Gigabyte AirCruiser N150 User manual

AirCruiser N150 Router
GN-BR31NE-RH
User’s Guide
June 2008 - Revision 1.0

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your
GN-BR31NE-RH.........................................1
Overview ...........................................................................1
Package Contents ............................................................1
Side Panel.........................................................................2
LEDs..................................................................................4
Key Features..................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Wireless Networking............... 6
Wireless Network Layout.....................................................................6
Chapter 3 Before You Start.......................7
What You Will Need..........................................................7
Internet...................................................................................................7
Hardware Requirements.......................................................................7
System Requirements..........................................................................7
ISP Configuration Information.............................................................7
Chapter 4 Connecting the
GN-BR31NE-RH.........................................8
Overview ...........................................................................8
Using a Wired Connection...............................................8
Using a Wireless Connection..........................................9
Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the
Internet.....................................................10
Overview ......................................................................... 10

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Logging into the GN-BR31NE-RH ................................. 10
Chapter 6 Advanced Setup ....................13
Overview ......................................................................... 13
The Status Page.............................................................. 13
The Network Configuration Screen .............................. 19
The Wireless Configuration Screen.............................. 27
The Static Routing Table Screen .................................. 33
The Virtual Server Screen.............................................. 34
The Firewall Rule Screen............................................... 37
The DNS Configuration Screen..................................... 41
The URL Blocking Configuration Screen..................... 42
Chapter 7 Using Management Tools ..43
Overview ......................................................................... 43
The PPP Monitor Screen................................................ 43
Manage Port Configuration Screen .............................. 43
The Reboot Screen......................................................... 44
The Initialization Screen ................................................ 45
The Change Password Screen...................................... 45
The Change WAN MAC Screen ..................................... 46
The Upgrade Firmware Screen...................................... 47
The Backup / Restore Screen........................................ 48
The Log Information Screen.......................................... 49
The Save Maintenance Screen...................................... 51
The Ping Screen ............................................................. 52
The Help Screen ............................................................. 53

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The About Screen........................................................... 53
Chapter 8 Using Multiple BSSID
Function under AP Mode........................54
Overview ......................................................................... 54
How to Configure Multiple BSSID................................. 54
Entering the Advanced Setup ....................................... 56
The VLAN Configuration Screen................................... 57
The Wireless Configuration Screen.............................. 58
Appendix A FAQ......................................60
Appendix B Using Setup Wizard ...........62
Appendix C Configuring TCP/IP Settings
..................................................................71
Appendix D Troubleshooting.................74
Appendix E Glossary..............................78
Appendix F Specifications.....................81
Appendix G Warranty .............................82
Appendix H Regulatory Information...... 83
Appendix I General Public License.......85
Licensing Information ........................................................................85
Availability of Source Code ...............................................................85

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Chapter 1
Getting To Know Your BR31NE-RH
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz Wireless Router.
Providing transmission speeds of up to 300Mbps, the GN-BR31NE-RH allows
users to share network resources, retrieve emails, download large files,
conduct a video conference, and distribute or display digital photos, videos or
MP3 files. The GN-BR31NE-RH is the ideal networking device for you to share
a broadband connection in your home or office. The GN-BR31NE-RH gives you
a simple, cost-effective wireless networking solution.
The GN-BR31NE-RH offers the newest, strongest, most advanced security
features available today. Unlike most other wireless routers, the
GN-BR31NE-RH offers advanced features such as a user editable routing table,
Dynamic DNS mapping (allowing you to host a website on your dynamic DSL
account), and more. Advanced security features such as WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) and 802.1x safeguard your privacy on-line, while URL
blocking keeps kids safe from explicit websites.
Like all 802.11n/b/g wireless products, the GN-BR31NE-RH is fully backwards
compatible with 802.11bg products. This means that you don’t need to change
your entire network to maintain connectivity.
Package Contents
•GN-BR31NE-RH 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router
•Power adapter (5V DC, 2A)
•User Guide on CD-ROM
•Quick Start Guide
•SmartSetup 3 Guide
•Ethernet cable – All of the GN-BR31NE-RH Ethernet ports are
Auto-MDIX
If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor
or dealer immediately.
Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with
the GN-BR31NE-RH may cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.

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Side Panel
The side panel of the GN-BR31NE-RH Wireless Broadband Router contains all
the Router’s ports as well as the DC power port and initialization button.
Figure 1: Router’s Side Panel
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults.
Either press the Reset Button, for approximately five seconds,
or restore the defaults from the Management Tools>Router
Initialization screen in Router's Web-based Utility.
WAN The WAN port is where you will connect your broadband
Internet connection.
LAN1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to PCs on your
wired network and other Ethernet network devices.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
WPS The WPS Button is Wi-Fi Protected Setup & RF ON/OFF
function, if you want to enable WPS function, just press the
A
uto MDI/MDI
X
LAN
Ports
A
uto MDI/MDIX WAN Port for
connecting to DSL or Cable
modem
WPS & RF ON/OFF
button
Receptor for
Power
Adapter
Factory Reset
button

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WPS button. Please note that when WPS function is enabled,
the status will last only 2 minutes. I f you hold the button over
4 seconds, the router will inactive RF ON/OFF function.

