HON HAI PRECISION IND J20H018 802.11b/g WLAN Module User Manual
HON HAI Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. 802.11b/g WLAN Module
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J20H018
WLAN Client Module
IEEE 802.11g/b
802.11b/g WLAN Module
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction........................................................................................................ 9
1.1
Wireless Networks .......................................................................................................................9
1.1.1 Ad-Hoc Mode ....................................................................................................................................9
1.1.2 Infrastructure Mode ...........................................................................................................................9
Section 2. Configuration Utility Overview ....................................................................... 11
2.1
2.2
Overview ....................................................................................................................................11
Windows XP Users ....................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Zero Configuration Utility .................................................................................................................12
2.2.1.1 Configuration Utility Tabs ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Marvell Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................14
2.2.2.1 Tray Status Icons .................................................................................................................................. 14
2.3
Security......................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 Security Configurations ...................................................................................................................15
2.4
AutoLink.....................................................................................................................................16
2.4.1 Configure an AutoLink AP ...............................................................................................................16
2.4.2 Create Connection with AutoLink AP ..............................................................................................18
Section 3. Configuration Utility User Interface ............................................................... 19
3.1
Network Status Tab ...................................................................................................................20
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.2
Select Profile ...................................................................................................................................20
Link Information ...............................................................................................................................21
Signal Strength/Wireless Mode Indicator ........................................................................................22
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ...............................................................................................................23
Actual Throughput Performance .....................................................................................................24
Radio On/Off Box ............................................................................................................................24
Profile Manager Tab ..................................................................................................................25
3.2.1 Profile Setting—Network Info Tab ...................................................................................................26
3.2.2 Profile Setting—Security Tab ..........................................................................................................28
3.2.2.1 Non-WPA Authentication Modes........................................................................................................... 28
3.2.2.2 WPA Authentication Modes .................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.2.3 Encryption Methods .............................................................................................................................. 36
3.2.2.4 WEP Key Settings................................................................................................................................. 36
3.2.2.5 TKIP/AES Settings ................................................................................................................................ 37
3.2.3 Profile Setting—Protocol .................................................................................................................38
3.3
Site Survey Tab .........................................................................................................................39
3.3.1 Site Survey—Access Point Filter.....................................................................................................40
3.3.2 Site Survey—List Window ...............................................................................................................40
3.3.3 Site Survey—Filter Button ...............................................................................................................41
3.3.3.1 Network SSID........................................................................................................................................ 41
3.3.3.2 Network BSSID ..................................................................................................................................... 41
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3.3.3.3 Select Channel...................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.4 Site Survey—Refresh Button.......................................................................................................... 41
3.3.5 Site Survey—Associate Button....................................................................................................... 41
3.4
Statistics Tab............................................................................................................................. 42
3.4.1 Signal Strength ............................................................................................................................... 42
3.4.2 Transmit Window ............................................................................................................................ 43
3.4.3 Receive Window ............................................................................................................................. 44
3.5
Advanced Tab ........................................................................................................................... 45
3.5.1 Advanced Tab—Marvell Wireless Card.......................................................................................... 45
3.5.2 Advanced Tab—Protocol................................................................................................................ 46
3.5.3 Advanced Tab—Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................... 48
3.6
Admin Tab................................................................................................................................. 49
3.6.1 Admin Tab—Import Profiles ........................................................................................................... 49
3.6.2 Admin Tab—Export Profiles ........................................................................................................... 49
3.7
About Tab.................................................................................................................................. 50
Appendix A.Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................................... 51
Appendix B.Revision History............................................................................................. 55
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Section 1. Introduction........................................................................................................ 9
Section 2. Configuration Utility Overview ....................................................................... 11
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Zero Configuration Utility Window .................................................................................................... 12
Marvell Configuration Utility in Active Mode ..................................................................................... 13
Zero Configuration Disabled Window ............................................................................................... 13
Icon Window...................................................................................................................................... 14
Tray Status Icons Window................................................................................................................. 14
AutoLink AP Configuration ................................................................................................................ 16
AutoLink AP Configuration—Radio Off ............................................................................................. 17
AutoLink AP Configuration—Security Pin ......................................................................................... 17
AutoLink AP Connection ................................................................................................................... 18
AutoLink AP Connection—Security Pin............................................................................................. 18
Section 3. Configuration Utility User Interface ............................................................... 19
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Network Status Window ................................................................................................................... 20
Select Profile Window ...................................................................................................................... 20
Link Information Section .................................................................................................................. 21
Signal Strength Bar Window ............................................................................................................. 22
TCP/IP Window ................................................................................................................................ 23
Actual Throughput Performance Window ......................................................................................... 24
Radio On/Off Window ....................................................................................................................... 24
Radio Off Window ............................................................................................................................ 24
Profile Manager Window .................................................................................................................. 25
Network Info Tab—Infrastructure Network ....................................................................................... 26
