Page 1 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE 340 and 350 Series Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview of the Client Utilities Buttons on the Client Utility Screens Network Configurations Using the Client Adapter Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 4 Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key Changing the CEM Password 4-10 Disabling Static WEP 4-11 Using LEAP 4-11 Enabling LEAP 4-12 Entering the LEAP Username and Password 4-12 Disabling LEAP 4-14 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 5 Troubleshooting the Client Adapter Problems Obtaining an IP Address Problems Associating to an Access Point Problems Authenticating to an Access Point Problems Connecting to the Network Error Messages Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 6 Additional Information Using Passive Mode Using Active Mode Forcing the Client Adapter to Reassociate E-10 G L O S S A R Y N D E X Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 7 Preface The preface provides an overview of the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE, references related publications, and explains how to obtain other documentation and technical assistance, if necessary. The following topics are covered in this section: Audience, page viii •...
Page 8: Preface
Audience Audience This publication is for the person responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining a Cisco Aironet 340 or 350 Series Wireless LAN Client Adapter on a Windows CE device. This person should be familiar with computing devices and with network terms and concepts.
Page 9: Conventions
Pour obtenir les traductions des mises en garde figurant dans cette publication, veuillez consulter l’annexe intitulée « Translated Safety Warnings » (Traduction des avis de sécurité). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 10 (Se förklaringar av de varningar som förekommer i denna publikation i appendix "Translated Safety Warnings" [Översatta säkerhetsvarningar].) Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 11: Related Publications
The following sections explain how to obtain documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com Translated documentation is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml...
Page 12: Ordering Documentation
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Page 13: Technical Assistance Center
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Page 14: Cisco Tac Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses issues that are classified as priority level 1 or priority level 2; these classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer will automatically open a case.
Page 15: Chapter 1 Product Overview
C H A P T E R Product Overview This chapter describes the Cisco Aironet 340 and 350 Series Wireless LAN Client Adapters and illustrates their role in a wireless network. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Introduction to the Client Adapters, page 1-2 •...
Page 16: Introduction To The Client Adapters
Introduction to the Client Adapters Introduction to the Client Adapters The Cisco Aironet 340 and 350 Series Wireless LAN Client Adapters are 30- and 100-milliwatt (mW) radio modules that provide transparent wireless data communications between fixed, portable, or mobile devices and other wireless devices or a wired network infrastructure. The client adapters are fully compatible when used in devices supporting Plug-and-Play (PnP) technology.
Page 17: Hardware Components
The client adapter has two LEDs that glow or blink to indicate the status of the adapter or to convey error messages. Refer to the Chapter 8 for an interpretation of the LED codes. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 18: Software Components
Windows CE and the applications it runs to communicate with the adapter. The driver is provided on the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters CD that shipped with the client adapter and must be installed before the adapter can be used.
Page 19: Overview Of The Client Utilities
Stops a test that is running Exits the screen without saving any changes ? (available on HPCs only) Provides information on the screen and its parameters Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 20: Network Configurations Using The Client Adapter
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. Figure 1-1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 21: Wireless Infrastructure With Workstations Accessing A Wired Lan
This process is referred to as seamless roaming. Figure 1-2 Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Wired LAN Access Point (Root Unit) Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 22 Chapter 1 Product Overview Network Configurations Using the Client Adapter Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 23: Chapter 2 Preparing For Installation
The following topics are covered in this chapter: Safety information, page 2-2 • Unpacking the Client Adapter, page 2-3 • System Requirements, page 2-4 • • Site Requirements, page 2-5 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 24: Safety Information
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.
Page 25: Warnings
Check Step 3 each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Any remote Note antenna and its associated wiring are shipped separately. Package Contents...
Page 26: System Requirements
WEP for security – The username and password for your RADIUS server account, if your wireless network uses server-based authentication Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 27: Site Requirements
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 Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 28 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Site Requirements Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 29 Installing the Driver and Client Utilities, page 3-3 • • Installing the Driver and Client Utilities on Other Windows CE Devices, page 3-8 • Verifying Installation, page 3-8 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 30: Determining The Windows Ce Version
Determining the Latest Driver and Client Utility Versions The driver and client utilities are provided on the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters CD that shipped with the client adapter; however, a more recent version of both may be available from Cisco.com.
