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Proxim  : G11FNF 

 

WLAN 802.11b/g  

User Manual 

Summary of Contents for G11FNF

Page 1: ...Proxim G11FNF WLAN 802 11b g User Manual...

Page 2: ...Current Status Tab 11 4 3 Profile Management 13 4 3 1 Create or Modify a Profile 14 4 3 2 Security Settings in Profile Management 16 4 3 3 Advanced settings in Profile Management 20 4 4 Diagnostic Ta...

Page 3: ...aximum data rate of 54Mbps with 802 11g wireless networks The PROXIM WLAN 802 11b g device will automatically detect and seamlessly roam between both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless networks 1 2 Using a...

Page 4: ...f up to 11 Mbps 802 11b Maximum data rate of up to 54 Mbps 802 11g Interoperability WiFi certified at 2 4GHz to ensure wireless interoperability with other WiFi 802 11b certified devices Security Cisc...

Page 5: ...ctly with each other without using an access point AP As a user on this type of network you are able to quickly build up a wireless network in order to share files with other employees print to a shar...

Page 6: ...dedicated AccessPoint All data transmitted between the computers on this wireless LAN passes through the access point Advantages Extended range The access point extends the range of the wireless LAN E...

Page 7: ...all the Atheros Client Utility Installation of the Atheros Client utility is only needed if your wireless LAN network requires Cisco Client Extension or if you want to use Atheros Client Utility inste...

Page 8: ...3 Scroll down and check the Box labeled Atheros Client Utility Figure 3 2 4 Click on the Next button Figure 3 3 Trade Name Proxim Model Name G11FNF...

Page 9: ...sh to go to the next step Figure 3 4 6 The Atheros Client Utility will automatically be loaded each time your computer started To access the utility click on Atheros Client Utility icon in the system...

Page 10: ...n the system trayeach time your computer is restarted To utilize the utility double click on the ACU icon Figure 4 1 The Atheros Client Utility icon will display the current status of the wireless con...

Page 11: ...e The current wireless mode is the frequencyand data rate that has been selected Current Channel Specifies the current channel that the PROXIM WLAN 802 11b g is connected to or scanning on Link Status...

Page 12: ...the device is currently connected with Power Save Mode The type of Power Savings that is configured on the device Frequency The current frequency that the Wireless device is connected or scanning on...

Page 13: ...rofile and click on the Activate button By setting a Profile active you configure the wireless device to search for wireless networks that match up to those specific profile wireless settings Figure 4...

Page 14: ...que name that describes the wireless network you are configuring the settings to connect to 4 In the SSID boxes type in the SSID that matches up with the wireless network you are trying to configure t...

Page 15: ...Figure 4 7 5 Select the Security Tab to manage the security settings associated with this profile Figure 4 8 Trade Name Proxim Model Name G11FNF...

Page 16: ...and allows for setting of all four WEP keys The pre shared key selection also allows for setting of a unique key which is used with higher forms of encryption such as AES LEAP This is CCX compliant f...

Page 17: ...Figure 4 9 Setting Pre Shared Keys Pre Shared keys can be defined using the Define Pre Shared Keys box Figure 4 10 Trade Name Proxim Model Name G11FNF...

Page 18: ...n 26 digits 152 bit encryption 32 digits The number of available charactersallowed to be entered in the encryption key field will automatically be determined by the Key length setting Setting LEAP aut...

Page 19: ...Figure 4 11 Figure 4 12 Trade Name Proxim Model Name G11FNF...

Page 20: ...imum may cause the user to experience an extended connection delay of up to one minute b Network Type allows the user to configure the PROXIM WLAN 802 11b g device as either an Ad hoc or Access point...

Page 21: ...er to determine the type of ad hoc network to be started Note This setting will only take effect if there are no other ad hoc networks with the same SSID currently operating within range If existing a...

Page 22: ...dio of the wireless device Disable Radio The Radio is currently ON Enabled and the Disable Radio selection will turn OFF the Radio of the wireless device The PROXIM WLAN 802 11b g device radio also ma...

Page 23: ...on When the Help and Support Center window appears you can access information regarding wireless Network configuration To access configuration information of your adapter follow the on screen instruct...

Page 24: ...s guide for additional information about the wireless enable disable button 5 4 Help and Support Information Configuration information and troubleshooting in Windows XP is available in Microsoft s Hel...

Page 25: ...ent Utility 1 Access the Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Click on the Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel 3 Select Atheros Client Utility and click Change Remove button the dialog as below di...

Page 26: ...rm the un installation Click OK button if you really want to remove the Atheros Client Utility Figure A 3 5 Wait for the un installation to do its work Click Finish to complete the un Installation Fig...

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Page 28: ...fier indicates the broadcast SSID Ethernet A popular local area data communications network originally developed by Xerox Corp which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Ethernet operates...

Page 29: ...d be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proxim...

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