Gigabyte GN-WM01GT User manual

108Mbps Mach G Notebook Adapter
GN-WM01GT
User’s Manual
www.gigabyte.com.tw
Version 1.0

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

Contents
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...........................................1
1.1. THE WM01GT WIRELESS NOTEBOOK ADAPTER ..........................................................1
1.2. FEATURES .................................................................................................................1
1.3. OPERATING MODES....................................................................................................2
1.4. PACKAGE CONTENTS..................................................................................................2
1.5. LED INDICATOR .........................................................................................................2
1.6. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION.......................................................4
2-1. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ..................................................................4
2-2. SMARTSETUP 3..........................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 USING THE WIRELESS UTILITY...........................9
3.1. CURRENT STATUS TAB ...............................................................................................9
3.2. SITE SURVEY TAB ....................................................................................................12
3.3. PROFILE MANAGEMENT TAB......................................................................................13
3.3.1 General Tab.....................................................................................................................................14
3.3.2 Security Tab ....................................................................................................................................15
3.3.3 Advanced Tab ................................................................................................................................. 23
3.4. DIAGNOSTICS TAB....................................................................................................26
3.5. ADAPTER INFORMATION TAB .....................................................................................29
APPENDIX A FAQ ........................................................................30
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY............................................................31
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS..................................................33
APPENDIX D REGULATORY INFORMATION ............................35
APPENDIX E WIRELESS SECURITY..........................................36
APPENDIX F WARRANTY ...........................................................37

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1.The WM01GT Wireless Notebook Adapter
The Gigabyte WM01GT Wireless Notebook Adapter with SmartSetup 3 installs quickly,
delivering a 54Mbps wireless networking standard that's almost five times faster than the
commonly deployed 11Mbps (802.11b) hotspots typically found. The WM01GT is fully
802.11b interoperable, meaning it connects seamlessly to both 11b and 11g wireless
traffic, and with its dynamic speed adjustment feature, it will always connect at the highest
possible speed – up to 108Mbps.
The Gigabyte WM01GT Wireless G Notebook Adapter makes connecting to a wireless
router or access point a cinch with its included wireless client utility - GNConfig. It
automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks, and provides powerful
real-time status of your connection.
SmartSetup 3 is a GIGABYTE exclusive technology which takes all the guesswork and
fuss away from your new network. With SmartSetup 3, users can go from ‘out-of-the-box’
to online AND a super secure WPA wireless network in just a couple of minutes. No
pushing buttons, no guessing about ISP settings, no fuss. Best of all, SmartSetup 3 comes
built-in, making expanding your wireless network a breeze.
Secure
With its support for the highest level of encryption common today - 152 bit WEP, 802.1X
RADIUS authentication, and WPA - the WM01GT is perfect for the busy traveler, keeping
your data secure.
Robust
Move huge files and digital video blazingly fast! Up to 5 times faster than the common 11b
solution. The high gain antenna and 802.11g wireless standard gives you continuous
access to your home wireless router or office network.
Convenient
SmartSetup3 saves you time, and takes away all the fuss normally associated with a new
wireless network.
1.2.Features
♦ Conforms to IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g specifications.
♦ Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 108Mbps.
♦ Dynamically scales the data rate.
♦ Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption.
♦ Built-in diversity antenna.
♦ Seamless roaming between 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
♦ Supports AES (Advance Encryption System), enterprise-class 802.1x security and
multiple levels of WEP encryption (64-bit /128-bit/152-bit), and WPA2/WPA-PSK
WMM.
♦ Driver supports Windows 2000/XP.

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1.3.Operating Modes
The GN-WM01GT Notebook Adapter can operate in the following two basic modes:
• Infrastructure Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices and
computers communicate with each other by first going through an Access Point
(AP). For example, this mode is used when computers in a house connect to an AP
that is attached to a router which lets multiple computers share a single Cable or
DSL broadband Internet connection.
• Ad-Hoc Mode: An 802.11 networking framework in which devices or computers
communicate directly with each other, without the use of an AP. For example,
Ad-Hoc Mode is used when two computers are configured with file and print sharing
enabled and you want to exchange files directly between them.
These modes are selectable from the in the Gigabyte Client Utility. This and other
advanced configuration options are explained further in Configuring the WM01GT.
1.4.Package Contents
Before beginning the installation procedures, please inspect the components to assure
that they have not been damaged during shipping. The components include:
Package Contents
• GN-WM01GT Notebook Adapter
• Setup CD
• Users Guide (on setup CD)
• Quick Start Guide
In case of any missing or damaged accessories, please contact your local distributor or
authorized reseller immediately. Please return it in the original packaging.
1.5.LED Indicator
The WM01GT Notebook Adapter has two status LEDs one indicating link, the other power.
Power
LED OFF ON ON
Link
LED OFF ON BLINK
Meaning Network card is
not functioning Network card is connecting to
network
Network card is
sending/receiving data.

