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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 Man...

GN-A11G Wireless LAN 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...

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, Macinto...

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 meta...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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. 12

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

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 th...

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 na...

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 managin...

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 Subne...

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...

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 f...

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 highes...

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 unau...

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 ...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 wir...

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 th...

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 administratio...

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” ...

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...

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...

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 se...

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’ informatio...

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 tedio...

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. 41

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 Y...

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 Ethe...

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. 45

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?...

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, ...

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...

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 Contents Description 1. LAN Port x 1 RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection. 2. Reset Button Initial...

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 ...

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. 52

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 c...

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. 54

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...

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 i...