GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY GN-BR02G Users Manual

GN-AP02G

Wireless Access Point

User’s Manual

www.gigabyte.com.tw

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:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving 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 technician 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 　 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 installed 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.

Contents

Chapter1 Introduction ....................................................…………............4

Overview .........................................................................…………4

Features ........................................................................…………4

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

The Rear Panel ..............................................................………..5

The Front Panel ...............................................................………...6

Chapter 2 Installation .................................................................………...7

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

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

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

Hardware 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

Appendix A: Specification ……..................................……………......……33

Chapter1 Introduction

Overview

Thank you for using Gigabyte GN-AP02G Wireless-G Access Point. The IEEE

802.11g standard is designed as a higher-bandwidth - 54M bit/sec - successor
to the popular 802.11b, or Wi-Fi standard, which tops out at 11M bit/sec. An

802.11g access point will support 802.11b and 802.11g clients.

The GN-AP02G Wireless-G Access Point lets you connect IEEE 802.11g or
IEEE802.11b devices to the network. With its high-speed data
transmissions of up to 54 Mbps, you complete a lot of work in a short amount
of time. Network users can share a broadband Internet connection, access
e-mail, download large files, videoconference, and distribute and play digital
images, videos, and MP3 files.

And with up to 152-bit WEP encryption, you can feel relieved that your wireless
network communications are private. Easy to set up and use, the GN-AP02G
provide you an AP Manager Configuration utility.

Features

♦ IEEE 802.11b/g compliant and compatible with Wi-Fi
♦ One option of plug in wireless card for Upgrade
♦ Friendly SNMP Management Support
♦ Advanced Wireless Security support

- Support 802.1x Secure Wireless Access

- Support 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

- Support Access Control List (ACL)

♦ Extended Distributed Wireless Systems (EDWS) support

- Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support (Point to Multi-Point
and Point to Point)

- Simultaneous operation of AP and WDS functions

♦ Built-In DHCP server for Assigning IP Address
♦ Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 54Mbps for IEEE

802.11g

♦ Dynamically scales the data rate to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps

for IEEE 802.11g

Package Contents

Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not
damaged during the shipping. The shipment of the GN-AP02G includes:

- One GN-AP02G Wireless-G Access Point

- One AC Power Adapter

- One Installation CD with the AP Manager and User Guide Soft Copy

- One User Guide

- One RJ-45 Cable

- One Cradle

- One wall mounting kit

Please contact your local distributor 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 be
voided.

The Rear Panel

The Access Point’s ports are located on the Access Point’s rear panel.
 Power
The power port is where you connect the power adapter.
 One Ethernet LAN Port
RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection
 Init Bottom
Initial reset (Init to factory default) and Hardware reset.
 Wireless antenna
One 2.4 GHz antenna

The Front Panel

LEDs

The Access Point’s LEDs display information about the Access Point’s status.

 Power (Green Light)
When the Green light is on, the power is supplied to the router.

Note: When you are applying the changes to save the configuration, the

Power LED will be off for a while.

 LAN (Green Light)

On The link active at 10/100Mbps.
Flicker Data is being transmitted/received.

 WLAN (Green Light)

On The wireless function is acting.
Flicker Data is being transmitted/received.

External PCMCIA Card slot

Support the Gigabyte GN-WMAG and the GN-WLMA101 Wireless PCMCIA
Card, but the GN-WLMA101 Wireless PCMCIA Card is recommended.

Note: Please expand the Wireless Lan card when power off.

Chapter 2 Installation

Hardware Requirements

To use the Wireless Access Point on your network, each computer may need
the following requirements:

 An installed 802.11b/g wireless adapter.
 An Ethernet LAN switch or hub.
 A wired RJ-45 Ethernet cable

System Requirements

 A Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system.
 To run AP Manager, you need a computer with Windows operating

system.

Internet Configuration Requirements

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:

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

Hardware Installation

Follow these steps to install the Wireless Access Point.

1. Choose a proper place for Access Point. In general, the best location is at
the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight to all wireless
devices. Keeping clear 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 better the performance will be. The antenna

position enhances the receiving sensitivity.

3. Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Access Point and attach
the other end to a network hub, switch, router, or patch panel (possibly on
a wall).

4. Attach one end of the AC power adapter to the Access Point and the other
end to a power 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, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience
low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access,
consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the
computers with wireless adapters. Additional Access Points can be connected
to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as
strong as desired.

Connect to Access Point

Wired Ethernet Cable

You can connect a LAN cable from your computer Network card to the Access
Point without using a Network switch or hub.

Wireless Connection

If you are using the wireless connection, you can connect to the Access Point
using the Gigabyte Access Point Manager without a wired Ethernet cable.

Illustration

There are two installation mode for your reference as follow:

Method 1: Static IP address

If 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

AP - DHCP (Disable)

192.168.1.1(default)

1. You will need to assign a Static 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 255.255.255.0. You can enter IP 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 Point has a unique IP.

4. After all Access Points have been configured successfully, then you can

use AP Manager to control/monitor all Access Points network.

Method 2: Numerous Access Points setting
Using DHCP server to setup the IP Address then remove DHCP server

If 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 or disabled
DHCP Server at 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 every Access
Points, be sure to set the PC (AP Manager) to the same subnet.

PC(AP Manager)

DHCP Server

PC(AP Manager)

Switch/Hub

Switch/Hub

Obtain IP Address Automatically - DHCP Server Enabled

If you are using a DHCP server in your network, you can connect a DHCP
server with the Access Point and an AP Manager through a switch/hub. The IP
address of the Access Point should be configured to “obtain an IP 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 IP on the
same subnet as the Access Point. Or, you can configure the PC (AP
Manager) to “obtain an IP address automatically” and assign IP by the same
DHCP server.

PC(AP Manager) DHCP Server

Switch/Hub