Marvell Semiconductor MMC85M MC85 Mini Card 11b/g/a/n Radio Card User Manual
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. MC85 Mini Card 11b/g/a/n Radio Card
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................. 3
List of Figures ....................................................................................................................... 5
List of Tables......................................................................................................................... 7
Section 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 9
1.1
1.2
Overview...................................................................................................................................... 9
Wireless Networks ....................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Ad-Hoc Mode ....................................................................................................................................9
1.2.2 Infrastructure Mode .........................................................................................................................10
Section 2. Marvell Configuration Utility Overview .......................................................... 11
2.1
2.2
Overview.................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Users......................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Disabling Windows Zero Configuration Utility .................................................................................11
2.2.2 Marvell Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................15
2.3
Security...................................................................................................................................... 16
Section 3. Marvell Configuration Utility User Interface .................................................. 17
3.1
Network Status Tab ................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.2
Select Profile ...................................................................................................................................18
Link Information...............................................................................................................................19
Signal Strength / Wireless Mode Indicator ......................................................................................20
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ...............................................................................................................21
Actual Throughput Performance .....................................................................................................22
Radio On/Off Check Box .................................................................................................................22
Profile Manager Tab .................................................................................................................. 23
3.2.1 Profile Setting—Network Info Tab ...................................................................................................25
3.2.2 Profile Setting—Security Tab ..........................................................................................................27
3.2.3 Profile Setting—Protocol Tab ..........................................................................................................37
3.3
Site Survey Tab ......................................................................................................................... 39
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
Site Survey—Networks Filter ..........................................................................................................39
Site Survey—List of Detected Stations ...........................................................................................40
Site Survey—Filter Button ...............................................................................................................41
Site Survey—Refresh Button ..........................................................................................................41
Site Survey—Associate Button .......................................................................................................42
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Statistics Tab............................................................................................................................. 42
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.5
Signal Strength ............................................................................................................................... 42
Transmit Section............................................................................................................................. 43
Receive Section.............................................................................................................................. 44
Protocol Section ............................................................................................................................. 45
Advanced Tab ........................................................................................................................... 46
3.5.1 Advanced Tab—Marvell Wireless Card.......................................................................................... 46
3.5.2 Advanced Tab—Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................... 47
3.6
3.7
AutoLink Tab ............................................................................................................................. 48
Admin Tab................................................................................................................................. 50
3.7.1 Admin Tab—Import Profiles ........................................................................................................... 50
3.7.2 Admin Tab—Export Profiles ........................................................................................................... 50
3.8
About Tab.................................................................................................................................. 51
Appendix A. Compliance Statements............................................................................... 53
A.1
A.2
A.3
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance....................................................... 53
Industry Canada Notice............................................................................................................. 54
European Community ............................................................................................................... 55
Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations...................................................................... 57
Appendix C. Revision History ........................................................................................... 59
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Section 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 9
Section 2. Marvell Configuration Utility Overview ......................................................... 11
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
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Figure 4:
Figure 5:
Windows Zero Configuration Utility Disabled................................................................................... 12
Marvell Configuration Utility (Windows Zero Configuration Utility Enabled) .................................... 13
Marvell Configuration Utility (Windows Zero Configuration Utility Disabled).................................... 14
Marvell Configuration Utility Icon .................................................................................................... 15
Tray Status Icons Window ............................................................................................................... 15
Section 3. Marvell Configuration Utility User Interface ................................................. 17
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Network Status Tab ......................................................................................................................... 18
Select Profile Section....................................................................................................................... 18
Link Information Section .................................................................................................................. 19
Signal Strength Bar ......................................................................................................................... 20
Internet Protocol Section ................................................................................................................. 21
Actual Throughput Performance Section ......................................................................................... 22
Radio On/Off Check Box ................................................................................................................. 22
Radio On/Off in the System Tray ..................................................................................................... 22
Profile Manager Tab ........................................................................................................................ 23
Network Info Tab (Infrastructure Network)....................................................................................... 25
Network Info Tab (Ad-Hoc Network) ................................................................................................ 25
Security Tab—Authentication Modes .............................................................................................. 27
