Gigabyte Technology GN-BR03GM - Manual

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 3 LEDs Figure 2: LED Layout The table below describes the LED indicators on the front panel of the GN-BR03GM. All LEDs are green when lit. LED STATUS

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 4 Key Features Conforms to IEEE 802.11g specification. Support Smart Setup I, II, III Support 64-bit /128-bit WEP encryption, WPA, WPA2. Support QoS Support PPPoE and PPPoE Unnumbered DSL connection Support up to 4 WAN configuration records Support DHCP client for ca...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 5 Chapter 2 Wireless Networking A wireless local area network (or Wi-Fi for short) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the wireless network uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a wireless network ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 6 Chapter 3 Before You Start What You Will Need Internet You will need to have an active Internet account, supplied through either ADSL or cable Modem, and your ISP user account and password information. (Your ISP can supply you with this) Hardware Requirements A min...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 7 Chapter 4 Connecting the BR03GM Overview You can connect to, and configure the BR03GM using either a wireless connection (via notebook PC) or using a wired connection to your desktop PC. It is HIGHLY recommended for the first time setup that configuration be done u...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 8 Ethernet port of your computer. (It does not matter which LAN port you select). Step 4 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Step 5 Turn on your ADSL/Cable modem. After verifying all the connec...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 9 Chapter 5 Connecting the Router to the Internet Overview The BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO router is configured to work “out of the box”, and the default settings generally do not require any modification. However, for initial setup, you must log into the router and key i...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 12 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Overview This chapter explains the Advanced Setup options available for the BR03GM. The Advanced Setup Screens offer LAN and WLAN Network Configuration, Static Routing Table, Virtual Server, Firewall Rules, and DNS Configuration. The Advan...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 17 The Network Configuration Screen The Network Configuration screen consists of three areas: LAN Configuration , WAN Configuration and WAN settings . The LAN Configuration Tab Figure 15: LAN Configuration LAN Configuration Allows you to modify the LAN parameters, an...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 18 The WAN Configuration Tab Figure 16: WAN Configuration The BR03GM has many advanced WAN configuration features. As a special redundant feature, you can configure up to 4 WAN connections and each may have its own connection type (PPPoE, PPPoE Unnumber, Dynamic IP a...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 19 Figure 17: WAN Type Select Depending on the WAN type you select, the corresponding WAN setup screen will appear next. WAN Configuration Tab – Dynamic IP Address Figure 18: Dynamic IP Address Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 20 • ISP Name • Host Name • Gateway • DNS1 and DS2 Address • DNS Domain Name Enter the information provided by your ISP in the spaces provided. MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) The largest packet unit is sent from your computer to the network. Any message larger than ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 21 WAN Configuration Tab – PPPoE Figure 19: PPPoE Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: • ISP Name • User ID/Password • Service Name • AC Name • DNS1 and DNS2 Address • DNS Domain Name Enter the informati...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 22 Connection Automatic When the GN-BR03GM is powered on, it automatically establishes a connection with the network. If the link becomes disconnected for any reason, the GN-BR03GM will re-connect automatically. Manual When you click “connection”, the system will est...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 23 • DNS1 and DNS2 • DNS Domain Name This information is all provided by your ISP. In the event that your ISP has assigned you several Static IP addresses, you will only need to one. WAN Configuration Tab - PPPoE Unnumber PPPoE Unnumbered is a PPPoE service provided ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 24 • WAN Subnet Mask Enter the information provided by your ISP for each of your Global IP’s, then click next to proceed to enter additional IP’s. The WAN Settings Tab - WAN Multi-Session Select The WAN Multi-Session Select Tab displays the settings of the Main Sessi...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 25 The Wireless Configuration Screen The Wireless Configuration screen allows you to configure the Router’s WLAN function. The 802.11g Tab Figure 23: 802.11g Region Indicates the geographical region you are in. Verify that the region indicated is correct. If not, ple...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 26 operating in your area) by selecting a channel from the drop-down list. SSID The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network. The SSID is up to 32 ASCII characters in length and case sensitive (i.e. Letters in upper case “A~Z” and lower case...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 27 encryption uses 40 bits as a secret key, (user-defined) and the remaining 24 bits are reserved. The 128-bits encryption uses 104 bits as a secret key, (user-defined) and the remaining 24 bits are reserved. WPA Re-key Enabling the requirement for WPA rekeying of a ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 29 The WDS Tab Figure 26: WDS Configuration Wireless Distribution System (WDS) technology enables several access points to increase the coverage of a wireless network. Although enterprises or home users can reduce most wiring problems by using access points that supp...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 30 The Qos Tab Figure 27: QoS Parameters of Access Point Quality of Service. Required to support wireless multimedia applications and advanced traffic management. QoS enables Wi-Fi access points to prioritize traffic and optimize the way shared network resources are ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 31 The Static Routing Table Screen The Static Routing Table displays the GN-BR03GM routing settings. To add or modify, enter a value into the field and click the Submit button. Figure 28: Static Routing Table Destination IP Enter the Destination IP address that will ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 32 The Virtual Server Screen The Virtual Server screen allows you to manage the virtual server settings of the GN-BR03GM. There are two virtual server options: 1. The router has only one IP address or, 2. The router has multiple IP addresses (8 or 16 in most instance...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 33 The Virtual Server PPPoE/DHCP/Static Configuration Tab Figure 30: VS-PPPoE DHCP Static Configuraton The BR03GM is configurable to behave as a Virtual Server, allowing remote computers on the WAN (Internet) side of the network to be automatically redirected to loca...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 34 The PPPoE Unnumber Tab Figure 31: VS-PPPoE Unnumber Advanced feature of the BR03GM is that it supports services that offer multiple global IP addresses, with each IP address requires its own setting. This feature is normally only found on enterprise class routers....

