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54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter GN-WB01GS User’s Manual http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Rev. 1.0.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation.
Contents CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................... 1 1.1 I NTRODUCTION TO THE WB01GS W IRELESS USB A DAPT ER .........................................1 1.2 F EATURES ........................................................
1 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction to the WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter Looking for an easy way to integrate your Desktop or Notebook into your wireless network? You found it wit h the GIGABYTE WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter.
2 1.3 Physical Dimensions & Packaging Dimensions: 77.6 x 31.0 x 9.1mm +/- 0.5mm Before beginning the installation procedures, please inspect the components to assure that they have not been damaged dur ing shipping.
3 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the installation of the WB01GS Adapter for your Notebook or Desktop PC. The following sections will assist y ou with proper installation of the Adapter. 2-1. Installing the WB01GS Note: If your system has other th ird party wireless drivers installed, we suggest you disable them before beginni ng.
4 Figure 2-2. Welcome screen Step 4: Click Install Wireless LAN Utility to begin installation. Step 6: When the Install Shield welcome screen appears, click Next . . Figure 2-3. Install Shield Step 7: InstallShield will check your operating syst em and select the appropriate driver.
5 Figure 2-4. Check setup information Step 8: If you receive the message regarding “Windows Logo Testing”, click Continue Anyway. Figure 2-5. Finished installing Step 9: Click Finish to complete installation.
6 2-2. SmartSetup 3 Note: The following section applies to us ers of GIGABYTE Wireless Routers. GIGABYTE SmartSetup 3 is a powerful, yet us er-friendly wireless network configuration wizard specially designed for GIGABYTE wireless networks. If you are connecting to a GIGABYTE wireless router, SmartSetup 3 will detect this and activate.
7 Step 3: Your GIGABYTE router’s web configur ation utility will autom atically open, and detect your ISP type. Just ke y in the Username and Password. Done. Figure 2-8. Auto detecting your ISP type Note: If Figure 12 does not appear , please ty pe 192.
8 Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WB01GS Wireless Utility is a powerful app lication that helps you to configure the Adapter and monitor the statistics of the communication link. It also permits the configuration for parameters wh ile the Adapter is operating – no restarting is required.
9 Figure 3-2. Current profile Description of items in Figure 3-2 is as follows: Profile Name: A profile can be saved for various wireless settings in different environments, i.e. home, office , and the corner coffee shop. SSID: The Network Name of the wirel ess router or Access Point.
10 Figure 3-3. Configuration Description of items in Figure 3-3 is as follows: Profile Name: Users can save different profiles names for different configurations.
11 different settings in the profile, including 802.11 Protocol Authentic ation and Security and 802.1X Protocol. Figure 3-4. Authentication and Security Authentication Type: Before a station connects to a SSID, the authentication type used by the SSID must be known.
12 and the system will use the Passphrase to create a cipher code in which it will encrypt the data. To use WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK: 1. Create a Passphrase, and key it in.
13 Use Client Certificate: This certificate is necessary for TLS and an option for PEPA and TTLS. Check “Use Client Certificate” to verify the authenticity of a Clie nt Certificate during the authentication process. Clicking More will open the Client Certificate Selection Window (shown in Figure 3-7 ).
14 Figure 3-7. CA Server Setting To verify the CA server: 1. Confirm if the Server Certificate is i ssued by assigned certificate issuer. If “Allow Intermediate Authentication” is checked, the server certificate can be issued by one intermediate certificate issuer.
15 It includes the 802.11b/g wireless transmission mode settings. Once you have finished here, just click OK to apply all changes to the Edit Profile and you will return to the Profile Tab ( Figure 3-2) . A reboot is not needed for changes to take effect.
16 3.2. Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapters connection with a wireless network. (see Figure 3-9 ) Figure 3-9. Link Status Description of items in Figure 3-9 is as follows: Status: Shows current link status.
17 3.3. Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab shows you the list of reachable access points and/or peer-to-peer Stations. Just double click on the SSID t hat you want to connect or click the Connect button.
18 3.4. Statistics Tab The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Adapter (see Figure 3-11 ) Figure 3-11. Statistics Description of items in Figure 3-11 is as follows: Frames Transmitted Successfully: Number of frames transmitted successfully.
19 3.5. About Tab The About tab displays information about curr ent drivers and physical MAC address (see Figure 3-12 ) . Figure 3-12. About Tab GbConfig Version (Date) – The version number (and dat e) of the A dapter Utility Driver Version (Date) – The version number (and date) of the Adapter Driver.
20 Appendix A Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems which you may encounter while installing or using GIGABYTE Wireless Adapters. Contact the GIGABYTE Wireless Technical Support Team at www.giga-byte.com if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
21 Appendix B Specifications 1. System Host Interface USB 2.0 Operating Voltages 5V ± 5% Typical Power Transmitting: 330mA, Receiving: 205mA 2. RF Performance 802.
22 Appendix C Regulatory Information CE Mark Warning: This is a Cla ss B produc t. In a domestic e nvironment, this product ma y cause radio interference, i n which case the u ser may be required to take adequate measures .
23 Appendix D Warranty Limited Warranty Statement (1-Year Warranty) Thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE Product. This limited warrant y sta tement will provide you one y ear warranty starting from the purchase date.
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