Intermec CN2G user manual Using 802.1x Security

Chapter 2 — Configuring the CN2G

6For Network Authentication, choose WPA-PSK and tap the Save icon in the upper right corner of the window. Data Encryption is set to TKIP by default.

7For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or the passphrase.

The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the key value on the authenticator. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters. After you enter a passphrase, the CN2G internally converts it to a pre-shared key.

This value must match the passphrase on the authenticator.

8Exit Intermec Settings.

Using 802.1x Security

802.1x security provides centralized user authentication using an authentication server, authenticators (access points), and supplicants. These components communicate using an EAP authentication type, such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) or PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). 802.1x security provides data encryption using dynamic WEP key management.

To use 802.1x security, you need:

• an authentication server.

Note: You can also use a MobileLAN access WA2XG product as an authentication server. For help, see the MobileLAN access WA2XG System Manual (P/N 074921).

•an access point with an 802.11b/g radio.

•a CN2G with an 802.11b/g radio and the 802.1x/WPA security option.

•user and root certificates (if you plan to use TLS for authentication)

These procedures assume that you have already selected either

Microsoft or Funk as your security choice.

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