GIGABYTE GN-WB01GS User's Manual
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1. 16 OUR VE UP DIM UE 17 CTI EE WA SX T 18 ABOUT UAB a ee 19 APPENDIX A 5 20 APPENDIX 5 21 APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION 22 APPENDIX D WARRANTY cca eoa eo enu c eov rune e 23 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 1 Introduction to the WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter Looking for an easy way to integrate your Desktop or Notebook into your wireless network You found it with the GIGABYTE WBO01GS Wireless USB Adapter The WBO01GS is Plug and Play and connects to any USB ready PC just plug it in and yourre ready to share data printers or high speed Internet access over your existing wireless network For Desktop installation no need to open your PC s case Like all USB Plug and Play devices it s a breeze to setup Power in a small package Don t be fooled by its small and convenient size the GIGABYTE s WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter is powerful Enabling 54 Mbps wireless Internet sharing 5 times faster than most Wireless USB adapters High level WEP encryption protects your network from would be hackers without a hit on performance High2. GIGABYTE T E C H N O L O G Y 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter GN WB01GS User s Manual http www gigabyte com tw Rev 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 Heorient 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 e 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
3. 8910 842 Sig C Encrypt Authent Network T GIGABYTE 00 0F EA F8 0E Unknown Infrastruct unison Chur walilek aha OOOD0611EFA4 DD 20 ED 08 58 00 20 0 08 80 00 11 95 1 03 00 02 EF 06 42 00 20 ED 08 5E DD DF EA 31 AB 00 20 0 06 99 00 00 06 11 DD 20 ED 08 58 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknow Unknown Unknown Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct Infrastruct 4 Connected lt gt GIGABYTE Connect Add to Profile marte JJ E Figure 3 10 Site Survey Description of items in Figure 3 10 is as follows SSID The name of the wireless network also known as Network Name BSSID Displays the MAC address of the Access Point or router Signal Strength Displays the strength of the signal from a station to the AP Channel Displays the current channel number used by the Access Point Encryption The security method used by the Access Point Authentication The authentication type used by the Access Point Network Type Informs you if an Access Point infrastructure or other stations 802 11 Ad Hoc is connected When it is 802 11 Ad Hoc we can select a channel for all members in 802 11 Ad Hoc Rescan Rescan the available networks and then re display results Connect Connects wi
4. 802 11 B G mix 802 11 B Only and 802 11 G Only Default 802 11 B G mix TX Burst The longest interval between frames is normally one DIFS while frames are transmitted When this setting is open the longest interval between frames is one SIFS that means the system is allowed to transmit higher capacity of data in one interval Default OFF B G Protection 802 11b uses CCK modulation 802 11g uses OFDM while CCK modulation for 802 11b is compatible To prevent data collision between two stations with 802 11b and 802 119 within range of the same Access Point it is necessary to set 11B G Protection This setting only functions when 802 11 B G mix is selected as Wireless Mode Three setting are available AUTO ENABLE and DISABLE This is a mechanism implemented to prevent the Hidden Node problem Hidden Note is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point but are not within range of each other Therefore they are hidden nodes for each other and can not detect each other This mechanism is a way to prevent data collision when WLAN equipments require transmission Default Auto TX Rate This option adjusts settings of TX Rate according to the setting of Infrastructure Wireless Mode Default Auto 15 3 2 Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapters connection with a wireless network see Figure 3 9 x Profile Link Status Site Survey S
5. and ID authentication see Figure 3 4 You may configure 10 different settings in the profile including 802 11 Protocol Authentication and Security and 802 1X Protocol Add Profile 1 Configuration Authentication and Security Advanced Authentication Type Open m Use 802 1 Setting Encryption WPA Preshared Hex bits C Keytt2 Hes bits keta Hes bits C Hes bits Figure 3 4 Authentication and Security Authentication Type Before a station connects to a SSID the authentication type used by the SSID must be known Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK LEAP and SHARED Encryption To prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted on the network the Adapter and the Access Point agree on a type of data encryption Any station that wishes to connect must have the same password and encryption scheme to connect Different authentication types have different level of security Default TKIP WEP encryption Select one of the four keys as the default encrypted key To setup WEP you will need to set a ASCII or HEX key to connect to Access Point The WEP Key can only be saved through the setting of profile 1 Select a Key 2 Select a form of the key Hex or ASCII 3 Enter password Please enter 26 hexadecimal digits or 13
