Gigabyte GN-WI01GT User Manual

GN-WI01GT

AirCruiser Mach G PCI-Express Adapter

User’s Manual

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Revised 1.0-1st

Version

Administrative Regulations on Low

Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices

Article 14

Without permission granted, the frequency change, transmitting power enhance or alter of original design characteristic as well as function by companies, enterprises, or users for approved Low-power radio frequency devices is not allowed.

Article 17

Low-power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved.

Article 20

A company, enterprise, or user importing, manufacturing low-power radio-frequency devices will be punished for violation of regulation hereunder, authorized frequency usage or change and power change in accordance with Telecommunications Act. Furthermore, Directorate General of Telecommunication can cancel its model certificate or recognition label.

Above mentioned Legal Communications is defined as radio communications operation complying to Telecommunications Act. Low-power radio-frequency devices must susceptible with the interference from legal communications, ISM radio wave radiated devices.

Content

CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................. 1

1-1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1

1-2. FEATURES ...................................................................................................................1

1-3. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS/PACKAGING...............................................................................1

1-4. LED INDICATOR ...........................................................................................................2

1-5. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................2

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE WLAN CARD............... 3

2-1. INSTALLING THE WLAN CARD (HARDWARE INSTALLATION)............................................3

2-2. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN 98SE)...........................................................4

2-3. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN ME)...............................................................8

2-4. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN2000)...........................................................12

2-5. INSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN XP).............................................................17

CHAPTER 3 USING THE UTILITY................................ 21

3-1.“PROFILE” SETTING.....................................................................................................21

3-2.“LINK STATUS” SETTING ..............................................................................................28

3-3.“SITE SURVEY” ...........................................................................................................29

3-4.“STATISTICS” SETTING.................................................................................................30

3-5.“ADVANCE” SETTING ...................................................................................................31

3-6.“ABOUT” SETTING .......................................................................................................32

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................. 33

　 “802.1X”, “WPA” AND “WPA-PSK” CAN NOT WORK....................................................33

　 CANNOT CONNECT TO AN AP.....................................................................................33

　 CAN CONNECT TO AN AP BUT CANNOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ..............................33

　 POOR LINK QUALITY AND SIGNAL STRENGTH................................................................33

CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATION....................................... 34

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1-1.Introduction

This 802.11b/g Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card is composed of Media Access Controller (MAC), baseband, radio components, PCI-Express interface, and one external antenna. It operates within the 2.4GHz spectrum, providing high speed (up to 54Mbps) and secure (supporting AES, 802.1x & WEP and WPA) WLAN connections.

1-2.Features

 Conforms to 802.11b/802.11g specification  Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 54 Mbps  Dynamically scales the data rate.  External antenna.  Seamless roaming between WLAN.  Supports AES (Advance Encryption System), enterprise-class 802.1x security and

multiple-levels WEP encryption (64-bit /128-bit/), and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

 Drivers support Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.

1-3.Physical Dimensions/Packaging

Dimensions: 134mm × 121mm × 22mm Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during the shipping. The components include:

GN-WI01GT WLAN card×1 External antenna×1 Installation CD (including User’s Manual and driver)×1 User’s Manual×1

In case of any missing or damaged accessories, please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately. If you require returning the damaged product, you must pack it in the original packing material or the warranty will be voided.

1-4.LED Indicator

ACT OFF ON ON LINK OFF ON BLINK Meaning Network card is

not functioning

LED

Network card is connecting to network

Network card is sending/receiving data.

Condition of the

Receiver

ACT LINK

1-5.System Requirements

1-5-1. Supported Platform:

IBM PC/AT compatible computer

1-5-2. Supported Operation System:

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

Chapter 2 Installing the WLAN Card

The following sections will assist you to install this WLAN card. 2-1: Hardware Installation, 2-2~2-5: Software Installation, which provides users more convenient installation methods and automatically installs drivers and utilities. Please refer to different section (2-2: Windows 98SE, 2-3: Windows ME, 2-4: Windows 2000, and 2-5: Windows XP) for software installation in accordance with your operation system.

2-1. Installing the WLAN Card (Hardware Installation)

Step 1: Power off you PC. Step 2: Plug the WLAN Card into MINI-CARD slot on the motherboard. Step 3: Install the antenna on the mount of the WLAN Card. Step 4: Power on you PC.