1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Goldweb Manuals
  4. Extender
  5. GP-L200N
  6. User manual

Goldweb GP-L200N User Manual

200m powerline wallmount wireless 11n 1t1r 150m ap
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
200M Powerline Wallmount
Wireless 11n 1T1R 150M AP
GP-L200N
User Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the GP-L200N and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Goldweb GP-L200N

  • Page 1 200M Powerline Wallmount Wireless 11n 1T1R 150M AP GP-L200N User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GP-L200N User Manual Contents Overview ......................1 Hardware Description..................3 LED Status..................... 3 Interface Description................4 2.2.1 The Ethernet Interface ..............4 2.2.2 The Adapter's Buttons ..............4 Hardware Installation................6 2.3.1 System Requirements ..............6 2.3.2 Before You Begin ................ 6 Operation Range ...................
  • Page 3 GP-L200N User Manual 4.3.6 System Command ..............53 4.3.7 System Log................53 4.3.8 SDK History ................55 Install the PowerLine Utility ................56 How to Use the Utility Software................ 59 Main Tab....................59 Privacy Tab..................61 Diagnostics Tab................... 63 About Tab .................... 64 How to use the NMK Pushbutton ..............
  • Page 4 GP-L200N User Manual About User Manual This user manual mainly describes how to install and configure the GP-L200N wireless extender. Organization This user manual is organized as follows: Chapter Description Chapter 1 : Overview Provides a general overview of the GP-L200N wireless router and the package list.

  • Page 5: Wireless Features

    GP-L200N User Manual GP-L200N Features PowerLine Features Power supply range of 100 ~ 240VAC 50/60Hz Comply with HomePlug AV, and Co-existence with HomePlug 1.0 Nodes PowerLine phy rate up to 200 Mbps Support QAM 1024/256/64/16/8, QPSK, BPSK, and ROBO modulation...
  • Page 6 GP-L200N User Manual Support cross-over cable detection and also support auto modification and polarity modification Support system log...

  • Page 7: Overview

    GP-L200N User Manual Overview Thank you for choosing the GP-L200N. The GP-L200N (also called PLC Wireless Extender) is fully compatible with HomePlugAV and can co-exist with HomePlug 1.0. Meanwhile, it is also compatible with 802.11b/g/n standards. The GP-L200N supports CCK and OFDM and its PowerLine phy rate is up to 200Mbps, wireless phy rate is up to 150 Mbps under 11n mode.
  • Page 8 GP-L200N User Manual Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following conditions: ♦...

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description LED Status There are 5 LED indicators on the front panel of the GP-L200N. By observing their status, you can know whether the device runs normally. The following table describes the status of LED indicators on the front panel.

  • Page 10: Interface Description

    GP-L200N User Manual Radio switch is shut off. Green Connection succeeds under Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Green Blink Negotiation progress under Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is disabled. Green On/Blink When PLC rate > 100 Mbps, see note. Orange On/Blink When PLC rate in 80-100 Mbps, see note.
  • Page 11 GP-L200N User Manual WPS: This button is used for enabling WPS PBC mode. If WPS is enabled, press this button, and then the extender starts to accept the negotiation of PBC mode. Note: Do not press the Reset button unless you want to clear the current settings.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Operation Range The operation range of the GP-L200N depends on the actual environment. When the device is placed in the house or in the office, the overall arrangements are different. So the path and effect for signal transmission are different. For PLC network the typical coverage Up to 5000 square foot, but the actual coverage varies according to the power grid and the number of PLC terminal device.

  • Page 13: How To Improve The Transmission Capacity

    Suppose that one GP-L200N and several APs run in the same network. The GP-L200N or AP acts as one BSS, and has its coverage range. One wireless client terminal (for example, a notebook PC or PDA) can realize roaming from one AP to another AP correctly.

