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AirCruiser G Game Adapter
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www.gigabyte.com.tw
July. 2005
Revision 1.0

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  • Page 1 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter User’s Manual www.gigabyte.com.tw July. 2005 Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ...1 Overview ... 1 Features ... 1 Package Contents... 2 GN-MD01 Rear Panel ... 2 Status LEDs ... 3 Side View... 3 Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION...4 System Requirements... 4 Chapter 3 Configuration - Using A Web-Browser...12 Using Web-based Configuration ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing GIGABYTE’s GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter. It works as an Access Point as well as in Ad-Hoc / Ethernet Adapter mode based on the IEEE 802.11g standard providing speeds of 54Mbps bandwidth – 5 times faster than 802.11b! The GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter supports both 802.11b and 802.11g clients.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Package Contents Before installing, please examine the components to ensure that none were damaged during shipping. The package contents of the GN-MD01 shall include: GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Power Adapter Installation CD containing User’s Guide User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Status Leds

    All AirCruiser G Game Adapters are in Ad-Hoc mode One device is in Access Point mode and the other devices are in Ethernet Adapter mode. Mode Switch Set the device in either Access Point mode, Ad-Hoc mode or Ethernet Adapter mode. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Description...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Quick Installation

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter System Requirements Suggested Specifications for Game Console installation: • Ethernet patch cable • An Ethernet Ready game console Connect to Game Console (XBOX) Step1 Plug the power adapter cord into the router’s power jack and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
  • Page 8 Assign a static IP address to your computer. (Please refer to Appendix C: PC Configuration) Step4 Open the web-browser of your choice, and enter the local IP address of the GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter into the address line of browser. (The factory default local IP is 192.168.1.1) and press Enter.
  • Page 9 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Step7. Open the XBOX setting screen and choose “Settings”. Step8. Choose “Network Settings”. Step9. Choose “IP ADDRESSES”.
  • Page 10 Note： For XBOX, the game has to support “XBOX Live” when you want to play LAN games. Case 2 Two GN-MD01 Game Adapters Case2-1 One is in Ethernet Adapter mode, and the other one is in AP mode.
  • Page 11 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Step1 Set the one of GN-MD01 in Ethernet Adapter mode, and the other one in AP mode. Step2 Connect the GN-MD01 to the XBOX. Step3 Connect the other GN-MD01 to your Router. Step4 Press the Q-Link button on the one of GN-MD01 about 2 secs.
  • Page 12 You can now start playing your Games. (Please refer to the Game Software installation guide for more detail information.) Note： For XBOX, the Software has to support “XBOX Live” when you want to play LAN games. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 13 Now, the Q-Link LED will be blinking. Step4 And then, please press the Q-Link button on the other GN-MD01 within 150 sec. Step5 When the two Q-Link LEDs lights on for 5 second then off, this indicates that the GN-MD01s connected successfully.
  • Page 14 Now, the Q-Link LED will be blinking. Step4 And then, please press the Q-Link button on the other GN-MD01 within 150 sec. Step5 When the two Q-Link LEDs lights on for 5 second then off, this indicates that the GN-MD01s connected successfully.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Configuration - Using A Web-Browser

    AirCruiser G Game Adapter. Using Web-based Configuration Open the web-browser of your choice, and enter the local IP address of the GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter into the address line of browser. (The factory default local IP is 192.168.1.1) and press Enter.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Adapter For Access Point Mode Access

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Configuring the Adapter for Access Point Mode Access Status You can use this status screen to view the Game Adapter’s system information, current connection status and configuration. Wireless Basic Settings The Game Adapter will automatically detect and display your wireless settings. Changes of these settings...
  • Page 17 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter SSID ESSID (or SSID as it is usually referred to) is the network name of the Game Adapter in the wireless network. You should set the same SSID name for all your wireless-equipped devices to allow dynamic clients to easily roam among them.
  • Page 18 Only those computers that have the correct authentication key can join the network. Key Length choice Disable - No encryption will be applied. 64-bit - enter 5 hexadecimal digits. 128-bit - enter 13 hexadecimal digits. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 19 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter * 802.1x 802.1x is IEEE standard for EAP encapsulation over wired or wireless Ethernet. 802.1x uses three terms that you need to know. The user or client that wants to be authenticated is called a supplicant.
  • Page 20 RADIUS Re-key – Lets you enable or disable the RADIUS Re-Key function. Cipher Algorithms – Two options you can choose: TKIP and AES settings. Group Re-key - Lets you enable or disable the RADIUS Re-Key function. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 21 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter * WPA Pre-Shared Key Traditional WEP had an inconvenient method to change encrypted keys. Even when you changed the encrypted keys; you still can not select all APs and wireless LAN adapter while you are changing encrypted keys.

