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- Page 1 Atheros Client Utility Help Model AR5BXB6 802.11ag WLAN Module PRELIMINARY June 2005...
- 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 2005... -
Page 4: Revision History
Revision History Revision Description of Changes June 2005 Initial Release • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2005 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 2005... - Page 6 802.11a radio only: ....................30 FCC Labeling instructions for OEM Integrators: ..........30 Industry Canada Notice:..................30 Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d’Industrie Canada: ......31 European Community — CE Notice:..............31 • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2005 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The Atheros Client Utility (ACU) 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 32 MB memory or greater 300 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6) -
Page 8: Remove A Configuration Profile
2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2005 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... -
Page 9: Import And Export Profiles
IT staff. 5. Click to finish. 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. -
Page 10: Advanced Tab
Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking Modify on the Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. -
Page 11: Using Eap-Tls Security
None No security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS 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 12: Using Eap-Ttls 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 The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC address. Change the login name if needed. 7. Click OK. 8. Enable the profile. Atheros Communications, Inc. AR6001 Software User’s Guide • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2005...
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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 2005 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. AR6001 Software User’s Guide • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2005... -
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 2005 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... - Page 21 Ad Hoc Connected Ad Network Hoc Network Encryption Active Atheros Communications, Inc. AR6001 Software User’s Guide • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2005...
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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
Ad Hoc operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration 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: • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2005 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... - Page 25 Network Name (on General Tab) Transmit Power Level 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Atheros Communications, Inc. AR6001 Software User’s Guide • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL July 2005...
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Page 26: Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode
Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings: Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11a Authentication Mode (if using 802.11a) Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. • Atheros Communications, Inc. July 2005 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... -
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: 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 29: Compliance
This product must be installed by a professional technician/installer FCC Part 15 Notice (Applicable to Use Within the USA). The AR5BXB6 module is designed for pre-market installation by an OEM and post- market installation by the end user since it incorporates BIOS locking to ensure that the module can only operate when installed inside host PC systems furnished by the OEM integrator. -
Page 30: 802.11A Radio Only
Clara, CA 95054 , Telephone: 408/773-5200, declare under our sole responsibility that the product AR5BXB6 and AR5BXB6 –M comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 31: Avis De Conformité À La Réglementation D'industrie Canada
Marking by the symbol: indicates that usage restrictions apply. This product is for indoor use only when using channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, or 64 (5150–5350 MHz Atheros Communications, Inc. AR6001 Software User’s Guide • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL... - Page 32 Atheros Communications Incorporated 529 Almanor Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94086 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940 www.atheros.com COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Subject to Change without Notice...
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