Geeya GYL - W2211 User manual

GYL - W2211
User's manual of Wireless Powerline Modem Product

Chapter 1Product Overview
1.1Packing List
1.2Device Specification
1.3Indicators on the Front Panel
and Interface Specification
Chapter 2How to Set up Internet Access
2.1Correctly Set up Your Computer
Network Configuration
2.2Logging on to Network
Management Interface
Chapter 3Running Status
3.1Running Status
Chapter 4LAN Interface Settings
4.1LAN Port Setting
Chapter 5PLC Setting
5.1PLC Setting
Chapter 6Wireless Setting
6.1Basic Settings
6.2Wireless Security Settings
6.3Wireless MAC Address Filter
6.4Wireless Advanced Setup
6.5Wireless Client List
Contents
6.6WPS Setting
6.7WDS Setting
Chapter 7System Tool
7.1Network Time Setting
7.2WOL
7.3Software Upgrade
7.4Load Default Settings
7.5Export and Load Settings
7.6Reboot
7.7System Settings
7.8System Log
7.9Traffic Statistics
Appendix One: the Explanation
of Common Wireless Nouns
Appendix Two: Product Characteristics
Appendix Three: Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
Appendix Four: Clear Wireless
Configuration Files
Appendix Five: the Toxic and
Hazardous Substance List of Products

Chapter 1Product Overview
GYL-W2211 Wireless Powerline Modem is the newest product of power line solution
launched by Shenzhen Geeya Technology Co., Ltd. This Wireless Powerline Modem
combines the 802.11n and the antenna technologies perfectly to maximize the rate
and coverage of wireless signal with the highest physical layer transmission rate of
200Mbps, which is far better than the other 802.11g product devices. All these
advantages show that it can meet the demand of high-resolution video transmission.
It can help you to transform power lines at home into high-speed network and make
you enjoy the boundless fun of surfing the Internet anytime and anywhere.
GYL-W2211 also has the Wi-Fi Protection Settings (WPS) button, which can be used
to configure wireless network easily and safely.
1.1Packing List
Please check whether the stuff in the packing box of the product is completed. This
should include the following:
One GYL-W2211 Wireless Powerline Modem;
One Ethernet cable;
One user's manual;
One warranty card;
If there is omission or loss of the above accessories after purchasing, please contact the
original seller and ask for a replacement by bringing the original package and
accessories with you.

1.2Device Specification
Parameter Specification
Support Protocol HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Network Interface A 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation RJ45
Power Line Interface AC Power Plug
Modulation Mode CCK,DSSS,OFDM Modulation
Transmission Rate Power line: 200 Mbps, Wireless: Up to 300 Mbps
Operating System Systems of Windows XP, Windows 7 etc.
Frequency Range Electric line frequency: 2 MHz - 30 MHZ
Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Antenna Type External antenna
LED Status Indication Power / ENY encryption, LAN, WPS, PLC, Wi-Fi
Voltage AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Security 128 AES encryption, the WEP 64/128 bit encryption,
WPA/WPA2, WPS function
WDS Function Supports WDS Wireless Repeater
Operating Temperature 0-40c
Operating Humidity 10%-95% (Non-condensing)
Dimensions Length (mm) 115L x 66W x 38H mm
Product Weight 190 g

1.3Indicators on the Front Panel and Interface Specification
Panel Instruction Pictures:
LED Indicator Specification
WIFI
PLC
WPS
LAN
PWR
VENY
WPS
PWR Normally on
PLC
It shows that power supply is normal, and
flashing shows that it is doing the
encryption connecting with other PLC
Normally on It shows that it has already established the
connection with other electricity network adapters
Flashing It shows that electricity network is transforming data
Off It shows that it does not establish the connection
with other electricity network adapters
Normally on It shows that LAN port has already established
the connection with other network devices
Flashing It shows that LAN port has data transmission
It shows that LAN port does not establish the
connection with other network devices
It shows that wireless function is enabled
Off
It shows that power supply is normal,and
flashing shows that it is doing the encryption
connecting with other PLC
Normally on
Flashing
Off It shows that wireless function is not enabled
Normally on It shows that connection under wireless
protection setup is successful
Flashing It shows that consulting under wireless
protection setup is undergoing
Off It shows that wireless protection setup does not
enabled
LAN
WIFI
WPS

