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1. Confirm Password Trusted Root Certification Authorities Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop down list User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Password Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority Confirm Password Re type the password Vv VV Y Click on the Advanced button Advanced Configuration Specific Server or Comair Login Name james gt Specific Server or Domain Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop down list Recommended You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate gt Login Name Enter the login name if required Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Once again click on 29 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 3 2 3 8 802 1x PEAP EAP GTC PEAP EAP GTC was standardized along with EAP in RFC 2284 EAP GTC allows the exchange of clear text authentication credentials across the network The GTC method does provide a way to move a simple username and password from client to server using an EAP method so it can be used to provide an authentication method Naturally if EAP GTC is used to transp
2. Confirm Password Domain Include Windows Logon Domain with User Mame Mo Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In LEAP Authentication Timeout Value in seconds 0 E gt Use Temporary User Name and Password Select this radio button for 26 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 a temporary user name and password This will manually prompt for the user name and password Use Saved User Name Password Select this radio button if the user name and password will be saved in this profile User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Password Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority Confirm Password Re type the password Vv VV V Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 3 2 3 6 WPA Passphrase Profile Management G eneral Security Advanced Set Security Options Co WPS WPA EAP Type WPA Passphrase O 8021x 602 1 BAP Type LEAF O Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Select the WPA Passphrase radio button and then click on the Configure buiton Define WPA Pre Shared Key lx Enter a WPA Passphrase between 8 and 64 characters long CA Cancel 27 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 gt Enter a WPA passphrase For ASCII text enter 8 63 characters for hexadecimal enter 64 characters Click on the OK button to return to
3. Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority Confirm Password Re type the password Vv VV V Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 35 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 3 2 3 11 Pre Shared Key Static WEP You may select 64 128 or 152 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy key to encrypt data Default setting is Disable WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys from a panel When you use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients all the wireless devices in this network must have the same encryption key or pass phrase Profile Management General Security Advanced Set Security Options O WPA WPA EAP Type PEAP JEAF GTC O WPA Passphraze 902 1 802 1 EAP Type PEAP EAP MSCH 2 Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Allow Association to Mixed Cells Select the Pre Shared Key Static WEP radio button and click on the Configure button Define Pre Shared Keys Key Entry 2 Hexadecimal 0 9 A F O ASCII Text all keyboard characters Encryption Keps Tranernt WEP Kep Size ney 64 128 152 WEP Kep 1 oO 0O WEP Key 2 0O O WEP Key 2 WEP Key 4 OO Cancel 36 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 gt Key Entry Select Hexadecimal or ASCII depending on the WEP key that is used gt WEP Key Size Select 64 128 or 152 bi
4. you will see a message regarding Windows Logo Testing click on the Continue Anyway button to continue 13 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Hardware Installation The software pon are installing for this hardware WLAN USE 2 0 Wireless Adapter Bootloader Download has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows AP Tell me why this testing ls important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing STOP Installation 16 Once again you will see a message regarding Windows Logo Testing click on the Continue Anyway button to continue Hardware Installation The software vou are installing for this hardware WLAN USB 2 0 Wireless Network Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verity its compatibility with Windows AP Tell me why this testing le important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 17 A mess
5. 0 11 Select one of the options However it is recommended to select the first option 802 11 WLAN Client Utility and 802 1x Supplicant Click on the Next button to continue 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program A The installation program installs the driver automatically when the client adapter is inserted Insert the adapter now if it is nok yet inserted cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and proceed with the installation Click OK to continue 12 At this point carefully insert the device into the PCMCIA slot of your computer and click on the OK button 13 Windows will automatically detect the device and display the Found New Hardware Wizard as the image depicts below It will ask you to connect to the Windows Update website to search for software Select No not this time and click on the Next button Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on pour computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sofware O Yes this tine only Yes now and every time connect a device 3 No not this time Click Next to continue 14 Once again the Found New Hardware Wizard will ask you to install software Click on the Cancel button to continue 15 If you are using Windows XP