Network Info Tab—Ad-Hoc Network ................................................................................................ 26
Authentication Modes ....................................................................................................................... 28
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication .............................................................................................. 29
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP ..................................................................................................... 29
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Authentication ................................................................................... 30
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Radius Configuration......................................................................... 30
Select Certificate Window ................................................................................................................ 31
WPA Radius Configuration with Certificate ....................................................................................... 31
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Authentication......................................................................................... 32
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Radius Configuration .............................................................................. 32
WPA/WPA2 EAP/LEAP Authentication............................................................................................. 34
WPA/WPA2 EAP/LEAP Radius Configuration ................................................................................. 34
CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication......................................................................................................... 35
CCX EAP/LEAP Radius Configuration ............................................................................................. 35
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WEP Key Settings ............................................................................................................................ 36
WEP Key Configuration .................................................................................................................... 36
TKIP/AES Settings ........................................................................................................................... 37
Profile Setting—Protocol Window...................................................................................................... 38
Site Survey Tab ................................................................................................................................ 39
Site Survey List Window ................................................................................................................... 40
Site Survey Filter Button Window ..................................................................................................... 41
Statistics Window ............................................................................................................................. 42
Transmit Window .............................................................................................................................. 43
Receive Window ............................................................................................................................... 44
Advanced Tab .................................................................................................................................. 45
Protocol Window ............................................................................................................................... 46
Miscellaneous Window ...................................................................................................................... 48
Configuration Utility Window with Admin Tab ................................................................................... 49
About Tab Window ............................................................................................................................ 50
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Section 1. Introduction........................................................................................................ 9
Section 2. Configuration Utility Overview ....................................................................... 11
Section 3. Configuration Utility User Interface ............................................................... 19
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Link Information Window Description .................................................................................................21
TCP/IP Window Description ...............................................................................................................23
Profile List Window Description..........................................................................................................25
Network Info Description ....................................................................................................................27
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Radius Configuration..........................................................................31
WPA PEAP Radius Configuration ......................................................................................................33
CCX EAP/LEAP Radius Configuration...............................................................................................35
WEP Key Configuration......................................................................................................................37
Protocol Window Description .............................................................................................................38
Site Survey List Window Description..................................................................................................40
Transmit Window Description.............................................................................................................43
Receive Window Description..............................................................................................................44
Advanced Tab Protocol Window Description .....................................................................................46
Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Window...............................................................................................48
Acronyms and Terms .........................................................................................................................51
FCC Caution/IC Caution ....................................................................................................................54
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Introduction
Wireless Networks
Section 1. Introduction
This document describes the functions of the Foxconn WLAN Module Configuration Utility for the following:
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Foxconn J20H018 802.11b/g WLAN Module
Notes
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1.1
In this document, the Foxconn WLAN Module Configuration Utility may also be referred to as the
Configuration Utility or just the Utility.
See the J20H018 Installation Guide for information on installing the Configuration Utility, the
Client Card Module, and the Foxconn Windows ® driver.
See Appendix A. "Acronyms and Abbreviations" on page 51 for a list of acronyms used throughout
this document.
Wireless Networks
Foxconn WLAN Module operate similar to Ethernet cards except that a radio replaces the wires between
communication devices. All existing applications that operate over Ethernet operates over a Foxconn wireless
network without any modification or need for special wireless networking software. The adapter supports the
following network technologies:
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Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer group) mode
Access Point (AP) Infrastructure mode
1.1.1
Ad-Hoc Mode
In Ad-Hoc mode (also referred to as peer-to-peer mode), wireless clients send and receive information to other
wireless clients without using an AP. In comparison to infrastructure mode, this type of WLAN connection only
contains wireless clients. Ad-Hoc mode is useful for establishing a network where wireless infrastructure does not
exist or where services are not required. Two or more computers can establish an Ad-Hoc network when within
range of one another. Each computer dynamically connects to one another without additional configuration. Ad-Hoc
mode is used to network computers at home or in small offices. It is also used to set up a temporary wireless
network for meetings.
1.1.2
Infrastructure Mode
In infrastructure mode, wireless devices communicate with other wireless devices or devices on the LAN side
wired network through Access Points. When communicating through wired networks, client cards send and receive
information through APs. The AP receives the information and redirects it for clients to receive the information.
Access Points are typically strategically located within an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients. A
large WLAN uses multiple APs to provide coverage over a wide area. APs connect to a LAN through a wired
Ethernet connection. APs send and receive information from the LAN through this wired connection. Most
corporate WLANs operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to use
services such as file servers or printers.
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Overview
Section 2. Configuration Utility Overview
2.1
Overview
The Foxconn Wireless Module Configuration Utility is a Microsoft® Windows® application that allows configuration
and management of Foxconn J20H018 client cards. The Configuration Utility sets up profiles and performs
wireless network management tasks.
See the J20H018 Installation Guide for information on installing the Configuration Utility.
2.2
Windows XP Users
For Windows XP, use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the Foxconn Configuration Utility to configure the
cards. Both utilities cannot be used at the same time. Selection is made during installation of the card or can be
switched during normal operation.
Notes
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Zero Configuration can be disabled when running the setup program for the Foxconn Client
Configuration Utility. See the Installation Guide for more information on selections made during
installation of the Utility.
When using the Marvell Configuration Utility on Windows XP, Foxconn recommends turning off the
Windows wireless configuration feature. For information on how to disable this feature, refer to
Windows documentation.
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2.2.1
Zero Configuration Utility
To use the Zero Configuration Utility:
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Open the Control Panel and click on Network Connections.
Right click on the icon for the Foxconn client card and select Properties.
Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Check the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings checkbox to enable Zero Configuration.
Figure 1: Zero Configuration Utility Window
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Windows XP Users
2.2.1.1
Configuration Utility Tabs
When Zero Configuration is enabled, the Foxconn Configuration Utility enters Monitor mode. When in Monitor
mode, the Foxconn Configuration Utility has the following properties:
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Limited tab display (Network Status, Statistics, About, and Readme tabs)
Information reporting only (the Utility cannot be used to configure the card)
Figure 2: Foxconn Configuration Utility in Active Mode
When Zero Configuration is disabled, all tabs available through the Foxconn Configuration Utility are active, as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 3: Zero Configuration Disabled Window
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2.2.2
Foxconn Configuration Utility
Once installed, the Foxconn Configuration Utility is accessed from the Start menu or the Desktop:
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Start > Foxconn Libertas Client Configuration Manager
Start > Programs > Foxconn Libertas® 802.11g Client > Foxconn Libertas Client Configuration Manager
Desktop—Double click on the Configuration Utility icon
Figure 4: Icon Window
2.2.2.1
Tray Status Icons
Different icons in the system tray indicate the status of the wireless connection:
Figure 5: Tray Status Icons Window
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Security
2.3
Security
Implementing a security infrastructure to monitor physical access to WLAN networks is more difficult than
monitoring access on wired networks. Unlike wired networks where a physical connection is required, anyone
within range of a wireless Access Point can send and receive frames, as well as listen for frames being sent.
IEEE 802.11 defines a set of standards and protocols for use in minimizing the security risks on wireless networks.
Two of these security standards are as follows:
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802.1x—802.1x authentication provides authenticated access to 802.11 wireless networks and to wired
Ethernet networks. 802.1x minimizes wireless network security risks by providing user and computer
identification, centralized authentication, and encryption services based on the WEP algorithm. 802.1x
supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP allows the use of different authentication methods,
such as smart cards and certificates.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)—WPA is an implementation based on a subset of the 802.11i standard.
WPA provides enhanced security for wireless networks when used with the TKIP and the Message Integrity
Check (MIC) algorithms.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2)—The next generation of Wi-Fi security, based on the final 802.11i
standard. WPA2 offers the strongest available security in the form of AES-level encryption (Advanced
Encryption Standard), plus faster roaming between access points.
2.3.1
Security Configurations
The configuration utility supports the following security protocols:
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Authentication Modes
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Auto Switch
802.1x
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA
WPA2
CCX
Security Off
WEP
TKIP
AES
802.1x Authentication Protocol
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Shared Key
Encryption Methods
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Open System
EAP/TLS
EAP/PEAP
EAP/LEAP
WEP Key Size
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64 bits WEP (40-bit key (5 bytes))
128 bits WEP (104-bit key (13 bytes))
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2.4
AutoLink
AutoLink is a feature integrated in Foxconn wireless client cards that offers users a simple way to configure a new
Foxconn AP in conjunction with the Configuration Utility. The AutoLink dialog box pops up automatically when a
non-configured Foxconn AP or an AutoLink configured Foxconn AP appears in the area of a client card that is not
connected to an AP or Ad-Hoc network.
AutoLink operations include:
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Configure an AutoLink AP—first time use, AutoLink AP, or renew an AP Configuration
Create connection with AutoLink AP—new Foxconn client card connecting to an AutoLink AP
2.4.1
Configure an AutoLink AP
Equipment needed to configure an AutoLink AP:
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Foxconn AutoLink AP (i.e., AP-32)
Foxconn Wireless Client Card (J20H018) and software package (in CD or storage device)
Laptop PC or Desktop PC with a Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME or 98SE operating system
To start or renew an AutoLink AP, configure an AP and create a connection profile for the client card in a secure
wireless network:
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Install Foxconn Wireless Client Card (J20H018) on PC.
Launch Configuration Utility.
Click "Advanced" tab.
Uncheck "Auto connect …"
Check "Enable Auto Link". Click OK button.
Figure 6: AutoLink AP Configuration
Note
Refer to the AP User Guide for the instructions to reset AP configuration to default.
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AutoLink
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Relaunch Configuration Utility.
Click “Advanced” tab.
Check "Radio Off" below the Miscellaneous box in the utility.
Figure 7: AutoLink AP Configuration—Radio Off
9. Move the Foxconn AP close to the PC and turn the AP power on.
10. An AutoLink dialog box opens immediatetly. If not, click the AP power off and on again.
Figure 8: AutoLink AP Configuration—Security Pin
11. Enter the security PIN number. Click Apply. It takes a few seconds for the AutoLink AP configuration. After
configuration completed, the AutoLink AP restarts automatically.
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2.4.2
Create Connection with AutoLink AP
To set up a Foxconn wireless client card connection to an existing Foxconn AutoLink AP:
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4.
Install Foxconn Wireless Adapter (j20H018) on PC. Open device driver and Configuration Utility installation.
Launch Configuration Utility.
Click "Advanced" tab.
Check "Enable Auto Link" and click OK button.
Figure 9: AutoLink AP Connection
5.
6.
An AutoLink dialog box opens immediatetly. If not, make sure the "Radio Off" button below the Miscellaneous
box in the utility is unchecked.