Button Instructions Specification
Button Functional Specification
Reset Button Press and hold the button inside the hole for 5 seconds when power is
applied, and release to recover the initial state
ENY Encryption
Button
When you press and hold the ENY button for 2 to 3 seconds, and then
release, it will establish the electricity network connection with other
Powerline Modems
WPS Button Press this button when WPS is enabled, and indicator will be flashing.
The indicator will maintain normally on when wireless connects successfully
Chapter 2How to Set up Internet Access
2.1Correctly Set up Your Computer Network Configuration Network Connection Diagram:
Indoor
Power
Line
In the diagram:
GYL-W2241 is Powerline Modem product of Geeya wireless
router GYL-H2211 is the 200 M normal Powerline Modem
product of Geeya GYL-W221 connects with GYL-H2211 by
power line. GYL-W2241 WAN port connects with external
Internet. GYL-W2241 LAN side connects with GYL-H2211.
At the same moment, GYL-W2241 LAN side enables the DHCP
sever function, and PC or other mobile terminals can connect
GYL-W2211 by obtaining IP automatically to surf the internet.
Of course you can also replace GYL-H2211 and GYL-W2241 products in the
above network connection diagram with other similar products. Take wired connection as an
example; the system network card configuration is as follows:

Windows XP System Configuration
1.On the desktop you are using, right-click the My
Network Places and select Property in the pop-up
menu
2.In the following open window, right-click the
Local Connections and select Property;
3.In the pop-up dialog box, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Property
button;
4.In the following open window, you can
select Automatically Obtain an IP Address (0):
After finishing setting, click OK to submit settings, and then click OK to save settings in the Property of
Local Connections.

Windows7 System Configuration
1.Click the network icon of taskbar in the lower right
corner of the desktop and click Open Network
and Sharing Center button;
2.Click Change Adapter Settings on the
left in the open window;
3.Right-click the Local Connections icon and
click Property option in the open window;

4.Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/Ipv4) in the open window;
5.In the following open window, you can select
Automatically Obtain an IP Address (0):
After finishing setting, click OK to submit settings, and then click OK to save settings in the
Property of Local Connections.

2.2Logging on to Network Management Interface
The default gateway IP of Geeya GYL-W2211 is 192.168.170.1.
Before logining on to Network Management Interface, users must
set the terminal of Geeya GYL-W221 into 192.168.170.XXX: (XXX is 2~254)
as its fixed IP. Take Windows Operating System as an example, select Use
the following IP address (S) in Local Connections Property Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP). Settings are as shown:
IP Address: 192.168.170.XXX: (XXX is 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.170.1
DNS Server: this item may not be set.
After finishing setting, click OK to submit settings, and then click OK in the Property of Local Connections
to save settings.After finishing settings, the user can enter the Management Page by following the action
steps as follows:Open a Web browser, type “http://192.168.170.1” in the address bar, and press the Enter
Button.

2.In the Login Window pops up, type the
Username: admin, Password: admin, and then
click Login.Here, you can select the language of
Management Interface if needed.
3.If the username and password typed by the user
are correct, the browser will enter the main interface
of administrator mode.

Chapter 3Running Status
3.1Running Status
You can view the router LAN interface status, wireless status and the running time of devices
in the page of running status.
LAN interface status: display information of LAN interface.
MAC address: display the MAC address of router LAN interface.
IP address: display IP address of LAN interface.
Subnet mask: display the subnet mask of LAN interface.
Wireless Status:
Enable status: displays whether wireless is on or off.
SSID: displays current wireless SSID.
Mode: displays the wireless transmission mode of wireless router (b Mode, g Mode, n Mode, b/g Mode,
the mixed mode of b/g/n).
MAC address: displays wireless MAC address.

