Gigabyte GN-AP101B User Manual

GN-AP101B Wireless Access Point User Guide http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Rev.1.1

5 There are two installation mode for your reference as follow： Static IP address Method 1 If you are Not using a DHCP server in your network, you ca

6 Method 2 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

7 3. Access Point Manager The Gigabyte Access Point Manager is used to configure Gigabyte Access Points. Note: The performance of wire line link is

8 Step3. Click “Next”. Step4. Type the User Information then click “Next”.

9 Step5. Click “Next” to accept the default directory or “Browse” to another location. Step6. Click “Next”.

10 Step7. Click “Next”. Step8. Please wait a while.

11 Step9. Click “Finish” to complete setup.

12 3-2. Using the Access Point Manager You can launch Gigabyte AP Manager through Start \ Programs \ Gigabyte AP Manager Utility \ Gigabyte AP Manage

13 n Tree structure ESSID (ap101b) AP Name (AP101B) MAC Address (0020ED001700) n Menu bar Tools Allow you to “Sea

14 n Tool bar Find Access Point Connect To AP By IP Save AP Configuration Load AP configuration Page Copy Page Paste System Reboot

Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety instructions Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentati

15 System Page The System Page displays the Device_Information and the Change Community String function. n Device_Information The Device_Informat

16 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

17 IP Config Page n Obtain an IP address automatically You can check this selection to get IP address from the DHCP server automatically in you n

18 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

19 n Auto Rate In this item you can select either “enable” or “disable”. The default value is “enable”. Enable: If the selection is “enable”, the tr

20 Encryption Page This page is the security configuration of the wireless connection. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data privacy mechanism b

21 802.1x authentication for wireless LANs provides centralized, server-based athentication of end users. 1) A client sends a “start” message to

22 n Automatic Generation Check this selection can allow user to generate the WEP key based on the string user key in. This filed can key in up to 10

23 Radius Page n Primary RADIUS server Please assign a IP address to the primary RADIUS server(authentication server). n Authentication Port The se

24 Advanced Page For enhance the security of the wireless network, this AP provide the MAC address filtering mechanism to prevent the unauthorized u

controller (NIC) receptacle. • Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal components, or touch

25 OperationMode Page The Access Point supports three operation modes: “Access Point”, “Point to Point”, “Point to MultiPoint”. The default operation

26 n Point To MultiPoint Mode In this WDS supported mode, the Access Point can communication with other GIGA-BYTE Access point which is also set to

27 The maximum number of the connectible Access Point is 8. Click “Scan” button, the Scan Window will appear as below. You can select which Acces

28 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

29 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 Men

30 4. Upgrade Firmware You can download the upgraded firmware version from Gigabyte website. n Run TFTP Program Step1. You can find the “Upgrade

31 Step3. Press “Open” button to choose the firmware then press “Upgrade” button to start the firmware upgrade process. Note: During the firmwar

32 5. Uninstall AP Manager Utility You can find the Uninstall program through Start \ Programs \ Gigabyte AP Manager Utility \ Uninstall. Step1. The

33 If you just want to modify some program components or reinstall all program components, you can run the installation program directly. And then th

34 Limited Warranty 1-Year Warranty Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the product free from defects in material and workmansh

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to

Contents 1. INTRODUCTION...1 1-1. CONTENTS OF YOU

1 1. Introduction GN-AP101B access point makes wireless networking a practical reality in more places, more companies and more environments than ever

2 1-2. Physical Interface w One Ethernet LAN Port RJ-45, Auto-sensing and Auto-MDI/MDIX for 10/100M Ethernet LAN connection w Init Button In

3 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

4 2. Installation Follow these steps to install the GN-AP101B Wireless Access Point. 1. Choose a proper place for GN-AP101B Wireless Access Point.