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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Broadband Router User Manual (GWA502) ® ®...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing IOGEAR or surfing the Internet wirelessly. We hope you will have as much fun using your IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Router, as we had designing it. Rest assured, your IOGEAR maximum up-time for you to stay up-and-running. If for any reason you have a problem, we...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Requirements Pictorial Introduction Installation Quick Installation Configuration Utility - System Page - LAN Page - Wireless Page - Internet Page - Firewall Page...
  • Page 5 - NAT Page - Summary Page Specification Technical Support Radio and TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents This package contains: • IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Router • Category-5 Ethernet Patch Cable • AC Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • User Manual CD • Warranty & Registration Card...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction IOGEAR’s Ultra-Fast Wireless-G Broadband Router is an all-in-one wireless access point, router, and 4-port Ethernet switch for both small and home office users. With IOGEAR, you can surf the Internet, share files, and chat with your friends...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 10/100 Base T Ethernet Switch - Internet Router - Wireless Access Point • 802.11g and 802.11b Compliant • Advanced Wireless Security Package - Wireless Protected Access (WAP) - Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) - MAC and IP Address Filtering •...

  • Page 9: Requirements

    System Requirements • PC system - 200MHz or faster CPU - Internet browser - Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - Ethernet interface card or WLAN client card installed • Mac system - G3 Power Mac or higher - Mac OS 9.2 and above - Open Ethernet Prot or Airport card installed Requirements...

  • Page 10: Pictorial Introduction

    Pictorial Introduction Back View 1. LAN ports: Ethernet Ports. Allows connections of up to four computers or daisy- chain out to more hubs and switches. 2. WAN port: The WAN port is where you connect your Cable or DSL modem through an ethernet cable.
  • Page 11 Pictorial Introduction Front View...
  • Page 12 Pictorial Introduction Front View...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Configuring your PC The instructions in this section will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Wireless-G Broadband Router. Note: The following screenshots are taken in Windows 2000. For other OS, the configuration procedure will be exactly the same but the screenshots will vary.
  • Page 14 Installation 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection for the Ethernet Adapter equipped on your computer and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 3. Click the General tab of the Location Area Connection dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 15 4. In the General tab, you can choose either obtain an IP address automatically or Use the following IP address. • Enable DHCP: Click the button of Obtain an IP address automatically. • Use static IP address: Click the button of Use the following IP address.
  • Page 16 Installation 5. Under Subnet mask, input the following IP address: 255.255.255.0. 6. Click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box.

  • Page 17: Quick Installation

    1. Take your IOGEAR® Wireless-G Broadband Router out of box. Simply plug-in the included AC Adapter to the wall outlet, then to the Broadband Router. Make sure the power LED illuminates; otherwise, try another AC Wall Outlet. Quick Installation 2. For initial setup, plug your desktop or notebook computer directly into the LAN Port #1 with the included CAT5 patch cable.
  • Page 18 Quick Installation 3. Open your Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, 4. To proceed to the basic setup options, click Netscape, or Safari), and type in the following URL on the Typical button. in your browser’s address bar: 192.168.62.10. You will be brought to Enter Network Password prompt window.
  • Page 19 5. 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. Quick Installation 6. You will now be asked for which Internet Connection Type you are using.
  • Page 20 Quick Installation a. 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.
  • Page 21 Quick Installation 8. 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.
  • Page 22 Quick Installation This is the summary page showing all configurations you’ve set. Click Next when you are done. 10. You can click the test button to see whether your Internet connection is functioning. Please make sure your WAN port has been connected (to a xDSL, Cable modem, or Ethernet).
  • Page 23 Advanced Setup After going through all the steps in Typical Configura- tion, your wireless router is ready to connect to your ISP and allow internal clients to access to the Internet. If you want to customize your wireless router for specific purposes, you may perform the configuration in this section.
  • Page 24 Quick Installation 3. After you have logged in, click on the Custom 4. The Customized Configuration menu is separated button. into seven categories.

