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Cisco Systems AIRONET PI21AG User's Manual

1. CHAPTER 1 Product Overview and Installation This chapter describes the Cisco Aironet CB21AG and PI21AG client adapters and their role in a wireless network This chapter also provides information that you need to know before installing a client adapter and instructions for installing the client adapter hardware and software The following topics are covered in this chapter e Introduction to the Client Adapters page 1 2 e Hardware Components page 1 3 e Software Components page 1 4 e Network Configurations Using Client Adapters page 1 4 e Safety information page 1 6 e Unpacking the Client Adapter page 1 7 e System Requirements page 1 8 e Site Requirements page 1 9 e Inserting the Client Adapter page 1 10 e Obtaining Client Adapter Software page 1 17 e Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software page 1 18 I OL 16534 01 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista gy Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Introduction to the Client Adapters Introduction to the Client Adapters The Cisco Aironet IEEE 802 1 1a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG are radio modules that provide wireless data communications among fixed portable and mobile devices within both wireless and wired network infrastructures The client adapters are fully compatible when used in devices supporting plug and play
2. see Figure 1 10 Figure 1 10 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Installation Wizard Preparing Setup Window Cisco Aironet Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup Cisco Aironet Installation Program Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait 271017 Allow the preparation sequence to finish After the preparation sequence finishes the next Cisco Aironet Installation Program window appears see Figure 1 11 w Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software W Figure 1 11 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Window Cisco Aironet Installation Program Cisco Aironet Installation Program This program installs the driver and client utilities for your Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapter 271016 Step4 Click Next A Cisco Aironet Installation Program dialog box that includes a message about driver and hardware installation appears see Figure 1 12 Figure 1 12 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Dialog Box Driver Installation and Hardware Insertion Cisco Aironet Installatio n Program S g sm The installation program installs the driver automatically when t
3. PnP technology The primary function of the client adapters is to transfer data packets through the wireless infrastructure by communicating with other clients or with access points that are connected to a wired LAN The adapters operate similarly to a standard network product except that radios rather than Ethernet cables make the connection to the wire No special wireless networking functions are required and all existing applications that operate over a network can operate using the adapters This document covers the two client adapters described in Table 1 1 Table 1 1 Client Adapter Types Client Adapter Model Number Description Illustration PC Cardbus AIR CB21AG_ An IEEE 802 1 1a b g compliant 2 4 and 5 GHz 54 Mbps client card adapter card radio module with a Cardbus interface that can be inserted into any device equipped with a 32 bit Cardbus slot Host devices can include laptops and notebook computers PCI card AIR PI21AG An IEEE 802 1 1a b g compliant 2 4 and 5 GHz 54 Mbps client adapter card radio module that can be inserted into any device equipped with an empty PCI expansion slot such as a desktop personal computer Terminology The following terms are used throughout this document e client adapter Refers to both types of adapters e PC Cardbus card or PCI card Refers to a specific adapter e workstation or station Refers to a computing device with an installed client adapter e infrastructure devi
4. metal part of a grounded PC Step4 Locate an empty PCI expansion slot inside your computer Step5 Slip your card s antenna through the opening near the empty expansion slot so that it is located outside of the computer See Figure 1 5 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Inserting the Client Adapter W Figure 1 5 Inserting a PCI Card into a PC 1 Antenna cable 2 LEDs 3 Card edge connector Step6 Tilt the card to enable the LEDs to slip through the opening in the CPU back panel See the enlarged view in Figure 1 5 Step7 Press the card into the empty slot until its connector is firmly seated A Caution Do not force the card into the expansion slot this could damage both the card and the slot If the card does not insert easily remove it and reinsert it Step8 Reinstall the screw on the CPU back panel and replace the computer cover Assembling the Antenna Follow the steps below to assemble the PCI card s antenna Step 1 Slide the antenna through the opening in the bottom of the antenna base Step2 Position the antenna so its notches are facing the Cisco label on the front of the base See Figure 1 6 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vis
5. 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Warnings A Unpacking the Client Adapter W e Use in specific environments The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Observe the following warnings when operating the client adapter The second warning pertains to the PI21AG client adapter and the third warning pertains to the CB21AG client adapter Warning A Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use Warning A Warning In order to comply with FCC radio frequency RF exposure limits antennas should be located at a minimum of 7 9 inches 20 cm or more from the body of all persons This device has been tested and complies with FCC RF Exposure SAR limits in typical laptop computer configurations and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PC Card slots that can provide at least 0 394 in 1 cm separation distance from the antenna to