  • Page 14: Wireless Network Configuration

    Wireless Network Configuration The Web management tool allows you to configure only the wireless function of the GP-L200N, but not PLC function. You need to install the PowerLine Utility to configure the PLC function. The recommended browser is IE 5.0 or above.
  • Page 15 GP-L200N User Manual Step 3 Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties page. Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address of the network adapter. The IP address should belong to the IP network...
  • Page 16 GP-L200N User Manual Step 5 Set the subnet mask and click OK to finish manual setting. Step 6 After finishing setting, you can ping the default IP address of the extender, to check whether the current connection between PC and the extender is normal.

  • Page 17: Log In To The Web Page

    Open the browser and enter the http://192.168.1.1/ in the IE address bar. In the login window, enter the user name and the password. Note: The default user name and password are admin and admin respectively. Click OK and you can log in to the Web page of the GP-L200N.

  • Page 18: Web Configuration

    GP-L200N User Manual Web Configuration Internet Settings The following figure shows the navigation menu of the Internet Settings: The sub-menus of the Internet Settings contain LAN and DHCP clients. 4.1.1 Choose Internet Settings > LAN to display the Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Page 19 GP-L200N User Manual...
  • Page 20 GP-L200N User Manual In this page, you can configure LAN interface properties, DHCP server properties, and other parameters related to LAN. The following table describes parameters in this page: Field Description IP Address The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

  • Page 21: Dhcp Clients

    GP-L200N User Manual Field Description address. 802.1d Spanning It can provide redundant link and prevent network from Tree generating loop. You may select Enable or Disable. LLTD After enabling LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery), Windows Vista automatically discovers link topology of other devices, and these devices are also compatible with LLTD.

  • Page 22: Basic

    GP-L200N User Manual In the gateway mode, the following figure shows the navigation menu of the Wireless Settings: The sub-menus contain Basic, Advanced, Security, WPS, and Station List. 4.2.1 Basic Choose Wireless Settings > Basic to display the Basic Wireless Settings page.
  • Page 23 GP-L200N User Manual...

  • Page 24: Wireless Network

    GP-L200N User Manual In this page, you can set the parameters of wireless network, WDS, and HT Physical mode. Wireless Network The following table describes parameters in the Wireless Network pane: Field Description Radio On/Off Enable or disable the wireless LAN interface.
  • Page 25 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description (SSID) legal characters include letters, numerals, underline, and the combination of these characters. Multiple SSID1~6 Wireless security setting can apply for each SSID independently. Broadcast Network Whether to broadcast SSID. After this function is enabled, Name (SSID) the AP broadcasts its SSID.
  • Page 26 Mode of the GP-L200N to accord with the peer AP. Bridge Mode In the bridge mode, you can use the GP-L200N to connect to your router, for extending wireless coverage. Meanwhile, it can also decrease the working load of the AP that accesses the Internet. In that case, the wireless card does not directly communicate with the wireless device that accesses the Internet, but it directly communicates with the GP-L200N.
  • Page 27 In the Basic Wireless Settings page, set the same physical mode and encryption type as the peer AP, enter the MAC address of the peer AP, and then click Apply to save the settings. The GP-L200N then works in the Bridge mode.
  • Page 28 GP-L200N User Manual Repeater Mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the GP-L200N to connect to the primary router, for extending the wireless coverage. Step 1 Choose Wireless Settings > Basic to display the Basic Wireless Settings page.
  • Page 29 GP-L200N User Manual Step 2 Set the Frequency (Channel) according to the peer AP (an AP that wants to connect to the GP-L200N by using WDS). Step 3 In the Basic Wireless Settings page, set the WDS mode to Repeater...
  • Page 30 GP-L200N User Manual Step 5 In this page, set the Security Mode of the GP-L200N to accord with the peer AP. Note: Do not set the WDS mode to mixed modes, for example, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Do not set all the WDS APs to Lazy mode. Ensure that at least one WDS AP...
  • Page 31 GP-L200N User Manual The following table describes parameters in the HT Physical Mode pane: Field Description Operation Mode You can select Mixed Mode or Green Field. The default is Mixed Mode. Channel BandWidth You can select 20 or 20/40. The default is 20/40.
  • Page 32 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description secondary. When the data is being transmitted, the channel can act as either 40MHz bandwidth or 20 MHz bandwidth independently. In this way, the data rate is doubled. Aggregation MSDU Enable or disable A-MSDU. (A-MSDU)

  • Page 33: Advanced

    GP-L200N User Manual Other The following table describes parameters of HT TxStream and HT RxStream: Field Description HT TxStream The stream number that the wireless antenna transmits. HT RxStream The stream number that the wireless antenna receives. 4.2.2 Advanced Choose Wireless Settings > Advanced to display the Advanced Wireless...
  • Page 34 GP-L200N User Manual In this page, you can configure advanced wireless parameters, such as the beacon interval, data beacon rate, and the Tx power. Note:...