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LEDs
Figure 2: LED Layout
The table below describes the LED indicators on the front
panel of the GN-BR31NE-RH. All LEDs are green when lit.
LED STATUS Color DESCRIPTION
On Green Power is supplied to the Router
Power Off N/A Power is NOT supplied to the Router
Flashing Green Data is being transmitted wirelessly
On Green No traffic
Off N/A WLAN status idle
WLAN
/WPS
Flashing Red WPS function is active.
WAN On Green WAN port has detected a wired link with a
DSL or Cable modem.
Power LED
WLAN/WPS LED
LAN LED (4)
WAN LED

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Flashing Green Data is being transmitted / received
through WAN port.
On Green LAN port has detected a link with a
10/100Mbps device
LAN Flashing Green Data is being transmitted / received
through LAN port.
Key Features
¾Support Smart Setup for auto configuration
¾Conforms to IEEE 802.11n specification.
¾Wireless transmits/receives data rate up to 150/300Mbps.
¾Support 64-bit /128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x, WPA™ and WPA™2.
¾Support PPPoE and PPPoE Unnumbered DSL connection
¾Support up to 4 WAN configuration records
¾Support DHCP client for cable/DSL connection
¾Support DHCP server for LAN connection
¾Support UPnP IGD 1.0
¾Support MSN messenger and most Internet applications
¾Support Firewall Filtering
¾Support Virtual Server
¾Support DMZ
¾Support Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
¾Support DoS Protection
¾Support Stealth Mode
¾VPN Packets Pass Through (Support PPTP/IPSec/L2TP Protocol)
¾Log Management (Support Firewall/UPnP/WAN Connection Log)
¾Easy Web Management
¾Support WAN side Remote Management
¾DNS Relay and Dynamic DNS
¾Web based Firmware upgrade
¾Support URL Blocking
¾MDI/MDIX Auto crossover detect
¾Support Multiple BSSID (AP Mode)
¾Support VLAN (AP Mode)
¾Enhance WPS security feature
*Theoretical throughput

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Chapter 2
Wireless Networking
A wireless local area network (or Wi-Fi for short) is exactly like a regular local
area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a
wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network
share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name
shared by the wireless devices belonging to the same wireless network.
The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters,
which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the
Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the roaming
range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your
Ethernet hardware as well. The big advantage of Wi-Fi is its simplicity. You can
connect computers anywhere in your home or office without the need for wires.
The computers connect to the network using radio signals, and computers can
be up to 100 feet or so apart.
Wireless Network
Layout
The GN-BR31NE-RH
High-speed wireless Router
has been specifically
designed for use with both
your 802.11n and 802.11b/g
products, and retains full
backward compatibility.
After you have finished
setting up your
GN-BR31NE-RH High-speed
Wireless Router, your home
network will be similar to the
diagram shown at the right.
Figure 3: Typical Home Wireless Network

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Chapter 3
Before You Start
What You Will Need
Internet
You will need to have an active Internet account, supplied through either ADSL
or cable Modem, and your ISP user account and password information. (Your
ISP can supply you with this)
Hardware Requirements
A minimum of one PC with an installed Ethernet NIC (network interface card).
(If you have a DSL or Cable modem broadband connection to the Internet, you
should already have this). If you wish to connect wirelessly to your
GN-BR31NE-RH from a laptop, a wireless network PCMCIA notebook card is
needed, and this manual assumes it is already properly installed.
System Requirements
The GN-BR31NE-RH will work with Windows, Macintosh or Linux Operating
System. You just need a HTTP standard JavaScript-enabled browser, for
example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above.
ISP Configuration Information
Depending on the type of ISP connection you have, you may need one or more
of the following configuration parameters.
9ISP User ID and Password
9ISP Domain Name Server (DNS)
9Fixed IP address or Static IP address
9Subnet Mask
9Default Gateway
9Host and Domain Names
If you are unsure of any of these settings, contact your ISP customer service.

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Chapter 4
Connecting the GN-BR31NE-RH
Overview
You can connect to, and configure the GN-BR31NE-RH using either a wireless
connection (via notebook PC) or using a wired connection to your desktop PC.
It is HIGHLY recommended for the first time setup that configuration be done
using a wired connection to your desktop PC as shown in the figure below.
Figure 4: Wired Connection Diagram
Using a Wired Connection
It is suggested for first time setup your Router that you used the wired
connection method. It is simpler, and eliminates the possibility of error due to
improperly setup wireless connection.
Step 1 Turn off all the hardware devices in your network, including the
ADSL/Cable modem by unplugging their power supply.
Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable of your ADSL/Cable modem to the WAN
port of the GN-BR31NE-RH.
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side panel of the GN-BR31NE-RH and the other end to the 10/100
Ethernet port of your computer. (It does not matter which LAN port you
select).
Step 4 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then
plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Step 5 Turn on your ADSL/Cable modem. After verifying all the connections,
proceed to Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the Internet.
Using a Wireless Connection
Step 1 Turn off all the hardware devices in your network, including the
ADSL/Cable modem by unplugging their power supply.
Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable of your ADSL/Cable modem to the WAN
port of the GN-BR31NE-RH.
Step 3 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then
plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Step 4 Turn on your ADSL/Cable modem.
Step 5 Insert you PCMCIA notebook card, or wireless USB adapter into
your notebook PC.
Step 6 If using a GIGABYTE PCMCIA notebook card, SmartSetup 3 will
automatically detect your GN-BR31NE-RH and walk you through the
setup procedure (for more details refer to your SmartSetup 3 Guide).
Please refer to your vendor’s users manual for connecting to the
wireless network.
Step 7 When scanning for available wireless networks, your
GN-BR31NE-RH’s factory default SSID name is GIGABYTE. Select
it using the procedures described in your particular vendor’s
notebook adapter users manual.
Step 8 After verifying all the connections, proceed to Chapter 5
Connecting the Router to the Internet.

