Gigabyte GN-AP101B manual

GN - AP101B Wireless Access Point User Guide http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Rev.1.1[...]

Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety in structions Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. l The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. l The p[...]

controller (NIC) receptacle. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated mod em cable or jack. • Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the leak. • Do not use this product near water, for example, near a batht[...]

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equ ipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) duri ng normal operation. Proposed RF exposure safety in[...]

Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1 1 - 1. C ONTENTS OF Y O UR S HIPMENT ........................................................................... 1 1 - 2. P HYSICAL I NTERFACE ...............................................................................[...]

1 1. Introduction GN - AP101B access point makes wireless networking a pra ctical reality in more places, more companies and more environments than ever. Thanks to robust, secure, industry - standard 802.11b wireless networking, you can build networks that were previously far too expensive or too complex. The Gigabyte Wireless sys tem can connect P[...]

2 1 - 2. Physical Interface w One Ethernet LAN Port RJ - 45, Auto - sensing and Auto - MDI/MDIX for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection w Init Button Initial reset (Init to factory default) w Wireless antenna One 2.4 GHz antenna - IEEE802.11b w Wireless solution Intersil Prism2.5 w Power 1 - 3. Access Point LED Indicators w Power LED (Green light) The [...]

3 1 - 4. Key features w Compatible with IEEE 802.11b Standard w Auto data rate for 11/5.5/2/1Mbps w 802.1D transparent Bridge w Operation Channels for US/Canada, ETSI, and Japan. w Support Nonpublic SSID w Firmware update through AP manager By TFTP w Roaming support w MDI/MDIX: Auto crossover detect w DHCP Client su pport w Support Passphrase strin[...]

4 2. Installation Follow these steps to install the GN - AP101B Wireless Access Point. 1. Choose a proper place for GN - AP101B Wireless Access Point. In general, the best location is at the center of your wirel ess coverage area, within line of sight to all wireless devices. Keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. 2. Pla[...]

5 There are two installation mode for your reference as follow ： Static IP address Method 1 If you are N ot using a DHCP server in your network, you can configure the AP by connecting to the computer directly. 1. Y ou will need to assign a Static IP Address t o the computer that you are using to configure the Access Point on the same subnet . For[...]

6 Method 2 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 la st. Now, you can use the AP Manager to find all Access Points in your network, and then setu[...]

7 3. Access Point Manager The Gigabyte Access Point Manager is used to configure Gigabyte Access Points. Note: The performance of wire line link is bet ter than wireless link between the AP Manager and each Access Point. To use the wire line link to manage the Access Point is recommended. 3 - 1. Installing the Access Point Manager Please follow the[...]

8 Step3. Click “ Next ” . Step4. Type the User Information then click “ Next ” .[...]

9 Step5. Click “ Next ” t o accept the default directory or “ Browse ” to another location. Step6. Click “ Next ” .[...]

10 Step7. Click “ Next ” . Step8. Please wait a while.[...]

11 Step9. Click “ Finish ” to complete setup.[...]

12 3 - 2. Using the Access Point Manage r You can launch Gigabyte AP Manager through Start Programs Gigabyte AP Manager Utility Gigabyte AP Manager . Enter the default password “ admin ” and click “ OK ” . It will automatically search for Access Points on the same subnet when you open t he Gigabyte AP Manager. You may click the icon t[...]

13 n Tree structure ESSID (ap101b) AP Name (AP101B) MAC Address (0020ED001700) n Menu bar Tools Allow you to “ Sea rch ” for AP by ESSID, AP Name, MAC Address, and IP 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.[...]

14 n Tool bar Find Access Point Connect To AP By IP Save AP Configuration Load AP configuration Page Copy Page Paste System Reboot Load Default - Find Access Poi nt: Find all AP in the same subnet. - Save AP Configuration: Save all setting of the AP to a temp file. - Load AP Configuration: Load the setting of the temp file that you saved before to [...]

15 System Page The System Page displays the Device_Information and the Change Community String function. n Device_Information The Device_Information includ e 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 AP. n Change Community S[...]

16 In case you forget the community string, you have to press the AP init button and then 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 password to control the A[...]

17 IP Config Page n Obtain an IP address automatically You can check this selection to get IP address from the DHCP server automatically in you network. n Use the following IP address You can check this se lection to assign IP address by yourself. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Please make sure the assig[...]

