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Gigabyte GN-BR404W User Manual

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  • Page 1 54 Mbps Wireless VPN Router GN-BR404W User’s Guide Rev.1.0b Second Edition...
  • Page 2 Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety instructions Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
  • Page 3 kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION...1 1-1. C ONTENTS OF 1-2. P HYSICAL NTERFACE 1-3. LED I ...2 NDICATORS 1-4. K ...3 EATURES 1-5. S ...4 PECIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTION & INSTALLATION ...6 2-1. ADSL/C ABLE ODEM 2-2. PC H ARDWARE EQUIREMENT AT THE 2-3. C ONNECTION FOR THERNET 2-4.
  • Page 5 3-5-7. BackUp Restore ...85 3-5-8. Log Information ...86 3-5-9. Save Maintenance...87 3-5-10. Ping...88 3-5-11 Help ...89 3-5-12 About...89 3-6. S ...90 TATUS 3-7. L ...95 OGOUT 4. TROUBLESHOOTING ...96 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY ...98 APPENDIX B: GENERAL PUBLIC LICENCE ...98...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for using Gigabyte GN-BR404W Wireless-G Broadband Router with VPN. This product comes with high-performance transmission rate and compatible wireless connectivity for either your home or business and will allow you to access the data whenever you want. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

  • Page 7: Physical Interface

    Initial reset (Init to factory default) Power The power port is where you connect the power adapter. External PCMCIA Card Slot Support the Gigabyte GN-WMAG and the GN-WLMA101 Wireless PCMCIA Card. 1-3. LED Indicators Status Green light Power on Red light The device is damaged.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    1-4. Key Features Two option of plug in wireless card Gigabyte GN-WMAG Wireless LAN Card Gigabyte GN-WLMA101 Wireless LAN Card Very High WAN-LAN FTP throughput up to 89.5 Mbps Support UPnP and Windows Messenger Advanced Smart Setup Support Smart Installation – Automatically detects and connects to your ISP Smart Detection –...

  • Page 9: Specification

    IPSec support remote access VPN (client-to-site), site-to-site VPN DNS Relay and Dynamic DNS support Static & Dynamic Routing (RIPv1, RIPv2) support 1-5. Specification System Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless) Operating Range Wireless - Open space: 100 – 300m; Indoor: 30 - 100m RF –...
  • Page 10 320g ±5g Gross Weight Dimension 178 mm * 132 mm * 43 mm...

  • Page 11: System Connection & Installation

    Step 3. Connect an end of the network cable to the ADSL/Cable Modem of the Ethernet connection port. Step 4. Connect any port of the area network LAN1, 2, 3, & 4 of the GN-BR404W to your Step 5. Connect the adapter to the power connection slot of the GN-BR404W.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    The ISP Company provides the above data. 3-2. Setup at Your PC End An easy-to-use web page setup interface is designed on the GN-BR404W, and the user can perform the setup by the browser. The Gigabyte GN-BR404W Broadband Router presets the IP address as “192.168.1.254”, and preset as a DHCP server Please follow the step below to perform the setup under the TCP/IP network environment.

  • Page 13: The Settings Under Windows2000

    3-2-1. The Settings Under Windows2000 Step 1. Click “Start” in the desktop of the Windows to select “Settings”, and then click “Control Panel”. Step 2. Double click the “Network and Dial-up Connections”.
  • Page 14 Step 3. Double click the “LAN CONNECTION”. Step 4. Click “Properties” in the box under LAN CONNECTION Status.
  • Page 15 Step 6. Please select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, and then press “OK”. Now, the computer will obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-BR404W then you can go to “Step11” directly. If you would like to obtain an IP address manually, please refer to Step7~Step10.
  • Page 16 Step 7. Click “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and then “Program”, “Accessories”, and “Command Prompt” in sequence. Step 8. Key in the command “ipconfig/release” in DOS mode, and then enter.
  • Page 17 Step 9. Key in the command “ipconfig/renew” in DOS mode, and then enter. If the IP address of the GN-BR404W is 192.168.1.254, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.1.X (where “X” is a number between 1 and 253.
  • Page 18 Step11. In your “Internet Explore” Browser select “Internet Options” under “Tools”. Step 12. In this dialogue box, please click “Connections” in the “LAN Settings”.
  • Page 19 Section 3-3 for setup of broadband router. If your ISP Company has a designated Proxy setting, key in the setting after you complete the GN-BR404W configuration. Now, please jump to Section 3-3 to setup broadband router.