Select the AP in which to connect, and enter the PIN number used in this AutoLink AP. Click Apply.
Figure 10: AutoLink AP Connection—Security Pin
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Section 3. Configuration Utility User Interface
The Configuration Utility allows configuration of Foxconn client cards through the following tabs:
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Network Status Tab—displays the status of the network to which the user is connected. The Configuration
Utility initializes on this page
Profile Manager Tab—displays the current profiles and allows the user to set attributes for network type,
security options, and protocols, as well as create/modify/delete profiles
Site Survey Tab—displays site survey information
Statistics Tab—displays the statistics of the current session
Advanced Tab—used to set protocol parameters
Admin Tab—used to import and export profiles
About Tab—provides the information for the driver version number, firmware version number, Config Utility
version number, and MAC address of the client card etc.
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3.1
Network Status Tab
The Network Status tab displays the status of the network. When the Wireless Client Card Configuration
Utility initializes, it displays the Network Status tab:
Figure 11: Network Status Window
3.1.1
Select Profile
The Select Profile window displays the name of the profile in use. Additional information about the profile is
provided in the Profile Manager.
Select one of the profiles previously defined by clicking the down arrow and highlighting a profile from the
pulldown list.
Figure 12: Select Profile Window
Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the Profile Manager.
Note
This feature is disabled when Zero Configuration is enabled.
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Network Status Tab
3.1.2
Link Information
The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection:
Figure 13: Link Information Section
Table 1:
Link Information Window Description
F ie ld s
Status
D e sc r i p t io n
Status of the wireless network connection:
Card Unplugged—adapter is not plugged in, or adapter is plugged in but
not recognized.
• Connected—card plugged in and connected to a wireless network
• Not connected—card plugged in, but no wireless connection.
• No Radio—card plugged in, but the radio is turned off. Uncheck the
Radio Off box to turn the radio on.
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Network SSID
Network SSID label (i.e., Network Name). The Network Name is a text string
of up to 32 characters.
Network Type
Type of environment connected to:
• Infrastructure Mode—wireless clients send and receive information
through the APs. When a wireless client communicates with another, it
transmits to the AP. First the AP receives the information and
rebroadcasts it, then other devices receive the information. The APs are
strategically located within an area to provide optimal coverage for
wireless clients. A large WLAN uses multiple APs to provide coverage
over a wide area. APs can connect to a LAN through a wired Ethernet
connection. APs send and receive information from the LAN through the
wired connection.
• Ad-Hoc Mode—wireless clients send and receive information to other
wireless clients without using an AP. This type of WLAN only contains
wireless clients. Use Ad-Hoc mode to network computers at home or in
small office, or to set up a temporary wireless network for a meeting.
Network BSSID
Network Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID is a 48-bit identity used to
identify a particular BSS within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the
BSSID is the MAC address of the AP. In independent BSS or Ad-Hoc
networks, the BSSID is generated randomly.
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Table 1:
Link Information Window Description
F ie ld s
D e s c r ip ti o n
Security
Reports the type and level of security set. The security level is set through the
Profile Setting of the Profile Manager tab. Configure security settings also
through the Site Survey tab when connecting to a network.
Link Speed
Connection speed, (i.e., 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, etc.)
3.1.3
Signal Strength/Wireless Mode Indicator
The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the adapter:
Figure 14: Signal Strength Bar Window
Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in the green
indicates a good connection.
The Wireless Mode indicator shows the data rates the client card operates. There are two modes:
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•
802.11b
802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b)
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3.1.4
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The Internet Protocol specifies the format of packets, also called datagrams, and the addressing scheme. Most
networks combine IP with a higher-level protocol called TCP, which establishes a virtual connection between a
destination and a source.
Figure 15: TCP/IP Window
The parameters of the Internet Protocol are:
Table 2:
TCP/IP Window Description
F ie ld
D e sc r i p t io n
DHCP Option
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Either enabled or disabled
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. The format of an
IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by
periods. Each number can be 0 to 255.
Subnet Mask
A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. An IP
address has two components, the network address and the host address. The
first two numbers represent the Class B network address, and the second two
numbers identify a particular host on this network.
Default Gateway
The default node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network.
In enterprises, the gateway is the computer that routes the traffic from a
workstation to the outside network that is serving the Web pages. In homes,
the gateway is the ISP that connects the user to the internet.
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Actual Throughput Performance
This section of the Network Status tab displays the Current Tx Rate and the Current Rx Rate of the channel
being monitored.
Figure 16: Actual Throughput Performance Window
Note
These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN overhead delivered by the client card).
3.1.6
Radio On/Off Box
Clicking the Radio Off check box turns off the radio. Unchecking the box turns on the radio.
Figure 17: Radio On/Off Window
Another way to turn the radio on or off is to right-click the Configuration Utility icon in the System Tray and click
Turn Radio Off to turn the radio off. When the radio is off, click Turn Radio On to turn the radio back on.
Figure 18: Radio Off Window
The system hot key (Alt+F2) is also used to turn the radio on/off.
When the radio is off, there is no radio activity, and the following property pages are disabled:
•
•
•
Site Survey
Statistics
Advanced
Note
This feature is disabled when Zero Configuration is enabled.
