GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY GN-MD01 User Manual
GN-MD01
AirCruiser G Game Adapter
User’s Manual
www.gigabyte.com.tw
May. 2005
Revision 1.0
GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter
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 frequ ency
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 operat e 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 bod y.
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.
FCC Caution:
1. The 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.
2. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
3. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
4. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................................1
Overview............................................................................................................... 1
Features................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents................................................................................................... 2
GN-MD01 Rear Panel............................................................................................... 2
Status LEDs........................................................................................................... 3
Side View..............................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION..............................................................................4
Hardware Requirements ...........................................................................................4
Planning Your Network Environment ............................................................................ 4
Hardware Installation................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3 Configuration - Using A Web-Browser.......................................... 8
Using Web-based Configuration..................................................................................8
Configuring the Adapter for Access Point Mode Access....................................................9
Configuring the Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode Access.......................................................... 23
Configuring the Adapter for Ethernet Adapter Mode Access.............................................34
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting....................................................................................45
Appendix A: Glossary...........................................................................................46
Appendix B: Specifications ................................................................................... 50
Physical Interface..................................................................................................50
Specifications.......................................................................................................50
Appendix C: PC Configuration............................................................................... 51
TCP/IP Settings Under Windows 2000........................................................................ 51
TCP/IP Settings under Windows XP........................................................................... 54
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing our GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter. It works as an Access Point as well
as in Ad-Hoc / Ethernet Adapter mode based on the IEEE 802.11g standard providing speeds of 54Mbps
bandwidth – 5 times faster than 802.11b! Your GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Ada pter supp orts both
802.11b and 802.11g clients.
The AirCruiser G Game Adapter lets you connect your PlayStation®2, Xbox™ or GameCube™ to a
wireless network for so online gaming fun without the clutter of wires.
Furthermore, the Game Adapter supports up to 128-bit WEP encryption to safeguard your privacy on-line.
The GN-MD01 is simple and easy to setup and use with a user-friendly Web-based configuration manager.
Features
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards
¾ Auto-link hardware button
¾ Data rates up to 54Mbps
¾ Supports 64-bit /128-bit WEP encryption, WPA, WPA-PSK, 802.1x
¾ Supports WDS
¾ Supports dynamic & static IP address configuration
¾ Three modes: Access Point, Ad-Hoc, and wireless Ethernet adapter
¾ Easy web management
¾ Web-based firmware upgrade
¾ Dynamically adjusts transmission rates for optimum performance
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Package Contents
Before installing, please examine the components to ensure that none were damaged during shipping. The
package contents of the GN-MD01 shall include:
; GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter
; Power Adapter
; Installation CD containing User’s Guide
; User’s Guide
; Ethernet Cable
If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately. If a
replacement unit is needed, return the device with the original packing material, otherwise the warranty will
be voided.
GN-MD01 Rear Panel
q
XYZ
The AirCruiser G Game Adapter’s ports are located on the rear panel and the antenna is located on the side
panel.
X Power Socket
Connect to USB port of PC with included power cable
Y Ethernet LAN Port
10/100Mbps LAN connection with auto-sensing and MDI/MDIX
Z Initialize Button
Use a pin or paperclip to depress for 5 seconds to reset the unit to factory settings
q Antenna
Removable high gain 2.4GHz dipole-type
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Status LEDs
LED’s
Please see the table below for a description of the LEDs:
Label Activity Description
Power On (Green)
Off
On (Orange)
Q-Link On (Green)
Blink
Blink OFF
On (Red)
WLAN On (Green)
Blink
LAN On (Green)
Blink
Unit is receiving power and functioning
Unit is not receiving power
Unit is receiving power but not functioning
Q-link button is activated
Devices are engaging in auto-link
Auto-linking is complete
Auto-linking failed
Wireless link is connected
Data is being transmitted wirelessly
LAN port has detected a link with a 10/100 Mbps device
Data is being transmitted
Side View
X Q-Link Button
If you have more than one AirCruiser G Game Adapter, you can press the Q-Link button to enable
both AirCruiser G Game Adapters to link to each other automatically.
However, you can only use Q-Link function in the following situations:
1. Both AirCruiser G Game Adapters are in Ad-Hoc mode
2. One device is in Access Point mode and the other device is in Ethernet Adapter mode.
Y Mode Switch
Allows you to set device in either Access Point mode, Ad-Hoc mode or Ethernet Adapter mode.
X
Y
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Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION
Hardware Requirements
Suggested Specifications for Wireless LAN Access Point installation:
• A PC or Macintosh Computer
• An installed 802.11b/g wireless PCI LAN adapter
• An Ethernet router or hub
• Ethernet patch cable
Minimum Specifications for Wireless LAN Access Point installation:
• A PC or Macintosh Computer
• An Ethernet router or hub
• Ethernet patch cable
Planning Your Network Environment
Access Point Mode
In Access Point mode, the Game Adapter acts an access point to serve as the main point of
communications in a wireless network. Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network
cards, which can roam within a particular radial range of the access point.
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Ad – Hoc Mode
If it is a small and wireless-only network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows all
devices equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, yet
wireless-equipped devices are unable to communicate with devices on a wired network. Nevertheless,
communication between the wireless-equipped devices is limited by the distance and d isturbance directly
among them.
Ethernet Adapter Mode
In Ethernet Adapter Mode, the Game Adapter will be a Wireless-G Network Adapter. Each computer with a
Game Adapter can connect to the Internet via an Access Point or wireless router.
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Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below when installing your Game Adapter(s).
Before you begin, please keep the following in mind when placing your Game Adapter(s).
9 Select a suitable location to install the Game Adapter. Assure that the location is away from
any interfering radio signals from devices such as microwave ovens, garage door openers,
vacuum cleaning devices, etc. Please also operate the Game Adapter in a cool dry plac e,
away from direct sunlight.
9 Position the Game Adapter appropriately. Signal strength is greatly dependent on your well
placed Game Adapter. Generally, a centralized area with 360° clear line of sight is the best
location with the antenna in a high position to allow optimal propagation of the signal. The
location of the Game Adapter greatly influences the signal reception.
Access Point Mode
Step 1 Turn off all the hardware devices in your network.
Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable of your router/hub to the LAN port of the Game Adapter.
Step 3 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then plug the power adapter into a
power outlet.
Step 4 Turn on all the hardware devices in your network. After verifying all the connections, proceed to
Appendix C: PC Configuration
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