  • Page 20: Setup Under The Windows 95/98/Me

    3-2-2. Setup Under the Windows 95/98/Me Step 1. Click “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and select “Settings”, and then the “Control Panel”. Step 2. Double click “Network”.
  • Page 21 Step 3. Under Network, double click the “Configuration”, and choose your appropriate setting “TCP/IP -> and your network card” below. Step 4. Select “IP Address” tab. Please select “Obtain an IP address automatically” then click “Gateway” tab. Please choose the TCP/IP and the name of your network card.
  • Page 22 Step 5. In the window of “Gateway”, please clear all installed gateways and do not fill any of the blanks, and then click “DNS Configuration” tab. Step 6. In the window of “DNS Configuration”, please select “Disable DNS” and then press “OK”.
  • Page 23 Step 7. Please press “Yes”, and reset the computer screen as follows: After booting the computer, the computer will obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-BR404W then you can go to “Step11” directly. If you would like to obtain an IP address manually, please refer to Step8~Step10.
  • Page 24 Step 10. In the pulled down menu, select your network card, press “Release All”, then press “Renew All”, and then press “OK”. If the IP address of the GN-BR404W is 192.168.1.254, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.1.X (where “X” is a number between 1 and 253.
  • Page 25 Section 3-3 for setup of broadband router. If your ISP Company has a designated Proxy setting, key in the setting after you complete the GN-BR404W configuration. Now, please jump to Section 3-3 to setup broadband router.

  • Page 26: Setup Under Windows Xp

    3-2-3. Setup Under Windows XP Step 1. Click the “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and select the “Control Panel”. Step 2. Double click the “Network Connections”...
  • Page 27 Step 3. Double click the “Local Area Connection”. Step 4. Click the “Properties” in the box under Local Area Connection Status.
  • Page 28 “OK”. Now, the computer will obtain an IP address automatically from the GN-BR404W then you can go to “Step11” directly. If you would like to obtain an IP address manually, please refer to Step7~Step10.
  • Page 29 Step 7. Click the “Start” at the desktop of the Windows, and then the “Accessories”, and then the “Command Prompt”. Step 8. Input the “ipconfig /release” in the box of Command Prompt, and then enter.
  • Page 30 Step 9. Input “ipconfig/renew” in the box of Command Prompt, and then enter. If the IP address of the GN-BR404W is 192.168.1.254, the IP address of your computer must be 192.168.1.X (where “X” is a number between 1 and 253.
  • Page 31 Step 11. Please select “Internet Options” under “Tools” of your IE Browser. Step 12. In this dialogue box, please select “Connections” in the “LAN Settings”.
  • Page 32 Step13. Please DO NOT tick all of the selection boxes. Press “OK” after finishing with the setup. If your ISP Company has a designated Proxy setting, key in the setting after you complete the GN-BR404W configuration. Now, please jump to Section 3-3 to setup broadband router.

  • Page 33: Setup For Broadband Router

    3-3. Setup for Broadband Router The GN-BR404W provides Web based configuration. You can configure your GN-BR404W through your Internet Explorer browser or Netscape Communicator. Step 1. Key in the preset IP address“192.168.1.254” in the address column in the browser, and then press enter.
  • Page 34 Step 3. The homepage of the GN-BR404W will appear as shown below. If you are the first time to configure the router and you have connected to the WAN port, the system will detect your wan type automatically through the “Smart Setup” function.

