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Product name::Low Energy Wi-Fi
Single Band 802.11b/g/n module


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System Requirements
         Laptop/ PC containing:
                 32-bit PCI Express Bus
                 32 MB memory or greater
                 300 MHz processor or higher
         Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second
         Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6)


Profile Management
     Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab
     of the Atheros Client Utility.

              Add a profile                               Order profiles
              Edit a profile                              Switch to a different profile
              Import a Profile                            Remove a profile
              Export a Profile                            Connect to a Different
                                                          Network

     The wireless network adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access
     point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN).

Create or Modify a Configuration Profile
     To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify
     a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify
     button.

     The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. In profile management:

             Edit the General tab.
             Edit the Security tab.
             Edit the Advanced tab.

     To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network
     Type field on the Advanced tab.

     Note that the ACU only allows the creation of 16 configuration profiles. After the
     creation of 16 profiles, clicking the New button displays an error message. Remove an
     old profile or modify an existing profile for a new use.

Remove a Configuration Profile
     1. Go to the Profile Management tab.
     2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles.
     3. Click the Remove button.


Auto Profile Selection Management
        Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to
        automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the
        network.

Including a profile in auto profile selection:
        1. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button.
        2. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created
           profiles in the Available Profiles box.
        3. Highlight the profiles to add to auto profile selection, then click Add. The profiles
           appear in the Auto Selected Profiles box.

Ordering the auto selected profiles:
        1. Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box.
        2. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. The first profile in the Auto
           Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority.
        3. Click OK.
        4. Check the Auto Select Profiles box.
        5. Save the modified configuration file.

        When auto profile selection is enabled by checking Auto Select Profiles on the Profile
        Management tab, the adapter scans for an available network. The profile with the
        highest priority and the same SSID as one of the found networks is the one that is used
        to connect to the network. If the connection fails, the adapter tries the next highest
        priority profile that matches the SSID, and so on.

        With auto profile selection enabled, the wireless adapter scans for available networks.
        The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to
        the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority
        profile.


Switching to a Different Configuration Profile
       1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab.
       2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List.
       3. Click the Activate button.

       The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list
       also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile.


Import and Export Profiles
Importing a Profile

       1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile
          window appears.
       2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located.
       3. Highlight the profile name.
       4. Click Open. The imported profile appears in the profiles list.

Exporting a Profile

       1.   From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export.
       2.   Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears.
       3.   Browse to the directory to export the profile to.
       4.   Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location.


TCP/IP Configuration
Configuring the TCP/IP Address for the network device:

   1. After configuring the wireless network adapter properties, open the Control Panel and
      open Network and Dial-up Connections.
   2. Find the Local Area Connection associated with the wireless network adapter. Right-
      click that connection, and click Properties.
   3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
   4. Click the radio button Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address and Subnet
      mask. Assigning an IP address and Subnet mask allows stations to operate in access
      point mode (infrastructure mode) or in ad hoc mode and to have Internet access. Default
      gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information
      (DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually
      obtained from the corporate IT staff.
   5. Click OK to finish.


General Tab
   In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the
   Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration
   profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs.

               Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be
                              unique. Profile names are not case sensitive.
                Client Name Identifies the client machine.
    Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a
                              maximum limit of 32 characters.
                              Configure up to three SSIDs (SSID1, SSID2, and SSID3).

Advanced Tab
   In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the
   Profile Management tab, then clicking the Advanced tab in Profile Management. Edit
   the fields in the Advanced tab of Profile Management to configure the profile.
       Transmit Selects the transmit power level in mW. Actual transmit power may be
     Power Level limited by hardware.
      Power Save Specify:
           Mode     Maximum mode causes the access point to buffer incoming messages
                    for the wireless adapter. The adapter periodically polls the access
                    point to see if any messages are waiting.
                    Normal uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets,
                    then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets.
                    Off turns power saving off, thus powering up the wireless adapter
                    continuously for a short message response time.
    Network Type Specifies the network as either infrastructure or ad hoc.
         802.11b Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short &
        Preamble Long (access point mode), which allows both short and long headers in
                 the 802.11b frames. The adapter can only use short radio headers if the
                 access point supports and uses them. Set to Long Only to override
                 allowing short frames.
   Authentication Select the mode the wireless adapter uses to authenticate to an AP:
            Mode      Auto causes the adapter to attempt authentication using shared, but
                      switches it to open authentication if shared fails.
                      Open enables an adapter to attempt authentication regardless of its
                      WEP settings. It will only associate with the access point if the WEP
                      keys on both the adapter and the access point match.
                      Shared only allows the adapter to associate with access points that
                      have the same WEP key.


