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	Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide
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Corporate Headquarters Customer Order Number Text Part Number OL-4211-03 Copyright 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved N T E N T S Iii Assembling the Antenna Overview Pop-Up Menu Help Exit Select Profile Vii Antenna Installation Warning B-3 Viii WPA OL-4211-03 Preface Following topics are covered in this section Audience PurposeOrganization Xii Conventions Xiii Xiv Related Publications Obtaining DocumentationCisco.com Documentation DVD Cisco Product Security Overview Ordering DocumentationDocumentation Feedback Xvi Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Obtaining Technical AssistanceCisco Technical Support Website An emergency, you can also reach Psirt by telephone 877 408 Xviii Submitting a Service RequestDefinitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Xix OL-4211-03 Product Overview Introduction to the Client Adapters TerminologyClient Adapter Model Number Description AIR-CB21AG Hardware Components RadioRadio Antenna LEDs Client Utilities Software ComponentsDriver Network Configurations Using Client Adapters Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Access Point Root Unit Wired LAN Preparing for Installation Safety Guidelines Safety informationFCC Safety Compliance Statement Package Contents Unpacking the Client Adapter System Requirements For Client Devices Site RequirementsFor Infrastructure Devices OL-4211-03 Installing the Client Adapter Inserting a Client Adapter Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card Bracket screws Inserting a PCI CardChanging the Bracket Inserting the Card Assembling the Antenna Inserting a PCI Card into a PC Mounting the Antenna Inserting the Antenna into Its Base Bottom of Antenna Base Mounting the Antenna Installing the Client Adapter Software Preparing Setup Window Click Next. The Setup Type window appears see Figure Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window 10 Setup Type Window 11 Install Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility Window 12 Choose Destination Location Window 13 Select Program Folder Window 14 Important Please Read! Window Feature 15 Choose Configuration Tool Window Leap or EAP-FAST authentication With dynamic WEP EAP-TLS or Peap authentication YesSecurity Static WEP Yes Receive Click Properties Installing a Microsoft Hot Fix for Group Policy Delay Page OL-4211-03 Using the Profile Manager Overview of Profile Manager Opening Profile Manager Field Description SSID1SSID2 SSID3 Creating a New Profile Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks Window SNR Profile Management General Window Including a Profile in Auto Profile Selection Auto Profile Selection Management Window OL-4211-03 Selecting the Active Profile Modifying a Profile Importing and Exporting ProfilesEditing a Profile Deleting a Profile Importing a Profile Exporting a Profile Export Profile Window Configuring the Client Adapter Overview Parameter Category Number Setting General Parameters Parameter Description Reconfigured Auto profile selection or configured for use in an ad hocClient adapter to roam to that network without having to be Auto profile selection Setting Advanced Parameters Profile Management Advanced Window Radio Band Transmit Power Level Profile Management Advanced Parameters Network Type Description Parameter Description Parameter Description Default Open Setting Security Parameters Preferred Access Points Window Overview of Security Features Profile Management Security Window Static WEP Keys EAP with Dynamic WEP Keys Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters LEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, Peap EAP-GTC, or Peap EAP-MSCHAP V2, WPA and WPA2 Cckm Fast Secure Roaming Reporting Access Points that Fail Leap Authentication Synchronizing Security Features Additional WEP Key Security FeaturesSecurity Feature Client Setting Access Point Setting Ssid WPA Security Feature Client Setting Access Point Setting LEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS Or later, choose a cipher suite that isWPA/WPA2/CCKM MIC Enabling Static WEP TkipPeap EAP-MSCHAP Interval to any value other than Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Enabling WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Define WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Window Enabling Leap Leap Settings Window Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Enabling EAP-FAST EAP-FAST Settings Window Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Click Select More Select EAP-FAST PAC Window 10 Import EAP-FAST PAC File Window Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Deleting a Manually Provisioned PAC File Enabling EAP-TLS or Peap Enabling EAP-TLS 12 Define Certificate Window Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Enabling Peap EAP-GTC 13 Define Peap EAP-GTC Configuration Window 14 Configuration Settings Window Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters 15 Define Peap EAP-MSCHAP V2 Configuration Window Enabling Peap EAP-MSCHAP 16 Configuration Settings Window Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters Enabling the QoS Packet Scheduler on Windows Enabling Wi-Fi MultimediaDisabling Static WEP, WPA/WPA2 Passphrase, or EAP 17 Wireless Cisco Connection Properties Window 18 Select Network Component Type Window Enabling the QoS Packet Scheduler on Windows XP Click Control Panel Double-clickNetwork Connections Setting Roaming Parameters in the Windows Control Panel Follow these steps to access the roaming parameters Wireless Mode Using EAP Authentication Using Leap or EAP-FAST Leap or EAP-FAST Authentication Status Window After Profile Activation or Card Insertion Stage Explanation After a Reboot or Logon After Your EAP-FAST Password Expires Using Leap or EAP-FAST with an Automatically Prompted Login Enter Wireless Network Password Window After Your EAP-FAST Password Expires Using Leap or EAP-FAST with a Manually Prompted Login After Profile Activation After a Reboot, Logon, or Card Insertion Action Drop-Down Menu After Your EAP-FAST Password Expires Using Leap or EAP-FAST with a Saved Username and Password Using EAP-TLS 10 Please Change Password Window OTP Databases Only Using Peap EAP-GTCWindows NT or 2000 Domain Databases or Ldap Databases Only Using Peap EAP-MSCHAP Restarting the Authentication Process OL-4211-03 Viewing Status and Statistics Overview of ADU Status and Statistics Tools ToolStatus Statistics Number Displays the signal strength Signal-to-noise ratio as a percentage Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter 3interprets each element of the Current Status window Status Description Status Description Details on these server-based authentication types 4interprets each element of the Advanced Status window None MIC is disabled MIC is enabled and is being used withMichael MIC is enabled and is being used with WPA and Tkip MMH WMM Status Description Status Description Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility Diagnostics Window Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter Statistic Description Advanced Statistics Window 6interprets each element of the Advanced Statistics window Point Integrity check MIC value when Ckip was being usedCkip MIC OK OL-4211-03 Using the Aironet System Tray Utility Astu Infrastructure mode or another client in ad hoc mode Overview of AstuAstu Icon Icon Description Tool Tip Window Status Element Description Connection Status Description This option enables you to access the online help Pop-Up MenuHelp Following sections describe each Astu pop-up menu option Troubleshooting ExitOpen Aironet Desktop Utility Preferences Enable/Disable Radio Select Profile Manual LoginReauthenticate Show Connection Status Connection Status Window Connection Status Window Elements Ssid OL-4211-03 Routine Procedures Removing a PCI Card Removing a Client AdapterRemoving a PC-Cardbus Card Client Adapter Software Procedures Upgrading the Client Adapter Software Previous Installation Detected Window Choose Update the previous installation and click Next Uninstalling the Client Adapter Software Choose Uninstall the previous installation and click Next Exiting ADU ADU ProceduresOpening ADU Finding the Version of ADU Viewing Client Adapter Information Astu Procedures Accessing Online HelpRefer to for instructions on using Astu Enabling or Disabling Your Client Adapter’s Radio OL-4211-03 Troubleshooting 10-1 Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information Interpreting the Indicator LEDsStatus LED green Activity LED amber Condition 10-2 Troubleshooting the Client Adapter Using the Troubleshooting