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WIRELESS 11G PCI ADAPTER
WPI-100G
User Guide
Version 1.0 - Aug. 2003

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  • Page 1 WIRELESS 11G PCI ADAPTER WPI-100G User Guide Version 1.0 - Aug. 2003...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WPI-100G PCI Adapter CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………….. Planning Your Wireless Network ………..……………………………………… Network Topology …...……………………………………………………… Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode…………. ………………………….…. Getting to Know the Wireless-G PCI Adapter………………………………… Software Installation and Confituration for Window 98SE , Me , and 2000 ….. 4 Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP ……………………..6 Driver Installation for Windows XP …………………………………….……...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Adapter. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The Gemtek Wireless-G PCI Adapter installs in most desktops and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.

  • Page 4: Planning Your Wireless Network

    WPI-100G PCI Adapter Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network(LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Pci Adapter

    WPI-100G PCI Adapter Getting to Know the Wireless-G PCI Adapter ACT LED Green. The ACT LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on. Antenna Port Attach the PCI Adapter’s antenna here and position it for maximum performance, which is usually perpendicular to the horizon.
  • Page 6 WPI-100G PCI Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-HocMode, you’ll see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 4-4. Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 7: Driver Installation And Configuration For Windows Xp

    WPI-100G PCI Adapter Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP Driver Installation for Windows XP 1. Windows XP will automatically detect the Adapter. Insert the Setup CDROM into the CD-ROM drive and the screen in Figure 5-1 should appear. Click the radio button next to Install the software automatically (Recommended).
  • Page 8 WPI-100G PCI Adapter 2. The screen that appears will show any available wireless network. Select the network you want. If you have already enabled WEP encryption on your network, skip ahead to step 3. If you have NOT enabled WEP encryption on your network, the screen in Figure 5-3 will appear.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G PCI Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Gemtek website at www.gemtek.com.tw 1.
  • Page 10 WPI-100G PCI Adapter to the game’s user guide for more information. What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    WPI-100G PCI Adapter Specification Standards: Draft 802.11g, 802.11b Modulation: 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps),DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDM Channels: 802.11b, 11 Channels (USA) draft 802.11g 13 Channels (Europe) 14 Channels (Japan) Network Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS 4, NDIS 5, NDIS 5.1, NetBEUI...
  • Page 12 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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