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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Notebook Network Card User Manual (GWP512)
  • Page 3 Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Content Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Uninstallation Configuration Utility WinXP Zero Configuration Utility WPA Configuration Utility Specification Technical Support Radio and TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning...

  • Page 5: Package Content

    Package Contents This package contains: ® • IOGEAR Wireless 802.11g PC Card • CD ROM containing Driver, Configuration Utility, Odyssey Client for Marvel (client for WPA application) and User’s Manual • Quick Start Guide • Acrobat Reader 6.0...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Firewall and Wireless Security packages keep you safe on the ‘net. ® Remember, IOGEAR ’s Wireless-G Notebook Network Card gives you the wireless connectivity all in a small, ® cost-effective, and reliable setup. Go with IOGEAR , and go Wireless!

  • Page 7: Features

    • 54 Mbps wireless connection speed - up to five times faster than previous 802.11b technology • Sleek, compact antenna is designed for maximum agility • Simple user setup & diagnostics utilities • Odyssey security client (from Funk Software) included, for strong WLAN securities (supporting EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, and LEAP).

  • Page 8: Requirements

    System Requirements ® • Pentium class notebook computers with one available CardBus slot ® ® • Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP • CD-ROM drive • Using Odyssey Client for Marvell, your computer must be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. •...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction When the adapter card is not associated with any wireless network devices, the Power/Tx LED will stay solid green; Rx LED will be off. When both LEDs are blinking green, the adapter card is scanning/connecting to an wireless network. When the adapter card is associated, Power/Tx LED indicates transmitting activity; Rx LED indicates receiving activity.
  • Page 10 Introduction Ejecting the Network Adapter Please always disable the network adapter prior removing the adapter from the PCMCIA slot. The network adapter supports hot-swappable feature so you don’t have to power off the notebook to remove the adapter. 1. Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware Icon resides on the Windows system tray and click Stop from the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box.
  • Page 11 Introduction 2. Click OK to confirm that you are going to stop the 3. The following screen prompts that you can adapter. remove the adapter. Click OK button to close the dialog box.
  • Page 12 Introduction 4. Push the lever of your notebook PCMCIA slot to eject the adapter now. Note: Don’t eject the network adapter when data transmission is taking place.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Driver Installations If you have connected the notebook adapter to your computer, please remove it first. 1. Insert the Driver and Utility CD into CD Drive. 2. A series of introduction screens will show up. It runs on Macromedia Flash. If your computer doesn’t have the Flash player installed, please visit www.macromedia.com to download the plug-in 3.
  • Page 14 Installation 4. Click the button of “I accept the terms in the 5. A Main Installation Menu will show. license agreement”. Click Next Click the button of IOGEAR GWP512 Driver Installation.
  • Page 15 6. When it completed, an information window will pop up. Please click OK, then it will return to main menu. Note: The following procedures are operated in Windows 2000.The steps and screen shots are similar for the other supported OS (such as Win 98SE, ME and XP).
  • Page 16 Installation Installing the Network Adapter Driver 1. Insert the Network Adapter into the PC card slot. Align the card properly. 2. When Windows 2000 recognizes the adapter, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 3. Select the “Search for a suitable driver for my device.”...
