Intermec cn2a User Guide

If you tap No, Intermec Settings resets the Security Choice 
field to Funk Security.

When the CN2A finishes booting, the desktop appears. Tap 
Tap Start > Intermec Settings to continue configuring the 
CN2A.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a strongly enhanced, 
interoperable Wi-Fi security that addresses many of the 
vulnerabilities of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Instead of 
WEP, WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) for its 
data encryption method. 

Currently, WPA satisfies some of the requirements in the IEEE 
802.11i draft standard. When the standard is finalized, WPA will 
maintain forward compatibility. 

WPA runs in 802.1x (Enterprise) mode or PSK (Pre-Shared Key) 
mode: 

• In Enterprise mode, WPA provides user authentication using 

802.1x and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). 
That is, an authentication server (such as a RADIUS server) 
must authenticate each device before the device can 
communicate with the wireless network. 

• In PSK mode, WPA provides user authentication using a 

shared key between the authenticator and the CN2A. WPA-
PSK is a good solution for small offices or home offices that 
do not want to use an authentication server. 

To use WPA security, you need:

• an authentication server (Enterprise mode only). You can use 

a MobileLAN access WA2X product as an authentication 
server.

• user and root certificates (if you plan to use TLS for 

authentication).

• an access point with an 802.11b/g radio that supports WPA.

Note: You must warm boot the CN2A after you change your 
security choice.