6. G and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1 16 OL 16534 01 _ Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Obtaining Client Adapter Software W Obtaining Client Adapter Software Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 The software is provided on the CD that shipped with your client adapter however Cisco recommends retrieving it from Cisco com to ensure that you have the latest version e To obtain the version of the software on the CD open the FileList txt file on the CD root directory e To obtain the version of the latest software on Cisco com follow these steps Make sure that you have a Cisco com username and password If you do not have a Cisco com username and password go to Cisco s main page http www cisco com and click Register top Follow the instructions to create a username and password Use your computer s web browser to access the following URL http www cisco com public sw center Click Wireless Software Click Client Adapters and Client Software Click Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Follow one of these steps If you are using a PC Cardbus card click Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g CardBus Wireless LAN Client Adapter CB21AG If you are using a PCI card click Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g PCI Wireless LAN Client Adapter PI21AG When prom
7. Guide Cisco Aironet 802 1 1a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG e Cisco Aironet 802 1 1a b g Wireless Adapters CB21AG and PI21 AG CD System Requirements In addition to the items shipped with the client adapter you also need the following items in order to install and use the adapter e One of the following computing devices running Windows Vista Laptop or notebook computer equipped with a 32 bit Cardbus slot Desktop personal computer equipped with an empty PCI expansion slot e Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Vista with hotfix KB932063 and hotfix KB935222 amp Note You must obtain these hotfix patches from the Microsoft site You must also contact Microsoft directly for any support that you need for these patches http support microsoft com kb 932063 http support microsoft com kb 935222 Note The client adapter software supports Windows Vista Business Enterprise and Ultimate operating systems e 1 GHz 32 bit x86 or 64 bit x64 processor e 1 GB of system memory e 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space e The appropriate tools for removing your computer s cover and expansion slot dust cover and for mounting the antenna base for PCI cards e EAP versions EAP FAST verion 2 2 9 PEAP version 1 1 2 LEAP version 1 0 15 e If your wireless network uses EAP TLS or PEAP authentication Certificate Authority CA and user certificates for EAP TLS authentica
8. Product Overview and Installation HZ Inserting the Client Adapter Inserting the Client Adapter This section provides instructions for inserting a PC Cardbus card or PCI card into your computer A Caution These procedures and the physical connections they describe apply generally to conventional Cardbus slots and PCI expansion slots In cases of custom or nonconventional equipment be alert to possible differences in Cardbus slot and PCI expansion slot configurations Inserting a PC Cardbus Card Step 1 Before you begin examine the card One end has a dual row 68 pin connector The card is keyed so it can be inserted only one way into the Cardbus slot amp Note The PC Cardbus slot if supported is usually on the left or right side of a laptop computer depending on the model Step2 Turn on your computer and let the operating system boot up completely Step3 Hold the card with the Cisco label facing up and insert it into the Cardbus slot applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated see Figure 1 3 The green LED lights when the card is inserted properly A Caution Do not force the card into your computer s Cardbus slot Forcing it will damage both the card and the slot If the card does not insert easily remove the card and reinsert it Figure 1 3 Inserting a PC Cardbus Card into a Computer amp Note The configuration profiles for PC Cardbus cards are tied to the slo
9. at attach the bracket to the card See Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 Changing the PCI Card Bracket ALIAILOVO SNLVLS 1 Bracket screws Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 EEIN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Inserting the Client Adapter Step2 Slide the bracket away from the card then tilt the bracket to free the antenna cable Caution Do not pull on the antenna cable or detach it from the PCI card The antenna is meant to be permanently attached to the card Step3 Hold the low profile bracket to the card so that the LEDs slip through their corresponding holes on the bracket Step4 Insert the screws that you removed in Step linto the holes on the populated side of the card near the bracket see Figure 1 4 and tighten Inserting the Card Follow the steps below to insert a PCI card into your PC Step 1 Turn off the PC and all its components Step2 Remove the computer cover amp Note On most Pentium PCs PCI expansion slots are white Refer to your PC documentation for slot identification Step3 Remove the screw from the top of the CPU back panel above an empty PCI expansion slot This screw holds the metal bracket on the back panel Caution Static electricity can damage your PCI card Before removing the card from the anti static packaging discharge static by touching a
