AirCruiser G Desktop Router AirCruiser™ G Desktop Router GN-BCO1 User’s Guide 1
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................... 1 Overview..........................................................................................1 Features...........................................................................................1 Package Contents ..........................................................................2 AirCruiser G Desktop Router Rear Panel ....................................2 Chapter 2 Installation ............................
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The Initialization Screen ..............................................................35 The Change Password Screen....................................................36 The Change WAN MAC Screen ...................................................37 The Upgrade Firmware Screen ...................................................38 The Backup / Restore Screen......................................................39 The Log Information Screen........................................
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The AirCruiser G Desktop Router, also known by its model name GN-BC01, has all the features a modern wireless router should. It’s a single port 10/100Mbps Wi-Fi access point, firewall and ADSL router in a PCI board. Yes, that’s correct – a wireless router on an averaged sized PCI board.
Package Contents Please check that the AirCruiser G Desktop Router package contents include: • • • • AirCruiser G Desktop Router LED equipped 3dBi high gain magnetic mountable antenna Cat. 5 Ethernet patch cable AirCruiser G Quick Installation Guide If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately. If a replacement unit is needed, return the device with the original packing material, otherwise the warranty will be voided.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the installation of the AirCruiser G Desktop Router. The AirCruiser G Desktop Router uses standby power from your PC to stay ‘always on’, and receives power from the PCI bus – even with your computer off – when working normally; you should see the power LED become steady green. Please take note of this as you reach Step 3.
Figure 2-1 – Green power LED indicates normal state. Step 3: [Steps 3 – 5: Older Motherboards Only] Some older motherboards don’t deliver power through the PCI bus, in this case the green LED will not illuminate and you will need to install the power adapter interconnect. Unplug the main power cable from the motherboard. Attach the AirStream power adapter interconnect (included) to the PC MAIN power cable, and then plug the other end into your motherboard.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Figure 2-2 – Connect Power adapter interconnect (on right) to PC MAIN power cable. Figure 2-3 – Connect Power adapter interconnect to motherboards ATX power connector. Step 4: On the power adapter interconnect, locate the two pin power connector wire, and attach it to the two pin power connector on the AirCruiser G (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4 – Attach AirCruiser G power connector Step 5: Locate the 3-pin jumper next to the power connector, and move it so as to cover the two rightmost pins. (Figure 2-5) Jump pins 2 & 3 Figure 2-5 – Move pin jumpers to match position as shown Hardware Installation Finished! Please proceed to Chapter 3 – Connections & Configuration.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Chapter 3 Connections & Configuration Making a Wired Connection Now that you’ve installed the AirCruiser G, like any other router, you’ll need to configure it with your ISP internet connection. This section will help you through the process, which is made easier by SmartSetup 3. The AirCruiser G has one WAN (Internet) port and one LAN (network) port. (The WAN port being the one closest to the antenna connector).
Figure 3-2 – LAN (network) cable for initial setup. The other end will go into your Notebook PC or Desktop NIC. Your wired configuration at this point should look like the figure 3-3 below. Later, you can remove the short Ethernet patch cable, and install a switch, creating your own private LAN. Figure 3-3 – Cabling for initial setup. Please proceed to Chapter 4 – Configuring the AirCruiser G Desktop Router to complete installation.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Chapter 4 Configuring the AirCruiser G Desktop Router Step 1 Power ON your computer, and then launch the web browser of your choice. In the examples below, we use Mozilla Firefox. Step 2 SmartSetup 3 should automatically detect your wireless network and open up the web-based configuration screen. If it does not, simply type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar of your web browser. Figure 4-1 – Access the AirCruiser G configuration menu using any web browser.
Step 4 When prompted by the dialog box for username and password, key in the default user name: admin and the default password: admin Press OK. Figure 4-2 – The username/password is admin/admin. Step 4 The AirCruiser G Desktop Router’s web browser based configuration screen will prompt you for certain ISP related information (Figure 4-3). You can contact your ISP service provider for this information at any time. After entering the ISP information, click the Finish button.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Optional: Setting up a home LAN configuration using the AirCruiser G Desktop Router Setting up a Local Area Network using the AirCruiser G is exactly the same as you would do for any other wireless router, just connect a switch to the LAN port of the AirCruiser G, and then attach your network devices to the switch (figure 4-4).
