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1. an Access Point but Cannot Access the Internet e Make sure the security settings are the same as that of wireless access point router If WEP or WPA encryption is enabled check if the WEP or WPA keys for the GN WMKG match Verify the network settings IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS of your computer Check that the proxy server of the WEB browser is correctly set Poor Link Quality and Weak Signal Strength e Keep the Wireless CardBus Adapter away from microwave ovens and large metal objects to avoid radio interference e Locate the Wireless CardBus Adapter as near to the access point as possible 24 Chapter 5 Hardware Specifications 1 SPECIFICATION GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter Host Interface CARDBUS 32 bit card Type Il Operating Voltage 3 3VDC 5 02 11g9 BACKWARD COMPATIBLE TO 802 11b Frequency Bands 2412 2484 MHz subject to local regulations OFDM and DSSS 64QAM 16QAM QPSK BPSK CCK DQPSK DBPSK 54 48 36 18 12 9 11 6 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps auto fallback Receive 240 mA Transmit 400 mA Peak Output Power 20 dBm Nominal Temp Range Receive sensitivity 68dBm 54Mbps 85dBm 11Mbps Two Printed antennas for supporting antenna diversity 3 Safety Regul EMC certification FCC Part 15 USA DGT Taiwan CE Europe Temperature Range Operating 0 55 deg C Storing 20 65 deg C Humidity Max 90 Non condensing Modulation Technology Modulation Techniques Ty2. 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 Configuration Authentacion and Security Profile PR OFS SSID Constantly Awake Mode PSM Power Saving Mode Ts Power 100 Network Type Preamble M RTS Threshold Hox s 2372 12312 Channel Fragment Threshold 296 l BEES 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 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 CardBus 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 Add Profile ED 5 X Configuration amp uthentacion and Security Use 502 1 B ie Setting Encryption Mane Preshared K
3. GIGABYTE T E C H N O L O G Y GN WMKG IEEE 802 11b g CardBus Wireless LAN Card User s Manual http www gigabyte com tw Rev 2 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 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 equipme
4. RATION UTILITY 15 S21 THE PROFLE TAB uu us RM ARR RIDE RI RR RD RR RR RIAM 15 9 2 THE TBINKSTATUSIDAB a vb ul EU A 22 9 9 THESIESODSVEYVIABu L uuu MEE AE BEAEE EDEN A OPEP AIT APER ER 23 3 4 STATISTICS SETTING e eem e ememeeeeese meme e tre retememe itis re semet erro 24 3 9 THE ADVANCE TAB uuu UL Chu ee SE D MS M DUE LESE 25 THEABOUT TAB a 26 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 CANNOT ENABLE 802 1X WPA OR WPA PSK a 2 CANNOT ESTABLISH CONNECTION A WIRELESS NETWORK 2 CAN CONNECT TO AN ACCESS POINT BUT CANNOT ACCESS THE INTERNET 27 POOR LINK QUALITY AND WEAK SIGNAL STRENGTH 2 CHAPTER 5 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 28 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 CARDBUS interface and two built in antennas It operates in 2 4GHz frequency bands providing fast up to 54Mbps and secure support AES 802 1x amp WEP and WAP connections to 802 11b and 802 11g networks from a single card This product features the compact size low power consumption and power management functions and provides a high speed wireless data communication Therefore thi
5. This option adjusts settings of TX Rate according to the setting of Infrastructure Wireless Mode Signal Control To turn off transferring signals click on Turn Off RF icon on the bottom right corner of the screen Click Turn On RF to transfer signal again TX Turbo rate and Use short slot time currently does not support 25 3 6 The About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address Figure 3 13 About A Gigabyte GbConfig Utility 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide lists questions and possible solutions to some common problems which you may encounter while installing or using GIGABYTE Wireless CardBus Adapter Cannot Enable 802 1x WPA or WPA PSK e Windows XP 2000 1 Run the Aegisl5 exe file found on the GN WMKG installation CD 2 Click Install e Windows 98SE ME 1 Run Aegisl2 exe file found on the GN WMkKG installation CD Click Install Cannot Establish Connection to a Wireless Network e Make sure the SSID for the Wireless CatdBus Adapter is the same as the wireless access point or wireless router e Make sure the security settings are the same as that of wireless access point router If WEP or WPA encryption is enabled check if the WEP or WPA keys for the GN WMKG match Check that the MAC address of the Wireless CardBus Adapter is included in the access point router s Authorization Table Can Connect to
