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Atheros AR5B93 Manual

802.11n 2x2 pcie minicard transceiver
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Atheros 802.11n
Adapter
Model AR5B93
802.11n 2x2 PCIe
Minicard Transceiver
Sept. 2008

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  • Page 1 Atheros 802.11n Adapter Model AR5B93 802.11n 2x2 PCIe Minicard Transceiver Sept. 2008...
  • Page 2 © 2000–2006 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. ATHEROS , the Atheros logo, 5-UP , Driving the Wireless Future , Atheros Driven , Atheros Turbo Mode , and the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
  • 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 February 2009...
  • Page 4 Revision History Revision Description of Changes Dec 2007 Initial Release • Atheros Communications, Inc. Dec 2007 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 Dec 2007...
  • Page 6 Advanced Status Information ................... 27 Compliance ........................28 Industry Canada Notice: ......... Erro! Indicador não definido. Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d‘Industrie Canada: . Erro! Indicador não definido. European Community — CE Notice: ..............28 • Atheros Communications, Inc. Dec 2007 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The Atheros 802.11n 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: 32-bit PCI Express Bus...

  • 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 Dec 2007...

  • 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 Dec 2007...

  • 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 Dec 2007...

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

  • Page 23: 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 Utility configure a profile or view status and statistics information.

  • 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 Dec 2007...

  • 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-AR5B93 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 Dec 2007...
  • Page 30 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. 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 Dec 2007...

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