  • Page 35: Smart Setup

    Smart Setup If you are the first time to configure the router and you have connected to the WAN port, the “Smart Setup” function can detect your wan type automatically through the Internet connection. And it will guide you to complete the wan setting step by step. System automatic detection: Step1.
  • Page 36 Step2. If you are the PPPoE user, the screen will appear as shown below. Please enter the User ID and Password information that your ISP provided you. Step3. If you are the dynamic IP address user, the device will save the configuration and there is no necessary to reboot the device.
  • Page 37 Step4. If you are the Static IP address user, the screen will appear as shown below. Please enter the WAN IP address, WAN subnet mask, WAN gateway, and DNS information that your ISP provide you.
  • Page 38 Click Smart Setup manually: Step 1. The system is detecting the WAN connection type, and will show the detective result later. Step2. If you are the PPPoE user, the screen will appear as shown below. Please enter the User ID and Password information that your ISP provided you.
  • Page 39 Step3. If you are the dynamic IP address user, the device will save the configuration and there is no necessary to reboot the device. Step4. If you are the Static IP address user, the screen will appear as shown below. Please enter the WAN IP address, WAN subnet mask, WAN gateway, and DNS information that your ISP provide you.
  • Page 40 Note: If the device can not detect the WAN Ethernet link signal, it will show the error message. Please check the physical connection between GN-BR404W and cable or DSL modem.

  • Page 41: Setup Wizard

    DHCP allocation number on your own.) - “disable” indicates that it will not automatically load proper TCP/IP setting from the GN-BR404W. You will have to configure all the TCP/IP setting for your network manually. (It is not necessary to configure the DHCP starting address and the DHCP allocation number.)
  • Page 42 Step 2. Choose your desired wide area network mode. “PPPoE”: If you are using the hourly rate for the ADSL, please select this And then please follow Step 3 item. “Dynamic IP Address”: If you use the wideband fixed connection of ADSL/Cable Modem, but do not have a static IP, please select this item.
  • Page 43 Step 3. If you select “PPPoE” under the WAN TYPE SELECT, key in the User ID and password. The wideband company provides the above data, and press “Finish” to go to next step. PPPoE User ID and Password: The “User ID” and “Password” are your ISP assigned to you.
  • Page 44 Step 4. Press “Reboot” to go to next step. Step 5. Please wait a moment.
  • Page 45 Step 6. The IE browser will be automatically connected to the main menu, and your setup has completed by then. Please use your IE connect to Internet. If you can connect to the Internet , the setting is completed. If you use the Wireless Lan Card connection or need further setting, please continue to section 3-4 Advanced Setup.
  • Page 46 Step 7. If you select the “Dynamic IP Address” in the WAN TYPE SELECT, the following screen will appear. Please key in the Host Name if your ISP has provided. And then press “Finish” to go to next step. Step 8. Press “Reboot” to go to next step.
  • Page 47 Step 9. Please wait a moment.
  • Page 48 Step 10. The IE browser will be automatically connected to the main menu, and your setup has completed by then. Please use your IE connect to Internet. If you can connect to the Internet , the setting is completed. If you use the Wireless Lan Card connection or need further setting, please continue to section 3-4 Advanced Setup.
  • Page 49 Step 11. If you select “Static IP Address” in the WAN TYPE SELECT, please key in the data provided by the wideband company in the following fields as shown below. And then press “Finish” to go to next step. If your wideband company gives you more than one IP address, then select one of them to fill in the column in the following fields.
  • Page 50 Step 13. Please wait a moment. Step 14. The IE browser will be automatically connected to the main menu, and your setup has completed by then. Please use your IE connect to Internet. If you can connect to the Internet , the setting is completed. If you use the Wireless Lan Card connection or need further setting, please continue to section 3-4 Advanced Setup.
  • Page 51 Step 15. If you select “PPPoE Unnumber” in the WAN TYPE SELECT, please key in the data provided by the wideband company in the following fields as shown below. And then press “Finish” to go to next step. If your wideband company gives you more than one IP address, then select one of them to fill in the column in the following fields.
  • Page 52 Step 17. Please wait a moment. Step 18. The IE browser will be automatically connected to the main menu, and your setup has completed by then. Please use your IE connect to Internet. If you can connect to the Internet , the setting is completed. If you use the Wireless Lan Card connection or need further setting, please continue to section 3-4 Advanced Setup.

