Gigabyte GN-A16B User Manual
GN-A 16B
Wir eless Access Point
User Gu ide
Re v.1.0 First Edi tion
GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide
Federal Co mmunication Commission Interference Statement
Thi s equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful inte rference i n a residential i nstalla tion. Thi s
equipment generates, uses and can radi ate rad io frequency energy and, i f not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfere nce to radio
communi cations. However, the re i s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. I f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
recepti on, which can b e determi ned by turning the equipment off and on, the user i s
encoura ged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the recei ving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni cian for help.
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
thi s equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing
two conditi ons: (1) This device may not cause harmful i nterference, and (2) thi s device
must accept any i nterference received, including interference that may ca use undesired
operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
Thi s equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
envi ronment. This equipment should be installed and op erated 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.
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Contents
Chapter1 Introduction..................................................................4
Overview...........................................................................................................................4
Features............................................................................................................................4
Package Contents ............................................................................................................5
The Rear Panel.................................................................................................................5
The Front Panel LEDs.....................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Installation...................................................................7
Hareware Requirements ..................................................................................................7
System Requirements .....................................................................................................7
Internet Configuration Requirements.............................................................................7
Hareware Installation.......................................................................................................8
Connect to Access Point .................................................................................................8
Illustration.........................................................................................................................9
Chapter3. Access Point Manager..............................................11
Installing the Access Point Manager.............................................................................11
Using the Access Point Manager...................................................................................15
Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................................30
Uninstall AP Utility.........................................................................................................31
Chapter4 Web-Based Configuration Utility..............................33
Chapter5 Troubleshooting.........................................................43
Appendix A: Glossary...................................................................45
Appendix B: Specification...........................................................48
Physical Interface..........................................................................................................48
802.11b System Specification.........................................................................................48
Appendix C: Configuration of the PCs......................................49
The Setting under Windows 2000...................................................................................49
The Settings under Windows 95/98/Me.........................................................................52
The Settings under Windows XP ....................................................................................55
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Chapter1 Introduction
Overview
GN-A 16B access point are composed of the Realtek 802.11b and 10/100 Ethernet. This
product ado pts the direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) technology and the DBPSK,
DQPS K, and CCK modulation mode to provide a very stable wireless communication
quali ty and an excellent signal receiver capability. This product features the compact size,
lo w powe r consumption, and powe r mana gement functions, and provides a high-speed
wire less data communication.
The Gigabyte Wi reless system can co nnect PC s throughout your premises without the
headache of running cable. It is a effective way to tie together laptop PCs, mobile workers,
floa ting workers, tempo rary workers and offices. It is the ideal way to provide Internet and
Ethernet connecti vity to lecture halls, ware houses, retai l sales floors, gymnasiums and
factories, including large spaces where radio transmission echo has previously been a
problem.
Fe atures
n Confo rms to IEEE 802.11b specification.
n Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 11Mbps.
n Dynamically scales the data rate to 11 , 5.5, 2, and 1Mb ps.
n Supp orts 64-bit /128-bi t WEP encryption.
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Package Contents
Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipp ing. The shipment of the GN-A16B includes:
- One GN-A16B Wireless Access Point
- One AC Power Adapter
- One Installation CD with the AP Manag er and User Guide Soft C opy
- One User Guide
Please contact your local di stributor or authorized reseller immediately for any missing or
damaged components. If you require returning the damaged product, you must pack it in
the original packing material or the warranty will b e voided.
The Re ar Panel
The Access P oint’s ports are located on the Access Point’s rear panel.
n Power
The power port is where you connect the power adapter.
n One Ethernet W AN Port
RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet WAN connection
n Init B ottom
I nitial reset (Init to factory default) and Hardware reset.
n Wireless antenna
One 2.4 GHz antenna
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The Front Pa nel LEDs
The Access Point’s LEDs display information about the Access Point’s status.
n Power
Flicker The system is booti ng.
On The system is ready.
Note: When you are applying the changes to save the configuration, the Power LED
n WLAN
On The Wi reless function is acting.
Flicker Data i s being transmitted/received.
n LAN/100
On The connection speed is operating at 100 Mbps.
Flicker Data is being transmitted/received.
n LAN/10
(Green Light)
will be off for a while.
(Green Light)
(Green Light)
(Green Light)
On The connection speed is operating a t 10 Mbps.
