Atheros QCNFA335 - User Manual

QCNFA335
Product name：
1X1 802.11b/g/n-BT4.0 Combo PCIe/USB M.2 Combo Module
© 2000–2009 by Atheros Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Atheros
®
, Atheros Driven
®
, Atheros XR
®
, Driving the Wireless Future
®
, ROCm
®
, Super AG
®
, Super G
®
,
Total 802.11n
®
, and Wake on Wireless
®
are registered by Atheros Communications, Inc. Atheros SST™,
Signal-Sustain Technology™, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz™, XSPAN™, Wireless Future. Unleashed
Now.™, and 5-UP™ are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. The Atheros logo is a registered
trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.

Summary

Document Conventions and Revision

Text Conventions

Defines formatting elements like bold, italic, Courier, and menu items.

Revision History

Details the changes and versions of the document.

Introduction and Configuration Basics

Introduction

Overview of the Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter and its utility.

System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software for the adapter.

Profile Management

Manages wireless network configuration profiles for the adapter.

TCP;IP Configuration

Setting up IP addresses for network device connectivity.

Wireless Security Configuration

Security Tab

Manages security settings for wireless network connections.

WPA;WPA2 Security Options

Enables Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) security modes.

Using EAP-TLS Security

Configures EAP-TLS security for secure network access.

Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security

Configures PEAP (EAP-GTC) security for network authentication.

Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security

Configures PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security for network authentication.

Using LEAP Security

Configures LEAP security for network access.

Pre-Shared Encryption Keys

Defines and manages WEP encryption keys.

Status Monitoring and Tools

Current Status

Displays general information about the adapter's operations.

Diagnostics Tab

Shows receive and transmit statistics for the adapter.

ACU Tools

Provides access to various utility functions for the Atheros Client Utility.

Tray Icon

Explains the tray icon's function and right-click options.

Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation

Installing the Bluetooth Suite

Steps for installing the Bluetooth Suite software.

Launching the Bluetooth Suite

How to start and run the Atheros Bluetooth Suite application.

Connecting to an HID Device

How to connect a Bluetooth HID device like a mouse.

Connecting to a Sync Device

How to connect a Bluetooth laptop to a sync device.

Regulatory Compliance

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

FCC compliance statement for the device.

Industry Canada statement

Compliance statement for Industry Canada regulations.

Japan Telecom Certification - JATE

Compliance statement for Japan's JATE certification.

Atheros QCNFA335 Specifications

General

Interface	PCIe Half Mini Card
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	150 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Chipset	Qualcomm Atheros QCNFA335
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Antenna Configuration	1T1R
Bluetooth	4.0