User's Manual

4 User Manual for the Wireless LAN Card
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................6
1.1 Preface ............................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Key Features ...................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 6
1.4 System Requirements ........................................................................................ 6
1.5 LED Definition ....................................................................................................6
1.6 Two Basic Operating Modes .............................................................................. 7
1.7 Location and Range ........................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Basic Installation....................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Install the Wireless LAN Card............................................................................. 8
2.2 Install the Driver and Software Utility..................................................................8
2.3 Uninstall the Driver and Software Utility ...........................................................11
Chapter 3 Quick Start to Join in an Open Wireless Network ................................................... 14
Chapter 4 Software Utility - WLAN Configuration Utility .......................................................... 16
4.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Profiles Tab ...................................................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Profiles List Section................................................................................ 16
4.2.2 Buttons ................................................................................................... 17
4.2.3 Icon ........................................................................................................17
4.3 Link Status Tab ................................................................................................17
4.4 Site Survey Tab................................................................................................ 18
4.4.1 Site Section ............................................................................................ 18
4.4.2 Buttons ................................................................................................... 18
4.4.3 Icons.......................................................................................................18
4.5 Statistics Tab.................................................................................................... 19
4.5.1 Transmit Statistics Section ..................................................................... 19
4.5.2 Receive Statistics Section ...................................................................... 19
4.5.3 Button..................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Advance Tab ....................................................................................................20
4.6.1 Drop Menu Section................................................................................. 20
4.6.2 Checkbox Section .................................................................................. 20
4.6.3 Icons & Buttons Section .........................................................................20
4.7 About Tab......................................................................................................... 21
4.8 Add Profile....................................................................................................... 21
4.8.1 Configuration Tab................................................................................... 22
4.8.2 Authentication & Security Tab ................................................................23
Chapter 5 Configuration .......................................................................................................... 26
5.1 Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode.......................................... 26
5.2 Connect to an Ad Hoc Station .......................................................................... 28
5.3 Start a New Ad Hoc Wireless Network ............................................................. 29
5.4 Start a New Infrastructure Wireless Network.................................................... 31