Page 31: Installing The Driver And Client Utilities
The screen indicates that you are connected as a guest. Perform one of the following: Step 3 If you are installing the driver and client utilities from the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client • Adapters CD that shipped with the client adapter, follow the steps below: Insert the CD into the laptop or PC’s CD-ROM drive.
Page 32 *.cab file to the Windows CE device. Then the driver and help files are copied to the \Windows directory, and the client utilities are installed in the \Windows\Programs\Cisco directory on HPC devices or the \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Cisco directory on PPC devices.
Page 33 Step 10 Disconnect the Windows CE device. Step 11 Insert the client adapter (with the Cisco logo facing up) into the PC card slot of the Windows CE device. Refer to Chapter 7 for specific instructions on inserting the client adapter.
Page 34 MAC address. This name is included in the access point’s list of connected devices. Range: Up to 16 characters Note Each computer on the network should have a unique client name. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 35 Refer to the “Installing the Driver and Client Utilities on Other Windows CE Devices” section below for instructions. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 36: Installing The Driver And Client Utilities On Other Windows Ce Devices
You can follow an abbreviated procedure because the driver and client utility files for many different Windows CE CPU/device combinations were copied to the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapter directory on the laptop or PC when you executed WinCE2.11-PCM-LMC-vx.xx.exe or WinCE3.0-PCM-LMC-vx.xx.exe.
Page 37: Chapter 4 Enabling Security Features
The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview of Security Features, page 4-2 • Using Static WEP, page 4-6 • Using LEAP, page 4-11 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 38: Overview Of Security Features
WEP keys or overwrite existing WEP keys, and the Aironet Client Utility (ACU) allows you to enable or disable static WEP. Refer to the “Using Static WEP” section on page 4-6 for instructions. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 39: Dynamic Wep Keys With Leap
LEAP. Support for LEAP is provided not in the Windows CE operating system but in your client adapter’s firmware and the Cisco software that supports it. RADIUS servers that support LEAP include Cisco Secure ACS version 2.6 and greater, Cisco Access Registrar version 1.7 and greater, and Funk Steel-Belted RADIUS version 3.0 and greater.
Page 40: Additional Wep Key Security Features
Access point firmware version 11.10T or greater is required to enable these security features. Refer Note to the Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling these security features on the access point. Message Integrity Check (MIC) MIC prevents bit-flip attacks on encrypted packets.
Page 41: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (Tkip)
This chapter provides specific instructions for enabling the security features on your client adapter. Refer to the Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling the features on the access point.
Page 42: Using Static Wep
Change the CEM password (optional); see page 4-10 Opening CEM Follow the steps below to open CEM. Double-click the Cisco CEM icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Client Encryption Manager. Step 1 The Enter Password screen appears (see Figure 4-2), provided a client adapter is installed in the Windows CE device and is running.
Page 43: Viewing The Client Adapter's Current Static Wep Key Settings
Follow the steps below to enter a new static WEP key for your client adapter. If you entered the password correctly in the Enter Password screen, the CEM screen appears (see Step 1 Figure 4-4). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 44 Cancel to exit the utility without updating the keys. Step 6 Double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Client Utility. The ACU screen appears (see Figure 4-5).
Page 45: Overwriting An Existing Static Wep Key
For security reasons, the codes for existing static WEP keys do not appear on the screen. Also, you can write over existing keys, but you cannot edit or delete them. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 46: Changing The Cem Password
For security reasons, Cisco recommends that you change the default password. Note Step 1 Double-click the Cisco CEM icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Client Encryption Manager. Step 2 Enter the correct password in the Enter Password screen (see Figure 4-2) and click OK.
Page 47: Disabling Static Wep
Disabling Static WEP Follow the steps below if you ever need to disable static WEP. Step 1 Double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Client Utility. The ACU screen appears (see Figure 4-5).
Page 48: Enabling Leap
Enabling Security Features Using LEAP Enabling LEAP Follow the steps below to enable LEAP for your client adapter. Double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Client Utility. The Step 1 ACU screen appears (see Figure 4-8).
