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Gigabyte GN-WPMG User Manual

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  • Page 1 PCI Wireless LAN Card GN-WPMG User’s Manual http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Version 3.0...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...........1 GN-WPMG W PCI A ........1 NTRODUCTION TO THE IRELESS DAPTER .........................1 EATURES & P ................1 HYSICAL IMENSIONS ACKAGING LED I ......................2 NDICATOR ....................2 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............3 2-1. I )..........3 NSTALLING THE DAPTER ARDWARE NSTALLATION 2-2.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    – up to 54Mbps. The GIGABYTE WPMG Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its included Wireless Client that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks.

  • Page 5: Led Indicator

    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-WPMG 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

    Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the installation of the WPMG 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 WPMG PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configuration Utility.
  • Page 8 Step 5: Setup will detect your version of Windows. Click Next.
  • Page 9 Step 6: Files will be copied and your system configured. Step 7: At the Windows XP Logo testing message, Click Continue Anyway. Step 8: When InstallShield has completed, click Finish to finish installation.
  • Page 10 Installation of the GN-WPMG is complete.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Using The Wireless Client Utility

    Figure 3-1. WPMG Client Utility quick start icon To open the WPMG Utility, either double click the quick start icon located in your system tray, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs, GIGABYTE Wireless Network Adapters, GN-WPMG, and then GN-WPMG Utility.

  • Page 12: Network Info Screen

    Network Type: Specify whether to connect to Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode (Default: Infrastructure). SmartSetup 3 (Button): Use SmartSetup 3 to instantly create a WPA-PSK encrypted connection with a new GIGABYTE AP or Wireless Router. To proceed with New Profile Configuration, click Create… Step 1: Network Info...

  • Page 13: Security Screen

    Create a Profile Name, Network SSID Name, and select Network Type & Wireless Mode to use for this profile. (see Figure 3-3) Figure 3-3. Network Info Profile Name: Create a name for your new profile, a useful name is one that is both descriptive and short.
  • Page 14 Figure 3-4. Security Description of items in Figure 3-3 is as follows: Authentication Mode: Users can select from a range of different security modes. (Default: Open System). Encryption Method: Select from the drop down box the desired encryption method. Shared Key - This is when both the sender and recipient share a secret key. Auto Switch - WPA-PSK - A user sets a static key or "Passphrase"...
  • Page 15 on “Configure WEP Keys” and select either ASCII or HEX based keys. Click Next > to proceed with Profile Configuration. Step 3: Set Wireless Protocol Settings Wireless Protocol Screen Figure 3-5 – Protocol Screen Do Not Change settings (Keep original settings): Leave this checked to keep default settings in place (recommended) for Power save, Preamble, Transmit Rate, Fragment Threshold, and RTS/CTS Threshold.

  • Page 16: Network Status Tab

    Figure 3-6. New Profile Complete – Summary Screen The wireless settings for this profile will be summarized on the Complete screen. Click Finish to complete new profile configuration. 3.2. Network Status Tab The Network Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapter connection with a wireless network.
  • Page 17 Figure 3-7. Network Status Description of items in Figure 3-9 is as follows: Select Profile Shows the current connection profiles. New profiles can be loaded by simply selecting them from this drop-down list. Remember, every connection uses a Profile, even if it’s the <Default> profile. Signal Strength The relative strength of the adapter’s association with the Router or Access Point.

  • Page 18: Site Survey Tab

    Displays transmit & receive throughput as a function of time. SmartSetup 3 (Button): Use SmartSetup 3 to instantly create a WPA-PSK encrypted connection with a new GIGABYTE AP or Wireless Router. 3.3. Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab shows you the list of reachable access points and/or peer-to-peer Stations.
  • Page 19 Filter (Button): Advanced filters based on SSID Name, MAC Addresses, and wireless channel. Refresh (Button): Refresh the list of available access points. SmartSetup 3 (Button): Use SmartSetup 3 to instantly create a WPA-PSK encrypted connection with a new GIGABYTE AP or Wireless Router.

  • Page 20: Statistics Tab

    3.4. Statistics Tab The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Adapter (see Figure 3-11) Figure 3-9. Statistics D escription of items in Figure 3-11 is as follows: Signal Strength The relative strength of the adapter’s association with the Router or Access Point. Transmit Total Packet: Number of packets transmitted successfully.

  • Page 21: About Tab

    RTS Success: Representing the number of successful Ready To Send RST Failure: Value representing the failed Ready To Send. ACK Error: Representing the number of failed acknowledgements. Receive Total Packet: Number of RTS frames successfully received CTS (Clear To Send) from AP.
  • Page 22 Firmware Version - Hardware version number of the Adapter’s EEPROM. MAC Address – The hardware address of the Adapter. NDIS Driver Version – The Adapter’s network driver interface specification version. Configuration Utility Version – The GIGABYTE configuration utility version number.

  • Page 23: 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 www.giga-byte.com if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.

  • Page 24: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications 1. System Host Interface PCI (low profile) 1 bracket standard size Operating Voltages 3.3V+/- 5% 2. RF Performance Frequency Bands 2412-2483.5MHz (subject to local regulations) Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 11, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps, auto fallback Peak Output Power...

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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: •...
  • Page 27 FCC Caution: 1. 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.

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