User's Manual

Chapter 4 — Network Support
70 CN30 Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Configuring 802.1x Security
802.1x security provides centralized user authentication using an authenti-
cation server, authenticators (access points), and supplicants. These compo-
nents 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 point with software release
1.80 or later as an authentication server. For help, see the MobileLAN access
System Manual (P/N 067150) or MobileLAN access WA2X System Manual
(P/N 073915).
•
An access point with an 802.11b/g radio
• A CN30 with an 802.11b/g radio and the 802.1x/WPA security option
Configuring 802.1x Security With Funk Security
Use this procedure to configure 802.1x security on your CN30 with Funk
security.
To enable 802.1x security on your CN30 with Funk security
1 Make sure you have selected Funk as your security choice.
2 Make sure you have configured the communications and radio param-
eters on your CN30.
3 Press C and then B to open the System Main Menu.
4 Choose Configuration Utility > Communications > 802.11 Radio
> Profile Settings.
5 For Association, choose Open and then press Enter.
6 For Encryption, choose WEP and then press Enter.
7 For Authentication, choose TTLS, PEAP, or TLS and then press
Enter.
If you choose TTLS or PEAP:
a Select User name, type your user name, and then press
Enter.
b Select Password prompt, choose Enter password now, and then
press Enter.
Note: You can use Prompt for password to troubleshoot your connec-
tion to the network if you have problems.
c Select User Password, type a user password, and then press Enter.
d For Validate Server Certificate, choose Enabled and press