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GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point User’s Manual[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N 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 ha rmful interference in a residential installation. This[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................... 4 Overview ............................................................................................................ 4 Features ....................................................................................[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point 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 s upports 802.11b and 802.11g clients. GN-A11G[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Package Contents Before the installation procedures , please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipping. The packa ge 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 [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Front Panel Y X Z 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 ADSL/Cable Modem is conne[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point 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 Wi ndows, Macintosh or Linux  If wants to activate AP [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Hardware installation Use the following steps to install A ccess Points (hereafter called APs). 1. Please select an appropriate location to install AP. Generally, a center covering radio signals from all radio equipm ent is the best location. Please eliminate all metal objects within the coverage and prevent direc[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point There are two installation methods for reference: Method 1: Static IP address If DHCP is not used on the network, the AP c an 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 [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point 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 se rver can be set up to assign IPs for all APs. Therefore, each AP has its excl usive IP address. After setting, please remove or disable the DHCP server. Now, you can search al[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point 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 wirele[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 4: Enter users’ data and then click “Next” . Step 5: Click “Next” to accept default directory or “Browse” other locations. 12[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 6: Click “Next” . Step 7: Click “Next” . 13[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 8: Wait for a while. Step 9: Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 14[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Using Access Point Manager Y ou can click Start > Program > Gigabyte AP Manager UtilityGigabyte AP Manager to launch Gigabyte AP Manager. Enter password “admin” and click “OK” button. When you open Gigabyte AP M anager, it will automatically search for AP in the same Subnet. You can also double clic[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  Tree structure ESSID (GIGABYTE) Name of wireless LAN Access Point (GN-A11G) MAC address (0020ED00170 0)  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[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  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 sav ed in a temporary file. Page Copy Copy configuration for current page. Page Paste Paste copied content to the current page. (You may past[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point System Page The system page displays “Device Information” and “Change Community String” .  Device Information “Device Information” includes AP nam es, MAC addresses, description, version, wireless type and card configuration type. 1. You may change “AP name” to any name exclusive for the AP. 2. [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  Change Community String The community string must be the same for AP Manager and APs. Or, AP Manager only monitors AP with the same community string. This function enables you to change community stri ngs for APs to prevent other AP Mangers from accessing and managing your APs. After changing strings, you have[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point IP Config Page Set the IP parameters for APs in “IP Configure” tab.  IP Address Assign an IP address to the AP with this option. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. Please make sure the assi gned IP address is exclusive for the AP.  Subnet Mask Please assign a Subnet Mask for an AP. The default Subnet[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  DHCP Mode 4 options are available: “Disabled”, “ Client Enabled” , “Server Enabled” and “Auto”. The default setting is Auto. If you want to obtain IP addresses from a DHCP server, select “Client Enabled” . To use an AP as a DHCP server and assign a dynamic IP address automatically on the ne[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Wireless Operation Page The wireless equipment still can operate sm oothly with no changes made for any options on this page.  Region Due to different regions have different open channel regulations, please check whether the default value for the r egion is the value for your local area. In case of inconsistenc[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Note: The standard transmission s peeds of 802.11b are are 11M, 5.5M, 2M and 1M.  Auto Rate You can select “Enable” or “Disable” in this option. The default setting is Enable . Enable When “Enable” is selected, the transmit rate will automatically change to the highes t rate available. The range of [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Encryption Page In this page you may secure your network by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy ) “ 802.11b/g standard of 64/128 bytes ”. Select Disable to disable WEP encryption. When “64bits” or “128bits” is sel ected, the data transmitted will be encrypted and unauthori zed users will be prevented f[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point WPA If you have used Wi-Fi for a while, you may be familiar with 802.1X Authentication Protocol, which allows users to authent icate the wireless network via RASIUS se rver . 802.1X Authentication Protocol is an option in stan dard Wi-Fi b ut a must for WPA. If a RADIUS server is not avaiable in your environmen t,[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point WPA Algorithm Three setting are possible: TKIP, AES or Auto. RADIUS server IP Please assign an IP address to the primary RADIUS server (authentication server). RADIUS Port The setting range is 1~65536 and the default value is 1812. RADIUS sercet The field can key in up to 256 character. WPA Re-Key Under this optio[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Primary RADIUS server Please assign an IP address to the primary RADIUS server (authentication server). Authentication Port The setting range is 1~65536 an d the default value is 1812. Authentication sercet This field can key in up to 256 character. Re-Keying Under this option two setting are possible: “enable?[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Advanced Page For enhance the security of wireless network, this AP provides the MAC address filtering mechanism to prevent the unauthorized users access. Check “Enable MAC filter” and key in MAC address table, then only those MAC address in the table are allowed to connect to this AP.  Enable MAC filter Ch[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point WDS Operation Mode The Access Point supports three operat ion modes: “Access Point”, “Point to Point” and “Point to MultiPoint”. T he default operation mode is “Access Point”.  Access Point The operation mode is set to “Access Point” by default. This connected your wireless PC to a wired net[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  Point to MultiPoint M ode Up to 8 Access Point can be set to connect through WDS list in the “Point to MultiPoint”. In this supported WDS mode, the A ccess Point can communicate with other Giga-Byte A ccess Point that is also set to “Point to MultiPoint” mode. Click the “WDS List” button, it will g[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Click “Scan” button to display “Scan Window”. You can select which Access Point you want or choose “Select All” check box, and then click “OK” to add those MAC address into the WDS list. Besides, you can click “Edit” button to modify MAC address that you select on the WDS list click “Remove?