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  • Page 1 G.DUO Dual 11g Access Point User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 This product contains some codes from GPL. In compliance with GPL agreement, AirLive will publish the GPL codes on our website. Please go to www.airlive.com and go to the "Support → GPL" menu to download source code. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4.2 Client + AP mode....................... 3 1.4.3 Dual AP Mode......................3 1.4.4 Gateway + AP ......................3 1.4.5 WDS + AP........................4 2. Installing the G.DUO ..................5 2.1 Before You Start ...................5 2.2 Package Content .................5 2.3 Knowing your G.DUO................6 2.4 Hardware Installation ................7...
  • Page 4 5.2.2 Security Settings ...................... 45 5.2.3 Advance (Wireless Settings) ..................47 5.2.4 Access Control ......................49 5.2.5 Associated Clients....................49 6. Client + AP Mode..................51 6.1 Application for Client + AP Mode............51 6.2 Radio1: Client Mode Settings ............52 AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 7.3.4 Access Control ......................82 7.3.5 Associated Clients....................82 8. WDS + AP Mode ..................84 8.1 Application for WDS + AP Mode ............84 8.2 Radio1: WDS Bridge Settings............85 8.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings .................... 85 8.2.2 WDS Security ......................86 AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 10. Device Status Menu ................105 10.1 Menu Structure ................105 10.2 Device Information .................105 10.3 Statistic ..................106 10.4 Client Table (ARP Table) ..............107 10.5 Log....................107 11. Emergency Firmware Recovery ............108 12. Frequent Asked Questions ..............110 13. Specifications..................113 13.1 Hardware Features ................113 AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 7 13.2 Radio Specifications ..............114 13.2.1 Frequency Band ....................114 13.2.3 Rate and Modulation.................... 114 13.2.4 TX Output Power ....................114 13.2.5 Receiver Sensitivity ..................... 114 13.2.6 Supported WLAN Mode..................115 13.3 Software Features................115 14. Wireless Network Glossary..............117 AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    In addition, it features passive PoE port for installations in places that have no nearby access to electricity (DC Injector is not included). Finally, it also comes with a WAN port and Gateway+AP mode that can turn G.DUO into a wireless router with 2 radios.

  • Page 9: Features

    The G.DUO can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the AirLogic web interface, users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the G.DUO to perform. The G.DUO can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes: 1.4.1 WISP + AP Mode...

  • Page 10: Client + Ap Mode

    2 radios. It can be used to amplify the signal from remote 1.4.3 Dual AP Mode In this mode, the G.DUO works as 2 Access Points. You can have both radios with directional antennas to create a larger coverage. Please remember to set the channels of the radios as far apart as possible.

  • Page 11: Wds + Ap

    Point. This mode is design to build a wireless backbone network while providing hotspot access through Radio2’s AP network. It is ideal for Hotel Installation. When using this mode, please make sure that the channels are set apart between Radio1 and Radio2. Radio1 should install with directional antenna. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Installing The G.duo

    Installing the G.DUO This section describes the hardware features and the hardware installation procedure for the G.DUO. For software configuration, please go to chapter 3 for more details. 2.1 Before You Start It is important to read through this section before you install the G.DUO It is recommended that you set the channels of the 2 radios as apart as possible to avoid mutual interference.

  • Page 13: Knowing Your G.duo

    2. Install the G.DUO Quick Start Guide 2.3 Knowing your G.DUO Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: Radio 1 Antenna Connector Radio 2 Antenna Connector Power Adapter Connector LAN Ports WAN + Passive PoE Port Reset Button LED Indicators...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    .1. Please install the antennas by turning clock wise into the RF1 and RF2 antenna connectors 2. Now connect the power adapter to the G.DUO 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN port and the other end to your PC.

  • Page 15: Passive Poe Installation

    2. Install the G.DUO 4. If you are using G.DUO in Gateway mode to share your xDSL or Cable modem connection, please connect the Internet cable to “WAN port”. 2.4.1 Passive PoE Installation If you want to supply the power by using Passive PoE, please follow the installation diagram below.