10. ce Refers to a device that connects client adapters to a wired LAN such as an access point bridge or base station Throughout this document access point is used to represent infrastructure devices in general Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1 2 OL 16534 01 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Hardware Components W Hardware Components The client adapters have three major hardware components a radio a radio antenna and two LEDs Radio The client adapters contain a dual band radio that is both IEEE 802 11a and 802 11b g compliant The radio uses both direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing OFDM technology for client applications in the 2 4 GHz Industrial Scientific Medical ISM frequency band and OFDM technology in the 5 GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure UNII frequency bands The client adapters operate with other IEEE 802 1 1a or 802 11b g compliant client devices in ad hoc mode or with Cisco Aironet access points and other IEEE 802 11a or 802 11b g compliant infrastructure devices in infrastructure mode Radio Antenna The type of antenna used depends on your client adapter e PC Cardbus cards have an integrated permanently attached 0 dBi gain dual band 2 4 5 GHz diversity antenna The benefit of the diversity antenna system is improv
11. ed coverage The system works by enabling the card to sample and switch between its two antenna ports in order to select the optimum port for receiving data packets As a result the card has a better chance of maintaining the radio frequency RF connection in areas of interference The antenna is housed within the section of the card that hangs out of the Cardbus slot when the card is installed e PCI cardshave a 1 dBi gain dual band 2 4 5 GHz antenna that is permanently attached by a 6 6 foot 2 meter cable A base is provided with the antenna to enable it to be mounted to a wall or to sit upright on a desk or other horizontal surface LEDs The client adapters have two LEDs that glow or blink to indicate the status of the adapter or to convey system messages Table 1 2 provides interpreations of the the LEDs Table 1 2 LED Operating Messages Status LED green Activity LED amber Condition Off Off Client adapter is not receiving power Blinking slowly Off Client adapter is in power save mode On Off Client adapter has awakened from power save mode Alternating blink Client adapter is scanning for the wireless network On Off for which it is configured Off On Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 EEN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation WE Software Components Table 1 2 LED Op
12. er to peer wireless LAN see Figure 1 1 is the simplest wireless LAN configuration In a wireless LAN using an ad hoc network configuration all devices equipped with a client adapter can be linked together and communicate directly with each other The use of an infrastructure device such as an access point is not required Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Network Configurations Using Client Adapters W Figure 1 1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN 47520 Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN A infrastructure network can be created by placing two or more access points on a LAN Figure 1 2 shows a microcellular network with workstations accessing a wired LAN through several access points This configuration is useful with portable or mobile stations because it enables them to be directly connected to the wired network even while moving from one microcell domain to another This process is transparent and the connection to the file server or host is maintained without disruption The mobile station stays connected to an access point as long as it can However when the transfer of data packets needs to be retried or beacons are missed the station automatically searches for and associates to another access point This process is referred to as seamless roamin
13. erating Messages continued Status LED green Activity LED amber Condition Blinking slowly Blinking slowly Client adapter is associated to an access point in infrastructure mode or another client in ad hoc mode Blinking quickly Blinking quickly Client adapter is transmitting or receiving data while associated to an access point in infrastructure mode or another client in ad hoc mode Software Components You can install both the driver for the CB21AG and PI21AG and the software that runs the adapter by running a single executable file that is available from Cisco com You must execute this file on devices that are running Windows Vista This driver and softward can be used only with CB21AG and PI21 AG client adapters Network Configurations Using Client Adapters Client adapters can be used in a variety of network configurations In some configurations access points provide connections to your network or act as repeaters to increase wireless communication range The maximum communication range is based on how you configure your wireless network This section describes and illustrates the two most common network configurations e Ad hoc wireless local area network LAN e Wireless infrastructure with workstations accessing a wired LAN For examples of more complex network configurations involving client adapters and access points refer to the documentation for your access point Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc or pe
