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Gigabyte AirCruiser G GN-BR01G User Manual

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  • Page 1 AirCruiser™ G Wireless Router GN-BR01G User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction... 1 Overview ... 1 Features ... 1 Package Contents ... 2 AirCruiser G Wireless Router Rear Panel ... 2 AirCruiser G Wireless Router Front Panel ... 3 Chapter 2 Installation ... 4 Installing the Router... 4 Chapter 3 Connections &...
  • Page 3 The Firewall Rule Screen ... 28 The DNS Configuration Screen ... 30 Remote Access Screen... 32 Chapter 7 Using Management Tools ... 33 The PPP Monitor Screen... 33 Manage Port Configuration Screen ... 34 The Reboot Screen... 35 The Initialization Screen ... 36 The Change Password Screen ...
  • Page 4 ... 53 Appendix B Glossary... 57 Appendix C Regulatory ... 60 Appendix D Specifications... 62 Appendix G Warranty... 63...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Overview Thank you for purchasing the 54Mbps AirCruiser G Wireless Router. With the advantages of 54 Mbps high-speed wireless data rates and 4-ports 10/100 wired Ethernet, the AirCruiser G Wireless Router is the ideal networking device for you to share a broadband connection in your home or office. The AirCruiser G Wireless Router gives you a simple, cost-effective wireless networking solution.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check that the AirCruiser G Wireless Router package contents include: • AirCruiser G Wireless Router • Detachable External 2.4GHz antenna • Cat. 5 Ethernet patch cable • AirCruiser G Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD • Power adaptor If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately.

  • Page 7: Aircruiser G Wireless Router Front Panel

    AirCruiser G Wireless Router Front Panel The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the Router. STATUS Power is supplied to the Router Power Power is NOT supplied to the Router WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly WAN port has detedted a link with a DSL/Cable modem.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    Configuration Utility Username/Password Installing the Router Your GIGABYTE AirCruiser G Wireless Router has built-in setup and security configuration software called SmartSetup 3 that will help you configure your router for both Internet access and wireless security. Before you start, make sure your Computer TCP/IP setting is set to “Obtain and IP address...
  • Page 9 Dynamic IP Address If you use a dynamic IP address, you can directly connect to Internet without having to login. The Router will automatically restart. PPPoE If you use a PPPoE connection, please enter your ISP user ID and password.
  • Page 10 Router will save and restart automatically. You are now connected to the Internet and may re-launch your browser. Note: GIGABYTE’s Smart Setup 3 wireless router configuration software will automatically detect your ISP connection type. However, to configure your router manually, please refer to Chapter 5 – AirCruiser G...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Connections & Configuration

    Chapter 3 Connections & Configuration What You Will Need Please prepare the following before you begin connecting your Router: 1. Have active Internet service provided through either ADSL or cable Modem. 2. Valid ISP user account and password information. (Your ISP will supply you with this) Hardware Requirements Before setting up the Router, each computer on your network must have an...

  • Page 12: Making A Wired Connection

    The SSID of the wireless adapter and the Router should be identical. The default SSID assigned to the Router is GIGABYTE. (WARNING: The SSID field is case sensitive, so for example “a” is different from “A”).

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Configuring The Aircruiser G Wireless Router

    Configuring the AirCruiser G Wireless Router Step 1 Power ON your computer, and then launch the web browser of your choice. Step 2 SmartSetup 3 should automatically detect your wireless network and open up the web-based configuration screen. If it does not, simply type 192.168.1.254 browser.
  • Page 14 Step 4 When prompted by the dialog box for username and password, key in the default user name: admin and the default password: admin Press OK. Figure 4-2 – The username/password is admin/admin. Step 5 The AirCruiser G Wireless Router’s web browser based configuration screen will prompt you for certain ISP related information (Figure 4-3).
  • Page 15 Figure 4-3 – Initial ISP Internet setting for the AirCruiser G. The AirCruiser G Wireless Router is now active! The SSID (Network Name) is GIGABYTE, and should now be visible from any wireless 11b or 11g adapter.

  • Page 16: Chapter 5 Aircruiser G Wireless Router Settings

    Chapter 5 AirCruiser G Wireless Router Settings The default settings of your AirCruiser G Wireless Router generally do not require modification. However, from time to time you may want to change settings such as firewall or SSID number. You can change AirCruiser Wireless PCI ROUTER wireless router settings using an Internet browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and accessing the web-based utility.

