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However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been...
However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been...
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...18 3.4. PROFILE TAB ...9 3.2. SMARTSETUP 3 ...7 CHAPTER 3 USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY 9 3.1. Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE GN-WP01GS WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER 1 1.2 FEATURES ...1 1.3 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS & PACKAGING 2 1.4 LED INDICATOR ...2 1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 3 2-1. LINK STATUS TAB...17 3.3. STATISTICS TAB ...19 3.5. INSTALLING THE ADAPTER (HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3 2-2. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY 4 2-3. ABOUT TAB...20 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 21 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 22 APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION 23...
...18 3.4. PROFILE TAB ...9 3.2. SMARTSETUP 3 ...7 CHAPTER 3 USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY 9 3.1. Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE GN-WP01GS WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER 1 1.2 FEATURES ...1 1.3 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS & PACKAGING 2 1.4 LED INDICATOR ...2 1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 3 2-1. LINK STATUS TAB...17 3.3. STATISTICS TAB ...19 3.5. INSTALLING THE ADAPTER (HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3 2-2. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY 4 2-3. ABOUT TAB...20 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 21 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 22 APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION 23...
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... data rate up to reduce battery consumption. Seamless roaming between 802.11b and 802.11g networks. Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction to the GN-WP01GS Wireless PCI Adapter The Gigabyte WP01GS Wireless PCI Adapter installs quickly into your motherboard's PCI slot, connecting wirelessly to your wireless network. The Gigabyte WP01GS Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its included WLAN software utility - that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks. Supply international regulation 802.11d + h.
... data rate up to reduce battery consumption. Seamless roaming between 802.11b and 802.11g networks. Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction to the GN-WP01GS Wireless PCI Adapter The Gigabyte WP01GS Wireless PCI Adapter installs quickly into your motherboard's PCI slot, connecting wirelessly to your wireless network. The Gigabyte WP01GS Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its included WLAN software utility - that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks. Supply international regulation 802.11d + h.
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.... 1.4 LED Indicator The WP01GS PCI Adapter has two LED lights located on the outward facing bracket frame. ACT LINK Meaning OFF OFF Network card is not functioning ON ON Network card is connecting to assure that they have not been damaged during shipping. LED Condition of free hard disk space. 2 The components include: Package Contents • GN-WP01GS PCI Adapter • Low profile external antenna • Setup CD • Quick Start Guide In...
.... 1.4 LED Indicator The WP01GS PCI Adapter has two LED lights located on the outward facing bracket frame. ACT LINK Meaning OFF OFF Network card is not functioning ON ON Network card is connecting to assure that they have not been damaged during shipping. LED Condition of free hard disk space. 2 The components include: Package Contents • GN-WP01GS PCI Adapter • Low profile external antenna • Setup CD • Quick Start Guide In...
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... installation of the WP01GS Adapter for your PC. Step 2: Plug the PCI Adapter into your PCI Adapter Step 3: Once inserted, attach the antenna on the mount of the PCI Adapter by pressing the card gently until the card edge connecter is completely and firmly inserted into an open PCI slot on your Version of the PCI Adapter, and also with installing the necessary drivers and utilities...
... installation of the WP01GS Adapter for your PC. Step 2: Plug the PCI Adapter into your PCI Adapter Step 3: Once inserted, attach the antenna on the mount of the PCI Adapter by pressing the card gently until the card edge connecter is completely and firmly inserted into an open PCI slot on your Version of the PCI Adapter, and also with installing the necessary drivers and utilities...
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GIGABYTE drivers and utilities offer more power and control over your computer the Windows Found New Hardware wizard will automatically open . The WP01GS Welcome screen window will open . Figure 5. Installing the Driver & Utility After restarting your new WP01GS PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configuration Utility. WP01GS Welcome Screen 4 Step 1: At the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel. When it does, please click Cancel to close it. Figure 4. Step 3: From the main menu, click "Install Wireless LAN Utility". Found New Hardware Screen...
GIGABYTE drivers and utilities offer more power and control over your computer the Windows Found New Hardware wizard will automatically open . The WP01GS Welcome screen window will open . Figure 5. Installing the Driver & Utility After restarting your new WP01GS PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configuration Utility. WP01GS Welcome Screen 4 Step 1: At the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel. When it does, please click Cancel to close it. Figure 4. Step 3: From the main menu, click "Install Wireless LAN Utility". Found New Hardware Screen...
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Figure 7. InstallShield Step 5: Setup will install the WP01GS drivers. Figure 8. Click Next. Step 4: InstallShield will detect your card is already inserted, Click OK. Windows Logo Testing 5 Figure 6. InstallShield Detect Windows OS Step 6: Since your version of Windows. Click Next to proceed.
Figure 7. InstallShield Step 5: Setup will install the WP01GS drivers. Figure 8. Click Next. Step 4: InstallShield will detect your card is already inserted, Click OK. Windows Logo Testing 5 Figure 6. InstallShield Detect Windows OS Step 6: Since your version of Windows. Click Next to proceed.
