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- Page 1 RoamAbout ™ Wireless Networking 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card Installation and Specifications P/N 9033888-03...
- Page 3 Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden. Notice Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its web site without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this document is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERASYS NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT, WEB SITE, OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEM, EVEN IF ENTERASYS NETWORKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNEW OF, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Enterasys Networks, Inc. 50 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 © 2005 Enterasys Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Part Number: 9033888‐03 April 2005 ENTERASYS, ENTERASYS NETWORKS, ROAMABOUT, and any logos associated therewith, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Enterasys Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ATHEROS and Atheros Turbo Mode are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. in the United States and other countries. PC card is a trademark of PCMCIA in the United States and other countries.
- Page 4 Achtung: Änderungen oder Modifikationen, die an diesem Gerät ohne Zustimmung der verantwortlichen Partei vorgenommen werden, können die Berechtigung des Benutzers zum Betrieb des Geräts ungültig machen. This document provides the regulatory information and technical specifications for the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g client radio card (RBTBG‐AW). This radio card can be used in wireless clients only. It cannot be used in the RBTR2 Wireless Access Platform or the Access Point 2000. To ensure that you have the latest version of this document, check the Website: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless. Dieses Dokument enthält die gesetzlichen Vorschriften und technischen Daten für die Client‐Funkkarte RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g (RBTBG‐AW). Diese Funkkarte ist nur für den Einsatz in drahtlosen Clients geeignet. Sie kann nicht mit der RBTR2 Wireless Access Platform oder dem Access Point 2000 verwendet werden. Die aktuelle Version dieses Dokuments finden Sie auf der Website: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless Europe - European Union Notice All products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive ...
- Page 5 Den Typ des Senders entnehmen Sie dem Kennzeichnungsetikett Ihres drahtlosen LAN‐Geräts. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 RoamAbout PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the RoamAbout PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This 802.11a RoamAbout PC Card is intended for indoor use only. Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. Enterasys Networks is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included in this kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other then specified by Enterasys Networks. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference‐Causing Equipment Regulations. cet appareil de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matereil brouiller du Canada.
- Page 6 ! Mitgliedsstaaten der EU mit eingeschrankten Nutzungsrechten fur dieses Produkt sind herausgestrichen Gli Stati membri nella Comunita Europea (EU) con restrizioni sull’uso di questi prodotti sono contrassegnati di seguito! CE0560 Notice Enterasys hereby declares this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of this signed declaration can be obtained by contact Enterasys Networks, 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810, USA. Attn: Wireless Group. Enterasys erklärt hiermit, dass dieses LAN‐Funkgerät die wesentlichen Anforderungen und sonstigen relevanten Vorschriften der R&TTE‐ Richtlinie 1999/5/EC erfüllt. Eine Kopie dieser unterzeichneten Erklärung erhalten Sie von Enterasys Networks, 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810, USA. Attn: Wireless Group.
- Page 7 Approved Countries Configuration Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card 802.11a 802.11b/g Comments Austria 5150 to 5350-MHz 2400 to 2483.5 MHz < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) < 100 mW EIRP (Indoors & Not allowed (Outdoors) Outdoors) 5470 to 5725 MHz Not permitted (Military band) Belgium 5150 to 5350 MHz 2400 to 2483.5 MHz...
- Page 8 Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card Greece 5150 to 5350 MHz 2400 to 2483.5 MHz (EL) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) < 100 mW EIRP (Indoor use Not allowed (Outdoors) only) 5470 to 5725 MHz Not implemented (Under study) Hungary 5150 to 5350 MHz 2400 to 2483.5 MHz (HU)
- Page 9 Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card Netherlands 5150 to 5350 MHz 2400 to 2483.5 MHz (NL) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) < 100 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) 5470 to 5725 MHz < 1 W EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Portugal 5150 to 5350 MHz 2400 to 2483.5 MHz...
