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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Caution

Take the following precautions when handling this product.

Do not attempt to modify this device. The manufacturer will bear no responsibility, whatsoever for the device if it has been modified.

Do not store this device in high temperature or low temperature surroundings or expose it to rapid temperature changes.

(Operating temperature range: 0 to 50°C)

Do not use or store this device where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or other sources of heat.

Do not use or store this device where it is exposed to dust or high humidity.

(Operating humidity range: 10 to 90%RH, without condensation)

This product contains precision electronic elements and must not be used in locations subject to physical shock or strong vibration.

Do not use or store this device near strong magnetic fields or devices emitting electromagnetic radiation.

If abnormal smells or heat are noticed, disconnect the power supply immediately.

In case of abnormal operation or failure, contact TOSHIBA authorized dealer or service engineer.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

This product is classified as "wireless equipment for stations of low-power data transmissions systems" under the Wireless Telegraphy Act, and does not require a radio transmission license. The law prohibits modification of the interior of this product.

ABOUT TOSHIBA WIRELESS SOLUTION

Wireless LAN Adapter Types

The Wireless LAN Adapter is a wireless network adapter that complies with the IEEE

802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). The Wireless LAN Adapter supports data rates up to 11 Mbit/s.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This means that your Wireless hardware will communnicate with other vendors’ IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless LAN product.

Fully compatible with any of other wireless LAN system based on Direct Sequence

Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B).

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Wireless LAN Adapters

The Wireless LAN Adapter supports the following wireless LAN features:

Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1

Mbit/s.

Frequent Channel Selection (2.4 GHz).

Roaming over multiple channels.

Wireless Interoperability

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Adapter products are designed to be interoperable with any Wireless LAN products that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wireless LAN and your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation. These situations may for example include:

Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes, or

In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment.

Safety Instruction for Wireless Products

If your computer has wireless function, all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood, before attempting to use our Wireless Products.

This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage your Wireless

Products.

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Limitation of Liability

For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder, fire beyond our responsibility, action by third party, other accident, intentional or accidental mistakes by a user, misuse, use under abnormal conditions, we do not take any responsibility.

For incidental damage (loss of business profit, business interruption, etc.) occurring due to use or disability of the product, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in the instruction manual, we do not take any responsibility.

For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use in combination with products not related to our company, we do not take any responsibility.

Usage Restrictions

Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling equipment:

Equipment directly linked with human life corresponds to the following.

Medical equipment such as life support systems, equipment used in operation, etc.

Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc. and exhaust systems for smoke.

Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire

Services Act, the Construction Standard Act, etc.

Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the safe maintenance of public function, etc., because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of use.

Traffic control equipment for air, railroad, road, marine transport, etc.

Equipment used in atomic power plants etc.

Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above.

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WARNING

Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22 cm.

Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation, thereby causing respiratory troubles.

Do not use the product inside a medical facility or near medical electric equipment.

Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

Do not use the product near an automatic door, fire alarm or other automatic control equipment.

Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used. If any effect is caused, do not use the product.

Otherwise, radio waves can potentially affect other equipment, thereby causing an accident due to malfunction.

NOTE

Do not use the product in the following places:

Places near a microwave oven where a magnetic field generates and places where static electricity or radio interference generates.

Depending on environment, radio waves can not reach to the product.

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Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Canada - Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/

EC with essential test suites as per standards:

EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment

ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment

ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment

Hereby, TOSHIBA TEC, declares that this FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/

5/EC.

TOSHIBA TEC vakuuttaa täten että FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Hierbij verklaart TOSHIBA TEC dat het toestel FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Bij deze verklaart TOSHIBA TEC dat deze FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.

Par la présente TOSHIBA TEC déclare que l'appareil FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

Par la présente, TOSHIBA TEC déclare que ce FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables

Härmed intygar TOSHIBA TEC att denna FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede TOSHIBA TEC erklarer herved, at følgende udstyr FX-DS110-APL

(GN-1010) overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/

EF

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Hiermit erklärt TOSHIBA TEC, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses FX-DS110-APL (GN-

1010) in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Hiermit erklärt TOSHIBA TEC die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes FX-DS110-APL

(GN-1010) mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ TOSHIBA TEC ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010)

ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ

ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

Con la presente TOSHIBA TEC dichiara che questo FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Por medio de la presente TOSHIBA TEC declara que el FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

TOSHIBA TEC declara que este FX-DS110-APL (GN-1010) está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposicões da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This 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.

This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 5 cm must be maintained between this device and all persons.

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PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO SERVICE

NOTES!

Clean the GN-1010 by wiping lightly with a soft cloth moistened with water or a cleaning solution.

Take care to avoid the use of benzene, thinners or other volatile solutions which may cause deformation or discoloration.

The unauthorized reproduction of this document, in whole or in part, is prohibited.

The specifications, designs, and other contents of this document are subject to change without notice.

The contents of this document are believed to be accurate, however if any discrepancies noted should be brought to the attention of TOSHIBA authorized dealer or service engineer.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the manufacturer is unable to accept any claims for losses or lost profits, etc. Resulting from the use of this product.

TOSHIBA TEC will not guarantee the machine performance if you perform any setting other than specified in this manual.

MS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

Other names of companie and products used in this document trademarks or registered trademarks of the related companies.

This document does not use the symbols “™”, “®”, “©” etc.

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BEFORE USING PRODUCT

Product Configuration

The configuration of this product is shown below.

Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed below. If you do not have all the items, contact your TOSHIBA authorized dealer or service engineer.

• GN-1010 • AC Adapter

• Power Cable

• Earth Cable

• LAN Cross Cable • CD-ROM

• Installation Manual

• Securing Screw

• Earth Cable Securing

Screw

• Approval Label

Configuration List

GN-1010.................................... 1 pc.

AC Adapter (1.8m) .................... 1 pc.

Power Cable (0.3m) .................. 1 pc.

LAN Cross Cable (0.75m) ......... 1 pc.

Earth Cable (0.44m).................. 1 pc.

Securing Screw......................... 2 pcs. / 2 pcs. / 2 pcs.

(Used to secure the GN-1010 on the Multifunctional Digital System. / Used to secure the recommended hub on the Multifunctional Digital

System.