Chapter 5 AirCruiser G Desktop Router Settings The default settings of your AirCruiser G Desktop Router generally do not require modification. However, from time to time you may want to change settings such as firewall or SSID number. You can change AirCruiser Wireless PCI ROUTER wireless router settings using an Internet browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and accessing the web-based utility.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router AirCruiser G Desktop Router Configuration Utility In Chapter 6 below, each of the configuration options will be introduced and its parameters explained. Normally, users will not need to adjust any of the AirCruiser G Desktop Router settings, however GIGABYTE recommends you setup some form of security, or at least hide your SSID (Network Name).
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings In this chapter, details for configuring the advanced settings of the AirCruiser G Desktop Router are explained. The Network Configuration Screen The Network Configuration screen consists of two sub-areas: LAN Configuration (which also includes DHCP Options, and Forced IP-MAC Mapping), and WAN Configuration in which you can configure up to 4 backup WAN connections (other internet service providers accounts) in the event your primary WAN connection fails.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router LAN Configuration Allows you to modify the LAN parameters, and if you want to enable DHCP automatic IP address assignments, you can enable it here, and specify a Start and End address for the IP range. DHCP Option The DHCP server "leases" out address for specific times (Time To Live) to the various hosts. If a host does not use a given address for some period of time, that IP address can then be assigned to another machine.
The WAN Configuration Tab Select the type of Internet Service you are using, and press the NEXT>> button to continue with modifications. Note: If you don’t know which type of Internet connection you have, click SmartSetup button, and it will auto detect this for you. Figure 6-2 –WAN Config Screen A screen based on the Internet (WAN) connection type you selected will appear and provide parameter fields.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router WAN Configuration – Dynamic IP Address Figure 6-3 – Dynamic IP Config Host Name This is a free form field (Default BC-01) which assigns a host name to your IP connection. You may choose a name of your preference, or leave the default. Press Finish.
WAN Configuration - PPPoE Figure 6-4 – PPPoE Config Screen 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 information provided by your ISP in the fields provided.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router WAN Configuration Tab - Static IP Address Figure 6-5 – Static IP Config screen Your Internet Service Provider will supply you with the following account information you will need: • • • • • • ISP Name WAN IP Address WAN Subnet Mask WAN Gateway 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.
The Wireless Configuration Screen The Wireless Configuration screen allows you to configure the Router’s WLAN function. The 802.11g Tab Figure 6-6 – 802.11g Main Config Page Region Indicates the geographical region you are in. Verify that the region indicated is correct. If not, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately. 802.11g Only Mode The mixture of both 11b and 11g traffic on your wireless network results in the reduction of the network performance. For this reason, the 802.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Auto Channel Select The Router uses channel 6 as the default channel. Enabling Auto Channel Select allows the Router to auto-select a non-conflicting channel. Channel The channel may be manually changed (if there are other wireless networks 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.
WPA Pre-shared key:, The WPA Pre-shared Key authentication standard uses a password or “ key” between 8 and 32 characters. This encryption key is changed after every dialog box using the Temporary Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which allows users to change keys based on dialog box and automatically synchronize keys between devices on the network. The TKIP encryption algorithm is stricter than the one used by WEP but is based on the same standard. WPA: The 802.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The MAC Access Control Tab Figure 6-7 – MAC Access Control The MAC Access Control screen allows you to specify the Media Access Controller (MAC) address of up to 32 devices on your network. Only those devices listed in the table will have access to transmit data through the AirCruiser G. In this way, even if someone manages to obtain all the information necessary to connect to your network, if their MAC address is not permitted, they still cannot connect.
The RADIUS Server Configuration Tab Figure 6-8 – RADIUS Config Your AirCruiser G supports 802.1x and RADIUS Server authentication. RADIUS provides a centralized, server-based authentication of client access to the network. RADIUS Server IP Assign an IP address for the RADIUS Server. RADIUS Server Port Enter a value within the range 1~65536 for the port. Shared Secret Enter a password up to 256 characters (uppercase “A~Z”, lowercase “a~z” or numeric “0~9”) in length.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The Static Routing Table Screen The Static Routing Table displays the AirCruiser G Desktop Router routing settings. To add or modify, enter a value into the field and click the Submit button. Figure 6-9 – Static Routing Table Destination IP Enter the Destination IP address that will be assigned to a specific network or host. Netmask Enter the netmask associated with the Destination IP. Gateway Enter an IP address that will be assigned to the interface connecting to subnets.
