11

Wireless Network Configuration

Introduction

The Summit client device is either an 802.11g radio, capable of both 802.11b and 802.11g data rates or an 802.11a radio, capable of 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g data rates. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security.

Security options supported are:

•No Security (page 11-23)

•WEP (page 11-24)

•LEAP (page 11-25)

•PEAP/MSCHAP (page 11-27)

•PEAP/GTC (page 11-29)

•WPA/LEAP (page 11-31)

•EAP-FAST(page 11-33)

•EAP-TLS(page 11-35)

•WPA PSK (page 11-37)

Important Notes

It is important that all dates are correct on the MX9 and host computers when using any type of certificate.

! Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.

It may be necessary to upgrade radio software in order to use certain Summit Client Utility (SCU) features. Contact

! Technical Assistance (page 16-1)for details.

When using the 802.11a radio, the U-NII 1 band is the preferred band for indoor operation. For regulatory domains

! in which the U-NII 3 band is allowed, the following channels are supported: 149, 157 and 161. The AP must be configured accordingly.

After making any changes to the wireless configuration, perform a Warmboot.

Summit Client Utility

Note: When making changes to profile or global parameters, tap the power key to place the MX9 in Suspend. When the MX9 resumes from suspend the parameters are applied. The MX9 can be resumed by tapping the power key or the touch screen or by pressing any key.

Select the Summit Client Utility using the Start button or tap the Summit Tray Icon (if present).

The Main Tab (page 11-5)provides information, admin login and active profile selection.

Profile specific parameters are found on the Profile Tab (page 11-8). The parameters on this tab can be set to unique values for each profile.

The Status Tab (page 11-12)contains information on the current connection.

The Diags Tab (page 11-13)provides utilities to troubleshoot the radio.

Global parameters are found on the Global Tab (page 11-14). The values for these parameters apply to all profiles.

Help

Help is available by clicking the ? icon in the title bar on most Summit Client Utility (SCU) screens. Help may also be accessed by selecting Start > Help and tapping the Summit Client Utility link. The SCU does not have to be accessed to view the help information using this option.

11 - 1