  • Page 17 Installation 4. Select the “Specify a location” checkbox. Click 5. Click “Browse”, browse to the X:\IOGEAR Next. GWP512\Driver\Win2k directory and click OK. Note: X is the drive letter for user’s CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 18 Installation Note: 6. The wizard will display the location of the driver. Windows 98SE users, please specify to IOGEAR Click on the Next button. GWP512\Driver\Win98 directory. Windows ME users, please specify to IOGEAR GWP512\Driver\WinME directory. Windows XP users, please specify to IOGEAR...
  • Page 19 Installation 7. The Microsoft Digital Signature Not Found dialog 8. After a while, the wizard will report that the box could appear at this point. A Microsoft digital hardware installation is complete. Click Finish. signature is not required for the driver installation. Click “Yes”...
  • Page 20 Michael message integrity check (MIC) algorithms. Be sure there is an access point supports WPA in the network environment for using the Odyssey for Marvell utility. 1. Click on the button of GWP512 Configuration Utility and Odyssey Client for Mavell from Main Installation Menu.
  • Page 21 Installation 2. The InstallShield Wizard is preparing to install the 3. In the Destination Folder screen, you are asked configuration utility. Click Next. to confirm the Destination Folder for the application software. If you would like, you may change the destination folder to another location. Click Next.
  • Page 22 Installation 5. The InstallShield Wizard is installing utility. 4. Select a program folder and click Next.
  • Page 23 Installation 7. The InstallShield Wizard continues to install the 6. Click Finish to complete the Utility installation. Odyssey Client Manager for Marvell. The Odyssey Client Installation Wizard window appears. Click Next. If you don’t want to install the Odyssey for Marvell Utility, you can click Cancel to close the installation.
  • Page 24 Installation 9. Enter a User Name and Organization in the 8. Select “I accept the terms in the Customer Information window. Click Next. license agreement”. Click Next.
  • Page 25 Installation 10. Select the button of Complete. Click Next 11. Click Install to install the program.
  • Page 26 Installation 12. The InstallShield Wizard starts copying files to 13. When the installation is completed, the Wizard your PC. Completed window appears. Click Finish.
  • Page 27 Installation 15. Click Finish to complete the configuration Wizard. 14. The Configuration Wizard window appears. Click Next.
  • Page 28 If it does not launch and you cannot get wireless connection, please open the Configuration Utility from Windows Start > Programs > IOGEAR GWP512 > IOGEAR GWP512 Configuration Utility. Configuration Utility Icon Odyssey for Marvell Utility Icon Verifying Driver Installation 1.
  • Page 29 Click on the + symbol in front of “Network adapters” and see if an item labeled IOGEAR GWP512 Network Adapter is visible. If you don’t see the item below the network adapter icon but a”?” or “!” symbol is displayed, it means that the driver installation was unsuccessful.
  • Page 30 Installation 4. Click the General tab, if the Device Status field reports that “This device is working properly”, it means that the driver has been installed successfully. TCP/IP Setup Procedure After the network adapter driver and configuration utility are installed, the TCP/IP address for the network adapter must be set up in order to communi- cate with other wireless LAN access points and clients, and to have Internet access.
  • Page 31 Installation 2. Find the “Local Area Connection” that is 3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click associated with the Network Adapter. Right-click Properties. on the connection and select Properties.
  • Page 32 Installation 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”, if the network adapter will be linked to a Wireless AP providing DHCP service. Or, please click “Use the following IP address” and input an IP address and subnet mask. IP configuration information (DHCP or assigned IP address, Gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff.
  • Page 33 5. After completing IP configuration information, click OK to both “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” and “Local Area Connection Properties” to complete the IP configuration. 6. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to open the DOS command prompt window. 7.