Page 49 If a username and password are stored in the client adapter’s Flash memory from a prior release, they are erased before the new username and password are written to the adapter’s volatile memory, thereby disabling device-level LEAP. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE 4-13 OL-1375-02...
Page 50: Disabling Leap
Disabling LEAP Follow the steps below if you ever need to disable LEAP. Step 1 Double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Client Utility. The ACU screen appears (see Figure 4-8).
Page 51: Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
This chapter explains how to set the client adapter’s advanced configuration parameters. The following topic is covered in this chapter: Configuring Your Client Adapter, page 5-2 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 52: Configuring Your Client Adapter
Step 1 Double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Client Utility. The ACU screen appears (see Figure 5-1).
Page 53 Indicates that your wireless network consists of a few wireless devices that are not connected to a wired Ethernet network through an access point (referred to as ad hoc mode). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 54 If you enabled LEAP for your client adapter, this parameter is changed automatically to Enabled, and the RADIUS server assigns a dynamic, session-based WEP key to the adapter. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 55 WLM. This parameter must be enabled Note before you set a LEAP username and password in WLM. Disabled Disables LEAP. LEAP can be disabled as desired. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 56 Default: Disabled When World Mode is enabled, the client adapter is limited to Note the maximum transmit power level allowed by the country of operation’s regulatory agency. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 57 If ACU is running but a client adapter is not currently inserted Note in the Windows CE device, the data rate options are based on the last adapter that was running in the system. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 58 Click OK at the bottom of the ACU screen to save any changes you have made. Step 2 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 59: Chapter 6 Performing Diagnostics
Overview of the Diagnostic Utilities, page 6-2 • Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter, page 6-2 • Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter, page 6-3 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 60: Overview Of The Diagnostic Utilities
Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter The Cisco Link Status (CLS) utility enables you to view the current status of your client adapter. To view your client adapter’s status, select Start > Programs > Cisco > Cisco Link Status. The Cisco Step 1...
Page 61: Viewing Statistics For Your Client Adapter
Windows CE device. Link status tests from the access point or SST are performed at the firmware level; therefore, they have no effect on the statistics shown by this utility. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 62 Chapter 6 Performing Diagnostics Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter Step 1 To view your client adapter’s statistics, select Start > Programs > Cisco > Client Statistics Utility. The Receive Statistics screen appears (see Figure 6-2). Figure 6-2 Receive Statistics Screen The statistics are calculated as soon as your client adapter is started.
Page 63 The number of unicast packets that were transmitted successfully. Bytes Transmitted The number of bytes of data that were transmitted successfully. Packets Retry Long The number of normal data packets that were retransmitted. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 64 The number of packets that were discarded due to no MIC being found. Packets Incorrect MIC The number of packets that were discarded due to an incorrect MIC value. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 65 Packets Wrong MIC Seq The number of packets that were discarded due to the MIC sequence number being wrong. Click OK to exit the utility. Step 4 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 66 Chapter 6 Performing Diagnostics Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 67: Chapter 7 Routine Procedures
Inserting and Removing a PC Card, page 7-2 • Upgrading the Client Adapter Software, page 7-3 • Client Utility Procedures, page 7-12 • • Restarting the Client Adapter, page 7-13 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 68: Inserting And Removing A Pc Card
Do not force the PC card into your computer’s PC card slot. Forcing it will damage both the card and the slot. If the PC card does not insert easily, remove the card and reinsert it. Hold the PC card with the Cisco logo facing up and insert it into the PC card slot, applying just enough Step 2...
Page 69: Upgrading The Client Adapter Software
To determine the version of firmware that your client adapter is currently using, double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Load New Firmware. The current version of your adapter’s firmware is shown on the ACU screen and the Select New Firmware screen, provided a client adapter is inserted in your Windows CE device.
Page 70: Loading New Firmware
Make sure the client adapter is installed in your Windows CE device and is operational. Step 15 On your Windows CE device, select Start > Programs > Cisco > Load New Firmware. The Load New Firmware screen appears (see Figure 7-2).
