Summit Wireless Security; Sign-On Vs. Stored Credentials - LXE HX3 Reference Manual

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Summit Wireless Security

Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Config or Profile tab according
to the type of wireless security used by your network. The instructions that follow are the
minimum required to successfully connect to a network. Your system may require more parameter
settings than are listed in these instructions. Please see your System Administrator for complete
information about your network and its wireless security requirements.
Default profile
Switching profiles
Adding, changing or
renaming profiles
Notes: The SCU will display a reminder if the Commit button is not clicked before an attempt is

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials

Because of the design of the HX3, stored credentials must be used.
Note:
How to: Use Stored Credentials
1. After completing the other entries in the profile, tap the the Credentials button.
2. Enter the Username and Password on the Credentials screen and tap the OK button.
3. Tap the Commit button.
4. For LEAP and WPA/LEAP, configuration is complete.
5. For PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC and EAP-TLS import the CA certificate into the Windows
certificate store.
6. For EAP-TLS, also import the User Certificate into the Windows certificate store.
7. Access the Credentials screen again. Make sure the Validate server and Use MS store
checkboxes are checked.
8. The default is to use the entire certificate store for the CA certificate. Alternatively, use the
Browse button next to the CA Cert (CA Certificate Filename) on the Credentials screen to
select an individual certificate.
9. For EAP-TLS, also enter the User Cert (User Certificate filename) on the credentials screen
HX3 Reference Guide
LXE recommends editing the Default profile instead of creating new
profiles. Important: Perform a Warm Reset (using the
Suspend/Resume key sequence) after changing parameters to save the
changed parameters in the registry.
Successfully connecting after switching from one profile to another
may take up to 30 seconds from the moment the "Is not authenticated"
or "Is not Associated" messages are displayed.
LXE recommends performing a Warm Reset function (using the
Suspend/Resume key sequence) after tapping the Commit button.
made to close or browse away from the Config tab. The reminder feature may not be
present in all versions. Contact your LXE representative for version upgrades.
Placing the HX3 in suspend terminates the ActiveSync connection. The ActiveSync
connection must be re-established after the HX3 exits suspend.
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The Username and Password may be entered on the Credentials screen. If this
method is selected, anyone using the mobile device can access the network.
It is important that all dates are correct on CE computers when using any type of
certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will
fail.
Summit Client Configuration
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