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Atheros AR5B195 Manual

802.11n + bluetooth adapter
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Atheros 802.11n +
Bluetooth Adapter
Model AR5B195
802.11n + Bluetooth
Adapter
March 2009

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  • Page 1 Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter Model AR5B195 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter March 2009...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 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 April 2009...
  • Page 4 Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 2009 Initial Release • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Check the Status Information or Diagnostics............18 Current Status....................18 Adapter Information Button.................. 19 Diagnostics Tab ....................... 19 Transmitted Frames....................20 Received Frames ....................20 Scan Available Networks ..................20 Connecting to a different network ................. 20 Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...
  • Page 6 Launching the Synchronization Process.............. 40 Advanced Status Information ................44 Regulatory Compliance Notices ................45 USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)........... 45 European Community — CE Notice: ..............46 Taiwan DGT Radio Compliance: ................47 2.4GHz Operation .................... 47 • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter supports 802.11n and Bluetooth EDR2.0 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...

  • Page 8: Remove A Configuration Profile

    With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks. 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. 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 April 2009...

  • 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. 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. Check current status...

  • 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 April 2009...

  • 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. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
  • Page 21 Ad Hoc Connected Ad Network Hoc Network Encryption Active Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...

  • 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. Run the Troubleshooting Utility.

  • Page 24: Color

    To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings: Network Name (on General Tab) Transmit Power Level 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • 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 April 2009...

  • 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: Bluetooth Adapter Installation And Operation

    ”Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite” “Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite” Installing the Bluetooth Suite You either received a password from Atheros to download the Bluetooth Suite software from the Atheros web site or received the Bluetooth Suite on a CD. NOTE: If you are installing Bluetooth Suite on a machine that already has an existing Bluetooth Suite, you need not uninstall it because Bluetooth Suite supports the upgrade feature.

  • Page 28: Copying Bluetooth Suite From The Cd

    The InstallShield Wizard starts to prepare the package for installation. The Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Suite screen (see Figure 2-1) is displayed. Figure 2-1. Bluetooth Suite - Welcome Screen 3. Click Next. You will see the Customer Information screen. See Figure 2-2. • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
  • Page 29 You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user information, setup type, and destination directory. This allows you to review and modify the setup information. See Figure 2-4. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...
  • Page 30 Figure 2-5. Bluetooth Suite - Installation Setup Status 8. When prompted to restart your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now option and click Finish. Figure 2-6. Bluetooth Suite - Finishing the Installation • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 31: Launching The Bluetooth Suite

    2. Double click on the Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays the blank Atheros Bluetooth Suite screen. NOTE: If no Bluetooth devices are found within range, it is normal for new installation.

  • Page 32: Introduction To The Bluetooth Suite

    Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are displayed on the right panel. In addition, there is a Bluetooth Suite Tray which allows you to launch the Bluetooth Suite. • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 33: Menu Bar

    Shared Folders Object Push Audio Basic Imaging Personal Area Networking Fax Server Configuration Sync These options are described in detail in Chapter Bluetooth Help Topics Click this button to display any help topics. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Exchange Folder

    (in range, paired, connected or disconnected). You can select a device and right mouse click button to select the following: Name discovery Delete Pair Service Discovery Properties Figure 2-9 for details. Figure 2-9. Bluetooth Places Device Options • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 35: Uninstalling The Bluetooth Suite

    You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being removed followed by another screen showing Uninstall Complete. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11. Finishing Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation 4. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. 5. Click Finish. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...
  • Page 36 The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite. • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 37: Connecting To An Hid Device

    Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task: A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle) Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Double click on the Launch Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or launch it from start >...
  • Page 38 Using your laptop pointing device, right click on the Human Interface Device service and choose the Connect option to connect to the mouse. Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse 8. Right click the Connect button. • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Sync Device

    You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task: A laptop system running Windows XP with Bluetooth Suite Bluetooth USB Adapter A Bluetooth device such as an e-mail tool and calendar that supports sync profile Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...

  • Page 40: Launching The Synchronization Process

    3. Right mouse click the blank panel and choose Device Discovery option. See Figure 10-1. Figure 10-1. Bluetooth Suite Discovery Screen 4. Highlight the device that you wish to sync with and pair it. See Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2. Pairing the Device for Syncing • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
  • Page 41 8. Right click the SYNC icon on My Bluetooth Place under the specified device screen and choose Synchronization option. See Figure 10-4. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...
  • Page 42 Figure 10-4. Bluetooth Synchronization It displays the Sync screen which allows you to specify sync parameters for both client and server. See Figure 10-5. • Atheros Communications, Inc. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
  • Page 43 Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 9. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    2. Only those antennas filed under FCC ID:PPD-AR5B195 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 46: 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...

  • Page 47: Taiwan Dgt Radio Compliance

    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 Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL April 2009...

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