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Chapter 3 Using the GIGABYTE WLAN Configuration 
Utility 

 

The Gigabyte WLAN Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the 
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter as well as monitor the network status link. It 
automatically appears as an icon in the system tray at the bottom right corner of screen 
whenever the card is operating 

(see 

Figure 3-1

)

. The icon displays signal strength (one 

green box = weak signal, 4 green boxes = strong signal) and double-clicking on it 
launches the utility.

 

 
 

Figure 3-1   

Gigabyte Configuration & Monitor Utility Icon

 

 

You may also open the Gigabyte WLAN Utility from the Windows 

Start 

menu, selecting 

Programs 

and then

 Gigabyte WLAN Utility

 

Note:

 Modifications to WLAN configuration settings can be done when GN-WI02GM is in 

use or through the network configuration tool provided by Windows

®

 when it is inactive.

 

 
 

3-1.

 

The Profile Tab 

 
Click on the Profile tab in the Gigabyte WLAN Configuration Utility to view the values for 
each defined 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. 

 

Figure 3-2 

Profile Tab

 

 

Summary of Contents for GN-WI02GM

Page 1: ...GN WI02GM Mini PCI Wireless Adapter User s Manual http www gigabyte com tw Rev 1 0 First Edition ...

Page 2: ...e 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 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 interf...

Page 3: ...ntegrator will be responsible for re evaluating the end product including the transmitter and obtaining a separate FCC authorization End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users for example AP Router Motherboard The final end product must be labeled in a visible a...

Page 4: ...ME 6 2 4 DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS 2000 8 2 5 DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS XP 10 CHAPTER 3 USING THE GIGABYTE WLAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY 12 3 1 THE PROFILE TAB 12 3 2 THE LINK STATUS TAB 19 3 3 THE SITE SURVEY TAB 20 3 4 STATISTICS SETTING 21 3 5 THE ADVANCED TAB 22 3 6 THE ABOUT TAB 23 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 CANNOT ENABLE 802 1X WPA OR WPA PSK 24 CANNOT ESTABLISH CONNECTION...

Page 5: ...nt 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 and WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Driver supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 1 3 Physical Dimensions Packaging Dimensions 59mm 44mm 4mm Please check that the package c...

Page 6: ...2 1 4 System Requirements IBM PC AT compatible computer Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP ...

Page 7: ...stallation section that matches your operating system 2 1 Installing the Wireless Mini PCI Adapter Step 1 Turn off your PC and disconnect the power cord Step 2 Remove the PC cover Step 3 Locate an available Mini PCI slot and remove its back plate from the PC chassis Step 4 Insert the GN WI02GM Mini PCI Adapter into the slot and fasten it to the chassis using the screws in step 3 Step 5 Power on yo...

Page 8: ...Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program Step 4 When the Welcome screen appears click Next Step 5 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue Step 6 An information box screen appears Click OK to go to the next screen Step 7 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish You are ...

Page 9: ...p 10 When the AEGIS Protocol Installation window appears click the Install button to begin installing program files Step 11 When the message AEGIS Protocol Installed Successfully appears in the dialog box click the Cancel button Windows 98 may or may not automatically reboot your PC ...

Page 10: ...tility and click on it to start the utility installation program Step 4 When the Welcome screen appears click Next Step 5 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue Step 6 An information box screen appears Click OK to go to the next screen Step 7 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish You are n...

Page 11: ...p 10 When the AEGIS Protocol Installation window appears click the Install button to begin installing program files Step 11 When the message AEGIS Protocol Installed Successfully appears in the dialog box click the Cancel button Windows ME may or may not automatically reboot your PC ...

Page 12: ... screen appears click Next Step 5 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue Step 6 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish You are now ready to install 802 1x authentication software Step 7 If the screen below appears this does not mean there is a problem Click Yes to continue Step 8 Drag your ...

Page 13: ...9 to begin installing program files Step 11 When the message Installed Successfully appears in the dialog box click the Close button Windows 2000 may or may not automatically reboot your PC ...

Page 14: ...Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program Step 4 When the Welcome screen appears click Next Step 5 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue Step 6 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish You are now ready to install 802 1x authentication software Step 7 Drag your mouse ...

Page 15: ...nstallation window appears click the Install button to begin installing program files Step 10 When the message Installed Successfully appears in the dialog box click the Close button Windows XP may or may not automatically reboot your PC ...