The Virtual Server Screen The PPPoE/DHCP/Static Tab A Virtual Server allows computers on the WAN side of the network to connect with a PC server on the LAN side of the network. Figure 6-10 – Virtual Server setup For example, a PC on the LAN side with an IP address of 192.168.1.1 would have the following virtual server settings: Protocol: TCP Port: 21 Virtual Server IP: 192.168.1.1 Enable: enable In this case, any PC on the WAN side of the network can connect to the internal FTP server (192.168.1.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The DMZ Tab The DMZ feature allows you to specify the IP address of the computer that will be placed outside the firewall of your network. Figure 6-11 – DMZ setup With a firewall setup, it is often necessary to place some clients outside of the firewall while leaving the others protected. You can do this using a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to test or configure some applications (e.g.
The Firewall Rule Screen The Firewall Rule screen displays your network security settings. Use this screen to quickly create network security policies to prevent unauthorized access to your network. Figure 6-12 – Firewall One Touch settings Response Ping From WAN When enabled, prevents this Router and its privately assigned IP addresses from being broadcasted to the Internet.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The DNS Configuration Screen Figure 6-13 – DNS Config screen 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 assign IP address to the PC’s in you LAN. The default value of DNS relay is Enable.
Service Provider From this pull down menu, enter the DDNS service with which you have membership. Domain Name This is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service. Login Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Wildcards If your dynamic DNS provider allows using wildcards in resolving your URL, you may select Enable to activate this function.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Remote Access Screen Wake On LAN Table With Wake-on-LAN, a router user can keep his systems turned off while away and simply click the Wake On LAN activation button on this page to remotely instruct the AirCruiser Gto boot up the host system. You also have the option of Wake On & Enable NETBIOS services of any PC in the local LAN Domain. For this feature, you need either the IP address or the MAC address of your LAN devices.
Chapter 7 Using Management Tools The instructions in this chapter will help you how to use the management tools of the web-based utility to effectively manage your AirCruiser G Desktop Router. The PPP Monitor Screen The PPP Monitor screen displays the WAN (Internet) connection status. Click the Disconnect button to end your current session. Click the Connect button to re-connect to the ISP.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Manage Port Configuration Screen The Manage Port Configuration screen allows you to change the port on which the AirCruiser’s configuration utility runs. The default is Port 80 but users can change this to any port they wish (like 8080, 8000 or else port). In this case, to access the AirCruiser G configuration utility, you would type http://192.168.1.
The Reboot Screen The Reboot screen allows you to reboot the AirCruiser G Desktop Router. You are also automatically brought to this screen after you confirm OK to any change of Router settings.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The Initialization Screen The Initialization screen allows you to reset the AirCruiser G 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 and release.
The Change Password Screen The Change Password screen allows the administrator to create a new password for the AirCruiser G. To change an existing password, enter your account and new password and after re-typing the password to confirm, click the Submit button. Note: Remember to enter this new password when logging into the AirCruiser G Desktop Router.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The Change WAN MAC Screen The Change WAN MAC screen allows you to assign a new MAC address. If your ISP asks you to use the original MAC address, chose the Assign WAN MAC option and enter a new WAN MAC address in the New WAN MAC Address field and click the Submit button. If you want to restore the factory default MAC address, choose the Restore Default WAN MAC option and click the Submit button.
The Upgrade Firmware Screen The Upgrade Firmware screen allows you to update the current AirCruiser G Desktop Router 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 website, and then click Upgrade.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The Backup / Restore Screen The Backup / Restore screen allows you to save the current configuration settings of the AirCruiser G Desktop Router as a temp file onto your computer. To revert the Router back to a previously saved configuration settings, click the Browse to locate the saved configuration file. Then, click the Restore button.
The Log Information Screen The AirCruiser G Desktop Router keeps logs of all port activity and events which cause a state change.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router 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 button to start.
The About Screen The About screen displays the AirCruiser G Desktop Router name as well as the firmware version.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Configuration Buttons There are four buttons on the top left panel of the configuration menu; SmartSetup, Setup Wizard, Status, and Logout. These buttons are useful for accessing status information or setup wizard. Smart Setup Button SmartSetup automatically detects your ISP connection type, and opens the proper ISP login screen.
