MSI RG54SE User manual

MSI RG54SE
Wireless 11g Broadband Router
User Manual

Hiermit erklärt Micro Star International CO., LTD dass sich dieses Produkt in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Die Konformitätserklärung kann auf folgender website eingesehen werden:
http://www.msi-technology.de/support/dl_man.php?Prod_Typ=9
Hereby, Micro Star International CO., LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The respective Declaration of conformity can be found online:
http://www.msi-technology.de/support/dl_man.php?Prod_Typ=9
IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz operation
Europe: Frequencies: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
France: Frequencies: 2.4465– 2.4835 GHz, channels 10, 11, 12, 13
BANDE DE FREQUENCES DES 2.4GHZ
La décision N° 02-1008 en date du 31 octobre 2002 autorise l’utilisation d’une partie de la bande de
fréquences 2400-2483,5 MHz pour les réseaux locaux radioéléctriques (RLAN) comme suit :
L’utilisation de la bande 2400-2446,5 MHz est autorisée à l’intérieur des bâtiments avec une puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) limitée à 10 mW et que l’utilisation de la bande 2446,5-2483,5 MHz est autorisée à
l’intérieur des bâtiments avec une PIRE limitée à 100 mW. L’utilisation en extérieur est soumise à demande
d’autorisation sur la bande de fréquences de 2446,5-2483,5 MHz avec une puissance limitée à 100mW.
Notified Countries:
Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Iceland, Ireland, Portugal,
Greece, Luxemburg and Switzerland
Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung:
Dieses Produkt integriert als Teil der Produktausstattung eine WLAN-Komponente.
Die WLAN-Komponente verbindet Computer über eine Funkverbindung . Es kann auch eine Funkverbindung zu anderen geeigneten
WLAN-Geräten hergestellt werden.
Prescribed use:
This product integrates a WLAN-device.
The WLAN-device sets up a radio link between to computer. In addition it is possible to link the WLAN device to any other WLAN device
which stick to the IEEE 802.11b/g requirements.
Hinweise zur Reichweite:
Der Abstand zwischen Sender und Empfänger (von einem WLAN-Gerät zu einem anderen WLAN-Gerät) hängt stark von der
Einsatzumgebung ab. Wände, Betonboden (Eisen), beschichtete Fensterscheiben, Fahrzeug-Karosserie, etc..
Weitere Beeinflussungen:
- Hochfrequenzaussendungen jeder Art
- Gebäude, Bäume, etc.
- Heizkörper, Stahlbeton, etc.
- offen betriebene Computer, etc.
- Mikrowellenherde, etc,
Die Kommunikation zwischen unterschiedlichen WLAN-Geräten ist von der jeweiligen Software und dem entsprechenden
Versionsstand abhängig
Operating range:
The transmission range between different WLAN devices varies depending the specific environment. Walls, concrete floor (iron),
laminated windows, vehicle-body, etc..
More electromagnetic interferences:
- high frequency emission of any kind,
- Buildings, trees, etc.
- Heaters, ferroconcrete, etc.
- open computer systems, etc.
- Microwave oven, etc,
Communication (exchange data) is dependent on the software of the WLAN devices.
FCC Caution
1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC
RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL.
We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the
correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
All brand names, icons, and trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their
respective owners.
Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of
electronic component.
1. Keep this User Manual for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from
overheating.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:
•Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
•The equipment has been exposed to moisture
•The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User Manual
•The equipment has dropped and damaged
•If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,
STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60°C OR BELOW -20°C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.