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Overview ................................xi Intended Audience ............................xi Associated Documents ............................. xi Conventions Used in This Guide ........................xi Getting Help ..............................xii Chapter 1: Requirements and Specifications Overview ................................. 1-1 System Requirements ............................ 1-1 Status LEDs ..............................1-1 Technical Specifications .......................... -
Page 13: About This Guide
This manual describes how to install and configure the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card in a wireless client, and provides technical specifications. Intended Audience This manual is intended for the wireless network manager. You should have a basic knowledge of Local Area Networks (LANs) and networking functions. Associated Documents You can download the documentation, drivers, and utilities from the RoamAbout wireless web site. Check the RoamAbout wireless web site regularly for product upgrades: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless Component Information Location RoamAbout components RoamAbout 802.11 Wireless Networking Guide RoamAbout PCI Carrier Card RoamAbout PCI Carrier Card CD-ROM Kit RoamAbout PCI Carrier Card Installation Conventions Used in This Guide The following conventions are used in this guide:... -
Page 14: Getting Help
World Wide Web: www.enterasys.com/support Phone: (603) 332-9400 1-800-872-8440 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) For the Enterasys Networks Support toll-free number in your country: www.enterasys.com/support/gtac-all.html Email: support@enterasys.com To expedite your message, please type [wireless] in the subject line. To send comments or suggestions concerning this document to the Technical Publications Department: techpubs@enterasys.com... -
Page 15: Chapter 1: Requirements And Specifications
Requirements and Specifications Overview This chapter provides the system requirements and technical specifications for the RoamAbout 802.11 a/b/g Client PC Card. System Requirements To install the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card, the client PC must have the following: • 32‐bit Cardbus slot (or Desktop PC with PC Card‐PCI adapter) • 32 MB memory or greater • 300 MHz processor or higher When you install the client PC card into a PC, you must also install its driver. You can download the RoamAbout driver and documentation from the RoamAbout wireless web site: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless Check the RoamAbout wireless web site frequently for driver updates. If you download a driver from the web, refer to that driver’s release notes and readme file for the instructions to extract and install the driver. The 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card Driver CD‐ROM contains the driver for the following operating systems: • Windows 98SE • Windows Me • Windows 2000 (if configuring for 802.1X authentication, you need a minimum of Service Pack 3 and the 802.1X authentication patch) • Windows XP Status LEDs There are two Status LEDs on the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card. You can check your network connectivity status by looking at the LEDs as follows: • Off: Power off. • Slow Blink: A connection is made. There is no activity yet. •... -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications • One LED Steady Light: Awake from Power Saving Mode. Technical Specifications This section provides the specifications for the RoamAbout IEEE 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card. The PC card is WiFi Certified. Table 1-1 Specifications Item Specification Main chipset Atheros AR5212, AR5111, AR2111 Frequency range U-NII: • 2.412 to 2.46 Ghz • 5.15 to 5.35 Ghz • 5.725 to 5.825 Ghz • 2.400 to 2.483 GHz _______________________________________________________ Europe: •... - Page 17 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Specifications (continued) Item Specification Dimensions 119 mm (L) * 54 mm (W) * 9.4 mm (H) Security 64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit WEP Encryption 802.1x Authentication AES-CCM & TKIP Encryption Operation mode Infrastructure & Ad-hoc mode Transfer data rate 802.11b/g: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto-fallback, up to 54 Mbps _______________________________________________________...
- Page 18 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Specifications (continued) Item Specification Operation voltage 3.3V +/- 5% Power consumption 802.11a: • Continuous Tx 490 to 510 mA @18 dBm • Continuous Rx 340 to 350 mA • FTP Tx 420 to 440 mA • FTP Rx 400 to 420 mA •...
- Page 19 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Specifications (continued) Item Specification Output power 802.11b/g: 18 dBm peak power _______________________________________________________ 802.11a: • US: 5.150 to 5.250: 15 dBm 5.250 to 5.350: 18 dBm 5.470 to 5.725: Not allowed 5.725 to 5.825: 17 dBm • Europe: 5.150 to 5.250 and 5.250 –...
- Page 20 Technical Specifications Table 1-1 Specifications (continued) Item Specification Receiver sensitivity in 802.11g • at 54 Mbit/s: -65 dBm mode • at 48 Mbit/s: -67 dBm • at 36 Mbit/s: -68 dBm • at 24 Mbit/s: -73 dBm • at 18 Mbit/s: -76 dBm •...