/ Used to secure the AC adapter bracket.)

Earth Cable Securing Screw..... 1 pc.

(Used to secure the earth cable on the GN-

1010.)

CD-ROM ................................... 1 pc.

(Contains the utility software and the .pdf version of this manual.)

Installation Manual .................... 1 pc.

(Explains the unpacking and installation procedures.)

Approval Label .......................... 1 pc.

(Affixes the approval label to the body, which is applied to each country.)

GN-1010 User’s Manual — Before Using Product

Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view or print the manual contained in this CD-

ROM.

Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded as free software from the home page of

Adobe Systems Incorporated. (www.adobe.com)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the GN-1010 Wireless LAN Adapter.

This product is a wireless LAN adapter using the 2.4 GHz spectrum diffusion system, and is compatible with IEEE Standard 802.11b for wireless LAN.

The GN-1010 is designed for use as an access point, as well as a station (Ethernet

↔ wireless converter).

It is independent from operating systems or protocols, meaning it can be connected by

LAN cable to any Ethernet-compatible Multifunctional Digital System for immediate wireless LAN use.

* This manual explains how to use the GN-1010.

* Be sure to read it carefully, so you can use the product correctly.

Features

It can be installed on the Multifunctional Digital System for space saving.

Operates as an access point or a LAN station.

Uses compact, lightweight AC adapter.

Full range of functions (roaming, 11-channel support).

Automatic transmission speed (wireless) switching.

Automatically switches transmission speeds from 11Mbps to 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps,

1Mbps according to conditions.

The following terms and abbreviations are used in this manual for convenience.

GN-1010 .......................................................... Adapter

GN-1010 or a device containing the above ..... Wireless terminal, User unit

Personal computer........................................... PC

Access point .................................................... AP

Station.............................................................. ST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................1

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE.......................................................................................1

ABOUT TOSHIBA WIRELESS SOLUTION .............................................................1

Wireless LAN Adapter Types ............................................................................1

Wireless LAN Adapters .....................................................................................2

Wireless Interoperability ....................................................................................2

Wireless LAN and your Health ..........................................................................2

Safety Instruction for Wireless Products............................................................2

Limitation of Liability ...................................................................................3

Usage Restrictions .....................................................................................3

WARNING ..................................................................................................4

NOTE..........................................................................................................4

Regulatory Information ......................................................................................5

Canada - Industry Canada (IC) .........................................................................5

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity .............................................................5

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...........................................6

PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO SERVICE ...............................................................7

NOTES! ....................................................................................................................7

BEFORE USING PRODUCT ...................................................................................8

Product Configuration........................................................................................8

Configuration List........................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................9

Features ............................................................................................................9

TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................10

OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................12

Component Locations......................................................................................12

LED Indicators ..........................................................................................13

DIP Switches ............................................................................................14

Multi-channel Operations.................................................................................15

OPERATING MODE...............................................................................................16

Infrastructure (Wi-Fi Mode)..............................................................................16

Station (ST) ..............................................................................................16

Access Point (AP).....................................................................................16

USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE ........................................................................18

Connecting between the GN-1010 and PC .....................................................18

Connection with Cross Cable ...................................................................18

Connection with Hub ................................................................................18

Preparing the Utility Software ..........................................................................19

Node Registration............................................................................................20

Configuration ...................................................................................................22

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FUNCTIONS OF THE UTILITY SOFTWARE.........................................................24

Main Menu Screen ..........................................................................................24

Node Registration............................................................................................25

Configuration ...................................................................................................26

Configuration Screen................................................................................26

Base .........................................................................................................27

Wireless....................................................................................................29

Filter..........................................................................................................33

SNMP .......................................................................................................42

Spanning Tree ..........................................................................................42

File Management.............................................................................................43

Status ..............................................................................................................44

Common Items .........................................................................................44

Environment .............................................................................................45

Interfaces..................................................................................................46

Wireless Node ..........................................................................................48

Bridge .......................................................................................................49

Spanning Tree ..........................................................................................50

Wireless Counter ......................................................................................51

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................52

When Communications Fails...........................................................................52

Check Software ........................................................................................52

Check Peripheral Environment or Installation Location............................52

When Device Cannot Be Detected Automatically By Node Registration ........53

When Device Does Not Start...........................................................................53

Check Power LED ....................................................................................53

APPENDIX..............................................................................................................54

Product Specifications .....................................................................................54

External Dimensions.................................................................................54

Physical Specifications .............................................................................54

Software Specification ..............................................................................55

Installation Environment Conditions (Environment Specifications) ..........55

Input/Output Interface...............................................................................55

Glossary ..........................................................................................................56

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OVERVIEW

Component Locations

LED

Ground Terminal

Power Supply Plug

UTP Connector

Power Supply Switch

DIP Switches

Caution

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.

This can cause heat buildup, which can lead to damage or failure.

LED

The five LED indicators indicate the sending /receiving status of the wireless or wired LAN, power supply, LAN connection status, etc.

DIP Switches

The DIP switches are used for initialization and operating mode selection.

Power Supply Switch

Always select power supply from the AC adapter (“DC” side).

UTP Connector

The UTP connector is used to connect the LAN cable.

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LED Indicators

The five LED indicators indicate the sending /receiving status of the wireless or wired

LAN, power supply, LAN connection status, etc. as follows.

Name

POWER

WLINK

WRX

LINK

RX

POWER

WLINK

WRX

Status

Flashing

Illuminates

Flashing 2 times

Flashing 3 times

Illuminates

Flashing

Illuminates

Flashing

All flashing simultaneously

Description

Startup, or startup error

Operating

Initializing error

Firmware writing error

Wireless LAN is connected normally.

Receiving wireless LAN data

Wired LAN is connected normally.

Receiving wired LAN data

Firmware writing in progress

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DIP Switches

The DIP switches are used to make device settings.

— DIP Switch Default Setting (Factory Setting)

* Default Setting: 1to 3=OFF / 4=ON

— Function of DIP Switch

No.

1

ON

INIT

2 -

3 -

4 <INFRA>

OFF

< - >

-

-

-

Description

Used to initialize the GN-1010.

