Wireless LANs Configuring Cisco WLAN Clients

Cisco a/b/g WLAN Client Adapters a/b/g dual-band client adapters Supports all three current standards –54 Mbps in 2.4 and 5 GHz bands –802.11b support provides investment protection CardBus or PCI card Supported operating systems –Windows 2000 and Windows XP Utilities –ADU: Aironet Desktop Utility –ACM: Aironet Client Monitor –ACAU: Aironet Client Administration Utility

Client Adapter Installation Wizard Requires a forced reboot at the completion of the install (prompts in the beginning as a warning). –Protection to ensure that machine is left in a stable state. Shows multiple status screens. –Drivers, ADU, firmware, LEAP, and so on. Card must be inserted at the beginning of the setup and must be identified by the computer as new hardware. (If it is not identified as new hardware, reboot the laptop.)

Cisco ADU Installation Multiple options for installation

Install Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility

Choose Configuration Tool

ADU Main Screen Shows client IP address

Advanced Status Information

ADU: Main Profile Screen Multiple profiles Auto profile selection Can scan for access point SSIDs

ADU: General Settings Create/modify profile

ADU: Security Settings Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)/WPA2 support Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST) supported

ADU: Advanced Settings Selectively choose wireless modes to decrease association time.

ADU Diagnostics: Advanced Statistics Used predominately during troubleshooting

ADU Diagnostics: Adapter Information Driver version Adapter MAC address

ADU Troubleshooting

Cisco Aironet System Tray Icon ACU Status- Not Associated ACU Status- Authenticating ACU Status – No Radio ACU Status - Poor ACU Status - Fair ACU Status - Good ACU Status - Excellent Desktop Logo

Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility

Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility (Cont.)

Windows XP WLAN Configuration

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

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

Aironet Configuration Administration Utility Easy binary configurations for security and utility

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

Cisco Compatible Extensions 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

Cisco Compatible Extensions (Cont.) 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

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 eDCFWi-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

Cisco Compatible Extensions Program Develops interoperability with semiconductor and client vendors Provides additional functionality and performance improvement while working with Cisco access points and Cisco wireless infrastructure –Objective: The Cisco Compatible Extensions program provides customers with a broad range of WLAN client devices that have tested interoperability with Cisco Aironet innovations. –Phase 1: Specification: Cisco provides specification to WLAN silicon providers. –Phase 2: Interoperability test: Devices are tested by approved third- party vendor for the specification. –Phase 3: Compatibility: Approved products are marketed.

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 Cisco Compatible Extensions program enhances WLAN features for WLAN adapters from multiple vendors.