Flicker Data is being transmitted/received.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Hareware Requirements
To use the Wireless Access Point on your network, each computer may need the
following requirements:
n An installed 802.11b wireless adapter.
n An Ethernet LAN swi tch or hub.
n a wired RJ-45 Ethernet cable
System Requirements
n A C omputer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system.
n A Javascript-enabled web browser program whi ch supports HTTP upIoads such as
Microsoft I nternet Explorer or Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or above.
Internet Configuration Require ments
In order to connect your Access Point to the AP Manager, you will need the following
configuration parameters to configure the TCP/IP setting of your computer:
v Static IP Address: 192.168.1. x (e.g, 2 ~ 253)
v Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
v Default Gateway: 192.168.1.254
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Hareware Installation
Follow these ste ps to install the Wirele ss Access Point.
1. Choose a proper place for Access Point. In general, the best location is at the center
of your wi reless coverage area, within line of sight to all wireless devices. Keeping
cle ar of metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
2. Place the Access Point in the desired location. Normally, the higher you place the
antenna, the b etter the performance wi ll be. The antenna’s position enhances the
receiving sensitivi ty.
3. Attach one end of an RJ-45 E thernet cable to the Access Point and attach the other
end to a ne twork hub, switch, route r, or pa tch panel (possi bly on a wall).
4. Attach one end of the AC power adapter to the Access Point and the other end to a
powe r outlet. (Note: Only use the power adapter supplied by Gigabyte in the product
package. Using a different adapter may result in product damage.)
For the average home, si gnal range should not be an issue. I f you experience low or no
si gnal strength in areas of your home tha t you wish to access, consider posi tioning the
Access Point in a locati on directly between the computers with wireless adap ters. Additi onal Access Points can be conne cted to provide better coverage in rooms where the
signal does not appear as strong as desired.
Connect to Acce ss Point
Wired Ethernet Cable
You can connect a LAN cable from your computer’s Network card to the Access Point
without usi ng a Network switch or hub.
Wireless Connect ion
I f you are using the wireless connection, you can connect to the Access Poi nt using the
Gigabyte Access Point Manager without a wired Ethernet cable.
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Illustration
The re are two installation mode for your reference as follow:
M ethod 1: Static IP address
I f you are Not using a DHCP server in your network, you can configure the AP by connecting to the computer directly.
PC(AP Manager) 192.168.1.x
DHCP (Disable)
AP
192.168. 1.1(default)
1. You will need to assign a Stati c IP Address to the computer that you are using to
configure the Access Point on the same subnet.
For instance, the default IP address of the Access Point is 192.168.1.1 and the subnet
mask 2 55.255.255.0. You can enter I P address 192.168.1.20 (assuming that it is not
already assigned to another network device ), subnet mask 255.255.255.0 to your
computer.
Note: If you need the instructions on how to do this, please refer to Appendix C,
“Configuration of the PCs”
2. Connect to the Access Point one by one and assign a static IP to each Access Point.
For example, 192.168.1.2 or 192.168.1.y, etc. (If the IP address of your network is
10.1.5.x then your Access Point can be assigned to 10.1.5.y.)
PC(AP Manager) 192.168.1.x
DHCP (Disable)
192.168. 1.1 192.168.1.2
192.168.1.y
3. Make sure that every Access Poi nt has a unique IP.
4. After all A ccess Points have been configured successfully, then you can use AP
Manager to control/monitor all Access Points network.
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M ethod 2: Numerous Access Points setting
Using DHCP server to setup the IP Address then remove DHCP server
I f require to setup as many Access Points at the same time. You can setup a DHCP Server
and let it assign IP to all the Access Points so it has its own unique IP address. After the
setup is finished, and then remove o r disabled DHCP Server a t last. Now, you can use the
AP Manager to find all Access Points in your network, and then setup the N-Access Points
as static IP address one by one. Notice: After assign static IP address to eve ry Access
Points, be sure to set the PC (AP Manager) to the same subn et.
PC(AP M anager)
PC(AP M anager)
DHCP Server
Switch / Hub
Switch / Hub
e
Obtain IP Address Automatically - DHCP Server Enabled
I f you are using a DHCP server in your network, you can connect a DHCP server with the
Access Poi nt and an AP Manager thro ugh a switch/hub . The IP address of the Access
Point should be configured to “Obtain an I P address automatically” (which is default setting).
The DHCP server will assign the IP address to the Access Point. The PC (AP Manager)
should use the I P on the same subnet as the Access Point. Or, you can configure the PC
(AP Manager) to “Obtain an I P address automatically” and assign IP by the same DHCP
server.