  • Page 16: Wall Mount Installation

    Then install 2 screws in the desire location with the measured distance apart from each other. Please do not screw all the way in, leave some space for mounting with the G.DUO 2. Now please hang the G.DUO on those 2 screws. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Led Table

    2. Install the G.DUO 2.5 LED Table This section describes the LED behavior of G.DUO. You can find the LED on the top side of the G.DUO. Power Steady Blue – Normal Operation OFF – No Power RF1, RF2 Slow Flashing :...

  • Page 18: Configuring The G.duo

    The G.DUO offers many different types of management interface. You can configure through standard web browser (http), secured web (https), command line (telnet), secured command shell (SSH), and SNMP management. In this chapter, we will explain G.DUO’s available management interfaces and how to get into them.

  • Page 19: Prepare Your Pc

    3. Configuring the G.DUO 3.2 Prepare your PC The G.DUO can be managed remotely by a PC through either the wired or wireless network. The default IP address of the G.DUO is 192.168.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the range of 192.168.1.1` to 192.168.1.253.

  • Page 20: Secured Web Management (Https)

    But all the data transactions are securely encrypted using SSL encryption. Therefore, it is a safe and easy way to manage your G.DUO. We highly recommend WISP and service provider to use HTTPS for management. To begin, simply enter https://192.168.1.254...
  • Page 21 3. Configuring the G.DUO 2. Enter the IP address of G.DUO 3. Click on “Open” to start the SSH session. When the following screen appear, click on “Yes” to continue If you have set up password, please enter your login and password. If not, you will enter the command prompt directly.

  • Page 22: Introduction To Web Management

    The only difference is HTTPS data are encrypted for extra security. Therefore, we will discuss them together as “Web Management” on this guide. If you are placing the G.DUO behind router or firewall, you might need to open virtual server ports to G.DUO on your firewall/router...
  • Page 23 3. Configuring the G.DUO Firefox: Select “or you can add an exception” Click on “Add Exception” AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Web Menu Structure

    Only functions that are applicable to the wireless mode will show to simplify configuration. For this reason, the first step to configure the G.DUO is to select the wireless mode. The router mode specific functions are also in this...

  • Page 25: Initial Configurations

    3.5.1 Choose the wireless Operation Modes The wireless settings of G.DUO are dependant on the wireless operation mode you choose. Therefore, the first step is to choose the operation mode. For explanation on when to use...

  • Page 26: Change The Device's Ip Address

    3.5.2 Change the Device’s IP Address The default IP address is at 192.168.1.254. You should change it to the same subnet as your network. Also, if you want to manage G.DUO remotely, you have to set the Gateway and DNS server information.

  • Page 27: Enable Password Protection

    3. Configuring the G.DUO 3.5.3 Enable Password Protection The G.DUO’s password protection is turned off by default. You should enable it and set your own password. To enable password protection, please go to “System Configuration” -> “Password Settings” menu. Then enter your username and password, and click on “Apply Change”...
  • Page 28 3. Configuring the G.DUO AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Wisp + Ap Mode

    Radio1 acts as a client router to connect with outdoor AP; Radio1 works as a wireless AP for home. This combination allows WISP subscriber to share their Internet connection wirelessly. In this mode, the WAN on the Radio1 side. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Step-By-Step Example

    4. WISP + AP Mode 4.2 Step-by-Step Example In this example, we will use a G.DUO to establish a connection service to the WISP outdoor SSID: OutdoorAP Encryption: WPA-PSK 4.2.1 Environment In this example, the G.DUO will be connecting to the Outdoor AP using Radio1. Radio1 will be running in WISP mode which is also known as “Client Router”.

