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Introducing the GreatSpeed GS-R250S Plus ADSL Router: The Newly Enhanced Gateway Router To Provide a High-Speed Internet Sharing Solution for the Residential Network Environment

Fremont, California (PRWEB) March 22, 2002 -

R250S Plus ADSL router with enhanced features to provide an always-on, high-bandwidth broadband connection for multi-user Internet access in a residential environment, just by using a single ISP account and single public IP address. Not only is the GS-R250S Plus even easier to install, configure, and manage than its predecessor, the slimly-designed router also has full support for interactive online applications to allow users to enjoy video, audio, and data communications.

Application Support

With no complicated setup, users can now enjoy the latest Internet craze such as Internet conferencing and file sharing through such applications as MS NetMeeting, ICQ Chat & file transfer, MSN Messenger, MSN file transfer and more. Users simply select “Default Workstation” under the NAT Port Forwarding feature, in order to open up the pre-selected ports thus enabling the interactive online applications. They will then be able to enjoy feature-rich conferencing capabilities such as voice- and video-conferencing, sharing and transferring files.

Management & Security

Multiple user access and LAN manageability is facilitated by the NAT and DHCP server functions, as well as the easy-to-use web-based management interface. Despite its always-on broadband connection, GS-R250S Plus also utilizes NAT (Network Address Translation) as a network security guard by making the private LAN invisible to the hackers from the outside world.

More Enhanced Features

Compared to its predecessor, the GS-R250S Plus now offers PPPoE Auto Dial & Redial, Configuration Recovery, and an Ethernet crossover/straight switch. PPPoE Auto Dial & Redial will provide a “true” always-on connection, which means at the event of temporarily losing the DSL PHY link, the router will automatically redial and reconnect to the Internet, without the user’s awareness that the reconnection is taking place. Therefore, there is always an Internet connection as long as GS-R250S Plus is up and running. The router also features “configuration recovery” which will allow users to make a backup copy of the configuration profile prior to changes, and also restores the backup copy in just one click. Users will no longer have to fret over losing any saved configuration or retrieving configurations in the backup copy. In addition, with the Ethernet crossover/straight switch, users can now eliminate the need for an Ethernet cross connector. This will surely add more convenience and less hassle during hardware installation.

About GreatSpeed

GreatSpeed is a branded product line under RIAS Corporation with headquarters in Fremont, California. As an Internet communication solutions provider in the broadband access market, GreatSpeed is a leader in user-friendly, easy-to-install consumer and small office or home office broadband access products. For more information, please visit http://www.GreatSpeed.com.

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by rastrus

It is an IPv4 address and is mostly used as a default IP address for many ADSL and cable modems or routers. The major routers and modems which use 192.168.1.254 as a default IP address include Westell ADSL modems and Cayman/Motorola Netopia internet gateways, Thompson ADSL routers, some TP-Link routers, Alcatel ADSL modems, 3Com routers, SRW2023 Linksys switches, and ADSL Billion routers.

Following are given answers of some of the important questions from the users related to IP address.

What is the Common Usage of 192.168.1.254 IP?

We have explained earlier that it is the private IP address for large number of different modems and routers. However, you can use this IP address in your local network also, but before that make sure that network is not connected to any other router using the same IP. In that case you will have to face the IP conflict issue.

Why is 192.168.1.254 a Private IP Address?

It is called private IP address because it fits into the IP range reserved by IANA as a private range. It is usually done to avoid the lack of availability of IP address.

Can I change IP of My Router?

Default IP address is installed on routers and modems by manufacturers, such as 192.168.1.254. Yes, you can change the default IP address to any other required address. For this check the user manual you have got with your router for instructions.

I can’t Access to My Router at 192.168.1.254. What can I do?

There can be many reasons for this and you have to look out for them. First check the 192.168.1.254 private IP address of your router. Check the cables or any other network drivers for possible damage. Check the whether your local area connection is configured properly or not. There can be anything which has to find out before contacting any technical support or your network administrator. Following are given few more things which you should try before calling in for help.

