Gigabyte GN-BR30N-RH manual What You Will Need, Internet

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GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router

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 minimum of one PC with an installed Ethernet NIC (network interface card). (If you have a DSL or Cable modem broadband connection to the Internet, you should already have this). If you wish to connect wirelessly to your BR30N-RH from a laptop, a wireless network PCMCIA notebook card is needed, and this manual assumes it is already properly installed.

System Requirements

The BR30N-RH will work with Windows, Macintosh or Linux Operating System. You just need a HTTP standard JavaScript-enabled browser, for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above.

ISP Configuration Information

Depending on the type of ISP connection you have, you may need one or more of the following configuration parameters.

9ISP User ID and Password

9ISP Domain Name Server (DNS)

9Fixed IP address or Static IP address

9Subnet Mask

9Default Gateway

9Host and Domain Names

If you are unsure of any of these settings, contact your ISP customer service.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Advanced Setup Using Management ToolsLicensing Information Availability of Source Code Page Package Contents ChapterGetting To Know Your BR30N-RH OverviewSide Panel Key Features Power LEDLEDs Theoretical throughput Wireless Network Layout What You Will Need InternetUsing a Wired Connection Wired Connection DiagramUsing a Wireless Connection Connecting the Router to the InternetConnecting the Router to the Internet Logging into the GN-BR30N-RHPPPoE Internet Connection Type Dynamic IP Internet Connection TypeStatic IP Internet Connection Type Status LAN Ethernet Status Tab WAN Ethernet Status buttonWireless Status Tx packetsARP Table Tab Dhcp Lease Table TabRouting Table Tab UPnP Port Mapping Table Description Network Configuration Screen LAN Configuration TabLAN Configuration Dhcp OptionWAN Configuration Tab WAN Configuration Tab Dynamic IP Address NAT Setup MTU Maximum Transmission UnitUPnP Delete Time WAN Configuration Tab PPPoE Authentication TypeWAN Configuration Tab Static IP Address ConnectionDial on Demand WAN Configuration Tab PPPoE Unnumber WAN Settings Tab WAN Multi-Session Select GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Wireless Configuration Screen 802.11ng TabRegion Channel WidthWEP Re-key Timer Hidden SsidWEP Key WPA Re-keyMAC Access Control Tab WPA PSK Re-key TimerWPA PSK Re-key Radius Server Configuration Tab Shared SecretWDS Tab Static Routing Table Screen Destination IPNetmask GatewayDMZ Setting Tab Virtual Server ScreenVirtual Server PPPoE/DHCP/Static Configuration Tab Protocol Protocol used for the virtual service PortSide PPPoE Unnumber Tab Global IPSecurity Configuration Tab Firewall Rule ScreenPptp Pass Through setting IPSec Pass Through settingL2TP Pass Through setting VPN Pass Through TabStatic Rule Tab Rule Number No PolicyDirection ProtocolDNS Configuration Screen DNS RelayDynamic DNS URL Blocking Configuration Screen Wish to blockManage Port Configuration Screen PPP Monitor ScreenReboot Screen Change Password Screen Initialization ScreenChange WAN MAC Screen Upgrade Firmware Screen Backup / Restore ScreenLog Information Screen Firewall Log TabWAN Connection Tab UPnP Log TabSave Maintenance Screen Ping ScreenHelp Screen About ScreenAppendix a GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Using Setup Wizard Appendix BConnection Type PPPoE SectionGN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Connection Type Dynamic IP Address GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Connection Type Static IP Address GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Configuring TCP/IP Settings Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP SettingsAppendix C Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection iconProperties button GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Troubleshooting Problem 1 Cannot connect to the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix D GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router Problem 2 I can’t connect to the Internet Local area network LAN Appendix E GlossaryIP Address IPSecMAC Address Ping Packet Internet GroperPPPoE RouterSubnet Mask Specifications Appendix FWarranty Appendix GAppendix H Regulatory InformationOperation using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Appendix General Public LicenseGN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router No Warranty Customer Service