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Chapter 2: Setup for Typical Users

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Preparation

If you intend to use the access point/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:

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A host computer (initially connected to the broadband modem or to a pre-existing
router) that has a network interface card

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An RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better)

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A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP)

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Host computer’s IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)

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Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)

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Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)

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Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static address is used)

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Host computer’s name and workgroup (available through the Windows Control Panel
under System information)

Summary of Contents for WGR-250

Page 1: ...User Guide Gateway Wireless G Access Point Router...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...Setting Up Windows Ethernet Networking 25 Naming the computers and the workgroup 26 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP 26 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000 32 N...

Page 4: ...ter s default settings 60 Upgrading the firmware 61 Changing default access point router settings 63 Access point router status 65 7 Advanced Configuration and Settings 67 Setting up security 68 Estab...

Page 5: ...iii www gateway com C Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 105 Index 111...

Page 6: ...iv www gateway com...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 1 The Gateway Wireless G Access Point Router Product features Safety Package contents Connectors and LEDs...

Page 8: ...pass through Important safeguards Precautions Do not place your wireless access point router in direct sunlight or near a heat source as this may damage the housing or electronic components of the de...

Page 9: ...Setup Wizard and Gateway Wireless G Access Point Router user guide Gateway Wireless G Access Point Router setup poster Parts and accessories The following additional parts and accessories may be help...

Page 10: ...red After a firmware upgrade this LED will blink for the first minute Wireless Flashing orange The wireless connection is operating WAN Flashing orange Indicates activity on the Internet link LAN 4 1...

Page 11: ...t ports WAN port Connect the DSL or cable modem to this RJ 45 Ethernet port OR If you are adding this access point router to an existing network that has a router connect the LAN port from the existin...

Page 12: ...router and adjust the basic security settings go to Setup for Typical Users on page 7 If you are an advanced user that wants to set up and use the wireless access point router and adjust the advanced...

Page 13: ...Chapter 2 7 Setup for Typical Users Preparation Using the wizard...

Page 14: ...router 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 if a static IP...

Page 15: ...go to Step 2 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 Poin...

Page 16: ...p for Typical Users www gateway com Where to go from here Now that you have your access point router configured it is time to configure your computers to use it Go to Setting Up Windows Ethernet Netwo...

Page 17: ...Chapter 3 11 Initial Setup for Advanced Users Preparation Contacting and configuring the access point router...

Page 18: ...ng the hardware To connect the hardware 1 Turn off and unplug the host computer the DSL or cable modem and the access point router 2 Using an RJ 45 Ethernet cable Cat 5 or better connect the Ethernet...

Page 19: ...r ISP before you configure your access point router and determine the following If your ISP assigns a static IP address or provides one automatically DHCP each time you connect to the ISP For an autom...

Page 20: ...gateway com Contacting the access point router To contact the access point router 1 Open your Web browser on the host computer 2 In the address field type 192 168 1 1 then press ENTER The Connect to d...

Page 21: ...ccess point router To configure the access point 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 se...

Page 22: ...rom the Internet after a specified Max Idle Time or Keep Alive 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...

Page 23: ...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 the sam...

Page 24: ...ey when it sends data The receiver must use the same key to let data pass WEP Encryption Select the level of encryption to use either 64 bit or 128 bit The higher level offers more security but may sl...

Page 25: ...ey WPA Algorithms Select an algorithm method either TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol or AES Advanced Encryption Standard WPA Shared Key Type a pre shared key of from 8 to 63 alphanumeric character...

Page 26: ...d Encryption Standard RADIUS Server Address Type the IP address of the RADIUS server RADIUS Server Port Type the authentication port used by the RADIUS server The default authentication port is 1812 W...

Page 27: ...n Dial in User Service RADIUS Server Address Type the IP address of the RADIUS server RADIUS Port Type the authentication port used by the RADIUS server The default authentication port is 1812 Shared...

Page 28: ...ter Subsequent IP addresses increment by one until all addresses are assigned Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of IP addresses that you want assigned by the access point router Cl...

Page 29: ...settings 10 To exit the access point router setup utility either close your browser or enter a different IP address in the address field and press ENTER Where to go from here Now that you have your ac...

Page 30: ...24 Chapter 3 Initial Setup for Advanced Users www gateway com...