6. can be saved for various wireless settings in different environments i e home office and the corner coffee shop SSID The Network Name of the wireless router or Access Point Channel Shows the current wireless channel Authentication Sever authentication types They include OPEN Shared LEAP WPA WPA PSK WPA2 and WPA2 PSk Encryption The type of encryption used in this profile None WEP AES and TKIP Network Type Informs you if an Access Point infrastructure or Ad Hoc is connected In Ad Hoc you may select a channel for each member participating in Ad Hoc 3 1 1 Configuration Screen If you want to ADD new profiles or EDIT existing ones the Configuration screen will open Here you will Name your profile and if you like select an alternate network type Ad hoc restrict on SSID connections and more All three tabs shown see Figure 3 3 are related so when you re done with all three Configuration Authentication Advanced tabs click OK Add Profile Configuration Authentication and Security Advanced Protile Name SSID ANY PSM C PSM Power Saving Mode Network Type Infrastructure M TA Power Auto Preamble RTS Threshold 0 Y Fragment Threshold Figure 3 3 Configuration Description of items in Figure 3 3 is as follows Profile Name Users can save different profiles names for different configuration
7. i Cancel Figure 2 3 Install Shield Step 7 InstallShield will check your operating system and select the appropriate driver Click Next to proceed Gigabyte GN WB I1GS Setup X Check Setup Information Setup has enough information to begin the file transter operation IF want to review change any of the settings click Back IF you satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings InstallShield Figure 2 4 Check setup information Step 8 If you receive the message regarding Windows Logo Testing click Continue Anyway Gigabyte GN WB 1GS Setup Setup has finished installing Wireless LAN Card Setup is almost complete Click Finish to complete Wireless LAN Card Setup Eancel Figure 2 5 Finished installing Step 9 Click Finish to complete installation 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 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 Step 2 Select the GIGA
8. ASCII digits 4 Click OK to save the settings Making HEX keys 64 bit Generated as 10 alphanumeric characters 0 9 a f example 843 29 562 128bit Generated as 26 alphanumeric characters 0 9 a f example 3C29f12536bef3276d32e364a2c Note Using a Hex key is more secure than using an ASCII key and if you are connecting to a GIGABYTE Router or Access Point ASCII keys are not allowed and you must use a Hex key WPA PSK WPA2 PSK encryption WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Preshared Key uses TKIP or AES based on your choice You create a password or Passphrase as its often called 11 and the system will use the Passphrase to create cipher code in which it will encrypt the data To use WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 1 Create a Passphrase and key it in Use 8 63 ASCII digits 2 Remember this Passphrase If you forget the Passphrase you will have to do a hard reset of the Access Point in order to restore default settings and connect again 3 Click OK to save these settings 3 1 2 1 802 1X Setting 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 the Certification Tab see Figure 3 5 From the Certification screen you may configure information about authentication such as Tunnel Protocol ID and Password and Client Certificate or Certificate Chain see Figure 3 5 and 3 7 802 1 Setting X Certif
9. BO01GS Adapter with pocket clip cap GN WB01GS Setup CD ROM Quick Start Guide 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 Indicators The WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter works with both the USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 interfaces but USB 2 0 will yield faster data transfer There are two LED indicators on the Adapter as shown in the diagram below ON OFF ACT LED WB01GS is transferring data No data is transferring Link LED WBO1GS has connected to a wireless network Not connected 1 5 System Requirements For trouble free installation and operation please assure your PC meets the following minimum system requirements Notebook or Desktop PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an available USB 2 0 or 1 1 port Note If you do not have a USB 2 0 port on your PC the throughput of the WB01GS will be limited to the 12 Mbps of the USB 1 1 standard A CD ROM drive 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space Chapter2 Installation This chapter covers the installation of the WBO1GS Adapter for your Notebook or Desktop PC The following sections will assist you with proper installation of the Adapter 2 1 Installing the WB01GS Note If your system has other third party wireless drivers installed we s
10. BYTE wireless router from the available networks x mss S ee ame Nm Tte rS Infrastru 0000081 00 20 ED 08 TER Infrastru 00 2 0 ED 05 LInkn Infrastru EF Canfig F bb 5 Unka Infrastru walillekaha U 0F EA 31 LInkn Infrastru 2 LInkn Infrastru U0 20 ED 06 LInkn Infrastru Flease select one of the above router to do the Smartsetup 3 connection Rescan Cancel Figure 2 6 SmartSetup 3 Network Selection 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 SmartSetup 3 Define Security Key Network Name SSID GIGABYTE Address BSSID 00 20 ED 0C DE 72 Enter a security key for your device using any alphanumeric key combination 079 upper or lowercase letters that is between 8 to 63 characters in length and then click the OK button This pre shared security key must be used and setup on all users to your wireless network If you prefer NOT to enable wireless security WPA PSK en cryption at this time click the Cancel button Note It is recommended that you write down this security key on a separate piece of paper that is kept in a safeguarded
