Summit Wireless Security; Sign-On Vs. Stored Credentials - LXE MX8 Reference Manual

Summit Client Configuration

Summit Wireless Security

Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the 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
Note:

Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials

When using wireless security that requires a user name and password to be entered, the Summit
Client Utility offers two choices:
• 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.
• The Username and Password are left blank on the Credentials screen. When the mobile device
attempts to connect to the network, a sign on screen is displayed. The user must enter the
Username and Password at that time to authenticate.
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
by using the Browse button.
10. If using EAP-FAST and manual PAC provisioning, input the PAC filename and password.
11. Tap the OK button then the Commit button.
12. Verify the device is authenticated by reviewing the Status tab. When the device is properly
configured, the Status tab indicates the device is Authenticated and the method used.
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LXE recommends editing the Default profile instead of creating new
profiles. Important: Perform a Warm boot (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 boot function (using the
Suspend/Resume key sequence) after tapping the Commit button.
The SCU will display a reminder if the Commit button is not clicked before an attempt is
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.
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.
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