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PA3299U-1MPC

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Wireless LAN Card FeaturesWireless LAN Card Features ........................................................................................... 2

Card SpecificationsCard Specifications ....................................................................................................... 3

IntroductionIntroduction...................................................................................................................... 5

System RequirementsSystem Requirements ................................................................................................... 5

Package ContentsPackage Contents ......................................................................................................... 5

Profile ManagementProfile Management ......................................................................................................... 6

Add a New or Modify a Configuration ProfileAdd a New or Modify a Configuration Profile .............................................................. 6

Ad Hoc Mode Profile ConfigurationAd Hoc Mode Profile Configuration.............................................................................. 8

Access Point Mode Profile ConfigurationAccess Point Mode Profile Configuration ..................................................................... 8

Remove a Configuration ProfileRemove a Configuration Profile...................................................................................10

TCP/IP ConfiguratioTCP/IP Configurationn ..................................................................................................10

Profile ManagementProfile Management.....................................................................................................11

Zero ConfigurationZero Configuration.......................................................................................................11

Security TabSecurity Tab.....................................................................................................................13

Define PreDefine Pre--Shared Encryption KeysShared Encryption Keys............................................................................13

Check the Status Information or DiagnosticsCheck the Status Information or Diagnostics.................................................................15

Current StatusCurrent Status .............................................................................................................15

Driver Information ButtonDriver Information Button ..........................................................................................16

DiagnosticsDiagnostics...................................................................................................................16

Profile Management: Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks ListProfile Management: Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks List ....................................17

Action MenuAction Menu ....................................................................................................................19

Country Code SelectorCountry Code Selector .................................................................................................19

Tray IconTray Icon..........................................................................................................................21

Display SettingsDisplay Settings ..............................................................................................................22

Updating the NDIS DriverUpdating the NDIS Driver..............................................................................................23

Information sheetInformation sheet ............................................................................................................24

Summary of content (29 pages)

