Boadcom 802.11ag WLAN Card User's Guide, BCM94318MPAGH The Solution BCM94309MPC0 enables access to wireless local area networks (WLANs), enables the sharing of a local printer and files with others in the network, enables Internet connection sharing, and enables roaming about the office—wire-free. This wireless LAN solution is designed for both the home user and businesses—and it is scalable so that users can be added and new network features can be enabled as networking needs grow.
. Click Wireless Network Connection. 3. Under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection. NOTE—For more information on how to configure a network profile and IEEE 802.1x authentication, click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration. You can configure a network profile for networks that are listed under Available networks as well as those that are not listed.
Key Information (Windows XP Environment) 1. Click the network name under Available networks and click Configure. 2. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks.
3. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the network name under Available networks and then click Configure. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. From the Network Authentication list, select Open. From the Data encryption list, select WEP. Type the network key in the Network key box and again in the Confirm network key box. Click OK. The network name and icon appear at the top of the list under Preferred networks.
. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet.
1. Click the network name under Available networks and then click Configure. 2. Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box. 3. From the Network Authentication list, select the network authentication type specified by the network administrator/AP installer. 4. From the Data encryption list, select the data encryption type specified by the network administrator/AP installer. 5.
7. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties. The computer is connected to the selected network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet.
2. Click the LEAP tab. 3. Select the Enable LEAP check box. 4. Click the network name, and then click Properties. 5. Type the network name, LEAP user name, and LEAP password in the respective boxes and click OK.
Configuring a Profile for a Network That Is Not Listed and Does Not Require Network Key Information (Windows XP Environment)
1. Under Preferred networks, click Add. 2. Type the network name in the Network name (SSID) box and Click OK.
3. Click OK to activate the network connection. To verify that the network connection has been made, reopen Wireless Network Connection Properties. The computer is connected to the added network when a blue bubble appears on top of the icon for that network. If the bubble does not appear, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, try to access a Web page to verify that you are connected to the Internet.
Using Wireless Utility: Windows XP Environment 1. Open the TrueMobile Wireless Utility.
2. Click the Link Status tab. The quality of the connection (signal strength and noise) of the particular network you are connected to is indicated by the horizontal bars and the decibel level values that are displayed at the bottom of the Link Status tab. The connection quality is also indicated by the appearance of the utility icon cursor over the icon. in the desk top system tray.
Three vertical yellow bars indicate that the signal strength is low. Suggested action: Move closer to the access point. Two red vertical red bars indicates that the signal strength is very low. Suggested action: Move closer to the access point. Uncolored vertical bars indicate that there is no signal being received. Probable causes: ● ● The computer is trying to establish an initial connection but has not yet succeeded. You may have moved out of range of the access point.
Windows XP Environment 1. Open the Wireless Configuration Utility. 2. Click the Diagnostics tab. 3. To see a description of the test, click each test and look in the Recommendations area. 4. All tests are selected by default. To run an individual test or some but not all of the tests, clear the check box for those tests that you do not want to run. 5. Click Run Tests. 6. If your Braodcom WLAN Card fails any of the diagnostics tests, see Troubleshooting.
Regulatory Information: Information for the User Regulatory Information Information for the User Wireless Interoperability The Broadcom WLAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: ● ● ● IEEE Std 802.11b-1999. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN IEEE draft Std 802.11g. Standard on 2.
Regulatory Statements for BCM94309MPC0 Regulatory Information USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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.
Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity and Restrictions Hereby, Broadcom Corp, declares that this equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment is marked with the community.
Taiwan DGT warning statement Translation: Article 14 Without permission granted, the frequency change, transmitting power enhance or alter of original design characteristic as well as function by company, enterprise, or user for approved Low-power radio frequency devices is not allowed. Article 17 Low-power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved.