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Gigabyte GN-AP101B User Manual

Gigabyte gn-ap101b access point: user guide
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GN-AP101B

Wireless Access Point

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http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Rev.1.1

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  • Page 1: Wireless Access Point

    GN-AP101B Wireless Access Point User Guide http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Rev.1.1...
  • Page 2 Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety instructions 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. The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.
  • Page 3 controller (NIC) receptacle. Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack. Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the leak.
  • Page 4 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment 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) during normal operation. Proposed RF exposure safety information to include in User’s Manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LED I CCESS OINT 1-4. K ...3 EY FEATURES 1-5. S ...3 PECIFICATIONS 2. INSTALLATION...4 3. ACCESS POINT MANAGER ...7 3-1. I NSTALLING THE CCESS 3-2. U SING THE CCESS 4. UPGRADE FIRMWARE...30 5. UNINSTALL AP MANAGER UTILITY...32 Contents ...1 HIPMENT ...2...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction GN-AP101B access point makes wireless networking a practical 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.

  • Page 7: Physical Interface

    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 Power LED lights up when power is on. w Wireless LED (Green light) The wireless function is acting.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    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 support w Support Passphrase string Key.

  • Page 9: Installation

    The antenna’s position enhances the receiving sensitivity. 3. Attach one end of an RJ -45 Ethernet cable to the GN-AP101B and attach the other end to a network hub, switch, router, or patch panel (possibly on a wall).
  • Page 10 255.255.255.0 to your computer. 2. Connect to the Access Point one by one and assign a static IP to each Access Point. For example, 192.168.1.2 or 192.168.1.y, etc. (If the IP address of your network is 10.1.5.x then your Access Point can be...
  • Page 11 Access Point should be configured to “Obtain an IP address automatically” (which is default setting). The DHCP server will assign the IP address to the Access Point. The PC (AP Manager) should use the IP on the same subnet as the Access Point.

  • Page 12: Access Point Manager

    Access Point is recommended. 3-1. Installing the Access Point Manager Please follow these steps to install the Gigabyte AP Manager in the Windows. Step1. Insert the installation CD and click Install Gigabyte AP Manager on the CD autorun screen.
  • Page 13 Step3. Click “Next”. Step4. Type the User Information then click “Next”.
  • Page 14 Step5. Click “Next” to accept the default directory or “Browse” to another location. Step6. Click “Next”.
  • Page 15 Step7. Click “Next”. Step8. Please wait a while.
  • Page 16 Step9. Click “Finish” to complete setup.

  • Page 17: Using The Access Point Manager

    3-2. Using the Access Point Manager 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 open the Gigabyte AP Manager.
  • Page 18 n Tree structure ESSID (ap101b) AP Name (AP101B) n Menu bar Allow you to “Search” for AP by ESSID, AP Name, MAC Tools 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.
  • Page 19 Page Copy System Reboot - Find Access Point: 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 - Page Copy: Copy the setting of the current page.
  • Page 20 System Page The System Page displays the Device_Information and the Change Community String function. n Device_Information The Device_Information include 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 String This function can let you change the community string to the AP.
  • Page 21 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).
  • Page 22 IP address is unique in your network. After you change the IP address of the AP, please also change the PC’ s (AP Manager) IP address to the same subnet. And then click the “Find Access Point” icon; AP manager will search the AP in the network.
  • Page 23 Wireless Operation Page Normally, you can have the wireless works smoothly even you didn’ t change any item in this page. 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 distributor or authorized reseller immediately.
  • Page 24 The ESSID of all AP in your network should set to identical for the mobile client can roam between access points. This ESSID string is case sensitive of up to 32 ASCII characters. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Apply” butto n to set the value into access point.
  • Page 25 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 802.1x standard. When the “Disable” is selected there is no WEP encryption. When either “64bits” or “128bits”...
  • Page 26 802.1x 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 identity of the client. 2) The client replies with a response packet containing an identity, and the access point forwards the packet to an authentication server.
  • Page 27 This filed can key in 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 the value into access point.
  • Page 28 This filed can key in up to 256 character. n Rekeying Under this option two setting are possible: “enable” or “disable”. The default value is “enable”. Verify the desired setting and then click the “Apply” button to set the value into access point.
  • Page 29 Authorized MAC Address table. Besides, you can click “Edit” button to edit the MAC address. n Disable MAC Filter The default is “Disable MAC filter". Verify the desired setting and then click the “Apply” button to set the value into access point.
  • Page 30 Point to Point Mode In this WDS supported mode, the Access Point can communication with other GIGA-BYTE Access point which is also set to Point to Point and MultiPoint mode. You have to enter the MAC address of the host AP.
  • Page 31 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 only the MAC Address of the Access Points in the WDS List, but also the other Access Points that we have detected to communicate in this mode.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Associated List Page From this page, you will get the information of the workstation which can connect to the AP. The form list includes the MAC Address, Signal level and description of the workstation.
  • Page 34 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 Manager 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 password to log in when you want to use the AP Manager next time.

  • Page 35: Upgrade Firmware

    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”...
  • Page 36 Step3. Press “Open” button to choose the firmware then press “Upgrade” 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 completed.

  • Page 37: Uninstall Ap Manager Utility

    5. Uninstall AP Manager Utility You can find the Uninstall program through 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...
  • Page 38 If you 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.

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    . 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. Repaired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at Gigabyte’...

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