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

About Wireless Security

Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security

CN50 Mobile Computer User's Manual for Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
3 Change settings as needed and click ok.
A dialog box appears that shows the current settings for the
wireless or Ethernet network adapter.
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
76. Intermec recommends that you always implement WPA2 security
using PSK (Personal) or 802.1X (Enterprise) key management.
You must use either Funk or Microsoft security to implement your
security solution. For details, see the next section.
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 computer 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
support for LEAP and TTLS and configuration for up to four
profiles.
• If you are primarily using the CN50 to connect to WiFi hotspots,
you may want to use Microsoft security.
Chapter 7 — Configuring the Computer
"Disabling Security" on page
67