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Atheros AR5BXB63 - User Manual

Atheros AR5BXB63
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Atheros 802.11b/g
Adapter
Model AR5BXB63
802.11b/g Adapter
July 2006
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Summary

Document Conventions

Text Conventions

Explains formatting conventions like bold, italic, courier, menu items, and symbols used for commands and parameters.

Notices

Defines NOTE messages and their purpose, highlighting important points or special cases within the documentation.

Introduction

System Requirements

Profile Management

Create or Modify a Configuration Profile

Details the process of creating new or modifying existing wireless network configuration profiles using the Atheros Client Utility.

Remove a Configuration Profile

Provides step-by-step instructions to remove an unwanted wireless network configuration profile from the system.

Auto Profile Selection Management

Explains how to configure the adapter to automatically select network profiles based on priority for network connection.

Switching to a Different Configuration Profile

Import and Export Profiles

Importing a Profile

Step-by-step instructions for importing wireless network configuration profiles into the Atheros Client Utility.

Exporting a Profile

Step-by-step instructions for exporting wireless network configuration profiles from the Atheros Client Utility.

TCP;IP Configuration

Configuring the TCP;IP Address for the network device

Instructions on setting IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server for network connectivity.

General Tab

Advanced Tab

Security Tab

WPA;WPA2

Describes enabling WPA/WPA2 security using various EAP authentication methods like EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, and LEAP.

WPA;WPA2 Passphrase

Details how to configure WPA/WPA2 security using a pre-shared passphrase and associated settings.

802.1 x

Covers 802.1x security configuration, which requires IT administration and selection of EAP types.

Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP)

Explains how to enable and configure Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) security settings for wireless connections.

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

Defining pre-shared encryption keys

Step-by-step guide to define pre-shared encryption keys, including key entry method and WEP key size selection.

Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key

Instructions on how to replace or update an existing static WEP key by entering a new key.

Disabling Static WEP

Methods for disabling static WEP security for a profile, typically by selecting another security option.

Using WPA Passphrase Security

Zero Configuration

Wireless Network Configuration

Describes setting up Zero Configuration in Windows XP for automatic wireless network management.

Check the Status Information or Diagnostics

Current Status

Adapter Information Button

Diagnostics Tab

Transmitted Frames

Received Frames

Scan Available Networks

Connecting to a different network

Display Settings

ACU Tools

Tray Icon

Show Connection Status

Details on viewing connection status, including active profile, link quality, SSID, and access point information.

Ad Hoc Mode

Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration

Uninstall an Old Driver

Additional Security Features

Message Integrity Check (MIC)

Explains MIC's role in preventing tampering and bit-flip attacks on encrypted wireless data packets.

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)

Details TKIP's function in enhancing WEP security by addressing predictability in encryption.

Broadcast Key Rotation

Describes Broadcast Key Rotation for dynamic WEP keys in broadcast transmissions.

Advanced Status Information

Regulatory Compliance Notices

USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Details FCC compliance requirements, including RF exposure, antenna usage, and labeling for the device.

FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure & Approval Conditions

Specifies conditions for FCC ID, antenna separation, and compliance with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Canada - Industry Canada (IC)

European Community

CE Notice

Indicates compliance with essential requirements of EU Directive 1999/5/EC and related technical standards.

Taiwan DGT Radio Compliance

Atheros AR5BXB63 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
Wireless Data RatesUp to 54 Mbps
Maximum Data Rate54 Mbps
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
Wireless Standard802.11b/g
ChipsetAtheros
Operating Systems SupportedWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Linux

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