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3.2
Profile Manager Tab
Clicking on the Profile Manager tab displays the Profile Manager dialog box. The Profile Manager displays the
profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles:
Figure 19: Profile Manager Window
Note
The Profile Manager window is not accessible when Zero Configuration is enabled.
P ROFILE M ANAGER —P ROFILE L IST W INDOW
The window on the left side of this tab lists all of the profiles available. Highlighting a profile selects it. If the Default
box next to the profile is checked, that profile is used in auto-configuration mode when the link is lost. If it is
unchecked, that profile is excluded in auto-configuration. The controls associated with this window are:
Table 3:
Profile List Window Description
Fields
D e sc r i p t io n
Apply Profile
Applies the profile selected or user call
Apply the profile by double-clicking on the desired profile.
Move Up / Move Down
Moves the profile up and down in the window
All profiles with the Network Type set to Infrastructure are displayed before the
profiles with the Network Type set to Ad-Hoc. In auto-configuration mode, the
checked priorities at the top of the list have higher priority than checked
profiles at the bottom of the list.
Delete
Deletes a profile
Create
Creates a profile
Save
Saves changes made to a selected profile
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P ROFILE M ANAGER —P ROFILE S ETTING
The Profile Settings are used to display information about the profile selected in the Profile List window. The
information is divided into three tabs: Network Info, Security, and Protocol.
3.2.1
Profile Setting—Network Info Tab
The Profile Manager initially displays the Network Info tab. The Network Info tab displays the following fields:
Figure 20: Network Info Tab—Infrastructure Network
Figure 21: Network Info Tab—Ad-Hoc Network
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Table 4:
Network Info Description
F ie ld s
D e sc r i p t io n
Profile Name
Profile name
Network SSID
Network SSID label
Network Type
Infrastructure: When an Infrastructure network is selected, the Profile Setting
displays the Wireless Mode field.
Ad-Hoc: When an Ad-Hoc network is selected, the Profile Setting displays an
additional Prefer Channel field.
Wireless Mode
Auto: Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b network (Infrastructure
network only).
802.11g: Connects to either 802.11g or 802.11b network (Ad-Hoc network
only).
802.11b: Connects to 802.11b network only (Available in both Infrastructure
and Ad-Hoc networks).
Prefer Channel
Channel being used (Ad-Hoc network only)
Note
Prefer Channel and Wireless Mode 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 existing Ad-Hoc network with the
same desired SSID.
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Profile Setting—Security Tab
Clicking on the Security tab displays the following security options:
•
•
•
Authentication Mode
Encryption Method (Security off, WEP, TKIP, and AES)
WEP Key Setting (Passphrase Key or Authentication Protocol)
Figure 22: Authentication Modes
3.2.2.1
Non-WPA Authentication Modes
The Foxconn Configuration Utility currently supports the following non-WPA authentication modes:
•
•
•
Open System—Open Authentication (no key or a pre-shared wired equivalent privacy (WEP) key is required)
Shared Key—Shared Authentication (a pre-shared wired equivalent privacy (WEP) key is required)
Auto Switch—Auto Select Authentication modes (Open System or Shared Key, WEP key required)
3.2.2.2
WPA Authentication Modes
The Foxconn Configuration Utility currently supports the following WPA Authentication Modes:
•
•
•
•
•
802.1x (TLS/PEAP)
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA (TLS/PEAP/LEAP)
WPA2 (TLS/PEAP/LEAP)
•
CCX (LEAP)
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3.2.2.2.1 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Support
In Infrastructure Mode, if WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is selected as the Authentication Mode, either TKIP or AES is
selected as the Encryption Method.
Figure 23: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication
Figure 24: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP
•
•
Enter the network passphrase in the “Passphrase” and “Confirm” fields.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is not supported in Ad-Hoc network mode.
3.2.2.2.2 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Support
If 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 is selected, AES or TKIP encryption is available, and a certificate is required for the
authentication.
1.
2.
3.
To connect to an AP through the Radius Server, select 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode.
Select WEP, TKIP, or AES as the Encryption Method.
Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol.
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Figure 25: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Authentication
4.
Click the Configure WPA Radius button to configure security settings.
Figure 26: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Radius Configuration
5.
6.
Click the Browse button to activate the dialog for selecting a certificate.
Before clicking the OK button to exit the dialog, make sure that the Login Name is entered.
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Figure 27: Select Certificate Window
Figure 28: WPA Radius Configuration with Certificate
Table 5:
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS Radius Configuration
F ie ld s
D e sc r i p t io n
Login Name
Login name to the RADIUS server
Certificate
Certificate selected for authentication
View
View button to view the selected certificate
Browse
Browse button to select the certificate
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3.2.2.2.3 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Support in Infrastructure Mode
To connect to an AP through the Radius Server, select 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode, Protected
EAP (PEAP) as the Authentication Protocol, and AES or TKIP as the Encryption Method.
Figure 29: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Authentication
Clicking on the Configure WPA Radius button displays the WPA PEAP Radius Configuration window. Enter all of
the required information. Click OK button to set the configuration.