14. g Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 EN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Safety information Figure 1 2 Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN Access Point Root Unit _ Wired LAN Access Point i ees tttine ___ Root Unit 65999 Safety information Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the client adapter FCC Safety Compliance Statement The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96 8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET 65 and ANSI C95 1 1991 Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits Safety Guidelines e Do not touch or move the antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving e Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting e Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected otherwise the radio may be damaged Cisco Aironet 802
15. he A client adapter is inserted Insert the adapter now if itis not yet inserted cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and proceed with the installation Click OK to continue 271014 Step5 Click OK The Cisco Aironet Installation Program Setup Status window appears see Figure 1 13 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and P1I21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 EIN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation W Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Figure 1 13 Cisco Aironet Installation Program Setup Status Window Setup Status Cisco Aironet Installation Program is configuring your new software installation Cancel 271019 Step6 Allow the software installation to finish A Windows Security dialog box might appear see Figure 1 14 Figure 1 14 Windows Security Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Dialog Box amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device gt Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information V See details 271013 Step7 If this dialog box appears double click Insta
16. ll this driver software anyway After the driver installation finishes the Cisco Aironet Installation Program lInstallShield Wizard Complete window appears see Figure 1 15 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and P121AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1 20 OL 16534 01 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software W Figure 1 15 Cisco Aironet Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Complete Window Cisco Aironet Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Complete The installation program has successfully performed the selected operations Click Finish to exit the Wizard lt Back Cancel 271015 Step8 Click Finish Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and P121AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 EEN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1 22 OL 16534 01
17. manual PAC provisioning Site Requirements This section discusses the site requirements for both infrastructure and client devices For Infrastructure Devices Because of differences in component configuration placement and physical environment every network application is a unique installation Therefore before you install any wireless infrastructure devices such as access points bridges and base stations which connect your client adapters to a wired LAN a site survey must be performed to determine the optimum placement of these devices to maximize range coverage and network performance amp Note Infrastructure devices are installed and initially configured prior to client devices For Client Devices Because the client adapter is a radio device it is susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of interference that can reduce throughput and range Follow these guidelines to ensure the best possible performance e Install the client adapter in an area where large steel structures such as shelving units bookcases and filing cabinets will not obstruct radio signals to and from the client adapter e Install the client adapter away from microwave ovens Microwave ovens operate on the same frequency as the client adapter and can cause signal interference Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 Chapter1
18. n the antenna so it is pointing straight up Then go to Step 7 e If you want to mount the antenna to a wall go to Step 2 Step2 Drill two holes in the wall that are 1 09 in 2 8 cm apart Figure 1 7 shows the distance between the mounting holes on the bottom of the antenna base Figure 1 7 Bottom of Antenna Base 1 09 inches m 95597 Step3 Tap the two supplied wall anchors into the holes Step4 Drive the two supplied screws into the wall anchors leaving a small gap between the screw head and the anchor Step5 Position the mounting holes on the bottom of the antenna base over the screws see Figure 1 8 and pull down to lock in place Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL 16534 01 EEEN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Inserting the Client Adapter Figure 1 8 Mounting the Antenna 95595 Step6 The antenna rotates 90 degrees from its base For optimal reception position the antenna so it is pointing straight up see Figure 1 9 Figure 1 9 Rotating the Antenna Step7 Boot up your PC The green LED lights when the card is inserted properly Step8 Ifthe Found New Hardware Wizard window appears click Cancel Step9 Go to the Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software section on page 1 18 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21A
19. pted enter your Cisco com username and password and click OK Click Windows Vista Under Available Releases determine whether the Install Wizard file on Cisco com has a later version number than the file on the CD If it does proceed to the next step If it does not use the Install Wizard file on your CD Click the link with the latest release number Click the software file WinClient 802 11a b g Vista Ins Wizard vxx exe where xx is the version number Click the Download button Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement Click Agree to accept the terms and condition or click Decline not to accept Save the file to your device OL 16534 01 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software A Caution Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Do not eject your client adapter at any time during the installation process including during the reboot Follow these steps to use to install the client software on a device that is running Windows Vista Double click WinClient 802 11a b g Vista Ins Wizard vxx exe A window appears that asks you if you want to run the softward file Click Run The Cisco Aironet Installation Program InstallShield window appears
