User's Manual

Getting Started
This chapter introduces the module and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility.
About Your 802.11g WLAN MIMO mPCI
The Module is an IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the Module,
you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment.
The following lists the main features of your Module.
9 Your Module can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
9 Automatic rate selection.
9 Standard data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps.
9 Proprietary Atheros transmission rates of 108 Mbps
9 Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network
security.
9 Supports IEEE802.1x and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
9 Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
9 Support external antennas
Configuring Wireless Security
This chapter covers the configuration of security options in the Wireless Utility.
Configuring Security
You can configure your security settings at any time. Simply select the profile you wish to edit
under the [Profile] tab, select [Properties] and then choose [WLAN Security]. You are also
presented with the option to configure security during the profile creation process. Whether
changing the security settings of an existing profile or creating a new profile, the steps to configure
your security settings remain the same.
Configuring WEP
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