  • Page 22: Wds Settings

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter WDS Settings The WDS function allows several of the access points to compose a wide Wireless LAN network. Please note all APs must be set to use the same channel and the SSID of all participating APs must also be the...
  • Page 23 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Wireless Access Control You may specify users based on their MAC addresses that are authorized to connect to the AP. Only computers listed in the table can connect to AP when this function is enabled.
  • Page 24 Assign a Subnet Mask for an AP. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Default Gateway Enter the IP address for the default router. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. DHCP Client Range When “Server Enabled” is selected, please enter the range of your IP addresses. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 25 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter System Settings-Password Setup Here you can set up administrator’s user name and password to protect administrative access to the AP. Key in a password and confirm, then press Apply Changes. Note, if you leave the password fields blank,...
  • Page 26 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter 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.
  • Page 27 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Statistics Statistics shows you the packets flow status on the wireless LAN and Ethernet.

  • Page 28: Upgrade Firmware

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware with the latest firmware version available for download from the GIGABYTE website.
  • Page 29 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter About View firmware information. Logout Logout from the configuration webpage when finished setup. Reboot Reboot the GN-MD01. The system may take up to 30 seconds to save your settings, please allow the system to reboot itself.

  • Page 30: Configuring The Adapter For Ad-Hoc Mode Access

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Configuring the Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode Access Status You can use this status screen to view the Game Adapter’s system information, current connection status and configuration.
  • Page 31 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter AP Site Survey This AP Site Survey screen shows the wireless networks that the AirCruiser G Game Adapter detects. The SSID, BSSID, RSSI, Channel, Encryption, Auth, Network Type for each network are displayed. Wireless Basic Settings...
  • Page 32 Enabled -- No Wireless-B clients will be allowed on the network. Disabled – Both Wireless-G and Wireless-B clients will be allowed on the network. (Default setting) RF Radio Enable or disable the RF Radio function. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 33 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Wireless Security Setting Use this feature to set up the security types for the Game Adapter. Three security settings are available: Open System, Shared Key, and WPA Pre-shared Key. Please note that WPA Pre-shared Key is not support at Ad-Hoc mode.
  • Page 34 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter * WPA Pre-Shared Key A mechanism in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)—Personal that allows the use of manually entered keys or passwords to initiate WPA security. The PSK is entered on the access point or home wireless gateway and each PC that is on the Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 35 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter TCP/IP Settings Manage IP parameters through TCP/IP setting screen. DHCP Mode Two (2) options are available: “Disabled”, “Client Enabled”. The default value is “Disabled”. IP Address Assign an IP address to the Game Adapter with this option. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
  • Page 36 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter System Settings-Password Setup Here you can set up administrator's user name and password to protect administrative access to the AP. Key in a password and confirm, then press Apply Changes. NOTE: If you leave the password field blank,...
  • Page 37 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter System Settings-Save/Reload Settings Save the current configuration settings as a file. Press “Reset” to restore unit settings to factory defaults.
  • Page 38 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Statistics Statistics shows you the packets flow status on the wireless LAN and Ethernet.
  • Page 39 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware with the latest firmware version available for download from the GIGABYTE website.
  • Page 40 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter About View firmware information. Logout Logout from the configuration webpage when setup complete. Reboot Reboots the device. The system may need up to a minute to save your settings, please allow the system to reboot itself.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Adapter For Ethernet Adapter Mode Access

