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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide GS-R250S eXperience Internet GreatSpeed! www.GreatSpeed.com...
  • Page 2 This manual and the software described within may not be copied, reproduced, translated, or converted in whole or in part, to any electronic or machine readable form, without prior written consent of GreatSpeed. All product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: Safety Information For Home Electronic Devices

    Connector Pin-out The GS-R250S ADSL Router is equipped with a RJ-11 jack for connection to the ADSL data port. The center two pins, pins 3 and 4, are used for ADSL data. For the router to make a proper ADSL connection, the installed ADSL data port should also use pins 3 and 4 for data.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual provides a comprehensive user’s guide and installation manual for GreatSpeed’s GS-R250S ADSL Router. It has been organized in such a way to make it easy to follow by users worldwide. In the manual, there are many examples given in the commands, largely IP addresses and other values.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    The router connects directly to your telephone line via a standard connector. This guide is designed to walk you through installation of your GreatSpeed GS-R250S ADSL Router in the easiest and quickest way possible. Please follow the instructions carefully and in no time you’ll be able to experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Front Panel ADSL LED - Flashing= establishing link; Solid= link established Ethernet LED - On= Ethernet link is connected Data LED - Flashing= data is being transferred Power LED - On= power to the unit...

  • Page 8: Hardware Connection Diagrams

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Hardware Connection Diagrams A Setup Without a Splitter NOTE: The RS-232 cable only needs to be connected if you will be configuring the router via command line. GS-R250S Router A Setup With a Splitter...

  • Page 9: Installing And Configuring Your Adsl Router

    Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Installing and Configuring your ADSL Router The major functions of the ADSL Router are performed by using the Ethernet network interface. Your computer must have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) installed and set up with the TCP/IP protocol before beginning to use the router.

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation - Single Computer Connection

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Hardware Installation - Single Computer Connection Be sure the power switch, marked ON/OFF, on Then connect the other end to the RJ-45 cross the rear of the unit is depressed, in the OFF connector supplied in the package.
  • Page 11 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Connect one end of the RJ-11 ADSL cable to Then plug the other end of the RS-232 cable into the ADSL line jack, marked Line, on the rear of the serial port of your computer.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation - Multiple Computer Connection Via Hub

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Hardware Installation - Multiple Computer Connection via Hub Be sure the power switch, marked ON/OFF, on If you do not use the Uplink port on the hub, the rear of the unit is depressed, in the OFF skip this step.
  • Page 13 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Connect the other end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable Connect the male (9-pin) end of the RS-232 serial to the connector marked Ethernet on the back of cable to the connector marked RS-232 on the rear the router.

  • Page 14: Configuration

    25. In your Internet Browser window, type the default IP address of the GS-R250S ADSL Router, 192.168.7.1 into the URL bar and click GO or hit the Enter key. You will then be prompted to enter a User Name and Password.
  • Page 15 Using the links in the left frame, click on the proper connection mode you will be using and proceed to configure the GS-R250S ADSL Router. Enter all values, as provided by your ADSL Service Provider, for the selected connection mode. Then click Config Now. Following are screenshots from each connection mode.

  • Page 16: Bridged Mode

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Bridged Mode PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516) Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483) PPPoA-PPTP Relay (RFC2364)

  • Page 17: Routed Mode

    Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Routed Mode Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483) Classical IP over ATM (RFC1577)
  • Page 18 Ethernet adapter in the drop-down menu, then change the value in the MaxMTU box next to your selected Ethernet adapter to 1492. Click Apply and restart your computer. You must run this utility on each computer that is connected to the GS-R250S ADSL Router.
  • Page 19 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Upon clicking Config Now the application will begin to program the router with your settings. You will see a countdown window indicating that configuration is in progress. During this process, be sure to not interrupt the application or router.
  • Page 20 GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Verify the ADSL Router status by clicking on the ADSL Status link in the left frame. Then click Read ADSL Status to show the current configuration. NOTE: You may now proceed to the following section and configure DHCP functionality for your router if required.

  • Page 21: Dhcp Setup

    Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide DHCP Setup NOTE: When configuring DHCP after configuring PPPoA or PPPoE protocols, you may leave the DNS fields of the DHCP configuration screen blank and the router will automatically set this up for you.

  • Page 22: Port Forwarding

    Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Port Forwarding You may follow the steps below to setup the NAT port forwarding settings for your GS-R250S ADSL Router. In your Internet Browser window, type the default IP address of the GS-R250S ADSL Router, 192.168.7.1 into the URL bar and click GO or hit the Enter key.

  • Page 23: Change User Name And Password

    GS-R250S ADSL Router. In your Internet Browser window, type the default IP address of the GS-R250S ADSL Router, 192.168.7.1 into the URL bar and click GO or hit the Enter key. You will then be prompted to enter the default User Name and Password.

  • Page 24: Web Configuration Flowchart

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Web Configuration Flowchart...

  • Page 25: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide TCP/IP Configuration To connect to the Internet or configure the router via Ethernet, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and configured correctly. Follow the steps below to determine if you have TCP/IP installed and configured correctly for Windows 95/98.

  • Page 26: Step 2 - Install Tcp/Ip If Necessary

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Step 2 - Install TCP/IP if necessary Install TCP/IP now if it is not previously installed. You may need the Windows Installation CD-ROM. Still in the “Network” window, click the Add Confirm that the TCP/IP protocol has been button.

