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TwinMOS
802.11g Series
G101/G231
Wireless LAN Adapter
User’s Manual
TwinMOS®
G101/G231 Series WLAN Card
Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS………………………........................................................2
INTRODUCTION.................……………………......................................................3
WIRELESS NETWORK OVERVIEW..………………….........................................4
G101/G231 WIRELESS NETWORK SCENARIOS………….………………………6
INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS (XP/2000/98SE).....…………..............................9
CONFIGURATION UTILITY.....…………....................................…………….39
TROUBLESHOOTING.......…………....................................……………........…..55
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.…………...........…………............................…..56
FCC CAUTION……………………………………………………………….........…..57
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your G101/G231 WLAN adapter kit and verify that all items are present.
G101/G231 Wireless LAN Adapter
User’s Manual (on CD)
Driver (on CD)
If any of the items described appear to be damaged or missing, please contact your reseller.
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INTRODUCTION
The G101/G231 WLAN adapter is a wireless network client that complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g
standard on wireless LANs. The IEEE 802.11b/g standards compliance means this adapter gives you the
flexibility to connect it to any 802.11b/g network. The IEEE 802.11b/g Ethernet standard allows you to
connect computers and devices at speeds up to 11Mbps, dependent upon the distance between wireless
adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities or limitations of your
computer systems.
This G101/G231 WLAN Adapter supports following WLAN features:
Automatic transmit data rate select mechanism in the transmit range of 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24,
36, 48 and 54 Mbps.
Center frequency channel selection (2.4 GHz)
Roaming over multiple channels.
Supports Cardbus interface for G231
Supports MiniPCI interface for G101
Supports power save mode
Supports WPA
Supports 64/128/152-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), TKIP, AES data encryption.
Plug and Play installation only for G231
This G101/G231 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating
systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows
ME, or Windows 98 in either Ad-Hoc mode or infrastructure mode. This manual provides a quick
introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read
through this manual and familiarize you with wireless technology. You should also give yourself some
time to become familiar with your new wireless network.
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WIRELESS NETWORK OVERVIEW
A wireless local area network (LAN) is a flexible data communications system implemented as an
extension to, or as an alternative for, a wired LAN. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, wireless
LANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, wireless
LANs combine data connectivity with user mobility.
A local area network that transmit and receive over the air typically in an unlicensed frequency such as
the 2.4GHz band. A wireless LAN does not require lining up devices for line of sight transmission like
IrDA. Wireless access points (base stations) are connected to an Ethernet hub or server and transmit a
radio frequency over an area of several hundred to a thousand feet which can penetrate walls and other
nonmetal barriers. Roaming users can be handed off from one access point to another like a cellular
phone system. Laptops use wireless modems that plug into an existing Ethernet port or that are self
contained on PC cards, while stand-alone desktops and servers use plug-in cards (ISA, PCI, etc.).
Wireless LANs offer the following productivity, convenience, and cost advantages over traditional wired
networks:
Mobility - WLAN provide LAN users to access data in any location within the operating range of the
WLAN. Ad-hoc management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker
efficiency.
Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can
eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wire cannot go.
Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware can
be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs can be
significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent
moves and changes.
Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer
networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that
enable roaming over a broad area.
Installation Considerations
Designed to go up to 300 feet (100 meters) indoors and up to 900 feet (273 meters) outdoors,
G101/G231 WLAN adapter lets you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in
mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals
must pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background
RF noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic principles:
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the access point and your receiving device to a minimum
- Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TwinMOS G101/G231 Wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet
(1-30 meters.) For some businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be more
beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage.
1.
Be aware of the direct line between Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers - A wall
that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At
a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that the Access Points and
Adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better
reception.
2.
Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative
effect on range. Try to position Access Points, Residential Gateways, and Computers so that the
signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
3.
Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal strength
tools included with your product.
4.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices that generate RF
noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in
areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly
between the Residential Gateways and/or Computers that will be connected. Additional Access Points
can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as
desired.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the
need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through
simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
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G101/G231 WIRELESS NETWORK SCENARIOS
The G101/G231 WLAN adapter enables you to:
Connect your computer to an Ad-Hoc workgroup of wireless computing devices (see Figure 1-1 on
page 6).
Connect your computer to a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) network that includes a Residential
Gateway (RG) access point (see Figure 1-2 on page 7).
Connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) Infrastructure that includes Access Points, or
other IEEE 802.11 compliant LAN systems (see Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4).
Expand the capabilities of your Access Points, to support wireless devices that have been equipped
with G101/G231.