  • Page 35: Advanced Wireless

    GP-L200N User Manual The advanced wireless setting is only for advanced user. For common users, do not change any setting in this page. Advanced Wireless The following table describes the primary parameters in the Advanced Wireless pane: Field Description BG Protection Mode You can select On, Off, or Auto.
  • Page 36 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description IEEE802.11H By default, it is Disable. Support Select a proper country code from the drop-down list. Country Code Wi-Fi Multimedia The following table describes the primary parameters in the Wi-Fi Multimedia pane: Field Description WMM Capable Enable or disable WMM.
  • Page 37 GP-L200N User Manual Access Category Description 802.1d Tags long delays, such as Internet surfing WMM Background Low priority traffic (file downloads, print jobs) 2, 1 Priority that does not have strict latency and throughput requirements AC_VO: Voice (highest priority) AC_VI: Video (high priority)
  • Page 38 GP-L200N User Manual In this page, you can configure the WMM parameters of the access point and the station. The following table describes the parameters: Field Description Aifsn Aifsn (Arbitrary Inter-Frame Space Number). It affects the delay time of WMM access category. If you use voice or video service, set smaller values for AC_VI and AC_VO.
  • Page 39 The GP-L200N provides DLS function. Suppose that there are two WMM devices. Enter the MAC address of a WMM device in the DLS setting of the other device, and then connect the two WMM devices to the GP-L200N. In this way, the two WMM devices can transmit message directly.
  • Page 40 GP-L200N User Manual Step 4 If DLS succeeds, you can view the MAC address of wireless card A in the WMM page of wireless card B, and vice versa. Multicast-to-Unicast Converter Enable or disable Multicast-to-Unicast. After this function is enabled, the...

  • Page 41: Security

    GP-L200N User Manual 4.2.3 Security Choose Wireless Settings > Security display Wireless Security/Encryption Settings page. In this page, you can set wireless security mode and the encryption key, to prevent unauthorized access or monitoring. Select SSID SSID choice: select an SSID that you want to configure.
  • Page 42 GP-L200N User Manual The following table describes parameters of the OPEN mode: Field Description Security Mode Select OPEN. Default Key Select a key as the default key. WEP Keys (WEP Set 64-bit or 128-bit key. The key format is Hex or ASCII.
  • Page 43 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description Encrypt Type You can select WEP or None. Default Key Select a key as the default key. WEP Keys (WEP Set 64-bit or 128-bit key. The key format is Hex or ASCII. Key1-4) WEPAUTO Parameter descriptions of the WEPAUTO mode are similar to those of the OPEN...
  • Page 44 GP-L200N User Manual The following table describes parameters of the WPA mode: Field Description Security Mode Select WPA. WPA Algorithms You can select TKIP or AES. Key Renewal Set the key renewal interval, in unit of seconds. Interval IP Address The IP address of the Radius server.
  • Page 45 GP-L200N User Manual The following table describes parameters of the WPA-PSK mode: Field Description Security Mode Select WPA-PSK. WPA Algorithms Select TKIP or AES. Pass Phrase Set 8-bit or 64-bit key. Key Renewal Interval Set the key renewal interval. WPA2...
  • Page 46 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description Security Mode Select WPA2. WPA Algorithms You can select TKIP, AES, or TKIPAES. Key Renewal Interval Set the key renewal interval. PMK Cache Period Set the PMK (Pairwise Master Key) cache period. PMK scheme allows the roaming users that pass through the 802.11X/EAP handshake protocol roam to the...
  • Page 47 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description Key Renewal Interval Set the key renewal interval. WPAPSKWPA2PSK Parameter descriptions of the WPAPSKWPA2PSK mode are similar to those of WPA2-PSK. WPA1WPA2 The following table describes parameters of the WPA1WPA2 mode: Field Description Security Mode...
  • Page 48 GP-L200N User Manual Field Description WPA Algorithms You can select TKIP, AES, or TKIPAES. Key Renewal Interval Set the key renewal interval. IP Address The IP address of the Radius server. Port The default port number is 1812. You can change it according to the server setting.

