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CONTENTS
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Preface
Audience
Purpose
Organization
Conventions
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Related Publications
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco.com
Documentation DVD
Ordering Documentation
Cisco Product Security Overview
Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco Technical Support Website
Submitting a Service Request
Definitions of Service Request Severity
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
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Product Overview
Introduction to the Client Adapters
Terminology
Hardware Components
Radio
Radio Antenna
LEDs
Software Components
Driver
Client Utilities
Network Configurations Using Client Adapters
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN
Preparing for Installation
Safety information
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
Safety Guidelines
Warnings
Unpacking the Client Adapter
Package Contents
System Requirements
Site Requirements
For Infrastructure Devices
For Client Devices
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Installing the Client Adapter
Inserting a Client Adapter
Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card
Inserting a PCI Card
Changing the Bracket
Inserting the Card
Assembling the Antenna
Mounting the Antenna
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Installing the Client Adapter Software
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Installing a Microsoft Hot Fix for Group Policy Delay
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Using the Profile Manager
Overview of Profile Manager
Opening Profile Manager
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Creating a New Profile
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Including a Profile in Auto Profile Selection
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Selecting the Active Profile
Modifying a Profile
Editing a Profile
Deleting a Profile
Importing and Exporting Profiles
Importing a Profile
Exporting a Profile
Configuring the Client Adapter
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Setting General Parameters
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Setting Advanced Parameters
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Setting Security Parameters
Overview of Security Features
Static WEP Keys
EAP (with Dynamic WEP Keys)
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WPA and WPA2
CCKM Fast Secure Roaming
Reporting Access Points that Fail LEAP Authentication
Additional WEP Key Security Features
Message Integrity Check (MIC)
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)
Broadcast Key Rotation
Synchronizing Security Features
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Enabling Static WEP
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Enabling WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
Enabling LEAP
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Enabling EAP-FAST
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Deleting a Manually Provisioned PAC File
Enabling EAP-TLS or PEAP
Enabling EAP-TLS
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Enabling PEAP (EAP-GTC)
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Enabling PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
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Enabling PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) Machine Authentication with Machine Credentials
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Disabling Static WEP, WPA/WPA2 Passphrase, or EAP
Enabling Wi-Fi Multimedia
Enabling the QoS Packet Scheduler on Windows 2000
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Enabling the QoS Packet Scheduler on Windows XP
Setting Roaming Parameters in the Windows Control Panel
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Using EAP Authentication
Using LEAP or EAP-FAST
Using LEAP or EAP-FAST with the Windows Username and Password
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Using LEAP or EAP-FAST with an Automatically Prompted Login
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Using LEAP or EAP-FAST with a Manually Prompted Login
After Profile Activation
After a Reboot, Logon, or Card Insertion
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Using LEAP or EAP-FAST with a Saved Username and Password
Using EAP-TLS
Using PEAP (EAP-GTC)
Windows NT or 2000 Domain Databases or LDAP Databases Only
OTP Databases Only
Using PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
Restarting the Authentication Process
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Viewing Status and Statistics
Overview of ADU Status and Statistics Tools
Setting Parameters that Affect ADU Status and Statistics Tools
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Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter
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Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter
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Using the Aironet System Tray Utility (ASTU)
Overview of ASTU
The ASTU Icon
Tool Tip Window
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Pop-Up Menu
Help
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Enable/Disable Radio
Manual Login
Reauthenticate
Select Profile
Show Connection Status
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Routine Procedures
Removing a Client Adapter
Removing a PC-Cardbus Card
Removing a PCI Card
Client Adapter Software Procedures
Upgrading the Client Adapter Software
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Uninstalling the Client Adapter Software
ADU Procedures
Opening ADU
Exiting ADU
Finding the Version of ADU
Viewing Client Adapter Information
Accessing Online Help
ASTU Procedures
Enabling or Disabling Your Client Adapters Radio
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Troubleshooting
Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information
Interpreting the Indicator LEDs
Troubleshooting the Client Adapter
Using the Troubleshooting Utility
Diagnosing Your Client Adapters Operation
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Saving the Detailed Report to a Text File
Disabling the Microsoft Wireless Configuration Manager (Windows XP Only)
Disabling the Microsoft 802.1X Supplicant (Windows 2000 Only)
Client Adapter Recognition Problems
Resolving Resource Conflicts
Resolving Resource Conflicts in Windows 2000
Resolving Resource Conflicts in Windows XP
Problems Associating to an Access Point
Problems Connecting to the Network
Prioritizing Network Connections
Parameters Missing from Profile Management Windows
Windows Wireless Network Connection Icon Shows Unavailable Connection (Windows XP Only)
Error Messages
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Technical Specifications
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Translated Safety Warnings
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Explosive Device Proximity Warning
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Antenna Installation Warning
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Warning for Laptop Users
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Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information
Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement
Models: FCC Certification Number:
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Department of Communications Canada
Canadian Compliance Statement
European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
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Declaration of Conformity Statement
Cisco Aironet CB21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter
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Cisco Aironet PI21AG Wireless LAN Client Adapter
Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan
Japanese Translation
English Translation
03-5549-6500
Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Taiwan
2.4- and 5-GHz Client Adapters
Chinese Translation
English Translation
5-GHz Client Adapters
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Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains
Channels
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b/g
Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
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Configuring the Client Adapter through the Windows XP Operating System
Overview of Security Features
Static WEP Keys
EAP (with Dynamic WEP Keys)
WPA
Configuring the Client Adapter
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Enabling EAP-TLS Authentication
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Enabling PEAP Authentication
Enabling PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)
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Enabling PEAP (EAP-GTC)
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Associating to an Access Point Using Windows XP
Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter
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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 Points Status
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Using the AP Scan List Tab
Viewing the AP Scan List
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Pausing the AP Scan List
Viewing AP Details
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Generating an AP Scan Log File
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