Psion Teklogix 7530 G2 user manual Accessing Network Key And Key Index

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio In The Unit

•To assign a Network key, highlight The key is provided automatically, and uncheck the checkbox to disable this option.

Disable this option to access Network Key & Key Index fields.

Figure 2.6 Accessing Network Key And Key Index

Key Index:

This field is used to identify the WEP key.

•Enter a value from 1 to 4.

Enable 802.1x authentication:

802.1X is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area networks. It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet network, whether wired or wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS or MD5 encapsulated in an EAP is used in conjunction with the 802.1X standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer. Available EAPs are listed in the dropdown menu next to the EAP option.

•To activate 802.1X, highlight 802.1x authentication, and check the checkbox.

EAP Type (Extensible Authentication Protocol):

This dropdown menu lists the EAP types available on your system. The items in this dropdown menu will vary depending on your network setup. Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select a Certificate. By selecting the Properties button, you will be able to select a Certificate. “Certificate Assignment” on page 113 provides a website that outlines how to create certificates for your network.

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