Appendix E
Configuring the Client Adapter through the Windows XP Operating System
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Step 8
Perform one of the following:
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If you selected an SSID from the list of available networks, make sure the SSID appears in the
Network name (SSID) field.
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If you clicked Add, enter the case-sensitive SSID of the access point or the ad hoc network to which
you want the client adapter to associate in the Network name (SSID) field.
Step 9
Check the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc mode) network; wireless access points are not
used check box at the bottom of the screen if you are planning to operate the client adapter in an ad hoc
network.
Select one of the following options from the Network Authentication drop-down list:
Step 10
Open—Enables your client adapter, regardless of its WEP settings, to authenticate and attempt to
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communicate with an access point. This option is recommended if you want to use static WEP or
EAP authentication without WPA.
Shared—Enables your client adapter to communicate only with access points that have the same
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WEP key. Cisco recommends that shared key authentication not be used because it presents a
security risk.
Cisco Aironet 340, 350, and CB20A Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows
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Wireless Network Properties Screen (Association Tab)
Configuring the Client Adapter
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