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1.6.System Requirements
For trouble free installation and operation, please ensure your Notebook meets the
following minimum system requirements:
• Notebook with a Pentium® 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with an
available PCMCIA slot
• CD-ROM drive
• 20 Mbytes of free hard disk space

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Chapter 2 Installation
This chapter covers the installation of the WM01GTAdapter for your Notebook. The
following sections will assist you with proper installation of the NotebookAdapter and with
using the Client Utility. You should use the setup procedure as described below.
2-1. Installing the Wireless Client Utility
A. First, insert your Setup CD-ROM into your Notebook’s CD-ROM drive. The Splash
screen (Figure 2-1) will automatically open. If it does not launch, browse to the
\Utility folder on your CD-ROM drive and execute setup.exe.
Figure 2-1. WM01GT Welcome Screen
B. From the Welcome Screen, click Install Wireless LAN Driver and Utility.
InstallShield will open (Figure 2-2) Click Next to proceed with Wireless Client
Utility installation.

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Figure 2-2. WM01GT InstallShield Wizard
C. If you receive the message; “This Hardware has not Passed Windows Logo
Testing” (Figure 2-3) click Continue Anyway.
Figure 2-3. Windows Logo Testing
D. When InstallShield has finished, click Finished to complete the installation (Figure
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Figure 2-4. Installation complete
E. Now, insert your WM01GT notebook card into your PC. With the label side up,
insert your WM01GT NotebookAdapter into the free PCMCIA slot on your
notebook PC.
F. After fully installing the Wireless Client Utility, the WM01GTAdapter icon and the
Client utility icon (shown in the orange circle below) will appear in your system tray
(Figure 2-5). Open the Utility by double clicking on it and proceed to Chapter 3 –
Using the Wireless Utility.
Figure 2-5. WM01GT Client Utility quick start icon
The GIGABYTE WM01GT default settings are Infrastructure mode, no security, accepts a
mixed wireless traffic of both 11b and 11g, and preamble = ‘short and long’ and power save
mode on ‘normal’. To change these or other settings, please see Using the Wireless Utility.
2-2. SmartSetup 3
Note: The following section applies to users of GIGABYTE Wireless
Routers.
GIGABYTE SmartSetup 3 is a powerful, yet user-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 itself, and help you
establish a WPA secure network and Internet connection in three easy steps.
Only Gigabyte delivers this easy, powerful and secure solution for your wireless network!

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Step 1: To begin, select the GIGABYTE Wireless Router from the available networks
(figure 2-6).
Figure 2-6. SmartSetup 3 Selection Tool
Step 2: In the Define Security Key window (Figure 2-7), create a WPA Passphrase using
any keyboard character. Make it no less than 8 but no more than 63 characters
in length. Anyone wishing to gain access to your network, will first need to key-in
this Passphrase.
Figure 2-7. WPA Define Passphrase
Step 3: Your GIGABYTE Router’s Web Configuration Utility will automatically open (figure
2-8), and detect your ISP type. Just key in the Username and Password. Done.

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Figure 2-8. ISP Type auto detected
Note: If Figure 2-8 does not appear, please type 192.168.1.254 in the
address bar of your web browser, and click “Smart Setup” from
the main menu which displays. For more information about
SmartSetup 3, please see the enclosed Quick Start Guide.
Congratulations. You have a secure WPA wireless LAN and Internet Connection.