   For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to
   four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate.


Security Tab
    In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the
    Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window.

    Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To
    define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode. Make sure
    to also edit the General and Advanced tabs.

         WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
                      Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down
                      menu. The options include:
                         EAP-FAST
                         EAP-TLS
                         EAP-TTLS
                         PEAP (EAP-GTC)
                         PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
                         LEAP
         WPA/WPA2 Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. Click on the Configure
         Passphrase button and fill in the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase.

              802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration.
                      Choosing 802.1x opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. The
                      options include:
                           EAP-FAST
                           EAP-TLS
                           EAP-TTLS
                           PEAP (EAP-GTC)
                           PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
                           LEAP
                      If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has
                      WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that
                      Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to
                      allow association. Note: If the Lock checkbox is checked, you cannot
                      change any values in this profile. See your system administrator.
     Pre-Shared Key Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the
        (Static WEP) access point and the station.

                      To define pre-shared encryption keys, choose the Pre-Shared Key
                      radio button and click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-
                      Shared Keys window.
                      If the access point that the wireless adapter is associating to has
                      WEP set to Optional and the client has WEP enabled, make sure that
                      Allow Association to Mixed Cells is checked on the Security Tab to
                      allow association.

               None No security (not recommended).


Using EAP-TLS Security
       To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the
       Profile Management window.
       1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button.
          OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.
       2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu.

Enabling EAP-TLS security:

       To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates
       downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager.
       1. If EAP-TLS is supported, choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu on the right,
          then click the Configure button.
       2. Select the appropriate certificate authority from the list. The server/domain name
          and the login name are filled in automatically from the certificate information. Click
          OK.
       3. Click OK.
       4. Activate the profile.

Using EAP-TTLS Security
       To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile
       Management window.
       1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button.
          OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.
       2. Choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu.
Enabling EAP-TTLS security:
       To use EAP-TTLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TTLS certificates
       downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager.

       1. If EAP-TTLS is supported, choose EAP-TTLS from the drop-down menu on the right,
          then click the Configure button.
       2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list and click OK.
       3. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:
              Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the EAP user
              name.
              OR: Enter an EAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name
              and password and start the EAP authentication process.
       4. Click Advanced and:
              Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any
              server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate
              Authority drop-down list. (recommended)
              Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a
              certificate.
              Change the login name if needed.
       5. Click OK.
       6. Enable the profile.


Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security
    To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in
    the Profile Management window.
    1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button.
       OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.
    2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu.

    To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the
    server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager.

    1. Click the Configure button.
    2. To avoid the need to log on again after resuming operation (for example, after your
       computer goes into standby or hibernate mode), check Always Resume the Secure
       Session.
    3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list.
    4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
           Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP
           user name.
           OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name
           and start the PEAP authentication process.
    5. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database.
       Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken
       program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during
       authentication.
    6. Click Settings... and:
           Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any
           server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate
           Authority drop-down list. (recommended)
           Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a
           certificate.
           The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as
           PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC
           address. Change the login name if needed.
    7. Click OK.
    8. Enable the profile.


Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security
    To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab
    in the Profile Management window.
    1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button.
       OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.
    2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu.

    To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates,
    and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager.
    1. Click the Configure button.
    2. Select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list.
    3. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
           Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the PEAP
           user name.
           OR: Enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name
           and start the PEAP authentication process.
    4. Click Advanced and:
           Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any
           server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate
           Authority drop-down list. (recommended)
           Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a
           certificate.
           The login name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as
           PEAP-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the computer's MAC
           address. Change the login name if needed.
    5. Click OK.
    6. Enable the profile.


Using LEAP Security
      To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile
      Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access
      points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager.

Configuring LEAP

          On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the
          drop-down menu.
          OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. Choose LEAP from the
          drop-down menu.

          1. Click the Configure button.
          2. Specify a user name and password. Select to Use Temporary User Name and
             Password by choosing the radio button:

                   Check Use Windows User Name to use the Windows user name as the LEAP
                   user name.
                   OR: Check Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password to
                   manually login and start the LEAP authentication process.

             Select to Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button:

                   Specify the LEAP user name, password, and domain to save and use.

          3. Enter the user name and password.
          4. Confirm the password.
          5. Specify a domain name:

                   Check the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass
                   the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default)
                   OR: Enter a specific domain name.

          6. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the
             wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off.
          7. Enter the LEAP authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to
             specify how long LEAP should wait before declaring authentication failed, and
             sending an error message. The default is 90 seconds.
          8. Click OK.
          9. Enable the profile.


Pre-Shared Encryption Keys
Defining pre-shared encryption keys:

       1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab.
       2. Click the Configure button.
       3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box:


                  Key Entry     Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9,
                                A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces).
                  Encryption Selects the default encryption keys used. Only allows the selection for
                       Keys a shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding
                                field has been completed.
                  WEP Keys Defines a set of shared encryption keys for network configuration
                      (1-4) security. At least one Shared Key field must be populated to enable
                                security using a shared key.
                                Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key.
                    WEP Key Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:
                       Size    64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters)
                                    128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for ASCII)
                                    152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for ASCII)


       4. Click OK for the changes to take effect.

Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key

       1. Click the Pre-Shared Key radio button on the Security tab.
       2. Click on Configure.
       3. In the window, all existing static WEP keys are displayed as asterisks for security
          reasons. Click in the field of the existing static WEP key to overwrite.
       4. Delete the asterisks in that field.
       5. Enter a new key.
       6. Make sure to select the Transmit Key button to the left of this key is selected for the
          key to transmit packets.
       7. Click OK.

Disabling Static WEP

               To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the
               Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP
               OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not
               recommended).


Using WPA Passphrase Security
       To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in
       the Profile Management window.

       1.   On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button.
       2.   Click on the Configure button.
       3.   Fill in the WPA Passphrase.
       4.   Click OK.


Zero Configuration
       This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows
       XP Wireless Configuration Service (WZCS).
Wireless Network Configuration

       The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely
       dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured.
       To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:
       1. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box.
       2. Select the check box “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to set
          Zero Configuration.

       When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all
       configuration profiles:
            SSID
            Security keys
            Ad hoc settings

       Note that Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration profiles, thus users can
       not ( create new profiles with different settings while using Windows Zero Configuration.

       The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select
       other options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero
       Configuration is set:
            Power settings
            Active/Passive scanning (where applicable)
            Transmit power
            Wireless band
            Short/Long preamble (802.11b)

       When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when
       you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of
       the ACU.


     To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps:
     1. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box.
     2. Clear the check box “Use Windows to configure my wireless
                                                                eless network settings” to set
        Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled
        by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab.


Check the Status Information or Diagnostics
     The Atherosos client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and
     status information.
         Check current status
         Check driver information
         Check receive and transmit diagnostics

Current Status
     The Current Status tab contains general information about
                                                          about the program and its
     operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following
     table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
           Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the
                          config
                          configuration name on the General tab.
            Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
         Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the
                          Advanced tab.
                                   tab
             IP Address Displays the computer's IP address.
          Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. Options include:
                             Infrastructure (access point)
                             Ad Hoc
                          Configure the network type on the Advanced tab.
                                                                     tab
       Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel.
          Server Based Shows whether server based authentication is used.
         Authentication
       Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
                          encryption type on the Security tab.
        Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal.


     Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics.
                                                          dia


Adapter Information Button
   The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network
   interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface
   specification (NDIS) driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab.

          Card Name Name of the wireless network adapter.

       MAC Address MAC address of the wireless network adapter.

               Driver Driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver.

      Driver Version Version of the wireless network adapter driver.

          Driver Date Creation date of the wireless network adapter driver.

         Client Name Name of the client computer.


Diagnostics Tab
   The ACU Diagnostics tab provides allows retrieval of receive and transmit statistics. The
   Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration. It lists these receive and transmit
   diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted by the wireless network adapter:
      Multicast packets transmitted and received
      Broadcast packets transmitted and received
      Unicast packets transmitted and received
      Total bytes transmitted and received
   The Adapter Information button has general information about the wireless network
   adapter and NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for
   diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter:


       Transmitted Frames        Received Frames
          Frames transmitted        Frames received OK
          OK                        Beacons
          Frames retried            Frames with errors
          Frames dropped            CRC errors
          No ACK frames             Encryption errors
          ACK frames                Duplicate frames
          RTS frames                AP mismatches
          Clear-to-send
                   send (CTS)       Data rate mismatches
          frames                    Authentication time-out
          No CTS frames             Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication
          Retried RTS frames        failures received by the wireless network adapter
          Retried data frames       Association time-out
                                    Association rejects: the
                                                          he number of AP authentication rejects
                                    received by the wireless network adapter
                                    Standard MIC OK
                                    Standard MIC errors
                                    CKIP MIC OK
                                    CKIP MIC errors




Scan Available Networks
       Click the Scan button on the Profile Management tab to scan for available infrastructure
       and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time.

