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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must not be determined by turning the...
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must not be determined by turning the...
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INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WINDOWS 2000/XP CHAPTER 3 USING THE UTILITY 7 3.1. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN 98/ME 4 2-3. APPENDIX E WARRANTY 23 LINK STATUS TAB...16 3.3. PROFILE TAB ...7 3.2. ABOUT TAB...19 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 20 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 21 APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION 22 APPENDIX D GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ! SITE SURVEY TAB 17 3.4. STATISTICS TAB ...18 3.5. Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE WPKG WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER 1 1.2 FEATURES ...1 1.3 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS & PACKAGING 1 1.4 LED INDICATOR...
INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WINDOWS 2000/XP CHAPTER 3 USING THE UTILITY 7 3.1. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN 98/ME 4 2-3. APPENDIX E WARRANTY 23 LINK STATUS TAB...16 3.3. PROFILE TAB ...7 3.2. ABOUT TAB...19 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 20 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 21 APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION 22 APPENDIX D GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ! SITE SURVEY TAB 17 3.4. STATISTICS TAB ...18 3.5. Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE WPKG WIRELESS PCI ADAPTER 1 1.2 FEATURES ...1 1.3 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS & PACKAGING 1 1.4 LED INDICATOR...
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...Ethernet cabling when you want to set up or expand a network, and makes it transforms your desktop into an wireless access point, effectively expanding the range of your wireless network. Up to assure that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks. Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction to the GN-WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter installs quickly into a wireless AP, broadening the range of your wireless network. The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its dynamic...
...Ethernet cabling when you want to set up or expand a network, and makes it transforms your desktop into an wireless access point, effectively expanding the range of your wireless network. Up to assure that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks. Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction to the GN-WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter installs quickly into a wireless AP, broadening the range of your wireless network. The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its dynamic...
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The left LED is the Activity LED and the right LED is sending/receiving data. ACT LINK Meaning OFF OFF Network card is not functioning ON ON Network card is connecting to network ON BLINK Network card is the Link LED. LED Condition of free hard disk space. 2 Description follows. Package Contents • GN-WPKG PCI Adapter • Low profile external antenna • Setup CD • Quick Start Guide In case of any missing or damaged accessories, please...
The left LED is the Activity LED and the right LED is sending/receiving data. ACT LINK Meaning OFF OFF Network card is not functioning ON ON Network card is connecting to network ON BLINK Network card is the Link LED. LED Condition of free hard disk space. 2 Description follows. Package Contents • GN-WPKG PCI Adapter • Low profile external antenna • Setup CD • Quick Start Guide In case of any missing or damaged accessories, please...
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... the installation 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 the motherboard by screwing it on your PC. 3 Step 3: Once inserted, attach the antenna on the mount of the WPKG Adapter for your Version of the PCI Adapter, and also with proper installation of Windows, please...
... the installation 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 the motherboard by screwing it on your PC. 3 Step 3: Once inserted, attach the antenna on the mount of the WPKG Adapter for your Version of the PCI Adapter, and also with proper installation of Windows, please...
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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 . Step 3: From the main menu, click "Install Wireless LAN Utility". 4 Step 1: At the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel. When it does, please click Cancel to close it. Step 2: Insert the WPKG Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2-2. Installing the Driver & Utility After restarting your new WPKG PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configuration Utility. The WPKG Welcome screen window will open .
GIGABYTE drivers and utilities offer more power and control over your computer the Windows Found New Hardware wizard will automatically open . Step 3: From the main menu, click "Install Wireless LAN Utility". 4 Step 1: At the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, click Cancel. When it does, please click Cancel to close it. Step 2: Insert the WPKG Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2-2. Installing the Driver & Utility After restarting your new WPKG PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configuration Utility. The WPKG Welcome screen window will open .
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Step 4: InstallShield will detect your version of Windows. Click Next to proceed. Step 5: Setup will install the WPKG drivers. Click Next. 5
Step 4: InstallShield will detect your version of Windows. Click Next to proceed. Step 5: Setup will install the WPKG drivers. Click Next. 5
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... you often associate with Windows when the Adapter is not enabled. 3.1. You have a selected profile become active. 7 The quick start icon located in the task bar at the bottom right corner of the communication link. and save as indicated by its four small green lights. Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WPKG Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the network card and monitor the statistics...
... you often associate with Windows when the Adapter is not enabled. 3.1. You have a selected profile become active. 7 The quick start icon located in the task bar at the bottom right corner of the communication link. and save as indicated by its four small green lights. Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WPKG Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the network card and monitor the statistics...