Page 31: ...Chapter 4 25 Setting Up Windows Ethernet Networking Naming the computers Configuring the TCP IP protocol Configuring your computer for wireless...

Page 32: ...nd workgroup in Windows Me or Windows 98SE see Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows Me or Windows 98SE on page 33 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP Use the Windows XP N...

Page 33: ...screen opens Important If The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens instead of the Select a connection method screen make sure that one end of the Ethernet cable is connected to you...

Page 34: ...k This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway 4 Click Next If your computer has both wired and wireless Ethernet capabilities the You...

Page 35: ...s to my network then click Next The Select the connections to bridge screen opens 6 Click to select all of the Ethernet network connection check boxes then click Next The Give this computer a descript...

Page 36: ...que on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters 9 Click Next The Name your network screen opens 10 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup name b...

Page 37: ...network on your other computers then click Next 14 Click Finish 15 After you name each networked computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 35 Important You...

Page 38: ...he computers and the workgroup in Windows Me or Windows 98SE on page 33 To identify this computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Double...

Page 39: ...g the computers and the workgroup in Windows Me or Windows 98SE The first time you use networking on your computer you need to give each computer a unique name and assign each computer to the same wor...

Page 40: ...some letters 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of as many as 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your n...

Page 41: ...et up in Windows TCP IP should automatically be installed as the default protocol If it is not installed see the Windows help Configuring your computer for DHCP In order to use the TCP IP protocol on...

Page 42: ...able on your computer For example if you have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireles...

Page 43: ...rea Connection Properties dialog box 8 Click X to close the Network and Dial up Connections window 9 Repeat this procedure for each Ethernet device on your computer 10 Repeat this procedure for every...

Page 44: ...to select the TCP IP for your Ethernet network You may have more than one Ethernet device installed on your computer If so select one device to configure If you do not see the TCP IP option for your...

Page 45: ...ess automatically 8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 9 Click OK to close the Network dialog box 10 Click X to close the Control Panel window 11 Repeat this procedur...

Page 46: ...rnet 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...

Page 47: ...key in Windows 98SE Windows 2000 or Windows Me To configure network WEP security in Windows 98 Windows 2000 and Windows Me you must use a client manager For instructions on using a client manager see...

Page 48: ...42 Chapter 4 Setting Up Windows Ethernet Networking www gateway com...

Page 49: ...Chapter 5 43 Using Your Network Sharing an Internet connection Sharing drives and printers Using the network...

Page 50: ...hat the access point router is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider 2 Click Start right click Internet then click Internet Properties The Internet Properties dialog box...

Page 51: ...45 Sharing an Internet connection www gateway com 3 Click the Connections tab 4 Click Setup The New Connection Wizard opens 5 Click Next The Network Connection Type screen opens...

Page 52: ...ting Ready screen opens 7 Click Set up my connection manually then click Next The Internet Connection screen opens 8 Click the type of Internet connection you are setting up then click Next 9 Click Fi...

Page 53: ...r on each computer on your Ethernet network in Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98SE 1 Make sure that the access point router is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider...

Page 54: ...eway com 4 Click Setup The Internet Connection Wizard opens 5 Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a local area network LAN then click Next The Setting u...

Page 55: ...ou want to set up an Internet e mail account other than the e mail account supplied by your Internet service provider select Yes then click Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the Inter...

Page 56: ...computers Print documents on network printers Before you can share your drives and printers you need to turn on Windows file and printer sharing on all the network computers Turning on file and printe...

Page 57: ...98SE To turn on Windows file and printer sharing in Windows Me or Windows 98SE 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop then click Properties 2 Click File and Printer Sharing for Micro...

Page 58: ...that folder will be available to everyone on the network 3 Click the Sharing tab 4 In Windows XP if you want to share the drive or folder with anyone on the network network sharing click to select th...

Page 59: ...hare this folder on the network check box is not selected OR In Windows 2000 click Do not share this folder OR In Windows Me or Windows 98SE click Not shared 3 Click OK Sharing printers To share your...

Page 60: ...r in Windows Me or Windows 98SE 1 Click Start Settings then click Printers 2 Double click the name of the printer you want to share 3 Click File then click Properties 4 Click the Sharing tab 5 Click S...

Page 61: ...e computers and the workgroup on page 26 5 Double click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view All shared drives and folders are listed Mapping a Network Drive After...