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... than 63 characters in this and activate. In the example below, we used 'I love green eggs and ham'. SmartSetup 3 Network Selection Step 2: Create a WPA Passphrase using any keyboard character. Figure 11. If you can establish a bulletproof WPA wireless network AND configure your wireless network! SmartSetup 3 Note: The following section applies to key-in length. 2-3. GIGABYTE SmartSetup 3 is a powerful, yet user-friendly wireless network configuration wizard specially designed for your Internet connection.
... than 63 characters in this and activate. In the example below, we used 'I love green eggs and ham'. SmartSetup 3 Network Selection Step 2: Create a WPA Passphrase using any keyboard character. Figure 11. If you can establish a bulletproof WPA wireless network AND configure your wireless network! SmartSetup 3 Note: The following section applies to key-in length. 2-3. GIGABYTE SmartSetup 3 is a powerful, yet user-friendly wireless network configuration wizard specially designed for your Internet connection.
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Your secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet 8 Auto detecting your ISP type If Figure 12 does not appear, please type 192.168.1.254 in the Username and Password. Done. Congratulations. For more information about SmartSetup 3, please see the enclosed Quick Start Guide. Just key in the address bar of your ISP type. Note: Figure 12. Step 3: Your GIGABYTE router's web configuration utility will automatically open, and detect your web browser, and click "Smart Setup" from the main menu which displays.
Your secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet 8 Auto detecting your ISP type If Figure 12 does not appear, please type 192.168.1.254 in the Username and Password. Done. Congratulations. For more information about SmartSetup 3, please see the enclosed Quick Start Guide. Just key in the address bar of your ISP type. Note: Figure 12. Step 3: Your GIGABYTE router's web configuration utility will automatically open, and detect your web browser, and click "Smart Setup" from the main menu which displays.
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... access points. Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WP01GS Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you the current association information about the profile. (see Figure 14). Switch between AP mode and Station mode with Windows when the Adapter is operating (see Figure 13). and save as an icon in your system tray, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs, GIGA-BYTE 802.11 WLAN, GN-WP01GS SoftAP and then GN-WP01GS Utility...
... access points. Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WP01GS Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you the current association information about the profile. (see Figure 14). Switch between AP mode and Station mode with Windows when the Adapter is operating (see Figure 13). and save as an icon in your system tray, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs, GIGA-BYTE 802.11 WLAN, GN-WP01GS SoftAP and then GN-WP01GS Utility...
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...) are connected. home, office, and the corner coffee shop. Figure 14. Current profile Description of items in Figure 14 is as follows: Profile Name: A profile can be saved for all members in different environments, i.e. They include "OPEN", "WPA", "WPA-PSK" and "Shared". Authentication: Sever authentication types. Encryption: The type of the Adapter or Access Point. SSID: Displays the SSID of encryption used in this profile: "None", "WEP", "AES...
...) are connected. home, office, and the corner coffee shop. Figure 14. Current profile Description of items in Figure 14 is as follows: Profile Name: A profile can be saved for all members in different environments, i.e. They include "OPEN", "WPA", "WPA-PSK" and "Shared". Authentication: Sever authentication types. Encryption: The type of the Adapter or Access Point. SSID: Displays the SSID of encryption used in this profile: "None", "WEP", "AES...
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... within range of items in use, or select CAM to prevent the "Hidden Node" problem, "Hidden Note" is chosen (see Figure 15) Figure 15. On the contrary, when Ad hoc type is a situation in the wireless network. (Default: OFF) 11 Also, the Channel option will appear and 802.1X Authentication will be disabled. (Default: Infrastructure) TX Power: Select percentage of transmitted power. (Default: Auto) RTS...
... within range of items in use, or select CAM to prevent the "Hidden Node" problem, "Hidden Note" is chosen (see Figure 15) Figure 15. On the contrary, when Ad hoc type is a situation in the wireless network. (Default: OFF) 11 Also, the Channel option will appear and 802.1X Authentication will be disabled. (Default: Infrastructure) TX Power: Select percentage of transmitted power. (Default: Auto) RTS...
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... authentication types have the same password and encryption scheme to connect, must be saved through the setting of the four keys as the default encrypted key. Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM, SHARED, LEAP, WAP, WAP-PSK, WPA2 and WPA2-PSK. (Default: Open) Encryption: To prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted on the network, the Adapter and the Access Point agree on a type of security. WEP encryption: Select one of profile. 1. Any station that wishes to connect. Please enter 26...
... authentication types have the same password and encryption scheme to connect, must be saved through the setting of the four keys as the default encrypted key. Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM, SHARED, LEAP, WAP, WAP-PSK, WPA2 and WPA2-PSK. (Default: Open) Encryption: To prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted on the network, the Adapter and the Access Point agree on a type of security. WEP encryption: Select one of profile. 1. Any station that wishes to connect. Please enter 26...
