Intermec CN2G - Manual (Page 53)

Chapter 2 — Configuring the CN2G
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6 For Network Authentication, choose WPA-PSK and tap
the Save icon in the upper right corner of the window. Data
Encryption is set to TKIP by default.
7 For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or the
passphrase.
The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded
by 0x for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the
key value on the authenticator. The passphrase must be from
8 to 63 characters. After you enter a passphrase, the CN2G
internally converts it to a pre-shared key.
This value must match the passphrase on the authenticator.
8 Exit Intermec Settings.
Using 802.1x Security
802.1x security provides centralized user authentication using an
authentication server, authenticators (access points), and
supplicants. These components communicate using an EAP
authentication type, such as TLS (Transport Layer Security) or
PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol). 802.1x
security provides data encryption using dynamic WEP key
management.
To use 802.1x security, you need:
• an authentication server.
Note: You can also use a MobileLAN access WA2XG
product as an authentication server. For help, see the
MobileLAN access WA2XG System Manual (P/N 074921).
• an access point with an 802.11b/g radio.
• a CN2G with an 802.11b/g radio and the 802.1x/WPA
security option.
• user and root certificates (if you plan to use TLS for
authentication)
These procedures assume that you have already selected either
Microsoft or Funk as your security choice.