GN-AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender User's Manual
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1. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties pou General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically G Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask p55 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server 31 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Limited Warranty Statement 1 Year Warranty GIGABYTE makes warranty to the original consumer purchaser that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship from the time of purchase and for a limited time of one year thereafter This warranty is null and void if the product is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used GIGABYTE may replace or repair the product with either new or reconditioned parts Repaired or replaced products will be returned to you at the same revision level as received or higher at GIGABYTE s option GIGABYTE reserves the right to replace discounted products with an equivalent generation product KEEP THIS STUB FOR YOUR PURCHASING RECORD Phone No Address Email Model Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Reseller Distributor Customer Satisfaction GIGA BYTE2. Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server i Altemate DNS server 28 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender TCP IP Settings under Windows XP Step 1 Click the Start in the desktop of the Windows to select Settings and then select the Control Panel Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q 57 JO search Es Folders FAM Address Control Panel e 2 amp v Control Panel T Accessibility Add Hardware Addor Administrative Date and Time Folder Options Remov gt Switch to Category view Options Tools See Also I F Pp D e Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Mail Network amp Windows Update Controllers Options Connections 9 Help and Support l gt amp E 1 3 Phone and Power Options Printersand QuickTime Regionaland Scannersand Scheduled dem Faxes Language Cameras Tasks Dogo pa Sound Effect Sounds and Symantec System Taskbar and User Accounts Manager Audio Devices LiveUpdate Start Menu 3 WSP Client Step 2 Double click the Network Connections icon Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q re y O y P Search E Folders Ea a Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks Local Area Connection E Create a new Enabled connection pe 2 Realtek RTL8139 810X Family See Also i Network sv Troubleshooter 29 GN AP03G AirCrui
3. In lowercase letters enter the default user name and password admin in the User Name and Password fields Click the OK button Enter Network Password Ax y Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 1 1 Realm GN AP03G User Name Password I Save this password in your password list cane GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Status You can use this status screen to view the Range Extender s system information current connection status and configuration APO e anage OSO erne plore E le x Ele Edt view Favorites Tools Help Ll Back y gt A A Qsearch GaFavorites History Ev S mi El address El http 192 168 1 1 Y eso Links gt GIGABYTE GN APO3Gz_ TECHNOLOGY 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender t ee contents Access Point Status This page shows the current status and some basic settings of the device AP Name GN AP03G Uptime 0H 7M 383 Firmware Version 1 06E Wireless Card1 Configuration SSD GIGABYTE Region Domain Others Channel Number 6 Security Mode Open System Associated Clients 0 BSSID 00 0F EA F8 0E C7 TCP IP Configuration IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1254 MAC Address 00 0F EA F8 0E C9 DHCP Server DISABLE AO ES Wireless Basic Settings The Range Extender will automatically detect and display your wireless settings Changes of these settings will influence your wireles
4. Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be install and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Caution 1 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 3 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 4 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
5. 11b was a 1999 ratification to the origianl 802 11 standard allowing wireless functionality comparable to Ethernet What is WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP A security mechanism defined within the 802 11 standard and designed to make the link integrity of the wireless medium equal to wired cable What is the IEEE 802 11g standard IEEE 802 11g standard specifies data rates of up to 54 Mbps in the 2 45 GHz band It uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM which is the mandatory provisions have been made within the standard to make it inherently compatible with the well established 802 11b standard at 11 Mbps which uses Complementary Code Keying CCK modulation Both 11g and 11b can operate at ranges of up to 300 feet 20 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Appendix A Glossary 10BaseT 10BaseT is the most common cabling method in Ethernet 10BaseT conforms to IEEE standard 802 3 It was developed to enable data communications over unshielded twisted pair telephone wiring at speeds of up to 10 megabits per second up to distances of approximately 330 feet on a network segment 802 11 A group of wireless networking standards also known as Wi Fi set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE 802 1X A standard for port based authentication first used in wired networks that was adapted for use in enterprise WLANs to address security flaws in WEP the original security specification for 802 1
