Planex GW-NS54GM User manual

Brand: Planex

Model: GW-NS54GM

Category: WLAN access points

Type: User manual

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Features................................................................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Package Contents................................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Wireless Network Options................................................................................................................... 3

1.3.1 The Peer-to-Peer Network ........................................................................................................... 3

1.3.2 The Access Point Network............................................................................................................ 4

1.4 LED Indicators..................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4.1 Power Indicator: (Orange LED).................................................................................................. 4

1.4.2 Act Indicator: (Green LED)......................................................................................................... 4

2. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Driver & Utility Installation ................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Device Installation............................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Notes for Windows 98SE users: ................................................................................................... 7

2.2.2 Notes for Windows 2000 users:.................................................................................................... 7

2.2.3 Notes for Windows XP users:....................................................................................................... 8

2.2.4 Device Verification ...................................................................................................................... 9

3. NETWORK CONNECTION .................................................................................................................11

3.1 In Windows 98SE/ME........................................................................................................................11

3.2 In Windows 2000/XP .........................................................................................................................14

4. CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................17

4.1 Accessing the Configuration Utility ...................................................................................................17

4.2 Main Tab.............................................................................................................................................17

4.3 Advanced Tab.....................................................................................................................................21

4.4 Privacy Tab.........................................................................................................................................21

4.4.1 WEP Configuration.....................................................................................................................23

4.4.2 CCX Configuration .....................................................................................................................25

4.4.3 WPA Configuration.....................................................................................................................27

4.5 Statistics Tab.......................................................................................................................................28

4.6 About Tab ...........................................................................................................................................28

5. UNINSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................29

6. SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................................30

1. INTRODUCTION

The GW-NS54GM is a network device that enables your laptop computer connection to a wireless

local area network (WLAN). A wireless LAN uses the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology

to transmit and receive data without having to physically attach to the network. The wireless

protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference

generated by other radio frequencies.

This card also takes full advantage of the mobility for your laptop computer with access to

real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. In addition, this device eliminates

the cables through walls and under furniture. You may place your system in locations where

cabling is impossible. Modifying and augmenting networks has never been more easy.

1.1 Features

z Complies with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN.

z Complies with cardbus 7.0 specification.

z Supports PC Card hot-SWAP and true Plug & Play.

z Works with all existing network infrastructure.

z Complies with specific wireless products and services.

z Backward compatible with 802.11b.

z Capable of up to 256-Bit WEP Encryption.

z Supports CCX and WPA security.

z Freedom to roam while staying connected.

z 22-Mbps Packet Binary Convolution Coding (PBCC - according to the IEEE Std 802.11b

high-rate specification).

z UP to 54 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate in 802.11g mode of operation.

z Rich diagnostic LED indicators with Integrated Antenna.

z Supports Window 98SE/2000/ME/XP.

z Low power consumption.

z Easy installation and configuration.

1.2 Package Contents

z One GW-NS54GM

z One CD-ROM (GW-NS54GM Driver / Utility and Manual)

z One Quick Installation Guide

z One Warranty Card

1.3 Wireless Network Options

1.3.1 The Peer-to-Peer Network

This network installation enables you to set a small wireless workgroup easily and quickly.

Equipped with wireless cardbus adapter or wireless PCI adapter, you can share files and printers

between each desktop and laptop computer.

You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global network and

share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN.

1.3.2 The Access Point Network

The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access much more

conveniently. With Wireless LAN Cards, you can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network

via an Access Point.

1.4 LED Indicators

1.4.1 Power Indicator: (Orange LED)

This LED will illuminate when the driver is well-installed.

1.4.2 Act Indicator: (Green LED)

This LED flickers when transmitting/receiving wireless data.

2. INSTALLATION

Caution: Do not insert GW-NS54GM into your laptop computer until the procedures in “Driver &

Utility Installation” has been performed.

2.1 Driver & Utility Installation

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Please run CD-ROM path:\Utility\setup.exe at the

root of product CD. Double click it to start the installation.

2. When the “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears, click “Next” to continue.

3. The “Choose Destination Location” screen will show you the default destination chosen by

the utility. Click “Next” to continue.

4. Follow the instruction to select the program folder. Click “Next” to continue.

5. Click “OK” to complete the installation.

2.2 Device Installation

Note: Make sure the procedure in “Driver & Utility Installation” has been performed.

1. Please locate your cardbus slot from your laptop computer.

2. Carefully slide the GW-NS54GM into the cardbus slot of your laptop computer. Push evenly

and slowly and ensure it is properly seated.

3. Windows will detect the new hardware and then automatically copy all of the files needed

for networking.

2.2.1 Notes for Windows 98SE users:

Please make sure you have the operating system CD-ROM ready before installation of the

device. You may be asked to insert the CD-ROM in order to locate the specific drivers.

2.2.2 Notes for Windows 2000 users:

During the installation, when the “Digital Signature Not Found” screen appears, click “Yes” to

continue.

2.2.3 Notes for Windows XP users:

1. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next”.

2. Click “Continue Anyway”.

3. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

2.2.4 Device Verification

To verify if the device has been properly installed in your laptop computer and is enabled, go to

Start B Settings B Control Panel B System (Hardware) B Device Manager. Select the

“Network adapters” item. If the PLANEX GW-NS54GM 54Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card is

listed, then your device is properly installed and enabled successfully.

3. NETWORK CONNECTION

You will have to configure your network settings once the driver has been installed.

3.1 In Windows 98SE/ME

1. Go to Start B Settings B Control Panel B Network.

Make sure all the following components are installed.

