GemTek Technology R930116G Wireless-G Broadband Router User Manual Part 1
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless-G Broadband Router Part 1
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User Manual Part 1
Chapter 1 The Gateway WGR— 250 Wireless-G Router - Product features I ‘Safety l Package contents - Connectors and LEDs Chapter 1: The Gateway WEE-250 Wireless-G Router Features Your Gateway Wireless Router features: Compact, modern design High speed (55 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band — 802.11g) Downward compatibility to the 802.1117 wireless LAN standard (11 Mbps data rate) Remote administration and firmware upgrades through the lntemet DHCP service to your network Sophisticated security features, including up to 128—Bit WEP encryption, Web and port filtering, WAN request blocking, and DMZ hosting Virtual Private Networking (VPN) over the Internet (with IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP pass-through) Important safeguards Warning Do not attempt to remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the cover voids . the warranty. Have your wireless router repaired by qualified service personnel only. Precautions Do not place your wireless router in direct sunlight or near a heat source, as this may damage the housing or electronic components of the device. I Do not open or try to repair the‘device yourself. I Do not place your wireless router in a damp or excessively humid location, such as a bathroom. To avoid possible electrical damage due to lightning or power surges, use a shielded, and-surge plug-strip To avoid possible damage due to lightning, turn off and unplug the router during electrical storms. wwwgaieway, com Package contents Package contents Along with your wireless router, the package also contains the following items: I Power supply l Ethernet cable I CD containing Gateway Wireless-G Access Point/Router Setup Wizard and Gateway WGR-ZSO Wireless-G Router user guide I Gateway WGR-ZSO Wireless-G Router setup poster Parts and accessories The following additional parts and accessories may be helpful in setting up your wireless network: - Wireless Network Controller cards (for desktop computers or notebooks) I RJ-45 (Cat-5) network cables (various lengths) Contact Gateway for information on ordering these and other accessories. wwwgaiewaycom 3 Chapter 1: The Gateway WGR-250 Wireless-G Router Front LED Desnrlplion Power 0" » The router is turned all. On (red) - The router is turned on. _Elink (red)- Afler a firmware upgr_ade this LED will blink aflerthe lirsi minute. LAN 4- 1 Off- The connection does not have an Elnernei link. On (green) - An Ethernet link has been detected on lhe indicated connection. Flashing (green) - Dela traffic on indicated connection. 4 wwwgatewaytcum Back Back Heset swltch LAN Ports WAN Fort Power connection Connector/nontrol Description Fleset switch Press and hold the reset button tor 10 seconds to return all configuration settings to the default LAN ports Connect a computer, huh, or switch to these FtJ—45 Ethernet ports. WAN port Connect the DSL or cable modem to this RJ- 45 Ethernet port. Power connection Plug the AC adapter Into this connection. Use only the AC edepter that came with the wireless router. Use of any other AC adapter may damage your router and void the warranty. woe-Wyateweycovn 5 Chapter 1: The Gateway WGR~250 Wireless-G Router Getting started If you are a typical user that wants to set up and use the wireless router and adjust the basic security settings, go to "Initial Setup for Typical Users" on page 7. If you are an advanced user that wants to set up and use the wireless router and adjust the advanced security settings or use advanced features such as router security schemes, access authentication, and port forwarding, go to "Initial Setup for Advanced Users” on page 13, wwwgatewaycam Chapter 2 awwmm Initial Setupfor Typical Users “haw l Preparation I ‘Using the wizard l Configuring your computer for wireless Chapter 2: Initial Setup lor Typical Users Preparatlon If you intend to use the router to connect your network to the Internet, you need a broadband Internet connection (DSL or cable) You also need the following information and equipment: A host computer (initially connected to the DSL or cable modem) that has a network interface card An R145 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better) A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP) Host computer's IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required) Subnet mask (assigned by your lSI’, if a stadc IP address is required) Default gateway (assigned by your ISPl if a static IP address is required) Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static address is used) Host computer‘s name and workgroup (available through the Windows Control Panel under System information) Before you begin Before you begin the initial network setup, you will need an active broadband Internet connection. Connect the DSL or cable modem to your DSL or cable outlet and then connect the host computer to the modem. Follow any instructions provided by your Internet' service provider (ISP) to activate your broadband service. wsz.galewz\y.eom Using the wizard Using the wizard 0 To configure the rfluler using the wizard: 1 Insert the CD into the disc drive on the computer attached to your broadband modem. If the The Gateway Wireless-G Access Point/Router Setup Wizard opens, go to Step 5. _ OR _ If the wizard does not start automatically, go to Step 24 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box opens. 