Broadcom BCM94356Z User Manual

Introduction: Broadcom BCM94356Z PCI-E Mini Card User's Guide
Before you begin
Things you should know
BCM94356Z 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 BCM94356Z 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 BCM94356Z network
The Broadcom BCM94356Z solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below.

Broadcom BCM94356Z Specifications

General

Chipset	Broadcom BCM4356
Interface	PCIe
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11ac
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Max Data Rate	867 Mbps

Summary

Introduction and Initial Configuration

Pre-Connection Information Gathering

Details needed from network administrator before setup.

Understanding Wireless Network Basics

Key knowledge on network names, WEP keys, and IP addresses.

Broadcom Wireless Utility Operations

Utility Overview and Components

Overview of utility functions and its constituent parts.

Managing Wireless Network Profiles

Using the utility icon and Wireless Networks tab for profile management.

Monitoring Connection Status

Accessing network status and signal information via Link Status tab.

Viewing Performance Statistics

Analyzing current and accumulated network data on the Statistics tab.

Exploring Available Networks

Using Site Monitor to view network details and signal strength.

Adapter Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Running diagnostic tests to verify wireless adapter functionality.

Broadcom BT Utility Setup

Software Installation Steps

Procedure for installing the Broadcom Bluetooth Utility software.

Glossary of Bluetooth Terms

Definitions of key terms related to Bluetooth security and devices.

Regulatory Information

BCM94356Z Regulatory Statements

Reference to OEM installation guide for regulatory compliance.