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Chapter 3 Using the 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 WM01GT
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.
3.1.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 3-1).
Figure 3-1. Current profile

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Profile Name – Network configuration (Profile) your Adapter is currently using. Creating
and modifying a profile is done from the Profile Management Tab.
Link Status – Displays the association status of the Adapter to a network. (Not Associated,
Associated, Authenticating, Authenticated, Authentication Failed, Authentication Failed
Retrying)
Wireless Mode – The frequency and rate which your current wireless connection is
capable of transmitting or receiving packets.
Network Type – Displays the network connection type, options are Ad-hoc and
Infrastructure.
Server Based Authentication –Indicates if an 802.1X compliant RADIUS authentication
server is utilized.
IP Address –The unique Internet Protocol ID for the Adapter.
Current Channel – The wireless radio channel being used for the data transmission.
Data Encryption – Type of encryption currently in use (if any) Ad-hoc.
Signal Strength –The length of the green bar represents relative wireless network signal
strength.
Click Advanced if you want to view more detailed status information for your client
adapter. The Advanced Status window appears (see Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2. Advanced Status Window
Network Name (SSID) - The name of the network to which your client adapter is currently
associated.
Server Based Authentication - The method by which authentication to a back-end server
is being performed to establish secure connectivity.

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Data Encryption - The data encryption type that was negotiated with the access point (in
infrastructure mode) or another client (in ad hoc mode) upon association.
Authentication Type - Specifies whether the client adapter must share the same WEP
keys as the access point in order to authenticate or can authenticate to the access point
regardless of its WEP settings.
Message Integrity Check - Indicates whether your client adapter is using message
integrity check (MIC) to protect packets sent to and received from the access point.
MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. During a bit-flip attack, an intruder
intercepts an encrypted message, alters it slightly, and retransmits it, and the receiver
accepts the retransmitted message as legitimate.
Associated AP Name - The name of the access point to which your client adapter is
associated. It is shown only if the client adapter is in infrastructure mode.
Note: This field shows up to 15 characters although the name of the access point may be longer.
Associated AP IP Address - The IP address of the access point to which your client
adapter is associated. It is shown only if the client adapter is in infrastructure mode.
Associated AP MAC Address - The MAC address of the access point to which your
client adapter is associated. It is shown only if the client adapter is in infrastructure mode.
Power Save Mode - The client adapter's current power consumption setting. (CAM
(Constantly Awake Mode), Max PSP (Max Power Saving), or Fast PSP (Power Save
Mode))
Current Power Level - The power level at which your client adapter is currently
transmitting. The maximum level is dependent upon the radio band used and your
country's regulatory agency.
(10, 20, 30, 50, 63, or 100 mW (802.11b/g band)
Available Power Levels - The power levels at which your client adapter is capable of
transmitting. The maximum level is dependent upon the radio band used and your
country's regulatory agency. 10, 20, 30, 50, 63, or 100 mW (802.11b/g))
Current Signal Strength - The signal strength for all received packets. The higher the
value, the stronger the signal. (0 to 100% or 0 to -100 dBm)
Current Signal Quality - The signal quality for all received packets. The higher the value,
the clearer the signal. (0 to 100%)
Current Noise Level - The level of background radio frequency energy in the current
radio band. The lower the value, the less background noise present. (0 to -100 dBm)
Up Time - The amount of time (in hours:minutes: seconds) since the client adapter has
been receiving power. If the adapter has been running for more than 24 hours, the time is
displayed in days, hours:minutes: seconds.
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or short and long radio headers.
Current Link Speed - The rate at which your client adapter is currently transmitting data
packets.
Channel - The channel that your client adapter is currently using for communications. This
field displays Scanning while the client adapter searches for a channel.
Frequency - The radio frequency that your client adapter is currently using for
communications. This field displays "Scanning" while the client adapter searches for a
frequency.
Channel Set - The regulatory domain for which your client adapter is currently configured.
This value is not user selectable.
Click OK to close the Advanced Status window.
3.2. Site Survey Tab
The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks available for
connection in the “Network Name” column. To connect to a network, simply click on the
network name, and press the Activate button. Note that secure networks (represented by
the key icon) will require a Passphrase. (see Figure 3-3)
Figure 3-3. Site Survey
Network Name – The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.
Key Icon - Indicates a secure or open network
Signal Strength – The strength of signal, reported in dB.

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Channel – The channel upon which the network broadcasts.
Wireless Mode – The radio frequency which the network broadcasts.
3.3.Profile Management Tab
Every session runs under a Profile – even if it is the ‘default’ Profile.
The Profile Management Tab displays your current wireless connection profile, and its
details. You may add as many wireless profiles as you wish, by clicking New. You may
even import and export your profile as a configuration file. This is handy if the laptop is to
be used between two or more AP’s. There are two windows in the Profile Management
Tab. The top window displays all profiles, with a green radio icon next to the active
profile. The bottom window displays a brief summary of the configuration of the selected
profile. Clicking Modify allows you to change the wireless connection configuration
settings. (see Figure 3-4)
Figure 3-4. Profile Management
New – Click to create a new profile.
Modify – Click to modify the selected profile.
Remove – Click to remove the selected profile
Activate – Click to activate the selected profile (and simultaneously de-activate the current
profile)
Import – Import a profile configuration from file.
Export – Export a profile configuration to a file.

