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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Broadband Router User Manual (GWA504) ® ®...
  • Page 2 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Introduction ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
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  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Requirements

    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...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Pictorial Introduction Front View...
  • Page 11 Pictorial Introduction...

  • Page 12: Installation

    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 13 Installation 3. Click the General tab of the Location Area 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection for the Connection dialog box, select Internet Protocol Ethernet Adapter equipped on your computer and (TCP/IP) and click Properties. select Properties from the shortcut menu.
  • Page 14 Installation 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 Enable DHCP following IP address.
  • Page 15 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 16: Quick Installation

    Quick Installation 1. Take your IOGEAR® Wireless-G Broadband Router For initial setup, plug your desktop or notebook out of box. Simply plug-in the included AC Adapter computer directly into the LAN Port #1 with the to the wall outlet, then to the Broadband Router.
  • Page 17 Quick Installation 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: 192.168.123.254. You will be brought to Enter Network Password prompt window.
  • Page 18 Quick Installation You will now be asked for the Time Zone you 6. You will now be asked for which Internet Connection are in. Select your Time Zone, and select Type you are using. When you select the connection whether you wish to enable Daylight Savings type, you will be asked for your ISP’s configuration Time.
  • Page 19 Quick Installation Cable Modem and DHCP Client PPTP (European Countries) If your broadband access is through a cable If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP requires the use of PPTP , you should modem or if your IP address is automatically choose this type.
  • Page 20 Quick Installation After you have entered your ISP’s configuration 8. You will now see the Wireless Configuration settings, click Next. Settings. You can set the SSID, channel, and wireless security for your wireless gateway here. After you have entered your ISP’s configuration Click Next when you are done.
  • Page 21 Quick Installation 9. You will now see the Firewall settings. IOGEAR® 10. This is the summar y page showing all offers you an easy set-up package to configure a configurations you’ve set. Click Next when you Firewall. Please note high Firewall protection will are done.
  • Page 22 Quick Installation 11. Click Finish when you are done. When you have finished the configuration, you will be brought to the main window.
  • Page 23 Quick Installation 12. At this point your GWA504 router should be working successfully and the router should be giving access to the Internet to all the client computers. To check the status of the router you can click the Test button to see whether your Internet connection is functioning.

  • Page 24: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Step 2. Step 1. The Customized Configuration menu is separated into eight categories. After you logged in as shown in Quick Installation step 3, click on the Custom button.
  • Page 25 Advanced Setup powerful and flexible Firewall protection to keep your System network secure. You can configure the strength of It includes all the basic configuration tools, such Firewall protection to a high or low level. If you are an as options to control management access, advanced user, you can configure Firewall policies to upgrading system firmware and restart system.

  • Page 26: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility System Page...
  • Page 27 Configuration Utility System Time 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.
  • Page 28 Configuration Utility Restart Factory Default In some special cases, you may restart your Click the Reset to default button to set your Wireless-G Broadband Router manually without configuration back to factory settings. unplugging the power cable. Please note that restarting the Wireless-G Broadband Router you will not lose your current configuration.
  • Page 29 Configuration Utility Backup Setting Password Setting Save the settings of your router to a file. Once you This is where you can change your administration want to restore these setting, click Firmware password for the Wireless-G Broadband Router. For upgrade and use the file you saved. better security, you should give a new password because password setting is disabled by default.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32: Lan Page

    Configuration Utility LAN Page...
  • Page 33 Configuration Utility IP Setting You can setup IP address information for your wireless router.
  • Page 34 Configuration Utility 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 35 Configuration Utility DHCP Client The DHCP client list shows clients assigned by the DHCP server. Click Refresh button to refresh the list. Wake-on-LAN is a technology that enables you to power up a networked device remotely. In order to enjoy this feature, the target device must be Wake-on- LAN enabled.

