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You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and 
share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN. 

     

1.3.2 The Access Point Network   

The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much more 
conveniently.    With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network 
via an 

Access Point

.  

     

1.4 LED Indicators   

1.4.1 Power Indicator: (Green LED)   

This LED will illuminate when the driver is well-installed.   

1.4.2 Act Indicator: (Green LED)   

This LED flickers when transmitting/receiving wireless data.   

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Summary of Contents for GW-DS54GT

Page 1: ...2 4GHz IEEE 802 11g 54Mbps Wireless LAN PCIbus Adapter GW DS54GT Planex Communications Inc ...

Page 2: ... Device Installation 7 2 2 1 Notes for Windows 98SE users 7 2 2 2 Notes for Windows 2000 users 7 2 2 3 Notes for Windows XP users 8 2 2 4 Device Verification 9 3 NETWORK CONNECTION 11 3 1 In Windows 98SE ME 11 3 2 In Windows 2000 XP 14 4 CONFIGURATION 17 4 1 Accessing the Configuration Utility 17 4 2 Main Tab 17 4 3 Advanced Tab 21 4 4 Privacy Tab 21 4 4 1 WEP Configuration 23 4 4 2 CCX Configurat...

Page 3: ...andard z Works with all existing network infrastructure z Complies with specific wireless products and services z Capable of up to 256 Bit WEP Encryption z Supports CCX and WPA security z Freedom to roam while staying connected z 22 Mbps Packet Binary Convolution Coding PBCC according to the IEEE Std 802 11b high rate specification z UP to 54 Mbps High Speed Transfer Rate in 802 11g mode of operat...

Page 4: ...etwork installation allows you to share files printers and Internet access much more conveniently With Wireless LAN Cards you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point 1 4 LED Indicators 1 4 1 Power Indicator Green LED This LED will illuminate when the driver is well installed 1 4 2 Act Indicator Green LED This LED flickers when transmitting receiving wireless data 4 ...

Page 5: ...tallation has been performed 2 1 Driver Utility Installation 1 Exit all Windows programs Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your desktop computer 2 The main screen of the CD ROM opens Click Install Driver Utility to start the installation 5 3 When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears click Next to continue ...

Page 6: ...tion Location screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility Click Next to continue 5 Follow the instruction to select the program folder Click Next to continue 6 Click OK to complete the installation 6 ...

Page 7: ...nting screw to have the card screwed securely in place 3 After the device has been connected to your computer turn on your computer Windows will detect the new hardware and then automatically copy all of the files needed for networking 2 2 1 Notes for Windows 98SE users Please make sure you have the operating system CD ROM ready before installation of the device You may be asked to insert the CD R...

Page 8: ...2 2 3 Notes for Windows XP users 1 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next 2 Click Continue Anyway 8 ...

Page 9: ... has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled go to Start B Settings B Control Panel B System Hardware B Device Manager Select the Network adapters item If the PLANEX GW DS54GT 54Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter is listed then your device is properly installed and enabled successfully ...

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Page 11: ... 2 Make sure all the following components are installed PLANEX GW DS54GT 54Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter IPX SPX compatible Protocol NetBEUI TCP IP If any components are missing click on the Add button to install them All of the protocols and clients required listed from above are provided by Microsoft 3 Next highlight the specific network component you need click Add 11 ...

Page 12: ... add Click OK After returning to the Network screen you may enable the File and Print Sharing 5 Select the Identification tab Enter names for the network Type the name of desired workgroup which should be the same name used by all of the other computers on the network ...

Page 13: ...6 Select the Access Control tab Make sure that Share level access control is selected You may set the share level to User level access control if you like to connect to a Netware server 13 ...

Page 14: ...ssword and click OK DO NOT click the Cancel button or you won t be able to log onto the network 9 Double click the Network Neighborhood icon on the windows desktop and you should see the names of the other computers on the network 3 2 In Windows 2000 XP 1 1 In Windows 2000 Go to Start B Settings B Control Panel B Network and Dial up Connections B Local Area Connection B Properties ...

Page 15: ... In Windows XP Go to Start B Control Panel B Network Connections B Wireless Network Connection B Properties 2 Make sure that you have all the following components installed Client for Microsoft Networks 15 ...

Page 16: ...quired 3 After selecting the component you need click Add to install 16 4 Select the network protocol you wish to add and click OK This will return to the Local Area Connections Properties window 5 To allow your computer to be visible on the network make sure you have checked off the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 6 You must restart your computer to complete the installation ...

