Gigabyte Technology GN-WPKG - Manuals

3 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the installation of the WPKG Adapter for your desktop PC. The following sections will assist you with proper installation of the PCI Adapter, and also with installing the necessary drivers and utilities. For specific information regarding your Version of ...

4 2-2. Installing the Driver & Utility After restarting your computer the Windows Found New Hardware wizard will open. When it does, please click Cancel to close it. GIGABYTE drivers and utilities offer more power and control over your new WPKG PCI Adapter than does Windows native Zero Configura...

5 Step 4: InstallShield will install the WPKG drivers. Click Next to proceed. Step 5: Setup will detect your version of Windows. Click Next .

6 Step 6: Since your card is already inserted, Click OK . Step 7: Click Finish to complete installation.

7 Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility The WPKG Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the network card and monitor the statistics of the communication link. This application permits the configuration for parameters while the card is operating. It also offers more con...

10 Figure 3-4 – Configuration Screen TX Power: Select percentage of transmitted power. (Default: Auto) RTS Threshold: This is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem, “Hidden Note” is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point, but are not within...

11 Figure 3-5. Authentication and Security Authentication: Before a station connects to a SSID, the authentication type used by the SSID must be known. Authentication types include OPEN SYSTEM, WAP, WAP-PSK and SHARED. (Default: WPA-PSK) Encryption: To prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted...

12 Hex key. WPA-PSK encryption: WPA-PSK (Preshared Key) uses TKIP or AES based on your choice. You create a password (or Passphrase as its often called) and the system will use the Passphrase to create a cipher code in which it will encrypt the data. To use WPA-PSK: 1. Create a Passphrase, and key i...

13 Identity: The Account’s User ID. Password: Passwords for users accounts can be used when LEAP and MD5-Challenge are selected as authentication types. Use Client Certificate: This certificate is necessary for TLS and an option for PEPA and TTLS. Check “Use Client Certificate” to verify the authent...

15 3-1-3. Advanced Screen The Advanced screen includes fields of various parameters to review or change drivers. Just click OK to apply any changes in parameters in the tab. A reboot is not needed for changes to take effect. (see Figure 3-12 ) Figure 3-12 Description of items in Figure 3-12 is as fo...

16 collision when WLAN equipments require transmission. TX Rate: This option adjusts settings of TX Rate according to the setting of “Infrastructure Wireless Mode”. (Default: Auto) 3.2. Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays the current association information about the Adapters connection wit...

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 that you want to connect or click the Connect button. (see Figure 3-9 ) Figure 3-10. Site Survey Description of items in Figure 3-10 is as follows: SS...

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 Succ...

19 3.5. About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address (see Figure 3-13 ) . Figure 3-13. About Tab GbConfig Version (Date) – The version number (and date) of the Adapter 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 se...

23 Appendix D Warranty Limited Warranty Statement (1-Year Warranty) Thank you for purchasing the GIGABYTE Product. This limited warranty statement will provide you one year warranty starting from the purchase date. Of which if any defect is occurred due to accidents or any man-made factors, or any u...