Edimax Technology 802.11 b, Draft 2.0-N, g user manual

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Use Client

If the authentication type you use is ‘PEAP’ or ‘TTLS’, you can use the certificate

 

 

stored on your computer. If the authentication type you use is ‘TLS/Smart Card’, this

 

 

box is always checked.

 

More..

After you clicked this button, you’ll be prompted to select a certificate on your

 

 

computer.

 

Allow

This box is always checked and can not be modified.

 

unauthenticated

 

 

 

provision mode

 

 

 

Use protected

If the authentication type you use is ‘EAP-FAST’

 

authentication

you can use protected authentication credential

 

credential

by check this box.

 

Remove

Remove the credential you imported previously.

 

Import

Import the authentication credential file (PAC or al file format), you’ll be prompted to

 

 

select a credential file from your computer.

 

Protocol

You can select the protocol of tunneled authentication here. This pulldown menu is

 

 

only available when authentication type you use is ‘PEAP’ or ‘TTLS’. When you use

 

 

‘EAP-FAST’ as authentication type, the protocol setting is always ‘Generic Token

 

 

Card’ and can not be changed.

 

Identity

Please input the identity of tunneled authentication

 

(of tunneled

here.

 

authentication)

 

 

Password

Please input the password of tunneled authentication

 

(of tunneled

here.

 

authentication)

 

 

 

Password Mode

Please select the password mode of ‘EAP-FAST’ authentication mode. This setting is

 

 

hidden when the authentication type is not ‘EAP-FAST’.

 

 

 

 

After you finish all settings, click ‘OK’ to save settings and exit.

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Contents 802.11b/g/Draft 2.0-N Wireless LAN PCI Card Copyright Catalog Introduction and safety information Chapter I Product InformationSafety Information Please Keep this Network Card OUT the Reach of ChildrenPackage Contents Familiar with your new wireless network cardSystem Requirements Chapter II Driver Installation and Configuration Network Card InstallationPage Optimize for WiFi mode Optimize for performance mode Page Here Connect to Wireless Access Point Using Edimax UtilityHere are descriptions of every setup item Tips Page Page Page Using Windows Zero Configuration Page Page Make a profile for an access point or wireless device Connection Profile ManagementPage You can set the parameter for this connection here Here are descriptions of every setup items Page Here are descriptions of every setup items WPA Page Using 802.1x Certification Page Using 802.1x CA Server Connection will be View Network Statistics and Link Status Network StatisticsLink Status Page Advanced Settings Here are descriptions of every setup items Page QoS Setting WMM Enable Page WPS Configuration WPS Setup PBC Push-Button Configuration Page Page WPS Setup PIN Page About Please click ‘OK’ to close configuration utility Chapter III Soft-AP Function Page Ssid Spain Page Security Settings Support WPA encryption Access Control Here are descriptions of every setup items Connection Table Here are descriptions of every field Page Statistics Hardware Specification Chapter IV AppendixTroubleshooting Page What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? GlossaryWhat is WEP? What is WMM? Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC and Other Compliance StatementsEU Countries Not intended for use

g, Draft 2.0-N, 802.11 b specifications

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