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AR5001 Client Utility Help PA3299U-1MPC Wireless LAN Card Features ........................................................................................... 2 Card Specifications ....................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 5 System Requirements .....................................................................
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Wireless LAN Card Features The Wireless LAN Card is a wireless network card that fits into a Mini-PCI TypeIII slot. W ireless LAN LA N Card Types The Wireless LAN Card is a wireless network card that complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard on wireless LANs (Revision B, G), Turbo Mode. Revision G supports data rates up to 54 Mbit/s. Revision B supports data rates up to 11 Mbit/s. Turbo Mode supports data rates up to 108 Mbit/s. n Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Card Specifications Form Factor - Mini PCI TypeIII Capability - IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Network Operating - Microsoft Windows® Networking System Media Access Protocol Data Rate - CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgment (ACK) - 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mb/s (Revision G) - 11/5.
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Supported Frequency SubSub- bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country, your Wireless LAN Card may support a different set of 2.4GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country/region. Wireless IEEE 802.
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Card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point, when roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required. n For Wireless LAN Cards installed in Wireless clients that operating in a peer-to-peer mode, the card will use the default channel 10.
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Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. From here, configuration profiles can be added, edited, or removed, and you can also switch to a different profile. The wireless network adapter works in either access point mode (infrastructure mode, which uses an AP) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN).
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Edit the Security tab. Edit the Advanced tab. To configure a profile for ad hoc or access point (infrastructure) mode, edit the Network Type field on the General tab. General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or 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. Field Name Description Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile.
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Wireless Mode Specifies 5 GHz 54 Mbps, 5 GHz 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps, or 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps operation in an access point network. Wireless Mode when Specifies 5GHz 54 Mbps, 5 GHz 108 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps, Starting Ad Hoc or 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps to start an Ad Hoc network if no matching Network network name is found after scanning all available modes. Ad Hoc Mode Profile Configuration To configure a profile in ad hoc mode, change the Network Type in the Profile Management's Advanced tab.
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intervals. Maximum The driver turns off power to the adapter for longer periods over more widely spaced time intervals. Network Type Access Point. 802.11b Preamble Specifies the preamble setting in 802.11b. The default setting is Short & Long, which allows both short and long headers in the 802.11b frames. Set to Long Only to override allowing short frames. Transmit Power Selects 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, or Lowest transmit power.
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Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode In access point (infrastructure) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode To connect to an Access Point network, configure the profile for Access Point mode.
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Default gateway and DNS server information is also required. IP configuration information (DHCP or assigned IP address, gateway and DNS server IP addresses) is usually obtained from the corporate IT staff. Click OK to finish. Profile Management Configure the wireless network adapter (wireless card) from the Profile Management tab of the Atheros Client Utility. From here, configuration profiles can be added, edited, or removed, and you can also switch to a different profile.
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W ireless Network Configuration The Windows WZCS is an NT service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. You need only identify and configure minimal connection information. To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps: 1. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. 2. Select the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration.
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2. Clear the check box Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings to set Zero Configuration. When this check box is cleared, all profile settings are controlled by the configuration profile, which is set up from the Station Configuration tab of the ACU. Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Network Configuration Settings.
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Encryption Keys Selects the default encryption keys used (either Per-User or Shared). Only allows the selection for a Per-User key, or a Shared First, Second, Third, or Fourth key whose corresponding field has been completed. Per-User Key Defines the unique encryption key for network configuration security. This field must be populated to enable security using a unique key. Click on the radio button to set the unique key as the default encryption key. Not used in ad hoc mode.
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Encryption type is set on both the AP and the station. The station and AP negotiate and attempt to use AES before exchanging data packets. By default, the station is set to auto and attempts to use AES. It will only use WEP if the AP only supports or is configured for WEP. Check the Status Information or Diagnostics The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and status information.
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- Off - WEP - AES - CKIP Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. For more information, see Encryption Types. IP Address The IP address of the station. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Driver Information Button The Driver Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Access the Driver Information from the Diagnostics tab.
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frames received by or transmitted to the wireless network adapter: - Frames transmitted and received OK - Transmitted frames retried - Transmitted frames dropped - Beacons received - Frames received with errors - Encryption errors - Duplicate frames received - Clear-to-send (CTS) frames received - Authentication rejects: the number of access point authentication failures received by the wireless network adapter - Association rejects: the number of access point authentication rejects received by the wirele
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Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks Icons Double-click on a network name to connect an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, double-click on the network name to create a configuration profile for that network. The following table describes the columns found in the Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks list. Column Item Description Network The Name (SSID) IEEE 802.11a wireless network name (service set identification). Configure the network name on the General tab.
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Click the Refresh button to refresh the list of Available Access Points and Ad Hoc Networks. To Connect to a Different Network: From the Profile Management tab, click on the Scan Available Networks button. Highlight the network name in the list of Available APs and Ad Hoc Networks and click the Activate button to connect to a different network.
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2. Click OK to continue. Country selection takes effect immediately. View the advanced status information on the Current Status tab to verify the selected country. The wireless network adapter has EEPROM locations allocated to store country code information. The selections represent three regulatory domains: - FCC (USA and Canada) - ETSI (Europe) - MKK (Japan) When the country code is changed, the NDIS driver scans only the legal frequency channels allowed in those regulatory domains.
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Network Name (SSID) The wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Power Save Mode The power management options. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode. Off The adapter receives full power from the PC. Normal The driver turns off power to the adapter for brief periods over briefly-spaced time intervals. Maximum The driver turns off power to the adapter for longer periods over more widely spaced time intervals. Configure the power save mode on the General tab.
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Atheros Client Utility Help Open the Atheros Client Utility online help. Enable/disable radio Enable or disable the RF Signal. Country Select Open the Country Code Selector to set the regulatory domain of the configuration profile. Configuration Profile Click a configuration profile name to switch to it. If no configuration profile exists for a connection, add a profile first. Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application.
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Updating the NDIS Driver The InstallShield process includes installing the NDIS drivers for the Atheros AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter (wireless card). If a new network adapter is installed, use the following instructions to make sure the driver is updated for the new wireless network adapter. W indows XP and W indows 2000: With no existing Atheros NDIS driver installed, insert the wireless network adapter into a 32-bit CardBus slot. Update the NDIS driver: 1. Open the InstallShield Wizard (setup.exe).
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11. The Atheros NDIS evaluation driver currently does not have a digital signature from Microsoft, so Windows may display a warning message. Click Yes to proceed with driver installation. 12. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. 13. After installing the network card, set up the configuration profiles.
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Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
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IC : 248H-DPA3299W This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4.8dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
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Nederland License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
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Using this equipment in Japan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 2,483.5MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems (premises radio station and specified low-power radio station). 1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product.
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3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday – Friday : 10:00 – 17:00 Toll Free Tel : 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial : 03-3457-5916 Fax : 03-5444-9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan.