User's Manual

Chapter 3: Basic Checkout
Assigning An IP Address
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• 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, highlight 802.1x authentication, and check the checkbox.
• 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 proto-
cols require that you select a Certificate. By selecting the Properties button, you will
be able to select a Certificate. “Certificate Assignment” on page 109 provides a
website that outlines how to create certificates for your network.
6. Saving and exiting the radio setup.
Once you’ve completed the 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 authentica-
tion information you specified. If there is a match between your hand-held settings and
the access point settings, the hand-held will communicate on the network through the
access point.
3.4.1 Assigning An IP Address
If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address.
• Tap on the IP Information tab.
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