Gigabyte GN-WB01GS manual

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. This equipment generates, uses and c[...]

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 1.3 P HYSICAL D IMENSIONS & P AC KAG[...]

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. The WB01GS is Plug-and-Play, and connects to any USB-ready PC—just plug it in and you’re ready to share data, prin[...]

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. The components include: Package Contents • GN-WB01GS Adapter with pocket clip cap • GN-WB01GS Setup CD-ROM • Quick Start Gui[...]

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. You ca[...]

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. Click Next to proceed.[...]

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. In three eas[...]

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 192.168.1.254 in the address bar of your web browser , and click “Smart Set up” from the main m[...]

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. It also offers more configuration options than doe[...]

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. Channel: Shows the current wireless channel. Authentication: Sev[...]

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. SSID: Select the AP detected by the system from t he drop-down menu or input a SSID. (Default: ANY) Power Saving mode: Select “Power Saving Mode” (P SM) to turn off the Adapter’s tr[...]

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. Authentication types in clude OPEN SYSTEM, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, LEAP and [...]

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. Use 8~63 ASCII digits. 2. Remember this Passphrase. If you for get the Passphrase, you will have to do a hard reset of the Access Point in order to restore default settings and connect[...]

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 ). Users can select one suitable certificate [...]

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. 2. Check the server name of server certif icate is the same as the name entered [...]

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. Figure 3-8 Advanced Description of items in Figure 3-8 is as follows: Wireless Mode: Sets infr[...]

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. “No Link” will appear on the screen when no connection is available. Otherw[...]

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. (see Figure 3-10 ) Figure 3-10. Site Survey Description of items in Figure 3-10 is as follows: SSID: The name of the wireless network (also known[...]

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. Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry: Number of fram es transmit[...]

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. EEPROM Version - Hardware version number of[...]

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. Problem: Cannot connect to an AP Advice: ?[...]

21 Appendix B Specifications 1. System Host Interface USB 2.0 Operating Voltages 5V ± 5% Typical Power Transmitting: 330mA, Receiving: 205mA 2. RF Performance 802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b) Frequency Bands 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (s ubject to local regul ations) Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM , QPSK, BPSK,[...]

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 . FCC Statement: This equipment h as been test ed and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev ice, pursuant to[...]

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. Of which if any defect i s occurred due to accidents or any man-made factors, or any unauthorized torn-off or damage to GIGABYTE’s[...]