6. Data Encryption None Signal Strength Excellent QL 1 59PM You will then notice that the tray icon has disappeared from the system tray 3 6 Display Settings To change the display settings click on Options in the menu bar and then click on Display Settings 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan Display Settings T A Profile Mame wlan Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 11 Mbpe IP Address 192 168 2255 Network Type Infrastructure Curent Channel 11 Server Based Authentication Mone Data Encryption Mone Signal Strength TIPLE tied Excellent In this window you can change the Signal Strength Display Units from dBm to 43 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 and increase or decrease the refresh interval rate as well as displaying the data in a cumulative or relative fashion Display Settings Signal Strength Display Units Ez Refresh Interval seconds Data Display O Relative Cumulative Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 44 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 4 Uninstall the Drivers amp Client Utility If the device installation is unsuccessful for any reason the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the device and its utility and repeat the installation procedure again Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and C
7. of the Windows installation CD at hand before installing the drivers On many systems instead of a CD the necessary installation files are archived on the hard disk in CAWINDOWS OPTIONS CABS directory 2 2 Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below in order to install the USB adapter drivers 1 Insert the CD ROM that was provided to you in this package The setup should run automatically lf the setup does not run automatically then you must manually select the setup exe file from the CD ROM drive 2 Once the setup begins you will see the Install Shield Wizard as the image depicts below 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program v1 00 This program installs the diver and client utilities for your 802 11 Wireless LAN Client Adapter Cancel IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 3 Click on the Next button to continue Version 1 0 4 The Setup Wizard will then allow you to install the driver utility or just the driver Select the first option Install Client Utilities and Driver 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program Setup Type select the setup type that best suits pour needs Click the type of setup you prefer IInstall Client Utilities and Driver recommended Install Driver Only 5 Click on the Next button to continue Description Choose this option to install the driver and client utilities This is the recommended option Cancel 6
8. IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter User s Manual Version 1 0 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION a ara da 4 1 1 FEATURES BENE RUNS aorta iaa O 4 1 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS aiii aida 5 1 3 USB ADAPTER DESCRIPTION aii ii 5 1 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 20d Rd 5 1 5 NS A eeetacemaueee 6 1 6 NETWORKCONFIGURA TON coloso 7 2 INSTALL DRIVERS amp CLIENT UTILITY Looocionccnnnnncio noc nco nono nono nro ncnncnno nono nro nono nro nro nr nnn nono 9 2 1 BEF RE YOU BEGIN retina as 9 2 2 INSTALLING THE DRIVERS aia siii rtnn rnrn deualauioy de ieddeieadvasddesestiasbeenes 9 3 USING THE CLIENTUTI TY o ida 15 3 1 CURRENT STATUS ed do ed tod a ea ales he e Edo a 15 3 2 PROFILE MANAGEMENT 0cceceececeececeececeecececceceececeeceeeeceeneseeaeceeaeseeaeseeeseeaeseeeeeeneeneeass 16 3 2 1 Scan for available ITEIWOKS ii 17 NN A A 18 a A E Rascal fara es cdc E E E DeGaiah sealers 19 3 2 3 1 SECUITY DisablC aaa 19 3 2 3 2 WRA TES TS bib iria luli alicia ie idad 19 3 2 3 3 WEA PEA EA rc 21 3 2 3 4 WPA PEAP EAPSVSOHAPR Vic 23 3 2 3 5 WA LEAP cisne ee nee ee 25 9200 NAVE A PASSOMIASES acc 27 3 2 3 7 802 1X TLS TT ES do a ar dades 28 3 2 3 8 SUL AX PEAR CEA El Ola ta 30 3 2 3 9 S02 1 PEAR EAP MOCHA V2 arado 32 HG are O me 0 22 Fe Gia UE cn E TO Te TO 34 3 2 9 11 Pre Shared Key StatiG WEP israel 36 324 POVANCCO SCUIAGS A tna 37 3 2 4 1 InTastirucl
9. This message informs you that the system must be restarted after the installation is complete Question The option you have selected requires the system to be rebooted at the end of the operation Do you wank to continue 7 Click on the Yes button to continue 10 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program x E Choose Destination Location Select the folder where the installation program will install the files The installation program will install the chent utilities in the following location Destination Folder C Program Filest802 11 WLAN Browse insili TENA Back Next gt Cancel 8 Click on the Browse button to select another drive or folder to install the drivers and then click on the Next button If you would like to use the default destination folder click on the Next button ETa y TT AAE Fi Ha AT ai ae 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program 3 Select a program folder The installation program will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list Administrative Tools Gamez Neth Chariot Soundbar Startup WinRAR insili lt Back Jext gt Cancel 9 Select a program folder for the Start menu or use the default setting 802 11 11 IEEE 802 11a b g Ath
10. This tab displays the number of transmitted and received packets 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan Action Options Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics J Transmit Multicast Packets 6 Adapter Information Broadcast Packets 345 Unicast Packets 3885 Advanced Statistics Total Bytes 14 7357 Receive Multicast Packets 49 Broadcast Packets 664 23 Unicast Packets 45 Total Bytes 2134792 Click on the Adapter Information button to view information about the Cardbus adapter such as card name MAC address driver name driver version and driver date Adapter Information El Eg Card Hame WLAN USE 2 0 Wireless Network Adapter MAC Address D0 03 7F BE FO E3 Driver CY INDO S sustemsesDRIVER S A arbb3 sus Driver Version 100114 Driver Date 06 Oct 2004 16 52 26 Client Mame FAE IPHER C241H 39 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Click on the Advanced Statistics button to view detailed statistics about transmit and receive frames Advanced Statistics Transmit Frames Transmitted OK Frames Retried Frames Dropped Mo ACK Frames ACE Frames Recelve Beacons Recelwed Frames Recelwed OK Frames Recelwed with Errors CAE Errors Encryption Errors Duplicate Frames AP Mismatches Data Rate Mismatches RTS Frames ETS Frames No CTS F