3 In the Open text box, type d:\WGR250.exe (where d is the drive letter of your disc drive). 4 Click OK. The Gateway Wireless-G Access Point/Router Setup Wizard opens. Gateway. Wirelessfi Access Point‘Router . fl W' mm homgmecawmymsee-Gmw Router: Th’s prewar lets you share your mums «mambo, nude, atoms, flies, and pnmers mug mm; on a wireess m We network 5 Click Setup. Read and follow the instructions on each wizard screen. when you have completed using the wizard, you are ready to use your network. Important For more infurmalion about using the Gateway WIreIess—G Access Point/Router Setup Wizard, see the Gateway a WEE-250 Mrs/ass Router setup poster. wwwrgatewaytcam 9 Chapter 2: Initiai Setup for Typical Users Wireless operation After the initial configuration is done, you can operate your network in wired or wireless mode. To operate in wireless mode, each computer in your network must have a wireless network interface card and the same SSID. Tips & Tricks For additional information on setting up your wireless network interface card. see the documentation that came with your wireless network card. Configuring WEP security in Windows XP Windows XP does not automatically configure the wireless adapter to use the encryption key generated when a WEP passphrase is entered. After the WEP encryption key is generated on a Windows XP computer, you must manually enter the key so the computer can communicate with the router. 0 To manually enter the WEP encryption key in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections dialog box opens. 3 Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon for your wireless network interface card. If more than one is shown, click the one that connects to your wireless network. 4 When the Wireless Network Connection Status window opens, click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window opens. 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 6 If the correct wireless network (check the SSlD) is shown in the Preferred Networks area, double-click the connection and continue to Step 7. -OR- Click the connection in the Available Networks area, then click Configure. The Wireless Networks Properties window opens. 7 Click to select the Data encryption (WEP enabled) Check box and click to clear the The key is provlded for me automatically check box. 1 0 wwwgaiewaycom VWreless operation 8 In the Network key box, type the WEP encryption key that was generated when you configured the router. Important The WEP encryption key must be entered exactly as generated. All 10 (64-bit encryption) or 26 (128-bit m1 encryptlon) hexidecimal digits must be entered. 9 Make sure that the Key formetbox indicates hexidecimal digits and that the Key length box indicates the correct length key (10 or 26 digits). 10 Click OK to accept the settings, 11 Click OK repeatedly until you return to the Windows XP desktop. 12 Close all applications and reboot the computerr 13 Repeat Step 1 through Step 12 for each computer on your network running Windows XP. Configuring WEP security in Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me To configure WEP security in Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows Me, you must use a client manager. For instructions on using a client manager, see the documentation that came with your wireless Ethernet PC card or PC] card, USB adapter, or with your wireless enabled device. wwwgatewaytom 1 1 Chapter 2: lm‘riai Satup for Typical Users 12 wwwgalewayfiom Chapter 3 mammmumww Initial Setup for Advanced m: l Making connections 1 Configuring the computers I Contacting and configuring the router - Configuring your computer for wireless 13 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users Important If you are not oomtortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, use the Gateway Wireless-G Access M Point/Router Setup leard. For more information. see “initial Setup for Typical Users" on page 7. Making connections Preparation If you intend to use the router to connect your network to the Internet, you need a broadband Internet connection (DSL or cable) You also need the following information and equipment: A host computer (initially connected to router to enter configuration information) that has a network interface card An RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better) A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP) Host computer’s IP address (assigned by your ISP, it a static IP address is required) Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required) Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required) Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static address is used) Host computer’s name and workgroup (available through the Windows Control Panel under System information) Connecting the hardware . To connect the hardware: 14 1 Turn off and unplug the host computer, the DSL or cable modem, and the routerl 2 Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port of the host computer to the LAN 1 connection on the back of the router You can also connect as many as three additional computers to the router if you plan to use the router in wired mode. To connect more than four computers to your network in wired mode, connect them to a hub or switch, then connect the hub or switch to one of the LAN ports on the router. This is not required in wireless mode. 3 Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port of your DSL or cable modem to the WAN connection on the back of router. wwwgatewaycom Configuring the computers 4 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet Connect the other end of the adapter to the power connector on the back of the router. For more information, see the illustration on page 5. n The red Power LED turns on n The Wireless LED starts blinking Warning Use only the AC adapter and power cord provided with the router. Use of any other adapter or power cord may . damage your router and void your warranty. 5 Turn on the DSL or cable modem Check the LEDs on the modem to make sure that the modem is connected and operating normally. The WAN LED on the router lights when the modem is connected correctly to the router. 5 Turn on the host computer. The LAN LED corresponding to the 111-45 jack used for the LAN connection on the router lights to when the computer is connected correctly to the router. Configuring the computers Now that you have the hardware connected, you need to configure the computers you want to include in your network to let them obtain an IP address automatically. An IP address lets the computers communicate with and operate on your new network. Use the configurafion procedure specific to your computer‘s operating system. . To configure computers using Windows XP: 1 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon Setup Wizard opens. ‘ ,OR.. on the Windows XP taskbar, The Network Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard opens. 2 Complete the Network Setup Wizard making sure that you click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway on the Select a connection method screen. wwwgatewaytoom 1 5 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users . To configure computers using Windows 2800: Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panslr Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection: icon to open the Network dialog box. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon for your network interface card. If you see more than one icon, select the one that connects to your local network. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens. Click Properties In the Components checked are used by thls connection list‘ click Internet Protocol (TcPllP), then click Properties. Check Obtain an IP address automatically, and make sure that Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected. Click OK to accept the settings. Click OK again to exit, Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 for each computer on your network running Windows 2000. 0 To configure computers using Windows QSSE at Me: 16 ooxla'am Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Doublevclick the Network icon to open the Network dialog box. Click the configuration tab, then click the TCP/IP protocol line for your network interface card, then click Properties If you do not see TCP/IP, you need to install the TCP/lP protocolr See the documentation that came with your network interface card for information on installing the TCP/IP protocolr Click to select the Obtaln and IP address automatically check box, then Click the Gateway tab and make sure that the installed gateways box is not selected. Click OK to accept the settings. Click OK again to exit. Follow any on-screen instruct-ions Reboot your system. Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 for each computer on your network running Windows 98515 or Mel wwwgatewaycom Contacting and configudng the router Contacting and configuring the router Now that all the hardware connections have been made, you must configure the router to operate on your network and to connect to the Internet through an ISP. Important If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in thls section. use the Gateway Wireless-G Access w Polnl/Flouter Setup Wizard. For more information, see “Initial Setup for Typical Users” on page 7A Initial configurations vary somewhat, depending on your ISP. Contact your ISP, before you configure your router, and determine the following: I If your ISP assigns a static IP address or provides one automatically (DHCP) each time you connect to the IS? I For an automatic IP address, the Host Name (if required) and the Domain Name (it required) I For a static IP address, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS address (at least one) I If you are connected with a DSL modem using Point-to—Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPOE), or if your ISP requires a user name and password, the user name and password you need to use I If your ISP uses RAS (Singapore) or PPTP (Europe), instructions for setup Contacting the router 6 Tu coniacl the router: ? Open your Web browser on the host computer-r wwwgatewaycom 1 7 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users 2 In the address field, type 192.168.1.1, then press ENTER. The Connect to dialog box opens. 3 Type admin in the User name box. 4 Type admin in the Password box, then click OK, The Setup page opens. amp mminim-mug:unkB-lzlmmtnlmnmum m. “mm.“ mm suneuomnummnmlamwn mam-a.