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Configuring the Adapter for Ethernet Adapter Mode Access Status You can use this status screen to view the Game Adapter’s system information, current connection status and configuration.
  • Page 42 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter AP Site Survey This AP Site Survey screen shows the wireless networks that the AirCruiser G Game Adapter detects. The SSID, BSSID, RSSI, Channel, Encryption, Auth, Network Type for each network are displayed.
  • Page 43 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Wireless Basic Settings The Game Adapter will automatically detect your wireless settings. Typically, modification to the default settings is required. Changes of these settings will influence your wireless connection and performance. SSID ESSID (or SSID as it is usually referred to) is the network name of the Game Adapter in the wireless network.
  • Page 44 Only those computers that have the correct authentication key can join the network. Key Length choice Disable - No encryption will be applied. 64-bit - enter 5 hexadecimal digits. 128-bit - enter 13 hexadecimal digits. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 45 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter * WPA Pre-Shared Key A mechanism in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)—Personal that allows the use of manually entered keys or passwords to initiate WPA security. The PSK is entered on the access point or home wireless gateway and each PC that is on the Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 46 Please make sure the assigned IP address is exclusive for the Game Adapter. Subnet Mask Assign a Subnet Mask for a Game Adapter. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Default Gateway Enter the IP address for the default router. The default gateway is 192.168.1.1. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 47 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter System Settings-Password Setup Here you can set up administrator's user name and password to protect administrative access to the AP. Key in a password and confirm, then press Apply Changes. NOTE: If you leave the password field blank,...
  • Page 48 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter System Settings-Save/Reload Settings Save the current configuration settings as a file. Press “Reset” to restore unit settings to factory defaults.
  • Page 49 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Statistics Statistics shows you the packets flow status on the wireless LAN and Ethernet.
  • Page 50 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware with the latest firmware version available for download from the GIGABYTE website.
  • Page 51 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter About View firmware information. Logout Logout from the configuration webpage when setup complete. Reboot Reboot the GN-MD01. The system may need up to a minute to save your settings, please allow the system to reboot itself.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    802.11b standard at 11 Mbps, which uses Complementary Code Keying (CCK) modulation. Both .11g and .11b can operate at ranges of up to 300 feet. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Glossary

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Appendix A: Glossary 10BaseT The most common cabling method for Ethernet. 10BaseT conforms to IEEE standard 802.3. It was developed to enable data communications over unshielded twisted pair (telephone) wiring at speeds of up to 10 megabits per second up to distances of approximately 330 feet on a network segment.
  • Page 54 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Client devices Wi-Fi client devices include PC Cards that slide into laptop computers, mini-PCI modules embedded in laptop computers and mobile computing devices, as well as USB radios and PCI/ISA bus Wi-Fi radios. Client devices usually communicate with hub devices like access points and gateways.
  • Page 55 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Infrastructure mode An old term used to describe a wireless network consisting of devices connected to a network using a centralized wireless access point. One of two types of wireless network modes; the other is a device-to-device network (also known as peer-to-peer or ad hoc mode).
  • Page 56 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Site survey A comprehensive facility study performed by network managers to insure that planned service levels will be met when a new wireless LAN, or additional WLAN segments to an existing network, are deployed. Site survey’s are usually performed by a radio frequency engineer and used by systems integrators to identify...

  • Page 57: Appendix B: Specifications

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Physical Interface The Wireless Access Point includes one Ethernet LAN port, one Initialize button and one antenna. Item Contents Ethernet port Q-Link button (Auto Link) Init button Wireless antenna Mode switcher Power adaptor Specifications System...

  • Page 58: Appendix C: Pc Configuration

    TCP/IP Settings Under Windows 2000 Step 1. Click the Start button, select Settings and then click the Control Panel icon. Step 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connection icon. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Appendix C: PC Configuration...
  • Page 59 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Step 3. Double-click the “LAN CONNECTION” and click the “Properties” button. Step 4. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear. Verify that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item is checked. Then double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 60 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Step 5. Assign the static IP address used by the AP and the same Subnet Mask to the computer (For example, IP address is 192.168.1.2 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...

  • Page 61: Tcp/Ip Settings Under Windows Xp

    GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter TCP/IP Settings under Windows 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.
  • Page 62 Double-click the “LAN CONNECTION” and click the “Properties” button. Step 4. The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear. Verify that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item is checked. And then double-click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item. GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter...
  • Page 63 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter 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...

  • Page 64: Limited Warranty Statement

    This warranty is null and void if the product is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used. GIGABYTE may replace or repair the product with either new or reconditioned parts. Repaired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at GIGABYTE’s option.

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