© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Configuring Cisco WLAN Clients BCMSN Module 6 Lesson 4

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Objectives  Install the Cisco WLAN client adapter and the Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility  Use the Cisco ADU to configure the Cisco a/b/g WLAN client adapter  Use the Cisco ADU for diagnostics and troubleshooting of the WLAN client adapters  Use the Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility to get information about available WLANs  Describe the WLAN configuration through Windows XP  Describe the Cisco ACAU  Describe the Cisco WLAN IP Phone  Describe the features and benefits of the CCX program

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Identifying and Installing WLAN Client Adapters

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco a/b/g WLAN Client Adapters a/b/g dual-band client adapters  CardBus or PCI card  Supports all three current standards  Supported operating systems Windows 2000 and Windows XP  3 Components: Radio Antenna LEDs

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Software Components The client adapters have two major software components: a driver and client utilities.  Driver must be installed before the adapter can be used.  Client Utilities include Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) and Aironet System Tray Utility (ASTU).

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Adapter LEDs Status LED (green)Activity LED (amber)Condition Off Client adapter is not receiving power Blinking slowlyOff Client adapter is in power save mode OnOff Client adapter has awakened from power save mode. Alternating blink: Client adapter is scanning for the wireless network for which it is configured. OnOff On Blinking slowly Client adapter is associated to an AP (infrastructure mode) or client (ad hoc mode). Blinking quickly Client adapter is transmitting/receiving data to AP or client.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Client Adapter Installation  Adapter card should be installed before drivers and utilities.  CardBus adapter is keyed and can only be inserted on way.  Configuration profiles for CardBus cards are tied to the slot. Always insert the card into the same slot.  PCI card adapters should be installed with the PC power off.  If the Windows “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click Cancel. Software for the card will be installed in the next step.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Client Adapter Software Installation  Client Adapter driver and utilities are located in a single file.  Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU) used with a/b/g cards. Aironet Client Utility (ACU) used with legacy cards.  Download the latest software from Cisco.com.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility Installation

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Install Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Choose Configuration Tool

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Aironet System Tray Utility Only used when third-party tool is selected for management.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Reboot!  After the installation process completes, you will be prompted to reboot your machine.  It is strongly recommended that you reboot your machine.  After rebooting the Windows “Found New Hardware” utility may appear. Click through the screens to allow the wizard to install the software for the adapter.  If your network does not use DHCP, you will need to configure your adapter with appropriate IP parameters.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Self Check 1.What are the 2 varieties of Cisco wireless client network adapters? 2.What are the 2 major software components associated with the WLAN client adapter? 3.Why should cardbus client adapters be inserted into the same slot each time? 4.Why does Cisco recommend using ADU?

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Using ADU

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU – Current Status

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Advanced Status Information

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU: Profile Management

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU: Main Profile Screen

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Available Networks

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU: New Profile

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU: Security Settings

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU: Advanced Settings  Selectively choose wireless modes to decrease association time.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU Diagnostics: Advanced Statistics  Used predominately during troubleshooting

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU Diagnostics: Adapter Information Driver version Adapter MAC address

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN ADU Troubleshooting

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Self Check 1.How can you ensure that the name and IP address of the access point are shown when selecting the “Advanced” tab? 2.How many profiles does the ADU profile manager allow you to create and save for your client adapter? 3.What does a key icon in the “Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks” window indicate? 4.How many SSIDs can be configured for a single profile in the ADU?

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Other Features

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Associated with Excellent/Good Connection Associated with Fair Connection Associated with Poor Connection Radio Disabled Associated not authenticated Not associated Cisco Aironet System Tray Utility

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility (Cont.)

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Windows XP WLAN Configuration

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Comparison of Windows XP and Cisco ADU FeatureWindows XPCisco ADU Configuration ParametersLimitedExtensive Create profilesYes Enable/disable radioNoYes Static WEPYes LEAPNoYes EAP-TLS or PEAPYes Status windowLimitedExtensive TroubleshootingNoYes StatisticsNoYes

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Aironet Client Administration Utility (ACAU)  Creates file with profiles and settings  Profiles imported during the installation of ADU and firmware For AIR-CB21AG and AIR-PI21AG Installs across network Encrypted setup files Windows 2000 and Windows XP only

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Aironet Configuration Administration Utility (ACAU) Easy binary configurations for security and utility

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Wireless IP Phone  For workers who need to communicate while moving about their workplace or campus  Same features as Cisco wired IP Phones  Graphical, menu-driven user interface  Multiline appearance (up to six extensions)  Phone book with speed dials  LEAP security  Auto VLAN configuration and Cisco CallManager registration

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)  No-cost licensing of technology for use in WLAN adapters and devices  Independent testing to ensure interoperability with Cisco infrastructure  Marketing of compliant products by Cisco and product suppliers under “Cisco Compatible” brand

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Compatible Extensions  Cisco Compatible client devices Features Assured compatibility with 300+ devices Standards-based Enhanced security, mobility, and performance Benefits Accelerates innovation Supports diverse enterprise applications Ensures multivendor interoperability

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Cisco Compatible Extensions Features V1V2V3V4 Security  WEP  IEEE 802.1x  LEAP  Cisco TKIP  PEAP-GTC  WPA  WPA2  EAP-FAST  NAC (wireless)  EAP-TLS  PEAP-MSCHAP VLANs and QoS  Multiple SSIDs/VLANs on AP  eDCF  Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)  MBSSID  Call Admission Control (CAC) Voice over IP  U-APSD  TSPEC CAC  Voice metrics Performance and Management  AP-assisted roaming  CCKM with LEAP  RF scanning and reporting  Transmit power sync  CCKM with EAP- FAST  Proxy ARP information element  Single sign-on: LEAP, EAP-FAST  CCKM with other EAP types  AP-directed roaming  Location  Keep Alive link test

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Self Check 1.What is the Aironet Client Administration Utility (ACAU)? 2.What is the Aironet System Tray Utility (ASTU)? 3.What is the Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) program?

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Activity  Learn how to share an Ethernet-based Internet connection with wireless computers using an ad hoc wireless network.  The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft® Windows® XP allows you to share a single Internet connection with multiple computers. Built-in support for IEEE wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to create an ad hoc wireless network. These two features can be used together to share a wired Internet connection.  This article describes how to quickly and easily use Windows XP to share a wired Internet connection with other WLAN computers: 8d3a-d16aadbc1dbb/AdHocICS.doc

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Summary  The installation wizard for the Cisco a/b/g WLAN client adapter installs driver and utilities.  The Cisco a/b/g client adapter is configured via Cisco ADU.  Cisco ADU can be used for troubleshooting the client adapter.  The Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility provides information about available WLANs.  Cisco ADU provides more features than Windows XP for the Cisco client adapter configuration.  Cisco ACAU provides preconfiguration of WLAN profiles for software distribution.  The Cisco wireless IP Phone provides integration of IP telephony into WLANs.  The CCX program enhances WLAN features for WLAN adapters from multiple vendors.

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Resources  Cisco Compatible Extensions  Cisco Wireless LAN Software (requires CCO login)  Microsoft TechNet Wireless Networking site

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN Q and A

© 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialBCMSN