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A simplified description of 802.1x authentication is: l A client sends a "request to access" message to an access point. The access point requests the identity of the client. l The client replies with its identity packet which is passed along to the authentication server. l The authentication server sends an "accept" packet to the access point. l The access point places the client port in the authorized state and data traffic is allowed to proceed. 802.1x Features l 802.1x supplicant protocol support l Support for the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) - RFC 2284 l Supported Authentication Methods: m EAP TLS Authentication Protocol - RFC 2716 and RFC 2246 m EAP Tunneled TLS (TTLS) m PEAP l Supports Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 WPA or WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2) is a security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control to a wireless network. WPA enforces 802.1x authentication and key- exchange and only works with dynamic encryption keys. To strengthen data encryption, WPA utilizes Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP provides important data encryption enhancements that include a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) called Michael an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a rekeying mechanism. With these improvement enhancements, TKIP protects against WEP's known weaknesses. The second generation of WPA that complies with the IEEE TGi specification is known as WPA2. Enterprise Mode: Enterprise Mode verifies network users through a RADIUS or other authentication server. WPA utilizes 128-bit encryption keys and dynamic session keys to ensure your wireless network's privacy and enterprise security. Enterprise Mode is targeted to corporate or government environments. Personal Mode: Personal Mode requires manual configuration of a pre- shared key (PSK) on the access point and clients. PSK authenticates users via a password, or identifying code, on both the client station and the access point. No authentication server is needed. Personal Mode is targeted to home and small business environments. WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise: Provide this level of security on enterprise networks with an 802.1x RADIUS server. An authentication type is selected to match the authentication protocol of the 802.1x server. WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal: Provide this level of security in the small network or home environment. It uses a password also called a pre-shared key (PSK). The longer the password, the stronger the security of the wireless network. If your wireless access point or router supports WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal then you should enable it on the access point and provide a long, strong password. The same password entered into access point needs to be used on this computer and all other wireless devices that access the wireless network. NOTE: WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal are not interoperable. AES-CCMP - (Advanced Encryption Standard - Counter CBC-MAC Protocol) It is the new method for privacy protection of wireless transmissions specified in the IEEE 802.11i standard. AES-CCMP provides a stronger encryption method than TKIP. Choose AES-CCMP as the data encryption method whenever strong data protection is important. NOTE: Some security solutions may not be supported by your computer’s operating system and may require additional software or hardware as well as wireless LAN infrastructure support. Check with your computer manufacturer for details. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is an enhancement to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security. TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and a rekeying mechanism, which fixes the flaws of WEP. TLS A type of authentication method using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) and a security protocol called the Transport Layer Security (TLS). EAP-TLS uses certificates which use passwords. EAP- TLS authentication supports dynamic WEP key management. The TLS protocol is intended to secure and authenticate communications across a public network through data encryption. The TLS Handshake Protocol allows the server and client to provide mutual authentication and to negotiate an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted. TTLS These settings define the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user. In TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security), the client uses EAP-TLS to validate the server and create a TLS-encrypted channel between the client and server. The client can use another authentication protocol, typically password-based protocols, as MD5 Challenge over this encrypted channel to enable server validation. The challenge and response packets are sent over a non-exposed TLS encrypted channel. TTLS implementations today support all methods defined by EAP, as well as several older methods ( PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAPv2). TTLS can easily be extended to work with new protocols by defining new attributes to support new protocols. Authentication Protocols l PAP: Password Authentication Protocol is a two way handshake protocol designed for use with PPP. Authentication Protocol Password Authentication Protocol is a plain text password used on older SLIP systems. It is not secure. l CHAP: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol is a three way handshake protocol which is considered more secure than PAP (Password Authentication Protocol). l MS-CHAP (MD4): Uses a Microsoft version of RSA Message Digest 4 challenge and reply protocol. This only works on Microsoft systems and enables data encryption. This authentication method causes all data to be encrypted. PEAP PEAP is a new Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) IEEE 802.1x authentication type designed to take advantage of server-side EAP- Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) and to support various authentication methods, including users' passwords and one-time passwords, and Generic Token Cards. Cisco Features Cis…

