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Radio Specifications

Appendix B Technical Specifications

Table B-1 Technical Specifications for CB21AG and PI21AG Client Adapters (continued)

Radio Specifications

Type

802.11a	Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)

802.11b/g	Direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency
	division multiplexing (OFDM)

Power output

Note Refer to Appendix E for limitations on radiated power (EIRP) levels in the European community and other countries.

802.11a	40 mW (16 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 Mbps
	25 mW (14 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 Mbps
	20 mW (13 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
	13 mW (11 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
	10 mW (10 dBm) @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
	Note The maximum power setting varies according to individual
	country regulations.

802.11b/g	100 mW (20 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
	63 mW (18 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24 Mbps
	50 mW (17 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36 Mbps
	30 mW (15 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 Mbps
	20 mW (13 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
	10 mW (10 dBm) @ 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
	Note The maximum power setting varies according to individual
	country regulations.

Operating frequency

802.11a	5.15 to 5.25 GHz in the UNII 1 band*
	5.25 to 5.35 GHz in the UNII 2 band*
	5.470 to 5.725 GHz in the European band
	5.725 to 5.825 GHz in the UNII 3 band*
	*Depending on the regulatory domain in which the client adapter is
	used

802.11b/g	2.400 to 2.497 GHz (depending on the regulatory domain in which the
	client adapter is used)

Usable channels

802.11a	5170 to 5320 MHz, 5500 to 5700 MHz, and 5745 to 5805 MHz

802.11b/g	2412 to 2484 MHz in 5-MHz increments

Data rates	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps

Modulation	Differential binary phase shift keying (DBPSK) - 1 Mbps
	Differential quaternary phase shift keying (DQPSK) - 2 Mbps
	Complementary code keying (CCK) - 5.5 and 11 Mbps
	Binary phase shift keying (BPSK) - 6 and 9 Mbps
	Quaternary phase shift keying (QPSK) - 12 and 18 Mbps
	16-quadrate amplitude modulation (16-QAM) - 24 and 36 Mbps
	64-quadrate amplitude modulation (64-QAM) - 48 and 54 Mbps