Page 71: Upgrading The Driver And Client Utilities
Upgrading the Driver and Client Utilities Follow the instructions in this section to determine the versions of your client adapter’s driver and client utilities and to upgrade them if more recent versions are available from Cisco.com. Note The driver, client utilities, and online help files are installed together.
Page 72: Determining The Driver And Client Utility Versions
To determine the version of the driver that your client adapter is currently using, double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Client Utility. The current version of your adapter’s driver is shown on the ACU screen, provided the client adapter is installed in the Windows CE device and is operational.
Page 73: Loading A New Driver And Client Utilities
Windows CE device: AuthType.htm, CEM.htm, Cisco Setup.htm, ClieName.htm, DataRate.htm, DHCP.htm, InfrStru.htm, LEAP.htm, LeapLogin.htm, PSMode.htm, SSID.htm, TxPowe.htm, WEP.htm, and WorldMode.htm. Delete the following client utility files, which are probably in the \Windows\Programs\Cisco directory Step 6 on the Windows CE device: Aironet Client Utility.exe, Cisco Aironet Uninstall.exe, Cisco Link Status.exe, Client Encryption Manager.exe, Client Statistics Utility.exe, Load New Firmware.exe,...
Page 74 *.cab file to the Windows CE device. Then the driver and help files are copied to the \Windows directory, and the client utilities are installed in the \Windows\Programs\Cisco directory on HPC devices or the \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Cisco directory on PPC devices.
Page 75 Upgrading the Client Adapter Software Step 18 Insert the client adapter (with the Cisco logo facing up) into the PC card slot of the Windows CE device. Refer to the “Inserting a PC Card into a Windows CE Device” section on page 7-2 for specific instructions on inserting the client adapter.
Page 76 MAC address. This name is included in the access point’s list of connected devices. Range: Up to 16 characters Note Each computer on the network should have a unique client name. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE 7-10 OL-1375-02...
Page 77 Click OK. The driver and client utility installation is complete. If the installation was successful, the Step 24 client adapter’s green LED blinks. Go to Chapter 4 for instructions on setting the client adapter’s security features, if desired. Step 25 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE 7-11 OL-1375-02...
Page 78: Client Utility Procedures
• Opening a Client Utility To open any of the client utilities on your Windows CE device, select Start > Programs > Cisco and the utility you wish to open. The screen for that utility appears. Exiting a Client Utility To exit any of the client utilities, click OK at the bottom of the screen.
Page 79: Restarting The Client Adapter
WEP key set in CEM instead of the dynamic WEP key assigned during LEAP authentication. Follow the steps below to restart the client adapter. Open ACU by double-clicking the Cisco ACU icon or selecting Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Step 1 Client Utility.
Page 80 Chapter 7 Routine Procedures Restarting the Client Adapter Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE 7-14 OL-1375-02...
Page 81: Troubleshooting
Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information, page 8-2 • Interpreting the Indicator LEDs, page 8-2 • Troubleshooting the Client Adapter, page 8-3 • Error Messages, page 8-4 • Getting Help, page 8-7 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 82: Accessing The Latest Troubleshooting Information
WEP is enabled in ACU, but the client adapter has 1 blink not been programmed with a valid WEP key). Recheck your client adapter’s configuration settings in ACU. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 83: Troubleshooting The Client Adapter
SSID, LEAP activation, WEP activation, infrastructure mode, etc. If the client adapter still fails to establish contact, refer to the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” • section in the Preface for technical support information. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 84: Problems Authenticating To An Access Point
Click OK to acknowledge the message and terminate the utility. Then insert a Recommended Action client adapter into the Windows CE device and start the utility. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 85 Re-enter the LEAP username and password and click OK. Recommended Action Error Message LEAP Not Enabled on the Cisco Wireless LAN Adapter! Start ACU and Enable LEAP First. An attempt was made to start WLM before LEAP was enabled on the client adapter.
