Using PEAP (EAP-GTC) Security

To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security In the Atheros Client Utility, access the Security tab in the Profile Management window.

  1. On the Security tab, choose the WPA radio button. 
    OR: On the Security tab, choose the 802.1x radio button. 
  2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the drop-down menu.

To use PEAP (EAP-GTC) security, the server must have WPA-PEAP certificates, and the server properties must already be set. Check with the IT manager.

  1. Click the Configure button.
  2. To resume connection without providing credentials again after a temporary loss of connection, check Always Resume the Secure Session.
  3. Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list.
  4. Specify a user name for inner PEAP tunnel authentication:
  5. Check the Validate Server Identity check box to force the system to authenticate the identity of the server as an added level of security.
  6. Choose the certificate authority from which the server certificate was downloaded in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities drop-down box.
  7. Choose Token or Static Password, depending on the user database. 

    Note that Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during authentication. 
  8. Click Settings and:
  9. Click OK.
  10. Enable the profile.