Gigabyte AirCruiser GN-BCO1 User manual
AirCruiser G Desktop Router
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AirCruiser™ G Desktop Router
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User’s Guide
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..................................................... 1
Overview..........................................................................................1
Features...........................................................................................1
Package Contents ..........................................................................2
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Rear Panel ....................................2
Chapter 2 Installation .................................................... 3
Installing the Router.......................................................................3
Chapter 3 Connections & Configuration ........................ 7
Making a Wired Connection ..........................................................7
Chapter4
Configuring the AirCruiser G Desktop Router ........... 9
Chapter 5 AirCruiser G Desktop Router Settings ........ 12
Login to the AirCruiser G Desktop Router.................................12
AirCruiser G Desktop Router Configuration Utility ..................13
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings ..................................... 14
The Network Configuration Screen ............................................14
The Wireless Configuration Screen ...........................................20
The Static Routing Table Screen ................................................25
The Virtual Server Screen............................................................26
The Firewall Rule Screen.............................................................28
The DNS Configuration Screen...................................................29
Remote Access Screen................................................................31
Chapter 7 Using Management Tools ............................ 32
The PPP Monitor Screen..............................................................32
Manage Port Configuration Screen ............................................33
The Reboot Screen.......................................................................34
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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........................................................40
The Ping Screen ...........................................................................41
The About Screen.........................................................................42
Configuration Buttons .................................................................43
Smart Setup Button......................................................................43
Setup Wizard Button ....................................................................43
The Status Button.........................................................................44
WAN Ethernet Status....................................................................46
ARP Table......................................................................................47
Routing Table................................................................................48
The Logout Button .......................................................................49
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting............................................ 50
Appendix A: Connection Troubleshooting .................. 52
Appendix B Glossary ..................................................... 56
Appendix C Regulatory.................................................. 59
Appendix D Specifications ............................................ 61
Appendix G Warranty..................................................... 62
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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. Don’t be
fooled by its striking similarity to a typical wireless PCI adapter; two Ethernet
ports plus an antenna connector are the key to distinguish it from an ordinary
wireless adapter.
The antenna that comes included with the AirCruiser G Desktop Router is
unlike any other - there is a blue LED atop the tip which will flash at intervals –
fast flashing indicates faster transmissions. It has a beefed up 3dBi gain
compared with the 2dBi antennas that are bundled with most standard routers
on the market and that translates into better wireless performance!
The AirCruiser G Desktop Router’s PCI form factor is a breakthrough in
wireless networking technology. Now, end-user’s can realize significant
space-saving benefits on their desks, shelves or wherever they’d traditionally
deploy a wireless router. Once installed and connected, the AirCruiser G
Desktop Router allows users to share network resources over the 10/100Mbps
LAN port as well as enjoy wireless speeds of up to 54Mbps. For added
versatility, it is also compatible with the 802.11b wireless standard.
GIGABYTE raises the bar on easy-to-use and setup wireless home networking
user experience with the AirCruiser G Desktop Router.
Features
• Interoperability with 54Mbps (802.11g) and 11Mbps (802.11b) devices
• Single 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN port
• Built-in SmartSetup 3
• Wake On LAN function
• Hardware reset button
• 64 / 128-bit WEP
• Wi-Fi® Protected Access (WPA)
• Dynamic DNS
• UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play)
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• VPN pass-through
• 802.1x RADIUS Authentication
Package Contents
Please check that the AirCruiser G Desktop Router package contents include:
xAirCruiser G Desktop Router
xLED equipped 3dBi high gain magnetic mountable antenna
xCat. 5 Ethernet patch cable
xAirCruiser 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.
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Figure 1-1 – AirCruiser Connectors
XReset
Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset to factory default.
YExternal Antenna Connection
The dipole-type 2.4GHz antenna is removable
ZInternet Connection (WAN port)
Connect your broadband RJ45 cable from your DSL modem.
[Local Area Network Connection (LAN port)
Connect the Router to other PCs on your wired network or other Ethernet
network devices.
\Power LED
Solid green LED indicates OK.
XY Z [ \
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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.
AirCruiser G Desktop Router - Factory Default Settings
SSID (Network Name) GIGABYTE
Broadcasting SSID YES
Wireless Security Open System (OFF)
IP Address of Web Configuration Utility 192.168.1.254
Configuration Utility Username/Password admin/admin
Installing the Router
Step 1: Power off your PC.
Step 2: Plug the AirCruiser G Desktop Router into an open PCI slot
on the motherboard and press gently until the card edge
connecter is fully inserted into the PCI slot.
Step 3: If working normally, you should see a green power LED
(see figure 2-1 below) and installation is complete! If
there is no green power LED please continue with Step
4.
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. (See Figures 2-2 & 2-3)
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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)
Figure 2-5 – Move pin jumpers to match position as shown
Hardware Installation Finished!
Please proceed to Chapter 3 – Connections & Configuration.
Jump pins 2 & 3
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