11. activity Drivers Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP RF Information Frequency Band 802 11a 5 15 5 25GHz de O G0GHZ 5 4 5 725G HZ 5 725 5 825GHz 802 11b g U S Europe and Japan product covering 2 4 to 2 484 GHz programmable for different country regulations Media Access Protocol Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA CA Modulation Technology 802 11a g OFDM 64 QAM 16 QAM QPSK BPSK 802 11b DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK Operating Channels 11 for North America 14 for Japan 13 for Europe 2 for Spain 4 for France Receive Sensitivity Typical 5 15 5 825GHz 6Mbps 90dBm 54Mbps 74dBm 2 412 2 472GHz IEEE802 119 6Mbps 92dBm 54Mbps 76dBm 2 412 2 472GHz IEEE802 11b 11Mbps 92dBm 1MbpsO 96dBm Available transmit power 5 15 5 35 GHz 20 1dBm 6 24Mbps 19 1dBm 36Mbps 18 1dBm 48Mbps 17 1dBm 54Mbps 5 47 5 725GHz 19 1dBm 6 24Mbps 18 1dBm 36Mbps 17 1dBm 48Mbps 16 1dBm 54Mbps 5 725 5 825GHz 18 1dBm 6 24Mbps 17 1dBm 36Mbps 16 1dBm 48Mbps 15 1dBm 54Mbps 2 412 2 472GHz IEEE802 119 23 1dBm 6 24Mbps 22 1dBm 36Mbps 21 1dBm 48Mbps 20 1dBm 54Mbps 2 412 2 472GHz IEEE802 11b 23 1dBm 1 11Mbps Antenna Dipole antenna Networking Topology Ad Hoc Infrastructure Security IEEE802 1x support for LEAP PEAP WPA Wi Fi Protected Access AES 64 128 152 WEP with shared key authentication Physical Form Facto
12. age will then appear indicating that the installation process is complete Click on the OK button to reboot the system 14 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter 3 Using the Client Utility Version 1 0 After a successful installation you will see the Cardbus adapter Client Utility in the Windows Program group called 802 11 WLAN To run the Client Utility click Start gt Programs gt WLAN DUAL USB You will then see the Client Utility icon in the system tray of your computer To open the Client Utility right click on the icon in the system tray and then select Open 802 11 WLAN Client Utility 3 1 Current Status Open 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Disable Radio Show Connection Status Select Profile The Current Status tab displays the current status of the wireless radio The following information is included in this tab as the image depicts below 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan Action Options Help II a R A 5 gt i zF ay Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Profile Mame Link Status Wireless Mode Network Type Server Based Authentication Signal Strength lan Associated 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps Infrastructure IF Address Current Channel Data Encryption 192 168 242 233 11 Hone Excellent gt Profile Name Displays the name of this profile One device can have many profiles but on
13. apter Version 1 0 checking feature which makes sure that keys haven t been tampered with Select the WPA radio button and then select EAP TLS or EAP TTLS from the drop down list TLS Transport Layer Security is an IETF standardized authentication protocol that uses PKI Public Key Infrastructure certificate based authentication of both the client and authentication server Profile Manapement General Security Advanced l Set Security Options WPA WPA EAP Type EAP TLS EAP TLS O WPA Passphrase EAP TTLS FEAP EAP GTC 802 1 802 1 EAP Type PEAP EAP MSCHAP W2 LEAP O Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Click on the Configure button to configure the TTLS settings Define EAP TILS Configuration EJE Trusted Rook Certification Authorities Any wt User Information For EAP TTLS Authentication User Mare james Password Confirm Password Trusted Root Certification Authorities Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop down list 20 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 gt User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Password Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority gt Confirm Password Re type the password Click on the Advanced button Advanced Configuration Specific Server or Domain Login Name james gt Specific Server or Domain Leave the
14. ate gt Login Name Enter the login name if required Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Once again click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 3 2 3 5 WPA LEAP LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol also known as Cisco Wireless EAP provides username password based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server LEAP is one of several protocols used with the IEEE 802 1X standard for LAN port access control LEAP also delivers a session key to the authenticated station so that future frames can be encrypted with a key that is different than keys used by others sessions Dynamic key delivery eliminates one big vulnerability static encryption keys that are shared by all stations in the WLAN Select the WPA radio button and then select LEAP from the drop down list 25 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Profile Management General Security Advanced Set Security Options EPA WPA EAP Type LEAP EAP TLS O WPA Passphrase FAP TTLS FEAF EAF GTC O 902 12 o02 1s ESP Type O Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Click on the Configure button to configure the LEAP settings LEAP Settings lx LEAF username and password settings Use Temporary User Name and Password E Dr rr C4 Bee e E y eee Manually Prompt Por LEAF User Mame and PassWord Use Saved User Name and Password User Mame Password
15. bps Associated AF IP Address Unavailable Associated 4P MAC Address 00 04 E 2 0E 71 C3 Ehanuel 11 Fower Save Mode Normal Phennel Ger Penden 2 462 GHz United States Curent Power Level BO mia Available Power Levels 602 11a 40 25 20 13 10m Available Power Levels 802 1169 100 63 50 30 20 10 ri 3 2 Profile Management The second tab displayed is the Profile Management tab This tab is used to create a new profile modify an existing profile remove an existing profile and activate an existing profile IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan Action Options Help 1 Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Default Fa Details Network Type Infrastructure Import Oe Security Mode None Network Name 1 SSID1 WLAN Network Name 551002 lt emply gt Cori Network Mame 3 55103 lt empty Order Profiles 3 2 1 Scan for available networks Click on the Scan button to view a list of available infrastructure and ad hoc networks This table lists the network name encryption key if required signal strength channel and wireless mode Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks 7 Ex Network Name 55101 ly Super SA Signal Strength Channel Wireless Mode A HotSpot il 24 dB 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps A mistest Teal awl 7 dB 5 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps T WLAN all 110 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps a lf you would lik
16. ct PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 from the drop down list 23 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Profile Management General Security Advanced Set Security Options WPA WPA EAP Type PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 O WPA Passphrase 802 1 Pre Shared Key Static WEF O None Click on the Configure button to configure the PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 settings Define PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 Configuration Ed Trusted Rook Certification Authorities Z Any gt v User Information For PEAP EAP MS5CHAP 421 Authentication User Mare james Password Confirm Password Trusted Root Certification Authorities Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop down list User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Password Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority Confirm Password Re type the password Vv VV y Click on the Advanced button 24 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Advanced Configuration Specific Server or Domain Login Mame ames gt Specific Server or Domain Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop down list Recommended You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certific
17. e to associate with a specific network select the network name SSID and then click on the Activate button You will then get connected to the network if you have the correct permission keys 17 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 3 2 2 Create a New Profile Multiple profiles can be created for different Network Names SSIDs This allows a user to quickly associate with another network instead of entering the credentials each time 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan Action Options Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Default Details Network Type Infrastructure Security Mode More Network Mame 55107 LAN Network Name 2 55102 lt ermpty Network Name 3 55103 lt empty gt E VA m es A Anto select Frailes Click on the New button to create a new profile You will then see the General tab of the profile management window Profile Management General Security Advanced Profile Settings Profile Name A Client Name FAE IPHBRXC24JH 0 Network Hames 35 1017 wireless SSID 2 SSID Cancel gt Profile Name Enter a name for this profile this can be any name that 18 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 you may associate with your network This feature comes in handy when you need to work at several locations where there are different network settings Using this you can confi
18. eros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 WLAN Click on the Next button to continue 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program IMPORTANT Please Read r On Windows SP you can configure your 802 11 Wireless LAN Client Adapter through th 180211 Client Utility ACU or a third party supplicant Because third party tools may not provide all of the functionality available in ACU 802 11 recommends that pou use ACU Please note that a patch from Microsoft might be required to use the Microsoft tool with WPA security On the nest screen select whether you want to use ACU or a third party supplicant to configure your client adapter NOTE If you select a third party supplicant some of the ACU features wall not be available To activate those features you must install ACU 10 The message depicted above informs you about configuring this device through the 802 11 Client Utility ACU or a third party supplicant If you choose to use a third party supplicant some of the ACU features will not be available Click on the Next button to continue 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program Choose Configuration Tool Which tool will wou use to configure your client adapter 802 117 WLAN NIC utility and Supplicant Third Party Supplicant 12 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1
19. eting rooms retail stores and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace Small Office and Home Office SOHO networks SOHO users need a cost effective easy and quick installation of a small network Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves extensions to networks and other changes with wireless LANs Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission critical applications running on wired networks Training Educational facilities Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information information exchanges and learning IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 1 6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations The wireless LAN products can be configured as a Ad hoc or peer to peer for departmental or SOHO LANs b Infrastructure for enterprise LANs a Ad hoc peer to peer Mode Wireless LAN Client PC NB Wireless LAN Client PC NB device Wireless LAN Client PC NB device E device Wireless LAN Client PC NB This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that for
