User's Manual

Encryption type is set on both the AP and the station. The station and AP negotiate and
attempt to use AES before exchanging data packets. By default, the station is set to
auto and attempts to use AES. It will only use WEP if the AP only supports or is
configured for WEP.
Check the Status Information or Diagnostics
The Atheros client utility includes a number of tools to display current diagnostics and
status information.
-Check current status
-Check driver information
-Check receive and transmit diagnostics
Current Status
The Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility contains general information about
the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any
configuration.
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
Screen Item Description
Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile.
Set up the configuration name on the General tab.
Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. The options
include:
  -Access Point (Infrastructure)
-Ad Hoc
Configure the network type on the General tab.
Displays the wireless mode. The options include:
- 5 GHz 54 Mbps
- 5 GHz 108 Mbps
- 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps
Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab.
Current Channel Specifies the currently connected channel.
Link Status Shows whether the station is connected to the wireless network.
Encryption Type Displays the encryption type the driver is using. For example, the
modes can include: