Gigabyte GN-WM01GT User Manual

108Mbps Mach G Notebook Adapter

GN-WM01GT

User’s Manual

www.gigabyte.com.tw

Version 1.0

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement:

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contents

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

1.1. THE WM01GT WIRELESS NOTEBOOK ADAPTER ..........................................................1

FEATURES .................................................................................................................1

1.2.

1.3.

OPERATING MODES....................................................................................................2

1.4. PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................................................2

1.5. LED INDICATOR .........................................................................................................2

1.6. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................3

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION.......................................................4

2-1. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ..................................................................4

2-2. SMARTSETUP 3..........................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 3 USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY...........................9

3.1. CURRENT STATUS TAB ...............................................................................................9

3.2. SITE SURVEY TAB ....................................................................................................12

3.3. PROFILE MANAGEMENT TAB......................................................................................13

3.3.1 General Tab.....................................................................................................................................14

3.3.2 Security Tab ....................................................................................................................................15

3.3.3 Advanced Tab.................................................................................................................................23

3.4. DIAGNOSTICS TAB....................................................................................................26

3.5. ADAPTER INFORMATION TAB .....................................................................................29

APPENDIX A FAQ ........................................................................30

APPENDIX B GLOSSARY............................................................31

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS..................................................33

APPENDIX D REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................35

APPENDIX E WIRELESS SECURITY..........................................36

APPENDIX F WARRANTY ...........................................................37

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1.The WM01GT Wireless Notebook Adapter

The Gigabyte WM01GT Wireless Notebook Adapter with SmartSetup 3 installs quickly, delivering a 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the commonly deployed 11Mbps (802.11b) hotspots typically found. The WM01GT is fully

802.11b interoperable, meaning it connects seamlessly to both 11b and 11g wireless traffic, and with its dynamic speed adjustment feature, it will always connect at the highest possible speed – up to 108Mbps.

The Gigabyte WM01GT Wireless G Notebook Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its included wireless client utility - GNConfig. It automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks, and provides powerful real-time status of your connection.

SmartSetup 3 is a GIGABYTE exclusive technology which takes all the guesswork and fuss away from your new network. With SmartSetup 3, users can go from ‘out-of-the-box’ to online AND a super secure WPA wireless network in just a couple of minutes. No pushing buttons, no guessing about ISP settings, no fuss. Best of all, SmartSetup 3 comes built-in, making expanding your wireless network a breeze.

Secure

With its support for the highest level of encryption common today - 152 bit WEP, 802.1X RADIUS authentication, and WPA - the WM01GT is perfect for the busy traveler, keeping your data secure.

Robust Move huge files and digital video blazingly fast! Up to 5 times faster than the common 11b solution. The high gain antenna and 802.11g wireless standard gives you continuous access to your home wireless router or office network.

Convenient SmartSetup3 saves you time, and takes away all the fuss normally associated with a new wireless network.

1.2.Features

♦ Conforms to IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g specifications. ♦ Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 108Mbps. ♦ Dynamically scales the data rate. ♦ Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption. ♦ Built-in diversity antenna. ♦ Seamless roaming between 802.11b and 802.11g networks. ♦ Supports AES (Advance Encryption System), enterprise-class 802.1x security and

multiple levels of WEP encryption (64-bit /128-bit/152-bit), and WPA2/WPA-PSK WMM.

♦ Driver supports Windows 2000/XP.

1.3.Operating Modes

The GN-WM01GT Notebook Adapter can operate in the following two basic modes:

• Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point (AP). For example, this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an AP that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.

• Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers communicate directly with each other, without the use of an AP. For example, Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two computers are configured with file and print sharing enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.

These modes are selectable from the in the Gigabyte Client Utility. This and other advanced configuration options are explained further in Configuring the WM01GT.

1.4.Package Contents

Before beginning the installation procedures, please inspect the components to assure that they have not been damaged during shipping. The components include:

Package Contents

• GN-WM01GT Notebook Adapter

• Setup CD

• Users Guide (on setup CD)

• Quick Start Guide

In case of any missing or damaged accessories, please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately. Please return it in the original packaging.

1.5.LED Indicator

The WM01GT Notebook Adapter has two status LEDs one indicating link, the other power.

