Fujitsu S7010D manual Connection using Atheros Client Utility, Network names

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Connection using Atheros Client Utility

FLOW OF OPERATIONS

The wireless LAN connection procedure is outlined below.

1.Make sure that the personal computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. For further details, see “Starting the trans- mission” on page 96.

2.Assign the parameters required for wireless LAN connection. For further details, see “Preparation for wireless LAN connection” on page 97.

■Enter the network name (SSID) and other data.

■Enter the network key (the key to be used to encode communications data).

3.Perform setting operations relating to network con- nection. For further details, see “Connection to the network” on page 99.

■Specify TCP/IP as the protocol, and confirm the name of the work group and other settings.

■Enter the data required for file/printer sharing on the network. Perform this operation as required.

■For access point (infrastructure) connection, enter data for the access point. Refer to the manual of the access point for further details.

■Verify that you have been able to connect your computer to the network.

PREPARATION FOR WIRELESS LAN CONNECTION

This section explains the preparation (parameter assign- ment) required for the use of the wireless LAN.

Assigning parameters

Enter the network name (SSID), the network key, and other data required for wireless LAN connection. If there is the administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings.

■To use access point (infrastructure) con- nection, refer to the access point manual for the access point-setting procedure.

■You do not need to set the channel when using access point (infrastructure) mode. Channel selection is controlled by the access point. In ad hoc networks, channel selection defaults to channel 11; however, channel selection can be man- ually changed if desired. This can be accomplished only when using the client utility.

If it is necessary to change the channel, change the setting of the access point. For the setting procedure, refer to the manual of the access point.

1.Right-click the Atheros Wireless Utility icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of your screen.

2.Click [Open Client Utility]. The [Atheros Client Utility] window will be displayed.

3.Select the [Profile Management] tab.

4.Click the [New] button. The Profile Management window will appear.

5.Enter the following information required to estab- lish connection to the wireless LAN:

Profile Name

Enter a name for this configuration profile

Network names

Enter the appropriate SSID(s) of the wireless net- works to which this device will connect. You have the option of entering up to three SSID’s.

6.Select the [Advanced] tab.

7.Choose appropriate Power Save Mode setting. Options are [Off], [Normal], and [Maximum]. [Normal] is the default setting.

8.Choose the appropriate type of network connec- tion. Options are [Access Point] (same as infra- structure mode) and [AdHoc].

9.Select the [Security] tab.

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