MSI RG-54G2 Manuel utilisateur
MSI RG54G2 (MS-6848)
Wireless 11g Broadband Router
User’s Guide
FCC Caution
1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC
RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.
Copyright Notice
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given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve-
ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
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Revision History
Revision History Date
V 1.0 First Release May 2004
Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any
piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture
The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Manual
The equipment has dropped and damaged
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60O C OR
BELOW -20OC, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and use your
MSI RG54G2 - the Wireless 11g Broadband Router.
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides general information on the Router.
Chapter 2, Knowing Your Router, introducesphysical features of the
Router.
Chapter 3, Connecting Your Router, tells you how to install the Router
into your system.
Chapter 4, Configuring Your PC, instructs how to configure each of your
computers to communicate with this Router.
Chapter 5, Configuring Your Router - Basic, explains how to use the Web
Configuration Utility to manage basic settings of this Router.
Chapter 6, Configuring Your Router - Advanced, details how to intelli-
gently manage advanced features of this Router.
Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR REFER-
ENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If
you are not sure about these information, please ask your network administrator or MIS
staff for help.
Technical Support
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 MSI RG54G2 - Wireless 11g Broadband Router ........................................... 1
1.2 Networking Options ....................................................................................... 3
1.3 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................... 5
1.4 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 6
1.5 System Requirements ..................................................................................... 6
1.6 Specifications .................................................................................................. 7
2. Knowing Your Router ......................................................................................... 11
2.1 Product View .................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Connections Ports .......................................................................................... 12
2.3 LEDs ............................................................................................................... 13
3. Connecting Your Router .................................................................................... 14
4. Configuring Your PC .......................................................................................... 16
4.1 Configuring Windows 98SE/ME .................................................................... 16
4.2 Configuring Windows 2000/XP ...................................................................... 18
5. Configuring Your Router - Basic ...................................................................... 20
5.1 Web Configuration Utility .............................................................................. 20
5.2 Typical Configuration ..................................................................................... 22
6. Configuring Your Router - Advanced ............................................................... 28
6.1 System Settings .............................................................................................. 29
6.2 Internet Settings .............................................................................................. 37
6.3 LAN Settings .................................................................................................. 41
6.4 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................. 46
6.5 NAT Settings .................................................................................................. 59
6.6 Firewall Settings ............................................................................................. 63
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Introduction
>>> 1.1 MSI RG54G2 - Wireless 11g
Broadband Router
Thank you for purchasing MSI Wireless 11g Broadband Router -
RG54G2. MSI Wireless 11g Broadband Router RG54G2, based
on the cutting-edge IEEE 802.11g wireless technology, is a high
quality and reliable Internet routing and security device, capable
of wirelessly transferring bandwidth-consuming applications with
enhanced security and privacy. With inherently NitroTM tech-
nology enhancement, MSI RG54G2 performance is significantly
increased in 802.11b and 802.11g mixed networks.
A multi-functional and versatile device, MSI RG54G2 provides
the most flexibility to your network set-up. Simply install the
RG54G2 Router, connect to Cable/DSL modem, and surf Internet
without extra efforts. Also, it supports WDS (Wireless Distri-
bution System) that could repeat wireless signal and easily ex-
tend your network coverage. Acting as a 10/100Mbps 4-port
Ethernet switch as well, MSI RG54G2, with all ports support-
ing MDI/MDI-X, allows you to use CAT5 cable to uplink to
other routers/switches.
The MSI RG54G2 is featured with most advanced security
technology, supporting WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), TKIP,
AES, and 802.1x. With MSI RG54G2, your network is armed
with the highest levels of protection.
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Built with all-in-one functionality, MSI RG54G2 Broadband
Router combines a wireless access point, a wireless bridge, an
Internet-sharing router, and a 4-port wired switch into a single
device. It provides you the ultimate in networking flexibility.
Wireless Access Point
MSI RG54G2 acts as a communication hub for users of wireless
11b/g devices connected to a wired infrastructure, and relays
data between devices on each side. It also connects all wireless
devices together to create a wireless local area network, enabling
wireless data transmission with one another.
Wireless Bridge
Supporting WDS (Wireless Distribution System), MSI RG54G2
can talk directly to other access points or routers. Acting as a
WLAN-to-WLAN bridge, it efficiently extends wired infrastruc-
ture to locations where cabling is difficult or inefficient to
implement.
Internet-Sharing Router
MSI RG54G2 functions as a gateway to route inbound and out-
bound data between local area network and the Internet, and
enables all home network computers sharing the access. Incor-
porating firewall and NAT, MSI RG54G2 builds up an Internet
connection with network protection.
4-Port Ethernet Switch
Featured four LAN ports with MDI/MDI-X support, MSI
RG54G2 allows physical link of up to four Ethernet devices,
such as PCs or hubs.
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>>> 1.2 Networking Options
MSI RG54G2 Broadband Router serves as a central station of
your network. It not only bridges communication between
computers, access points, and routers, but also connects them to
the Internet.
You can take most out of the RG54G2 router in the following
applications (see the figure in the following page):
Home device connectivity: ( )
MSI RG54G2 performs as a central point of your local area
network, connecting your wireless and wired devices together to
form a Basic Service Set (BSS). As shown in the middle part of
the below diagram, the out-of-the-box operation mode of the
RG54G2 allows your client stations to share files or printers as
well as to play multiplayer games. Adding a wireless computer is
as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter and configuring the
computer with the same Network Name and Key.
Broadband access sharing: ( )
As shown in the diagram, MSI RG54G2 acts as a gateway to
your network, controlling and routing information to its required
destination on the Internet while protecting your network from
the public access.
Network coverage extension: ( )
With WDS support, MSI RG54G2 router functions as a wire-
less bridge, directly connecting between multiple WLAN through
wireless communications instead of wired connectivity. It helps
extend network range to form a Extend Service Set (ESS) without
tangling wires and cables.
Application of RG54G2 in Your Wireless Network
INTERNET
BSS (Basic Service Set) ESS (Extend Service Set)
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>>> 1.3 Features and Benefits
PRISM NitroTM support: enhance performance for 50% greater
throughput in 11g only network and 300% in mixed network co-
existing 11g and 11b devices
Enhanced security: authenticate and encrypt with advanced
WPA, 802.1x, AES, TKIP and 64/128-bit WEP
WDS support: extend wireless network coverage by function-
ing as a bridge
Auto MDI/MDI-X support: simplify wired network setup by
using either standard or crossover CAT-5 cables
Instant-off security button: easy to disable RF access by pushing
a button.
Antenna diversity support: automatically switch association
between two antennae as to receive the best signal quality
Firewall protection: NAT default and SPI option, Access Con-
trol List, IP and MAC address filtering
Built-in DHCP server: assign IP addresses to each computer
automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking
setup.
UPnP compatibility: offers seamless operation of voice
messaging, video messaging, games, and other applications that
are UPnP-compliant.
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