  • Page 25: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility System It includes all the basic configuration tools, such as options to control management access, upgrading system firmware and restart system. The router 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.

  • Page 26: System Page

    Configuration Utility System Page...
  • Page 27 Time Zone For system management purposes, a correctly configured time zone setting will let you have accurate time stamps on the system log. If you’re in an area that is within the daylight savings time period, please also check the option. Configuration Utility Restart In some special cases, you may restart your...
  • Page 28 Configuration Utility Factory Default Click the Restore button to set your configuration back to factory settings. Password Setting This is where you can change your administration password for the Wireless-G Broadband Router. For better security, you should give a new password because password setting is disabled by default.
  • Page 29 Configuration Utility Remote Management This setting allows you to manage your Wireless-G Broadband Router through a WAN connection (Internet). Click the button to enable or disable this function. If you enable this function you can use the specified port on your PC to remotely control the router.
  • Page 30 Configuration Utility Firmware Update From time to time, a new and updated firmware will be released, which has either feature improvements or bug fixes. Once you download the new firmware patch, you can update the firmware of your Wireless- G Broadband Router from here. •...

  • Page 31: Lan Page

    Configuration Utility LAN Page...
  • Page 32 You can setup IP address information for the LAN ports of your wireless router. DHCP Server Your wireless router can act as a DHCP server, and assign IP addresses to your clients automatically. This function is enabled by default. The assigned IP addressed will be within the range of IP pool that you specify.
  • Page 33 Configuration Utility • Lease Time: Setting Lease Time for shorter period, such as one day or several hours, can free up IP addresses frequently. However, you may experience brief network performance drag down or stall when DHCP reassigning IP addresses to clients.
  • Page 34 Configuration Utility DHCP IP MAC Mapping This setting will permanently associate the MAC address of a LAN client to an IP address. The client is assigned the same IP address every time. Changes to a currently assigned LAN client IP will take effect only after expiration of current lease.
  • Page 35 MAC Filter You can control which PCs can connect to the Internet. If you enable this feature, only computers with a MAC address located in MAC List can connect to the Internet. To add a MAC address, enter the MAC address in the MAC address field, specify Allow or Deny and click Add button.

  • Page 36: Wireless Page

    Configuration Utility Wireless Page...
  • Page 37 Channel of your Wireless-G Broadband Router. • SSID (Service Set ID, or Network Name): Enter the name you wish to give your Wireless-G Broadband Router (ex. “JOHN” or “IOGEAR”). Every Wireless Clients (PC card, USB and PCI adaptors) in your network must be configured to accept with the same SSID.
  • Page 38 - “802.1X” and “WPA” require you to type in Radius server IP and server key. Please check with your Network Administrator for related information. - “WPA-PSK” needs a pre-shared key to be set on your wireless router and all wireless client devices.
  • Page 39 Configuration Utility • Encryption: - WEP Configuration Click the drop-down menu to select WEP to enable the WEP function and select 64 bits or 128 bits. The 128 bits gives a higher level of security. The selection must be the same between all connected network devices.
  • Page 40 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a sub-set of the forthcoming IEEE 802.11i security standard. WPA addresses those known weakness of WEP and provides stronger security to wireless network. IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Router supports three authentication modes: • 802.11x (need RADIUS server to authenticate the clients, using WEP keying) •...
  • Page 41 There are two ways to configure WPA Pre-Shared Key: 1. PassPhrase Mode: Input a phrase into the field. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will automati- cally 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 42 OS other than Win XP, there is client software available from third-party suppliers such as Funk Software’s Odyssey (www.funk.com). IOGEAR’s GWP512 Wireless-G Network PC Card has it built-in. The WPA client for Windows XP can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 815485 (http://support.microsoft.com/...
  • Page 43 After installed, the Windows WPA Client will update the wireless network configuration dialog boxes to support new WPA options. 1. Click Connect To>Wireless Network Connection to bring up the dialogue window of Wireless Network Connection Status. Click the Properties box to bring up next dialogue window. 2.
  • Page 44 Configuration Utility 3. 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 45 Radio Setting Configuration Utility Here you can configure Wireless radio settings. Please note that these settings are for advanced users or network administrators. If you are unfamiliar with how to configure these parameters, we recommend that you keep them at their default value. •...
  • Page 46 Configuration Utility • Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. The value of beacon interval is depending on the environment where the router is operating. Specify a Beacon interval value between 1 and 1000(units: ms). The default value is set to 100 milliseconds, i.e., ten beacons per second.
  • Page 47 Association Control This page allows you to control which computers can connect to the Wireless-G Broadband Router. If you enable this feature, only computers with a MAC address listed located in Association Control List can connect to the wireless LAN. Configuration Utility To add an association, enter the MAC address in the address field, specify Allow or Deny attribute and click...
  • Page 48 Configuration Utility Associated Client List It displays information of stations that are currently associated to your wireless router. You can check who are linking to your network, for security and activity monitoring purposes. Click Refresh button to update the list.