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Table of Contents
MSI RG54SE.................................................................................................................................... 1
WIRELESS 11G BROADBAND ROUTER.................................................................................. 1
REVISION HISTORY .....................................................................................................................I
TERMINOLOGY...........................................................................................................................II
1INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 1
1.3 PRODUCT FEATURES ............................................................................................................ 2
1.4 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................. 3
1.5 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 4
2INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 5
3SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 6
3.1 PREPARE YOUR PC TO CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER............................ 6
3.2 CONNECT TO THE WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER............................................................. 8
3.3 MANAGEMENT AND CONFIGURATION ON THE WELCOME PAGE............................................ 8
3.3.1 Login.......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 Welcome Page............................................................................................................ 8
3.3.3 Setup Wizard..............................................................................................................9
3.3.3.1 Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 9
3.3.3.2 Internet Connection.............................................................................................. 10
3.3.3.3 Dynamic IP Setup .................................................................................................11
3.3.3.4 Static IP Setup...................................................................................................... 12
3.3.3.5 PPPoE Setup........................................................................................................ 15
3.3.3.6 PPTP Setup .......................................................................................................... 17
3.3.4 Customized Configuration....................................................................................... 19
3.3.4.1 Setup Main Page.................................................................................................. 19
3.3.4.2 Advanced Main Page........................................................................................... 33
3.3.4.3 Administration Main Page................................................................................... 41

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3.3.4.4 Status Main Page.................................................................................................. 46
3.3.4.5 Logout.................................................................................................................. 52
4FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ).................................................................... 53
4.1 WHAT AND HOW TO FIND MY PC’S IPAND MACADDRESS?............................................... 53
4.2 WHAT IS WIRELESS LAN? ................................................................................................. 53
4.3 WHAT ARE ISM BANDS? .................................................................................................... 53
4.4 HOW DOES WIRELESS NETWORKING WORK?....................................................................... 53
4.5 WHAT IS BSSID?............................................................................................................... 54
4.6 WHAT IS ESSID? ............................................................................................................... 54
4.7 WHAT ARE POTENTIAL FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSES INTERFERENCE? ................................. 55
4.8 WHAT ARE THE OPEN SYSTEM AND SHARED KEYAUTHENTICATIONS? .............................. 55
4.9 WHAT IS WEP?.................................................................................................................. 55
4.10 WHAT IS FRAGMENT THRESHOLD?..................................................................................... 55
4.11 WHAT IS RTS (REQUEST TO SEND)THRESHOLD? .............................................................. 56
4.12 WHAT IS BEACON INTERVAL?............................................................................................. 56
4.13 WHAT IS PREAMBLE TYPE?................................................................................................ 57
4.14 WHAT IS SSID BROADCAST? ............................................................................................. 57
4.15 WHAT IS WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS (WPA)? .................................................................... 57
4.16 WHAT IS WPA2?................................................................................................................ 58
4.17 WHAT IS 802.1X AUTHENTICATION? .................................................................................. 58
4.18 WHAT IS TEMPORAL KEY INTEGRITY PROTOCOL (TKIP)? ................................................. 58
4.19 WHAT IS ADVANCED ENCRYPTION STANDARD (AES)? ...................................................... 58
4.20 WHAT IS INTER-ACCESS POINT PROTOCOL (IAPP)?........................................................... 58
4.21 WHAT IS WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (WDS)?......................................................... 59
4.22 WHAT IS UNIVERSAL PLUG AND PLAY (UPNP)? ................................................................ 59
4.23 WHAT IS MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION UNIT (MTU) SIZE?.................................................... 59
4.24 WHAT IS CLONE MACADDRESS?...................................................................................... 59
4.25 WHAT IS DDNS?................................................................................................................ 59
4.26 WHAT IS NTP CLIENT? ...................................................................................................... 59
5CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES........................................................................................ 60
5.1 EXAMPLE ONE –PPPOEON THE WAN ................................................................................... 60
5.2 EXAMPLE TWO –FIXED IP ON THE WAN................................................................................ 62

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Revision History
DATE REVISION OF USER’S MANUAL FIRMWARE
2005/12/30 First release (Version 1.0) V1.2.7.G

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Terminology
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AP Access Point
CCK Complementary Code Keying
CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision Avoidance
CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/ Collision Detection
DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server
DH Diffie-Hellman Algorithm
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol
ESP Encapsulating Security Payload
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FTP File Transfer Protocol
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IP Internet Protocol
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical
LAN Local Area Network
MAC Media Access Control
NAT Network Address Translation
NT Network Termination
NTP Network Time Protocol
PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
PSD Power Spectral Density
RF Radio Frequency
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SSID Service Set Identification
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
UPNP Universal Plug and Play
VPN Virtual Private Network
WDS Wireless Distribution System

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WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access

