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Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network AdapterAtheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter

Client Utility HelpClient Utility Help

IntroductionIntroduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Station ConfigurationStation Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 3

Add or Edit a Configuration ProfileAdd or Edit a Configuration Profile............................................................................................................. 3

General TabGeneral Tab .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Security TabSecurity Tab.............................................................................................................................................. 4

Advanced TabAdvanced Tab............................................................................................................................................ 5

Ad Hoc Mode Profile ConfigurationAd Hoc Mode Profile Configuration............................................................................................................. 5

Ad Hoc ModeAd Hoc Mode............................................................................................................................................. 6

Access Point Mode Profile ConfigurationAccess Point Mode Profile Configuration .................................................................................................... 6

Access Point ModeAccess Point Mode .................................................................................................................................... 7

Remove a Configuration ProfileRemove a Configuration Profile................................................................................................................... 7

TCP/IP ConfigurationTCP/IP Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 7

Station ConfigurationStation Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 7

Security TabSecurity Tab..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Define Static Encryption KeysDefine Static Encryption Keys..................................................................................................................... 9

Check the Status Information or StatisticsCheck the Status Information or Statistics ...................................................................................................11

Link StatuLink Statuss..................................................................................................................................................11

Advanced Link Status StatisticsAdvanced Link Status Statistics.............................................................................................................11

WLAN Status TabWLAN Status Tab .......................................................................................................................................12

Driver InfoDriver Informationrmation......................................................................................................................................13

StatisticsStatistics......................................................................................................................................................13

Site SurveySite Survey..................................................................................................................................................14

WLAN Status: Available APs andWLAN Status: Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks List Ad Hoc Networks List..............................................................................14

ToolsTools ................................................................................................................................................................16

Tray IconTray Icon......................................................................................................................................................16

Display SettingsDisplay Settings..............................................................................................................................................17

Information sheetInformation sheet ...........................................................................................................................................18

Summary of content (23 pages)

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Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter Client Utility Help Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 Station Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 3 Add or Edit a Configuration Profile.......................................................................................
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Introduction The Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter are reference designs based on the Atheros AR5001 chipsets. These reference designs support all IEEE 802.11a data rates (6 to 54 Mbps) and 802.11b data rates (1 to 11 Mbps). In the Atheros Turbo ModeTM, they support data rates up to 108 Mbps.
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Station Configuration Configure the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter through the Atheros Client Utility. The wireless network adapter (also called wireless card) works in either access point mode (infrastructure mode - leverages an AP) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the WLAN). To switch to another configuration profile, click on the profile name in the Select Profile list, then click the Apply button.
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General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Station Configuration tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. Field Name Description Configuration Name Identifies the configuration. This name must be unique. Configuration names are not case sensitive. Network Name The IEEE 802.11a wireless network name, for example, Atheros 802.11a Wireless Network.
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network. This password is encrypted using the same encryption type as the encryption keys. To define static encryption keys, click the Define Static Encryption Keys button with either Dynamic Security or Static Keys selected. Fill in the security dialog box. Advanced Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Advanced tab by clicking New or Modify on the Station Configuration tab, then clicking the Advanced tab.
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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 an AP. Ad Hoc Mode To connect to an ad hoc network, configure the profile for Ad Hoc mode. Access Point Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in Access Point (infrastructure) mode, change the Network Type in the General tab.
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Access Point Mode In Access Point (infrastructure) 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. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode To connect to an Access Point network, configure the profile for Access Point mode. Remove a Configuration Profile 1. To remove a configuration profile, select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles on the Station Configuration tab.
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The wireless network adapter (also called wireless card) works in either access point mode (infrastructure mode - leverages an AP) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the WLAN). To switch to another configuration profile, click on the profile name in the Select Profile list, then click the Apply button.
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Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Station Configuration tab. Click the Security tab. Edit the fields in the Security tab of the Network Configuration Settings to configure the profile. Make sure to also edit the General and Advanced tabs. Field Name Description Encryption Type Specifies the encryption type: Enable Cisco LEAP User Name Password Use Dynamic Security Use dynamic encryption keys, such as those defined by Cisco LEAP or 802.
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Key Length the default encryption key. Defines the length for each encryption key. The options include: 64 bit (enter 10 digits) 128 bit (enter 26 digits) 152 bit (enter 32 digits) As the Key Length is changed, the number of available characters in the field automatically changes. If an already-entered key is too long, the key is automatically truncated to fit. If the key length is increased again, the field does not update to its previous value. Click OK for the changes to take effect.
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Check the Status Information or Statistics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current statistics and status information. l Check link status l Check WLAN status l Check driver information l Check receive and transmit statistics l Check signal strength Link Status The Link Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility contains general information about the program and its operations. The Link Status tab does not require any configuration.
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The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Link Status screen. Screen Item Description Country The regulatory domain of the network. The options include: FCC MKK ETSI Transmit Power Level Network Name (SSID) QoS Noise Level Power Save Mode Channel/Frequency Configure the country in the country code selector, accessible from the Tools tab. The transmit power level: Full (100%) Half (50%) Quarter (25%) Eighth (12.5%) Lowest Configure the transmit power level on the Advanced tab.
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Station Status Channel/Frequency Point (basic service set identification). The operational status of the wireless card: Associated The station is associated to the network. Authenticated The station has been authenticated by the access point. Disassociated The station is not associated to the network. The channel and frequency the station is using. The WLAN Status screen also includes the Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks list, which describes the available APs and ad hoc networks.
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Beacons transmitted and received Frames transmitted and received OK Transmitted frame retried Frames dropped RTS frames sent Frames received with errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames received CTS frames received Authentication rejects Association rejects Click the Reset button to reset the statistics. Site Survey The Site Survey tool displays the quality and strength of the signal. On the left, the tool graphs signal strength and quality.
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The following table describes the columns found in the Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks list. Column Item Description Network Name (SSID) The IEEE 802.11a wireless network name (service set identification). Configure the network name on the General tab. Signal Strength The received signal strength indicator. Displays the signal strength in either dBm or %, as well as displaying the signal strength indicator. Mode Displays the wireless mode. The options include: A 5.4 GHz 54 Mbps T 5.4 GHz 108 Mbps B 2.
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Tools The Tools tab contains the following tools: Radio Enable/Disable Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros Station Reference Designs. Site Survey Open the Site Survey tool to view the signal quality and strength. Tray Icon Enable/Disable Enable or disable the tray icon. Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI).
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Open the Country Code Selector Open the Country Code Selector to set the regulatory domain of the configuration profile. Open the Site Survey tool Open the Site Survey tool to view the signal quality and strength. The colors are defined as follows: *Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in decibels relative to one milliwatt (dBm) or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options > Settings from the menu.
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Information sheet Wireless Interoperability The Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs(Revision A/B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
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prior to turning on the equipment. Regulatory Information The Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards: EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment ETS 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland For outdoor usage only channel 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.
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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter will be installed with one of two types of antennas. The both of antenna types, when installed are located at the upper edge of the LCD screen. For both antennas, the radiated output power of the Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
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Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
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Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan.