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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
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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
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
- 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
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.
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.
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.)
Connect to Acce ss Point
Wired Ethernet Cable
Wireless Connect ion
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Illustration
The re are two installation mode for your reference as follow:
M ethod 1: Static IP address
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
PC(AP M anager)
PC(AP M anager)
DHCP Server
Switch / Hub
Switch / Hub
e
Obtain IP Address Automatically - DHCP Server Enabled
PC(AP M anager)
DHCP Server
AP
Switch / Hub
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Chapter3. Access Point Manager
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
Enter the default password “admin” and click “OK” button.
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” andLoad 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
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.
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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1 DHCP Mode
The re are four settings unde r this option yo u can choose: “Disabled”, “Cli ent Ena bled”, “Server Enabled” and “Auto”. Disab led is the default setting.
I f you want to get IP address from the DHCP server automatically on yo ur network, you will select “Client Enabled”. Or you want to use the A ccess Point as a DHCP server to automatically assign dynamic I P address on the network, you will select “Server Enabled”
1 DHCP Client Range & DNS
I f you select the “Server Enabled” setting, please input the IP address range and the DNS for your network. The DNS information provied by your ISP company.
1 802.1d Spanning Tree
Ena bled or Disabled the 8 02.1d Spanning Tree function. The default setting is Disabled.
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Wireless Operatio n Page
No rmally, yo u can have the wireless works smoothly even you didn’t change any item in this page.
1 Region
Because of the differe nt region has a different open channel regulation, please check whether the default region value is your local area. I f it did not appear properly region ple ase contact your local distributor or authori zed reseller immediately.
1 Channel ID
Please choose the channel, which you can get best performance. Normally, it doesn’t nee d to change.
1 Preamble Type
The preamble field shall be pro vided so that the receiver can perform the necessary operations for synchro nization. Under this option two setting are possible: “Long” orSho rt”. The default value is “Long”.
1 Transmit Rate
You can select one of the rates among 1M, 2M, 5.5M and 11M based on your need. The default value is “11M”. If the “Auto Rate” option is enable, it will not be able to perform the “Transmit Rate” funtion.
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1 Auto Rate
I n this item you can select either “enable” or “disable”. The default value is “enable”. Enable I f the selection is “enable”, the transfer rate will automatically change to
the optimum rate allowe d. The range of auto-change will base on the setting of “Transmit Rate”.
Transmi t Rate setting: 11M : range is among 1M, 2M, 5,5M and 11M
5.5M: range is among 1M, 2M and 5,5M 2M : range i s between 1M and 2M 1M : no auto-change. The transmit rate is fixed at 1M.
Disable There is no transfer rate auto-change. The transfer rate wi ll be defined by
the “Transmit Rate” column.
1 Hidden ESSID
This setti ng allows you to hide the ESSID in wireless transmission. Those who don’t kno w the ESSI D will not be able connect to the AP. The default value is “disable”.
1 RTS Threshold
Thi s value should remain at its default setting of 2347 . Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. The setting range is 0 ~ 2347.
1 ESSID
The ESSI D or SSID is the name represent the AP in the wireless network. The ESSI D of all A P in your network should set to identical for the mobile client can roam between access p oints. This ESSI D string is case sensitive of up to 32 ASCII cha racters.
1 Fragment Threshold
Thi s value indicates how much of the Access Point’s resources are devoted to recovering packet errors. The value should remain at i ts default setting of 2346. I f you have decreased thi s value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it ag ain, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only mi nor modifications of this value are recommended. The setting rangeis 256 ~ 2346.
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1 Beacon Interval
The beacon interval is the amount of time between access point beacon transmissions. The default value for thi s interval is generally 100ms, that is 100 beacons sent every second.You can increase the beacon interval and have lower overhead on the network, but the n roaming will likely suffer. I t's best to leave this setting alone.
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1 Authentication Type
You may choose between “Open System”, “S hared Key”, and “Auto”. The Authenticati on Type default is set to “Auto”.
Open System in which the sender and the recipient d o NOT share a secret key.
Each party genera tes its own key-pai r and asks the receiver to ac cept the randomly gene rated key. Once accepted, thi s key is used for a short time only. Then a new key is generated and agreed upon.
Shared Key is both the sender and the recipient share a secret key.
I f the “Shared Key” option is selected, it will not be able to perform the op tiondisable” of the WEP Type.
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1 64 (40) Bits or 128 (104) bits
The re are two levels of encryp tion 64 bits and 128 bits. The 64 bits encryption is referenced as a lower level encrypti on. The 128 bits encryption is referenced as a hi gher level encryption.
The 64 bits WEP encryp tion use 4 0 bits as a secret key, which can controlled by use r, and 24 bits as the initialize vector, whi ch user can not control. These two portions plus together is 64 bi ts encryption. Some other vendor’s product might refer as 40 bits encryption. It is the same thing.