[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Associated List Page Form this page, you will get the information of the workstation which can connect to the Access Point. The form list incl udes the MAC address, Signal level and description of the workstation. 32[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Change AP Manager Password Users can change the administration passw ord of the AP Manager to prevent other user access to the AP Manager . On the menu bar (Password->AP Manager Password) you can invoke the password change dialogue. Please enter a new administration passw ord and confirm it then press “OK” [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Firmware upgrade You can download the upgraded firmware version from Gigabyte website.  Execute TFTP program Step 1: You can find the “Upgrade Tool” through StartProgramsGigabyte AP Manager UtilityGigaby te AP Upgrade . Step 2: The “Gigabyte Firmware Upgrade Tool” screen will appear. Please enter the[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 4: After the AP devices reboot ing successful, the AP firmware upgrade is completed. Note: Right click on the screen, the c ontent menu will be displayed. You can find then on-line help and the versi on information of firmware upgrade utility. Uninstall AP Manager Utility You can find the Uninstall program th[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point If you want to modify some program components or reinstall all program components, you can run the installati on programs directly. And then the InstallShield Wizard will appear on the screen. Please choose one of the options what you want then click “Next” to modify, repair or remove the Gi gabyte AP Manager [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Chapter 4 Web-based configuration Two methods are available to set up AP: Web-based conf iguration or AP Manager Utility. This secti on introduces web-based configuration to set up AP with RJ45 Ethernet cables and computers connected to AP. Please enter the IP address of AP in to the address line of browser. Statu[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Wireless Basic Settings The AP will automatically detect your wireless setting. Basically, no more modification is required. Changes on these setting will influence your wireless configuration.  SSID ESSID or SSID means AP names in t he wireless network. You should set the same ESSID of all APs for dynam ic cli[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  Hidden ESSID This setting enables you to hide ESSID, which is needed by the users to connect to AP. The default value is “Disable” . All users are able to read AP names.  Associated Clients Click “Show Active Clients” button to obtain the connecting users’ information. Wireless Security Setting We[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  WPA Pre-Shared Key One of the biggest drawbacks to traditi onal WEP security is changing the encryption key. Even you change encry pted keys any time; you still can not select all APs and wireless LAN adapt er while changing encrypted keys. Instead, rekeying is a tedious manual process and is completely imprac[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Wireless Access Control You may set up users that are allow ed to connect to AP via MAC. Only computers listed in the table can connec t to AP when this function is enabled. TCP/IP Settings You may set up IP parameters fo r APs through TCP/IP setting screen. 41[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point  IP Address Assign an IP address to the AP with this option. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. Please make sure the assi gned IP address is exclusive for the AP.  Subnet Mask Please assign a Subnet Mask for an AP. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.  Gateway Please enter the IP address for the [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point System Settings-Password Setup You may set up administrator’s user name and password to prevent other users from accessing to AP and changing setti ngs. If the field on the screen is blank, no protection is provided for security. System Settings-AP Manager Settings You may change the Community String of AP throu[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point System Settings-Save/Reload Settings You may save the current configuration as a file for restoring configuration in the future. You may press “Reset” to restore to factory default. Statistics S tatistics shows you the p ackets flow st atus on the wireless LAN and Ethernet. 44[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the firmware for AP with this tool. The latest firmware version can be downloaded from Gigabyte website. Reboot Reboot GN-A11G. 45[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about tr oubleshooting your wireless Access Point. Read the descriptions below to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Q: What to do if you forget your p assword or forget the IP address of the Access Point? A: Please press the “init” bottom on the A[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Appendix A: Glossary Access Point An Access Point is a wired controller that sends data to the wireless NIC’s installed in your network computers, and received data back from them. An Access Point is often connected to the network computer that has Internet access, or is directly connected to an ADSL or cable mo[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a di stributed Internet directory service.DNS is used mostly to translate between dom ain names and IP addresses, and to control Internet email deliver y. Most Internet services rely on DNS to work, and if DNS fails, web sites cannot be lo cated and email delivery stalls. Dynami[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point SSID The SSID is the name repr esents the routers and A ccess Point in wireless network. Subnet Mask A mask used to determine which subnet a IP address belongs to. A IP address has two components, the network addr ess and the host address. Subnetting enables the network administrator to fu rther divide the host pa[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Appendix B: Specifications Physical Interface The Wireless Access Point includes one RJ-45 Ethernet LAN ports, one init button and one antenna. Item Contents Description 1. LAN Port x 1 RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection. 2. Reset Button Initial reset 3. Antenna One external antenna and one in[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Appendix C: Configuration of the PCs To connect to the AP, your computer needs to be located in the same Subnet where the AP locates. Please follow the instructure to perform the setup under the TCP/IP network environment. By default Windows 98, Me, 2000 and XP has TCP/IP installed. If you have not insta lled the [...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection icon. Step 3. Double-click the “LAN CONNECTION” and click the “Properties” button. 52[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 4. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear. Verfiy that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item is checked. Then double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . Step 5. Assign the static IP address us ed by the AP and the same Subnet Mask to the computer (For exam ple, IP address is192.168.[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point The TCP/IP Settings underWindows XP Step 1. Click the “Start” in the desktop of t he Windows to select “Settings” , and then select the “Control Panel” . Step 2. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon. 54[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 3. Double-click the “LAN CONNECTION” and click the “Properties” button. Step 4. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear. Verfiy that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item is checked. And then double-click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item. 55[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Step 5. Assign the static IP address us ed by the AP and the same Subnet Mask to the computer (For exam ple, IP address is192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0), click t he “OK” button to return to “Local Area Connection Properties” . Click the “OK” button again to complete the PC configuration.[...]

GN-A11G Wireless LA N Access Point Limited Warranty Statement 1-Y ear W arrant y Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer /purchaser that t he product free from defects in material and workmanship fo r no limited time from the original manufactory shipment date. This warrant y does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being in[...]