Page 2 - Contents; Introduction
i www.gateway.com Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Important safeguards...
Page 3 - Troubleshooting
ii www.gateway.com Establishing a router security scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Change log settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Set the MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Features
2 Chapter 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Features Your Gateway Wireless Router features: ■ Compact, modern design ■ High speed (11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band - 802.11b) ■ Remote administration and firmware upgrades through the Internet ■ DHCP service to your network ■ Sophisticated security features,...
Page 6 - Important safeguards; Precautions
3 Important safeguards www.gateway.com Important safeguards 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. ■ Do not open or try to repair the device yourself. ■ Do not place your wireles...
Page 7 - Package contents
4 Chapter 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Package contents Along with your wireless router, the package also contains the following items: AC Adapter Ethernet cable User’s guide
Page 8 - Parts and accessories
5 Parts and accessories www.gateway.com Parts and accessories The following additional parts and accessories may be helpful in setting up your wireless network: ■ Wireless Network Controller cards (for computers or notebooks) ■ RJ-45 (Cat-5) network cables (various lengths) Contact Gateway for infor...
Page 9 - Front
6 Chapter 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Front LED Description Power Off - The router is turned off On (green) - Power on Flashing (green) - After a firmware upgrade Wireless On (green) - The wireless mode is on WAN Flashing (green) - Activity on the WAN connection
Page 11 - Back
8 Chapter 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Back Connector/control Description Power connection Plug the AC adapter into this connection and plug the power cord into the AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter and power cord that came with the wireless router. Use of any other AC adapter or power cord may...
Page 12 - Initial setup
2 9 Initial setup Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Make connections ■ Configure the computers ■ Contact and configure the router
Page 13 - Making connections; Preparation; Connecting the hardware; To connect the hardware:
10 Chapter 2: Initial setup www.gateway.com 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 t...
Page 15 - Configuring the computers; To configure computers using Windows XP:; To configure computers using Windows 2000:
12 Chapter 2: Initial setup www.gateway.com 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 you...
Page 16 - To configure computers using Windows 98SE or Me:
13 Configuring the computers www.gateway.com 3 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 . 4 In the Components che...
Page 17 - Contacting the router; To contact the router:
14 Chapter 2: Initial setup www.gateway.com Contacting and configuring the router Now that all the hardware connections have been made, you must configure the router must to operate on your network and to connect to the Internet through an ISP. Initial configurations vary somewhat, depending on your...
Page 19 - Configuring the router; The Setup Wizard
16 Chapter 2: Initial setup www.gateway.com Configuring the router Use the router Setup Wizard to do the initial configuration of the router. The Setup Wizard steps you through the process by asking you a series of questions. If you cannot answer some of the questions, contact your ISP for additiona...
Page 25 - Using router settings and features; Configuring LAN settings; To configure the LAN settings:
22 Chapter 3: Routine Router Settings and Status www.gateway.com Using router settings and features The router comes with pre-set settings that let it operate in most situations. You can make changes to these settings if you want to turn on additional features on your router or to make your router c...
Page 27 - Configuring wireless settings; To configure the wireless settings:
24 Chapter 3: Routine Router Settings and Status www.gateway.com Configuring wireless settings To configure the wireless settings: 1 After accessing the Setup page (see “Contacting the router” on page 14), click Wireless in the left column. The Wireless window opens. In the Identification area, the ...
Page 30 - Changing the password; To change the password:
27 Using router settings and features www.gateway.com 7 In the Access Point section, under Allow Internet access by, click ALL Wireless stations or Selected Wireless stations only . If you clicked Selected Wireless stations only , click Select Stations . The computers listed are current DHCP clients...
Page 31 - Checking router status; To review the router status:
28 Chapter 3: Routine Router Settings and Status www.gateway.com Checking router status The current settings and status of the router can be determined by accessing the Status screen. The information provided includes Internet, LAN, and System status/settings. To review the router status: 1 Click St...
Page 33 - Setting up wireless operation
30 Chapter 3: Routine Router Settings and Status www.gateway.com 6 Click System Data to open a window that provides additional information about the current configuration and system status. Close the window when you want to return to the Status window. 7 Click Refresh Screen to update the informatio...
Page 34 - Configuring WEP security in Windows XP
31 Using router settings and features www.gateway.com 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. On computers running Windows XP, after the WEP encryption key has been g...
Page 37 - Advanced features
34 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com Advanced features Customizable settings are available under the Advanced Features heading for special applications, access control, remote management, establishing virtual servers, and upgrading the firmware on your router. To access ...
Page 38 - Configuring advanced Internet settings; To configure the advanced Internet settings:
35 Advanced features www.gateway.com Configuring advanced Internet settings To configure the advanced Internet settings: 1 Begin on the Advanced Features/Configuration screen, then click Advanced Internet in the Advanced Features section. The Advanced Internet window opens. 2 In the Communication Ap...
Page 41 - Configuring access control settings; To configure the Access Control settings:
38 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com Configuring access control settings To configure the Access Control settings: 1 Click Access Control in the Advanced Features section. The Access Control window opens. 2 Click the arrow to open the Group list, then click the group who...
Page 44 - Turning on remote management; To turn on remote management:
41 Advanced features www.gateway.com Turning on remote management To turn on remote management: 1 Click Remote Management in the Advanced Features section. The Remote Management window opens. 2 To enable remote control of the router through, click to select the Enable Remote Management check box. 3 ...