  • Page 53: Advanced Setup

    3-4. Advanced Setup This section will show you the advanced setup of the GN-BR404W if you need require special configuration. 3-4-1. Network Configuration The Network Configuration function allows you to access to the LAN Configuration, WAN Confguration and Multisession Configuration.
  • Page 54 WAN Configuration This page is the further configuration of the WAN connection. You can setup up to 4 WAN connection entries. Each entry may has it’s own connection type (PPPoE, PPPoE Unnumber, Dynamic IP address, Static IP address) and some other properties. For example, when you click the “Edit”...
  • Page 55 ISP Name, Host Name, Gateway, DNS1 and DNS2 Address, DNS Domain Name Those information are provided by your ISP company. MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit) This defines the maximum size of the packets sent from your computer onto the network. Any messages larger than the MTU are divided into smaller packets before being sent.
  • Page 56 LAN IP address will be changed to another subnet automatically and reboot the device. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Finish” button to set the value into GN-BR404W. Other WAN Type of the WAN configuration: PPPoE...
  • Page 57 Authentication Type You may choose between “Auto”, “CHAP” and “PAP”. The default is set to “Auto”. Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol(CHAP). This is the preferred method of authentication for PPP dialup links. With CHAP, the server sends a challenge to which the remote router sends an encrypted reply containing a secret key.
  • Page 58 Static IP Address ISP Name, WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, WAN Gateway, DNS1 and DNS2, DNS Domain Name Those information are provided by your ISP company. If your ISP company gives you more than one IP address, and then select one of them to fill in the above form.
  • Page 59 PPPoE Unnumber PPPoE unnumbered is a kind of PPPoE service provide by ISP. Using PPPoe unnumbered, customer could having more than 1 global IP address. Maybe 8 or 16, or more, it's all depend on ISP's server policy. One of these address should use for router's wan IP address, others could be use behind the router.
  • Page 60 Multisession Configuration The Multisession configuration allows you to setup the priority of WAN connection after you complete the WAN configuration. In our PPPoE multi-session, three connections will be established in three visual interfaces. Each interface owns ip address, gateway and netmask belong each sub network. So we can use a set of rule to routing packet. Which packets all information is matched of rules, it will be routing to different gateway.
  • Page 61 Sub2 session have no backup sessions. Backup session can be set the main session only. Note: The backup session can be specified LAN type connection. Our priority of rule SUB2 > SUB1 >MAIN In other words, every packets pass thought the router would be matching SUB2 rule first.
  • Page 62 No assigned The method of setting Host Name: (The destination IP can be assign to the IP address or Host name) For example as follows: Host Name .com.tw www.gigabyte.com.tw host1.www.gigabyte.com.tw www.*.com.tw No assigned The method of setting Port: IP Address 80−110...

  • Page 63: Wireless Configuration

    3-4-2. Wireless Configuration Wireless LAN Configuration Region Because of the different region has a different open channel regulation, please check whether the default region value is your local area. If it did not appear properly region please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately.
  • Page 64 32 ASCII characters. The default value is “GIGABYTE”, if the setup value is the default value, like “router”. Only can accept the computer connection, which use the wireless card SSID (or ESSID) set up, is “router”.
  • Page 65 WPA Pre-shared key, One of the biggest drawbacks to traditional WEP security is that changing the encryption key is optional. Even if you do switch encryption keys from time to time, there is no option for globally rekeying all access points and all wireless NICs.
  • Page 66 The 128 bits WEP encryption use 104 bits as a secret key, which can controlled by user, and 24 bits as the initialize vector, which user can not control. These two portions plus together is 128 bits encryption. Some other vendor’s product might refer as 104 bits encryption.
  • Page 67 802.1x 802.1x authentication for wireless LANs provides centralized, server-based athentication of end users. 1) A client sends a “start” message to a router, which requests the identity of the client. 2) The client replies with a response packet containing an identity, and the router forwards the packet to an authentication server.
  • Page 68 Shared sercet This filed can key in up to 256 character. Rekey Under this option two setting are possible: “enable” or “disable”. The default value is “enable”. Wiring is headache and complex problem on the Networking environment all the time. The Wireless Access Point solves the connection problem between end-users and the backbone of the network.
  • Page 69 Extended Distributed Wireless Systems（EDWS） WDS could be used for extend wireless ambit for router. For example, router locate at floor 1, but the radio's range can't reach floor 3. In this case, customer can deploy a access point at floor 2 and then enable WDS function of router. Then, user at floor 3 can connect to rooter at floor 1 though access point at floor 2.