20. etwork configuration 1 1 Features amp Benefits Features Benefits High Speed Data Rate up to 108Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads Super A G such as MPEG video streaming High Output Power up to 23 dBm More high power can advance the distance Standard AES Temporal Key Integrity Powerful data security 802 11i Protocol TKIP and Wired and Equivalent Privacy WEP IEEE802 1x Client Support Enhances authentication and security Support for 802 11e standard Quality of Service support QoS for wireless multimedia enhancements Advanced Power Management Low power consumption up to 98 in power Support eXtended Range technology eXtended Range technology offers Wi Fi ddl products twice the range of existing designs IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 1 2 Package Contents Open the package carefully and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing Do not discard the packing materials in case of return the unit must be shipped in its original package One Wireless LAN USB Adapter One USB Cable One Quick Installation Guide One CD ROM with User s Manual Included VVVV 1 3 USB Adapter Description The USB adapter is a standard USB adapter that fits into any USB interface The USB adapter has a LED indicator and an external high sensitivity dipole antenna lt High sensitivity Dipole Antenna qd LED Indicator Ad hoc Mode Solid Green w
21. gure a different profile for each of your networks gt Client Name Enter any name to describe the profile gt SSID1 Enter the SSID of the network The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network The SSID must be identical for all points in the network and is case sensitive gt Click on the OK button to continue 3 2 3 Security The next tab displayed is the Security tab Here you can configure the authentication and encryption method that is used on your network There are five types of security methods available none WPA WPA PSK 802 1x Pre shared WEP key The configuration steps for each method are described below 3 2 3 1 Security Disabled If your network does not require any security methods then select None in the security tab and then click on the OK button Profile Management S General Security Advanced Set Security Options O WPA WPA EAP Type Co WPA Passphrase O 802 1 802 1 EAP Type O Pre Shared Key Static WEP None 3 2 3 2 WPA TLS TTLS WPA Wi Fi Protected Access was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The technology is designed to work with existing Wi Fi products that have been enabled with WEP WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol TKIP which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity 19 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Ad
22. hether the wireless is connected or not Infrastructure Mode Solid green while connected and blinking during activity USB port 1 4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the USB adapter gt PC AT compatible computer with a USB interface Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP operating system gt 20 MB of free disk space for installing the USB adapter driver and utility program IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 1 5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs a b c d e f g h Difficult to wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily Historic buildings older buildings open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks athletic arenas exhibition centers disaster recovery temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed The ability to access real time information Doctors nurses point of sale employees and warehouse workers can access real time information while dealing with patients serving customers and processing information Frequently changed environments Show rooms me
23. ific access points to this profile Then enter the MAC addresses of the specific access points and then click on the OK button to return to the previous window 37 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Preferred Access Points Specified Access Point MAC Addresses Access Point 1 Access Point 2 Access Point 3 Access Point 4 Version 1 0 3 2 4 2 Ad Hoc Settings Profile Management General Security Advanced Transmit Power Level 802 11b g 100 mw 802 114 100 mha Wireless Mode 5 GHz 54 Mbps 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps 4 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps Super A 802 11 Authentication Mode A Lal D Oper 5 ha fed rates vv Y Yy X Network Type AdH oc we 802 11b Preamble Short amp Long Long Only Wireless Mode When Starting 4d Hoc Network O 5 GHz 54 Mbps O 5 GHz 108 Mbps Channel Auto 2 4GHz 54 11 Mbps z Transmit Power level Select a transmit power level from the drop down list for both the 802 11 b g and 802 11a radios Wireless Mode Place a check in the preferred frequency and data Network Type Select Ad hoc from the drop down list 802 11 Preamble This setting should be the same as the access point lf you are not sure of that setting select Short 4 Long 38 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 3 3 Diagnostics The third tab displayed is the Diagnostics tab
24. iver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under 47 CFR 2 1093 paragraph d 2 This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 48
25. lient Utility 1 Click on Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs You will then see the following window Select the Atheros Utility and then click on Change Remove NEAR ji om ES Add or Remove Programs 3 Currently installed programs C Show updates Sort by Name wt Change or See ee HEEE ne ae val i 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program 1 00 Size Programs Usd e Last Used On 11 5 2000 CO To change this program or remove it From our computer click hang efRemove as ge IR Ea Add Mew Programs ey Acronis True Image Size 18 02MB ew y a 3 i ATI Software Uninstall Utility a a 7 zd dz a 3 Click on Uninstall the previous installation radio button i h TA ARIF fey rk eee ones na A 012 11 WLAN Client Installation Program x Previous Installation Detected The installation program has detected that a previous installation exists What do you want to do 8 Update the previous installation Uninstall the previous installation fraint TE X Dac YERE gt Cancel 45 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 4 Click on the Next button to continue You will then see the following message informing you that you must restart the system after installation Question YD The option vou have selected requires the system to be rebooted at the end of the operation Do you want Eo la continue 5 Click on
