Gigabyte GN-WI02GM User manual

GN-WI02GM
Mini PCI Wireless Adapter
User’s Manual
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Rev. 1.0 First Edition

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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However,
the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional
compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device
emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain
laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is
no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these
circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be
installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for
example :AP/Router/Motherboard). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area
with the following: JCK-GN-WI02GM
Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end
product which integrate this module.
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a prominent location
“ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contents
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MANUAL INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED 3
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1
1-1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1-2. FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 1
1-3. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS/PACKAGING............................................................................ 1
1-4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................ 2
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE WLAN CARD 3
2-1. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS MINI-PCI ADAPTER ........................................................... 3
2-2. DRIVER &UTILITY INSTALLATION -WINDOWS®98SE ................................................... 4
2-3. DRIVER &UTILITY INSTALLATION -WINDOWS®ME....................................................... 6
2-4. DRIVER &UTILITY INSTALLATION -WINDOWS®2000.................................................... 8
2-5. DRIVER &UTILITY INSTALLATION -WINDOWS®XP ..................................................... 10
CHAPTER 3 USING THE GIGABYTE WLAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY 12
3-1. THE PROFILE TAB.................................................................................................... 12
3-2. THE LINK STATUS TAB............................................................................................. 19
3-3. THE SITE SURVEY TAB ............................................................................................ 20
3-4. “STATISTICS”SETTING............................................................................................. 21
3-5. THE ADVANCED TAB................................................................................................ 22
3-6. THE ABOUT TAB...................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 24
CANNOT ENABLE 802.1X,WPAOR WPA-PSK......................................................... 24
CANNOT ESTABLISH CONNECTION TO A WIRELESS NETWORK..................................... 24
CAN CONNECT TO AN ACCESS POINT,BUT CANNOT ACCESS THE INTERNET................. 24
POOR LINK QUALITY AND WEAK SIGNAL STRENGTH................................................... 24
CHAPTER 5 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 25

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Chapter 1. Product Overview
1-1. Introduction
This 802.11b/g Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card is composed of the MAC,
Baseband, and radio components, Mini-PCI interface, and two built-in antennas. It
operates in 2.4GHz frequency bands, providing fast (up to 54Mbps) and secure (support
AES, 802.1x & WEP and WAP) connections to 802.11b and 802.11g networks from a
single card.
1-2. Features
Conforms to 802.11b/802.11g specification.
Transmits data rate up to the maximum speed of 54Mbps.
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), and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access)..
Driver supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
1-3. Physical Dimensions/Packaging
Dimensions: 59mm* 44mm* 4mm
Please check that the package contents include:
•GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter
•GN-WI02GM Installation CD with Windows Drivers
In case of damaged or missing package contents, please contact your local distributor or
authorized reseller immediately. Should you require returning the product, please include
all original packing materials or the warranty will be voided.

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1-4. System Requirements
•IBM PC/AT compatible computer
•Windows®98SE/Me/2000/XP

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Chapter 2. Installing the WLAN Card
This chapter will assist you in completing the hardware and software installation of the
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter successfully. Please refer to the driver & utility
installation section that matches your operating system.
2-1. Installing the Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter
Step 1: Turn off your PC and disconnect the power cord.
Step 2: Remove the PC cover.
Step 3: Locate an available Mini-PCI slot and remove its back plate from the PC chassis.
Step 4: Insert the GN-WI02GM Mini-PCI Adapter into the slot and fasten it to the chassis
using the screws in step 3.
Step 5: Power on your desktop PC.

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2-2. Driver & Utility Installation - Windows®98SE
Step 1: When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Cancel to exit.
Step 2: Insert the GN-WI02GM Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter setup screen appears.
Step 3: Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the
utility installation program.
Step 4: When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
Step 5: The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your
computer. If it is correct, click Next to continue.
Step 6: An information box screen appears. Click OK to go to the next screen.
Step 7: After the software utility installation is complete, click Finish. You are now
ready to install 802.1x authentication software.
Step 8: Drag your mouse over Browse the CD and click on it.

