Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 3.
Introduction Introduction This document describes system requirements, important notes, new and changed information, installation and upgrade procedures, and caveats for CB21AG and PI21AG client adapter Install Wizard release 3.0 and the following software included in the Install Wizard file: • CB21AG and PI21AG client adapter driver release 3.0 • Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) release 3.0 • Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility release 1.3.
Important Notes – The wired equivalent privacy (WEP) keys of the access points with which your client adapter will communicate, if your wireless network uses static WEP for security – The username and password for your network account – Protected access credentials (PAC) file if your wireless network uses EAP-FAST authentication with manual PAC provisioning Important Notes Mismatch between HP DC5 100 PCI Bus Controller and PCI Key Cache Register on PI21AG Chip A mismatch exists between the HP DC5100 PCI
Important Notes Incompatibility between PACs Created by ACS Version 3.x.xx and ACS Version 4.0.xx PACs that are created by ACS version 3.x.xx are not compatible with ACS version 4.0.xx. Client stations must import new PACs. If you select auto-provisioning, new PACs will automatically be generated and used. However, if you select manual provisioning, you must manually export new PACs to the client stations. If a user wants to authenticate to ACS version 4.0.xx and version 3.x.
Important Notes Access Point Setting for LEAP or EAP-FAST Authentication Access points must be set for both Network-EAP and open authentication in order to associate to CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters running LEAP with WPA/WPA2/CCKM or EAP-FAST. EAP-FAST Fails When Access Point Configured as Local RADIUS Server The client adapter fails to authenticate using EAP-FAST when the access point is running Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)JA2 and is configured as a local RADIUS server.
New and Changed Information Auto Profile Selection Enables Scan of Wireless Modes in Auto-Selected Profiles When you enable auto profile selection, the client adapter ignores the selected profile’s wireless mode setting and scans the wireless modes specified by all the profiles in the auto profile selection list for an available network. Using this method, the client does not need to disassociate nor change the current profile while looking for networks in other profiles.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Version 3.0 of ADU has updated PAC configuration screens. • Minor updates to other screens For more information about the new updates, refer to chapters 6 and 5 of the Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide, OL-4211-05. PAC Export In the previous version, when an EAP-FAST profile is exported or imported, the PAC data linked with the profile was getting ignored.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Step 1 Make sure the client adapter is inserted into your computer. Step 2 Make sure that you have a Cisco Connection Online (CCO) username and password. Step 3 If you do not have a CCO username and password, go to Cisco’s main page (http://www.cisco.com) and click Register (top). Then, follow the instructions to create a CCO username and password. Step 4 Browse to the following location: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/ Step 5 Click Wireless Software.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 1 Preparing Setup Window Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 3.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 2 Step 19 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window Click Next. The Setup Type window appears (see Figure 3). Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 3.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 3 Step 20 Setup Type Window Choose one of the following options and click Next: Note To ensure compatibility among software components, Cisco recommends that you install the client utilities and driver. • Install Client Utilities and Driver—Installs the client adapter driver and client utilities. • Install Driver Only—Installs only the client adapter driver. If you choose this option, click Next and go to Step 32.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Step 21 When the Install Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility window appears (see Figure 4), check the Install Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility check box if you want to install a utility that helps you to determine the best placement of infrastructure devices within your wireless network. Click Next. Figure 4 Note Step 22 Install Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility Window See Appendix F of the Cisco Aironet 802.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 5 Step 23 Perform one of the following: • If you chose the first option in Step 20, click Next to install the client utility files in the C:\Program Files\Cisco Aironet directory. Note • If you want to install the client utilities in a different directory, click Browse, choose a different directory, click OK, and click Next.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 6 Step 25 Click Next to add program icons to the Cisco Aironet program folder. Note Step 26 Select Program Folder Window If you want to specify a different program folder, choose a folder from the Existing Folders list or type a new folder name in the Program Folder field and click Next. If your computer is running Windows 2000, go to Step 32. If your computer is running Windows XP, the window titled IMPORTANT: Please Read! appears (see Figure 7).
