Broadcom BCM943224HMS - User Manual

Introduction: Broadcom BCM943224HMS PCI-E Mini Card User's Guide
Before you begin
Things you should know
BCM943224HMS 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 BCM943224HMS PCI-E Mini 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 BCM943224HMS network
The Broadcom BCM943224HMS solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below.

Broadcom BCM943224HMS Specifications

General

Chipset	Broadcom BCM43224
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Max Data Rate	300 Mbps
Manufacturer	Broadcom
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 4.0
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2

Summary

Initial Setup and Information

Preparation for Wireless Connection

Gather network names (SSID), WEP keys, and user credentials from your administrator.

Understanding the Network

Basic explanation of the Broadcom BCM943224HMS solution for wireless connectivity.

Using the Broadcom Wireless Utility

Utility Overview and Components

Outlines the utility's capabilities and its constituent parts like the icon and tabs.

Managing Wireless Networks

Details on using the Wireless Networks tab to manage profiles and connections.

Utility Icon Functionality

How to interact with the utility icon for various tasks and operations.

Network Status and Performance

Link Status Monitoring

Information on network connection status, signal strength, and noise levels.

Performance Statistics

Current and accumulated statistics such as packets sent, received, and lost.

Network Discovery and Diagnostics

Site Monitor Features

Tools for discovering available wireless networks and viewing their details.

Diagnostic Testing

Procedures for running tests to verify wireless adapter functionality.

System and Hardware Information

Software and Hardware Details

Displays software version, driver version, and hardware specifications of the adapter.

Location and Channel Configuration

Shows the configured country location and supported wireless channels.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety

FCC Regulations and RF Exposure

Federal Communications Commission rules, interference, and RF exposure guidelines.

Industry Canada Compliance

Canadian regulatory compliance and radio frequency exposure safety standards.

European Union Compliance

EU directives, technical specifications, and usage restrictions for wireless LAN.

Taiwan NCC Warnings

Taiwan's regulatory statements concerning frequency changes and device operation.