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Configuration of the WLAN Device

The WLAN Device can be configured to establish wire- less network connectivity using one of the following tools:

Intel PROSet Software - The Intel PROSet Software allows for multiple profile setup and supports auto- matic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions is contained in this soft- ware.

Atheros Client Utility - The Atheros Client Utility soft- ware allows for multiple profile setups and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most indus- try standard security solutions is contained in this software.

Procedure

1.Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On/Off Switch or the Intel PROSet software.

2.Click the [Start] button first and then [All Pro- grams].

3.Click the icon [Intel PROSet Wireless] to execute the Intel PROSet Wireless software.

4.Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog displays.

5.Enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.

6.Enter the network SSID, in the Network Name (SSID) field.

FLOW OF OPERATIONS

1.Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 88 for more information).

2.Configure the Wireless Network parameters.

Enter the network name (SSID)

Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure)

Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA- Personal, or WPA2-Personal

If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and choose key index.

3.Configure network settings (See Configure Net- work Parameters on page 89 for more information)

TCP/IP settings

Workgroup or Domain settings.

CONFIGURATION USING

INTEL PROSET SOFTWARE

This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Intel PROSet Soft- ware. 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

7.Click Infrastructure or Ad Hoc for the operating mode.

8.Click [Advanced].

9.The Mandatory Access Point option is only used if Infrastructure mode is selected. Use this option to connect to a specific access point. Enter the MAC address for the access point. Click OK to save the setting and return to the General Settings page.

10.Click [Next].

11.If you are using Cisco CCX, click Cisco Options to enable Cisco CKIP data encryption on the Security Settings page. Check the Cisco Compatible Exten- sions Options. If you have checked the Cisco's "Mixed-Cell" box in the Advanced Setting, this option must also be checked.

12.Click [OK].

13.Click Next.

14.Select Open, Shared, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2- Enterprise, WPA-Personal, or WPA2-Personal in the Network Authentication options.

15.Select either None, WEP, CKIP (if Enable Cisco Cli- ent eXtentions is enabled, use CKIP or WEP), or TKIP for the data encryption.

16.If WEP is selected, select either 64 or 128-bit for the Encryption Level.

17.Select the key index 1, 2, 3 or 4.

18.Enter the WEP key if required. If your network does not employ a 802.1x/EAP security mechanism, please skip to step 24.

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