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4. Connect to your wireless network
Two methods exist for configuring the SDC-CF10G for operation on a wireless network. The
first method is called Wireless Zero Config which is the Microsoft program for configuring a
generic WLAN card. The other, and preferred, method is to use the Summit Client Utility
(SCU).
SCU
To use the SCU to connect to your wireless network, do the following:
a) From the Start menu, select Programs, then select the directory called Summit
b) Inside the Summit directory are two items: a directory for the storage of security
certificates and the SCU. To run the SCU, click the SCU icon
c) Select the Admin Login button to have privileges to make changes to the configuration
d) At the bottom of the screen are tabs for Main, Config, Status, Diags, and Global Settings.
To create a new profile, select the Config tab
e) When the default configuration appears in the Config drop-down box, select the New
button below the Config dialog box
f) When a pop-up screen prompts for a name, enter any alpha-numeric name to identify
this configuration (as unique from other configurations or SSIDs on the device)
g) Tap the OK button to return to the Config tab
h) Tap the Commit button to save the configuration name
i) When a message pops up to indicate that this command has been saved, select OK on
that pop-up to return to the Config tab
j) To configure the SSID for the network to which you wish to associate, enter an SSID in
the text box to the right of “SSID”, and select the Commit button and OK at the pop-up
k) To configure authentication and encryption, use the appropriate drop-down boxes on the
lower half of the screen, and enter credentials for IEEE 802.1X EAP types or WEP keys
just below the drop-down boxes
l) Configure any other settings that are dictated by the network administrator for the SSID
to which you must associate, being sure to select Commit after each change
m) Select the Main tab
n) In the Active Config drop-down box will appear the newly created Config. Select this
Config, and the Summit radio module will attempt to connect to the network using the
following steps:
- Associate to the SSID
- Authenticate to the network
- If EAP authentication is being used, derive dynamic encryption keys
- If DHCP is being used by the network, obtain an IP address
To assist with troubleshooting of any connectivity issues, the Status tab reflects the current
state of the device and the Diag tab allows for DHCP renewal and ICMP Echo Requests,
also known as Pings, to be sent by the device.
Windows Zero Config
Another method of configuring the SDC-CF10G is through the operating system’s Wireless
Zero Config feature. If an SDC-CF10G is inserted and the SCU is not configured, then
Windows Zero Config will attempt to use the card to attach to an available WLAN. A pop-up
box will appear that indicates which networks (SSIDs) have been located and asks the user
which network the device should use. Selecting an SSID that requires security will prompt
the user for security keys or credentials. If the correct credentials are entered, then the
Windows Zero Config process will attempt to associate, authenticate, and run the
appropriate encryption required to connect the user to the network.