UtilityTroubleshooting Information Number Diagnosing Your Client Adapter’s Operation Troubleshooting Utility Window 10-4 Troubleshooting Utility Window with Test Results 10-5 Troubleshooting Utility Window Detailed Report 10-6 Saving the Detailed Report to a Text File 10-7 10-8 Client Adapter Recognition ProblemsDisabling the Microsoft 802.1X Supplicant Windows 2000 Only Reboot your computer Resolving Resource ConflictsResolving Resource Conflicts in Windows 10-9 10-10 Problems Associating to an Access PointResolving Resource Conflicts in Windows XP Problems Connecting to the Network Prioritizing Network ConnectionsParameters Missing from Profile Management Windows 10-11 Error Messages 10-12 10-13 10-14 10-15 10-16 10-17 10-18 10-19 10-20 10-21 10-22 10-23 10-24 Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Radio SpecificationsESD KV human body model Appendix a Technical Specifications Receiver sensitivity 802.11a DBm @ 6, 9, 12, and 18 MbpsDBm @ 24 Mbps DBm @ 36 Mbps Indoor typical Outdoor typical Power Specifications Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications Translated Safety Warnings Explosive Device Proximity Warning Antenna Installation Warning Appendix B Translated Safety Warnings Appendix B Translated Safety Warnings Appendix B Translated Safety Warnings Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Models AIR-CB21AG-A-K9, AIR-PI21AG-A-K9 USA Department of Communications Canada Canadian Compliance Statement OL-4211-03 Cisco Aironet CB21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter Declaration of Conformity Statement Cisco Aironet PI21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter English Translation Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureJapanese Translation 5-GHz Client Adapters Chinese TranslationEnglish Translation Communication ACT GHz Client Adapters This equipment is limited for indoor use OL-4211-03 Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Regulatory Domains ChannelsIeee 802.11a Ieee 802.11b/g Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains Ieee 802.11bData Rate With 1-dBi Antenna Gain Ieee 802.11g Mbps 31.6 OL-4211-03 P E N D I X E Overview EAP with Dynamic WEP Keys WPA Configuring the Client Adapter Configuring the Client Adapter Page Configuring the Client Adapter Page Enabling EAP-TLS Authentication For EAP type, choose Smart Card or other Certificate Configuring the Client Adapter Enabling Peap Authentication Figure E-6 Protected EAP Properties Window Figure E-7 EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties Window Figure E-8 Peap Properties Window Figure E-9 Generic Token Card Properties Window Associating to an Access Point Using Windows XP Figure E-10 Wireless Network Connection Status Window Performing a Site Survey Guidelines Additional Information Opening the Site Survey Utility Selecting the Client Adapter Using the Associated AP Status Tab Specifying Display Units Viewing the Access Point’s Status Table F-1 Site Survey Utility Associated AP Status Description Using the AP Scan List Tab Viewing the AP Scan List Figure F-5 Site Survey Utility AP Scan List Rssi Value 1, 2, 3, or Pausing the AP Scan ListCCX Detailed Information Parameter Description Access point’s wireless networkViewing AP Details Rssi Generating an AP Scan Log File Figure F-7 Site Survey Utility Log File Accessing Online Help Uninstalling the Site Survey UtilityFinding the Version of the Site Survey Utility Exiting the Site Survey UtilityPage Wireless network composed of stations without access points StationsStandard Set of characters that contains both letters and numbers GL-2 Setting must be within the range of 64 to 2312 bytes GL-3 Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications GL-4 GL-5 GL-6 Computing device with an installed client adapter Protection and 802.1X for authenticated key management802.1X for authenticated key management GL-7 GL-8 IN-1 Authentication Mode parameterSelecting in ADU Pausing Viewing ADUSelecting the active profile IN-2 IN-3 AstuCAM ADU Windows XP Data encryption ADU Site survey utilityFCC C-2 IN-4 IN-5 CRC FCCACK CTS RTS IN-7 Disabling Enabling MMH MICStatus With Leap Modify button IN-8 IN-9 IN-10 IN-11 IN-12 IN-13 Regulatory compliance Safety Spread spectrumSetting Viewing ADU Third-party tool, enabling in Install Wizard Initial windowWith test results IN-14 Security features IN-15 IN-16