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WLAN61xxEB CF EVK User’s Guide

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o Enable authentication & encryption – Check this box allows you to enter security keys and

enable 802.1x

o Authentication Algorithm - Five options, only configurable when WEP Method is enabled.

1. Open - Should match AP's WEP setting for "Open."

2. Shared - Should match AP's WEP setting for "Shared."

3. Auto Switch- Automatically matches AP's setting.

4. WPA

- Need network certificate for authentication.

5. WPA-PSK - Need Pre-Shared Key for access.

o Encryption - Five options for WEP Key encryption.

1. 64 bit (HEX) - 10 characters configurable in Hexadecimal

2. 64 bit (ASCII) - 5 characters configurable in ASCII

3. 128 bit (HEX) - 26 characters configurable in Hexadecimal

4. 128 bit (ASCII) - 13 characters configurable in ASCII

5. TKIP - Only used when WPA is selected.

NOTE: HEX - Hexadecimal number set of 16 digits from 0-9, and from A(a)-F(f). ASCII -

Any printable ASCII characters.

o Key Index - Four options can be selected: Key 1, 2, 3, and 4. The default is Key 1.

o Network Key - Input character set depending on WEP method and key format.

o Enable network access with 802.1X - Check the box if access to the network needs group

authentication. From the pull-down menu select the 802.1X security standard, PEAP or Smart

Card (TLS). Tap on the Properties button to choose the certificate that applies. To access a

802.1x network you need to enroll and get the personal certificate first. Use the Certificate

Enrollment program

in your PDA to provide the domain name, server name, user name and

password required by the authentication server. This security feature is available on Pocket PC

2003.

o OK - Tap on this button to make the change.

o Cancel - Tap on this button to close the window without saving or modification.

WPA security implementation is targeted at enterprise markets only. In order to activate, a certificate enrollment

program must be installed from the company’s IT department in order to obtain the user’s personal certificate.

See above.