AFX-QCA6174 SERIES Product name : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + BT 4.1 M.2 2230 Type Card a.k.a. Reference Design QCNFA364A © 2000-2009 by Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. All rights reserved. Atheros®, Atheros Driven®, Atheros XR®, Driving the Wireless Future®, ROCm®, Super AG®, Super G®, Total 802.lln®, and Wake on Wireless® are registered by Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. Atheros SST™, Signal Sustain Technology™, the Air is Cleaner at 5-GHz™, XSPAN™, Wireless Future. Unleashed Now.
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Revision History Revision Description of Changes March2009 Initial Release
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Introduction The Atheros 802.lln + Bluetooth Adapter supports 802.lln and Bluetooth EDR2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for selected Atheros network interface adapters. System Requirements ♦ Laptop/ PC containing: ■ 32-bit PCI Express Bus ■ 32 MB memory or greater ■ 300 MHz processor or higher ♦ Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.
Remove a Configuration Profile 1. Go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. 3. Click the Remove button. Auto Profile Selection Management Including a profile in the auto selection feature allows the wireless adapter to automatically select that profile from the list of profiles and use it to connect to the network. Including a profile in auto profile selection: 1. On the Profile Management tab, click theOrder Profiles button. 2.
Switching to a Different Configuration Profile 1. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. 2. Click on the profile name in the Profile List. 3. Click the Activate button. The Profile List provides icons that specify the operational state for that profile. The list also provides icons that specify the signal strength for that profile. Import and Export Profiles Importing a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, click the Import button. The Import Profile window appears. 2.
General Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the General tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Edit the fields in the General tab to configure the configuration profile. Make sure to also edit the Security and Advanced tabs. II Profile Name Identifies the configuration profile. This name must be unique. Profile names are not case sensitive. I Client Name Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name.
For infrastructure (access point) networks, click the Preferred APs button to specify up to four access points to which the adapter should attempt to associate. Security Tab In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab by clicking New or Modify on the Profile Management tab. Click the Security tab in the Profile Management window. Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode.
Iallow association. None INo security (not recommended). Using EAP-TLS Security To use EAP-TLS security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.lx radio button. 2. Choose EAP-TLS from the drop-down menu. Enabling EAP-TLS security: To use EAP-TLS security, the machine must already have the EAP-TLS certificates downloaded onto it. Check with the IT manager. 1.
♦ 5. 6. Leave the server name field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) • Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. ♦ Change the login name if needed. ClickOK. Enable the profile.
Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security To use PEAP-MSCHAP V2 security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.lx radio button. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the drop-down menu. To use PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager. 1. Click the Configure button. 2.
Using LEAP Security To use security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. LEAP security requires that all infrastructure devices (e.g. access points and servers) are configured for LEAP authentication. Check with the IT manager. Configuring LEAP ♦ On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. Choose WPA-LEAP from the drop-down menu. • OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.lx radio button. Choose LEAP from the drop-down menu. 1.
Pre-Shared Encryption Keys Defining pre-shared encryption keys: 1. Click the Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button on the Security tab. 2. Click the Configure button. 3. Fill in the fields in the Define Pre-Shared Keys dialog box: I Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces). Encryption Selects the default encryption keys used.
♦ OR: choose None on the Security tab to disable security, and click OK (not recommended). Using WPA Passphrase Security To use WPA Passphrase security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window. 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Security tab, choose the WP A Passphrase radio button. Click on the Configure button. Fill in the WPA Passphrase. ClickOK.
When Zero Configuration is in use, a pop-up message is displayed on theACU when you attempt to create or edit a configuration profile from the Profile Management tab of theACU. This Device is controlled by the Windows XP Automatlc Wireless Network Configuration. It may override Network Name, Sea..-ity and other se tngs from this profile. OK J To turn Zero Configuration off on Windows XP, take the following steps: 1. In Windows XP, open the Wireless Network Configuration Properties dialog box. 2.
Dat a Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. �-S-i-g -na_lS_ t-_ re_ng-_ th-lShows the strength of the signal. Click the Advanced button to see the advanced status diagnostics. Adapter Information Button The Adapter Information button contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver.
• • • • • • • • • • Transmitted Frames Frames transmitted OK Frames retried Frames dropped No ACK frames ACK frames RTS frames Clear-to-send (CTS) frames No CTS frames Retried RTS frames Retried data frames Received Frames ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Frames receivedOK Beacons Frames with errors CRC errors Encryption errors Duplicate frames AP mismatches Data rate mismatches Authentication time-out Authentication rejects: the number of AP authentication failures received by the wireless network adap
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Display Settings To change the display settings, choose Options> Display Settings from the menu. The display settings dialog box contains tools to set the: Signal Strength Display Sets the units used when displaying signal Units strength: percentage (%) or dBm. Refresh Interval Use the up/ down arrows to set the display refresh interval in seconds. Data Display Sets the display to cumulative or relative: ♦ Relative displays the change in statistical data since the last update.
Tray Icon The tray icon appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using colors and the received signal strength indication (RSSI). Hold the mouse cursor over the tray icon to display the current configuration profile name and association, as well as transmit and receive speed and the wireless adapter name and IP address. Right-click on the tray icon to: Help Open the online help. Open Atheros Client Launch the Atheros Client Utility (ACU).