1. Turn the power of the GN-1010 ON.

2. LED indicators (POWER, WLNK, WRX) begin to flash.

3. While they are flashing (approx. 3 seconds), turn the DIP switch 1 OFF.

Before restarting or turning the power off, wait until the LED indicators (POWER, WLNK, WRX) stop flashing and the GN-1010 returns to the status prior to initializing.

This switch is always at “OFF”.

This switch is not used.

This switch is always at “ON”.

Used in the infrastructure (Wi-Fi mode).

The default setting for this device gives priority to the utility software.

The GN-1010 operates as a station in default.

When the device connection is completed, the GN-1010 can operate as a station.

Launch the utility software, then set the same ESS ID as that of the access point.

When the WEP function is used, the WEP key setting is also required.

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Multi-channel Operation

By changing channels on adjacent access points, it is possible to obtain higher throughput per wireless terminal, than when channels are not changed, even when the number of wireless terminals are increased.

The 2.4G ISM band (2400 to 2472 MHz) in which this product operates is subdivided into 11 channels, numbered 1 to 11, by IEEE standard 802.11, because each frequency has sidebands around its central frequency, sidebands on adjacent channels overlap.

Overlapping frequencies can adversely affect communications by interference with each other's transmissions.

Refer to the figure below when selecting channels, to ensure the frequency bands do not overlap.

The maximum number of channels which can be used simultaneously without interference is three. By using a combination of channels 1, 6, 11. Channel numbers can be set from 1 to 11 using utility software.

Channel numbers can be set from 1 to 11 using the utility software.

Even on the same network, the wireless terminals which have different channels cannot communicate with each other.

Network

AP1

Channel 1

AP2

Channel 6

Center Frequency

2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 2457 2462 2467 2472

(MHz)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

: Sideband frequency range for each channel

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OPERATING MODE

Infrastructure (Wi-Fi Mode)

Station (ST)

When connecting to another access point, the GN-1010 can communicate with as a station.

The GN-1010 can be connected to the network via the access point.

Access Point (AP)

The GN-1010 operates as an access point, and can receive communication from another wireless terminal.

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— Using the GN-1010 as an access point on the existing

LAN environment

The wireless LAN environment can be newly added to the existing LAN environment.

The GN-1010 can communicate with a wireless client and a wired client.

Hub

Purchase the hub (recommended model) separately.

Use a straight cable which connects between the hub and the GN-1010.

The straight cable is not included with this product.

The recommended hub can be directly attached to the Multifunctional Digital System.

For details, contact your TOSHIBA authorized dealer or service engineer.

In the infrastructure (Wi-Fi mode), all the wireless terminals perform communications via the access point.

Since the roaming function is supported, log-in to any access point where the radio waves are accessible.

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USING THE UTILITY SOFTWARE

Connecting between the GN-1010 and PC

To set the GN-1010 using the utility software, one Windows PC is required.

Ensure that the DIP switch 2 is “OFF”.

Connection with Cross Cable

Attached Cross Cable

1

DIP Switch

2 3 4

OFF OFF OFF ON

Connection with Hub

Straight Cable

Hub

DIP Switch

1 2 3 4

OFF OFF OFF ON

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Preparing the Utility Software

1.

Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

2.

Use Windows Explorer to copy the file "APUTIL.EXE" in the "Utility" holder from the CD-ROM to the appropriate directory.

Example: C:\WLANUTIL\

3.

Double click the APUTIL.EXE file to open the Access

Point Maintenance Utility.

4.

You will see the following main menu.

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Node Registration

The first time you use the GN-1010, you must perform the “Node Registration”, which automatically detects and registers the GN-1010.

Once the “Node Registration” detects the GN-1010 installed on the network, its information will be stored in a file. Therefore, it is not required to perform “Node Registration” each time you start the utility.

1.

Launch the utility software.

2.

Click [Node Registration] from the main menu.

3.

Click [Search] to detect an access point.

MAC address and IP address for each access point detected are displayed in the Access Point List.

4.

From the list, double-click an access point of which the name is registered.

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When an access point cannot be detected, close the utility software. Then, launch it again to detect it.

Furthermore, if the access point cannot be detected after repeating the steps above,

see the section "Troubleshooting" (P.52).

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5.

Enter the access point name and click [OK].

Up to 32 characters are allowed. Also, a maximum of 1024 devices can be registered.

6.

Click [Exit] to complete the detection.

Program returns to the main menu.

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Configuration

The utility software allows you to set the GN-1010. This section explains the basic operation flow for configuration.

For the detailed information on setting parameters, see the section "Functions of the

Utility Software" (P.24).

Parameters in the configuration dialog box displayed when you click [Configuration] in step 2 are those for the utility software default setting. Therefore, you must register an appropriate name for this device to the "Name" field as described in the preceding section "Node Registration" and click [Read] to load the current setting before performing the setting operation.

1.

Launch the utility software.

2.

Click [Configuration] from the main menu.

3.

Click the Access Point drop-down list and select the access point you want to set or edit.

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4.

Click [Read] to load the setting of the device.

5.

Click [OK].

When the password has been set for the selected device, enter it and click [OK].

6.

Click the appropriate tab and edit the parameters.

For detailed information of the configuration menu, refer to the section

"Configuration" (P.26).

7.

After the setting is completed, click [Write].

8.

Click [Reboot] to restart the GN-1010.

After restarting the GN-1010, the setting becomes effective.

Click [Read] to check whether the setting becomes effective.

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FUNCTIONS OF THE UTILITY SOFT-

WARE

This section explains each function of the utility software.

Main Menu Screen

24

Button

Node

Registration

Configuration Configures a device selected in the Access Point drop-down list.

This funciton can read and write the configuration information of the selected device. Also, it can save the current configuration information as a text-format file, and load the saved file.

File

Management

Manages configuration file and firmware.

This function can update the firmware version for the selected device. Also, it can read and write the configuration information.

The information is treated as a text-format file.

Status

Description

Registers data for the devices on the network.

This function can detect a device on the network, and add or edit the device information. To maintain a device, its information must be registered.

Exit

Displays information of the selected device.

This function diplays information such as device operating environment and sending/receiving counters.

