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Atheros 802.11n

Adapter

Model ARS42-SB

March, 2011

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Page 1: ...Atheros 802 11n Adapter Model ARS42 SB March 2011 ...

Page 2: ...from patent infringement or from any other third party right No part of this document may be reproduced adapted or 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 pending patent applications trademarks copyrights maskwork rights or other intellectual...

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 parameters or values that the user can choose to specify or omit Within commands items enclosed in braces are options from which the user must choose Within commands the vertical bar separates options An...

Page 4: ...4 Atheros Communications Inc COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 20011 Initial Release ...

Page 5: ...ral Tab 10 Advanced Tab 10 Security Tab 11 Using EAP TLS Security 12 Using EAP TTLS Security 12 Using PEAP EAP GTC Security 13 Using PEAP MSCHAP V2 Security 14 Using LEAP Security 15 Configuring LEAP 15 Pre Shared Encryption Keys 16 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 Wireles...

Page 6: ...ing Bluetooth Suite from the CD 28 Launching the Bluetooth Suite 31 Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite 32 Menu Bar 33 Search For Device 33 Bluetooth Configuration 33 Bluetooth Help Topics 33 Bluetooth Exchange Folder 34 Bluetooth Places Panel 34 Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite 35 Connecting to an HID Device 37 Setup Requirements 37 Launching the Bluetooth Suite 37 Connecting to a Sync Device 39 ...

Page 7: ... a Profile Order profiles Switch 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 participating in the wireless LAN Create or Modify a Configuration Profile To add a new configuration profile click New on the Profile Management tab To modify a configu...

Page 8: ...g 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 priority and the last profile has lowest priority 3 Click OK 4 Check the Auto Select Profiles box 5 Save the modified configuration file When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select ...

Page 9: ...utton 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 Address for the network device 1 After configuring the wireless network adapter properties open the Control Panel and open Network and Dial up Connections 2 Find the Local Area Connection associated wit...

Page 10: ...o 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 switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets Off turns power saving off thus powering up the wireless adapter continuously for a short message response time Network Type Specifies t...

Page 11: ...on 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 include EAP FAST EAP TLS EAP TTLS PEAP EAP GTC PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 LEAP If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled make sure t...

Page 12: ...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 2 Choose EAP TTLS from the drop down menu Enabling EAP TTLS security To use EAP TTLS security the machine must already have the EAP TTLS certificates downloaded onto it Check with the ...

Page 13: ...iate 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 Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process 5 Choose Token or Static Password depending on the user database Note that Token use...

Page 14: ...p 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 use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process 4 Click Advanced and Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate si...

Page 15: ...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 Password by choosing the radio button Specify the LEAP user name password and domain to save and use 3 Enter the user name and password 4 Confirm the password 5 Specify a domain name Check the Include Windows ...

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 ASCII 152 bit enter 32 digits hexadecimal 16 digits for ASCII 4 Click OK for the changes to take effect Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key 1 Click the Pre Shared Key radio button on the Security...

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 takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles SSID Security keys Ad hoc settings Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles thus users can not...

Page 18: ...tions 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 profile Set up the configuration name on the General tab Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode Configure the wireless mode...

Page 19: ...eation 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 Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration It lists these receive and transmit diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter Multicast packets transmitted and r...

Page 20: ...ociation 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 button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks On this list click Refresh to refresh the list at any time Connecting to a different network Highlight a ...

Page 21: ...Atheros Communications Inc 21 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL May 2011 Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption Active ...

Page 22: ...ative 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 Utility tools Enable Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros station reference designs Enable Disable Tray Icon Enable or disable the tray icon Troubleshooting Run the optional Tr...

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 Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to If no configuration profile exists for a connection add a profile Show Connection Status This window displays connection information Active Profile...

Page 24: ...ithin 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 profile for ad hoc mode 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 ...

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 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 ...

Page 26: ...he 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 WEP keys The wireless adapter automatically supports each of these features but these features must be enabled on the access point Message Integrity Check MIC MIC prevents bit flip attacks on encryp...

Page 27: ... need to uninstall Bluetooth Suite refer to Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite on page 2 10 on how to uninstall Bluetooth Suite Software installation is a three step process and it is important to perform these steps before you can use the Bluetooth Suite 1 Installing the Bluetooth Suite 2 Installing the radio profile drivers 3 Updating the drivers All these steps are explained in the installation p...

