User's Manual

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. Enter the name of the Wireless LAN Service Area of the wireless network to
which your computer will connect. The name you enter here must be identical
to the name assigned to the access point. Capitalization, characters, and
spacing must match exactly.
NOTE: If the access point you wish to associate with is set for encryption, you must
also enable encryption on the wireless client. Click Advanced to go to screens where
you can enable and configure encryption.
You must set the wireless client for the same encryption algorithm and Shared Key
values as the access point it will associate with. Refer to the Network Interface Card
User Guide for more details about configuring encryption.
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. Dave the configuration settings and exit by clicking OK.
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. Restart your computer.
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. Make sure that the network protocol parameters, including the IP address,
gateway, and subnet mask, are set correctly for your computer.
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. When the system reboots, restart the setup program and install any other
required components.
Atheros Communications recommends that you install the wireless LAN applications
so you can access the utilities described in the Network Interface Card User Guide.
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. Restart your computer.
Orienting the Antenna
The PC Card antenna is attached to the end of the PC Card.
Caution: Do not attempt to remove the antenna on the PC Card. If you pull on or
bend the antenna, you might break the antenna and cause permanent damage to
the card.
Follow these guidelines for optimum use of the antenna:
• Keep the area around the antenna clear from materials that could block radio
transmission, such as metal objects, electronic devices, and cordless telephones.
• If necessary, move your notebook computer a few inches to find a better signal.
Depending on your environment, a difference of one or two inches can mean the
difference between a strong and a weak signal. Even a slight change in PC
orientation can improve a wireless connection, just as moving a radio an inch or two
to the left or right can improve reception.
• If you have installed the WLAN Applications, you might use the Signal Strength
display in the Card Status application to determine the best location and orientation
for a network connection. For details, refer to the Network Interface Card User
Guide.