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... Hoc. 3-1-1. Authentication: Sever authentication types. Network Type: Informs you may ADD new profiles, or EDIT existing ones. (see Figure 3-3) 8 Figure 3-2. Channel: Shows the current wireless channel. Encryption: The type of the Adapter or Access Point. SSID: Displays the SSID of encryption used in different environments, i.e. home, office, and the corner coffee shop. In 802.11 Ad Hoc, you if an Access Point (infrastructure) or other access points (802.11 Ad Hoc) are connected. Configuration Screen You...
... Hoc. 3-1-1. Authentication: Sever authentication types. Network Type: Informs you may ADD new profiles, or EDIT existing ones. (see Figure 3-3) 8 Figure 3-2. Channel: Shows the current wireless channel. Encryption: The type of the Adapter or Access Point. SSID: Displays the SSID of encryption used in different environments, i.e. home, office, and the corner coffee shop. In 802.11 Ad Hoc, you if an Access Point (infrastructure) or other access points (802.11 Ad Hoc) are connected. Configuration Screen You...
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... disabled. (Default: Infrastructure) 9 SSID: Select the AP detected by the system from the drop-down menu or input a SSID. (Default: ANY) Power Saving mode: Select "Power Saving Mode" (PSM) to turn on transceivers. (Default: OFF) Network Type: "Infrastructure" and "802.11 Ad Hoc". Configuration Description of items in use, or select CAM to continuously turn off the Adapter's transceiver when not in Figure 3-3 is as follows: Profile Name: Users...
... disabled. (Default: Infrastructure) 9 SSID: Select the AP detected by the system from the drop-down menu or input a SSID. (Default: ANY) Power Saving mode: Select "Power Saving Mode" (PSM) to turn on transceivers. (Default: OFF) Network Type: "Infrastructure" and "802.11 Ad Hoc". Configuration Description of items in use, or select CAM to continuously turn off the Adapter's transceiver when not in Figure 3-3 is as follows: Profile Name: Users...
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... which two stations are within range of transmitted power. (Default: Auto) RTS Threshold: This is configured in the profile, including 802.11 Protocol Authentication and Security and 802.1X Protocol. 10 Authentication and Security Screen: If an authentication or security setting is a mechanism implemented to configure data security and ID authentication (see Figure 3-5). Use the following tab to prevent the "Hidden Node" problem, "Hidden Note" is a way...
... which two stations are within range of transmitted power. (Default: Auto) RTS Threshold: This is configured in the profile, including 802.11 Protocol Authentication and Security and 802.1X Protocol. 10 Authentication and Security Screen: If an authentication or security setting is a mechanism implemented to configure data security and ID authentication (see Figure 3-5). Use the following tab to prevent the "Hidden Node" problem, "Hidden Note" is a way...
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... connecting to Access Point. Making HEX keys: 64-bit - Generated as the default encrypted key. Generated as 26 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f) (example: 3c29f2536bef3276d32e364a2c) Note: Using a Hex key is more secure than using an ASCII key, and if you must be saved through the setting of the key (Hex or ASCII). 3. Enter password. The WEP Key can only be known. Figure 3-5. Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM, WAP, WAP-PSK and SHARED. (Default: WPA-PSK) Encryption: To prevent unauthorized access to connect...
... connecting to Access Point. Making HEX keys: 64-bit - Generated as the default encrypted key. Generated as 26 alphanumeric characters (0-9, a-f) (example: 3c29f2536bef3276d32e364a2c) Note: Using a Hex key is more secure than using an ASCII key, and if you must be saved through the setting of the key (Hex or ASCII). 3. Enter password. The WEP Key can only be known. Figure 3-5. Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM, WAP, WAP-PSK and SHARED. (Default: WPA-PSK) Encryption: To prevent unauthorized access to connect...
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... code in which it in order to restore default settings and connect again. 3. From the Certification screen, you will use WPA-PSK: 1. You create a password (or Passphrase as follows: Authentication type: PEAP, TLS/Smart Card, TTLS, LEAP and MD5-Challenge. (Default: PEAP) 12 Certification Tab Clicking Use 802.1X Authentication and then Enter 802.1X configuration from the Authentication and Security Window will bring up the 802.1x Setting Window and...
... code in which it in order to restore default settings and connect again. 3. From the Certification screen, you will use WPA-PSK: 1. You create a password (or Passphrase as follows: Authentication type: PEAP, TLS/Smart Card, TTLS, LEAP and MD5-Challenge. (Default: PEAP) 12 Certification Tab Clicking Use 802.1X Authentication and then Enter 802.1X configuration from the Authentication and Security Window will bring up the 802.1x Setting Window and...
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... option for Client (the PC with the Adapter). Password: Passwords for authentication includes Tunnel ID, Tunnel Password, Client Certificate or Server Authentication. Identity: The Account's User ID. Users can be set for PEPA and TTLS. Tunnel ID: Users' accounts. Data needed for users' accounts. The second step is that Server sets up a Tunnel with assigned authentication type in the Tunnel. Use Client Certificate: This certificate is need to verify the authenticity of Client with its...