Security Tab—WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication ..................................................................... 28
Security Tab—WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP............................................................................. 28
Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS Authentication .......................................................... 29
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window ....................................................... 29
Select Certificate Window ................................................................................................................ 30
WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate ..................................................................... 30
Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Authentication ............................................................... 31
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window ............................................................ 31
WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS Authentication............................................................................................ 32
WPA EAP RADIUS Configuration Window...................................................................................... 33
Security Tab—CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication ............................................................................... 34
CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window ............................................................................ 34
Security Tab—WEP Key Settings.................................................................................................... 35
WEP Key Configuration Window ..................................................................................................... 36
TKIP/AES Settings........................................................................................................................... 37
Protocol Tab .................................................................................................................................... 37
Site Survey Tab ............................................................................................................................... 39
Site Survey—List of Detected Stations ............................................................................................ 40
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Site Survey—Advanced Filter Window ............................................................................................ 41
Statistics Tab ................................................................................................................................... 42
Transmit Section .............................................................................................................................. 43
Receive Section ............................................................................................................................... 44
Protocol Section ............................................................................................................................... 45
Advanced Tab .................................................................................................................................. 46
Miscellaneous Section ..................................................................................................................... 47
Access Point AutoLink Button .......................................................................................................... 48
AutoLink Tab (Client) ....................................................................................................................... 48
AutoLink Tab (AutoLink Complete) .................................................................................................. 49
Admin Tab........................................................................................................................................ 50
About Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Appendix A. Compliance Statements.............................................................................. 53
Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations..................................................................... 57
Appendix C. Revision History .......................................................................................... 59
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Section 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 9
Section 2. Marvell Configuration Utility Overview ......................................................... 11
Section 3. Marvell Configuration Utility User Interface ................................................. 17
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Link Information Section Description ................................................................................................19
Internet Protocol Section Description ...............................................................................................21
Profile List Section Description .........................................................................................................24
Network Info Tab Description ...........................................................................................................26
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description .....................................30
WPA PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description .................................................................32
WPA TTLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description ..................................................................33
CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description ..........................................................35
WEP Key Configuration Window Description ...................................................................................36
Protocol Tab Description ..................................................................................................................38
List of Detected Stations Description ................................................................................................40
Transmit Section Description ............................................................................................................43
Receive Section Description .............................................................................................................44
Protocol Section Description.............................................................................................................45
Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Section Description ...........................................................................47
Appendix A. Compliance Statements.............................................................................. 53
Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations..................................................................... 57
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Appendix C. Revision History .......................................................................................... 59
Table 17:
Revision History ................................................................................................................................59
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Introduction
Overview
Section 1. Introduction
1.1
Overview
This document describes the functions of the Marvell Client Card Configuration Utility for the following Marvell®
IEEE 802.11a/g/b and high throughput WLAN client cards:
•
Marvell CB-85 CardBus WLAN Client Card
•
Marvell MB-85 Mini PCI WLAN Client Card
•
Marvell EC-85 PCI Express WLAN Client Card
•
Marvell MC-85 PCI Express WLAN Client Mini Card
Marvell high throughput client cards are both IEEE 802.11a/g/b and draft-802.11n/EWC compliant.
Notes
•
•
1.2
For information on installing the Marvell Configuration Utility, the Marvell client card, and the Marvell
Windows driver, see the CB-85/MB-85/EC-85/MC-85 Installation Guide.
For a list of acronyms used throughout this document see Appendix B. "Acronyms and Abbreviations"
on page 57.
Wireless Networks
The Marvell client cards operate similar to Ethernet cards, except that a radio replaces the wires between
communication devices. All existing applications that operate over Ethernet operate over a Marvell wireless
network without any modification or need for special wireless networking software. The Marvell client cards
support the following network technologies:
•
•
Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer group) mode
Access Point (AP) Infrastructure mode
1.2.1
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 connect network computers at home or in small offices. It is also used to set up a
temporary wireless network for meetings.
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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 cards send and receive
information through APs. The AP receives the information and redirects it for clients to then 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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Marvell Configuration Utility Overview
Overview
Section 2. Marvell Configuration Utility Overview
2.1
Overview
The Marvell Client Card Configuration Utility is a Windows® based application that allows configuration and
management of the Marvell high throughput client cards. The Marvell Configuration Utility sets up profiles and
performs other wireless network management tasks. For information on installing the Marvell Configuration Utility
see the Installation Guide.