6. will be reset to the factory default values and the password will be restored to factory default I am unable to connect to the Internet 1 Confirm that the power cord is connected properly and the Range Extender s power LED is correctly lit 2 Check whether all of the settings described in this manual are correctly set 3 Verify that your ADSL Cable Modem is operating normally and or you have ISP service available 4 Check that your network cable is connected correctly and the LED status is normal l am unable to access the Range Extender s Web Configuration Interface 1 Please check the Ethernet connection RJ 45 LAN cable between the PC and the Range Extender is properly connected 2 Make sure your computer s IP address is on the same subnet as the Range Extender Check this by typing ipconfig al1 from a DOS command prompt 3 Make sure you are carefully typing the correct IP address of the Range Extender in the address bar of your web browser The IP address of your Range Extender is the Gateway address you see when you run the ipconfig al1 command 4 Try initializing your router to factory settings What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is also referred to as 802 11 High Rate or Wi Fi It is an expansion to 802 11 that applies to wireless LAN and provides 11 Mbps transmission with a fallback to 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps in the 2 4 GHz band The 802 11b uses only Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS The 802
7. 1 networks 802 1X provides a framework for authenticating users and controlling their access to a protected network and dynamic encryption keys to protect data privacy Access Point An Access Point is a wired controller that sends data to the wireless NIC s installed in your network computers and received data back from them An Access Point is often connected to the network computer that has Internet access or is directly connected to an ADSL or cable modem Ad Hoc mode An old term used to describe a device to device network See device to device network peer to peer network ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line ADSL is a new modem technology that converts existing twisted pair telephone lines into access paths for high speed communication of various sorts AES Advanced Encryption Standard The preferred standard for the encryption of commercial and government data using a symmetric block data encryption technique It is used in the implementation of WPA2 Auto MDI MDIX On a network hub or switch an auto MDI MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port The auto MDI MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables Auto negotiate Aautomatically determine the correct setting The term is often used with communications and networking Bridge Awireless device that connects multiple networks together BSSID Basic Service Set Identifier A unique address that identifies the access point rou
8. 2 11 standard 24 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Appendix B Specifications Physical Interface The Wireless Range Extender includes one Ethernet LAN port one Initialize button and one antenna Item Contents Descripti m_____ Ethernet port 10 100Mbps Ethernet RJ 45 with auto sensing and auto MDI MDIX Q Link button Automatically select one AP to link up for expanding the coverage Auto configuration button Init button Device reset Init to factory default Power adaptor 7 5V 800MA Specifications Standards IEEE 802 3 10BaseT IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX IEEE 802 11b g Wireless Operating Range ower Consumption 7 5V 470mA max RF 802 119 backwards compatible to 802 11b 20dBm Peak Power 11Mbps Nominal Temp Range Receive Sensitivity Better than 68dBm typical 71dBm 54Mbps Nominal Temp Range Better than 83dBm typical 85dBm 11Mbps Nominal Temp Range Regulatory and Environmental Compliance MC certification FCC part 15 USA emperature Range 10 85 Non condensing Mechanical LED indicator Power Status LED Dual Color Green Red Wireless LED Green Ethernet Port LED Green Auto Link LED Dual Color Green Red 80g include Antenna 88 34mm x 63 46mm x 21mm 25 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Appendix C PC Configuration To connect to the RANGE EXTENDER your computer needs to be located in the same Subnet as the RANGE EXTENDER Please follow the instructions gi
9. G s MAC Address TP Address 19216811 Subnet Mask 2552552550 Default Gateway 1921681 254 MAC Address 00 0000000000 DHCP Server ENABLE DAA WDS Wireless Bridge Configuration Enter up to four WLAN MAC addresses using this format XX XX XX XX XX XX h 1 OOFEAFS0EDF i s S enatle 5 3 lO disable y 4 A disable Please reference to the AP Router manual for detail Note AP03 s security setting and Channel SHOULD be same with AP Router s security setting and Channel Case 2 Other Brand AP Router Please enter the APO3G s MAC address into the field on the other brand AP Router s WDS setting page Note AP03 s security setting and Channel SHOULD be same with AP Router s security setting and Channel GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Chapter 3 Configuration Using A Web Browser This section explains the web based configuration method of setting up the Range Extender Any Internet Explorer 5 0 or above or Netscape Communicator 6 0 or above may be used to administer the GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Using Web based Configuration Open the web browser of your choice and enter the local IP address of the GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender into the address line of browser The factory default local IP is 192 168 1 1 and press Enter 3 GN APO3G Web Manager N Ele Edit view Favorites Tc Back gt A ae address l http 192 168 1 1 The screen shown as below will appear
10. GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender User s Manual www gigabyte com tw July 2005 Revision 1 0 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Change direction or location of antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the antenna Connect this equipment with a socket different from the one connected with antenna Ask help from experienced audio video technicians FCC Caution To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
11. Site contents Firmware Update This page allows you upgrade the Access Point firmware to new version Please note do not power off the device during the upload because it may crash the system Select File tC Browse Upload Reset i al oO 1 ag Update firmware image ut SA internet 18 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender About View firmware information GN AP03G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer i la x Ele Edt view Favorites Tools Help al Bak y gt A A Qsearch Garavorites Bristory Ey S E El address El http 192 168 1 1 Y 260 Links gt GIGABYTE ASS SOS Site contents About A Access Point Information Product Name GN AP03G 54Mbps AitCruiser G Range Extender Firmware Version 06 Logout Logout from the configuration webpage when finished setup Reboot Reboot the GN AP03G The system may take up to 30 seconds to save your settings please allow the system to reboot itself 19 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your AirCruiser G Range Extender Read the descriptions below for assistance is diagnosing and solving the problem Q A What to do if you forget your password or forget the IP address of the Range Extender Please press and hold for 5 seconds the init button at the bottom of the Range Extender The Access Point
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13. WEP Keys as 5 Hexadecimal bytes Enter 123 Bit WEP Keys as 13 Hexadecimal bytes Security Mode Open system Shrared Key Key Length Disable y Default Tx Key Key 1 Shared Key 1 7 Shared Key 2 Shared Key 3 Shared Key 4 Apply Changes Reset Open system Allows any device to connect to the network assuming that the device and access point s share the same SSID Shared Key Only those computers that have the correct authentication key can join the network Key Length choice Disable No encryption will be applied 64 bit enter 5 hexadecimal digits 128 bit enter 13 hexadecimal digits 11 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender WDS Settings The WDS function allows several of the access points to compose a wide Wireless LAN network Please note all APs must be set to use the same channel and the SSID of all participating APs must also be the same N AP03G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer e x Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Qsearch GFavorites BHistory bv 3 mi El Address El http 192 168 1 1 y 260 Links gt GIGABYTE cn aroscy mas TECHNOLOGY pe 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender Site contents WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs like the Ethernet does To do this you must set these APs in the same channel and set BSSID address
14. and used by systems integrators to identify the optimum placements of access points to insure that planned levels of service are met Site surveys are sometimes conducted following the deployment to insure that the WLAN is achieving the necessary level of coverage Site surveys can also be used to detect rogue access points SSID The SSID is the name represents the routers and Access Point in wireless network Subnet Mask A mask used to determine which subnet a IP address belongs to An IP address has two components the network address and the host address Subnetting enables the network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or more subnets Switch A type of hub that controls device usage to prevent data collisions and insures optimal network performance A switch acts as a network traffic cop Rather than transmitting all the packets it receives to all ports as a hub does a switch transmits packets to only the receiving port TCP IP TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol the suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol The wireless security encryption mechanism in Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP uses a key hierarchy and key management methodology that removes the predictability that intruders relied upon to exploit the WEP key It increases the size of the key from 40 to 128 bits and replaces WEP s single static key with key
