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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Notebook Network Card User Manual for Win XP (GWP511) ® ®...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing IOGEAR to serve your wireless needs. Soon, you will be sharing files or surfing the ® Internet wirelessly. We hope you will have as much fun using your IOGEAR Wireless-G Notebook Network Card, as we had designing it.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Requirements Win XP Installation Window Built-in Utility for Win XP WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP Troubleshooting Specification Technical Support Radio and TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents The package you have received should contain the following items: • IOGEAR ® Wireless 802.11g PC Card • CD ROM containing Driver, Utility Software, and User’s Manual • Quick Start Guide • Acrobat Reader 6.0...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ® ’s Wireless-G Notebook Network Card is a sleek and versatile device for both small and home office users. With IOGEAR, you can surf the Internet, share files, chat with your friends, and..Wirelessly! Our simple, easy-to-use, web-based setup wizard will have you up-and-running in minutes.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features Features • 54 Mbps wireless connection speed - up to five times faster than previous 802.11b technology • Sleek, low-profile, high-gain antenna is designed for maximum reception • Backward compatible with 802.11b wireless networks, access points, hot spots and other devices •...

  • Page 8: Requirements

    Requirements System Requirement: • Pentium ® class notebook computers with one available CardBus slot • Microsoft ® Windows ® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP • CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 9: Win Xp Installation

    CD (packed with the product) into CD-ROM reader, wait for automatic pop-up window, and then click “Install Configuration Utility” to proceed with the installation. After the installation process is complete, re-start your notebook PC. Insert IOGEAR ® wireless 802.11g PC Card adapter into Cardbus (PCMCIA) slot. A new hardware wizard will pop up and guide you to install drivers in your system.

  • Page 10: Window Built-In Utility For Win Xp

    Window Built-in Utility for Win XP After clicking the icon, WLAN Utility Tool General Tab: In this section, user can window will be shown as following. Please click determine which adapter to connect wireless the tabs on the top of the screen to configure. network, and install/uninstall network (If you use the utility first time, the system will protocols or services.
  • Page 11 Window Built-in Utility for Win XP Windows checkbox: Use Windows to Network name (SSID): Stations which link configure wireless network. together should be set to the same SSID. Available networks: Display the available Wireless Network Key (WEP): – You select networks list.
  • Page 12 Window Built-in Utility for Win XP SysTray Checkbox: Show wireless icon in Authentication Tab: Choosing this option to SysTray. provide authenticated network access for wired and wireless Ethernet networks. User can Advanced Button: Use the function that you decide to Enable\Disable “IEEE 802.1X” can decide what network access type to be access control as the following picture.
  • Page 13 Window Built-in Utility for Win XP Furthermore, user can select different “EAP Advanced Tab: The option support Internet type” to protect computer safety when Connection Firewall to protect user’s computer connecting. by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet as below.

  • Page 14: Wlan Utility Tool For Win Xp

    WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP If you don’t want to use windows utility, please cancel the windows check box in wireless Network Tab (page 8). Then clicking the icon, WLAN Wireless Configuration Utility window will be shown as following. Please click the tabs on the top of the screen to configure.
  • Page 15 WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP Link Status: This option enables you to Statistics Tab: Choosing the “Statistics” view the connect information (Status, SSID, option, you can view the Current Activity AP’s MAC Address, WEP, Speed, Channel, (Packets Sent, Packets received, Packets Client IP Address, Connection Type), and lost) and Accumulated totals (Total packets signal strength (Signal, noise).
  • Page 16 WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP Site Monitor Tab: This option enables you Diagnostics Tab: This section lets you select to view the available networks. At the same what you want to test including Control time, you can also know every network’s Registers, SPROM Format Validation, Standard, Support Rates and Signal Memory Tests, Interrupt Test, Loopback...
  • Page 17 WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP AP Config Tab: This page can set your Enable AP checkbox: Use your notebook Cardbus card as an Access Point. computer as a Wireless Access Point (AP). Network Name (SSID): This field is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network.
  • Page 18 WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP Data Encryption: Selecting “None” disables Protection: In Auto mode the router will use WEP data encryption. Selecting WEP RTS/CTS to improve 802.11g performance in enables WEP data encryption. mixed 802.11g/802.11b networks. Turn protection off to maximize 802.11g through- WEP: Enter 5 ASCII characters or 10 put under most conditions.
  • Page 19 WLAN Utility Tool for Win XP Note: If you want to pass the received Select the two networks and click the packets to another network (for example: right buttons of the mouse. Click Bridge Internet), you must have an Ethernet Connection.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the IOGEAR ® Wireless-G Notebook Network Card 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter or the network driver is not installed correctly, check the followings, • Make sure the adapter is securely inserted in the Cardbus slot. When you insert the wireless PC card into the notebook’s slot, a click should be heard if the PC card is properly...
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Diagnostics Utility • Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS. • If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may be causing conflict, remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately. •...

  • Page 22: Specification

    Specification Data Rate 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 5.5,6, 2 and 1 Mbps, Auto Fallback Standard IEEE 802.11g Operating Range Up to 100m indoors Up to 300m outdoors Radio Signal Type CCK – 11, 5.5 Mbps DQPSK – 2Mbps DBPSK –...