  • Page 31: Configuration Steps

    Step3: Now close the window and go back to the “Site Survey” page. Select the “Outdoor AP” and press the “Connect” button. The G.DUO will inform you “encryption type mismatch!” and ask if you want to configure the encryption setting. Select “Yes” to proceed.
  • Page 32 Step1: Go to the wireless setting and change the interface to “Radio2” Step2: Now we know the “Outdoor AP” is using Channel 11. Please set Radio2’s channel to as far as possible. In this case, it will be “Channel 1”. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Radio1: Wisp Router Mode Settings

    “Site Survey” button to scan for AP. Channel: Wireless Channel used. For EU, it is channel 1~13. For U.S.A., it is channel 1~11. For Client and WISP mode, this field is applicable only in Adhoc mode. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Security Settings

    Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

  • Page 35: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    Pre-Shared Key Format: You can select between Passphrase(ASCII) or HEX format. Please select Passphrase if you are not sure what to use. Pre-Shared Key: Enter the password key here.. 4.3.3 Advance (Wireless Settings) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Advance AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Preamble Type: A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. In a "noisy" network environment, the Preamble Type should be set to Long Preamble. The Short Preamble is intended for applications where minimum overhead and maximum AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Site Survey

    Click here to select SSID for Association or Signal Survey To connect with the For antenna selected SSID. This alignment. It will function is available only display and update in Client Infrastructure or the Signal Strength Bridge Infrastructure conitnously AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Signal Survey

    4.3.6 WAN Port Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port The G.DUO support different authentication and IP assignment standards for the WAN port. It includes fixed IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Big Pond protocols. Please consult with your ISP about what authentication type is used for the WAN port connection.

  • Page 39: Virtual Server Settings

    For a list of most frequent used TCP and UDP ports. Please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers 4.3.8 DMZ Advanced Settings >> Multiple DMZ DMZ opens all TCP/UDP ports to particular IP address on the LAN side. It allows setting up servers behind the G.DUO. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Ddns

    Denial of Service is a type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic. Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols. The G.DUO provides a list of Firewall grade DoS control that protect your network from hacker attack. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Url Filter

    4. WISP + AP Mode 4.3.11 URL Filter The G.DUO provide URL filter function to stop access to certain website. It is especially useful for parents to stop children from accessing some websites. 4.3.12 MAC Filter MAC filter can filter out traffic from certain MAC addresses. It can prevent access to internet from certain station in the local LAN.

  • Page 42: Ip Filter

    Port filtering allows you to block certain applications from accessing the network. 4.3.15 Router (Static Route) This allows you to manually configure static network routes. Static routes will override routes learned by standard routing protocol discover methods. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Rip

    4. WISP + AP Mode 4.3.16 RIP (Routing Information Protocol Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a dynamic routing protocol used in local and wide area networks AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Radio2: Ap Mode Settings

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The G.DUO features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal , WPA Mixed.
  • Page 45 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 46 WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Mixed Enterprise (Radius) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    RTS/CTS handshake exchange mechanism. The RTS threshold should have a value between 256-2347 bytes, with a default of 2347. It is recommended that this value does not deviate from the default too much. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Access Control

    TX output power in EU is 20dBm. Please do not exceed your country’s legal limit. 4.4.4 Access Control Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The G.DUO allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Associated Clients

    4.4.5 Associated Clients Click on this to show the current wireless clients associated to the AP. It will display MAC adderss, Trasmit packet, Tx rate, power saving, expire time, and signal strength. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Dual Ap Mode

    5.1 Application for Dual AP Mode The Dual AP mode is designed to extend the wireless coverage of the Hotspot network. Therefore, you should use directional antennas (like a 10dBi panel antenna) to let each radio cover separate areas. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Radio1 And 2: Ap Mode Settings

    We will explain them together here. Radio1’s default SSID is “airlive1”, Radio2’s default SSID is “airlive2”. 5.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings Band: You can choose between “802.11g/b”, “802.11g”, or “802.11b”. We recommend leaving the setting at “802.11g/b”. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Security Settings

    Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 CCMP provides better security than TKIP, some wireless client stations may not be equipped with the hardware to support it. You can select Mixed to allow TKIP clients and CCMP clients to connect to the Access Point at the same time. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. 5.2.3 Advance (Wireless Settings) Operation Mode -> Setup -> Advance AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Hide SSID: Enable Hide SSID will make the AP network’s SSID invisible. A device can link with the AP only if correct SSID name is entered. Isolation: Enable Isolation will prevent wireless clients to see each other on the AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Access Control

