Gigabyte GN-MD01 user manual Troubleshooting

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GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your AirCruiser G Game Adapter. Read the descriptions below for assistance is diagnosing and solving the problem.

Q:What to do if you forget your password or forget the IP address of the Access Point?

A:Please press and hold for 5 seconds the “init” button at the bottom of the Access Point. The Access Point will be reset to the factory default values, and the password will be restored to factory default.

Q:I am unable to connect to the Internet.

A:1. Confirm that the power cord is connected properly and the Game Adapter’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.

Q:I am unable to access the Game Adapter’s Web Configuration Interface.

A:1. Please check the Ethernet connection (RJ-45 LAN cable) between the PC and the Access Point is properly connected.

2.Make sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the Access Point. (Check this by typing ipconfig /all from a DOS command prompt)

3.Make sure you are carefully typing the correct IP address of the router in the address bar of your web browser. The IP address of your router is the “Gateway” address you see when you run the ipconfig /all command.

4.Try initializing your router to factory settings.

Q:What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

A: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 802.11b was a 1999 ratification to the origianl 802.11 standard, allowing wireless functionality comparable to Ethernet.

Q:What is WEP?

A: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.

Q:What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

A: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.

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Contents GN-MD01 GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Contents Features OverviewPackage Contents GN-MD01 Rear PanelStatus LEDs Side ViewSystem Requirements Connect to Game Console XboxHow to use Xbox Live with the Game Adapter? GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Case 2 Two GN-MD01 Game Adapters Connect the GN-MD01 to the Xbox GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Case1 Two Gigabyte GN-MD01 Game Adapters Press the Q-Link button on the GN-MD01 about 2 secs Configuration Using a Web-Browser Using Web-based ConfigurationWireless Basic Settings Configuring the Adapter for Access Point Mode AccessStatus Ssid Wireless Security Setting Open system802.1x WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Pre-Shared Key WDS Settings Wireless Access Control TCP/IP Settings Dhcp ModeSystem Settings-Password Setup System Settings-Save/Reload Settings Statistics Upgrade Firmware About RebootLogout Configuring the Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode Access AP Site Survey RTS Threshold Wireless Security Setting WPA Pre-Shared Key TCP/IP Settings System Settings-Password Setup System Settings-Save/Reload Settings Statistics Upgrade Firmware Logout from the configuration webpage when setup complete Configuring the Adapter for Ethernet Adapter Mode Access AP Site Survey Wireless Basic Settings Wireless Security Setting WPA Pre-Shared Key TCP/IP Settings System Settings-Password Setup System Settings-Save/Reload Settings Statistics Upgrade Firmware About Troubleshooting Appendix a Glossary Dhcp LAN Ssid Specifications Physical InterfaceAppendix C PC Configuration TCP/IP Settings Under WindowsGN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter TCP/IP Settings under Windows XP GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter GN-MD01 AirCruiser G Game Adapter Limited Warranty Statement Customer Satisfaction