Chapter 4LAN Port Setting
4.1LAN Interface Setting
Enter the LAN Interface setting interface as shown:
MAC address: displays The LAN MAC address of the Wireless PowerLine AP, this value cannot
be changed.
IP address: the login IP address of this powerline modem LAN port. The factory address is set to
192.168.170.1. The default gateway of all computers in the LAN must correspond to this IP address.
It can be modified as required.
Subnet mask: The LAN subnet mask of the Wireless PowerLine AP. Usually, it is 255.255.255.0. The
subnet masks of all computers in the LAN must be consistent to this subnet mask.
The user shall use the new IP address to enter the WEB Management Interface when signing in wireless
powerline modem next time, if this IP address is modified.
Note:
!

Chapter 5 PLC Setting
5.1PLC Setting
The user can scan and manage the PLC device in the PLC setting page.
Network name: the user can set network name,
either “default” or “private” is OK. Please make sure
device names in your network are the same, so as
to enable data transmission.
Default network refers to the network named
HomePlugAV. The corresponding power line
adapter can be searched through management
software in this network. Private Network refers to
the non-default HomePlugAV network. Only when
power line adapters that have the same network
names set in the private tab, can adapters be seen
on each other.
Add Members: the user can add PLC device in the scanned power line adapter list through typing the
password of device; or type the MAC address and password manually to add PLC device.
Password: password is used to verify whether you have authority to change settings. There is a unique
password set by factory for each power line adapter. Please view the factory password on the label at the
bottom of the adapter. Only when the password of the remote device is set here, can you manage
it through management software.
MAC address: the user can find MAC address on the back of the device.
Device name: name your Household Device. The name of it should be consisted of letters, numbers and
underline, for example “Geeya_Room”.

The member list: this part is used to display the related information about power line device in network.
Connecting rate: displays connecting rate of current adapters and corresponding remote adapter.
Connecting status: displays the status of device in this bar. The device is connected with your network if
the bar displays Connect. The device has been added to the network, but not been prepared, if the bar
displays Disconnect. Please check the password, and make sure household socket is powered on.
Chapter 6Wireless Setting
6.1Basic Setting
Wireless status: select enable wireless function
by default. If the user has no intention of using
wireless, select disable, in that way, all the
functions related to wireless will be prohibited.
Check to display multiple SSIDs, it can support
4 SSIDs (displays 1 by default).
SSID: Service Set Identifier, the network name
of wireless signal, changeable. SSID item is
required to be filled. Checking whether there are
SSIDs that have same names in network around
by clicking SSID Testing
Mode: select one mode according to the type of
wireless client.11b/g/n Mixed Mode by default.
11b Mode: select this mode if there is only 11b Mode client in your wireless network.
11g Mode: select this mode if there is only 11g Mode client in your wireless network.
11b/g Mixed Mode: select this mode if there is 11b or 11g Mode client in your wireless network.
11b/g/n Mixed Mode: select this mode if there is 11b, 11g and 11n client in your wireless network.
11n only: select this mode if there is only 11n Mode client in your wireless network.

