GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY GN-WS53HN1 802.11b/g/n Mini Card User Manual 8 IC GN WS53HN1 Manual
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 802.11b/g/n Mini Card 8 IC GN WS53HN1 Manual
Manual
GN-WS53HN1
802.11 b/g/n Mini Card
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.
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.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be
operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the
FCC compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module.
20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the
users for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be
satisfied.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
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. If the size of the end product is smaller than
8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users
manual: This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX
FCC ID: JCK-GN-WS53HN1 " & IC:6655A-GNWS53HN. If the size of the end product is
larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on
the label:
This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
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 IC authorization is no
longer considered valid and the IC No. 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 IC 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. The final end
product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains TX IC :
6655A-GNWS53HN”.
Contents
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CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1
1-1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1
1-2. FEATURES .................................................................................................................1
1-3. PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS/PACKAGING.............................................................................1
1-4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE WLAN CARD 3
2-1. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS MINI CARD 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, WPA OR 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
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. This product is designed for any PCI-Express
mini-card enabled notebooks to get online easily and running wireless anywhere.
1-2. Features
Conforms to IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications.
Wireless transmits/receives data rate up to the maximum speed of 300/300Mbps.
Support 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WPA and WPA2.
Dynamically scales the data rate
PCI-Express Mini-Card specification v1.2
Automatic power management to reduce battery consumption
Seamless roaming between 11b, 11g and draft 11n networks
1-3. Physical Dimensions/Packaging
Dimensions: 50.8mm*29.8mm*3.65mm ± 0.15mm
Please check that the package contents include:
• GN-WS53HN1 Wireless Mini-Card
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. System Requirements
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• 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-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.
Step 4: Insert the GN-WS53HN1 Mini Card 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-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 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-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 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-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 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-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 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-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.
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-WS53HN1 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 Card 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 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. Authentication and Security
Table 3-1
Authentication
Type Security Secure Key
Setting 802.1X Enabled
None None None WEP Key Setting
YES
None None Shared WEP Key YES
TKIP None WPA AES None YES
TKIP WPA-PSK Key WPA-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.
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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. 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
Figure 3-8. CA Server Setting
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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. Check that the server name of server certificate matches the name entered by the user
or belongs to the same domain.
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.
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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.
Link Speed –
Indicates the transmission data rate between associated access point and the
GN-WS53HN1
Throughput –
Indicates the number of successfully transmitted (Tx) and received (Rx) data (in bytes per
second.
Link Quality –
Displays how well the GN-WS53HN1 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.
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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.
Authentication –
The authentication type used by the access point.
Network Type –
Informs you if an access point (infrastructure) or other wireless node (802.11 Ad Hoc) is
connected.
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3-4. “Statistics” Setting
The Statistics tab shows you the number of packets sent and received by the Wireless
PCI Adapter.
Figure 3-11. Statistics
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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.
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: 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.
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3-6. The About Tab
The About tab displays information about current drivers and physical MAC address.
Figure 3-13. About
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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”.
Cannot Establish Connection to a Wireless Network
z Make sure the SSID for the Wireless Mini Card Adapter is the same as the
wireless access point or wireless router.
z 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-WS53HN1 match.
z Check that the MAC address of the Wireless Mini-PC Adapter is included in the
access point/router’s Authorization Table.
Can Connect to an Access Point, but Cannot Access the Internet
z 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-WS53HN1 match.
z Verify the network settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS) of your
computer.
z Check that the proxy server of the WEB browser is correctly set.
Poor Link Quality and Weak Signal Strength
z Keep the Wireless Mini Card Adapter away from microwave ovens and large
metal objects to avoid radio interference.
z Locate the Wireless Mini-PC Adapter as near to the access point as possible.
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Chapter 5 Hardware Specifications
System
Host Interface PCI Express v1.2
Chipset Atheros AR9280
Operating Voltages 3.3V+/-9%
Power Consumption
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
RF – 802.11n (backward compatible to 802.11b and 802.11g)
Frequency Band 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (subject to local regulation)
Modulation Technology OFDM and DSSS
Modulation Techniques 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Data Rates 300, 270, 243, 216, 162, 150, 135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1
Mbps, auto fallback
Output power
Legacy mode (2.4GHz):CH.1 & CH.11: 13.5dBm; CH.2~CH.10: 18dBm @54Mbps,
CH.1 & CH.11: 20dBm; CH.2~CH.10: 23dBm @11Mbps;
HT20 mode (2.4GHz):CH.1 & CH.11: 13dBm; CH.2~CH.10: 17dBm@MCS7
(72.2Mbps);
HT40 mode (2.4GHz):CH.3 & CH.9: 13.5dBm; CH.4~CH.8: 16dBm@MCS7
(150Mbps).
Receive Sensitivity
Legacy mode (2.4GHz): -79 dBm @54Mbps, -95 dBm @11Mbps;
HT20 mode (2.4GHz): -74 dBm @ MCS7/15 (65/130Mbps);
HT40 mode (2.4GHz): -69 dBm @ MCS7/15 (135/270Mbps)
RF Interface Two RF connectors for supporting MIMO antenna
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
EMC certification FCC part 15 (USA), IC
Temperature Range Operating: -30 ~ 63 degree C, Storage: -30 ~ 85 degree C
Humidity 10% ~ 95% Non-condensing
Software
Driver Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Security 64/128/152 bit WEP, TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WPA, WPA2
Roaming Seamless roaming among 802.11b/g/n access points.
Management Utility Monitors the network situation.
Mechanical
Packaging Gigabyte
Weight 7.5 g ± 1.0g
Dimension 50.8mm*29.8mm*3.65mm ± 0.15mm
*This specification is subject to change without notice.