26. ly one profile can be loaded at a time IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 VV VV NV V VV Note The profile name and network name SSID are not the same State This indicates the state of the client associated or not associated Wireless Mode Displays the 802 11 mode such as 2 4GHz 11 Mbps 2 4GHz 54 Mbps 2 4GHz 108Mbps 5GHz 54Mbps or 5GHz 108Mbps Network Type Displays the type of network such as Infrastructure or Ad hoc Server Based Authentication Displays information about the authentication method IP address Displays the IP address of this device Current Channel Displays the channel at which this device is connected Current Channel Displays the type of encryption used Signal Strength Displays the strength of the signal Click on the Advanced button to view more details about the current status This window includes information such as network name SSID AP MAC address power save mode power levels signal strength noise level channel frequency and channel set country Click on the OK button to close the window Advanced Status Network Mame 5510 WLAN Current Signal Strength 25 dEm Sener Based Authentication Hone Curent Noise Level 99 dE m Data Encryption Hone Up Time 00 08 21 Authentication Type Open Message Integrity Check More Associated 4P Name Unavailable 602 116 Preamble Short amp Long Current Recene Rate 11 0 Mbps Current Transmit Rate 11 0 M
27. m a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another In ad hoc mode each client is peer to peer would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network The image below depicts a network in ad hoc mode IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 b Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point AP In this mode all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP It doesn t matter if the AP is stand alone or wired to an Ethernet network If used in stand alone the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode sss Wireless LAN Client PC NB Wireless LAN Client PC NB iain E ie Wireless LAN Client PC NB Access Point J Wireless LAN Client PC NB IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 2 Install Drivers amp Client Utility 2 1 Before You Begin Before installing the new drivers of your USB adapter you need to disable all of the Wireless LAN drivers that you have installed During the installation Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP may need to copy systems files from its installation CD Therefore you may need a copy
28. on User Mare james Password Confirm Password TT Cana Trusted Root Certification Authorities Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop down list User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Password Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority Confirm Password Re type the password Vv VV y Click on the Advanced button Advanced Configuration Specific Server or Domain Login Name james gt Specific Server or Domain Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop down list Recommended You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate gt Login Name Enter the login name if required 33 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Once again click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 3 2 3 10 802 1x LEAP LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol also known as Cisco Wireless EAP provides username password based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server LEAP is one of several protocols used with the IEEE 802 1X standard for LAN port access control LEAP also delivers a session key to the au
29. ort reusable passwords it must be used inside a tunnel for protection and server authentication EAP GTC can be used with both TTLS and PEAP Select the 802 1x radio button and then select PEAP EAP GTC from the drop down list Profile Management Set Security Options CWP WPA EAP Type O WPA Passphrase 8021s 8021x EAP Type PEAP EAP GTC EAP TLS O Pre Shared Key Static WEP EAP TTLS FESP EAF GTC None PEAP EAP MSCHAP W2 Allow Association to Mixed Cells ox Crea Click on the Configure button to configure the PEAP EAP GTC settings 30 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Define PEAP EAP GTC Configuration Trusted Root Certification Authorities lt Any gt User Mame james Set Password Token Static Password advanced oc sea Trusted Root Certification Authorities Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop down list gt User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Set Password Select Token or Static Password radio button The default setting is Static Password Click on the Advanced button Advanced Configuration Specific Server or Comair Login Mame james gt Specific Server or Domain Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authori
30. r USB 2 0 Dimensions 75 2 L mm x 53 9 W mm x 14 H mm Weight 40 g 1 50z Environmental Temperature Range Operating 0 C to 55 C Storage 20 Cto 75 C Humidity non condensing 5 95 Typical Package Contents One USB Adapter One USB Cable One Quick Start Guide One CD ROM with User s Manual and Drivers 47 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Appendix B FCC Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rece
31. rames Retred ATS Frames Retried Data Frames Authentication Time Out Authentication Rejects Association 7 ime Ouk Association Rejects Standard MIC OF Standard MIC Errors CRIP MIC OF CEIP MIC Errors Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 40 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 3 4 Enable Disable Radio To disable the radio click on Action in the menu bar and then click on Disable Radio 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan aa Options Help Disable Radio Disable Tray Icon Profile Name wlan Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps IF Address 192 168 242 233 Network Type Infrastructure Current Channel 11 Server Based Authentication Mone Data Encryption Mone Signal Strength GRRE ERRRRESREE Excellent You will then see a confirmation message The RF signals for the following network card s have been successfully disabled 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan if lore nep Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics Profile Mame 802 11 WLAN Client Utility i The RF signals For the Following network card s have been successfully disabled WLAN USB 2 0 Wireless Network Adapter za Signal Strength Ho Link Radio Status Software Disabled Click on the OK button to continue 41 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adap