Figure 30: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Radius Configuration
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WPA PEAP Radius Configuration
F ie ld s
D e sc r i p t io n
Inner EAP Protocol
Currently supports EAP/MS-CHAP V2 only
Login Name
Login name to the RADIUS server
Password
Password to login to the RADIUS server
Domain
Domain name for login to the RADIUS server (optional)
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3.2.2.2.4 WPA/WPA2 EAP/LEAP
To connect to an AP through the Radius Server, select WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode, Light EAP (LEAP)
as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol, and TKIP as the Encryption Method for WPA LEAP or AES as the
Encryption Method for WPA2 LEAP.
Figure 31: WPA/WPA2 EAP/LEAP Authentication
Clicking on the Configure WPA Radius button configures the security settings displays the WPA LEAP Radius
Configuration Window. Enter all the required information. Click OK button to set the configuration.
Figure 32: WPA/WPA2 EAP/LEAP Radius Configuration
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3.2.2.2.5 CCX EAP/LEAP
To connect to a Cisco® AP through the Radius Server, select CCX EAP/LEAP. WEP is the encryption method and
the key is generated automatically.
Figure 33: CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication
If Enable CCKM is checked, the Cisco Centrailized Key Management (CCKM) is enabled.
Clicking on the CCX Configuration button displays the CCX LEAP Radius Configuration window. Enter all the
required information in CCX configuration box. Click OK button to set CCX EAP/LEAP configuration.
Figure 34: CCX EAP/LEAP Radius Configuration
Table 7:
CCX EAP/LEAP Radius Configuration
F ie ld s
D e sc r i p t io n
Login Name
Login name to the RADIUS server.
Password
Password to login to the RADIUS server.
Domain
Domain name to login to the RADIUS server (optional).
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3.2.2.3
Encryption Methods
The following encryption methods are available, depending on the Authentication Mode:
•
•
•
•
Security Off
WEP
TKIP
AES
3.2.2.4
WEP Key Settings
If the WEP Encryption method is selected, the security tab displays the WEP Key Setting. To configure the WEP
keys, select any WEP Key Setting and press the Configure WEP Keys button.
Figure 35: WEP Key Settings
Clicking the Configure WEP Keys button displays the Configure WEP Key dialog box:
Figure 36: WEP Key Configuration
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Table 8:
WEP Key Configuration
F ie ld s
D e sc r i p t io n
Key Format
Either ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits
Key Size
40-bit, 5 character ASCII key size (40-bit, 10 character hexadecimal)
104-bit, 13 character ASCII key size (104-bit, 26 character hexadecimal)
Transmit Keys
There are four transmit keys. The key value is in ASCII or hexadecimal,
depending on the format selected. The WEP key size shown depends on the
key size selected.
3.2.2.5
TKIP/AES Settings
If TKIP/AES is selected and the authentication mode is WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, the security tab displays the
TKIP/AES passphrase settings. Enter the passphrase into the Passphrase and Confirm boxes. Click OK.
Figure 37: TKIP/AES Settings
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3.2.3
Profile Setting—Protocol
The protocol tab allows you to set or change the protocol information.
Figure 38: Profile Setting—Protocol Window
D O NOT CHANGE SETTINGS
If this box is checked, the protocol setting is not changed when the profile is applied.
U SE BELOW SETTINGS
When the Do not change setting box is unchecked, the protocol settings include:
Table 9:
Protocol Window Description
F ie ld s
D e s c r ip ti o n
Power Save Mode
Sets the power mode. Available options are Continuous Access or Max Power
Save. The default is Continuous Access.
Preamble (802.11b)
Sets the Radio Preamble to Auto, short, or Long. This option takes effect only
when attaching to an 802.11b network.
Transmit Rate
The range of the data rate depends on the type of AP that the client card is
connected to. The default setting is Auto Select.
Fragment Threshold
Sets the fragmentation threshold (the size that packets are fragmented into for
transmission). The default setting is 2346.
RTS/CTS Threshold
Sets the packet size at which the AP issues a Request-To-Send (RTS)
or Clear-to-Send (CTS) frame before sending the packet. The default setting
is 2347.
Reset button
Resets the protocol settings to their default values.
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3.3
Site Survey Tab
Clicking on the Site Survey tab displays the Site Survey dialog box.
There are two ways to connect to a network through the Site Survey Window:
•
•
Double click on the network
Select network and click the Associate button
Figure 39: Site Survey Tab
This tab shows a list of all of the peer-to-peer and AP stations within range of the adapter.
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3.3.1
Site Survey—Access Point Filter
This section is used to customize which sites are displayed in the Site Survey list window:
•
•
•
•
Display Peer-To-Peer stations—checking this box displays all of the peer-to-peer stations within range.
Display 802.11a Access Points—disabled (not supported in CB-35P/MB-35P).
Display 802.11g Access Points—checking this box displays all of the 802.11g APs within range.
Display 802.11b Access Points—checking this box displays all of the 802.11b APs within range.
3.3.2
Site Survey—List Window
This window reports information on the Ad-Hoc or AP stations detected:
Figure 40: Site Survey List Window
Table 10:
Site Survey List Window Description
F ie ld s
D e sc ri p t i o n
Network SSID
Network SSID label; i.e., the Network Name. The Network Name is a text string.
MAC Address
MAC address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network.
Security
Security enabled or disabled
CH
Channel used by the detected device
WMM
Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WMM) supported by the detected device.
