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Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction to the GN-WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter installs quickly into your motherboard's PCI slot, connecting wirelessly to your Wi-Fi Router - instantly transforming your PC into a wireless AP, broadening the range of your wireless network. The WPKG is fully 802.11b interoperable, meaning it connects seamlessly to both 11b and 11g wireless traffic, and with its dynamic speed adjustment feature, it will always connect at the highest possible speed - up to 54Mbps. The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch with its included WLAN software utility - SoftAP™ - that automatically detects and lists all available wireless networks. Since the WPKG can be setup in Wireless Distribution System (WDS), it transforms your desktop into an wireless access point, effectively expanding the range of your wireless network. Secure With its support for the highest level of encryption common today - 128 bit WEP, 802.1X, and WPA - the WPKG is perfect for the home user, keeping your data secure. Robust Move huge files and digital video blazingly fast! Up to 5 times faster than the common 11b solution. The high gain antenna and 802.11g wireless standard gives you continuous access to your home wireless router or office network, Convenient Saves the time and expense of installing Ethernet cabling when you want to set up or expand a network, and makes it simple to relocate your desktop PC. 1.2 Features • Connects to any 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless network • Data rates up to 54 Mbps • Switch between AP and Station mode using SoftAP • Dynamic rate shifting ensures fastest possible connection • External antenna • Seamless roaming between wireless access points • Supports AES (Advance Encryption System), enterprise-class 802.1x security and multiple-levels WEP encryption (64-bit /128-bit/), and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) 1.3 Physical Dimensions & Packaging Dimensions: 134mm × 81mm × 22mm Before beginning the installation procedures, please inspect the components to assure that they have not been damaged during shipping. The components include: 1

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Chapter 1
Product Overview
1.1 Introduction to the GN-WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter
The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless PCI Adapter installs quickly into your motherboard’s PCI slot, connecting
wirelessly to your Wi-Fi Router - instantly transforming your PC into a wireless AP, broadening the range of
your wireless network.
The WPKG is fully 802.11b interoperable, meaning it connects seamlessly to both 11b and 11g wireless
traffic, and with its dynamic speed adjustment feature, it will always connect at the highest possible speed –
up to 54Mbps.
The Gigabyte WPKG Wireless G PCI Adapter makes connecting to a wireless router or access point a cinch
with its included WLAN software utility – SoftAP™ – that automatically detects and lists all available wireless
networks.
Since the WPKG can be setup in Wireless Distribution System (WDS), it transforms your
desktop into an wireless access point, effectively expanding the range of your wireless network.
Secure
With its support for the highest level of encryption common today - 128 bit WEP, 802.1X, and WPA - the
WPKG is perfect for the home user, keeping your data secure.
Robust
Move huge files and digital video blazingly fast! Up to 5 times faster than the common 11b solution.
The
high gain antenna and 802.11g wireless standard gives you continuous access to your home wireless router
or office network,
Convenient
Saves the time and expense of installing Ethernet cabling when you want to set up or expand a network, and
makes it simple to relocate your desktop PC.
1.2 Features
•
Connects to any 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless network
•
Data rates up to 54 Mbps
•
Switch between AP and Station mode using SoftAP
•
Dynamic rate shifting ensures fastest possible connection
•
External antenna
•
Seamless roaming between wireless access points
•
Supports AES (Advance Encryption System), enterprise-class 802.1x security
and multiple-levels WEP encryption (64-bit /128-bit/), and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access)
1.3 Physical Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: 134mm × 81mm × 22mm
Before beginning the installation procedures, please inspect the components to assure
that they have not been damaged during shipping. The components include: