Chapter 10 - Wireless Network Configuration; Introduction; Important Notes; Summit Client Utility - Honeywell MX9 User Manual

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Wireless Network Configuration

Introduction

The Summit client device is either an 802.11g radio, capable of both 802.11b and 802.11g data rates or an 802.11a radio,
capable of 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g data rates. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA
security.
Security options supported are:
• No Security (page 10-21)
• WEP (page 10-22)
• LEAP (page 10-23)
• PEAP/MSCHAP (page 10-24)
• PEAP/GTC (page 10-26)
• WPA/LEAP (page 10-28)
• EAP-FAST (page 10-29)
• EAP-TLS (page 10-31)
• WPA PSK (page 10-33)

Important Notes

It is important that all dates are correct on the MX9 and host computers when using any type of certificate.
Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
It may be necessary to upgrade radio software in order to use certain Summit Client Utility (SCU) features. Contact
Technical Assistance
When using the 802.11a radio, the U-NII 1 band is the preferred band for indoor operation. For regulatory domains
in which the U-NII 3 band is allowed, the following channels are supported: 149, 157 and 161. The AP must be
configured accordingly.
After making any changes to the wireless configuration, perform a Warmboot.

Summit Client Utility

Note: When making changes to profile or global parameters, tap the power key to place the MX9 in Suspend. When the MX9
resumes from suspend the parameters are applied. The MX9 can be resumed by tapping the power key or the touch
screen or by pressing any key.
Select the Summit Client Utility using the Start button or tap the Summit Tray Icon (if present).
The Main Tab (page 10-3) provides information, admin login and active profile selection.
Profile specific parameters are found on the
each profile.
The Status Tab (page 10-10) contains information on the current connection.
The Diags Tab (page 10-11) provides utilities to troubleshoot the radio.
Global parameters are found on the

Help

Help is available by clicking the ? icon in the title bar on most Summit Client Utility (SCU) screens. Help may also be
accessed by selecting Start > Help and tapping the Summit Client Utility link. The SCU does not have to be accessed to
view the help information using this option.
(page 15-1) for details.
Profile Tab (page 10-6). The parameters on this tab can be set to unique values for
Global Tab (page 10-12). The values for these parameters apply to all profiles.
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