Aironet Client Utility (ACU)
Configure the client adapter

When a new profile is created or an existing profile is edited using Profile Manager, the Properties screen appears with the name of the profile in parentheses. These screens enable the configuration parameters for that profile. If the configuration parameters are not changed, the default values are used. Each of the Properties screens listed in Figure contains parameters that affect a specific aspect of the client adapter.

The System Parameters screen allows the user to configure parameters that prepare the client adapter for use in a wireless network . This screen appears after creating and saving a new profile or editing an existing profile using the Profile Manager screen.

The RF Network screen configures settings that control how and when the client adapter transmits and receives data. To access this screen, select the RF Network tab from the Properties screens .

The advanced infrastructure parameters can be set only if the client adapter has been set to operate in an infrastructure network. The Advanced (Infrastructure) screen enables the configuration of parameters that control how the client adapter operates within an infrastructure network. To access this screen, select the Advanced (Infrastructure) tab from the Properties screens .

The advanced ad hoc parameters can be set only if the client adapter has been set to operate in an ad hoc network. The Advanced (Ad Hoc) screen enables the configuration of parameters that control how the client adapter operates within an ad hoc network. To access this screen, select the Advanced (Ad Hoc) tab from the Properties screens .

The Network Security tab is used to configure parameters that control how the client adapter associates to an access point, authenticates to the wireless network, and encrypts and decrypts data. To access this screen, select the Network Security tab from the Properties screens . This screen is different from the other Properties screens in that it presents several security features, each of which involves a number of steps. In addition, the security features themselves are complex and need to be understood before they are implemented.

Most of these settings will not be modified until the technologies are covered for each area.


Interactive Media Activity

Demonstration Activity: The Aironet Client Utility

In this activity, students will learn about the Aironet client utility.

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