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

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Americas Headquarters Software ReleaseCisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 800 553-NETS Fax 408Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Network Configurations Using Client AdaptersFCC Safety Compliance Statement PrefaceTwo-Phase Tunneled Authentication Advanced Roaming SettingObtaining Client Adapter Software Inserting the CardConfiguring LEAP Accessing LEAP Properties for ConfigurationConfiguring and Starting Logging Finding the Version of the LEAP ModuleAntenna Installation Warning Creating Strong Passwords A-9EAP Messages A-1 English Translation D-7Acknowledgments and Licensing F-1 ChannelsChinese Translation English TranslationOL-16534-01 viiiContents Audience PrefacePurpose Audience, page Purpose, page Organization, page Conventions, pageConventions OrganizationVaroitus Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä julkaisussa esiintyvien varoitusten käännökset löydät liitteestä Translated Safety Warnings käännetyt turvallisuutta koskevat varoitukset Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Related PublicationsNetwork Configurations Using Client Adapters, page Product Overview and InstallationSafety information, page Unpacking the Client Adapter, page Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software, pageTerminology Introduction to the Client AdaptersPC-Cardbus cardRadio Hardware ComponentsRadio Antenna LEDsSoftware Components Network Configurations Using Client AdaptersAd Hoc Wireless LAN Figure 1-1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LANSafety Guidelines Safety informationFCC Safety Compliance Statement Warnings Unpacking the Client AdapterSystem Requirements Package Contentshttp//support.microsoft.com/kb/932063 http//support.microsoft.com/kb/935222For Client Devices Site RequirementsFor Infrastructure Devices 1-10 Inserting the Client AdapterInserting a PC-Cardbus Card Changing the Bracket Inserting a PCI CardInsert the card see the “Inserting the Card” section on page Assemble the antenna see the “Assembling the Antenna” section on page1-12 Inserting the Card1-13 Assembling the Antenna1-14 Mounting the AntennaStep 1 Perform one of the following 1-15Step 8 If the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel 1-16Step 7 Click Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Step 5 Click Wireless SoftwareObtaining Client Adapter Software Step 6 Click Client Adapters and Client Software1-18 Installing the Client Adapter Driver and SoftwareHardware Insertion 1-19Figure 1-11 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window Figure 1-13 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-Setup Status Window 1-20Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation 1-21Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Step 8 Click FinishChapter 1 Product Overview and Installation 1-22Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software OL-16534-01Overview of Wireless Profiles, page Configuring Wireless ProfilesAccessing Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center, page Creating a New Profile and Configuring Basic Settings, pageAccessing Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center Overview of Wireless ProfilesCreating a New Profile and Configuring Basic Settings Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapter see Figure OL-16534-01 Chapter 2 Configuring Wireless ProfilesCreating a New Profile and Configuring Basic Settings Step 7 In this dialog box, enter information for the wireless network that you want to add.Table 2-1 lists and describes general settings for the profile. Follow the instructions in the table to configure these settings What to Enter Encryption Types” section on pageSetting Profile Management General Settings continued Chapter 3, “Configuring EAP Types.” The enterprise network EAPand Encryption Types” section on page What to Enter SettingWEP Shared Security with Static WEP Keys Security and Encryption TypesWPA and WPA2 2-102-11 802.1X with Dynamic WEP Keys2-12 Accessing a Profile That Was Created PreviouslyCCKM Fast Secure Roaming Figure 2-7 Network and Sharing Center Window Viewing and Changing the Settings of a Profile2-13 Figure 2-8 Wireless Network properties Dialog Box-Connection Tab 2-14Settings dialog box. See the “Radio Measurement” section on is available, Choose Control Panel Manage Wireless Networkspage 2-18 and the “Advanced Roaming Setting” section on page in Table 2-1 on pageFigure 2-9 Wireless Network properties Dialog Box-Security Tab 2-16What to Enter 2-17Setting 2-18 Radio Measurement2-19 Advanced Roaming SettingChapter 2 Configuring Wireless Profiles 2-20Viewing and Changing the Settings of a Profile OL-16534-01Configuring EAP-FAST, page Overview of LEAP, page Configuring EAP TypesHow LEAP Works, page