User manual AIRLIVE WL-8000

[. . . ] A wireless LAN allows your system to use wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive data without physically attaching to the network. The Wireless protocols that come with this product ensure data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio frequencies. This card also allows you to take full advantage of your computer's mobility with access to real-time information and online services anytime and anywhere. In addition, this device eliminates the bother of pulling cable through walls and under furniture. [. . . ] This will return you to the Local Area Connections Properties window. 5. To allow your computer to be visible on the network, make sure you have checked off the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. When finished, you must restart your computer to complete the installation. - 14 - CONFIGURATION After successful installation of the WL-8000PCM/PCI's driver, the utility icon will display in the task bar. You will be able to access the Configuration Utility through the Network Status icon. If the icon doesn't appear automatically, go to Start Programs LAN Utility Wireless LAN Utility, it will appear in the task bar. Wireless Accessing the Configuration Utility All settings are categorized into 4 Tabs: Main Tab Profile Manager Tab Information Tab About Tab - 15 - Main Tab The main tab enables you to scan for available networks, select a network to which to connect, modify the settings for the current connection, or set up your station for Ad Hoc connection. - 16 - NoteOnly one configuration utility can be active at a time. When the ZCU is set to be the active utility, opening the TI utilityby double-clicking on the utility icon in the system tray or right-clicking the icon and selecting Openlaunches the ZCU inserted of the TI utility. Configure using Windows Zero Config. External Configuration Checkbox (Windows XP only): A checkbox that enables you to disable the WLAN Station Configuration Utility and indicates that the station driver is to be configured with Windows XP's built-in Zero Configuration Utility (ZCU). On Windows XP systems, the ZCU service is automatically stopped when the WLAN utility is installed. The ZCU is started when you check the Configure using Windows Zero Configuration checkbox. The checkbox is only displayed on Windows XP systems. Profile name SSID The profile name that is currently connected. The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The name must be identical for all devices and points attempting to connect to the same network. Indicates that the network does not require special security settings and access rights in order to connect to it (that is, you can connect to the network by setting the station's privacy mode to None and authentication mode to None. ) Indicates that the network requires special security settings and access rights in order to connect to it. Indicates a hidden network which is not - 17 - broadcasting its SSID. A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 64-bit Key Size is selected. - 19 - A key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 128-bit Key Size is selected. A key of 58 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 256-bit Key Size is selected. WPA2 & Any WPA WiFi Protected Access more is secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. Authentication Mode Determines the type of authentication to use for this connection. With Super Profile set to Personal, this field can be one of the following: Open If your access point/wireless router is using "Open " authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type. Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. Auto Switch: Select Auto Switch for the adapter to automatically select the appropriate PSKIn the Passphrase field, enter the key that you are sharing with the network for the WLAN connection. To view the key that you entered, check Unmask. With Super Profile set to Enterprise, this field can also be one of the following: TLS PEAP ­ MS-CHAP-V2 (only with CCX mode enabled) PEAP ­ GTC (only with CCX mode enabled) - 20 - LEAP (only with CCX mode enabled) The Personal Certificate window enables you to supply a personal certificate for use with TLS and PEAP ­ MS-CHAP-V2 authentication. In the User Name field, type in the user name assigned to the certificate. The name of the certificate is displayed in the textbox in - 21 - the middle of the Personal Certificate window. [. . . ] Click Apply to save any changes to profiles and connection settings. Cancel Apply Information Tab The Information tab displays information maintained by the driver, such as the number of packet errors and the total number of bytes received or transmitted. The - 26 - tab also displays information about the current connection, as well as network information about the station. The statistics are for the period starting when you last connected to a network. The statistics are refreshed at least twice a second. Connection Status Duration Receive / Transmit Statistics Connection Information Network Information Indicates whether the station is currently connected to a network. [. . . ]