Connectgear GR-104 User Manual

1 Introduction... 3 Features...

10 5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties

11 3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an

12 6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections, Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information an

13 Menu Description Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1) Select your Internet connection type and then input the configurations needed to conn

14 Chapter 1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible. In the Quick Setup you are

15 Step 2) Broadband Type In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband rout

16 1.1 Cable Modem Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional

17 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the informatio

18 1.3 PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information requir

19 Maximum Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN port. This means if no packets have been sent (no one using the I

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20 Parameter Description IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a PPTP connection. Subnet Mask

21 Chapter 2 General Settings Once you click on the General Setup button at the Home Page, you should see the screen below. If you have already

22 Below is a general description of what advance functions are available for this broadband router. Menu Description 2.1 System This sect

23 2.1 System The system screen allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password and to specify a remote management user for the bro

24 2.1.1 Time Zone The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured here, which will affect functions such a

25 2.1.2 Password Settings You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web-based management. By default, the

26 2.1.3 Remote Management The remote management function allows you to designate a host in the Internet the ability to configure the Broadband route

27 2.2 WAN Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet conn

28 2.2.1 Dynamic IP Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill

29 2.2.5 DNS A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such

3 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this Broadband router. This Broadband Router is an incredibly fast router with 20 Mbps LAN to WAN thro

30 2.2.6 Bridge The bridge mode screen allows you to set your Broadband router to bridge mode and allows you to assign an IP address for management

31 Example: Bridge Mode The diagram below demonstrates how the Bridge mode can be used. The router basically becomes a hub/ switch allowing you to co

32 Parameters Default Description LAN IP IP address 192.168.2.1 This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN clients

33 2.4 NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or mu

34 2.4.1 Address Mapping The Address Mapping function allows IP addresses used in a private Local Area Network (LAN) to be mapped (translated) to dif

35 Example: Address Mapping The diagram below demonstrates how Address Mapping works. With the below configuration, LAN client A and B will use the g

36 2.4.2 Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet ap

37 Note: Virtual Server function will have priority over the DMZ function if there is a conflict between the Virtual Server and the DMZ settings. C

38 Some applications require multiple connections, such as Int ernet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you ca

39 Enabled You must tick/check the Enabled box to enable this particular special application configuration Note: Only one LAN client can use a p

4 Get to know the Broadband Router Back Panel The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divide

40 The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and def

41 client uses what services and also the time period in which they can have access to these services. Parameters Descr

42 Enable Client Filtering You must select whether to enable (Yes) or disable (No) the Access control function that you’ve configured in this screen

43 2.5.2 Hacker Prevention The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, an

44 Parameters Description Hacker Prevention Feature

45 DoS Protection Protections from any Denial of Service Attacks Discard Ping From WAN The router’s WAN port will not respond to any Ping req

46 (e.g. FTP, websites) to a particular LAN client/server, whereas DMZ re-directs all packets (regardless of services) going to your WAN IP address t

47 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the connection status o

48 Parameters Description Information You can see the router’s system information such as the router’s: LAN MAC Address, WAN MAC Address, H

49 Parameters Description Internet Connection This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection. It also displ

5 Front Panel On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED a

50 Parameters Description Device Status This page shows the Broadband router’s current device settings. This page displays the Broadband ro

51 Parameters Description Security Log This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router. It displays any illegal attempts t

52 Parameters Description DHCP Client Log This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. Number of DHCP Cl

53 This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore configuration settings), Firmware Upgrade (upgrade

54 configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore selection. If extreme problems occur yo

55 Parameters Description Firmware Upgrade This tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router’s system firmware. To upgrade the firmware

56 Parameters Description Reset In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a

57 2) Type Ipconfig /all and <enter> • Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.1.77) • The router’s IP address

58 the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration P

59 LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Y

6 Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).

60 TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for

7 Getting started This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet. 1) Setup your network as

8 8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure th

9 6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Pleas