Atheros Communications, Inc.
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COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
February 2008
Ad Hoc Network
Connected Ad Hoc Network
Encryption Active
Page 1: ...Model AR5BMB55 802 11 b g MPCI Module July 2006...
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: ...isplay 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 p...
Page 4: ...iv Atheros Communications Inc Feb 2006 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Revision History Revision Description of Changes July 2006 Initial Release...
Page 5: ...e 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 GT...
Page 6: ...s 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 Configuratio...
Page 7: ...itch 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 statio...
Page 8: ...es 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 priority and the last prof...
Page 9: ...button 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...
Page 10: ...e if any messages are waiting Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets Off turns power saving off thus powering...
Page 11: ...requires IT administration Choosing 802 1x opens the 802 1x EAP type drop down menu The options include EAP FAST EAP TLS EAP TTLS PEAP EAP GTC PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 LEAP If the access point that the wire...
Page 12: ...ab choose the WPA WPA2 radio button OR On the Security tab choose the 802 1x radio button 2 Choose EAP TTLS from the drop down menu Enabling EAP TTLS security To use EAP TTLS security the machine must...
Page 13: ...ser 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 use a separate user nam...
Page 14: ...er 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 use a separate user name...
Page 15: ...e Windows 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 Passwor...
Page 16: ...ze 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 ASCII 152 bit enter 32 d...
Page 17: ...the 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...
Page 18: ...b 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 profile Set up the configura...
Page 19: ...Creation 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 Di...
Page 20: ...ed by the wireless network adapter Standard MIC OK Standard MIC errors CKIP MIC OK CKIP MIC errors Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Scan Available Networks Click...
Page 21: ...Atheros Communications Inc xxi COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL February 2008 Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active...
Page 22: ...n 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 Utility tools Enable Disabl...
Page 23: ...or 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...
Page 24: ...rated here All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point AP To connect to an ad hoc network configure the profile for ad hoc mode Ad Hoc operation may be limited...
Page 25: ...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 configure a profile in in...
Page 26: ...e 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 WEP keys The wireless ad...
Page 27: ...oint 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...
Page 28: ...between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician fo...
Page 29: ...al product In these circumstances the OEM integrator will be responsible for re evaluating the end product including the transmitter and obtaining a separate FCC authorization End Product Labeling Thi...
Page 30: ...s equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body European Community CE Notice The CE mark indicates compliance with the essential requirements of...
Page 31: ...SSS OFDM up to 54Mbps 2 412 2 462GHz for Taiwan 11 for normal mode RF 23 23 dBm for 802 11b 23 79 dBm for 802 11g Dipole antenna with IPEX connector Antenna gain 2dBi Atheros Communications Incorporat...
