User's Manual Part 1

Chapter 6 — Configuring the Computer
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About Wireless Security
The computer 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
mobile computer. Intermec recommends that you implement WPA2
security using PSK (Personal) or 802.1X (Enterprise) key management
as appropriate.
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 computer supports both Funk and Microsoft security, which
dynamically select wireless networks based on your preferences. The
option you choose depends on your network security needs.
• If you are using the computer in a static environment that requires
a high level of security, you should use Funk security, which offers
CCX v4.0 compliance, support for LEAP and TTLS, and
configuration for up to four profiles.
To use Funk security, you need to select a profile. For help, see the
next section, “Selecting a Funk Security Profile.”
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.
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