15. d the settings from the file which was saved previously Besides you could reset the current configuration to factory default Save Settings to File Save Load Settings from File Browse Upload Reset Settings to Default Reset SA E 16 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Statistics Statistics shows you the packets flow status on the wireless LAN and Ethernet lal x Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Qsearch GFavorites BHistory Ey 3 m El address El http 192 168 1 1 y 260 Links gt GIGABYTE GN AP 03GH TECHNOLOGY 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender Site contents Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks Sent Packets 472 Wireless LAN Cardl Received Packet 967 Sent Packets 738 Received Packets 530 Error onpage ip internet 17 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware with the latest firmware version available for download from the GIGABYTE website F GN APO3G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer P Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Qsearch Favorites Sristory Ev S mi El address El http 192 168 1 1 7 960 Links gt GIGABYTE GN AP03GR TECHNOLOGY gt 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender
16. er network the MAC Media Access Control address is your computer s fixed hardware number Usually written as 01 23 45 67 89 ab Ping Packet Internet Groper A utility to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections RADIUS Remote Access Dial Up User Service A standard technology used by many major corporations to protect access to wireless networks RADIUS is a user name and password scheme that enables only approved users to access the network it does not affect or encrypt data The first time a user wants access to the network secure files or net locations he or she must input his or her name and password and submit it over the network to the RADIUS server The server then verifies that the individual has an account and if so ensures that the person uses the correct password before she or he can get on the network RADIUS can be set up to provide different access levels or classes of access For example one level can provide blanket access to the Internet another can provide access to the Internet as well as to e mail communications yet another account class can provide access to the Net email and the secure business file server Like other sophisticated security technologies RADIUS comes in a variety of types and levels RJ 45 Standard connectors used in Ethernet networks They appear sim
17. ernet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet especially intranets All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria Firmware Software routines that are embedded as read only memory ROM in a computer chip or hardware device to prevent modification of the routines Unlike random access memory RAM read only memory stays intact in the absence of electrical power Startup routines and low level input output instructions are stored in firmware Gateway A device usually a Router that connects hosts on a local network to other networks 22 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Infrastructure mode An old term used to describe a wireless network consisting of devices connected to a network using a centralized wireless access point One of two types of wireless network modes the other is a device to device network also known as peer to peer or ad hoc mode IP Address Every PC on the Internet has a fixed identifying number called a IP Address A typical IP address looks like this 216 27 61 137 LAN A system of connecting PCs and other devices within the same physical proximity for sharing resources such as an Internet connections printers files and drives When Wi Fi is used to connect the devices the system is known as a wireless LAN or WLAN MAC Address On a local area network LAN or oth
18. from devices such as microwave ovens garage door openers vacuum cleaning devices etc Please also operate the Range Extender in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight v Position the Range Extender appropriately Signal strength is greatly dependent on your well placed Range Extender Generally a centralized area with 360 clear line of sight is the best location with the antenna in a high position to allow optimal propagation of the signal The location of the Range Extender greatly influences the signal reception e Mod VDC mm Step 1 Turn off all the hardware devices in your network Step 2 Connect the Ethernet cable of your router hub to the LAN port of the Range Extender Step 3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your desktop or notebook Step 4 Plug the power adapter cord into the Range Extender s power jack and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet Step 5 Turn on all the hardware devices in your network After verifying all the connections proceed to Appendix C PC Configuration Step 6 WDS setting of GN AP03G Type in http 192 168 1 1 in your IE browser then you can log in to the configuration WEB page of GN AP03G And follow the below instruction to configuration the WDS setting GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender alx ye Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 1 1 Realm GN APO3G User Name admin Password admin I Save this password i
19. fy that the Internet Protocol TCP IP item is checked Then double click on Internet Protocol TCP IP Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced _ Connect using EJ Realtek RTL8139 810x Family PCI Fast Ethemet NIC This connection uses the following items el Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks RE WPA Security Protocol IEEE 802 1x v2 2 0 0 Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected 27 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Step 5 Assign the static IP address used by the RANGE EXTENDER and the same Subnet Mask to the computer For example IP address is 192 168 1 2 and Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 click the OK button to return to Local Area Connection Properties Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties p General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically G Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 Subnet mask P55 255 255