18 Wireless Operation Page Normally, you can have the wireless works smoothly even you didn ’ t change any item in this p age. n Region Because of the different region has a different open channel regulation , please check whether the default region value is your local area. If it did not appear properly region please contact your local distribut[...]

19 n Au to Rate In this item you can select either “ enable ” or “ disable ” . The default value is “ enable ” . Enable: If the selection is “ enable ” , the transfer rate will a utomatically change to the optimum rate allowed. The range of auto - change will base on the settin g of “ Transmit Rate ” . Transmit Rate setting: 11M[...]

20 Encryption Page This page is the security configuration of the wireless connection. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism based on a 64/128 - bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 80 2.1 x standard. When the “ Disable ” is selected there is no WEP encryption . When either “ 64bits ” or “ 128bits ” se[...]

21 802.1x authentication for wireless LANs provides centralized, server - based athentication of end users. 1) A client sends a “ start ” message to an access point, which requests the i dentity of the client. 2) The client replies with a response packet containing an identity, and the access point forwards the packet to an authentication serve[...]

22 n Automatic Generation Check this selection can allow user to generate the WEP key based on the string user key in. This filed can key i n up to 10 character. If the “ Automatic Generation ” is not checked user can manually change the WEP key by key in the HEX value. Verify the desired setting and then click the “ Apply ” button to set t[...]

23 Radius Page n Primary RA DIUS server Please assign a IP address to the primary RADIUS server( authentication server ). n Authentication Port The setting range is 1~65536 and the default value is 1812. n Authentication sercet This filed can key in up to 256 character. n Rekeyin g Under this option two setting are possible: “ enable ” or “ d[...]

24 Advanced Page For enhance the security of the wireles s network , this AP provide the MAC address filtering mechanism to prevent the unauthorized user 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. n Enable MAC Filte r Choose the “ Enable MAC Fil[...]

25 OperationMode Page The Access Point supports three operation modes: “ Access Point ” , “ Point to Point ” , “ Poin t to MultiPoint ” . The default operation mode is “ Access Point ” . n Access Point Mode In this operation mode, the Access Point works as a Standard 802.11b based access point. n Point to Point Mode In this WDS supp[...]

26 n Point To MultiPoint Mode In this WDS supported mode, the Access Point can communication with oth er GIGA - BYTE Access point which is also set to Point to Point and MultiPoint mode. Click the “ WDS List ” button, it will go to the WDS List page. In this page, if you choose the " Automatic WDS ", the Access Point will allow not on[...]

27 The maximum number of the connectible Access Point is 8. Click “ Scan ” button, the Scan Window will appear as below. You can select which Access Point you want or choose " Select All " check box, and then click “ OK ” to add those MAC Address into WDS List . Besides, you can click “ Edit ” button to modify the MAC address [...]

28 Associated List Page From this page, you will get the information of the workstation which can connect to the AP. The for m list includes the MAC Address, Signal level and description of the workstation.[...]

29 Change AP Manager Password User can change the administration password of the AP manger to prevent other user access to the AP Manager. On the Menu Bar (Password - >AP Manage r Password) can invoke the password change dialog. Please enter a new admin password and confirm admin password then press “ OK ” . You have to enter this new passwo[...]

30 4. Upgrade Firmware You can download the upgraded firmware version from Gigabyte website. n 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 address ” which you wan[...]

31 Step3. Press “ Open ” button to choose the firmware then press “ U pgrade ” 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. Step4. After the AP device rebooting successful, the AP firmware upgrade is co mpleted. Note: Right - Click [...]

32 5. Uninstall AP Manager Utility You can find the Uninstall program thr ough Start Programs Gigabyte AP Manager Utility Uninstall . Step1. The InstallShield Wizard will appear then please wait. Step2. Click “ Yes ” . Step3. Click “ OK ” and then the Gigabyte AP Manager Utility has been uninstalled successfully .[...]

33 If y ou just want to modify some program components or reinstall all program components, you can run the installation program directly. And then the InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please choose one of the options what you want then click “ Next ” continues to modify, repair or remove the Gigabyte AP Manager Utility.[...]

34 Limited Warranty 1 - Year Warranty Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the product free from defects in material and workmanship for no limited time from the original manufa ctory shipment date . This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used. Gigabyte may repl[...]