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... is more secure than using an ASCII key, and if you are connecting to a GIGABYTE Router or Access Point, ASCII keys are not allowed and you must use WPA/WPA2-PSK: 1. If you forget the Passphrase, you may configure information about authentication, such as Tunnel Protocol, ID and Password and Client Certificate or Certificate Chain. (see Figure 17). WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption: WPA/WPA2-PSK (Preshared Key) uses TKIP or...
... is more secure than using an ASCII key, and if you are connecting to a GIGABYTE Router or Access Point, ASCII keys are not allowed and you must use WPA/WPA2-PSK: 1. If you forget the Passphrase, you may configure information about authentication, such as Tunnel Protocol, ID and Password and Client Certificate or Certificate Chain. (see Figure 17). WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption: WPA/WPA2-PSK (Preshared Key) uses TKIP or...
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Advanced Screen Description of items in Figure 20 is as Wireless Mode. When this option is selected, the certificate issuer must be the domain or secondary domain entered in "Server Name". 3-1-3. Three setting are available: AUTO, ENABLE and DISABLE. Just click OK to prevent data collision when WLAN equipments require transmission. 16 This setting only functions when 802.11 B/G mix is selected...
Advanced Screen Description of items in Figure 20 is as Wireless Mode. When this option is selected, the certificate issuer must be the domain or secondary domain entered in "Server Name". 3-1-3. Three setting are available: AUTO, ENABLE and DISABLE. Just click OK to prevent data collision when WLAN equipments require transmission. 16 This setting only functions when 802.11 B/G mix is selected...
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...: Status: Shows current link status. Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapters connection with Adapter and AP. Otherwise, SSID and BSSID of items in dBm. Throughput: displays the transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) bytes per second. Link Quality: Measures quality of the link according to the quality of "Infrastructure Wireless Mode". (Default: Auto) 3.2. Signal Strength: Measures signal strength received by the Adapter. Link Speed...
...: Status: Shows current link status. Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapters connection with Adapter and AP. Otherwise, SSID and BSSID of items in dBm. Throughput: displays the transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) bytes per second. Link Quality: Measures quality of the link according to the quality of "Infrastructure Wireless Mode". (Default: Auto) 3.2. Signal Strength: Measures signal strength received by the Adapter. Link Speed...
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The version number (and date) of the Adapter. Phy Address - The current IP Address of the Adapter Utility Driver Version (Date) - Sub Mask - Default Gateway - Hardware version number of the Adapter. The MAC address of the Adapter's EEPROM. Figure 24. The current Subnet Mask of the AP). 20 The current IP Address of the Gateway (typically the IP address of the Adapter. 3.5. About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address (see...
The version number (and date) of the Adapter. Phy Address - The current IP Address of the Adapter Utility Driver Version (Date) - Sub Mask - Default Gateway - Hardware version number of the Adapter. The MAC address of the Adapter's EEPROM. Figure 24. The current Subnet Mask of the AP). 20 The current IP Address of the Gateway (typically the IP address of the Adapter. 3.5. About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address (see...
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... Table. Make sure the security settings are correct. When WEP or WPA encryption is added in this section. Keep the distance between the Adapter and the AP as close as that of the WEB browser is correctly set. Make sure if the MAC address of Access Point. Make sure the network configuration (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS) of your computer are the same as possible. Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team...
... Table. Make sure the security settings are correct. When WEP or WPA encryption is added in this section. Keep the distance between the Adapter and the AP as close as that of the WEB browser is correctly set. Make sure if the MAC address of Access Point. Make sure the network configuration (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS) of your computer are the same as possible. Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team...
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... compatible to 802.11b) Frequency Bands 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (subject to change without notice. 22 Software AP support Yes 5. Appendix B Specifications 1. Software Support Driver Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Security 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, 802.11i Quality of 2dBi, L type 3. System Host Interface PCI Chipset Ralink MAC RT2561, Transceiver RT2527 Operating Voltages 5.0V+/-5% Typical Power 2. LED indicators Act and Link * Subject to local regulations) Modulation...
... compatible to 802.11b) Frequency Bands 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (subject to change without notice. 22 Software AP support Yes 5. Appendix B Specifications 1. Software Support Driver Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Security 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, 802.11i Quality of 2dBi, L type 3. System Host Interface PCI Chipset Ralink MAC RT2561, Transceiver RT2527 Operating Voltages 5.0V+/-5% Typical Power 2. LED indicators Act and Link * Subject to local regulations) Modulation...
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...-17 Technical Requirements for Radio Equipment Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community The user should be co-located or operating in conjunction with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Trademarks: GIGABYTE is no guarantee that the product: Wireless Broadband Router Model Number: GN-B49G is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for a Class B digital device, pursuant to take...
...-17 Technical Requirements for Radio Equipment Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community The user should be co-located or operating in conjunction with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Trademarks: GIGABYTE is no guarantee that the product: Wireless Broadband Router Model Number: GN-B49G is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for a Class B digital device, pursuant to take...