Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Super G Wireless PCI Adapter GN-WP01GT User’s Guide October 2004 - Revision 1.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ......................... 5 Overview ........................................................................... 5 Key Features..................................................................... 5 Package Contents ............................................................ 6 Operating Modes .............................................................. 6 LED .................................................................................... 7 System Requirements........
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Appendix C Troubleshooting................. 42 Appendix D Glossary.............................. 43 Appendix E Specifications ..................... 46 Appendix F Regulatory Information ...... 48 Appendix G Warranty .............................
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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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.
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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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 Random blink Looking for network association Associated with network.
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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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 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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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.
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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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.
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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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.
Note: If Figure 13 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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Chapter 3 Configuration Using the GIGABYTE 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 WP01GT Site Survey - Displays all visible AP’s in the immediate wireless network.
Figure 14. Link Status Tab Profile Name – Network configuration (Profile) your Adapter is currently using. Creating and modifying a profile is done from the Profile Management Tab. Link Status – Displays the association status of the Adapter to a network. (Not Associated, Associated, Authenticating, Authenticated, Authentication Failed, Authentication Failed Retrying) Wireless Mode – The frequency and rate which your current wireless connection is capable of transmitting or receiving packets.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Click Advanced if you want to view more detailed status information for your client adapter. The Advanced Status window appears (see Figure 15). Figure 15 – Advanced Status Window Network Name (SSID) - The name of the network to which your client adapter is currently associated. Server Based Authentication - The method by which authentication to a back-end server is being performed to establish secure connectivity.
Note: This field shows up to 15 characters although the name of the access point may be longer. Associated AP IP Address - The IP address of the access point to which your client adapter is associated. It is shown only if the client adapter is in infrastructure mode. Associated AP MAC Address - The MAC address of the access point to which your client adapter is associated. It is shown only if the client adapter is in infrastructure mode.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter searches for a channel. Frequency - The radio frequency that your client adapter is currently using for communications. This field displays "Scanning" while the client adapter searches for a frequency. Channel Set - The regulatory domain for which your client adapter is currently configured. This value is not user selectable. ( America, EMEA, Japan, or Rest of World) Click OK to close the Advanced Status window.
Channel – The channel upon which the network broadcasts. Wireless Mode – The radio frequency which the network broadcasts. Profile Management Tab Every session runs under a Profile – even if it is the ‘default’ Profile. The Profile Management Tab displays your current wireless connection profile, and its details. You may add as many wireless profiles as you wish, by clicking New. You may even import and export your profile as a configuration file.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Import – Import a profile configuration from file. Export – Export a profile configuration to a file. Order Profiles – Arranges the profiles in a list according to an order which is convenient to you. Radio - Toggle on or off the WP01GT wireless radio receiver. Profile Management > General Tab Clicking Modify from the Profile Management Tab will present the Profile Management Dialogs. There are three tabs here: General, Security, and Advanced Tab. Figure 18.
Profile Management > Security Screen The wireless security sub tab offers you the method of security (if any) you may select. Select WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Passphrase, 802.1x, Pre Shared WEP, or None. WPA/WPA2 is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption, and 802.1x is the RADIUS authentication service. The default setting is None. Figure 19. Profile Management > Security Tab Set Security Method – WPA/WPA2 – Wi-Fi Protected Access - Choosing WPA opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Cells check box if the access point to which the client adapter is to associate (or the VLAN to which the client will be assigned) has WEP set to Optional and static WEP is enabled on the client adapter. Otherwise, the client is unable to establish a connection with the access point.
the Passphrase used by the access point with which you are planning to communicate. Click OK to save your changes and to return to the Profile Management window. Figure 21. Enter WPA Passphrase Using LEAP – Before you can enable LEAP authentication, your network access point must be configured for LEAP authentication. Perform one of the following from the Security Tab: z z If you want to enable LEAP without WPA/WPA2, choose 802.1x under Set Security Options and LEAP in the 802.1x EAP Type drop-down box.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 22. LEAP Settings Use Temporary User Name and Password - Requires you to enter the LEAP username and password each time the computer reboots in order to authenticate and gain access to the network. Use Saved User Name and Password - Does not require you to enter a LEAP username and password each time the computer reboots. Authentication occurs automatically as needed using a saved username and password (which are registered with the RADIUS server).
LEAP was proven to be susceptible to dictionary attacks, and EAP-FAST is preferable to LEAP. In short, EAP-FAST is hardened LEAP with better crypto protecting the challenge/response mechanism. Using EAP-FAST – Before you can enable EAP-FAST authentication, your network access point must be configured for EAP-FAST authentication. Perform one of the following from the Security Tab: z z If you want to enable EAP-FAST without WPA/WPA2, choose 802.1x under Set Security Options and LEAP in the 802.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Use Saved User Name and Password - Does not require you to enter an EAP-FAST username and password each time the computer reboots. Authentication occurs automatically as needed using a saved username and password (which are registered with the RADIUS server).
Figure 24 - Define Certificate Window Select a Certificate – Choose a certificate from the dropdown list. Trusted Root Certification Authorities – Choose an authority from the dropdown list. Server/Domain Name - Leave the Server/Domain Name field blank to allow the client to accept a certificate from any server that supplies a certificate signed by the certificate authority listed in the Server Properties drop-down list.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 25 - Define EAP-TTLS Certificate Window Trusted Root certification Authorities – Choose the certificate authority from which the server certificate was downloaded in the drop-down list. User information for EAP-TTLS Authentication - Enter your EAP-TTLS username and password in the corresponding fields. Enabling PEAP (EAP-GTC) If you want to enable PEAP (EAP-GTC) without WPA/WPA2, choose 802.1x under Set Security Options and PEAP (EAP-GTC) in the 802.
