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AppendixE Configuring the Client Adapter through the Windows XP Operating System
Configuring the Client Adapter
Step8 If you want to specify the name of the server to connect to, check the Connect to these servers check
box and enter the server name in the field below.
Note If you enter a server name and the client adapter connects to a server that does not match the
name you entered, you are prompted to accept or cancel the connection during the authentication
process.
Note If you leave this field blank, the server name is not verified, and a connection is e stab lish ed as
long as the certificate is valid.
Step 9 In the T rusted Ro ot Certific ation Authorities f ield, che ck the check bo x beside the name of the certif icate
authority from which the server certificate was downloaded.
Note If you leave all check boxes unchecked, you are prompted to accept a connection to the root
certification authority during the authentication process.
Step10 Click OK in each window to save your settings. The configuration is complete.
Step11 If a pop-up message appears above the system tray informing you that you need to accept a certificate
to begin the EAP authentication process, click the message and follow the instructions provid ed to accept
the certificate.
Note You should not be prompted to accept a certificate for future authentication attempts. Aft er you
accept one, the same certificate is used subsequently.
Step12 If a message appears indicating the root certification authority for the server’s certificate, and it is the
correct certification authority, click OK to accept the connection. Otherwise, click Cancel.
Step13 If a message appears indicating the server to which your client adapter is connected, and it is the correct
server to connect to, click OK to accept the connection. Otherwise, click Cancel.
The client adapter should now EAP authenticate.
Note Whenever the computer reboots and you enter your Windows username and password, the EAP
authentication process begins automatically and the client adapter should EAP authenticate.
Step14 To verify authentication, double-click My Computer , Control Panel, and Network Connections. The
status appears to the right of your Wireless Network Connection. Click View a nd Refresh to obtain the
current status. If the client adapter is authenticated, the status reads Authentication succeeded.