Broadcom BCM943142HM - User Manual

Introduction: Broadcom BCM943142HM Wireless Communication
Device User's Guide
Before you begin
Things you should know
BCM943142HM network
Before you begin
Obtain the following information from your network administrator (if you are a home user, obtain this information from the person that
installed your wireless access point):
● Network names (SSID) of the specific wireless networks that you want to connect to.
● WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key information (if any) for the networks you want to connect to.
● For Microsoft® Windows® networking, your customer name and workgroup name.
● For your network account, your user name and password.
● Your IP address (if not using a DHCP server)
Things you should know
When you start your computer, your Broadcom BCM943142HM card detects certain wireless networks that are
within range. Before you can connect to these and other wireless networks, you must configure a profile for each network using the
information you obtained from your network administrator.
WEP is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (defined in the IEEE 802.11g standard) that encrypts data sent over radio
waves. The use of the WEP key is optional and can be enabled or disabled. If the network you are connecting to has enabled WEP, you
must also enable WEP in the network profile and set the WEP key to match the WEP key used by the network. Otherwise, you cannot
connect to the network.
Broadcom BCM943142HM network
The Broadcom BCM943142HM solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below.

Broadcom BCM943142HM Specifications

General

Brand	Broadcom
Model	BCM943142HM
Category	PCI Card
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Network Preparation

Information for Network Connection

Details essential information to obtain from the network administrator for setup.

Key Considerations for Wireless Networking

Key points to know about wireless networks, including WEP security.

BCM943142 HM Network Functionality

Explains how the Broadcom BCM943142HM solution enables wireless network connections.

Broadcom Wireless Utility Overview

Utility Feature Overview

Explains the various network tasks the Broadcom Wireless Utility enables users to perform.

Utility Software Components

Lists the core components of the Broadcom Wireless Utility software.

Interacting with the Wireless Utility

Utility Icon Operations

Describes operations accessible via the utility icon in the notification area.

Wireless Networks Tab Management

Details how to manage wireless networks and connection profiles in the utility.

Advanced Network Configuration

Trusted Servers and Extensions

Instructions for managing trusted servers and Cisco Compatible Extensions.

EAP-FAST PAC Management

Steps for importing or removing EAP-FAST Protected Access Credentials.

Network Status and Monitoring

Link Status Information

Details on viewing network connection status and signal/noise information.

Site Monitor Features

Information about wireless routers/APs and ad hoc networks within range.

Diagnostics and Information

Running Network Diagnostics

How to run tests to determine if the wireless network adapter is functioning properly.

Accessing System Information

Displays software, hardware, and location details of the wireless adapter.