11. E 802 11 WLAN GN WBO01 GS SoftAP and then GN WB01GS Utility Note You may only use the utility to change wireless configurations when the WB01GS Adapter is enabled and operating You have to use Windows native Zero Configuration tool provided with Windows when the Adapter is not enabled Opening the WB01GS Wireless Utility you are presented with the Profile Tab There are 5 main tabs with which to control and monitor your WB01GS Profile Link Site Survey otatistics and the About Tab The following sections will cover each tab in detail 3 1 Profile Tab The Profile tab shows you the current association information about the profile see Figure 3 2 Profiles are useful if you often associate with different access points You can configure a group of settings depending on the access point you often associate with and save as a profile Click the Add button to create a new profile see section below for further details the Delete button to delete a selected profile the Edit button to modify a selected profile and click the Activate button to have a selected profile become active Gigabyte Client Utility X Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics About Profile List Profile Name SSID GIGABYTE GIGABYTE Auta Open Mone Infrastructure Delete Edit Activate S Figure 3 2 Current profile Description of items in Figure 3 2 is as follows Profile Name A profile
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13. ative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from GIGABYTE GIGA BYTE Technology Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2004 by GIGA BYTE Technology Inc All rights reserved 22 Appendix D Warranty Limited Warranty Statement 1 Year Warranty Thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE Product This limited warranty statement will provide you one year warranty starting from the purchase date Of which if any defect is occurred due to accidents or any man made factors or any unauthorized torn off or damage to GIGABYTE s sticker on the product GIGABYTE Technology will not provide after sale services such as Products are damaged due to any violation of instructions on user manual Hardware is damaged due to inappropriate assembling Products are damaged due to the use of illegal accessory Products are damaged due to parts disassembling without authorization Products are damaged due to exceeding environment limits Products are damaged due to unexpected external force Products are damaged due to nature disasters Products are copies or illegally smuggled goods PLEASE RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR WARRANTY Name of Customer Z o O Phone No Address Mode Serial 0 Customer Service GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD No 6 Bau Chiang Road
14. 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 CHAPTER1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE WBO01QGS WIRELESS USB 1 40 FEATURE UU TT 1 1539 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS amp PACKAGING eus ve sett sitientes 2 ATOR S act Nace eel a M ESL e RENE 2 1297 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS aede iet RR 2 CHAPTER 2 3 2 1 INSTALLING THE WB O TOS is er 3 CHAPTER3 USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY 8 OE 8 SILMEME Soi quucgcc
15. ecked the certificate issuer can be an issuer recognized by a specific certificate issuer On the other hand the server certificate must be issued by a certificate issuer selected by the user Server name This value can be a server name or the name of a domain where the server is located Server name must match exactly If this option is selected the server name of server certificate must be the same as Server Name or as the name of domain where the server is located Domain name must end in specified name If this option is selected the certificate issuer must be the domain or secondary domain entered in Server 3 1 3 Advanced Screen The Advanced screen is the third tab in the trio of tabs under Edit Profile see Figure 3 8 14 It includes the 802 11b g wireless transmission mode settings Once you have finished here just click OK to apply all changes to the Edit Profile and you will return to the Profile Tab Figure 3 2 A reboot is not needed for changes to take effect Edit Profile Configuration Authentication and Security Advanced Wireless mode 802 11 B G mis Ad hoc wireless mode Tx BURST B G Protection Auto Ts Rate Auto Figure 3 8 Advanced Description of items in Figure 3 8 is as follows Wireless Mode Sets infrastructure Protocols including 802 11 B G mix and 802 11 B Only Default 802 11 B G mix Ad Hoc Wireless Mode Sets Ad Hoc Wireless Protocols including