PC(AP M anager)
DHCP Server
AP
Switch / Hub
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Chapter3. Access Point Manager
The Wireless Access P oint can be configured one of two ways, through the AP Manager
Utility or the Web-based configuration Utility.The Gigabyte Access Point Manager is used
to configure Gigabyte Access Points.
Note: The perf ormance of wire line link is better than wire less link between the AP
Manager and each Access Point. To use the wire line link to manage the
Access Point is recommended.
Installing the Acce ss Point Manager
Ple ase follow these steps to install the Gig abyte AP Manager in the Windows.
Step1. I nsert the installation CD and click Install Gigabyte AP Manager on the CD
autorun screen.
Step2. Please wait a while!
Step3. Click “Next”.
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Step4. Typ e the User Information then click “Next”.
Step5. Click “Next” to accept the default directory or “Browse” to another location.
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Step6. Click “Next”.
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Step7. Click “Next”.
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Step8. Please wait a while.
Step9. Click “Finish” to complete setup.
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Using the Acce ss Point Manager
You can launch Gigabyte AP Manager through Start \ Programs \ Gigabyte AP Manager
Utility \ Gigabyte AP Manager.
Enter the default password “admin” and click “OK” button.
I t will automatically search for Access Poi nts on the same subnet when you open the
Gigabyte AP Manager. You may click the icon to searching for A ccess P oints
manually.
Menu bar
Tool bar
Tre e vi ew
Page C ontrol
Status bar
Progress bar
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n Tree structure
ESSI D (ap16b)
AP Name (AP16B)
MAC Address (0020ED001700)
n Menu bar
Tools Allow you to “Search” for AP by ESSID , AP Name, MAC Address,
and I P Address and “Connect to AP by IP”. And allow you to “Save”,
“Load” the AP configuration and “Copy”, “Paste” the configuration
at the current page . Besides, it includes both “System Reboot” and
“Load Default”.
Password Allow you to change the AP Manager password and set the SNMP
community string.
About An onli ne help and the AP Manager version.
Exit Exi t the AP Manager.
Note: When you search for AP by AP Name (Tools->Search->By AP Name). You can
press the “search next” to continue to search the same name of AP.
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n Toor bar
Find Access Point
Find all AP i n the same subnet.
Save AP Configuration
Save all setting of the AP to a temp fi le.
Load AP Configuration
Load the setting of the temp file that you saved before to the current AP.
Page Copy
Copy the setting of the current page.
Page Paste
Paste the se tting you has copied to the current pag e.(You can paste the setting
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of AP1 to AP2 at the same tab page.)
System Reboot
Rebo ot the Access Point.
Load Default
Set the Access Poi nt to the manufacture default.
Connect to AP by IP
I f you want to manage the AP in the different subnet, use this function and key
in the IP.
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System Page
The System Page di spla ys the Device Informati on and the Change C ommunity String
functi on.
1 Device In formation
The Device I nformation include the AP name, MAC address, device description, the
version information and the device type. You can change the AP Name to whatever
unique name, which can represent this A P.
1 Change Commu nity String
This function can let you change the community string to the AP. You can change a
new community string on purpose to prohibit othe r AP Manager access and manage
your AP. After you change the community string to AP, you need to do two following
acti ons.
1. Use Password->Set Community String on the Menu Bar to set the community
string to the AP manager. The AP Manager and the AP should have the same
community string. Otherwise the AP Manager will not be able to find the AP with
di fferent community string
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2. Please memori ze the community string or write it down at somewhere.
I nit bottom
I n case you forget the community string, you have to press the AP init button and
the n the AP setting (include community string) will be restore to default value.
Note: The SNMP community string defines the relationship between an SNMP manager
system (AP Manager) and the agent systems (all APs). This string acts like a pass
word to control the AP Manager to access the AP. The default value of the
community string is “public”. You can change the community string of AP Manager
by using Password->Set Community String on the Menu Bar.
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IP Config Page
The IP Configure tab allows you to co nfigure the I P parameters of the access point.
1 IP Address
Use this option to assign an IP address to the access point. The default IP address
is 192.168.1.1. Please make sure the assi gned IP address is unique on your
ne twork.
1 Subnet Mask
Specify the subnet mask of the access point. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
1 Gateway
Enter the IP address of the default route. The default gateway is 192.168.1.254.
After you change the I P address of the AP, please also change the PC’s (AP Manager)
I P address to the same subnet. And then click the “Find Access Point” icon; AP
manager will sea rch the AP on the network.
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