20. ilar to standard RJ 11 telephone connectors However RJ 45 connectors can have up to eight wires whereas telephone connectors have only four Roaming The ability to move seamlessly from one area of Wi Fi or cellular phone coverage to another with no loss in connectivity Roaming also refers to the ability of road warriors to wirelessly connect to the Internet from different hotspots without confronting the array of schemes used by different providers to authorize use and track billing Roaming agreements among providers allow mobile professionals to a single authentication and authorization scheme to have all charges resolved to a single bill Router A device that forwards data packets along networks A router is connected to at least two networks commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP network Routers are located at gateways the places where two or more networks connect Server A computer that provides resources or services to other computers and devices on a network Types of servers can include print servers Internet servers mail servers and DHCP servers A server can also be combined with a hub or router 23 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Site survey A comprehensive facility study performed by network managers to insure that planned service levels will be met when a new wireless LAN or additional WLAN segments to an existing network are deployed Site survey s are usually performed by a radio frequency engineer
21. n F GN APO3G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Gsearch GFavorites lt SHistory Ey 3 w El address El http 192 168 1 1 y 60 Links gt p GIGABYTE A TECHNOLOGY e 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender 2 Tale contents LAN Interface Setup This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your Access Point Here you may change the setting for IP addresss subnet mask DHCP etc ttinas j92 168 11 fi92 168 1 2 fi92 168 1 253 Apply Changes Reset B Error on page ES DHCP Mode Three 3 options are available Disabled Client Enabled Server Enabled The default value is Server Enabled If you want to obtain IP addresses from a DHCP server select Client Enabled To use an AP as a DHCP server and assign a dynamic IP address automatically on the network select Server Enabled IP Address Assign an IP address to the AP with this option The default IP address is 192 168 1 1 Please make sure the assigned IP address is exclusive for the AP Subnet Mask Assign a Subnet Mask for an AP The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the IP address for the default router The default gateway is 192 168 1 254 DHCP Client Range When Server Enabled is selected please enter the range of your IP add
22. n your password list Add the MAC address through AP03 scanning Please chose in the menu bar Wireless AP gt WDS Now you need to choose the device which you like to build the WDS link Then please click the ADD button of the chosen device And then press Apply Changes button GIGABYTE GN APOZGH TECHNOLOGY 7 S4Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender Current WDS AP List A O OOF EA SNAGE 00 20 50 08 59 AF 0020 ED 0874 53 D0 20 ED 079F 6D 00 0 EA FROEDE 0003 7F 05 4DD 00 20 000200 11 00 04 795D 7E30 D0 0F 3D 29 44 49 00 20 ED1F F94E 0020 ED 49 BC ES 00 02 6F 06 42 12 D09000 AD 51 14 m 1 00 0F E491 6E2 Enable Y 2 09 00 00 0000 09 Disable 3 00 00 00 00 00 00__ Disable Yi 4 09 00 00 00 00 00 Disable Apply Changes Reset Step 7 WDS setting of AP Router Case 1 GIGABYTE AP Router Please enter the GN AP03G s MAC address into the field on the GIGABYTE AP Router s WDS settings page And Enable the device then press Submit You can find GN AP03G s MAC address by choosing in the menu bar Status GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender GN APO3G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer BAO NED PRO HOME IAD RAW EJ 02 20 2120 tw yom O 2 253 PULIDO E http 192 168 1147 54Mbps AlrCruiser G Range Extendel GIGABYTE cn aroagall gt Access Point Status This page shows the current status and some basic settings of the device GN AP03
23. ng material otherwise the warranty will be void GN AP03G Rear Panel The AirCruiser G Range Extender s port is located on the rear panel and the antenna is located on the left side as shown from above O Power Socket Connect the power adapter to the power socket and power outlet O Ethernet LAN Port 10 100Mbps LAN connection with auto sensing and MDI MDIX Initialize Button With a pin or paperclip depress for 5 seconds to reset the unit to factory settings O Antenna Removable high gain 2 4GHz dipole type Status LEDs LED s GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Please see the table below for a description of the LEDs Label Activity Description Power On Green Unit is receiving power and functioning Off Unit is not receiving power On Orange Unit is receiving power but not functioning Q Link On Green Auto linking is complete Blink Devices are engaging in auto link On Red Auto linking failed Off Auto linking is not work WLAN On Green Wireless link is connected Blink Data is being transmitted wirelessly LAN On Green _ LAN port has detected a link with a 10 100 Mbps device Blink Data is being transmitted Side View 0 O Q Link Button You can press the Q Link button to enable the AirCruiser G Range Extenders to link to one Gigabyte brand Access Point Router automatically for extending the reach of a wireless network GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Ex