Page 16: ...guration Monitor Utility Icon You may also open the Gigabyte WLAN Utility from the Windows Start menu selecting Programs and then Gigabyte WLAN Utility Note Modifications to WLAN configuration settings can be done when GN WI02GM is in use or through the network configuration tool provided by Windows when it is inactive 3 1 The Profile Tab Click on the Profile tab in the Gigabyte WLAN Configuration...

Page 17: ... active profile Channel Displays which channel the profile is operating on Authentication Displays authentication type associated with profile Encryption Four encryption types currently used in the profile include None WEP AES and TKIP Network Type Displays the wireless mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc associated with the profile 3 1 1 Add Profile Configuration Tab Figure 3 3 Add Profile Configuratio...

Page 18: ...i PCI Adapter is operating in Infrastructure is the most common and is used when connecting your PC to a wireless access point or wireless router Ad Hoc mode is used to connect to another computer without the use of a wireless access point or wireless router In Ad Hoc mode the Preamble and Channel can be manually set see Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 TX Power Allows you to define the transmit power at var...

Page 19: ... 1X Enabled None None None WEP Key Setting YES None None Shared WEP Key YES TKIP None WPA AES None YES TKIP WPA PSK Key WPA PSK AES WPA PSK Key NO 3 1 2 1 Authentication and Security Authentication Before a station connects to a SSID the authentication type used by the SSID must be known Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM WAP WAP PSK and SHARED Security To prevent unauthorized access to data...

Page 20: ... up to 64 hexadecimal digits or from 8 to 63 ASCII digits in length 2 Click OK to save these settings 3 1 2 2 802 1X Setting To enable 802 1X Authentication click on the Use 802 1x button see Figure 3 5 above and the 802 1X Setting window will open From the 802 1x Setting window you can configure authentication parameters such as Tunnel Protocol ID and Password and Client Certificate or Certificat...

Page 21: ... Tunnel with its authentication No option is need to be set for Station with WLAN card The second step is to confirm the validity of Station with assigned authentication type in the Tunnel Data needed for authentication includes Tunnel ID Tunnel Password Client Certificate or Server Authentication Protocol Use assigned authentication type in the safe tunnel Tunnel Identity Enter name of user accou...

Page 22: ... Server Certificate Check the Server Certificate box to indicate that the Client will confirm whether the CA server is reliable Certificate issuer Specify the CA of a server certificate from the drop down list Allow Intermediate Certificates When this option is checked the certificate issuer can be an issuer recognized by a specific certificate issuer Server name This value can be a server name or...

Page 23: ...se ONLY when GN WI02GM is configured in Ad Hoc mode Link Speed Indicates the transmission data rate between associated access point and the GN WI02GM Throughput Indicates the number of successfully transmitted Tx and received Rx data in bytes per second Link Quality Displays how well the GN WI02GM is communicating with wireless access point wireless router or another wireless device Signal Strengt...

Page 24: ...Figure 3 10 Site Survey BSSID Displays the MAC address of the access point Signal Strength Displays the access point signal strength Channel Displays the current broadcast channel 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 wireles...

Page 25: ...21 3 4 Statistics Setting The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Wireless PCI Adapter Figure 3 11 Statistics ...

Page 26: ...for 802 11b is compatible To prevent data collision between two stations with 802 11b and 802 11g 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 EABLE and DISABLE This is a mechanism implemented to prevent the Hidden Node problem Hidden Note is a situation in...

Page 27: ...23 3 6 The About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address Figure 3 13 About ...

Page 28: ...reless access point router If WEP or WPA encryption is enabled check if the WEP or WPA keys for the GN WI02GM match z Check that the MAC address of the Wireless Mini PC Adapter is included in the access point router s Authorization Table Can Connect to an Access Point but Cannot Access the Internet z Make sure the security settings are the same as that of wireless access point router If WEP or WPA...

Page 29: ...54Mbps 21dBm 11Mbps Receive Sensitivity Targeted at 75dBm 54Mbps 88dBm 11Mbps Antenna Connector Three RF connectors for antenna Regulatory and Environmental Compliance EMC certification FCC part 15 USA Temperature Range Operating 0 40 degree C Storage 20 65 degree C Humidity 10 85 Non condensing Software Driver Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Security 64 128 bit WEP AES WPA WPA2 TKIP 802 1x Quality of Ser...

Page 30: ...y other antenna or transmitter 3 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment 4 This device is for OEM installation only the End User manual shall not contain informationabout how to install the module 5 This compliance to FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment and ...

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