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N T E N T S
Assembling the Antenna
Overview
Pop-Up Menu Help Exit
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Select Profile
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Antenna Installation Warning B-3
WPA
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Following topics are covered in this section
Preface
Purpose
Audience
Organization
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Conventions
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Obtaining Documentation
Related Publications
Cisco.com
Documentation DVD
Ordering Documentation
Cisco Product Security Overview
Documentation Feedback
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Cisco Technical Support Website
An emergency, you can also reach Psirt by telephone 877 408
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Submitting a Service Request
Definitions of Service Request Severity
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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
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Product Overview
Terminology
Introduction to the Client Adapters
Client Adapter Model Number Description
AIR-CB21AG
Radio
Hardware Components
Radio Antenna
LEDs
Client Utilities
Software Components
Driver
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters
Access Point Root Unit Wired LAN
Preparing for Installation
Safety Guidelines
Safety information
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
Unpacking the Client Adapter
Package Contents
System Requirements
For Client Devices
Site Requirements
For Infrastructure Devices
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Installing the Client Adapter
Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card
Inserting a Client Adapter
Bracket screws
Inserting a PCI Card
Changing the Bracket
Inserting the Card
Inserting a PCI Card into a PC
Assembling the Antenna
Inserting the Antenna into Its Base
Mounting the Antenna
Bottom of Antenna Base
Mounting the Antenna
Installing the Client Adapter Software
Preparing Setup Window
Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window
Click Next. The Setup Type window appears see Figure
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
15 Choose Configuration Tool Window
Feature
With dynamic WEP EAP-TLS or Peap authentication Yes
Leap or EAP-FAST authentication
Security Static WEP Yes
Receive
Click Properties
Installing a Microsoft Hot Fix for Group Policy Delay
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Using the Profile Manager
Opening Profile Manager
Overview of Profile Manager
SSID1
Field Description
SSID2
SSID3
Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks Window
Creating a New Profile
SNR
Profile Management General Window
Auto Profile Selection Management Window
Including a Profile in Auto Profile Selection
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Selecting the Active Profile
Importing and Exporting Profiles
Modifying a Profile
Editing a Profile
Deleting a Profile
Exporting a Profile
Importing a Profile
Export Profile Window
Configuring the Client Adapter
Parameter Category Number
Overview
Setting General Parameters
Parameter Description
Auto profile selection or configured for use in an ad hoc
Reconfigured
Client adapter to roam to that network without having to be
Auto profile selection
Profile Management Advanced Window
Setting Advanced Parameters
Radio Band Transmit Power Level
Profile Management Advanced Parameters
Network Type Description
Parameter Description
Parameter Description
Default Open
Preferred Access Points Window
Setting Security Parameters
Profile Management Security Window
Overview of Security Features
EAP with Dynamic WEP Keys
Static WEP Keys
Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters
EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, Peap EAP-GTC, or Peap EAP-MSCHAP V2,
LEAP,
Cckm Fast Secure Roaming
WPA and WPA2
Reporting Access Points that Fail Leap Authentication
Additional WEP Key Security Features
Synchronizing Security Features
Security Feature Client Setting Access Point Setting
Ssid
WPA
Security Feature Client Setting Access Point Setting
Or later, choose a cipher suite that is
LEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS
WPA/WPA2/CCKM
MIC
Tkip
Enabling Static WEP
Peap EAP-MSCHAP
Interval to any value other than
Configuring the Client Adapter Setting Security Parameters
Define WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Window
Enabling WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
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
12 Define Certificate Window
Enabling EAP-TLS
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
Enabling Peap EAP-MSCHAP
15 Define Peap EAP-MSCHAP V2 Configuration Window
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 Multimedia
Disabling Static WEP, WPA/WPA2 Passphrase, or EAP
17 Wireless Cisco Connection Properties Window
18 Select Network Component Type Window
Click Control Panel Double-clickNetwork Connections
Enabling the QoS Packet Scheduler on Windows XP
Follow these steps to access the roaming parameters
Setting Roaming Parameters in the Windows Control Panel
Wireless Mode
Using EAP Authentication
Leap or EAP-FAST Authentication Status Window
Using Leap or EAP-FAST
Stage Explanation
After Profile Activation or Card Insertion
After Your EAP-FAST Password Expires
After a Reboot or Logon
Using Leap or EAP-FAST with an Automatically Prompted Login
Enter Wireless Network Password Window
After Your EAP-FAST Password Expires
After Profile Activation
Using Leap or EAP-FAST with a Manually Prompted Login
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
10 Please Change Password Window
Using EAP-TLS
OTP Databases Only
Using Peap EAP-GTC
Windows NT or 2000 Domain Databases or Ldap Databases Only
Restarting the Authentication Process
Using Peap EAP-MSCHAP
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Viewing Status and Statistics
Tool
Overview of ADU Status and Statistics Tools
Status Statistics
Number
Signal-to-noise ratio as a percentage
Displays the signal strength
3interprets each element of the Current Status window
Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter
Status Description
Status Description
4interprets each element of the Advanced Status window
Details on these server-based authentication types
MIC is enabled and is being used with
None MIC is disabled
Michael MIC is enabled and is being used with WPA and Tkip
MMH
WMM
Status Description
Status Description
Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter
Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility Diagnostics Window
Advanced Statistics Window
Statistic Description
6interprets each element of the Advanced Statistics window
Point
Integrity check MIC value when Ckip was being used
Ckip MIC OK
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Using the Aironet System Tray Utility Astu
Overview of Astu
Infrastructure mode or another client in ad hoc mode
Astu Icon
Icon Description
Status Element Description
Tool Tip Window
Connection Status Description
Pop-Up Menu
This option enables you to access the online help
Help
Following sections describe each Astu pop-up menu option
Exit
Troubleshooting
Open Aironet Desktop Utility
Preferences
Enable/Disable Radio
Select Profile
Manual Login
Reauthenticate
Connection Status Window
Show Connection Status
Connection Status Window Elements
Ssid
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Routine Procedures
Removing a PCI Card
Removing a Client Adapter
Removing a PC-Cardbus Card
Upgrading the Client Adapter Software
Client Adapter Software Procedures
Previous Installation Detected Window
Choose Update the previous installation and click Next
Choose Uninstall the previous installation and click Next
Uninstalling the Client Adapter Software
Exiting ADU
ADU Procedures
Opening ADU
Viewing Client Adapter Information
Finding the Version of ADU
Accessing Online Help
Astu Procedures
Refer to for instructions on using Astu
Enabling or Disabling Your Client Adapter’s Radio
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Troubleshooting
Interpreting the Indicator LEDs
Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information
Status LED green Activity LED amber Condition
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Using the Troubleshooting Utility
Troubleshooting the Client Adapter
Troubleshooting Information Number
Diagnosing Your Client Adapter’s Operation
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Troubleshooting Utility Window
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Troubleshooting Utility Window with Test Results
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Troubleshooting Utility Window Detailed Report
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Saving the Detailed Report to a Text File
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Client Adapter Recognition Problems
Disabling the Microsoft 802.1X Supplicant Windows 2000 Only
Resolving Resource Conflicts
Reboot your computer
Resolving Resource Conflicts in Windows
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Problems Associating to an Access Point
Resolving Resource Conflicts in Windows XP
Prioritizing Network Connections
Problems Connecting to the Network
Parameters Missing from Profile Management Windows
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Error Messages
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Technical Specifications
Radio Specifications
Physical Specifications
ESD
KV human body model
Appendix a Technical Specifications
DBm @ 6, 9, 12, and 18 Mbps
Receiver sensitivity 802.11a
DBm @ 24 Mbps
DBm @ 36 Mbps
Indoor typical Outdoor typical
Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications
Power 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
USA
Models AIR-CB21AG-A-K9, AIR-PI21AG-A-K9
Canadian Compliance Statement
Department of Communications Canada
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Declaration of Conformity Statement
Cisco Aironet CB21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter
Cisco Aironet PI21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter
English Translation
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
Japanese Translation
Chinese Translation
5-GHz Client Adapters
English Translation
Communication ACT
This equipment is limited for indoor use
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Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains
Regulatory Domains
Channels
Ieee 802.11a
Ieee 802.11b/g
Ieee 802.11b
Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains
Data Rate
With 1-dBi Antenna Gain
Mbps 31.6
Ieee 802.11g
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P E N D I X E
Overview
EAP with Dynamic WEP Keys
WPA
Configuring the Client Adapter
Configuring the Client Adapter
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Configuring the Client Adapter
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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
Figure E-10 Wireless Network Connection Status Window
Associating to an Access Point Using Windows XP
Performing a Site Survey
Additional Information
Guidelines
Selecting the Client Adapter
Opening the Site Survey Utility
Specifying Display Units
Using the Associated AP Status Tab
Viewing the Access Point’s Status
Table F-1 Site Survey Utility Associated AP Status
Description
Using the AP Scan List Tab
Figure F-5 Site Survey Utility AP Scan List
Viewing the AP Scan List
Rssi
Value 1, 2, 3, or
Pausing the AP Scan List
CCX
Detailed Information Parameter Description
Access point’s wireless network
Viewing AP Details
Rssi
Figure F-7 Site Survey Utility Log File
Generating an AP Scan Log File
Uninstalling the Site Survey Utility
Accessing Online Help
Finding the Version of the Site Survey Utility
Exiting the Site Survey Utility
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Stations
Wireless network composed of stations without access points
Standard
Set of characters that contains both letters and numbers
GL-2
GL-3
Setting must be within the range of 64 to 2312 bytes
GL-4
Ethernet 802.3 and wireless LAN 802.11 specifications
GL-5
GL-6
Protection and 802.1X for authenticated key management
Computing device with an installed client adapter
802.1X for authenticated key management
GL-7
GL-8
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Authentication Mode parameter
Selecting in ADU
ADU
Pausing Viewing
Selecting the active profile
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IN-3
Astu
CAM
Data encryption ADU Site survey utility
ADU Windows XP
FCC C-2
IN-4
IN-5
FCC
CRC
ACK CTS
RTS
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MMH MIC
Disabling Enabling
Status With Leap Modify button
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IN-9
IN-10
IN-11
IN-12
IN-13
Regulatory compliance Safety Spread spectrum
Setting Viewing ADU
Initial window
Third-party tool, enabling in Install Wizard
With test results
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IN-15
Security features
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