  • Page 34: Uninstallation

    Uninstallation Uninstalling the Network Adapter Driver 2. Double-click System. 1. To remove the driver from the OS, go to Start>Settings>Control Panel.
  • Page 35 3. Under Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 4. Click OK to confirm that you are going to uninstall Double-click Network adapters. Right-click mouse the driver. button on “IOGEAR GWP512 Network Adapter”, and choose Uninstall. Click OK to uninstall the device.
  • Page 36 Uninstallation Uninstalling the Network Adapter Configuration Utility 1. The user can uninstall the Configuration Utility from Windows Start menu -> Programs -> IOGEAR GWP512-> Uninstall to remove the configuration utility.

  • Page 37: Configuration Utility

    Network Adapter Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility can be launched from Windows Start -> Programs -> IOGEAR GWP512 -> IOGEAR GWP512 Configuration Utility. After launched, the utility icon will reside on the Windows system tray and provides at-a-glance feedback about the device’s status by changing appearance.
  • Page 38 Configuration Utility Status 3: The wireless network adapter is associated with a network device. Right-click mouse button on the icon, there will be a shortcut menu. • Restore: Select this option and the Utility Main screen will appear on the top of all Windows applications you have opened.
  • Page 39 Utility Main Window Configuration Utility The Configuration utility is separated into seven categories: • Network Status: Display the status of the network you are connecting to. • Profile Manager: Display the current profile and allows you to create, modify and delete profiles. •...
  • Page 40 Configuration Utility Configuration Utility – Network Status Tab Select Profile Displaying the name of the profile in use. Click the down-arrow button to select profiles you have created previously. You may modify, create and delete profiles through the Profile Manager tab.
  • Page 41 Link Information Contains information of current connection. • Status: - Connected: Indicates the adapter is connected with a wireless network. - Card Unplugged: Card not plugged in, or plugged in but not recognized. - No Connection: Card plugged in but can’t find a wireless network.
  • Page 42 Configuration Utility Internet Protocol Display information of Internet protocol. Signal Strenth The green color bar indicates the signal is weak or strong. The longer the color bar,the better connection.
  • Page 43 Channel Display the channel in use and the dynamic diagram shows the Transmit (TX) and Receiving (RX) rate being monitored. Configuration Utility Radio Off Click the checkbox and the adapter will be turned off.
  • Page 44 Configuration Utility Configuration Utility – Profile Manager Tab The profile manager tab allows you to modify, create or delete profiles. Profile List Window List all available profiles. If the Default box is checked, it means the profile is used in auto-configuration mode when the connection is lost.
  • Page 45 Profile Setting The profile setting displays information of the selected profile. It is divided into three sub-tabs. Network Info: • Profile Name: name of the selected profile. • Network SSID: the connected network SSID. You can type a specific Network SSID in this field to limit the link to an access point or other computer equipped with a wireless LAN adapter.
  • Page 46 Configuration Utility • Network Type: the type of network environment to which you are connected. It could be infrastructure or ad-hoc. Infrastructure – This type of network connection needs an access point in range. All communication is done through this access point. Ad hoc –...
  • Page 47 - Shared Key: only stations using a shared key encryption identified by the Access Point are allowed to associate. • WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access. Please Refer to Page.67 for WPA function configuration. • WEP Key Setting: The WEP key setting is available only when the WEP is activated.
  • Page 48 Configuration Utility • Transmit Key 1-4: These four fields allow you to set four different 40-bit or 104-bit keys for encryption. This item is a very convenient and useful function when you want to match the WEP keys with different APs. After setting the WEP keys for specific AP or wireless LAN card, instead of entering the WEP key every time, you can just click the button in front of WEP key to enable the...
  • Page 49 > Fragment Threshold: This field is to define the maximum data frame size this wireless LAN adapter will transmit and to improve the efficiency of data transmitting. > RTS/CTS Threshold: This field is to set the packet size at which the AP issues a Request-To-Send (or Clear-To-Send) frame before sending the packet.
  • Page 50 Configuration Utility Site Survey Tab: Click the Site Survey tab and the following screen will be displayed. Connected 802.11g access point Icon 802.11b Access point Icon...
  • Page 51 From the Site Survey page, you can search all access points and network adapters that are within the service range of the network adapter. Click Refresh button, and the network adapter will start to search access points and WLAN adapters and show the result on the list.
  • Page 52 Configuration Utility Advanced Filter Click the Filter button and the Advanced Filter dialog box will be brought up. It helps you take more control of searching AP or network adapter in range. Network SSID: • Any SSID: If selected, any SSID will be used. •...
  • Page 53 Statistics Tab: Click the Statistics tab and the following screen will be displayed. Configuration Utility The statistics window is divided into two parts – transmit and receive. From the window, you can view the instantaneous wireless receive and transmit data information.
  • Page 54 Configuration Utility Advanced Tab: Click the Advanced tab and the following screen will be displayed. The tab provides more advanced protocol control of the wireless network adapter Wireless Card Display the current network adapter.
  • Page 55 Protocol • Power Save Mode: Click the down-arrow button to select one option. • Radio Preamble: Click the down-arrow button to select Auto or long. • Transmit Antenna: Click the down-arrow button to set the transmit antenna mode, either Antenna 1, antenna2 or diversity.
  • Page 56 Configuration Utility Link loss or no connection Check the item, whenever a link loss or no connection, the auto-configuration feature will try to build a connection according to the checked profiles in the Profile Manager. Admin Tab: Click the Admin tab and the following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 57 You can import or export profiles through this tab. To import a profile: • Click the Import Profiles button. • Select the path and file name of the profile. • Click Open. Configuration Utility To export a profile: • Click the Export Profiles button. •...
  • Page 58 Configuration Utility About Tab: Click the About tab and the following screen will be displayed. From the About tab, you can view the product version including the driver version, utility version and firmware version. The MAC address of the wireless LAN adapter and the regulatory domain are also shown on this page.

