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Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista Software Release 1.0 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Customer Order Number: Text Part Number: OL-16534-01
Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista Software Release 1.0 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Customer Order Number: Text Part Number: OL-16534-01
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... RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE ...partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any interference to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in the United States and certain other company. (0805R) Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for FCC...
... RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE ...partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any interference to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in the United States and certain other company. (0805R) Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for FCC...
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... Guidelines xii Product Overview and Installation 1-1 Introduction to the Client Adapters 1-2 Terminology 1-2 Hardware Components 1-3 Radio 1-3 Radio Antenna 1-3 LEDs 1-3 Software Components 1-4 Network Configurations Using Client Adapters 1-4 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 1-4 Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN 1-5 Safety information 1-6 ... 1-10 Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card 1-10 Inserting a PCI Card 1-11 Changing the Bracket 1-11 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 iii
... Guidelines xii Product Overview and Installation 1-1 Introduction to the Client Adapters 1-2 Terminology 1-2 Hardware Components 1-3 Radio 1-3 Radio Antenna 1-3 LEDs 1-3 Software Components 1-4 Network Configurations Using Client Adapters 1-4 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 1-4 Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN 1-5 Safety information 1-6 ... 1-10 Inserting a PC-Cardbus Card 1-10 Inserting a PCI Card 1-11 Changing the Bracket 1-11 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 iii
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Contents Inserting the Card 1-12 Assembling the Antenna 1-13 Mounting the Antenna 1-14 Obtaining Client Adapter Software 1-17 Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software 1-18 2 C H A P T E R Configuring Wireless Profiles 2-1 Overview of Wireless Profiles 2-2 Accessing Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center 2-2 Creating a New Profile and ...Tab 3-13 Finding the Version of the EAP-FAST Module 3-16 Overview of LEAP 3-17 How LEAP Works 3-17 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista iv OL-16534-01
Contents Inserting the Card 1-12 Assembling the Antenna 1-13 Mounting the Antenna 1-14 Obtaining Client Adapter Software 1-17 Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software 1-18 2 C H A P T E R Configuring Wireless Profiles 2-1 Overview of Wireless Profiles 2-2 Accessing Microsoft Vista Network and Sharing Center 2-2 Creating a New Profile and ...Tab 3-13 Finding the Version of the EAP-FAST Module 3-16 Overview of LEAP 3-17 How LEAP Works 3-17 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista iv OL-16534-01
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... and Flushing Internal Buffers 4-27 Locating Log Files 4-28 Routine Procedures 5-1 Removing a Client Adapter 5-2 Removing a PC-Cardbus Card 5-2 Removing a PCI Card 5-2 Upgrading the Client Adapter Software 5-3 Contents Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 v
... and Flushing Internal Buffers 4-27 Locating Log Files 4-28 Routine Procedures 5-1 Removing a Client Adapter 5-2 Removing a PC-Cardbus Card 5-2 Removing a PCI Card 5-2 Upgrading the Client Adapter Software 5-3 Contents Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 v
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... to the client adapter. • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting and Diagnostics," provides information about open-source software that are used abbreviations. Preface Organization This publication contains the following chapters: • Chapter 1, "Product Overview and Installation," describes the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters and their role in this publication. This chapter also provides information...
... to the client adapter. • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting and Diagnostics," provides information about open-source software that are used abbreviations. Preface Organization This publication contains the following chapters: • Chapter 1, "Product Overview and Installation," describes the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters and their role in this publication. This chapter also provides information...
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... 1-7 • System Requirements, page 1-8 • Site Requirements, page 1-9 • Inserting the Client Adapter, page 1-10 • Obtaining Client Adapter Software, page 1-17 • Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software, page 1-18 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for installing the client adapter hardware and...
... 1-7 • System Requirements, page 1-8 • Site Requirements, page 1-9 • Inserting the Client Adapter, page 1-10 • Obtaining Client Adapter Software, page 1-17 • Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software, page 1-18 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for installing the client adapter hardware and...
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... is not required. This driver and softward can install both the driver for the CB21AG and PI21AG and the software that is associated to the documentation for Windows Vista 1-4 OL-16534-01 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for your network or act as an...
... is not required. This driver and softward can install both the driver for the CB21AG and PI21AG and the software that is associated to the documentation for Windows Vista 1-4 OL-16534-01 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for your network or act as an...
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... two plastic wall anchors (PCI cards only) • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) • Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) CD System Requirements In addition to the items shipped with the ...certificate for PEAP authentication • If your system administrator: Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1-8 OL-16534-01 Your hardware or software token password • All necessary infrastructure devices (such as...
... two plastic wall anchors (PCI cards only) • Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) • Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) CD System Requirements In addition to the items shipped with the ...certificate for PEAP authentication • If your system administrator: Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1-8 OL-16534-01 Your hardware or software token password • All necessary infrastructure devices (such as...
