Gigabyte GN-BR02G User Manual

Gigabyte GN-BR02G User Manual

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GN-BR02G
User's Guide
September 2005 - Revision 1.0

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  • Page 1 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router GN-BR02G User’s Guide September 2005 - Revision 1.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Contents Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your BR02G......1 Overview..................1 Package Contents ................1 Side Panel ..................2 LEDs ....................3 Key Features ...................3 Chapter 2 Wireless Networking........5 Wireless Network Layout...............5 Chapter 3 Before You Start ..........6 What You Will Need ................6...
  • Page 4 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Wireless Configuration Screen ...........25 The Static Routing Table Screen ..........31 The Virtual Server Screen............32 The Firewall Rule Screen.............35 The DNS Configuration Screen...........39 The URL Blocking Configuration Screen........40 Chapter 7 Using Management Tools ......41 Overview..................41...
  • Page 5 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Appendix H Regulatory Information ......71 Appendix I General Public License....... 73 Licensing Information............ 73 Availability of Source Code ........... 73...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Br02G

    Overview Thank you for purchasing the GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Router. Providing transmission speeds of up to 108Mbps, the GN-BR02G 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. The BR02G is the ideal networking device for you to share a broadband connection in your home or office.
  • Page 8: Side Panel

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Side Panel The side panel of the GN-BR02G Wireless Broadband Router contains all the Router’s ports as well as the DC power port and initialization button. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Factory Reset button Ports Receptor for...
  • Page 9: Leds

    WLAN LED LAN LED (4) WAN LED Figure 2: LED Layout The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the GN-BR02G. All LEDs are green when lit. STATUS DESCRIPTION Green Power is supplied to the Router...
  • Page 10 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Supports PPPoE and PPPoE Unnumbered DSL connection Supports up to 4 WAN configuration records Supports DHCP client for cable/DSL connection SmartDHCP server for combination static and dynamic style Supports UPnP IGD 1.0 Supports MSN messenger and most Internet applications...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Wireless Networking

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 12: Chapter 3 Before You Start

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 13: Chapter 4 Connecting The Br02G

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 4 Connecting the BR02G Overview You can connect to, and configure the BR02G 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 14: Using A Wireless Connection

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router side panel of the GN-BR02G and the other end to the 10/100 Ethernet port of your computer. (It does not matter which LAN port you select). Step 4 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
  • Page 15: Chapter 5 Connecting The Router To The Internet

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the Internet Overview The BR02G 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 16 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 17 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 BR02G High-speed wireless router is now fully installed, and you are able...
  • Page 18: Chapter 6 Advanced Setup

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Overview This chapter explains the Advanced Setup options available for the BR02G. The Advanced Setup Screens offer LAN and WLAN Network Configuration, Static Routing Table, Virtual Server, Firewall Rules, DNS Configuration, and URL Blocking.
  • Page 19 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router 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 LAN Netmask 2 Displays the alternate IP Subnet Mask being used by the alternate Local (LAN) port of the router.
  • Page 20 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router 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. Rx bytes The current bandwidth (receive) on the WAN port.
  • Page 21 The routing table in a router using RIP contains an entry for every known destination network. The Routing Table displays the GN-BR02G RIP routing details. Destination The IP address of...
  • Page 22 The UPnP Port Mapping Table displays the GN-BR02G port mapping and UPnP packet request details. No. The event number Status Current status of the...
  • Page 23: The Network Configuration Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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...
  • Page 24 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The WAN Configuration Tab The BR02G 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 25 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 26 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router • ISP Name • Host Name • Gateway • DNS1 and DS2 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 27 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 28 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Connection Automatic When the GN-BR02G is powered on, it automatically establishes a connection with the network. If the link becomes disconnected for any reason, the GN-BR02G will re-connect automatically. Manual When you click “connection”, the system will establish a connection to the network.
  • Page 29 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router • 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 30 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router • WAN Subnet Mask 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 31: The Wireless Configuration Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Wireless Configuration Screen The Wireless Configuration screen allows you to configure the Router’s WLAN function. The 802.11g 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 32 “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 33 WPA Pre-shared Key. WEP Key The GN-BR02G supports two WEP standards: 64-bit,152-bit. Select either 64-bits or 152-bits from the drop-down list activate WEP encryption. The 64-bits encryption uses 40 bits as a secret key, (user-defined) and the remaining 24 bits are reserved.
  • Page 34 Controller (MAC) address of up to 32 devices on your network. Only those devices listed in the table will have access to transmit data through the GN-BR02G. In this way, even if someone manages to obtain all the information necessary to connect to your network, if their MAC address is not permitted, they still cannot connect.
  • Page 35 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Radius Server Configuration Tab Your BR02G 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 36 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-BR02G may only create a WDS environment with other Gigabyte Routers or GIGABYTE Access Points.
  • Page 37: The Static Routing Table Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Static Routing Table Screen The Static Routing Table displays the GN-BR02G 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 38: The Virtual Server Screen

