Gigabyte GN-WP01GT User Manual
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter
GN-WP01GT
User’s Guide
October 2004 - Revision 1.0
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .........................5
Overview ........................................................................... 5
Key Features..................................................................... 5
Package Contents............................................................6
Operating Modes..............................................................6
LED.................................................................................... 7
System Requirements...................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Installation............................. 8
Installing PCI Adapter ...................................................... 8
Hardware Installation....................................................... 8
Installing the Driver and Utility........................................9
SmartSetup 3.................................................................. 14
Chapter 3 Configuration ...................... 17
Using the GIGABYTE Wireless Utility........................... 17
Current Status Tab ......................................................... 17
Site Survey Tab............................................................... 21
Profile Management Tab................................................ 22
Diagnostics Tab.............................................................. 35
Advanced Statistics ....................................................... 36
Adapter Information Tab................................................39
Appendix A FAQ...................................... 40
Appendix B Wireless Security............... 41
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Appendix C Troubleshooting................. 42
Appendix D Glossary.............................. 43
Appendix E Specifications..................... 46
Appendix F Regulatory Information...... 48
Appendix G Warranty ............................. 50
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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 again st harmfu l
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 receive r.
• 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.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The GIGABYTE WP01GT Super G PCI Adapter with SmartSetup 3 delivers to
you with today’s fastest available wireless connection.
The WP01GT Super G Wireless Adapter communicates over the 2.4GHz
802.11g wireless standard with throughput up to 15 times faster than the
11Mbps 802.11b while still remaining fully backward compatible with that
standard.
Desktops PC’s equipped with wireless adapters communicate with Wi-Fi
Application Points and wireless routers giving you the freedom from having to
run Ethernet cabling. The WP01GT has powerful security features and
lightening fast speed, moving files, watching streaming video and downloading
MP3’s faster than ever.
The WP01GT supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x RADIUS
authentication and WPA support, giving you complete peace of mind over data
security.
With SmartSetup 3 built-in setting up and configuring a secure wireless net work
has never been easier. SmartSetup 3 takes all the guesswork and mystery
away, giving you a bullet-proof WPA connection generally in less than two
minutes. No pushing buttons, no fussing with technical support – three steps
and you’re done.
Get ready to join the wireless revolution, made easy by GIGABYTE.
Key Features
¾ Connects to any 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless network
¾ Data rates up to 108Mbps in Super G mode
¾ Dynamic rate shifting ensures fastest possible connection
¾ 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x and WPA/ WPA2/ WMM
support
¾ External antenna with reversible SMA
*Theoretical throughput based on doubling of the 54Mbps radio channel.
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Package Contents
• GN-WP01GT Super G Wireless PCI Adapter with antenna
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• GN-WP01GT Quick Start Guide
• Smartsetup3 Quick Start Guide (Only work with GIGABYTE Router)
• Low profile bracket
If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor
or dealer immediately.
Operating Modes
The GN-WP01GT PCI Adapter can operate in three modes:
• 802.11b (11b) – 2.4GHz 11Mbs. This radio has a range of about 50
meters and a maximum throughput of 11 Mbit/s. Although it’s slower
than 11g, it’s still the most commonly used network today.
• 802.11g (11g) – 2.4GHz 54Mbps. In June 2003, a third standard for
Wi-Fi was ratified: 802.11g. This version works in the 2.4 GHz band
(like 802.11b) but operates at 54 Mbit/s raw, throughput like 802.11a.
It is fully backwards compatible with 11b and uses the same
frequencies.
• Super G - The Super G is a set of technologies was invented by the
Atheros Company to double the throughput of the 54Mbps promised
by the IEEE 802.11g wireless standard. To use Super G, not only
your PCI Adapter but your wireless Router or AP must also support
the Atheros Super G functionality.
These and other advanced configuration options are explained further in
Chapter 3 - Configuring the WP01GT.
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LED
The WP01GT has one LED on the bracket next to the external antenna. The
LED is the Receive/Transmit indicator. Please see Figure 1 below.
LED Activities Definition
Steady blink Looking for network association
Random blink Associated with network. Blinking increases
with activity on network
OFF No Power
Slow blink Power save mode
Figure 1 –Adapter LED
System Requirements
For trouble free installation and operation, please assure your PC meets the
following minimum system requirements:
• Desktop PC with a Pentium 300Mhz or higher compatible processor
with an available PCI slot.
• A CD-ROM drive
• 20 Mbytes of hard disk space
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Chapter 2
Installation
Installing PCI Adapter
This chapter covers the installation of the WP01GT Adapter for your
desktop PC. The following sections will assist you with proper installation
of the PCI Adapter, and also with installing the necessary drivers and
utilities.
Hardware Installation
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver to perform the installation as
described below:
Step 1: Power OFF your PC.
Step 2: Plug the PCI Adapter into an open PCI slot on the motherboard by
pressing the card gently until the card edge connector is completely and
firmly inserted into your motherboards PCI slot.
Figure 2. Insert your PCI Adapter
Step 3: Once inserted, attaché the antenna on the mount of the PCI
Adapter by screwing it on clockwise as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 3. Attach the high gain antenna
Installing the Driver and Utility
This section covers installation of the WP01GT wireless drivers and utility.
You should use the drivers that are included on the CD-ROM rather than
the default Windows drivers. The GIGABYTE WMAG drivers have special
features and utilities that give you more stability and security than
Window’s default “Wireless Zero Configuration”.
Step 1: Upon starting your PC, the Windows Found New Hardware
wizard will open. Click Cancel to close this window.
Figure 4. Found New Hardware Screen
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Step 2: Insert the WP01GT Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive. The
Welcome screen will automatically open.
Step 3: From the main menu, click Install Driver & Utility.
Figure 5. WP01GT Welcome Screen
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Step 4: InstallShield will install the WP01GT drivers. Click Next to
proceed.
Figure 6. InstallShield
Step 4: Setup will detect your operating system.
Figure 7. InstallShield Detect Windows OS
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Step 5: If you receive the message Windows Logo Testing, click
Continue Anyway
Figure 8. Windows Logo Testing
Step 6: Click Finish to complete installation.
Figure 9. InstallShield Complete
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If there is a wireless network in the vicinity, the WP01GT will
automatically associate and display the new wireless connection
in your system tray. Also note the GIGABYTE wireless utility
represented by the four green bars.
Figure 10. New Wireless Connection Icon
Congratulations. Installation of your Wireless Adapter is complete.
The GIGABYTE WP01GT default wireless settings are:
Infrastructure Mode, NO security, accepts all 2.4GHz
wireless traffic, Super G mode ON, and
= ‘normal’. To change these or other settings, please see
Configuring the WP01GT in Chapter 3.
power save mode
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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.
In three easy steps, you can establish a bulletproof WPA wireless network AND
configure your Internet connection. Only GIGABYTE delivers this easy,
powerful and secure solution for your wireless network!
Step 1: Select the GIGABYTE wireless router from the available networks.
Figure 11. SmartSetup 3 Network Selection
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Step 2: 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. In the example below, we used ‘I love green eggs and
ham’.
Figure 12. SmartSetup 3 Define Passphrase
Step 3: Your GIGABYTE router’s web configuration utility will automatically
open, and detect your ISP type. Just key in the Username and
Password. Done.
Figure 13. Auto detecting your ISP type
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