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...with a full-profile bracket attached. If the PC into which you do not click Cancel, the wizard will be unable to install software for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-11 Note If you are inserting the PCI card requires the card to use a low-profile ..., follow these steps to the "Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software" section on page 1-14). Figure 1-4 Changing the PCI Card Bracket 1 STATUS ACTIVITY 95581 1 1 Bracket screws Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for the client adapter but will...
...with a full-profile bracket attached. If the PC into which you do not click Cancel, the wizard will be unable to install software for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-11 Note If you are inserting the PCI card requires the card to use a low-profile ..., follow these steps to the "Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software" section on page 1-14). Figure 1-4 Changing the PCI Card Bracket 1 STATUS ACTIVITY 95581 1 1 Bracket screws Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for the client adapter but will...
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... optimal reception, position the antenna so it is inserted properly. Go to the "Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software" section on page 1-18. 1-16 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 If the Found New Hardware Wizard window...
... optimal reception, position the antenna so it is inserted properly. Go to the "Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software" section on page 1-18. 1-16 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 If the Found New Hardware Wizard window...
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...Decline not to create a username and password. Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Obtaining Client Adapter Software Obtaining Client Adapter Software The software is the version number. Use your Cisco.com username and password, and click OK. When prompted, enter your computer's web browser to...://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/ Click Wireless Software. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the latest software on the CD root directory. • To obtain the version of the Software License Agreement. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and ...
...Decline not to create a username and password. Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Obtaining Client Adapter Software Obtaining Client Adapter Software The software is the version number. Use your Cisco.com username and password, and click OK. When prompted, enter your computer's web browser to...://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/ Click Wireless Software. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the latest software on the CD root directory. • To obtain the version of the Software License Agreement. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and ...
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... sequence to run the softward file. A window appears that is running Windows Vista. The Cisco Aironet Installation Program - Follow these steps to use to install the client software on a device that asks you if you want to finish . After the preparation sequence finishes... InstallShield window appears (see Figure 1-11). 1-18 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client ...
... sequence to run the softward file. A window appears that is running Windows Vista. The Cisco Aironet Installation Program - Follow these steps to use to install the client software on a device that asks you if you want to finish . After the preparation sequence finishes... InstallShield window appears (see Figure 1-11). 1-18 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client ...
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... Box-Driver Installation and Hardware Insertion Step 5 Click OK. Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Figure 1-11 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window Step 4 Click Next. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-19 The...
... Box-Driver Installation and Hardware Insertion Step 5 Click OK. Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Figure 1-11 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window Step 4 Click Next. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-19 The...
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A Windows Security dialog box might appear (see Figure 1-15). 1-20 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 Figure 1-14 Windows Security-Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software Dialog Box Step 7 If this dialog box appears, double-click...
A Windows Security dialog box might appear (see Figure 1-15). 1-20 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 Figure 1-14 Windows Security-Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software Dialog Box Step 7 If this dialog box appears, double-click...
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Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Figure 1-15 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-InstallShield Wizard Complete Window Step 8 Click Finish. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-21
Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Figure 1-15 Cisco Aironet Installation Program-InstallShield Wizard Complete Window Step 8 Click Finish. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-21
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...text message sent from the server (see Figure 3-4). The EAP-FAST module displays a prompt window that includes the text message from the software and enter it in the prompt field. The backend server might prompt the user twice to confirm the new PIN that the next ...token is supported. Figure 3-5 Next Token Prompt Window 3-12 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for example, "Enter Next PASSCODE:") to indicate that a new PIN is also supported....
...text message sent from the server (see Figure 3-4). The EAP-FAST module displays a prompt window that includes the text message from the software and enter it in the prompt field. The backend server might prompt the user twice to confirm the new PIN that the next ...token is supported. Figure 3-5 Next Token Prompt Window 3-12 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for example, "Enter Next PASSCODE:") to indicate that a new PIN is also supported....
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... Figure 3-7). The procedure for accessing this tab. The version number, copyright information, and open-source software information are in this window is detailed in EAP-FAST Properties Window 3-16 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Configuration" section on the device: Step 1 Step 2 Access...
... Figure 3-7). The procedure for accessing this tab. The version number, copyright information, and open-source software information are in this window is detailed in EAP-FAST Properties Window 3-16 Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Configuration" section on the device: Step 1 Step 2 Access...
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... following : • Enter a username in the Username field. • Enter a password in EAP have become Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for network authentication. The LEAP module does not prompt the user for information but... occurs automatically as needed . Finding the Version of the LEAP Module The LEAP module version number, copyright information, and open-source software information are registered with the backend server, in About tab (see Figure 3-9). While EAP was originally created for use with PPP,...
... following : • Enter a username in the Username field. • Enter a password in EAP have become Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for network authentication. The LEAP module does not prompt the user for information but... occurs automatically as needed . Finding the Version of the LEAP Module The LEAP module version number, copyright information, and open-source software information are registered with the backend server, in About tab (see Figure 3-9). While EAP was originally created for use with PPP,...