MSI RG54GS2 Quick Start Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MSI Wireless 11g Residential Gateway
RG54GS . The RG54GS is designed for high throughput and fully
function that leads you into the wireless network environment. With the
RG54GS, networking and sharing information throughout the
house/office becomes an easy and flexible task. In addition, the
RG54GS 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 print server in your
network.
MSI RG54GS 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 RG54GS 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 RG54GS quickly and
easily. In this guide, you can know your RG54GS 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 RG54GS:
see 2a, 2b.
Connecting your RG54GS:
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 11g Residential Gateway - RG54GS
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
Connection Ports
Antenna
B C D E
A
Antenna
LEDs
RG54GS
Device Management
After installing the RG54GS, 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 )
Connect Hardware...
Connection Por ts
A Reset Button Press and hold (using a pointed object, such as
a stretched clip) this button longer than one
second to restart the RG54GS. Press and hold
this button longer than five seconds, the system
a a
a
will reload the factory default settings.
B
LAN Ports The RG54GS provides four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45
ports, allowing connection to the computers and
(1~4)
other network devices.
C WAN Port This 10/100Mbps Ethernet port provides
connection to your xDSL/Cable Modem or
Ethernet connection.
D The USB 1.1 port is used to connect the printer
USB Port
to provide print server function.
E Connect the enclosed power adapter and provide
Power
Connector power to the RG54GS.
LEDs
G
J I H
F
b b b
F Power A steady Blue light glows to indicate the power
adapter is connected.
G LAN (1~4) The Green light glows when a computer/device
connected to respective port.
H WAN Port A Green light glows when the system connects
to the xDSL/Cable Modem or Ethernet
connection, and it will blink when receiving/
transmitting data on the link.
I
USB The Green light glows when USB printer
connected to this port.
c c
c
J Wireless A Green light glows to indicate the status of
Status RG54GS swireless networking.
Connecting
Positioning
To operate normally, the RG54GS should be put on a flat surface, and do not
put any heavy object on it. Before connecting the RG54GS to your devices,
please note that the RG54GS 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 RG54GS should be the optimum position to obtain
the best signal; sometimes, you may adjust the direction of the antenna(s).
Connecting Cables
a
1. To access to the Internet, connect
one end of an Ethernet cable to the
WAN port of RG54GS, and the
other end to your xDSL/Cable
a a
a Modem. (Figure a.)
b
2. For wired connection to the network
devices, connect one end of an
Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4)
of RG54GS, and the other end to your
computers/devices. (Figure b.)
c
2. To connect the USB printer, connect
one end of the USB cable to the USB
port of RG54GS, 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 RG54GS.
d
To Power Up...
Plug the DC end of the power adapter into
the power connector of the RG54GS; then,
plug the AC end to an electrical outlet.
The RG54GS is powered up immediately.
(Figure d.)
b b b
c c c