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- Page 1 GREAT ARBOR COMMUNICATIONS GAC-252 Wi-Fi Dial Up Router User Guide V1.0, Oct 2013 2013 Great Arbor Communications Potomac, MD www.greatarbor.com Phone 301-547-3483 • Email support@greatarbor.com...
- Page 2 G R E A T A R B O R C O M M U N I C A T I O N S GAC-252 WiFi Dial Up Router User Guide v1.0, Oct 2013...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
T able of Contents GAC-252 Wi-Fi Dial Up Router User Guide Description Specifications Making the First Connection Configure the Router Start/Stop Connection Remotely Optional Configuration Menu Items Optional: Dialin Mode (Disabled by Default) Optional: Automatic Mode Optional: WiFi Security (Recommended) -
Page 4: Description
The 802.11n WiFi standard allows the WiFi device to be hundreds of feet away from the router. The GAC-252 WiFi antenna is detachable and if necessary can be easily replaced with a higher gain antenna for even greater range. The included V.92 standard 56K modem connects through the router’s USB port and... -
Page 5: Specifications
20dBm(Max. EIRP) Power (MAX) Modulation DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Technology Hardware Specification 4 10/100M LAN Ports (GAC-252) 1 10/100M WAN Port (GAC-152) Interface 1 USB 2.0 Port 1 RJ-11 Phone Modem Port on included modem Phone Modem V.92 Standard. -
Page 6: Making The First Connection
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Chapter Making the First Connection Setup your router and access the web wirelessly in 5 minutes or less tart by unpacking the router. The package consists of : (a) Router, (b) USB Phone-Modem, (c) USB hub, (d) WiFi Antenna, (e) DC Adapter, (f) Phone cable, (g) Printed User Guide and (h) CD which contains the User Guide and the DIAL Windows utility. - Page 7 Connect. Next to the Internet LED is the WiFi LED which will flash if a computer or other device is connected wirelessly to the router. Figure 1 Back and Side panels of the GAC-252 showing the connections for modem, power, and PC Front Panel...
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Page 8: Configure The Router
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Configure the Router You can skip the configuration process described below if you want to continue using the pre-configured free ISP and associated long distance number. This may be a good option if you have an unlimited long distance plan. - Page 9 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Figure 4 Dial Up Configuration Page The LEDs on the black modem will flash during this process. Once the connection is established, the INTERNET LED in front will start flashing continuously once per second.
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Page 10: Start/Stop Connection Remotely
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Figure 5 Dial Up Status Page Start/Stop Connection Remotely The dial up connection can also be started and stopped remotely by accessing the web interface of the router. Refer to Figure 3 and identify the 2 green arrows icon at the far right of the dialup interface line. -
Page 11: Optional Configuration Menu Items
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D to exit the Start Window. Next click Status to get status of the connection. The Status message window does not automatically update so click to close the window Status and click the button again to get the latest status. -
Page 12: Optional: Wifi Security (Recommended)
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D the time to 0 changes the router from Automatic Mode to Manual Mode. Press Save & Apply to save the new configuration. Note that in Automatic mode, the manual DIAL DIAL button will still work –... -
Page 13: Optional: Scheduled Dial Up
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Click the Wireless Security tab in the lower section to set encryption. The most secure form of encryption is WPA2-PSK and the key can be a mixture of characters and letters. If your device does not support WPA2-PSK, you can set the encryption to WEP. -
Page 14: Optional: Broadband Configuration
If you have a broadband connection (DSL, Cable, Fiber-optic, or satellite) and would like to use that with the GAC-252, connect the Broadband Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router. Access the router administrator console (via http://192.168.1.1) and select... -
Page 15: Using The Modem With A Pc
To prevent unintended dial up which could tie up your phone line, it is recommended that you power off the router when not in use. Great Arbor Communications disclaims all responsibility for inadvertent dial up due to software/hardware malfunction or user configuration,... -
Page 16: Compatible Isps
This ISP has been tested with the GAC-252 Toast.net: www.toast.net This ISP has not been tested with the GAC-252 but is stated to be Linux compatible and so will likely work. Monthly subscription is required. Netscape Internet Service: www.getnetscape.com This ISP has not been tested with the GAC-252 but is stated to be Linux compatible and so will likely work. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Chapter Troubleshooting se the issues and suggested resolution tips below to troubleshoot issues with the router. I can’t get connected to the Router First make sure that the WiFi connection to the router is established. To verify, type the ping 192.168.1.1 command on your PC. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Table
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G support@greatarbor.com using normal PC commands (On Windows, you can use Cntrl-A for Select All, Cntrl-C for Copy, and Cntrl-V for Paste). Also send the router configuration as an attachment to the support email. -
Page 19: Warranty
Warranty service stated above is only valid for products sold in the continental USA and Canada. As for any direct or indirect loss caused by abnormal use of the product, Great Arbor shall only be liable for the duties that are stipulated by relevant state law. - Page 20 2013 Great Arbor Communications Potomac, MD www.greatarbor.com Phone 301-547-3483 • Email support@greatarbor.com...
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