... option for Client (the PC with the Adapter). Password: Passwords for authentication includes Tunnel ID, Tunnel Password, Client Certificate or Server Authentication. Identity: The Account's User ID. Users can be set for PEPA and TTLS. Tunnel ID: Users' accounts. Data needed for users' accounts. The second step is that Server sets up a Tunnel with assigned authentication type in the Tunnel. Use Client Certificate: This certificate is need to verify the authenticity of Client with its...
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... are within range of the same Access Point, it is allowed to set 11B/G Protection. Therefore, they are available: AUTO, ENABLE and DISABLE. This setting only functions when 802.11 B/G mix is as Wireless Mode. To prevent data collision between frames is normally one interval. (Default: OFF) B/G Protection: 802.11b uses CCK modulation. 802.11g uses OFDM while CCK modulation for changes to apply...
... are within range of the same Access Point, it is allowed to set 11B/G Protection. Therefore, they are available: AUTO, ENABLE and DISABLE. This setting only functions when 802.11 B/G mix is as Wireless Mode. To prevent data collision between frames is normally one interval. (Default: OFF) B/G Protection: 802.11b uses CCK modulation. 802.11g uses OFDM while CCK modulation for changes to apply...
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... WLAN equipments require transmission. 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 received AP signal. Channel: The current channel number used by RF signal processor and displays the signal strength in Figure 3-9 is as follows: Status: Shows current link status. Signal Strength: Measures signal strength received by the Adapter. "No Link" will adjust according to the setting...
... WLAN equipments require transmission. 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 received AP signal. Channel: The current channel number used by RF signal processor and displays the signal strength in Figure 3-9 is as follows: Status: Shows current link status. Signal Strength: Measures signal strength received by the Adapter. "No Link" will adjust according to the setting...
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The version number (and date) of the Adapter's EEPROM. Hardware version number of the Adapter Utility Driver Version (Date) - IP Address - The MAC address of the Adapter Driver. The version number (and date) of the Adapter. Phy Address - The current Subnet Mask of the AP). 19 The current IP Address of the Gateway (typically the IP address of the Adapter. About Tab GbConfig Version (Date) - Default Gateway - Figure 3-13. Sub Mask - 3.5. EEPROM Version - The current IP Address of the Adapter. About...
The version number (and date) of the Adapter's EEPROM. Hardware version number of the Adapter Utility Driver Version (Date) - IP Address - The MAC address of the Adapter Driver. The version number (and date) of the Adapter. Phy Address - The current Subnet Mask of the AP). 19 The current IP Address of the Gateway (typically the IP address of the Adapter. About Tab GbConfig Version (Date) - Default Gateway - Figure 3-13. Sub Mask - 3.5. EEPROM Version - The current IP Address of the Adapter. About...
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... as the Access Point. Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team at www.giga-byte.com if you may encounter while installing or using GIGABYTE Wireless Adapters. Appendix A Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to date troubleshooting tips. 20 z Make sure the security settings are the same as that of the WEB browser is enabled, check if the WEP or WPA keys for more complete and up to some common problems which you...
... as the Access Point. Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team at www.giga-byte.com if you may encounter while installing or using GIGABYTE Wireless Adapters. Appendix A Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to date troubleshooting tips. 20 z Make sure the security settings are the same as that of the WEB browser is enabled, check if the WEP or WPA keys for more complete and up to some common problems which you...
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... Packaging specially used by Gigabyte. LED indicators Act and Link * Subject to local regulations) Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 18,12, 9, 11, 6, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps, auto fallback Peak Output Power 20dBm @ Nominal Temp Range Minimum Receive Sensitivity Antenna -70dBm @ 54Mbps -87dBm @ 11Mbps External antenna 3. Appendix B Specifications 1. Management Utility 5. Safety Regulation...
... Packaging specially used by Gigabyte. LED indicators Act and Link * Subject to local regulations) Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Data Rates 54, 48, 36, 18,12, 9, 11, 6, 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps, auto fallback Peak Output Power 20dBm @ Nominal Temp Range Minimum Receive Sensitivity Antenna -70dBm @ 54Mbps -87dBm @ 11Mbps External antenna 3. Appendix B Specifications 1. Management Utility 5. Safety Regulation...
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... must accept any channel in accordance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as stipulated by the party responsible for home and office use of the 2.4GHz band in a residential installation. Operation using any interference received, including interference that the product: Wireless Broadband Router Model Number: GN-B49G is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...
... must accept any channel in accordance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as stipulated by the party responsible for home and office use of the 2.4GHz band in a residential installation. Operation using any interference received, including interference that the product: Wireless Broadband Router Model Number: GN-B49G is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...