If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact your local distributor
or dealer immediately.
Operating Modes
The GN-WPEG 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. Although it’s slower
than 11g, it’s still the most commonly used network today.
•
802.11g
(11g)
–
2.4GHz 54Mbps. In June 2003, a third standard for
Wi-Fi was ratified: 802.11g. This version works in the 2.4 GHz band
(like 802.11b) but operates at 54 Mbit/s raw, throughput like 802.11a.
It is fully backwards compatible with 11b and uses the same
frequencies.
•
Super G
- The Super G is a set of technologies was invented by the
Atheros Company to double the throughput of the 54Mbps promised
by the IEEE 802.11g wireless standard. To use Super G, not only
your PCI Adapter but your wireless Router or AP must also support
the Atheros Super G functionality.
These and other advanced configuration options are explained further in
Chapter 3 - Configuring the WPEAG
.
LEDs
The WPEAG has two LED’s on the face plate next to the external antenna. The
TOP LED is the Receive/Transmit indicator, while the BOTTOM LED is the
Network Association LED. Please see the Figure 1 below.
TOP LED
BOTTOM LED
Meaning
Steady blink
Steady blink
Looking for network
association
Random blink
Random blink
Associated with
network. Blinking
increases with activity
on network
OFF OFF No
Power
Slow blink
OFF
Power save mode
F
igure 1 – Adapter LED
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