Power LED Link LED Meaning Network card is

OFF ON ON OFF ON BLINK

not functioning

Network card is connecting to

Network card is sending/receiving data.

network

1.6.System Requirements

For trouble free installation and operation, please ensure your Notebook meets the following minimum system requirements:

• Notebook with a Pentium® 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available PCMCIA slot

• CD-ROM drive

• 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space

Chapter 2 Installation

This chapter covers the installation of the WM01GT Adapter for your Notebook. The following sections will assist you with proper installation of the Notebook Adapter and with using the Client Utility. You should use the setup procedure as described below.

2-1. Installing the Wireless Client Utility

A. First, insert your Setup CD-ROM into your Notebook’s CD-ROM drive. The Splash

screen (Figure 2-1) will automatically open. If it does not launch, browse to the \Utility folder on your CD-ROM drive and execute setup.exe.

Figure 2-1. WM01GT Welcome Screen

B. From the Welcome Screen, click Install Wireless LAN Driver and Utility.

InstallShield will open (Figure 2-2) Click Next to proceed with Wireless Client Utility installation.

Figure 2-2. WM01GT InstallShield Wizard

C. If you receive the message; “This Hardware has not Passed Windows Logo

Testing” (Figure 2-3) click Continue Anyway.

Figure 2-3. Windows Logo Testing

D. When InstallShield has finished, click Finished to complete the installation (Figure

2-4).

Figure 2-4. Installation complete

E. Now, insert your WM01GT notebook card into your PC. With the label side up,

insert your WM01GT Notebook Adapter into the free PCMCIA slot on your notebook PC.

F. After fully installing the Wireless Client Utility, the WM01GT Adapter icon and the

Client utility icon (shown in the orange circle below) will appear in your system tray (Figure 2-5). Open the Utility by double clicking on it and proceed to Chapter 3 – Using the Wireless Utility.

Figure 2-5. WM01GT Client Utility quick start icon

The GIGABYTE WM01GT default settings are Infrastructure mode, no security, accepts a

mixed wireless traffic of both 11b and 11g, and preamble = ‘short and long’ and power save mode on ‘normal’. To change these or other settings, please see Using the Wireless Utility.

2-2. SmartSetup 3

Note: The following section applies to users of GIGABYTE Wireless Routers.

GIGABYTE SmartSetup 3 is a powerful, yet user-friendly wireless network configuration wizard specially designed for Gigabyte wireless networks. If you are connecting to a GIGABYTE Wireless Router, SmartSetup 3 will detect this and activate itself, and help you establish a WPA secure network and Internet connection in three easy steps.

Only Gigabyte delivers this easy, powerful and secure solution for your wireless network!

Step 1: To begin, select the GIGABYTE Wireless Router from the available networks

(figure 2-6).

Figure 2-6. SmartSetup 3 Selection Tool

Step 2: In the Define Security Key window (Figure 2-7), create a WPA Passphrase using

any keyboard character. Make it no less than 8 but no more than 63 characters in length. Anyone wishing to gain access to your network, will first need to key-in this Passphrase.

Figure 2-7. WPA Define Passphrase

Step 3: Your GIGABYTE Router’s Web Configuration Utility will automatically open (figure

2-8), and detect your ISP type. Just key in the Username and Password. Done.

Figure 2-8. ISP Type auto detected

Note: If Figure 2-8 does not appear, please type 192.168.1.254 in the

address bar of your web browser, and click “Smart Setup” from the main menu which displays. For more information about SmartSetup 3, please see the enclosed Quick Start Guide.

Congratulations. You have a secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet Connection.

Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility

This chapter explains how to use GIGABYTE Wireless Utility to view the client adapter’s status, and transmit and receive configuration settings. The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Current Status - Displays the complete operation state of the WM01GT Site Survey - Displays all visible AP’s in the immediate wireless network. Profile Management – Create and modify connection configuration in a “Profile” Diagnostics - Displays details regarding network connection health, and performance. Information - Displays the card name, MAC ID, date and versions of the driver.

In addition to enabling you to configure your Adapter for use in various types of networks, GIGABYTE Wireless Utility provides tools that enable you to assess the performance of the Adapter and other devices on the wireless network.

3.1. Current Status Tab

GIGABYTE Wireless Utility Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. To view your Adapter’s status and settings, open GIGABYTE Wireless Utility. The Current Status Tab appears (see Figure 3-1).

Figure 3-1. Current profile

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