GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point User’s Manual
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 harmful interference in a residential installation.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................... 4 Overview ............................................................................................................ 4 Features ............................................................................................................. 4 Package Contents ..............................................................................................
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 supports 802.11b and 802.11g clients. GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point is able to connect IEEE 802.11g or IEEE802.11b devices to networks.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Package Contents Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipping. The package 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 RJ-45 cable One base wall-hung parts bag If there is any missing or damaged accessory, please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Front Panel X Z Y 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) ADSL/Cable Modem is On connected to WAN port. Data is being transmitted Flashing wirelessly. Z LAN (Green) LAN port has detected a link with a 10/100 On Mbps device.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 Windows, Macintosh or Linux If wants to activate AP Manager, it is suggested to use a computer with Windows OS.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Hardware installation Use the following steps to install Access Points (hereafter called APs). 1. Please select an appropriate location to install AP. Generally, a center covering radio signals from all radio equipment is the best location. Please eliminate all metal objects within the coverage and prevent direct sunlight. 2. Please locate the AP appropriately. Generally, the higher the antenna is located, the better the efficiency of AP is.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point There are two installation methods for reference: Method 1: Static IP address If DHCP is not used on the network, the AP can 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 the same for the computers and AP. For example, the default IP address of the AP is 192.168.1.1 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 server can be set up to assign IPs for all APs. Therefore, each AP has its exclusive IP address. After setting, please remove or disable the DHCP server. Now, you can search all APs with AP Manager and assign a static IP address for the Nth AP.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 wireless connections among APs. It is suggested to use wired connections to manage APs. 2.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 4: Enter users’ data and then click “Next”. Step 5: Click “Next” to accept default directory or “Browse” other locations.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 6: Click “Next”. Step 7: Click “Next”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 8: Wait for a while. Step 9: Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Using Access Point Manager You can click Start > Program > Gigabyte AP Manager Utility\Gigabyte AP Manager to launch Gigabyte AP Manager. Enter password “admin” and click “OK” button. When you open Gigabyte AP Manager, it will automatically search for AP in the same Subnet. You can also double click icon to manually search for AP.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Tree structure ESSID (GIGABYTE) Name of wireless LAN Access Point (GN-A11G) MAC address (0020ED001700) 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 “Copy” and “Paste” configurations on the current page. Other functions include “System Reboot” and “Load Default”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 saved in a temporary file. Page Copy Copy configuration for current page. Page Paste Paste copied content to the current page. (You may paste the settings from AP1 to AP2 on the same bar tab.) System Reboot Reboot AP. Load Default Load default values for AP.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point System Page The system page displays “Device Information” and “Change Community String”. Device Information “Device Information” includes AP names, MAC addresses, description, version, wireless type and card configuration type. 1. You may change “AP name” to any name exclusive for the AP. 2. You may select desired wireless type from “Wireless Type”. 3. You may select desired wireless LAN card from “Card Config Type”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 strings for APs to prevent other AP Mangers from accessing and managing your APs. After changing strings, you have to complete the following steps for the consistency of community strings. 1.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 assigned 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 default router. The default gateway is 192.168.1.254.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 network, select “Server Enabled”. If you are not sure DHCP server is available on the network and wish to use an AP as DHCP server, please select “Auto”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Wireless Operation Page The wireless equipment still can operate smoothly 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 region is the value for your local area. In case of inconsistency, please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately. Channel ID Please choose the channel for best performance.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Note: The standard transmission speeds 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 highest rate available. The range of automatic change is based on the “Transmit Rate”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 selected, the data transmitted will be encrypted and unauthorized users will be prevented from accessing the wireless network. Authentication Type You may select from “Open System”, “Shared Key”, “Both”, “WPA” and “WPA-PSK”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 authenticate the wireless network via RASIUS server. 802.1X Authentication Protocol is an option in standard Wi-Fi but a must for WPA. If a RADIUS server is not avaiable in your environment, regardless of the needs of 802.1X, you can use WPA. As another option for RADIUS server, WPA supports pre-shared key.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 option two setting are possible: “enable” or “disable”. The default value is “enable”. WPA Re-Key Interval Enter a value for re-key interval (unit: sec).
