Configuring Wireless Security; Choosing Between Microsoft And Funk Security - Intermec CN50 User Manual

Configuring Wireless Security

Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security

CN50 Mobile Computer for Windows Mobile 6.1 User's Manual
Note: If you choose Exit iConnect from the menu, the desktop icon
disappears. To restore the iConnect desktop icon, warm boot the
CN50.
The CN50 provides four types of security for your wireless network:
• Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
•
• 802.1x
• WEP
This section explains how to configure wireless security on your CN50.
If you choose not to use security, see
54. Intermec recommends that you always implement security.
You must use either Funk or Microsoft security to implement your
security solution. For details, see the next section,
Between Microsoft and Funk Security" on page
If you are using WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, or 802.1x security, this
section also assumes that your authentication server and
authenticators are properly configured.
Note: Your security choice does not depend on your authentication
server. For example, you can choose Funk security if you use Microsoft
Active Directory® to issue certificates.
The CN50 supports both Funk and Microsoft security, which
dynamically select wireless networks based on your preferences. The
option you choose depends on your network security needs.
• If you are using the CN50 in a static environment that requires a
high level of security, you should use Funk security, which offers
Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the CN50
"Disabling Security" on page
"Choosing
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