Ad-Hoc Workgroup
The Ad-Hoc workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup, where
the workgroup participants can exchange files using features like “Files and Printer Sharing” as
supported by Microsoft Networking.
Figure 1-1 Ad-Hoc Wireless Workgroup
You can use this option to setup a temporary or ad-hoc network in environments where no access points
are available (for example in Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environments). As long as the stations
are within range of one another, this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up a wireless network.
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Home Networking
With the TwinMOS G101/G231 WLAN adapter, wireless access to the Internet or other computers is at
your fingertips. All you need to do is connect the wireless computers to an external cable, an xDSL or a
ISDN modem and you are ready to:
Share files and printers, and
Access the Internet
xDSL
Figure 1-2 Connect to a Residential Gateway (RG)
Enterprise Networking
With the 11 Mbps Wireless LAN access point you can connect to a corporate Local Area Network (LAN)
infrastructure to have wireless access to all network facilities. LAN Infrastructures may either be:
Stand-alone wireless LANs (Figure 1-3).
Wireless network infrastructures connected to an existing Ethernet network (Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-3 Stand Alone Wireless LAN
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Figure 1-4 LAN Infrastructure
It’s Easy
The G101/G231 functions like any standard wired Ethernet card, but G101/G231 does not need any
wires!
Where an Ethernet card requires a cable connection to a hub and/or patch panel, the cable physically ties
you down to the location of the wired connection.
G101/G231 allows you to connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) system from
anywhere within the wireless coverage area. Expanding or re-designing your network is easy: Add or
relocate access point, power-up your (new) wireless computers, and you’re done!
Unlike Ethernet, TwinMOS G101/G231 will enable you to roam throughout the network while
remaining connected to the LAN.
Note:The G101/G231 wireless adapter is a radio product. Refer to the flyer ”Information to the User”
for regulatory information that may apply in your country.
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INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS (XP/2000/98SE)
The following section will assist you to install G101/G231 WLAN adapter successfully. You will install
driver firstly and then plug in the G101/G231 WLAN adapter, and finally set the network properties to
accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you want to install.
In order to establish your wireless network connection, make sure some steps below will be performed.
■ Install the Access Point (AP) at first if you use Access Point network mode.
■ Install the driver using the Installation CD.
■ Plug in the G101/G231 wireless LAN adapter.
■ Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will
need the TCP/IP protocol.
The Octopus Wireless LAN Configuration Utility is installed simultaneously with the driver by
executing the Setup.exe file. Note also that some versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems
require administrator to install software. If this is the case for your operating system, be sure that you
have such privileges before executing the Setup.exe file. To upgrade an existing driver, it is not
necessary to remove your Octopus driver from your computer. Simply run the Setup.exe file to replace
the existing driver with the latest version. After the new driver is installed, maybe you must restart the
operating system (depend on the Windows’ OS).
Please follow the following steps one by one in order to install the G101/G231 WLAN adapter
successfully.
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.
Note1: After running the driver package, the Notebook (or PC) with Win98 OS shall be restarted, for
Win2000 or WinXP OS the Notebook (or PC) doesn’t need to be restarted.
Note2: Please do not insert G101/G231 WLAN adapter into PCMCIA port of your computer until
Application setup has been completed.
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For Windows XP
Install the Driver and Utility
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM device and execute the "setup.exe" program for your purchace
G101/G231 series to select .
2. The InstallShield wizard box will appear, click "Next" to continue.
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3. Licence Agreement ,Please choice “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click "Next" to
continue.
4. Click "Install" button to continue.
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The driver and utility are Installing.
Don’t care below message and click "Continue Anyway" button to continue.
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Click finish button to complete install procedure.
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5.Insert the G101/G231 WLAN adapter into the MiniPCI slot/PCMCIA port of your computer, the
system will automatically find the device and search for its software.
Note: Please turn-off computer before you insert G101.
Please wait while the wizard installs the software.
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Don’t care below message click "Continue Anyway" button to continue.
Please wait while the wizard installs the software.
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Complete device install.
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Using the Windows XP’s Utility
To connect to your wireless network, please do the following:
1.Double-click the icon marked in red in the taskbar and you may start using the Windows XP’s wireless
utility
Get into Windows XP’s utility, click "Advanced" button.
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2.The “Connect to Wireless Network” window will contain a list of all the available Wireless Networks.
Select the proper network for your needs. In this example, “TwinMOS-AP(G-AP-10)” network was
selected as shown.
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Using the Utility of G101/G231 adapter
1. If you don’t disable the XP’s Utility, you can not use function of the adapter’s utility.
Clicking on the utility icon.
