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MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide Documentation No. ____ Marvell Semiconductor Inc. Marvell® Semiconductor Corporation 5488 Marvell Lane Santa Clara, CA 95054 Copyright © 2007 Marvell® Semiconductor Corporation. All rights reserved.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 3 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.7.4 Admin Tab – Stop Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service......... 50 3.8 About Tab ......................................................................................................... 50 3.9 Wi-Fi Testing Tab............................................................................................. 50 A Compliance Statements .......................................................................................... 52 A.1 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance............................... 52 A.1.1 Transmitter Module Approval Conditions................................................ 52 A.1.2 USA-Federal Communication Commission (FCC).................................. 52 A.2 Industry Canada Notice..................................................................................... 53 A.3 Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity.......................................................... 54 Product: Marvell Mini PCIe 802.11b/g Wireless Client Card.......................................... 54 B Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................ 55 Disclaimer........................................................................................................................ 57

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 4 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This document describes the functions of the Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility for the Marvell MC8687P Mini PCI Express 802.11 b/g WLAN client card. 1.2 Wireless Networks The Marvell client card operate similar to the Ethernet card, except that a radio replaces the wires between communication devices. All existing applications that operate over Ethernet operate a Marvell wireless network without any modification of need for special wireless networking software. The Marvell MC8687P client card supports the following network technologies: • Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode • Access Point (AP) Infrastructure mode 1.2.1 Ad Hoc Mode In Ad-Hoc mode (also refereed 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 client. 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. Ad-Hoc mode is used to connect network computers at home or in small offices. It can also be used to set up a temporary wireless network for meetings. 1.2.2 Infrastructure Mode In infrastructure mode, wireless devices communicate with other wireless devices or devices on the LAN side wired network through APs. When communicating through wired networks, client card sends and receive information through APs. 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.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 5 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 2 Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility Overview 2.1 Overview The Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility is a Windows® based application that allows configuration and management of the Marvell high throughput client card. The Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility sets up profiles and performs other wireless network management tasks. For information on installing the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility see the Installation Guide. 2.2 Marvell Configuration Utility Once install, the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility is accessed from the Start menu or from the Desktop. Start menu: • Start > Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility • Start > Program > Marvell > Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility Desktop: • Double-click the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility Icon Figure 1: Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility Icon 2.2.1 Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Users For the Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, either the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service of the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility can be used to configure the Marvell client card. For further information on the Windows Wireless Configuration Service, refer to Windows documentation. Proprietary Note: When using the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility, Marvell recommends turning off the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service, which is enabled by default. Both utilities should not be used at the same time. Disabling Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service To disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service: 1. Start the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility 2. Click the Admin tab. 3. Select the Stop Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service check box.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 6 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 2: Admin Tab – Stop Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service 2.2.2 Tray Status Icons Different icons in the system tray indicate the status of the wireless connection. Figure 3: Tray Status Icons Window

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 7 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 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 the range of a wireless AP can send and receive frames, as well as listen for frames being sent. IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.1X define a set of standards and protocols for use in minimizing the security risks on wireless networks. These include the authentication modes used to authenticate the wireless client station and the wireless AP to be connected, complemented by different encryption methods used for data to be transmitted over the wireless network. Four of these security standards are as follows: • 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 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm. 802.1X supports the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP allows the use of different authentication methods, such as smart cards and certificates. • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) – WEP is a basic securing implementation according to the IEEE 802.11 standard. Due to various security issues WEP encryption is vulnerable and was therefore superseded by WPA and WPA2 encryption. • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) – WPA is a security implementation based on a subset of the 802.11i standard. WPA provides enhanced security for wireless networks when used with the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and the Message Integrity Check (MIC) algorithms. • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) – WPA2 is the next generation Wi-Fi security, based on the final 802.11i standard. WPA2 offers the strongest available security in the form of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) level encryption, plus faster roaming between APs. Security Configurations The Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility supports the following security features: • Authentication Modes o Open System o Shared Key o Auto Switch o WPA – PSK o WPA2-PSK o WPA