    5.2.4 Access Control Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The G.DUO allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and Gateway modes.
  • Page 57 5. Dual AP Mode AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Client + Ap Mode

    In this mode, the Radio1 is acting as wireless client to remote AP. Radio2 is performing as an Access Point. This mode is best used as a wireless repeater to extend the signal from remote Wireless Router. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Radio1: Client Mode Settings

    SSID: The SSID setting of the remote AP. If you are not sure, you can click on “Site Survey” button to scan for AP. Channel: Wireless Channel used. For EU, it is channel 1~13. For U.S.A., it is channel 1~11. For Client and WISP mode, this field is applicable only in Adhoc AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Security Settings

    Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 61 CCMP clients to connect to the Access Point at the same time. Pre-Shared Key Format: You can select between Passphrase(ASCII) or HEX format. Please select Passphrase if you are not sure what to use. Pre-Shared Key: Enter the password key here.. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    Preamble Type: A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. In a "noisy" network environment, the Preamble Type should be set to Long Preamble. The Short AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Site Survey

    Click here to select SSID for Association or Signal Survey To connect with the For antenna selected SSID. This alignment. It will function is available only display and update in Client Infrastructure or the Signal Strength Bridge Infrastructure conitnously AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Signal Survey

    The higher the number, the better signal. 6.2.6 Enable MAC Clone (Single Ethernet Client) When this function is enabled, G.DUO will replace the MAC address of Radio1 with the first PC’s MAC address caught from the LAN port. It will allow one single Ethernet client only.

  • Page 65: Radio2: Ap Mode Settings

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The G.DUO features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal , WPA Mixed.
  • Page 66 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 67 WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Mixed Enterprise (Radius) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    ACK timeout. In most conditions, please put ACKtimeout value at zero(default value). The AP will calculate the ACKtimeout automatically when the value is zero. However, you can also enter AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Access Control

    6.3.4 Access Control Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The G.DUO allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and Gateway modes.

  • Page 70: Associated Clients

    6.3.5 Associated Clients Click on this to show the current wireless clients associated to the AP. It will display MAC adderss, Trasmit packet, Tx rate, power saving, expire time, and signal strength. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Gateway + Ap Mode

    7.1 Application for Gateway +AP Mode In this mode, both Radio1 and Radio2 are performing as AP Router. This is perfect for shopping mall or office where they can extend the coverage of the wireless IP sharing. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Radio1: Wisp Router Mode Settings

    7.2 Radio1: WISP Router Mode Settings Although both Radio1 and Radio2 are working as wireless router, the WAN configuration is on the Radio1 side.. When you select “Radio1” as the interface, the following screen will appear. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Basic Wireless Settings

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The G.DUO features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal , WPA Mixed.
  • Page 74 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

  • Page 75: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. 7.2.3 Advance (Wireless Settings) AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 Hide SSID: Enable Hide SSID will make the AP network’s SSID invisible. A device can link with the AP only if correct SSID name is entered. Isolation: Enable Isolation will prevent wireless clients to see each other on the network. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Access Control

    7.2.4 Access Control Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The G.DUO allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and Gateway modes.

  • Page 78: Signal Survey

    7.2.7 WAN Port Operation Mode -> Setup -> WAN Port The G.DUO support different authentication and IP assignment standards for the WAN port. It includes fixed IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Big Pond protocols. Please consult with your ISP about what authentication type is used for the WAN port connection.

  • Page 79: Virtual Server Settings

    IP address. If you want to allow your web server, ftp server, or email server to be accessible from Internet, you would need to open specific port on the virtual server to your local IP address. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Dmz

    Dynamic Domain Name System. An algorithm that allows the use of dynamic IP address for hosting Internet Server. A DDNS service provides each user account with a domain name. The G.DUO support “Dyndns” and “TZO” service. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Dos (Denial Of Service)

    Denial of Service is a type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic. Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols. The G.DUO provides a list of Firewall grade DoS control that protect your network from hacker attack. 7.2.12 URL Filter The G.DUO provide URL filter function to stop access to certain website.