  • Page 70: Routing Table

    3-4-3. Routing Table RIP Configuration RIP(Routing Information Protocol) is a dynamic internetwork routing protocol primary used in interior routing environments. A dynamic routing protocol, as opposed to a static routing protocol, automatically discovers routes and builds routing tables. Static Routing Table Under some of Internet environments, some of the subnet do not go through the default gateway.
  • Page 71 Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set is to 1. The default value is 1. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Submit” button to set the value into GN-BR404W.

  • Page 72: Virtual Server

    IP address for the computer. The IP Address (such as 192.168.1.2) of the computer at the LAN terminal can be used to input to the field of LAN IP Address. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Submit” button to set the value into GN-BR404W.
  • Page 73 PPPoE/DHCP/Static Type of the Virtual Server Virtual Server provides a way to let the PC at the WAN end connect to a server of a PC at the LAN end. Taking the IP address 192.168.1.1 of a PC on a FTP at the LAN for example: Protocol: TCP Port: 21...
  • Page 74 PPPoE Unnumber Type of the Virtual Server The PPPoE Unnumer user may have multiple global IP addresses, therefore each IP address needs to setup specifically. Your ISP may provides you a group of the Global IP, e.g. 61.222.10.1 ~ 61.222.10.7(But only can use 61.222.10.2~61.222.10.6) Taking the IP address 192.168.1.1 of a PC on a FTP at the LAN for example: Global IP: 61.222.10.2 Protocol: TCP...

  • Page 75: Firewall Rule

    One-Touch Setting, Stealth Mode, and Unlawful Computer Access Detection. From this security setting list, you can check which you want and then click “Submit” button to set the value into GN-BR404W. Note: "URL Blocking" function will not work when any of the item from "Security one-touch setting"...
  • Page 76 They usually provide connectivity to many machines behind a gateway or firewall. GN-BR404W supports Internet-industry standards technology to provide customers with open interoperable VPN solutions such as Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) as well as Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
  • Page 77 L2TP Pass Through setting L2TP stands for Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol. It is an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol and is also used to establish virtual private networks. Enable/Disable VPN pass through. If administrator configure a host to enable VPN pass through, router will automatically setting virtual server and firewall setting for this host.
  • Page 78 Specifies the protocol(s) this static rule will apply to. Under this option eight settings are possible: “TCP”, “UDP”, “TCP & UDP”, “TCPEST”, “ICMP”, “GRE”, “ESP”, “*”. Enable or disable the log function for this rule. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Submit” button to set the value into GN-BR404W.

  • Page 79: Dns Configuration

    3-4-6. DNS Configuration DNS Replay The default value of the DNS replay is “Enable”. The DNS query packets will send through the router. When a DNS query packet enters the router, and the router will sends an answer to the host that sent the DNS query packet. And then users have to set the IP address of the router as the IP address of the DNS.

  • Page 80: Url Blocking Configuration

    To type a keyword or domain in the Keyword box. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Submit” button to set the value into GN-BR404W. Or you can click “Reset URL Blocking” to reset the URL Blocking configuration. After you configure the URL Blocking, please reboot the Router.

  • Page 81: Vpn Configuration

    VPN sessions from your LAN to the Internet. Each router handles this differently. The Gigabyte router is a IPSec VPN which support following function: Groups for Diffie-Hellman key negotiation - group 2, modp 1024-bit Encryption transforms - Triple DES...
  • Page 82 Host to Gateway, allows the PCs connect to the router. Authentication Type (Preshare Key) Verify the desired setting and then click the “Submit” button to set the value into GN-BR404W. Please enter a key for the router to authorize each other.
  • Page 83 Click the VPN hyperlink to edit the VPN configuration. Click to edit the VPN configuration.

  • Page 84: Management Tool

    3-5. Management Tool This section will show you how to use the management tool to manage and maintain your wireless broadband router. 3-5-1. PPP Monitor The PPP Monitor will show you the WAN connection status. We can disconnect ppp anytime by pressing the “disconnection” button. We also can connect to an ISP again by pressing the “connection”...

  • Page 85: Reboot

    3-5-2. Reboot This function allows you to restart the GN-BR404W.

  • Page 86: Initilization

    You can use this function to initial the router to factory defult value. Or you can press the “init” botton on the GN-BR404W about 5sec, then the router will be restart and the system setting will restore to the factory default value.