6. ation with WLAN card The second step is to confirm the validity of Station with assigned authentication type in the Tunnel Data needed for authentication includes Tunnel ID Tunnel Password Client Certificate or Server Authentication Protocol Use assigned authentication type in the safe tunnel Tunnel Identity Enter name of user account Password Enter the user account password Figure 3 7 Client Certificate List Certificate Selection ES X Friendly Name scien 000 11 7 2103 B Uz 1x Setting Certification OA Server w Use certificate chain Cerhificabe issuer Any Trusted CA Allow intermidiate certificates Server name M fw name must match exactly Domain name must end in specified name s 20 The CA Server is enabled only when TLS TTLS PEAP authentication is selected The Client can verify if such server is reliable and then transmit Client Certificate after the verification is confirmed NOTE Only available if Use Client Certificate is checked Verify CA Server 1 Confirm if the Server Certificate is issued by an assigned certificate issuer If Allow Intermediate Authentication box is checked the server certificate can be issued by one intermediate certificate issuer 2 Check that the server name of server certificate matches the name entered by the user or belongs to the same do
7. ck Setup Information Setup has enough information to begin the File transfer operation IF want to review ar change any of the settings click Back IF you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Curent Settings is InstallShield Information i Please insert your card now IF pour card 1 already connected to the system remove and insert it again Step 6 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish InstallShield Wizard D InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield has Finished installing Gigabyte GN WiMEG 902 119 Lan en your computer lt Back ariel Step 7 Insert the GN WMKG Adapter 2 3 Driver amp Utility Installation Windows 2000 Step 1 Insert the GN WMKG Installation CD into the CD ROM drive The GIGABTYE GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter setup screen appears Step 2 Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program Gigabyte Technology GIGABYTE GN WMKG Network Adapter _ S Quick Installation Guide 1 Install Wireless LAN Utility Visit Gigabyte Web Site des Acrobat 5 0 a 2003 Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd rights Step 3 When the Welcome screen appears click Next Welcome to install Gigabyte GN MKG 802 119 WLan The InstallShield will install Gigabyte Gh WMEG a z 11ag WI an on your computer To conti
8. ed by the access point Encryption The security method used by the access point Authentication The authentication type used by the access point Network Informs you if an access point infrastructure or other wireless node 802 11 is connected 23 Network Infrastruc Infrastruc Infrastruc Infrastruc Infrastruc Infrastruc E ij Add to Profile 3 4 Statistics Setting The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Wireless CardBus Adapter Figure 3 11 Statistics C Gigabyte GbConfig Utility SS x Transmit Statistics Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry Frames Transmitted Successfully After Frames Fail To Receive ACE After All RTS Frames Successfully Heceree CTS ATS Frames Fail Ta Receive CTS Statistics Frames Received Successfully 13835 Frames Hecerved With CAC Error 1 78525 Frames Dropped Due To Out of Resource Duplicate Frames Recened b Heset Counter 24 3 5 The Advance Tab The Advanced tab includes fields of various parameters to review or change drivers Just click Apply button to apply any parameter change to the driver in the tab A reboot is not needed for the WLAN card see Figure 3 12 Figure 3 12 Advance 6 Gigabyte GbConfig Utility E x Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics Advance Abo
9. en appears click Next InstallShield Wizard Welcome to install Gigabyte GH WHEG 802 11g Lan The InstallShield will install Gigabyte GM MEG 902 119 WLan your computer continue click Hest Cancel Step 4 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue InstallShield Wizard Check Setup Information Setup has enough information to begin the File transfer operation IF vou want to review or change any of the settings click Back IF vau are satisfied with the settings click to begin copying Files Current Settings InstallShield Step 5 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield has Finished installing Gigabyte GH wM KG 902 119 Lan on your computer Step 6 Insert the GN WMKG Adapter 14 Chapter 3 Using GIGABYTE WLAN Configuration Utility The Gigabyte WLAN Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the GN WMKG Wireless CardBus 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 The icon of the C
