Broadcom SDGOB-1392 User Manual

Introduction: 802.11b/g/n WLAN Module, SDGOB-1392
User's Guide
Before you begin
Things you should know
SDGOB-1392 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 SDGOB-1392 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 SDGOB-1392 network
The SDGOB-1392 card solution allows you to make a wireless connection to a network, as illustrated below.

Broadcom SDGOB-1392 Specifications

General

Brand	Broadcom
Model	SDGOB-1392
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Things You Should Know

Essential information and prerequisites before configuring the wireless network.

SDGOB-1392 Network Basics

Explains the basic function of the SDGOB-1392 card for wireless connections.

Broadcom Wireless Utility Guide

Utility Overview and Components

Describes the purpose and constituent parts of the Broadcom Wireless Utility.

Utility Icon Functionality

Details the function and interaction of the utility icon in the notification area.

Managing Wireless Networks

Covers adding, editing, and connecting to wireless network profiles via the tab.

Link Status Monitoring

Explains how to view network connection status, signal, and noise details.

Statistics and Performance Data

Details current and accumulated statistics for network activity.

Site Monitor for Network Scanning

Provides information on scanning for available wireless networks.

Diagnostics and Testing

Describes how to test the wireless adapter's functionality.

Viewing System Information

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

Advanced Connection Configuration

Guides advanced users in creating specific network connection profiles.

Regulatory Compliance

USA FCC Compliance Statements

FCC regulations and interference guidelines for the device.

Canada IC Compliance Statements

Canadian compliance and radio frequency exposure information.

EU Declaration of Conformity

European Union conformity and usage restrictions.

Taiwan NCC Warning Statement

Warning statement and identification requirements for Taiwan.