IOGear GNS1000 user manual Hardware Installation

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Installation

This chapter will give you brief instructions on how to install the product. In section 2.1, we will configure the hardware part of the BOSS™ step by step. In section 2.2, we will check whether the IP address of your computer is assigned by DHCP. Once we complete the installation of the BOSS™ hardware and check your computer settings, we will use the web-based management to configure the BOSS™ to suit your network environment. In section 2.3, and 2.4, we will review all the software settings. We will configure it to gain access to the Internet. If you need additional help or advanced setting details, please refer to the remaining chapters.

2.1 Hardware Installation

Please follow the steps below to install hardware:

1.Locate the included Ethernet cable. Connect one end of it to the DSL or cable modem or Ethernet reception and the other end to the WAN port on the BOSS™.

2.Locate another Ethernet cable.

Connect one end of it to the computer or hub and the other end to one of the LAN ports on the BOSS™.

3.Turn the DSL or cable modem on or Ethernet connection on.

If there are more computers or hubs to be connected, please repeat step 2.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents This package contains System Requirements Package Content and System RequirementsOverview Features SPI Firewall Benefits and Key FeaturesEasy Installation Virtual Private Network VPNAuto Switching of Cable Type Dynamic Domain Name Service DNSNetwork Attached Storage FTP Server Front View Pictorial IntroductionBack View LAN Ports WAN MDI/MDIX SwitchReset Button WAN PortHardware Installation InstallationCheck Your PC Windows only Installation Password. .3a Connecting to the Web-Based ManagerInstallation Web-Based Manager Basic Settings Installation Internal Network Interface How the Router WorksInstallation Domain Name Server External Network Interface Example 1 Fixed IP Address Settings Example 2 Dhcp Client Example 3 Adsl Connection ADSL/PPPoE Setting Enter the User Name and PasswordADSL/PPTP Client Setting Configuration Hierarchies Configuration Hierarchies Power ManagementOverview of Configuration Menu Power Down Power ManagementHard Disk Standby Wake On LAN WOLTo Configure Your Network Settings Network SettingsDhcp Server Settings Address to each device connected to the LAN port of Boss To Disable the Dhcp ServerIP Alias Multiple NAT Route Settings Ddns Network Settings Setting up your Firewall Firewall SettingsFirewall Settings URL Filter Setup IP Filter Setup Denial of Service How to change your VPN settings VPN SettingsIPSec Settings VPN Settings 1a,b,c Pptp Settings Manage Your Network Users User ManagementUser Group User Management Setting Up Your Boss NAS ManagementHD Initialization Wizard NAS Management Enter the Workgroup Name and Computer Description AdvancedFor Unix-like Platform Users File Sharing NAS Management NAS Management Instruction to Boss Management System ManagementSystem Management Event Report Settings Current firmware version is shown as Firmware UpdateTime Settings Agent field SnmpGenerating System Reports System ReportsSystem Reports System Log URL Log Dhcp Lease Report Care & Handling Basic TroubleShooting TroubleShootingContacting Iogear Service Support Seagate Trouble Shooting TipTechnical Support Appendix Default Setting TableDescription of LEDs Status Meaning Power ButtonProduct Specifications SpecificationsRadio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Page Contact info