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Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation
System Requirements
Package Contents
Each client adapter is shipped with the following items:
•1-dBi gain antenna permanently attached by a 6.6-ft (2-m) cable, antenna base, low-profile bracket, two mounting screws, and two plastic wall anchors (PCI cards only)
•Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG)
•Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) CD
System Requirements
In addition to the items shipped with the client adapter, you also need the following items in order to install and use the adapter:
•One of the following computing devices running Windows Vista.
–Laptop or notebook computer equipped with a 32-bit Cardbus slot
–Desktop personal computer equipped with an empty PCI expansion slot
•Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Vista with hotfix KB932063 and hotfix KB935222
Note You must obtain these hotfix patches from the Microsoft site. You must also contact Microsoft directly for any support that you need for these patches.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932063
Note The client adapter software supports Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate operating systems.
•1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
•1 GB of system memory
•40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
•The appropriate tools for removing your computer’s cover and expansion slot dust cover and for mounting the antenna base (for PCI cards)
•If your wireless network uses EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication, Certificate Authority (CA) and user certificates for EAP-TLS authentication or CA certificate for PEAP authentication
•If your wireless network uses PEAP (EAP-GTC) authentication with a One-Time Password (OTP) user database:
–A hardware token device from OTP vendors or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 2.1 or later)
–Your hardware or software token password
•All necessary infrastructure devices (such as access points, servers, gateways, user databases, etc.) must be properly configured for any authentication type you plan to enable on the client.
•The following information from your system administrator:
Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista
Contents
Software Release
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA
800 553-NETS Fax 408
Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
Preface
Advanced Roaming Setting
Two-Phase Tunneled Authentication
Obtaining Client Adapter Software
Inserting the Card
Accessing LEAP Properties for Configuration
Configuring LEAP
Configuring and Starting Logging
Finding the Version of the LEAP Module
Creating Strong Passwords A-9
Antenna Installation Warning
EAP Messages A-1
English Translation D-7
Channels
Acknowledgments and Licensing F-1
Chinese Translation
English Translation
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Preface
Audience
Purpose
Audience, page Purpose, page Organization, page Conventions, page
Organization
Conventions
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Related Publications
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
Product Overview and Installation
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters, page
Safety information, page Unpacking the Client Adapter, page
Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software, page
Introduction to the Client Adapters
Terminology
PC-Cardbus
card
Hardware Components
Radio
Radio Antenna
LEDs
Software Components
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN
Figure 1-1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Safety Guidelines
Safety information
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
Unpacking the Client Adapter
Warnings
Package Contents
System Requirements
http//support.microsoft.com/kb/932063
http//support.microsoft.com/kb/935222
For Client Devices
Site Requirements
For Infrastructure Devices
1-10
Inserting the Client Adapter
Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card
Inserting a PCI Card
Changing the Bracket
Insert the card see the “Inserting the Card” section on page
Assemble the antenna see the “Assembling the Antenna” section on page
Inserting the Card
1-12
Assembling the Antenna
1-13
Mounting the Antenna
1-14
1-15
Step 1 Perform one of the following
1-16
Step 8 If the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel
Step 5 Click Wireless Software
Step 7 Click Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters
Obtaining Client Adapter Software
Step 6 Click Client Adapters and Client Software
Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software
1-18
Hardware Insertion
1-19
Figure 1-11 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window
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Figure 1-13 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-Setup Status Window
1-21
Step 8 Click Finish
1-22
Configuring Wireless Profiles
Overview of Wireless Profiles, page
Accessing Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center, page
Creating a New Profile and Configuring Basic Settings, page
Overview of Wireless Profiles
Accessing Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center