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Step 9: The Windows file explorer opens. Double-click on the file “AegisI2.exe”.
Step 10: When the AEGIS Protocol Installation window appears click the Install button to
begin installing program files.
Step 11: When the message AEGIS Protocol Installed Successfully appears in the
dialog box, click the Cancel button. Windows®98 may or may not automatically
reboot your PC.

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2-3. Driver & Utility Installation - Windows®ME
Step 1: When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Cancel to exit.
Step 2: Insert the GN-WI02GM Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter setup screen appears.
Step 3: Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the
utility installation program.
Step 4: When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
Step 5: The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your
computer. If it is correct, click Next to continue.
Step 6: An information box screen appears. Click OK to go to the next screen.
Step 7: After the software utility installation is complete, click Finish. You are now
ready to install 802.1x authentication software.
Step 8: Drag your mouse over Browse the CD and click on it.

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Step 9: The Windows file explorer opens. Double-click on the file “Aegisl2.exe”
Step 10: When the AEGIS Protocol Installation window appears click the Install button to
begin installing program files.
Step 11: When the message AEGIS Protocol Installed Successfully appears in the
dialog box, click the Cancel button. Windows®ME may or may not
automatically reboot your PC.

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2-4. Driver & Utility Installation - Windows®2000
Step 1: When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Cancel to exit.
Step 2: Insert the GN-WI02GM Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter setup screen appears.
Step 3: Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the
utility installation program.
Step 4: When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
Step 5: The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your
computer. If it is correct, click Next to continue.
Step 6: After the software utility installation is complete, click Finish. You are now
ready to install 802.1x authentication software.
Step 7: If the screen below appears, this does not mean there is a problem. Click Yes to
continue.
Step 8: Drag your mouse over Browse the CD and click on it.
Step 9: The Windows file explorer opens. Double-click on the file “AegisI2.exe”.
Step 10: When the AEGIS Protocol Installation window appears click the Install button

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to begin installing program files.
Step 11: When the message Installed Successfully appears in the dialog box, click the
Close button. Windows®2000 may or may not automatically reboot your PC.

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2-5. Driver & Utility Installation - Windows®XP
Step 1: When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Cancel to exit.
Step 2: Insert the GN-WI02GM Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter setup screen appears.
Step 3: Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the
utility installation program.
Step 4: When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
Step 5: The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your
computer. If it is correct, click Next to continue.
Step 6: After the software utility installation is complete, click Finish. You are now
ready to install 802.1x authentication software.
Step 7: Drag your mouse over Browse the CD and click on it.
Step 8: The Windows file explorer opens. Double-click on the file “AegisI5.exe”.

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Step 9: When the AEGIS Protocol Installation window appears click the Install button to
begin installing program files.
Step 10: When the message Installed Successfully appears in the dialog box, click the
Close button. Windows®XP may or may not automatically reboot your PC.

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Chapter 3 Using the GIGABYTE WLAN Configuration
Utility
The Gigabyte WLAN Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the
GN-WI02GM Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter as well as monitor the network status link. It
automatically appears as an icon in the system tray at the bottom right corner of screen
whenever the card is operating (see Figure 3-1). The icon displays signal strength (one
green box = weak signal, 4 green boxes = strong signal) and double-clicking on it
launches the utility.
Figure 3-1 Gigabyte Configuration & Monitor Utility Icon
You may also open the Gigabyte WLAN Utility from the Windows Start menu, selecting
Programs and then Gigabyte WLAN Utility.
Note: Modifications to WLAN configuration settings can be done when GN-WI02GM is in
use or through the network configuration tool provided by Windows®when it is inactive.
3-1. The Profile Tab
Click on the Profile tab in the Gigabyte WLAN Configuration Utility to view the values for
each defined profile. Click the Add button to create a new profile (see section below for
further details), the Delete button to delete a selected profile, the Edit button to modify a
selected profile and click the Activate button to have a selected profile become active.
Figure 3-2 Profile Tab

