LANCOM AirLancer USB-54pro Schnellinstallation Seite 16

integrated into the operating system can be used (ZeroConfig) or a specialized
software can be used, the Atheros Client Utility (ACU for short):
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
When installing the AirLancer driver under Windows XP or Windows
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2000, the Atheros Client Utility is generally included with the
installation. Extensive information on the Atheros Client Utility can be
found in the electronic documentation on the supplied CD.
If you wish to use the ACU in Windows XP, you should deactivate the
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operating system's own integrated configuration software. To do this,
click on Settings
Connections. Click with the right-hand mouse key on Wireless
Network Connection and select Properties. The software is
deactivated on the Wireless Networks tab.
1.6 Wireless LAN encryption
The data transferred over WLAN is generally protected by encryption.
LANCOM Systems recommends the use of IEEE 802.11i (WPA2) in
combination with AES. This method currently offers the highest available
standard of security in wireless LANs. The key should be randomly selected
from the largest possible range of numbers and should be as long as possible
(32 to 63 characters).
To register an AirLancer at a LANCOM wireless router or LANCOM access
point, please observe the following:
AirLancer USB-54pro – AirLancer USB-300 – AirLancer PCI-54pro
ZeroConfig
Control Panel and access Network
Chapter 1: Installation
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