Gigabyte GN-WP01GT manual Chapter, Introduction, Overview, Key Features

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Super G Wireless PCI Adapter

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The GIGABYTE WP01GT Super G PCI Adapter with SmartSetup 3 delivers to you with today’s fastest available wireless connection.

The WP01GT Super G Wireless Adapter communicates over the 2.4GHz 802.11g wireless standard with throughput up to 15 times faster than the 11Mbps 802.11b while still remaining fully backward compatible with that standard.

Desktops PC’s equipped with wireless adapters communicate with Wi-Fi Application Points and wireless routers giving you the freedom from having to run Ethernet cabling. The WP01GT has powerful security features and lightening fast speed, moving files, watching streaming video and downloading MP3’s faster than ever.

The WP01GT supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x RADIUS authentication and WPA support, giving you complete peace of mind over data security.

With SmartSetup 3 built-in setting up and configuring a secure wireless network has never been easier. SmartSetup 3 takes all the guesswork and mystery away, giving you a bullet-proof WPA connection generally in less than two minutes. No pushing buttons, no fussing with technical support – three steps and you’re done.

Get ready to join the wireless revolution, made easy by GIGABYTE.

Key Features

¾Connects to any 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless network

¾Data rates up to 108Mbps in Super G mode

¾Dynamic rate shifting ensures fastest possible connection

¾64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x and WPA/ WPA2/ WMM support

¾External antenna with reversible SMA

*Theoretical throughput based on doubling of the 54Mbps radio channel.

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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
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