Atheros AR5B225 - User Manual

AR5B225
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Summary

Document Conventions

Text Conventions

Describes formatting conventions like bold, italic, and monospace text used in the document.

Notices

Information regarding notes and important points within the document.

Introduction to the Atheros AR5 B225

System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for using the Atheros adapter.

Profile Management

Explains how to manage wireless network profiles using the Atheros Client Utility.

Create or Modify Configuration Profile

Remove Configuration Profile

Auto Profile Selection Management

Include Profile in Auto Selection

Steps to add network profiles to the automatic selection feature.

Order Auto Selected Profiles

How to set the priority order for automatically selected network profiles.

Switch Configuration Profile

Import and Export Profiles

Importing a Profile

Procedure for importing a saved network configuration profile.

Exporting a Profile

Procedure for exporting a current network configuration profile.

TCP;IP Configuration

General Tab Configuration

Advanced Tab Configuration

Security Tab Configuration

Using EAP-TLS Security

Using EAP-TTLS Security

Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security

Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security

Using LEAP Security

Pre-Shared Encryption Keys

Define Pre-Shared Encryption Keys

Steps to define shared encryption keys for network security.

Overwrite Existing Static WEP Key

Procedure for overwriting an existing static WEP key.

Disable Static WEP

Using WPA Passphrase Security

Zero Configuration

Windows Wireless Network Configuration

How to configure Windows XP to manage wireless network settings.

Status and Diagnostics

Check Status Information or Diagnostics

Overview of tools to display current diagnostics and status information.

Current Status

Details found on the Current Status tab of the utility.

Adapter Information

Diagnostics Tab

Network Scanning and Connection

Scan Available Networks

Procedure to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc wireless networks.

Connecting to a Different Network

Steps to connect to a new or different wireless network.

Display Settings

Signal Strength Display

Configuring units for signal strength display (percentage or dBm).

Refresh Interval

Setting the display refresh interval in seconds.

Data Display

Choosing between cumulative or relative data display.

ACU Tools

Enable;Disable Radio

Toggle the RF Signal on Atheros station reference designs.

Enable;Disable Tray Icon

Enable or disable the system tray icon for the utility.

Troubleshooting

Running the optional Atheros Client Utility troubleshooting tool.

Manual LEAP Login

Manually logging into LEAP-configured access points.

Reauthenticate

Reauthenticating to a LEAP-configured access point.

Exit

Exiting the Atheros Client Utility application.

Tray Icon Functions

Tray Icon Actions

Actions accessible via the tray icon: Help, Open Utility, etc.

Connection Status Details

Information displayed in the Connection Status window.

Ad Hoc Mode

Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration

Settings for configuring network profiles in Ad Hoc mode.

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration

Settings for configuring network profiles in Access Point mode.

Uninstalling the Driver

Additional Security Features

Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation

Getting Started

Overview of the Bluetooth Suite installation and usage.

Installing the Bluetooth Suite

Step-by-step guide to install the Atheros Bluetooth Suite software.

Downloading the Bluetooth Suite

Instructions for downloading the Bluetooth Suite from the Atheros website.

Copy Bluetooth Suite from CD

Launching the Bluetooth Suite

Introduction to Bluetooth Suite

Menu Bar

Bluetooth Exchange Folder

Bluetooth Places Panel

Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite

Connecting to an HID Device

Setup Requirements for HID Device

Lists the necessary devices and equipment for connecting HID devices.

Connecting to a Sync Device

Setup Requirements for Sync Device

Lists required devices and equipment for syncing Bluetooth devices.

Launching the Synchronization Process

Bluetooth Suite Configuration

Sync Settings

Configuration options for synchronizing data between devices.

Advanced Status Information

FCC Interference Statement

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

End Product Labeling

Manual Information for End User

Industry Canada Statement

Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement

End User Manual Information

NCC Statement

Japan Telecom Certification (JATE)

Atheros AR5B225 Specifications

General

Chipset	Atheros AR5B225
Wireless Standards	802.11b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz
Max Data Rate	300 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
Interface	PCIe Half Mini Card