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Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E2541 / Apr 2006 2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ...................................................................5 About This User’s Manual ..........................................................................................6 Notes For This Manual ...........................................................................................6 Preparing your Notebook PC......................................................................................9 2. Knowing the Parts ...................................................................................11 Top Side....................................................................................................................12 Bottom Side ..............................................................................................................14 Left Side ...................................................................................................................16 Right Side .................................................................................................................17 Rear Side..................................................................................................................18 Front Side .................................................................................................................20 3. Getting Started .........................................................................................21 Power System ..........................................................................................................22 Using AC Power ...................................................................................................22 Second Battery Pack ...........................................................................................22 Using Battery Power ............................................................................................23 Battery Care .........................................................................................................23 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...........................................................................24 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ..........................................................................24 Checking Battery Power ......................................................................................25 Charging the Battery Pack ...................................................................................25 Restarting or Rebooting .......................................................................................26 Powering OFF ......................................................................................................26 Special Keyboard Functions .....................................................................................27 Colored Hot Keys .................................................................................................27 Microsoft Windows Keys ......................................................................................29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad .........................................................................29 Keyboard as Cursors ...........................................................................................29 Switches and Status Indicators ................................................................................30 Switches...............................................................................................................30 Status Indicators ..................................................................................................31 3 Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ...........................................................................33 Operating System .....................................................................................................34 Support Software .................................................................................................34 Pointing Device.........................................................................................................35 Using the Touchpad .............................................................................................35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...............................................................................36 Caring for the Touchpad .......................................................................................37 Storage Devices .......................................................................................................38 ExpressCard ........................................................................................................38 Optical Drive ........................................................................................................39 Module Bay ..........................................................................................................40 Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................41 Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................................41 Connections..............................................................................................................42 Modem Connection ..............................................................................................42 Network Connection ............................................................................................43 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) .................................................44 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) .........................................45 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) ........................................46 Power Management Modes......................................................................................47 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ..........................…

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41 Using the Notebook PC 4 MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) MS adapter MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digital) Supported Memory Types IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, format- ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro 512MB Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter). Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and approximately .374” (.95cm) high hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. 42 4 Using the Notebook PC Telephone Wall Jack Telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors Telephone connection is optional Telephone connector is the smaller of the two. NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. (see Glossary for more information) NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem: Connections Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal mo- dem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. 43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors LAN connector is the larger of the two. Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur! Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. 1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) 44 4 Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies. The optional built-in wire- less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point. To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, the optional built-in wireless LAN comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre- ated by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately…

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Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E2541 / Apr 2006 2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ...................................................................5 About This User’s Manual ..........................................................................................6 Notes For This Manual ...........................................................................................6 Preparing your Notebook PC......................................................................................9 2. Knowing the Parts ...................................................................................11 Top Side....................................................................................................................12 Bottom Side ..............................................................................................................14 Left Side ...................................................................................................................16 Right Side .................................................................................................................17 Rear Side..................................................................................................................18 Front Side .................................................................................................................20 3. Getting Started .........................................................................................21 Power System ..........................................................................................................22 Using AC Power ...................................................................................................22 Second Battery Pack ...........................................................................................22 Using Battery Power ............................................................................................23 Battery Care .........................................................................................................23 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...........................................................................24 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ..........................................................................24 Checking Battery Power ......................................................................................25 Charging the Battery Pack ...................................................................................25 Restarting or Rebooting .......................................................................................26 Powering OFF ......................................................................................................26 Special Keyboard Functions .....................................................................................27 Colored Hot Keys .................................................................................................27 Microsoft Windows Keys ......................................................................................29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad .........................................................................29 Keyboard as Cursors ...........................................................................................29 Switches and Status Indicators ................................................................................30 Switches...............................................................................................................30 Status Indicators ..................................................................................................31 3 Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC ...........................................................................33 Operating System .....................................................................................................34 Support Software .................................................................................................34 Pointing Device.........................................................................................................35 Using the Touchpad .............................................................................................35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...............................................................................36 Caring for the Touchpad .......................................................................................37 Storage Devices .......................................................................................................38 ExpressCard ........................................................................................................38 Optical Drive ........................................................................................................39 Module Bay ..........................................................................................................40 Flash Memory Card Reader ................................................................................41 Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................................41 Connections..............................................................................................................42 Modem Connection ..............................................................................................42 Network Connection ............................................................................................43 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) .................................................44 Bluetooth Wireless Connection (on selected models) .........................................45 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (on selected models) ........................................46 Power Management Modes......................................................................................47 Full Power Mode & Maximum Performance ..........................…

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41 Using the Notebook PC 4 MS (Memory Stick) Duo/Pro/Duo Pro/MG MS (Memory Stick) Select MS (Memory Stick) Magic Gate (MG) MS (Memory Stick) MS adapter MMC (Multimedia Card) SD (Secure Digital) Supported Memory Types IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, format- ting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro 512MB Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Stick Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter). Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2.5” (6.35cm) wide and approximately .374” (.95cm) high hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. 42 4 Using the Notebook PC Telephone Wall Jack Telephone cables with RJ-11 connectors Telephone connection is optional Telephone connector is the smaller of the two. NOTE: The built-in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade. After purchase, modem and/or network can be installed as a PC card (PCMCIA). CAUTION: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. (see Glossary for more information) NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem: Connections Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC’s internal mo- dem should have either two or four wires (only two wires (telephone line #1) is used by the modem) and should have an RJ-11 connector on both ends. Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket (the ones found in residential buildings). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. 43 Using the Notebook PC 4 Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ-45 connectors LAN connector is the larger of the two. Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur! Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required. 1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models. Twisted-Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.) 44 4 Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4GHz/5GHz frequencies. The optional built-in wire- less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point. To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, the optional built-in wireless LAN comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. Infrastructure mode The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre- ated by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately…

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