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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Broadband Gateway User Manual (GWA501) ® ®...
  • Page 3 If for any reason you have a problem, we stand behind our products with an ® industry-leading 3 year factory warranty, so you can have peace-of-mind with your current and future IOGEAR purchases. We want you to be happy with your purchase, so we have made every effort to ensure product quality, reliability, and ease-of-use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Requirements Installation - Advanced Setup - Customized Configuration – System - Internet Setting - LAN Setting - Wireless Setting - NAT - Firewall - Print Server...
  • Page 5 Operation Specification Technical Support Radio and TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents This package contains: ® • IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Gateway • Category-5 Ethernet Patch Cable • AC Power Supply • User Manual • Warranty & Registration Card...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction IOGEAR’s Ultra-Fast Wireless-G Broadband Gateway is an all-in-one wireless access point and router for both small and home office users. With IOGEAR, you can surf the Internet, share files, chat with your friends, and print...Wirelessly! Our simple, easy-to-use, web-based setup wizard will have you up-and-running in minutes.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Features • Built-in… - 4-Port 10/100BaseT Ethernet Switch - Internet Router - Wireless Access Point - USB Print Server • 802.11g and 802.11b Compliant • Advanced Wireless Security Package - Wireless Protected Access (WPA) - Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) - MAC and IP Address Filtering •...

  • Page 9: Requirements

    Requirements System Requirement: PC system • 200 MHz or faster CPU • Internet browser ® ® • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP • Ethernet interface card or WLAN client card installed Mac System • G3 Power Mac or higher • Internet browser •...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Take your IOGEAR Wireless Broadband Gateway/Print Server out of the box.
  • Page 11 Installation 2. After you have unboxed your IOGEAR Wireless Broadband Gateway, simply plug-in the AC Adapter to the AC Wall Outlet, then to the gateway. Make sure the power LED will illuminate, otherwise, try another AC Wall Outlet.
  • Page 12 192.168.1.x. Open your Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Safari), and type in the following URL in your browser’s address bar: 192.168.1.254. You will be brought to the IOGEAR ® Wireless Broadband Gateway log in. The default password is admin.
  • Page 13 Installation 5. To proceed to the basic setup options, click on the Typical button.
  • Page 14 Installation 6. You will now be asked for the Time Zone you are in. Select your Time Zone, and select whether you wish to enable Daylight Savings Time. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 15 Installation You will now be asked for which Internet Connection Type you are using. When you select the connection type, you will be asked for your ISP’s configuration settings (if applicable).
  • Page 16 Installation Cable Modem and DHCP Client - If your broadband access is through a cable modem, or if your IP address is automatically assigned by your service provider or a DHCP server, you should choose this type. • If your ISP gave you a Host Name or a MAC address, you can enter them on the following page Fixed IP (xDSL) - If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP assigned you a static IP Address, you should choose this type.
  • Page 17 Installation xDSL-PPTP (European countries) - If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP did not assign you a static IP Address, you should choose this type. • If your Internet Service Provider requires the use of PPTP, enter the information. (PPTP is generally more popular in Europe.) After you have entered your ISP’s configuration settings, click Next.
  • Page 18 Installation You will now see the Wireless Configuration Settings. You can set the SSID, channel, and wireless security for your wireless gateway here. Click Next when you are done. (For more information on SSID, channel, and wireless security, you can move the mouse cursor over the highlight feature and an explanation will appear.)
  • Page 19 Installation You will now see the Firewall settings. IOGEAR ® offers you an easy set-up package to configure a Firewall. Please note high Firewall protection will make your network securer, but may cause wireless gateway’s performance to be lower. Click Next when you are done.
  • Page 20 Installation This is the summary page showing all configurations you’ve set. Click Next when you are done.
  • Page 21 You can click the Test Connection button to see whether your Internet connect is function- ing. Please make sure your WAN port has been connected (to a xDSL, Cable modem, or Ethernet). Click Finish when you are done. When you have finished the configuration, you will be brought to the main window. You may click Log Out when you have finished.

