User's Manual

9. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:
● TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying
mechanism.
● AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as
the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.
10. Password: Enter a text phrase from 8 to 63 characters. The longer the password, the
stronger the security of the wireless network. The same password entered into an access
points needs to be used on this computer and all other wireless devices that access the
wireless network.
Set up a Client with WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise Network
Authentication
WPA2-Enterprise requires an authentication server.
● WPA-Enterprise: A wireless security method that provides strong data protection for
multiple users and large managed networks. It uses the 802.1X authentication framework
with TKIP encryption and prevents unauthorized network access by verifying network
users through an authentication server.
● WPA2-Enterprise: The follow-on wireless security method to WPA that provides
stronger data protection for multiple users and large managed networks. It prevents
unauthorized network access by verifying network users through an authentication
server.
NOTE: WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise are not interoperable.
To add a profile that uses WPA - Enterprise or WPA2 - Enterprise authentication:
1. Obtain a user name and password on the RADIUS server from your administrator.
2. Certain Authentication Types require that obtain and install a client certificate. Refer to
Setting up the Client for TLS authentication or consult your administrator.
3. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
4. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Profile Wizard's General Settings.
5. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
6. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
7. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).
8. Click Next.
9. Click Enterprise Security.
10. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.
11. Data Encryption: Select one of the following:
❍ TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying
mechanism.
❍ AES-CCMP (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) is used as
the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is important.
AES-
CCMP is recommended.
12. Enable 802.1x: Selected.