24. of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table IS 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 Disable y 2 00 00 00 00 00 00 Disable y 3 00 00 00 00 00 00 Disable 4 00 00 00 00 00 00 Disable y Apply Changes Reset SA internet WDS technologies between AP manufacturers vary widely so you may not be able to establish WDS between APs from different brands 12 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Wireless Access Control You may specify users based on their MAC addresses that are authorized to connect to the AP Only computers listed in the table can connect to AP when this function is enabled J N AP03G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help eBak y gt A A search Favorites lt SHistory Ey S mi El Address http 192 168 1 1 y 60 Links gt GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender gt i ate contents Wireless Access Control If you enable wireless access control only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to your Access Point When this option is enabled no wireless clients will be able to connect if the list contains no entries MAC Address Format XXXIII Enable Wireless Access Control Enabled Disabled al 13 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender TCP IP Settings You may set up IP parameters for APs through TCP IP setting scree
25. resses 14 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender System Settings Password Setup Here you can set up administrator s user name and password to protect administrative access to the AP Key in a password and confirm then press Apply Changes Note if you leave the password fields blank password feature is disabled 3 GN AP03G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer le x Ele Edt view Favorites Tools Help Back y gt A A Qsearch GiFavorites BHistory bv 3 m El Address El http 192 168 1 1 260 Links gt GIGABYTE GN APO3Gz TECHNOLOGY 5 Ss 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extenders FSite contents Password Setup This page is used to set the account of supervisor to access the web manager admin B Reboot A eee 15 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender System Settings Save Reload Settings You may save the current configuration as a file for restoring configuration in the future You may press Reset to restore to factory default 3 GN APO3G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer E el x Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back y gt A A Gsearch Favorites GBristory Ey S wi El Address El http 192 168 1 1 260 Links gt GIGABYTE cn aroscy TECHNOLOGY 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender 7 She contents Save Reload Settings This page allows you save current settings to a file or reloa
26. s connection and performance GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender p GN APO3G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer E Is x Ele Edt view Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Qsearch GFavorites Shistory Ey S m El Address El http 192 168 1 1 y 260 Links gt GIGABYTE A ESS IE Er 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender gt E contents Wireless Basic Settings us This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point Here you may change wireless basic settings as well as wireless network parameters SSID GIGABYTE Channel Number 7 Transmit Rate Auto gt 802 11g Only Mode C Enabled Disabled Hidden SSID C Enabled Disabled RF Radio Enabled C Disabled Associated Clients Show Active Clients Apply Changes Reset SE re SSID ESSID or SSID as it is usually referred to is the network name of the Range Extender in the wireless network You should set the same SSID name for all your wireless equipped devices to allow dynamic clients to easily roam among them The SSID name can be up to 32 characters in length and is case sensitive i e upper case letters A Z and lower case a z are unique Channel Number Please choose the channel for best performance Normally no change is needed Transmit Rate Select the desired data rate The range is from 1 to 54Mbps and the default ra
27. s that are dynamically generated and distributed by an authentication server providing some 500 trillion possible keys that can be used on a given data packet It also includes a Message Integrity Check MIC designed to prevent an attacker from capturing data packets altering them and resending them By greatly expanding the size of keys the number of keys in use and by creating an integrity checking mechanism TKIP magnifies the complexity and difficulty involved in decoding data on a Wi Fi network TKIP greatly increases the strength and complexity of wireless encryption making it far more difficult if not impossible for a would be intruder to break into a Wi Fi network USB A high speed bidirectional serial connection between a PC used to transfer data between the computer and peripherals such as digital cameras and memory cards The USB 2 0 specification announced in 2000 provides a data rate of up to 480 Mbps 40 times faster than the original specification which provided only 12 Mbps WAN Wide Area Network a communication network that covers a relatively broad geographic area consisting of two or more LANs Broadband communication over the WAN is often through public networks such as the ADSL or Cable systems or through leased lines or satellites To simplify it please image network as a WAN WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data privacy mechanism based on a 64 128 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 80