Page 28: ...he CD drive 2 Double Click on the Bluetooth Suite setup exe file The InstallShield Wizard starts to prepare the package for installation The Welcome to 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 ...

Page 29: ...d click Next You will see Choose Destination Location screen See Figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 Bluetooth Suite Choose Destination Location 5 The default destination location is already selected Click Change to browse to a different destination 6 Click Next You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user information setup type and destination directory This allows ...

Page 30: ...the new software It also removes any backup files When the Bluetooth Suite installation is complete you will see the 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 Figure 2 6 Bluetooth Suite Finishing the Installation ...

Page 31: ...uble 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 Bluetooth Suite screen does not display such devices when launched for the first time You need to click on the Discovery button the top le...

Page 32: ...ow that you have successfully launched the Bluetooth Suite spend few minutes in getting to know your Bluetooth Suite The following few pages explain various features and components associated with the Bluetooth Suite GUI The My Bluetooth Suite is the main screen that consists of three major parts Menu bar Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are displayed ...

Page 33: ...devices will display in right panel Bluetooth Configuration Clicking on the Configuration menu option displays the Bluetooth Suite Configuration screen which allows you to specify Bluetooth Suite tasks and settings associated with Bluetooth device recovery and device filters This function is also available through the toolbar Nine configuration screens are associated with Bluetooth Suite Those scr...

Page 34: ...ically consist of audio devices computers both laptop and desktop phones peripheral devices such as Fax printer mouse headset and imaging devices If any of these devices are discovered they are listed on the right window panel For example if a Bluetooth mouse is discovered in the Bluetooth neighborhood it is shown as peripheral pointing device its brand name address and service status in range pai...

Page 35: ...tall Bluetooth Suite The system prepares for uninstallation A screen is briefly displayed that shows that it is ready to uninstall the program You will see another screen that prompts you to completely remove the application and all of its features See Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation Prompt 3 Click Yes You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being remo...

Page 36: ...36 Atheros Communications Inc COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL The uninstall is complete You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite ...

Page 37: ...tart All Programs Bluetooth Suite Launch Bluetooth Suite It displays theBluetooth Suite start up screen See Figure 4 1 2 Put your mouse in searchable pairing mode by doing the following a Turn On the mouse by pressing down its power On Off button Refer to the mouse documentation on how to do it b Press the connect button on the mouse to put it in pairing discoverable mode Refer to the mouse docume...

Page 38: ...ure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Entering Bluetooth Pairing Passcode 6 Enter a passcode to pair with the remote device and click OK NOTE The default code shown is 0000 Refer to the documentation of your mouse to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it 7 Highlight the mouse device under Peripheral Devices in the left panel and choose Service Discovery Highlight the device Using your laptop poin...

Page 39: ...om Disconnected to Connected Your mouse is now connected and ready to use You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse Connecting to a Sync Device This chapter describes how to connect a Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth device that supports Synchronization profile The following topics are covered in this chapter Setup Requirements Launching the Synchronization Process Setup Requirements ...

Page 40: ...e from the Bluetooth tray on your desktop It displays the My Bluetooth Place start up screen 3 Right mouse click the blank panel and choose Device Discovery option See Figure 10 1 Figure 10 1 Bluetooth Suite Discovery Screen 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 ...

Page 41: ...ure 10 3 Bluetooth Devices Pairing 7 You will see the passcode prompt Enter the passcode default is 0000 for the selected device and click OK NOTE The default code shown is 0000 Refer to the documentation of your device to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it 8 Right click the SYNC icon on My Bluetooth Place under the specified device screen and choose Synchronization option S...

Page 42: ...2 Atheros Communications Inc COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 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 ...

Page 43: ...tions Inc 43 COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL May 2011 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 ...

Page 44: ... 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 access point the wireless adapter is associated to Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab Current Power Le...

Page 45: ...d 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 a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communic...

Page 46: ... than necessary for successful communication Conformément à la réglementation d Industrie Canada le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inférieur approuvé pour l émetteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de s...

Page 47: ... p i r e ne dépasse pas l intensité nécessaire à l établissement d une communication satisfaisante European Community CE Notice The CE mark indicates compliance with the essential requirements of Directive 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 restricti...

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