Click “Yes”,then Radio ON
You can not use function of the adapter’s utility as below.
Useless
Useless
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2. To Disable the XP’s Utility for Using “TwinMOS Wireless LAN Configuration
Utility”
Double-click the icon marked in red in the taskbar and you may start using the Windows XP’s
wireless utility
Get into Windows XP’s utility, click "Advanced" button.
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In “Wireless Network Connection Properties“ screen, uncheck the setting “Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings“. Note that if you want to change back to the Windows
XP built-in utility, check the item again.
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Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility.
Useful
Useful
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3. Please click “All programs->TwinMOS->G101_G231 WLAN Configuration Utility”. Or to
double-click on the icon shown below. The “TwinMOS WLAN Configuration” screen will appear.
Or to double click the icon
The “TwinMOS WLAN Configuration Utility” screen will appear.
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Using WPA of the Windows XP’s Utility
Note1: Before use the WPA feature, please install Windows XP Service Pack 1 with
Windows XP Support Patch for Wi-Fi Protected Access program
Note2: Configure the card by Wireless built-in utility (Wireless Zero Configuration).
Note3: All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the
communication.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security
enhancements that strongly increase the level of data protection (encryption) and access control
(authentication) for existing and future wireless LAN systems. The technical components of
WPA include Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for dynamic key exchange, and 802.1x
for authentication.
Example :
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1: Right click the icon to select “View Available Wireless Networks”.
2: Click “Advanced” button from “Wireless Network Connection”.
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3: Click“Configure” button to configure the WPA function for the current network.
Network Authentication
•Open –No authentication is needed among the wireless network.
•Shared – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to
connecting each other.
•WPA – This mode is for enterprise with an authentication server (Radius Server), WPA-enabled
access point, and a WPA-enabled client. Once WPA is enabled, all clients and access
points on the network must be WPA-enabled in order to access the network.
•WPA-PSK – It is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have
access to network authentication servers. In this mode, known as Pre-Shared Key, the
user manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway, as well as
in each PC on the wireless network. WPA takes over automatically from that point,
keeping unauthorized users that don't have the matching password from joining the
network, while encrypting the data traveling between authorize ddevices.
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Data Encryption
•WEP – In WPA or WPA-PSK mode, WEP is also able to be the encryption method for the
transmission data.
•TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000
packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures much
greater security than the standard WEP security.
•AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for
digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for
the security in the wireless network.
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For Windows 2000
Install the Driver and Utility
1.Insert the CD into the CD-ROM device and execute the "setup.exe" program for your purchace
G101/G231 series to select .
2.
The InstallShield Wizard box will appear, click "Next" to continue.
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3. Licence Agreement ,Please choice “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click "Next" to
continue.
4. Click "Install" button to continue.
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The driver and utility are Installing.
Click Finish button to complete install procedure.
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5.
Insert the G101/G231 WLAN adapter into the MiniPCI slot/PCMCIA port of your computer, the
system will automatically find the device and search for its software then the InstallShield Wizard
finished installation and the system tray icon is loaded in the taskbar (see illustration below).
Note: Please turn-off computer before you insert G101.
Found New Hardware and Installing.
Complete device install.
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6.Please click “Start-> programs->TwinMOS ->G101_G231 WLAN Configuration Utility”.
The TM icon will appear in tray bar.
7.The “TwinMOS WLAN Configuration Utility” screen will appear.
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For Windows 98SE
Install the Driver and Utility
1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM device and execute the "setup.exe" program for your purchace
G101/G231 series to select .
2.The InstallShield Wizard box will appear, click "Next" to continue.
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3. Licence Agreement ,Please choice “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click "Next" to
continue.
4.Click "Install" button to continue.
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The driver and utility are Installing.
Click Finish button to complete install procedure.
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5. After running the driver package, the Notebook (or PC) with Win98 OS shall be restarted
6. Insert the G101/G231 WLAN adapter into the MiniPCI slot/PCMCIA port of your computer, the
system will automatically find the device and search for its software then the InstallShield Wizard
finished installation and the system tray icon is loaded in the taskbar (see illustration below).
Note: Please turn-off computer before you insert G101.
New Hardware Found
7. Please insert the disk labeled "Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM."
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8. To choose Windows 98SE installing folder
9. Copying Files
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10. Please click “Start-> programs->TwinMOS ->G101_G231 WLAN Configuration Utility”.
The TM icon will appear in tray bar.
