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Product name： ： ： ： PCIE 802.11a/b/g/n
2.4GHz/5GHz + USB BT 4.0 card
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  • Page 1 Sustain Technology™, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz™, XSPAN™, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now.™, and 5-UP™ are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.The Atheros logo is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 2 Atheros reserves the right to make changes, at any time, in order to improve reliability, function or design and to attempt to supply the best product possible. Atheros does not represent that products described herein are free from patent infringement or from any other third party right.
  • Page 3 Example: Start > Programs > DK > wdreg_install. Notices NOTE: This message denotes neutral or positive information that calls out important points to the text. A note provides information that may apply only in special cases. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...
  • Page 4 Revision History Revision Description of Changes March 2009 Initial Release Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Current Status ....................18 Adapter Information Button ................19 Diagnostics Tab ....................19 Transmitted Frames ................... 20 Received Frames ....................20 Scan Available Networks ................... 20 Connecting to a different network ..............20 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...
  • Page 6 Advanced Status Information ................46 Regulatory Compliance Notices ................USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..........European Community — CE Notice: ..............Taiwan NCC Radio Compliance: ................2.4GHz Operation .................... Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The Atheros 802.11n + Bluetooth Adapter supports 802.11n and Bluetooth EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements...

  • Page 8: Remove A Configuration Profile

    The highest priority profile with the same SSID as a found network is used to connect to the network. On a failed connection, the adapter tries with the next highest priority profile. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200...

  • Page 9: Switching To A Different Configuration Profile

    DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information (DHCP to assign the IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. 5. Click to finish. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 10: General Tab

    General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs.

  • Page 11: Security Tab

    Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window.

  • Page 12: Using Eap-Tls Security

    3. Click OK. 4. Activate the profile. Using EAP-TTLS Security To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.

  • Page 13: Using Peap (Eap-Gtc) Security

    5. Click OK. 6. Enable the profile. Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button.

  • Page 14: Using Peap-Mschap V2 Security

    Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button.

  • Page 15: Using Leap Security

    Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager.

  • Page 16: Pre-Shared Encryption Keys

    Disabling Static WEP To disable static WEP for a particular profile, Select any other security option on the Profile Management tab to automatically disable static WEP Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 17: Using Wpa Passphrase Security

    (not recommended). Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button. 2. Click on the Configure button.

  • Page 18: Check The Status Information Or Diagnostics

    Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the ACU Profile Management tab. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information. Check current status...

  • Page 19: Adapter Information Button

    NDIS driver. The Advanced Statistics button to shows statistics for diagnostics for frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 20: Transmitted Frames

    General tab. Fill in the profile name and click to create the configuration profile for that network. Connected Infrastructure Infrastructure (AP) Network (AP) Network Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 21 Ad Hoc Connected Ad Network Hoc Network Encryption Active Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 22: Display Settings

    Cumulative displays statistical data collected since opening the profile. ACU Tools Use the Action menu to access the Atheros Client Utility tools: Enable/Disable Radio Enable or disable the RF Signal on all Atheros station reference designs. Enable/Disable Tray Enable or disable the tray icon.

  • Page 23: Tray Icon

    IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to: Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU). Use the ACU to Utility configure a profile or view status and statistics information. Troubleshooting Run the Troubleshooting Utility.

  • Page 24: Color

    Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows: Color Quality RSSI* Green Excellent 20 dB + Green Good 10-20 dB + Yellow Poor 5-10 dB Poor < 5 dB Gray No Connection No Connection *Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu.

  • Page 25: Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode

    Advanced tab. For access point mode, modify the settings: Power Save Mode 802.11b Preamble (if using 802.11b) Wireless Mode 802.11 Authentication Mode Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 26: Uninstall An Old Driver

    Go to the Start menu and choose Search > For Files or Folders. b. Enter oem*.inf in the Search for files or folders named: field, and enter Atheros in the Containing text: field.