Connecting to a different network

           Highlight a network name and click the Activate button to connect an available
           network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management
           window opens to the General tab tab. Fill in the profile name and click OK to create the
           configuration profile for that network.



                                                                                   Connected
                                 Infrastructure
                                                                                   Infrastructure
                                 (AP) Network
                                                                                   (AP) Network


Ad Hoc       Connected Ad
Network      Hoc Network




Encryption
Active


Display Settings
    To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The
    display settings dialog box contains tools to set the:

     Signal Strength Display Sets the units used when displaying signal
                       Units strength: percentage (%) or dBm.

             Refresh Interval Use the up/down arrows to set the display refresh
                               interval in seconds.
                Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative:
                                   Relative displays the change in statistical data
                                   since the last update.
                                   Cumulative displays statistical data collected
                                   since opening the profile.


ACU Tools
    Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools:


       Enable/Disable Radio     Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros
                                station reference designs.
          Enable/Disable Tray Enable or disable the tray icon.
                        Icon
             Troubleshooting Run the optional Troubleshooting Utility.

          Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to
                                manually prompt for user name and password on
                                each login.
               Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access
                                point.
                          Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application.


Tray Icon
   The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strengt
                                                                           strength using
   colors and the received signal strength indication ((RSSI).




   Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile
   name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter
   name and IP address. Right-click
                         Right        on the tray icon to:

                     Help Open the online help.
    Open Atheros Client Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to
                 Utility configure a profile or view status and statistics information.
                                                                           information
        Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility.
             Preferences Set the ACU startup and menu options. Check to start the
                         program automatically when Windows starts, and check
                         menu items that should appear on the popup menu.
   Enable/Disable
                e Radio Enable or disable the RF signal.
     Manual LEAP Login Log in to LEAP manually, if LEAP is set to manually prompt
                       for user name and password on each login.
          Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to the access point.
           Select Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to. If no
                          configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile.
       Show Connection This window displays connection information:
                Status Active Profile Displays the active configuration profile name.
                            Auto Profile
                                           Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled.
                            Selection
                            Connection     Displays whether the adapter is connected to a
                            Status         wireless network.
                            Link Quality   Lists the quality of the link connection.
                            SSID           Displays the SSID of the associated network.
                            Access Point   Shows the name of the AP the wireless adapter is
                            Name           connected to.
                            Access Point   Shows the IP address of the access point the
                            IP Address     wireless adapter is connected to.
                            Link Speed     Lists the speed of the link connection.
                            Adapter IP
                                           Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter.
                            Address

                     Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application.


    The colors are defined as follows:

                    Color                 Quality              RSSI*
                    Green                Excellent             20 dB +
                    Green                 Good               10-20 dB +
                   Yellow                  Poor                5-10 dB
                     Red                   Poor                < 5 dB
                    Gray             No Connection          No Connection

    *Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or
    disable the tray icon in the Action menu.


Ad Hoc Mode
    In ad hoc mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service
    set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations
    without using an access point (AP).




    To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for ad hoc mode. Ad Hoc
    operation may be limited by Hardware to meet regulatory requirements.

Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration
    To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile
    Management's Advanced tab. For ad hoc mode, modify the settings:

       Network Name (on General Tab)
       Transmit Power Level
       802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b)
       Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoc Network

    Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.


Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode
    In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a
    basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an
    AP, as illustrated here.




    To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode.

Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode Profile Configuration
    To configure a profile in infrastructure (access point) mode, change the Network Type in
    the Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings:

       Power Save Mode
       802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b)
       Wireless Mode
       802.11 Authentication Mode

    Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs.


Uninstall an Old Driver
       Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release.

       To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have
       previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4.

       1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-click Atheros
          AR500x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall.
       2. Click OK to uninstall the device.
       3. When the device is uninstalled from Device Manager, search for and delete the
          driver files that reside in the system.
              a. Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders.
              b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter
                  Atheros in the Containing text: field.
              c. Click Search Now. A few files matching these criteria are possible, if previous
                  drivers have not been removed properly.
              d. Choose the files that have been found and delete them from the system.
       4. To complete the uninstallation, remove the file ar5211.sys from the folder
          \WINNT\system32\drivers.


Additional Security Features
       These security features prevent attacks on a wireless network's WEP keys. The wireless
       adapter automatically supports each of these features, but these features must be enabled
       on the access point.