2.2
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Users
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, either use the Windows Zero Configuration Utility or the Marvell
Configuration Utility to configure the Marvell client card. Both utilities cannot be used at the same time. When
launching the Marvell Configuration Utility, the Marvell Configuration Utility disables the Windows Zero
Configuration Utility automatically. While exiting, the Marvell Configuration Utility recovers the Windows Zero
Configuration Utility.
Note
When using the Marvell Configuration Utility on Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, Marvell
recommends turning off the Windows wireless configuration feature. For further information on this
feature, refer to Windows documentation.
2.2.1
Disabling Windows Zero Configuration Utility
To disable the Windows Zero Configuration Utility (if not already disabled while running the setup program for the
Marvell Configuration Utility):
1.
2.
3.
4.
From Control Panel, click Network Connections.
Right-click the icon for the Marvell client card, and select Properties.
Click the Wireless Networks tab.
Clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless settings check box to disable the Windows Zero
Configuration Utility.
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Figure 1:
Windows Zero Configuration Utility Disabled
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Marvell Configuration Utility Overview
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Users
2.2.1.1
Marvell Configuration Utility Tabs
When Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled, the Marvell Configuration Utility enters Monitor mode. When
in Monitor mode, the Marvell 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 client card)
Figure 2:
Marvell Configuration Utility (Windows Zero Configuration Utility Enabled)
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When Windows Zero Configuration Utility is disabled, all tabs available through the Marvell Configuration Utility
are active, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3:
Marvell Configuration Utility (Windows Zero Configuration Utility Disabled)
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Marvell Configuration Utility Overview
Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Users
2.2.2
Marvell Configuration Utility
Once installed, the Marvell Configuration Utility is accessed from the Start menu or from the Desktop.
Start menu:
Start > Marvell Configuration Utility
Start > Programs > Marvell > Marvell Configuration Utility
•
•
Desktop:
•
Double-click the Marvell Configuration Utility icon.
Figure 4:
Marvell Configuration Utility Icon
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
Card Unplugged
(red with “X” mark)
Not Connected
(red)
Connected
(green)
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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 defines a set of standards and protocols for use in minimizing the security risks on wireless networks.
Three 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.
•
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)—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 Configuration Utility supports the following security protocols:
•
Authentication Modes
–
–
–
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–
–
–
–
•
Auto Switch
802.1x
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA
WPA2
Cisco Compatible eXtension (CCX)
Security Off
WEP (including support for Cisco® Message Integrity Check (CMIC) and Key Integrity Protocol (CKIP))
TKIP
AES
802.1x Authentication Protocol
–
–
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•
Shared Key
Encryption Methods
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–
•
Open System
EAP/Transport Layer Security (TLS) (equivalent to Microsoft “Smart Card or other Certificate”)
Protected EAP (PEAP)
EAP Tunneled TLS Authentication Protocol (TTLS)
Light EAP (LEAP)
WEP Key Size
–
–
64 bits WEP (40-bit key)
128 bits WEP (104-bit key)
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Marvell Configuration Utility User Interface
Section 3. Marvell Configuration Utility
User Interface
The Marvell Client Card Configuration Utility allows configuration of Marvell high throughput client cards through
the following tabs:
•
Network Status—displays the status of the network to which the user is connected. The Marvell Configuration Utility initializes on this page.
•
Profile Manager—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—displays site survey information.
•
Statistics—displays the statistics of the current session.
•
Advanced—used to set protocol parameters.
•
AutoLink—to set AutoLink connection
•
Admin—used to import and export profiles.
•
About—provides the information for the driver version number, firmware version number, Marvell Configuration Utility version number, and Medium Access Controller (MAC) address of the client card.
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3.1
Network Status Tab
The Network Status tab displays the status of the network. When the Marvell Configuration Utility initializes, it displays the Network Status tab.
Figure 6:
Network Status Tab
3.1.1
Select Profile
The Select Profile section 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 7:
Select Profile Section
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Marvell Configuration Utility User Interface
Network Status Tab
Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the Profile Manager.
Note
This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
3.1.2
Link Information
The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection.