  • Page 82: Mac Filter

    LAN. 7.2.14 IP Filter IP filtering allows you to block certain IP addresses from accessing the network. 7.2.15 Port Filter Port filtering allows you to block certain applications from accessing the network. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Router (Static Route)

    This allows you to manually configure static network routes. Static routes will override routes learned by standard routing protocol discover methods. 7.2.17 RIP (Routing Information Protocol Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a dynamic routing protocol used in local and wide AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Radio2: Ap Mode Settings

    7. Gateway + AP Mode area networks 7.3 Radio2: AP Mode Settings The Radio2 is working in Access Point Mode. The default SSID is “AirLive2”. When you select “Radio2” as the interface, the following screen will appear: AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Basic Wireless Settings

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The G.DUO features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal , WPA Mixed.
  • Page 86 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

  • Page 87: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. 7.3.3 Advance (Wireless Settings) AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 802.11g operation. If there is no such kind of mechanism exists, the two kinds of standards may mutually interfere and decrease network’s performance. Hide SSID: Enable Hide SSID will make the AP network’s SSID invisible. A device can link with the AP only if correct SSID name is entered. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Access Control

    7.3.4 Access Control Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The G.DUO allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to access the wireless network. This function is available only for Access Point and Gateway modes.
  • Page 90 7. Gateway + AP Mode AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Wds + Ap Mode

    In this mode, the Radio1 is working in Bridge mode to connect with another Remote Bridge. Radio2 is performing as an Access Point. The Radio1 can be used to build backbone connection in a hotel hotspot network. Radio2 can be used to provide hotspot service. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Radio1: Wds Bridge Settings

    When you select “Radio1” as the interface, the following screen will appear. 8.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings Band: You can choose between “802.11g/b”, “802.11g”, or “802.11b”. We recommend to leave the setting at “802.11g/b”. Channel: Wireless Channel used. For EU, it is channel 1~13. For U.S.A., it is AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Wds Security

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The G.DUO features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA Personal, WPA2, WPA2 Personal , WPA Mixed.
  • Page 94 8. WDS + AP Mode Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.

  • Page 95: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    Acknowledgement frame from the remote station. The station will only wait for a certain amount of time, this time is called the ACK timeout. In most conditions, please put ACKtimeout value at zero(default value). The AP will calculate AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Site Survey

    When you click on Site Survey, the following screen will appear. It might take awhile depending on number of available Bridges in the area. MAC Addresses For antenna alignment. It will display and update the Signal Strength conitnously AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Signal Survey

    For Bridge network, it is required to enter the Wireless MAC address of all remote bridges that is connect directly to your G.DUO. The wireless MAC address is also known as BSSID that is display on your site survey result.

  • Page 98: Radio2: Ap Mode Settings

    Security settings allow you to use encryption to secure your data from eavesdropping. You can select different security policy to provide association authentication and/or data encryption. The G.DUO features various security policies including WEP, 802.1x, WPA, AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Authentication: 2 types of Authentication are offered. Open system and Shared key. If you are not sure which one to use, please select “Auto”. Key Length: The G.DUO offers 64bit and 128 bit for WEP key length. The longer the Key Length, the more secure the encryption is.
  • Page 100 WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-Mixed Enterprise (Radius) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Enterprise uses Radius Server as the authenticator. WPA2 adds full support for 802.11i standard and the CCMP (AES Encryption). The WPA-Mixed tries to authenticate wireless clients using both WPA or WPA2. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Advance (Wireless Settings)

    RTS/CTS handshake exchange mechanism. The RTS threshold should have a value between 256-2347 bytes, with a default of 2347. It is recommended that this value does not deviate from the default too much. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Access Control

    TX output power in EU is 20dBm. Please do not exceed your country’s legal limit. 8.3.4 Access Control Operation Mode -> Setup -> Access Control The G.DUO allows you to define a list of MAC addresses that are allowed or denied to AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Associated Clients

    8.3.5 Associated Clients Click on this to show the current wireless clients associated to the AP. It will display MAC adderss, Trasmit packet, Tx rate, power saving, expire time, and signal strength. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: System Configuration Menu