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1Introduction
The Wireless 11g Broadband Router is an affordable IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN broadband
router solution; setting SOHO and enterprise standard for high performance, secure,
manageable and reliable WLAN.
This document describes the steps required for the initial IP address assign and other WLAN
router configuration. The description includes the implementation of the above steps.
1.1 Package contents
The package of the Wireless 11g Broadband Router includes the following items,
9The Wireless 11g Broadband Router
9The AC to DC power adapter
9The Documentation CD
91.8M RJ-45 Cable Line
1.2 Product Specifications
Product Name RG54SE Wireless 11g Broadband Router
Standard 802.11b/g(Wireless), 802.3(10BaseT), 802.3u(100BaseT)
Data Transfer Rate 54Mbps(Wireless), 100Mbps(Ethernet)
Modulation Method CCK(802.11b), OFDM(802.11g)
Frequency Band 2.4GHz – 2.497GJz ISM Band, DSSS
RF Output Power CCK< 17 dBm, OFDM< 13.5 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity 802.11b -80 dBm@8%, 802.11g -68 dBm@5%
Operation Range 30 to 280 meters (depend on surrounding)
Antenna SMA Detachable Antenna
LED Power, Active (WLAN), Act/Link (Ethernet)
Security 64 bit/ 128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, port filtering, IP filtering,
MAC filtering, port forwarding and DMZ hosting
LAN interface One 10/100BaseT with RJ45 connector (WAN)
Four 10/100BaseT with RJ45 connectors (LAN)
Power Consumption 7.5V DC PowerAdapter
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 50oC ambient temperature
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 70oC ambient temperature
Humidity 5 to 90 % maximum (non-condensing)
Dimension 137 x 96 x 35 mm

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1.3 Product Features
¾Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN.
¾Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption/decryption function to
protect the wireless data transmission.
¾Supports IEEE 802.1x Authentication.
¾Support Wi-Fi Protected Access Authentication with Radius and Pre-Shared Key
mode.
¾Supports Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP).
¾Supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
¾Supports IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control on 10/100M Ethernet interface.
¾Supports DHCP server to provide clients auto IP addresses assignment.
¾Supports DHCP client for Ethernet WAN interface auto IP address assignment.
¾Supports PPPoE on Ethernet WAN interface.
¾Supports clone MAC address function.
¾Supports firewall security with port filtering, IP filtering, MAC filtering, port
forwarding, trigger port and DMZ hosting functions.
¾Supports WEB based management and configuration.
¾Supports PPTP Client on Ethernet WAN interface.
¾Supports UPNP for automatic Internet access.
¾Supports Dynamic DNS service.
¾Supports NTP client service.
¾Supports Log table and remote Log service.
¾Support Setup Wizard mode.

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1.4 Front Panel Description
Figure 1 –Wireless Broadband Router Front Panel
LED Indicator State Description
1. Power LED On The Wireless Broadband Router is powered on.
Off The Wireless Broadband Router is powered off.
2. WLAN LED Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the
antenna.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving on the
antenna.
3. WAN LED
ACT Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the WAN
interface.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving on the
WAN interface.
10/100M On Connection speed is 100Mbps on WAN
interface.
Off Connection speed is 10Mbps on WAN
interface.
4. LAN LED
ACT Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN
interface.
Off No data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN
interface.
10/100M On Connection speed is 100Mbps on LAN
interface.
Off Connection speed is 10Mbps on LAN interface.
WAN LED
LAN LED
Power LED
WLAN LED

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1.5 Rear Panel Description
Figure 2 – Wireless Broadband Router Rear Panel (SMAAntenna)
Interfaces Description
1. Antenna The Wireless LAN Antenna.(Figure 2)
2. Reset Push continually the reset button 5 ~ 10 seconds to reset the
configuration parameters to factory defaults.
3. WAN The RJ-45 socket allows WAN connection through a Category
5 cable. Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed and half/ full
duplex; comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u respectively.
4. LAN The RJ-45 sockets allow LAN connection through Category 5
cables. Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed and half/ full
duplex; comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u respectively.
5. Power The power jack allows an external DC +7.5 V power supply
connection.
The external AC to DC adaptor provide adaptive power
requirement to the Wireless Broadband Router.
WAN LAN Powe
r
SMAAntenna
Reset

