configures radio parameters, detects interference and rogue access points. Default setting is selected.
● Enable Mixed Cells Mode: Select to allow the wireless adapter to communicate with mixed cells. A
mixed cell is a wireless network in which there are both devices that use WEP and devices that do not.
See
Mixed Cells Mode for more information. The default setting is cleared.
Set up a Client with EAP-FAST Network Authentication
In Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 3 (CCXv3), Cisco added support for EAP-FAST (Extensible
Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling), which uses protected access credentials
(PACs) to establish an authenticated tunnel between a client and a server.
Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 4 (CCXv4) improves the provisioning methods for enhanced security and
provides innovations for enhanced security, mobility, quality of service, and network management.
Cisco Compatible Extensions, Version 3 (CCXv3)
To set up a client with EAP-FAST authentication with Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 3 (CCXv3):
1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
2. On the Profile page, click Add to open the Create Wireless Profile General Settings.
3. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network identifier.
4. Profile Name: Enter a descriptive profile name.
5. Operating Mode: Click Network (Infrastructure).
6. Click Next to open the Security Settings.
7. Select Enterprise Security.
8. Network Authentication: Select WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.
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.
AES-CCMP is recommended.
10. Enable 802.1x: Selected.
11. Authentication Type: Select EAP-FAST to be used with this connection.