Exit Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. The colors are defined as follows: Color Quality RSSI* Green Excellent 20dB+ Good 10-20dB+ Green *Received signal strength indication RSSI. Displayed in dB or percentage. Enable or disable the tray icon in the Action menu. Ad Hoe Mode In ad hoe mode, a wireless network adapter works within an independent basic service set (IBSS), as illustrated here. All stations communicate directly with other stations without using an access point (AP).
♦ Transmit Power Level ♦ 802.llb Preamble (if using 802.llb) ♦ Wireless Mode When Starting an Ad Hoe Network Make sure to also edit the General and Security tabs. Infrastructure (Access Point) Mode In infrastructure (access point (AP)) mode, the wireless network adapter participates in a basic service set (BSS) as a station, and communicates with the other stations through an AP, as illustrated here. STA1 AP To connect to an access point network, configure the profile for access point mode.
Uninstall an Old Driver Uninstall an old driver before upgrading to a new NDIS driver release. To remove the newly installed driver from the system if the system does not have previously installed versions of the NDIS driver, proceed to Step 4. 1. To remove the NDIS driver from the OS, go to Device Manager, right-dick Atheros ARS00x Wireless Network Adapter, and choose Uninstall. 2. Click OK to uninstall the device. 3.
Broadcast Key Rotation EAP authentication provides dynamic unicast WEP keys for wireless adapters, but uses static broadcast keys. In broadcast WEP key rotation, the access point supplies a dynamic broadcast WEP key and changes it at intervals. Bluetooth Adapter Installation and Operation Getting Started This chapter describes how to install, uninstall, launch, and use the Bluetooth Suite.
4. 6. Download the appropriate Bluetooth Suite release, extract the files, and save them on your system. Install the Bluetooth Suite by double-clicking on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file. 7. Follow the rest of the installation procedure described in "Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD" on page 2-2. Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD 1. Insert the CD containing the Bluetooth Suite into the CD drive. 2. Double Click on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file.
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information, setup type, and destination directory. This allows you to review and modi the setu information. See Fi re 2-4. Bluetooth XP Suite - lnstallShield Wizard Review settings before copying files. Setup has enough information to start copying the program files. If you want to review or change any settings, click Back. If you are satisfied with the settings, click Next to begin copying files. Current Settings: User l nformation'. Atheros User Atheros Communications Destination Director_y: C:\Program F
Bluetooth XP Suite - lnstallShield Wizard lnstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Bluetooth XP Suite on your computer. 0 Yes. I want to restart my computer now. 0 No, I will restart my computer later. Remove any disks from their drives. and then click Finish to complete setup. Bad Finish Ce1ncel Figure 2-6. Bluetooth Suite - Finishing the Installation The installation is complete. This process creates a 'Launch Bluetooth Suite' shortcut on your desktop.
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Menu Bar Bluetooth menu is the primary menu on the Bluetooth Suite screen. The options associated with this menu are: + Search for Device ♦ Bluetooth Configuration ♦ Bluetooth Help Topics ♦ Bluetooth Exchange Folder ♦ About Bluetooth NOTE: Some of these functions are available from the Bluetooth Suite Tray. These options are described below in detail. Search For Device Clicking this button begins to search for remote Bluetooth devices in range. Found devices will display in right panel.
Bluetooth Help Topics Click this button to display any help topics. Bluetooth Exchange Folder Clicking this button to display the content of Bluetooth exchange folder. From Bluetooth Suite window, choose Bluetooth->Bluetooth Exchange Folder to access Exchange share folder for Object Push feature. Bluetooth Places Panel When you launch the Bluetooth Suite, various Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth neighborhood are listed on the right panel.
Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite Anytime you install a new version of Bluetooth Suite, you need to uninstall any existing version of the Bluetooth Suite. Follow this procedure to uninstall the Bluetooth Suite. 1. Make sure the Bluetooth dongle is removed from any system USB port. 2. Choose start> All Programs> Bluetooth Suite> Uninstall Bluetooth Suite. The system prepares for uninstallation. A screen is briefly displayed that shows that it is ready to uninstall the program.
5. Click Finish. The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite.
Connecting to an HID Device This chapter describes how to connect the Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth HID (Human Interface Device) such as a mouse. Setup Requirements You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task: ♦ A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite ♦ Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle) ♦ Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard Launching the Bluetooth Suite 1.
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9. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in connectable mode. See Figure 4-4. Reminder: Connectable Mode Ensure the remote device is in � Connectable Mode When ready click Ok to proceed or Cancel to abort the operation [t] show this message in the future Ok Cancel Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode 10. Click OK. You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HID device.
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Advanced Status Information Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Atheros Client Utility to see advanced 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 Advanced Status screen. I I I Network Name (SSID) Displays the wireless network name. Configure the network name on the General tab. Server Based Shows whether server based authentication is used.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not availableStatement to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. should be installed andfollowing operated conditions: with This device is intendedThis onlyequipment for OEM integrators under the minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with ISED's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following Industry Canada statement: two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that mayOperation cause undesired operation. This any device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
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DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE This radio transmitter (IC: 20662-AFXQCA6174 / Model: AFX-QCA6174) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.