Installation Instructions

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Chapter 6 Using EAP Authentication
Using LEAP with the Windows Username and Password
This screen provides information about the status of LEAP authentication. Table 6-1 lists and explains
the stages of LEAP authentication. As each stage is completed, a status message (such as Successful)
appears in the Status field. If any error messages appear, refer to the “LEAP Authentication Error
Messages” section on page 10-18 for an explanation and the recommended action to take.
Step 2 If you do not want the LEAP Authentication Status screen to appear each time the client adapter attempts
to LEAP authenticate, check the Shown minimized next time check box in the bottom left corner of the
screen. On future LEAP authentication attempts, the LEAP Authentication Status screen appears
minimized in the Windows system tray.
Note To make the LEAP Authentication Status screen reappear once it has been minimized, click the
LEAP Authentication Status tab in the Windows system tray and uncheck the Shown
minimized next time check box. The LEAP Authentication Status screen should now appear for
all future LEAP authentication attempts.
Using LEAP with the Windows Username and Password
After Profile Selection or Card Insertion
After you (or auto profile selection) select a profile that uses LEAP authentication and specifies that your
Windows username and password also serve as your LEAP username and password or you eject and
reinsert the client adapter while this profile is selected, the following events occur:
1. The LEAP Authentication Status screen appears.
2. If your client adapter authenticates, the screen shows that each stage was successful and then
disappears. ACM now shows Authenticated, and the Server Based Authentication field on the ACU
Status screen shows LEAP Authenticated.
Table 6-1 Stages of LEAP Authentication
Stage Explanation
Starting LEAP Authentication The client adapter associates to an access point, and the LEAP
authentication process begins.
Checking Link Status The client adapter is LEAP authenticated, and the network
connection is verified.
Renewing IP Address If DHCP is enabled, the IP address is released and renewed.
Detecting IPX Frame Type On Windows 2000 and XP, the IPX frame type is reset if
AutoDetect is enabled.
Finding Domain Controller If you are logging into a domain and the active profile
specifies that the domain name be included, an attempt is
made to find the domain controller to make sure subsequent
access to the domain is successful.