Atheros AR5BHB112 Manual Download Page 25

 

Atheros Communications, Inc. 

 

 

 

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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 

 

Oct. 2010 

 

Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.   

 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode 

In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a 
basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an 
AP, as illustrated here. 

 

To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode

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 Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration 

To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in 
the 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.   

  

Summary of Contents for AR5BHB112

Page 1: ...Atheros 802 11n Adapter Model AR5BHB112 802 11n Adapter October 2010...

Page 2: ...r transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose except as expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by Atheros Atheros or its affiliates may have patents or...

Page 3: ...play Example Error Unable to allocate memory for transfer Menu The Menu character tag is used for menu items Example Choose Edit Copy Within commands items enclosed in square brackets are optional par...

Page 4: ...iv Atheros Communications Inc Aug 2010 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Revision History Revision Description of Changes Aug 2010 Initial Release...

Page 5: ...9 TCP IP Configuration 9 Configuring the TCP IP Address for the network device 9 General Tab 10 Advanced Tab 10 Security Tab 11 Using EAP TLS Security 12 Using EAP TTLS Security 12 Using PEAP EAP GTC...

Page 6: ...22 ACU Tools 22 Tray Icon 23 Color 24 Quality 24 RSSI 24 Ad Hoc Mode 24 Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration 24 Infrastructure Access Point Mode 25 Infrastructure Access Point Mode Profile Configuration...

Page 7: ...to a different profile Remove a profile Connect to a Different Network The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode which uses an access point or ad hoc mode a group of stations p...

Page 8: ...the auto selected profiles 1 Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box 2 Click Move Up Move Down or Remove as appropriate The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest p...

Page 9: ...tton The Export Profile window appears 3 Browse to the directory to export the profile to 4 Click Save The profile is exported to the specified location TCP IP Configuration Configuring the TCP IP Add...

Page 10: ...buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter The adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets then...

Page 11: ...n the Configure button and fill in the WPA WPA2 Passphrase 802 1x Enables 802 1x security This option requires IT administration Choosing 802 1x opens the 802 1x EAP type drop down menu The options in...

Page 12: ...o 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 1...

Page 13: ...ate network certificate authority from the drop down list 4 Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name OR E...

Page 14: ...down list 3 Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP user name OR Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to...

Page 15: ...indows user name as the LEAP user name OR Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to manually login and start the LEAP authentication process Select to Use Saved User Name and Password b...

Page 16: ...encryption key WEP Key Size Defines the size for each encryption key The options include 64 bit enter 10 digits for hexadecimal 5 ASCII characters 128 bit enter 26 digits for hexadecimal 13 digits for...

Page 17: ...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 t...

Page 18: ...ions The Current Status tab does not require any configuration The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration pr...

Page 19: ...ation date of the wireless network adapter driver Client Name Name of the client computer Diagnostics Tab The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics The Diagn...

Page 20: ...ciation rejects the number of AP authentication rejects received by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors Scan Available Networks Click the Scan...

Page 21: ...Atheros Communications Inc 21 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Oct 2010 Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active...

Page 22: ...tive displays the change in statistical data since the last update Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client U...

Page 23: ...disable the RF signal Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually if LEAP is set to manually prompt for user name and password on each login Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point Select Prof...

Page 24: ...thin an independent basic service set IBSS as illustrated here All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point AP To connect to an ad hoc network configure the prof...

Page 25: ...with the other stations through an AP as illustrated here To connect to an access point network configure the profile for access point mode Infrastructure Access Point Mode Profile Configuration To co...

Page 26: ...e system 4 To complete the uninstallation remove the file ar5211 sys from the folder WINNT system32 drivers Additional Security Features These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network s...

Page 27: ...the wireless adapter is associated to Associated AP IP Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to Associated AP MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the...

Page 28: ...been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...

Page 29: ...in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following Contains FCC ID...

Page 30: ...module may not be co located with any other transmitter or antenna As long as conduction above is met further transmitter test will not be required However the OEM integrator is still responsible for...

Page 31: ...rmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems Because high power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority in 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz these radars could caus...

Page 32: ...32 Atheros Communications Inc COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Taiwan DGT Radio Compliance AR5BHB112 5 25 5 35 GHz Japan Telecom Certification JATE...

Page 33: ...Atheros Communications Inc 33 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Oct 2010 Atheros Communications Incorporated 1700 Technology Drive San Jose CA 95110 t 408 773 5200 f 408 773 9940 www atheros com...

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