GIGABYTE AirCruiser GN-BR30N-RH - Manual (Page 57)

GN-BR30N-RH 2.4GHz AirCruiser N300 Wireless Router
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Appendix A
FAQ
This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during
installation, configuration or use of the GN-BR30N-RH.
Q:
What is the default IP address for the BR30N-RH?
A: 192.168.1.254
Q:
I can’t remember the password or IP address of the router.
A: You can resolve this by pressing the “Init” button on the side of the router.
You can also reset the Router from the Web Utility <Initialization Page>.
The Router will reboot and all settings (including the default password) will
be restored to their default values.
Q:
What is the default username and password for the BR30N-RH?
A: Username is “admin” and password is “admin”.
Q: Why do I have to setup ISP information into my Router?
A:
ISPs require a special login protocol, in which you must enter a login
name and password in order to access the Internet. In order to share the
Internet connection among several computers, you must configure it with
the TCP/IP information that your one PC would normally use.
Q:
Where in the network do I connect the router?
A: In a typical environment, the GN-BR30N-RH is installed directly onto the
ADSL/Cable Modem. Plug the RJ45 Ethernet cable of the ADSL or Cable
Modem into the WAN port of the Router.
Q:
Why should I use the GN-BR30N-RH to work as a DHCP server?
A: Using the BR30N-RH Router as a DHCP server By default, the router will
function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server,
allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all
computers connected to the router's LAN. The assigned default gateway
address is the LAN address of the router. IP addresses will be assigned to
the attached PCs from a pool of addresses specified in this menu. Each
pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses
on the LAN. DCHP helps prevent IP conflicts.
Q:
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
A: 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.