User's Manual

PRELIMINARY
Atheros Communications, Inc. Page 15
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL March 2004
Using WPA Passphrase Security
To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the
Profile Management window.
1.
On the Security tab, choose the WPA Passphrase radio button.
2.
Click on the Configure button.
3.
Fill in the WPA Passphrase.
Click OK.
Zero Configuration
This section describes the operation of the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Windows XP Wireless
Configuration Service (WZCS).
Wireless Network Configuration
The Windows WZCS is an NT service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic
way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured.
To set Zero Configuration on Windows XP, take the following steps:
1.
In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box.
2.
Select the check box “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to set
Zero Configuration.
When this check box is selected, Windows XP takes control of these settings for all configuration
profiles:
• SSID
• Security keys
• Ad hoc settings
The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other
options. However, the ACU does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set:
• Power settings
• Active/Passive scanning (where applicable)
• Transmit power
• Wireless band
• Short/Long preamble (802.11b)
When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on the ACU when you attempt
to create or edit a configuration profile from the Station Configuration tab of the ACU.