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Psion Teklogix 7535 Hand-Held Computer User Manual 23
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7535
Enable 802.1x authentication
“802.1X” is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area
networks. It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet
network, whether wired or wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS
or MD5 encapsulated in an “EAP” is used in conjunction with the “802.1x”
standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer. Available EAPs are listed
in the dropdown menu next to the
‘EAP’ option.
• To activate “802.1X”, press <TAB> to highlight
‘Enable 802.1x authentica-
tion’
, and press the <SPACE> key to enable (√) it.
EAP Type (Extensible Authentication Protocol):
This dropdown menu lists the EAP types available on your system. The
items in this dropdown menu will vary depending on your network setup.
Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select
a ‘Certificate’. By selecting the
Properties button, you will be able to select a
Certificate. “Certificate Assignment” on page 105 provides a website that
outlines how to create certificates for your network.
6. Saving and exiting the radio setup.
Once you have completed your configuration, press <ENTER> or tap
on
OK.
The connection you created will be listed in the Wireless Information tab as a preferred
network. The radio will search for the SSID and will compare the WEP and
authentication information you specified. If there is a match between your 7535
settings and the access point settings, the 7535 will communicate on the network
through the access point.