The 128 bits WEP encrypti on use 104 bits as a secret key, which can controlled by use r, and 24 bits as the initialize vector, whi ch user can not control. These two portions plus together is 128 bi ts encryption. Some other vendor’s product might refer as 104 bits encryption. It is the same thing.
1 WEP Key Mode
Automatic Generation Check this selection can allow user to generate the WEP
key base d on the string use r key in. This file d can key in up to 10 character .
Hex & ASCII The WEP key is generated from ASCII or Hexadecimal
entries that are either 64 or 128 i n length. Please select the Key mode and then input the approp riate digits or letters. You can create up to 4 keys. Please select one of the key you want to use.
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1 Enable MAC Filter
Choose the “Enable MAC Filter” and click the “Add” b utton to add more MAC addresses or cli ck “Remove” button to delete the MAC addresses from the Authori zed MAC Address table. Besides, you can click “Edit” button to edit the MAC address.
1 Disable MAC Filter
The default is “Disable MAC filter”.
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Associated List Page
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Change AP Manager Password
Set Commun ity String
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Upgra de Firmware
You can download the upgraded firmware version from Gigabyte website.
1 Run TFTP Program
Step1. You can find the “Upgrade Tool” through Start \ Programs \ Gigabyte AP
Manager Utility \ Gigabyte AP Upgrade.
Step2. The Gigabyte Firmware Upgrade Tool screen will appear. Please enter the “AP
IP add ress” which you want to upgrade the firmware. You can press “Ping
button to verify whether the AP is online.
Step3. Press “Open” button to choose the firmware then press “Upgrade” button to
start the firmware upgrade process.
Note: During the firmware upgrade, please DO NOT turn off the PC or AP and
DO NOT unplug the Ethernet cable.
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Step4. After the AP device rebooting successful, the AP firmware upgrade is
completed.
Note: Right-Click on the screen, the content menu will be displayed. You can
find the online help and the version inf ormation of the firmware upgrade utility.
Uninstall AP Utility
Step1. The InstallShield Wizard will appear then please wait.
Step2. Click “Yes”.
Step3. Cli ck “OK” and then the Gigabyte AP Manager Utility has been uninstalled
successfully.
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Chapter4 Web-Based Configuration Utility
Ple ase input the IP address of the Access Poi nt 192.168.1.1 into the address column in the web browser.
Status
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Wireless Bas ic settings
1 Alias Name
You may rename your Access Point, especially i f you have more than one Access Point on your network.
1 SSID
The ESSI D or SSID is the name represent the AP in the wireless network. The ESSI D of all A P in your network should set to identical for the mobile client can roam between access p oints. This ESSI D string is case sensitive of up to 32 ASCII cha racters.
1 Channel Number
Please choose the channel, which you can get best performance. Normally, it doesn’t nee d to change.
1 Associated Clients
You can click “Show Active Clients” button to get the information of the current active clients.
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Wireles s Advanced Settings
No rmally, yo u can have the wireless works smoothly even you didn’t change any item in this page.
1 Authentication Type
You may choose between “Open System”, “S hared Key”, and “Auto”. The Authenticati on Type default is set to “Auto”.
Open System in which the sender and the recipient d o NOT share a secret key.
Each party genera tes its own key-pai r and asks the receiver to ac cept the randomly gene rated key. Once accepted, thi s key is used for a short time only. Then a new key is generated and agreed upon.
Shared Key is both the sender and the recipient share a secret key.
1 Fragment Threshold
Thi s value indicates how much of the Access Point’s resources are devoted to recovering packet errors. The value should remain at i ts default setting of 2346. I f you have decreased thi s value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it ag ain, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only mi nor modifications of this value are recommended. The setting rangeis 256 ~ 2346.
1 RTS Threshold
Thi s value should remain at its default setting of 2347 . Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. The setting range is 0 ~ 2347.
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1 Beacon Interval
The beacon interval is the amount of time between access point beacon transmissions. The default value for thi s interval is generally 100ms, that is 100 beacons sent every second.You can increase the beacon interval and have lower overhead on the network, but the n roaming will likely suffer. I t's best to leave this setting alone.
1 Data Rate
You can select one of the rates among 1M, 2M, 5.5M and 11M based on your need. The default value is “Auto”.
1 Preamble Type
The preamble field shall be pro vided so that the receiver can perform the necessary operations for synchro nization. Under this option two setting are possible: “Long” orSho rt”. The default value is “Long”.
1 Broadcast SSID
Enab led or Disabled the broad cast of the SSID name across the network.
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Wireless Sec urity Setup
Thi s page is the security configuration of the wireless connection.
1 Automatic Generation
Che ck this selectio n can allow user to genera te the WEP key based on the string use r key in. This Passphrase filed can key i n up to 10 character.
