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GN-A11G
Wireless LAN
Access Point
User’s Manual
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause h
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GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................... 4 Overview ............................................................................................................ 4 Features ............................................................................................................. 4 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 5
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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. Providing transmission speeds of up to 54M
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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 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 i
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GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Front Panel LED The Wireless LAN Access Point’s LEDs display information about the AP’s status. 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. WLAN (Green) ADSL/Cable Modem is On connected to WAN port. Data is being transmitted Flashing wirelessly. LAN (Green) LAN port has detected a link with a 10/100 On
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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. Internet Configuration Requirements To connect AP Manager with Wireless LAN Acc
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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. The locat
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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
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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. Note: after assigning a static IP address for each AP, please set the AP
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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. It is suggested to disable firewall while setting Wi
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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
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GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 6: Click “Next”. Step 7: Click “Next”. 13
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GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point Step 8: Wait for a while. Step 9: Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 14
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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. Task bar Tool bar Tree Structured Page control review Status bar 15
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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”. Password: Allows you to change p
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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 de
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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”. 18
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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. Go to “Task Bar” -> “Password” -> “Set Commuinity String” and set
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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.