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 8 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 o WPA2 o 802.1X Authentication Protocol (including support for Cisco@ Compatible Extensions (CCX)) - EAp/Transport layer Security (EAP/TLS) (equivalent to Microsoft “Smart Card or other Certificate") - Protected EAP (PEAP) - EAP/Tunneled TLS Authentication Protocol (EAP/TTLS) - Light EAP (LEAP) - EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST) • Encryption Methods o Security Off o WEP (including support for Cisco Message Integrity Check (CMIC) and Cisco Key Integrity Protocol (CKIP)) o TKIP (WPA, WPA-PSK) o AES (WPA2, WPA2-PSK) • WEP Key Size o 40 bit key (64-bit WEP) o 104 bit key (128-bit WEP)

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 11 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection. Figure 6: Link Information Section Description Link Information Section Description Status: Status of the Wireless network connection: • Card Unplugged: Client Card is not plugged in, or client card is plugged in but not recognized. • Connected: Client card is plugged in and connected to a wireless network. • No connection: Client card is plugged in, but no wireless connection. • No Radio: Client card is plugged in, but the radio is turned off. To turn the radio on, clear the Radio Off check box. • Scanning for: Scanning for available APs and wireless stations in the area. • Waiting for peer: Waiting for a peer station to connect to the wireless network (Ad-Hoc network only). 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: In this mode, wireless clients send and receive information through APs. The APs are strategically located within an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients. A large WLAN uses multiple APs 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: In this mode, wireless clients send and receive information to other wireless client without using an AP. This type of WLAN only contains wireless clients. Use Ad-Hoc mode to connect 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 (BSS) Identifier. The BSSID is a 48-bit identifier used to identify a particular BSS within an area. In Infrastructure

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 13 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.1.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) This section specifies the IP configuration of the client station when it is connected. Figure 8: Internet Protocol Section Internet Protocol Section Description 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 part and the host part. The subnet mask specifies the network part of the IP address. 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) that connects the user to the Internet. 3.1.5 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 9: Actual Throughput Performance Section

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 19 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.2.3 Legacy Authentication Modes The Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility currently supports the following legacy authentication modes: • Open System – Open Authentication (no key or pre-shared WEP key is required) • Shared Key – Shared Authentication ( a pre-shared WEP key is required) • Auto Switch – Auto Select Authentication modes (no key or a pre-shared WEP key is required) • WPA-PSK – WPA Pre-Shared Key • WPA2-PSK – WPA2 Pre-Shared Key If Open System or Auto Switch is selected as Authentication Mode, Security Off and WEP are available as Encryption Method. If Shared Key is selected as Authentication Mode, WEP is pre-selected as Encryption Method. For details on how to configure the WEP key(s), see Section 3.2.3.1 If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected as Authentication Mode, AES and TKIP are available as Encryption Method. For details on how to define the pre-shared key, see Section 3.2.3.2. Note: The authentication modes available depend on the network type selected on the Network Info tab. For Ad-Hoc networks, only authentication modes without encryption or with WEP key are available. 3.2.3.1 Open System / Shared Key / Auto Switch Figure 16: Security Tab – Open System with WEP

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 21 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 6. Click Save to set the configuration. WEP Key Configuration Window Description Key Format: Either ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits. Key Size: • 40-bit, 5 characters ASCII key size (40-bit, 10 hexadecimal digits) • 104-bit, 13 characters ASCII key size (104-bit, 26 hexadecimal digits) Transmission Key/Key Value: Key to be used as transmit key, the key value is in ASCII or hexadecimal, depending on the format selected. The key value size shown depends on the key size selected. 3.2.3.2 WPA_PSK / WPA2-PSK Figure 19: Security Tab – WPA2-PSK with TKIP The Definition of the pre-shared key is identical for both WPS-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES: 1. Enter the pre-shared key into the Passphrase and confirm boxes. The passphrase must contain between 8 and 63 characters. 2. Click Save to set the configuration.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 22 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.2.4 802.1X Authentication Modes The Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility currently supports the following 802.1X authentication modes: • 802.1X – Open System with 802.1X Authentication (EAP/TLS, PEAP, EAP/TTLS, LEAP or EAP-FAST) • WPA – WPA with 802.1X Authentication (EAP/TLS, PEAP, EAP/TTLS, LEAP or EAP-FAST) • WPA2 – WPA2 with 802.1X Authentication (EAP/TLS, PEAP, EAP/TTLS, LEAP or EAP-FAST) For all 802.1X authentication modes, CCX support can be enabled. If 802.1X (Open System) is selected as Authentication Mode, WEP is pre-selected as Encryption Method. If WPA or WPA2 is selected, TKIP and AES are available as Encryption Method. For details on how to define the different 802.1X authentication protocols (EAP/TLS, PEAP, EAP/TTLS, LEAP or EAP-FAST), see the following subsections.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 23 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.2.4.1 802.1X / WPA / WPA2 with EAP/TLS Figure 20: Security Tab – WPA2 with EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) The definition of the EAP/TLS authentication protocol for the authentication modes 802.1X, WPS, and WPA2 is identical: 1. Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as 802.1X Authentication Protocol. 2. Click Configure.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 24 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 21: EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) Configuration Window – Client Authentication Tab. 3. On the Client Authentication tab, enter your Login Name. 4. Click Browse. Figure 22: Select Certificate Window (Client Certificates)