  • Page 49: Wps

    GP-L200N User Manual Field Description Idle Timeout Set the idle timeout. Access Policy The following table describes parameters of parameters in the Access Policy pane: Field Description Policy Disable: Stop access control to the wireless devices in the MAC list.
  • Page 50 GP-L200N User Manual In this page, you can modify the WPS settings. WPS enables your client to automatically synchronize with the AP setting, and establish connection. WPS Config WPS: Enable or disable WPS. After enabling WPS, you can configure parameters related to WPS.
  • Page 51 GP-L200N User Manual WPS Summary The WPS Summary pane displays the preset WPS information, such as WPS current status, WPS authentication mode, and WPS encryption type. Click Reset OOB to display the WPS default settings. WPS Progress WPS modes include PIN and PBC modes. At present, WPS supports three operation modes, including Enrollee mode, Registrar mode, and PBC mode.
  • Page 52 View the AP PIN on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page, for example, 94519761. Step 2 Select Registrar mode on the wireless client and enter the PIN code of the GP-L200N. See the following figure: PBC Mode Step 1 In the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page, select the PBC mode and click...

  • Page 53: Station List

    Choose Wireless Settings > Station List to display the Station List page. In this page, you can view the wireless networks that connect to the GP-L200N. If a new wireless network connects to the GP-L200N, refresh this page and the connection information of the new wireless network is also displayed.

  • Page 54: Management

    GP-L200N User Manual The sub-menus of the Administration contain Management, Upload Firmware, Settings Management, Status, Statistics, System Command, System Log and SDK History. 4.3.1 Management Choose Administration > Management to display the System Management page. The following table describes the parameters in this page:...

  • Page 55: Upload Firmware

    Choose Administration > Upload Firmware to display the Upload Firmware page. To upload the firmware of the GP-L200N, click Browse…to select the correct firmware and click Apply. The system begins to upgrade firmware. After upgrading, the system reboots and automatically enters the Web page.

  • Page 56: Settings Management

    GP-L200N User Manual 4.3.3 Settings Management Choose Administration > Settings Management to display the Settings Management page. The following table describes parameters in this page: Field Description Export Settings Click Export to export the settings to your local PC. Import Settings Click Browse…to select the configuration file on your...

  • Page 57: Statistic

    GP-L200N User Manual This page displays the system information, Internet configuration, and local network settings. 4.3.5 Statistic Choose the Administration > Statistics to display the Statistic page.
  • Page 58 GP-L200N User Manual This page displays the memory status, the numbers of transmitted and received data packets of the WLAN, LAN, and WAN.

  • Page 59: System Command

    GP-L200N User Manual 4.3.6 System Command Choose Administration > System Command to display the System Command page. In this page, you can run 4 types of commands, including ls, ps, reboot, and ping. 4.3.7 System Log Choose Administration > System Log to display the System Log page.
  • Page 60 GP-L200N User Manual In this page, you can set the log server and view the system log. After enabling the remote log server and entering the IP address of the server, click Apply, and then the log information is sent to the remote log server.

  • Page 61: Sdk History

    GP-L200N User Manual 4.3.8 SDK History Choose Administration > SDK History to display the SDK History page. In this page, you can view the new features, updates, and fixed bugs in the current version of the device.

  • Page 62: Install The Powerline Utility

    GP-L200N User Manual Install the PowerLine Utility Before installing the PowerLine Utility, you need to verify that there is no other Powerline Utility installed on your computer. If another utility is already installed, please uninstall it and restart your computer.
  • Page 63 GP-L200N User Manual Select the installation folder and click Next. Confirm the installation and click Next. Wait until the following figure appears:...
  • Page 64 GP-L200N User Manual Click Close to complete installation.