Configuring LEAP, page Configuring PEAP-GTC, pageTwo-Phase Tunneled Authentication, page Two-Phase Tunneled AuthenticationProtected Access Credentials, page How EAP-FAST WorksServer Certificate Validation Protected Access CredentialsAccessing EAP-FAST Properties for Configuration Configuring EAP-FASTAccessing EAP-FAST Properties for Configuration, page Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the Connection Tab, pageConfiguring EAP-FAST Settings in the Connection Tab Default anonymous Default OnDefault None Default OnDefault Enabled Use Protected AccessPAC box and the Validate Server Certificate box at the same time Default OffDefault Off Default NoneClient Certificates Usernames and PasswordsOverview of the User Credentials Tab 3-10 Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the User Credentials TabChapter 3 Configuring EAP Types Configuring EAP-FAST Figure 3-3 User Credentials Tab in EAP-FAST Properties WindowMode with OTP” section on page information about OTP, see the “Understanding PIN Mode and Token3-11 Default Off3-12 Understanding PIN Mode and Token Mode with OTPFigure 3-4 New PIN Prompt Window Figure 3-5 Next Token Prompt Window3-13 Configuring EAP-FAST Settings in the Authentication TabTable 3-3 lists and describes options for authentication 3-14Figure 3-6 Authentication Tab in EAP-FAST Properties Window Chapter 3 Configuring EAP Types Configuring EAP-FASTa certificate on this computer radio button in the User Default Disabled3-15 Select an authenticationFigure 3-7 About Tab in EAP-FAST Properties Window Finding the Version of the EAP-FAST Module3-16 3-17 Overview of LEAPHow LEAP Works Accessing LEAP Properties for Configuration Configuring LEAPAccessing LEAP Properties for Configuration, page Configuring LEAP Settings in the Network Credentials Tab, pageFigure 3-8 Wireless Network Properties Window Configuring LEAP Settings in the Network Credentials Tab3-19 Settings 3-20Default On Table 3-4 LEAP Network Credentials SettingsFinding the Version of the LEAP Module Overview of PEAP-GTC3-21 Default Off3-22 How PEAP-GTC WorksAccessing PEAP-GTC Properties for Configuration Configuring PEAP-GTCAccessing PEAP-GTC Properties for Configuration, page Configuring PEAP-GTC Settings in the Connection Tab, pageFigure 3-10 Wireless Network Properties Window 3-24Chapter 3 Configuring EAP Types Configuring PEAP-GTC OL-16534-013-25 Configuring PEAP-GTC Settings in the Connection TabChapter 3 Configuring EAP Types Configuring PEAP-GTC Figure 3-11 Connection Tab in PEAP-GTC Properties WindowIf the Validate server certificate box is checked and the Do not Default anonymousprompt user to authorize new servers or trusted certificate If the Validate server certificate box is checked but the Do not3-27 Configuring PEAP-GTC Settings in the User Credentials TabDefault None Default Offpassword option Default Offand Token Mode with OTP” section on page which is the case for the Prompt automatically for username andDefault Off 3-29Default Off Understanding PIN Mode and Token Mode with OTPFinding the Version of the PEAP-GTC Module Understanding PEAP-GTC Authentication3-30 Figure 3-14 Next Token Prompt WindowUsing Microsoft Tools to Perform Administrative Tasks, page Performing Administrative TasksThe EAP-FAST XML Schema, page The PEAP-GTC XML Schema, page The LEAP XML Schema, page Logging for EAP Modules, pageOverview of Group Policy Objects Using Microsoft Tools to Perform Administrative TasksAdding a Group Policy Object Editor Overview of Group Policy Objects, pageg. From the Select Group Policy Object dialog box, click Finish Creating a EAP Group Policy Object in Windows Vistaa. Go to File Add/Remove Snap-in Configuring Machine Authentication for EAP-FAST Configuring Single Sign-On for PEAP-GTC and LEAP Configuring Single Sign-On for EAP-FASTConfiguring Machine Authentication for PEAP-GTC The EAP-FAST XML Schema xsdocumentation xselement xschoice xselement name=authenticateWithToken xscomplexType xssequence xselement xselement name=sendViaInnerMethod xscomplexType xsall 4-10xscomplexType name=PasswordFromProfile xssimpleContent 4-11xsannotation xselement 4-12xsannotation xselement xschoice xselement name=enableFastReconnect 4-13xsannotation 4-14xssimpleType xsrestriction base=xsstring xsenumeration value=exactly 4-15xselement name=anyServerName type=Empty xsannotation 4-164-17 The PEAP-GTC XML Schemaxselement name=authenticateWithPassword xscomplexType xssequence 4-18xscomplexContent xscomplexType xscomplexType name=IdentityPattern 4-19xscomplexType name=TokenSource xschoice 4-20xschoice xssequence xscomplexType 4-21xsextension base=NonEmptyString xsattribute name=match use=required 4-224-23 The LEAP XML SchemaattributeFormDefault=unqualified xselement name=eapLeap type=EapLeap 4-24xschoice 4-25Configuring and Starting Logging, page Configuring and Starting LoggingStep 1 Choose Start All Programs