PLANEX GW-NS54GM 54Mbps Wireless LAN Card

IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol

NetBEUI

TCP/IP

If any components are missing, click on the “Add” button to install them. All of the protocols

and clients required (listed from above) are provided by Microsoft.

3. Next, highlight the specific network component you need, click “Add”.

4. Select “Microsoft”, and then double click on the item you want to add. Click “OK”.

After returning to the “Network” screen, you may enable the “File and Print Sharing”.

5. Select the “Identification” tab. Enter names for the network. Type the name of desired

workgroup, which should be the same name used by all of the other computers on the

network.

6. Select the “Access Control” tab. Make sure that “Share-level access control” is selected.

You may set the share level to “User-level access control”. if you like to connect to a

Netware server,

7. Click “Yes” to restart your computer.

8. Once the computer has been rebooted, a Logon window will appear and will require you to

enter a username and password. Enter a username and password and click “OK”. DO NOT

click the “Cancel” button, or you won’t be able to log onto the network.

9. Double-click the “Network Neighborhood” icon on the windows desktop, and you should see

the names of the other computers on the network.

3.2 In Windows 2000/XP

1. (In Windows 2000)

Go to Start B Settings B Control Panel B Network and Dial-up Connections B Local

Area Connection B Properties.

(In Windows XP)

Go to Start B Control Panel B Network Connections B Wireless Network Connection B

Properties.

2. Make sure that you have all the following components installed.

Client for Microsoft Networks

NWLink NetBIOS

NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

If any components are missing, click on the Install… button to select the

Client/Service/Protocol required.

3. After selecting the component you need, click Add… to install.

4. Select the network protocol you wish to add and click “OK”. This will return to the “Local Area

Connections Properties” window.

5. To allow your computer to be visible on the network, make sure you have checked off the “File

and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks”.

6. You must restart your computer to complete the installation.

4. CONFIGURATION

After installing the GW-NS54GM driver, a Utility icon will display in the task bar. You will be able

to access the Configuration Utility through the Utility icon.

If the icon does not appear automatically, go to Start B Programs B bRoad Lanner Wave B

GW-NS54GM Utility, the task bar will be displayed.

4.1 Accessing the Configuration Utility

The Configuration Utility is accessed by clicking on the “Network Status” Icon.

All settings are categorized into 5 Tabs:

Main Tab

Advanced Tab

Privacy Tab

Statistics Tab

About Tab

4.2 Main Tab

The “Main” tab displays the current status of the Wireless Network Adapter.

Item Description

External

Configuration

To Enable or Disable the manufacturer’s configuration utility：

Enable ： Check this item to use Windows XP build-in utility or other

manufacturers’, such as Funk, Odyssey client utility.

Disable ：Left this item unchecked to use the utility we provide. XP’s built-in utility

Status

Displays the information about the status of the communication.

SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network.

The name must be identical for all devices and points attempting to connect to

the same network.

No WEP key

With WEP key

For TI-Based WLAN devices

For TI-Based WLAN devices with WEP key

Hidden Network

Mode

Displays the type of Basic Service Set, Access Point or Peer to Peer.

Displays the channel that is currently in use.

Signal

Displays the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless Network

Adapter and the Access Point it connects to.

BSS ID

A set of wireless stations is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers

in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.

Current Configuration

Pref. SSID

It shows the current SSID setting of the Wireless Network Adapter.

BSS Type

Displays the type of Basic Service Set, Access Point or Peer to Peer.

Channel

Shows the selected channel that is currently used. (There are 14 channels

available, depends on the country.)

Tx Rate

Shows the current transfer rate.

Signal Quality

Displays the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless Network

Adapter and the Access Point it connects.

BSSID

The BSSID of the Access Point to which the card is associated

Connect

Highlight one of the devices from the list area and press the Connect button to

access it.

Modify

There will be two tabs for you to modify.

Rescan

Searches for all available networks. Clicking on the button, the device will start to

rescan and list all available sites.

Modify

Preferred SSID

Type in the SSID name of the device you want to connect.

BSS Type

You can select Peer-to-Peer, Access Point or Auto Mode of the device you to

connect.

Tx Rate

You can select the data rate or set to auto mode from the pull-down menu.

Channel

Select the channel depends on your country.

Power Mode

No Power Save：Select this function, the adapter will be in full active mode.

Max Power Save：Select this function, the power save mode will be enabled.

4x Config 4X Enable: Click this box to enable the TI-Based 4x function.

Packet Burst Enable: Click this box to enable the Packet Burst function.

Mode

You can select IEEE 802.11b(B-Only), 802.11b +(B-Plus) , 802.11g

(G-Only)standard or B&G Mode (If you choose this option the device will

automatically convert the suitable standard ).

Profile

Enter the profile name and click the Save button to save your configuration, To

open the profiles you saved, select the profile from the pull-down menu and then

click the Load button. To delete the profiles you saved, select the profile from the

pull-down menu and then click the Delete button.

Tx Power Level

Transmit power level, includes Low Power, Medium-Low Power, Medium

Power, Medium-High Power, High Power

Fragment

Threshold

To fragment MSDU or MMPDU into small sizes of frames for increasing the

reliability of frame (The maximum value of 4096 means no fragmentation is

needed) transmission. The performance will be decreased as well, thus a noisy

environment is recommended.

RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. Should you encounter

inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended.

Preamble

A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the

transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. (Note: If

you want to change the Preamble type into Long or Short, please check the

setting of AP.)

Retry limits

You can set the number of retries if no acknowledgement appears from

the receiving station.

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Planex GW-NS54GM User manual

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Model: GW-NS54GM

Category: WLAN access points

Type: User manual

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