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LifeBook B6200 Series - Appendix A
Configuration of the WLAN Device
The optional WLAN device can be configured to estab-
lish wireless network connectivity using the Windows
Vista software or - for Windows XP systems - the
Atheros Client Utility software. The Atheros Client
Utility software allows for multiple profile setups and
supports automatic profile switching. Support for most
industry standard security solutions, as well as Cisco
Compatible Extensions (CCX), is contained in this soft-
ware.
There are two procedures outlines below. The first one is
for use with the Windows Vista operating system, and
the other is used with the Windows XP operating
system.
CONFIGURING THE WLAN
WITH WINDOWS VISTA
The WLAN device can be configured to establish wire-
less network connectivity using the software that is built
into Windows Vista. Support for most industry standard
security solutions is contained in this software.
Pre-defined parameters will be required for this proce-
dure. Please consult with your network administrator
for these parameters:
1. Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.
2. If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, select
Classic View from the left panel. Double-click the
Network and Sharing Center icon.
3. Select “Manage wireless networks” from the left
panel.
4. Click on the [Add] button.
5. Depending upon what type of connection you
would like to make, make a selection. For an infra-
structure network, select “Manually create a net-
work profile. For ad hoc network, select “Create an
ad hoc network”.
6. Enter the required information. It may be necessary
to consult with your network administrator for
some of the information.
7. In the event you require assistance, go to the Net-
work and Sharing Center window (Start -> Control
Panel -> Network and Sharing Center), and type in
relevant keywords in the Search box.
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
WITH WINDOWS VISTA
After you have configured your computer, you can
connect to an active network by performing the
following steps:
1. Click on the WLAN icon in the system tray.
2. Select “connect to a network”.
Select a network from the list that appears, and click the
[Connect] button
CONFIGURATION USING ATHEROS CLIENT
UTILITY SOFTWARE (WINDOWS XP)
This section explains the procedure to properly
configure the WLAN device using the Atheros Client
Utility. Pre-defined parameters will be required for this
procedure. Please consult with your network adminis-
trator for these parameters:
Network Name: Also known as the SSID
Network Key (WEP): Required if using static WEP keys.
Authentication Type: Open, Shared, WPA, or WPA-
PSK
Procedure
1. Activate the WLAN device using either the Wire-
less On/Off Switch or the Atheros Client Utility
2. Click [Start] -> Programs -> Atheros -> Atheros
Client Utility.
3. Click the Profile Management tab.
4. If this is your first time using this utility, highlight
the profile [Default] and Click the [Modify] but-
ton, otherwise Click the [New] button. The Profile
Management dialog displays.
5. From the General tab, enter a profile name in the
Profile Name field.
6. Enter the network SSID, in the SSID1 field. If you
wish to create a profile that can connect to up to 3
different wireless networks, SSID's can be entered
in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well.
7. Click the Security tab.
8. The Security tab allows for the configuration of the
Security modes listed in the table below. Please
select the radio button of the desired security
mode. If these settings are not known to you,
please consult with your network administrator for
the correct settings.
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