Gigabyte GN-BR02G User manual

2.4GHz Wireless Broadband
Router
GN-BR02G
User’s Guide
September 2005 - Revision 1.0

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your BR02G........................1
Overview..........................................................................................1
Package Contents ..........................................................................1
Side Panel .......................................................................................2
LEDs ................................................................................................3
Key Features...................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Wireless Networking.......................................5
Wireless Network Layout...............................................................5
Chapter 3 Before You Start..............................................6
What You Will Need........................................................................6
Internet ............................................................................................6
Hardware Requirements................................................................6
System Requirements....................................................................6
ISP Configuration Information......................................................6
Chapter 4 Connecting the BR02G ................................ 7
Overview..........................................................................................7
Using a Wired Connection.............................................................7
Using a Wireless Connection........................................................8
Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the Internet .......... 9
Overview..........................................................................................9
Logging into the GN-BR02G..........................................................9
Chapter 6 Advanced Setup............................................ 12
Overview........................................................................................12
The Status Page............................................................................12
The Network Configuration Screen............................................17

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The Wireless Configuration Screen ...........................................25
The Static Routing Table Screen................................................31
The Virtual Server Screen............................................................32
The Firewall Rule Screen.............................................................35
The DNS Configuration Screen...................................................39
The URL Blocking Configuration Screen...................................40
Chapter 7 Using Management Tools.......................... 41
Overview........................................................................................41
The PPP Monitor Screen..............................................................41
Manage Port Configuration Screen............................................41
The Reboot Screen.......................................................................42
The Initialization Screen..............................................................43
The Change Password Screen....................................................43
The Change WAN MAC Screen...................................................44
The Upgrade Firmware Screen ...................................................45
The Backup / Restore Screen......................................................45
The Log Information Screen........................................................46
The Save Maintenance Screen....................................................48
The Ping Screen ...........................................................................48
The Help Screen ...........................................................................49
The About Screen.........................................................................49
Appendix A FAQ............................................................. 50
Appendix B Using Setup Wizard................................... 52
Appendix C Configuring TCP/IP Settings..................... 59
Appendix D Troubleshooting ........................................ 62
Appendix E Glossary ..................................................... 66
Appendix F Specifications............................................. 69
Appendix G Warranty..................................................... 70

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Appendix H Regulatory Information............................. 71
Appendix I General Public License............................... 73
Licensing Information.................................................... 73
Availability of Source Code........................................... 73

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Chapter 1
Getting To Know Your BR02G
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Router. Providing
transmission speeds of up to 108Mbps, the GN-BR02G 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
BR02G is the ideal networking device for you to share a broadband connection
in your home or office. The GN-BR02G gives you a simple, cost-effective
wireless networking solution.
The BR02G offers the newest, strongest, most advanced security features
available today. Unlike most other wireless routers, the BR02G offers
advanced features such as SmartDHCP (the ability to assign IP addresses to
other network devices while still using DHCP), 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 802.11g wireless products, the BR02G is fully backwards compatible
with 802.11b products. This means that you don’t need to change your entire
network to maintain connectivity.
Package Contents
•GN-BR02G 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router
•Power adapter (7.5V DC, 0.8A)
•Vertical Stand
•User Guide on CD-ROM
•Quick Start Guide
•SmartSetup 3 Guide
•Ethernet cable – All of the BR02G 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 BR02G may cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Side Panel
The side panel of the GN-BR02G 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.
Auto MDI/MDIX LAN
Ports
Auto MDI/MDIX WAN Port for
connecting to DSL or Cable
modem
Factory Reset button
Receptor for
Power
Adapter

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LEDs
Figure 2: LED Layout
The table below describes the LED indicators on the front
panel of the GN-BR02G. All LEDs are green when lit.
LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
Green Power is supplied to the Router
Power Off Power is NOT supplied to the Router
WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly
On WAN port has detected a wired link with a
DSL or Cable modem.
WAN Flashing Data is being transmitted / received
through WAN port.
On LAN port has detected a link with a
10/100Mbps device
LAN Flashing Data is being transmitted / received
through LAN port.
Key Features
¾Conforms to IEEE 802.11g specification.
¾Wireless transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 108Mbps*.
¾Supports 64-bit /128-bit/152-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x, and WPA™.
Power LED
WLAN LED
LAN LED (4)
WAN LED

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¾Supports PPPoE and PPPoE Unnumbered DSL connection
¾Supports up to 4 WAN configuration records
¾Supports DHCP client for cable/DSL connection
¾SmartDHCP server for combination static and dynamic style
¾Supports UPnP IGD 1.0
¾Supports MSN messenger and most Internet applications
¾Supports Advanced Firewall Features
¾Supports Virtual Server and DMZ
¾Supports Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) and DoS Protection
¾Supports Stealth Mode
¾VPN Packets Pass Through (Support PPTP/IPSec/L2TP Protocol)
¾Log Management (Support Firewall/UPnP/WAN Connection Log)
¾Supports WAN side Remote Management
¾DNS Relay and Dynamic DNS
¾Supports URL Blocking
*Theoretical throughput