MSI RG11B Quick Start Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MSI Wireless 11b Residential Gateway
RG11B . The RG11B is designed for high throughput and fully function
that leads you into the wireless network environment. With the
RG11B, networking and sharing information throughout the
house/office becomes an easy and flexible task. In addition, the
RG11B is also a switching device as an aggregating point of the
wireless LAN and wired LAN clients, and as a router between LAN and
WAN traffic; with the USB port, it can also serve as a printer server in
your network.
MSI RG11B combines the SPI firewall, wireless Access Point, printer
server, and LAN switch into one compact and stylish package to
provide security and IP sharing function. These features build the
RG11B as a cutting-edge, cost-effective device that fits to SOHO/
home application.
About This Guide
This Quick Start Guide is to help you install the RG11B quickly and
easily. In this guide, you can know your RG11B well and complete
the installation through the "Instruction Box":
After unpacking, check the product and system requirements:
see 1a, 1b, 1c.
To know the components on your RG11B:
see 2a, 2b.
Connecting your RG11B:
see 2c.
Using the Configuration Utility:
see 3a, 3b, 3c.
Please note that all figures in this guide are for reference only; the
actual setup screens may be vary on different system. For more
information, please refer to the User's Guide in the CD-ROM or visit
MSI website: http://www.msi.com.tw .
Package Contents
One Wireless 11b Residential Gateway - RG11B
One AC power adapter (12VDC/1A)
One Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
This Quick Start Guide
One CD-ROM containing the User's Guide and Quick Start Guide
Product View
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Connection Ports
Antenna
Antenna
Parental Lock
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RG11B
LEDs
Device Management
After installing the RG11B, you need the followings to configure and
manage your network:
One computer with Ethernet adapter installed
Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system
JavaScript-enabled web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0 and later)
Connect Hardware...
Connection Ports
A Reset Button Press and hold (using a pointed object, such as
a stretched clip) this button longer than 1
second to restart the RG11B. Press and hold
this button longer than 5 seconds, the system
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will reload the factory default settings.
B LAN Ports The RG11B provides four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
(1~4) ports, allowing connection to the computers and
other network devices.
C WAN Port This 10/100Mbps Ethernet port provides
connection to your xDSL/Cable modem or
Ethernet connection.
D DMZ Port The RG11B provides one 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
DMZ port, allowing connection to the
computers and other network devices.
E USB Port The USB 1.1 port is used to connect the printer
to provide printer server function.
F Power Connect the enclosed power adapter and
Connector provide power to the RG11B.
LEDs
G Power A steady Blue light glows to indicate the power
adapter is connected.
H LAN (1~4) A Green light glows when a computer/device
connected to respective port, and it will blink
when receiving/transmitting data on the link.
I WAN A Green light glows when the system connects
b b to the xDSL/Cable Modem or Ethernet
b
connection, and it will blink when receiving/
transmitting data on the link.
J DMZ A Green light glows when a computer/device
connected to respective port, and it will blink
when receiving/transmitting data on the link.
K Parental A Green light glows when the system is locked;
Lock when accessing to the limited IP is detected, it
glows Orange .
L Wireless Three indicators ( Green , Yellow
Status showing the status of wireless network.
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Connecting
Positioning
To operate normally, the RG11B should be put on a flat surface, and do
not put any heavy object on it. Before connecting the RG11B to your
devices, please note that the RG11B should be placed in a location where
is:
- Easy to access; so that you can conveniently connect it to the xDSL/
Cable Modem through the WAN port, and to the computers/devices
through the LAN ports.
- Allows you to observe the LEDs clearly; so that you may monitor the
real-time networking status and take instant measures as problems
arise.
Tip: The location of the RG11B should be the optimum position to obtain
the best signal; sometimes, you may adjust the direction of the antenna(s).
Connecting Cables
1. To access to the Internet, connect
one end of an Ethernet cable to
the RG11B's WAN port, and the
other end to your xDSL/Cable
Modem. (Figure a.)
a a a
2. For wired connection to the network
devices, connect one end of an
Ethernet cable to the RG11B's LAN
port (1~4) or DMZ port, and the other
end to your computers/devices.
(Figure b.)
2. To connect the USB printer, connect
one end of the USB cable to the
RG11B's USB port, and the other end
to your printer. (Figure c.)
3. For wireless connection, install the wireless adapters onto your
computers, and you have to configure respective settings on
your computers (refer to your wireless adapter's manual) to take
full advantages of the RG11B.
To Power Up...
Plug the DC end of the power adapter into the
power connector of the RG11B; then, plug the
AC end to an electrical outlet. The RG11B is
powered up immediately. (Figure d.)
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