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Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation And Configuration
Installation and Configuration Overview This chapter provides the installation and configuration procedures for the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card. Note: This PC card can be used in wireless clients only. It cannot be used in the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Point or the Access Point 2000. Installing and configuring the 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card requires the following steps: • Installing • Configuring a network to use 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-1... -
Page 22: Installing
Installing Installing This section describes the first‐time installation for a PC. To re‐install the driver, first uninstall the previously installed driver as described in “Uninstalling the Driver and Utility” on page 2‐26. Install the driver and utility before inserting the PC card into your PC; otherwise, a message informs you that the software has not yet been installed. Remove the PC card before installing the driver. Installing requires the following steps: • Installing the driver and utility • Installing the PC card • Verifying the driver installation Driver and Utility Note: Do NOT insert the PC card into the PC before installing the driver. To install the driver and utility, follow these steps: Insert the driver and utility CD into the CD‐ROM drive. The Install Wizard starts. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. Client PC Card After the utility and driver installation wizard has completed successfully, install the client PC ... -
Page 23: Verifying The Driver Installation
Installing The Windows operating system finds the new hardware and starts a hardware installation wizard. At the “If your hardware came with an installation CD insert it now” prompt, select Install the software automatically and click Next. Verifying the Driver Installation The following sections describe the process for verifying the driver installation for various versions of Microsoft Windows. Locate the section appropriate to the version of Windows running on the PC to which you installed the RoamAbout client PC card. Windows XP For Windows XP, perform the following steps: Click on the Windows Start button and open Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel folder opens. Double‐click on System. The System Properties window appears. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. Open Network adapters. Look for the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card in the list. Right‐click the PC card and choose Properties. The RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card Properties window appears. Check under Device status for the line, This device is working properly. If instead you see error messages, uninstall the PC card (right‐click on the PC card from the Network adapters list and choose Uninstall). Restart the PC and go through the installation process again. Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, perform the following steps: Right‐click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties. The System Properties window appears. Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. Open Network adapters. You should see the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card in the list. Right‐click the PC card and choose Properties. The RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card Properties window appears. Confirm that the line, This device is working properly, appears in the Device status section. If you see error messages, uninstall the PC card (right‐click on the PC card from the Network adapters list and choose Uninstall). Restart the PC and go through the installation process ... -
Page 24: Windows 98Se/Me
Installing Windows 98SE/ME For Windows 98SE/ME, perform the following steps: Right‐click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties. The System Properties window appears. Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. Open Network adapters. You should see the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card in the list. Right‐click the PC card and choose Properties. The RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card Properties window appears. Confirm that the line, This device is working properly, appears in the Device status section. If you see error messages, uninstall the PC card (right‐click on the PC card from the Network adapters list and choose Uninstall). Restart the PC and go through the installation process again. 2-4 Installation and Configuration... -
Page 25: Device Configuration
Device Configuration Device Configuration You can select or create a network connection profile that operates in infrastructure mode or Ad‐ Hoc mode. In infrastructure mode, devices communicate with each other or devices on a wired network by going through an Access Point (AP). When an AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is referred to as a BSS (Basic Service Set). Server Mobile Workstation Access Point Mobile Workstation Mobile Workstation Access Point Mobile Workstation Workstation Mobile Workstation Workstation Workstation Ad‐Hoc mode is also called “peer‐to‐peer mode” or “Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).” In Ad‐Hoc mode, devices communicate directly with each other without an AP. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-5... -
Page 26: Configuring The Wireless Network Using Windows