Exits the program.

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Node Registration

This function registers information of which devices exist on the network.

Since the maintenance operation such as parameter setting and firmware upgrading is performed on the basis of information entered here, you must register the appropriate information.

Button

Search

Clear

New

Delete

Exit

Description

This function automatically detects and registers all devices connected to the same network group.

If you want to manage devices located on the far side of an IP router, click [New] to register each device directly.

Deletes all registered data.

Registers data for a new device to be managed.

Deletes data of the device selected in the Access Point List.

Returns to the main menu.

Assigning names to the devices found by the automatic search makes it easier to identify the devices on the network.

Up to 32 characters are allowed for each name. A maximum of 1024 devices can be registered.

To modify the data displayed in the Access Point List, double-click the access point you want to modify to open the edit window.

You can also use the "File Management" menu to save the current Access Point List data on the hard disk or load a previously saved file.

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Configuration

This function sets the basic parameters such as the operating mode as well as the wireless parameters.

Configuration Screen

1

2

8

26

3 4 5 6

7

1. Access Point.................... Selects the desired access point.

2. Configuration Tab ............ Configuration menus are organized into each tab.

• “SNMP” and “Spanning Tree” tabs are not used.

3. [Password]....................... Changes the password for the selected device.

• Up to 6 alphanumerics can be entered and is case-sensitive.

• To change the password, enter the current password and new one.

• To make the new password effective, the reboot operation is required.

4. [Read].............................. Reads the configuration for the selected device.

5. [Write] .............................. Writes the currently displayed configuration to the selected device.

• To make the configuration effective, the reboot operation is required.

6. [Default] ........................... Restores the factory default setting.

• To apply the setting, write the configuration to the device and reboot it.

7. [Reboot]........................... Reboots the selected device.

8. [Exit] ................................ Returns to the main menu.

Password enrty is required for [Password], [Read], [Write], [Reboot] commands.

The factory default setting has no password. In this case, you need not enter anything.

Executing the command “[File] - [Save]” can save the currently displayed configuration on the hard disk and “[File] - [Open]” can load a previously saved file.

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Base

This tab sets the IP parameters, wireless parameters and other basic operating settings for the device.

<Entry Item>

Classification

IP

Parameters

Parameter

IP Address

(*2)

Subnet

Mask

(*2)

Default

Gateway

(*2)

Enable DIP

Switch

Network

Mode

Default

Value

Description

10.xxx.xxx.x

xx

(*1)

Enters the IP address assigned by the network administrator.

255.0.0.0

Enters the subnet mask assigned by the network administrator.

0.0.0.0

Enters the IP address of the default gateway.

Wireless

Parameters

Unit Type

Disabled Determines whether or not the DIP switch is used.

Enabled/Disabled

Infrastructure

(Wi-Fi

Mode)

Selects the wireless operating mode.

ADHOC (Simple Mode)

Infrastructure (Standard Mode)

Infrastructure (Wi-Fi Mode)

Infrastructure (Advanced Mode)

*

The GN-1010 supports "Infrastructure (Wi-Fi Mode)" only.

Station Determines the unit type.

*

Effective only when "Infrastructure" is selected in "Network Mode".

Station : Operates as a station (wireless terminal).

Access Point : Operates as an access point.

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Classification

Parameter

Channel

Default

Value

Setting is not allowed.

(10)

Description

Selects the number of wireless channels. The channels of

12 to 14 cannot be used even if selected.

1 to 11

*

Setting method differs depending on "Extented Roaming" setting.

Station Access Point Extended

Roaming

Disabled Auto One channel only

Enabled Multi-channel is allowed.

One channel only

Wireless

Parameters

ESS ID

ANY ID

Blocking

Transmit

Rate

Age Time

Static Node

Address

LocalGroup Enters the name of wireless LAN network on which the device belongs.

Up to 32 alphanumerics (case-sensitive)

*

Communication between the wireless devices with different names is not possible.

Network can be split by changing the name.

Disabled Determines whether or not the log-in from a station which has no ESS ID is refused.

Enabled/Disabled

*

When "Enable" is set, the log-in from a device which has no ESS ID will be refused.

Auto (All) Selects transmit speed of the wireless transmission side.

1Mb/s

2Mb/s

Auto (1Mb/s, 2Mb/s)

5.5Mb/s

11Mb/s

Auto (All)

5 min.

Selects time (minutes) to keep the wireless device information (for AP only) and the MAC address information of the bridge, which are internally managed.

3 to 65535

*

If no communication occurs within the time set here, the information will be deleted.

Setting is not allowed.

Sets the MAC address of PC connected to Ethernet side.

(For a station of “Infrastructure (Wi-Fi Mode)“)

Without MAC Address Designation

With MAC Address Designation

*

If the MAC address is not designated, it will be automatically obtained from the communication data on Ethernet.

(*1) : Factory default setting for IP address

Unique value is set by using the lower 3 bytes in 6 bytes of Ethernet address.

Ex.: Ethernet Address IP Address

00-80-4C-01-02-03

00-80-4C-0D-0E-0F

→ 10.1.2.3

→ 10.13.14.15

The first portion “10” is the same.

(*2) : When you use only the GN-1010 as a wireless device, the setting is not required. However, when using the GN-1010 together with other wireless devices or using it on the far side of an IP router, you must set these items.

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This tab sets the wireless parameters for the device.

<Entry Item>

Classification

Parameter

WSL

(Original)

WSL Scramble

WSL Scramble Key

WEP

Default Tx

Key

WEP

Extension

Control

Key 1

Key 2 to 4

Extended

Roaming

(*1)

Roaming

Threshold

(*2)

RSSI Sampling

Time (*2)

Default

Value

Disabled

0 to all

Description

This function is not supported.

Disabled Determines whether or not the WEP funciton is used.

Setting is not allowed.

(1)

Selects the WEP key number to use for data transmission.

1 to 4

Setting is not allowed.

(A1B2C3D4

E5

40 bits)

Disabled

Sets the WEP key for WEP encryption.

Hexadecimal value (0 to 9, A to F)

*

To perform communications using the WEP function, the key placed in the default send key number used for transmission must be the same as that placed in the same location on the receiver.