- hawk“ E- 1mm v m. um um "mm 1 uwymrmqfiu fl "M”; 5 W965?» awruw rmnamnnnécmwe; humet mm- m», cnrzncyamm m...»s om.- mm ("cm-man vm 5 Go to "Configuring the router" on page 19. 13 wwwgatewaywm Contacting and configuring the router Configuring the router . To configure the router: 1 On the Setup page, click the arrow to open the Time Zone list, then click your time zone. If your location uses Daylight Savings Time, click to select the Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings changes check box. 2 In the Internet area, type the Host Name and the Domain Name if your ISP requires those entries (contact your ISP it you have a question about this). 3 Click the arrow to open the Select your connection Type list, then click one of the following: Automatic Configuration - DHCP - If your ISP does not require a static IP address. Static IP - If your ISP requires a static IP address (get the IP Address, the subnet mask, the default gateway, and the DNS from your ISP). Type the information in the appropriate boxes. PPPoE - If your ISP uses this type of DSL connection, or if you normally sign on to the Internet with a user name and password, We the information in the appropriate spaces. Also, select either Connect on Demand (which disconnects your network from the Internet after a specified Max Idle Time), or Keep Allvs (which keeps you connected to the Internet, even when there is no activity), PPTP (Europe only) - If your ISP uses this type of connection (obtain the WAN IP Address, the subnet mask, the VPN Server IF, the VPN user name, and the VPN Password from your ISP). Enter the information in the appropriate spaces. Also, select either Connect on Demand (which disconnects your network from the Internet after a specified Max Idle Time), or Keep Alivs (which keeps you connected to the Internet, even when there is no activity) warmgalewaycom 19 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users 20 4 In the LAN area, accept the default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them (for example, two routers with the same address on your LAN). If you need to change these settings, type the IP Address and subnet mask of the router (as it will be seen by your local network). nmuuz 5 In the Wireless area, click Mode, then click Mixed, G-Only, or Disable. Select Mixed if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices on your network. Select G-Only if you are using only 802.11g devices on your network Select Disable if you are not using the wireless mode to communicate with the router (wired mode only). Channel - Select from channels 1 through 11 (each with a different frequency) Use the same channel for all devices on your network If you have more than one network at your location, you may want to use different channels for each so the networks do not communicate with each other. SSID (service set Identifier) » Type the name of your local network. This must be consistent for your entire local network. It is case sensitive and can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length. SSID Broadcast - Click the arrow to open the list, then click Enable or Dlsable, Enabling SSID broadcast allows users outside your LAN to see your wireless network. Disabling SSID broadcase prevents your wireless LAN from being seen by users outside your wireless LAN, which adds an additional level of security to your network. wwwgmewaucom Contacting and configuring the router WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - Wireless security settings designed to prevent unauthorized access to your network. Select either Enable or Disable. If you choose to turn on WEP, Click Edit Security Settings, then click one of four different types of wireless security. Type settings for the type of security you selected. If any of your computers use Windows XP, see "Configuring WEP security in Windows X?" on page 26. If any of your computers use Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me, see ”Configuring WEP security in Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Me" on page 27 it awn. n. ‘v‘ltwh- flimtr' : We“ in»? 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Blank fields and all zeros are not valid. wiwgatewaycom 21 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users a win mnul’ii; a , msammemnngn-re, m Roumsuppms: mmmnvucfsemq-smims. mm“ WPA?“ Shard Kev, mm mus RADIUS mam Hun m m Mp uh In lam-drink mummy“; mama‘s“: Securily Made ' WPA (Wi-Fi Prntecled Accass) Pre-Sharefl key WPA Aigorilhms Select an algorithm method: either TKIP (Temporal Key integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). WPA Shared Key Type a pne- -shared key of from B to 63 alphanumenc characters. Group Key Renewal Type the length of time until the key is renewed. The default is 300 seconds. 22 wwwgatewaycom Contacting and configuring the router QWEI‘bwuni;wtflngpage—Mict‘ue inter , '“ § _ 7 , 7, > K m em" supports t mum types otsemfiy «mu; The" are: WPA PteShued x4 WPA mm mm mm» Plenum mmupm fomm detmix no me Mann! was mm; 5mm"! WPA Algorithms RADIUS SewerAddress RADIUS Server Fort WPA RADIUS (Remote Aulhenticatinn Dial-in User Service) WPA Algorithms Select an algorithm method: either TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Am/anced Encryption Standard) VRADIUS Sewer Address Type the IF' address of the RADIUS server RADIUS Sewer Purl Type the authentieation port used by the RADIUS server. The default authentication port is 1812. WPA Shared Key Type a text string that will be used as a password between the" RADIUS server, proxy, and client. Group Key Renewal Type the length oi time until the Itey Is renewed. The default Is 300 seconds. www gaiewaycom 23 Chapter 9: Iniiial Setup for Advanced Users 24 a wrp 3K." 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[Lag Maximum Number or DHCP Uurs C|ienl Lem Tlme mm (B means one day) Steak: DNS1: h'l, ‘_ Wins: Currently Asllgmd: DHCP Server » Click the arrow to open the list, then click Enable or Dlsable. Select Disable only if you have another router or DHCP server on your network. Select Enable‘ if you want the router to provide DHCP service to your network (by assigning an IP address automatically to each computer on your network at sign-on). starting IP Address - The first IP address assigned by the router. Subsequent IP addresses increment by one until all addresses are assigned. Maximum Number 0! DHCP Users - Enter the maximum number of IP addresses that you want assigned by the router. Cllenl Lease Time - Enter the amount of time you want to allow a network user to connect to the router with the current, assigned IP address. Slatlc DNS (1 ~ 3) — Type the IP address of alternate DNS (Domain Name System) sewers (up to 3) in addition to the one provided by your ISP. The router uses these addresses for quicker access to alternate DNS Servers. WINS - If you use a WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) server, type its IP address in this field. If not, make no entry. Currently Aselgned — Click DHCP Clients Table to see the computers on your network and their assigned IP addresses. Mewgatewaycom 25 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users When you are finished making entries in the above fields, click Apply to save your entries and exit, or click Cancel to exit without saving any changes. Click Close to close the window if you did not make any changes. 7 When you are finished making entries on the Setup page, click Apply to save your entries. Click Cancel to revert to the previous settings. 8 To exit the router setup utility, either close your browser or enter a different IP address in the address field and press ENTER. Wireless operation After the initial configuration is done, you can operate your network in wired or wireless mode. To operate in wireless mode, each computer in your network must have a wireless network interface card and the same SSID. Tips & Tricks For additional inlormalion on setting up your wireless network interface card, see the documentation that came % with your wireless network card. Configuring WEP security in Windows XP Windows XP does not automatically configure the wireless adapter to use the encryption key generated when a WEP passphrase is entered. After the WEP encryption key is generated (see ”Configuring the router” on page 19) on a Windows XP computer, you must manually enter the key so the computer can communicate with the router. 0 To manually enter the WEP encryption key in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Penel. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connecllons. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections dialog box opens. 3 Double~click the Wireless Network Connectlon icon for your wireless network interface card. If more than one is shown, click the one that connects to your wireless network. 4 When the Wireless Network Connection Status window opens, click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window opens. 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 26 wrrwvgaiewayflom Wireless operation 6 if the correct wireless network (check the SSID) is shown in the Preferred Networks area, double-click the connection and continue to Step 7A -OR- Click the connection in the Available Networks area, then click Configure. The Wireless Networks Properties window opens. 7 Click to select the Data encryption MEP enabled) check box and click to clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. 8 In the Network key box, type the WEP encryption key that was generated when you configured the router. Important The WEP encryption key must be entered exactly as generated. All 10 (64-bit encryption) or 26 “25-bit M encryption) hexidacimai digits must be entered. 9 Make sure that the Key format box indicates hexidecimal digits and that the Key length box indicates the correct length key (10 or 26 digits). 10 Click OK to accept the settings. 11 Click OK repeatedly until you return to the Windows XP desktop 12 Close all applications and reboot the computer. 13 Repeat Step 1 through Step 12 for each computer on your network running Windows XP, . Configuring WEP security in Windows 93, Windows 2000, or Windows Me To configure WEP security in Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows Me, you must use a client manager. For instructions on using a client manager, see the documentation that came with your wireless Ethernet PC card or PCI card, USB adapter, or with your wireless enabled device. wwwgatewaycom 27 Chapter 3: Initial Setup for Advanced Users 28 mewgatewav, com mmmm Routine Roerettings and Status I Restore the router’s default settings I Upgrade the firmware I Change default router settings I Check router status 29 Chapter 4: Routine Router Settings and Status Using router settings and features From the Router window in the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility, you can turn many of the router‘s features on and off‘ You can also restore the router’s settings to the defaults and upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Restoring the router's default settings The router comes with pre-set settings that lets it operate in most situations. If you have made changes to these settings and are having problems, you may want to return the settings to the defaults. 