  • Page 36: Mac Filter

    Configuration Utility MAC Filter Association control Check “Association control” to enable the controlling of which wireless client canassociate to the wireless LAN. If a client is MAC Address Control allows you to assign different denied to associate to the wireless LAN, it means access right for different users and to assign a the client can’t send or receive any data via this specific IP address to a certain MAC address.
  • Page 37 Configuration Utility C When “Connection control” is checked, check “C” will allow the corresponding client to connect to this device. A When “Association control” is checked, check “A” will allow the corresponding client to associate to the wireless LAN. In this page, we provide the following Combobox and button to help you to input the MAC address.

  • Page 38: Wireless Page

    Configuration Utility Wireless Page...
  • Page 39 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 40 Configuration Utility WEP : Accept WEP clients only. WEP key must be Authentication & Encryption entered manually. You must input 10 Hexadecimal Select the data privacy algorithm you want. Enabling digits for WEP 64 bit, or 26 Hexadecimal digits for the security can protect your data while it is WEP 128 bit transferred from one station to another.
  • Page 41 Configuration Utility 802.1X : Accept normal clients and work simultaneously with RADIUS Server. The encryption key is got from RADIUS Server dynamically. • Encryption Key Length You can select either 64 bits or 128 bits. • RADIUS Server IP The 802.1X server’s IP address. •...
  • Page 42 Configuration Utility WPA-PSK : Accept WPA clients only and Pre-share key (encryption key) must be entered manually. You can input either 8 to 63 ASCII characters or 64 Hexadecimal digits as Pre-share key. • Pre-share Key Mode Either ASCII or HEX can be selected. •...
  • Page 43 Configuration Utility WPA : Accept WPA clients only and work simultaneously with RADIUS Server. The encryption key is got from RADIUS Server dynamically. • RADIUS Server IP The 802.1X server’s IP address. • RADIUS port The 802.1X server’s service port. •...
  • Page 44 Configuration Utility Note: Description: To complete the WPA operation, you also need to enable • WEP Encryption: The WEP encrypts frames the WPA client at the wireless client site (the computer transmitted through wireless module using pre- running wireless client’s devices, such as the GWP514 entered WEP key.
  • Page 45 Configuration Utility 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.
  • Page 46 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 47 Configuration Utility Enhanced Setting network, but.only the wireless clients with the same WEP key can to communicate on the wireless network. SSID broadcast If the option is enabled, the SSID of the AP could be seen in the site survey of wireless client’s utility. If the option is disabled, the SSID of the AP will not be seen in the wireless client’s utility.
  • Page 48 Configuration Utility The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides WDS Setting wireless point-to-point bridging, and point-to- multipoint bridging for deployment over large area. With the WDS feature, the WLAN coverage range can be easily extended. Wireless Bridging The wireless bridging feature can be enabled by setting the mode to Enable.
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51 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, L2TP and Dynamic IP.
  • Page 52 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 53 Configuration Utility • Dynamic IP - PPTP: Complete fields on this screen. Those information can get from your ISP.
  • Page 54 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 55 Configuration Utility Virtual Computers Virtual Computer enables you to use the original NAT feature, and allows you to setup the one-to- one mapping of multiple global IP address and local IP address. • Global IP: Enter the global IP address assigned by your ISP.
  • Page 56 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 57 Configuration Utility Security Your IOGEAR Wireless-G Broadband Router features powerful and flexible firewall protection to keep your computer and/or network secure. If you are an advanced user, you can configure firewall policies depending on your needs.
  • Page 58 Configuration Utility Packet Filter Packet Filter enables you to control what packets are allowed to pass the router. Outbound filter applies on all outbound packets. However, Inbound filter applies on packets that destined to Virtual Servers or DMZ host only. You can select one of the two filtering policies: 1.
  • Page 59 Configuration Utility Each rule can be enabled or disabled individually. You can specify 8 rules for each directions: inbound Use Rule# or outbound. For each rule, you can define the following: Choose the schedule when you want to make this •...
  • Page 60 Configuration Utility Schedule example Assume that there is a rule setting in Rule 1 which is Everyday 17:30~24:00, and there is a FTP server which IP is 192.168.123.5 and listening port 21. The Virtual Server’s setting is as below: Description: It means the WAN users can’t access this FTP server only at 17:30~24:00 everyday.
  • Page 61 Configuration Utility Domain Filter Domain Filter let you prevent users under this device from accessing specific URLs. Domain Filter Enable Check if you want to enable Domain Filter. Log DNS Query Check if you want to log the action when someone accesses the specific URLs.
  • Page 62 Configuration Utility URL Blocking URL Blocking will block Lan computers to connect to pre-defined Websites. URL Blocking Enable Check if you want to enable URL Blocking. If any part of the Website’s URL matches the pre- defined word, the connection will be blocked. For example, you can use pre-defined word “sex”...
  • Page 63 Configuration Utility DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted 2-way communication for Internet games, Video conferencing, Internet telephony and other special applications. Note: This feature should be used only when needed .
  • Page 64 Configuration Utility Miscellaneous WAN ICMP Blocking When this feature is enabled, any host on the WAN cannot ping this product. SPI Mode When this feature is enabled, the router will record the packet information pass through the router like IP address, port address, ACK, SEQ number and so on.

