Getnet Router GR-154 User Manual

							
3. Setup Broadband Router Configurations via Web Browser _______
The Broadband Router comes with a web-based configuration utility.  Users can access this configuration utility from 
any of client system within Broadband Router’s LAN.  For best results, either use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 
later. 
Before you start configuring your Broadband Router, you have to get following information from your ISP: 
a) Has your ISP assigned you a static IP address, or they will assign one to you dynamically?  If you have received a 
static IP address, what is it? 
b) Does your ISP use PPPoE?  If so, what is your PPPoE username and password? 
 
If you are not sure of above questions, please contact your ISP. 
 
3.1 Start your Web Browser 
To use the Web-Based Utility, you have to launch your Internet Browser (MS IE 6.0 or later).  
  
Step1: Enter Broadband Router default IP address http://192.168.1.1 in the Address field then hit Enter key: 
 
Step2: Login dialog box will appear, enter admin as User Name and default password is admin, then click “OK” to login 
web-based utility. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
3.2 Quick Setup 
Quick Setup will help you setup the Broadband Router quickly. There have six types of WAN Connections: Dynamic IP 
Address, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and BigPond.  
 
When configure the Quick Setup wizard, you can setup Host Settings, such as Host name, Time Zone, and Daylight 
Saving as below. Click “Next” to continue. 
 
 
After specify the WAN connection type required by your ISP, please follow the next steps to configure DHCP and DNS 
settings to complete the wizard. 
 
Dynamic IP address: Obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider. 
Static IP: Use Static IP address to access Network, your ISP will provide a static IP address. 
PPPOE: PPPoE is a common connection type used for xDSL. 
PPTP: PPP Tunneling Protocol can support multi-protocol Virtual Private Network (VPN) 
L2TP: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol can support multi-protocol Virtual Private Network (VPN) 
BigPond: BigPond is an Australian internet service provider and is a subsidiary of Telstra. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
3.3 Administrator 
3.3.1 Management 
Use this page to restrict management access based on a specific password. Passwords can contain from 4-12 
alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive. 
Idle Time-out - The amount of time of inactivity before the Broadband Router will automatically close the Administrator 
session. Set this to zero to disable it. Default is 300. 
Remote Management - By default, management access is only available to users on your local network. However, you 
can also manage the Broadband Router from a remote host by adding the IP address of an administrator to this screen. 
 
Login Account: Allows you to setup a password in order to access the web-based management website. 
Remote Management: You can specify a Host IP address that can perform remote management functions. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
3.3.2 System Settings 
The System Settings window configures broadband router basic settings, such as router’s Host Name, Set Time Zone, 
Daylight Saving and Operation Mode. 
 
NTP Server (IP or Domain Name): Enter a Domain Name if it was provided by the ISP  
Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its time based on your selection. 
Daylight Saving: The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to use this function, you must 
check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration. 
Host Name: Enter a hostname if it was provided by the ISP (Default: router). 
NAPT: You can select to enable NAPT function. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
3.3.3 Firmware Upgrade 
User uses the Firmware Upgrade window to locate the new firmware then upgrade the system firmware.  Click 
Browse… to search for the new firmware location, and then click OK to precede the upgrade. 
 
 
3.3.4 Configuration 
Use this window to restore or backup broadband router settings, such as Restore Factory Default, Backup Settings and 
Restore Settings. The Factory Default settings are: “Username: admin”, “Password: admin”, “IP: 192.168.1.1”, 
“Natmask: 255.255.255.0”  
  
						

							
3.3.5 Tools 
If for any reason the device is not responding correctly, you may want to restart the unit by clicking on the Reboot 
button. 
 
3.3.6 Language 
Specify the language of the device menu. The two languages are supported in this router: English and Traditional 
Chinese. 
 
3.3.7 Log Settings 
Not only does the device display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. 
The logs can be sent via email to a specific email account. 
 
SMTP Server: The address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server that will be used to send the logs. 
Email Address: The email address the logs will be sent to. Click Email Log to send the email.  
						

							
3.3.8 Logout 
Click Logout in the task bar to initiate broadband router logout process. 
 
 
 
3.4 WAN 
Specify the WAN connection mode required by your Internet Service Provider, then click OK Button to provide 
detailed configuration parameters for the selected connection type. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
(a) Dynamic IP address 
Select this option if your ISP provides you an IP address automatically. This option is typically used for Cable services. 
Please enter the Dynamic IP information accordingly. 
 
DHCP: Obtain an IP address automatically from the ISP. 
MAC Address Clone: You can use the “Clone MAC Address” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card 
installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with this MAC address. 
 
(b) Static IP 
The router’s IP address and Subnet Mask are as seen by external user on the Internet (including your ISP). If your 
Internet connection requires a static IP address, then your ISP will provide you with a Static IP Address and Subnet 
Mask. 
 
IP address: IP address is given from your ISP. 
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the router.  
						

							
Gateway Address: Enter the gateway address at ISP end. 
MTU (576-1500): You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you 
to not wish to set a maximum packet size. 
Does ISP provide more IP address: If your ISP supports more IP addresses, please check it; otherwise, leave it 
unchecked. 
 
(c) PPPoE 
PPP over Ethernet is a common connection method used for xDSL. 
 
User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password you use when logging onto your ISP through a 
PPPoE or PPTP connection. 
Service Name: optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it. Otherwise, leave it blank. 
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The most common MTU value is 1492. 
Maximum Idle Time: The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session. Set it to zero to 
disable this feature. 
Connect on Demand: Configure the router to disconnect your Internet Connection after a specified period of inactivity 
(Max Idle Time). Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you 
attempt to access the Internet again. 
Keep-Alive option: Keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection sits idle. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
(d) PPTP 
PPP Tunneling protocol can support multi-protocol Virtual. 
 
PPTP: The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private network. 
Server: Specify IP Address of the PPTP Server. 
IP Address and Subnet Mask: the private IP address and subnet mask your ISP assigned to you. 
Connection ID: optional. Input the connection ID if your ISP requires it. 
Maximum Idle Time: the time of no activity to disconnect your PPTP session. Set it to zero to disable this feature. If 
Auto-reconnect is enabled, this product will connect to ISP automatically, after system is restarted or connection is 
dropped