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Profile Name -
Name associated with specific wireless parameters and settings. The icon indicates
the currently active profile.
SSID –
Displays the Service Set Identity (wireless network name) associated with active profile.
Channel –
Displays which channel the profile is operating on.
Authentication –
Displays authentication type associated with profile.
Encryption –
Four encryption types currently used in the profile include “None”, “WEP”, “AES” and
“TKIP”.
Network Type –
Displays the wireless mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc) associated with the profile.
3-1-1. Add Profile – Configuration Tab
Figure 3-3 Add Profile – Configuration Tab

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Profile Name –
Type in a unique profile name, set the corresponding parameters and click the Apply
button to add profile.
SSID –
Select a defined Service Set Identity detected by the system from the drop-down list or
input a new SSID (32-character maximum).
Power Saving Mode –
Select the PSM option to enable power saving feature (when no data will be transmitted)
or the CAM option to have device always on.
Network Type –
Displays the current wireless mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc) the Mini-PCI Adapter is
operating in. Infrastructure is the most common and is used when connecting your PC to a
wireless access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc mode is used to connect to another
computer without the use of a wireless access point or wireless router. In Ad-Hoc mode,
the Preamble and Channel can be manually set (see Figure 3-4).
Figure 3-4
TX Power –
Allows you to define the transmit power at various percentage levels with 100% being the
default value.
RTS Threshold –
Define the packet size the wireless node uses to determine appropriate transmission
mechanism.
Fragmentation Threshold –
Define the packet length used for fragmentation. Packets larger than value will be
fragmented.

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3-1-2. Add Profile - Authentication and Security
If an authentication or security setting is configured in a wireless access point or wireless
router, it is necessary for the Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter profile to match the security
parameters in order to obtain access and establish a connection. Both WEP Encryption
and 802.1X Authentication protocols are supported.
Figure 3-5. Authentication and Security
Table 3-1
Authentication
Type Security Secure Key Setting 802.1X Enabled
None NoneNone WEP Key Setting YES
None NoneShared WEP Key YES
TKIP NoneWPA AES None YES
TKIP WPA-PSK KeyWPA-PSK AES WPA-PSK Key NO
3-1-2-1. 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.
Security –
To prevent unauthorized access to data transmitted on the network, WLAN card provide a
data encryption of high security. The access point must have the same password and
encryption to connect with you. Different authentication types have different level of
security. Please refer to Table 3-1.
WEP Encryption –

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To activate the WEP Encryption, choose WEP Encryption from the drop-down menu in
the Encryption field. Then follow instructions below:
1. Select a Key. (You may specify up to 4 Keys)
2. Select data type as either Hex or ASCII. (Hex = hexadecimal)
3. Enter a WEP key. [For 64-bit: 10 hexadecimal digits, 5 ASCII; For128-bit: 26
hexadecimal digits, 13 ASCII]
4. Click OK to save the settings.
WPA-PSK Encryption –
To activate WPA-PSK (Preshared Key) Encryption using TKIP or AES, choose WPA-PSK
from the drop-down menu in the Encryption field. Then follow instructions below:
1. Enter a Preshared Key. [Key may be up to 64 hexadecimal digits or from 8 to 63 ASCII
digits in length]
2. Click OK to save these settings.
3-1-2-2. 802.1X Setting
To enable 802.1X Authentication, click on the Use 802.1x button (see Figure 3-5 above)
and the 802.1X Setting window will open. From the 802.1x Setting window you can
configure authentication parameters such as Tunnel Protocol, ID and Password and Client
Certificate or Certificate Chain.
Figure 3-6 802.1X Setting – Certification Tab
Authentication Type –
Choose authentication type from the drop-down menu. Authentication types supported
include PEAP, TLS/Smart Card, TTLS, LEAP and MD5-Challenge.
Identity –
Enter the name of the user account.
Password –
The option to specify a password is only available when LEAP and MD5-Challenge are
selected as the authentication types.