1 64 (40) Bits or 128 (104) bits
The re are two levels of encryp tion 64 bits and 128 bits. The 64 bits encryption is referenced as a lower level encrypti on. The 128 bits encryption is referenced as a hi gher level encryption.
The 64 bits WEP encryp tion use 4 0 bits as a secret key, which can controlled by use r, and 24 bits as the initialize vector, whi ch user can not control. These two portions plus together is 64 bi ts encryption. Some other vendor’s product might refer as 40 bits encryption. It is the same thing.
The 128 bits WEP encrypti on use 104 bits as a secret key, which can controlled by use r, and 24 bits as the initialize vector, whi ch user can not control. These two portions plus together is 128 bi ts encryption. Some other vendor’s product might refer as 104 bits encryption. It is the same thing.
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1 Key Format
The WEP key is generated from AS CII or Hexadecimal entries that are either 64 or 128 in length. Please select the Key format and then input the appropriate digits or letters. You can create up to 4 keys. Please select one of the key you want to use.
Wireless Access Control
1 Add a MAC Address
I nput a MAC address and the description of the client. Verify the desired setting and the n click the “Apply Changes” button to set the value into Access Control list.
1 Delete the MAC Address
You can select which MA C address you wish to delete then click “Delete selected” button. Or , you can click “Delete All” button to delete all the MAC address in the list.
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TCP/IP Settings - LAN Interface Setup
1 IP Address & Subnet Mask
The values are the Access Point’s IP Address and Subnet Mask. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. You may need to assign a di fferent Static IP address to each Access Point. But all devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communi cate on the ne twork.
1 Gateway
Enter the IP address of the default route. The default gateway is 192.168.1.254
1 DHCP Mode
The re are four settings unde r this option yo u can choose: “Disabled”, “Cli ent Ena bled”, “Server Enabled” and “Auto”. Disab led is the default setting.
I f you want to get IP address from the DHCP server automatically on yo ur network, you will select “Client Enabled”. Or you want to use the A ccess Point as a DHCP server to automatically assign dynamic I P address on the network, you will select “Server Enabled”
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1 DHCP Client Range & DNS
I f you select the “Server Enabled” setting, please input the IP address range and the DNS for your network. The DNS information provied by your ISP company.
1 802.1d Spanning Tree
Ena bled or Disabled the 8 02.1d Spanning Tree function. The default setting is Disabled.
Statistics
From this page, you can veiew the packet count for the transmi ssion of the Network.
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Upgrade firmware
This tool allows you to upgrade the latest firmware of the GN-A16B using a file provided by Gigabyte. You can download the upgraded firmware version from Gigabyte website. Please click “Browse” and select your desired upgrade file (firmware version), and then clickUpgrade”.
Save/ Reload Settings
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Password
password.
Community
I n order to prohibit other AP Manager access and manage your Access Point, you can change the community stri ng of your Access Point from this page.
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Chapter5 Troubleshooting
Q: What to do if you forget your password or forget the IP address of the Access
Point?
be restart and the system setting will restore to the default value.
Q: Unable to connect to the Internet? A: 1. Please confi rm whether or not the power cord is connected properly, and the
powe r indicating light of the Access Point is normal.
2. Please confirm whether or not all of the setti ngs described in this manual are set.
3. Please confirm if ADSL or Cable Modem operates properly, and if the ISP network service expi res.
4. Please confirm if your network cable is connected properly, and the LED status is normal.
Q: Unable to access the Access Point’s Web Configuration Interface? A: 1. Please check the Ethernet connection between the PC and the Access Point is
correctness.
2. Make sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the Access Poi nt.
3. Make sure you are using the correct login informati on.
Q: What is the IEEE802.11b standard? A: I t also referred to as 802.11 High Rate or Wi-Fi. It is an extension to 802.11 that
appli es to wireless LANS and provides 11 Mbps transmission (with a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11b uses only DSSS. 802.11b was a 1999 ratification to the original 802.11 standard, allowing wireless functionality comparable to Ethernet.
Q: Can the router ac t as DHCP server? A: Yes. The router has the DHC P server function built-in.
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Q: What is WEP? A: Wired E quivalent Privacy. Security mechanism defi ned within the 802.11 standard
designed to make the link integrity of the wireless medium equal to wired cable. Data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bits (128 bi t optional ) shared key algorithm, as described in the I EEE 802.11 standard.
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Appendix A: Glossary
Access Point
ADSL
Auto-MD I/MDIX
Auto-negotiate
DHCP
DSSS
Also known as “Dire ct Sequence Spread Spectrum,” this is a variety of radio transmission methods tha t continuously change frequencies or signal patterns. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), which is used i n CDMA, multiplies the data bits by a very fast, pseudo­random b it p attern (PN sequence) tha t “spreads” the data into a large coded stream that takes the full bandwid th of the channel.