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 25 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 5. In the Certificates in Store list, click the personal certificate to be used for the client authentication. Note: If required certificate is not yet installed on your system or if you do not know which certificate to use, contact your network administrator. 6. Click Select to confirm your selection and to return to the EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) window. 7. If you want to specify particular server certificates to be accepted (instead of accepting certificate sent by the server), click the Server Authentication tab. Figure 23: EAP/TLS Configuration Window – Server Authentication Tab 8. Select the required Server Validation Method. 9. For Accept only trusted certificates or Accept certificates from trusted server/domain, click Add to select the appropriate certificate.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 27 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 15. If CCX compatibility is required, select the Enable Cisco Compatibility Extensions (CCX) check box. 16. Click Save to set the configuration. 3.2.4.2 802.X WPA / WPA2 with PEAP Figure 26: Security Tab – WPA2 with PEAP The definition of the PEAP authentication protocol for the authentication modes 802.1X, WPA, and WPA2 is identical: 1. Select Protected EAP (PEAP) as 802.1X Authentication Protocol. 2. Click Configure. The Protected EAP (PEAP) window is displayed.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 28 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 27: PEAP Configuration Window – Client Authentication Tab 3. On the Client Authentication tab, enter your Login Name, Password, and Domain. The domain information is identical. 4. From the Inner EAP Protocol list, select the EAP protocol to be used. If required, change the order of preference. 5. If you have selected EAP-GTC, select the credentials to be used for login. 6. If you want to specify particular server certificates to be accepted (instead of accepting any certificate sent by the server), click the Server Authentication tab.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 29 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 28: PEAP Configuration Window – Server Authentication Tab 7. Select the required Server Validation Method. 8. For Accept only trusted certificates or Accept certificates from trusted server/domain, click Add to select the appropriate certificate.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 30 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 29: Select Certificate Window (Server Certificates) 9. On the Select Certificate window, select the Certificate Store. 10. From the Certificate in Store list, click the certificate to be the server authentication. Note: If the required certificate is not you installed on your system or if you do not know which certificate to use, contact your network administrator. 11. Click Select to confirm your selection and to return to the Protected EAP (PEAP) window. 12. If you have selected Accept certificates from trusted server/domain, enter the appropriate server name or domain name into the Trusted Domain or Server box.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 32 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 32: EAP/TTLS Configuration Window – Client Authentication Tab 3. On the Client Authentication tab, enter your Anonymous Login Name, Password, and Domain. The domain information is identical. 4. If you want to specify particular server certificates to be accepted (instead of accepting any certificate sent by the server), click the Server Authentication tab.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 33 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 33: EAP/TTLS Configuration Window – Server Authentication Tab 5. Select the required Server Validation Method. 6. For Accept only trusted certificates or Accept certificates from trusted server/domain, click Add to select the appropriate certificate.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 34 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 34: Select Certificate Window (Server Certificates) 7. On the Select Certificate window, select the Certificate Store. 8. From the Certificate in Store list, click the certificate to be the server authentication. Note: If the required certificate is not you installed on your system or if you do not know which certificate to use, contact your network administrator. 9. Click Select to confirm your selection and to return to the EAP/Tunneled TLS (TTLS) window. 10. If you have selected Accept certificates from trusted server/domain, enter the appropriate server name or domain name into the Trusted Domain or Server box.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 37 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.2.4.5 802.1X / WPA / WPA2 with EAP-FAST Figure 38: Security Tab – WPA2 with EAP-FAST The definition of the EAP-FAST authentication protocol for the authentication modes 802.1X, WPA, and WPA2 is identical: 1. Select EAP-FAST as 802.1X Authentication Protocol. 2. Click Configure. The EAP-FAST Configuration window is displayed.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 40 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Transmit Rate: The range of the data rate depends on the type of AT 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: Resets the protocol settings to their default values. 3.3 Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab displays a list of all peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) and AP stations within range of the client card. Figure 41: Site Survey Tab 3.3.1 Site Survey – Network Filter This section lets you customize which sites are displayed in the Site Survey list:

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 41 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 • Display Peer-To-Peer stations – selecting this check box displays all peer-to peer (Ad-Hoc) stations within range. • Display 802.11a Access Points – Not supported. • Display 802.11g Access Points – selecting this check box displays all 802.11g APs within range. • Display 802.11b Access Points – selecting this check box displays all 802.11b APs within range. 3.3.2 Site Survey – List of Detected Stations This section reports information on the peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) Stations or APs detected. Figure 42: Site Survey – List of Detected Stations List of Detected Stations Description Network SSID: Network SSID label (i.e., the Network Name). The Network name is text string. MAC Address: A hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. Security: enabled or disabled. CH: Channel used by detected device. Signal: Signal strength of the detected device as a percentage. Icon: the following icons may be displayed left of the Network SSID: • An antenna icon with a subscript b indicates an 802.11b AP. • An antenna icon with a subscript g indicates an 802.11g AP.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 42 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 • A circle around the antenna icon means the client card is connected to this network. • A slash icon indicates an Ad-Hoc network. WMM: Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WMM) supported by the detected device. Network Type: Type of environment connected to: Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure. 3.3.3 Site Survey – Filter Button Clicking the Filter button displays the Advanced Filter window Figure 43: Site Survey – Advanced Filter window Network SSID: • Any SSID – no specific SSID is used when scanning for available networks in the area. • Find network with this SSID – the utility searches for the specific SSID. Network BSSID: • Any BSSID – no specific BSSID is used when scanning for available networks in the area. • Find network with this BSSID – the utility searches for the specific BSSID.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 43 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Select Channel: • Scan all Channels – all channels are scanned when searching for available networks in the area. • Scan Channels Only – Only the specified channel is scanned when searching for available networks in the area. • Scan Channel to Channels – a range of channels are scanned when searching for available networks in the area. 3.3.4 Site Survey – Refresh Button To request a survey of the wireless networks in the area, click Refresh. 3.3.5 Site Survey – Associate Button To establish a connection, select an available network, and then click Associate. Alternatively, the connection can be established by double-clicking the selected network. 3.4 Statistics Tab Clicking the Statistics tab displays the statistics of the current connect session. Figure 44: Statistics Tab window

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 44 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.4.1 Signal Strength The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the client card. Signal Strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad connection. A signal in green indicates a good connection. 3.4.2 Transmit Section The Transmit section displays the information on the packets sent. Figure 45: Transmit Section Transmit Section Description Total Packet: Reports the total number of packets transmitted. Unicast Packet: Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client that were destined for single network node. Multicast Packet: Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client that were destined for more than one network node. Single Retries: Reports the number of packets that require one retry before the client card received an acknowledgement. Note: After the client card sends a packet, it waits for an acknowledgement from the receiving radio to confirm that the packet was

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 45 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 successfully received. If the acknowledgement is not received within a specific period of time, the client card retransmits the packet. Multiple Reties: Reports the number of packets that require more than one retry before the client card received an acknowledgement. Failed Count: Reports the number of packets that were not successfully transmitted because the client card did not receive an acknowledgement within the specific period of time. RTS Success: Reports the number of attempts that were successful. RTS Failure: Reports the number of attempts that were not successful. ACK Error: Reports the number of unicast transmit attempts for which no acknowledgement was received. 3.4.3 Receiver Section The Receive section displays the information on the packets received. Figure 46: Transmit Section Receive Section Description Total Packet: Reports the total number of packets received. Unicast Packet: Reports the number of packets received by the client that were destined for single network node. Multicast Packet: Reports the number of packets received by the client that were destined for more than one network node. Duplicate Frame: Reports the number of duplicate frame received.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 46 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Receive Beacons: Reports the number of beacons that received after association is established. Beacon Loss: Reports the number of missing beacons after association is established. 3.4.4 Protocol Section The Protocol section displays the information on the protocol status. Figure 47: Protocol Section Protocol Section Description Preamble: Displays radio preamble type: Auto, Short, and Long. Tx Power: Displays transmit power level in dBm.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 47 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.5 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab displays the advanced parameters available for the installed Marvell client card. Figure 48: Advanced Tab window 3.5.1 Advanced Tab – Marvell Wireless Card This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of Marvell client card installed. 3.5.1 Advanced Tab – Miscellaneous Figure 49: Miscellaneous Section Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Section Description

