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WIreless LAN User’s Guide
Configuration of the WLAN Device
The WLAN Device can be configured to establish wire-
less network connectivity using the Atheros Client
Utility software. The Atheros Client Utility software
allows for multiple profile setups and supports auto-
matic profile switching. Support for most industry stan-
dard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible
Extensions (CCX), is contained in this software.
FLOW OF OPERATIONS
1. Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the
WLAN Device on page 92 for more information).
2. Configure the Wireless Network Key parameters
(See “Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility
Software” on page 93 for more information).
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Enter the network name (SSID)
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Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad
Hoc or Infrastructure)
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Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared,
WPA, or WPA-PSK
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If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and
choose key index.
3. Configure network settings
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TCP/IP settings
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Workgroup or Domain settings.
CONFIGURATION USING
ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE
This section explains the procedure to properly
configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client
Utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this
procedure. Please consult with your network adminis-
trator for these parameters:
Network Name: Also known as the SSID
Network Key (WEP): Required if using static WEP keys.
Authentication Type: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK
Procedure
1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless
On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility
2. Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].
3. If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking "Switch to Classic View"
which can be found in the left frame of the Control
Panel window.
4. Double-click the icon [Atheros Client Utility] to
execute the Atheros Client Utility.
5. From the Current Status page, click the Profile
Management tab.
6. If this is your first time using this utility, highlight
the profile [Default] and Click the [Modify] button,
otherwise Click the [New] button. The General Set-
tings dialog displays.
7. From the General page, enter a profile name in the
Profile Name field.
8. Enter the network SSID, in the SSID1 field. If you
wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3
different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered
in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well.
9. Click the Security tab.
10. The Security tab allows for the configuration of the
Security modes listed in the table below. Please
select the radio button of the desired security
mode. If these settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network administrator for
the correct settings.
Field Name Description
WPA Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected
Access. Choosing WPA opens the
WPA EAP drop-down menu.
Options include TLS and PEAP. If
these settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network
administrator for the correct settings.
WPA-PSK Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click
on the Configure button to enter the
WPA Passphrase. If these settings
are not known to you, please consult
with your network administrator for
the correct settings.
802.1x Enables 802.1x security. If these
settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network
administrator for the correct settings.
Choosing this option opens the
802.1x EAP type drop-down menu.
Options include TLS, PEAP, and LEAP
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