Figure 8:
Table 1:
Link Information Section
Link Information Section Description
Field
Des cription
Status
Status of the wireless network connection:
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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. Clear the Radio Off check box to
turn the radio on.
•
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.
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Table 1:
Link Information Section Description (Continued)
Field
Des cription
Network Type
Type of environment connected to:
•
Infrastructure Mode
In this mode, wireless clients send and receive information through 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
In this 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 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 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.
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.
Tx/Rx Rates
Current Tx Rate and Rx Rate of the channel being monitored.
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 client card.
Figure 9:
Signal Strength Bar
a means connected to an 802.11a capable AP
b means connected to an 802.11b capable AP
g means connected to an 802.11g capable AP
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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The Wireless Mode indicator shows the data rates the client card operates. There are three modes:
•
802.11a
•
802.11b
•
802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b)
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 10: Internet Protocol Section
Table 2:
Internet Protocol Section Description
Field
Des cription
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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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 11: Actual Throughput Performance Section
Note
These are actual throughput diagrams (without the WLAN overhead delivered by the client card).
3.1.6
Radio On/Off Check Box
Selecting the Radio Off check box turns off the radio. Clearing the check box turns on the radio.
Figure 12: Radio On/Off Check Box
Another way to turn the radio on or off is to right-click the Configuration Utility icon in System Tray and select
Turn Radio Off to turn the radio off. When the radio is off, select Turn Radio On to turn the radio back on.
Figure 13: Radio On/Off in the System Tray
The system hot key Alt+F2 can also be used to turn the radio on/off.
When the radio is off, there is no radio activity, and the following tabs are disabled:
•
Profile Manager
•
Site Survey
•
Statistics
•
Advanced
•
AutoLink
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Note
This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
3.2
Profile Manager Tab
The Profile Manager tab displays the profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles.
Figure 14: Profile Manager Tab
Note
The Profile Manager tab is not accessible when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
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PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE LIST
The section on the left side of this tab lists all of the profiles available. Highlighting a profile selects it. If the check
box next to the profile is selected, that profile is used in auto-configuration mode when the link is lost. If it is not
selected, that profile is excluded in auto-configuration. The buttons associated with this window are as follows.
Table 3:
Profile List Section Description
Button
Description
Apply Profile
Applies the profile selected.
Apply the profile by double-clicking the desired profile.
Move Up / Down
Moves the list 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 selected profiles at
the top of the list have higher priority than selected profiles at the bottom of the list.
Delete
Deletes a profile
Create
Creates a profile
Save
Saves changes made to a selected profile
PROFILE MANAGER—PROFILE SETTING
The Profile Settings are used to set, modify, and display information about the profile selected in the Profile List
section. The information is divided into three tabs:
•
Network Info
•
Security
•
Protocol
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3.2.1
Profile Setting—Network Info Tab
The Profile Manager initially displays the Network Info tab.
Figure 15: Network Info Tab (Infrastructure Network)
Figure 16: Network Info Tab (Ad-Hoc Network)
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The Network Info tab fields are as follows.
Table 4:
Network Info Tab Description
Field
Des cription
Profile Name
Name of profile selected
Network SSID
Network SSID label
Network Type
•
•
Wireless Mode
•
•
•
•
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
Preferred Channel field.
Auto
Connects to 802.11a network, 802.11g network, or 802.11b network (Infrastructure
network only).
802.11a
Connects to 802.11a only.
802.11g
Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b network.
802.11b
Connects to 802.11b network only.
Preferred Channel
Channel being used (Ad-Hoc network only)
802.11n Network
Enables/disables draft-802.11n/EWC functionality.
If enabled, the Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) index and 802.11n options can
be configured.
Channel Width
Sets the channel bandwidth. Available options are Auto, 20 MHz, and 40 MHz.
The default is Auto.
Guard Interval
Sets the Guard Interval. Available options are Auto, Standard, and Short.
The default is Auto.
Extension Channel
Sets the extension channel mode when bandwidth is 40 MHz. Available options are
Auto, None, Lower, and Upper. The default is Auto.
Antenna Selection
Sets the antenna selections. Available options are Auto, Antenna A, Antenna B, 2 by 2,
and 2 by 3. The default is Auto.
