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- Page 1 54Mbs Wireless PCI Adapter GN-WP01GS User’s Manual http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Version 1.0...
- Page 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
URVEY 3.4. S ...19 TATISTICS 3.5. A ...20 BOUT APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ...21 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ...22 APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION...23 APPENDIX D WARRANTY ...24 GN-WP01GS W PCI A IRELESS & P ...2 ACKAGING ...2 ARDWARE NSTALLATION & U ...4... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview
11g wireless traffic, and with its dynamic speed adjustment feature, it will always connect at the highest possible speed – up to 54Mbps. The Gigabyte WP01GS Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its included WLAN software utility – SoftAP™ – that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks. -
Page 5: Physical Dimensions & Packaging
Before beginning the installation procedures, please inspect the components to assure that they have not been damaged during shipping. The components include: Package Contents • GN-WP01GS PCI Adapter • Low profile external antenna • Setup CD • Quick Start Guide In case of any missing or damaged accessories, please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation
This chapter covers the installation of the WP01GS Adapter for your desktop PC. The following sections will assist you with proper installation of the PCI Adapter, and also with installing the necessary drivers and utilities. For specific information regarding your Version of Windows, please refer to the appropriate sections as indicated 2-1. -
Page 7: Installing The Driver & Utility
After restarting your computer the Windows Found New Hardware wizard will open. When it does, please click Cancel to close it. GIGABYTE drivers and utilities offer more power and control over your new WP01GS PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configuration Utility. - Page 8 Step 4: InstallShield will install the WP01GS drivers. Click Next to proceed. Figure 6. InstallShield Step 5: Setup will detect your version of Windows. Click Next. Figure 7. InstallShield Detect Windows OS Step 6: Since your card is already inserted, Click OK. Figure 8.
- Page 9 Step 7: Click Finish to complete installation. Figure 9. InstallShield Complete...
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Page 10: Smart Setup 3
Note: The following section applies to users of GIGABYTE Wireless Routers. GIGABYTE SmartSetup 3 is a powerful, yet user-friendly wireless network configuration wizard specially designed for GIGABYTE wireless networks. If you are connecting to a GIGABYTE wireless router, SmartSetup 3 will detect this and activate. - Page 11 Step 3: Your GIGABYTE router’s web configuration utility will automatically open, and detect your ISP type. Just key in the Username and Password. Done. Figure 12. Auto detecting your ISP type Note: If Figure 12 does not appear, please type 192.168.1.254 in the address bar of your web browser, and click “Smart Setup”...
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Page 12: Chapter 3 Using The Wireless Utility
To open the WP01GS Utility, either double click the quick start icon located in your system tray, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs, GIGA-BYTE 802.11 WLAN, GN-WP01GS SoftAP and then GN-WP01GS Utility. Note: You may only use the utility to change wireless configurations when the WP01GS Adapter is enabled and operating. - Page 13 Figure 14. Current profile Description of items in Figure 14 is as follows: Profile Name: A profile can be saved for various wireless settings in different environments, i.e. home, office, and the corner coffee shop. SSID: Displays the SSID of the Adapter or Access Point. Channel: Shows the current wireless channel.
- Page 14 Access Point, but are not within range of each other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes for each other and can not detect each other. This mechanism is a way to prevent data collision when Adapters require transmission. (Default: OFF) Fragment Threshold: Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency...
- Page 15 3-1-2. Authentication and Security Screen: If an authentication or security setting is configured in your Access Point or router, you must enable this function to ensure successful connection. Use the following tab to configure data security and ID authentication (see Figure 16). You may configure different settings in the profile, including 802.11 Protocol Authentication and Security and 802.1X Protocol.
- Page 16 Note: Using a Hex key is more secure than using an ASCII key, and if you are connecting to a GIGABYTE Router or Access Point, ASCII keys are not allowed and you must use a Hex key. WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption: WPA/WPA2-PSK (Preshared Key) uses TKIP or AES based on your choice.
- Page 17 a full handshake. Identity: The Account’s User ID. Password: Passwords for users accounts can be used when LEAP and MD5-Challenge are selected as authentication types. Use Client Certificate: This certificate is necessary for TLS and an option for PEPA and TTLS.
- Page 18 3-1-2-2. 802.1x Settings - CA Server Tab CA Server is used when TLS, TTLS or PEAP is in use. When Use certificate chain is checked, the Client can verify if such server is reliable and then transmit Client Certificate after the verification is confirmed. To verify the CA server: 1.
- Page 19 Domain name must end in specified name: If this option is selected, the certificate issuer must be the domain or secondary domain entered in “Server Name”. 3-1-3. Advanced Screen The Advanced screen includes fields of various parameters to review or change drivers. Just click OK to apply any changes in parameters in the tab.
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Page 20: Link Status Tab
TX Rate: This option adjusts settings of TX Rate according to the setting of “Infrastructure Wireless Mode”. (Default: Auto) 3.2. Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapters connection with a wireless network. (see Figure 21) Figure 21. Link Status Description of items in Figure 21 is as follows: Status: Shows current link status. -
Page 21: Site Survey Tab
Site Survey Tab 3.3. The Site Survey tab shows you the list of reachable access points and/or peer-to-peer Stations. Just double click on the SSID that you want to connect or click the Connect button. (see Figure 22) Figure 22. Site Survey Description of items in Figure 22 is as follows: SSID: The name of the wireless network (also known as Network Name). -
Page 22: Statistics Tab
Statistics Tab 3.4. The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Adapter (see Figure 23) Figure 23. Statistics Tab Description of items in Figure 23 is as follows: Frames Transmitted Successfully: Number of frames transmitted successfully. Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry: Number of frames transmitted successfully, excluding packets transmitted successfully with more than one retry. -
Page 23: About Tab
About Tab 3.5. The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address (see Figure 24). Figure 24. About Tab GbConfig Version (Date) – The version number (and date) of the Adapter Utility Driver Version (Date) – The version number (and date) of the Adapter Driver. EEPROM Version - Hardware version number of the Adapter’s EEPROM. -
Page 24: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix A Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems which you may encounter while installing or using GIGABYTE Wireless Adapters. Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team at mentioned in this section. Problem: Cannot connect to an AP... -
Page 25: Appendix B Specifications
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, 802.11i 802.11e, WMM 802.11d + h CCX v1.0, v2.0, v3.0 Seamless roaming among 802.11b/g access points. Monitors the network situation. 134mm*121mm*22mm 50+/-5g Packaging specially used by Gigabyte. Act and Link DGT (Taiwan) -
Page 26: Appendix C Regulatory Information
When operating in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors only, using any channel in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band. Trademarks: GIGABYTE is a registered trademark of GIGA-BYTE Technology, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners. -
Page 27: Appendix D Warranty
Thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE Product. This limited warranty statement will provide you one year warranty starting from the purchase date. Of which if any defect is occurred due to accidents or any man-made factors, or any unauthorized torn-off or damage to GIGABYTE’s sticker on the product, GIGABYTE Technology will not provide after-sale services, such as: •...