Disabled Sets the AP roaming method.

Enabled/Disabled

*

When enabled, "AP Login Priority" setting is allowed.

Setting is not allowed.

(80)

Selects the threshold value to initiate roaming.

50 to 150

*

Roaming is performed when the average RSSI value during the RSSI sampling time is less than this value.

Setting is not allowed.

(3 sec.)

Selects the sampling time (sec.) to obtain the RSSI value to initiate roaming.

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Classification

Extension

Control

Parameter

Extension

Speed

Control

Border of

11M and

5.5M

Border of

5.5M and

2M

Border of

2M and 1M

AP Login

Priority

(*2)

Login Other

AP

(*2)

Default

Value

Disabled When “Extended Roaming“ is enabled, the setting is allowed.

Enabled/Disabled

Setting is not allowed.

(90)

Setting is not allowed.

(80)

Sets the RSSI value as the threshold value, which is applied when the extension speed is changed from 11 Mbps to 5.5

Mbps, or vice versa in “Extension Speed Control”.

When “Extension Speed Control” is enabled, the setting is allowed.

Sets the RSSI value as the threshold value, which is applied when the extension speed is changed from 5.5 Mbps to 2

Mbps, or vice versa in “Extension Speed Control”.

When “Extension Speed Control” is enabled, the setting is allowed.

Setting is not allowed.

(70)

Setting is not allowed.

(no registration)

Setting is not allowed.

(Login)

Description

Sets the RSSI value as the threshold value, which is applied when the extension speed is changed from 2 Mbps to 1

Mbps, or vice versa in “Extension Speed Control”.

When “Extension Speed Control” is enabled, the setting is allowed.

Sets the preferred APs to login.

*

Up to 5 APs can be registered. APs in smaller numbered positions have higher priority.

Determines whether or not the log-in operation is permitted to non-registered APs.

(*1) : Applied only to “station”.

(*2) : Allowed when “Extended Roaming” is enabled.

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— Extended Roaming

When using the GN-1010 as a station, you can use “Extended Roaming“ function.

Extended roaming is the function which enhances the normal roaming. This allows you to specify the roaming threshold and the preferred APs to login.

RSSI 80 Border of AP1

AP1

1

ST

Transit

2

ST

Transit

AP2

3

4

Transit

ST

RSSI 80 Border of AP2

ST

When Extented Roaming is enabled and Roaming Threshold is set to 80

• When ST transfers from 1 to 2, ST can connect with AP1 using the connection of

AP1 and RSSI 80.

• When ST transfers from 2 to 3, the connection of AP1 and RSSI 80 cannot be used. Therefore, log-out is performed from AP1, then the roaming is performed to AP2 to login.

• When ST transfers from 3 to 4, the connection of AP2 and RSSI 80 cannot be used. Therefore, log-out is performed from AP2, however in this case, the wireless connection is disconnected because of lack of AP which is allowed to login.

Roaming is performed after the transfer, the following occurs if there are two or more APs which are allowed to login.

• When “AP Login Priority“ is not specified, log-in will be performed to the AP which has a higher RSSI value.

• When “AP Login Priority“ is specified, log-in will be performed to the AP which has a higher priority.

Also, when “Login Other AP“ is disabled, log-in will be allowed to only the preferred

APs registered, even when there are other APs which are allowed to login.

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— Extension Speed Control

“Extension Speed Control” is the function which automatically changes the transmission speed according to the RSSI value.

This lowers the speed when the RSSI value becomes low, and heighten the speed when the RSSI value becomes high.

When using the GN-1010 as a station, you can use this function.

RSSI 70

RSSI 80

RSSI 90

AP

ST

11Mbps 5.5Mbps

Transit

Transit

2Mbps

Transit

1Mbps

1 2 3 4

• There is a station logged in to AP at 1, with the transmission speed 11Mbps.

RSSI value is retained at 90 or more.

• When the station transfers to 2 (RSSI 90 or below and RSSI 80 or more),

“Extension Speed Control“ function will be activated and the transmission speed will be changed to 5.5Mbps.

• When it transfers to 3 or 4, the speed will be changed to 2Mbps or 1Mbps respectively.

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Filter

This tab performs the filter setting regarding MAC address and protocol.

Operation

Button

<Operation Button>

[New].................. Creates new list.

[Delete]............... Deletes the list previously set.

[Open] ................ Opens the saved list file.

[Save] ................. Saves created list.

<Display Item>

Classification

Parameter

MAC

Address

Filter

Protocol

Filter

Enable MAC

Address Filter (*1)

MAC

Address List

(*1)

Enable Protocol

Filter

Protocol List

Default

Value

Description

Disabled Determines whether or not the MAC address filter is used.

Enabled/Disabled

*

When enabled, connection to another AP other than the clients which has the permitted MAC address is refused.

Displays the permitted MAC address list when “MAC

Address Filter“ is enabled. You can register or delete MAC address, one by one, by [New] or [Delete] command. You can also load the batch list from the list file, and save a list as the list file. Up to 1024 addresses can be registered.

Disabled Determines whether or not the protocol filter is used.

Enabled/Disabled

*

When enabled, transmission of the packet other than protocol is refused.

Displays the permitted protocol list when “Protocol Filter“ is enabled. You can register or delete protocol, one by one, by

[New] or [Delete] command. You can also load the batch list from the list file, and save a list as the list file. Up to 256 protocols can be registered.

(*1) : Applied only to “access point”.

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— MAC Address Filter

"MAC Address Filter" is the function to permit only user units which have MAC addresses registered in APs to login. This can refuse log-in to APs to unknown user units which have not registered.

When MAC addresses of UU1 and UU2 are registered in the MAC address filter list and the address of UU3 is not, UU1 and UU2 can login to AP, however UU3 cannot login. To permit UU3 to login to AP, the AP administrator must add MAC address of

UU3 to the MAC address filter list.

MAC Filter List

UU1

UU2

AP

UU1

UU2

UU3

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— MAC Address Filter List File

Reading the list file previously prepared allows you to register MAC addresses in

“MAC Address List“ in one operation.

