Using Wpa Passphrase Security; Zero Configuration - Atheros AR5B125 User Manual

Disabling Static WEP
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
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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
3. Fill in the WPA Passphrase.
4. Click OK.

Zero Configuration

This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows
XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS).
Wireless Network Configuration
The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely
dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured.
To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:
1. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box.
2. Select the check box "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" to set
Zero Configuration.
When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all
configuration profiles:
SSID
Security keys
Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can
not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration.
The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select
other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero
Configuration is set:
None on the Security tab to disable security, and click
Configure button.
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