Page 45 - Setting up a virtual server; To set up a virtual server:
42 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com Setting up a virtual server To set up a virtual server: 1 Click Virtual Servers in the Advanced Features section. The Virtual Servers window opens. 2 In the Servers section, click the type of server to set up in the Servers list. Clic...
Page 46 - Using a dynamic DNS service
43 Advanced features www.gateway.com 3 To enable the selected virtual server, click to select the Enable check box in the Properties section, then click the arrow to open the PC (Server) list and click the computer you want to act as the server. Default settings for Internal Port No. and External Po...
Page 47 - To use a Dynamic DNS service:
44 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com To use a Dynamic DNS service: 1 Click Dynamic DNS in the Advanced Features section. The DDNS ( Dynamic DNS) window opens. 2 To register for this free service, click the link provided in the DDNS ( Dynamic DNS) window. After you have r...
Page 48 - Upgrading the firmware; To upgrade the firmware:
45 Advanced features www.gateway.com 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 Status page) again...
Page 49 - Using the PC Database
46 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com 7 After the firmware upgrade is complete, return to the Status window and make sure that the new firmware version and date are shown. 8 Close the Upgrade Firmware window to return to the Advanced Features/Configuration window. Using t...
Page 50 - To use the PC Database:
47 Advanced features www.gateway.com To use the PC Database: 1 Click PC Database in the Advanced Configuration section. The PC Database window opens. 2 To add a computer to the PC Database, type the name in the Name box and the address in the IP Address box, then click Add . The computer is added to...
Page 52 - Changing router options; To change router Options:
49 Advanced features www.gateway.com 11 Close the PC Database window to return to the Advanced Features/Configuration window. Changing router options To change router Options: 1 Click Options in the Advanced Configuration section. The Options window opens. 2 In the Backup DNS section, type the backu...
Page 54 - Changing security settings; Establishing a router security scheme; To change router security settings:
51 Changing security settings www.gateway.com Changing security settings 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, corporat...
Page 55 - Change log settings
52 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com 2 In the Firewall section, the Enable DoS (Denial of Service) Firewall check box is selected (default). We recommend that you enable this security feature to prevent Denial of Service attacks from overloading your Internet connection ...
Page 56 - To make log settings:
53 Changing security settings www.gateway.com To make log settings: 1 Click Logs in the Advanced Configuration section. The Logs window opens. 2 In the Enable Logs section, click to select any of the check boxes for the logs you want to keep: ■ Outgoing (Internet) connections - Records all outgoing ...
Page 57 - Set the MAC address; To set the MAC address:
54 Chapter 4: Advanced Features and Configuration www.gateway.com 3 In the E-Mail Reports section, you can elect to have any or all logs e-mailed to a designated recipient at the time specified. Place a check next to the log you want sent, then specify when it will be sent. 4 In the E-Mail Address s...
Page 58 - Configure routing; To set the routing configuration:
55 Changing security settings www.gateway.com Click Copy from PC to automatically find and copy the MAC address of the computer into the MAC Address box. The computer’s MAC address appears in the MAC Address field. 3 Click Save to save your entry or Cancel to remove your entry. Close the window to r...
Page 61 - Ping utility; To use the ping utility to obtain an IP address:
58 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Ping utility You can use the ping utility to help determine whether a connection has been established on a network or to determine a numerical IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) based on an alphanumeric Internet or Web address such as www.gateway.com . Also, y...
Page 62 - To resolve an IP address:
59 Ping utility www.gateway.com In the above example, note the line that states “Pinging mail.adelphia.net [64.8.50.100] with 32 bytes of data.” In this case “mail.adelphia.net” is the actual Web address of the mail server and does not need to be resolved. Write down this Web address and use it to r...
Page 63 - Setting a static IP address; To set a static IP address using Windows XP:
60 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Setting a static IP address Typically, the computers on your network are set to obtain an IP address dynamically (using the DHCP server function of the router) whenever they contact your local network. However, in certain cases, such as DMZ hosting or po...
Page 64 - To set a static IP address using Windows 2000:; To set a static IP address using Windows 98SE and Windows Me:
61 Setting a static IP address www.gateway.com To set a static IP address using Windows 2000: 1 Click Start , Settings , then click Control Panel . 2 Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections , right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with your network adapter card, then click t P...
Page 66 - Problem resolution
63 Problem resolution www.gateway.com Problem resolution Your wireless router will not turn on (no LEDs) ■ Make sure that the power cord and AC adapter are plugged in and connected to the router. ■ Make sure that the power strip, surge protector, or UPS (uninterruptable power supply) is operating co...
Page 72 - Technical Support; Automated troubleshooting system
69 Technical Support www.gateway.com Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Automated troubleshooting system Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Servi...
Page 74 - Glossary
A 71 Glossary This appendix provides information on terms that relate to routers and networking.
Page 75 - Terms you should know
72 Appendix A: Glossary www.gateway.com Terms you should know adapter (network) - A circuit board that plugs into a computer to let the computer connect to a network. beacon interval - A beacon is a periodic broadcast by the router to keep the network synchronized. The interval indicates how often t...
Page 80 - Specifications
B 77 Specifications This appendix provides information on your router specifications.
Page 82 - Legal Information; Wireless Guidance
C 79 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance The WBR-100 802.11b wireless LAN, (low power Radio Frequency, RF, transmitting device), operates in the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operat...
Page 85 - United States of America
82 Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 The power output of the WBR -100 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because this w...
Page 87 - California Proposition 65 Warning
84 Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc.610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway WBR-100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul...
Page 88 - Notices
85 www.gateway.com Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior con...