0 To return router settings in the defaults: 1 Open your Internet browser and go to the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. For more information, see “Contacting the router” on page 17. 2 Click Router on the left side of the window. The Router window opens. Gateway Wireless Router Setup Router Rummy-yamM’fiaflemdhmfllfl-flJfiswhfl-rxfiuhuxmth "9mm...“ thrust! «rm-o mum. a», we, in n... new: ml sum-m. wax/new“ mm n gnu; gum“; 30 mmgatawamcom Using router settings and features 3 Click the Yes check box to select Router Defaults, then click Apply at the bottom of the window. The router settings are returned to the defaults. Caution Any settings you have made and saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. 4 To exit the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility, close your browser or enter another address in the browser‘s address field. Upgrading the firmware New firmware for your router is made available periodically by Gateway. Firmware upgrades may provide enhanced features, increased compatibility, or an updated interface. Check your firmware version and date (found on the Setup page) against the latest version on the Gateway Web site wwwgatewagggm . If a new version is available, follow these instructions to download and install the update. 0 Tu upgrade the firmware: 1 Download the new firmware version (a TRX file) from the Gateway Web site and note where the file is saved on your computer. 2 Open your Internet browser and go to the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. For more information, see “Contacting the router" on page 17. 3 Click Router on the left side of the window. The Router window opens. 4 Click the Upgrade button. The Upgrade Firmware dialog box opens. Upgrade Firmware File Path: —n Warning: Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes. Please don't mm on or reset router. www. gatewaycom 31 Chapter 4: Routine Rouler Settings and Status 5 Click Browse and locate the file you downloaded on your computer. Click the file, then click Open, The file name and path appear in the File Path box. 5 Click the Upgrade button and wait while the file is loaded into firmware Caution Do not turn off or reset the rouler while the firmware is belng upgraded. This may cause problems with the router. 7 Once the firmware upgrade is complete, return to the Setup page and make sure that the new firmware version and date are shown. 8 To exit the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility, close your browser or type another address in the browser’s address field and press ENTER. Changing default router settings The router comes with pre-set settings that lets it operate in most situations. You can make changes to these settings it you want to enable additional features on your router, or to set your router to conform to your ISP‘s requirements for Internet access. 0 To change default router settings: 32 1 Open your Internet browser and access the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. For more information, see "Contacting the router” on page 17. 2 Click Router on the left side of the window. The Router window opens. 3 To use MAC Cloning click the arrow to open the MAC Cloning list, click Enable (the default is disabled), then type the MAC address in the field provided. A MAC address is a unique, 12-digit code assigned to networking hardware for identification purposes. Some ISPs require you to provide them with the MAC address of the network interface card that was connected to their DSL or cable modem during installation. MAC cloning lets you type the required MAC address. I To determine your adapters MAC address in Windows 2000 and Windows XI’, click start, then click Run. Type cmd in the Run dialog box, then click OK. At the command prompt, type ipconfig/all, then press Emu. Write down the adapter's hardware address. I To determine your adapter’s MAC address in Windows 98513 and Windows Me, click Start, then click Run. Type winipcfg in the Run dialog box, then click OK. Click the adapter you are using, then click More Into. Write down the number wwwgalowayoom Router status 4 To use Remote Management, click the arrow to open the Remote Management list, click Enable (factory default is disabled). We also encourage you to change the router’s default password at this time, to provide increased security. Remote Management lets you access and manage your router from a remote location through the Internet. To remotely manage your router, type the router's Internet IP address and port number (8080 is the default) in the address box of the remote browser (for example, http://188.123.12,1:8080), then press ENTER. When prompted, type the appropriate password to access the router. 