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WM821-M MiniPCI Module
Connects to 802.11a network, 802.11g network, or 802.11b network (Infrastructure network only).
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802.11a
Connects to 802.11a only.
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802.11g Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b network.
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802.11b
Connects to 802.11b network only.
802.11n Network
Enables/disables draft-802.11n/EWC functionality.
If enabled, the Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) index and 802.11n options can
be configured.
Channel Width
Sets the channel bandwidth. Available options are Auto, 20 MHz, and 40 MHz.
The default is Auto.
Guard Interval
Sets the Guard Interval. Available options are Auto, Standard, and Short.
The default is Auto.
Extension Channel
Sets the extension channel mode when bandwidth is 40 MHz. Available options are
Auto, None, Lower, and Upper. The default is Auto.
Antenna Selection
Sets the antenna selections. Available options are Auto, Antenna A, Antenna B, 2 by 2,
and 2 by 3. The default is Auto.
Note
The fields Wireless Mode and Preferred Channel are used only when an Ad-Hoc network is
started by the client card. These two attributes are ignored if the client card is connected to an exist-
ing Ad-Hoc network with the same desired SSID.
3.2.2 Profile Setting—Security Tab
Clicking the Security tab displays the following security options:
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Authentication Mode
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Encryption Mode (Security off, WEP, TKIP, and AES)
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WEP Key Setting (Passphrase Key or Authentication Protocol)
Figure 12: Security tab
3.2.2.1 Non-EAP Authentication Modes
The WM821-M Configuration Utility currently supports the following non-EAP authentication modes:
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Open System
Open Authentication (no key or a pre-shared WEP key is
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required).
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Shared Key
Shared Authentication (a pre-shared WEP key is required)
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—Using the Wireless Utility
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