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- Page 1 Atheros 802.11b/g Adapter Model AR5BXB63 802.11b/g Adapter July 2006...
- Page 2 Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right.
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Page 3: Document Conventions
Example: Start > Programs > DK > wdreg_install. Notices NOTE: This message denotes neutral or positive information that calls out important points to the text. A note provides information that may apply only in special cases. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006... -
Page 4: Revision History
Revision History Revision Description of Changes July 2006 Initial Release • Atheros Communications, Inc. Feb 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Defining pre-shared encryption keys:..............16 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key ............16 Disabling Static WEP ....................16 Using WPA Passphrase Security ................17 Zero Configuration ....................17 Wireless Network Configuration................17 Check the Status Information or Diagnostics............18 Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006... - Page 6 Advanced Status Information ................27 Compliance ......................28 Industry Canada Notice:........Error! Bookmark not defined. Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d’Industrie Canada: ....Error! Bookmark not defined. European Community — CE Notice:..............28 • Atheros Communications, Inc. Feb 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The Atheros 802.11b/g Adapter supports 802.11bg operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements • Laptop/ PC containing: •... -
Page 8: Remove A Configuration Profile
The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... -
Page 9: Switching To A Different Configuration Profile
DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information (DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click to finish. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006... -
Page 10: General Tab
General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. -
Page 11: Security Tab
Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. -
Page 12: Using Eap-Tls Security
3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. -
Page 13: Using Peap (Eap-Gtc) Security
5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. -
Page 14: Using Peap-Mschap V2 Security
Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. -
Page 15: Using Leap Security
Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. -
Page 16: Pre-Shared Encryption Keys
To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP • OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click (not recommended). • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... -
Page 17: Using Wpa Passphrase Security
Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button. -
Page 18: Check The Status Information Or Diagnostics
Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. •... -
Page 19: Adapter Information Button
NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter: Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006... -
Page 20: Transmitted Frames
If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window opens to the General tab. Fill in the profile name and click to create the configuration profile for that network. Connected Infrastructure Infrastructure (AP) Network (AP) Network • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... - Page 21 Ad Hoc Connected Ad Network Hoc Network Encryption Active Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006...
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Page 22: Display Settings
• Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools: Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros station reference designs. Enable/Disable Tray Enable or disable the tray icon. -
Page 23: Tray Icon
IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to: Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to Utility configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility. -
Page 24: Color
Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows: Color Quality RSSI* Green Excellent 20 dB + Green Good 10-20 dB + Yellow Poor 5-10 dB Poor < 5 dB Gray No Connection No Connection *Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. -
Page 25: Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode
Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings: • Power Save Mode • 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) • Wireless Mode • 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006... -
Page 26: Uninstall An Old Driver
Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field. -
Page 27: Advanced Status Information
Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen. -
Page 28: Compliance
2. Only those antennas filed under FCC ID:PPD-AR5BXB63 can be used with this device. 3. When the Minicard is installed in a system where the antenna location is less than 20 cm separation distance to the body of the user, additional equipment authorization is required. -
Page 29: European Community - Ce Notice
1999/5/EC. Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards: • EN 300 328 • EN 301 489-17 • EN 60950 Marking by the symbol: indicates that usage restrictions apply in countries listed on this product’s packaging. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006... -
Page 30: Ghz Operation
Taiwan DGT Radio Compliance: 2.4GHz Operation 低功率電波輻性電機管理辦法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使 用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發 現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信 或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... - Page 31 Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2006...