32. server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop down list Recommended You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate gt Login Name Enter the login name if required Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Once again click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 3 2 3 3 WPA PEAP EAP GTC PEAP EAP GTC was standardized along with EAP in RFC 2284 EAP GTC allows the exchange of clear text authentication credentials across the network The GTC method does provide a way to move a simple username and password from client to server using an EAP method so it can be used to provide an authentication method Naturally if EAP GTC is used to transport reusable passwords it must be used inside a tunnel for protection and server authentication EAP GTC can be used with both TTLS and PEAP Select the WPA radio button and then select PEAP EAP GTC from the drop down list 21 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Profile Management Set Security Options Co WPA O WPA Passphrase PEAPIESP GTL O 802 1 FEAF EAP MSCHAP 2 LEAP O Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Click on the Configure button to configure the PEAP EAP GTC settings Define PEAP EAP GTC Configuration Trusted Root Cer
33. t WEP key size gt Transmit Key Enter the WEP key in the four WEP key text boxes Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 3 2 4 Advanced Settings Click on the Advanced tab in the Profile Management section Here you can configure the transmit power level wireless mode power save mode and network type 3 2 4 1 Infrastructure Settings Profile Management 7 p General Security Advanced Transmit Power Level Power Save Mode Off S02 11b a 100 mat ae ae Network Type Infrastructure S02 11a 100 mw el Massi 902 11b Preamble Short amp Long Lona Only Wireless Mode Wireless Mode When Starting 4d Hoc Network 5 GHz 54 Mbps 2 4GHz 54 Mbps 24 GHz 11 Mbps Super G 202 11 Authentication Mode Preferred APs erm gt Transmit Power level Select a transmit power level from the drop down list for the 802 11 a b g radio gt Wireless Mode Place a check in the preferred frequency and data rates gt Power Save Mode Select Maximum Normal or Off from the drop down list Selecting Maximum will save the most power this is recommended if using a laptop running on battery For other instances use the Normal of Off setting gt Network Type Select Infrastructure from the drop down list gt 802 11 Preamble This setting should be the same as the access point lf you are not sure of that setting select Short amp Long gt Preferred APs Click on this button to add spec
34. ter Version 1 0 To enable the radio click on Action in the menu bar and then click on Enable Radio 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan aaa Options Help Enable Radio Disable Tray Icon anagement Diagnostics Profile Name Link Status Wireless Mode IP Address Network Type Current Channel Server Based Authentication Data Encryption Signal Strength A Link Radio Status Software Disabled Advanced You will then see a confirmation message The RF signals for the following network card s have been successfully enabled 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan M os DEE nel Total 80211 Profile Mame wlan eae The RF signals for the Following network card s have been successfully enabled WLAN USE 2 0 Wireless Network Adapter Signal Strength Eo Link Click on the OK button to continue 42 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 3 5 Disable Tray Icon To disable the tray icon click on Action in the menu bar and then click on Disable Tray Icon 802 11 WLAN Client Utility Current Profile wlan edie Qptions Help Disable Radio lana small raras Disable Tray Icon EAE a Dias nosics Profile Name wlan Link Status Associated Wireless Mode 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps IP Address 194 766 2453 Network Type Infrastructure Curent Channel 11 Server Based Authentication None
35. the Yes button to continue You will then see the following message asking you if you would like to remove the application Confirm Uninstall Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its Features 6 Click on the OK button to continue You will then see the following message asking you if you would like to remove the driver and all the existing profiles Question YY Do you really wish to remove the device driver This removes your profiles 7 Click on the Yes button to continue You must then restart your system to complete the Uninstallation 802 11 WLAN Client Installation Program The Installation Program has successfully performed the selected operations but the system needs to be rebooted before all of the changes will take effect Click OK to reboot the system 8 Remove the device form your computer and then click on the OK button The Uninstallation process is complete 46 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Appendix A Specifications Data Rates 802 11a 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 72 96 8 108 Super A Mbps 802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 72 96 amp 108 Super G Mbps 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps Standards Compliance IEEE802 11 IEEE802 11a IEEE802 119g IEEE802 11b draft IEEE 802 11e f h and standards IEEE802 1x Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15 UL ETSI 300 328 CE Operating Voltage 5V 0 25V Status LEDs RF link
36. the previous window Once again click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 3 2 3 7 802 1x TLS TTLS 802 1X provides an authentication framework for wireless LANs allowing a user to be authenticated by a central authority 802 1X uses an existing protocol called EAP EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol is an extension to the PPP protocol that enables a variety of authentication protocols to be used lt passes through the exchange of authentication messages allowing the authentication software stored in a server to interact with its counterpart in the client Profile Management A General Security Advanced Set Security Options COWRA WPA EAP Type O WPA Passphrase 802 1 O Pre Shared Key Static WEP EAP TTLS FEAF ESP GTC O None FEAF EAP MSCHAP 2 LEAP Allow Association to Mixed Cells Select the 802 1x radio button and then select EAP TLS or EAP TTLS from the drop down list TLS Transport Layer Security is an IETF standardized authentication protocol that uses PKI Public Key Infrastructure certificate based authentication of both the client and authentication server Click on the Configure button to configure the TTLS settings 28 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Define EAP TILS Configuration Trusted Root Certification Authorities lt Any gt User Information For EAP TTLS Authentication User Name james Password
