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Gigabyte GN-B49G User Manual

108 mbps high-speed wireless broadband router
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108 Mbps High-speed Wireless
Broadband Router
GN-B49G
User's Guide
August 2004 - Revision 2.0a

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  • Page 1 108 Mbps High-speed Wireless Broadband Router GN-B49G User’s Guide August 2004 - Revision 2.0a...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview...7 Using a Wired Connection...7 Using a Wireless Connection...8 Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the Internet ... 9 Overview...9 Logging into the GN-B49G ...9 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup... 13 Overview...13 The Status Page...13 The Network Configuration Screen ...20 The Wireless Configuration Screen ...28 The Static Routing Table Screen ...35...
  • Page 4 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The URL Blocking Configuration Screen...44 Chapter 7 Using Management Tools ... 45 Overview...45 The PPP Monitor Screen...45 The Reboot Screen...45 The Initialization Screen ...46 The Change Password Screen...46 The Change WAN MAC Screen ...47 The Upgrade Firmware Screen ...48 The Backup / Restore Screen...48...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your B49G

    Overview Thank you for purchasing the GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Router. Providing transmission speeds of up to 108Mbps, the GN-B49G 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 B49G is the ideal networking device for you to share a broadband connection in your home or office.

  • Page 6: Side Panel

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Side Panel The side panel of the GN-B49G High-speed Wireless Broadband Router contains all the Router’s ports as well as the DC power port and initialization button. Auto MDI/MDIX LAN Ports Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port for...

  • Page 7: Leds

    LEDs Figure 2: LED Layout The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the GN-B49G. All LEDs are green when lit. STATUS Green Power WLAN Flashing Flashing Flashing Key Features Conforms to IEEE 802.11g specification. Wireless transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 108Mbps*.
  • Page 8 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 9: Chapter 2 Wireless Networking

    GN-B49G High-Speed 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 10: Chapter 3 Before You Start

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router 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 ISP can supply you with this) Hardware Requirements A minimum of one PC with an installed Ethernet NIC (network interface card).

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Connecting The B49G

    Connect the Ethernet cable of your ADSL/Cable modem to the WAN port of the GN-B49G. Step 3 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (provided) to a LAN port in the GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 4 Connecting the B49G...

  • Page 12: Using A Wireless Connection

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router side panel of the GN-B49G and the other end to the 10/100 Ethernet port of your computer. Step 4 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

  • Page 13: Chapter 5 Connecting The Router To The Internet

    Connecting the Router to the Internet Overview The B49G 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 14 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 15 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Note that you only have to enter the ISP information during initial setup only. Dynamic IP Internet Connection Type If you are connecting through a Dynamic IP address, no ISP login information is required. Just click the OK to allow the router to save the Dynamic IP settings and the Router will reboot, brining you to the Utility Main Page.
  • Page 16 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 B49G High-speed wireless router is now fully installed, and you are able to...

  • Page 17: Chapter 6 Advanced Setup

    LAN IP 1 Address Displays the primary IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the Router. The default is 192.168.1.254 LAN Netmask 1 Displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Chapter 6 Advanced Setup...
  • Page 18 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 19 On the LAN Ethernet Status the Router displays the Ethernet Status of the current LAN current connection. This field displays the MAC address of the GN-B49G as seen on your wireless network. This specifies the maximum size of the packet permitted for Internet transmission.
  • Page 20 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router ARP Table Tab The ARP Table displays the associated MAC address and IP address pairs of your local network devices. In the example below, only the B49G Router is in the ARP Table.
  • Page 21 Each router that data must traverse is considered to be one hop. The routing table in a router using RIP contains an entry for every known destination network. The Routing Table displays the GN-B49G RIP routing details. GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...
  • Page 22 UPnP devices can automatically configure network addressing, announce their presence on a network subnet, and permit the exchange of device and service descriptions. The UPnP Port Mapping Table displays the GN-B49G port mapping and UPnP packet request details.
  • Page 23 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The event number Status Current status of the UPnP port (enable/disable) Client IP The IP address of the client utilizing the port Protocol IP protocol (UDP/TCP) External Port The external port mapping Internal Port The Internal port mapping...

  • Page 24: The Network Configuration Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed 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...
  • Page 25 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The WAN Configuration Tab The B49G 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 26 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router WAN Configuration Tab – Dynamic IP Address Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: • ISP Name • Host Name • Gateway • DNS1 and DS2 Address •...
  • Page 27 • ISP Name • User ID/Password • Service Name • AC Name • DNS1 and DNS2 Address • DNS Domain Name Enter the information provided by your ISP in the fields provided. Authentication Type GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...
  • Page 28 GN-B49G will automatically connect to Internet. Disable When there is no Internet activity for a period, the WAN connection will automatically end. If a browser is launched again, the GN-B49G will not automatically connect to Internet. Static IP Address Tab...
  • Page 29 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: • ISP Name • WAN IP Address • WAN Subnet Mask • WAN Gateway • DNS1 and DNS2 • DNS Domain Name This information is all provided by your ISP.
  • Page 30 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router WAN Configuration Tab - PPPoE Unnumber PPPoE Unnumbered is a PPPoE service provided by some ISPs. The B49G supports services that provide multiple global IP addresses. When using PPPoE Unnumbered, you can have up to 16 Global IP address depending upon your ISP’s service policy.

  • Page 31: Wan Settings

    Automatic: Main -> Backup, Main -> Backup (repeat) Attempts to establish connection is repeated until successful. Manual: Main -> Backup (Backup Session attempts only once) The Backup Session can have a specific LAN type connection assigned. GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...