    The system configuration includes all non-wireless settings. We will explain their functions here. 9.2 LAN Interface Setup System Configurations>> LAN Interface Setup This menu is where you can configuration all the aspect about LAN interface including IP address, DHCP server settings..etc. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Dhcp Settings

    9.2.3 Clone MAC Address You can change the MAC address of your LAN port to other value here. 9.2.4 Disable PING If you do not wish the G.DUO to respond to remote PING command, please disable it here. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Add Dhcp Static Lease Client

    9.3 Time Settings System Configuration ->Time Settings You can set the NTP Time Server for your G.DUO’s internal clock here. You can use NTP server function so your G.DUO will check with NTP to set time automatically upon each startup. Thus, it prevents the clock losing track of time during reboot or power outage.

  • Page 107: Password Settings

    Click on “Apply Change” 9.4 Password Settings System Configuration -> Password Settings The G.DUO’s password protection is turned off by default. To enable password protection or change password, just enter your username and password, and click on “Apply Change” button.

  • Page 108: Snmp Settings

    The G.DUO’s SNMP management is OFF by default. You should come to this page to enable the SNMP management. The G.DUO supports RFC-1213MIB and SNMPv2 MIB. System Name: A name that you assign to your G.DUO. It is an alphanumeric string of up to 30 characters.

  • Page 109: Watchdog

    9.7.1 Firmware Upgrade System Configuration -> Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the firmware of your G.DUO (the software that controls your G.DUO’s operation). Normally, this is done when a new version of firmware offers new features that you want, or solves problems that you have encountered with the current version.

  • Page 110: Configuration Save And Restore

    9.7.2 Configuration Save and Restore System Configuration -> Configuration Save and Restore The G.DUO can save and restore the settings to a file. In addition, it has the unique capability to restore only the network or wireless settings. This makes changes of wireless settings across the entire network of AP much easier.

  • Page 111: Factory Default

    Step3: Click on “Upload” button to restore settings. 9.8 Factory Default System Configuration -> Factory Default You can reset the configuration of your G.DUO to the factory default settings. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 112: Device Status Menu

    When you click on the “Device Status” on the top menu bar, the sub menu for device status will appear. 10.2 Device Information This page shows the general information about G.DUO such as Uptime, Firmware version, Wireless Interface…etc. Below are some additional explanations on some status information of this page: Uptime This displays the time since system last boot up.

  • Page 113: Statistic

    WAN Configuration: WAN configuration tells you the current status of WAN port such as IP address and connection status. 10.3 Statistic This page shows the sent and received packet information for Radio1, Radio2, LAN, and WAN interface. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 114: Client Table (Arp Table)

    This table is also known as ARP table. It will show all wireless and wired device connected to the G.DUO. If you want to look at the wireless clients only, you can go to the “Wireless Settings” page in AP or Gateway mode for “Show Client” button.

  • Page 115: Emergency Firmware Recovery

    Emergency Firmware Recovery The G.DUO features emergency firmware upgrade function that can restore your AP from a firmware crashed. If you can’t access your AP anymore, please first try to restore the setting to default by holding the RESET button (in the back) for more than 7 seconds. You should be able to find the AP at 192.168.1.254.
  • Page 116 Click the “Browse” button, select and open the correct firmware file. This firmware file is different from the Web upgradeable firmware. Please go to www.airlive.com G.DUO’s support page and download the special firmware for emergency upgrade. Click on “UPGRADE” button. Do not touch the AP or PC until the upgrade is completed.

  • Page 117: Frequent Asked Questions

    Why is there no password protection for G.DUO? Answer: By default, the password protection is turned off for G.DUO. Please go to “System Configuration -> Password Settings”, then enter a new set of username and password to turn it on.
  • Page 118 Answer: When you press “Connect” from site survey, the G.DUO will first check if the current wireless encryption setting is correct. If not, it will ask you to modify the setting. Therefore, if your current wireless settings has encryption and the new AP you want to associate does not use encryption, then the G.DUO...
  • Page 119 ==================================================================== Question: Where is the POE port for G.DUO? Answer: The PoE system used for G.DUO is 12V Passive PoE. LAN1 is also used as the passive PoE port. ==================================================================== Question: Where is the signal survey function that displays the signal strength...