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 50 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 3.7.3 Admin Tab – Autostart Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility Select the Autostart Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility at System Startup check box to automatically start the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility at system startup (recommended). 3.7.4 Admin Tab – Stop Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service When using the Marvell Wireless Configuration Utility, Marvell recommends turning off the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service, which is enabled by default. Both utilities should not be used at the same time. To turn off the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service, select the Stop Windows Wireless Configuration Service check box. 3.8 About Tab The About tab displays information about the Marvell Wireless Client Card Configuration Utility. Figure 54: About Tab I 3.9 Wi-Fi Testing Tab The Wi-Fi Testing tab displays information about the Marvell Wireless Client Card Wi-Fi testing utility.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 51 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 Figure 55: Wi-Fi Tab The Marvell Wi-Fi testing description details will be included later.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 52 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 A Compliance Statements A.1 Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance A.1.1 Transmitter Module Approval Conditions • Antennas must be installed to provide 20 cm separation distance from the transmitting antenna to the body of the user during normal operating condition. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. • Only those antennas filed under FCC ID: UAY-MC8687P can be used with this device. • When the module is installed in the final system where the antenna location is less than 20 cm separation distance to the body of user, additional equipment authorization must be applied. • FCC ID label on the final system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: UAY- MC8687P or "Contains transmitter module FCC ID: UAY- MC8687P ". • In the user guide, final system integrator must ensure that there is no instruction provided in the user guide to install or remove the transmitter module. • The transmitter module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. • The radio utilizes the following antennas: 1) PIFA antenna, with a maximum gain of 3.64 dBi. A.1.2 USA-Federal Communication Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. lf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 53 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 A.2 Industry Canada Notice This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. "This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003" Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est onforme à la norme NMB-N3 du Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. L'utilisaton de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The term ‘IC' before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3.64 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3.64 dBi dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. The radio utilizes the following antennas: 1) PIFA antenna, with a maximum gain of 3.64 dBi. 2) Dipole antenna, with a maximum gain of 2.7 dBi. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Antennas must be installed to provide 20 cm separation distance from the transmitting antenna to the body of the user during normal operating condition. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. When the module is installed in the final system where the antenna location is less than 20 cm separation distance to the body of user, additional equipment authorization must be applied. In the user guide, final system integrator must ensure that there is no instruction provided in the user guide to install or remove the transmitter module and/or the antenna.

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 55 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 B Acronyms and Abbreviations AES Advanced Encryption Standard AP Access Point BRAN Broadband Radio Access Networks BSS Basic Service Set BSSID Basic Service Set ID CA Certification Authority CCKM Cisco Centralized Key Management CCX Cisco Compatible Extensions CE Conformité Euopéenne (European Conformity) CTS Clear To Send CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol DFS Dynamic Frequency Selection DGT Directorate General of Telecommunications (Taiwan) DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DSPR DSP Research Inc (Japan) EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol EC European Community EIRP Equivalent lsotropically Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN European Standard ERM Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters EWC Enhanced Wireless Consortium FAST Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling FCC Federal Communications Commission GTC Generic Token Cad IC Industry Canada ICES Interference-Causing Equipment Standard IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP Internet Protocol ISM Industrial, Scientific, and Medical applications (of radio) ISP Internet Service Provider LAN Local Area Network LEAP Light EAP MAC Medium Access Controller MIP Megabits per second MCS Modulation and Coding Scheme MIC Message Integrity Check NMB Norme sur le Matériel Brouilleur (ICES) PAC Protected Access Credentials PEAP Protected EAP PSK Pre-Shared Key

MC8687P Mini PCIe WLAN Client Card User’s Guide ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Doc. No________ Rev.V1.0 Confidential Copyright © 2007 Marvell Page 56 Document Classification: Proprietary Information December 28, 2007 R&TTE Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment RLAN Radio Local Area Network RSS Radio Standards Specification RTS Request to Send SRRC State Radio Regulation Committee (China) SSID Service Set Identifier TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TLS Transport Layer Security TTLS Tunneled TLS WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity (IEEE 802.11) WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WMM Wireless Multimedia Enhancements WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access 2-Pre.Shared Keys WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Keys WPS Wireless Provisioning Services