Page 17: ...ically go to Start B Programs B bRoad Lanner Wave B PLANEX GW DS54GT Utility the task bar will be displayed 17 4 1 Accessing the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is accessed by clicking on the Network Status Icon All settings are categorized into 5 Tabs Main Tab Advanced Tab Privacy Tab Statistics Tab About Tab 4 2 Main Tab The Main tab displays the current status of the Wireless Ne...

Page 18: ... such as Funk Odyssey client utility Disable Left this item unchecked to use the utility we provide XP s built in utility Status Displays the information about the status of the communication SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network The name must be identical for all devices and points attempting to connect to the same network No WEP key 18 ...

Page 19: ...of the Wireless Network Adapter BSS Type Displays the type of Basic Service Set Access Point or Peer to Peer Channel Shows the selected channel that is currently used There are 14 channels available depends on the country Tx Rate Shows the current transfer rate Signal Quality Displays the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless Network Adapter and the Access Point it connects BSSID ...

Page 20: ... select the profile from the pull down menu and then click the Load button To delete the profiles you saved select the profile from the pull down menu and then click the Delete button Tx Power Level Transmit power level includes Low Power Medium Low Power Medium Power Medium High Power High Power Fragment Threshold To fragment MSDU or MMPDU into small sizes of frames for increasing the reliability...

Page 21: ...s WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy CCX Cisco Compatible Extension and WPA Wi Fi Protected Access encryption can be used to ensure the security of your wireless network If you left External Configuration unchecked in the Main tab functions in the following figure will be enabled If you select External Configuration in the Main tab functions in the following figure will be 21 ...

Page 22: ...t privacy WEP session keys WPA Wi Fi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements which strongly increase the level of data protection encryption and access control authentication for existing and future Wi Fi wireless LAN systems Authentication Mode Configure your Authentication Mode settings None Disable 802 1X authentication mode 802 1X Enable 802 1...

Page 23: ... 26 hexadecimal characters 0 9 A F or 13 ASCII characters is required if a 128 bit Key Length was selected A key of 58 hexadecimal characters 0 9 A F or 26 ASCII characters is required if a 256 bit Key Length was selected Key size 40 Bit 128 Bit or 256 Bit Authentication The authentication type defines configuration options for the sharing of wireless networks to verify identity and access privile...

Page 24: ... user s name and password while selecting to select prompt for password Select use the following user name and password for use and input user s name and password in advance Personal Certificate Enter the user s name and click the Browse button to choose certificate that you want to use Click View button to inspect the content of certificate Server Certificate Check Validate box to use server cert...

Page 25: ... 26 hexadecimal characters 0 9 A F or 13 ASCII characters is required if a 128 bit Key Length was selected A key of 58 hexadecimal characters 0 9 A F or 26 ASCII characters is required if a 256 bit Key Length was selected Key size 40 Bit 128 Bit or 256 Bit Authentication The authentication type defines configuration options for the sharing of wireless networks to verify identity and access privile...

Page 26: ...name and password while selecting to select prompt for password Select use the following user name and password for use and input user s name and password in advance Personal Certificate Enter the user s name and click the Browse button to choose certificate that you want to use Click View button to inspect the content of certificate Server Certificate Check Validate box to use server certificate ...

Page 27: ...ol The verification protocol choosing you to want to use you can choose EAP TLS Personal Certificate Enter the user s name and click the Browse button to choose certificate that you want to use Click View button to inspect the content of certificate Server Certificate Check Validate box to use server certificate 27 ...

Page 28: ...packets Transmit packets Association reject packets Association timeout packets Authentication reject packets Authentication timeout packets 4 6 About Tab Click on the About tab to view basic version information about the OS Version Utility Version Driver Version Firmware Version and EEPROM Version 28 ...

Page 29: ...ow steps As you uninstall the utility the driver will be uninstalled as well 1 Go to Start B Programs B bRoad Lanner Wave B Uninstall PLANEX GW DS54GT Utility 29 2 Click OK to continue 3 Select Yes I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish to complete the uninstalled procedure ...

Page 30: ...g Long preamble only Security Supports wireless data encryption with 64 128 256 bit WEP for security Supports CCX and WPA security Output Power OFDM 12dBm 54Mbps CCK 16dBm 11Mbps Receiver Sensitivity Meet 802 11b 802 11g standard Bit Error rate Meet 802 11b 802 11g standard Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with ACK Power Requirement Operating Voltage 3 3V TX consumption mode 630mA...

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