Creating a New Profile and Configuring Basic Settings
Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapter see Figure
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Step 7 In this dialog box, enter information for the wireless network that you want to add.Table 2-1 lists and describes general settings for the profile. Follow the instructions in the table to configure these settings
What to Enter
Encryption Types” section on page
Setting
Profile Management General Settings continued
Chapter 3, “Configuring EAP Types.” The enterprise network EAP
and Encryption Types” section on page
Setting
Security and Encryption Types
WEP Shared Security with Static WEP Keys
WPA and WPA2
2-10
802.1X with Dynamic WEP Keys
2-11
2-12
Accessing a Profile That Was Created Previously
CCKM Fast Secure Roaming
Figure 2-7 Network and Sharing Center Window
Viewing and Changing the Settings of a Profile
2-13
2-14
Figure 2-8 Wireless Network properties Dialog Box-Connection Tab
is available, Choose Control Panel Manage Wireless Networks
Settings dialog box. See the “Radio Measurement” section on
page 2-18 and the “Advanced Roaming Setting” section on page
in Table 2-1 on page
2-16
Figure 2-9 Wireless Network properties Dialog Box-Security Tab
2-17
Radio Measurement
2-18
Advanced Roaming Setting
2-19
2-20
Configuring EAP Types
Configuring EAP-FAST, page Overview of LEAP, page
How LEAP Works, page Configuring LEAP, page
Configuring PEAP-GTC, page
Two-Phase Tunneled Authentication
Two-Phase Tunneled Authentication, page
Protected Access Credentials, page
How EAP-FAST Works
Protected Access Credentials
Server Certificate Validation
Configuring EAP-FAST
Accessing EAP-FAST Properties for Configuration
Accessing EAP-FAST Properties for Configuration, page
Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the Connection Tab, page
Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the Connection Tab
Default On
Default anonymous
Default On
Default None
Default Enabled
Use Protected Access
Default Off
PAC box and the Validate Server Certificate box at the same time
Client Certificates
Usernames and Passwords
Overview of the User Credentials Tab
Figure 3-3 User Credentials Tab in EAP-FAST Properties Window
Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the User Credentials Tab
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3-11
information about OTP, see the “Understanding PIN Mode and Token
Mode with OTP” section on page
Understanding PIN Mode and Token Mode with OTP
3-12
Figure 3-4 New PIN Prompt Window
Figure 3-5 Next Token Prompt Window
Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the Authentication Tab
3-13
Figure 3-6 Authentication Tab in EAP-FAST Properties Window
3-14
Table 3-3 lists and describes options for authentication
Default Disabled
a certificate on this computer radio button in the User
3-15
Select an authentication
Figure 3-7 About Tab in EAP-FAST Properties Window
Finding the Version of the EAP-FAST Module
3-16
3-17
Overview of LEAP
How LEAP Works
Configuring LEAP
Accessing LEAP Properties for Configuration
Accessing LEAP Properties for Configuration, page
Configuring LEAP Settings in the Network Credentials Tab, page
Figure 3-8 Wireless Network Properties Window
Configuring LEAP Settings in the Network Credentials Tab
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3-20
Settings
Table 3-4 LEAP Network Credentials Settings
LEAP Network Credentials
3-21
Overview of PEAP-GTC
Finding the Version of the LEAP Module
How PEAP-GTC Works
3-22
Configuring PEAP-GTC
Accessing PEAP-GTC Properties for Configuration
Accessing PEAP-GTC Properties for Configuration, page
Configuring PEAP-GTC Settings in the Connection Tab, page
3-24
Figure 3-10 Wireless Network Properties Window
Figure 3-11 Connection Tab in PEAP-GTC Properties Window
Configuring PEAP-GTC Settings in the Connection Tab
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Default anonymous
If the Validate server certificate box is checked and the Do not
prompt user to authorize new servers or trusted certificate
If the Validate server certificate box is checked but the Do not
Configuring PEAP-GTC Settings in the User Credentials Tab
3-27
Default Off
password option
and Token Mode with OTP” section on page
which is the case for the Prompt automatically for username and
Figure 3-13 New PIN Prompt Window
3-29
PEAP-GTC User Credentials Options continued
Understanding PEAP-GTC Authentication
Finding the Version of the PEAP-GTC Module
3-30
Figure 3-14 Next Token Prompt Window
Performing Administrative Tasks
Using Microsoft Tools to Perform Administrative Tasks, page
The EAP-FAST XML Schema, page The PEAP-GTC XML Schema, page
The LEAP XML Schema, page Logging for EAP Modules, page
Using Microsoft Tools to Perform Administrative Tasks
Overview of Group Policy Objects
Adding a Group Policy Object Editor
Overview of Group Policy Objects, page
g. From the Select Group Policy Object dialog box, click Finish
Creating a EAP Group Policy Object in Windows Vista
a. Go to File Add/Remove Snap-in
Configuring Machine Authentication for EAP-FAST
Configuring Single Sign-On for PEAP-GTC and LEAP
Configuring Single Sign-On for EAP-FAST
Configuring Machine Authentication for PEAP-GTC
