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- Page 1 GN-AP02G Wireless Access Point User’s Manual www.gigabyte.com.tw...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter1 Introduction ............…………....4 Overview .................…………4 Features ................…………4 Package Contents ............………….5 The Rear Panel ..............………..5 The Front Panel ...............………...6 Chapter 2 Installation ..............………...7 Hardware Requirements ...........……….7 System Requirements ............………7 Internet Configuration Requirements .......………7 Hardware Installation ............……...8 Connect to Access Point ............……...8 Illustration .................……..9 Chapter3. -
Page 4: Chapter1 Introduction
MP3 files. And with up to 152-bit WEP encryption, you can feel relieved that your wireless network communications are private. Easy to set up and use, the GN-AP02G provide you an AP Manager Configuration utility. Features ♦... -
Page 5: Package Contents
IEEE 802.11g Package Contents Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipping. The shipment of the GN-AP02G includes: One GN-AP02G Wireless-G Access Point One AC Power Adapter One Installation CD with the AP Manager and User Guide Soft Copy... -
Page 6: The Front Panel
The wireless function is acting. Flicker Data is being transmitted/received. External PCMCIA Card slot Support the Gigabyte GN-WMAG and the GN-WLMA101 Wireless PCMCIA Card, but the GN-WLMA101 Wireless PCMCIA Card is recommended. Note: Please expand the Wireless Lan card when power off. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Hardware Requirements To use the Wireless Access Point on your network, each computer may need the following requirements: An installed 802.11b/g wireless adapter. An Ethernet LAN switch or hub. A wired RJ-45 Ethernet cable System Requirements A Computer with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system. To run AP Manager, you need a computer with Windows operating system. -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
4. Attach one end of the AC power adapter to the Access Point and the other end to a power outlet. (Note: Only use the power adapter supplied by Gigabyte in the product package. Using a different adapter may result in product damage.) For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. -
Page 9: Illustration
Illustration There are two installation mode for your reference as follow: Method 1: Static IP address If you are Not using a DHCP server in your network, you can configure the AP by connecting to the computer directly. PC(AP Manager) 192.168.1.x AP - DHCP (Disable) 192.168.1.1(default) You will need to assign a Static IP Address to the computer that you are... - Page 10 Method 2: Numerous Access Points setting Using DHCP server to setup the IP Address then remove DHCP server If require to setup as many Access Points at the same time. You can setup a DHCP Server and let it assign IP to all the Access Points so it has its own unique IP address.
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Page 11: Chapter3. Access Point Manager
Access Point is recommended. 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 12 Step4. Type the User Information then click “Next”. Step5. Click “Next” to accept the default directory or “Browse” to another location.
- Page 13 Step6. Click “Next”. Step7. Click “Next”.
- Page 14 Step8. Please wait a while. Step9. Click ”Finish” to complete setup.
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Page 15: Using The Access Point Manager
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” button. It will automatically search for Access Points on the same subnet when you open the Gigabyte AP Manager. - Page 16 Tree structure ESSID (GIGABYTE) AP Name (GN-AP02G) MAC Address (0020ED001700) Menu bar Tools Allow you to “search” for AP by ESSID, AP Name, MAC 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 17 Tool bar 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 before to the current AP.
- Page 18 System Page The System Page displays the Device Information and the Change Community String function. Device Information The Device Information include the AP name, MAC address, device description, the version information, the wireless type and card config type. You can change the AP Name to whatever unique name, which can represent this AP.
- Page 19 Change Community String This function can let you change the community string to the AP. You can change a new community string on purpose to prohibit other AP Manager access and manage your AP. After you change the community string to AP, you need to do two following actions.
- Page 20 IP Config Page The IP Configure tab allows you to configure the IP parameters of the access point. IP Address Use this option to assign an IP address to the access point. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. Please make sure the assigned IP address is unique on your network.
- Page 21 If you want to get IP address from the DHCP server automatically on your network, you will select “Client Enabled”. Or you want to use the Access Point as a DHCP server to automatically assign dynamic IP address on the network, you will select “Server Enabled”. DHCP Client Range &...
- Page 22 Wireless Operation Page Normally, you can have the wireless works smoothly even you didn’t change any item in this page. 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 23 Auto Rate In this item you can select either “Enable” or “Disable” The default value is ”Enable”. Enable If the selection is “Enable”, the transfer rate will automatically change to the optimum rate allowed. The range of auto-change will base on the setting of “Transmit Rate”.
- Page 24 Encryption Page This page is the security configuration of the wireless connection. Protects your information with the highest level of industry-standard WEP encryption: 64/128-bit for 802.11b standard, and up to 152-bit for 802.11g standards. When the “Disable” is selected there is no WEP encryption. When “64bit”, “128bit”...
- Page 25 If the 802.1x -Dynamic WEP option is selected, the Radius/WPA page will appear as shown below. RADIUS server IP Please assign a IP address to the primary RADIUS server(authentication server). RADIUS Port The setting range is 1~65536 and the default value is 1812.
- Page 26 One of the biggest drawbacks to traditional WEP security is that changing the encryption key is optional. Even if you do switch encryption keys from time to time, there is no option for globally rekeying all access points and all wireless NICs. Instead, rekeying is a tedious manual process and is completely impractical for large organizations.
- Page 27 When WPA option is selected, the Radius/WPA page will appear as shown below. WPA Algorithm There are three settings you can select : “TKIP”, “AES” and “Auto”. RADIUS server IP Please assign a IP address to the primary RADIUS server(authentication server). RADIUS Port The setting range is 1~65536 and the default value is 1812.
- Page 28 When WPA PSK option is selected, the Radius/WPA page will appear as shown below. WPA Algorithm There are three settings you can select : “TKIP”, “AES” and “Auto”. WPA shared Key This filed can key in up to 256 character. WPA-PSK Re-Key Under this option two setting are possible: "Enable”...
- Page 29 64 (40) Bits, 128 (104) Bits or 152 (128) Bits There are three levels of encryption 64 bits, 128 bits and 152 bits. The 64 bits encryption is referenced as a lower level encryption. The 152 bits encryption is referenced as a higher level encryption. The 64 bits WEP encryption use 40 bits as a secret key, which can controlled by user, and 24 bits as the initialize vector, which user can not control.
- Page 30 Advanced Page For enhance the security of the wireless network, this AP provide the MAC address filtering mechanism to prevent the unauthorized user 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”...
- Page 31 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) OperationMode The Access Point supports three operation modes: ”Access Point”, “Point to Point”, “Point to MultiPoint”. The default operation mode is “Access Point”. Access Point The operational mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network.
- Page 32 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” button. You have to enter this new password to log in when you want to use the AP Manager next time.
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Page 33: Appendix A: Specification
Appendix A: Specification Physical Interface The Wireless Access Point includes 1 RJ-45 Ethernet LAN ports, one init hole and one antenna. Item Feature Description LAN Port x 1 RJ-45, Auto-sensing for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection. Init Bottom Initial reset Wireless 1 external antenna and 1 internal antenna support diversity.
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