  • Page 65: How To Use The Utility Software

    GP-L200N User Manual How to Use the Utility Software Main Tab The Main screen provides a list of all powerline devices logically connected to the computer when the utility is running. The top panel shows the local HomePlug device connected to the network interface card (NIC) of the computer.
  • Page 66 GP-L200N User Manual device. The scan status option is displayed in the upper right corner of the Remote device panel, indicating whether the Autoscan functionality is turned on. The following information is displayed for all devices that appear in the lower panel.

  • Page 67: Privacy Tab

    GP-L200N User Manual This button is used to add a remote device to the existing network by entering the device password of the device. Click Add and in the window that is displayed, enter a device name and the password. See the following figure: A dialog box appears, asking whether the password is entered correctly and whether the device is found in the powerline network.
  • Page 68 GP-L200N User Manual The Privacy screen provides the user with an option to maintain security for their logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the network. The appearance is shown in below figure.

  • Page 69: Diagnostics Tab

    GP-L200N User Manual network. Devices previously set up with the same logical network (same network name) appear in the device list after this option is selected. Set All Devices This button is used to change the logical network of all devices that appear in the Main tab whose Device Password is entered for the same logical network.

  • Page 70: About Tab

    GP-L200N User Manual Identify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used (NDIS) and optionally HomePlug chipset manufacturer name (Turbo Only devices) MAC Firmware Version (Turbo Only devices) MAC addresses of all devices connected locally to the host Version of the Configuration Utility...
  • Page 71 GP-L200N User Manual Preferences The lower part of the panel displays options for setting the auto-scan feature.

  • Page 72: How To Use The Nmk Pushbutton

    GP-L200N User Manual How to use the NMK Pushbutton This section describes how to add new devices to, or remove old devices from a HomePlug AV logical network(AVLN), both can be accomplished using a NMK pushbutton press. Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behavior of the Power LED.

  • Page 73: Joining A Network

    GP-L200N User Manual Joining a Network In this scenario a network exists, a new device, the ‘joiner’, wants to join the network. Any device on the existing network can become the ‘adder’. Press the pushbutton on the ‘joiner’ for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 74 GP-L200N User Manual A, B and C form an AVLN A, B and C form an AVLN A wants to leave the AVLN A wants to leave the AVLN Press NMK button on A more than 10 sec. Press NMK button on A more than 10 sec.

  • Page 75: About Powerline Qos

    GP-L200N User Manual About PowerLine QoS The GP-L200N allows for 4 levels of Channel Access Priority (CAP (0 – 3)). The 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must be mapped to the 4 levels of CAP priority, where CAP 3 is the highest priority and CAP 0 is the lowest. CAP 3 priority might be used for voice and network management frames, CAP 2 is used for streaming video and music while CAP 1 and CAP 0 are used for data.

  • Page 76: Parameters And Specifications

    GP-L200N User Manual Parameters and Specifications PLC Module SPEC Chipset Intellon INT6400/INT1400 Serial Flash 16 Mbps SDRAM: 128 Mbps Firmware Support North America/Europe/APAC/Japan Protocol HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet (100Mbps) IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet Co-exists with existing HomePlug 1.0...
  • Page 77 GP-L200N User Manual Transmit Output Power 11n: 13-20 dBm 11g: 14-21 dBm 11b:16-22 dBm Receiver Sensitivity 11n: 150Mbps/-69 dBm 11g: 54Mbps/-75 dBm 11b: 11Mbps/-88 dBm Work mode 1Tx/1Rx multi-BSSID Up to 8 BSSIDs Security WPA, WPA2, 64/128/152-bit WEP, SSID hide, MAC...
  • Page 78 GP-L200N User Manual Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Input Rating 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz EMC and Safety Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Safety Regulations Green Standard RoHS Physical Characteristics Physical Dimension L×W×H: 170mm×147mm×36.5mm...

Table of Contents