User's Manual Part 2

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Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows
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Appendix E Configuring the Client Adapter through Windows XP
Configuring the Client Adapter
Enabling EAP-MD5 Authentication
Follow the steps below to prepare the client adapter to use EAP-MD5 authentication, provided you have
completed the initial configuration.
Step 1 Click the Authentication tab on the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. The following
screen appears (see Figure E-5).
Figure E-5 Wireless Network Connection Properties Screen (Authentication Tab)
Step 2
Select the Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X checkbox.
Step 3 For EAP type, select MD5-Challenge.
Step 4 Click OK to save your settings. The configuration is complete, and the client adapter should attempt to
associate and EAP authenticate using MD5.
Step 5 When a pop-up message appears above the system tray informing you that you need to enter your
credentials to access the network, click the message. The Wireless Network Connection screen appears.