Atheros Client Utility Help

Using EAP-FAST Security

To use EAP security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window.

  1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 radio button. 
    OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 
  2. Choose EAP-FAST from the drop-down menu.

Enabling EAP-FAST security:

To use EAP-FAST security, the machine must already support EAP-FAST. Check with the IT manager.

  1. If EAP-FAST is supported, choose EAP-FAST from the drop-down menu on the right, then click the Configure button.
  2. Specify a user name for EAP authentication:

    3.  
    Use Temporary User Name and Password Use a temporary user name and password as the EAP user name. 
    Automatically Prompt for User Name and Password Have the system automatically prompt for the EAP user name and password at logon.
    Manually Prompt for User Name and Password Have a manual login prompt for the EAP user name and password. 
    Use Saved User Name and Password Enter a EAP user name password and for the system to use at login to start the EAP authentication process.
  3. Specify a domain name:
    bulletCheck the Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name setting to pass the Windows login domain and user name to the RADIUS server. (default)
    bulletOR: Enter a specific domain name.
  4. If desired, check No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In to force the wireless adapter to disassociate after logging off.
  5. Enter the EAP-FAST authentication timeout time (between 30 and 500 seconds) to specify how long EAP-FAST should wait before declaring authentication failed, and sending an error message.  The default is 90 seconds.
  6. Select the protected access credential (PAC) authority provisioning.   
    7. bulletCheck the Allow Automatic PAC Provisioning for this Profile checkbox to have the system automatically provide the PAC for this profile. 
    bulletOR: To set a PAC authority, choose a PAC Authority from the drop-down list to use. Click the Select More button to import or delete a new PAC authority:
    bulletClick Global to view global PAC files, or click Private to see a list of private files only. 
    bulletClick Import to import a new PAC file. Browse to the new file and click Open to import.
    bulletHighlight a PAC file and click Delete to delete that file.
    bulletClick OK.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Enable the profile.