  • Page 32: The Wireless Configuration Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed 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 33 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router • Fast Frames • Hardware Compression and Encryption Turbo Mode Turbo Mode capability operates by using two radio channels instead of just one. Providing a theoretical 108Mbps transmission. When Turbo mode is set to enabled, Channel 6 is used and cannot be changed to any other channels.
  • Page 34 The SSID is up to 32 ASCII characters in length and case sensitive (i.e. Letters in upper case “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.
  • Page 35 Server exists in your network environment, you still can use WPA through the use of WPA Pre-shared Key. WEP Key The GN-B49G 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 36 Access 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-B49G. 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 37 Assign an IP address for the RADIUS Server. RADIUS Server Port Enter a value within the range 1~65536 for the port. Shared Secret Enter a password up to 256 characters (uppercase “A~Z”, lowercase “a~z” or numeric “0~9”) in length. GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...
  • Page 38 Router1. You should now be able to connect to Router1 through Note that bridging between different vendors wireless gear is not guaranteed. Your GN-B49G may only create a WDS environment with other Gigabyte Routers (B41G) or GIGABYTE Access Points (GN-A17GU,...

  • Page 39: The Static Routing Table Screen

    The Static Routing Table Screen The Static Routing Table displays the GN-B49G 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 40: The Virtual Server Screen

    The Virtual Server screen allows you to manage the virtual server settings of the GN-B49G. 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 41 Internet users to access, suppose the PC has a local IP address of 192.168.1.1, you would use the following virtual server settings: Protocol: TCP Port: 21 (FTP uses port 21) Virtual Server IP: 192.168.1.1 Enable: enable GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...
  • Page 42 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The PPPoE Unnumber Tab Advanced feature of the B49G 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.

  • Page 43: The Firewall Rule Screen

    Settings section. Just check /uncheck the boxes to include/remove that particular setting. When any item in Security One-touch setting combined with “Stateful Packet Inspection is used” under the Unlawful Computer Access Detection group are checked, the URL Blocking feature becomes unavailable. GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...
  • Page 44 Internet. They usually provide connectivity to various devices behind a gateway or firewall. The GN-B49G 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 45 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 46 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 47: The Dns Configuration Screen

    PC’s in you LAN. The default value of DNS relay is Enable. Dynamic DNS The GN-B49G 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.

  • Page 48: The Url Blocking Configuration Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router wildcards in resolving your URL, you may select Enable to activate this function. The URL Blocking Configuration Screen The URL Blocking Configuration screen allows you to restrict access based upon specific web addresses and/or keywords.

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Using Management Tools

    Disconnect button to end your current session. Click the Connect button to re-connect to the ISP. The Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows you to reboot the GN-B49G. You are also automatically brought to this screen after you confirm OK to any change of Router settings.

  • Page 50: The Initialization Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The Initialization Screen The Initialization screen allows you to reset the GN-B49G 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 51: The Change Wan Mac Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed 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 52: The Upgrade Firmware Screen

    The Backup / Restore Screen The Backup / Restore screen allows you to save the current configuration settings of the GN-B49G as a temp file onto your computer. To revert the GN-B49G to back to a previously saved configuration settings, click the...

  • Page 53: The Log Information Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The Log Information Screen The GN-B49G 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 54: The Save Maintenance Screen

    LAN port(s) that are UPnP enabled. To refresh the list, press “Check Again”. 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.

  • Page 55: The Ping Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router 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. This is useful if you think that a web site might be slow or unavailable. Type the IP Address and click the Ping to start.

  • Page 56: The About Screen

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The About Screen The About screen displays the Router model name and firmware version.

  • Page 57: 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-B49G to work as a DHCP server? Using the B49G Router as a DHCP server By default, the router will...
  • Page 58 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Q: When using B49G in Australia, you will use PPPoA protocol. How to set up your configuration in B49G? A: Suggestion 1, Using Static IP. Suggestion 2, Using DHCP client to get IP from ADSL/ Cable modem.

  • Page 59: Appendix B Using Setup Wizard

    IP never changes, please select this item, click the Next button and then go to Step 11 of this section. PPPoE Unnumber: Common in Japan and some European Countries. If GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Appendix B Using Setup Wizard...
  • Page 60 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router 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 61 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 62 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The Setup Completed appears. Click the Reboot button to restart your router so that the settings take effect...
  • Page 63 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 64 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 65 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Once your router has successfully rebooted, it will load Router Welcome Screen. Setup is complete.

  • Page 66: Appendix C Configuring Tcp/Ip Settings

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router 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 67 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 68 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 69: Appendix D Troubleshooting

    Click the Start button. Select Run, then type “command”. Press OK. Step 2 At the command prompt, type “ipconfig /release” and press the ENTER key. Step 3 At the next command prompt, type “ipconfig /renew” and press the ENTER key. GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router Appendix D Troubleshooting...
  • Page 70 GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router The default gateway represents the IP address of your GN-B49G, 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 B49G gateway shown above is 192.168.1.254, and the PC’s IP address is 192.168.1.2...
  • Page 71 Now verify that none of the checkboxes have been ticked, and click on the OK button. Now you will be able to login to the Router and configure or change network settings. Problem 2: I can’t connect to the Internet GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router...
  • Page 72 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 73: Appendix E Glossary

    GN-B49G High-Speed 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 74 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 75 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 76: Appendix F Specifications

    GN-B49G High-Speed Wireless Broadband Router 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; 5V DC, 2A Wireless...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Appendix H Regulatory Information

    GIGA-BYTE Technology, Inc. declares that the product: Wireless Broadband Router Model Number: GN-B49G 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 79 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 80: Appendix I General Public License

    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 81 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 82 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 83 GN-B49G High-Speed 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 84: Customer Service

    GN-B49G High-Speed 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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