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falcon.book Page 88 Friday, August 4, 2006 11:12 AM LifeBook A3000 Series Notebook - Appendix Configuration of the WLAN Device The optional WLAN device can be configured to establish wireless network connectivity using the Atheros Client Utility software. The Atheros Client Utility software allows for multiple profile setups and supports automatic profile switching. Support for most industry standard security solutions, as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), is contained in this software. FLOW OF OPERATIONS 1. Activate the WLAN Device (See Activating the WLAN Device on page 87 for more information). 2. Configure the Wireless Network Key parameters (See "Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software" on page 88 for more information). ■ Enter the network name (SSID) ■ Choose the appropriate WLAN architecture (Ad Hoc or Infrastructure) ■ Choose Authentication method: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK ■ If using static WEP keys, enter static WEP key and choose key index. 3. Configure network settings ■ TCP/IP settings ■ Workgroup or Domain settings. CONFIGURATION USING ATHEROS CLIENT UTILITY SOFTWARE This section explains the procedure to properly configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client Utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this procedure. Please consult with your network administrator for these parameters: Network Name: Also known as the SSID Network Key (WEP): Required if using static WEP keys. Authentication Type: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-PSK Procedure 1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wireless On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility 2. Click [Start] -> Programs -> Atheros -> Atheros Client Utility. 3. Click the Profile Management tab. 11. The Advanced tab allows for the configuration of 4. If this is your first time using this utility, highlight the profile [Default] and Click the [Modify] button, otherwise Click the [New] button. The Profile Management dialog displays. 5. From the General tab, enter a profile name in the Profile Name field. 6. Enter the network SSID, in the SSID1 field. If you wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3 different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well. 7. Click the Security tab. 8. The Security tab allows for the configuration of the Security modes listed in the table below. Please select the radio button of the desired security mode. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. Field Name WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 802.1x Pre-Shared Key None Description Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access. Choosing WPA opens the WPA EAP drop-down menu. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click on the Configure button to enter the WPA Passphrase. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. Enables 802.1x security. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. Choosing this option opens the 802.1x EAP type drop-down menu. Enables the use of pre-shared keys that are defined on both the access point and the station. This is where static WEP keys are entered. Click the Configure button to fill in the Define Pre-Shared Keys window. No security 9. Click [OK]. 10. Click the Advanced tab. the options detailed in the table below. 88