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 7 Step 27 IMPORTANT: Please Read! Window Read the information displayed and click Next. The Choose Configuration Tool window appears (see Figure 8). Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 3.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 8 Step 28 Choose Configuration Tool Window Choose one of the following options: • Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU)—Enables you to configure your client adapter using ADU. • Third-Party Tool—Enables you to configure your client adapter using a third-party tool such as the Microsoft Wireless Configuration Manager in Windows XP. Table 1 compares Windows XP and ADU client adapter features.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Table 1 Comparison of Windows XP and ADU Client Adapter Features Feature Windows XP ADU Static WEP Yes Yes LEAP or EAP-FAST authentication with dynamic WEP No Yes EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication Yes Yes Limited Extensive No Yes Security Status and statistics Status window Statistics window (transmit & receive) Note If you choose Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) above, the Microsoft Wireless Configuration Manager is disabled.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Step 31 Check the Enable Cisco Aironet System Tray Utility (ASTU) check box if you want to be able to use ASTU even though you have chosen to configure your client adapter through a third-party tool instead of ADU and click Next. Step 32 When prompted to insert your client adapter, click OK. The Setup Status window appears (see Figure 10). Figure 10 Setup Status Window The installation process begins, and you are notified as each software component is installed.
Installing the Client Adapter Software e. Choose Use the following IP address and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address of your computer (which can be obtained from your system administrator). f. • Click OK to close each open window. Windows XP a. Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network Connections. b. Right-click Wireless Network Connection x (where x represents the number of the connection). c. Click Properties. d.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Step 1 Make sure the client adapter is inserted into your computer. Step 2 Make sure that you have a Cisco Connection Online (CCO) username and password. Step 3 If you do not have a CCO username and password, go to Cisco’s main page (http://www.cisco.com) and click Register (top). Then, follow the instructions to create a CCO username and password. Step 4 Browse to the following location: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/ Step 5 Click Wireless Software.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 11 Preparing Setup Window Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 3.
Installing the Client Adapter Software Figure 12 Previous Installation Detected Window Step 19 Choose Update the previous installation and click Next. Step 20 When a message appears indicating that you are required to restart your computer at the end of the installation process, click Yes. Note If you click No, you are asked to confirm your decision. If you proceed, the installation process terminates. The Setup Status window appears (see Figure 13). Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.
Installing a Microsoft Hot Fix for Group Policy Delay Figure 13 Setup Status Window The upgrade process begins, and you are notified as each software component is installed. Step 21 When a message appears indicating that your computer needs to be rebooted, click OK and allow your computer to restart. The client adapter’s software has been upgraded.
Finding Version Numbers Step 1 Use your computer’s web browser to access the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/aironet_hotfix Step 2 If prompted, enter your Cisco Connection Online (CCO) username and password, and click OK. Note To create a CCO username and password, visit http://www.cisco.com. Step 3 Click the hot fix file (userenv.zip). Step 4 Complete the encryption authorization form and click Submit. Step 5 Click the file again to download it.
Caveats Caveats This section describes the open, resolved, and closed caveats for the software components in this release. Open Caveats The following caveats are not resolved in CB21AG and PI21AG client adapter software release 3.0: • CSCsd31365—When the client connects to an access point that does not broadcast its SSID, the Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility AP Scan List may not the access point’s SSID for a short time.
Caveats • CSCse44432—PI21AG card in HP DC5100 might result in NMI parity error With a PI21AG card, long software installations over the network might fail. If error reporting is enabled in the BIOS, this failure might appear as a BIOS-level blue screen error. If error reporting is not enabled, this failure appears as a loss of network connectivity even though the card appears to be associated. This condition occurs when the PI21AG card is used in a HP DC5100 and is associtated to an AP1200 with an 802.
Caveats • CSCsc25020—PEAP-GTC/AES authentication passes with any certificate chosen PEAP-GTC/AES authentications passes when “any” is chosen under the trusted root certificate authorities. PEAP-GTC/AES authentications also passes with any vendor certificate chosen under the trusted root certificate authorities. • CSCsc46853—ADU has to be installed twice After the first installation and reboot, all areas are grayed out after clicking on the ADU icon in Profile Management.
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Related Documentation Related Documentation For more information about ACAU and the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters, refer to the following documents: • Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Administration Utility Administrator Guide (OL-7086-03)—Provides instructions for installing ACAU 3.0 and using it to set software installation options and create configuration profiles for CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters. http://www.cisco.
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