Gembird NSW-R1 User manual

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Wireless Broadband Router
Manual

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Introduction....................................................................................................................... 4
Features.............................................................................................................................. 4
Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................. 4
Package Content ............................................................................................................... 4
Note .................................................................................................................................... 4
Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 5
Back Panel......................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 6
Setup Diagram...................................................................................................................7
Getting started................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1......................................................................................................................... 16
Quick Setup.....................................................................................................................16
Step 1) Time Zone........................................................................................................... 16
Step 2) LAN Interface..................................................................................................... 16
Step 3) WAN Interface................................................................................................... 17
1.31 Static IP.................................................................................................................... 18
1.32 DHCP Client............................................................................................................ 19
1.33 PPPoE ......................................................................................................................20
1.34 PPTP ........................................................................................................................ 21
Step 4) Wireless Basic Settings...................................................................................... 23
Step 5) Wireless Security Settings................................................................................. 24
1.51 WEP ......................................................................................................................... 25
1.52 WPA(TKIP)............................................................................................................. 26
1.53 WPA2(AES)............................................................................................................. 28
1.54 WPA2 Mixed........................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 2......................................................................................................................... 31
General Settings.............................................................................................................. 31
2.1 System........................................................................................................................ 33
2.1.1 Time Zone Setting.................................................................................................. 34
2.1.2 Password Setup...................................................................................................... 34
2.2 WAN........................................................................................................................... 36
2.2.1 Static IP................................................................................................................... 37
2.2.2 DHCP Client........................................................................................................... 37
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).................................................................................. 37
2.2.4 PPTP ....................................................................................................................... 37
2.2.5 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 37
2.3 LAN............................................................................................................................ 38
2.4 Wireless...................................................................................................................... 40
2.4.1 Basic Settings.......................................................................................................... 40
2.4.2 Advanced Settings.................................................................................................. 42
2.4.3 Security................................................................................................................... 44
2.4.4 Access Control........................................................................................................ 45
2.4.5 Site Survey.............................................................................................................. 46
2.4.6 WDS Settings.......................................................................................................... 47
2.5 Firewall...................................................................................................................... 49
2.5.1 Port Filtering.......................................................................................................... 50

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2.5.2 IP Filtering..............................................................................................................51
2.5.3 MAC Filtering........................................................................................................ 52
2.5.4 Port Forwarding .................................................................................................... 53
2.5.5 DMZ........................................................................................................................ 54
Chapter 3......................................................................................................................... 56
Status................................................................................................................................ 56
3.1 Status.......................................................................................................................... 57
3.2 System Log................................................................................................................. 57
3.3 Statistics..................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 4......................................................................................................................... 60
Tool................................................................................................................................... 60
4.1 Save/Reload Settings................................................................................................. 61
4.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................... 62
Appendix A......................................................................................................................63
Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 64

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router
is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an
ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless
Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access
the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN
ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded
with a IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless
Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and
the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the
flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.
Features
•High Internet Access throughput (50M)
•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
•Supports up to 253 users
•Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem
•Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network
•Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
•Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point
•Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup
•Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access
Control, Firewall.
•Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security
Log and Device/Connection Status
•Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes
•Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the
Internet)
Minimum Requirements
•One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
•Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
•PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher)
Package Content
•One 4-port Broadband router unit
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One User Manual CD
•One Power Adapter
•Accessories
Note
The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of
some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For
example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when
you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This
function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly
when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.

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Get to know the Broadband Router
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is
divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset:
Figure 1.0
1) Local Area Network (LAN)
The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers,
hubs and switches etc.
2) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked
to the Internet.
3) Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.
1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for
less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original
configurations.
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,
press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the
factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings)

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Front Panel
On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status.
Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.
LED Light Status Description
PWR ON Router’s power supply is on
WAN 10/100M ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected
OFF WAN port 10Mbps is connected
WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected
OFF No WAN connection
Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
LAN 10/100M ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected
(Port 1-4) OFF LAN port 10Mbps is connected
LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected
(Port 1-4) OFF No LAN connection
Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
WLAN-G ON Wireless LAN has been activated
OFF Wireless LAN is disabled
Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent

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Setup Diagram
Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).
Figure 1.2

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Getting started
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the
Internet.
1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).
2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.
All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed
to step 3, page 11)
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically
By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address
automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This
section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address
automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other
operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The
following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)
Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
•Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.
•Gateway: All fields are blank.
•DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
•WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
•IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your
Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3
2b) Windows XP
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network
Connections window will appear.
2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will
appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.

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5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.
2c) Windows 2000
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area
Connection window will appear.
3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

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automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.
6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.
2d) Windows NT
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from
the Network window.
3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not
installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.
4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok

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button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.
5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.
6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
•IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
•DNS: Let all fields are blank.
•WINS: Let all fields are blank.
•Routing: Let all fields are blank.
7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.

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3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s
DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the
Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address
automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch
one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2
LAN Port)
4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address
192.168.2.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>
5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click
<OK> to login.
Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security
reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in
General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)
6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,
Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools.
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)
If you only want to start using the broadband router as an Internet Access device then you
ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.
General Setup (Chapter 2)

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If you want to use more advanced features that the broadband router has to offer, then you’ll
need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you
can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick
Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.
Status Information (Chapter 3)
The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information
only.
Tools (Chapter 4)
If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade
the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.
Menu Description
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then
input the configurations needed to connect to
your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
General Setup (Chapter 2) This section contains configurations for the
Broadband router’s advance functions such as:
Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access
Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ,
Special applications and other functions to meet
your LAN requirements.

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Status Information (Chapter 3) In this section you can see the Broadband
router's system information, Internet Connection,
Device Status, System Log, Security Log and
DHCP client information.
Tools (Chapter 4) This section contains the broadband router’s
Tools - Tools include Configuration tools,
Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration
tools allow you to Backup (save), Restore, or
Restore to Factory Default configuration for your
Broadband router. The Firmware upgrade tool
allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's
firmware. The RESET tool allows you to reset
your Broadband router.
7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your
ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status
Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor
more advance features/information.
Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools) you wish
to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web
management’s top right hand page (see below) to navigate around the web-based management
User Interface.

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Chapter 1
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible.
In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet.
Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.
Step 1) Time Zone
The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect
functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
Parameter Description
Enable NTP client update Check this box to enable the auto time synchronization
function. The router will set its time based on your
selection.
Time Zone Select You can select your local time zone here. The router
will sync time according to your time zone selection.
NTP server Select the time server to synchronize with.
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) LAN Interface.
Step 2) LAN Interface
The LAN Interface settings allow you to configure the parameters for local area network.

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Parameter Description
IP Address This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN
clients default gateway IP address)
Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 3) WAN Interface.
Step 3) WAN Interface
In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to
connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).
Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check with
your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.

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Menu Description
1.31 Static IP Your ISP has given you an IP address already
1.32 DHCP Client Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address
1.33 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.
1.34 PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection.
Select one of the WAN types and set the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.31, 1.32, 1.33, or 1.34).
Click on Back to return to the previous screen.
1.31 Static IP
Select Static IP if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should
provide all the information required in this section.

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Parameters Description
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Default Gateway IP This is the ISP’s IP address gateway
DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 4) Wireless Basic Settings.
1.32 DHCP Client
Choose DHCP Client if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.

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Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 4) Wireless Basic Settings.
1.33 PPPoE
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP
should provide all the information required in this section.