  • Page 27: Step 3 - Setup Tcp/Ip

    Step 3 - Setup TCP/IP You will now configure the TCP/IP settings of your Ethernet NIC for use with your new GreatSpeed ADSL Router. Please refer to the page indicated in the table below for the setup procedures of your selected protocol.

  • Page 28: Classical Ip Over Atm (Rfc1577) , Ppp Over Ethernet (Rfc2516)

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Step 3 - Setup TCP/IP • Bridged Mode: Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483) PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516) • Routed Mode Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483) Classical IP over ATM (RFC1577) PPP over ATM (RFC2364)
  • Page 29 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Click the DNS Configuration tab, and then click The “System Settings Change” window appears. the Disable DNS button. Click Yes to reboot your system. NOTE: When using PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516), please install the PPPoE software provided by your Internet Service Provider after rebooting your system.

  • Page 30: Bridged Mode: Pppoa-Pptp Relay (Rfc2364) For Windows 95/98

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Step 3 - Setup TCP/IP • Bridged Mode: PPPoA-PPTP Relay (RFC2364) for Windows 95/98 NOTE: In order to use PPPoA-to-PPTP Relay, you must have Virtual Private Networking installed on your computer. From your desktop, click Start, then Settings, then The “Add/Remove Programs Properties”...
  • Page 31 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Double-click the Communications option. You will be back at the “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window. Click OK. You will see the “Copying Files” window as your system installs the VPN components. Restart your computer if you are prompted to do so.
  • Page 32 GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed The “Select Network Protocol” window will appear. The Network window will appear. In the In the “Manufacturers” box, click on Microsoft. In Configuration tab, scroll down and find Microsoft the “Network Protocols” box, click on TCP/IP.
  • Page 33 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide The “Network” window will appear. In the You will be returned to the “Network” window. Click configuration tab, select the TCP/IP protocol OK. You will be prompted to restart your computer. installed for your Network card (Ethernet adapter), Click Yes.
  • Page 34 GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed The “Make New Connection” window will appear. To connect to your newly made connection. Double- You can enter a name for your connection. Be sure click the icon with the name of your new connection.
  • Page 35 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Step 3 - Setup TCP/IP • Bridged Mode: PPPoA-PPTP Relay (RFC2364) for Windows 2000 From your desktop, click Start, then Settings, then The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window Network and Dial-up Connections and finally select will appear.
  • Page 36 GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed The “Network Connection Wizard” will then ask you The “Network Connection Wizard” will now ask you if it should dial the initial connection before if you would like to share the connection with other establishing the virtual connection.
  • Page 37 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide The “Connect” window will appear. Click the The “Advanced Security Settings” window will Properties button. appear. Under Data encryption, choose No encryption allowed (server will disconnect if it requires encryption). In the Logon security section, choose Allow these protocols and then select the authentication method that your Internet Service Provider requires.
  • Page 38 GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Step 3 - Setup TCP/IP • Routed Mode Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483) Classical IP over ATM (RFC1577) PPP over ATM (RFC2364) PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516) without DHCP Server: In the “Network” window, double-click the TCP/ In the “TCP/IP Properties”...
  • Page 39 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Click the DNS Configuration tab, and select The “System Settings Change” window appears. Enable DNS. Enter Host, Domain, and the DNS Click Yes to reboot your system. to be added under DNS Server Search Order. Click Add, and then click OK.

  • Page 40: Product Specifications

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Product Specifications Multimode ADSL: ANSI T1.413 Issue 2, ITU 992.1 (G.dmt), ITU 992.2 (G.Lite) ITU G.994.1 (G.hs) automatic mode sensing Data Transfer Rate: Full Rate: Up to 8Mbps downstream/800Kbps upstream G.Lite: Up to 1.5Mbps downstream/512Kbps upstream...
  • Page 41 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Network Security: CHAP/PAP user authentication Tunneling: Local PPTP/L2TP to PPPoA VCC PPPoE client and bridging Hardware Interfaces: LAN: Ethernet 10BaseT WAN: RJ-11 ADSL Line Console: RS-232 serial LED Status Indicators: ADSL Ethernet...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section is intended to help you troubleshoot problems you may encounter while setting up and using your GS-R250S ADSL Router. It also describes some common hardware and software problems and gives some suggestions to troubleshoot them. Diagnostics with the LED indicators Most hardware problems can be diagnosed and solved by checking the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
  • Page 43 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Problems when accessing the Internet or remote network • Cannot access the Internet or remote network: -There are four possible causes to this problem. 1. The connection between the computer and the router.

  • Page 44: Record Your Internet Protocol Details

    GS-R250S Installation Guide Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed Record Your Internet Protocol Details In order to successfully connect with ADSL you must utilize the connection information provided by your Internet Service Provider. For future troubleshooting or re-installation it is important that you retain these details. Please record the details for your protocol in the space we have provided for you.
  • Page 45 Experience the Internet @ GreatSpeed GS-R250S Installation Guide Classical IP over ATM (RFC1577) Ethernet IP:____________________ LAN Netmask:____________________ ADSL IP:_____________________ WAN Netmask:____________________ Gateway IP:_________________ VPI: _________ VCI: _________ Routed PPPover ATM (RFC2364) Ethernet IP:____________________ LAN Netmask:____________________ User Name:_____________________ Password:____________________ VPI: _________...
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