Gigabyte GN-WP01GT Chapter Configuration, Using the Gigabyte Wireless Utility, Current Status Tab

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Super G Wireless PCI Adapter

Chapter 3

Configuration

Using the GIGABYTE Wireless Utility

This chapter explains how to use GIGABYTE Wireless Utility to view the client adapter’s status, and transmit and receive configuration settings. The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Current Status - Displays the complete operation state of the WP01GT

Site Survey - Displays all visible AP’s in the immediate wireless network.

Profile Management – Create and modify connection configuration in a “Profile”

Diagnostics - Displays details regarding network connection health, and performance.

Information - Displays the card name, MAC ID, date and versions of the driver.

In addition to enabling you to configure your Adapter for use in various types of networks, GIGABYTE Wireless Utility provides tools that enable you to assess the performance of the Adapter and other devices on the wireless network.

Current Status Tab

GIGABYTE Wireless Utility Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. To view your Adapter’s status and settings, open GIGABYTE Wireless Utility. The Current Status Tab appears (see Figure 14).

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Contents Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Contents Super G Wireless PCI Adapter Important Note Chapter Key FeaturesIntroduction OverviewOperating Modes Package ContentsLED Activities Definition System RequirementsInstalling PCI Adapter Chapter InstallationAttach the high gain antenna Installing the Driver and UtilityWP01GT Welcome Screen Setup will detect your operating system Continue Anyway Windows Logo TestingNew Wireless Connection Icon SmartSetup 3 Network Selection SmartSetupSmartSetup 3 Define Passphrase Congratulations. Your secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet Current Status Tab Chapter ConfigurationUsing the Gigabyte Wireless Utility Link Status Tab Advanced Status Window Page Site Survey Tab Site Survey TabProfile Management Tab Profile Management TabProfile Management General Tab Profile Management General TabProfile Management Security Tab Profile Management Security ScreenWEP key configuration Configure Pre Shared Key WEP SecurityEnter WPA Passphrase Leap Settings Password/Confirm Password Enter a password in both fieldsEAP-FAST Settings Using EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS or Peap Define Certificate Window Enabling EAP-TTLSDefine EAP-TTLS Certificate Window Enabling Peap EAP-GTCEnabling Peap EAP Mschap User information for Peap GTC Authentication Enter your PeapDefine EAP Server Window Preferred Access Points Specify MAC Access Points Diagnostics TabTransmit Advanced Statistics Page Adapter Info Tab Adapter Information TabWhat is Infrastructure mode? What is Ad-hoc mode?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Appendix aAppendix B Wireless SecurityAppendix C TroubleshootingProblem 1 The WP01GT does not work correctly Glossary Appendix DAuto-MDI/MDIX Auto-negotiateGateway FirewallIP Address IPSecSubnet Mask PPPoERouter Appendix E SpecificationsSubject to Change without Notices Regulatory Information Appendix FSuper G Wireless PCI Adapter Appendix G Warranty