Configuring the Wireless Network Using Windows Configuring the Wireless Network Using Windows The Windows XP operating system provides the Wireless Zero Configuration service to configure the client for wireless networks. The RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card also provides a Configuration Utility to do the same. If using the RoamAbout utility, you must disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration utility. The RoamAbout utility prompts you to disable Zero Configuration when you select a network from the RoamAbout utility Available Network list box. You can configure a Windows 2000 client for 802.1x authentication by one of the following methods: • Open the Control Panel, double‐click on the Wireless Network icon, and select the Authentication tab. • Use the 802.11a/b/g Client Utility. Note: Check with your Network Administrator for the security features supported by your AP. To disable/enable Wireless Zero Configuration service through the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card utility, follow these steps: Right‐click the RoamAbout 802.11 a/b/g Client PC Card utility icon on the Windows Taskbar, ... -
Page 27: Connecting To An Existing Network
Connecting to an Existing Network Connecting to an Existing Network Connecting to an existing network requires the following major steps: • Selecting a network • Configuring security, if any Selecting a Network Right‐click the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card utility icon on the Windows Taskbar, at the bottom of the screen and select Disable Zero‐Configuration. Double‐click the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card icon on the Windows Taskbar or on the desktop. The Configuration window appears. To connect to a network: – To automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal, click the Enable Smart Selection check box. RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card connects to the network with the strongest signal and Any displays in the Profile List. Note: When you turn on Enable Smart Selection, you cannot manually select a network or define a network. - Page 28 Connecting to an Existing Network The utility displays all networks to which you can connect in the Available Networks list box at the bottom of the window. ‐ Double‐click the name of the network in the Available Networks list box to which you want to connect. If you have not disabled Windows XP Zero Configuration, a pop‐up appears prompting you to disable Windows XP Zero Configuration. Click Yes. The RoamAbout Utility displays a dialog box prompting you to confirm the network that you selected. ‐ Click Yes to continue. ‐ To select another network, double‐click on the name of a network in the Available Networks list box, or click on the name of a network in the Profile List. Then click Apply. 2-8 Installation and Configuration...
- Page 29 Connecting to an Existing Network If the chosen network has security enabled, the Security Setting tab displays. Select the security option used by the network (contact the network administrator for the correct settings): • • WPA Passphrase • 802.1x • Pre‐Shared Key 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-9...
- Page 30 Connecting to an Existing Network – If you click WPA or 802.1X radio buttons, select an EAP type, then click Configure to display the appropriate dialog box to configure the selected EAP type. – EAP type dialog boxes shown in the following order: EAP‐TLS, EAP‐TTLS, PEAP (EAP‐ MSCHAP V2). EAP-TLS Dialog Box For information on editing this dialog box, see “EAP‐TLS” on page 2‐20. EAP-TTLS Dialog Box For information on editing this dialog box, see “EAP‐TTLS” on page 2‐21. 2-10 Installation and Configuration...
- Page 31 Connecting to an Existing Network PEAP (EAP-MSCAHP V2) Dialog Box For information on editing this dialog box, see “PEAP (EAP‐MSCHAP V2)” on page 2‐22. – If you click the WPA‐Passphrase radio button, then click Configure to enter a passphrase. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-11...
- Page 32 Connecting to an Existing Network – If you click Pre‐Shared Key radio button, then click Configure to enter the correct encryption keys. Click on OK when done to save settings. Once connected (the or icons display in front of the name of the Connected Network), you can check the signal strength from the icon in the Windows System Tray. 2-12 Installation and Configuration...
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Page 33: Creating An Ad-Hoc Network
Creating an Ad-Hoc Network Creating an Ad-Hoc Network Double‐click the RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card icon on the Windows Taskbar or on the desktop. TheWLAN Configuration window appears. In the Configuration window, click New. The Configuration Setting dialog box appears. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-13... - Page 34 Creating an Ad-Hoc Network Select the Profile Editor tab. Click the Enable Advanced Setting check box to edit all settings that appear on the Profile Editor tab. Click in the Configuration Name field and specify a configuration name. Click in the Network Connection field and choose Ad‐Hoc from the pick list. For details of each setting, refer to “Modifying a Wireless Network” on page 2‐16. Click the Security tab. If not using security, select None. If security is used, select Pre‐Shared Key and click Configure. The Define Pre‐Shared keys dialog box appears. 2-14 Installation and Configuration...