The EAP-FAST XML Schema
xsdocumentation
xselement xschoice
xselement name=authenticateWithToken xscomplexType xssequence
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xselement xselement name=sendViaInnerMethod xscomplexType xsall
4-11
xscomplexType name=PasswordFromProfile xssimpleContent
4-12
4-13
xsannotation xselement xschoice xselement name=enableFastReconnect
4-14
4-15
xssimpleType xsrestriction base=xsstring xsenumeration value=exactly
4-16
xselement name=anyServerName type=Empty xsannotation
The PEAP-GTC XML Schema
4-17
4-18
4-19
xscomplexContent xscomplexType xscomplexType name=IdentityPattern
4-20
xscomplexType name=TokenSource xschoice
4-21
xschoice xssequence xscomplexType
4-22
The LEAP XML Schema
4-23
4-24
attributeFormDefault=unqualified xselement name=eapLeap type=EapLeap
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Configuring and Starting Logging
Configuring and Starting Logging, page
Step 1 Choose Start All Programs Accessories
Step 2 Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator
Disabling Logging and Flushing Internal Buffers
wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-FAST/Debug /efalse
wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-PEAP/Debug /efalse
wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-LEAP/Debug /efalse
Locating Log Files
wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-FAST/Debug /lfn“pathtoetllogfile”
wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-PEAP/Debug /lfn“pathtoetllogfile”
wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-LEAP/Debug /lfn“pathtoetllogfile”
Upgrading the Client Adapter Software, page
Routine Procedures
Removing a Client Adapter, page
Removing a PCI Card
Removing a Client Adapter
Removing a PC-Cardbus Card
Upgrading the Client Adapter Software
Step 5 Click Update the previous installation
Figure 5-3 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-Setup Status Window
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Enabling Client Reporting, page
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Troubleshooting with Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics, page
Troubleshooting with Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics
Figure 6-1 Network and Sharing Center Window
Figure 6-2 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box
Figure 6-3 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box-Choose Adapter
Figure 6-5 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box-Testing Delay
Figure 6-6 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box-Test Window
Figure 6-7 Aironet Desktop Utility-Stop Running Diagnostics
Enabling Client Reporting
EAP-FAST Error Messages and Prompts
EAP-FAST Error Messages and Prompts, page A-1
PEAP-GTC and LEAP Error Messages and Prompts, page A-6
Creating Strong Passwords, page A-9
Appendix A EAP Messages EAP-FAST Error Messages and Prompts
Page
Recommended Action Enter a username
Recommended Action Press OK to continue
PEAP-GTC and LEAP Error Messages and Prompts
Page
Page
Characteristics of Weak Passwords
Creating Strong Passwords
Characteristics of Strong Passwords
Password Security Basics
A-10
A P P E N D I X B
Technical Specifications
Radio Specifications, page B-3
Physical Specifications
Radio Specifications
5150 to 5250 MHz
5250 to 5350 MHz
5470 to 5725 MHz
5725 to 5805 MHz
Indoor typical
Outdoor typical
Power Specifications
Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications
Translated Safety Warnings
Antenna Installation Warning, page C-3
A P P E N D I X C
Explosive Device Proximity Warning, page C-2
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Antenna Installation Warning
Warning for Laptop Users
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Page
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
A P P E N D I X D
Department of Communications - Canada, page D-3
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure, page D-7
FCC Certification Number LDK102050 CB21AG
Canadian Compliance Statement
Department of Communications - Canada
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
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Cisco Aironet CB21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter
Declaration of Conformity Statement
Cisco Aironet PI21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
Japanese Translation
English Translation
03-6434-6500
English Translation
2.4- and 5-GHz Client Adapters
Chinese Translation
Brazil/Anatel Approval
5-GHz Client Adapters
AIR-CB21AG-W-K9
D-10
AIR-PI21AG-W-K9
D-11
D-12
Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains
Channels, page E-2 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains, page E-4
A P P E N D I X E
Channels
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b/g
Regulatory Domains
Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
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Acknowledgments and Licensing
A P P E N D I X F
Appendix F Acknowledgments and Licensing
Appendix F Acknowledgments and Licensing
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Appendix F Acknowledgments and Licensing
Abbreviations
A P P E N D I X G
Table G-1
List of Acronyms continued