GN-WS53HN1 802.11 b/g/n Mini Card User’s Manual http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Rev. 1.
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.
In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This Class [*] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [*] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 and IC ES-003 of the Industry Canada 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 of this device.
Contents END PRODUCT LABELING MANUAL INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1-4. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................1 FEATURES .................................................................................................................1 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS/PACKAGING .............................................................................1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................
Chapter 1. Product Overview 1-1. Introduction The GN-WS53HN1 full mini-card 802.11b/g/n Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) PCI-Express Mini card adapter is composed of single-chip MAC/Baseband/RF transceiver, PCI Express v1.2 interface and two RF connectors. It operates at 2.4GHz frequency band, providing fast (up to 300Mbps) and secure (support WEP 64/128/152, TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2) connections to 802.11n networks. It is backward compatible with 11b, 11g and 11n from a single adapter.
• IBM PC/AT compatible computer • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP 2
Chapter 2. Installing the WLAN Card This chapter will assist you in completing the hardware and software installation of the GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini Card Adapter successfully. Please refer to the driver & utility installation section that matches your operating system. 2-1. Installing the Wireless Mini Card Adapter Step 1: Turn off your PC and disconnect the power cord. Step 2: Remove the PC cover. Step 3: Locate an available Mini Card slot and remove its back plate from the PC chassis.
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-WS53HN1 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini Card 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 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.
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-WS53HN1 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini Card 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 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.
® 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-WS53HN1 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini Card 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.
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.
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-WS53HN1 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The GIGABTYE GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini Card 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 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.
Chapter 3 Using the GIGABYTE WLAN Configuration Utility The Gigabyte WLAN Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini Card 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.
Profile Name Name associated with specific wireless parameters and settings. The the currently active profile. icon indicates 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”.
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.
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 Card 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.
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.
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 TTLS 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 Station with WLAN card. The second step is to confirm the validity of Station with assigned authentication type in the Tunnel.
The CA Server is enabled only when TLS, TTLS or 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.
3-2. The Link Status Tab The Link Status tab displays information on the current wireless network connection. Figure 3-9. Link Status Status – Displays the SSID and MAC address of the associated access point when GN-WS53HN1 is configured in infrastructure mode. Current Channel – Displays the wireless channel currently in use ONLY when GN-WS53HN1 is configured in Ad-Hoc mode.
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 BSSID – Displays the MAC address of the access point. Signal Strength – Displays the access point signal strength. Channel – Displays the current broadcast channel used by the access point. Encryption – The security method used by the access point.
3-4. “Statistics” Setting The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Wireless PCI Adapter. Figure 3-11.
3-5. The Advanced 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 Wireless Mode: Sets infrastructure Protocols, including 802.11 B/G mix and 802.11 B Only. Ad Hoc Wireless Mode: Sets Ad Hoc Wireless Protocols, including 802.11 B/G mix, 802.11 B Only and 802.11 G Only.
3-6. The About Tab The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address. Figure 3-13.
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 Mini Card Adapter. Cannot Enable 802.1x, WPA or WPA-PSK z Windows XP / 2000: 1. Run the AegisI5.exe file found on the GN-WS53HN1 installation CD. 2. Click “Install”. z Windows 98SE / ME: 1. Run AegisI2.exe file found on the GN-WS53HN1 installation CD. 2. Click “Install”.
Chapter 5 Hardware Specifications System Host Interface PCI Express v1.2 Chipset Atheros AR9280 Operating Voltages 3.3V+/-9% Transmitting (Legacy mode, HT20 mode): 1500 mA @2.4GHz; Transmitting (HT40 mode): 1200 mA @2.4GHz. Receiving (Legacy mode, HT20 mode): 200 mA @2.4GHz; Receiving (HT40 mode): 230 mA @2.4GHz. Will comply with mini-card specification limits Rev. 1.2 Power Consumption RF – 802.11n (backward compatible to 802.11b and 802.