16. ication CA Server w Use Chent certificate Issued Issued Expired On Friendly Marne Tunneled Authentication Protocol EAP MSCHAP we Identity Password Figure 3 5 802 1X Authentication Description of items in Figure 3 5 is as follows Authentication type PEAP TLS Smart Card TTL S and MD5 Challenge Default PEAP Session Resumption This feature can create a new connection without the overhead of a full handshake Identity The Account s User ID Password Passwords for users accounts can be used when LEAP and MD5 Challenge are selected as authentication types 12 Use Client Certificate This certificate is necessary for TLS and an option for and TTLS Check Use Client Certificate to verify the authenticity of a Client Certificate during the authentication process Clicking More will open the Client Certificate Selection Window shown in Figure 3 7 Users can select one suitable certificate as Client Certificate Default OFF Tunnel Authentication PEPA and TTLS use two step authentication method The first step is that Server sets up a Tunnel with its authentication No option is need to be set for Client the PC with the Adapter The second step is to confirm the validity of Client with assigned authentication type in the Tunnel Data needed for authentication includes Tunnel ID Tunnel Password Client Certificate or Server Authentication Protocol Use as
17. is 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 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 wi
18. location love green eggs and ham Cancel Figure 2 7 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 2 8 Auto detecting your ISP type Note If Figure 12 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 Your secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WB01GS Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the Adapter and monitor the statistics of the communication link It also permits the configuration for parameters while the Adapter is operating no restarting is required It also offers more configuration options than does Windows native Zero Wireless Configuration It appears as the G icon in the task bar at the bottom right corner of screen whenever the Adapter is in operation see Figure 3 1 The quick start icon also doubles as a signal strength monitor as indicated by its four small green lights 3 26 Figure 3 1 WBO01GS Wireless Utility quick start icon To open the WB01GS Utility either double click the quick start icon located in your system tray or from the Windows Start menu select Programs GIGA BYT
19. ng 330mA Receiving 205mA 802 11g backward compatible to 802 11b 2412 2484 MHz subject to local regulations OFDM and DSSS 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 Targeted at 14dBm 54Mbps 18dBm 11Mbps Minimum Receive Sensitivity Targeted at 70dBm 54Mbps 85dBm 11Mbps Frequency Bands Modulation Technology Modulation Techniques FCC Part 15 USA EMC certification CE Europe Temperature Range Operating 0 40 degree C Storage 20 65 degree C Humidity 1096 85 Non condensing 64 128 bit WEP TKIP AES 802 1x WPA WPA2 Q oS WMM Seamless roaming among 802 11b g access points Management Utility Monitors the network situation M K Weight 15 0 1 09 Packaging Generic Gigabyte private labeling optional Subject to change without notice 21 Appendix Regulatory Information CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC 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 Th
20. s 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 off the Adapter s transceiver when not in use or select CAM to continuously turn on transceivers Default OFF Network Type Infrastructure and 802 11 Ad Hoc When Infrastructure network type is chosen PSM will function but not Preamble On the contrary when Ad hoc type is chosen Preamble will function but not PSM Also the Channel option will appear and 802 1X Authentication will be disabled Default Infrastructure TX Power Select percentage of transmitted power Default Auto RTS Threshold This is a mechanism implemented to prevent the Hidden Node problem Hidden Node is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point but are not within range of each other Therefore they are hidden nodes for each other and can not detect each other This mechanism is a way to prevent data collision when Adapters require transmission Default OFF Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network Default OFF 3 1 2 Authentication and Security Screen If an authentication or security setting is configured in your Access Point or router you must enable this function to ensure successful connection Use the following tab to configure data security
21. s Fail To Receive CTS Number of RTS frames fail to receive CTS from AP Frames Receive Successfully Number of frames received successfully Frames Receive With CRC Error Number of frames received with CRC Errors Frames Dropped Due TO Out of Resource Number of frames dropped due to out of resource Duplicate Frames Received Number of duplicate frames received Reset Counter Resets the counter to zero 18 3 5 About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address see Figure 3 12 c Copyright 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD All nights reserved GNContig Version 1 0 0 0 07 Date 08 23 2006 Driver Version 1 0 0 0 Date 08 02 2005 EEPROM Version 1 1 IP Address 132 158 1 5 Fhy Address 00 0 4 3 25 73 33 Sub Mask 255 255 255 Default Gateway 132 168 1 254 ee JJ Figure 3 12 About Tab GbConfig Version Date The version number and date of the Adapter Utility Driver Version Date The version number and date of the Adapter Driver EEPROM Version Hardware version number of the Adapters EPROM IP Address The current IP Address of the Adapter Phy Address The MAC address of the Adapter Sub Mask The current Subnet Mask of the Adapter Default Gateway The current IP Address of the Gateway typically the IP address of the AP 19 Appendix Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problem