37. thenticated station so that future frames can be encrypted with a key that is different than keys used by others sessions Dynamic key delivery eliminates one big vulnerability static encryption keys that are shared by all stations in the WLAN Select the 802 1x radio button and then select LEAP from the drop down list Profile Management e General Security Advanced Set Security Options O WPA WPA EAF Type O WPA Passphrase 8021 802 1 EAP Type LEAP O Pre Shared Key Static WEP FEAF EAP GTC O None PEAP EAP MSCHAP 42 LEAP Allow Association to Mixed Cells C tence Click on the Configure button to configure the LEAP settings 34 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 LEAP Settings LEAF username and password settings Use Temporary User Name and Password 6 Use Saved User Name and Password User Mame Password Confirm Password Domain Include Windows Logon Domain with User Mame Mo Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In LEAF Authentication Timeout Value in seconds O Ca gt Use Temporary User Name and Password Select this radio button for a temporary user name and password This will manually prompt for the user name and password Use Saved User Name Password Select this radio button if the user name and password will be saved in this profile User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority Password
38. tification Authorities ay gt wt User Name james Set Password Token 4 Static Password Trusted Root Certification Authorities Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop down list gt User Name Enter the user name for the certificate authority gt Set Password Select Token or Static Password radio button The default setting is Static Password Click on the Advanced button 22 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Advanced Configuration Specific Server or Domain Login Mame ames gt Specific Server or Domain Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop down list Recommended You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate Login Name Enter the login name if required Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Once again click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 3 2 3 4 WPA PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 The PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 authentication type is based on EAPTLS authentication but uses a password instead of a client certificate for authentication PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 uses a dynamic session based WEP key which is derived from the device and RADIUS server to encrypt data Select the WPA radio button and then sele
39. ty drop down list Recommended You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate gt Login Name Enter the login name if required Click on the OK button to return to the previous window Once again click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window 31 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 3 2 3 9 802 1x PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 The PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 authentication type is based on EAPTLS authentication but uses a password instead of a client certificate for authentication PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 uses a dynamic session based WEP key which is derived from the device and RADIUS server to encrypt data Select the 802 1x radio button and then select PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 from the drop down list Profile Management General Security Advanced Set Security Option Co WPA WPA EAP Type O WPA Passphrase 802 1 802 14 EAP Type PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 O Pre Shared Key Static WEP PEAP EAP GTC None FEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 LEAP Allow Association to Mixed Cells Click on the Configure button to configure the PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 settings 32 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Define PEAP EAP MSCHAP V2 Configuration Trusted Rook Certification Authorities lt Any User Information For PEAP E4P MSCHAP 421 Authenticati
40. ure Se ING Sa dodo 37 3242 AQGHOC SCUINGS cetonas a e a 38 3 3 BIENS SIC S E presen ace ee A EE E E SOA nate EEE E 39 3 4 ENABLE DISABLE RADIO 0ccecceceececeececceceeeececeececeeceeaeseeaeseeeeseeaeseeaeseceeceeaeseeaeeeeneneears 41 3 5 DISABLE MR NGO A A checar E e cet tat li bid da 43 3 6 DISPLAYS ETTINOS E dolida 43 4 UNINSTALL THE DRIVERS amp CLIENT UTILITY 0 eee cece nec eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseaseeees 45 APPENDIX A SPECIFICGATION Scotia canas 47 APPENDIX B FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 0 ccccecceceeceeceececeeceeceeceseeseeseeeeeensenees 48 IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 Revision History Version Date Notes _ _ o June 20 2005 Initial Version IEEE 802 11a b g Atheros Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Version 1 0 1 Introduction This is a wireless USB 2 0 adapter that supports dual band 802 11a b g 2 4GHz amp 5GHZz radio operation lt provides a high speed wireless connection with data rate up to 108Mbps To protect your wireless connectivity the high speed wireless USB adapter can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64 128 152 bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS puts your network on the cleanest channel in your location With the high speed wireless USB adapter you will experience the best wireless connectivity available This chapter describes the features amp benefits package contents applications and n

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