Gigabyte GN-WMAG, User Manual

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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, CARDBUS 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 WAP) connections to 802.11b and 802.11g networks from a
single card.
This product features the compact size, low power consumption, and power management
functions, and provides a high-speed wireless data communication. Therefore, this
product is ideally suitable for being integrated into the personal mobile and handheld
platform.
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.
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Built-in diversity antenna.
„ Seamless roaming between 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
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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: 120mm* 54mm* 7mm
Before the installation procedures, please ensure the components are not damaged during
the shipping. The shipment of the GN-WMAG01 includes:
One GN-WMAG01 Wireless LAN Card
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.