Signal
Signal strength of the detected device as a percentage
Icons
The following icons may be displayed on the left side of the Network SSID column:
• An antenna icon with a superscript b indicates an 802.11b AP.
• An antenna icon with a superscript g indicates an 802.11g AP.
• A circle around the icon means the adapter is connected to this network.
• A slash icon indicate an Ad-Hoc network.
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3.3.3
Site Survey—Filter Button
Clicking the Filter button displays the Advanced Filter dialog box:
Figure 41: Site Survey Filter Button Window
3.3.3.1
•
•
Any SSID—if selected, no specific SSID is used when scanning for available network in the area.
Find network with this SSID—if selected, the utility searches for the specified SSID.
3.3.3.2
•
•
•
Network BSSID
Any BSSID—if selected, no specific BSSID is used when scanning for available network in the area.
Find network with this BSSID—if selected, the utility searches for the specified BSSID.
3.3.3.3
•
•
Network SSID
Select Channel
Scan all channels—all channels are scanned when searching for the available networks in the area.
Scan channel Only—only specified channel is scanned when searching for the available networks in the
area.
Scan Channel to Channel—a range of channels are scanned when searching for the available networks in
the area.
3.3.4
Site Survey—Refresh Button
Clicking the Refresh button requests a survey of the wireless networks in the area.
3.3.5
Site Survey—Associate Button
Select an available network, and then click the Associate button requests to establish a connection.
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Statistics Tab
Clicking on the Statistics tab displays the statistics of the current connect session:
Figure 42: Statistics Window
3.4.1
Signal Strength
The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the adapter. Signal
strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in the green indicates
a good connection.
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3.4.2
Transmit Window
The Transmit window displays the information on the packets sent:
Figure 43: Transmit Window
Table 11:
Transmit Window Description
F ie ld s
D es c ri p t i on
Total Packet
Reports the total number of packets transmitted.
Unicast Packet
Reports the number of packets transmitted by the adapter that were destine for a
single network node.
Multicast Packet
Reports the number of packets transmitted by the adapter that were destine for more
than one network node.
Single Retries
Reports the number of packets that require one retry before the adapter received an
acknowledgement.
NOTE: After the adapter sends a packet, it waits for an acknowledge from the
receiving radio to confirm that the packet was successfully received. If the
acknowledge is not received within a specified period of time, the adapter
retransmits the packet.
Multiple Retries
Reports the number of packets that require more than one retry before the adapter
received an acknowledgement.
Failed Count
Reports the number of packets that were not successfully transmitted because the
adapter did not receive an acknowledgement within the specified period of time.
RTS Success
Reports the number of RTS attempts that were successful.
RTS Failure
Reports the number of RTS attempts that were not successful.
ACK Error
Reports the number of unicast transmit attempts for which no acknowledgement was
received.
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3.4.3
Receive Window
The Receive window displays the information on the packets received:
Figure 44: Receive Window
Table 12:
Receive Window Description
F ie ld s
D e s c r ip ti o n
Total Packet
Reports the total number of packets received.
Unicast Packet
Reports the number of packets received by the adapter that were destined for
a single network node.
Multicast Packet
Reports the number of packets received by the adapter that were destined for
more than one network node.
Duplicate Frame
Reports the number of duplicate frames received.
Received Beacons
Reports the number of beacons received after association is established.
Beacon Loss
Reports the number of missing beacons after association is established.
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3.5
Advanced Tab
Clicking on the Advanced tab displays the Advanced dialog box.
Figure 45: Advanced Tab
Note
The Advanced Tab page is not accessible when Zero Configuration is enabled.
3.5.1
Advanced Tab—Foxconn Wireless Card
This window reports the type of Foxconn WLAN adapter installed.
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3.5.2
Advanced Tab—Protocol
This section of the Advanced tab sets the Protocol options:
Figure 46: Protocol Window
Table 13:
Advanced Tab Protocol Window Description
F ie ld s
D e s c r ip ti o n
Power Save Mode
Sets the power mode:
•
Continuous Access
•
Max Power Save
Preamble (802.11b)
Sets the radio preamble (takes effect only when attaching to 802.11b
networks):
•
Auto
•
Short
•
Long
Receive Antenna
Sets the Receive Antenna mode, either:
•
Diversity On
•
Diversity Off
•
Transmit Antenna
Fixed at Antenna 2
Transmit Power
Sets the power mode:
• Auto
• High
• Medium
• Low
Transmit Rate
Data transmit rate
The range of the data rate depends on the type of AP that the client card is
connected to. The default setting is Auto.
Fragment Threshold
Sets the fragmentation threshold (i.e., the size that packets are fragmented
into for transmission). The default setting is 2346.
RTS/CTS Threshold
Sets the packet size at which the AP issues a RTS (or CTS) frame before
sending the packet. The default setting is 2347.
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Table 13:
Advanced Tab Protocol Window Description
F ie ld s
D e sc r i p t io n
Region Code
Sets the regulatory domains:
• Default
• FCC/IC
• Spain
• France
• MKK
• MKK1
• Israel
• Other
NOTE: Set Default to select region as manufacture default. Set “Other” to
customize frequency channels.
Apply Changes or Default
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3.5.3
Advanced Tab—Miscellaneous
Figure 47: Miscellaneous Window
Table 14:
Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Window
F ie ld
D es c r i p t i on
Auto Correct if link or no connection (Use
checked profiles in
Uncheck this box to disable the auto-configuration feature.
