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Chapter 3 - Configuring the CV30 Configuring Security on the CV30 The CV30 provides three types of security for your wireless network: • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) • WEP This section explains how to configure security on your wireless CV30. If you choose not to use security, see "Disabling Security" on page 65. Intermec always recommends that you implement security. You must use either Funk or Microsoft security to implement your security solution. For details, see "Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security" on page 43. If you are using WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, or 802.1x WEP security, this section assumes that your authentication server and authenticators are properly configured. Note: Your security choice does not depend on your authentication server. For example, you can choose Funk security if you use Microsoft's Internet Authentication Service. Understanding the Wireless Network Your wireless radio adapter (network interface card) connects to wireless networks of two types: infrastructure and ad-hoc networks. • Infrastructure networks get you onto your corporate network and the internet. The CV30 establishes a wireless connection to an access point, which links you to the rest of the network. When you connect to a network using an access point, you are using the 802.11 b/g infrastructure mode. • ad-hoc networks are private networks shared between two or more clients. Each wireless network is assigned a name or SSID (Service Set Identifier) to allow multiple networks to exist in the same area without infringing on each other. 40 CV30 Fixed Mount Computer With Windows CE User's Manual