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Configuring a wireless network connection using a Linux client

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Configuring a wireless network connection using a Linux client

This example is based on the Ubuntu 10.04 Linux wireless client.

To connect to a WPA-Enterprise network
  1. Select the Network Manager icon to view the Wireless Networks menu.

    Wireless networks that broadcast their SSID are listed in the Available section of the menu. If the list is long, it is continued in the More Networks submenu.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Select the network from the list (also check More Networks).
    • Select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network

    One of the following windows opens, depending on your selection.

  3. Enter the following information:
  4. Connection

    Leave as New. (Hidden network only)

    Network name

    Enter the SSID of your wireless network. (Hidden network only)

    Wireless Security

    WPA & WPA2 Enterprise

    Authentication

    Protected EAP (PEAP) for RADIUS-based authentication

    Tunneled TLS for TACACS+ or LDAP-based authentication

    Anonymous identity

    This is not required.

    CA Certificate

    If you want to validate the AP’s certificate, select the Entrust Root Certification Authority root certificate. The default location for the certificate is /usr/share/ca‑certificates/mozilla/.

    PEAP version

    Automatic (applies only to PEAP)

    Inner authentication

    MSCHAPv2 for RADIUS-based authentication

    PAP or CHAP for TACACS+ or LDAP-based authentication

    Username
    Password

    Enter your logon credentials for the wireless network.

  5. If you did not select a CA Certificate above, you are asked to do so. Select Ignore.
  6. Select Connect. You are connected to the wireless network.
To connect to a WPA-Enterprise network
  1. Select the Network Manager icon to view the Wireless Networks menu.
  2. Select the network from the list (also check More Networks).
    If your network is not listed (but was configured), select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network, select your network from the Connection drop-down list, and then select Connect.

Configuring a wireless network connection using a Linux client

This example is based on the Ubuntu 10.04 Linux wireless client.

To connect to a WPA-Enterprise network
  1. Select the Network Manager icon to view the Wireless Networks menu.

    Wireless networks that broadcast their SSID are listed in the Available section of the menu. If the list is long, it is continued in the More Networks submenu.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Select the network from the list (also check More Networks).
    • Select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network

    One of the following windows opens, depending on your selection.

  3. Enter the following information:
  4. Connection

    Leave as New. (Hidden network only)

    Network name

    Enter the SSID of your wireless network. (Hidden network only)

    Wireless Security

    WPA & WPA2 Enterprise

    Authentication

    Protected EAP (PEAP) for RADIUS-based authentication

    Tunneled TLS for TACACS+ or LDAP-based authentication

    Anonymous identity

    This is not required.

    CA Certificate

    If you want to validate the AP’s certificate, select the Entrust Root Certification Authority root certificate. The default location for the certificate is /usr/share/ca‑certificates/mozilla/.

    PEAP version

    Automatic (applies only to PEAP)

    Inner authentication

    MSCHAPv2 for RADIUS-based authentication

    PAP or CHAP for TACACS+ or LDAP-based authentication

    Username
    Password

    Enter your logon credentials for the wireless network.

  5. If you did not select a CA Certificate above, you are asked to do so. Select Ignore.
  6. Select Connect. You are connected to the wireless network.
To connect to a WPA-Enterprise network
  1. Select the Network Manager icon to view the Wireless Networks menu.
  2. Select the network from the list (also check More Networks).
    If your network is not listed (but was configured), select Connect to Hidden Wireless Network, select your network from the Connection drop-down list, and then select Connect.