Cisco Systems PI21AG, CB21AG manual Organization, Conventions

Preface

Organization

This publication contains the following chapters:

•Chapter 1, “Product Overview and Installation,” describes the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters and their role in a wireless network. This chapter also provides information that you need to know before installing a client adapter and instructions for installing the client adapter hardware and software.

•Chapter 2, “Configuring Wireless Profiles,” explains how to use the Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center to create and manage profiles for your client adapter.

•Chapter 3, “Configuring EAP Types,” explains the Cisco EAP types that are used for authenication to wireless networks.

•Chapter 4, “Performing Administrative Tasks,” explains how to obtain Microsoft administrative tools to distribute wireless profiles to users and computers in an Active Directory environment. This chapter also provides the XML schemas for EAP-FAST, LEAP, and PEAP-GTC.

•Chapter 5, “Routine Procedures,”provides procedures for common tasks related to the client adapter.

•Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics,” provides information about diagnosing problems that might occur when you try to operate the client adapter.

•Appendix A, “EAP Messages,” describes EAP-FAST, PEAP-GTC and LEAP error messages and prompts. This appendix also provides guidelines for creating strong passwords.

•Appendix B, “Technical Specifications,” provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapters.

•Appendix C, “Translated Safety Warnings,” provides translations of the safety warnings that appear in this publication. The second warning pertains to the PI21AG client adapter, and the third warning pertains to the CB21AG client adapter.

•Appendix D, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information,”provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG Wireless LAN client adapters.

•Appendix E, “Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains,” lists the IEEE 802.11a, b, and g channels supported by the world's regulatory domains as well as the maximum power levels and antenna gains allowed per data rate.

•Appendix F, “Acknowledgments and Licensing,” provides information about open-source software that is used in the Cisco EAP modules.

•Appendix G, “Abbreviations,” includes commonly used abbreviations.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

•Commands are in boldface.

•Variables are in italics.

•Configuration parameters are capitalized.

•Notes, cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols:

Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista

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