  • Page 17: Aircruiser G Wireless Router Configuration Utility

    In Chapter 6 below, each of the configuration options will be introduced and its parameters explained. Normally, users will not need to adjust any of the AirCruiser G Wireless Router settings, however GIGABYTE recommends you setup some form of security, or at least hide your SSID (Network Name).

  • Page 18: Chapter 6 Advanced Settings

    Chapter 6 Advanced Settings In this chapter, details for configuring the advanced settings of the AirCruiser G Wireless Router are explained. The Network Configuration Screen The Network Configuration screen consists of two sub-areas: LAN Configuration (which also includes DHCP Options, and Forced IP-MAC Mapping), and WAN Configuration in which you can configure up to 4 backup WAN connections (other internet service providers accounts) in the event your primary WAN connection fails.
  • Page 19 the various hosts. If a host does not use a given address for some period of time, that IP address can then be assigned to another machine. When assignments are made or changed, the DHCP server must update the information in the DNS server. The AirCruiser G DHCP Lease Table displays the associated IP/MAC assignment and Time To Lease.

  • Page 20: The Wan Configuration Tab

    The WAN Configuration Tab Select the type of Internet Service you are using, and press the NEXT>> button to continue with modifications. Note: If you don’t know which type of Internet connection you have, click SmartSetup button, and it will auto detect this for you. Figure 6-2 –WAN Config Screen A screen based on the Internet (WAN) connection type you selected will appear and provide parameter fields.
  • Page 21 WAN Configuration - PPPoE Figure 6-3 – PPPoE Config Screen Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: • ISP Name • User ID/Password • Service Name • AC Name • DNS1 and DNS2 Address •...
  • Page 22 WAN Configuration – Dynamic IP Address Figure 6-4 – Dynamic IP Config Host Name This is a free form field (Default BR01G) which assigns a host name to your IP connection. You may choose a name of your preference, or leave the default. Press Finish.
  • Page 23 WAN Configuration Tab - Static IP Address Figure 6-5 – Static IP Config screen Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: • ISP Name • WAN IP Address • WAN Subnet Mask •...

  • Page 24: The Wireless Configuration Screen

    The Wireless Configuration Screen The Wireless Configuration screen allows you to configure the Router’s WLAN function. The 802.11g Tab Figure 6-6 – 802.11g Main Config Page Region Indicates the geographical region you are in. Verify that the region indicated is correct. If not, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately.
  • Page 25 Letters in upper case “A~Z” and lower case “a~z” are unique). The default SSID is “GIGABYTE”. To change the SSID, type in the SSID you want to use in the SSID field and click Submit. If you make a change to the SSID, any wireless devices on your network must also be reconfigured to connect to the new network name.
  • Page 26 the network. The TKIP encryption algorithm is stricter than the one used by WEP but is based on the same standard. WPA: The 802.1x authentication protocol, allows users to authenticate wireless network access through a RADIUS Server and is a required by WPA standard.

  • Page 27: The Mac Access Control Tab

    The MAC Access Control Tab Figure 6-7 – MAC Access Control The MAC Access Control screen allows you to specify the Media Access Controller (MAC) address of up to 32 devices on your network. Only those devices listed in the table will have access to transmit data through the AirCruiser G.
  • Page 28 The RADIUS Server Configuration Tab Figure 6-8 – RADIUS Config Your AirCruiser G supports 802.1x and RADIUS Server authentication. RADIUS provides a centralized, server-based authentication of client access to the network. RADIUS Server IP Assign an IP address for the RADIUS Server. RADIUS Server Port Enter a value within the range 1~65536 for the port.

  • Page 29: The Static Routing Table Screen

    The Static Routing Table Screen The Static Routing Table displays the AirCruiser G Wireless Router routing settings. To add or modify, enter a value into the field and click the Submit button. Figure 6-9 – Static Routing Table Destination IP Enter the Destination IP address that will be assigned to a specific network or host.

  • Page 30: The Virtual Server Screen

    The Virtual Server Screen The PPPoE/DHCP/Static Tab A Virtual Server allows computers on the WAN side of the network to connect with a PC server on the LAN side of the network. Figure 6-10 – Virtual Server setup For example, a PC on the LAN side with an IP address of 192.168.1.1 would have the following virtual server settings: Protocol: TCP Port: 21...
  • Page 31 The DMZ Tab The DMZ feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computer that will be placed outside the firewall of your network. Figure 6-11 – DMZ setup With a firewall setup, it is often necessary to place some clients outside of the firewall while leaving the others protected.