10. ep Weep Kept z KeyH2 Authenticaion Keutt3 Table 3 1 Type Setting None Noe None sd erts Shared YES Key Ky WPA TKIP YES WPA PSK TKIP WPA PSK Key NO WPA PSK Key 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 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 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 fr
11. g files Current Settings 2 Cancel Step 5 An information box screen appears Click OK to go to the next screen Information a Please insert your card navy IF pour card is already connected ta the system remove and insert it again ete Shela Step 6 After the software utility installation is complete click Finish Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield has finished installing Gigabyte GN vVWMEG 902 11 your computer Step 7 Insert the GN WMKG Adapter 2 2 Driver amp Utility Installation Windows Step 1 Insert the GN WMKG Installation CD into the CD ROM drive The GIGABTYE GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter setup screen appears Step 2 Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program Gigabyte Technology GIGABYTE GN WMKG Network Adapter rum mum sss doo ry Quick Ins al ation Guide gt sal Wireless LAN Utility Visit Gigabyte Web Site er robat 5 0 re aaa srowse the CD c Welcome to install Gigabyte GH WHEG 802 11g The Installshield will Install Gigabyte GH WMEG 902 119 WLan an your computer continue click Nest Step 4 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue InstallShreld Wizard Che
12. g the hardware and software installation of the GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter successfully Please refer to the driver amp utility installation section that matches your operating system 2 1 Driver amp Utility Installation Windows 98SE Step 1 Insert the GN WMKG Installation CD into the CD ROM drive The GIGABTYE GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter setup screen appears Step 2 Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program LEE teehee GIGABYTE GN WMKG M Mgapter an Installation Guide P md tall Wireless LAN Utility j ar i Visit Gigabyte Web Site in Acrobat 5 TW rowse the CD lt E gt j Ux 003 Gigabyte Technology Lid Al rights mer rTa ua wE Ww Step 3 When Welcome screen appears click Next InstallShield Wizard Welcome to install Gigabyte GN VYMEG 802 11q Wl an The InstallShield will install Gigabyte GM MKG o02 11q on your computer To continue click Next Step 4 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue InstallShield Wizard Check Setup Information setup has enough information to begin the filetranster operation Ifyou wantto review or change any ofthe settings click Back Ifyou are satisfied with the settings click Metto copyin
13. main Server Certificate Check the Server Certificate box to indicate that the Client will confirm whether the CA server is reliable Certificate issuer Specify the CA of a server certificate from the drop down list Allow Intermediate Certificates When this option is checked the certificate issuer can be an issuer recognized by a specific certificate issuer Server name This value can be a server name or the name of a domain where the server is located Server name must match exactly Select this option to specify that the server name of server certificate must be the same as Server Name or matches the name of domain where the server is located Domain name must end in specified name Select this option to specify that the certificate issuer must match the domain or secondary domain entered in Server Name 21 3 2 The Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays information on the current wireless network connection Figure 3 9 Link Status Gigabyte GbConfig Utility gt l Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics Advance About Status ap Sag 119 Vikin2 lt gt 00 20 49 3 Current Channel lt gt 2452000 KHz Link Speed Mbps Ts 54 0 Rx 15 Throughtput K hits sec Tx 0 0 Fix 20 0 Link Quality EE RD ES SERES EE DRE EET Signal Strength ESTER BER E E E E EE ER ER EST EL ETE ER Note Level Status Displays the SSID and MAC address of