11. The “TwinMOS WLAN Configuration Utility” screen will appear.
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CONFIGURATION UTILITY
Note: The following Configuration Utility was operated under Windows 2000. (Procedures will be the
same for Windows 98SE/XP)
TwinMOS G101/G231 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides
the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. When the computer is
started, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar
(see illustration below.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility.
Double-click on the icon shown above. The screen below will appear.
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Right-click on the icon shown below. The function of utility icon will appear.
Exit
Clicking on the “Exit” Button will leave the Configuration Utility.
Connect
From “Profiles list” to select one of all profiles name (G-AP-10) to connect.
Radio
• On – Turn Radio on.
• Off – Turn Radio off.
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Status Tab
Signal Strength
This bar shows the signal strength level. The higher percentage shown in the bar, the more radio signal
been received by the adapter. This indicator helps to find the proper position of the wireless device for
quality network operation.
Link Quality
This bar indicates the quality of the link. The higher the percentage, the better the quality.
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Configuration Table
Click the “Configuration Button” to get into the Configuration Table, as shown below.
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General Tab
You can make changes to any of the fields shown below, without the need to restart your computer.
Profile name
A profile is a named set of operating parameters for your G101/G231 WLAN adapter. To display the
available profiles for your G101/G231 WLAN adapter.
Network Type
The G101/G231 WLAN adapter can operate in one of two modes, which are specified in the Mode field
of the Configuration menu. Clicking the down arrow at the right of the Mode field displays the available
modes.
•Ad-Hoc Station- This is the 802.11b/g Ad-Hoc mode of operation. In “Ad-Hoc” mode, only one
wireless “ cell ” is supported for each different NETWORK NAME. All communication is done from
client to client without the use of an Access Point. “Peer-to-Peer” networking uses the same NETWORK
NAME for the wireless adapters in establishing the network connection. When “Ad-Hoc ” mode is
selected, the utility will provide a selection for setting the channel.
•Infrastructure Station- This mode of operation requires the presence of an 802.11b/g Infrastructure.
All communication is done through the Infrastructure, which relays packets to other wireless clients as
well as to nodes on a wired Ethernet network.
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SSID
The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. The default value is
“any”, which will automatically scan and connect the best performance Access point nearby. You may
specify a SSID for the adapter and then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the
adapter.
Channel
When communicating in Ad-Hoc mode, you must specify a channel on which communications will take
place. This field is grayed in infrastructure mode because the Access Point automatically selects the
channel.
Desired Rate
The Transmit Rate field specifies the rate at which the radio in your G101/G231 WLAN adapter
transmits and receives data. You can set this to the following fixed rates: 1 Mbps; 2 Mbps; 5.5 Mbps; 6
Mbps; 9 Mbps; 12 Mbps; 18 Mbps; 24 Mbps; 36 Mbps; 48 Mbps or 54 Mbps.
Automatic - When it is enabled, the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate
automatically.
Apply
Click “Apply” button to save and implement the new settings.
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Encryption Tab
To allows you to enhance the security of a network. Every station in a secured network should enable
the Encryption function and the values of the Network Key should be the same.
Encryption Mode
• None – Disable to Encryption Tab.
• WEP – Enable to Encryption Tab.
Authentication
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless devices, which the adapter intends to connect.
• Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless devices.
• Shared Key – Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to
connecting each other. Setup the same key as the wireless devices, which the
adapter intends to connect.
• Auto Swith – Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on the wireless devices, which the
adapter is connecting to.
Default Key
Select one of the keys (1~4) as the encryption key.
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Key Value
The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the
rules below.
• 64-bit – Input 10 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”range) as the encryption keys. For
example: “0123456aef“.
• 128-bit – Input 26 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption keys. For
example:“01234567890123456789abcdef“.
• 152-bit – Input 32 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption keys. For
example:“012345678901234567890123456789ab “.
Encryption Key Length
You may select the 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit to encrypt transmitted data. Larger key length will
provide higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower.
Advanced Tab
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Power Saving
Power Saving mode allows your computer to use reduced power during idle time by going into “sleep”
mode, saving energy costs.
• Disable –The card will always set in active mode.
• Enable(Fast) –Enable the card in the power saving mode when it is idle, but some components of the
card is still alive. In this mode, the power consumption is larger than “Max“ mode.
• Enable(Max) –Enable the card in the power saving mode when it is idle.
Preamble Type
defines the length of CRC block in the frames during the wireless communication.
• Long –“Long ” can provide more reliable communication.
• Short –“Short ” is suitable for high traffic wireless network.
• Auto –the card will auto switch the preamble mode depending on the wireless networks card is
connecting to.