- Page 35 Creating an Ad-Hoc Network Enter encryption keys in the WEP Key fields and click the radio button beside the key to use as the Transmit Key. 10. Click OK to save the settings. The new Network Name is listed in the Profile List. For details of each setting, refer to “Modifying a Wireless Network” on page 2‐16. Note: The driver does not allow channel selection in Ad-Hoc mode. Instead, the driver starts with an initial channel then checks channel status. If the channel is busy, the driver automatically uses a different channel.
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Page 36: Modifying A Wireless Network
Modifying a Wireless Network Modifying a Wireless Network To modify a wireless network, follow these steps: Open RoamAbout 802.11 a/b/g Client PC Card Configuration by either: – Double‐click on the shortcut icon on the desktop, or – Right‐click on the shortcut icon in the Windows task bar and selecting Open Utility. If there is no network name listed in the Profile List, click on the Refresh button and double‐ click a Network Name from the Available Networks list. The chosen network name appears in the Profile List. 2-16 Installation and Configuration... -
Page 37: Profile Editor
Modifying a Wireless Network Click on a profile in the Profile List, and then click Modify. The Configuration Setting dialog box appears. Select the Profile Editor, Security, or TCP/IP Property tab to modify this network profile. See the following sections for descriptions of the settings on each of these tabs. When you finish making changes to a profile, click OK. To connect to a different network, click on a profile in the Profile List and click Apply. Profile Editor This section describes the settings included on the Profile Editor tab. After accessing the Configuration Setting dialog box, click the Profile Editor tab, then the Enable Advanced Settings check box and edit these settings as follows: Table 2-1 Profile Editor Settings Profile Items Description Configuration Name Identifies the configuration. This name displays in the configuration window under Profile List and should be unique. - Page 38 Modifying a Wireless Network Table 2-1 Profile Editor Settings (continued) Profile Items Description Power Saving Minimizes power consumption while maintaining network connectivity and high data transfer performance. In Ad-Hoc mode, Power Savings function cannot be enabled. The power management options are: Off: PC card is powered up at all times.
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Page 39: Security
Modifying a Wireless Network Security This section describes the settings included on the Security tab. After accessing the Configuration Setting dialog box, click the Security tab and edit these settings as follows: Note: Check with your Network Administrator for the security features supported by your wireless network. Enables the use of WiFi protected Access (WPA). This option requires IT administration. To select WPA, follow these steps: Click the WPA radio button. Click the arrow in the WPA EAP Type menu list and select one of the following options: EAP‐TLS, EAP‐TTLS, or PEAP (EAP‐MSCAHP‐V2). Click Configure and complete the appropriate configuration information. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-19... - Page 40 Modifying a Wireless Network EAP-TLS Enables Extensible Authentication Protocol with Transport Layer Security (EAP‐TLS). EAP‐TLS security requires that the PC must already have the EAP‐TLS certificates. Check with the IT manager. Enable EAP‐TLS as follows: Click the Use Machine Information For Domain Logon check box, if desired. Click the arrow in the Select a Certificate menu list to select the certificate to use. Click the arrow in the Server Properties menu to select the certification authority to use. Specify the Server/Domain Name. Specify the Login Name for the specified server/domain. Click OK to save settings. 2-20 Installation and Configuration...
- Page 41 Modifying a Wireless Network EAP-TTLS Enables Extensible Authentication Protocol with Tunneled Transport Layer Security (EAP‐TTLS). EAP‐TTLS security requires that the PC must already have the EAP‐TTLS certificates. Check with the IT manager. To enable EAP‐TTLS: Click the Use Machine Information For Domain Logon check box, if desired. Click the arrow in the Trusted Root Certification Authority menu list to select the certification authority to use. Specify the User Name and Password to use for EAP‐TTLS authentication. Optionally, click Advanced, and specify the Specific Server or Domain and the Login Name for it. Click OK to save settings. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-21...
- Page 42 Modifying a Wireless Network PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) Enables Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) with Extensible Authentication Protocol‐Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (EAP‐MSCHAP V2). This security option requires that the server has PEAP certificates and that the server properties are already set. To enable PEAP (EAP‐MSCHAP V2): Click the Use Machine Information For Domain Logon check box, if desired. Click the arrow in the Trusted Root Certification Authority menu list to select the certification authority to use. Specify the User Name and Password to use for EAP‐TTLS authentication. Optionally, click Advanced, and specify the Specific Server or Domain and the Login Name for it. Click OK to save settings. 2-22 Installation and Configuration...
