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Chapter 3    Atheros Client Utility Installation

Note for Windows XP Users

: The Windows XP operating system has a built-in feature

known as “Wireless Zero Configuration” which has the capability to configure and control

the  WLAN 802.11a/b/g  device

 (See Chapter 5).  Installing the Wireless LAN Client utility

will disable this Windows XP feature.   For most Windows XP users, it is recommended
that they do not install 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 instead of Windows XP Wireless Zero configuration
services.

3-1 Atheros Client Utility Installation

1. Begin installation by starting the software setup program according to the step described
below…

 

Windows 2000 – Double click the desktop icon labeled “Software Setup”.

 

Windows XP - Choose Start\Programs\Software Setup

2.  Click Next on the Software Setup “Welcome” dialog box.

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Страница 1: ...WLAN 802 11 a b g User Manual Proxim 8482 WD...

Страница 2: ...ity icon 10 4 2 Current Status Tab 11 4 3 Profile Management 14 4 3 1 Create or Modify a Profile 15 4 3 2 Security Settings in Profile Management 17 4 3 3 Advanced settings in Profile Management 21 4...

Страница 3: ...WLAN 802 11a b g device will operate with at a maximum data rate of 11Mbps with 802 11b 2 4Ghz 54Mbps with 802 11g 2 4Ghz wireless networks and a maximum data rate of 54Mbps with 802 11a 5Ghz wireless...

Страница 4: ...11a g Maximum data rate of up to 11 Mbps 802 11b Interoperability WiFi certified at 5Ghz to ensure wireless interoperability with other WiFi 802 11a certified devices WiFi certified at 2 4Ghz to ensur...

Страница 5: ...ts communicate directly 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 employ...

Страница 6: ...each other through a dedicated Access Point All data transmitted between the computers on this wireless LAN passes through the access point Advantages Extended range The access point extends the range...

Страница 7: ...hey do not install 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 Clien...

Страница 8: ...3 Scroll down and check the Box labeled Atheros Client Utility Figure 3 2 4 Click on the Next button Figure 3 3...

Страница 9: ...Please click Finish 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 i...

Страница 10: ...1 The Atheros Client Utility icon will display the current status of the wireless connection The number that appears in the upper left portion of the icon indicates the current frequency 2 4 Ghz or 5...

Страница 11: ...Point or Ad hoc Wireless Mode The current wireless mode is the frequency and data rate that has been selected Current Channel Specifies the current channel that the WLAN 802 11 a b g is connected to...

Страница 12: ...Figure 4 3...

Страница 13: ...ork name SSID that 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 connect...

Страница 14: ...tive highlight the profile 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 wirele...

Страница 15: ...box type in a unique 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 try...

Страница 16: ...Figure 4 7 5 Select the Security Tab to manage the security settings associated with this profile Figure 4 8...

Страница 17: ...as WEP encryption 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 i...

Страница 18: ...Figure 4 9 Setting Pre Shared Keys Pre Shared keys can be defined using the Define Pre Shared Keys box Figure 4 10...

Страница 19: ...ts 128 bit encryption 26 digits 152 bit encryption 32 digits The number of available characters allowed to be entered in the encryption key field will automatically be determined by the Key length set...

Страница 20: ...Figure 4 11 Figure 4 12...

Страница 21: ...nabled Normal or Maximum may cause the user to experience an extended connection delay of up to one minute b Network Type allows the user to configure the WLAN 802 11 a b g device as either an Ad hoc...

Страница 22: ...ing allows the user 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 ra...

Страница 23: ...l turn ON the Radio 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 WLAN 802 11 a b g device r...

Страница 24: ...s Network Configuration When the Help and Support Center window appears you can access information regarding wireless Network configuration To access configuration information of your adapter follow t...

Страница 25: ...form users 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 Micros...

Страница 26: ...teps below to remove the Atheros Client 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...

Страница 27: ...xt button to perform the un installation Click OK button if you really want to remove the Atheros Client Utility Figure A 3 3 Wait for the un installation to do its work Click Finish to complete the u...

Страница 28: ...Figure A 6...

Страница 29: ...length identifier indicates the broadcast SSID Ethernet A popular local area data communications network originally developed by Xerox Corp which accepts transmission from computers and terminals Eth...

Страница 30: ...ent complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body This...

Страница 31: ...Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom Products not marked with Not for use in France may be used in France Japanese Regulatory Wirel...

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