14. nt 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 INTRODUCTION se u uu uum n 1 oN OIRO OR NIN ND a cA TR I MC FONG OMT OC SR ROT Fo OEY ONCE RET Se 1 1 3 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS PACKAGING 1 4 ESCORT m 2 1 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS one o pe a ue od duae Sod acuti cai usu pi amie LEE E EE E E EE 2 CHAPTER2 INSTALLING THE WLAN CARD 3 2 1 DRIVER amp UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS 98SE aaa 3 2 2 DRIVER amp UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS 6 2 3 DRIVER amp UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS 2000 ees 9 2 4 DRIVER amp UTILITY INSTALLATION WINDOWS 13 CHAPTER 3 USING THE GIGABYTE WLAN CONFIGU
15. nue click Next lt Back Step 4 The Check Setup Information screen displays the Operating System of your computer If it is correct click Next to continue Installshield Wizard Check Setup Information setup has enough information ta begin the file transter operation you wantto review or change any of the settings click Back I vau are satisfied with the settings click Netto begin copying files Current Settings InstallShield Wizard Complete InstallShield has finished installing Gigabyte GN MKG 002 119 on your computer lt Back Cancel 10 Step 6 The screen below will appear This does not mean there is a problem Click Yes to continue with installation Digital Signature Not Found E x The Microgott digital signature affirme that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has been altered since it was tested The software are about to install does not contain a Microsott digital signature Therefore there i guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows Unknown software package IF pau want to search tor Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http z wndowsupdate microsoft com to see IF 15 available vou want to continue the installation More Into Step 7 Ifthe screen below appears this does not mean there is a p
16. om 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 E E 6027 1 Setting Certification Server Suthenticaion PEAP Use Client certificate lzeued Ta Issued Buy Expired Gn Friendly Hame hore Tunneled Authentication Protocol EAP MSCHAP we Identity Password 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 Use Client Certificate Check the Use Client Certificate box to confirm if the Client Certificate is correct in the authentication process This applies only to TLS and T TLS authentication types Tunnel Authentication PEPA and TTLS use two step authentication method The first step is that Server sets up a Tunnel with its authentication No option is need to be set for St
17. onfiguration amp Monitor Utility 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 WMKG 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 EB Gigabyte GbConfig Utility Profile Link Status Site Survey Statistics Advance About Profile List Profile Hame SSID Encryption Network T 0 PROFI apl5aq 113 Open Infrastructui PROF Open Infrastructui PROFS Open Use 902 Infrastructui PROF 4 Open Use SUZ Inifrastructui PROFS WPA Inifrastructuil PROFE WPA Inifrastructul PROF WPA PSE Infrastructui PROFS wWPA PSK Inifrastructul PROFS Shared Infrastructui Shared Infrastructui FHUFT11 Shared Use 80 FRU FT1z Shared Use 50 Infrastructui gt Delete E dit Activate Profile Name Name associated with specific wireless parameters and settings The 1 icon indica
18. pical Power Consumption O rm ZU Q F D Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP WPA PSK TKIP AES 802 1X client for Windows XP Security 64 128 bit WEP seamless roaming among 802 11b g access points Management Utility Monitors the network situation 120 x 54 x 6 mm Weight 40 1 g Packaging Packaging specially used by Gigabyte LED indicators Link Power Subject to Change without Notices 28
19. roblem Click Yes to continue Digital Signature Not Found E x The Micrazaft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has nat been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain Microsott digital signature Therefore there is guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows Gigabyte 202 119 CardBus IF you want to search Micragaft digitally signed sottware visit the Windows Update Web site at http wndowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is avallable vau want to continue the installation Ma More Into Step 8 Insert the GN WMKG Adapter 11 Welcome the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver For a hardware device continue click Next 12 2 4 Driver amp Utility Installation Windows Step 1 Insert the GN WMKG Installation CD into the CD ROM drive The GIGABTYE GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter setup screen appears Step 2 Drag your mouse over Install Wireless LAN Utility and click on it to start the utility installation program Gigabyte Technology GIGABYTE GN WM KG Network Adapter s 2 p Rte Install Wireless LAN Utility 2 Visit Gigabyte Web Site Acrobat5 0 Browse the CD fe 2003 Ginahite Technninm Pi A nta Step 3 When the Welcome scre