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DNS
Dynamic IP Address
An I P address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP/IP network, typ ically by a DHCP server.
Firewall
Gateway
A d evice, usually a router , that connects hosts on a local network to other networks.
IP Address
MAC Address
Ping (Packet In ternet Groper)
Router
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SSID
The SSID is the name repre sent the route r in the wireless network.
Subnet Mask
TCP/IP
WAN
WEP
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Appendix B: Specification
Physical Interface
Item Feature Description
1. LAN Port x 1 RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection.
2. Init Bottom Initial reset
3. Wireless 1 ext ernal antenna and 1 internal antenna support diversity. IEEE802.1 1b Realtek
802.1 1b System Specification
System
Standards IEEE802.1 1b compliant; Wi-Fi compatible Modul ation 1Mbps: DBPSK ; 2Mbps: DQPSK; 5.5 and 11 Mbps: CCK Dat a Rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Secu rity 64/128 bit WEP Operating Range Open space: 100-300m; Indoor: 30-100m
RF
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (subject to local regulation) Radi o Technology DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Number of Channel Pea k Output power 19 dBm @ Nominal Temp Range
Recei ve Sensitivity Typical - 81 dBm @ 1 1 Mbps dat e rate at nominal temperature Antenna 1 ext ernal antenna and 1 internal antenna support diversity
1 1 Channels (US, Canada) 4 Cha nnels (Fra nce)
13 Cha nnels (Most Europea n countries, ETS)
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
EMC certi fication
Temperature Range Operati ng: 0 ~ 40 degree C, Storage: -20 ~ 65 degree C Humidity 10% ~ 85% Non-condensing
FCC part 15 (USA) DGT (Taiwan) CE (Europe)
Software
Driver LINUX Roa ming Yes Ma nagement Utility WEB Configuration for Network link
Mechanical
Pa ckaging Generic, Gigabyte, private labeling optional LED indicator Power/Status LED, Wireless, LAN/100, LAN/100 x 1 Gross Weight 215 + 5g Dimension 1 10mm x 160mm x 25mm
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Appendix C: Configurati on of the P Cs
The Setting under Windows 2000
Step1. Click “Start” in the desktop of the Windows to select “Settings”, and then
select “Control Panel”.
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Step2. Double-click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon.
Step3. Double-click the “LAN CONNECT ION” and click the “Properties” butto n.
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Step4. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear. Verfiy that
the Internet Pro tocol (TCP/IP) ite m is checked. And then double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item.
Step5. Please assi gn a static IP address and the same subnet as Access Point to the
computer (e.g, I P address is 192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0), and then click the “OK” b utton to return to Local Area Connection Properties. Cli ck the “OK” button again to complete the PC config uration.
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The Settings unde r Windows 95/98/Me
Step1. Click “Start” at the desktop of the Windows and select “Settings”, and then
select the “Control Panel”.
Step2. Double-click the “Network” icon.
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Step3. On the Confi guration tab, please choose your appropriate setting “TCP/IP->
your n etwork LAN card” and click “Properties” button.
Step4. Select the “IP Address” tab. Please assign a static IP address and the same
subnet as Access Point to the computer (e.g, IP address i s 192.168.1.2 and Subne t Mask is 255.255.255.0),and then cli ck the “OK” button.
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Step5. Click the “OK ” button again. Windows will ask you to restart your P C. Please
cli ck the “Yes” button. If Windows does not ask you to restart , please restart yo ur co mpute r anyway.
Note: The Windows may ask you f or the original Windows installation disk or additional
files. Pl ease insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and check the correct locati on, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x, etc. (If “D” is your CD-ROM dri ve).
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The Settings under Windows XP
Step1. Click “Start” in the desktop of the Windows to select “Settings”, and then
select “Control Panel”.
Step2. Double-click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon.
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Step3. Double-click the “LAN CONNECT ION” and click the “Properties” butto n.
Step4. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear. Verfiy that
the Internet Pro tocol (TCP/IP) ite m is checked. And then double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item.
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Step5. Please assi gn a static IP address and the same subnet as Access Point to the
computer (e.g, I P address is 192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0), and then click the “OK” b utton to return to Local Area Connection Properties. Cli ck the “OK” button again to complete the PC config uration.
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Limited Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the product free from defects in materi al and workmanship for no limited time from the original manufactory shipment date. This warranty does not cove r the product if it is damaged in the process of bei ng installed or i mproperly used.
KEEP THIS STUB FOR YOUR PURCHASING RECORD
Customer: Phone No: Address: Email:
Model: Serial: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase:
From Whom: Distributor:
GI GA-BYTE T ECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Custom er Satisfaction
No.6, Bau Chi ang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-89124888
Fax:886-2 -89124007
http://www.gi gabyte.com.tw
Techni cal Support
E-mail: networksupport@gi gabyte.com.tw
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