22. s product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the device is operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described in this section European standards dictate a maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and a frequency range of 2 400 2 4835 Ghz Operation using 2 4 GHz Channels in France 2 4 GHz Bande les canaux 10 11 12 13 2457 2462 2467 et 2472 MHz respectivement sont compl tement libres d utilisation en France en utilisation int rieur Pour ce qui est des autres canaux ils peuvent tre soumis autorisation selon le d partment L utilisation en ext rieur est soumis autorisation pr alable et tr s restreint Vous pouvez contacter l Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour de plus amples renseignements Please check ART s web site for latest requirements for use of the 2 4GHz band in France http www art telecom fr eng index htm When operating in France this device may be operated under the following conditions Indoors only using any channel in the 2 4465 2 4835 GHz band Trademarks GIGABYTE is a registered trademark of GIGA BYTE Technology Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any deriv
23. s which you may encounter while installing or using GIGABYTE Wireless Adapters Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team at www giga byte com if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section Problem Cannot connect to an AP Advice e Make sure the SSID for the USB Adapter is the same as the Access Point e X Make sure the security settings are the same as that of Access Point When WEP or WPA encryption is enabled check if the WEP or WPA keys for the USB Adapter and AP are the same e Make sure if the MAC address of the Adapter is added in the AP Authorization Table Problem Can connect to an AP but cannot connect to the Internet Advice e X Make sure the security settings are the same as that of Access Point When WEP or WPA encryption is enabled check if the WEP or WPA keys for the USB Adapter and AP are the same e Make sure the network configuration IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS of your computer are correct Check the proxy server of the WEB browser is correctly set Problem Poor link quality and signal strength Advice Keep the Adapter away from microwave ovens and large metal objects to avoid radio interference Keep the distance between the Adapter and the AP as close as possible Please check www giga byte com for more complete and up to date troubleshooting tips 20 Specifications Host Interface USB 2 0 Operating Voltages 5V 596 Typical Power Transmitti
24. signed authentication type in the safe tunnel Tunnel ID Users accounts Password Passwords for users accounts Certificate Selection Friendly Name Cancel Figure 3 6 Client Certificate Selection List 3 1 2 2 802 1x Settings CA Server Tab CA Server is used when TLS TTLS or PEAP is in use When Use certificate chain is checked the Client can verify if such server is reliable and then transmit Client Certificate after the verification is confirmed 13 802 1x Setting X Certification CA Server Use certificate chain Certificate Issuer Allow intermidiate certificates Server name a a a Server name must match exactly C Domain name must end in specified name Figure 3 7 Server Setting To verify the CA server 1 Confirm if the Server Certificate is issued by assigned certificate issuer If Allow Intermediate Authentication is checked the server certificate can be issued by one intermediate certificate issuer 2 Check the server name of server certificate is the same as the name entered by the user or belongs to the same domain Use certificate chain If Use certificate chain is checked it indicates that Client will confirm whether CA server is reliable Default OFF Certificate issuer CA of a server certificate can be selected from certificate issuers on the drop down list Default ANY Allow intermediate Certificates When this option is ch
25. speed USB 2 0 Features a USB 2 0 interface that is up to 40 times faster than USB 1 1 allowing you to realize full 54 Mbps speed of the 802 119 wireless standard New antenna technology provides superior range above previous generation 802 11b adapters The WBO01GS supports office roaming for notebook PC users for shared broadband Internet access and resources GIGABYTE s Wireless Utility lets you create profiles that reflect specific WLAN settings for each different location or access point you connect to the coffee shop University or at home So for powerful Notebook flexibility and wireless convenience GIGABYTE WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter is what you re looking for 1 2 Features Conform to IEEE 802 11b and 802 119 specifications Wireless transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 54Mbps Dynamically scales the data rate Proprietary Smartsetup 3 M to secure wireless network easily oupport 64 bit 128 bit WEP encryption TKIP AES 802 1x WPA and WPA2 Support Quality of Service WMM seamless roaming between 802 11b and 802 11g networks 40 faster than USB v1 1 Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption Driver supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 1 3 Physical Dimensions amp Packaging Dimensions 77 6 x 31 0 x 9 1mm 0 5mm 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 W