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Chapter 5
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Overview
The GN-BR31NE-RH High-speed wireless router is configured to work “out of
the box”, and the default settings generally do not require any modification.
However, for initial setup, you must log into the router and key in your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) settings. This only needs to be done once. Your ISP
customer service desk can provide you with the all the information you will
need.
This chapter includes two sets of instructions. First, by using SmartSetup to
configure ISP settings in your Router, and then by using Setup Wizard to for
users who wish to take more control over the ISP settings
Logging into the GN-BR31NE-RH
SmartSetup 3 is the quickest way to securing your wireless
network with WPA-PSK, and then controlling your Wi-Fi
network with its powerful and intuitive G-EZlink utility.
Please refer to your SmartSetup 3 Guide for more
information.
To login to your GN-BR31NE-RH follow the steps described below:
A. In the address bar of your browser, type “192.168.1.254” and then
press the ENTER key.
B. When the password page appears; use admin as both the default
User Name and default Password. Then click the OK button.

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C. You are now connected to the Router and SmartSetup will detect
your ISP type. If you do not see the menu shown below, click the
Smart Setup button in the upper left of the main menu.
After SmartSetup detects your Internet connection, it will report the
connection it finds. The possible options are:
•PPPoE
•Dynamic IP
•Static IP
If your connection is not detected automatically, simply press
the “Smart Setup” button on the menu panel to activate it.
PPPoE Internet Connection Type
If you have a PPPoE type connection, the following screen shown
below will appear prompting you to enter the ISP User Name and
Password.
Note that you only have to enter the ISP information during
initial setup only.
Dynamic IP Internet Connection Type
If you are connecting through a Dynamic IP address, no ISP login
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the Dynamic IP settings and the Router will reboot, brining you to the
Utility Main Page.
Static IP Internet Connection Type
If you have a Static IP address, the following screen show below will
appear prompting you to enter your WAN IP address, WAN subnet
mask, WAN gateway, and DSN information. This information is
provided by your ISP.
D. After signing in to your ISP, the router will restart and the web based
configuration utility will restart again automatically. You will be
presented with the GIGABYTE Wireless Router Main Page shown
below.
Your GN-BR31NE-RH High-speed wireless router is now fully installed, and you
are able to wirelessly share network resources, retrieve emails, download large
files, conduct a video conference, and distribute or display digital photos,
videos or MP3 files.

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Chapter 6
Advanced Setup
Overview
This chapter explains the Advanced Setup options available for the
GN-BR31NE-RH. The Advanced Setup Screens offer LAN and WLAN Network
Configuration, Static Routing Table, Virtual Server, Firewall Rules, DNS
Configuration, and URL Blocking. The Advanced Setup screens are available
from the links on the Main menu.
The Status Page
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.
LAN IP 1 Address Displays the primary IP address being used by
the Local (LAN) port of the Router. The default
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LAN Netmask 1 Displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the
Local (LAN) port of the router. Default is
255.255.255.0
LAN IP 2 Address Displays the alternate IP address being used by
the Local (LAN) port of the Router
LAN Netmask 2 Displays the alternate IP Subnet Mask being used
by the alternate Local (LAN) port of the router.
LAN DHCP Status Identifies if the Router’s built-in DHCP server is
active for the LAN attached devices.
LAN DHCP Start IP The starting IP number in the range possible IP
addresses issued by the DHCP server
LAN DHCP End IP The last IP number in the range possible IP
addresses issued by the DHCP server
The LAN Ethernet Status Tab
On the LAN Ethernet Status the Router displays the Ethernet Status of
the current LAN current connection.
MAC This field displays the MAC
address of the portable AP as seen
on your wireless network.
MTU This specifies the maximum
size of the packet permitted for
Internet transmission.
Rx packets The number of data
packets received by theAP.
Tx packets The number of data
packets transmitted by the AP.
Rx bytes The current bandwidth
(receive) on the LAN port.
Tx bytes The current bandwidth
(transmit)on the LAN port.
The WAN Ethernet Status button
MAC The field displays the MAC
address used by the WAN port of the
AP.