Configuring Your Wireless Network - Intermec CN2B User Manual

Configuring Your Wireless Network

CN2B Mobile Computer User's Manual
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption
With preconfigured WEP, both the client CN2B Computer and access
point are assigned the same key, which can encrypt all data between the
two devices. WEP keys also authenticate the CN2B Computer to the
access point — unless the CN2B Computer can prove it knows the WEP
key, it is not allowed onto the network.
WEP keys are only needed if they are expected by your clients. There are
two types available: 64-bit (5-character strings, 12345) (default) and
128-bit (13-character strings, 1234567890123). Enter these as either
ASCII (12345) or Hex (0x3132333435).
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
This is an enhanced version of WEP that does not rely on a static, shared
key. It encompasses a number of security enhancements over WEP,
including improved data encryption via TKIP and 802.11b/g authenti-
cation with EAP.
To start 802.11b/g communications on the CN2B Computer, tap Start
Settings > the System tab > Wireless Network to access the Profile Wizard
for the 802.11b/g radio module.
A profile contains all the information necessary to authenticate you to the
network, such as login name, password or certificate, and protocols by
which you are authenticated.
You can have up to four profiles for different networks. For example, you
may have different login names or passwords on different networks, or you
may use a password on one network, and a certificate on another.
Use the Profiles page to select and configure between the networking envi-
ronments assigned to this 802.11b/g radio.
• Profile:
Tap the drop-down list to choose between four different profiles
assigned to this unit, then tap Edit Select Profile, make the changes
(starting on the next page), then tap OK to return to the Profiles page.
Appendix A — Configurable Settings
>
193