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QCNFA335
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1X1 802.11b/g/n-BT4.0 Combo PCIe/USB M.2 Combo Module
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  • Page 1 Signal-Sustain Technology™, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz™, XSPAN™, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now.™, and 5-UP™ are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective...
  • 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 September 2013...
  • Page 4 Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 2009 Initial Release Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Current Status ....................19 Adapter Information Button .................. 20 Diagnostics Tab ....................... 20 Transmitted Frames ....................21 Received Frames ....................21 Scan Available Networks ..................21 Connecting to a different network ................. 21 Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...
  • Page 6 Launching the Synchronization Process .............. 43 Advanced Status Information ................47 Regulatory Compliance Notices USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) European Community — CE Notice: Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: 2.4GHz Operation Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...
  • Page 7 Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 10: 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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Pre-Shared Encryption Keys

    5. Enter a new key. 6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the key to transmit packets. 7. Click OK. Atheros Communications, Inc. • xvii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 18: Disabling Static Wep

    (not recommended). 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 19: 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 20: 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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 21: 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 September 2013...
  • Page 22 Ad Hoc Connected Ad Network Hoc Network Encryption Active Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 23: 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 or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros Enable/Disable Radio station reference designs. Enable or disable the tray icon.

  • Page 24: Tray Icon

    IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to: Open the online help. Help Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to Open Atheros Client configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Utility Run the Troubleshooting Utility.

  • Page 25: Color

    Adapter IP Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter. Address Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Exit The colors are defined as follows: Color Quality RSSI* Green Excellent 20 dB + Green Good 10-20 dB + Yellow Poor 5-10 dB Poor <...

  • Page 26: 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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: Copying Bluetooth Suite From The Cd

    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. • xxix COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...
  • Page 30 - “Anyone who uses this computer (all users)” or “Only for me” and click Next. You will see Choose Destination Location screen. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Bluetooth Suite Choose Destination Location Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 31 Finish screen. See Figure 2-5. 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. Atheros Communications, Inc. • xxxi COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 32: 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 33 Figure 2-7. Bluetooth Suite Startup Screen During Discovery When the Bluetooth Suite finds devices in range, it displays them. See Figure 2-8. Atheros Communications, Inc. • xxxiii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 34: Introduction To The Bluetooth Suite

    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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 35: Menu Bar

    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. • xxxv COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 36: Bluetooth Exchange Folder

    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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 37: 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. • xxxvii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...
  • Page 38 The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...
  • Page 41 8. Right click the Connect button. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

  • Page 42: Connecting To A Sync Device

    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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 43: Launching The Synchronization Process

    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 5. Right mouse click on the desired bluetooth device and select the Pair option. Atheros Communications, Inc. • xliii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...
  • Page 44 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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 45 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 September 2013...
  • Page 46 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, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...

  • Page 47: 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 48 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...
  • Page 49 RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Atheros Communications, Inc. • xlix COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
  • Page 50 Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. (Le manuel d'utilisation de dispositifs émetteurs équipés d'antennes amovibles doit contenir les informations suivantes dans un endroit bien en vue:) Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...
  • Page 51 Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada. Atheros Communications, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
  • Page 52 Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel. For NCC Statement 依據國家通訊傳播委員會低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法： 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，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 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。 本模組於取得認證後將依規定於模組本體標示審合格籤，並要求平台上標示「本產品內含射頻模 組：XXXXXXXXXX」 Atheros Communications, Incorporated 5480 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com...
  • Page 53 Japan Telecom Certification – JATE Atheros Communications, Inc. • liii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL September 2013...

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