Intermec cn30 User Guide
Chapter 3 — Configuring the CN30
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CN30 Mobile Computer User’s Manual
WPA runs in Enterprise (802.1x) 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.
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 CK31. WPA-PSK is a good solution
for small offices or home offices that do not want to use an authentica-
tion server.
for small offices or home offices that do not want to use an authentica-
tion server.
To use WPA security, you need:
• an authentication server (Enterprise mode only). Note that you can also
use a MobileLAN access point with software release 1.80 or later as an
authentication server. For help, see the MobileLAN access WA2XG System
Manual (P/N 074921).
authentication server. For help, see the MobileLAN access WA2XG System
Manual (P/N 074921).
• an access point with an 802.11b/g radio that supports WPA.
• a CN30 Computer with the 802.11b/g radio and the 802.1x/WPA secu-
rity option.
Configuring WPA Security With Funk Security
Use this procedure to set WPA security on your CN30 Computer with
Funk security.
Use this procedure to set WPA security on your CN30 Computer with
Funk security.
1
Make sure you have configured the communications and radio parame-
ters on your CN30 Computer and that Funk is your security choice.
ters on your CN30 Computer and that Funk is your security choice.
2
Open Intermec Settings. Tap (+) to expand Communications > 802.11
Radio > Funk Security > Profile X with “X” being “1” through “4.”
Radio > Funk Security > Profile X with “X” being “1” through “4.”
3
For Association, select “WPA” and press Enter. Encryption automati-
cally defaults to TKIP.
cally defaults to TKIP.
4
For 8021x, select “TTLS,” “PEAP,” or “TLS” and press Enter.
If you select “TTLS” or “PEAP:”
a
Select User Name, type your user name, then press Enter.
b
Select User Password, type a user password, then press Enter.