Fragment Threshold
The value defines the maximum size of packets, any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented.
If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it
will likely decrease overall network performance. Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes.
Minor change is recommended.
RTS Threshold
Minimum packet size required for an RTS (Request To Send). For packets smaller than this threshold,
an RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the WLAN. Select a setting within a range of
0 to 2347 bytes. Minor change is recommended
Receive Antenna
Define the receive antenna. If “Diversity” is selected, the card will auto switch to the antenna with high
signal strength to receive data.
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Site Survey Tab
Available Network
This screen shows all Access Points or Adapters nearby when operating in Infrastructure Station mode.
If you want to connect to any device on the list, double-click the item on the list, and the adapter will
automatically connect to the selected device.
• Rescan –Click “Rescan” button to collect the BSSID, SSID, Mode, WEP, CH, Signal and Support
Rates information of all the wireless devices nearby.
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Profiles -A profile is a named set of operating parameters for your G101/G231 WLAN adapter. The
Profile Page lets you set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. Profile Page
to display the available profiles for your G101/G231 WLAN adapter.
• New – 1. Click the “New” button to edit information of operating parameters for your G101/G231
WLAN adapter.
2.Click the “Save” button to save information of operating parameters for your “G-AP”
profiles of user defined
3.The Profiles Page shows “G-AP”
User
Defined
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• Delete – 1.Click the item on the list.
2.Click “Delete” button.
3. delete “G-AP-10” profiles.
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• Edit – 1.Click the item on the list.
2.Click “Edit” button.
3. Edit values for all parameters to “G-AP” profiles.
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Statistics Tab
This option enables you to view the available statistic information with its Tx counts (Tx success, Tx
error), Tx Throughput, and its Rx counts (Rx success, Rx error), Rx Throughput.
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Reset–1.Click “Reset” button.
2.All content of Tx Statistics and Rx Statistics are being zero.
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About Tab
The Information Page provides information on the version of the Network Driver, the Configuration
Utility. In addition, this page also provides the TwinMOS HomePage and TwinMOS E-mail for service,
as shown in the following illustration.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you encounter some problems while installing the G101/G231 WLAN adapter or you want to confirm
whether your adapter is installed properly or not, we have listed the procedure for checking the various
components after you have installed the adapter. In first part of Troubleshooting, we have suggested the
users to check the various properties of the card to check the proper installation. In second section, we
have listed the various problems that you may encounter during the installation and have also listed the
possible solution. Check the first part to guess the probable reason of unsuccessful installation.
Please check the followings if you encounter some problem while installing the G101/G231 or yours
G101/G231 are non-functional.
In Windows 2000:
To check that the G101/G231 is installed properly, please do the following:
1. Check the Windows 2000 Diagnostics. See if there is any conflict in the Resource allocation or the
I/O Address, IRQ allocations. If you find that the IRQ or I/O Addresses are already assigned to some
other devices, you must change that value.
2. Go to the Control Panel. Double click on the Network Adapter, you will see G101/G231 Wireless
Adapter. Double clicking on that will show you the status of the G101/G231 network adapter. If there
are no error signs, the adapter has been installed properly.
In Windows XP:
To check that the G101/G231 is installed properly, please do the following:
1. Go to START>CONTROL PANEL. Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on LAN.
Click Properties.
2. The G101/G231 network adapter will appear, indicating proper installation.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Networking Characteristics
IEEE 802.11 Standard for WLAN (DSSS)
Wi-Fi certified by the TwinMOS
Host OS
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK
Network Protocol
TCP/IP, IPX, NetBEUI
Compatibility
RF Characteristics
Frequency Range
2.400-2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Operating Channels
1-11 United States (FCC)
1-11 Canada (DOC)
1-14 Japan (MKK)
1-13 Europe (Except Spain and France) (ETSI)
Modulation Technique
OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g)
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK (11b)
Spreading
11-chip Barker Sequence
Transmit Power
17 dBm @ 11Mbps
13 dBm @ 54Mbps
Receive Sensitivity
11 Mbps 10-5 BER @ -83 dBm
54 Mbps 10-5 BER @ -67 dBm
Security
64/128/152-bit WEP Encryption
WPA, TKIP, AES Data Encryption
Operating Range
Open Space:100 ~ 300m; Indoor: 30m ~ 100m
The transmission speed varies in the surrounding environment.
EMC Certification
FCC Class B part 15B, 15C; R&TTE
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FCC CAUTION
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. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiated 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 or more 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This EUT is incompliance with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE
C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified
in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.
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