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Cisco Aironet 340, 350, and CB20A

Wireless LAN Client Adapters

Installation and Configuration Guide

for Windows

Text Part Number: OL-1394-07

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation12
- Related Publications15
- Ordering Documentation16
- Product Overview19
- Introduction to the Client Adapters20
- Hardware Components21
- Radio Antenna22
- Software Components23
- Ad Hoc Wireless Lan27
- Safety Information30
- Unpacking the Client Adapter31
  - Package Contents31
- System Requirements32
- Site Requirements33
  - For Infrastructure Devices33
  - For Client Devices34
Chapter 3 Installing the Client Adapter35
- Installing or Upgrading the Client Adapter Software36
  - Installing or Upgrading the Client Adapter Software on Windows 98, 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP36
  - Installing or Upgrading the Client Adapter Software on Windows NT46
- Verifying Installation56
- Deciding How to Configure Your Client Adapter (Windows XP Only)56
- Selecting Among Several Installed Client Adapters58
CHAPTER 4 Using the Profile Manager60
- Overview of Profile Manager60
- Opening Profile Manager60
- Creating a New Profile61
- Including a Profile in Auto Profile Selection62
- Selecting the Active Profile64
- Modifying a Profile65
- Importing and Exporting Profiles67
  - Importing a Profile67
  - Exporting a Profile67
- Granting or Denying Access to Non-Administrative Users68
- Configuring the Client Adapter71
CHAPTER 5 Configuring the Client Adapter72
- Overview72
- Setting System Parameters73
- Setting RF Network Parameters77
- Setting Advanced Infrastructure Parameters84
- Setting Advanced Ad Hoc Parameters87
- Setting Network Security Parameters91
CHAPTER 6 Using EAP Authentication 6-1124
- Overview124
- Using LEAP124
- Using LEAP with the Windows Username and Password125
- Performing Diagnostics145
  - Overview of ACU Diagnostic Tools146
Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics146
- Setting Parameters that Affect ACU Diagnostic Tools147
- Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter148
- Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter156
- Viewing the Link Status Meter160
- Viewing the Link Status Meter161
- Running an RF Link Test162
Chapter 8 Using the Aironet Client Monitor (ACM)167
- Overview of ACM168
- The ACM Icon168
- Tool Tip Window169
- Pop-Up Menu171
CHAPTER 9 Routine Procedures179
- Inserting and Removing a Client Adapter180
  - Inserting a Client Adapter180
    - Inserting a PC Card or PC-Cardbus Card180
    - Inserting a PCI Card181
  - Removing a Client Adapter182
    - Removing a PC Card or PC-Cardbus Card182
    - Removing a PCI Card183
- Client Adapter Software Procedures183
- Restarting the Client Adapter193
- Turning Your Client Adapter's Radio on or off193
- Uninstalling the Microsoft Hot Fix194
CHAPTER 10 Troubleshooting195
- Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information196
- Interpreting the Indicator Leds196
- Troubleshooting the Client Adapter197
- Error Messages207
Appendix229
Technical Specifications229
Appendix237
Translated Safety Warnings237
- Explosive Device Proximity Warning238
- Dipole Antenna Installation Warning239
- Warning for Laptop Users240
Appendix243
Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information243
- Manufacturer's Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement244
- Department of Communications - Canada245
  - Canadian Compliance Statement245
- European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein246
- Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure248
- Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan248
  - Japanese Translation248
  - English Translation249
- Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Taiwan249
  - 2.4- and 5-Ghz Client Adapters249
    - Chinese Translation249
    - English Translation250
  - 5-Ghz Client Adapters250
    - Chinese Translation250
Appendix251
Channels, Power Levels, and Antenna Gains251
- Channels252
  - IEEE 802.11A252
  - IEEE 802.11B254
- Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains254
  - IEEE 802.11A254
Appendix257
Configuring the Client Adapter through the Windows XP Operating System257
- Overview258
  - Overview of Security Features258
- Configuring the Client Adapter261
- Associating to an Access Point Using Windows XP274
- Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter275
Appendix277
Performing a Site Survey277
- Overview278
  - Guidelines278
  - Additional Information278
- Specifying Signal Strength Units279
- Using Passive Mode279
- Using Active Mode283
- Forcing the Client Adapter to Reassociate289
G L O S S a R y291
I N D E X297

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