■“IEEE 802.1x client using EAP-TLS certificate” on page 133

■“WPA with RADIUS client using EAP-TLS certificate” on page 141

■“Configuring an external RADIUS server to recognize the Gateway 7001 AP” on page 146

■“Obtaining a TLS-EAP certificate for a client” on page 151

Details on how to configure an EAP-PEAP client with an external RADIUS server are not covered in this document.

Make sure the wireless client software is up-to-date

Before setting up the client systems, keep in mind that service packs, patches, and new releases of drivers as well as other supporting technologies for wireless clients are being generated at a fast pace. A common problem encountered in client security setup is that the latest driver for the wireless interface or patches required for the operating system to properly function with the security type being configured is not installed. For example, if you are setting up WPA on the client, make sure you have a driver installed that supports WPA as well as any operating system updates relating to WPA to support the relatively new technology. Also keep in mind, many wireless client cards currently available do not ship from the factory with the latest drivers.

Accessing the Microsoft Windows wireless client security settings

Generally, on Microsoft Windows XP there are two ways to get to the security properties for a wireless client:

To access the security properties for a wireless client:

1 From the wireless connection icon on the Windows task bar:

a Right-click the wireless connection icon in your Windows task bar and select View available wireless networks.

b Select the SSID of the network to which you want to connect and click Advanced to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.

OR -

1 From the Windows Start menu at the left end of the task bar:

a Choose Start > My Network Places to open the Network Connections window.

b From the Network Tasks menu on the left, click View Network Connections to open the Network Connections window.

c Right-click the wireless network connection you want to configure, then choose View available wireless networks.

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