Gigabyte GN-A11G User Manual

GN-A11G

Wireless LAN

Access Point

User’s Manual

GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Change direction or location of antenna.

- Increase the distance between the equipment and the antenna.

- Connect this equipment with a socket different from the one connected with antenna

- Ask help from experienced audio/video technicians.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be install and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................4

Overview ............................................................................................................4

Features.............................................................................................................4

Package Contents..............................................................................................5

Rear and side panel........................................................................................... 5

Front Panel.........................................................................................................6

Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION.................................................. 7

Hardware Requirements.....................................................................................7

System Requirements........................................................................................7

Internet Configuration Requirements.................................................................. 7

Hardware installation.......................................................................................... 8

Connecting AP.................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 3 Access Point Manager (AP Manager)........................ 11

Install Access Point Manager ............................................................................11

Using Access Point Manager............................................................................15

Firmware upgrade............................................................................................ 34

Uninstall AP Manager Utility............................................................................. 35

Chapter 4 Web-based configuration........................................... 37

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.......................................................... 46

Appendix A: Glossary .................................................................. 47

Appendix B: Specifications ......................................................... 50

Physical Interface.............................................................................................50

Specifications................................................................................................... 50

Appendix C: Configuration of the PCs ....................................... 51

The TCP/IP Settings under Windows 2000......................................................51

The TCP/IP Settings underWindows XP.......................................................... 54

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing Gigabyte GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point, which uses standard IEEE 802.11g with 54M bit/sec bandwidth instead of standard 802.11b or standard Wi-Fi with 11M bit/sec bandwidth. GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point supports 802.11b and 802.11g clients.

GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point is able to connect IEEE 802.11g or IEEE802.11b devices to networks. Providing transmission speeds of up to 54Mbps, the GN-B41G allows users to share network resources, retrieve emails, download large files, conduct a video conference, and distribute or display digital photos, videos or MP3 files.

Furthermore, the router supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption to safeguard your privacy on-line. GNA11G not only enables simple and easy installation and usage, but also provides you useful AP Manager Configuration Utility and Web-based configuration.

Features

 Conforms to IEEE 802.11b/g specification and is compatible to Wi-Fi  Supports convenient SNMP management  Supports advanced wireless security

 Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption  Supports Access Control List (ACL)

 Supports EDWS

 Supports WDS (point-to-multi-points and point-to-point)  Synchronization process between Wireless LAN Access Point and WDS

function

 Built-in DHCP software provides IP address  As for IEEE 802.11g, it provides transmission speeds of up to 54Mbps.  Dynamically adjust transmission speeds of 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and

6Mbps for IEEE 802.11g

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Package Contents

Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipping. The package contents of the GN-A11G shall include:

- One GN-A11GWireless LAN Access Point

- One Power Adapter

- One installation CD contains AP Manager and User’s Guide

- User’s Guide

- One RJ-45 cable

- One base

- wall-hung parts bag

If there is any missing or damaged accessory, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately.If a replacement unit is needed, please return the device with the original packing material, otherwise the warranty will be voided.

Rear and side panel

The Wireless LAN Access Point’s ports are located on the router’s rear panel and the antenna is located on the side panel.

X Power Socket

The power port is where you connect the power adapter.

Y Ethernet LAN Port

RJ-45, Auto-sensing and Auto-MDI/MDIX for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection.

Z Antenna

2.4 GHz antenna

Y X

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Front Panel

LED The Wireless LAN Access Point’s LEDs display information about the AP’s

status. X Power on (Green LED)

When the LED is on, the power is supplied to GN-A11G.

Note: When you change the settings and save them, the power LED will be temporarily off.

Y WLAN (Green)

On Flashing

Z LAN (Green)

On Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly.

ADSL/Cable Modem is connected to WAN port. Data is being transmitted wirelessly.

LAN port has detected a link with a 10/100 Mbps device.

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Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION

Hardware Requirements

Computer specification for Wireless LAN Access Point:

 One installed 802.11b/g wireless LAN adaptor  Ethernet converter or hub  RJ-45 Ethernet cable

System Requirements

 One computer works under Windows, Macintosh or Linux  If wants to activate AP Manager, it is suggested to use a computer with

Windows OS.

Internet Configuration Requirements

To connect AP Manager with Wireless LAN Access Point, please set up the following parameters for TCP/IP configuration:

 Static IP Address: 192.168.1.x (e.g, 2~253)  Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0  Default Gateway: 192.168.1.254

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Hardware installation

Use the following steps to install Access Points (hereafter called APs).

1. Please select an appropriate location to install AP. Generally, a center

covering radio signals from all radio equipment is the best location. Please eliminate all metal objects within the coverage and prevent direct sunlight.

2. Please locate the AP appropriately. Generally, the higher the antenna is

located, the better the efficiency of AP is. The location of antenna influences the sensitiveness of signal reception.

3. Connect one end of RJ-45 Ethernet cable to AP and the other end to a hub,

converter, router or wiring panel (normally fixed on the wall).

4. Connect one end of power adapter to AP and the other end to a socket.

(Note: please only use the power adapter provided in the Gigabyte’s package; the device may be damaged if a different adapter is used.)