28. ser G Range Extender Step 3 Double click the LAN CONNECTION and click the Properties button Local Area Connection Status e General Support Connection Status Duration Speed Connected 02 46 08 100 0 Mbps Activity Sent Received Packets 23 102 25 939 Close Step 4 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will appear Verify that the Internet Protocol TCP IP item is checked And then double click on Internet Protocol TCP IP item Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using B9 Realtek RTL8139 810 Family PCI Fast Ethemet NIC This connection uses the following items el Client for Microsoft Networks d2 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks BE WPA Security Protocol IEEE 802 1x v2 2 0 0 i Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected 30 Step 5 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Assign the static IP address used by the RANGE EXTENDER and the same Subnet Mask to the computer For example IP address is192 168 1 2 and Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 click the OK button to return to Local Area Connection Properties
29. sing GIGABYTE s GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender The AP03G will improve and extend your existing wireless signal and reach those areas you couldn t before With the advantage of not requiring additional network cabling the GN APO3G Range Extender is capable of repeating 802 11b g wireless signals Setting up doesn t get any easier with GN AP03G s auto configuration button your wireless connection is just a push of a button away The GN AP03G will automatically search and select an AP s to link up for expanding your coverage Connection will only be made to a network with security disabled Features Auto Configuration hardware button for supporting WDS Conform to IEEE 802 11g specification Wireless transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 54Mbps Support 64 bit 128 bit WEP encryption Support DHCP Server and Client IP address configuration Easy Web Management VV VV V V Y Web based Firmware upgrade GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Package Contents Before installing please examine the components to ensure that none were damaged during shipping The package contents of the GN AP03G shall include GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Power Adapter Installation CD containing User s Guide User s Guide Ethernet Cable AQQRRQR If there are any missing or damaged parts please contact your local distributor or dealer immediately If a replacement unit is needed return the device with the original packi
30. te is set to Auto 802 11g Only Mode Enabled No Wireless B clients will be allowed on the network Disabled Both Wireless G and Wireless B clients will be allowed on the network Default setting Hidden ESSID This setting enables you to hide ESSID name which is needed by clients in order to connect to the Range Extender The default value is Disable In this setting all users are able to read your AP s SSID name RF Radio Enable or disable the RF Radio function Associated Clients Click Show Active Clients button to obtain the connecting users information 10 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Wireless Security Setting Use this feature to set up the security types for the Range Extender Two security types are available Open System and Shared Key ZA GN APO3G Web Manager Microsoft Internet Explorer gy xj Ele Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Qsearch Favorites BHistory by S m El Address El http 192 168 1 1 y 260 Links gt GIGABYTE cuaca IA a TECHNOLOGY Site contents Wireless Security Setup 54Mbps AirCruiser G Range Extender This page is used to set security of Station This device supports 2 different types of security settings Open System and Shared Key The WEP key must consist of Hexadecimal Characters A F amp 0 9 with each byte separated by a hyphen i e OF 38 47 3B 73 Enter 64 Bit
31. tender Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION System Requirements Suggested Specifications for Wireless LAN Access Point installation e APC or Macintosh Computer e An installed 802 11b g wireless PCI LAN adapter e A802 11b g Wireless router or Access Point WDS setting The WDS function allows several of the access points to compose a wide Wireless LAN network Please note all APs must be set to use the same channel and the SSID of all participating APs must also be the same 1 Auto WDS Hardware Installation Wireless AP Router You can easy to use the WDS function by pressing the Q Link button Step 1 Please confirm the Wireless LED is blinking Step 2 Press the Q Link button for 2 seconds Step 3 At this time the GN AP03G will detect and connect to the GIGABYTE AP or Router automatically And the Q Link LED will blink few seconds After the connection been setup successfully the Q Link LED will keep light up for 5 seconds and the turned off Step 4 Now you can start to use your PC or laptop to connect to the Gigabyte GN AP03G to enjoy the expended covering range GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender 2 Manually Setup WDS Hardware Installation Follow the steps below when installing your Range Extender s Before you begin please keep the following in mind when placing your Range Extender s y Selecta suitable location to install the Range Extender Assure that the location is away from any interfering radio signals
