Product Overview, Features, High-speed USB

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 with 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, printers, or high speed Internet access over your existing wireless network. For Desktop installation, no need to open your PC’s case. Like all USB Plug-and-Play devices, it’s a breeze to setup.

Power in a small package

Don’t be fooled by its small and convenient size, the GIGABYTE’s WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter is powerful. Enabling 54 Mbps wireless Internet sharing – 5 times faster than most Wireless USB adapters. High-level WEP encryption protects your network from would be hackers without a hit on performance.

High-speed USB 2.0

Features a USB 2.0 interface that is up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1 allowing you to realize full 54 Mbps speed of the 802.11g wireless standard. New antenna technology provides superior range above previous-generation 802.11b adapters.

The WB01GS supports office roaming for notebook PC users for shared broadband Internet access and resources. GIGABYTE’s Wireless Utility lets you create profiles that reflect specific WLAN settings for each different location or access point you connect to – the coffee shop, University, or at home.

So, for powerful Notebook flexibility and wireless convenience, GIGABYTE WB01GS Wireless USB Adapter is what you’re looking for!

1.2 Features

Conform to IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g specifications

Wireless transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 54Mbps

Dynamically scales the data rate

Proprietary Smartsetup 3™ to secure wireless network easily

Support 64-bit /128-bit WEP encryption, TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2 Support Quality of Service WMM

Seamless roaming between 802.11b and 802.11g networks 40 faster than USB v1.1

Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption.

Driver supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.