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2Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
Step 1: Place the Wireless Broadband Router to the best optimum transmission location.
The best transmission location for your Wireless Broadband Router is usually at
the geographic center of your wireless network, with line of sign to all of your
mobile stations.
Step 2: Connect the Wireless Broadband Router to your wired network. Connect the
Ethernet WAN interface of Wireless Broadband Router by category 5 Ethernet
cable to your switch/ hub/ xDSL modem or cable modem. A straight-through
Ethernet cable with appropriate cable length is needed.
Step 3: Supply DC power to the Wireless Broadband Router. Use only the AC/DC
power adapter supplied with the Wireless Broadband Router; it may occur
damage by using a different type of power adapter.
The hardware installation finished.
2.2 Software Installation
¾There are no software drivers, patches or utilities installation needed, but only the
configuration setting. Please refer to chapter 3 for software configuration.
Notice: It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot up sequence after
powered on the Wireless Broadband Router; Power LED will be active,
and after that the WLAN Activity LED will be flashing to show the
WLAN interface is enabled and working now.

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3Software configuration
There are web based management and configuration functions allowing you to have the jobs
done easily.
The Wireless Broadband Router is delivered with the following factory default parameters on
the Ethernet LAN interfaces.
Default IPAddress: 192.168.1.254
Default IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
WEB login User Name: admin
WEB login Password: admin
3.1 Prepare your PC to configure the Wireless Broadband Router
For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window will appear.
Note: Windows Me users may not see the Network control panel. If so, select View
all Control Panel options on the left side of the window
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The Network
window will appear.
3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the
Add button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK
button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to
complete the installation. Close and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP
installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
9IPAddress: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 is
good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
9IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK and reboot your PC after completes the IP parameters setting.
For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP:
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Panel window will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network and Dial-up Connections
icon. Move mouse and double-click the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area
Connection window will appear. Click Properties button in the Local Area
Connection window.
3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the
Add button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK
button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to
complete the installation. Close and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP
installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
9IPAddress: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 is
good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
9IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to completes the IP parameters setting.
For OS of Microsoft Windows NT:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control
Panel window will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The Network
window will appear. Click Protocol tab from the Network window.
3. Check the installed list of Network Protocol window. If TCP/IP is not installed, click
the Add button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK
button to install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to
complete the installation. Close and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP
installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
9IPAddress: 192.168.1.1, any IP address within 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 is
good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
9IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.

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3.2 Connect to the Wireless Broadband Router
Open a WEB browser, i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer, enter 192.168.1.254 on the URL
to connect the Wireless Broadband Router.
3.3 Management and configuration on the Welcome Page
3.3.1 Login
User input User name/Password to login web configuration page.
Screen snapshot – Login
Item Description
User name admin
Password admin
3.3.2 Welcome Page
This page guides you to configure wireless broadband router via Setup
Wizard or Customized Configuration.

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Screen snapshot – Welcome
3.3.3 Setup Wizard
3.3.3.1 Descriptions
Screen snapshot – Descriptions of Setup Wizard
Item Description

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Next Go to next step.
Back Back to previous step.
3.3.3.2 Internet Connection
This page is to choose internet connection of you ISP
provided.
Screen snapshot – Internet Connection
Item Description
Internet Connection There are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE and PPTP
connections
Next Go to next step.
Undo Select previous setting.
Back Back to previous step.

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3.3.3.3 Dynamic IP Setup
Step1 - This page is used to change
WAN/LAN/DNS configuration.
Screen snapshot – Dynamic IP Setup
Item Description
LAN IPAddress Default is 192.168.1.254. User can change it.
LAN Subnet Mask Default is 255.255.255.0. User can change it.
Next Go to next step.
Undo Select previous setting.
Back Back to previous step.
Step2 - This page is to finish Dynamic IP setup
wizard and wait for settings successful
message.

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Screen snapshot – Finish Dynamic IP setup
Item Description
Finish Go to next step.
Back Back to previous step.
3.3.3.4 Static IP Setup
Step1- This page is used to choose which type
connection type you applied.