<Regarding MAC Address Filter List File>

File Name

LOGFLIST

Size Specification

512byte or below/Line (including space, comment, code regarding line feed)

65,536byte (64Kbyte) or below/File (Approx. 1200 lines when each line contains 51byte)

Restriction

You must enter the line feed command at the end of each line.

Addresses registered after the number reaches 1024 are all ignored.

Comment

Characters following the "#" are considered as comment.

When entering comment after the setting contents, you must enter one or more spaces between the contents and "#".

Line Format to specify MAC Address

Specified by range

NodeAddress=(Start MAC Address),(End MAC Address)

Specified individually

NodeAddress=(MAC Address)

<Example of LOGFLIST>

[AP Login Filter Tables]

APLoginFilter=Enabled

# First Line Not omissible

# Not omissible

(Enabled/Disabled)

NodeAddress=00-80-4C-00-00-00,00-80-4C-FF-FF-FF

NodeAddress=00-80-11-00-00-03

NodeAddress=00-80-21-00-00-04

#T Company (Specified by range)

#A Person (Specified individually)

#B Person (Specified individually)

For entry number, 1 is assinged to the first line of the MAC address specifying lines, then the next lines 2, 3,... are successively assigned. Note, the entry order of MAC addresses has no relationship with function.

For the value of "NodeAddress", delimit MAC address with “-” (hyphen) every

2bytes. You can specify multiple MAC addresses by range as well as specify individually. In this case, delimit between the start address and the end address with “,”

(comma). In the example above, all the MAC addresses in 00-80-4C-00-00-00 to

00-80-4C-FF-FF-FF are specified.

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— Protocol Filter

"Protocol Filter" is the function to pass (bridge) only packets of the protocols registered in AP.

This can interrupt traffic of a protocol which is not usually used, and reduce unnecessary use of the wireless bands.

When protocol A is registered in the protocol filter list owned by AP and other protocols such as B are not, packet of protocol A can pass (bridge) through AP, however packet of protocol B is discarded when passing through AP.

AP

Protocol Filter List

Protocol A

Protocol A

Discard

Protocol B and others

UU

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— Protocol Filter List File

Reading the list file previously prepared allows you to register protocols in “Protocol

List” in one operation.

<Regarding Protocol Filter List File>

File Name

PRTFLIST

Size Specification

512byte or below/Line (including space, comment, code regarding line feed)

65,536byte (64Kbyte) or below/File (Approx. 1200 lines when each line contains 51byte)

Restriction

You must enter the line feed command at the end of each line.

Protocols registered after the number reaches 256 are all ignored.

Comment

Characters following the "#" are considered as comment.

When entering comment after the setting contents, you must enter one or more spaces between the contents and "#".

Line Format to specify Protocol

Specified by range

ProtocolType=(Ethernet Type),(IP Protocol),

(Start Pot Number),(End Port Number)

Specified individually

ProtocolType=(Ethernet Type),(IP Protocol),(Port Number)

Special Format

ProtocolType=IP,,

← Permits all the IP protocols

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,

← Permits all the TCP (Port 0 to 65535)

ProtocolType=IP,UDP,

← Permits all the UDP (Port 0 to 65535)

<Example of PRTFLIST>

[Protocol Filter Table]

ProtocolFilter=Enabled

ProtocolType=ARP,,

ProtocolType=IP,ICMP,

ProtocolType=IP,UDP,53

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,80

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,20

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,21

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,25

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,110

ProtocolType=IP,TCP,1352

# First Line Not omissible

# Not omissible (Enabled/Disabled)

Permits #ARP

Permits #ICMP

Permits #DNS (UDP, Port 53)

Permits #HTTP (TCP, Port 80)

Permits #FTP-DATA (TCP, Port 20)

Permits #FTP (TCP, Port 21)

Permits #SMTP (TCP, Port 25)

Permits #POP3 (TCP, Port 110)

Permits #Notes (TCP, Port 1352)

For entry number, 1 is assinged to the first line of the protocol specifying lines, then the next lines 2, 3,... are successively assigned.

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— Registering the MAC Address Filter

1.

Check [Enable MAC Address Filter] box.

2.

Click [New].

3.

Enter address to [Wireless MAC Address 1].

4.

When specified by range, check [Range] box and enter address to [Wireless MAC Address 2].

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5.

Click [OK].

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Registered information is displayed on the MAC

Address List.

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— Registering the Protocol Filter

1.

Check [Enable Protocol Filter] box.

2.

Click [New].

3.

Select Ethernet from [Ethernet Type] drop-down list.

4.

Set [IP Protocol] and [IP Port Protocol] as required.

5.

Click [OK].

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6.

Registered information is displayed on the Protocol

List.

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SNMP

This function is excluded from support.

Spanning Tree

This function is excluded from support.

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File Management

This function is used to obtain the version numbers of the devices connected to the network and to upgrade the firmware or read/write the settings file for the device selected on the "Access Point List".

If upgrading the firmware is attempted using the files other than specified, performance will not be guaranteed. Ensure that you use only the specified file.

3 4 5

6

1

2

7

8

1. [Type]............................... Selects setting file.

Firmware/Configuration File/Firmware (Wireless Card)/

MAC Address Filter File/Protocol Filter File

2. [Directory Name] ............. Selects file name or directory name.

3. [Get Version]....................Obtains the version information.

• This obtains the verison information from all the devices connctected to the same network group, or from only the designated device.

• To obtain data from a device which exists beyond the IP router, always select the device first. In this case, the IP parameter must be set correctly.

4. [Read] (*1) ....................... Reads the firmware and setting file, then saves them on the hard disk.

5. [Write] (*1) ....................... Writes the firmware and setting file saved on the hard disk to the selected device.

6. [Reboot]........................... Reboots the selected device.

7. [Exit] ................................ Returns to the main menu.

8. [Browse] .......................... Browses file name or directory name.

(*1): The file name contains the lower 3 bytes of MAC address of the selected device.

(Ex.) [00-80-4C-4D-20-5E]

→ [4D205E.TXT]

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Status

1

2

3

This function periodically reads operational data including send and receive counters from the device specified in "Access Point" and displays it on the screen.

