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- Page 1 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11g 108Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter GW-DS54SGX...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ....................... 3 1.1 Features ..........................3 1.2 Package Contents ......................... 3 1.3 Wireless Network Options..................... 3 1.3.1 The Peer-to-Peer Network..................... 3 1.3.2 The Access Point Network..................... 4 1.4 LED Indicators........................4 1.4.1 Act Indicator (Green LED) ..................... 4 Chapter 2. -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction The GW-DS54SGX is a network device that enables your computer connection to a wireless local area network (WLAN). A wireless LAN uses the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive data without having to physically attach to the network. The wireless protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies. -
Page 4: The Access Point Network
Ad-hoc Mode You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN. Modem Broadband Server Router Ad-hoc Mode 1.3.2 The Access Point Network The network installation shares files, printers, and Internet access much more conveniently. -
Page 5: Chapter 2. Installation
Chapter 2. Installation Caution: Do not insert the GW-DS54SGX into your desktop computer until the procedures in Utility Installation has been performed. 2.1 Utility Installation 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on your PC. 2. The auto-run program should start automatically. Choose English and click Install Utility to start the installation. - Page 6 4. The Choose Destination Location screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. Click Next to continue. 5. Follow the instruction to select the program folder. Click Next to continue.
- Page 7 6. Click Continue Anyway to continue. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Page 8: Device Installation
1. Before installing the device, make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion slot cover from the computer. 2. Carefully slide the GW-DS54SGX into the PCI slot of your computer. Push evenly and slowly and ensure it is properly seated. You may have to use the mounting screw to have the card screwed securely in place. -
Page 9: Notes For Windows Xp Users
2.2.3 Notes for Windows XP users: 1. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. - Page 10 2. Click Continue Anyway. 3. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Page 11: Device Verification
To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start Settings Control Panel System (Hardware) Device Manager. Select the Network adapters item. If the PLANEX GW-DS54SGX 108Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter is listed, it means that your device is properly installed and enabled successfully. -
Page 12: Chapter 3. Configuration
Chapter 3. Configuration After installing the GW-DS54SGX driver successfully, a Utility icon will display in the task bar. You will be able to access the Configuration Utility through the Utility icon. ( Programs ( bRoad Lanner Wave If the icon does not appear automatically, go to Start ( PLANEX GW-DS54SGX Utility, it will appear in the task bar. -
Page 13: Link Information Tab
About Tab 3.3 Link Information Tab The Link Information tab displays the status of the network. When the GW-DS54SGX 108Mbps WLAN Card Utility initializes, it displays the Link Information tab: 3.3.1 Current Profile String The Current Profile String field displays the name of the profile in use. Additional information about the profile is provided in the Profile Setting. -
Page 14: Wireless Information
Click Back button to close Information dialog box. 3.3.2.1 Wireless Information The Wireless Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection: Connect To Network – shows current the SSID and BSSID. Network SSID label (i.e., Network Name). The Network Name is a text string of up to 32 characters. The BSSID is a 48-bit identity used to identify a particular BSS within an area. - Page 15 Network Type – type of environment to which you are connected the choices are Access Point mode or Peer to Peer mode. Access Point Mode: In this mode, wireless clients send and receive information through APs. When a wireless client communicates with another, it transmits to the AP. The AP receives the information and rebroadcasts it.
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Page 16: Ap List Tab
3.4 AP List Tab This tab shows a list of all of the Peer to Peer and Access Point stations within range of the adapter. Network Name – the Network Name is a text string. Band – the Band indicator shows the data rates the client card operates. B: an 802.11b capable AP. -
Page 17: Add New Profile
Profile Name – the Profile Name is a text string. Network Name – the Network Name is a text string. Network Type – the type of environment to which you are connected. The displays are Access Point mode or Ad Hoc mode. Channel –... - Page 18 (1) Profile Name – enter the name in the Profile Name fields. Please press Next for next step. 3.5.1.2 Wireless Network Setting (1) Network Name – enter the name in the Network Name fields. (2) Network Type – the type of environment to which you are connected. The choices are Access Point mode or Peer to Peer mode.
- Page 19 3.5.1.3 Wireless Security Setting (1) Authentication Mode – the choices are Off, Open System, Shared Key, and WPA-PSK. Off: No data encryption used. Open System: Using Open System authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity of the sending station.
- Page 20 (1) Input Method – the choices are Alphanumeric, Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), and Passphrase Alphanumeric: use 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters, 0-9, a-z or A-Z. Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F): use 10 or 26 alphanumeric hexadecimal characters, 0-9, A-F. Passphrase: use up to 31 alphanumeric characters. (2) Key –...
- Page 21 3.5.1.5 IP Setting the choices are Disable and Enable. (1) IP Setting – the Complete button will appear when IP Setting select to Disable. Disable: Press Complete button to finish setting. Press Next button to continue. Enable: the choices are Enable and Disable. DHCP Status –...
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Page 22: About Tab
3.6 About Tab The About tab show you copyright and version information about the driver and the utility. Chapter 4 Uninstallation In case you need to uninstall the Utility and driver, please refer to below steps. (As you uninstall the utility, the driver will be uninstalled as well.) 1. - Page 23 2. Select Remove and click Next. 3. Click Finish to complete the uninstalled procedure.
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Page 24: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Product Name 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11g 108Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter Model Number GW-DS54SGX Host Interface PCI Revision2.3 compatible Frequency Range 802.11b/g: 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz (subject to local regulations) Number of Channels USA, Canada and Taiwan – 11 Japan –... -
Page 25: Appendix B Safety Statement
Appendix B Safety Statement CE Statements This device has bee tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.