  • Page 120: Specifications

    13. Specifications Specifications The specification of G.DUO is subject to change without notice. Please use the information with caution. 13.1 Hardware Features 13.1.1 General Hardware Feature Realtek Dual 11g/b Chipset 4MB Flash, 32MB SDRAM RoHS compliant 4 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port with Auto MDI/MDI-X support...

  • Page 121: Radio Specifications

    South America: 20dBm (11g) EU: 20dBm(11b) EU: 20dBm(11g) Radio2: South America: 24dBm (11b) South America: 20dBm (11g) EU: 20dBm(11b) EU: 20dBm(11g) 13.2.5 Receiver Sensitivity Data Rate SIGNAL STRENGTH (dB) 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 6 Mbps AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Supported Wlan Mode

    13.2.6 Supported WLAN Mode WISP + AP Mode Dual AP Mode Client + AP Mode Gateway + AP Mode WDS + AP Mode 13.3 Software Features Operation Modes WISP + AP Mode Dual AP Mode Client + AP Mode AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Hide SSID Support Support adjustable output power ACK Timeout Adjustment Bootloader Protection and Emergency Firmware Upload Code Radius Supported Up to 40 Static DHCP entries Firmware upgrade and configuration backup via Web Partial Configuration Backup and Restore AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

  • Page 124: Wireless Network Glossary

    802.11 family are not allowed to operate. 802.11e The IEEE QoS standard for prioritizing traffic of the VoIP and multimedia applications. The WMM is based on a subset of the 802.11e. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 ACK timeout. If the ACK is NOT received within that timeout period then the packet will be re-transmitted resulting in reduced throughput. If the ACK setting is too high then throughput will be lost AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 126 This is especially true for 802.11a and 802.11g networks. Setting the correct ACK timeout value need to consider 3 factors: distance, AP response time, and interference. The G.DUO provide ACK adjustment capability in form of either distance or direct input. When you enter the distance parameter, the G.DUO will automatically calculate the correct ACK timeout value.
  • Page 127 TCP/UDP service ports to this particular device. The feature is used commonly for setting up H.323 VoIP or Multi-Media servers. A program that translates URLs to IP addresses by accessing a database maintained on a collection of Internet servers. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 128 The program that runs inside embedded device such as router or AP. Many network devices are firmware upgradeable through web interface or utility program. File Transfer Protocol. A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP/IP network and the Internet. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 129 An IP address is 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent across the Internet. An IP address has two parts: an identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 130 MIMO Multi In Multi Out. A Smart Antenna technology designed to increase the coverage and performance of a WLAN network. In a MIMO device, 2 or more antennas are used to AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 131 This word has 2 different meaning for networking. The hardware connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 132 Radius typically uses port 1812 and port 1813 for authentication and accounting port. Though not an official standard, the RADIUS specification is maintained by a working group of the IETF. Receiver Sensitivity Receiver sensitivity means how sensitive is the radio for receiving signal. In general; the AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 Simple Network Management Protocol. A set of protocols for managing complex networks. The SNMP network contains 3 key elements: managed devices, agents, and network-management systems (NMSs). Managed devices are network devices that content SNMP agents. SNMP agents are programs that reside SNMP capable device's AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 134 A layer-4 protocol used along with the IP to send data between computers over the Internet. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping track of the packets that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 (or wireless connection) that is connected to the Internet side of the network topology. Wired Equivalent Privacy. A wireless encryption protocol. WEP is available in 40-bit (64-bit), 108-bit (128-bit) or 152-bit (Atheros proprietary) encryption modes. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 136 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a standard to prioritize traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM prioritize traffic\ on Voice-over-IP (VoIP), audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP. Wireless Management System. An utility program to manage multiple wireless AP/Bridges. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...
  • Page 137 The WPA-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA2 is also known as 802.11i. It improves on the WPA security with CCMP and AES encryption. The WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA. WPA2-PSK utilizes pre-share key for encryption/authentication. AirLive G.DUO User’s Manual...

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