Common Items

4

5

6

7

1. Access Point.................... Selects access point to obtain the status information.

2. Interval............................. Sets the refresh interval to read information. (0 to 120 sec.)

3. Information Tab................ Status information items are organized into each tab.

4. [Exit] ................................ Returns to the main menu.

5. [Scan Start]...................... Periodically reads and diplays information (the refresh interval is specified in “Interval”).

* When “Interval” is “0”, information is read only once.

6. [Stop] ............................... Stops reading information. (Scan Stop)

7. [Clear].............................. Clears the displayed information.

* You can operate this when scanning is stopped.

* For the items without displaying [Clear], you cannot clear information corresponding to them.

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Environment

This tab displays device information including operating mode, version number, and IP address.

<Display Item>

Parameter

Loader Version

Firmware Version

Firmware Version

(Wireless Card)

Hardware Version

Ethernet Address

Wireless MAC Address

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Network Mode

Unit Type

Channel Number

Card Type

Description

Version number of program to execute firmware

Version number of firmware

Version number of wireless card firmware

Version number of hardware

Ethernet address assigned to this device

Wireless MAC address assigned to this device

Current IP address of this device

Current subnet mask

Current default gateway IP address

Current operating mode

Current unit type

Current wireless channel number

Wireless card type

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Interfaces

This tab displays data such as send and receive counters for the device's Ethernet and wireless interfaces.

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Interface information can be cleared when scanning is stopped.

<Display Item>

Parameter

MTU

Speed

MAC Address

Interface State

Description

Maximum data size transmitable

Transmission speed of data to be sent

MAC address assigned to this interface

Interface operating state

State up down

Operating

Description

Not operating or not linked

Receive Octets

Receive Packets

Receive Discards

Receive Errors

Number of bytes received

Number of packets received

Number of packets discarded due to insufficient memory

Number of packets with receive errors

Receive Errors (CRC) Number of packets received with CRC error

*

If this error occurs frequently on the wireless interface, this may indicate that communication is performed with a device which has a different encryption setting.

Transmit Octets

Transmit Packets

Number of bytes transmitted

Number of packets transmitted

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Transmit Waits

Transmit Errors

Resets

Description

Number of packets waiting to be transmitted

Number of packets with transmit errors

Number of times for which this interface has been reset

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Wireless Node

This tab displays a list of logged-in wireless devices and associated data such as link quality.

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“Wireless Node List” can be cleared when scanning is stopped.

<Display Item>

Parameter

Login AP (*1)

Quality (*1)

Noise Level (*1)

Wireless Node List

Description

MAC address of currently logged-in AP

Link quality between this device and logged-in AP

Noise level on station side

Unit type: station: Information of logged-in AP

Unit type: AP: Infromation of wireless device

MAC address of wireless device Wireless MAC

Address

State

Age Time

RSSI

Login state; applicable when infrastructure mode is set.

Time to retain device information (sec.)

*

It is retained while the device is communicating. When the time reaches "0", it will be deleted.

Reception level for device (Max. 150)

*

Higher values indicate higher reception sensitivity.

(*1) Applicable when a device operates as a station.

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Bridge

This tab displays the MAC address information managed by this device.

“MAC Address List” can be cleared when scanning is stopped.

<Display Item>

Parameter

MAC Address

Interface

Age Time

Wireless MAC

Address

Description

MAC addresses of devices connected to the network

Displays the device is on either Ethernet side or wireless side.

Ethernet/Wireless

Time for which this device information is retained. (minute)

*

Retained while this device is communicating. When the time reaches "0", it will be deleted.

MAC addresses of logged-in wireless devices

*

Displayed when device is on wireless side.

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Spanning Tree

Information of this tab is excluded from support.

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Wireless Counter

This tab displays the number of packets, errors received or transmitted on wireless communication.

Wireless counter information can be cleared when scanning is stopped.

<Display Item>

Parameter

TX Unicast Frames

TX Multicast Frames

TX Unicast Octets

TX Multicast Octets

TX Deferred Transmissions

TX Single Retry Frames

TX Multiple Retry Frames

TX Discards

RX Unicast Frames

RX Multicast Frames

RX Unicast Octets

RX Multicast Octets

RX FCS Errors

Rx Discard No Buffer

Descripiton

Number of packets transmitted by another station using unicast adderss

Number of packets transmitted by another station using multicast adderss

Number of data bytes transmitted by another station using unicast adderss

Number of data bytes transmitted by another station using multicast adderss

Number of packets for which the transmission is delayed

Number of packets retransmitted only once

Number of packets retransmitted multiple times

Number of packets discarded

Number of packets received by another station using unicast adderss

Number of packets received by another station using multicast adderss

Number of data bytes received by another station using unicast adderss

Number of data bytes received by another station using multicast adderss

Number of packets with FCS (Frame Check Sequence) errors

Number of packets with buffer errors

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TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter describes common problems which may occur with this product and how to handle them.

If any problems other than described here occur, check to confirm the re-occurrence.

Then, contact TOSHIBA authorized dealer or service engineer.

When Communication Fails

Check Software

Check if the LAN cables are connected correctly.

Check if the DIP switch is set correctly.

Check if the terminals which cannot communicate with each other have the same ESS ID. Two terminals with different ESS ID cannot communicate with each other.

Check if the IP address and subnet settings have been entered.

Check if the operating mode setting has been correctly entered.

Check whether or not communication is restricted by security functions.

Check whether or not the WEP key setting is the same as that of the recipient device.

If the key placed in the default send key number used for transmission is different from that placed in the same location on the recipient device, communication will not be performed.

Check if the channel setting has been correctly entered.

Check if the communication speed setting has been correctly entered.

Check Peripheral Environment or Installation

Location

A nearby source of electromagnetic interference can prevent communication. In general locations (excluding factories) the following may be sources of electromagnetic emissions.

2.4GHz band wireless networks not compatible with IEEE 802.11b.

Microwave ovens

Security gates

Elevator motors

Sometimes communication is hindered by attenuation of electric waves. Attenuation occurs naturally as distance from the source of transmission increases, but may also be caused by objects in the path of the transmission. The objects primarily responsible for attenuation are the following.