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 and 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” or “disable”. Under this option two setting are possible: “enable” or “disable”. The default value is “enable”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 Choose the “Enable MAC filter” option, which only allows NICs of MAC addresses listed to access the AP.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point WDS Operation Mode The Access Point supports three operation modes: “Access Point”, “Point to Point” and “Point to MultiPoint”. The 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 network. In most cases, no change is necessary. Point to Point Only one Access Point can be assigned to connect with WDS in the “Point to Point” mode.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Point to MultiPoint Mode Up to 8 Access Point can be set to connect through WDS list in the “Point to MultiPoint”. In this supported WDS mode, the Access Point can communicate with other Giga-Byte Access Point that is also set to “Point to MultiPoint” mode. Click the “WDS List” button, it will go to the “WDS List” page. Note: The maximum number of “connectable Access Point” is 8.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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” button to delete the MAC address that you select on the WDS list. Or, you can click “Cancel” button to reserve the original values.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 includes the MAC address, Signal level and description of the workstation.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Change AP Manager Password Users can change the administration password 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 password and confirm it then press “OK” button to confirm. You have to enter this new password to log in when you want to use the AP Manager next time.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 Start\Programs\Gigabyte AP Manager Utility\Gigabyte AP Upgrade. Step 2: The “Gigabyte Firmware Upgrade Tool” screen will appear. Please enter the “AP IP Address” which you want to upgrade the firmware. You can press “Ping” button to verify whether the AP is online.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 4: After the AP devices rebooting successful, the AP firmware upgrade is completed. Note: Right click on the screen, the content menu will be displayed. You can find then on-line help and the version information of firmware upgrade utility. Uninstall AP Manager Utility You can find the Uninstall program through Start\Programs\Gigabyte AP Manager Utility\Uninstall. Step 1: InstallShield Wizard will appear then please wait. Step 2: Click “Yes”.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point If you want to modify some program components or reinstall all program components, you can run the installation 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 Gigabyte AP Manager Utility.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Chapter 4 Web-based configuration Two methods are available to set up AP: Web-based configuration or AP Manager Utility. This section introduces web-based configuration to set up AP with RJ45 Ethernet cables and computers connected to AP. Please enter the IP address of AP into the address line of browser. Status You can use this status screen to view the AP’s system information, current connection status and configuration.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 the wireless network. You should set the same ESSID of all APs for dynamic clients to roam among APs. The SSID is up to 32 ASCII characters in length and case sensitive (ie. Letters in upper case “A~Z” and lower case “a~z” are unique).
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 can use this function to set up the security types for AP. Three security types are available: WEP, WPA and WPA Pre-Shared Key.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point WPA Pre-Shared Key One of the biggest drawbacks to traditional WEP security is changing the encryption key. Even you change encrypted keys any time; you still can not select all APs and wireless LAN adapter while changing encrypted keys. Instead, rekeying is a tedious manual process and is completely impractical for large organizations. After all, the instant you rekey an access point, none of the clients will be able to access it until they are also rekeyed.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Wireless Access Control You may set up users that are allowed to connect to AP via MAC. Only computers listed in the table can connect to AP when this function is enabled. TCP/IP Settings You may set up IP parameters for APs through TCP/IP setting screen.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 assigned 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 default router. The default gateway is 192.168.1.254.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 settings. 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 through AP Manager Settings to prevent other users of AP Manager from accessing and managing the AP.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 Statistics shows you the packets flow status on the wireless LAN and Ethernet.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless Access Point. Read the descriptions below to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Q: What to do if you forget your password or forget the IP address of the Access Point? A: Please press the “init” bottom on the Access Point for 5 seconds. The Access Point will be restart and the system setting will restore to the default value. Q: Unable to connect to the Internet? A: 1.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 modem.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service.DNS is used mostly to translate between domain names and IP addresses, and to control Internet email delivery. Most Internet services rely on DNS to work, and if DNS fails, web sites cannot be located and email delivery stalls. Dynamic IP Address A IP address is automatically assigned to a user’s AP in a TCP/IP network typically by a DHCP server.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point SSID The SSID is the name represents the routers and Access 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 address and the host address. Subnetting enables the network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or more subnets.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 1. Contents LAN Port x 1 2. 3. Reset Button Antenna Description RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection. Initial reset One external antenna and one internal antenna supporting different applications.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 installed the TCP/IP communication Protocol, please install it now, and then select your operating system for the setup. The TCP/IP Settings under Windows 2000 Step 1.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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 used by the AP and the same Subnet Mask to the computer (For example, IP address is192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0), click the “OK” button to return to Local Area Connection Properties.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point The TCP/IP Settings underWindows XP Step 1. Click the “Start” in the desktop of the Windows to select “Settings”, and then select the “Control Panel”. Step 2. Double-click the “Network Connections” icon.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 5. Assign the static IP address used by the AP and the same Subnet Mask to the computer (For example, IP address is192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0), click the “OK” button to return to “Local Area Connection Properties”. Click the “OK” button again to complete the PC configuration.
GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Limited Warranty Statement 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 manufactory shipment date. This warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used. Gigabyte may replace or repair the product with either new or reconditioned parts.