Note
The fields Wireless Mode and Preferred Channel 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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3.2.2
Profile Setting—Security Tab
Clicking the Security tab displays the following security options:
•
Authentication Mode
•
Encryption Mode (Security off, WEP, TKIP, and AES)
•
WEP Key Setting (Passphrase Key or Authentication Protocol)
Figure 17: Security Tab—Authentication Modes
3.2.2.1
Non-EAP Authentication Modes
The Marvell Configuration Utility currently supports the following non-EAP authentication modes:
•
Open System—Open Authentication (no key or a pre-shared WEP key is required).
•
Shared Key—Shared Authentication (a pre-shared WEP key is required)
•
Auto Switch—Auto Select Authentication modes (Open System or Shared Key, WEP key required)
•
WPA-PSK—WPA Pre-Shared Key
•
WPA2-PSK—WPA2 Pre-Shared Key
3.2.2.2
EAP Authentication Modes
The Marvell Configuration Utility currently supports the following EAP authentication modes:
•
802.1x (TLS/PEAP)
•
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, the encryption method
AES or TKIP can be selected.
Figure 18: Security Tab—WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication
Figure 19: Security Tab—WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP
Enter the network passphrase into the Passphrase and Confirm boxes.
Note
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is not supported in Ad-Hoc network mode.
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3.2.2.2.2 802.1X/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS SUPPORT
If the 802.1x EAP/TLS option is selected, the encryption method AES or TKIP can be selected, 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 TKIP or AES as the Encryption Method.
Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol.
Figure 20: Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS Authentication
4.
Click the Configure WPA RADIUS button to configure security settings.
Figure 21: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window
5.
6.
Click Browse to activate the dialog for selecting a certificate.
Before clicking OK to exit the dialog, make sure that the Login Name is entered.
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Figure 22: Select Certificate Window
Figure 23: WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate
Table 5:
802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description
Field/Bu tton
Des cription
Login Name
Login name to the RADIUS server
Certificate
Certificate selected for authentication
View
Shows the selected certificate
Browse
Selects 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, PEAP as
the Authentication Protocol, and AES or TKIP as the Encryption Method.
Figure 24: Security Tab—802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP Authentication
Clicking the Configure WPA RADIUS button displays the WPA PEAP RADIUS Configuration window. Enter all
of the required information.
Figure 25: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window
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Table 6:
WPA PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description
Field
Des cription
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)
Inner EAP Protocol
Use EAP/MS-CHAP V2 or EAP/GTC to login to the RADIUS server
Click OK to set the configuration.
3.2.2.2.4 WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS
To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode, TTLS as the
802.1x Authentication Protocol, and TKIP as the Encryption Method for WPA TTLS or AES as the Encryption
Method for WPA2 TTLS.
Figure 26: WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS Authentication
Clicking the Configure WPA RADIUS button displays the WPA EAP/TTLS RADIUS Configuration window.
Enter all the required information.
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Figure 27: WPA EAP RADIUS Configuration Window
Table 7:
WPA TTLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description
Field
Des cription
Inner Authentication Protocol
Currently supports EAP/MS-CHAP V2 only
Anonymous Name
Indicates the identity of the authentication server with which to make contact
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)
Click OK to set the 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 28: Security Tab—CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication
If Allow Fast Roaming (CCKM) is selected, Fast Roaming (Cisco Centralized Key Management (CCKM)) is
enabled.
Clicking the CCX Configuration button displays the CCX LEAP RADIUS Configuration window. Enter all the
required information.
Figure 29: CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window
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Table 8:
CCX EAP/LEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description
Field
Des cription
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)
Click OK to set the configuration.
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 the WEP Key Setting, and click the Configure WEP Keys button.
Note
The WEP key used for the transmission must be identical on the sending and the receiving station.
Figure 30: Security Tab—WEP Key Settings
Clicking the Configure WEP Keys button displays the Configure WEP Key window. Enter all the required
information.
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Figure 31: WEP Key Configuration Window
Table 9:
WEP Key Configuration Window Description
Field
Des cription
Key Format
Either ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits
Key Size
•
•
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.
40-bit, 5 character ASCII key size (40-bit, 10 character hexadecimal)
104-bit, 13 character ASCII key size (104-bit, 26 character hexadecimal)
Click OK to set the configuration.
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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, and click OK.