Message Integrity Check (MIC)

       MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets. In a bit-flip attack, someone
       intercepts an encrypted message retransmits it after some alterations. Thus the receiver
       accepts the message as legitimate. The MIC adds some bytes to each packet to protect it
       against tampering.

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)

       This feature prevents attacks on WEP in which someone catches encrypted packets and
       uses their initialization vector (IV) to decipher the WEP key. TKIP removes the
       predictability to protect both unicast and broadcast WEP keys.

Broadcast Key Rotation

       EAP authentication provides dynamic unicast WEP keys for wireless adapters, but uses
       static broadcast keys. In broadcast WEP key rotation, the access point supplies a
       dynamic broadcast WEP key and changes it at intervals.


Advanced Status Information
   Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see
   advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does
   not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the
   Advanced Status screen.

      Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name.
                          Configure the network name on the General tab.
              Server Based Shows whether server based authentication is used.
             Authentication
           Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
                           encryption type on the Security tab.
       Authentication Type Displays the authentication mode.
                           Configure the authentication mode on the General tab.
          Message Integrity Shows whether MIC is enabled. MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on
                    Check encrypted packets.
      Associated AP Name Displays the name of the access point the wireless adapter is
                         associated to.
          Associated AP IP Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless adapter is
                  Address associated to.
       Associated AP MAC Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless
                  Address adapter is associated to.
         Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in
                         ad hoc mode.
                         Configure the power save mode on the Advanced tab.
       Current Power Level Displays the transmit power level rate in mW.
    Current Signal Strength Shows the current signal strength in dBm.
       Current Noise Level Displays the current noise level in dBm.
                   Up Time Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in
                           hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24
                           hours, the display shows in days:hours:minutes:seconds.
          802.11b Preamble Displays the 802.11b preamble format.
                           Configure the preamble format on the Advanced tab.
      Current Receive Rate Shows the current receive rate in Mbps.
     Current Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps.
                   Channel Shows the currently connected channel.
                 Frequency Displays frequency the station is using.
               Channel Set Shows the current channel set.


Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model.
Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:

-      Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-      Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-      Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

        to which the receiver is connected.

-      Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.


This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:



 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna
    and users, and
 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.


 As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
 However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any
 additional compliance requirements required with this module installed



 IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example
 certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC
 authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final
 product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating
 the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.



 End Product Labeling

 This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be
 installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final
 end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID:
 PPQ-MP1”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance
 requirements are met.



 Manual Information To the End User

 The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
 regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end
 product which integrates this module.

 The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show
 in this manual.


Industry Canada statement:



This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit pas
produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y
compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.



Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20
cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.


This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:


1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users,
and

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the
OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance
requirements required with this module installed.


Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions
suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module)


1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre
l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et
2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne.

Tant que les 2 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne
seront pas nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son
produit final pour toutes exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module
installé.




IMPORTANT NOTE:




In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or
co-location with another transmitter), then the Canada authorization is no longer considered
valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM
integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
obtaining a separate Canada authorization.

NOTE IMPORTANTE:
Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines
configurations d'ordinateur portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur),
l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur
le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM sera chargé de réévaluer le produit
final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au Canada.


End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed
such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must
be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC: 4491A-MP1”.

Plaque signalétique du produit final

Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où
l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre
l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec
l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 4491A-MP1".




Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how
to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this
module.

The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this
manual.

Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final

L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final
quant à la façon d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du
produit final qui intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et
avertissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.




DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE

This radio transmitter (IC: 4491A-MP1 / Model: MP1) has been approved by ISED to operate
with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type,
are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 4491A-MP1/ Model: MP1) a été approuvé par ISED pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal.
Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal
indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.


Antenna list
                                 Antenna
Antenna   Brand     Model        Gain(dBi)                      Antenna   Connecter     *Cable    *Cable
                                              Frequency range
  NO.                                                            Type       Type       Loss(dB)   Length
                                 Including
                                 cable loss
   1      WNC     81.EBJ15.005     3.62       2.4~2.4835GHz      PIFA     i-pex(MHF)    1.15       300
   2      QCA     MP1-2.4GANT      3.68       2.4~2.4835GHz      PCB         NA          NA        NA



                             低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
    率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立
    即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
    前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
    低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。



1. 本模組於取得認證後將依規定於模組本體標示審驗合格標籤。
2. 系統廠商應於平台上標示「本產品內含射頻模組:                             XXXyyyLPDzzzz-x」字樣。



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Document Modified: 2016-04-26 17:53:01

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