Accessories Step 2 Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administratorwevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-FAST/Debug /efalse Disabling Logging and Flushing Internal Bufferswevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-PEAP/Debug /efalse wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-LEAP/Debug /efalsewevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-FAST/Debug /lfn“pathtoetllogfile” Locating Log Fileswevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-PEAP/Debug /lfn“pathtoetllogfile” wevtutil sl Cisco-EAP-LEAP/Debug /lfn“pathtoetllogfile”Removing a Client Adapter, page Routine ProceduresUpgrading the Client Adapter Software, page C H A P T E RRemoving a PCI Card Removing a Client AdapterRemoving a PC-Cardbus Card Upgrading the Client Adapter Software Step 5 Click Update the previous installation OL-16534-01 Figure 5-3 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-Setup Status WindowChapter 5 Routine Procedures Upgrading the Client Adapter Software OL-16534-01 Chapter 5 Routine Procedures Upgrading the Client Adapter SoftwareStep 8 Click Finish Troubleshooting with Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics, page Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsEnabling Client Reporting, page C H A P T E RFigure 6-1 Network and Sharing Center Window Troubleshooting with Cisco Aironet Client DiagnosticsFigure 6-3 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box-Choose Adapter Figure 6-2 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog BoxFigure 6-5 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box-Testing Delay Figure 6-7 Aironet Desktop Utility-Stop Running Diagnostics Figure 6-6 Cisco Aironet Client Diagnostics Dialog Box-Test WindowEnabling Client Reporting EAP-FAST Error Messages and Prompts, page A-1 EAP-FAST Error Messages and PromptsPEAP-GTC and LEAP Error Messages and Prompts, page A-6 Creating Strong Passwords, page A-9Appendix A EAP Messages EAP-FAST Error Messages and Prompts Page Recommended Action Enter a username Recommended Action Press OK to continue PEAP-GTC and LEAP Error Messages and Prompts Page Page Characteristics of Weak Passwords Creating Strong PasswordsCharacteristics of Strong Passwords A-10 Password Security BasicsA P P E N D I X B Technical SpecificationsRadio Specifications, page B-3 Physical Specifications Radio Specifications 5250 to 5350 MHz 5150 to 5250 MHz5470 to 5725 MHz 5725 to 5805 MHzOutdoor typical Indoor typicalIndoor typical Outdoor typicalSafety and Regulatory Compliance Specifications Power SpecificationsAntenna Installation Warning, page C-3 Translated Safety WarningsA P P E N D I X C Explosive Device Proximity Warning, page C-2Explosive Device Proximity Warning Antenna Installation Warning Warning for Laptop Users Page Page A P P E N D I X D Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory InformationDepartment of Communications - Canada, page D-3 Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure, page D-7FCC Certification Number LDK102050 CB21AG Canadian Compliance Statement Department of Communications - CanadaEuropean Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein Page Declaration of Conformity Statement Cisco Aironet CB21AG Wireless LAN Client AdapterAppendix D Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and LiechtensteinAppendix D Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Cisco Aironet PI21AG Wireless LAN Client AdapterEuropean Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein OL-16534-01Japanese Translation Declaration of Conformity for RF ExposureEnglish Translation 03-6434-6500English Translation 2.4- and 5-GHz Client AdaptersChinese Translation 5-GHz Client Adapters Brazil/Anatel ApprovalChinese Translation English TranslationD-10 AIR-CB21AG-W-K9Appendix D Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Brazil/Anatel ApprovalD-11 AIR-PI21AG-W-K9Appendix D Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Brazil/Anatel ApprovalAppendix D Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information D-12Brazil/Anatel Approval OL-16534-01Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains Channels, page E-2 Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains, page E-4A P P E N D I X E IEEE 802.11a ChannelsRegulatory Domains IEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a Maximum Power Levels and Antenna GainsIEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g OL-16534-01 Appendix E Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna GainsMaximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains A P P E N D I X F Acknowledgments and LicensingAppendix F Acknowledgments and Licensing OL-16534-01 Appendix F Acknowledgments and LicensingOL-16534-01 Appendix F Acknowledgments and LicensingA P P E N D I X G AbbreviationsList of Acronyms continued Table G-1