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 35 Virtual Server IP: 192.168.1.1 Enable: enable The Global IP 61.222.10.2 is now directly assigned to the FTP server at the IP address 192.168.1.1 located within the BR03GM’s LAN. The Firewall Rule Screen The Firewall Rule screen displays your network security setti...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 36 The VPN Pass Through Tab Figure 33: VPN Pass Through A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a type of secured private network connection, built upon publicly-accessible infrastructure such as the Internet. They usually provide connectivity to various devices behind a ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 37 The DNS Configuration Screen Figure 34: DNS Configuration DNS Relay DNS Relay will set your PC's DNS entries to point to the Router’s Gateway address, which will then forward DNS queries to the DNS server used by the Router. This is needed when using DHCP to assig...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 38 The URL Blocking Configuration Screen The URL Blocking Configuration screen allows you to restrict access based upon specific web addresses and/or keywords. Figure 35: URL Blocking Configuration To activate the URL Blocking feature: Disable/Enable Select the Enabl...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 39 Chapter 7 Using Management Tools Overview Management Tool Screens offer management of the Router itself, such as Firmware Updates, Initialization, and Password administration etc. The instructions in this chapter will help you how to use the management tools of th...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 40 Figure 37: Manage Port Configuration The Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows you to reboot the GN-BR03GM. You are also automatically brought to this screen after you confirm OK to any change of Router settings. Figure 38: Reboot Router

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 41 The Initialization Screen The Initialization screen allows you to reset the GN-BR03GM back to its original factory settings. To initialize the router, use the tip of a pencil or a paperclip to press and hold the init button for 5 seconds. (The init button is locat...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 42 Figure 40: Change Password The Change WAN MAC Screen The Change WAN MAC screen allows you to assign a new MAC address. If your ISP requires MAC address authentication, chose the Assign WAN MAC option and enter the ISP authorized MAC address in the New WAN MAC Addr...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 43 The Upgrade Firmware Screen The Upgrade Firmware screen allows you to update the current GN-BR03GM firmware to the latest version directly from the GIGABYTE website. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware file which you just downloaded from the GIGABYTE we...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 44 Figure 43: BackUp Restore The Log Information Screen The GN-BR03GM has advanced firewall features, and can effectively prevent intruders and unwanted attacks on your network, while keeping logs of all such attempts including all legitimate WAN connections and UPnP...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 45 The WAN Connection Tab In the WAN connection Log, all logins are chronologically ordered, with indications of connection type and event type. Figure 45: WAN Connection Log The UPnP Log Tab The Universal Plug and Play log screen records and displays UPnP packets re...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 46 Figure 46: UPnP Log The Save Maintenance Screen The Save Maintenance screen allows you to save logs and status information as a file which can then be sent to the Technical Support team at GIGABYTE. Figure 47: Save Maintenance