  • Page 22: Advanced Setup

    Installation Advanced Setup When you have finished the configuration, you will be brought to the main window. You may click Log Out when you have finished. You will now be asked for your password. Unless you have changed it, it should be default as admin.
  • Page 23 Installation After you have logged in, click on the Custom button.
  • Page 24 Installation The Customized Configuration menu is separated into seven categories. System - It includes all the basic configuration tools such as options to control management access, upgrading system firmware and restart system information. Internet - In Internet Settings, you can configure the way your wireless gateway connects to your ISP.
  • Page 25 Installation Firewall - Your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway features powerful and flexible Firewall protection to keep your network secure. You can configure the strength of Firewall protection to a high or low level. If you are an advanced user, you can configure Firewall policies to meet on your needs.

  • Page 26: Customized Configuration - System

    Installation Customized Configuration – System This page includes all the basic configuration tools such as options to control management access, upgrading system firmware and restart system information. • Time Zone For system management purposes, a correctly configured time zone setting will let you have accurate time stamps on the system log.
  • Page 27 Installation improvements or bug fixes. Once you download the new firmware patch, you can update the firmware of your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway from here. • Restart In some special cases, you may restart your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway manually without unplugging the power cable. Please note that restarting the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway will not lose your current configuration.

  • Page 28: Internet Setting

    Installation Internet Settings In Internet Settings, you can configure the way your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway uses to connect to your ISP. • Connection Type It allows you to configure the way you connect to your ISP. This Wireless Broadband Gateway can be connected to your ISP in any of following ways: - DHCP Client - Fixed IP - PPPoE...

  • Page 29: Lan Setting

    Installation LAN Settings The gateway must have an IP address for the local network. You can also enable DHCP service for dynamic IP address allocation to your clients, or configure filtering functions based on specific clients or protocols. • IP Setting You can setup IP address information for the LAN ports of your wireless gateway.
  • Page 30 Installation changed over time. If you will use some advanced router features, such as DMZ or client IP filters, you may select longer time to avoid frequent re-set, or you can use Static Host setting described below • DHCP IP-MAC Mapping This setting will permanently associate the MAC address of a LAN client to an IP address.

  • Page 31: Wireless Setting

    Wireless Settings In this section, you can configure all wireless related settings for your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway. • SSID & Channel Here is where you may modify the SSID and Channel of your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway SSID (Service Set ID, or Network Name): Enter the name you wish to give your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway (ex.
  • Page 32 Installation gateway and easy to associate with it.. However, it is a good security practice not to broadcast SSID, just configure SSID info to those client devices you want them to access you network. • Radio Setting Here you can configure Wireless radio settings. Please note that these settings are for advanced users or network administrators.
  • Page 33 Installation • Authentication & Encryption It allows you to configure the setting of network authentication and data encryption. You can specify the authentication type. “Both” allows wireless client devices access your gateway no matter with shared key or not. “Share key only” only allows devices with same WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key to access your wireless gateway.

  • Page 34: Nat

    Installation • Association Control This page allows you to control which computers can connect to the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway. If you enable this feature, only computers with a MAC address listed located in Association Control List can connect to the wireless LAN. Network Address Translation allows multiple computers on your network to access the Internet over a single user account.

  • Page 35: Firewall

    Firewall Your IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Gateway features powerful and flexible firewall protection to keep your computer and/or network secure. You can configure the strength of firewall protection at a high or low level. If you are an advanced user, you can configure firewall policies depending on your needs.
  • Page 36 Installation Please be aware that a higher level of firewall protection increases network security but might affect your Wireless-G Broadband Gateway performance. • Service Filters You can add custom service filters not listed in the services tables. Select any added custom service filters in the Policies section to enable advanced firewall settings.

  • Page 37: Print Server

    Installation • Virtual DMZ If you have a local client computer that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the NAT firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a Virtual DMZ. Print Server Print Server allows LAN users to share one printer across the entire network.

