Gigabyte GN-A11G Chapter 3 Access Point Manager (AP Manager)

GN-A11G Wireless LAN Access Point

Chapter 3 Access Point Manager (AP Manager)

Two methods to set up APs: Web-based configuration or AP Manager Utility.

Gigabyte AP Manager Utility is only used for Gigabyte AP. This Chapter will

introduce how to set up APs through AP Manager.

Note: 1. The efficiency of wired connection is better than that of wireless

connections among APs. It is suggested to use wired connections to

manage APs.

2. It is suggested to disable firewall while setting Wireless LAN Access

Point with AP Manager utility.

Install Access Point Manager

Install “Gigabyte AP Manager” in Windows with the following steps.

Step 1: Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and click “Install

Gigabyte AP Manager” on the screen.

Step 2: Wait for a while.

Step 3: Click “Next”.

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Contents

Main Wireless LAN Access Point Users Manual Page Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Features Package Contents Rear and side panel Front Panel Chapter 2 QUICK INSTALLATION Hardware Requirements System Requirements Internet Configuration Requirements Hardware installation Connecting AP Linking wired Ethernet Method 1: Static IP address Method 2: Multi-AP configuration Chapter 3 Access Point Manager (AP Manager) Install Access Point Manager Page Page Page Using Access Point Manager Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Firmware upgrade Uninstall AP Manager Utility Page Chapter 4 Web-based configuration Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A: Glossary Page Page Appendix B: Specifications Physical Interface Specifications Appendix C: Configuration of the PCs The TCP/IP Settings under Windows 2000 Page Page The TCP/IP Settings underWindows XP Page Page Limited Warranty Statement KEEP THIS STUB FOR YOUR PURCHASING RECORD Customer Satisfaction GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.