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GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide

Method 2: Numerous Access Points setting

Using DHCP server to setup the IP Address then remove DHCP server

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 it has its own unique IP address. After the setup is finished, and then remove or disabled DHCP Server at last. Now, you can use the AP Manager to find all Access Points in your network, and then setup the N-Access Points as static IP address one by one. Notice: After assign static IP address to every Access Points, be sure to set the PC (AP Manager) to the same subnet.

PC(AP Manager)

PC(AP Manager)

DHCP Server

Switch / Hub	e	Switch / Hub

Obtain IP Address Automatically - DHCP Server Enabled

If you are using a DHCP server in your network, you can connect a DHCP server with the Access Point and an AP Manager through a switch/hub. The IP address of the Access Point should be configured to “Obtain an IP address automatically”(which is default setting). The DHCP server will assign the IP address to the Access Point. The PC (AP Manager) should use the IP on the same subnet as the Access Point. Or, you can configure the PC (AP Manager) to “Obtain an IP address automatically”and assign IP by the same DHCP server.

DHCP Server

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Switch / Hub

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Gigabyte GN-A16B manual Method 2 Numerous Access Points setting, Obtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Server Enabled

Contents

Wireless Access Point Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Contents Introduction FeaturesOverview Package Contents Rear Panel Front Panel LEDs Hareware Requirements InstallationInternet Configuration Requirements System Requirements Hareware Installation Connect to Access Point Illustration Method 1 Static IP address Method 2 Numerous Access Points setting Obtain IP Address Automatically Dhcp Server Enabled Access Point Manager Installing the Access Point Manager Type the User Information then click Next Click Next Click Finishto complete setup Using the Access Point Manager Tree structure Load DefaultPassword Menu bar Tools Load AP Configuration Toor bar Find Access PointSave AP Configuration System Reboot Device Information SystemChange Community String GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Subnet Mask IP ConfigIP Address Gateway Dhcp Client Range & DNS Dhcp Mode802.1d Spanning Tree Channel ID Wireless OperationRegion Preamble Type RTS Threshold Auto RateHidden Essid Fragment Threshold Beacon Interval Authentication Type Encryption Automatic Generation WEP Key Mode64 40 Bits or 128 104 bits Hex & Ascii Disable MAC Filter Enable MAC FilterAdvanced Associated List Change AP Manager Password Set Community String Manager Utility \ Gigabyte AP Upgrade Upgrade FirmwareRun Tftp Program Uninstall AP Utility GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide Web-Based Configuration Utility Status Channel Number Wireless Basic settingsAlias Name Associated Clients Wireless Advanced Settings Data Rate Broadcast Ssid Wireless Security Setup Automatic Generation Add a MAC Address Wireless Access ControlKey Format Delete the MAC Address TCP/IP Settings LAN Interface Setup IP Address & Subnet Mask Statistics Save/ Reload Settings Community Unable to connect to the Internet? TroubleshootingWhat is the IEEE802.11b standard? Can the router act as Dhcp server? What is WEP? Auto-MDI/MDIX Access PointAppendix a Glossary Auto-negotiate Gateway Dynamic IP AddressFirewall IP Address Ssid Subnet Mask Feature Description Appendix B Specification802.11b System Specification Physical Interface Setting under Windows Appendix C Configuration of the PCsSelect Control Panel Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon Internet Protocol TCP/IPitem Settings under Windows 95/98/Me Your network LAN cardand click Properties button Your computer anyway Settings under Windows XP Internet Protocol TCP/IPitem Computer e.g, IP address is 192.168.1.2 and Subnet Mask is Limited Warranty Year Warranty GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide GN-A16B Wireless Access Point User Guide 25A08-0A16B-F00