  • Page 87: Change Password

    User can change the administration password of the GN-BR404W to prevent other user access to the GN-BR404W. Please enter the account and a new password and confirm the password and then click “Submit”. You have to enter this new password to log in when you...

  • Page 88: Change Wan Mac

    3-5-5. Change WAN MAC If your ISP company asks you to use the original MAC address. You can select the “Assign WAN MAC” and enter the “New WAN MAC Address”. The MAC address is from your Network Interface Card (NIC) that you registered with your ISP company. If you want to restore to the factory default value, please select “Restore Default WAN MAC”.

  • Page 89: Upgrade Firmware

    3-5-6. Upgrade Firmware This tool allows you to upgrade the latest firmware of the GN-BR404W using a file provided by Gigabyte. You can download the upgraded firmware version from Gigabyte website. Please click “Browse” and select your desired upgrade file (firmware version), and then...

  • Page 90: Backup Restore

    3-5-7. BackUp Restore The “BackUP” button allows you to save the configuration of the GN-BR404W to a temp file on your PC. You can then click the “Restore” button to restore the saved backup configuration file.

  • Page 91: Log Information

    3-5-8. Log Information From here, you can veiw the record of the firewall log, WAN connection and the UPnP log. If you want to reload the data of the log list, please click “Check Again” button. Firewall Log WAN Connection...

  • Page 92: Save Maintenance

    UPnP Log 3-5-9. Save Maintenance Please save the log and the status information if you have the support requirement. And then send this file to Gigabyte supporting team for further investigation your question.

  • Page 93: Ping

    3-5-10. Ping This “Ping” tool allows you to verify the status of the IP address on the network. Please enter a IP address then click “Ping”.

  • Page 94: Help

    3-5-11 Help The Help tool can guide you the configuration information of the router. 3-5-12 About This page show you the product name and firmware version.

  • Page 95: Status

    3-6. Status You can use this status screen to view the router’s current connection status.and configuration. The main menu includes LAN information, DHCP information, WAN configuration information, LAN Ethernet Status, WAN Ethernet Status, Wireless Status, ARP Table, DHCP Lease Table, Routing Table and UPnP Mapping Table. LAN Ethernet Status...
  • Page 96 This field displays the MAC address being used by the LAN port of the router. The maximum size of the packets sent from your computer onto the network. Rx packets The number of the packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
  • Page 97 Tx bytes The current transmission bandwidth used on the WAN ports. Wireless Status From this page, you can get the current Wireless LAN connection information. ARP Table The ARP Table will show you the mapping of the IP address and MAC address of the PCs.
  • Page 98 DHCP Lease Table From this table, you can get the information of the IP assignment. Routing Table The Routing table can show you the routing information of the router.
  • Page 99 UPnP Port Mapping Table From this table, you can get the UPnP Port Mapping information of the router.

  • Page 100: Logout

    3-7. Logout As you finished the configuration of the GN-BR404W, please choose “Logout”. After 5 minutes idle time, the system will be logout automatically.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    4. Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless broadband router. Read the descriptions below to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Q: What to do if you forget your password or forget the IP address of the router? A: Please press the “init”...
  • Page 102 Q: Can the router act as DHCP server? A: Yes. The router has the DHCP server function built-in. Q: What is WEP? A: Wired Equivalent Privacy. Security mechanism defined within the 802.11 standard designed to make the link integrity of the wireless medium equal to wired cable. Data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bits (128 bit optional ) shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.

  • Page 103: Appendix A: Glossary

    Appendix A: 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 communications 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 104 Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server. 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.
  • Page 105 SSID The SSID is the name represent the router in the wireless network. 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 106: Availability Of Source Code

    The Copyright for All listed Software packages are owned by their respective authors, please refer to the source code via our website for further details. Availability of Source Code Gigabyte Tech. has provided the full Source Code of the GPL Licensed Software on our website. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their related source code.
  • Page 107 a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
  • Page 108 everyone can redistribute and change under these terms. To do so, attach the following notices to the program. It is safest to attach them to the start of each source file to most effectively convey the exclusion of warranty; and each file should have at least the "copyright" line and a pointer to where the full notice is found. one line to give the program's name and an idea of what it does.

  • Page 109: Limited Warranty

    This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used. Gigabyte may replace or repair the product with either new or reconditioned parts. Repaired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at Gigabyte’s option.

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