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Chapter 3 Using the GIGABYTE WLAN Configuration
Utility
Utility
The Gigabyte WLAN Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the
GN-WIKG Wireless Mini-PCI 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.
GN-WIKG Wireless Mini-PCI 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.
Programs and then Gigabyte WLAN Utility.
Note: Modifications to WLAN configuration settings can be done when GN-WIKG is in use
or through the network configuration tool provided by Windows
or through the network configuration tool provided by Windows
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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.
selected profile and click the Activate button to have a selected profile become active.
Figure 3-2 Profile Tab