Disabling Static Wep; Enabling Leap - Cisco AIR-PCM352 - Aironet 350 Series 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card Adapter Installation And Configuration Manual

Enabling LEAP

Make sure the Transmit Key button to the left of your key is selected, if you want this key to be used to
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transmit packets.
Tap OK to write your new static WEP key to the client adapter's volatile memory and the registry of the
Step 6
Windows CE device or tap Cancel to exit the WEP Keys screen without overwriting any keys.
Tap OK to save your changes.
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Disabling Static WEP

Follow these steps if you ever need to disable static WEP.
Selecting LEAP for the Network Security Type disables static WEP automatically.
Note
Double-tap the ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > ACU. The Profiles screen appears.
Step 1
Select the profile that you want to change from the Manage Profiles box and tap the Edit button.
Step 2
Select WEP under Property and No WEP from the list of options in the Value box.
Step 3
Tap OK to save your changes.
Step 4

Enabling LEAP

Before you can enable LEAP authentication, your network devices must meet the following
requirements:
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Note Cisco recommends the use of strong passwords for LEAP authentication in order to minimize the risk of
successful attacks by rogue access points. Refer to the
for tips on creating strong passwords.
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Client adapters must support WEP.
Access points to which your client adapter may attempt to authenticate must use the following
firmware versions or later: 11.23T (340 and 350 series access points), 11.54T (1200 series access
points), or Cisco IOS Release 12.2(4)JA (1100 series access points).
All necessary infrastructure devices such as access points and servers must be properly configured
for LEAP authentication.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Client Adapter
"Creating Strong Passwords" section on page 9-4
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