  • Page 49: Internet Page

    Configuration Utility Internet Page In Internet Settings, you can configure the way your Wireless-G Broadband Router uses to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 50 Configuration Utility Connection Type It allows you to configure the way you connect to your • DHCP Client: Enter the Host Name if your ISP. This Wireless Broadband Router can be ISP provides it; otherwise, just leave it blank. connected to your ISP in any of the following ways: DHCP Client, PPPoE, Static IP and PPTP...
  • Page 51 Configuration Utility • Dynamic IP - PPPoE: Complete User name, • Static IP: Complete the IP address, subnet mask, password, confirm password fields. ISP gateway and primary DNS fields.
  • Page 52 Configuration Utility • Dynamic IP - PPTP: Complete fields on this screen. Those information can get from your ISP.
  • Page 53 Configuration Utility MAC Clone If your ISP restricts connections to pre-registered computers only, use the MAC Clone feature to copy your computer’s Media Access Control (MAC) address to your wireless broadband router. This procedure will cause the Wireless-G Broadband Router to appear as a single computer.
  • Page 54 Configuration Utility Dynamic DNS This feature enables you to run your domain (ex. www.mywebsite.com) over a changing IP. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service from one of the Dynamic DNS providers that this Wireless-G Broadband Router supports and fill in related fields to make it work.

  • Page 55: Firewall Page

    Configuration Utility Firewall Page Your IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Router 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...
  • Page 56 Configuration Utility Basic Setting Configure the basic settings to enable the firewall to protect your network from hacker attacks. Choose High, Low or Disable button will enable its corresponding settings. Please be careful on these configurations. Any incorrect settings might cause the firewall to block all traffic or make your network vulnerable to outside hacker attacks.
  • Page 57 Configuration Utility Service Filter 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. Name field: Enter the name you wish to give to any application.
  • Page 58 Configuration Utility Some of the popular applications and protocol/port numbers settings are defined below:...
  • Page 59 Policies Policies are rules that you define for your firewall settings. You may define rules, for example, for inbound and outbound traffic. Configuration Utility 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.

  • Page 60: Nat Page

    Configuration Utility NAT Page Network Address Translation allows multiple computers on your network to access the Internet over a single user account. NAT can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for key services such as Web or FTP.
  • Page 61 Virtual Server You can configure the Wireless-G Broadband Router as a virtual server so that remote users can access services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses. For example: a FTP server (public port 21) will be translated into a local site (private 192.168.1.25) through private port 1502.

  • Page 62: Summary Page

    Configuration Utility Summary Page This page includes all the basic configuration of the Broadband Router.
  • Page 63 System Status You can view the status of your Wireless-G Broadband Router from this window. The system status of the router is divided into four sections: General information, Internet Settings, LAN Settings and Wireless Settings. Click Refresh button to update all information.
  • Page 64 Configuration Utility Event Log You can view any/all system events sent through your network from this window. Click Refresh button to update the list.

  • Page 65: Specification

    Specification...
  • Page 66 Specification...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: Regulatory Compliance Fcc Warning

    Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 72 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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