5 To set the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) to manual, click the arrow to open the MTU list, click Manual from the drop-down menu, then type the unit size in the Size box (this value should be in the 1200 to 1500 range). MTU lets the router automatically set fire best transmission packet unit size for your Internet connection (the default) or you can set the unit size manually. 6 To turn on Universal Plug-and-Play, click UPnF. Turning on this feature lets the router take advantage of Universal Plug and Play technology. 7 To create a permanent 10g of all incoming and outgoing traffic on your Internet connection, click the arrow to open the Log list, then click Enable. 8 To save the new settings, click Apply at the bottom of the page To return all settings to default without saving, click cancel. 9 To exit the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility, close your browser or type another address in the browser’s address field and press ENTER. Router status You can View the current router settings and status by accessing the Status page in the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. The information on this page is updated approximately every ten seconds. In addition to the firmware version and the current time, the host name and the domain name (if required) are shown, as well as information on the LAN settings, wireless settings, and WAN settings. wwwgatewaynom 33 Chapter 4: Routine Router Settings and Status @ To reiease the router’s current Internet IP address: 1 Click Stalus on the left side of the window The Status window opens‘ Gateway Wireless Router Setup 5mm 3? Mmmmemmkmmmmmuk. wens-mam m pwwmmaflm mm... mm. W mwmm tam-mm: numwwwuflm cmiuufi'musl man-m: Dwummu: Museum mum: (mammmLu—u pm wanna w...“ zsmsm mum (we ”uh-"M mummy". um. um Dim-R s m firmwm immruwm new: mm mm” F, ~I numb-Toe Anhwnxtxdcwmenvm F'. mm m a? Sat-mum u»): é,‘ mnm n a a: % uns- am _. 2 Click DHCP Release. 3 To get a new internet IP address: 1 Click Status on the left side of the window. The Status window opens. 2 Click map Renew. 34 wwwgatewaycom Chapter 5 mwflmm Advanced Configuration and Settings I Set up a security scheme - ‘Use filters - Forward ports I Set up routing (dynamic/ static) 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration and Settings Setting up security Network security is important for home networks to protect personal information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, tax records, and other private information. Network security is vital for business, corporate, or government networks, where the safety of the organization, and possibly the safety of the employees, may be at stake. Establishing a router security scheme Router security is your first line of defense whenever you are connected to the Internet. Take the time to set up a good router security scheme to prevent unauthorized access to your network. 0 To change router security settings: 1 Open your Internet browser and go to the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. For more information, see "Contacting the router” on page 17. 2 Click Security on the left side of the window. The Security window opens. Gateway Wireless Router Setup Security fiwmmwmmmmfip mum-«um. m jmflkmmmhmfmrml m, “an“, mum , - N... mmmm» m’ww‘mu'h: Em? mam mums: mum Em Bun-ex Dawn Mmermr «was tiff) mm mam , 3 In the Router Password area, highlight the row of asterisks in the Enter New Password box and type a new router password. 3S wwwgatewaycom Setting up security 4 Highlight the row of asterisks in the (Re-enter to Confirm) box and retype the new password to confirm your entry. This will be your password the next time you access the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility. 5 If you do not use VPN, click to clear the check boxes for L2TP (Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) tunnels in the VPN Pass-Through area. 5 In the Web Filters area, click to select the check box for the type of Web filters you want to user You can select: I Proxy — ”mm on proxy filtering to keep your network from accessing WAN proxy servers, a potenn'al source of network security compromise. - Java - ”him on Java filtering to keep your network from accessing Web sites that use the Java programming language. - Activsx - Turn on Activex filtering to keep your network from accessing to Web sites that use the ActiveX programming language. I Cookies - Turn on cookie filtering to keep cookies (small data files containing information about your computer) from being stored on your computer, 7 In the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) area, click the arrow to open the DMZ list, then click Enable or Disable. DMZ hosting opens one computer on your network to the internet for a specific purpose, such as Internet gaming or Video conferencing. If you choose to enable this feature, you must disable the DHCP function on the subject computer, assign an IP address to the computer, and type the IP address of the computer in the box provided. Port Forwarding (see ”Setting up port forwarding" on page 45) should be considered as an alternative to DMZ hosting as it provides better security because it only opens selected ports, instead of all ports on the subject computer. 