32. ter that creates the wireless network Channel One portion of the available radio spectrum used for all devices on a wireless network to communicate Changing the channel on the access point router can help reduce interference Client Any computer connected to a network that requests files and services files print capability from the server or other devices on the network The term also refers to end users 21 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Client devices Wi Fi client devices include PC Cards that slide into laptop computers mini PCI modules embedded in laptop computers and mobile computing devices as well as USB radios and PCI ISA bus Wi Fi radios Client devices usually communicate with hub devices like access points and gateways DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is an Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP IP DHCP can be used to automatically assign 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 addresses for printer time and news servers DSSS Also known as Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum this is a variety of radio transmission methods that continuously change frequencies or signal patterns Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS which is used in CDMA technology multiplied the data bits by a very fast pseudo random bet pattern PN seq
33. the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Contents ANA A eee se Dee 1 OVErVIEW e irea ss SEND E a SSRI SE tease a e SEE SE RE SEES ae aaa ena ENEDES 1 Patties ts aia Seut alae alerted aut alan as See a A SEES ES SE titi E ELERS REE LE SEERE 1 Package Contents da IA AAA ASAS RS 2 GN AROSO Rear Pare ds 2 Status LE o a it a 3 A A EE ainda mca REE RE SEER EN SEES 3 Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION 6sssessssissscsssssscssscsossessensanscsssnacoaseasoascnssosexsentvesenases 4 SIETE UI SAA ad valar K 4 OS e UT 4 A a e ae 4 2 Manually Setup WD Sunat a 5 Chapter 3 Configuration Using A Web Browset scssccccsssscssssessssescsssesceesenes 8 Using Web based Configuration sssssseeeseresserrer seere renere re ener retn seeren ut seernes 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting cisceccsaisesssscecsssesedsdensesssaavnsessascpevesssennsdctsndenecseevansseuacasesxsoase 20 ANA A A 21 A to MDUMDIX onto ino iia O 21 Appendix B Specifications iii 25 Physical e O 25 SPECIAL AAA Mae a eos 25 Appendix C PC Configuration sees sccccssecassscoasssecsesscotecoocstssecousosecsesevesstovesdechosssencsovsacs 26 TCP IP Settings Under Windows 2000200 la is 26 TCP IP Settings under Windows XP sccssccssccssecssssscssccessccsnsssssccsscessscesnasennensecesaces 29 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Thank you for purcha
34. uence that spreads the data into a large coded stream that takes the full bandwidth of the channel DNS The Domain Name System DNS is a distributed Internet directory service DNS is used mostly to translate between domain names and IP addresses and to control Internet email delivery Most Internet services rely on DNS to work and if DNS fails web sites cannot be located and email delivery stalls Dynamic IP Address An IP address is automatically assigned to a user s AP in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol A protocol provides an authentication framework for both wireless and wired Ethernet enterprise networks It is typically used with a RADIUS server to authenticate users on large networks EAP protocol types are used in the 802 1X based authentication in WPA Enterprise and WPA2 Enterprise Encryption A mechanism used for confidential data exchange Ethernet The most popular international standard technology for wired Local Area Networks LANs It provides from 10 Mbps transmission speeds on basic 10BastT Ethernet networks to 100 Mbps transmission speeds on Fast Ethernet networks 1000 Mbps on Gigabit Ethernet and 10 000 Mbps on 10 Gigabit Ethernet Firewall A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software or a combination of both Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Int
35. ven to setup in a TCP IP network environment By default Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP already have TCP IP installed If you have not installed the TCP IP communication Protocol please install it now and then select your operating system for the setup TCP IP Settings Under Windows 2000 Step 1 Click the Start button select Settings and then click the Control Panel icon J New Office Document Gu Open Office Document ce Windows Update My Bluetooth Places lt 1 Control Panel 21 Network and Dial up Connections Printers EA Taskbar amp Start Menu Step 2 Double click the Network and Dial up Connection icon jee n gt G Owe Swear J o x Gt ET e EE e a amp S BE E 2 amp 3 Adobe Gamma BDE Bieboh Liveldpdate QuickTime 32 RealPlayer WSPClent LRU nma LAA Mi Aimat Confyumbon 2 amp m amp TT 2 wv 9 RAD A O A Magne WENTE Miki MF A Inernet Widows Update ai S gmou gmp R vegue wegna am RUSSER ERA A eo ham al aga Y ma a esa 26 GN AP03G AirCruiser G Range Extender Step 3 Double click the LAN CONNECTION and click the Properties button Local Area Connection Status e General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 02 46 08 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Sent Received Packets 23 102 25 939 Close Step 4 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will appear Veri
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