Cisco Systems CB21AG manual Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters

Chapter 5 Configuring the Client Adapter

Setting Security Parameters

Step 10 Perform one of the following to set the Allow Association to Mixed Cells parameter, which indicates whether the client adapter can associate to an access point that allows both WEP and non-WEP associations:

•Check the Allow Association to Mixed Cells check box if the access point to which the client adapter is to associate (or the VLAN to which the client will be assigned) has WEP set to Optional. Otherwise, the client is unable to establish a connection with the access point.

•Uncheck the Allow Association to Mixed Cells check box if the access point to which the client adapter is to associate (or the VLAN to which the client will be assigned) does not have WEP set to Optional. This is the default setting.

Note This parameter is available only if the 802.1x security option is selected.

Note For security reasons, Cisco recommends that WEP-enabled and WEP-disabled clients not be allowed in the same cell because broadcast packets are sent unencrypted, even to clients running WEP. However, you can enable VLANs on the access point to separate WEP-enabled and WEP-disabled clients.

Step 11 If you want to change the value of the Group Policy Delay parameter, enter a new value or use the up and down arrows to select a value between 0 and 65535 seconds. (Microsoft supports only values between 30 and 600 seconds. The default value is 60 seconds.)

The Group Policy Delay parameter specifies how much time elapses before the Windows logon process starts Group Policy, a Windows feature used by administrators to specify configuration options for groups of users. The objective is to delay the start of Group Policy until wireless network authentication occurs. The value that you set for this parameter goes into effect after the computer reboots with this profile set as the active profile.

Note A Microsoft hot fix is required in order to use this parameter on computers running Windows 2000. Refer to the “Installing a Microsoft Hot Fix for Group Policy Delay” section on page 3-20for information on obtaining and installing the hot fix.

Step 12 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (Profile Management) window.

Step 13 Refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on authenticating using PEAP (EAP-GTC).

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

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