Broadcom BCM943602CS - User Manual

Introduction: Broadcom BCM943602CS PCI-E Mini Card User's Guide
Before you begin
Things you should know
BCM943602CS 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 BCM943602CS 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 BCM943602CS network
The Broadcom BCM943602CS solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below.

Broadcom BCM943602CS Specifications

General

Brand	Broadcom
Model	BCM943602CS
Category	PCI Card
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Preparation

Before You Begin

Gather essential network information from administrator before setup.

Things You Should Know

Understand network detection, profile configuration, and WEP security.

BCM943602 CS Network Overview

Introduction to the Broadcom wireless connection solution.

Broadcom Wireless Utility Overview

Overview of Utility Functions

Explains the tasks the Broadcom Wireless Utility can perform.

Utility Components

Details the notification icon, tabs, and connection settings.

Wireless Networks Tab

Utility Icon Operations

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

Managing Wireless Networks

Tools for managing wireless networks and connection profiles.

Profile Management Actions

Details on enabling/disabling radio, hiding icon, and saving/importing profiles.

Link Status Tab

Network Connection Status

Displays network status, signal, and noise information.

Signal Strength Indicators

Explains how icon appearance relates to signal strength.

Statistics Tab

Current Statistics

Shows current network statistics like connection time and packets sent/received.

Accumulated Statistics

Displays total packets sent, received, and lost over time.

Site Monitor Tab

Basic Site Monitor

Displays information about available wireless routers/APs and ad hoc networks.

Advanced Site Monitor

Provides detailed network information and logging capabilities.

Diagnostics and Information

Running Diagnostics Tests

Tests to determine if the wireless network adapter is functioning properly.

Viewing System Information

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

Wireless Network Connection Settings