Fujitsu Siemens Computers A3110 Configuration of the Wlan Device, Flow of Operations, Procedure

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Configuration of the WLAN Device

The optional WLAN device can be configured to estab- lish wireless network connectivity using the Atheros Client Utility software. The Atheros Client Utility soft- ware allows for multiple profile setups and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), is contained in this software.

FLOW OF OPERATIONS

1.Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 87 for more information).

2.Configure the Wireless Network Key parameters (See “Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software” on page 88 for more information).

■Enter the network name (SSID)

■Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure)

■Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK

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

3.Configure network settings

■TCP/IP settings

■Workgroup or Domain settings.

CONFIGURATION USING

ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE

This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client Utility. 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

Procedure

1.Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility

2.Click [Start] -> Programs -> Atheros -> Atheros Client Utility.

3.Click the Profile Management tab.

11. The Advanced tab allows for the configuration of

4.If this is your first time using this utility, highlight the profile [Default] and Click the [Modify] button, otherwise Click the [New] button. The Profile Management dialog displays.

5.From the General tab, enter a profile name in the Profile Name field.

6.Enter the network SSID, in the SSID1 field. If you wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3 different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well.

7.Click the Security tab.

8.The Security tab allows for the configuration of the Security modes listed in the table below. Please select the radio button of the desired security mode. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings.

Field Name	Description
WPA/WPA2	Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected
	Access. Choosing WPA opens the
	WPA EAP drop-down menu. If these
	settings are not known to you,
	please consult with your network
	administrator for the correct settings.
WPA/WPA2	Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click
Passphrase	on the Configure button to enter the
	WPA Passphrase. If these settings
	are not known to you, please consult
	with your network administrator for
	the correct settings.
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.
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

9.Click [OK].

10.Click the Advanced tab.

the options detailed in the table below.

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