Figure 32: TKIP/AES Settings
Currently, only the functions WPA-PSK + TKIP and WPA2-PSK + AES are available. There is no such combination
as WPA-PSK + AES or WPA2-PSK + TKIP.
3.2.3
Profile Setting—Protocol Tab
The Protocol tab allows you to set or change the protocol information.
Figure 33: Protocol Tab
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DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS
If this check box is selected, the protocol setting is not changed when the profile is applied.
USE BELOW SETTINGS
If the Do not change setting check box is not selected, the protocol settings include the following parameters.
Table 10:
Protocol Tab Description
Field
Des cription
Power Save Mode
Sets the power mode. Available options are Continuous Access or Max Power
Save. The default setting 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.
MCS index will be allowed to select when the 802.11n Network check box in the
Network Info tab is selected.
Fragment Threshold
Sets the fragmentation threshold (the size that packets are fragmented into for
transmission). The default setting is 2346.
Region Code
Sets the region code. Available options are FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), ETSI
(Europe), Spain, France, and MKK (Japan).
RTS/CTS Threshold
Sets the packet size at which the AP issues a Request-To-Send (RTS) or Clearto-Send (CTS) frame before sending the packet. The default setting is 2347.
Reset
Resets the protocol settings to their default values
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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 34: Site Survey Tab
3.3.1
Site Survey—Networks Filter
This section lets you customize which sites are displayed in the Site Survey list:
•
•
•
•
Display Peer-To-Peer stations—selecting this check box displays all peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) stations within
range.
Display 802.11a Access Points—selecting this check box displays all 802.11a APs within range.
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.
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3.3.2
Site Survey—List of Detected Stations
This section reports information on the peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) stations or AP stations detected.
Figure 35: Site Survey—List of Detected Stations
802.11g AP Icon
Ad-Hoc Network
802.11b AP Icon
802.11a AP Icon
Circle means
connected
Table 11:
List of Detected Stations Description
Field
Des cription
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
Signal
Signal strength of the detected device as a percentage
Icons
The following icons may be displayed left of the Network SSID:
An antenna icon with a subscript a indicates an 802.11a AP.
An antenna icon with a subscript b indicates an 802.11b AP.
An antenna icon with a subscript g indicates an 802.11g AP.
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
EWC
Draft-802.11n/EWC functionality supported by the detected device
Network Type
Type of environment connected to: Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure
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3.3.3
Site Survey—Filter Button
Clicking the Filter button displays the Advanced Filter window.
Figure 36: Site Survey—Advanced Filter Window
3.3.3.1
•
•
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 specified SSID.
3.3.3.2
•
•
•
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 specified BSSID.
3.3.3.3
•
•
Network SSID
Select Channel
Scan all channels—all channels are scanned when searching for available networks in the area.
Scan channel Only—only the specified channel is scanned when searching for available networks in the
area.
Scan Channel to Channel—a range of channels are scanned when searching for 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.
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3.3.5
Site Survey—Associate Button
Select an available network, and then click the Associate button to establish a connection. 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 37: Statistics Tab
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 the green
indicates a good connection.
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3.4.2
Transmit Section
The Transmit section displays the information on the packets sent.
Figure 38: Transmit Section
Table 12:
Transmit Section Description
Field
Des cription
Total Packet
Reports the total number of packets transmitted
Unicast Packet
Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined
for a single network node
Multicast Packet
Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card 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 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 client
card retransmits the packet.
Multiple Retries
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 acknowledge 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 Section
The Receive section displays the information on the packets received.
Figure 39: Receive Section
Table 13:
Receive Section Description
Field
Des cription
Total Packet
Reports the total number of packets received
Unicast Packet
Reports the number of packets received by the client card that were destined for
a single network node
Multicast Packet
Reports the number of packets received by the client card 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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3.4.4
Protocol Section
The Protocol section displays the information on the protocol status.
Figure 40: Protocol Section
Table 14:
Protocol Section Description
Field
Des cription
Preamble
Displays radio preamble type:
•
Auto
•
Short
•
Long
Tx Power
Displays transmit power mode:
Auto
High
Medium
Low
•
•
•
•
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3.5
Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab displays the advanced parameters available for the installed Marvell client cards.
