Cisco Aironet Installation And Configuration Manual page 248

Configuring the Client Adapter
Figure E-5
Select the Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X check box.
Step 2
For EAP type, select MD5-Challenge.
Step 3
Click OK to save your settings. The configuration is complete, and the client adapter should attempt to
Step 4
associate and EAP authenticate using MD5.
When a pop-up message appears above the system tray informing you that you need to enter your
Step 5
credentials to access the network, click the message. The Wireless Network Connection screen appears.
Enter your EAP-MD5 authentication username, password, and optional domain name (which are
Step 6
registered with the RADIUS server) and click OK. The client adapter should now EAP authenticate.
Note
To verify authentication, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network Connections. The
Step 7
status appears to the right of your Wireless Network Connection. Click View and Refresh to obtain the
current status. If the client adapter is authenticated, the status reads, "Authentication succeeded."
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Wireless Network Connection Properties Screen (Authentication Tab)
Whenever the computer reboots and you enter your Windows username and password, the
pop-up message appears, and you must re-enter your EAP-MD5 credentials in order to EAP
authenticate.
Appendix E Configuring the Client Adapter through Windows XP
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