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Details on how to configure an EAP-PEAP client with an external RADIUS server are not
covered in this document.
covered in this document.
Make sure the wireless client software is up-to-date
Before setting up the client systems, keep in mind that service packs, patches, and new
releases of drivers as well as other supporting technologies for wireless clients are being
generated at a fast pace. A common problem encountered in client security setup is that
the latest driver for the wireless interface or patches required for the operating system to
properly function with the security type being configured is not installed. For example,
if you are setting up WPA on the client, make sure you have a driver installed that supports
WPA as well as any operating system updates relating to WPA to support the relatively
new technology. Also keep in mind, many wireless client cards currently available do not
ship from the factory with the latest drivers.
releases of drivers as well as other supporting technologies for wireless clients are being
generated at a fast pace. A common problem encountered in client security setup is that
the latest driver for the wireless interface or patches required for the operating system to
properly function with the security type being configured is not installed. For example,
if you are setting up WPA on the client, make sure you have a driver installed that supports
WPA as well as any operating system updates relating to WPA to support the relatively
new technology. Also keep in mind, many wireless client cards currently available do not
ship from the factory with the latest drivers.
Accessing the Microsoft Windows wireless client security settings
Generally, on Microsoft Windows XP there are two ways to get to the security properties
for a wireless client:
for a wireless client:
To access the security properties for a wireless client:
1
From the wireless connection icon on the Windows task bar:
a
Right-click the wireless connection icon in your Windows task bar and select View
available wireless networks.
available wireless networks.
b
Select the SSID of the network to which you want to connect and click Advanced
to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.
to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog.
OR -
1
From the Windows
Start
menu at the left end of the task bar:
a
Choose
Start > My Network Places
to open the Network Connections window.
b
From the
Network Tasks
menu on the left, click
View Network Connections
to open
the Network Connections window.
c
Right-click the wireless network connection you want to configure, then choose
View available wireless networks.
View available wireless networks.