    The Virtual Server screen allows you to manage the virtual server settings of the GN-BR02G. 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 39 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Virtual Server PPPoE/DHCP/Static Configuration Tab The BR02G 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 40 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The PPPoE Unnumber Tab Advanced feature of the BR02G 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 BR02G has an IP allocation scheme capable of directly assigning global IP to LAN clients.
  • Page 41: The Firewall Rule Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Enable: enable 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 BR02G’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 42 Internet. They usually provide connectivity to various devices behind a gateway or firewall. The GN-BR02G supports Internet-industry standard technologies to provide open and interoperable VPN solutions, including Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) and Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
  • Page 43 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 44 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 45: The Dns Configuration Screen

    LAN. The default value of DNS relay is Enable. Dynamic DNS The GN-BR02G offers a Dynamic Domain Name Server (DDNS) service that allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. This gives Internet users the ability to connect with a virtual sever using a FQDN, rather than with an IP address.
  • Page 46: The Url Blocking Configuration Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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: Disable/Enable Select the Enable option to enable.
  • Page 47: Chapter 7 Using Management Tools

    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-BR02G wireless broadband router. The PPP Monitor Screen The PPP Monitor screen displays the WAN (Internet) connection status.
  • Page 48: The Reboot Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows you to reboot the GN-BR02G. You are also automatically brought to this screen after you confirm OK to any change of Router settings.
  • Page 49: The Initialization Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Initialization Screen The Initialization screen allows you to reset the GN-BR02G 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 50: The Change Wan Mac Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 51: The Upgrade Firmware Screen

    The Backup / Restore Screen The Backup / Restore screen allows you to save the current configuration settings of the GN-BR02G as a temp file onto your computer. To revert the GN-BR02G to back to a previously saved configuration settings, click the...
  • Page 52: The Log Information Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Log Information Screen The GN-BR02G 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. Click on Firewall Log, WAN Connection or UPnP Log to view the list.
  • Page 53 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The WAN Connection Tab In the WAN connection Log, all logins are chronologically ordered, with indications of connection type and event type. The UPnP Log Tab The Universal Plug and Play log screen records and displays UPnP packets reaching your BR02G.
  • Page 54: The Save Maintenance Screen

    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. 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.
  • Page 55: The Help Screen

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Help Screen The Help screen is where you can access online guide to assist in configuring the GN-BR02G. The About Screen The About screen displays the Router model name and firmware version.
  • Page 56: Appendix Afaq

    ADSL/Cable Modem. Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable of the ADSL or Cable Modem into the WAN port of the Router. Why should I use the GN-BR02G to work as a DHCP server? Using the BR02G Router as a DHCP server By default, the router will...
  • Page 57 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Q: When using BR02G in Australia, you will use PPPoA protocol. How to set up your configuration in BR02G? A: Suggestion 1, Using Static IP. Suggestion 2, Using DHCP client to get IP from ADSL/ Cable modem.
  • Page 58: Appendix B Using Setup Wizard

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Appendix B Using Setup Wizard In addition to Smart Setup, your BR02G 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 59 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Common in Japan and some European Countries. If you use PPPoE Unnumber, please select this item, click the Next button and then go to Step 15 of this section. Connection Type - PPPoE On the PPPoE screen, enter your User Name and Password as provided by your ISP.
  • Page 60 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 61 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The Setup Completed appears. Click the Reboot button to restart your router so that the settings take effect...
  • Page 62 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 63 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 64 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Once your router has successfully rebooted, it will load Router Welcome Screen. Setup is complete.
  • Page 65: Appendix C Configuring Tcp/Ip Settings

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 66 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 67 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 68: Appendix D Troubleshooting

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 69 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router The default gateway represents the IP address of your GN-BR02G, 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 BR02G gateway shown above is 192.168.1.254, and the PC’s IP address is 192.168.1.2...
  • Page 70 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 71 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 72: Appendix E Glossary

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 73 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 74 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 75: Appendix F Specifications

    GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router Appendix F Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3(10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u(100Base-TX), IEEE 802.11b/g(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 Power External; 7.5V DC, 0.8A...
  • Page 76: 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 77 GIGA-BYTE Technology, Inc. declares that the product: Wireless Broadband Router Model Number: GN-BR02G is in conformity with and in accordance with the European Directive of EMC, 89/336 EEC for the following sections: EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, and EN 55022 Disturbances and Immunities GIGA-BYTE Technology, Inc.
  • Page 78 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 79 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 80 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 81 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 82 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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 83 GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband 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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