-    In case you have a wireless router, make sure signals are strong and stable.
-    Check your router settings, you may accidently changed them.
-    Make sure your firewall settings right.
-    Try to reset your router.
-    Did you configure TELNET or SSH on your router.
-    Make sure that you have typed IP address is right, i.e. 192.168.1.254
-    Try to reset your local area connection.
-    Try to reset your computer.
-    Make sure that the cables between your computer and router are properly connected.
-    Make sure that the connectors on cables between your computer and router are properly connected and in good condition.
-    Make sure that if your router has a switch it should be in good condition. Any broken switch can disrupt the entire network. Remove the broken switch and try again.

If all these things failed then there is chance that your router has malfunction. Better to call for technical help before reaching to any decision.

by WayneTD

Configuring an ASDL router with a local area network is no longer the exclusive domain of computer savvy network administrators and technicians. Routers are becoming increasingly easier to set up according to anyone’s specific needs. Many of these network devices offer an online feature that allows the user to do the configuring in a graphical interface setting after logging in.

The various brands of ADSL routers differ in software design and in the options they offer. The procedures I’ve sketched here are based on the Netgear routers with which I have been long familiar, and whose configuration interfaces I consider to be among the user friendliest.

Actually the settings to configure in all ASDL routers are alike. They just differ in the way they are explained or defined. It is best to consult your router’s manual or Web site to ascertain exactly how you are to go about working out the configuration for your particular model.

Port forwarding, local area network (LAN) set up, and Web site restriction are among the common requirements of router configuration. I am limiting the scope of the discussion in this article to port forwarding. We won’t be talking about setting up the other features of your ADSL router until later.

Forwarding your port is the same as saying you are opening them up to use specific programs. There are programs that require an open port in order to function. Oftentimes, an ADSL router will close some ports. These need to be manuall opened. An example of a program requiring a specific port to be forwarded is one that makes file sharing possible.

You’ll need to know which ports ought to be opened. Type the program name followed by “port forward” into a Google search box to get information as to which port numbers to open, and then note each port number down. Next, log into your ADSL router’s configuration section with the username and password that was provided by the vendor. A port forwarding configuration page will appear after you click the Port Forwarding link.

Netgear router users will have to click Add Custom Service, and then key in the Service Name (which is the program name), followed by the starting and ending port numbers that had been jotted down earlier.

Some programs call for the opening of a set of ports, some only need one. If you have only one number written down, type in the number into both number fields.

Your server’s IP (Internet protocol) address should be the same as your Internet IP address, not your local network IP address. The WhatIsMyIp.com Web site makes it easy to know just what that set of numbers is. It will display the numbers on your computer screen. Type the numbers into the IP address field.

By clicking Add and then Apply, you complete the process of configuring the router to open the ports necessary for your favorite programs to operate.

So there you have it. You’re done with configuring your ADSL router in no time at all.

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by Daragh_ot

Configuring an ASDL router with any local area network is no more the limited domain of computer savvy experts. Set up of routers is becoming gradually easier according to the specific needs of anyone. Most of these devices offer an online feature which allows the user to configure the router on a graphical interface setting after the user has logged in.

The different brands of ADSL routers differ in their software designs and the options they offer. Actually the settings for configuration in all ASDL routers are the same. They just differ in the way in which they’re defined or explained. The best option is to consult the router’s manual or the website to ascertain how exactly you need to go about working the configuration out for your specific model.

Local area network (LAN) set up, port forwarding, and Web site restrictions are among the usual requirements of configuring the router. There are a number of programs which require an open port for functioning. Oftentimes, an ADSL router is likely close some ports. These need to be opened manually.

Some programs require the opening of a number of ports, and some need just one. If you’ve got only one number written down, make sure that you enter the number in both the number fields.

Your server’s IP address must be the same as your Internet IP address, and not the local network IP address. Several websites on the Net makes it easy for the user to know the particular set of numbers. It displays the numbers on the computer screen. You are then required to type the numbers into the given IP address field.

By clicking on Add and then on Apply, you complete the method of configuring the router for opening the ports which are necessary for operating your favorite programs.

So your ADSL router configuration is done!