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                         GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide

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Step3.

On the Configuration tab, please choose your appropriate setting “

TCP/IP->

your network LAN card

” and click “

Properties

” button.

Step4.

Select the “

IP Address

” tab. Please assign a static IP address and the same

subnet as Access  Point to the computer (e.g, IP address is 192.168.1.2 and

Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0), and then click the “

OK

”  button.

Summary of Contents for GN-A16B

Page 1: ...GN A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Copyright 2003 Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved http www gigabyte com tw Rev 1 0 First Edition 25A08 0A16B F00...

Page 2: ...locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult...

Page 3: ...Access Point 8 Illustration 9 Chapter3 Access Point Manager 11 Installing the Access Point Manager 11 Using the Access Point Manager 15 Upgrade Firmware 28 Uninstall AP Utility 29 Chapter4 Web Based C...

Page 4: ...s a high speed wireless data communication The Gigabyte Wireless system can connect PCs throughout your premises without the headache of running cable It is a effective way to tie together laptop PCs...

Page 5: ...z antenna n Power Package Contents Before the installation procedures please ensure the components are not damaged dur ing the shipping The shipment of the GN A16B includes One GN A16B Wireless Broadb...

Page 6: ...6 GN A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide The Front Panel LEDs The router s LEDs display information about the router s status n Power n WLAN Green Light Green Light...

Page 7: ...Configuration Requirements In order to connect your Access Point to the AP Manager you will need the following configuration parameters to configure the TCP IP setting of your computer v Static IP Ad...

Page 8: ...wer adapter to the Access Point and the other end to a power outlet Note Only use the power adapter supplied byGigabyte in the product package Using a different adapter may result in product damage Fo...

Page 9: ...255 255 0 You can enter IP address 192 168 1 20 assuming that it is not already assigned to another network device subnet mask 255 255 255 0 to your computer Note If you need the instructions on howt...

Page 10: ...nager to the same subnet Using DHCP server to setup the IP Address then remove DHCP server PC AP Manager DHCP Server Switch Hub PC AP Manager Switch Hub e Obtain IP Address Automatically DHCP Server E...

Page 11: ...e Gigabyte Access Points Note The performance of wire line link is better than wireless link between the AP Manager and each Access Point To use the wire line link to manage the Access Point is recomm...

Page 12: ...12 GN A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Step4 Type the User Information then click Next Step5 Click Next to accept the default directory or Browse to another location...

Page 13: ...GN A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide 13 Step6 Click Next Step7 Click Next...

Page 14: ...14 GN A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Step8 Please wait a while Step9 Click Finish to complete setup...

Page 15: ...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 Man...

Page 16: ...ou to Save Load the AP configuration and Copy Paste the configuration at the current page Besides it includes both System Reboot and Load Default Password Allow you to change the AP Manager password a...

Page 17: ...l setting of the AP to a temp file Load the setting of the temp file that you saved before to the current AP Copy the setting of the current page Paste the setting you has copied to the current page Y...

Page 18: ...represent this AP 1 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 ma...

Page 19: ...ommunity string will be restore to default value Init bottom Note The SNMP community string defines the relationship between an SNMP manager system AP Manager and the agent systems all APs This string...

Page 20: ...urself 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 Subnet Mask Speci...

Page 21: ...tributor or authorized reseller immediately 1 Channel ID Please choose the channel which you can get best performance Normally it doesn t need to change 1 Preamble Type The preamble field shall be pro...

Page 22: ...l be defined by the Transmit Rate column 1 Hidden ESSID This setting allows you to hide the ESSID in wireless transmission Those who don t know the ESSID will not be able connect to the AP The default...

Page 23: ...uthorized user to access the wireless network 1 Authentication Type You may choose between Open System Shared Key and Auto The Authentication Type default is set to Auto Open System in which the sende...

Page 24: ...ht refer as 40 bits encryption It is the same thing The 128 bits WEP encryption use 104 bits as a secret key which can controlled by user and 24 bits as the initialize vector which user can not contro...

Page 25: ...those MAC address in the table are allowed to con nect to this AP 1 Enable MAC Filter Choose the Enable MAC Filter and click the Add button to add more MAC addresses or click Remove button to delete...

Page 26: ...ccess Point User Guide 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 descripti...

Page 27: ...oke 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...

Page 28: ...ity Gigabyte AP Upgrade Step2 The Gigabyte Firmware Upgrade Tool screen will appear Please enter the AP IP address which you want to upgrade the firmware You can press Ping button to verify whether th...