  • Page 65: 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 66 Configuration Utility Virtual Server enables WWW, FTP and other Virtual Server services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet You can configure the Wireless-G Broadband Router users. Refer Internet Services for well known ports. as a virtual server so that remote users can access services such as Web or FTP at your local site via Example public IP addresses.
  • Page 67 Configuration Utility Use rule # Description: Choose the schedule when you want to make this It means the WAN users can access this FTP service take effect, and select the ID you want to server only at 08:30~17:30 everyday. If the time use with the schedule rule.
  • Page 68 Configuration Utility router. Special Applications makes some of these Special Applications applications to work with NAT router. The settings are: This product provides some predefined settings. Select your application and click Copy to to add the predefined setting to your list. If the mechanism of Special Applications fails to make an application to work, try DMZ host instead.
  • Page 69 Configuration Utility Log Setting This page support two methods to export system logs to specific destination by means of syslog(UDP) and SMTP(TCP). The items you have to setup including: IP Address for Syslogd Host IP of destination where syslogs will be sent to. Check Enable to enable this function.
  • Page 70 Configuration Utility Send E-mail alert to The recipients who will receive these logs. You can assign more than 1 recipient, using ‘;’ or ‘,’ to separate these email addresses. E-mail Subject The subject of email alert. This setting is optional. Username and Password To fill some SMTP server’s authentication requirement, you may need to input Username and...
  • Page 71 Configuration Utility SNMP Enable SNMP You must check either Local or Remote or both to enable SNMP function. If Local is checked, this device will response request from LAN. If Remote is checked, this device will response request from WAN. Get Community Setting the community of GetRequest your device will response.
  • Page 72 Configuration Utility Routing Routing Table settings are used to setup the functions of static routing. Static Routing For static routing, you can specify up to 8 routing rules. You can enter the destination IP address, subnet mask, gateway, hop for each routing rule, and then enable or disable the rule by checking or unchecking the Enable checkbox.
  • Page 73 Configuration Utility Schedule Rule Select if you want to Enable the Scheduler. Edit To edit the schedule rule. Delete To delete the schedule rule, and the rule# of the rules behind the deleted one will decrease one automatically. Add New Rule Click “Add New Rule”...
  • Page 74 Configuration Utility UNP Setting UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play which is designed to simplify device and network service installation and management.If you enable this function,the router will work with UPnP devices/ softwares.
  • Page 75 Configuration Utility Miscellaneous Non-standard FTP port You have to configure this item if you want to access an FTP server whose port number is not 21. This setting will be lost after rebooting. MAC Address for Wake-on-LAN Wake-on-LAN is a technology that enables you to power up a networked device remotely.

  • Page 76: Summary Page

    Configuration Utility Summary Page This page includes all the basic configuration of the Broadband Router.
  • Page 77 Configuration Utility System Status Statistic You can view the status of your Wireless-G List the data transmission status of the router. Click Broadband Router from this window. The system Refresh button to update statistics. status of the router is divided into four sections: General information, Internet Settings, LAN Settings and Wireless Settings.
  • Page 78 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 79: Specification

    Specification...
  • Page 80 Specification...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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