Figure 41: Advanced Tab
Note
The Advanced tab is not accessible when the Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.
3.5.1
Advanced Tab—Marvell Wireless Card
This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of Marvell client card installed.
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Advanced Tab
3.5.2
Advanced Tab—Miscellaneous
Figure 42: Miscellaneous Section
Table 15:
Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Section Description
Field
Des cription
Auto connect if link loss or no connection
(Use checked profiles in )
Clear this check box to disable the auto-configuration feature.
Whenever there is a link loss, auto-configuration tries to establish
a connection to the checked profiles in the Profile Manager
window.
Boost Mode
Select this check box for performance enhancement.
Enable WMM
Select this check box to enable/disable the Wireless Multimedia
Enhancements (WMM) feature.
Worldwide regulatory domain
Select this check box to set the regulatory domain
DFS Mode
Select this check box to enable Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS)
MIMO Powersave
Enables/disables the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
Powersave Mode. Available options are Off and Static.
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AutoLink Tab
To enable AutoLink mode, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
Toggle the AutoLink button on the Access Point to enable AutoLink mode.
Toggle the AutoLink button on the client to enter AutoLink mode.
Figure 43: Access Point AutoLink Button
Within 60 seconds, the AutoLink will be completed.
Figure 44: AutoLink Tab (Client)
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AutoLink Tab
AutoLink is complete.
Figure 45: AutoLink Tab (AutoLink Complete)
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Admin Tab
The Admin tab allows you to import and export profiles.
Figure 46: Admin Tab
3.7.1
Admin Tab—Import Profiles
To import a profile, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Click Import Profiles.
Select the path and filename of the profile.
Click Open.
3.7.2
Admin Tab—Export Profiles
To export a profile, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Click Export Profiles.
Select or enter the path and filename of the profile.
Click Save.
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About Tab
3.8
About Tab
The About tab displays information about the Marvell Client Card Configuration Utility.
Figure 47: About Tab
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Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Appendix A. Compliance Statements
A.1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Compliance
Transmitter Module Approval Conditions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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-MMC85M 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-MMC85M" or "Contains
transmitter module FCC ID:UAY-MMC85M".
In the user manual, final system integrator must be ensure that there is no instruction provided in the user
manual 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.
USA-Federal Communications 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.
If 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Caution
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC
requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands.
These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.
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.
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 conforme à la norme NMB-003 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'utilisation 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.
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.
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.
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European Community
A.3
European Community
This equipment is marked with the
community.
0984
symbol and can be used throughout the European
This indicates compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and meets the relevant parts of following technical
specifications:
•
EN 301 893 – Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN
covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
•
EN 300 328-2 – Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission
systems; data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques
•
EN 301 489-17 – Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband
transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment.
•
EN 60950 – Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment. Marking by
the symbol: ! indicates that usage restrictions apply.
Marking by the symbol
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Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations
Table 16:
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Te r m
D e f in it io n
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
AP
Access Point
BRAN
Broadband Radio Access Networks
BSS
Basic Service Set
BSSID
Basic Service Set ID
CCKM
Cisco Centralized Key Management
CCX
Cisco Compatible eXtensions
CE
Conformité Européenne (European Conformity)
CTS
Clear to Send
DFS
Dynamic Frequency Selection
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
EAP
Extensible Authentication Protocol
EC
European Community
EIRP
Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
EN
European Standard
ERM
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters
EWC
Enhanced Wireless Consortium
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
ICES
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IP
Internet Protocol
ISM
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical applications (of radio)
LAN
Local Area Network
LEAP
Light EAP
IC
Industry Canada
MAC
Medium Access Controller
Mbps
Megabits per second
MCS
Modulation and Coding Scheme
MIC
Message Integrity Check
MIMO
Multiple Input Multiple Output
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Te r m
Acronyms and Abbreviations (Continued)
D e f in it io n
NMB
Norme sur le Matériel Brouilleur (ICES)
PEAP
Protected EAP
PSK
Pre-Shared Keys
R&TTE
Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
RADIUS
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service
RLAN
Radio Local Area Network
RSS
Radio Standards Specification
RTS
Request to Send
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
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Appendix C. Revision History
Table 17:
Revision History
D o c u m e n t Ty p e
R e v is i o n
Release
Rev. B
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