Atheros AEH-AR9462 - User Manual

AEH-AR9462
Product: mPCIe 802.11a/b/g/n
2.4GHz/5GHz + USB BT 4.0 card -
WB222 / AR5B22
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Summary

Document Conventions

Text and Notice Conventions

Describes document formatting conventions and special message types like NOTE.

Introduction and System Requirements

System Requirements

Lists hardware and OS requirements for the wireless adapter.

Profile Management

Explains how to manage wireless configuration profiles.

Configuration Settings

Profile Management and TCP;IP

Covers switching, importing/exporting profiles, and TCP/IP settings.

General and Advanced Tabs

Details General and Advanced configuration settings.

Security Settings

Security Tab Overview

Explains security modes like WPA/WPA2, 802.1x, and Pre-Shared Key.

EAP Authentication Types

Details EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, and LEAP security configurations.

WEP and WPA Passphrase Configuration

Covers pre-shared keys, overwriting WEP, disabling WEP, and WPA passphrase.

Zero Configuration and Network Operation

Zero Configuration Overview

Explains Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS).

Status, Diagnostics, and Network Scanning

Tools for viewing status, diagnostics, and scanning networks.

Connecting to Networks

How to connect to different wireless networks.

Atheros Client Utility Tools

Display Settings and Tray Icon

Configures display options and describes the system tray icon.

ACU Tools Overview

Lists available tools in the Action menu.

Network Modes

Ad Hoc Mode

Explains Ad Hoc operation and profile setup.

Infrastructure Mode

Explains Infrastructure (AP) operation and profile setup.

Driver and Security Features

Driver Management and Security

Steps to uninstall old drivers and description of MIC/TKIP.

Bluetooth Suite Installation

Getting Started and Downloading

Introduces installation and download procedures.

Installation Process

Covers installing from CD and wizard steps.

Bluetooth Suite Operation

Launching the Suite

Steps to start the Atheros Bluetooth Suite application.

Suite GUI Overview

Introduces menu bar, tasks area, and device display.

Bluetooth Suite GUI Details

Menu Bar and Tools

Describes menu options, search, and configuration.

Device Interaction and Help

Covers help, exchange folder, and the device panel.

Bluetooth Suite Management

Uninstalling the Suite

Step-by-step guide to remove the software.

Connecting Devices

Connecting HID Devices

How to connect HID devices like mice, including setup and pairing.

Connecting Sync Devices

How to connect for synchronization, including setup and pairing.

Synchronization Process

Launching and Pairing for Sync

Steps to launch sync and pair devices.

Performing Synchronization

Details the sync screen and selecting items.

Advanced Status Information

Viewing Advanced Status

Details the fields on the Advanced Status screen.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Compliance

Interference and exposure statements, labeling, and manual info.

Industry Canada Compliance

Canada statements, exposure, labeling, manual info, and cautions.

Atheros AEH-AR9462 Specifications

General

Model	AEH-AR9462
Category	PCI Card
Manufacturer	Atheros
Interface	PCI Express
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	300 Mbps
MIMO Technology	2x2 MIMO
Chipset	AR9462
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Linux