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Chapter 2. Installing the WLAN Card 

This chapter will assist you in completing the hardware and software installation of the 
GN-WIKG Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter successfully. Please refer to the driver & utility 
installation 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-WIKG Mini-PCI Adapter into the slot and fasten it to the chassis 
using the screws in step 3. 

 

Step 5:   

Power on your desktop PC. 

 

Summary of Contents for GN-WIKG

Page 1: ...GN WIKG IEEE 802 11b g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card User s Manual http www gigabyte com tw Rev 1 0 First Edition ...

Page 2: ... 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 interference and 2 this device must accept any interference recei...

Page 3: ...integrator 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 ...

Page 4: ...ON WINDOWS 2000 12 2 5 DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS XP 17 CHAPTER 3 USING THE GIGABYTE WLAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY 21 3 1 THE PROFILE TAB 21 3 2 THE LINK STATUS TAB 28 3 3 THE SITE SURVEY TAB 29 3 4 STATISTICS SETTING 30 3 5 THE ADVANCED TAB 31 3 6 THE ABOUT TAB 32 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 CANNOT ENABLE 802 1X WPA OR WPA PSK 33 CANNOT ESTABLISH CONNECTION TO A WIRELESS NETWORK 33 CAN CON...

Page 5: ...ment 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...

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 WIKG Mini PCI Adapter into the slot and fasten it to the chassis using the screws in step 3 Step 5 Power on your...

Page 8: ...rd screen appears click Cancel to exit Step 2 Insert the GN WIKG Installation CD into the CD ROM drive The GIGABTYE GN WIKG Wireless Mini PCI Adapter setup screen appears Step 3 Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program ...

Page 9: ...5 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 ...

Page 10: ...en appears Click OK to go to the next screen Step 7 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish You are now ready to install 802 1x authentication software Step 8 Drag your mouse over Browse the CD and click on it ...

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