Page 62: ...ap Network Drive The Map Network Drive dialog box opens 3 Click the arrow to open the Drive list then click the drive letter you want to map this drive or folder to 4 Click Reconnect at Logon if you w...

Page 63: ...puter icon 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy 3 Browse to the file you want to copy 4 Click the file 5 Click Edit then click Copy 6 Double click the folder where you...

Page 64: ...58 Chapter 5 Using Your Network www gateway com...

Page 65: ...er 6 59 Routine Access Point Router Settings and Status Restore the access point router s default settings Upgrade the firmware Change default access point router settings Check access point router st...

Page 66: ...to the latest version Restoring the access point router s default settings The access point router comes with pre set settings that lets it operate in most situations If you have made changes to these...

Page 67: ...creased 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 www gateway com If a new version is availa...

Page 68: ...Click the Upgrade button and wait while the file is loaded into firmware 7 After the firmware upgrade is complete return to the Setup page and make sure that the new firmware version and date are sho...

Page 69: ...n click Run Type cmd in the Run dialog box then click OK At the command prompt type ipconfig all then press ENTER Write down the adapter s hardware address To determine your adapter s MAC address in W...

Page 70: ...nology 7 To create a permanent log 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...

Page 71: ...e 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 inform...

Page 72: ...66 Chapter 6 Routine Access Point Router Settings and Status www gateway com To get a new Internet IP address 1 Click Status on the left side of the window The Status page opens 2 Click DHCP Renew...

Page 73: ...Chapter 7 67 Advanced Configuration and Settings Set up a security scheme Use filters Forward ports Set up routing dynamic static...

Page 74: ...point router security scheme Access point router security is your first line of defense whenever you are connected to the Internet Take the time to set up a good access point router security scheme t...

Page 75: ...g to keep your network from accessing to Web sites that use the ActiveX programming language Cookies Turn on cookie filtering to keep cookies small data files containing information about your compute...

Page 76: ...d 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 default values on these pages unles...

Page 77: ...to the Gateway Wireless Router Setup utility For more information see Contacting the access point router on page 14 2 Click Advanced on the left side of the window The Advanced Data page opens 3 To t...

Page 78: ...etermine an adapter s wireless MAC address see Changing default access point router settings on page 63 c Click Apply to accept your settings OR Click Cancel to remove your changes d Click Close to re...

Page 79: ...agmentation 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 r...

Page 80: ...deny this access based on the time of day day of the week service type domain name or a keyword you designate To establish Internet Access Policies 1 Open your Web browser and go to the Gateway Wirele...

Page 81: ...fic to control access to your internal network by computers outside your network 7 Click to select the Deny check box to deny access to specific computers during the times and days specified OR Click...

Page 82: ...click the arrows to open the time lists then click the time 11 If you selected the Internet Access policy type click the arrow to open the Blocking Services list then click the type of services you w...

Page 83: ...words that may be found on Web sites that you want to permanently block access to 14 To create additional policies repeat Step 4 through Step 13 blocked services and Web sites remain blocked at all ti...

Page 84: ...st available Customized Applications box type the name of the service or application you are setting up 5 On the same line in the External Port boxes type the port range that the service uses 6 On the...

Page 85: ...r to monitor outgoing data for specific port numbers so the access point router can direct the requested incoming data to the same computer The Port Trigger List page opens a On the first available li...

Page 86: ...outing page lets you set the operating mode and configuration of the access point router If the access point router is used to host your network s connection to the Internet you should set it to Gatew...

Page 87: ...Router If your access point router is part of a network with other routers 5 If you selected Router mode and you want to use dynamic routing click the arrow to open the Dynamic Routing RIP list then c...

Page 88: ...in the Enter Route Name box 6 Type the IP address of the network or host to which the static route is directed in the Destination IP Address box 7 Type the subnet mask of the network or host to which...

Page 89: ...router click the arrow to open the Static Routing list click the static route you want to delete then click Delete This Entry The settings for that static route are deleted 13 When you are finished m...

Page 90: ...84 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration and Settings www gateway com...

Page 91: ...Chapter 8 85 Troubleshooting Determining network connections and IP addresses Setting a static IP address Problem resolution Contact information...