8 Click Apply to implement your changes. -OR- Click Cancel to return the router’s security settings to defaults. wwwgatewaycorn 37 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration and Settings Advanced settings You can customize settings for security, data transmission, filters, port configuration, and routing. You can configure the router for any of the following: I Specific types of access authentication Designated data transmission rates and notification Internet access policies and blocking lists Public services such as Web servers, ftp servers, and mail servers Various routing modes Caution We recommend that you do not change the default values on these pages unless you are an advanced user with a complete understanding oi the settings you are changing and the purpose ior those changes. These settings determine the way your router sends and receives data and may limit or expand access to the router and your network. Changing data transmission settings On the Advanced (Data) page you can give or deny specific computers access to your wireless network. You can specify an authentication type and transmission rate for your network. You can also modify transmission rate, client message notification, and data flow. Caution We recommend that you do not change the defaultvaiues on these pages unless you are an advanced user with a complete understanding of the settings you are changing and the purpose [or those changes. These settings determine the way your router sends and receives data and may limit or‘expand access to the router and your network. 38 wwwgetewaycom Advanced sem’ngs 0 To change router security settings: 1 Open your Internet browser and go to the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility For more information, see ”Contacting the router” on page 17. 2 Click Advanced on the left side of the window. The Advanced (Data) page opens. Advanced m‘mmxmmlbwlm'mmunkl". mmmu whmdwdngkbpfinhmm Muir-um: Warm link-g Aumvnmwz ' a,“ m. “m m gamma“; m MW a; run affirm WWW gatewaycom 39 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration and Settings 3 To turn on Wireless MAC Filter, click the arrow to open the Wireless MAC Filters list, then click Enable. Do the following: a Click to select either the Prevent the PCs listed lrom accessing the wireless network check box. -OR~ Click to select the Permit the Pc‘s listed to access the wireless network Check box, h After you make your choice, click Edit MAC Filter Llst, then type the wireless MAC addresses of the computers you want to permit or prevent access to your wireless network To determine an adapter’s wireless MAC address, see ”Changing default router settings" on page 32. mac Adam: rum Ln: 01va nuxuxxyx’xwulema C Click Apply to accept your settings. -0R- Click Cancel to remove your changes d Click Close to retum to the Advanced mam) page. 4 Click the arrow to open the Authentication Type list, then click Auto (the default), Open System, or Shared Key. I Auto - Authentication method automatically adjusts to client system’s authentication. l Open System - N0 authentication required. - snared Key - Authentication based on a shared key. This is only available if you selected WEP as your wireless security setting and established a key (Step 5 on page 20) 40 wawegaleway. com Advanced settings 5 Click the arrow to open the Transmit Hate list, then click the data transmission rate you want to use in your wireless network. The setting should be based on the speed of your wireless networks The recommended setting is Auto (the default), which allows the router to use the fastest reliable transmission speed. 6 In the Beacon Interval field, type in the frequency interval of the router’s network synchronization beacon between 20 and 1000. The default frequency of 100 is recommended. 7 In the DTIM Interval field, type the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message. The DTIM lets client systems know when the next broadcast or multicast message will be sent Available settings are 1 (default) to 255. 8 In the HTS Threshold field, type the threshold size of data packets which enables the Request to Send (RTS)/ Clear to Send (CTS) mechanisms Available settings are 0 to 2346 (default). If you encounter inconsistent data flow at the default setting, only minor setting changes should be made. 9 In the Fmgmentatlon Threshold field, type the threshold size of data packets which will be fragmented into smaller packets Available settings are 256 to 2346 (default). If you encounter a high packet data error rate at the default setting, slightly decrease the threshold (only minor setting changes should be made). Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. 10 To disable Clear to Send (CTS) protection (the default is Auto) on your network, click the arrow to open the CTS Protactlon Mode list, then click Disable. If you wireless network consists of 802.11g equipment only, you can disable CTS Protection. However, if your network has both 802.11b and 802r11g adapters present, the setting should be left on Auto due to backward-compatibility issues. 11 Click the arrow to open the Basic Rates list, then click the setting you Want your router to use: ALL - (default - recommended) allows all data rates from 54Mbps downr 1-2Mbps - supported by all 802.11 standards. I 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps (for wifI-g) -'supp0rted by the 802.11g and 802,11b standards, I 1,2,5.5,s,11,12,24 Mbps (lor will-g) - supported by the 802r11g standard. 12 Click Apply to save your changes -OR- Click Cancel to return the router’s data settings to the defaults wwwgatewaycom 41
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