  • Page 32: The Firewall Rule Screen

    The Firewall Rule Screen The Firewall Rule screen displays your network security settings. Use this screen to quickly create network security policies to prevent unauthorized access to your network. The VPN Pass Through Tab A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a type of secured private network connection, built upon publicly-accessible infrastructure such as the Internet.

  • Page 33: The Static Rule Tab

    The Static Rule Tab Figure 6-12 – Firewall One Touch settings Response Ping From WAN When enabled, prevents this Router and its privately assigned IP addresses from being broadcasted to the Internet. Allow Remote Management When enabled, allows remote configuration access via the Internet (WAN), else only local (LAN) access is allowed.

  • Page 34: The Dns Configuration Screen

    The DNS Configuration Screen Figure 6-13 – DNS Config screen DNS Relay DNS Relay will set your PC's DNS entries to point to the Router’s Gateway address, which will then forward DNS queries to the DNS server used by the Router. This is needed when using DHCP to assign IP address to the PC’s in you LAN.
  • Page 35 Domain Name This is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Login Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Wildcards If your dynamic DNS provider allows using wildcards in resolving your URL, you may select Enable to activate this function.

  • Page 36: Remote Access Screen

    Remote Access Screen Wake On LAN Table With Wake-on-LAN, a router user can keep his systems turned off while away and simply click the Wake On LAN activation button on this page to remotely instruct the AirCruiser G to boot up the host system. You also have the option of Wake On &...

  • Page 37: Chapter 7 Using Management Tools

    Chapter 7 Using Management Tools The instructions in this chapter will help you how to use the management tools of the web-based utility to effectively manage your AirCruiser G Wireless Router. The PPP Monitor Screen The PPP Monitor screen displays the WAN (Internet) connection status. Click the Disconnect button to end your current session.

  • Page 38: Manage Port Configuration Screen

    Manage Port Configuration Screen The Manage Port Configuration screen allows you to change the port on which the AirCruiser’s configuration utility runs. The default is Port 80 but users can change this to any port they wish (like 8080, 8000 or else port). In this case, to access the AirCruiser G configuration utility, you would type http://192.168.1.254:8080 Figure 7-2 –...

  • Page 39: The Reboot Screen

    The Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows you to reboot the AirCruiser G Wireless Router. You are also automatically brought to this screen after you confirm OK to any change of Router settings. Figure 7-3 – Reboot Router...

  • Page 40: The Initialization Screen

    The Initialization Screen The Initialization screen allows you to reset the AirCruiser G back to its original factory settings. To initialize the router, use the tip of a pencil or a paperclip to press and hold the init button for 5 seconds and release. Figure 7-4 –...

  • Page 41: The Change Password Screen

    The Change Password Screen The Change Password screen allows the administrator to create a new password for the AirCruiser G. To change an existing password, enter your account and new password and after re-typing the password to confirm, click the Submit button. Note: Remember to enter this new password when logging into the AirCruiser G Wireless Router.

  • Page 42: The Change Wan Mac Screen

    The Change WAN MAC Screen The Change WAN MAC screen allows you to assign a new MAC address. If your ISP asks you to use the original MAC address, chose the Assign WAN MAC option and enter a new WAN MAC address in the New WAN MAC Address field and click the Submit button.

  • Page 43: The Upgrade Firmware Screen

    The Upgrade Firmware Screen The Upgrade Firmware screen allows you to update the current AirCruiser G Wireless Router firmware to the latest version directly from the GIGABYTE website. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file which you just downloaded from the GIGABYTE website, and then click Upgrade.

  • Page 44: The Backup / Restore Screen

    The Backup / Restore Screen The Backup / Restore screen allows you to save the current configuration settings of the AirCruiser G Wireless Router as a temp file onto your computer. To revert the Router back to a previously saved configuration settings, click the Browse to locate the saved configuration file.

  • Page 45: The Log Information Screen

    The Log Information Screen The AirCruiser G Wireless Router keeps logs of all port activity and events which cause a state change. Figure 7-9 – Event Log Screen...

  • Page 46: The Ping Screen

    The Ping Screen ‘Pinging' involves sending a packet of data to a site and recording how long it takes for the site to acknowledge receipt. This is useful if you think that a web site might be slow or unavailable. Type the IP Address and click the Ping button to start.

  • Page 47: The About Screen

    The About Screen The About screen displays the AirCruiser G Wireless Router name as well as the firmware version. Figure 7-11 – About Screen...