Concrete walls

Metallic surfaces around antennas

Most electromagnetic sources other than wireless networks are local and not continuous, and therefore by moving the location of the unit and waiting briefly, communication may be possible.

Also, do not place wireless devices too close together. A distance of at least 1m should be allowed.

Stable transmission at 11Mbps requires an RSSI value of at least 80.

The RSSI value can be verified on the Wireless Device Information tab on the Status screen using the utility software.

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When Device Cannnot Be Detected Automatically By

Node Registration

When the utility software cannot automatically detect the device, check the following.

Check the connection between the device and PC which executes the utility soft-

ware, referring to the section "Connecting between the GN-1010 and PC" (P.18).

Check the DIP switch setting.

When the PC which executes the utility software is the DHCP client, exit the software. When approx. 1 minute has passed, open the software again.

When Device Does Not Start

Check Power LED

Check that the power LED is on.

<When extinguished>

Check if the AC adapter is correctly plugged into the power supply connector and an outlet.

Check if the power supply switch is in “DC” side.

Check whether or not the power LED is flashing.

<When flashing>

If the power LED is still flashing more than 10 minutes after the power is turned on, the problem may be a device firmware failure. Use the utility software to upgrade the firmware version.

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APPENDIX

Product Specifications

External Dimensions

81

54

[Unit: mm]

Physical Specifications

Item

Wired LAN

Unit

Description

Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.3

Wireless LAN

Unit

Data Transmission

Speed

Access Method

Transmission Format

Data Transmission

Speed

10Mbps

CSMA/CD

IEEE 1802.11b standard DS spectrum diffusion

11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (fixed/automatic)

Access Method

Transmission

Packet

CSMA/CA + ACK (RTS/CTS)

IEEE 802.11b frame

Wireless Category Low-power data transmission system (2400 to

2472MHz)

Aerial Power 10mW/MHz or below

Security

Operating Mode

External Dimensions (mm)

Weight

WEP

Infrastructure/access point settings available

81 (W) x 26.5 (D) x 175 (H)

0.2kg

GN-1010 User’s Manual — Appendix

Software Specification

Item

Protocols

Description

IP (RFC 791), ICMP (RFC 792), UDP (RFC 768),

ARP (RFC 826), SNMP (RFC 1157), MIB II (RFC 1213)

Installation Environment Conditions (Environment Specifications)

Item Description

Supply Voltage 5.5 to 7.0 VDC (using AC adapter)

0.6A (Max.) Consumption

Current

Operating

Temperature

0 to 50°C (main unit), 0 to 40°C (AC adapter)

Operating

Humidity

10 to 90% (without condensation)

Airborne dust Not extreme

Corrosive Gas None

Other Do not obstruct ventilation slits.

Leave 5 cm open space in all directions.

Input/Output Interface

UTP Port Pin Assignments

Pin No.

Signal

3

4

1

2

TD+

TD-

RD+

Unused (VCC) *1

5

6

Unused (GND) *1

RD-

7 Unused (VCC) *1

8 Unused (GND) *1

*1: When power is supplied from 10BASE-T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Glossary

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AP (Access Point)

Access points serve as the bridge between wired networks and wireless networks, as well as providing bridge functions between segments and IP tunnel functions indispensable to the building of versatile, large-scale networks.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision

Avoidance)

CSMA is a method of avoiding collision by which wireless terminals listen before transmitting and do not transmit if they can hear transmissions from other wireless terminals.

CSMA/CA is CSMA plus additional collision avoidance functions.

DS (Direct Sequence)

A type of spectrum diffusion signal using narrow band modulation with phase modulation, in which the diffusion is by means of phase modulation using a broad band diffusion signal (pseudo random strings).

ESS ID (Extended Service Set ID)

In the GN-1010 series, the ESS ID is similar to a name assigned to the wireless LAN network to which a unit belongs. Communication between wireless terminals which have different names cannot be performed.

Wireless network can be partitioned by using different ESS ID names.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers)

"I-triple-E," involved in a wide range of fields from communications and computer to medicine and biology, with primary activities related to publishing articles and sponsoring conferences, but also recommending and setting of standards.

The organization sponsoring Committee 802 which is responsible for LAN related matters.

IEEE 802.11/IEEE 802.11b

The wireless LAN standard established by the IEEE.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A network configured from mutual connections between computers within a limited area.

Also called an "intranet" or "business or regional data communications network."

RSSI (Receive Signal Strength Indication)

A numeric indicator of incoming signal strength.

RTS (Reqest To Send)

In communication via AP, transmission is controlled by CSMA/CA plus RTS. In RTS, a wireless terminal asks the AP if it is able to transmit, and only transmits after an OK-tosend acknowledgement signal is returned. This serves to avoid unnecessary collisions when hidden terminals exist because hidden terminals cannot transmit.

Infrastructure

System to integrate wireless LAN with wired LAN

GN-1010 User’s Manual — Appendix

Spectrum Diffusion Transmission

A method of transmission in which signals that are normally transmitted over a given limited frequency band undergo narrow band modulation (primary modulation), then again diffuse modulation (secondary modulation) to intentionally diffuse the signal over a broad frequency spectrum.

Channel

This term has the same meaning as a television or radio channel. In the 2.400 to

2.472GHz ISM band used by this product, the IEEE 802.11 standard provides for division into 11 channels numbered 1 to 11. Even on the same network, wireless devices operating on different channels cannot communicate with each other.

Bridge

A device for relaying between LAN's. The bridge determines whether to relay data based on the address of the computer to which the data is being sent. It can be used to connect networks having different protocols, or when data for broadcast to all computers is received, can send this to all connected networks.

Router

A device for relaying between LAN's. The router determines data addresses by the combination of a network address assigned to the network and an individual computer address. Used particularly in medium-scale and larter LAN systems with very large number of clients, to reduce traffic (congestion) on communication lines.

Roaming

This term has the same meaning as roaming for a portable phone or PHS. The AP is in the role commonly called the “antenna/base station” for the phone or PHS, and the user unit is in the role of the phone itself.

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Phone: +49 - (0) 2131/ 1245-0

Fax: +49 - (0) 2131/ 1245-402 www.toshiba-europe.com/tec

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