Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 1.
System Requirements System Requirements You need the following in order to install Install Wizard 1.1 and use its software components: • One of the following Cisco Aironet client adapters: – CB21AG PC-Cardbus card – PI21AG PCI card • A computer running the Windows 2000 or XP operating system Note Cisco recommends a 300-MHz (or greater) processor.
Important Notes Important Notes Customized Installation Images (Notice to IT Professionals) Caution Use caution when bundling the client adapter software into a customized installation image. If the registry settings are modified, the software may not install and uninstall properly. Client Adapter Software Compatibility Caution Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapter software is incompatible with other Cisco Aironet client adapter software.
Important Notes Reboot Required When Uninstalling ACU and ADU Caution When you uninstall ACU and ADU, make sure you reboot your computer when prompted. Otherwise, the system may be rendered unable to boot, displaying the message “The Logon User Interface DLL cswGina.dll failed to load. Contact your system administrator to replace the DLL or restore the original DLL.” GINA Error upon Reboot If your computer ever experiences a GINA error on bootup, boot to the safe mode command prompt.
New and Changed Information Windows Wireless Network Connection Icon Shows Unavailable Connection (Windows XP Only) If your computer is running Windows XP and you configured your client adapter using ADU, the Windows Wireless Network Connection icon in the Windows system tray may be marked with a red X and show an unavailable connection even though a wireless connection exists. This condition is caused by a conflict between ADU and Windows XP’s wireless network settings.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software This section describes how to initially install or upgrade to CB21AG and PI21AG Install Wizard 1.1 on a computer running Windows 2000 or XP. If the client adapter software is not installed on your computer, follow the instructions in the “Installing the Client Adapter Software” section below. If you are upgrading your client adapter software to release 1.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 1 Preparing Setup Window Figure 2 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 1.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Step 12 Click Next. The Setup Type window appears (see Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 13 Setup Type Window Choose one of the following options: Note To ensure compatibility among software components, Cisco recommends that you install the client utilities and driver. • Install Client Utilities and Driver (recommended)—Installs the client adapter driver and client utilities. • Install Driver Only—Installs only the client adapter driver.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 4 Step 16 Perform one of the following: • If you chose the first option in Step 13, click Next to install the client utility files in the C:\Program Files\Cisco Aironet directory. Note • If you want to install the client utilities in a different directory, click Browse, choose a different directory, click OK, and click Next.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 5 Step 18 Click Next to add program icons to the Cisco Aironet program folder. Note Step 19 Select Program Folder Window If you want to specify a different program folder, choose a folder from the Existing Folders list or type a new folder name in the Program Folder field and click Next. If your computer is running Windows 2000, go to Step 25. If your computer is running Windows XP, the IMPORTANT: Please Read! window appears (see Figure 6).
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 6 Step 20 IMPORTANT: Please Read! Window Read the information displayed and click Next. The Choose Configuration Tool window appears (see Figure 7). Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 1.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 7 Step 21 Choose Configuration Tool Window Choose one of the following options based on the tool you want to use to configure your client adapter. • Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU)—Enables you to configure your client adapter using ADU. • Microsoft Wireless Configuration Manager—Enables you to configure your client adapter using the Microsoft Wireless Configuration Manager in Windows XP.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 8 Enable Tray Icon Window Step 24 Check the Enable Cisco Aironet System Tray Utility (ASTU) check box if you want to be able to use ASTU even though you have chosen to configure your client adapter through Windows XP instead of ADU. Click Next. Step 25 When prompted to insert your client adapter, perform one of the following: • If you are using a CB21AG card, insert the card into your computer’s Cardbus slot and click OK.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 9 Setup Status Window The installation process begins, and you are notified as each software component is installed. Step 26 When a message appears indicating that your computer needs to be rebooted, click OK and allow your computer to restart. Step 27 If you are using a PI21AG card, follow the instructions in Chapter 3 of the Cisco Aironet 802.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software • Step 30 Windows XP a. Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network Connections. b. Right-click Wireless Network Connection x (where x represents the number of the connection). c. Click Properties. d. In the This Connection Uses the Following Items field, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Properties. e.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Step 9 Save the file to your computer’s hard drive. Step 10 Use Windows Explorer to find the file. Step 11 Double-click the file. The “Starting InstallShield Wizard” message appears followed by the Preparing Setup window (see Figure 10) and the Previous Installation Detected window (see Figure 11). Figure 10 Preparing Setup Window Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 1.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 11 Previous Installation Detected Window Step 12 Choose Update the previous installation and click Next. Step 13 When a message appears indicating that you are required to restart your computer at the end of the installation process, click Yes. Note If you click No, you are asked to confirm your decision. If you proceed, the installation process terminates. The Setup Status window appears (see Figure 12). Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.
Installing or Upgrading Client Adapter Software Figure 12 Setup Status Window The upgrade process begins, and you are notified as each software component is installed. Step 14 When a message appears indicating that your computer needs to be rebooted, click OK and allow your computer to restart. The client adapter’s software has been upgraded. Release Notes for Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Install Wizard 1.
Finding Version Numbers Finding Version Numbers Follow the instructions in this section to find the version numbers of your client adapter’s software components. Finding the Driver Version To find the driver version that is currently installed for your client adapter, open ADU, click the Diagnostics tab, and click Adapter Information. The Driver Version field on the Adapter Information window shows the current driver version.
Caveats • CSCed21099—PEAP does not operate with domain login PEAP authentication does not operate with domain login. To work around this problem, create a profile in ADU that uses PEAP authentication but do not enter a domain name in the Specific Server or Domain field on the Advanced Configuration window. If the Login Name field is not filled in automatically, enter your username with nothing after it (for example, jsmith).
Caveats • CSCee14610—PEAP authentication attempts fail for users with zero-length passwords PEAP authentication attempts fail for users with zero-length passwords. To work around this problem, set up a Windows password that contains at least one character. • CSCec39604—EAP-TLS authentication attempts fail for users with zero-length passwords EAP-TLS authentication attempts fail for users with zero-length passwords.
Troubleshooting Resolved ADU Caveats The following caveats are resolved in ADU 1.1. • CSCin63049—Incorrect behavior on failed LEAP authentication If LEAP authentication fails because the authentication server is down, a message appears indicating that the LEAP authentication timeout has expired. When you click OK, you are prompted to re-enter your user credentials even though the failure was caused by the authentication server and not improper credentials. This problem is resolved in ADU 1.1.
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