Page 86 Then install Windows CE Services on the laptop or PC and start the driver installation procedure again. Note Windows CE Services can be obtained from the CD that shipped with your Windows CE device or from the device manufacturer. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 87: Getting Help
To access help related to ACU, CEM, or SST on a PPC device, open ACU, CEM, or SST and select Start > Help. Select the topic for which you want information. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
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Page 89: Appendix
A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 340 and 350 Series Wireless LAN Client Adapters. The following topics are covered in this appendix: Physical Specifications, page A-2 •...
Page 90 Appendix A Technical Specifications Table A-1 lists the technical specifications for the Cisco Aironet 340 and 350 Series Wireless LAN Client Adapters. Note If a distinction is not made between series or client adapter type, the specification applies to both 340 and 350 series PC and LM cards.
Page 91 –85 dBm @ 11 Mbps 340 series –90 dBm @ 1 Mbps –88 dBm @ 2 Mbps –87 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps –83 dBm @ 11 Mbps Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 92 The above range numbers assume the use of a snap-on antenna with the LM card. Antenna PC card Integrated diversity antenna LM card Two MMCX antenna connectors Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 93 AS/NZS 3548 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55024 Radio approvals FCC Part 15.247 Canada RSS-139-1, RSS-210 Japan Telec 33B EN 300.328 RF exposure OET-65C RSS-102 ANSI C95.1 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
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Page 95: Appendix
The following topics are covered in this appendix: Explosive Device Proximity Warning, page B-2 • Dipole Antenna Installation Warning, page B-3 • Warning for Laptop Users, page B-4 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 96: Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Använd inte den trådlösa nätverksenheten i närheten av oskyddade tändhattar eller i en explosiv miljö om inte enheten modifierats för att kunna användas i sådana sammanhang. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 97: Dipole Antenna Installation Warning
Varning! För att följa FCC-exponeringsgränserna för radiofrekvens (RF), bör dipolsantenner placeras på minst 20 cm avstånd från alla människor. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 98: Warning For Laptop Users
5 cm fra deg eller personer i nærheten under lengre perioder med overføring eller bruk. Hvis antennen er plassert mindre enn 5 cm fra brukeren, anbefaler vi at brukeren begrenser eksponeringstiden. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 99 PC Card-adapter under en längre tid. Om antennen befinner sig mindre än 5 cm från användaren, rekommenderar vi inte användning under längre tid. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 100 Appendix B Translated Safety Warnings Warning for Laptop Users Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 101: Appendix
A P P E N D I X Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 340 and 350 Series Wireless LAN Client Adapters. The following topics are covered in this appendix: •...
Page 102: Manufacturer's Federal Communication Commission Declaration Of Conformity Statement
The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modifications to said product not expressly approved by Cisco, including the use of non-Cisco antennas, could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Page 103: Department Of Communications - Canada
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further information, contact your local Industry Canada office. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 104: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein
The Declaration of Conformity related to this product can be found at the following URL: http://www.ciscofax.com. For the 340 series, the following standards were applied: Radio: ETS 300.328 • EMC: ETS 300.826 • • Safety: EN 60950 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 105: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure
The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 106: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless Lan Client Adapters In Japan
Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Japanese Translation...
Page 107: Appendix
The following topics are covered in this appendix: Channels, page D-2 • Maximum Power Levels and Antenna Gains, page D-3 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 108: Channels
France is included in the ETSI regulatory domain; however, only channels 10 through 13 can be used Note in France. Users are responsible for ensuring that the channel set configuration is in compliance with the regulatory standards of France. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 109: Maximum Power Levels And Antenna Gains
Antenna Gain (dBi) Maximum Power Level (mW) Americas (-A) (4 watts EIRP maximum) 13.5 ETSI (-E) (100 mW EIRP maximum) 13.5 Israel (-I) (100 mW EIRP maximum) 13.5 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 110 Maximum Power Levels Per Antenna Gain (continued) Regulatory Domain Antenna Gain (dBi) Maximum Power Level (mW) China (-C) (10 mW EIRP maximum) 13.5 Japan (-J) (10 mW/MHz EIRP maximum) 13.5 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 111: Appendix
The following topics are covered in this appendix: Overview, page E-2 • Using Passive Mode, page E-3 • Using Active Mode, page E-5 • Forcing the Client Adapter to Reassociate, page E-10 • Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 112: Overview
Physical environment – Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas. • Also, the less cluttered the work environment, the greater the range. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 113: Using Passive Mode
Follow the steps below to activate the site survey passive mode and obtain current information about RF network traffic. Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Cisco > Site Survey Tool. The Site Survey - Passive screen appears (see Figure E-1), provided a client adapter is installed in the Windows CE device and is running.