Whenever there is a link loss, auto-configuration tries to establish
a connection using the checked profiles in the Profile Manager
window.
Enable AutoLink
Check this box to enable/disable the AutoLink feature (see
Section 2.4 "AutoLink" on page 16).
Enable CCX
Fixed CCX enabled.
Enable WMM
Check this box to enable/disable the Wireless Multimedia
Enhancements (WMM) feature.
Boost Mode
Check this box for performance enhancement.
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3.6
Admin Tab
Clicking the Admin tab displays the Admin dialog box. This tab allows you to import and export profiles.
Figure 48: Configuration Utility Window with Admin Tab
3.6.1
Admin Tab—Import Profiles
To import a profile:
1.
2.
3.
Click the Import Profiles button.
Select the path and filename of the profile.
Click Open.
3.6.2
Admin Tab—Export Profiles
To export a profile:
1.
2.
3.
Click the Export Profiles button.
Select or enter the path and filename of the profile.
Click Save.
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About Tab
Clicking on the About tab displays the About dialog box, as shown in the following example.
Figure 49: About Tab Window
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Appendix A. Acronyms and Abbreviations
Table 15:
Acronyms and Terms
Te r m
D e f in it i o n
802.11
A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for WLAN technology.
802.11a
An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in
the 5 GHz UNII radio band.
802.11b
An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 11 Mbps transmission in
the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b uses DSSS modulation.
802.11g
An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in
the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11g uses OFDM modulation and is backwards
compatible with 802.11b.
AC
Admission Control
Ad-Hoc
A group of computers each with wireless adapters, connected as an independent
WLAN.
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
AP
Access Point
ATIM
Announced Traffic Indication Message
BBP
Baseband Processor
BSS
Basic Service Set
BSSID
Basic Service Set ID
CardBus
The 32-bit version of the PCMCIA PC Card standard. In addition to supporting a wider
bus (32 bits instead of 16 bits), CardBus also support bus mastering and operation
speeds up to 33 MHz.
CCMP
Counter mode with Cipher Block Chaining Message protocol
CCX
Cisco Compatible Extensions
CE
European health and safety label
CF
CompactFlash
CTS
Clear to Send
DGT
Directorate General of Telecommunications Taiwan
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DMA
Direct Memory Access
DRV
Driver
DSL
Digital Subscriber Line
DSR
Delayed Service Routine
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802.11b/g WLAN Module User Guide
Table 15:
Acronyms and Terms
Te r m
D e f in it i o n
DSSS
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum. DSSS is one of two types of spread spectrum
radio. The other is frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS).
DTIM
Delivery Traffic Indication Message
EAP
Extensible Authentication Protocol
EAPOL
EAP Over LAN
EAP-TLS
EAP Transport Layer Security (RFC2716)
ESSID
Extended Service Set Identifier
G Protection
Secures the 802.11g client’s traffic in an environment where both 80211g and 802.11b
clients are transmitting.
GUI
Graphical User Interface
IAPP
International Association of Privacy Professionals
IBSS
Independent Basic Service Set (“Ad-Hoc”)
ICV
Integrity Check Vector
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LAN
Local Area Network
MAC
Medium Access Controller
MIC
Message integrity check
MSDU
MAC Service Data Unit
NAS
Network Access Server
NDIS
Network Driver Interface Specification
NIC
Network Interface Card
OCB
Offset Codebook Block mode
OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
OID
Object Identifier
OS
Operating System
PCI
Peripheral Component Interconnect
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PEAP
Protected EAP
PHY
Physical Layers
PMK
Pairwise Master Key
PSK
Pre-Shared Keys
PWK
Pair Wise Key
QoS
Quality of Service
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service
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Table 15:
Acronyms and Terms
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RF
Radio Frequency
RSN
Robust Secure Network
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indication
RTS
Request to Send
SoC
System-on-Chip
SPI
Serial Peripheral Interface
SSID
Service Set Identifier. A 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of
packets sent over a WL/AN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to
connect to the BSS.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TIM
Traffic Information Map
TKIP
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
TLS
Transport Layer Security
TSC
Transmit Sequence Counter
UART
Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter
USB
Universal Serial Bus
WAN
Wide Area Network
WDS
Wireless Distribution System
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for WLANs defined in the IEEE 802.11
standard.
Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity (IEEE 802.11)
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network
WMM
Wi-Fi Multimedia Enhancements
WOW
Wake on Wireless
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access
WPA2
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. The next generation of Wi-FI security, based on the final
802.11i standard.
WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2-Pre-shared Keys
WPA-PSK
Wi-Fi Protect Access-Pre-shared Keys
WZC
Wireless Zero Configuration System
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the
antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter
or antenna.
As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be
required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their endproduct for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements,
etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for
example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter),
then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can
not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator
will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter)
and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
Labeling Rule for the End Product Which Integrate this Module
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the
antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the
antenna and users The final end product must be labeled in a visible area
with the following statement: “Contains TX FCC ID: MCLJ20H018”.
Information Needed to be Included in the Users Manual of the End Product
The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information
in a prominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF
exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.”
IC statement
"This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of [2] dB. 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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