As for normal households, the range of signal receiption should not be an issue. In case of non- or weak signals where the wireless LAN is used, please consider to place the AP directly between the computer and wireless adaptor. An external AP can be connected for rooms out of the coverage to build up a better environment of reception.

Connecting AP

Linking wired Ethernet

You can directly connect built-in adaptor to AP with a cable instead of a converter or hub.

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There are two installation methods for reference:

Method 1: Static IP address

If DHCP is not used on the network, the AP can be set up via a direct connection to the computer.

PC (AP Manager) 192.168.1.x

192.168.1.1 (Default)

Access Point

1. You must assign a static IP address to the computer. The Subnet must be

the same for the computers and AP. For example, the default IP address of the AP is 192.168.1.1 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. You can enter an IP address of 192.168.1.20 (if not assigned to other network equipments) and an Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

Note: For further instructions regarding to this step, please refer to Appendix C, Computer Configuration.

2. Please connect APs in turns and assign a static IPs to each AP. For

example, 192.168.1.2 or 192.168.1.y. (If the IP address is 10.1.5.x, 10.1.5.y can be assigned to your AP.)

3. Please make sure an exclusive IP for each AP.

4. After setting all APs successfully, you can use AP manager to control /

monitor all APs.

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Method 2: Multi-AP configuration

Use a DHCP server to set IP address and then remove the server.

To set up multi APs at one time, a DHCP server can be set up to assign IPs for all APs. Therefore, each AP has its exclusive IP address. After setting, please remove or disable the DHCP server. Now, you can search all APs with AP Manager and assign a static IP address for the Nth AP. Note: after assigning a static IP address for each AP, please set the AP Manager in the same Subnet.

DHCP Server

Converter/Hub Converter/Hub

Obtain an IP address automatically – DHCP server is enabled

If a DHCP server is used on the network, it can connect to APs and AP Manager through converters /hubs. You should set the IP address of AP as “Obtain an IP address automatically”. DHCP will assign an IP address to the AP. The Subnet must be the same for the PC(AP Manager) and AP. Or, you can set the PC (AP Manager) as “Obtain an IP address automatically” and assign IPs with the same DHCP.

DHCP Server

Converter/Hub

Access Point

Note: You can use Gigabyte AP Manager to connect APs through Wireless LAN

adaptor instead of wired Ethernet.

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Chapter 3 Access Point Manager (AP Manager)

Two methods to set up APs: Web-based configuration or AP Manager Utility. Gigabyte AP Manager Utility is only used for Gigabyte AP. This Chapter will introduce how to set up APs through AP Manager.

Note: 1. The efficiency of wired connection is better than that of wireless

connections among APs. It is suggested to use wired connections to manage APs.

2. It is suggested to disable firewall while setting Wireless LAN Access

Point with AP Manager utility.

Install Access Point Manager

Install “Gigabyte AP Manager” in Windows with the following steps. Step 1: Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and click “Install

Gigabyte AP Manager” on the screen.

Step 2: Wait for a while.

Step 3: Click “Next”.

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Step 4: Enter users’ data and then click “Next”.

Step 5: Click “Next” to accept default directory or “Browse” other locations.

Step 6: Click “Next”.

Step 7: Click “Next”.

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Step 8: Wait for a while.

Step 9: Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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Using Access Point Manager

You can click Start > Program > Gigabyte AP Manager Utility\Gigabyte AP

Manager to launch Gigabyte AP Manager.

Enter password “admin” and click “OK” button.

When you open Gigabyte AP Manager, it will automatically search for AP in the same Subnet. You can also double click

icon to manually search for AP.

Task bar

Tool bar

Tree Structured review

Status bar

Page control

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 Tree structure

ESSID (GIGABYTE)

Name of wireless LAN Access Point (GN-A11G)

MAC address (0020ED001700)

 Task bar

Tool: Allows you to “Search” AP and “Connect to AP by IP”

through ESSID, AP name, MAC address and IP address. I t also allows you to “Save” and “Load” configurations of AP and to “Copy” and “Paste” configurations on the current page. Other functions include “System Reboot” and “Load

Default”.

Password: Allows you to change password for AP Manager and set

SNMP strip.

Help: On-line help and AP Manager version. Exit: Exit AP Manager.

Note: When you search an AP via a AP name (Tools->Search->By AP

Name), you may click “Search Next” to find APs with the same name.

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 Tool bar

Find Access Point

Find all APs in the same Subnet.

Save AP Configuration

Save AP configurations in a temporary file.

Load AP Configuration

Load AP configuration saved in a temporary file.

Page Copy

Copy configuration for current page.

Page Paste

Paste copied content to the current page. (You may paste the

settings from AP1 to AP2 on the same bar tab.)

System Reboot

Reboot AP.

Load Default

Load default values for AP.

Connect to AP by IP

If you want to manage APs on different Subnets, use this function and

enter IP.

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System Page

The system page displays “Device Information” and “Change Community String”.

 Device Information

“Device Information” includes AP names, MAC addresses, description, version, wireless type and card configuration type.

1. You may change “AP name” to any name exclusive for the AP.

2. You may select desired wireless type from “Wireless Type”.

3. You may select desired wireless LAN card from “Card Config Type”.

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