Page 114 If you want to activate the site survey active mode, go to the “Using Active Mode” section on page E-5. Otherwise, click OK or Cancel to exit the site survey application. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 115: Using Active Mode
Active Mode Setup Screen Table E-2 lists and describes the parameters that affect how the site survey is performed. Follow the instructions in the table to set any parameters. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 116 Site Survey - Active screen. If the device specified in the Destination MAC Address field is not a Cisco Aironet device, do not select this checkbox. In this case, the test sends out loopback packets, which originate from and return to the client adapter.
Page 117 After setting any parameters, click OK to save the settings. The Site Survey - Passive screen appears (see Figure E-1). Click the Start button to run the site survey test. The Site Survey - Active screen appears (see Step 3 Figure E-3). Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 118 Differences in signal strength are indicated by the following colors: green (strongest), yellow (middle of the range), and red (weakest). Range: 0 to 100% Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 119 If a lot of packets get lost, the number of retries could be greater than the number of packets sent. Then this field would show a value greater than 100%. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE OL-1375-02...
Page 120: Forcing The Client Adapter To Reassociate
Follow the steps below to attempt to force the client adapter to disassociate from its current access point and reassociate to another during a site survey. While SST is open, double-click the Cisco ACU icon or select Start > Programs > Cisco > Aironet Step 1 Client Utility to also open ACU.
Page 121: G L O S S A R Y
Cabinet files are commonly found on software distribution disks. Complementary code keying. A modulation technique used by IEEE 802.11-compliant wireless LANs for transmission at 5.5 and 11 Mbps. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE GL-1 OL-1375-02...
Page 122 Ethernet to allow computers to share a network and operates at 10, 100, or 1000 megabits per second (Mbps), depending on the physical layer used. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE GL-2 OL-1375-02...
Page 123 LEAP, or EAP-Cisco Wireless, is the 802.1X authentication type that is available on Windows CE LEAP devices. Support for LEAP is provided in the client adapter’s firmware and the Cisco software that supports it, rather than in the operating system. With LEAP, a username and password are used by the client adapter to perform mutual authentication with the RADIUS server through an access point.
Page 124 A measurement of the weakest signal a receiver can receive and still correctly translate it into data. Receiver Sensitivity Radio frequency. A generic term for radio-based technology. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE GL-4 OL-1375-02...
Page 125 A computing device with an installed client adapter. Workstation Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE GL-5 OL-1375-02...
Page 126 Glossary Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE GL-6 OL-1375-02...
Page 127: I N D E X
Cisco.com, obtaining technical assistance gains D-3 to D-4 Cisco Link Status (CLS) placement described specifications using 6-2 to 6-3 type Cisco Link Status screen Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE IN-1 OL-1375-02...
Page 128 Liechtenstein C-4 to C-5 Enter Password screen error messages 8-4 to 8-7 RF exposure Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) Defaults button, function of default values, setting Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE IN-2 OL-1375-02...
Page 129 Max PSP message integrity check (MIC) described setting on client and access point Japan, guidelines for operating client adapters statistics 6-6 to 6-7 microcellular network Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE IN-3 OL-1375-02...
Page 130 Windows CE device retry long restarting client adapter 7-13 retry short RF obstructions 2-5, E-3 Packet Size parameter roaming PC card RTS packets, number retransmitted antenna described Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE IN-4 OL-1375-02...
Page 131 7-3 to 7-11 transmit statistics software components of client adapter Transmit Statistics screen specifications troubleshooting information 8-2 to 8-4 physical power radio A-3 to A-4 Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE IN-5 OL-1375-02...
Page 132 Wireless Login Module (WLM) described using 4-12 to 4-14 Wireless Login Module screen 4-13 workstation defined in wireless infrastructure World Mode parameter X button, function of Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE IN-6 OL-1375-02...

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