  • Page 48: Configuration Buttons

    Configuration Buttons There are four buttons on the top left panel of the configuration menu; SmartSetup, Setup Wizard, Status, and Logout. These buttons are useful for accessing status information or setup wizard. Smart Setup Button SmartSetup automatically detects your ISP connection type, and opens the proper ISP login screen.

  • Page 49: The Status Button

    The Status Button On the Status page the router’s current connection and configuration information is displayed for the following; LAN Ethernet, WAN Ethernet, ARP Table, DHCP Lease Table, Routing Table, UPnP Port Mapping Table. Figure 7-13 – Status LAN IP Address Displays the primary IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the Router.
  • Page 50 The last IP number in the range possible IP addresses issued by the DHCP server. ISP Number The number of ISP accounts configured in the current session. ISP Name System assigned name given to the ISP.

  • Page 51: Wan Ethernet Status

    WAN Ethernet Status The WAN Status displays the associated MAC address and IP address pairs of your LAN devices. In the example below, only the AirCruiser G Router is in the ARP Table. Figure 7-14 – WAN Status The field displays the MAC address used by the WAN port of the router.

  • Page 52: Arp Table

    ARP Table The ARP Table displays the associated MAC address and IP address pairs of your LAN devices. In the example below, only the AirCruiser G Router is in the ARP Table. Figure 7-15 – ARP Table...

  • Page 53: Routing Table

    Routing Table The Routing Table displays the AirCruiser G RIP routing details. Figure 7-16 – Routing Table Destination The IP address of the destination network address. Netmask The subnet of that destination IP address. Gateway Gateway of the destination IP address. Metric Hop count to the destination network.

  • Page 54: The Logout Button

    The Logout Button On the Logout page confirms that you have successfully logged out of the AirCruiser G Configuration. Figure 7-17 – Logout confirmation screen...

  • Page 55: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

    This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during installation, configuration or use of the AirCruiser G Wireless Router. I can’t remember the password or IP address of the router. You can resolve this by pressing the “Init” button on your Router. The Router will reboot and all settings (including the default password) will be restored to their default values.
  • Page 56 What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? A: The IEEE 802.11g standard specifies data rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.45-GHz band. It uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), which is provided by this standard and is compatible with 802.11b standard offering speeds of about 11 Mbps.

  • Page 57: Appendix A: Connection Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Connection Troubleshooting Problem: I get a timeout when trying to access the Router administration screen. Answer: Verify the router’s IP address as it sometimes will change depending on your network configuration. Open up a command terminal by clicking Start > Run, then type ‘cmd’ and click ok. At the DOS prompt, type ipconfig.
  • Page 58 Step 2 Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection icon. Step 3 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then click the Properties button. Step 4 The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. For the applicable Ethernet / wireless adapter, make sure that there is a check in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) checkbox, then double-click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”...
  • Page 59 Step 5 Select both the Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, options and then click OK. Continue clicking on the OK button to complete the PC configuration. Your computer has been configured to obtain an IP address automatically from the AirCruiser G Wireless Router.
  • Page 60 Step 6 Open Internet Explorer. From the menu select Tools and then click Internet Options. Step 7 From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab, and then click the LAN Settings button (see figure below). Step 8 Now verify that none of the checkboxes have been ticked, and click on the OK button.

  • Page 61: Appendix B Glossary

    Appendix B Glossary ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for high-speed communication of various sorts. Auto-MDI/MDIX On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port.
  • Page 62 Firewall A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
  • Page 63 PPPoE Point-to-Point over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Router A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP network.

  • Page 64: Appendix C Regulatory

    (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. GIGABYTE declares that GN-BR01G (FCC ID:JCK-GN-BR01G) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
  • Page 65 100mW EIRP and a frequency range of 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz. Trademarks: GIGABYTE is a registered trademark of GIGA-BYTE Technology, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

  • Page 66: Appendix D Specifications

    General Standards IEEE 802.3(10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u(100Base-TX), IEEE 802.11b/g(Wireless) Ports / Buttons LAN – 10/100 Ethernet (auto-MDIX), RJ-45 WAN - 10/100 Ethernet (auto-MDIX), RJ-45 One Init (Reset) button Power External, 7.5V DC 800mA Wireless Frequency Band 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (subject to local regulation) Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK...

  • Page 67: Appendix G Warranty

    Of which if any defect is occurred due to accidents or any man-made factors, or any unauthorized torn-off or damage to GIGABYTE’s sticker on the product, GIGABYTE Technology will not provide after-sale services, such as: •...

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