20. s product is ideally suitable for being integrated into the personal mobile and handheld platform 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 WLAN 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 B Driver supports Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP 1 3 Physical Dimensions Packaging Dimensions 120mm 54mm 6mm Please check that the package contents include e GN WMKG Wireless CardBus Adapter GN WMKG Installation CD with Windows Drivers e User Manual 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 1 4 LED Indicator POWER OFF ON ON CONDITION No power applied to card Looking for network Adapter has an association active connection LED Blinking 9 GIGABYTE GIGABYTE i cea tink Power Link Receiver 1 5 System Requirements IBM PC AT compatible computer e Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Chapter 2 Installing WLAN Card This chapter will assist you in completin
21. tes 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 wireless mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc associated with the profile 3 1 1 Add Profile Configuration Tab Configuration x Authentacion and Security Profile Name PROF1 3 SSID Constantly Awake C PSM Power Saving Mode Network Type Infrastructure Ts Power 100 Preamble Auto hd ATS Threshold Fragment Threshold Profile Name Type in a unique profile name set the corresponding parameters and click the Apply button to add profile SSID oelect 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 data will be transmitted or the CAM option to have device always on Network Displays the current wireless mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc the CardBus Adapter is operating in Infrastructure is the most common and is used when connecting your PC to a wireless access point
22. the associated access point when GN WMKG is configured in infrastructure mode Current Channel Displays the wireless channel currently in use ONLY when GN WMKG is configured in Ad Hoc mode Link Speed Indicates the transmission data rate between associated access point and the GN WMKG Throughput Indicates the number of successfully transmitted Tx and received Rx data in bytes per second Link Quality Displays how well the GN WMKG is communicating with wireless access point wireless router or another wireless device Signal Strength Displays the signal strength received by RF signal processor in dBm Noise Level Displays the noise level of connection 22 3 3 The Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab shows you the list of available access points and or peer to peer stations You can double click SSID that you want to connect or highlight the access point and click the Connect button Figure 3 10 Site Survey i Gigabyte GbConfig Utility 119 5111111111 00 00 1 41 4 Unknown 25 00 Gateway 00 20 0 49 T Unknown JHT sag 00 20 0 49 M Unknown 19 00 0D 61 41 A4 Unknown 119 Viking O0 20 ED 49 B4 Unknown Sag 11a Wikin O0 0D 61 41 44 Unknown BSSID Displays the MAC address of the access point Signal Strength Displays the access point signal strength Channel Displays the current broadcast channel us
23. ut Wireless made 202 11 6G mix 4d hoc wireless mode 602 11 B only BURST Protection Auto Tx Rate Auto turbo rate Use short slot time T Turn off RF Apply Wireless Mode Sets infrastructure Protocols including 802 11 B G mix and 802 11 Only Ad Hoc Wireless Mode Sets Ad Hoc Wireless Protocols including 802 11 B G mix 802 11 B Only and 802 11 Only TX Burst The longest interval between frames is normally one DIFS while frames are transmitted When this setting is open the longest interval between frames is one SIFS that means the system is allowed to transmit higher capacity of data in one interval B G Protection 802 11b uses CCK modulation 802 11g uses OFDM while CCK modulation for 802 11b is compatible To prevent data collision between two stations with 802 11b and 802 11g within range of the same Access Point it is necessary to set 11B G Protection This setting only functions when 802 11 B G mix is selected as Wireless Mode Three setting are available AUTO EABLE and DISABLE This is a mechanism implemented to prevent the Hidden Node problem Hidden Note is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point but are not within range of each other Therefore they are hidden nodes for each other and can not detect each other This mechanism is a way to prevent data collision when WLAN equipments require transmission TX Rate
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