  • Page 23: Technical Support

    If you are still experiencing problems after reading Product User Manual and the Trouble- shooting section, you may either contact our technical support at: 1-949-453-8782 OR, simply click our URL address www.iogear.com to go to our company website and check the latest version and other information about the product and/or software.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 DOCUMENTATION 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 26 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...
  • Page 27 Wireless-G Notebook Network Card User Manual for Win 98/2000 (GWP511) ® ®...
  • Page 29 Thank you for choosing IOGEAR to serve your wireless needs. Soon, you will be sharing files or surfing the ® Internet wirelessly. We hope you will have as much fun using your IOGEAR Wireless-G Notebook Network Card, as we had designing it.
  • Page 30 Table of Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Requirements Win 98/2K Installation WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K Troubleshooting Specification Technical Support Radio and TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty...

  • Page 31: Package Contents

    Package Contents The package you have received should contain the following items: • IOGEAR ® Wireless 802.11g PC Card • CD ROM containing Driver, Utility Software, and User’s Manual • Quick Start Guide • Acrobat Reader 6.0...

  • Page 32: Introduction

    ® ’s Wireless-G Notebook Network Card is a sleek and versatile device for both small and home office users. With IOGEAR, you can surf the Internet, share files, chat with your friends, and..Wirelessly! Our simple, easy-to-use, web-based setup wizard will have you up-and-running in minutes.

  • Page 33: Features

    Features Features • 54 Mbps wireless connection speed - up to five times faster than previous 802.11b technology • Sleek, low-profile, high-gain antenna is designed for maximum reception • Backward compatible with 802.11b wireless networks, access points, hot spots and other devices •...

  • Page 34: Requirements

    Requirements System Requirement: • Pentium ® class notebook computers with one available CardBus slot • Microsoft ® Windows ® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP • CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 35: Win 98/2K Installation

    CD (packed with the product) into CD-ROM, wait for automatic pop-up window and then click “Install Configruation Utility” to proceed with the installation. After the installation process is complete, re-start your notebook PC. Insert the IOGEAR ® Wireless 802.11g PC Card into Cardbus (PCMCIA) slot. A new hardware wizard will pop up and guide you to install drivers in your system.

  • Page 36: Wlan Utility Tool For Win 98/2K

    WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K After clicking the icon on the above icon-tray, You can also click the “Advanced” button to WLAN Utility Tool window will be shown as configure and modify setting. following. Please click on the tabs on the top of the screen to configure.
  • Page 37 WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K Enable Radio checkbox: Enable/Disable Network Name (SSID): Stations which link Radio function. together should be set to the same SSID. Available Networks: Display the available Wireless Network Key (WEP): – You can networks list. You can click “Refresh” button decide to use “Data encryption (WEP to get the updated list, or choose one enabled)”...
  • Page 38 WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K Preferred Networks: Connect to available 2. Link Status Tab: This option enables you to networks in the order listed in the text box. view the connect information (Status, SSID, AP’s MAC Address, WEP, Speed, Channel, SysTray Checkbox: Show wireless icon in Client IP Address, and Connection Type), System Tray.
  • Page 39 WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K Statistics Tab: Choosing the “Statistics” Site Monitor Tab: This option enables you to option, you can view the Current Activity view the available networks. At the same time, and Accumulated Totals. you can also know every network’s Standard, Support Rates and Signal Strength.
  • Page 40 WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K Diagnostics Tab: This section let you select AP Config Tab: This page allows you to set what items do you want to test included your Notebook to be used as an Access Control Registers, SPROM Format Point.
  • Page 41 WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K Enable AP Checkbox: Allows you to use your Notebook as an Access Point. Network Name (SSID): This field is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character.
  • Page 42 WLAN Utility Tool for Win 98/2K 54g Mode: Select the mode to 54g Auto for the widest compatibility. Select the mode to 54g Performance for the fastest performance among 54g certified equipment. Set the mode to 54g LRS if you are experiencing difficulty with legacy 802.11b equipment. Protection: In Auto mode the router will use RTS/CTS to improve 802.11g performance in mixed 802.11g/802.11b networks.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the IOGEAR ® Wireless-G Notebook Network Card 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter or the network driver is not installed correctly, check the followings, • Make sure the adapter is securely inserted in the Cardbus slot. When you insert the wireless PC card into the notebook’s slot, a click should be heard if the PC card is properly...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Diagnostics Utility • Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS. • If there are other network adapters in the computer, they may be causing conflict, remove all other adapters from the computer and test the wireless adapter separately. •...

  • Page 45: Specification

    Specification Data Rate 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 5.5,6, 2 and 1 Mbps, Auto Fallback Standard IEEE 802.11g Operating Range Up to 100m indoors Up to 300m outdoors Radio Signal Type CCK – 11, 5.5 Mbps DQPSK – 2Mbps DBPSK –...

  • Page 46: Technical Support

    If you are still experiencing problems after reading Product User Manual and the Trouble- shooting section, you may either contact our technical support at: 1-949-453-8782 OR, simply click our URL address www.iogear.com to go to our company website and check the latest version and other information about the product and/or software.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 DOCUMENTATION 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 49 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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