20. t in which the card is inserted Therefore you must always insert your PC Cardbus card into the same slot or create profiles for both slots See Chapter 4 for information on creating profiles for your client adapter Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista 1 10 OL 16534 01 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Inserting the Client Adapter W Step4 Ifthe Found New Hardware Wizard window appears click Cancel amp Note If you do not click Cancel the wizard will attempt to install software for the client adapter but will be unable to find it Step5 Go to the Installing the Client Adapter Driver and Software section on page 1 18 Inserting a PCI Card You must perform the following procedures in the order listed below to insert a PCI card e If required change the bracket see the Changing the Bracket section on page 1 11 e Insert the card see the Inserting the Card section on page 1 12 e Assemble the antenna see the Assembling the Antenna section on page 1 13 e Mount the antenna see the Mounting the Antenna section on page 1 14 Changing the Bracket The PCI card is shipped with a full profile bracket attached If the PC into which you are inserting the PCI card requires the card to use a low profile bracket follow these steps to change brackets Step 1 Remove the two screws th
21. ta OL 16534 01 EEEN Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation HZ Inserting the Client Adapter Figure 1 6 Inserting the Antenna into Its Base 95584 1 Antenna 2 Notch 3 Antenna base Step3 Press the antenna cable into the receptacle on the top of the base as shown in Figure 1 6 Step4 Press the antenna straight down into the receptacle until it clicks into place Mounting the Antenna Because the PCI card is a radio device it is susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of interference that can reduce throughput and range Follow these guidelines to ensure the best possible performance e Place the PCI card s antenna in an area where large steel structures such as shelving units bookcases and filing cabinets will not obstruct radio signals being transmitted or received e Place the antenna away from microwave ovens and 2 4 and 5 8 GHz cordless phones These products can cause signal interference because they operate in the same frequency range as the PCI card Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Inserting the Client Adapter W Follow the steps below to position the PCI card s antenna on a flat horizontal surface or to mount it to a wall Step 1 Perform one of the following e If you want to use the antenna on a flat horizontal surface positio
22. the body of the user or a nearby person Thin laptop computers may need special attention to maintain antenna spacing while operating This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs personal digital assistants Use in other configurations may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines This device and its antenna must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Translated versions of these safety warnings are provided in Appendix B Unpacking the Client Adapter Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Follow these steps to unpack the client adapter Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save the container Ensure that all items listed in the Package Contents section below are included in the shipment Check each item for damage amp Note If any item is damaged or missing notify your authorized Cisco sales representative OL 16534 01 Cisco Aironet 802 11a b g Wireless LAN Client Adapters CB21AG and PI21AG Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Hs System Requirements Package Contents Each client adapter is shipped with the following items e 1 dBi gain antenna permanently attached by a 6 6 ft 2 m cable antenna base low profile bracket two mounting screws and two plastic wall anchors PCI cards only e Quick Start
23. tion or CA certificate for PEAP authentication e If your wireless network uses PEAP EAP GTC authentication with a One Time Password OTP user database A hardware token device from OTP vendors or the Secure Computing SofToken program version 2 1 or later 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 Chapter1 Product Overview and Installation Site Requirements W Your hardware or software token password e All necessary infrastructure devices such as access points servers gateways user databases etc must be properly configured for any authentication type you plan to enable on the client e The following information from your system administrator The logical name for your workstation also referred to as client name The protocols necessary to bind to the client adapter such as TCP IP The case sensitive service set identifier SSID for your RF network If your network setup does not include a DHCP server the IP address subnet mask and default gateway address of your computer The wired equivalent privacy WEP keys of the access points with which your client adapter will communicate if your wireless network uses static WEP for security The username and password for your network account Protected access credentials PAC file if your wireless network uses EAP FAST authentication with

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