  • Page 38: Operation

    WPA addresses those known weakness of WEP and provides stronger security to wireless network. IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Gateway supports three authentication modes: • 802.11x (need RADIUS server to authenticate the clients, using WEP keying) •...
  • Page 39 Operation...
  • Page 40 Operation 2. WPA-PSK configuration WPA Pre-Shared Key There are two ways to configure WPA Pre-Shared Key: 1) PassPhrase Mode: Input a phrase into the field. The Wireless-G Broadband Gateway will automatically generate a Pre-Shared Key based on the phrase you enter. The phrase can be within 8 to 63 characters (we recommend at least 12 characters to achieve a sufficient level of security).
  • Page 41 Operation...
  • Page 42 Operation 3. WPA configuration RADIUS Server IP Please enter the IP address of RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Port This field specifies the port on which RADIUS server is listening. RADIUS Server Key This field carries the shared secret for RADIUS authentication. Some information need to be encrypted in a RADIUS packet, this key is used to encrypt and decrypt this information (such as password).
  • Page 43 Operation Encryption Type It is the same WPA-PSK configuration.
  • Page 44 Operation Note: To complete the WPA operation, you also need to enable the WPA client at the wireless client site (the computer running wireless client’s devices, such as theGWP511 Cardbus card or GWU513 USB adaptor). Microsoft provides a free WPA upgrade for Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later or Windows Server 2003. For any OS other than Win XP, there is client software available from third-party suppliers such as Funk Software (www.funk.com) and Meetinghouse Data Communications (www.mtghouse.com).
  • Page 45 Operation...
  • Page 46 Operation In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, under Wireless Networks tab, please check the box of “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to turn on the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Select the wireless access point you want to associate to, then click Configure box at the right side to bring up next dialogue window.
  • Page 47 Operation Set up your WPA configuration by selecting the Network Authentication mode and Data encryption, and input same Network key as you input at the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway. Then, you are served by a more secured wireless network.
  • Page 48 Operation Client Printer Setup First, click on “Start” >> “Settings” >> “Printers”.
  • Page 49 Operation Next, double click on the “Add Printer” icon to start the “Add Printer Wizard”.
  • Page 50 Operation 3. Click on “Next”.
  • Page 51 Operation 4. Select “Local Printer” and click “Next”.
  • Page 52 Operation 5. Next, select “Create a new port” and in the drop down box select “Standard TCP/IP Port.” Click “Next” once you are finished.
  • Page 53 Operation Next “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” will start. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 54 Operation Enter the IP address of the router in the “Printer Name or IP Address” box. The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.254. The Port Name box will automati- cally be filled in once you enter the IP address. Click “Next”...
  • Page 55 Operation Select the “Standard” button and in the drop box, select “Generic Network Card”. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 56 Operation 9. Click “Finish” to complete the “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard”.
  • Page 57 Operation Next, select the manufacturer and model your printer and click “Next”.
  • Page 58 Operation Select “Keep existing driver” and click “Next”.
  • Page 59 Operation Enter a name for this printer and click “Next”.
  • Page 60 Operation Indicate whether you want this printer to be available to other users and click “Next”.
  • Page 61 Operation Do not print a test page at this time. Select “No” and click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 62 Operation Click “Finish” to complete the “Add Printer Wizard”.
  • Page 63 Operation Next, click on “Start” >> “Settings” >> “Printers”.
  • Page 64 Operation Right click on the printer you just added and click on “Properties”.
  • Page 65 Operation Once in the properties window, click on the “Ports” tab. Click on the “Configure Port” button.
  • Page 66 Operation Next, change the protocol to LPR and change the queue name to lpt1. Click “OK” once you are finished.
  • Page 67 Operation Next, click on the “General” tab and click on the “Print Test Page” button. You should now be able to print. Click “OK” to close the properties window.

  • Page 68: Specification

    Specification Standards Ports Wireless Frequency band Modulation Technique Data rate Wireless Operating Channels Wireless Operating range RF Max. Output Power Receiver Sensitivity Antenna Antenna gain Antenna Max. Power Rating Antenna Directional IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100 BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3x flow control LAN: Four 10/100Mbps RJ-45 switch ports WAN: One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port for DSL/Cable modem...
  • Page 69 Specification...

  • Page 70: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 71: Radio And Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 72: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 74 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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