User Manual

Chapter 2 — Connecting and Configuring the CN4
48 CN4 Series Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Configuring Wireless Security
The CN4 provides four types of security for your wireless network:
• Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• 802.1x
• WEP
This section explains how to configure wireless security on your CN4.
If you choose not to use security, see “Disabling Security” on
page 58. Intermec recommends that you always implement security.
You must use either Funk or Microsoft security to implement your
security solution. For details, see the next section, “Choosing
Between Microsoft and Funk Security.”
If you are using WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, or 802.1x security, this
section also assumes that your authentication server and
authenticators are properly configured.
Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security
The CN4 supports both Funk and Microsoft security. The option you
choose depends on your network security needs.
Note: Your security choice does not depend on your authentication
server. For example, you can choose Funk security if you use
Microsoft Active Directory® to issue certificates.
Understanding Microsoft and Funk Security
Security Choice Description
Microsoft Microsoft security dynamically selects wireless networks
based on your preferences. If you are primarily using the
CN4 to connect to WiFi hotspots, you may want to use
Microsoft security.
To use Microsoft security, you need to select it as your
security choice. For help, see
“Selecting Microsoft as
Your Security Choice” on page 53.