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Page 43: Wpa-Passphrase
Modifying a Wireless Network WPA-Passphrase Enables WPA‐Pre Shared Key (PSK). To select WPA‐PSK, follow these steps: Click the WPA‐Passphrase radio button. Click Configure. The Define WPA PSK dialog box appears. Enter a Passphrase between 8 and 64 characters. Click OK to save settings. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. This option requires IT administration. To select 802.1x, follow these steps: Click the 802.1x radio button. Click the arrow in the 802.1x EAP Type menu list and select one of the options: PEAP (EAP‐MSCAHP‐V2), EAP‐TTLS, and EAP‐TLS. Click Configure and complete the appropriate configuration information. For information on configuring the various 802.1x EAP types, see EAP type descriptions under WPA on page 2‐19. Optionally, click the Allow Association to Mixed Cells check box to allow these associations. Click OK to save settings. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-23... -
Page 44: Pre-Shared Key
Modifying a Wireless Network Pre-Shared Key Enables the use of pre‐shared keys that are defined on the AP and the station. To select Pre‐Shared key, follow these steps: Click the Pre‐Shared Key radio button. Click Configure. The Define Pre‐Shared Keys dialog box appears. Define Pre‐Shared Keys as described in the following table. Table 2-2 Pre-Shared Keys Settings Setting Description Key Entry Determines the entry method for the key. Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) or ASCII text (all keyboard characters). Transmit Key Allows you to choose one encryption key (First, Second, Third, or Fourth) as the transmit key, which encrypts transmissions from the PC card. -
Page 45: Tcp/Ip Property
Modifying a Wireless Network TCP/IP Property This section describes the settings included on the TCP/IP Property tab. After accessing the Configuration Setting dialog box, click the TCP/IP Property tab and edit these settings as follows: • If the network uses DHCP server, choose Obtain an IP address automatically. • If the network does not use DHCP server, choose Use the following IP address and specify the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway to use. For the IP configuration information, contact the network administrator. • To select a DNS server automatically, choose Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically. • To specify a DNS server, choose Use the following DNS server address and specify Preferred and Alternate DNS server addresses. 802.11a/b/g PC Card Installation and Specifications 2-25... -
Page 46: Uninstalling The Driver And Utility
Uninstalling the Driver and Utility Uninstalling the Driver and Utility Before uninstalling the driver and utility, close all running programs. Click Start >Programs >RoamAbout 802.11 a_b_g Client PC Card >Uninstall. The RoamAbout 802.11a/b/g Client PC Card Setup program starts. Select the Remove option, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. 2-26 Installation and Configuration... -
Page 47: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Windows Does Not Detect the RoamAbout PC Card If the RoamAbout 802.11 a/b/g/ Client PC Card was properly working at one time in the client, the problem could be one of the following: • The PC card is no longer properly inserted. Reinsert the PC card into the card slot. • The PC card was removed and reinserted but the computer requires a reboot to recognize the PC card. Restart the computer. • The RoamAbout 802.11 a/b/g/ Client PC Card driver was improperly removed or corrupted. Remove the existing driver, then reinstall the driver. Client Cannot Connect to the AP If the client cannot connect to the AP but other clients can, check the following: • Open the Configuration Utility, if present, on the client. The utility status may provide the answer to the problem. • Verify that the Wireless Network Name (SSID) is correct. If the AP has Secure Access enabled, the client must specify the wireless network name, which is case‐sensitive. • The client is not in range of the AP. Move the client closer. • If using encryption with manual group keys, make sure that the client has the correct keys in the correct position (1, 2, 3, or 4). You may need to reenter the keys to make sure that the keys were typed in correctly. • If using 802.1X authentication, make sure the client is configured correctly. For example, make sure the correct EAP authentication method is selected on the client and that a user certificate, ... - Page 48 Client Cannot Connect to the AP A-2 Troubleshooting...