Appendix E
Configuring the Client Adapter through the Windows XP Operating System
Configuring the Client Adapter
Follow the steps below to configure your client adapter using Windows XP.
These instructions assume you are using the following:
Note
- Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft support patch 815485
- Windows XP classic view rather than category view
If you do not use Service Pack 1 and the 815485 support patch, the windows you see will look different
than those shown in this section and will not support WPA.
Note
The appropriate certificates must be installed on your computer if you are planning to enable EAP-TLS
or PEAP authentication. EAP-TLS requires both a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate and a user
certificate while PEAP requires only a CA certificate. Contact your system administrator if you need
help obtaining and importing the necessary certificates.
Make sure the client adapter's driver has been installed and the client adapter is inserted in the Windows
Step 1
XP device.
Step 2
Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, and Network Connections.
Step 3
Right-click Wireless Network Connection.
Step 4
Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears.
Step 5
Click the Wireless Networks tab. The following window appears (see
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Configuring the Client Adapter
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