wireless network adapter, or an wireless device. incorrect key is in use. ì...
  • Page 65 Appendix Symptom Possible cause and solutions ì You have forgotten or lost Reset the router (page 10). the password . Warning: Please bear in mind that this will return all the configuration settings to the factory settings. ì You cannot access a Make sure that TCP/IP has been installed and con- resource (drive or printer) figured on all the PCs in the local network and that...

  • Page 66: Local Area Networks With Gigaset Products

    Appendix Local area networks with Gigaset products You can use the router Gigaset 504 AGU to set up a local area network, for example a home network. All PCs in this network can communicate with each other and have access to the Internet.

  • Page 67: Wired Local Area Network (Ethernet)

    In a wired local area network, PCs communicate with one another via an Ethernet cable. When the router Gigaset 504 AGU is used, it establishes the connection between the PCs. For this the 504 series has four Ethernet LAN ports for connecting four PCs. The 501 series has one Ethernet LAN port.

  • Page 68: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan)

    Gigaset 504 AGU. In infrastructure mode, the stations in the network always communi- cate via this access point. The access point sets up the wireless network on a permanent basis.
  • Page 69 Appendix Linking wireless networks with the Internet The router Gigaset 504 AGU has an ADSL interface that permits all stations within its local area network to access the Internet simultaneously. To be able to use this function- ality, you need a DSL connection obtainable from an Internet service provider. Find out whether your service provider supports parallel access by several PCs.

  • Page 70: Linking A Wireless Network To An Ethernet

    The devices of the 504 series have four Ethernet interfaces (LAN ports). Up to four PCs can be directly connected to these LAN ports. All PCs can access the Internet via the router Gigaset 504 AGU. Please remember: You can also connect an Ethernet router or switch to a LAN port to access a larger Eth- ernet.

  • Page 71: Extending The Wireless Network Coverage With A Repeater

    The repeater will now transmit data traffic into its own wireless area. This technology allows you to set up wireless networks that cover a much larger area than is possible with a single router Gigaset 504 AGU. WLAN...

  • Page 72: Deactivating Http Proxy And Configuring A Pop-Up Blocker

    Appendix Deactivating HTTP proxy and configuring a pop-up blocker Before you can start the configuration program of the router Gigaset 504 AGU, you might need to adjust the settings described below for your Web browser. Deactivating the HTTP proxy Make sure that the HTTP proxy in your web browser is deactivated.
  • Page 73 Appendix Mozilla Firefox Pop-ups are blocked by default. Carry out the following steps: ì Open Mozilla Firefox. Click Tools and then Settings. ì Click on the Content icon. ì Deactivate the Block Popup window option. ì Click OK to finish. Please note: Should you use a different pop-up blocker, you must configure this accordingly.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Interfaces 1 DSL RJ11, ITU G.992.5, Annex A 4 LAN RJ45, 10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto-sensing 1 USB USB 1.1, for connection of a PCs WLAN 802.11g, for wireless connection of up to 252 PCs, External network adaptor Input 230 V AC, output 9 V, 1A DC Wireless properties Frequency range 2400 to 2484 GHz ISM band...

  • Page 75: Authorisation

    Appendix Browser-based configuration environment Software PPPoE, PPPoA DHCP server and client, DynDNS Firewall, prevention of hacker attacks MAC address filtering URL filtering, domain blocking DoS blocking, SPI Log file WEP encryption WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption Authorisation This device is intended for use worldwide. Use outside the European Economic Area (with the exception of Switzerland) is subject to national approval.

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Glossary Access point An access point, such as the router Gigaset 504 AGU, is the centre of a wireless local net- work (WLAN). It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components and regulates the data traffic in the wireless network. The access point also serves as an...
  • Page 77 The router Gigaset 504 AGU includes a DHCP server and uses it to assign automatic IP addresses to PCs in the local network. You can specify that the IP addresses for certain PCs are never changed.
  • Page 78 Glossary Domain Name System DNS permits the assignment of IP addresses to computers or Domain names that are easier to remember. A DNS server must administer this information for each with Internet connection. As soon as a page on the Internet is called up, the browser obtains the corresponding IP address from the DNS server so that it can establish the connection.
  • Page 79 Glossary DynDNS Dynamic DNS The assignment of Domain names IP addresses is handled by the Domain Name Service (DNS). This service is now enhanced with so-called Dynamic DNS (DynDNS) for Dynamic IP addresses. This enables the use of a network component with a dynamic IP address as a Server on the Internet.
  • Page 80 Glossary Global IP address Public IP address Half duplex Operating mode for data transmission. Only one side can send and/or receive data at the same time. See also: Full duplex HTTP proxy An HTTP proxy is a Server that network components use for their Internet traffic.
  • Page 81 On the Internet Domain names are normally used instead of the IP addresses. The is used to assign domain names to IP addresses. The router Gigaset 504 AGU has a Private IP address and a Public IP address. IPoA...
  • Page 82 Glossary IP pool range The IP address pool of the router Gigaset 504 AGU defines a range of IP addresses that the router's DHCP server can use to assign Dynamic IP addresses. (Internet Service Provider) Internet service provider Local network A local area network (or local network) links network components so that they can exchange data and share resources.
  • Page 83 (also known as the global IP address) is a network component's address on the Internet. It is assigned by the Internet service provider. Devices that cre- ate a link from a LAN to the Internet, such as the router Gigaset 504 AGU, have a public and a Private IP address.
  • Page 84 (LAN). The network operator can assign any address he or she wants. Devices that act as a link from a local network, such as the router Gigaset 504 AGU, have a private and a Public IP address.
  • Page 85 Glossary Repeater A repeater extends the range of a wireless local network by relaying data from the Access point to additional PCs or Network adapters. Roaming Roaming extends the range of a wireless LAN by using several Access points that use the same SSID and the same radio channel and are linked via Ethernet.
  • Page 86 If the subnet mask is in a network that is administered by the router Gigaset 504 AGU, for example 255.255.255.0, that means the first three parts of the IP address form the network number and only the final part can be used for assigning host numbers.
  • Page 87 Internet that runs not on itself, but on another network component. The router Gigaset 504 AGU can be configured as a virtual server. It will then direct incoming calls for a service via Port forwarding...
  • Page 88 WLAN is currently specified in Standard IEEE 802.11. The router Gigaset 504 AGU com- plies with Standard 802.11g. WPA is a standard-compliant solution for greater security in wireless networks. WPA is meant to replace the existing WEP standard (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and offers more reliable encryption and authentication methods.

  • Page 89: Index

    Index Index Numerics ..resetting to factory setting ..... restoring ... 10/100 Mbps switch port .
  • Page 90 Index Internet connection ..changing configuration ..... . . Features ....closing manually .
  • Page 91 Index ........MAC address Port number .
  • Page 92 Index ........concealed enabling .
  • Page 93 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. © Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.gigaset.com A31008-N1216-A501-1X-7619...

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