Atheros QCNFA222 - User Manual

QCNFA222
PCIE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz + USB BT 4.0 Card
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Summary

Introduction

System Requirements

Details hardware and software prerequisites for the adapter.

Profile Management

Manages wireless network profiles using the Atheros Client Utility.

Create or Modify a Configuration Profile

Guides users on creating and editing network configuration profiles.

Remove a Configuration Profile

Auto Profile Selection Management

Manages automatic profile selection based on priority.

Switching to a Different Configuration Profile

Import and Export Profiles

Instructions for importing and exporting network configuration profiles.

TCP;IP Configuration

Configuring the TCP;IP Address for the network device

How to set TCP/IP addresses for the network device.

General Tab

Advanced Tab

Security Tab

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

Steps to define pre-shared encryption keys.

Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key

Procedure to overwrite an existing static WEP key.

Disabling Static WEP

Using WPA Passphrase Security

Zero Configuration

Wireless Network Configuration

Describes Windows XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS).

Check the Status Information or Diagnostics

Check current status

How to check the current operational status.

Check driver information

How to check wireless adapter driver information.

Check receive and transmit diagnostics

How to check receive/transmit diagnostics.

Current Status

Adapter Information Button

Diagnostics Tab

Scan Available Networks

Connecting to a different network

Display Settings

ACU Tools

Tray Icon

Ad Hoc Mode

Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration

How to configure profiles for ad hoc mode.

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration

How to configure profiles for AP mode.

Uninstall an Old Driver

Additional Security Features

Message Integrity Check (MIC)

Prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets.

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)

Prevents WEP key deciphering using initialization vectors.

Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation

Installing the Bluetooth Suite

Steps for installing the Bluetooth Suite software.

Downloading the Bluetooth Suite

Instructions to download the Bluetooth Suite from the Atheros website.

Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD

Launching the Bluetooth Suite

Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite

Menu Bar

Search For Device

Initiates search for remote Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth Configuration

Accesses settings for Bluetooth device recovery and filters.

Bluetooth Exchange Folder

Bluetooth Places Panel

Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite

Connecting to an HID Device

Setup Requirements

Lists necessary devices and equipment for HID connection.

Launching the Bluetooth Suite

Steps to launch the Bluetooth Suite for HID connection.

Connecting to a Sync Device

Setup Requirements

Lists devices and equipment for sync profile connection.

Launching the Synchronization Process

Advanced Status Information

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

Industry Canada Statement

Japan Telecom Certification - JATE

Atheros QCNFA222 Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	300 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Linux
Chipset	Atheros QCNFA222
MIMO Technology	2x2