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Table 5-1
Parameter
Enable WEP
Enable LEAP
The menu bar (see Figure 5-2) in the top left-hand corner of the desktop allows you to choose menu
Step 4
options that you can use to configure and diagnose your client adapter.
Figure 5-2

Loading New Firmware

Your client adapter's firmware is contained in the adapter's Flash memory, which allows it to be easily
updated in the future. The current version of your adapter's firmware is provided in the Status screen.
See the "Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter" section on page 7-2 for instructions on
accessing this screen.
You can find the latest firmware version at http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/sw-wireless.shtml.
Under "Wireless Software Products," select your client adapter's series (such as Cisco Aironet 340
Series) and copy the radio firmware image file to a directory on your computer's hard drive.
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Mac OS
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Basic Properties Parameters (continued)
Description
Enables or disables Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) for your client adapter.
If you want to enable WEP for your client adapter, you must select this
•
check box and create a WEP key. Refer to Chapter 4, "Security
Features" for more information on WEP and instructions on setting a
WEP key.
Note This check box can also be used to disable or enable WEP after
it is enabled.
• If you enable LEAP for your client adapter, this check box is selected
automatically.
Default: Deselected
Enables or disables LEAP (also referred to as EAP - Cisco Wireless) for your
client adapter.
If you want to enable LEAP for your client adapter, you must select this
check box and set a username and password. Refer to the "LEAP" section on
page 4-11 for more information about LEAP and instructions on setting a
LEAP username and password.
Note This check box can also be used to disable or enable LEAP after
it is enabled.
Default: Deselected
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