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Order Profiles – Arranges the profiles in a list according to an order which is convenient
to you.
Radio - Toggle on or off the WP01GT wireless radio receiver.
Clicking Modify from the Profile Management Tab will present the Profile Management
Dialogs. There are three tabs here: General, Security, and Advanced Tab.
3.3.1 General Tab
Figure 3-5. Profile Management > General Tab
Profile Name – A user defined, free form name for the new profile.
Client Name – The Desktop PC name. This field is automatically populated but can be
edited as you wish.
Network Names – You may define up to three network names which this profile is used
when connecting.

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3.3.2 Security Tab
The wireless security sub tab offers you the method of security (if any) you may select.
Select WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Passphrase, 802.1x, Pre Shared WEP, or None.
WPA/WPA2 is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption, and 802.1x is the
RADIUS authentication service. The default setting is None.
Figure 3-5. Profile Management > Security Tab
Set Security Method – WPA/WPA2 – Wi-Fi Protected Access - Choosing WPA opens the
WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,
PEAP(EAP-GTC), PEAP(EAP-MSCHAR V2), LEAP and EAP-FAST. Click on the
Configure button and fill in the Define Certificate dialog.
WPA/WPA2-Passphrase - Enables WPA/WPA2-Pre Shared Key (PSK).
Click on the Configure button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase.
802.1x – RADIUS Authentication. Enables 802.1x security, and is only available if a
RADIUS Server is connected to the router) Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type
drop-down menu. The options include EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP(EAP-GTC),
PEAP(EAP-MSCHAR V2), LEAP and EAP-FAST
Pre-Shared Key - Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access
point and the station. To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key
radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-Shared Keys window.
Allow Associate to Mixed Cells – Check the Allow Association to Mixed Cells check box
if the access point to which the client adapter is to associate (or the VLAN to which the
client will be assigned) has WEP set to Optional and static WEP is enabled on the client
adapter. Otherwise, the client is unable to establish a connection with the access point.

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Uncheck the Allow Association to Mixed Cells check box if the access point to which the
client adapter is to associate (or the VLAN to which the client will be assigned) does not
have WEP set to Optional. This is the default setting.
None – no security is set. (Default setting)
Select the type of security encryption (WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Passphrase, WEP or
RADIUS 802.1X) from the radio buttons, and click Configure. Depending on the security
selected, the following Configure Security Screens will appear.
Configure Pre Shared Key (WEP) Security
To use WEP, select if you want Hex or ASCII method, enter a pre-shared key, select
64-bits, 128-bits, or 152-bits from the drop down box and click OK.
Note: ASCII text WEP keys are not supported on GIGABYTE Routers, you must choose the Hexadecimal
(0-9,A-F) option if you are connecting with these Access Points.
Figure 3-6. WEP key configuration
WPA/WPA2-Passphrase
When you select WPA/WPA2, the target 802.11 device must also be WPA/WPA2 enabled
in order to communicate with each other. Obtain the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase for the
access point from your system administrator and inter it in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
field.
• WPA/WPA2 Passphrase must contain 8 to 63 ASCII text characters or 64
hexadecimal characters.
• Your client adapter's WPA/WPA2 Passphrase must match the Passphrase used
by the access point with which you are planning to communicate.
Click OK to save your changes and to return to the Profile Management window.

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Figure 3-6. Enter WPA Passphrase
Using LEAP
Before you can enable LEAP authentication, your network access point must be
configured for LEAP authentication.
Perform one of the following from the Security Tab:
yIf you want to enable LEAP without WPA/WPA2, choose 802.1x under Set
Security Options and LEAP in the 802.1x EAP Type drop-down box.
yIf you want to enable LEAP with WPA/WPA2, choose WPA/WPA2 under Set
Security Options and LEAP in the WPA/WPA2 EAP Type drop-down box.
Figure 3-7. LEAP Settings
Use Temporary User Name and Password - Requires you to enter the LEAP username
and password each time the computer reboots in order to authenticate and gain access to