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6 Hardware and Wireless Utility This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your Wireless MIMO PCI Adapter The Adapter is an IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the Adapter, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wirel...

8 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-603PI. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-603PI to your computer. IMPORTANT BE SURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ...

9 The Link Information pane provides information on your current connection. This same pane shows at the bottom of all screens so you are always aware of your connection status. A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Without profiles, you would ha...

11 6. Select the SSID you want to connect to and click Add To Profile. 7. Click Next. The WLAN Security Configuration screen appears. This screen reflects the security settings detected of the access point you want to connect to. Security settings vary in complexity and you may have to consult your ...

12 9. Click Next. 10. Click Save to complete the wizard and save the new profile. (If you do not want to activate the profile, uncheck the Apply this profile now checkbox.)

13 M O D I FY I NG P RO FI LES You may need to modify settings for a profile, for example, if you purchase a new router, or if your office administrator provides you with new security settings. Refer to the following to modify a profile. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Profile. 2. Sele...

14 3. Make the changes you want to the Basic Settings and click Advanced Settings. Unless you have a thorough understanding of wireless networking, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the defaults. 4. Click WLAN Security. (Refer to “ Configuring Wireless Security ” for more details on...

16 Checking for Available Access Points To scan for access points using the TEW-603PI, refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click SiteSurvey. 2. Available wireless networks are listed. Click Refresh anytime to update the list. 3. Select the network you want and click Conne...

17 Disabling the Wireless Client Utility You may need to have Windows manage your wireless network settings. In that case, you should disable the Wireless Client Utility. To disable the Wireless Client Utility refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Options. 2. Select t...

19 Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens This section covers the following topics: • The Network Screen • The Profile Screen • The SiteSurvey Screen • The Options Screen • The Version Screen The Network Screen The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-603PI....

20 W IRELESS S ETTING The Wireless Setting pane settings are described below Current Profile Shows the current profile you have selected. If you have not added a profile, only Default shows. The settings shown in the Network screen are for the current profile. Click the dropdown arrow to select anot...

21 W IRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE OR PEER - TO - PEER MODE. IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED LAN VIA ACCESS POINTS. I N AD - HOC MODE (ALSO KNOWN AS PEERTO - PEER MODE), WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER DIRECTLY AND DO NOT USE AN ACCESS POINT...

22 T HE L INK I NFORMATION PANEL IS SHOWN IN ALL SCREENS SO YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE THE STATUS OF YOUR CURRENT CONNECTION. MONITOR THIS SETTING AS YOU MOVE AROUND TO ATTAIN A SUITABLE SIGNAL. The Profile Screen A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Wi...

23 P ROFILE L IST The Profile List pane settings are described below. Name Shows the name of the profile that you assigned. If only default displays, no profiles have been added. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. (The keyword “ANY” means ...

24 A VAILABLE N ETWORKS The Available Networks pane settings are described below. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. Mode Shows the signal type (802.11b/g). Strength Shows the signal strength. Ch Shows the network channel. Security Shows t...

25 The Options Screen By default, the Wireless Client Utility configures your wireless settings. Use this screen to disable the Wireless Client Utility. O PTIONS The Options pane settings are described below. Let Windows manage this wireless adapter (tick box) When you check the Let Windows manage t...

26 The Version Screen This screen displays the software and hardware information of the adapter. You cannot make changes to this screen. Reference the Version screen if you need to contact technical support. See “ Maintenance ”.

27 Configuring Wireless Security This chapter covers the configuration of security options in the 802.11 Wireless Client Utility. Configuring Security When you create a profile you need to configure the security settings with the information provided by the administrator. You modify security setting...

28 1. In the Properties window, click WLAN Security. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WEP. 3. Click the Use Static WEP checkbox.

30 C ONFIGURING W PA & W PA 2 Refer to the following to configure WPA / WPA2. 1. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA / WPA2. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. To configure 802.1X (authentication protocol) for WPA, see “Configuring 802...

31 C ONFIGURING W PA - P S K & W PA 2 - P S K Refer to the following to configure WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK 1. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. (Most access points use TKIP for WPA-PSK.) 3...

33 Use user certificate Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate from the drop-down menu. Validate server certificate Check this box if your network requires server certification and then select the certificate authority from the drop-down menu. Serv...

34 C O N FI G U RIN G 8 0 2 . 1 X – E A P - T L S 1. At Security Mode select WPA from the drop-down menu. 2. At Authentication Protocol select TLS from the drop-down menu. 3. TLS requires both server and user certification. Click Configure Certificate (see Note below). The following window appears: ...

35 Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. A D - H OC ( I B S S ) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station (access point). Two or more wireless st...

37 Appendix This section provides maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The following topics are discussed: • See “ Maintenance ” • See “ Troubleshooting ” Maintenance Installing a newer version of the Wireless Client Utility may improve the performance of the TEW-603PI. Before installing the ...

39 Troubleshooting P ROBLEMS S TARTING THE 802.11g W IRELESS C LIENT U TILITY P ROGRAM PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the TEW-603PI is properly inserted into the PCI slot and then restart your computer. Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control Panel and then double-click Add...

40 P r o b le ms Co m mu n ic a t i n g Wit h Oth e r Com p u t e r s PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The TEW-603PI computer cannot communicate with the other computer. Make sure you are connected to the network.

Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. Wireless Products – 3 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warrant...

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