26. tatistics About Status GIGABYTE lt gt OD OF EA F8 0E 24 OO Extra Info Link is Up TxPower100 Channel E lt gt 2437000 KHz Link Speed Tx Mbps 540 Fix Mbps 55 Throughput T Kbps 0 2 Hx Kbps 23 7 Link Quality Signal Strength Noe Level Smartsefup 3 Figure 3 9 Link Status Description of items in Figure 3 9 is as follows Status Shows current link status No Link will appear on the screen when no connection is available Otherwise SSID and BSSID of a link will appear Channel The current channel number used by the Adapter Link Speed Transmission rate transferring and receiving at which data is transferred between Stations with Adapter and AP The speed will adjust according to different modes 802 11b 11g or mixed and distance Throughput Displays the transmitting Tx and receiving Rx bytes per second Link Quality Measures quality of the link according to the quality of received AP signal Signal Strength Measures signal strength received by RF signal processor and displays the signal strength in dBm Noise Level Noise level during connection 16 3 3 Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab shows you the list of reachable access points and or peer to peer otations Just double click on the SSID that you want to connect or click the Connect button see Figure 3 10 x Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics About
27. th minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Europe Declaration of Conformity This device is a 2 4 GHz low power HF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states In some EU EFTA member states some restrictions may apply Please contact local spectrum management authorities for further details before putting this device into operation GIGA BYTE Technology Inc declares that the product Wireless Broadband Router Model Number GN B49G is in conformity with and in accordance with the European Directive of EMC 89 336 EEC for the following sections EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 55024 and EN 55022 Disturbances and Immunities GIGA BYTE Technology Inc also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 Safety In accordance with R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC Part 17 Requirements for Operation in the European Community GIGA BYTE Technology Inc declares the conformity of the above mentioned products for EN 300 328 2 V1 2 1 ETSI EN 300 328 1 V1 3 1 EN 301 489 1 and EN 301 489 17 Technical Requirements for Radio Equipment Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community The user should run the configuration utility program provided with thi
28. th the highlighted Access Point Add to Profile Adds a specific Access Point into the profile 17 3 4 Statistics Tab The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Adapter see Figure 3 11 Gigabyte Client Utility X Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics About Transmit Statistics Frames Transmitted Successtully Frames Transmitted Successtully Without Retry Frames Transmitted Successtully After Retry s Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All ATS Frames Successtully CTS RTS Frames Ta CTS Hecerve Statistics Frames Received Successtully Frames Received With CAC Error 167327 Frames Dropped Due Out of Aesource Duplicate Frames Hecerveed ok Figure 3 11 Statistics Description of items in Figure 3 11 is as follows Frames Transmitted Successfully Number of frames transmitted successfully Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry Number of frames transmitted successfully excluding packets transmitted successfully with more than one retry Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry s Number of frames transmitted successfully with more than one retry Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries Number of frames failing to receive ACK after many retries RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS Number of RTS frames successfully received CTS Clear To Send from AP RTS Frame
29. uggest you disable them before beginning You can do this by going to Hardware Manager from Windows Control Panel and click disable on the WLAN driver Step 1 Locate an open USB port on your Notebook or Desktop PC and insert the GN WB01GS Adapter Step 2 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears click Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for B z 11g wLAM Pen Drive If your hardware came with an installation CD lt gt nr floppy disk insert it now What vau want the wizard ta do Install the software automatically Recommended C Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 2 1 Add New Hardware Wizard Step 3 Insert the GN WBO01GS Installation CD into the CD ROM drive WB01GS Welcome screen will automatically open pm Mistal iver e Dlitu View Adapter Daickdanstall dide VIEW Users Guide View OTid Setup a DJlicksStarrabdide iristall HODBEPJACTOBdgU Figure 2 2 Welcome screen Step 4 Click Install Wireless LAN Utility to begin installation Step 6 When the Install Shield welcome screen appears click Next Gigabyte GN WBO1GS Setup Welcome to install Wireless LAM Card The InstallShield will install Wireless LAN Card on your computer continue click Hest gt
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