  • Page 27: Bluetooth Adapter Installation And Operation

    ”Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite” “Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite” Installing the Bluetooth Suite You either received a password from Atheros to download the Bluetooth Suite software from the Atheros web site or received the Bluetooth Suite on a CD. NOTE: If you are installing Bluetooth Suite on a machine that already has an existing Bluetooth Suite, you need not uninstall it because Bluetooth Suite supports the upgrade feature.

  • Page 28: Copying Bluetooth Suite From The Cd

    InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Suite screen (see Figure 2-1) is displayed. Figure 2-1. Bluetooth Suite - Welcome Screen 3. Click Next. You will see the Customer Information screen. See Figure 2-2. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 29 5. The default destination location is already selected. Click Change to browse to a different destination. 6. Click Next. You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xxix COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...
  • Page 30 Figure 2-5. Bluetooth Suite - Installation Setup Status 8. When prompted to restart your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now option and click Finish. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200...

  • Page 31: Launching The Bluetooth Suite

    2. Double click on the Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. It displays the blank Atheros Bluetooth Suite screen. NOTE: If no Bluetooth devices are found within range, it is normal for new installation.
  • Page 32 Figure 2-7. Bluetooth Suite Startup Screen During Discovery When the Bluetooth Suite finds devices in range, it displays them. See Figure 2-8. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 33: Introduction To The Bluetooth Suite

    Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are displayed on the right panel. In addition, there is a Bluetooth Suite Tray which allows you to launch the Bluetooth Suite. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xxxiii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 34: Menu Bar

    Bluetooth Security Profile Manager Shared Folders Object Push Audio Basic Imaging Personal Area Networking Fax Server Configuration Sync These options are described in detail in Chapter Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 35: Bluetooth Help Topics

    You can select a device and right mouse click button to select the following: Name discovery Delete Pair Service Discovery Properties Figure 2-9 for details. Figure 2-9. Bluetooth Places Device Options Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xxxv COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 36: Uninstalling The Bluetooth Suite

    You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being removed followed by another screen showing Uninstall Complete. See Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11. Finishing Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation 4. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 37 5. Click Finish. The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xxxvii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 38: Connecting To An Hid Device

    Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task: A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle) Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1. Double click on the Launch Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or launch it from start >...
  • Page 39 Service Discovery. Highlight the device. Using your laptop pointing device, right click on the Human Interface Device service and choose the Connect option to connect to the mouse. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xxxix COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...
  • Page 40 Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse 8. Right click the Connect button. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...

  • Page 41: Connecting To A Sync Device

    You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task: A laptop system running Windows XP with Bluetooth Suite Bluetooth USB Adapter A Bluetooth device such as an e-mail tool and calendar that supports sync profile Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 42: Launching The Synchronization Process

    Figure 10-1. Bluetooth Suite Discovery Screen 4. Highlight the device that you wish to sync with and pair it. See Figure 10-2. Figure 10-2. Pairing the Device for Syncing Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 43 8. Right click the SYNC icon on My Bluetooth Place under the specified device screen and choose Synchronization option. See Figure 10-4. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xliii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...
  • Page 44 Figure 10-4. Bluetooth Synchronization It displays the Sync screen which allows you to specify sync parameters for both client and server. See Figure 10-5. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200 f: 408/773-9940...
  • Page 45 Figure 10-5. Selecting Items to Synchronize 9. Select the Sync items under the server and client that you wish to synchronize and click OK. The selected items will be synchronized. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...

  • Page 46: Advanced Status Information

    Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced information about the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Status screen.
  • Page 47 Frequency Displays frequency the station is using. Channel Set Shows the current channel set. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. • xlvii COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL January 2012...
  • Page 48 Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110...
  • Page 49 2 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: PPD-AR5B22”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met.
  • Page 50 OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed. Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200...
  • Page 51 This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 2 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC: 4104A-AR5B22”. Plaque signalétique du produit final Ce module émetteur est autorisé...
  • Page 52 This device has been designed to operate with a PIFA antenna have a maximum gain of [3.62] dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. 1700 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 t: 408/773-5200...
  • Page 53 équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 4104A-AR5B22/ Model: AR5B22) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne.

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