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 47 The Ping Screen ‘Pinging' involves sending a packet of data to a site and recording how long it takes for the site to acknowledge receipt. This is useful if you think that a web site might be slow or unavailable. Type the IP Address and click the Ping to start. Fi...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 48 Figure 49: Help The About Screen The About screen displays the Router model name and firmware version. Figure 50: About

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 49 Appendix A FAQ This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during installation, configuration or use of the GN-BR03GM. Q: What is the default IP address for the BR03GM? A: 192.168.1.254 Q: I can’t remember the password or IP address of the ro...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 50 Q: When using BR03GM in Australia, you will use PPPoA protocol. How to set up your configuration in BR03GM? A: Suggestion 1, Using Static IP. Suggestion 2, Using DHCP client to get IP from ADSL/ Cable modem.

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 51 Appendix B Using Setup Wizard In addition to Smart Setup, your BR03GM Router’s ISP settings may be configured manually using Setup Wizard. Press the Setup Wizard menu button to proceed. You will be presented with the screen shown below. Please choose your Internet...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 52 the Next button and then go to Step 11 of this section. PPPoE Unnumber: Common in Japan and some European Countries. If you use PPPoE Unnumber, please select this item, click the Next button and then go to Step 15 of this section. Connection Type - PPPoE On the PP...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 54 Connection Type - Static IP Address On the Static IP Address screen, type in the information provided by your ISP, and then click the Finish button to continue with router setup. If your ISP has assigned you several IP addresses, please enter only one. A screen wi...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 55 Connection Type – PPPoE Unnumber On the PPPoE Unnumber screen, type in the information provided by your ISP, and then click the Finish button to continue with router setup. The Setup Completed screen appears. Click the Reboot button to restart your router so that ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 56 Appendix C Configuring TCP/IP Settings Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its networking protocol. If a Network I...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 57 Step 3 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then click the Properties button. Step 4 The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. For the applicable Ethernet / wireless adapter, make sure that there is a check in the Internet Protocol (TCP/...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 58 Step 5 Select both the Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically , options and then click OK . Continue clicking on the OK button to complete the PC configuration. Windows will now automatically assign IP numbers to computers conn...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 59 Appendix D Troubleshooting Problem 1: Cannot connect to the Router’s Web-based Utility. Response: • Make sure that your Router uses DHCP, and make sure your PC’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. • Check to see if your web browser is automatically de...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 60 The default gateway represents the IP address of your GN-BR03GM, that is: 192.168.1.254. All computers accessing this Router MUST be in the same subnet (192.168.1.x, where x is anything between 1 and 253) In the above example, the BR03GM gateway shown above is 192...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 61 Step 2 From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab, and then click the LAN Settings button (see figure below). Step 3 Now verify that none of the checkboxes have been ticked, and click on the OK button. Now you will be able to login to the Router a...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 62 Problem 2: I can’t connect to the Internet Response : • Check that the power cord is connected properly, and the router’s power LED is lit green. • Verify that all the TCP/IP configuration settings are correct. (Problem 1 above) • Check that your ADSL/Cable Modem ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 63 Appendix E Glossary 802.11e An IEEE standard that adds Quality of Service (QoS) features and multimedia support to the existing 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a wireless networks. ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 67 Appendix F Specifications System CPU & Wireless Realtek RTL8651B with Ralink RT2661(MAC) & RT2529 (RF) Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b/g (Wireless) Operating Range Wireless - Open space: 100 – 300m; Indoor: 30 - 100m P...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 68 Regulatory and Environmental Compliance FCC part 15 (USA) EMC certification CE (Europe) Temperature Range Operating: 0 ~ 40 degree C, Storage: -20 ~ 65 degree C Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non-condensing Software Roaming Yes Security 64/128 bit WEP; WPA-PSK, WPA, WPA2-PSK,...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 69 Appendix G Warranty Limited Warranty Statement (1-Year Warranty) Thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE Product. This limited warranty statement will provide you one year warranty starting from the purchase date. Of which if any defect is occurred due to accidents ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 70 Appendix H Regulatory Information CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and ...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 72 Appendix I General Public License Licensing Information This product includes copyrighted software license owned by third-party under terms of the GNU General Public License. Texts of the GPL are included with every CD shopped with our product. All future firmware...

GN-BR03GM AirCruiser MIMO Router 76 for details. The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than `show w' and `show c'; they could even be mouse-clicks or menu items--w...