  • Page 59: Winxp Zero Configuration Utility

    After you have properly installed the wireless network adapter driver, you may... 1. Right-click mouse button on the network connection icon residing on the system tray, and click “View Available Wireless Networks”. WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 2. The following Connect to Wireless Network dialog box will be displayed.
  • Page 60 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 3. Click the Advanced button and the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box will be displayed. Click the Wireless Networks tab from the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. Select the box of “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”...
  • Page 61 Infrastructure Mode Setup Procedure 1. From the Wireless Network tab, click Refresh button to update all the available network devices in range. 2. Click the network name under the “Available networks” and click Configure. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box will be displayed. WinXP Zero Configuration Utility...
  • Page 62 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 3. If the network you select requires WEP key, then the “Data encryption (WEP enabled)” check box is selected by default. Select the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box if the WEP key is automatically provided for you.
  • Page 63 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 6. Right-click on the network icon and select “View Available Wireless Network”. Click Advanced button from the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box and you can find that there is a blue circle on the ESSID: Winson you have configured in Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
  • Page 64 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 7. Furthermore, you can highlight a network connection and click Move up or Move down to change the order of the wireless networks in the Preferred networks. For Windows XP, it will always choose the first one in the Preferred networks to connect.
  • Page 65 Ad-hoc Mode Setup Procedure 1. Click Refresh button to update all available devices in range from Wireless Network Connection. 2. Select the ad hoc network name under “Available networks” in the Wireless Networks tab, and click Configure. WinXP Zero Configuration Utility...
  • Page 66 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 3. In the Wireless Network Properties dialog box, the “This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used” check box is selected by default. 4. If the network adapter you want to connect has enabled the WEP function and then the “Data encryption (WEP enabled)”...
  • Page 67 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 5. Click OK to save your configuration and close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. Right- click mouse button on the network icon on the system tray and open the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box again. Click Advanced button, and you can see that there is a blue circle on the wireless network adapter icon.
  • Page 68 WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 6. You may refer to the section of how to do TCP/IP setup to configure your wireless LAN adapter in Windows XP. After the TCP/CP configuration is done, you can share data between these wireless devices. 7.
  • Page 69 Network Operating Mode Selection 1. Click “Advanced” button from the Local Area Connection dialog box, and you can select network operating mode you want to use. WinXP Zero Configuration Utility 2. If you want to connect to an ad hoc network only, you can click the button of “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only”.

  • Page 70: Wpa Configuration Utility

    WPA Configuration WPA Configuration There are two configuration utilities to setup wireless connectivity with an AP that supports WPA – Windows XP: Zero Configuration Utility and Odyssey For Marvell Utility. For Windows XP operating system, use the Windows built-in Zero Configuration Utility when associating with a WPA-enabled AP.
  • Page 71 1. Click Connect To>Wireless Network Connection to bring up the dialogue window of Wireless Network Connection Status. Click the Properties box to bring up next dialogue window. WPA Configuration 2. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, under Wireless Networks tab, please check the box of “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”...
  • Page 72 WPA Configuration 3. Set up your WPA configuration by selecting the Network Authentication mode and Data encryption, and input same Network key as you input at the Wireless-G Broadband Gateway. Then, you are served by a more secured wireless network.
  • Page 73 Odyssey for Marvell Configuration Utility The Odyssey for Marvell configuration utility can be launched from the Windows Start menu > Programs > Marvell > Odyssey Client for Marvell > Odyssey Client Manager for Marvell. The main screen will show up. You can click the Help menu and select Help Topics to browse more information regarding the operation of the Odyssey for Marvell Utility.
  • Page 74 WPA Configuration WPA-PSK To connect with an AP using the Pre-shared key configuration (WPA-PSK), uncheck items in Authentication box. In the Passphrase box, enter the configuration key. The key should match the one set in AP. To connect with an AP through RADIUS server, click the items in Authentication box.
  • Page 75 1. Click OK. 2. RADIUS Server Client Manager, click the Profile box. WPA Configuration 3. Click Properties. In the Edit Properties screen. Click the User Info tab. Uncheck the Permit login using password box. Check Permit login using my certificate.
  • Page 76 WPA Configuration 4. Click the Authentication tab. Uncheck the box of Validate server certificate. Choose authentication protocol from inside the box. 5. Click Add and choose EAP/TLS from the list. Click 6. In the Client Manager main screen, choose Connection. 7.

  • Page 77: Specification

    Specification...

  • Page 78: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 79: Radio And Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 80: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMEN- TATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 81: Regulatory Compliance Fcc Warning

    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. 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.
  • Page 84 Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P)949.453.8782 • (F)949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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