Broadcom BCM943228HMB User Manual

Introduction: Broadcom BCM943228HMB PCI-E Mini Card User's Guide
Before you begin
Things you should know
BCM943228HMB 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 BCM943228HMB 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 BCM943228HMB network
The Broadcom BCM943228HMB solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below.

Broadcom BCM943228HMB Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Max Data Rate	300 Mbps
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Version	4.0
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Manufacturer	Broadcom
Chipset	BCM943228HMB
Interface	PCI Express Mini Card

Summary

Getting Started with Your Broadcom Wireless Card

Before You Begin Setup

Obtain essential network information like SSIDs, WEP keys, user credentials, and IP addresses before connecting.

Key Network Connection Information

Understand WEP security protocols and the necessity of configuring profiles for wireless network access.

Using the Broadcom Wireless Utility

Utility Overview and Functions

Learn the network tasks the Broadcom Wireless Utility enables, such as managing networks and checking status.

Understanding Utility Components

Identify the main parts of the utility, including the tray icon, various tabs, and connection settings.

Managing Wireless Networks

Add, edit, remove, and prioritize network connection profiles using the Wireless Networks tab.

Monitoring Network Link Status

View connection status, signal strength, and noise information on the Link Status tab.

Viewing Performance Statistics

Access current and accumulated data like packets sent/received via the Statistics tab.

Scanning and Monitoring Networks

Use the Site Monitor tab to view nearby wireless routers, APs, and ad hoc networks.

Performing Diagnostic Tests

Run tests to check the functionality of your wireless network adapter using the Diagnostics tab.