Channel: the current channel used by router. Selecting other valid working channels from drop-down list.
The optional item is between 1-13, the user can also search the best channel by clicking Best Channel
Searching.
Broadcast (SSID): Enable by default. Select Deactivate to ban broadcasting SSID by router, in that way,
wireless client is unable to scan the SSID of router. After selecting Deactivate, client shall be aware that the
SSID of router can communicate with router.
Wireless MAC address: displays wireless MAC address. The MAC address can't be modified.
Frequency bandwidth: improve the wireless performance by selecting bandwidth of channel. When
11b/g and 11n client exist in the network at the same time, it is advisable to select 802.11n of 20/40M (wide)
mode; when only non-11n client exists in the network, it is advisable to select 20M wide mode. Please select
20/40M frequency band to improve its throughput if the mode of wireless network is 11n.
MCS: Modulation Coding Scheme's initials, means solutions of modulation and coding. It is advisable to
select auto, so that it will be automatically selected the best MCS. Otherwise the user can select one of
solutions from 0-7.
Extend Channel: used to confirm working frequency range of this network in 11n mode.
6.2Wireless Security Setting
Wireless Setting Wireless Security Setting
Enter the Wireless Security Setting Interface
To prevent other people connect your wireless network
without permission, occupy network resources, and
illegally eavesdrop or intrusion of wireless network, the
user can set the wireless security setting function.

6.3Wireless MAC Address Filter
Wireless Setting Wireless MAC Address Filter
The feature of wireless MAC address filter is based the permission that allows or prohibits the
assigned client to connect with wireless network.
Policy: Allow means only allow those clients who are in the list to access, Reject means only
prohibit those clients who are in the list to connect.
Add MAC: please type the MAC address of wireless clients who are allowed or prohibited.
Or click to find MAC address, select the MAC which is found in ARP list, click Save.
MAC Address List: displays the added MAC address list, the user can add or delete as required.
For example: You allow the WLAN card whose address is 00:04:10:12:27:00 has no access to visit your
wireless network

1.Select Allow in the MAC address filter.
2.Type the wireless MAC address which you allow to
connect with your computer.
3.Click Save to save the setting. And you can continue
adding the wireless MAC address which you
want to allow.
For example: the computer whose wireless WLAN card address is 00:04:10:12:27:00 has no access to
your wireless network.
1.Select Reject in MAC address filter.
2.Type the wireless MAC address which you prohibit to connect with your computer.
3.Click Save to save your settings. And you can continue adding the wireless MAC address which you
want to prohibit.

6.4Wireless Advanced Setup
Wireless Setting Wireless Advanced Setup
Options of Wireless Advanced Setup detail
some performance and feature configuration
of some devices. The users who are familiar
with wireless network may configure the more
fitted setup. However, it is advisable that
ordinary users do not modify these setups.
Major parameters of advanced setup:
1.BG protection mode: it can be divided into 3
modes: auto, on and off
2.Beacon Interval: used to send the beacon
packet Interval. Its input scope is 20-999, in unit
of millisecond. The default value is 100.
3.Data signal proportion (Deliver Traffic
Indication Message DTIM): refers to the DTIM
interval in deliver region. Its input scope is
1-255 milliseconds. The default value is 1.
4.Fragment Threshold: it is a kind of door threshold used to set packet fragment. If the length of packet
exceeds the fragment of threshold, packet will automatically split into several smaller packets. Too much
packets will degrade performance of network. Therefore, fragment threshold shouldn't be too small. The
default value is 2346.

5.RTS Threshold: set the RTS door threshold of packet. If the length of packet exceeds the RTS door
threshold, the router will send the RTS to its destination to consult. The default value is 2347.
6.TX Power: Wireless launch power can be chosen between the value of 1-100.
7.Short preamble: enable or deactivate.
8.Packaging aggregation: enable or deactivate.
9.Carrier detection: enable or deactivate
Wireless media bandwidth management (WMM):
1.WMM Capable: on or off
2.Automatic power save mode feature(APSD Capability): on or off.
3.Direct online feature(DLS Capable): on or off
4.WMM parameter: the router will process the high priority packet in priority. Recommend
you to select this option.
Multicast to unicast: on or off
6.5Wireless Client List
This page displays the connection information of wireless client, including MAC address, frequency
bandwidth and more.
MAC address: displays the wireless MAC address of computer that has been connected with the power line AP.
Bandwidth (BW): displays the channel bandwidth used by current connected hosts (connected wireless clients).