The Status Button On the Status page the router’s current connection and configuration information is displayed for the following; LAN Ethernet, WAN Ethernet, ARP Table, DHCP Lease Table, Routing Table, UPnP Port Mapping Table. Figure 7-13 – Status LAN IP Address Displays the primary IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the Router. The default is 192.168.1.254 LAN Netmask Displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. Default is 255.255.255.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router LAN DHCP Start IP The starting IP number in the range possible IP addresses issued by the DHCP server. LAN DHCP End IP The last IP number in the range possible IP addresses issued by the DHCP server. ISP Number The number of ISP accounts configured in the current session. ISP Name System assigned name given to the ISP.
WAN Ethernet Status The WAN Status displays the associated MAC address and IP address pairs of your LAN devices. In the example below, only the AirCruiser G Router is in the ARP Table. Figure 7-14 – WAN Status MAC The field displays the MAC address used by the WAN port of the router. MTU The maximum size of the packet sent from your computer to the Internet. Rx packets The number of received packets of this port after resetting or manually initializing.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Tx packets The number of transmitted packets of this port after resetting or manually initializing. Rx bytes The current bandwidth (receive) on the WAN port. Rx bytes The current bandwidth (transmit) on the WAN port. ARP Table The ARP Table displays the associated MAC address and IP address pairs of your LAN devices. In the example below, only the AirCruiser G Router is in the ARP Table.
Routing Table The Routing Table displays the AirCruiser G RIP routing details. Figure 7-16 – Routing Table Destination The IP address of the destination network address. Netmask The subnet of that destination IP address. Gateway Gateway of the destination IP address. Metric Hop count to the destination network. Interface Type of interface used.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router The Logout Button On the Logout page confirms that you have successfully logged out of the AirCruiser G Configuration.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during installation, configuration or use of the AirCruiser G Desktop Router. Q: A: I can’t remember the password or IP address of the router. You can resolve this by pressing the “Init” button on your Router. The Router will reboot and all settings (including the default password) will be restored to their default values. Q: A: I can’t connect to the Internet. 1.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Q: A: What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? The IEEE 802.11g standard specifies data rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 2.45-GHz band. It uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), which is provided by this standard and is compatible with 802.11b standard offering speeds of about 11 Mbps. This standard uses Complementary Code Keying (CCK) modulation. Both 11g and 11b can operate at a range of up to 300 feet. Q: When using BC01 in Australia, you will use PPPoA protocol.
Appendix A: Connection Troubleshooting Problem: I get a timeout when trying to access the Router administration screen. Answer: Verify the router’s IP address as it sometimes will change depending on your network configuration. Open up a command terminal by clicking Start > Run, then type ‘cmd’ and click ok. At the DOS prompt, type ipconfig. The “Default Gateway” IP address is the address of your AirCruiser G. Use this number instead of 192.168.1.245 when logging in. .
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection icon. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then click the Properties button. The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.
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. Your computer has been configured to obtain an IP address automatically from the AirCruiser G Desktop Router.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Step 6 Open Internet Explorer. From the menu select Tools and then click Internet Options. Step 7 From the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab, and then click the LAN Settings button (see figure below). Step 8 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 and configure or change network settings.
Appendix B Glossary ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for high-speed communication of various sorts. Auto-MDI/MDIX On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port. The auto- MDI/MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables. Auto-negotiate To automatically determine the correct setting.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Firewall A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets.
PPPoE Point-to-Point over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Router A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect. Subnet Mask A mask used to determine which subnet an IP address belongs to.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Appendix C Regulatory 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 found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community The user should run the configuration utility program provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described in this section. European standards dictate a maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and a frequency range of 2.400 - 2.4835 Ghz. Operation using 2.4 GHz Channels in France 2.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Appendix D Specifications General Standards Ports / Buttons IEEE 802.3(10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u(100Base-TX), IEEE 802.11b/g(Wireless) LAN – 10/100 Ethernet (auto-MDIX), RJ-45 WAN - 10/100 Ethernet (auto-MDIX), RJ-45 One Init (Reset) button Power External; Internal 3.
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.
