Connection to the Network, Setting the network

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

Pre-Shared Key	Enables the use of pre-shared keys
	that are defined on both the access
	point and the station. This is where
	static WEP keys are entered. Click
	the Configure button to fill in the
	Define Pre-Shared Keys window.

None	No security

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CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

This section explains connection to the network.

If there is an administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings.

Setting the network

Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the computer and work group names” operations required for network connection.

Setting TCP/IP

To change the setting of the IP address, you need to be logged in from Windows as an administrator.

9.Click OK

10.Click the Advanced tab

11.The Advanced tab allows for the configuration of the options detailed in the table below.

Field Name	Description

Power Save	Options are Maximum, Normal, or
Mode	Off

Network Type	Options are AP (Infrastructure) or Ad
	Hoc

802.11b	Specifies the preamble setting in
Preamble	802.11b. The default setting is Short
	and Long (Access Point mode),
	which allows both short and long
	headers in the 802.11b frames. Set
	to Long Only to override allowing
	short frames.

Transmit Power	Options are 100%, 50%, 25%,
Level	12.5% or Lowest transmit power
	(0mW)

Wireless Mode	Specifies the wireless mode in an
	access point network.

Wireless Mode	Specifies 5GHz 54 Mbps, 5 GHz 108
when Starting	Mbps, 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps, or 2.4 GHz
Ad Hoc	54 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network
Network	if no matching network name is
	found after scanning all available
	modes.

12.Click OK

13.If the profile you just created does not activate immediately, click the Profile Management tab, highlight the desired Profile, and click Activate.

14.Click OK to close the Atheros Client Utility.

1.Click the [Start] button first and then [Control Panel].

2.If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View” under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View” will be displayed.)

3.Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of cur- rently installed networks will be displayed.

4.Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the list, and then click [Properties] in the menu dis- played. The [Wireless Network Connection Proper- ties] window will be displayed.

5.Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.

6.Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click [Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] window will be displayed.

7.Set the IP address as follows:

■For ad hoc connection: Select [Use the following IP address:] and then enter data for [IP address] and [Subnet mask]. See page 67 for IP address setting.

■For access point (infrastructure) connection: If your network uses DHCP, select [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. If your network uses static IP addresses, consult with your network adminis- trator for the correct IP address settings.

8.Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.

9.Click the [OK] button.

10.Close the [Network Connection] window.

CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

Setting the network

Setting TCP/IP

Field Name