GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY GN-WP01GT Revised Manual
GN-WP01GT
IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless LAN Card
User’s Manual
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Rev. 1.0 First Edition
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. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. 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. I
1-2. F
1-3. P
1-4. LED
1-4. S
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE WLAN CARD 3
2-1. I
2-2. I
2-3. I
2-4. I
2-5. I
CHAPTER 3 USING THE UTILITY 17
3-1.
3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 30
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NTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1
EATURES .................................................................................................................1
HYSICAL DIMENSIONS/PACKAGING.............................................................................1
INDICATING LIGHT...............................................................................................2
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................2
NSTALLING THE WLAN CARD FOR PC........................................................................3
NSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN 98SE)...........................................................3
NSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN ME)...............................................................9
NSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN2000)...........................................................12
NSTALLING THE DRIVER & UTILITY (WIN XP).............................................................15
LINK STATUS............................................................................................................17
SITE SURVEY...........................................................................................................21
CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................22
STATISTICS..............................................................................................................28
DRIVER INFO............................................................................................................29
OU ARE “802.1X”, “WPA” AND “WPA-PSK” CAN NOT BE SELECTED...........................30
I CANNOT CONNECT TO AN AP ...................................................................................30
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CAN CONNECT TO AN AP BUT I CANNOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET ...........................30
I ALWAYS HAVE POOR LINK QUALITY AND LOW SIGNAL ..................................................31
CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATION 32
Chapter 1 Product Overview
1-1. Introduction
This 802.11b/g Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card is composed of the MAC,
Baseband, and radio components, PCI interface, and two built-in antennas. It operates in
2.4GHz frequency bands, providing fast (up to 108Mbps) and secure (support AES,
802.1x & WEP and WPA) connections to 802.11b and 802.11g networks from a single
card.
1-2. Features
Conforms to 802.11b/802.11g specification.
Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 108Mbps.
Dynamically scales the data rate.
Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption.
One external 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 WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access)..
Driver supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
1-3. Physical Dimensions/Packaging
Dimensions: 133 mm * 121mm * 22mm
Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during
the shipping. The shipment of the GN-WP01GT includes:
One GN-WP01GT Wireless LAN Card
One Antenna
One Installation CD (including User’s Guide and Driver)
One User Guide
Please contact your local distributor or authorized reseller immediately for any missing or
damaged components. If you require returning the damaged product, you must pack it in
the original packing material or the warranty will be voided.
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1-4. LED Indicating Light
Power: The Power LED lights up when the WLAN card is powered on.
Link: The Link LED lights up when the WLAN card has an active connection. If the
LED isn’t on, the card isn’t interfacing with the network.
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
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Chapter 2 Installing the WLAN Card
2-1. Installing The WLAN Card for PC
Step 1: Power Off you PC
Step 2: Plug the WLAN Card to the PCI Port on the slot rack.
Step 3: Plug the Antenna to the WLAN Card.
Step 4: Power On you PC
2-2. Installing The Driver & Utility (Win 98SE)
Step 1: Click “Next”, and Insert our setup CD into your CDROM drive.
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Step 2: Click “Search for the best driver for your device” , and Click “Next”.
Step 3: Click “Specify a location” , Click “ Browse” , Click “CD-ROM Device:” , Select
the directory “\Inf\Win98”, and Click “Next”.
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Step 4: Click “Next”.
Step 5: Click “Finish”.
Step 6: Click “No”.
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Step 7: Click “Install Wireless LAN Utility”.
Step 8: Click “Next”.
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Step 9: Click “I accept this agreement” , and Click “Next”.
Step 10: Click “Next”.
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Step 11: Click “Finish”.
Step 12: Click “OK”.
Step 13: Click “Finish” and Reboot you computer.
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