Figure 26 - Define PEAP Certificate Window Trusted Root Certification Authorities – Choose the certificate authority from which the server certificate was downloaded in the drop-down list. Set Password – Select Token or Static Password, depending on your users database. User information for PEAP (GTC) Authentication - Enter your PEAP username and password in the corresponding fields. Enabling PEAP (EAP MSCHAP V2) If you want to enable PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) without WPA/WPA2, choose 802.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 27 - Define EAP Server Window Trusted Root Certification Authorities – Choose the certificate authority from which the server certificate was downloaded in the drop-down list. User information for PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) Authentication - Enter your PEAP username and password in the corresponding fields.
Transmit Power Level - Specifies the preferred power level at which your client adapter transmits. Although the adapter supports up to 100 mW, the transmit power level that is actually used is limited to the maximum value allowed by your country's regulatory agency (FCC in the U.S., DOC in Canada, ETSI in Europe, TELEC in Japan, etc.). Reducing the transmit power level conserves battery power but decreases radio range. Power Save Mode - Sets your client adapter to its optimum power consumption setting.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter associate, click Preferred APs. The Preferred Access Points window appears Figure 29 – Specify MAC Access Points Leave the Access Point 1 through Access Point 4 fields blank or enter the MAC addresses of up to four preferred access points to which the client adapter can associate; then click OK. (The MAC address should consist of 12 hexadecimal characters.
Figure 30 – Diagnostics Tab Transmit: Multicast Packets – Number of packets sent to a multicast address Broadcast Packets – Number of packets sent to a broadcast address Unicast Packets – Number of packets sent to a unicast address Total Bytes – Total bytes transmitted Receive: Multicast Packets – Number of packets received as a multicast address Broadcast Packets – Number of packets received as a broadcast address Unicast Packets – Number of packets received as a unicast address Total Bytes – Total bytes
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 31. Advanced Statistics Transmit Frames Transmitted OK – The number of total frames transmitted or received without errors. Frames received – The number of frames receive by the client. Frames Dropped – The number of frames dropped by the client. No ACK Frames – Frames which were not acknowledged by the client. ACK Frames – Frames acknowledged by the client. RTS Frames – Request to Send, Client sends RTS frame to AP. CTS Frames – Clear to Send.
Sometimes indicative of hacking/spoofing. Data Rate Mismatches - The number of times the client adapter tried to associate to an access point but was unable to because the adapter's data rate was not supported by the access point. Authentication Time-Out - The number of times the client adapter tried to authenticate to an access point but was unable to because the access point did not respond fast enough (timed out).
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Adapter Information Tab The Driver Info Tab displays the information of the card’s driver, MAC address and version date. Figure 31. Adapter Info Tab Utility Version -- The version number of the WP01GT utility. Utility Date -- The date of manufacture of the WP01GT utility file. Driver Version – The version number of the WP01GT driver. Driver Date – The date of manufacture of the WP01GT driver file. Card Name – The Make and Model name of the wireless Adapter.
Appendix A FAQ This section provides solutions to common problems that may occur during installation, configuration or use of the Adapter. Q: A: What is Ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to Ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The Ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.. Q: A: What is Infrastructure mode? Also referred to as Access Point Mode.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Appendix B Wireless Security The WP01GT, and all of GIGABYTE’s wireless offerings are all built to deliver the easiest and most secure wireless networking experience as possible. Please understand the following key points in order to enjoy a safe and secure wireless network. Wireless Security Tips The following are basic wireless security tips which will minimize the chance of a breach in your private wireless network: 1. Change the default SSID. 2. Disable SSID Broadcast. 3.
Appendix C Troubleshooting Problem 1: The WP01GT does not work correctly. Response : • • • Problem 2: Try removing and re-inserting the Adapter. Make sure that the WP01GT is FIRMLY seated into the PCI slot. Uninstall the driver software from your PC, and try reinstalling. Try rebooting your PC. I cannot communicate with other computers in Access Point (infrastructure) Mode. Response: • • Assure that the Desktop PC is powered on.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Appendix D Glossary ADSL Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a new modem technology that converts existing twisted-pair telephone lines into access paths for high-speed communication of various sorts. Auto-MDI/MDIX On a network hub or switch, an auto-MDI/MDIX port automatically senses if it needs to act as a MDI or MDIX port. The auto- MDI/MDIX capability eliminates the need for crossover cables. Auto-negotiate To automatically determine the correct setting.
Firewall A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets. All messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter PPPoE Point-to-Point over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Router A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect. Subnet Mask A mask used to determine which subnet an IP address belongs to.
Appendix E Specifications 1. System Host Interface PCI 2.3 Operating Voltage 3.3VDC ± 5% 2. RF Performance 802.11b Frequency Band 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (subject to local regulation) Modulation Technology DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation Techniques CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Date Rates 11, 5.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 3.Safety Regulation and Operating Environment EMC certification FCC Part 15 (USA) DGT (Taiwan) CE (Europe) Temperature Range Operating: 0 ~ 55 deg C, Storing: -20 ~ 65 deg C Humidity Max. 90% Non-condensing 4. Software Support Driver Security Windows 2000/XP WPA; AES; 802.1X client for Windows XP; 64/128/152 bit WEP Roaming Seamless roaming among 802.11b/g access points. Management Utility Monitors the network situation. 5.
Appendix F 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.
Super G Wireless PCI Adapter 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 this 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.
Appendix G 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.