Page 29: ...displayed You can find the online help and the version information of the firmware upgrade utility Uninstall AP Utility You can find the Uninstall program through Start Programs Gigabyte AP Manager U...

Page 30: ...rogram 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 cl...

Page 31: ...ation Utility If you choose to use the Web based configu ration utility please configure the Access Point from a computer with an ethernet connec tion to the Access Point Please input the IP address o...

Page 32: ...is the name represent the AP in the wireless network 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 sensitiv...

Page 33: ...y Then a new key is generated and agreed upon Shared Key is both the sender and the recipient share a secret key 1 Fragment Threshold This value indicates how much of the Access Point s resources are...

Page 34: ...s best to leave this setting alone 1 Data Rate You can select one of the rates among 1M 2M 5 5M and 11M based on your need The default value is Auto 1 Preamble Type The preamble field shall be provide...

Page 35: ...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 These two portions plus together is 64 b...

Page 36: ...e the security of the wireless network this AP provide the Wireless address control mechanism to prevent the unauthorized user access Check Enable Wireless Access Control and edit the Access Control l...

Page 37: ...chAccess Point But all devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network 1 IPAddress Subnet Mask 1 Gateway Enter the IP address of the default route The default gatew...

Page 38: ...r network The DNS information provied by your ISP company 1 802 1d Spanning Tree Enabled or Disabled the 802 1d Spanning Tree function The default setting is Disabled Verify the desired setting and th...

Page 39: ...rmware version from Gigabyte website Please click Browse and select your desired upgrade file firmware version and then click Upgrade Save Reload Settings This page allows you to save the current syst...

Page 40: ...password then press Apply Changes button You have to enter this new password to log in when you want to configure the Access Point by Web Based configura tion utility next time Note If you don t want...

Page 41: ...Cable Modem operates properly and if the ISP network service expires 4 Please confirm if your network cable is connected properly and the LED status is normal Q What is the IEEE802 11b standard A It a...

Page 42: ...valent Privacy Security mechanism defined within the 802 11 standard designed to make the link integrity of the wireless medium equal to wired cable Data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bits 128 bit o...

Page 43: ...can be used to automatically as sign IP addresses to deliver TCP IP stack configuration parameters such as the subnet mask and default router and to provide other configuration information such as the...

Page 44: ...Ns or a LAN and its ISP s network Routers are located at gateways the places where two or more networks connect DNS The Domain Name System DNS is a distributed Internet directory service DNS is used m...

Page 45: ...lent Privacy is a data privacy mechanism based ona 64 128 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard TCP IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol the suite of c...

Page 46: ...ty Typical 81 dBm 11 Mbps date rate at nominal temperature Antenna 1 external antenna and 1 internal antenna support diversity Regulatory and Environmental Compliance FCC part 15 USA DGT Taiwan CE Eur...

Page 47: ...ow the instructure to perform the setup under the TCP IP network environment By default Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP has TCP IP installed If you have not installed the TCP IP communication Protocol pleas...

Page 48: ...48 GN A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Step2 Double click the Network and Dial up Connections icon Step3 Double click the LAN CONNECTION and click the Properties button...

Page 49: ...is checked And then double click the Internet Protocol TCP IP item Step5 Please assign a static IP address and the same subnet as Access Point to the computer e g IP address is 192 168 1 2 and Subnet...

Page 50: ...B Wireless Access Point User Guide The Settings under Windows 95 98 Me Step1 Click Start at the desktop of the Windows and select Settings and then select the Control Panel Step2 Double click the Netw...

Page 51: ...our appropriate setting TCP IP your network LAN card and click Properties button Step4 Select the IP Address tab Please assign a static IP address and the same subnet as Access Point to the computer e...

Page 52: ...lick the Yes button If Windows does not ask you to restart please restart your computer anyway Note The Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files Please insert...

Page 53: ...s Access Point User Guide 53 The Settings under Windows XP Step1 Click Start in the desktop of the Windows to select Settings and then select Control Panel Step2 Double click the Network and Dial up C...

Page 54: ...ep3 Double click the LAN CONNECTION and click the Properties button Step4 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will appear Verfiy that the Internet Protocol TCP IP item is checked And then...

Page 55: ...static IP address and the same subnet as Access Point to the computer e g IP address is 192 168 1 2 and Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 and then click the OK button to return to Local Area Connection Pro...

Page 56: ...her new or reconditioned parts Re paired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at Gigabyte s option Gigabyte reverses the right to replace disco...

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