Page 92: ...net if your ISP s mail and server addresses are configured with single words such as mail home or pop3 The access point router has no way to resolve these abbreviated addresses to the actual IP and We...

Page 93: ...ly the IP address you will need to determine the Web address To resolve an IP address 1 With the ping utility still active type ping a 64 8 50 100 64 8 50 100 is the IP address returned from pinging m...

Page 94: ...ype 192 168 1 1 8 At the bottom of the window click Use the following DNS server addresses and type the Preferred DNS Server and Alternative DNS Server contact your ISP if you do not have this informa...

Page 95: ...our computer s network adapter if there is only one TCP IP line click it then click Properties The TCP IP Properties window for your network adapter opens 4 Click the IP Address tab then click Specify...

Page 96: ...write it down You are having problems connecting to the Internet 1 Turn off the computer the access point router and the DSL or cable modem 2 Turn on the DSL or cable modem and wait several minutes un...

Page 97: ...net and not to use a dial up connection You cannot access your wireless access point router Make sure that your access point router is turned on check the power LED Make sure that the SSIDs wireless o...

Page 98: ...strength of your wireless network For more information see Your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect on page 92 Your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect...

Page 99: ...ters with the same network name are within range of your computer To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98SE using the Gateway Wireless M...

Page 100: ...eway com 1 Double click the Gateway Wireless Monitor icon on the taskbar The Gateway Wireless Monitor program opens 2 Click the Available Networks tab and make sure that you are connected to the netwo...

Page 101: ...www gateway com 4 Click More The following screen opens The meter shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet networking on your computer if other computers with the same network name are within r...

Page 102: ...documents will be faxed to you 800 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 charged...

Page 103: ...Appendix A 97 Glossary...

Page 104: ...ss to a computer on the network DMZ demilitarized zone DMZ hosting lets a single computer on your LAN expose all of its ports to the Internet When you set up DMZ hosting on a computer you bypass the s...

Page 105: ...breaking data into small segments for transmitting When the segments are received the data is defragmented and returned to its original format FTP File Transfer Protocol A simple method of transferrin...

Page 106: ...er through a port Ports are assigned numbers that come after a standard IP address Many programs hide these port numbers to reduce the complexity of TCP IP port forwarding Port forwarding unlike DMZ h...

Page 107: ...work the computer is located on This number is the same on all computers on a home network switch Like a hub a switch is a hardware device that links computers to create a network A switch provides be...

Page 108: ...ata communications to a large number of independent users spread over a large geographic area A WAN often links several networks The Internet is a WAN WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A protocol that adds...

Page 109: ...Appendix B 103 Specifications...

Page 110: ...consumption 50 mW to 200 mW Power supply Input 100 240V AC 4A Output 5V DC 2 5A Operating temperature 320 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Non operating temperature 20 t...

Page 111: ...Appendix C 105 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information...

Page 112: ...mits however care should be taken to make sure the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their body when the wireless device is transmitting The transmitting antenna should be installed an...

Page 113: ...ies This wireless device is intended to be used indoors In some areas use of this device outdoors is prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may no...

Page 114: ...separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV te...

Page 115: ...iveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath V...

Page 116: ...110 Appendix C Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com...

Page 117: ...iguration DHCP 16 B basic rates setting 73 beacon interval definition 98 setting 73 blocking services setting 76 broadband definition 98 browser definition 98 C cable modem definition 98 Cat 5 connect...

Page 118: ...rnal port setting 78 F file sharing 50 51 files copying 57 opening 56 printing 57 un sharing 53 filters cookies 69 setting up 74 firmware definition 99 upgrading 61 folders sharing 51 un sharing 53 vi...

Page 119: ...g files 56 operating mode access point router 81 gateway 81 setting 81 P packet definition 100 passphrase definition 100 PC host 8 12 Ping Packet INternet Groper definition 100 using utility 86 plug a...

Page 120: ...51 folders 51 Internet connection 44 printers 50 51 53 signal strength checking 92 SSID Service Set IDentifier broadcast ID 17 definition 101 setting 17 starting IP address setting 22 static DNS sett...

Page 121: ...1 pass through 69 W WAN Wide Area Network connection 5 definition 102 LED 4 Web filters setting 69 Website Blocking by Domain Name 77 by Keyword 77 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy definition 102 setting...

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